Work support device

The workpiece support device addresses the issue of tray falling in automated production lines by using a stand and drive unit to control the support unit, improving efficiency and safety.

JP7787043B2Active Publication Date: 2025-12-16HENAN FUCHI TECH CO LTD +2
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Application Number
JP2022144701
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-02-18
Filing Date
2022-09-12
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2042-09-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Trays in automated production lines, such as SMT chip mounters, often fall unexpectedly, affecting operating efficiency and safety.

Method used

A workpiece support device with a stand, support unit, link, and drive unit that controls the opening and closing of the support unit, using transmission connections to prevent accidental detachment of workpieces.

Benefits of technology

Prevents workpieces from suddenly falling, enhancing operational efficiency and safety by ensuring secure mounting and easy access.

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Abstract

To provide a work-piece bearing device capable of solving an unexpected dropping problem of a tray.SOLUTION: A work-piece bearing device comprises: a stand; a bearing unit for mounting a work-piece; a rink 31 that is provided at an inlet side of the bearing unit, and is movably provided on one side of the stand; a first bracket 34 that is fixedly attached to the stand, and is positioned at the inlet side of the bearing unit; a first support rod 32 that is rotatably connected to the first bracket; a first position regulation rod 33 that is provided in a manner to be separated from the first support rod; a position regulation unit 311 having a first connection member 35 that has both ends connected to the first position regulation rod and the first support rod, and a second connection member 36 that has one end connected to the first support rod and the other end rotatably connected to the rink, and that is provided in a manner to form an angle with the first connection member; and a driving unit that is transmitted and connected with the rink, and drives the rink. The first position regulation rod is swung in synchronization with the movement of the rink.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of machinery and equipment, and more particularly to a workpiece support device. [Background technology]

[0002] In automated production lines, for example, in the automatic loading process of an SMT chip mounter, it is necessary to automatically exchange old and new trays and temporarily store the trays. With conventional equipment, trays are often simply placed on the machine base, which can easily cause problems such as the trays falling unexpectedly, affecting the operating efficiency of the production line and raising safety concerns at the production site. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The present application provides a workpiece support device for solving the problem of the tray accidentally dropping. An embodiment of the present application is realized as follows. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The work support device comprises a stand, a support unit provided on the stand for mounting a workpiece, a link provided on the entrance side of the support unit and movably provided on one side of the stand, a first bracket fixedly attached to the stand and located on the entrance side of the support unit, a first support rod rotatably connected to the first bracket, a first position regulating rod provided at a distance from the first support rod, a first connecting member having both ends connected to the first position regulating rod and the first support rod, respectively, a second connecting member one end connected to the first support rod and the other end rotatably connected to the link and provided at an angle to the first connecting member, and a position regulating unit that is transmission-connected to the link and drives the link, wherein the first position regulating rod swings in sync with the movement of the link.

[0005] In this way, the position control unit is provided on the entrance side of the support unit, and by utilizing the transmission connection relationship between the link, bracket, support rod, and position control rod, the position control rod is swung by the drive unit, thereby opening and closing the support unit, making it easier for the work to enter the support unit, preventing the work from suddenly detaching from the support unit, and reducing the decline in work efficiency and safety issues caused by the work suddenly falling.

[0006] In one possible embodiment: The workpiece support device further includes a transmission rod having one end rotatably connected to one end of the link adjacent to the drive unit and the other end abutting against the drive unit.

[0007] In one possible embodiment: A positioning block is fixedly attached to the stand, spaced apart from the link, and rotatably connected to the transmission rod.

[0008] In one possible embodiment: The workpiece support device has one end connected to the bottom end of the link and the other end fixedly connected to the stand, and further includes an elastic member for returning the link.

[0009] In one possible embodiment: The link is further formed with a position restricting groove, and the stand is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the position restricting groove, the protrusion being provided movably within the position restricting groove.

[0010] In one possible embodiment: The support unit includes a first support rod and a second support rod spaced apart from each other on the stand, and a plurality of partition members attached between the first support rod and the second support rod.

[0011] In one possible embodiment: The position control unit further includes the other second connecting member, a second support rod, a second position control rod, and a second bracket, the second bracket is fixed to the top of the stand, the second support rod is rotatably connected to the second bracket and is spaced apart from the second position control rod, and a first connecting member is fixedly connected between the second position control rod and the second support rod.

[0012] In one possible embodiment: The drive unit includes a cylinder and a pressing rod having one end connected to the cylinder and the other end capable of contacting the transmission rod.

[0013] In one possible embodiment: The apparatus further includes a base to which the stand is attached, a guide rail is provided on the side of the stand, and a guide block is provided on the base that corresponds to the guide rail and is movably connected to the guide rail.

