An automated packaging machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic packaging machine, include: workstation, mechanical arm, send board mechanism and send tray mechanism, through having the tray platform and the packing platform of interval setting on the workstation, the packing platform is used to place the transfer case, send tray mechanism is used to send the tray to the tray platform, send board mechanism is used to deliver the circuit board to the workstation, the mechanical arm can drive the suction cup assembly to suck the tray on the tray platform and move to place in the transfer case, then again suck the circuit board and move to place on the tray in the transfer case, until the transfer case is full, realize the automatic tray and packing of circuit board, thereby greatly improved the tray efficiency, play the role of reducing the cost and increasing the benefit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of circuit board processing equipment technology, and in particular to an automated packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the electronics manufacturing industry, the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a crucial link, and its production efficiency and product quality directly affect the performance and market competitiveness of the entire electronic product. With the rapid development of electronic technology and the continuous growth of market demand for electronic products, the need for automation and high efficiency in PCB production is becoming increasingly urgent.

[0003] In the production and processing of circuit boards, trays are typically used to load the boards. These trays are lightweight and stackable, allowing them to be used in conjunction with automated production lines and robots to automate the loading, unloading, and transport of circuit boards. However, the tray packaging process still widely relies on traditional manual methods. Specifically, operators manually load each circuit board into a tray and then stack the full trays. This production model has revealed numerous problems over time: it is time-consuming, inefficient, and severely hinders both production efficiency and cost reduction. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automated packaging machine.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: An automated packaging machine, comprising: The workbench is provided with a material tray platform and a packing platform spaced apart. A robotic arm is mounted on the worktable and is equipped with a suction cup assembly. A plate feeding mechanism is provided at an interval from the worktable; The tray feeding mechanism includes a first lifting plate and two conveyor belts. The two conveyor belts are spaced apart on the worktable and aligned with the tray platform. The first lifting plate is raised and lowered on the worktable and is located between the two conveyor belts. A material distribution plate is slidably disposed on each conveyor belt. The two material distribution plates move towards or away from each other. The movement direction of the first lifting plate is perpendicular to the movement direction of the material distribution plate.

[0006] In one embodiment, the material tray platform includes two placement plates, which are spaced apart on the worktable. Each placement plate has a placement slot, and the two placement slots are arranged facing each other.

[0007] In one embodiment, the packing platform includes: two first roller conveyor plates and two first limiting plates, the two first limiting plates being spaced apart on the worktable, the two first roller conveyor plates being spaced apart on the worktable, and the two first roller conveyor plates being located between the two first limiting plates.

[0008] In one embodiment, the automated packaging machine further includes a box-loading mechanism, which includes a lifting platform, a lifting frame, and a second lifting plate. The lifting platform is spaced apart from the worktable. The lifting frame is lifted and lowered on the lifting platform. Multiple lifting plates are spaced apart on the lifting frame. Two second limiting plates are spaced apart on each lifting plate. Two second roller conveyor plates are spaced apart between the two second limiting plates. The second roller conveyor plates are movably aligned with the first roller conveyor plates. The second lifting plate is lifted and lowered on the worktable and is located between the two first roller conveyor plates. A transfer plate is slidably disposed on the second lifting plate and is slidably located within the lifting frame.

[0009] In one embodiment, the transfer plate is provided with a first limiting block and a second limiting block at intervals, and the first limiting block moves toward or away from the second limiting block.

[0010] In one embodiment, the suction cup assembly includes a mounting frame and a plurality of first vacuum suction cups, the mounting frame being rotatably connected to the robotic arm, and each of the first vacuum suction cups being spaced apart on the mounting frame.

[0011] In one embodiment, the tray feeding mechanism further includes: a plurality of second vacuum suction cups, each of the second vacuum suction cups being spaced apart on the first lifting plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, a CCD camera is mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0013] In one embodiment, the plate feeding mechanism includes a conveying table and a plurality of conveying rollers, wherein the conveying table is spaced apart from the worktable, and each of the conveying rollers is uniformly rotated on the conveying table.

