A segmented conveyor multi-carrier orbital motion control track and jet printing apparatus

Abstract

This utility model relates to a segmented conveying multi-carrier cyclic motion control track and a printing device, including a frame; upper and lower conveying tracks, front and rear lifting tracks, a system control module, two or more carriers, and position sensors are installed on the frame. The upper conveying track includes a precision conveying area and a non-precision conveying area. The carriers can move cyclically along the front lifting track, the upper conveying track, the rear lifting track, and the lower conveying track in sequence. Each precision conveying area is equipped with a precision drive mechanism, and the non-precision conveying area and the lower conveying track are equipped with non-precision drive mechanisms. Both the precision drive mechanism and the non-precision drive mechanism can be connected to or separated from the carrier through a lock body. The position sensors are used to detect the position information of the carriers. The system control module controls the lock body to lock or unlock based on the position information of the carriers, so as to control the precision drive mechanism or the non-precision drive mechanism to achieve alternating and relay driving of the carriers, so that the carriers cyclically move in the track.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track and a printing device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most PCB manufacturing processes, except for electrochemical processes (including chemical processes), are single-station operations, such as PCB drilling rigs, PCB exposure machines, DI machines, screen printing machines, and inkjet printers. The entire process is then completed through station-to-station material handling. While AGVs and robotic arms can achieve some automation and labor savings in this process, and there are also some so-called online AOI and online AVI systems, true assembly line operation cannot be achieved. Robotic arms and AGVs also sacrifice a significant amount of factory space and the required smoothness of the production flow.

[0003] In all these single-station operation devices, the equipment utilizes the reciprocating motion of its carrier, while the work unit completes the processing or inspection of the workpiece (placed on the carrier) through system control. This method of relying on the reciprocating motion of the carrier to complete repetitive processing results in low utilization efficiency of the processing unit within a processing cycle. Furthermore, since both the workpiece to be processed and the processed workpiece enter and exit in the same direction, the workstation space is difficult to arrange rationally, leading to wasted space. This is especially true after the addition of loading and unloading robotic arms, which makes the system appear even more cumbersome.

[0004] In addition, the current single-station equipment makes it difficult to connect the workpieces into the optimal production line process because the workpieces enter and exit from the same position or direction. Moreover, each station inevitably produces product accumulation, and the transfer between stations is required to connect the preceding and following processes, which greatly wastes efficiency, manpower, and space. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a segmented transport multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track, the specific solution of which is as follows: A segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track includes a frame; upper and lower conveying tracks, front and rear lifting tracks, a system control module, two or more vehicles, and position sensors are mounted on the frame. The upper conveying track includes a precision conveying area and a non-precision conveying area. The vehicles can sequentially move cyclically along the front lifting track, upper conveying track, rear lifting track, and lower conveying track. Each precision conveying area is equipped with a precision drive mechanism, and the non-precision conveying area and lower conveying track are equipped with non-precision drive mechanisms. Both the precision and non-precision drive mechanisms can be connected to the vehicles via locks to drive the vehicles. The position sensors detect the position information of the vehicles. The system control module controls the locks to close or lock based on the vehicle position information to control the precision or non-precision drive mechanisms to drive the vehicles.

[0006] Furthermore, the lock body is an electromagnetic switch; a pin is installed on the electromagnetic switch; a pin hole is installed at the bottom of the carrier; the electromagnetic switch is fixed on the precision drive mechanism and the non-precision drive mechanism; when the electromagnetic switch is energized, the pin can be moved and inserted into the pin hole to secure the carrier to the precision drive mechanism or the non-precision drive mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the front lifting track is equipped with a front pushing cylinder, which is used to push the carrier carried on the front lifting track into the loading area, and the rear lifting track is equipped with a rear pushing cylinder, which is used to push the carrier carried on the rear lifting track into the lower conveying track.

[0008] Furthermore, when the carrier is placed in the loading area, the system control module is used to initialize the position of the carrier.

[0009] Furthermore, the precision drive mechanism includes a slider, a slide rail, a screw, and a motor. The slide rail is mounted on the frame, the slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail, the motor shaft of the motor is connected to the screw, and the screw is screwed to the slider.

