Connection equipment

Abstract

This application discloses a connecting device. The connecting device includes: a feeding device, a temporary storage device, and a discharging device. The feeding device conveys a pallet carrying parts to a first conveying mechanism, which in turn conveys the pallet to the discharging device, which then conveys the pallet to a testing device, thereby realizing the automatic transfer of parts from the production equipment to the testing device. Furthermore, based on the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing device, a top-loading mechanism can push the pallet at the top position of the first conveying mechanism into the storage space of the hopper, reducing the number of pallets conveyed to the testing device. Alternatively, a support mechanism can release the pallets from the storage space of the hopper to the first conveying mechanism, increasing the number of pallets conveyed to the testing device, thereby balancing the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of parts transfer equipment technology, and in particular to a connecting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of electronic product parts, the incoming material is usually in rolls. The rolls are then stamped into individual parts using stamping equipment. Workers then place the parts on pallets and move the pallets onto a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt transports the pallets carrying the parts to the side of the testing equipment. Another worker unloads the pallets from the conveyor belt into the testing equipment, which then inspects the parts. This process is inefficient and cannot adjust the pallet transfer efficiency in a timely manner according to the production efficiency of the stamping equipment and the inspection efficiency of the testing equipment. This can easily lead to the testing equipment being unable to inspect parts in a timely manner, resulting in material being pushed onto the conveyor belt or the testing equipment being idle, leading to a waste of resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a connecting device capable of selectively storing or releasing temporarily stored pallets according to production needs, thereby adjusting the pallet transfer efficiency.

[0004] The connection device according to an embodiment of this application includes: a feeding device, a temporary storage device, and a discharging device.

[0005] A feeding device is used to place parts produced by the production equipment onto a pallet and transport the pallet. A temporary storage device includes a first conveying mechanism, a top-loading mechanism, and a storage mechanism. The storage mechanism includes a hopper, a translation mechanism, and a support mechanism. The inlet end of the first conveying mechanism is connected to the loading device for conveying pallets. A top-loading position is formed on the conveying path of the first conveying mechanism. The hopper is provided with at least two separate storage spaces. The hopper is located above the top-loading position. The top-loading mechanism is located below the top-loading position and can pass through the top-loading position to push the pallet at the top-loading position into the storage space of the hopper. The support mechanism is connected to the hopper. Multiple support mechanisms are provided and correspond to the storage spaces. The support mechanisms can support or lower the pallets in the storage spaces. The translation mechanism is driven and connected to the hopper to drive the hopper to translate so that any of the storage spaces can move above the top-loading position. The unloading device is connected to the discharge end of the first conveying mechanism and is used to transport the pallet to the testing equipment.