[0014] In one embodiment, the automated packaging machine further includes a clamping mechanism comprising a clamping plate and a clamping cylinder. The clamping plate is disposed on the worktable, and the clamping cylinder is slidably disposed on the clamping plate and is movably aligned with the conveyor table.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The automated packaging machine provided by this utility model has a material tray platform and a boxing platform set at intervals on the worktable. The boxing platform is used to place transfer boxes, the tray feeding mechanism is used to transport material trays to the material tray platform, and the board feeding mechanism is used to transport circuit boards to the worktable. The robotic arm can drive the suction cup assembly to pick up the material trays on the material tray platform and move them to place them in the transfer box. Then, it picks up the circuit boards and moves them to place them on the material trays in the transfer box until the transfer box is full. This realizes the automated traying and boxing of circuit boards, thereby greatly improving the traying efficiency and playing a role in reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated packaging machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated packaging machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material tray platform according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the packing platform and the second lifting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a robotic arm and suction cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism and clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the tray feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the upper box mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] In the attached diagram, 10 is an automated packaging machine; 100 is a worktable; 200 is a material tray platform; 210 is a placement plate; 211 is a placement trough; 300 is a packing platform; 310 is a first roller conveyor plate; 320 is a first limiting plate; 330 is a limiting roller; 400 is a robotic arm; 410 is a suction cup assembly; 411 is a mounting frame; 412 is a first vacuum suction cup; 420 is a CCD camera; 500 is a plate feeding mechanism; 510 is a conveyor table; 520 is a conveyor roller; and 530 is a conveyor roller. 0. Clamping mechanism; 531. Clamping plate; 532. Clamping cylinder; 600. Feeding mechanism; 610. First lifting plate; 620. Conveyor belt; 630. Material distribution plate; 640. Guide baffle; 700. Upper box mechanism; 710. Lifting platform; 720. Lifting frame; 730. Lifting plate; 740. Second limiting plate; 750. Second roller conveyor plate; 760. Second lifting plate; 761. Transfer plate; 762. First limiting block; 763. Second limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described below.

[0020] It should be understood that the same or similar reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" 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 utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0021] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, an automated packaging machine 10 includes: a worktable 100, a robotic arm 400, a plate feeding mechanism 500, and a tray feeding mechanism 600. The worktable 100 is spaced apart by a tray platform 200 and a boxing platform 300. The robotic arm 400 is mounted on the worktable 100 and is equipped with a suction cup assembly 410. The plate feeding mechanism 500 is spaced apart from the worktable 100. The tray feeding mechanism 600 includes: a first lifting plate 610 and two conveyor belts 620. Conveyor belts 620 are spaced apart on the workbench 100, and two conveyor belts 620 are aligned with the material tray platform 200. The first lifting plate 610 is raised and lowered on the workbench 100, and the first lifting plate 610 is located between the two conveyor belts 620. A material distribution plate 630 is slidably arranged on each conveyor belt 620. The two material distribution plates 630 move towards or away from each other. The movement direction of the first lifting plate 610 is perpendicular to the movement direction of the material distribution plate 630.

[0022] In this embodiment, a tray platform 200 and a packing platform 300 are spaced apart on the workbench 100. The tray platform 200 is used to place trays, and the packing platform 300 is used to place transfer boxes. The tray feeding mechanism 600 is used to feed trays to the tray platform 200. The conveyor belt 620 of the tray feeding mechanism 600 includes a conveyor rail, a belt, and two pulleys. The conveyor rail is set on the workbench 100, and the two pulleys are spaced apart on the conveyor rail. The belt rotates around the two pulleys. The pulley is driven to rotate by a motor, which enables the trays to be conveyed on the conveyor belt 620. The first lifting plate 610 is driven by a cylinder to move vertically on the workbench 100. The sorting plate 630 is driven by a cylinder to slide on the conveyor rail. The plate feeding mechanism 500 is used to feed circuit boards to the workbench 100. The robotic arm 400 can pick up and move the trays on the tray platform 200 and the circuit boards on the plate feeding mechanism 500 through its suction cup assembly 410.

