Circuit board transport device and clutch device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a circuit board conveying device and clutch device, the circuit board conveying device includes: the material box, the body and the initiative component of setting on the body, the material box includes multilayer driven component, initiative component is provided with at least two connecting positions of adapting different material box butt joint height along the vertical direction on the body, in the connecting position, initiative component and driven component transmission connection, the circuit board conveying device realizes single device adaptation multiple butt joint height, satisfies the demand of various butt joint height of production site, has promoted the applicability and flexibility of equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of circuit board transport technology, and in particular to a circuit board transport device and a clutch device. Background Technology

[0002] The hopper serves as a storage unit for printed circuit boards (PCBs). PCBs are stacked within the hopper. After the PCBs are transferred to a designated workstation using the hopper, a drive mechanism is needed to feed the PCBs into or out of the hopper. Since the hopper and drive mechanism are located at different workstations, PCBs on different layers need to be fed into and out of the hopper sequentially. Therefore, the hopper is moved to a fixed height based on a set theoretical value to dock with the drive mechanism.

[0003] Existing drive mechanisms have limitations, as they can only dock at a single fixed height, failing to meet the needs of various docking heights in production environments. As a result, traditional automatic plate-changing robots with a single docking height are limited and cannot adapt to complex customer production environments. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a circuit board transport device to solve the problem that existing circuit board transport devices can only connect to a single fixed height, which cannot meet the needs of multiple connection heights on the production site.

[0005] This utility model proposes a circuit board transport device.

[0006] The circuit board transport device includes: a material box, the material box including multiple driven components;

[0007] The main body includes an active component mounted on it. The active component has at least two vertical connection positions on the main body adapted to different docking heights of the material bins. At these connection positions, the active component and the driven component are drive-connected. The circuit board transport device has multiple connection positions with the material bins, allowing the active component to have connection positions at different heights to adapt to different docking heights.

[0008] Preferably, the active component is provided with at least a first connection position and a second connection position. At the first connection position, the active component is driven to at least one layer of the driven component, and at the second connection position, the active component is driven to at least one layer of the driven component.

[0009] Preferably, the hopper includes at least a first hopper and a second hopper. At the first connection position, the active component is connected to at least one layer of the driven component of the first hopper, and at the second connection position, the active component is connected to at least one layer of the driven component of the second hopper.

[0010] Preferably, at least one layer of the driven components in the first hopper and at least one layer of the driven components in the second hopper have different heights.

[0011] Preferably, the active component includes a connector and a first driving component, the first driving component driving the connector to move vertically on the body, so that the connector can be set at different connection positions to adapt to different material box heights.

[0012] Preferably, the active component further includes a second driving member, which drives the connector to be driven in a transmission connection to the driven component. The second driving member drives the connector to switch between a transmission position and a clearance position in the horizontal direction. In the transmission position, the connector is driven in a transmission connection to at least one layer of the driven component. In the clearance position, the connector avoids the vertical movement of the hopper.

[0013] Preferably, the circuit board transport device may also be provided with at least two sets of active components, corresponding to at least two connection positions. One set of active components is disposed at one connection position, and one set of active components is connected to at least one layer of driven components of the material box at one connection position. This also achieves multi-height docking.

[0014] This utility model also provides a clutch device for a transmission circuit board, the clutch device comprising:

[0015] An active component, the active component including a first driving element and a connecting part;

[0016] The driven component includes a coupling portion that is drively connected to the connecting portion;

[0017] The first driving member drives the connecting part to move up and down in the vertical direction to align the driven component in the horizontal direction. The connecting part is connected to the coupling part to transmit the circuit board in the horizontal direction.

[0018] Preferably, the active component includes a second driving member, which includes a connector, a first driving part, and a second driving part. The connector is disposed on the connector, and the first driving part and the second driving part are connected to the connector by being disposed on the connector.