[0006] The connection device according to the first aspect of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: the feeding device conveys a pallet carrying parts to a first conveying mechanism, the first conveying mechanism can convey the pallet to a discharging device, and the discharging device conveys the pallet to a testing device, thereby realizing the automatic transfer of parts from the production equipment to the testing device. In addition, depending on the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing device, the top feeding mechanism can push the pallet at the top feeding position of the first conveying mechanism into the storage space of the hopper, reducing the number of pallets conveyed to the testing device. Alternatively, the support mechanism can release the pallets in the storage space of the hopper to the first conveying mechanism, increasing the number of pallets conveyed to the testing device, thereby balancing the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing device.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism includes a lifting driver, a first translation driver, a connecting seat, and a support block. At least two of each of the lifting driver, the first translation driver, the connecting seat, and the support block are provided. Each pair of connecting seats is arranged opposite to each other. The lifting driver and the first translation driver are respectively driven to connect to the connecting seat. The support block is oscillatingly connected to the connecting seat. The lower end face of the support block can abut against the connecting seat to limit the oscillation of the support block.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, the hopper includes multiple limiting rods, and four of the limiting rods enclose a storage space.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the hopper further includes a second translation driver, which drives two limiting rods connected to the end of the hopper to move the limiting rods closer to or further away from the hopper.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, the temporary storage device further includes a material distribution mechanism, which is disposed at the discharge end of the first conveying mechanism. The material distribution mechanism includes a material distribution frame and a material distribution driver. The material distribution frame has a material distribution position, and one side of the material distribution frame has an opening communicating with the material distribution position for inserting a tray. The other side of the material distribution frame has a blocking part for blocking the tray. The material distribution driver is connected to the material distribution frame and drives the material distribution frame to move up and down. The side of the material distribution frame with the opening can pass through the first conveying mechanism.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the top material mechanism includes a first stop driver, a first stop plate, a second stop driver, a second stop plate, a third stop driver, a third stop plate, a top material plate, and a top material driver. The first stop driver is driven and connected to the first stop plate to move the first stop plate to or away from the movement path of the first conveying mechanism. The second stop driver is driven and connected to the second stop plate to move the second stop plate to or away from the movement path of the first conveying mechanism. The third stop driver is driven and connected to the third stop plate to move the third stop plate to or away from the movement path of the first conveying mechanism. The first stop plate, the second stop plate, and the third stop plate are distributed along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism. The first stop plate and the second stop plate are spaced apart, and the second stop plate and the third stop plate enclose the top material position. The top material plate is located below the top material position, and the top material driver is driven and connected to the top material plate to drive the top material plate to rise and pass through the top material position.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the feeding device includes a first conveyor line, a second conveyor line, a first feeding mechanism, and a second feeding mechanism; the first conveyor line is used to connect to the front-end production equipment and to convey parts; the second conveyor line is connected to the first conveyor mechanism, and the second conveyor line is located beside the first conveyor line and is used to convey a pallet; the first feeding mechanism is located beside the first conveyor line and is used to place the parts on the first conveyor line into the pallet of the second conveyor line; the second feeding mechanism is located beside the second conveyor line and is used to place the pallet on the second conveyor line.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, two feeding devices are provided, and the two feeding devices are respectively used to connect to different testing devices.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the unloading device includes a transfer robot, a second conveying mechanism, and an unloading robot. The transfer robot is disposed beside the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The transfer robot is used to grab a pallet on the first conveying mechanism and transfer it to the second conveying mechanism. The unloading robot is disposed beside the second conveying mechanism. The unloading robot is used to grab a pallet on the second conveying mechanism and transfer it to a testing device.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the first conveying mechanism includes a belt conveyor having two belts spaced apart, the belts serving as a carrier for a pallet, and the top plate of the top material mechanism being able to pass between the two belts to lift the pallet on the belts.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connection device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the temporary storage device; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the coordination of the first conveying mechanism, the top material mechanism, and the material distribution mechanism. Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the coordination between the central storage mechanism, the translation mechanism, and the support mechanism; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the supporting mechanism; Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the feeding device; Figure 7 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the feeding device; Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the pallet and the product.

[0018] Figure label: Feeding device 100; first conveyor line 110, second conveyor line 120, first feeding mechanism 130, second feeding mechanism 140; Temporary storage device 200; first conveying mechanism 210, top material position 211; top material mechanism 220, first baffle driver 221, first baffle plate 222, second baffle driver 223, second baffle plate 224, third baffle driver 225, third baffle plate 226, top material plate 227, top material driver 228; storage mechanism 230, hopper 231, storage space 2311, limit rod 2312, second translation driver 2313; translation mechanism 240; support mechanism 250, lifting driver 251, first translation driver 252, connecting seat 253, slot 2531, support block 254; material distribution mechanism 260, material distribution rack 261, material distribution position 2611, opening 2612, blocking part 2613, material distribution driver 262; The unloading device 300, the transfer robot 310, the second conveying mechanism 320, and the unloading robot 330 are included. Tray 410, Groove 411, Part 420. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, 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.

[0021] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0022] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0023] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connection device according to the embodiments of this application includes: a feeding device 100, a temporary storage device 200, and a discharging device 300.

[0025] The feeding device 100 is used to place the parts 420 produced by the production equipment onto the pallet 410 and transport the pallet 410. The temporary storage device 200 includes a first conveying mechanism 210, a top-loading mechanism 220, and a storage mechanism 230. The storage mechanism 230 includes a hopper 231, a translation mechanism 240, and a support mechanism 250. The inlet end of the first conveying mechanism 210 is connected to the loading device 100 for conveying the pallet 410. A top-loading position 211 is formed on the conveying path of the first conveying mechanism 210. The hopper 231 is provided with at least two separate storage spaces 2311, and the hopper 231 is located above the top-loading position 211. The top-loading mechanism 220 is located at the top-loading position 211. Below, the top material mechanism 220 can pass through the top material position 211 to push the pallet 410 at the top material position 211 to the storage space 2311 of the hopper 231. The support mechanism 250 is connected to the hopper 231. Multiple support mechanisms 250 are provided and correspond to the storage space 2311. The support mechanism 250 can support or lower the pallet 410 in the storage space 2311. The translation mechanism 240 drives the hopper 231 to translate so that any storage space 2311 can move above the top material position 211. The unloading device 300 is connected to the discharge end of the first conveying mechanism 210 and is used to transport the pallet 410 to the testing equipment.