[0023] In this embodiment, when the tray feeding mechanism 600 conveys trays to the tray platform 200, the first lifting plate 610 moves upward to lift the tray stack on the conveyor belt 620. Then, the two separating plates 630 move towards each other and insert themselves between the first and second trays at the bottom of the tray stack. Finally, the first lifting plate 610 moves downward to separate the first tray at the bottom and move it onto the conveyor belt 620. The conveyor belt 620 then conveys the tray forward, thus conveying the tray to the tray platform 200. The robotic arm 400 then drives the suction cup assembly 410 to pick up the trays on the tray platform 200 and place them in the transfer box. Finally, the robotic arm 400 drives the suction cup assembly 410 to pick up the circuit boards on the board feeding mechanism 500 and place them on the trays in the transfer box. This cycle repeats until the transfer box is full, completing the automated traying and boxing of the circuit boards. This greatly improves the traying efficiency and reduces costs while increasing efficiency.

[0024] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the material tray platform 200 includes two placement plates 210, which are spaced apart on the worktable 100. Each placement plate 210 has a placement groove 211, and the two placement grooves 211 are arranged facing each other. Specifically, the two placement plates 210 spaced apart on the worktable 100 form the material tray platform 200. By providing mutually facing placement grooves 211 on the two placement plates 210, and aligning the placement grooves 211 with the conveyor belt 620, the material tray conveyed forward by the tray feeding mechanism 600 can be stably placed on the two placement plates 210 of the material tray platform 200.

[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the packing platform 300 includes two first roller conveyor plates 310 and two first limiting plates 320. The two first limiting plates 320 are spaced apart on the worktable 100, and the two first roller conveyor plates 310 are spaced apart on the worktable 100, with the two first roller conveyor plates 310 located between the two first limiting plates 320. Specifically, the two first limiting plates 320 and the two first roller conveyor plates 310 are respectively spaced apart on the worktable 100, and the two first roller conveyor plates 310 are located between the two first limiting plates 320. The first roller conveyor plates 310 are conveyor plates with multiple rollers that are rotatably arranged, which can effectively place the transfer boxes on the packing platform 300 and facilitate the transfer of full transfer boxes.

[0026] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, a limiting roller 330 is slidably provided on the first limiting plate 320. The limiting roller 330 is used to move closer to or away from the transfer box. A cylinder is also provided on the first limiting plate 320. The cylinder is driven to move the limiting roller 330 closer to the transfer box and abut against the outer surface of the transfer box, so that the transfer box can be better placed on the packing platform 300 for packing.

[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, each of the conveyor belts 620 is provided with a guide baffle 640. Specifically, by providing two guide baffles 640 at intervals on the two conveyor rails, not only can the material trays be stably stacked on the tray feeding mechanism 600, but they can also serve as guides, which is beneficial for the first lifting plate 610 to stably lift the material tray stack for sequential material feeding.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8As shown, the automated packaging machine 10 further includes a box-loading mechanism 700, which includes a lifting platform 710, a lifting frame 720, and a second lifting plate 760. The lifting platform 710 is spaced apart from the worktable 100. The lifting frame 720 is lifted and lowered on the lifting platform 710. Multiple lifting plates 730 are spaced apart on the lifting frame 720. Two second limiting plates 740 are spaced apart on each lifting plate 730. Two second roller conveyor plates 750 are spaced apart between the two second limiting plates 740. The second roller conveyor plates 750 are movably aligned with the first roller conveyor plates 310. The second lifting plate 760 is lifted and lowered on the worktable 100 and is located between the two first roller conveyor plates 310. A transfer plate 761 is slidably disposed on the second lifting plate 760 and is slidably located within the lifting frame 720. Specifically, the lifting frame 720 can slide on the lifting platform 710 via a slider and slide rail, and is driven by a motor and lead screw. The second lifting plate 760 is driven by a cylinder to move vertically on the worktable 100. The transfer plate 761 is driven by a rodless cylinder to slide on the second lifting plate 760. The lifting frame 720 moves up and down on the lifting platform 710, allowing the second limiting plate 740 and the second roller conveyor plate 750 on each lifting plate 730 to align with the first limiting plate 320 and the first roller conveyor plate 310 of the packing platform 300, respectively. The second roller conveyor plate 750 is a conveyor plate with multiple rotating rollers. When the transfer box of the packing platform 300... After the tray containing the circuit boards is filled, the second lifting plate 760 moves upward to lift the filled transfer box. Then, the transfer plate 761 slides on the second lifting plate 760 and moves towards the lifting frame 720, which can transport the filled transfer box to the second roller conveyor plate 750 of the lifting plate 730. Subsequently, the transfer plate 761 is reset, and the lifting frame 720 continues to move up and down on the lifting platform 710, so that the lifting plate 730 on the lifting frame 720, which holds an empty transfer box, is aligned with the packing platform 300. Finally, the transfer plate 761 transports the empty transfer box to the packing platform 300 for packing, thus realizing the delivery of empty transfer boxes to the packing platform 300.