[0010] Furthermore, the non-precision drive mechanism includes a pulley mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, the position sensor includes a system origin position sensor, and the system origin position sensor is a light sensor.

[0012] This utility model also provides a printing device, including the segmented conveying multi-carrier cyclic motion control track as described above, and further including a printing device, a drying device, and a detection device, wherein the printing device, the drying device, and the detection device are sequentially distributed and installed along the upper conveying track.

[0013] Furthermore, the printing device includes a bracket and a printing head, the bracket being fixed above the conveyor track, and the printing head being slidably connected to the bracket.

[0014] Furthermore, the drying device is a UV lamp drying device.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit the present invention.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: The segmented conveying multi-carrier cyclic motion control track includes a frame, which serves as the supporting structure for the entire equipment. The frame is equipped with upper and lower conveying tracks, front and rear lifting tracks, a system control module, two or more carriers, and position sensors. The upper conveying track is divided into multiple areas: a loading area, a precision conveying area, a non-precision conveying area, and a unloading area. The motion accuracy of these areas is one of the determining factors for their operational accuracy. Each precision conveying area is equipped with a precision drive mechanism, and the non-precision conveying area and the lower conveying track are equipped with non-precision drive mechanisms. The motion accuracy of the precision conveying area is set according to the corresponding operational accuracy requirements. This utility model's conveying control track is configured with precision and non-precision operating areas. The precision operating area is suitable for high-precision feed processing procedures, while the non-precision operating area is suitable for processing procedures where positional accuracy is not as high. This allows manufacturers to rationally arrange the track according to user needs, reducing production costs. Furthermore, the front and rear lifting tracks enable automatic carrier cyclic return for processing the next product, resulting in high overall process efficiency and reduced processing time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the segmented control conveyor track provided in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the novel inkjet printing equipment provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals: Frame-1, Upper conveyor rail-2, Loading area-21, Precision conveying area-22, Non-precision conveying area-23, Unloading area-24, Precision drive mechanism-25, Screw-251, Motor-254, Non-precision drive mechanism-26, Lock body-27, Lower conveyor rail-3, Front lifting rail-4, Front push-in cylinder switch-41, Rear lifting rail-5, Rear push-in cylinder switch-51, Carrier-6, Position sensor-7, Printing device-8, Drying device-9, Detection device-10. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "middle", "length", "inner", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0021] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 1 This utility model provides a segmented conveying multi-carrier cyclic motion control track, including a frame 1; the frame 1 is equipped with an upper conveying track 2, a lower conveying track 3, a front lifting track 4, a rear lifting track 5, a system control module, two or more carriers 6, and a position sensor 7. The upper conveying track 2 includes a loading area 21, a precision conveying area 22, a non-precision conveying area 23, and a unloading area 24. The carriers 6 can move cyclically along the front lifting track 4, the upper conveying track 2, the rear lifting track 5, and the lower conveying track 3 in sequence. Each precision conveying area 22 is equipped with a precision drive mechanism 25, and each non-precision conveying area 23 and the lower conveying track 3 is equipped with a non-precision drive mechanism 26. The precision drive mechanism 25 and the non-precision drive mechanism 26 can be connected to the carriers 6 through a lock body 27 to drive the carriers 6 to move. The position sensor 7 is used to detect the position information of the carriers 6. The system control module controls the lock body to close or lock based on the position information of the carriers 6, so as to control the precision drive mechanism 23 or the non-precision drive mechanism 24 to drive the carriers 6 to move.

