Machine frames, processing machines and automated production lines

Abstract

This application relates to the field of automated equipment and aims to solve the problem in existing technologies where, after the protective cover of the machine frame is removed, operators lack protective structures when operating and observing, resulting in poor safety performance. The application provides a machine frame, a processing platform, and an automated production line. The machine frame includes a machine base, a door assembly, and a protective cover, and has a load-bearing surface. The load-bearing surface supports a processing device. The door assembly is vertically connected to one side of the load-bearing surface. The protective cover is detachably connected to the machine base. The protective cover, the load-bearing surface, and the door assembly together form a processing space. The processing space accommodates the processing device. The advantages of this application are a larger operating space during automated processing and improved safety performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated equipment, and more specifically, to a frame, a processing machine, and an automated production line. Background Technology

[0002] Some existing racks have protective covers, but the processing area is small, making them unsuitable for automated processing. If the covers are removed, operators will lack protective structures when operating and observing, resulting in poor safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a frame, a processing machine, and an automated production line to solve the problem that existing frames lack protective structures and have poor safety performance after the protective cover is removed.

[0004] An embodiment of this application provides a frame including a machine base, a door assembly, and a protective cover, having a load-bearing surface. The load-bearing surface is used to support a processing device. The door assembly is vertically connected to one side of the load-bearing surface. The protective cover is detachably connected to the machine base. The protective cover, the load-bearing surface, and the door assembly together enclose a processing space. The processing space is used to accommodate the processing device.

[0005] In the embodiments of this application, the frame is provided with a partially detachable protective cover, which is used to install on the machine tool during manual operation to protect the operator, or to remove during automated operation, retaining the door assembly part, which facilitates automated processing while improving safety performance.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the door assembly includes a door frame and a first door, the first door being disposed inside the door frame and capable of being opened or closed relative to the door frame.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the door assembly includes a door frame and a second door, the second door being disposed inside the door frame. The second door corresponds to a processing device, and is rotatably connected to the door frame and capable of opening or closing relative to the door frame.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the bearing surface is rectangular and has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side connected end to end, with the door assembly disposed on the first side. The cover includes a top plate and two side plates, which are respectively connected to the second and fourth sides, and the top plate is connected between the two side plates on the side away from the bearing surface.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the cover further includes a front panel with two side panels connected to each side of the front panel, and the front panel and the third side are spaced apart to define an operating port.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the frame further includes a first display component, a second display component, and a third display component, which are respectively used to display processing information of the processing device. The first display component is located on the side of the bearing surface opposite to the processing space. The second display component is located on the side of the door assembly opposite to the processing space. The third display component is located on the front panel away from the door assembly.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the door assembly includes a second door corresponding to the processing space. The protective cover includes an operating port located on the side of the protective cover away from the door assembly. The frame also includes a first detection assembly comprising a first transmitter and a first receiver, the first transmitter and the first receiver being spaced apart on both sides of the second door, the first transmitter being capable of emitting a detection beam toward the first receiver. The frame also includes a second detection assembly comprising a second transmitter and a second receiver, the second transmitter and the second receiver being spaced apart on both sides of the operating port, the second transmitter being capable of emitting a detection beam toward the second receiver.

[0012] Embodiments of this application also provide a processing machine, which includes a frame and a processing device. The processing device is disposed within a processing space.

[0013] Embodiments of this application also provide an automated production line, which includes a frame and a processing device. The processing device is disposed within a processing space.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the automated production line further includes guardrails defining processing areas and external areas on both sides. The automated production line includes a frame. The guardrails have mounting openings, the frame is disposed at the mounting openings, and door assemblies of the frame are disposed on the side closer to the external area, with a guard located on the processing space side. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an automated production line according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The image shows a top view of the automated production line.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The three-dimensional view of the rack shown.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The exploded view of the rack shown.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The machine and door assembly shown are presented in a perspective view from another angle.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 4 The protective shield shown is a three-dimensional view.