[0026] It is understood that the feeding device 100 is connected to the production equipment, such as a stamping device, which stamps the strip into multiple individual parts 420. The feeding device 100 places the parts 420 produced by the production equipment on a pallet 410 and transports the pallet 410 carrying the parts 420 to the first conveying mechanism 210.

[0027] When the production efficiency of the production equipment is higher than the detection efficiency of the testing equipment, that is, when there are many untested parts 420 on the pallets 410 at the testing equipment, in order to avoid the pallets 410 from piling up, the first conveying mechanism 210 conveys the pallets 410 to the top material position 211, and the top material mechanism 220 pushes the pallets 410 at the top material position 211 into the storage space 2311 of the hopper 231. The support mechanism 250 can support the pallets 410 in the storage space 2311. With the cooperation of the first conveying mechanism 210 and the top material mechanism 220, multiple pallets 410 are pushed into the storage space 2311. The pallets 410 are stacked in the storage space 2311. After the storage space 2311 above the top material position 211 of the hopper 231 is full, the translation mechanism 240 drives the hopper 231 to translate, so that another storage space 2311 of the hopper 231 moves above the top material position 211 to continue storing pallets 410. It should be understood that some pallets 410 will be pushed into the hopper 231 by the lifting mechanism 220 at the top material position 211, and some pallets 410 will be transported to the unloading device 300 through the first conveying mechanism 210. The unloading device 300 will transport the pallets 410 to the testing equipment to ensure that there are enough parts 420 for testing at the testing equipment. That is, through the cooperation of the lifting mechanism 220 and the storage mechanism 230, some pallets 410 are stored to balance the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing equipment.

[0028] When the production efficiency of the production equipment is lower than the detection efficiency of the testing equipment, that is, when there is no part 420 to be tested at the testing equipment, in order to avoid the testing equipment being idle, the feeding device 100 directly transports the pallet 410 carrying the part 420 to the unloading device 300 through the first conveying mechanism 210. At the same time, during the production interval of the production equipment, that is, before the feeding device 100 transports the next pallet 410 to the first conveying mechanism 210, the top material mechanism 220 rises through the top material position 211 and approaches the hopper 231. The support mechanism 250 can release the support of the pallet 410, that is, release the pallet 410, so that the bottom pallet 410 falls on the top material mechanism 220. The top material mechanism 220 descends below the first conveying mechanism 210, and the pallet 410 falls to the first conveying mechanism 210. The first conveying mechanism 210 transports the pallet 410 to the unloading mechanism, and the unloading mechanism transports the pallet 410 to the testing equipment. Therefore, the pallets 410 stored in the silo 231 are returned to the first conveying mechanism 210 and conveyed to the testing equipment to increase the number of parts 420 to be tested at the testing equipment, ensuring that the testing equipment is in operation and not idle. That is, by releasing the pallets 410 stored in the silo 231 to the testing equipment, the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing equipment are balanced.

[0029] When the production efficiency of the production equipment is lower than the detection efficiency of the testing equipment, the feeding device 100 directly transports the pallet 410 carrying the parts 420 to the unloading device 300 through the first conveying mechanism 210, and the temporary storage device 200 does not store the materials.

[0030] In summary, the feeding device 100 conveys the pallet 410 carrying the parts 420 to the first conveying mechanism 210, which in turn conveys the pallet 410 to the unloading device 300. The unloading device 300 then conveys the pallet 410 to the testing equipment, thereby achieving automatic transfer of the parts 420 from the production equipment to the testing equipment. Furthermore, based on the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing equipment, the top-loading mechanism 220 can push the pallet 410 at the top position 211 of the first conveying mechanism 210 into the storage space 2311 of the hopper 231, reducing the number of pallets 410 conveyed to the testing equipment. Alternatively, the support mechanism 250 can release the pallets 410 from the storage space 2311 of the hopper 231 to the first conveying mechanism 210, increasing the number of pallets 410 conveyed to the testing equipment, thus balancing the production efficiency of the production equipment and the testing efficiency of the testing equipment.