[0014] In one possible embodiment: The workpiece support device further includes a leveling unit provided below the base for adjusting the horizontality of the workpiece support device, and the leveling unit includes a base plate, first and second adjustment rods provided at a distance on the base plate and passing through the base plate, and a rotating member rotatably connected to the side of the base plate away from the base plate and threadedly connected to the first and second adjustment rods, respectively. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] In order to more clearly explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings in the embodiments will be briefly described. It should be understood that the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application and should not be considered as limiting the scope, and that those skilled in the art can obtain other related drawings based on these drawings without performing any creative work.

[0016] [Figure 1]1 is a structural schematic diagram of a workpiece supporting device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 2 is a structural schematic view of the workpiece supporting device shown in FIG. 1 in another direction. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is an enlarged structural schematic view of a position regulating unit and a drive unit in the workpiece supporting device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the structure shown in FIG. 3 in another direction. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the structure shown in FIG. 3 in another direction. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a partial enlarged view of structure VI shown in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged view of structure VII shown in FIG. [Figure 8] 2 is a structural schematic view of the workpiece supporting device shown in FIG. 1 from another direction. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. It goes without saying that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and do not represent all embodiments.

[0018] It should be noted that when an element is said to be "fixed" to another element, it may be directly on or centered on the other element. When an element is said to be "coupled" to another element, it may be directly on or centered on the other element. When an element is said to be "mounted" on another element, it may be directly on or centered on the other element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar terms used herein are for purposes of explanation.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be limiting of the present application. As used herein, the term "or / and" includes any and all combinations of one or more associated items.

[0020] Some embodiments of the present application are described in detail. If there is no conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0021] 1 and 2 , in one embodiment, a workpiece support device 100 includes a stand 10, a support unit 20, a position regulating unit 30, and a drive unit 50. The support unit 20 is provided on the stand 10 and mounts a workpiece 200 thereon. The position regulating unit 30 is provided on the entrance side of the support unit 20 and prevents the workpiece 200 from falling inside the support unit 20. The drive unit 50 is connected to the position regulating unit 30 in a transmission manner to drive the movement of the position regulating unit 30, thereby opening and closing the support unit 20, making it easier for the workpiece 200 to enter the support unit 20, and preventing the workpiece 200 from unexpectedly leaving the support unit 20.

[0022] 1, 2, and 8, the support unit 20 includes a first support rod 21 and a second support rod 22 spaced apart from each other on the stand 10, and a plurality of partition members 23 attached at intervals between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22. In the embodiment of the present application, the workpiece 200 is substantially disk-shaped, and the distance between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 is smaller than the diameter of the workpiece 200. When the workpiece 200 is mounted on the support unit 20, the workpiece 200 is supported by the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22. One or more workpieces 200 are placed between adjacent partition members 23, which can separate and support the workpieces 200 and reduce the problem of the workpieces 200 accidentally falling due to tilting.

[0023] Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present application, the support unit 20 further includes a third support rod 24 and a fourth support rod 25 spaced apart. The third support rod 24 and the fourth support rod 25 are provided on the stand 10 and positioned above the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22. A plurality of partition members 23 are also attached at intervals between the third support rod 24 and the fourth support rod 25, thereby forming the support unit 20 into an upper and lower two-tier stock structure and improving the capacity of the workpiece support device 100. The third support rod 24 and the fourth support rod 25 are respectively arranged alternately with the first support rod 21 and the second bearing rod 22, and are preferably arranged so that the lower tier stock structure protrudes relative to the upper tier stock structure so that the upper tier stock structure does not obstruct the feed space of the lower tier stock structure. The upper and lower stock structures respectively store workpieces 200 to be used and used workpieces 200, enabling replacement of old and new workpieces 200 and contributing to an improvement in the operating rate of the production line.

[0024] 1 to 4, the position restriction unit 30 includes a link 31, a first support rod 32, a first position restriction rod 33, a first bracket 34, a first connecting member 35, and a second connecting member 36, and in this embodiment, the number of first brackets 34 and second connecting members 36 is two. The link 31 is movably provided on one side of the stand 10, and the first bracket 34 is fixedly attached to the stand 10 and is located on the entrance side of the lower stocker structure in the support unit 20. Specifically, the first bracket 34 is located between the first support rod 21 and the third support rod 24.

