Scanning device

Abstract

This application discloses a scanning device, which includes a frame and a first lifting mechanism, a scanning mechanism, and a transfer mechanism mounted on the frame. The first lifting mechanism includes a first drive assembly and a first material stage. The first drive assembly drives the first material stage to move vertically along the scanning device, causing the first material stage to move a tray carrying a workpiece back and forth between a feeding position and a scanning position. The scanning mechanism is configured to scan the workpiece in the tray located at the scanning position. The transfer mechanism includes a clamping assembly and a second drive assembly. The clamping assembly is configured to clamp the tray on the first material stage, and the second drive assembly is configured to drive the clamping assembly to move the tray between a first working area and a second working area. The scanning device according to this application has a high degree of automation, which can reduce manual labor intensity, lower labor costs, and significantly improve scanning efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mechanical automation, and in particular to a scanning device. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process, it is often necessary to scan workpieces to obtain their information. However, in related technologies, the scanning method involves manually moving the tray to the scanning position, then using a handheld scanner to scan multiple workpieces in the tray one by one, and finally placing the scanned tray into the receiving position. However, manual scanning is labor-intensive, has high labor costs, and low scanning efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the issues of high labor intensity, high labor costs, and low scanning efficiency associated with manual barcode scanning, this application provides a scanning device.

[0004] The scanning device provided in this application includes: a frame and a first lifting mechanism, a scanning mechanism, and a transfer mechanism mounted on the frame. The frame has a first working area and a second working area in the horizontal direction of the scanning device. The first working area has a feeding position and a scanning position spaced apart along the vertical direction of the scanning device. The first lifting mechanism is located in the first working area and includes a first driving component and a first material platform connected to the first driving component. The first material platform holds a tray carrying a workpiece. The first driving component drives the first material platform to move along the vertical direction of the scanning device, so that the first material platform drives the tray carrying the workpiece to reciprocate between the feeding position and the scanning position. The scanning mechanism is located above the first lifting mechanism and is configured to scan the workpiece located in the tray at the scanning position. The transfer mechanism includes a second driving component and a clamping component connected to the second driving component. The clamping component is configured to clamp the tray on the first material platform, and the second driving component is configured to drive the clamping component to move the tray between the first working area and the second working area.

[0005] According to the scanning device of the present application embodiment, the first lifting mechanism can lift the tray carrying the workpiece to the scanning position, the scanning mechanism can scan the workpiece on the tray, and then the transfer mechanism can transport the scanned tray from the first working area to the second working area. Thus, the scanning device of the present application has a high degree of automation, can reduce the intensity of manual labor, reduce labor costs, and can also improve scanning efficiency.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the frame includes: a frame body and a platform mounted on the frame body, the first lifting mechanism is mounted on the frame body and located below the platform, the transfer mechanism is mounted on the upper side of the platform, wherein the platform is provided with a first material passage in the first working area, the first material passage penetrates the platform along the vertical direction of the scanning device, and the first material passage is suitable for the material tray to pass through.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, at least one guide is installed on the lower side of the stage. The guide is located at the edge of the first feed port. The guide is adapted to guide the material tray on the first material stage to move in the horizontal direction of the scanning device so that the material tray and the first feed port are directly opposite each other in the vertical direction of the scanning device. The guide is formed by bending a plate-like structure. The guide includes a fixing plate, a first guide plate, and a second guide plate. The fixing plate is installed on the lower side of the stage. The first guide plate extends in the vertical direction of the scanning device. The mounting plate is connected above the first guide plate, and the second guide plate is connected below the first guide plate. In the top-to-bottom direction, the lower end of the second guide plate is inclined away from the first feed port.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the first material stage includes: a first plate, a second plate, and a first sliding assembly. The first plate is mounted on the first driving assembly along the vertical direction of the scanning device. The first sliding assembly is disposed between the first plate and the second plate, such that the second plate is slidably disposed above the first plate along the front-back direction of the scanning device. In the front-back direction of the scanning device, the second plate has a pull-out position offset from the first plate and a retracted position located above the first plate. When the second plate is in the pull-out position, it is suitable for placing the material tray. When the second plate is in the retracted position, the first driving assembly is suitable for driving the first material stage to move along the vertical direction of the scanning device.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the first sliding assembly includes: a first slide rail mounted on the first plate; a first slider mounted on the second plate, the first slider slidingly engaging with the first slide rail; a roller rotatably mounted on the second plate, the roller being adapted to roll against the upper side of the first slide rail; the first material platform further includes: a third plate located above the second plate, the third plate being adapted to support the material tray; a plurality of support columns connected between the second plate and the third plate; and a handle rotatably mounted on the side of the third plate.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the clamping assembly includes: a first driving member, a first clamping plate, a second driving member, and a second clamping plate. Along the front-rear direction of the scanning device, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are respectively located at both ends of the first feed port. The first driving member and the second driving member are both mounted on the second driving assembly. The first driving member is drivenly connected to the first clamping plate, and the second driving member is drivenly connected to the second clamping plate. The first driving member and the second driving member are respectively adapted to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to move in a direction closer to each other to clamp the material tray.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the second driving assembly includes: a second sliding assembly including a second slide rail, a second slider, and a first mounting plate mounted on the second slider, wherein the second slider is slidably engaged with the second slide rail, and the first driving member is mounted on the first mounting plate; a third sliding assembly including a third slide rail, a third slider, and a second mounting plate mounted on the third slider, wherein the third slider is slidably engaged with the third slide rail, and the second driving member is mounted on the second mounting plate; and a lead screw and nut assembly including a lead screw and a nut, wherein the lead screw is mounted on the frame, and the nut is mounted on the first mounting plate.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the scanning mechanism includes: a fourth sliding component, including a fourth slide rail, a fourth slider, and a third mounting plate mounted on the fourth slider, the fourth slider slidingly engaging with the fourth slide rail; at least one scanning element mounted on the third mounting plate, wherein the third slide rail extends along the front-rear direction of the scanning device, and when there are multiple scanning elements, the multiple scanning elements are spaced apart along the left-right direction of the scanning device.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the scanning device further includes: a second lifting mechanism, which is installed in the second working area of ​​the frame, the second lifting mechanism including a third driving component and a second material stage, the third driving component being adapted to drive the second material stage to move in the vertical direction of the scanning device, the second material stage being adapted to receive the tray transferred to the second working area by the transfer mechanism; and a material receiving mechanism, which includes a material receiving plate and material receiving components, the material receiving plate being located above the second material stage, the material receiving plate being provided with a second material passage, the second material passage being adapted to allow the second material stage and the tray to pass through, and a plurality of material receiving components being provided, the plurality of material receiving components being arranged spaced apart along the periphery of the second material passage, the material receiving components being adapted to support the lower side of the tray after the workpiece passes through.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, along the left-right direction of the scanning device, the material support is arranged on both sides of the material tray, and both sides of the second material stage have notches to avoid the material support. The material support includes a base and a pivot plate. The pivot plate is rotatably mounted on the base, and in the direction of upward rotation of the pivot plate, the pivot plate has a horizontal material support position and a vertical avoidance position.