[0031] Specifically, the first conveying mechanism 210 includes a belt conveyor with two belts spaced apart, the belts being used to carry the pallet 410, and the top plate 227 of the top material mechanism 220 being able to pass between the two belts to lift the pallet 410 on the belts.

[0032] In specific application scenarios, such as when the testing equipment jams or is damaged and requires repair, the top-loading mechanism 220 can push the pallet 410 at the first conveying mechanism 210 into the hopper 231 to prevent the pallet 410 from flowing to the testing equipment. For example, when the production equipment jams or is damaged and requires repair, the support mechanism 250 can release the pallet 410 in the hopper 231 to the first conveying mechanism 210 to ensure the normal operation of the testing equipment.

[0033] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to some embodiments of this application, the support mechanism 250 includes a lifting driver 251, a first translation driver 252, a connecting seat 253, and a support block 254. At least two of each of the lifting driver 251, the first translation driver 252, the connecting seat 253, and the support block 254 are provided. Each pair of connecting seats 253 are arranged opposite to each other. The lifting driver 251 and the first translation driver 252 drive the connecting seat 253 respectively. The support block 254 is swayably connected to the connecting seat 253. The lower end surface of the support block 254 can abut against the connecting seat 253 to limit the swaying of the support block 254.

[0034] It is understood that the driving end of the lifting driver 251 is driven to connect to the first translation driver 252, and the driving end of the first translation driver 252 is driven to connect to the connecting seat 253. A slot 2531 is formed on the connecting seat 253. One end of the support block 254 is located in the slot 2531, and both sides of the support block 254 in the width direction are rotatably connected to the groove wall of the slot 2531. The other end of the support block 254 extends out of the slot 2531 in the horizontal direction to support the tray 410. The lower end face of the support block 254 abuts against the bottom of the slot 2531. Thus, the support block 254 can swing upward but cannot swing downward. When the support block 254 supports the tray 410, the support block 254 will not tip over to ensure the supporting function of the support block 254. Each storage space 2311 is equipped with two sets of lifting drive 251, a first translation drive 252, a connecting seat 253 and a support block 254. Two support blocks 254 are installed on the connecting seat 253. The two connecting seats 253 are arranged opposite each other and the support blocks 254 extend toward each other, that is, the support blocks 254 support the lower part of the storage space 2311 to ensure that the support blocks 254 can push the tray 410 in the storage space 2311 to play a supporting role.

[0035] It is understandable that when the top material mechanism 220 pushes the pallet 410 at the top material position 211 upward, the pallet 410 will push the support block 254 upward, and the pallet 410 will enter the storage space 2311. Subsequently, the support block 254 will fall downward under the action of gravity, or, by setting a torsion spring between the support block 254 and the connecting block, the support block 254 will fall downward under the elastic force of the torsion spring. The support block 254 will rotate until it abuts against the connecting seat 253, the top material mechanism 220 will descend, and the pallet 410 will be placed on the support block 254. It should be understood that when the storage space 2311 originally contains the pallet 410, the pallet 410 located above will be pushed upward by the pallet 410 located below and will be driven upward together.

[0036] Understandably, when it is necessary to place the pallet 410 in the hopper 231 onto the first conveyor mechanism 210, the top plate 227 of the top material mechanism 220 rises and passes through the first conveyor mechanism 210 towards the hopper 231. The lifting driver 251 drives the connecting seat 253 to descend, causing the connecting seat 253 and the support block 254 to descend, so that the pallet 410 supported by the support block 254 falls onto the top plate 227, and continues to descend slightly, so that the support block 254 is away from the lower end of the pallet 410 in the height direction. Subsequently, the first translation driver 252 drives the connecting seat 253 to move away from the top plate 227, so that the support block 254 is away from the pallet 410 in the horizontal direction. The lifting driver 251 drives the connecting seat 253 to rise, so that the support block 254 is aligned between the two lowest pallets 410. It should be understood that, referring to Figure 8The pallet 410 has grooves 411 extending through its upper end on both sides. The first translation driver 252 drives the connecting seat 253 to move closer to the top plate 227. The support block 254 is inserted horizontally into the groove 411 of the bottommost pallet 410 to move it below the lower end of the second pallet 410. Subsequently, the lifting driver 251 drives the connecting seat 253 to rise, and the support block 254 contacts the lower end of the second pallet 410, thus moving the second pallet 410 and its upper end. The stacked pallets 410 rise, separating the second pallet 410 from the bottom pallet 410. The top plate 227 of the top material mechanism 220 descends and passes through the first conveying mechanism 210. The pallets 410 on the top plate 227 are transferred to the first conveying mechanism 210, thereby transferring individual pallets 410 in the hopper 231 to the first conveying mechanism 210. Thus, the first conveying mechanism 210 can transport the pallets 410 in the hopper 231 one by one to the unloading device 300 and the detection equipment.