[0025] The first support rod 32 is rotatably connected to the first bracket 34, and two first connecting members 35 are provided at both ends of the first support rod 32. The first position restricting rod 33 is provided at a distance from the first support rod 32, and both ends of the first connecting member 35 are connected to the first position restricting rod 33 and the first support rod 32, respectively. When the first support rod 32 rotates, the first connecting member 35 causes the first position restricting rod 33 to swing, and when the workpiece 200 is mounted on the support unit 20, the range of movement of the workpiece 200 is restricted by the first position restricting rod 33, preventing the workpiece 200 from unexpectedly coming off. One end of the second connecting member 36 is connected to the first support rod 32, and the other end of the second connecting member 36 is rotatably connected to the link 31. The first connecting member 35 and the second connecting member 36 are arranged at an angle, and when the link 31 moves up and down, the first support rod 32 is rotated via the second connecting member 36, thereby causing the first position regulating rod 33 to swing synchronously.

[0026] In the present embodiment, the position regulating unit 30 further includes two other first connecting members 35, the other second connecting member 36, a second support rod 38, a second position regulating rod 39, and a second bracket 37. There are also two second brackets 37, which are fixed to the top of the stand 10, and the second support rods 38 are rotatably connected to the second brackets 37. The second support rods 38 are provided spaced apart from the second position regulating rods 39, and the first connecting member 35 is fixedly connected between the second position regulating rods 39 and the second support rods 38 so that the second position regulating rods 39 swing in accordance with the rotation of the second support rods 38. The second position regulating rods 39 are located approximately on the entrance side of the upper stocker structure in the support unit 20. An interlocking member 312 is further fixed to the link 31, and one end of the other second connecting member 36 is rotatably connected to the interlocking member 312 and the other end is fixedly connected to a second support rod 38. When the link 31 moves up and down, the second support rod 38 is rotated by the interlocking member 312 and the second connecting member 36, and further the second position restricting rod 39 is swung by the first connecting member 35, making it possible to restrict the workpiece 200 at the third support rod 24 and the fourth support rod 25.

[0027] The workpiece support device 100 further includes a transmission rod 41, one end of which is rotatably connected to one end of the link 31 adjacent to the drive unit 50, and the other end of which abuts against the drive unit 50. A positioning block 42, to which the transmission rod 41 is rotatably connected, is also fixedly attached to the stand 10, spaced apart from the link 31. The link 31, positioning block 42, transmission rod 41, and drive unit 50 form a rod structure, and when the drive unit 50 abuts against the transmission rod 41 and pushes it, the link 31 can be moved up and down. The workpiece support device 100 further includes an elastic member 43, one end of which is connected to the bottom end of the link 31, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the stand 10. The elastic member 43 is for returning the link 31.

[0028] A position restriction groove 311 is further formed in the link 31, and a protrusion corresponding to the position restriction groove 311 is provided on the stand 10. When the link 31 moves up and down, the protrusion slides within the position restriction groove 311 relative to the link 31, guiding the movement direction of the link 31 and restricting the movement range of the link 31.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 , in this embodiment, two first brackets 34 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the stand 10, and a first support rod 32 is rotatably connected between the two first brackets 34. Two first connecting members 35 are fixedly connected to both ends of the first support rod 32 and the first position restricting rod 33, respectively. The second connecting member 36 includes a connecting rod 361 fixed to one end of the first support rod 32 and a connecting block 362. The connecting rod 361 is connected to both ends of the connecting block 362 and the link 31, respectively, and the connecting rod 361 is provided at an angle to the first connecting member 35. When the link 31 moves up and down, the connecting rod 361 rotates the connecting block 362, and the first support rod 32 rotates in conjunction with the connecting block 362, and the first connecting member 35 causes the first position restricting rod 33 to swing in accordance with the rotation of the first support rod 32.

[0030] 3 and 4, the drive unit 50 is the drive unit 50 that realizes power transmission connection with the link 31 via the transmission rod 41 and drives the link 31, and the first position restriction rod 33 and the second position restriction rod 39 swing in sync with the movement of the link 31, restricting the movable range of the workpiece 200 in the support unit 20. The drive unit 50 includes a cylinder 51 and a pressing rod 52 that has one end power transmission connected to the cylinder 51 and the other end capable of abutting against the transmission rod 41. Furthermore, an abutment rod 44 is provided at one end of the transmission rod 41 facing the drive unit 50, and when the pressure rod 52 descends, it abuts against the abutment rod 44, moving the link 31 and lifting the first position control rod 33 and the second position control rod 39, allowing the workpiece 200 to be mounted on the support unit 20.The pressure rod 52 is then moved away from the abutment rod 44 by the cylinder 51, the link 31 is returned by the elastic member 43, and the first position control rod 33 and the second position control rod 39 also return to the entrance side of the support unit 20 again, blocking the workpiece 200 and restricting the range of movement of the workpiece 200 in the support unit 20.

[0031] 1 and 2, the workpiece support device 100 further includes a base 60 to which the stand 10 is attached. Guide rails 61 are provided on the sides of the stand 10, and guide blocks 62 corresponding to the guide rails 61 are provided on the base 60. The guide blocks 62 movably connect the guide rails 61, making it possible to move the stand 10 relative to the base 60, thereby adjusting the height of the workpiece support device 100 to suit different usage environments. The base 60 further includes rollers 63 that can easily move the workpiece support device 100.