[0015] 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

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a scanning device according to some embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a scanning device for removing the frame body according to some embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a scanning device according to some embodiments of this application, which removes the first angle of the frame body and the workpiece.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a scanning device according to some embodiments of this application, showing the removal of the frame body and the workpiece from a second angle.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a scanning device according to some embodiments of this application, showing the removal of the frame body and the workpiece from a third angle.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first lifting mechanism for removing the frame body, workpiece and part of the scanning device according to some embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of region A in the middle.

[0023] Figure label: 100. Scanning equipment; 1. Frame; 11. Frame body; 12. Platform; 121. First feed port; 122. Guide; 1221. Fixing plate; 1222. First guide plate; 1223. Second guide plate; 13. Divider plate; 14. Reinforcing rib; 2. First lifting mechanism; 21. First drive assembly; 211. First lifting guide assembly; 212. Loading support; 22. First material platform; 221. First plate; 222. Second plate; 223. First sliding assembly; 2231. First slide rail; 2232. First slider; 2233. Roller; 224. Third plate; 225. Support column; 226. Handle; 3. Scanning mechanism; 31. Fourth sliding assembly; 311. Fourth slide rail; 312. Fourth slider; 313. Third mounting plate; 32. Scanning component; 4. Transfer mechanism; 41. Clamping assembly; 411. First driving member; 412. First clamping plate; 413. Second driving member; 414. Second clamping plate; 42. Second driving assembly; 421. Second sliding assembly; 4211. Second slide rail; 4213. First mounting plate; 422. Third sliding assembly; 4221. Third slide rail; 4223. Second mounting plate; 423. Lead screw and nut assembly; 4231. Lead screw; 4232. Nut; 5. Second lifting mechanism; 51. Third drive assembly; 52. Second material platform; 521. Notch; 6. Material receiving mechanism; 61. Material receiving plate; 611. Second material passage; 62. Material receiving component; 621. Base; 622. Pivot plate; 7. Tray; 71. Workpiece. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] The following is for reference. Figures 1-6 This application describes a scanning device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the scanning device 100 according to an embodiment of this application includes a frame 1 and a first lifting mechanism 2, a scanning mechanism 3, and a transfer mechanism 4 mounted on the frame 1. The frame 1 has a first working area and a second working area in the horizontal direction of the scanning device 100. The first working area has a material placement position and a scanning position spaced apart along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. The first lifting mechanism 2 is located in the first working area. The first lifting mechanism 2 includes a first driving component 21 and a first material table 22. The first material table 22 is used to place a tray 7 carrying a workpiece 71. The first driving component 21 is used to drive the first material table 22 to move up and down, so that the first material table 22... 2. The material tray 7 carrying the workpiece 71 reciprocates between the feeding position and the scanning position; the scanning mechanism 3 is located above the first lifting mechanism 2 and is used to scan the workpiece 71 in the material tray 7 located at the scanning position; the transfer mechanism 4 is located between the first lifting mechanism 2 and the scanning mechanism 3. The transfer mechanism 4 includes a clamping component 41 and a second driving component 42. The clamping component 41 is used to clamp the material tray 7 on the first material table 22. The second driving component 42 is connected to the clamping component 41 and is used to drive the clamping component 41 to move between the first working area and the second working area, so that the clamping component 41 drives the material tray 7 to move between the first working area and the second working area.