[0019] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The circuit board transport equipment of this application is equipped with an active component that has at least two docking positions with the material box in the height adjustment direction, so that the active component can adapt to at least two different material box docking heights. That is, the circuit board transport equipment can dock at at least two docking heights, which improves the docking compatibility of the circuit board transport equipment, meets the needs of multiple docking heights on the production site, and enhances the applicability and flexibility of the automated equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit board transport device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figures 2-3 This is a schematic diagram of the active component of the circuit board transport device provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit board transport device provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0025] Figures 1 to 4 The one-to-one correspondence between the component names and the reference numerals in the figures is as follows:

[0026] 100. Body; 210. First hopper; 220. Second hopper; 310. Active component; 320. Driven component; 311. Connecting part; 312. First drive component; 3121. Lifting drive component; 313. Second drive component; 3131. First drive part; 3132. Second drive part; 3133. Connecting part; 31311. Coupling; 31312. Rotary motion drive component; 31321. Linear motion drive component; 31322. Floating block; 31323. Fixed plate; 510. Connecting plate; A. First connecting position; B. Second connecting position; X. X docking height; Y. Y docking height. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0028] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this application or its application or use. Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and apparatus should be considered part of the specification. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0029] The specific embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this document, terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate the relative positional relationship between related parts, and not to limit the absolute position of these related parts. In this document, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish them from each other, and not to indicate degree of importance, order, or mutual preconditions. In this document, terms such as "equal," "same," "top," "bottom," "below," "above," "consistent," "synchronous," "simultaneously," "in sequence," and "constant" are not strict mathematical and / or geometric limitations, but also include errors that are understandable to those skilled in the art and permissible in manufacturing or use.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, a circuit board transport device includes a body 100, a material bin, and a clutch device. The material bin is disposed on the body 100. The clutch device includes a driving component 310 and a driven component 320. The driving component 310 is disposed on the body 100, and the driven component 320 is disposed on the material bin. Multiple layers of the driven component 320 are disposed on the material bin. The driving component 310 and each layer of the driven component 320 on the material bin are drive-connected. Through the drive-connection of the driving component 310 and the driven component 320, circuit boards are conveyed out of the material bin and received back into the material bin.

[0032] See also Figure 2The active component 310 includes a connecting part 311, a first driving member 312, and a second driving member 313. The connecting part 311 is used for transmission connection with the driven component 320. The first driving member 312 drives the connecting part 311 to move up and down in the vertical direction to adjust the height of transmission connection with the driven component 320. The second driving member 313 drives the connecting part to move in the horizontal direction to find the position of transmission connection with the driven component 320. Specifically, the connecting part 311 is mounted on the second driving member 313, the second driving member 313 is mounted on the first driving member 312, and the first driving member 312 is mounted on the body 100. In this application, the material box docking height adjustment direction is vertical, and the directions of the circuit board conveying the material box and receiving the return material box are both horizontal.

[0033] In this embodiment, the circuit board transport device includes two connection positions, namely a first connection position A and a second connection position B. A first material box 210 is provided at the first connection position A, and the docking height of the first material box 210 is X, that is, the docking height at the first connection position A is X. A second material box 220 is provided at the second connection position B, and the docking height of the second material box 220 is Y, that is, the docking height at the second connection position B is Y. The first driving member 312 drives the connecting part 311 to move up and down in the vertical direction. When docking with the first material box 210, the first driving member 312 drives the connecting part 311 to a first connection position A with a docking height of X. At the first connection position A, the second driving member 313 drives the connecting part 311 to connect with the driven component 320. When docking with the second material box 220, the first driving member 312 drives the connecting part 311 to a second connection position B with a docking height of Y. At the second connection position B, the second driving member 313 drives the connecting part 311 to connect with the driven component 320, realizing docking at two docking heights on a single body 100, improving the docking compatibility of the circuit board transport device. Furthermore, the circuit board transport device may also include three or more docking heights, with the first driving member 312 driving the active component 310 to move vertically to the corresponding connection position for circuit board transfer.

[0034] See also Figure 3The second driving component 313 is mounted on the first driving component 312 via a mounting plate 510. The first driving component 312 is configured as a lifting mechanism, which includes a lifting drive assembly 3121 and a guide rail assembly, both of which are mounted on the body 100. The guide rail assembly includes a guide rail disposed vertically on the body 100 and a slider disposed on the guide rail. The lifting drive assembly 3121 includes a lifting motor, a lead screw, and a lifting block. The lead screw is disposed vertically on the body 100, and the lifting block is disposed on the lead screw. The lifting motor drives the lead screw, and the lifting block moves vertically as the lead screw rotates. The mounting plate 510 is disposed on the slider and the lifting block. As the lifting motor drives the lead screw to rotate, the second driving component 313 moves vertically via the mounting plate 510.