[0032] Furthermore, the workpiece support device 100 is provided with a leveling unit 70 that is provided below the pedestal 60 and that adjusts the horizontality of the workpiece support device 100. The leveling unit 70 is provided with a base plate 71, a first adjustment rod 72 and a second adjustment rod 73 that are provided spaced apart on the base plate 71 and that pass through the pedestal 60, and a rotating member 74 that is rotatably connected to the side of the pedestal 60 that is away from the base plate 71 and that is screw-connected to the first adjustment rod 72 and the second adjustment rod 73. By rotating the rotating member 74, the position of the rotating member 74 relative to the adjustment rods can be adjusted, and the horizontality of the pedestal 60 can be adjusted.

[0033] The above embodiments are intended to explain the present application and not to limit it, and therefore have been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments. However, it should be understood that those skilled in the art can make modifications or equivalents to the technical idea of ​​the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical idea of ​​the present application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 100 Work support device 200 Work 10 Stand 20 bearing units 21 First bearing rod 22 Second bearing rod 23 Partition member 24 Third bearing rod 25 Fourth bearing rod 30 Position control unit 31 Links 311 Position control groove 312 Interlocking members 32 First support rod 33 First position control rod 34 First Bracket 35 First connecting member 36 Second connecting member 361 Connecting rod 362 Connecting Blocks 37 Second Bracket 38 Second support rod 39 Second position control rod 41 Transmission rod 42 Positioning block 43 Elastic member 44 Contact rod 50 Drive Unit 51 cylinders 52 Pressing rod 60 pedestal 61 Guide rail 62 Guide Block 63 Laura 70 Leveling Unit 71 PCB 72 First adjustment rod 73 Second adjustment rod 74 Rotating members

Claims

1. Stand and a support unit provided on the stand for mounting a workpiece; a position restriction unit including: a link provided on the entrance side of the support unit and movably provided on one side of the stand; a first bracket fixedly attached to the stand and located on the entrance side of the support unit; a first support rod rotatably connected to the first bracket; a first position restriction rod provided at a distance from the first support rod; a first connecting member having both ends connected to the first position restriction rod and the first support rod, respectively; and a second connecting member having one end connected to the first support rod and the other end rotatably connected to the link and provided at an angle to the first connecting member; a drive unit that is transmission-connected to the link and drives the link; A workpiece supporting device, wherein the first position restricting rod swings in synchronization with the movement of the link.

2. 2. The workpiece supporting device according to claim 1, further comprising a transmission rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to one end of said link adjacent to said drive unit, and the other end of which is in contact with said drive unit.

3. 3. The workpiece supporting device according to claim 2, wherein a positioning block is fixedly attached to the stand, spaced apart from the link, and rotatably connected to the transmission rod.

4. 3. The workpiece supporting device according to claim 2, further comprising an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the bottom end of the link and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the stand, for returning the link.

5. The link further has a position restriction groove formed therein, The stand is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the position restriction groove, 2. The workpiece supporting device according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is provided movably within the position restricting groove.

6. 2. The workpiece support device according to claim 1, wherein the support unit comprises a first support rod and a second support rod spaced apart on the stand, and a plurality of partition members attached between the first support rod and the second support rod.

7. the position restriction unit further includes the other second connecting member, a second support rod, a second position restriction rod, and a second bracket; the second bracket is fixed to the top of the stand, the second support rod is rotatably connected to the second bracket and is spaced apart from the second position restricting rod, a first connecting member fixedly connected between the second position restricting rod and the second support rod; An interlocking member is further fixed to the link, 2. The workpiece supporting device according to claim 1, wherein one end of the other second connecting member is rotatably connected to the interlocking member and the other end is fixedly connected to the second support rod.

8. 5. The workpiece supporting device according to claim 4, wherein the drive unit comprises a cylinder and a pressure rod having one end connected to the cylinder and the other end capable of contacting the transmission rod.

9. Further provided is a base to which the stand is attached; A guide rail is provided on the side of the stand, 9. The workpiece supporting device according to claim 8, wherein the base is provided with a guide block corresponding to the guide rail and movably connected to the guide rail.

10. the workpiece support device further includes a leveling unit provided below the base for adjusting the level of the workpiece support device; 10. The workpiece support device according to claim 9, wherein the leveling unit comprises: a base plate; first and second adjustment rods spaced apart on the base plate and passing through the pedestal; and a rotating member rotatably connected to the side of the pedestal away from the base plate and screw-connected to the first and second adjustment rods, respectively.

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