[0029] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first working area and the second working area are arranged along the left and right direction of the scanning device 100. Specifically, the first working area is located on the right side of the scanning device 100, and the second working area is located on the left side of the scanning device 100. The first working area and the second working area can be separated by a partition. In this way, the working content of the first working area and the second working area can be relatively independent and less prone to interference, which is conducive to the different working content of each part of the scanning device 100.

[0030] For example, the tray 7 carries a plurality of workpieces 71 to be scanned. The tray 7 may be provided with a plurality of material slots arranged in rows and columns. The plurality of workpieces 71 to be scanned are arranged in the plurality of material slots in a one-to-one correspondence. Each workpiece 71 to be scanned may have a matching QR code. The scanning mechanism 3 can identify the workpiece 71 to be scanned by scanning the QR code.

[0031] For example, the workpiece 71 to be scanned can be a mobile phone component or a mobile phone case, etc., and this application does not limit it.

[0032] Furthermore, when the first material stage 22 is in the feeding position, the tray 7 carrying the workpiece 71 can be placed on the first material stage 22. After the tray 7 is placed on the first material stage 22, the first drive component 21 can drive the first material stage 22 to rise. For example, in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100, the first material stage 22 can also have a first identification position and a second identification position. Both the first identification position and the second identification position can have sensors that sense the position information of the first material stage 22. When the first material stage 22 passes the first identification position, the speed at which the first drive component 21 drives the first material stage 22 can decrease. When the first drive component 21 drives the first material stage 22 to move to the second identification position, the first drive component 21 can stop driving the first material stage 22 to move, so that the first material stage 22 can stay and remain at the second identification position. That is, the second identification position can be the scanning position for scanning the workpiece 71 on the tray 7. At this time, the scanning mechanism 3 can perform scanning operations on the workpiece 71 on the tray 7. The degree of automation is high, which can reduce the intensity of manual labor, reduce labor costs, and also improve scanning efficiency.

[0033] In addition, since the scanning mechanism 3 can automatically scan the workpiece 71 on the tray 7, no manual intervention is required during this process, which can reduce manual contact with the workpiece 71 and reduce the possibility of damage to the workpiece 71. This enables zero-contact transfer of the workpiece 71 and scanning of each workpiece individually.

[0034] Furthermore, when the scanning mechanism 3 scans the workpiece 71 on the tray 7, if a workpiece 71 with an incorrect QR code is identified, it can be replaced manually. Alternatively, the scanning device 100 can include a robotic arm, which can automatically replace the workpiece 71 with the incorrect QR code. Thus, the scanning device 100 can also be equipped with a worktable for placing spare workpieces 71 to be scanned, which facilitates manual or robotic gripping.

[0035] After the scanning component 32 finishes scanning the workpiece 71 on the tray 7, the transfer mechanism 4 can clamp the tray 7 through the clamping component 41. Then, the second drive component 42 is connected to the clamping component 41. The second drive component 42 drives the clamping component 41, which can transport the tray 7 from the first working area to the second working area. The second working area can be the discharge area of ​​the scanning device 100. In the second working area, the tray 7 can be stacked along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100, and then discharged as a whole after a certain number of stacks are reached. Alternatively, after the tray 7 is transported from the first working area to the second working area, it can be transported to other positions through other clamping structures. This application does not limit this.

[0036] According to the scanning device 100 of this application embodiment, the first lifting mechanism 2 can lift the tray 7 carrying the workpiece 71 to the scanning position, the scanning mechanism 3 can scan the workpiece 71 on the tray 7, and then the transfer mechanism 4 can transport the scanned tray 7 from the first working area to the second working area. Thus, the scanning device 100 of this application has a high degree of automation, can reduce the intensity of manual labor, reduce labor costs, and can also improve scanning efficiency.

[0037] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the frame 1 may include: a frame body 11 and a platform 12 mounted on the frame body 11. A first lifting mechanism 2 is mounted on the frame body 11 and located below the platform 12. A transfer mechanism 4 is mounted on the upper side of the platform 12. The platform 12 is located in the first working area and is provided with a first material passage 121. The first material passage 121 passes through the platform 12 along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. The first material passage 121 is suitable for the material tray 7 to pass through.