[0035] The first driving component 312 lifts the active component 310 to different docking heights, such as X and Y heights, to meet the docking height requirements at the docking site, thereby improving the applicability and flexibility of the circuit board transportation equipment.

[0036] The second driving component 313 includes a connector 3133, a first driving part 3131, and a second driving part 3132. The connector 3133 is mounted on the mounting plate 510. The first driving part 3131 and the second driving part 3132 are respectively mounted on the connector 3133. The connecting part 311 is mounted on the connector 3133. The first driving part 3131, the second driving part 3132, and the connecting part 311 are connected through the connector 3133.

[0037] The first drive unit 3131 includes a rotary motion drive component 31312 and a coupling 31311 connected in sequence. The coupling 31311 is connected to the connecting part 311, and the rotary motion drive component 31312 is connected to the connecting part 311 through the coupling 31311. The output shaft of the rotary motion drive component 31312 is offset from the input shaft of the connecting part 311. The first drive unit 3131 drives the connecting part 311 to rotate. The coupling 31311 is configured as a universal joint, so that the output shaft of the rotary motion drive component 31312 is offset from the input shaft of the connecting part 311, allowing the position of the connecting part 311 on the connecting part 3133 to be adjustable. The rotary motion drive component 31312 is configured as a reducer and a linear motor connected together, and the output end of the reducer is connected to the coupling 31311.

[0038] The second drive unit 3132 includes a linear motion drive component 31321 and a floating block 31322 connected in sequence. The linear motion drive component 31321 is fixed to the mounting plate 510 by a fixing plate 31323. The floating block 31322 is connected to the connecting member 3133. The linear motion drive component 31321 is connected to the connecting part 311 through the floating block 31322 and the connecting member 3133. The second drive unit 3132 drives the connecting part 311 to perform linear motion. The linear motion drive component is a linear motor, etc.

[0039] When the first material box 210 is docked at a docking height of X, the active component 310 located at the first connection position A is driven to connect with at least one layer of the driven components 320 of the first material box 210. Specifically, the first driving member 312 drives the active component 310 to move vertically to the first connection position A, and the connecting part 311 is located at the first connection position A at a docking height of X. When the driven component 320 of the first material box 210 reaches the corresponding connection position, the first driving part 3131 of the active component 310 is driven to rotate, causing the connecting part 311 to rotate. The second driving part 3132 drives the connecting part 311 to move horizontally, approaching the driven component 320 and coupling with the coupling part of the driven component 320, causing the driven component 320 to rotate synchronously for circuit board transmission, conveying the circuit board out of the material box or receiving the circuit board back to the material box. When it is necessary to continue transferring circuit boards, the first material box 210 is raised or lowered to the corresponding first connection position A of the driven component 320 on another layer. Before the raising or lowering, the second drive unit 3132 drives the connecting part 311 to move horizontally, and the connecting part 311 separates from the coupling part and returns to avoid the raising or lowering of the material box. When the first material box 210 is raised or lowered to the corresponding first connection position A, the above operation continues to transfer the circuit boards.

[0040] When docking with the second material box 220 at a height of Y is required, the first driving member 312 drives the active component 310 to move vertically to the second connection position B. The connecting part 311 is located at the second connection position B at a height of Y, driving the active component 310 located at the second connection position B to drive the at least one layer of the driven component 320 of the second material box 220. The specific steps are as described above. This enables a circuit board transport device to dock with two docking heights, improving the docking compatibility of the circuit board transport device.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] like Figure 4As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, according to the requirements of two docking heights X and Y at the production site, two sets of active components 310 are provided on the main body 100. The number of active components 310 is set according to the docking height requirements at the production site; two or more sets can be set, or only one set can be set. Specifically, when the docking height is X, a first material box 210 is provided; when the docking height is Y, a second material box 220 is provided. When docking at docking height X, a set of active components 310 is provided at the first connection position A at height X on the main body 100, so that the active components 310 are connected to at least one layer of driven components of the first material box 210; when docking at the second material box height Y, a set of active components 310 is provided at the second connection position B at height Y on the main body 100, so that the active components 310 are connected to at least one layer of driven components of the second material box 220. This realizes that the active components 310 on the main body 100 can dock at two docking heights, improving the docking compatibility of the main body 100.