[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, the transfer plate 761 is provided with a first limiting block 762 and a second limiting block 763 at intervals. The first limiting block 762 moves towards or away from the second limiting block 763. Specifically, the first limiting block 762 is driven by a cylinder to move towards or away from the second limiting block 763. When the second lifting plate 760 moves upward to lift a full transfer box or an empty transfer box is placed on the transfer plate 761, the first limiting block 762 moves towards the second limiting block 763, which can clamp and limit the full or empty transfer box. Thus, the transfer plate 761 can better transport the full transfer box to the lifting frame 720 or the empty transfer box to the packing platform 300.

[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the suction cup assembly 410 includes a mounting frame 411 and a plurality of first vacuum suction cups 412. The mounting frame 411 is rotatably connected to the robotic arm 400, and each of the first vacuum suction cups 412 is spaced apart on the mounting frame 411. Specifically, each of the first vacuum suction cups 412 is mounted on the robotic arm 400 via the mounting frame 411. The first vacuum suction cups 412 are used to pick up and move the material tray and circuit board, thereby enabling automated movement of the material tray into the transfer box and the movement of the circuit board onto the material tray.

[0031] In one embodiment, the tray feeding mechanism 600 further includes a plurality of second vacuum suction cups, each of which is spaced apart on the first lifting plate 610. Specifically, by providing the second vacuum suction cups, automatic tray separation of multi-layer trays can be better achieved, resulting in a better separation effect. Thus, when the tray feeding mechanism 600 conveys trays to the tray platform 200, the first lifting plate 610 moves upward to lift the tray pile on the second conveyor belt 620. Then, the two separating plates 630 move towards each other and insert themselves between the first and second trays at the bottom of the tray pile. Finally, the second vacuum suction cups adsorb the first tray at the bottom. At this time, the two separating plates 630 support the remaining trays in the tray pile. By moving the first lifting plate 610 downward, the first tray at the bottom can be better separated and moved onto the second conveyor belt 620. After the second vacuum suction cups release their adsorption, the second conveyor belt 620 can transport the separated trays forward to the tray platform 200.

[0032] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5As shown, a CCD camera 420 is provided on the mounting bracket 411. Specifically, by providing the CCD camera 420, visual positioning can be performed, so that the robotic arm 400 can accurately pick up the material tray and circuit board and load the circuit board onto the material tray through the suction cup assembly 410. It is worth noting that the method of visual positioning using the CCD camera 420 is a technology that is known to those skilled in the art and is achievable, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0033] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the board feeding mechanism 500 includes a conveying table 510 and a plurality of conveying rollers 520. The conveying table 510 is spaced apart from the worktable 100, and each of the conveying rollers 520 is uniformly rotatably mounted on the conveying table 510. Specifically, by uniformly rotatably mounting each of the conveying rollers 520 on the conveying table 510, the circuit board can be conveyed to the worktable 100 by roller conveying.