[0038] refer to Figure 1 As shown in the example, the frame 1 can be constructed from metal profiles by welding or riveting. The scanning device 100 also includes a door and plates that are rotatably mounted on the frame 1, thereby forming a closed or semi-closed working chamber with the frame 1. The construction of the working chamber can effectively reduce the interference of the external environment on the operation of the scanning device 100, which can help improve the operating efficiency of the scanning device 100.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the first lifting mechanism 2 is located below the platform 12, and the transfer mechanism 4 and scanning mechanism 3 are both installed above the platform 12. Thus, when the material tray 7 is loaded, it can be loaded from below the platform 12 onto the first lifting mechanism 2. Then, the first lifting mechanism 2 lifts the material tray 7 upward through the first drive assembly 21, so that the material tray 7 passes upward through the first feed port 121 and enters the platform 12. When the material tray 7 is in the scanning position above the platform 12, the scanning mechanism 3 can scan the workpiece 71 on the material tray 7. The scanned material tray 7 can be clamped by the clamping assembly 41, and then the material tray 7 is transported from the first working area to the second working area by the second drive assembly 42. This part of the operation process of the scanning equipment 100 is relatively smooth, and each work content is in a different area. The operation is relatively independent and not easy to interfere with, which is conducive to improving the operation process of the scanning equipment 100 and also conducive to improving the automation process of the scanning equipment 100.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, at least one guide 122 is installed on the lower side of the stage 12. The guide 122 is located at the edge of the first feed port 121. The guide 122 is used to guide the material tray 7 on the first material stage 22 to move in the horizontal direction of the scanning device 100 so that the material tray 7 and the first feed port 121 are directly opposite each other in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100.

[0041] For example, multiple guides 122 are provided, and the multiple guides 122 are arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the first feed port 121. Along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100, at least two of the multiple guides 122 have different dimensions. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In a specific example shown, there are eight guides 122. The first feed port 121 is rectangular, and two guides 122 are provided on each side of the first feed port 121. The two guides 122 located on the front side are shorter than the lengths of the other six guides 122. Thus, after the tray 7 is placed on the first material table 22, the eight guides 122 can effectively limit the tray 7, so that the tray 7 can be directly aligned with the first feed port 121 in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. Here, "directly aligned" is further explained as follows: in the vertical direction... Within the projection of the horizontal plane, the projection of the material tray 7 is located within the projection of the first feed port 121. This allows the material tray 7 to pass through the first feed port 121 during its upward movement. The structure is simple and reduces the placement accuracy of the material tray 7 on the first material table 22, thereby improving the efficiency of placing the material tray 7. Furthermore, when the first lifting mechanism 2 lifts the material tray 7, the material tray 7 can be automatically moved to a position directly opposite the first feed port 121, which helps to improve the automation level of the scanning equipment 100 and thus improve the overall operating efficiency of the scanning equipment 100.

[0042] In some embodiments of this application, the guide 122 is formed by bending a plate-like structure. The guide 122 includes a fixing plate 1221, a first guide plate 1222, and a second guide plate 1223. The fixing plate 1221 is installed on the lower side of the stage 12. The first guide plate 1222 extends along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. The fixing plate 1221 is connected above the first guide plate 1222, and the second guide plate 1223 is connected below the first guide plate 1222. In the vertical direction, the lower end of the second guide plate 1223 is inclined away from the first feed port 121.

[0043] like Figure 6 In the specific embodiment shown, the two guide members 122 located on the front side have smaller dimensions in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. More specifically, the first guide plate 1222 of the two guide members 122 located on the front side has a smaller dimension. For the remaining six guide members 122, since the first guide plate 1222 of these six guide members 122 has a larger dimension, the structural strength of the first guide plate 1222 can be improved by providing reinforcing ribs 14 on the side of the first guide plate 1222. Thus, when the first lifting mechanism 2 lifts the material tray 7 from bottom to top, the material... The position of the tray 7 can be gradually adjusted by the inclined second guide plate 1223. Furthermore, there can be multiple trays 7, which are stacked. The first guide plate 1222 of the six larger guide members 122 can effectively limit the multiple trays 7. As the first lifting mechanism 2 continues to lift, the uppermost tray 7 can be repositioned by the inclined second guide plate 1223 of the two smaller guide members 122 located on the front side, so that the tray 7 can pass through the first feed port 121 better.

[0044] In addition, the guide 122 has a simple structure, which can reduce the difficulty of production. In some examples, the guide 122 can be a one-piece molded part. For example, the guide 122 is a one-piece molded metal material. The fixing plate 1221 can be fixed to the lower side of the stage 12 by welding. In addition, the guide 122 can also be formed of other materials, such as plastic. This application does not limit this.

[0045] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the first material stage 22 includes a first plate 221, a second plate 222, and a first sliding assembly 223. The first plate 221 is mounted on the first driving assembly 21 along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. The first sliding assembly 223 is disposed between the first plate 221 and the second plate 222, so that the second plate 222 is slidably disposed above the first plate 221 along the front-back direction of the scanning device 100. In the front-back direction of the scanning device 100, the second plate 222 has a pull-out position that is offset from the first plate 221 and a retracted position that is located above the first plate 221. When the second plate 222 is in the pull-out position, it is suitable for placing the material tray 7. When the second plate 222 is in the retracted position, the first driving assembly 21 is suitable for driving the first material stage 22 to move along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100.