[0037] Reference Figure 4 According to some embodiments of this application, the hopper 231 includes multiple limiting rods 2312, and the four limiting rods 2312 enclose a storage space 2311.

[0038] It is understood that the four limiting rods 2312 enclose and form a storage space 2311, that is, the four limiting rods 2312 limit the pallet 410 within the storage space 2311. The limiting rods 2312 extend along the height direction to form a longitudinally extending storage space 2311 capable of storing stacked pallets 410. Specifically, the hopper 231 includes eight limiting rods 2312, and the eight limiting rods 2312 form four storage spaces.

[0039] Reference Figure 4 According to some embodiments of this application, the hopper 231 further includes a second translation driver 2313, which drives two limiting rods 2312 connected to the end of the hopper 231 to move the limiting rods 2312 closer to or further away from the hopper 231.

[0040] Understandably, in some situations, multiple storage spaces 2311 of the hopper 231 may be full of pallets 410, while the inspection equipment is still under maintenance. In such cases, the second translation actuator 2313 drives the two limit rods 2312 to move away from each other, allowing the stacked pallets 410 to be removed horizontally between the two distant limit rods 2312 by manual labor or a robotic arm. Specifically, four second translation actuators 2313 are provided, each connected to one of the limit rods 2312 at one of the four corners of the hopper 231.

[0041] Specifically, the hopper 231 includes a connecting frame, a limit rod 2312, a second translation driver 2313 and a support mechanism 250 are all mounted on the connecting frame, and the translation mechanism 240 drives the connecting frame.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to some embodiments of this application, the temporary storage device 200 further includes a material distribution mechanism 260, which is disposed at the discharge end of the first conveying mechanism 210. The material distribution mechanism 260 includes a material distribution frame 261 and a material distribution driver 262. The material distribution frame 261 forms a material distribution position 2611. An opening 2612 communicating with the material distribution position 2611 is formed on one side of the material distribution frame 2611. The opening 2612 is used to pass through the tray 410. A blocking part 2613 is formed on the other side of the material distribution frame 261. The blocking part 2613 is used to block the tray 410. The material distribution driver 262 drives the material distribution frame 261 to move the material distribution frame 261 up and down. The side of the material distribution frame 261 with the opening 2612 can pass through the first conveying mechanism 210.

[0043] Understandably, after the first conveying mechanism 210 conveys the pallet 410 to the discharge end, the pallet 410 can enter the distribution position 2611 of the distribution rack 261 through the opening 2612 and be stopped by the blocking part 2613 on the other side of the distribution rack 261, so that the pallet 410 stays at the distribution position 2611. Subsequently, the distribution driver 262 drives the distribution rack 261 to rise, and the distribution rack 261 supports and drives the pallet 410 to rise away from the first conveying mechanism 210, so that the unloading device 300 can grab the pallet 410 from the distribution rack 261. Furthermore, the side of the material rack 261 with the opening 2612 overlaps with the discharge end of the first conveying mechanism 210, thereby ensuring that the pallet 410 can enter the material distribution position 2611. Also, the side of the rack with the opening 2612 can pass through the first conveying mechanism 210 under the driving action of the material distribution driver 262, ensuring that the rack can lift the pallet 410 on the first conveying mechanism 210 and move it away from the first conveying mechanism 210. In addition, the side of the rack with the blocking portion 2613 is offset from the first conveying mechanism 210. It should be understood that the blocking portion 2613 has a certain dimension in the width direction and is wider than the distance between the two belts of the first conveying mechanism 210, thus offsetting the side of the rack with the blocking portion 2613 from the first conveying mechanism 210. This prevents interference between the rack and the first conveying mechanism 210 when the rack rises and passes through it.