[0022] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0023] 1000 automated production lines

[0024] 2000 processing machines

[0025] Processing device 100

[0026] 200 guardrail

[0027] Installation port 201

[0028] Feed opening 202

[0029] Storage device 400

[0030] Material handling device 500

[0031] Processing Area A

[0032] External Area B

[0033] Rack 300

[0034] Machine 10

[0035] Threaded groove 102

[0036] Bearing surface 11

[0037] First side 111

[0038] Second side 112

[0039] Third side 113

[0040] Fourth side 114

[0041] Door assembly 12

[0042] Door frame 121

[0043] First gate 122

[0044] Second door 123

[0045] Shield 13

[0046] Top plate 131

[0047] Side panel 132

[0048] Plate 133

[0049] Bending part 134

[0050] Through hole 134a

[0051] Front panel 135

[0052] Control component 14

[0053] Electronic Components 141

[0054] Control Panel 142

[0055] Operation port 15

[0056] First display component 161

[0057] Second display component 162

[0058] Third display component 163

[0059] First detection component 17

[0060] First launcher 171

[0061] First receiver 172

[0062] Second detection component 18

[0063] Second launcher 181

[0064] Second receiver 182

[0065] Processing space C

[0066] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0067] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0068] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0069] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0070] Some embodiments of this application are described in detail. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0071] Example

[0072] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides an automated production line 1000, which includes a processing machine 2000, a material storage device 400, and a material handling device 500.

[0073] The storage device 400 is used to hold the workpiece (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the workpiece can be a blank to be processed.

[0074] The processing machine 2000 includes a frame 300 and a processing device 100. The processing device 100 is located inside the frame 300 and is used to process workpieces.

[0075] The picking device 500 is used to transport workpieces from the storage device 400 to the processing device 100. In this embodiment, optionally, the picking device 500 is a picking robot that picks up workpieces from the storage device 400 and transports them to the processing device 100.

[0076] In this embodiment, the automated production line 1000 also includes a guardrail 200, which encloses the processing area A and defines an outer area B outside the guardrail 200. The guardrail 200 has a mounting opening 201, and the processing machine 2000 is disposed at the mounting opening 201.

[0077] In this embodiment, the guardrail 200 is provided with a feeding opening 202 corresponding to the storage device 400, and the storage device 400 is located on the side of the feeding opening 202 facing the external area B. During loading, the operator puts the workpiece into the storage device 400 from the external area B side. The picking device 500 extends out of the feeding opening 202, clamps the workpiece in the storage device 400, and then transports the workpiece to the processing device 100 for processing. During the loading process, the operator does not enter the processing area A, and the safety performance of the automated production line 1000 is good.

[0078] See Figures 3 to 6In this embodiment, the frame 300 includes a machine base 10, a door assembly 12, and a protective cover 13. The machine base 10 has a bearing surface 11. The bearing surface 11 is used to support the processing device 100 (see...). Figure 1 (Middle). The door assembly 12 is vertically connected to one side of the bearing surface 11. The protective cover 13 is detachably connected to the machine base 10. The protective cover 13, the bearing surface 11, and the door assembly 12 together form the processing space C. The processing space C is used to accommodate the processing device 100.

[0079] In this embodiment, reference is also made to Figure 2 The automated production line 1000 has both manual and automated processing modes. In manual processing mode, the operator enters processing area A, operates the frame 300, and then controls the processing device 100 to perform processing. In manual processing mode, a protective cover 13 is connected to the machine base 10 to protect the operator. In automated processing mode, the operator is located in external area B, and the automated production line 1000 performs automated processing. In automated processing mode, the protective cover 13 of the frame 300 is removed from the machine base 10, giving the frame 300 more operating space and facilitating the loading and unloading device 500 to pick up and place workpieces.

[0080] In this embodiment, the protective cover 13 of the frame 300 is detachably connected to the machine base 10. In manual processing mode, the protective cover 13 is installed on the machine base 10 to protect the operator. In automated processing mode, the protective cover 13 is removed from the machine base 10, giving the frame 300 more operating space. The door assembly 12 is located on the side of the machine base 10 facing the processing area A, separating the processing space C from the external area B. It does not obstruct the material handling device 500 from picking up and placing workpieces, facilitating automated processing while ensuring the safety performance of the frame 300.

[0081] In this embodiment, the door assembly 12 includes a door frame 121 and a first door 122. The first door 122 is disposed inside the door frame 121 and can be opened or closed relative to the door frame 121.

[0082] In this embodiment, reference is also made to Figure 2 The first door 122 is equipped with a control assembly 14, which includes a control panel 142 and electronic components 141. The electronic components 141 are located on the side of the control assembly 14 facing the processing area A, while the control panel 142 is located on the side of the door assembly 12 facing the external area B. In automated processing mode, the operator is located in the external area B and can operate the control panel 142 to control the processing device 100 to perform processing or stop processing. The control assembly 14 can rotate with the first door 122 to the side where the electronic components 141 face the external area B, so that if the electronic components 141 malfunction in automated processing mode, maintenance personnel can open the first door 122 in the external area B and repair the electronic components 141 of the control assembly 14.