[0046] For example, when the first material platform 22 is in the feeding position, the second plate 222 can move along the front-back direction of the scanning device 100. For example, the second plate 222 can partially extend out of the frame 1 of the scanning device 100, that is, the second plate 222 can move to the withdrawing position, so that the material tray 7 can be placed better on the first material platform 22. After the material tray 7 is placed on the first material platform 22, the second plate 222 can re-enter the frame 1 through the first sliding component 223. That is, the second plate 222 can slide from the withdrawing position to the retracting position. At this time, the first driving component 21 of the first lifting mechanism 2 can drive the first material platform 22 to move upward, thereby performing subsequent scanning operations.

[0047] For example, the movement of the second plate 222 can be manually driven in the front-back direction of the scanning device 100, or it can be driven by an electric drive structure or a pneumatic drive structure. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0048] Furthermore, combined Figure 5 As shown, the first drive assembly 21 may include a first lifting drive component, a first lifting guide assembly 211, and a cargo support 212. The cargo support 212 is mounted on the first lifting guide assembly 211. The first lifting drive component can drive the cargo support 212 to move on the first lifting guide assembly 211. The first plate 221 can be detachably mounted on the cargo support 212 by means of screws or the like.

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, the first sliding component 223 includes: a first slide rail 2231, a first slider 2232, and a roller 2233. The first slide rail 2231 is mounted on a first plate 221, the first slider 2232 is mounted on a second plate 222, the first slider 2232 is slidably engaged with the first slide rail 2231, and the roller 2233 is rotatably mounted on the second plate 222. The roller 2233 is adapted to roll against the upper side of the first slide rail 2231.

[0050] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the first slider 2232 and the roller 2233 are arranged on the second plate 222 along the front-back direction of the scanning device 100. The cooperation between the first slider 2232 and the first slide rail 2231 can effectively limit the position of the second plate 222, while the roller 2233 allows the second plate 222 to be well supported on the first plate 221. Furthermore, since the roller 2233 and the first slide rail 2231 can be easily separated, the angle of the second plate 222 relative to the horizontal plane can be adjusted to a certain extent, for example... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, among the eight guide members 122 on the lower side of the stage 12, the six guide members 122 located on the rear side and the left and right sides have a larger size in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. Therefore, the roller 2233 can be located in front of the second plate 222, and when the second plate 222 is pulled outward, the front end of the second plate 222 is raised upward. In this way, the tray 7 can be better limited by the six longer guide members 122 after being placed on the first material stage 22 from the front. Then, when the first lifting mechanism 2 lifts the tray 7 upward, it can be further limited by the two guide members 122 located on the front side. This allows the tray 7 to be moved to the predetermined position. Moreover, this arrangement can also reduce the difficulty of loading the tray 7 and improve the efficiency of loading the tray 7.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, the first material platform 22 further includes a third plate 224, a plurality of support columns 225 and a handle 226. The third plate 224 is located above the second plate 222 and is adapted to carry the material tray 7. The support columns 225 are connected between the second plate 222 and the third plate 224. The handle 226 is rotatably mounted on the side of the third plate 224.

[0052] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first drive assembly 21 includes a carrier support 212, which can move below the stage 12 but cannot pass through the first feed port 121. Therefore, by setting a third plate 224 and multiple support columns 225, the third plate 224 is spaced apart from the carrier support 212 by a certain size under the action of the support columns 225. In this way, when the carrier support 212 is close to the stage 12, the third plate 224 can support the tray 7 to pass through the first feed port 121 to reach the scanning position.

[0053] For example, the dimensions of the support column 225 in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100 can be adjusted according to the actual situation, and this application does not limit it.

[0054] For example, in the projection perpendicular to the horizontal plane, the projected area of ​​the third plate 224 is smaller than the projected area of ​​the first feed port 121. Furthermore, the projected areas of the second plate 222 and the first plate 221 can also be smaller than the projected area of ​​the first feed port 121. This application does not limit this.

[0055] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping assembly 41 includes: a first driving member 411, a first clamping plate 412, a second driving member 413, and a second clamping plate 414. Along the front-rear direction of the scanning device 100, the first clamping plate 412 and the second clamping plate 414 are respectively located at both ends of the first feed port 121. The first driving member 411 and the second driving member 413 are both mounted on the second driving assembly 42. The first driving member 411 is connected to the first clamping plate 412, and the second driving member 413 is connected to the second clamping plate 414. The first driving member 411 and the second driving member 413 are respectively adapted to drive the first clamping plate 412 and the second clamping plate 414 to move toward each other to clamp the material tray 7.

[0056] In other words, the clamping assembly 41 can be pressed against the front and rear sides of the tray 7 by the first clamping plate 412 and the second clamping plate 414 respectively, so as to clamp the tray 7 without damaging it. Furthermore, the first clamping plate 412 and the second clamping plate 414 can be independently controlled by the first driving member 411 and the second driving member 413 respectively, so that the tray 7 can be clamped more reliably. For example, when the first driving member 411 or the second driving member 413 is damaged, the clamping assembly 41 can still effectively clamp the tray 7 without affecting the operation of the scanning equipment 100. In addition, the structural design of the clamping assembly 41 can also reduce the complexity of the clamping assembly 41, making the clamping assembly 41 easy to maintain.