[0043] The active component 310 includes the connecting portion 311 and the second driving member 313. The connecting portion 311 is mounted on the second driving member 313 and is drively connected to the driven component. The second driving member 313 includes a connecting member 3133, a first driving portion 3131, and a second driving portion 3132. The first driving portion 3131 and the second driving portion 3132 are respectively mounted on the connecting member 3133, and the connecting portion 311 is mounted on the connecting member 3133. The first driving portion 3131, the second driving portion 3132, and the connecting portion 311 are connected through the connecting member 3133. Unlike Embodiment 1, the active component 310 in this embodiment does not involve vertical movement.

[0044] When the first material box 210 with a docking height of X is docked, the active component 310 located at the first connection position A is driven to connect with at least one layer of the driven component 320 of the first material box 210. Specifically, when the driven component 320 of the first material box 210 reaches the corresponding connection position, the active component 310 located at the first connection position A drives the first driving part 3131 to rotate, thereby driving the connecting part 311 to rotate. The second driving part 3132 drives the connecting part 311 to move horizontally, approach the driven component 320 and couple with the coupling part of the driven component 320, thereby driving the driven component 320 to rotate synchronously for circuit board transmission, conveying the circuit board out of the material box or receiving the circuit board back to the material box. When it is necessary to continue transferring circuit boards, the first material box 210 is raised or lowered to the corresponding first connection position A of the driven component 320 on another layer. Before the first material box 210 is raised or lowered, the second drive unit 3132 drives the connecting part 311 to move horizontally. The connecting part 311 separates from the coupling part and returns to its original position to avoid the raising or lowering of the first material box 210. When the first material box 210 is raised or lowered to the corresponding first connection position A, the above operation continues to transfer the circuit boards.

[0045] When the second material box 220 is docked at a docking height of Y, the active component 310 located at the second connection position B is driven to connect with at least one layer of the driven component 320 of the second material box 220. The specific steps are as described above. Thus, a circuit board transport device can dock at two docking heights, improving the docking compatibility of the circuit board transport device.

[0046] The various embodiments of the present invention have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, and are not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or technical improvements to the embodiments in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A circuit board transport device, characterized in that, include: The hopper includes multiple driven components; The main body has an active component mounted on it. The active component has at least two connection positions on the main body along the vertical direction that are adapted to different material box docking heights. At the connection positions, the active component and the driven component are connected in a driving manner.

2. The circuit board transport device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The active component is provided with at least a first connection position and a second connection position. At the first connection position, the active component is driven to at least one layer of the driven component. At the second connection position, the active component is driven to at least one layer of the driven component.

3. The circuit board transport device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The hopper includes at least a first hopper and a second hopper. At the first connection position, the active component is connected to at least one layer of the driven component of the first hopper. At the second connection position, the active component is connected to at least one layer of the driven component of the second hopper.

4. The circuit board transport device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The heights of at least one layer of the driven components in the first hopper and at least one layer of the driven components in the second hopper are different.

5. The circuit board transport device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The active component includes a connector and a first driving component. The first driving component drives the connector to move vertically on the body, so that the connector can be set at different connection positions to adapt to different material box docking heights.

6. The circuit board transport device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The active component further includes a second driving element, which drives the connecting element to drive the driven component.

7. The circuit board transport device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second driving member drives the connector to switch between a transmission position and a clearance position in the horizontal direction. In the transmission position, the connector is connected to at least one layer of the driven components. In the clearance position, the connector avoids the material box from moving in the vertical direction.

8. The circuit board transport device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The active component includes at least two sets, one set of the active component is disposed at one of the connection positions, and the other set of the active component is drivenly connected to at least one layer of the driven component of the hopper at the connection position.

9. The circuit board transport device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission connection includes a connected state and a disconnected state. In the connected state, the active component drives the driven component to rotate synchronously to receive or transfer the circuit board in the hopper.

10. A clutch device for transmitting circuit boards, characterized in that, include: An active component, the active component including a first driving element and a connecting part; The driven component includes a coupling portion that is drively connected to the connecting portion; The first driving member drives the connecting part to move up and down in the vertical direction to align the driven component in the horizontal direction. The connecting part is connected to the coupling part to transmit the circuit board in the horizontal direction.

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