[0083] In some existing technologies, when maintenance personnel enter the processing area for maintenance, the entire automated production line needs to be stopped to ensure their safety, resulting in a decrease in production efficiency. In this embodiment, maintenance personnel can perform maintenance in external area B, avoiding the problem of the entire automated production line being shut down due to equipment maintenance, thus achieving higher production efficiency.

[0084] In this embodiment, the door assembly 12 further includes a second door 123, which is disposed inside the door frame 121. The second door 123 corresponds to the processing device 100, and is rotatably connected to the door frame 121 and can be opened or closed relative to the door frame 121.

[0085] In this embodiment, reference is also made to Figure 2 In automated processing mode, the operator can rotate the second door 123 to the external area B side to observe the processing status of the processing device 100 from the external area B side, and control the processing device 100 to process or stop processing through the control component 14.

[0086] In this embodiment, the bearing surface 11 is rectangular and has a first side 111, a second side 112, a third side 113, and a fourth side 114 connected end to end. The door assembly 12 is disposed on the first side 111. The protective cover 13 includes a top plate 131 and two side plates 132. The two side plates 132 are respectively connected to the second side 112 and the fourth side 114, and the top plate 131 is connected between the two side plates 132 on the side away from the bearing surface 11.

[0087] In this embodiment, the protective cover 13 is connected to the second side 112 and the fourth side 114 of the bearing surface 11 via two side plates 132. The top plate 131 is connected to the side of the side plates 132 away from the bearing surface 11, and is connected to the edge of the door assembly 12. The top plate 131, the two side plates 132, the bearing surface 11, and the door assembly 12 together form the processing space C. In manual processing mode, the processing device 100 is set on the bearing plate and performs processing within the processing space C, which provides high safety performance.

[0088] In this embodiment, the protective cover 13 also includes a front plate 135, with two side plates 132 connected to both sides of the front plate 135, and the front plate 135 and the third side 113 are spaced apart to define the operation port 15. In manual processing mode, the operator observes the processing status of the processing device 100 through the operation port 15, and then controls the processing to proceed or stop.

[0089] In this embodiment, the front panel 135 is disposed on the side of the processing space C away from the door assembly 12. In the manual processing mode, the operator is located in the processing area A. The front panel 135 is disposed between the processing space C and the operator to separate the operator from the processing device 100 and protect the operator.

[0090] In this embodiment, the side plate 132 further includes a plate body 133 and a bent portion 134. The bent portion 134 is connected to the side of the plate body 133 near the bearing surface 11, and is supported and fixed to the bearing surface 11. Optionally, in this embodiment, the frame 300 has a fastener (not shown in the figure), the bent portion 134 has a through hole 134a, and the machine base 10 has a threaded groove 102. The threaded groove 102 is formed on the bearing surface 11, and the fastener passes through the through hole 134a and is threaded into the threaded groove 102 to fix the side plate 132 to the machine base 10.

[0091] In this embodiment, the rack 300 further includes a first display component 161, a second display component 162, and a third display component 163, which are used to display processing information of the processing device 100. The first display component 161 is located on the side of the bearing surface 11 opposite to the processing space C. The second display component 162 is located on the side of the door assembly 12 opposite to the processing space C. The third display component 163 is located on the side of the front panel 135 away from the door assembly 12.

[0092] In this embodiment, the processing information may include processing status information, location information, processing parameter information, and warning information during processing by the processing device 100.

[0093] In this embodiment, optionally, a drive assembly (not shown in the figure) is provided inside the machine tool 10, the drive assembly being used to drive the processing device 100 (see... Figure 1 The first display component 161 is located below the bearing surface 11 of the machine tool 10. During maintenance, the display center of the first display component 161 is lower than the bearing surface 11 so that maintenance personnel can easily observe the processing information of the machine tool 10 when repairing the components inside the machine tool 10.

[0094] In this embodiment, see also Figure 2 The second display component 162 is disposed on the door component 12 and faces the outer area B. In the automated processing mode, the operator is located in the outer area B, and the display center of the second display component 162 faces the outer area B. The operator can observe the processing information of the machine tool 10 from the outer area B side, and then control the processing device 100 to perform processing or stop processing.