[0023] Among them, the precision conveying zone 22 is where the system control module controls the moving speed of the vehicle 6 through the precision drive mechanism 25 according to the location of the vehicle 6, while the non-precision conveying zone 23 is where the system control module controls the vehicle 6 to move at a set speed through the non-precision drive mechanism 26. As an example: a segmented conveying multi-carrier cyclic motion control track includes a frame 1, which serves as the support structure for the entire equipment. The frame 1 is equipped with an upper conveying track 2, a lower conveying track 3, a front lifting track 4, a rear lifting track 5, a system control module, two or more carriers 6, and a position sensor 7. The upper conveying track 2 is divided into multiple areas: a loading area 21, a precision conveying area 22, a non-precision conveying area 23, and a unloading area 24. The precision conveying area 22 is equipped with a precision drive mechanism 25, and the non-precision conveying area 23 and the lower conveying track 3 are both equipped with non-precision drive mechanisms 26. The motion accuracy of the precision conveying area 22 is set according to the corresponding operational accuracy requirements. The position sensor 7 is used to detect the position of the carrier 6 on the upper conveying track. The system transmits track position information to the system control module. Preferably, the system control module is a PWM control module that integrates communication, calculation, and power output. The specific model can be SG3525. The conveying control track of this utility model is provided with a precision conveying area 22 and a non-precision conveying area 23. The precision conveying area 22 is suitable for high-precision feeding processing, while the non-precision conveying area is suitable for processing processes where the positional accuracy does not need to be so high. This allows manufacturers to reasonably arrange the track according to user needs, thereby reducing production costs. Furthermore, this utility model is provided with a front lifting track 4 and a rear lifting track 5, which can automatically realize the cyclic return of the carrier 6 for the next product to be processed, making the entire process highly efficient and reducing processing time.

[0024] Furthermore, the lock body 27 is an electromagnetic switch, the electromagnetic switch 27 is equipped with a pin, the carrier 6 is equipped with a pin hole, the electromagnetic switch 27 is fixed to the precision drive mechanism 25 or the non-precision drive mechanism 26, and the electromagnetic switch 27 can be energized to allow the pin to be inserted into the pin hole to secure the carrier 6 to the precision drive mechanism 25 or the non-precision drive mechanism 26.

[0025] As an example: Both the precision drive mechanism 25 and the non-precision drive mechanism 26 are connected to or separated from the carrier 6 via a lock body 27, which is an electromagnetic switch. Under the control of an electrical signal, the electromagnetic switch 27 in the precision drive mechanism 25 or the non-precision drive mechanism 26 drives the pin to insert into the corresponding pin hole on the carrier 6, thus locking the lock body and achieving a rigid connection between the precision drive mechanism 25 or the non-precision drive mechanism 26 and the carrier 6. Conversely, under the control of an electrical signal, the lock body 27 is unlocked, thus separating the corresponding precision drive mechanism 25 or the non-precision drive mechanism 26 from the carrier 6.

[0026] Preferably, the precision drive mechanism 25 includes a screw 251 and a motor 252. Each end of the screw 251 is provided with a screw mounting structure, which is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The motor shaft of the motor 252 is connected to the screw 251. The screw 251 is threadedly connected to the lock body 27 at the bottom of the carrier 6. The non-precision drive mechanism 26 is magnetically levitated.

[0027] As an example: A screw mounting structure is provided on the frame 1. The screw mounting structure is threadedly connected to the screw 251. The screw 251 is driven to rotate by the motor 252. The screw 251 is threadedly connected to the lock body 27 at the bottom of the carrier 6, thereby realizing the smooth alternation of the carrier 6 between the precision conveying area 22 and the non-precision conveying area 23. The magnetic levitation mechanism is directly arranged in the non-precision transport area 23. In order to enable the carrier 6 to smoothly switch between the precision transport area 22 and the non-precision transport area 23, the pin hole on the carrier 6 that cooperates with the magnetic levitation is set at the bottom. The magnetic levitation mechanism is equipped with an electromagnetic switch 27 that locks vertically upward. In this case, when the system control module detects that it is leaving the precision transport area 22 and is about to enter the non-precision transport area 23, the precision drive mechanism 25 is released from the carrier 6 and the magnetic levitation mechanism is locked to the carrier 6, thereby improving the system's working efficiency.

[0028] Furthermore, the front lifting rail 4 is equipped with a front push-in cylinder switch 41, which is used to push the carrier 6 carried on the front lifting rail 4 into the loading area 21. The rear lifting rail 5 is equipped with a rear push-in cylinder switch 51, which is used to push the carrier 6 carried on the rear lifting rail 5 into the lower conveying rail 3.

[0029] Furthermore, when the carrier 6 is placed in the loading area 21, the system control module is used to initialize the position of the carrier 6.