[0057] For example, both the first drive member 411 and the second drive member 413 can be pneumatic drive structures, and this application does not limit this.

[0058] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the second drive assembly 42 includes: a second sliding assembly 421, a third sliding assembly 422, and a lead screw and nut assembly 423. The second sliding assembly 421 includes a second slide rail 4211, a second slider, and a first mounting plate 4213 mounted on the second slider. The second slider is slidably engaged with the second slide rail 4211. A first drive member 411 is mounted on the first mounting plate 4213. The third sliding assembly 422 includes a third slide rail 4221, a third slider, and a second mounting plate 4223 mounted on the third slider. The third slider is slidably engaged with the third slide rail 4221. A second drive member 413 is mounted on the second mounting plate 4223. The lead screw and nut assembly 423 includes a lead screw 4231 and a nut 4232. The lead screw 4231 is mounted on the frame 1, and the nut 4232 is mounted on the first mounting plate 4213.

[0059] In other words, the lead screw and nut assembly 423 can provide good driving force, and the second sliding assembly 421 and the third sliding assembly 422 can cooperate well to enable the material tray 7 to move stably in the left and right directions of the scanning device 100, and then move from the first working area to the second working area. Furthermore, the first driving member 411 and the first clamping plate 412 can be installed on the first mounting plate 4213 of the second sliding assembly 421, and the second driving member 413 and the second clamping plate 414 can be installed on the second mounting plate 4223 of the third sliding assembly 422. This allows the clamping assembly 41 to stably clamp the material tray 7 during the movement of the material tray 7 in the left and right directions of the scanning device 100. In addition, it also makes the structure between the various components more compact, which is conducive to the integrated design of the scanning device 100.

[0060] Furthermore, embodiments of this application also allow the lead screw 4231 to be mounted on the stage 12 and the nut 4232 to be mounted on the first mounting plate 4213, which can further improve the integrated design of the scanning device 100.

[0061] For example, the drive motor of the nut 4232 and the lead screw nut assembly 423 is integrated. That is, the lead screw 4231 can be fixed on the platform 12 by two spaced-apart mounting seats on the left and right. The nut 4232 passes through the lead screw 4231. Furthermore, the nut 4232 and the drive motor are both installed in the same housing. The nut 4232 is rotatably installed in the housing. In this way, when the drive motor is driven, the nut 4232 rotates, causing the housing, the drive motor and the first mounting plate 4213 to move along the lead screw 4231.

[0062] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 2-4As shown, the scanning mechanism 3 includes a fourth sliding component 31 and at least one scanning element 32. The fourth sliding component 31 includes a fourth slide rail 311, a fourth slider 312, and a third mounting plate 313 mounted on the fourth slider 312. The fourth slider 312 is slidably engaged with the fourth slide rail 311. The scanning element 32 is mounted on the third mounting plate 313. The fourth slide rail 311 extends along the front-rear direction of the scanning device 100. When there are multiple scanning elements 32, the multiple scanning elements 32 are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction of the scanning device 100.

[0063] For example, two rows of workpieces 71 to be scanned are arranged on the tray 7. Each row of workpieces 71 to be scanned has multiple workpieces 71 to be scanned. The two rows of workpieces 71 to be scanned are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions of the scanning device 100. Two scanning elements 32 can be provided. The two scanning elements 32 can scan the two rows of workpieces 71 to be scanned respectively. Specifically, since the scanning elements 32 are mounted on the third mounting plate 313, the third mounting plate 313 can slide along the fourth slide rail 311 via the fourth slider 312, so that the scanning elements 32 can slide along the rear direction of the front scanning device 100 on the fourth slide rail 311, thereby better scanning the multiple workpieces 71 to be scanned in each row. The degree of automation is high and the scanning efficiency is high.

[0064] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 2-6 As shown, the scanning device 100 also includes a second lifting mechanism 5 and a material-bearing mechanism 6. The second lifting mechanism 5 is installed in the second working area of ​​the frame 1. The second lifting mechanism 5 includes a third driving component 51 and a second material platform 52. The third driving component 51 is adapted to drive the second material platform 52 to move in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100. The second material platform 52 is adapted to receive the material tray 7 transferred to the second working area by the transfer mechanism 4. The material-bearing mechanism 6 includes a material-bearing plate 61 and material-bearing components 62. The material-bearing plate 61 is located above the second material platform 52. The material-bearing plate 61 is provided with a second material passage 611. The second material passage 611 is adapted to allow the second material platform 52 and the material tray 7 to pass through. Multiple material-bearing components 62 are provided. Multiple material-bearing components 62 are arranged at intervals along the periphery of the second material passage 611. The material-bearing components 62 are adapted to support the lower side of the material tray 7 after the material tray 7 passes through.