[0095] In this embodiment, the third display component 163 is disposed on the front plate 135 of the protective cover 13 and faces away from the processing space C. In manual processing mode, the display center of the third display component 163 is higher than the bearing surface 11, making it easier for the operator to observe the processing information of the processing machine 2000.

[0096] In this embodiment, the door assembly 12 includes a second door 123, which corresponds to the processing space C. The protective cover 13 includes an operation port 15, which is located on the side of the protective cover 13 away from the door assembly 12. The frame 300 also includes a first detection assembly 17, which includes a first transmitter 171 and a first receiver 172. The first transmitter 171 and the first receiver 172 are spaced apart on both sides of the second door 123, and the first transmitter 171 can emit a detection beam to the second receiver 182.

[0097] The rack 300 also includes a second detection component 18, which includes a second transmitter 181 and a second receiver 182. The second transmitter 181 and the second receiver 182 are spaced apart on both sides of the operation port 15. The second transmitter 181 is capable of emitting a detection beam to the second receiver 182.

[0098] In this embodiment, see also Figure 2 The first detection component 17 is used to detect objects entering the second door 123 from the external area B. In the processing mode of the processing device 100, the first transmitter 171 emits a light beam to the first receiver 172. When an object enters the second door 123, it blocks the light beam. The first receiver 172 cannot receive the light beam and generates a warning signal. The warning signal is used to instruct the processing device 100 to stop processing.

[0099] In this embodiment, see also Figure 2 The second detection component 18 is used to detect objects entering the operating door from the processing area A. In the processing mode of the processing device 100, the second transmitter 181 emits a light beam to the second receiver 182. When an object enters the operating door, it blocks the light beam. The second receiver 182 cannot receive the light beam and generates a warning signal. The warning signal is used to instruct the processing device 100 to stop processing.

[0100] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solutions of this application should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A rack, characterized in that, include: The machine tool has a bearing surface; the bearing surface is used to support a processing device. A door assembly is vertically connected to one side of the bearing surface; A protective cover is detachably connected to the machine base; the protective cover, the bearing surface, and the door assembly together form a processing space; the processing space is used to accommodate the processing device.

2. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door assembly includes a door frame and a first door, the first door being disposed inside the door frame and capable of being opened or closed relative to the door frame.

3. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door assembly includes a door frame and a second door, the second door being disposed inside the door frame; The second door corresponds to the processing device, and the second door is rotatably connected to the door frame and can be opened or closed relative to the door frame.

4. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bearing surface is rectangular and has a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side connected end to end in sequence. The door assembly is disposed on the first side. The protective cover includes a top plate and two side plates, the two side plates being connected to the second side and the fourth side respectively, and the top plate being connected between the two side plates on the side away from the bearing surface.

5. The frame according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective cover also includes a front panel, on which two side panels are respectively connected, and the front panel and the third side are spaced apart to define the operating port.

6. The frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: The frame further includes a first display component, a second display component, and a third display component, wherein the first display component, the second display component, and the third display component are respectively used to display the processing information of the processing device; The first display component is located on the side of the bearing surface opposite to the processing space; The second display component is located on the side of the door component opposite to the processing space; The third display component is located on the front panel on the side away from the door component.

7. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The door assembly includes a second door, which corresponds to the processing space; The protective cover includes an operating port, which is located on the side of the protective cover away from the door assembly; The rack further includes a first detection component, which comprises a first transmitter and a first receiver, the first transmitter and the first receiver being spaced apart on both sides of the second door, the first transmitter being capable of emitting a detection beam toward the first receiver; and / or, The rack also includes a second detection component, which includes a second transmitter and a second receiver. The second transmitter and the second receiver are spaced apart on both sides of the operation port, and the second transmitter is capable of emitting a detection beam to the second receiver.

8. A processing machine base, characterized in that, include: The frame as described in any one of claims 1-7; The processing device is located within the processing space.

9. An automated production line, characterized in that, include: The frame as described in any one of claims 1-7; The processing device is located within the processing space.

10. The automated production line according to claim 9, characterized in that: The automated production line also includes guardrails that define a processing area and an external area along both sides thereon. The automated production line includes the frame; The guardrail has an installation opening, the frame is disposed at the installation opening, and the door assembly of the frame is disposed on the side closer to the external area, and the protective cover is located on the side of the processing space.

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