[0044] Reference Figure 3According to some embodiments of this application, the top material mechanism 220 includes a first stop driver 221, a first stop plate 222, a second stop driver 223, a second stop plate 224, a third stop driver 225, a third stop plate 226, a top material plate 227, and a top material driver 228. The first stop driver 221 is driven and connected to the first stop plate 222, and is used to drive the first stop plate 222 to move to or away from the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 210. The second stop driver 223 is driven and connected to the second stop plate 224, and is used to drive the second stop plate 224 to move to or away from the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 210. The third baffle driver 225 drives and connects to the third baffle plate 226, which is used to drive the third baffle plate 226 to move to or away from the moving path of the first conveying mechanism 210. The first baffle plate 222, the second baffle plate 224 and the third baffle plate 226 are distributed along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 210. The first baffle plate 222 and the second baffle plate 224 are spaced apart. The second baffle plate 224 and the third baffle plate 226 enclose the top material position 211. The top material plate 227 is located below the top material position 211. The top material driver 228 drives and connects to the top material plate 227, which is used to drive the top material plate 227 to rise and pass through the top material position 211.

[0045] Understandably, when pallet 410 needs to be pushed into hopper 231, the third stop driver 225 drives two third stop plates 226 to move horizontally. The third stop plates 226 enter the conveying path of the first conveyor mechanism 210 to stop pallet 410 on the first conveyor mechanism 210, keeping pallet 410 at the stop position. Subsequently, the second stop driver 223 drives two second stop plates 224 to move horizontally, and the second stop plates 224 cooperate with the third stop plates 226 to position pallet 410. The top driver 228 drives the top plate 227 to rise and pass through the first conveyor mechanism 210. The top plate 227 drives pallet 410 at the top position 211 to rise and push into hopper 231. Subsequently, the top plate 227 can descend back below the top position 211. At the same time, the first stop driver 221 drives the first stop plate 222 to move horizontally to prevent the next pallet 410 from entering the top position 211. After the first pallet 410 completes its loading, the first baffle plate 222 and the second baffle plate 224 can be moved away to allow the second pallet 410 to enter the loading position 211. This process is repeated to push multiple pallets 410 into the hopper 231. Alternatively, the third baffle plate can also be moved away to allow the first conveying mechanism 210 to transport the pallet 410 to the unloading device 300.

[0046] Reference Figure 6According to some embodiments of this application, the feeding device 100 includes a first conveyor line 110, a second conveyor line 120, a first feeding mechanism 130, and a second feeding mechanism 140; the first conveyor line 110 is used to connect to the front-end production equipment and to convey parts 420; the second conveyor line 120 is connected to the first conveyor mechanism 210, and the second conveyor line 120 is located beside the first conveyor line 110 and is used to convey trays 410; the first feeding mechanism 130 is located beside the first conveyor line 110 and is used to place the parts 420 on the first conveyor line 110 into the trays 410 of the second conveyor line 120; the second feeding mechanism 140 is located beside the second conveyor line 120 and is used to place the trays 410 on the second conveyor line 120.

[0047] Understandably, the production equipment is connected to the first conveyor line 110. The parts 420 produced by the production equipment will be fed to the first conveyor line 110. The second feeding mechanism 140 will feed the empty pallet 410 to the second conveyor line 120. The first feeding mechanism 130 will feed the parts 420 on the first conveyor line 110 into the pallet 410 on the second conveyor line 120. The second conveying mechanism 320 will convey the pallet 410 containing the parts 420 to the first conveying mechanism 210.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 According to some embodiments of this application, two feeding devices 300 are provided, and the two feeding devices 300 are respectively used to connect to different testing devices.

[0049] Understandably, by setting up two unloading devices 300 to connect to different testing equipment, the parts 420 can be transferred to different testing equipment according to production needs.

[0050] Reference Figure 7 According to some embodiments of this application, the unloading device 300 includes a transfer robot 310, a second conveying mechanism 320, and an unloading robot 330. The transfer robot 310 is disposed beside the first conveying mechanism 210 and the second conveying mechanism 320. The transfer robot 310 is used to grab the pallet 410 on the first conveying mechanism 210 and transfer it to the second conveying mechanism 320. The unloading robot 330 is disposed beside the second conveying mechanism 320. The unloading robot 330 is used to grab the pallet 410 on the second conveying mechanism 320 and transfer it to the testing equipment.

[0051] Understandably, the transfer robot 310 is located beside the unloading end of the first conveying mechanism 210 and can transfer the pallet 410 on the sorting rack 261 to the second conveying mechanism 320. The second conveying mechanism 320 transports the pallet 410 to the side of the unloading robot 330, which is located beside the testing equipment. The unloading robot 330 unloads the parts 420 from the pallet 410 into the testing equipment.