[0065] like Figures 2-4In the example shown, when the transfer mechanism 4 moves the tray 7 from the first working area to the second working area, the clamping assembly 41 can release its grip on the tray 7, allowing the tray 7 to rest on the second material table 52. A support plate 61 is positioned above the second material table 52. The tray 7 placed on the second material table 52 can follow the second material table 52 through the second feed port 611. Then, the third drive assembly 51 can drive the second material table 52 to descend. At this time, the support member 62 can support the tray 7, ensuring that only the second material table 52 moves through the second feed port 611 to below the support plate 61. When a tray 7 continues to be placed on the second material stage 52, the third drive assembly 51 and the second material stage 52 can repeat the above actions. After the second material stage 52 passes through the second feed port 611, the tray 7 placed on the second material stage 52 and the tray 7 originally supported on the support member 62 can be lifted upwards simultaneously. At this time, the support member 62 can support the tray 7 placed on the second material stage 52 for the second time, so that the trays 7 lifted in both cases are supported on the support member 62. This process is repeated so that the support member 62 can support multiple trays 7 stacked along the vertical direction of the scanning device 100.

[0066] In an example configuration, the second material platform 52 can be located above the carrying platform 12, and there can be a gap between the partition plate 13 and the carrying platform 12. The tray 7 can pass through the gap, thereby being transported from the first work area to the second work area. In some embodiments of this application, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, along the left and right direction of the scanning device 100, the material support 62 is arranged on both sides of the material tray 7. The left and right sides of the second material table 52 have notches 521 to avoid the material support 62. The material support 62 includes a base 621 and a pivot plate 622. The pivot plate 622 is rotatably mounted on the base 621. In the direction of upward rotation of the pivot plate 622, the pivot plate 622 has a horizontal material support position and a vertical avoidance position.

[0067] In other words, after the material tray 7 and the second material platform 52 pass through the second material inlet 611, the material tray 7 can push against the pivot plate 622 and rotate upward. When the material tray 7 continues to rise and disengages from the pivot plate 622, the pivot plate 622 can rotate from the avoidance position to the material receiving position under the action of gravity. At this time, when the second material platform 52 descends, the material tray 7 can be supported on the pivot plate 622. When the second material platform 52 repeatedly lifts the material tray 7, multiple material trays 7 can be well supported on the pivot plate 622, so that the material trays 7 can be collected better. When the material trays 7 are stacked to a certain number, the operator can take them out in one go, which can reduce the frequency of material taking by the operator, thereby reducing the intensity of operation and improving the efficiency of operation.

[0068] like Figure 4As shown, the base 621 may include a limiting plate. The limiting plates of the four bases 621 located at the rear end of the second feed port 611 have a larger size in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100, which can better limit the multiple stacked material trays 7. The limiting plates of the four bases 621 located at the front end of the second feed port 611 have a smaller size in the vertical direction of the scanning device 100, which can help the operator to take out the multiple stacked material trays 7 from the front, and reduce the difficulty of material handling.

[0069] Other configurations and operations of the scanning device 100 according to the embodiments of this application are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0070] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "optionally," "furthermore," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is 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.

[0071] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A scanning device (100), characterized in that, include: The frame (1) and the first lifting mechanism (2), scanning mechanism (3) and transfer mechanism (4) mounted on the frame (1), The frame (1) has a first working area and a second working area in the horizontal direction of the scanning device (100). The first working area has a feeding position and a scanning position that are spaced apart along the vertical direction of the scanning device (100). The first lifting mechanism (2) is located in the first working area. The first lifting mechanism (2) includes a first driving component (21) and a first material table (22) connected to the first driving component (21). The first material table (22) has a tray (7) carrying a workpiece. The first driving component (21) drives the first material table (22) to move along the vertical direction of the scanning device (100) so that the first material table (22) drives the tray (7) carrying the workpiece to move back and forth between the feeding position and the scanning position. The scanning mechanism (3) is located above the first lifting mechanism (2) and is configured to scan the workpiece in the tray (7) located at the scanning position; The transfer mechanism (4) includes a second drive assembly (42) and a clamping assembly (41) connected to the second drive assembly (42). The clamping assembly (41) is configured to clamp the tray (7) on the first material table (22). The second drive assembly (42) is configured to drive the clamping assembly (41) to move the tray (7) between the first working area and the second working area.

2. The scanning device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes: a frame body (11) and a platform (12) mounted on the frame body (11), wherein the first lifting mechanism (2) is mounted on the frame body (11) and located below the platform (12), and the transfer mechanism (4) is mounted on the upper side of the platform (12), wherein, The stage (12) is located in the first working area and is provided with a first material passage (121). The first material passage (121) passes through the stage (12) along the vertical direction of the scanning device (100). The first material passage (121) is suitable for the material tray (7) to pass through.