[0030] As an example: The carrier 6 is equipped with a positioning device. When the carrier is pushed into the loading area 21 of the upper rail via the cylinder of the front lifting rail 4, the position sensor 7 senses the positioning device. At this time, the origin position of the carrier 6 coincides with the origin position 28 of the system, so as to realize the position initialization of the carrier 6. The position sensor 7 can be a light sensor.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 The segmented control conveyor track of this utility model can be applied to inkjet printing equipment. The inkjet printing equipment also includes an inkjet printing device 8, a drying device 9, and a detection device 10. The inkjet printing device 8, the drying device 9, and the detection device 10 are sequentially distributed and installed along the upper conveyor track 2.

[0032] As an example: When a segmented conveying multi-carrier cyclic motion control track is applied to a printing equipment, the printing process requires high precision, so the printing device 8 is set in the precision conveying area 22 for precision control, while the drying device 9 and the detection device 10 require lower precision and are installed in the non-precision conveying area 23.

[0033] Furthermore, the printing device 8 includes a bracket and a printing head. The bracket is fixed above the precision transport area 22, and the printing head is slidably connected to the bracket.

[0034] As a specific embodiment of this utility model: the drying device 9 is a UV lamp drying device.

[0035] The printhead, detection device, etc. are all existing technologies in this field, and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] Of course, the multi-carrier control and conveying track of this utility model can be applied not only to printing equipment, but also to other equipment. As long as it involves the same track as applied for, it is within the protection scope of this application.

[0037] The accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and shapes of the components shown are not actual limitations but are merely schematic representations. In actual implementation, the components can be reasonably configured and adjusted according to specific needs and actual conditions.

[0038] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A segmented conveying multi-carrier cyclic motion control track, comprising a frame; upper and lower conveying tracks, front and rear lifting tracks, a system control module, two or more carriers, and position sensors mounted on the frame, characterized in that: The upper conveying track includes a loading area, a precision conveying area, a non-precision conveying area, and a unloading area. The carrier can move cyclically along the front lifting track, the upper conveying track, the rear lifting track, and the lower conveying track in sequence. The precision conveying area is equipped with a precision drive mechanism, and the non-precision conveying area and the lower conveying track are both equipped with non-precision drive mechanisms. Both the precision drive mechanism and the non-precision drive mechanism can be connected to the carrier through a lock body to drive the carrier to move. The position sensor is used to detect the position information of the carrier. The system control module controls the lock body to close or lock based on the position information of the carrier, so as to control the precision drive mechanism or the non-precision drive mechanism to drive the carrier to move.

2. The segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock body is an electromagnetic switch; a pin is installed on the electromagnetic switch; a pin hole is installed at the bottom of the carrier; the electromagnetic switch is fixed on the precision drive mechanism and the non-precision drive mechanism; when the electromagnetic switch is energized, the pin can be moved and inserted into the pin hole to secure the carrier to the precision drive mechanism or the non-precision drive mechanism.

3. The segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front lifting track is equipped with a front pushing cylinder, which is used to push the carrier carried on the front lifting track into the loading area. The rear lifting track is equipped with a rear pushing cylinder, which is used to push the carrier carried on the rear lifting track into the lower conveying track.

4. The segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the carrier is placed in the loading area, the system control module is used to initialize the position of the carrier.

5. The segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track according to claim 1, characterized in that, The precision drive mechanism includes a slider, a slide rail, a screw, and a motor. The slide rail is mounted on the frame, the slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail, the motor shaft of the motor is connected to the screw, and the screw is screwed to the slider.

6. The segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The non-precision drive mechanism includes a pulley mechanism.

7. The segmented conveying multi-vehicle cyclic motion control track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The position sensor includes a system origin position sensor, and the system origin position sensor is a light sensor.

8. A printing device, characterized in that, The multi-carrier cyclic motion control track for segmented conveying as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 further includes a printing device, a drying device, and a detection device, wherein the printing device, the drying device, and the detection device are sequentially distributed and installed along the upper conveying track.

9. The inkjet printing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The printing device includes a bracket and a printing head. The bracket is fixed above the conveyor rail, and the printing head is slidably connected to the bracket.

10. The inkjet printing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drying device is a UV lamp drying device.

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