[0052] Specifically, the second conveying mechanism 320 can continue to convey empty pallets 410 to the recycling conveyor line, which extends to the side of the second loading robot to realize the recycling of pallets 410.

[0053] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A connection device, characterized in that, include: A feeding device is used to place parts produced by the production equipment onto a pallet and transport the pallet. A temporary storage device includes a first conveying mechanism, a top-loading mechanism, and a storage mechanism. The storage mechanism includes a hopper, a translation mechanism, and a support mechanism. The inlet end of the first conveying mechanism is connected to the loading device for conveying pallets. A top-loading position is formed on the conveying path of the first conveying mechanism. The hopper is provided with at least two separate storage spaces. The hopper is located above the top-loading position. The top-loading mechanism is located below the top-loading position and can pass through the top-loading position to push the pallet at the top-loading position into the storage space of the hopper. The support mechanism is connected to the hopper. Multiple support mechanisms are provided and correspond to the storage spaces. The support mechanisms can support or lower the pallets in the storage spaces. The translation mechanism is driven and connected to the hopper to drive the hopper to translate so that any of the storage spaces can move above the top-loading position. The unloading device is connected to the discharge end of the first conveying mechanism and is used to transport the pallet to the testing equipment.

2. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism includes a lifting driver, a first translation driver, a connecting seat, and a support block. At least two of each of the lifting driver, the first translation driver, the connecting seat, and the support block are provided. Each pair of connecting seats is arranged opposite to each other. The lifting driver and the first translation driver are respectively driven to connect to the connecting seat. The support block is oscillatingly connected to the connecting seat. The lower end face of the support block can abut against the connecting seat to limit the oscillation of the support block.

3. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper includes multiple limiting rods, and the storage space is formed by the four limiting rods enclosing each other.

4. The connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hopper also includes a second translation driver, which drives two limiting rods connected to the end of the hopper to move the limiting rods closer to or further away from each other.

5. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temporary storage device further includes a material distribution mechanism, which is disposed at the discharge end of the first conveying mechanism. The material distribution mechanism includes a material distribution frame and a material distribution driver. The material distribution frame has a material distribution position. One side of the material distribution frame has an opening communicating with the material distribution position. The opening is used to insert a tray. The other side of the material distribution frame has a blocking part for blocking the tray. The material distribution driver is connected to the material distribution frame and drives the material distribution frame to move up and down. The side of the material distribution frame with the opening can pass through the first conveying mechanism.

6. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top material mechanism includes a first baffle driver, a first baffle plate, a second baffle driver, a second baffle plate, a third baffle driver, a third baffle plate, a top material plate, and a top material driver. The first baffle driver is driven and connected to the first baffle plate to move the first baffle plate to or away from the movement path of the first conveying mechanism. The second baffle driver is driven and connected to the second baffle plate to move the second baffle plate to or away from the movement path of the first conveying mechanism. The third baffle driver is driven and connected to the third baffle plate to move the third baffle plate to or away from the movement path of the first conveying mechanism. The first baffle plate, the second baffle plate, and the third baffle plate are distributed along the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism. The first baffle plate and the second baffle plate are spaced apart and enclose the top material position. The top material plate is located below the top material position, and the top material driver is driven and connected to the top material plate to drive the top material plate to rise and pass through the top material position.

7. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device includes a first conveyor line, a second conveyor line, a first feeding mechanism, and a second feeding mechanism; the first conveyor line is used to connect to the front-end production equipment and to transport parts; the second conveyor line is connected to the first conveyor mechanism and is located beside the first conveyor line, and is used to transport pallets; the first feeding mechanism is located beside the first conveyor line and is used to place the parts on the first conveyor line into the pallets of the second conveyor line; the second feeding mechanism is located beside the second conveyor line and is used to place the pallets on the second conveyor line.

8. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two feeding devices, each used to connect to different testing equipment.

9. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unloading device includes a transfer robot, a second conveying mechanism, and an unloading robot. The transfer robot is located beside the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The transfer robot is used to grab a pallet on the first conveying mechanism and transfer it to the second conveying mechanism. The unloading robot is located beside the second conveying mechanism. The unloading robot is used to grab a pallet on the second conveying mechanism and transfer it to the testing equipment.

10. The connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying mechanism includes a belt conveyor with two belts spaced apart, the belts serving as a carrier for a pallet, and the top plate of the top material mechanism passing between the two belts to lift the pallet on the belts.

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