[0034] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the automated packaging machine 10 further includes a clamping mechanism 530, which includes a clamping plate 531 and a clamping cylinder 532. The clamping plate 531 is disposed on the worktable 100, and the clamping cylinder 532 is slidably disposed on the clamping plate 531, and the clamping cylinder 532 is movably aligned with the conveying table 510. Specifically, the clamping cylinder 532 can slide on the clamping plate 531 via a slider and a slide rail, and is driven by a motor and a lead screw. When the board feeding mechanism 500 conveys the circuit board to be aligned with the clamping cylinder 532, the clamping cylinder 532 can clamp the circuit board, and then the circuit board can be driven to rise by sliding on the clamping plate 531 via the clamping cylinder 532. By raising the circuit board to a certain height, it is beneficial for the robotic arm 400 to pick up and move the circuit board through its suction cup assembly 410.

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages: This utility model provides an automated packaging machine that features a tray platform and a boxing platform spaced apart on the worktable. The boxing platform holds transit boxes, a tray feeding mechanism delivers trays to the tray platform, and a board feeding mechanism delivers circuit boards to the worktable. A robotic arm drives a suction cup assembly to pick up trays from the tray platform and place them into the transit box. Then, it picks up circuit boards and places them onto trays inside the transit box until the transit box is full. This automated traying and boxing of circuit boards significantly improves traying efficiency and reduces costs while increasing efficiency.

[0036] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated packaging machine, characterized in that, include: The workbench is provided with a material tray platform and a packing platform spaced apart. A robotic arm is mounted on the worktable and is equipped with a suction cup assembly. A plate feeding mechanism is provided at an interval from the worktable; The tray feeding mechanism includes a first lifting plate and two conveyor belts. The two conveyor belts are spaced apart on the worktable and aligned with the tray platform. The first lifting plate is raised and lowered on the worktable and is located between the two conveyor belts. A material distribution plate is slidably disposed on each conveyor belt. The two material distribution plates move towards or away from each other. The movement direction of the first lifting plate is perpendicular to the movement direction of the material distribution plate.

2. The automated packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material tray platform includes two placement plates, which are spaced apart on the worktable. Each placement plate has a placement slot, and the two placement slots are arranged facing each other.

3. The automated packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packing platform includes two first roller conveyor plates and two first limiting plates. The two first limiting plates are spaced apart on the worktable, and the two first roller conveyor plates are spaced apart on the worktable, with the two first roller conveyor plates located between the two first limiting plates.

4. The automated packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The upper box mechanism includes: a lifting platform, a lifting frame, and a second lifting plate. The lifting platform is spaced apart from the worktable. The lifting frame is lifted and lowered on the lifting platform. Multiple lifting plates are spaced apart on the lifting frame. Two second limiting plates are spaced apart on each lifting plate. Two second roller conveyor plates are spaced apart between the two second limiting plates. The second roller conveyor plates are movably aligned with the first roller conveyor plates. The second lifting plate is lifted and lowered on the worktable and is located between the two first roller conveyor plates. A transfer plate is slidably disposed on the second lifting plate and is slidably located within the lifting frame.

5. The automated packaging machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transfer plate is provided with a first limiting block and a second limiting block at intervals, and the first limiting block moves toward or away from the second limiting block.

6. The automated packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction cup assembly includes a mounting frame and a plurality of first vacuum suction cups. The mounting frame is rotatably connected to the robotic arm, and each of the first vacuum suction cups is spaced apart on the mounting frame.

7. The automated packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray feeding mechanism further includes: a plurality of second vacuum suction cups, each of which is spaced apart on the first lifting plate.

8. The automated packaging machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, A CCD camera is mounted on the mounting bracket.

9. The automated packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plate feeding mechanism includes a conveying table and multiple conveying rollers. The conveying table is spaced apart from the worktable, and each of the conveying rollers is uniformly rotated on the conveying table.

10. The automated packaging machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: A clamping mechanism, comprising a clamping plate and a clamping cylinder, wherein the clamping plate is disposed on the worktable, the clamping cylinder is slidably disposed on the clamping plate, and the clamping cylinder is movably aligned with the conveyor table.

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