3. The scanning device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one guide (122) is installed on the lower side of the stage (12). The guide (122) is located at the edge of the first feed port (121). The guide (122) is used to guide the tray (7) on the first material stage (22) to move in the horizontal direction of the scanning device (100) so that the tray (7) and the first feed port (121) are directly opposite each other in the vertical direction of the scanning device (100). The guide (122) is formed by bending a plate-like structure. The guide (122) includes a fixing plate (1221), a first guide plate (1222), and a second guide plate (1223). The fixing plate (1221) is installed on the lower side of the stage (12). The first guide plate (1222) extends along the vertical direction of the scanning device (100). The fixing plate (1221) is connected above the first guide plate (1222), and the second guide plate (1223) is connected below the first guide plate (1222). In the vertical direction, the lower end of the second guide plate (1223) is inclined away from the first feed port (121).

4. The scanning device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first material station (22) includes: The device comprises a first plate (221), a second plate (222), and a first sliding assembly (223). The first plate (221) is mounted on the first driving assembly (21) along the vertical direction of the scanning device (100). The first sliding assembly (223) is disposed between the first plate (221) and the second plate (222) so that the second plate (222) is slidably disposed above the first plate (221) along the front-back direction of the scanning device (100). In the front-back direction of the scanning device (100), the second plate (222) has a pull-out position that is offset from the first plate (221) and a retracted position that is above the first plate (221). When the second plate (222) is in the pull-out position, it is suitable for placing the material tray (7). When the second plate (222) is in the retracted position, the first driving assembly (21) is suitable for driving the first material stage (22) to move along the vertical direction of the scanning device (100).

5. The scanning device (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first sliding component (223) includes: The first slide rail (2231) is mounted on the first plate (221); The first slider (2232) is mounted on the second plate (222) and slides in cooperation with the first slide rail (2231); A roller (2233) is rotatably mounted on the second plate (222) and is adapted to roll on the upper side of the first slide rail (2231); The first material station (22) also includes: A third plate (224) is located above the second plate (222) and is adapted to support the tray (7). Multiple support columns (225) are connected between the second plate (222) and the third plate (224); A handle (226) is rotatably mounted on the side of the third plate (224).

6. The scanning device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (41) includes: The first drive member (411), the first clamping plate (412), the second drive member (413), and the second clamping plate (414) are arranged along the front-back direction of the scanning device (100). The first clamping plate (412) and the second clamping plate (414) are located at both ends of the first feed port (121). The first drive member (411) and the second drive member (413) are both mounted on the second drive assembly (42). The first drive member (411) is driven to the first clamping plate (412), and the second drive member (413) is driven to the second clamping plate (414). The first drive member (411) and the second drive member (413) are respectively adapted to drive the first clamping plate (412) and the second clamping plate (414) to move toward each other to clamp the tray (7).

7. The scanning device (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second driving component (42) includes: The second sliding assembly (421) includes a second slide rail (4211), a second slider and a first mounting plate (4213) mounted on the second slider. The second slider is slidably engaged with the second slide rail (4211), and the first driving member (411) is mounted on the first mounting plate (4213). The third sliding assembly (422) includes a third slide rail (4221), a third slider, and a second mounting plate (4223) mounted on the third slider. The third slider is slidably engaged with the third slide rail (4221), and the second driving member (413) is mounted on the second mounting plate (4223). A lead screw and nut assembly (423) includes a lead screw (4231) and a nut (4232), the lead screw (4231) being mounted on the frame (1) and the nut (4232) being mounted on the first mounting plate (4213).

8. The scanning device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning mechanism (3) includes: The fourth sliding assembly (31) includes a fourth slide rail (311), a fourth slider (312), and a third mounting plate (313) mounted on the fourth slider (312), wherein the fourth slider (312) is slidably engaged with the fourth slide rail (311); At least one scanning element (32) is mounted on the third mounting plate (313), wherein the fourth slide rail (311) extends along the front-rear direction of the scanning device, and when there are multiple scanning elements (32), the multiple scanning elements (32) are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction of the scanning device.

9. The scanning device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second lifting mechanism (5) is installed in the second working area of ​​the frame (1). The second lifting mechanism (5) includes a third drive assembly (51) and a second material table (52). The third drive assembly (51) is adapted to drive the second material table (52) to move in the vertical direction of the scanning device. The second material table (52) is adapted to receive the tray (7) transferred by the transfer mechanism (4) to the second working area. The material receiving mechanism (6) includes a material receiving plate (61) and material receiving components (62). The material receiving plate (61) is located above the second material platform (52). The material receiving plate (61) is provided with a second material passage (611). The second material passage (611) is adapted to allow the second material platform (52) and the material tray (7) to pass through. Multiple material receiving components (62) are provided. Multiple material receiving components (62) are arranged at intervals along the periphery of the second material passage (611). The material receiving components (62) are adapted to support the lower side of the material tray (7) after the material tray (7) passes through.

10. The scanning device (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that, Along the left-right direction of the scanning device, the material receiving component (62) is arranged on both sides of the material tray (7), and both sides of the second material platform (52) have notches (521) to avoid the material receiving component (62), wherein, The material support (62) includes a base (621) and a pivot plate (622), the pivot plate (622) being rotatably mounted on the base (621), and having a horizontal material support position and a vertical clearance position in the direction of upward rotation of the pivot plate (622).

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