Roller shutter-based standardized workpiece-loading station and robot workstation

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of automated loading and unloading for machining tools, and in particular to a roller shutter-based standardized workpiece-loading station and a robot workstation in the field of body-in-white welding. The roller shutter-based standardized workpiece-loading station comprises an underframe assembly; a door frame assembly arranged on the underframe assembly, and used for forming a workpiece-loading port of the workpiece-loading station; a side fence assembly, arranged on the underframe assembly, and used for separating the workpiece-loading station from an external space; a roller shutter assembly arranged on the door frame assembly, the roller shutter assembly being located in the workpiece-loading port; and an internal fence assembly arranged on the underframe assembly, and used for separating the workpiece-loading station from a workstation line body when in a raised state. The present application can improve integration efficiency, reduce costs, shorten debugging time, and achieve rapid assembly and construction of workstations.

Description

Standard loading and unloading locations for roller shutter doors and robot workstations

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2024107956310, filed on June 19, 2024, entitled "Standard Upper Parts Storage Location for Roller Shutter Doors and Robot Workstation", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application belongs to the field of automatic machine tool loading and unloading technology, specifically involving the standard loading location of roller shutter doors and robot workstations in the field of body-in-white welding. Background Technology

[0003] With the planning and development of China's robotics industry, there is great potential for the application of machine vision technology in the industrial production field. In automobile welding production line workshops, it is mostly used for vision-based adhesive application. As the technology gradually improves, the application of vision guidance will become more and more widespread.

[0004] Currently, in a small number of automotive welding workshops, visual guidance for loading parts is being used in a small number of loading stations. Automotive production workshops mainly use non-standard integration methods, and there is basically no standardized system for integration and debugging. The integration standardization of loading stations is low, and the loading stations near the welding stations cannot shield the harmful light generated during the welding process. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides a standard loading bay for roller shutter doors and a robotic workstation to address the issues of low integration and standardization of loading bay openings in the prior art, and the inability to shield harmful light generated during welding operations for loading bay openings used near welding stations.

[0006] One embodiment of this application provides a standard loading bay for a roller shutter door, comprising: a base frame assembly; a door frame assembly disposed on the base frame assembly for forming the loading opening of the loading bay; a side railing assembly disposed on the base frame assembly for separating the loading bay from the external space; a roller shutter door assembly disposed on the door frame assembly, the roller shutter door assembly being located within the loading opening; and an internal railing assembly disposed on the base frame assembly for separating the loading bay from the workstation line when in the raised state.

[0007] In this solution, the standard loading bay of the roller shutter door, formed by several standardized components, can achieve standardization of the entire loading bay, reduce the design time for non-standard designs and improve integration efficiency. Through splicing and combination between bays, the station can be quickly built and matched with the solution for different working conditions. Secondly, the loading port uses a roller shutter door as a safety protection, which can save the floor space of the workstation to the maximum extent while preventing operators from accidentally entering. The internal fence component is in the rising state when the roller shutter door component is raised, which plays a role in restriction and warning, preventing operators from accidentally entering the station. Alternatively, the internal fence component will be in the lowering state when the line is running, so as not to affect the gripper's gripping of workpieces in the material frame.

[0008] In one embodiment of this application, the base frame assembly includes a sensor and a locking cylinder. Both the sensor and the locking cylinder are mounted on the base frame assembly. The sensor faces the interior of the standard upper part storage position of the roller shutter door, and the sensor is electrically connected to the locking cylinder.

[0009] In this solution, a manual or AGV pushes the material frame to the inside of the loading bay. When it reaches the predetermined terminal position, it triggers the sensor on the base frame assembly, which in turn triggers the locking cylinder on the base frame assembly to lock and position the material frame. The manual or AGV then exits the loading bay area. The roller shutter assembly detects that the lifting area is safe and lowers the roller shutter. Once in position, a feedback signal is sent to the robot, which then begins to grab the workpiece from the material frame to complete the loading operation.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, the upper storage location further includes an electrical module assembly, which is mounted on the base frame assembly and includes at least a valve island and an electrical box.

[0011] In this solution, the electrical module assembly is used to electrically control the side fence assembly, roller shutter assembly, and internal fence assembly. By integrating the electrical module assembly inside the upper part storage location, it can be quickly assembled, easily connected to the electrical system of the current production line or workshop, and can be conveniently connected to form a station that can adapt to the needs of different workpieces.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the roller shutter assembly is further provided with an observation window for observing the interior of the upper part storage area through the observation window; the observation window is provided with a light-shielding lens for filtering harmful light generated during welding operations;

[0013] In this solution, a roller shutter door is used as a safety protection device, eliminating the need for the two pairs of horizontal and vertical light gratings commonly used at loading ports. This maximizes the saving of floor space in the workstation while physically preventing operators from accidentally entering. Furthermore, by changing the color of the roller shutter door's observation window, the station can be used for special workstations such as arc welding and laser welding.

[0014] The roller shutter assembly also includes a receiver and a detection device. The receiver is used to receive an action signal, and the roller shutter assembly switches to an ascending or descending state according to the action signal. The detection device faces the ascending and descending area of ​​the roller shutter assembly and is used to detect whether there are obstacles in the ascending and descending area.

[0015] The operating state of the roller shutter assembly is related to the operating state of the inner fence assembly. When the roller shutter assembly is in the rising state, the inner fence assembly is also in the rising state; when the roller shutter assembly is in the falling state, the inner fence assembly is also in the falling state.

[0016] In this solution, when the material frame needs to be switched, the operator sends a signal to the roller shutter assembly from the outside. After the receiver receives the signal, the roller shutter assembly and the internal fence of the storage location rise, ensuring that even if the roller shutter is open, the operator cannot enter the workstation line, thus ensuring safety. The worker pushes the material frame into place, the locking cylinder locks the material frame, and the worker exits the lifting area of ​​the roller shutter. The roller shutter and the internal fence then descend, preventing the internal fence assembly from interfering with the robot arm's workpiece gripping.

[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the loading storage location further includes a detachable connecting component disposed on the base frame assembly; the bottom surface of the base frame assembly is provided with a first receiving groove, and the bottom surface of the detachable connecting component is provided with a second receiving groove. The first receiving groove and the second receiving groove are disposed in the same straight direction, so as to facilitate the transportation of the standard loading storage location of the roller shutter door through the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove.

[0018] In this solution, after installing detachable connecting components for the upper parts storage location, the standard upper parts storage location for roller shutter doors can be moved as a whole within the workshop through the first and second receiving slots, making it convenient to adjust the position and quantity of the standard upper parts storage location for roller shutter doors within the workshop according to production needs.

[0019] In one embodiment of this application, the upper storage location further includes a linkage assembly, the two ends of which are respectively hinged and fixed to the base frame assembly and the door frame assembly to strengthen the connection between the base frame assembly and the door frame assembly; the linkage assembly is a bidirectional length-adjustable structure to adjust the increase or decrease of the length of the linkage assembly.

[0020] In this solution, the connecting rod assembly has a bidirectional adjustable threaded structure, which can be matched with the actual on-site processing conditions to strengthen the connection between the base frame assembly and the door frame assembly.

[0021] In one embodiment of this application, the base frame assembly includes a first longitudinal beam, a second longitudinal beam, and a first crossbeam, with one end of the first longitudinal beam and the second longitudinal beam detachably connected to the first crossbeam; the internal fence assembly is mounted on the first crossbeam; the door frame assembly includes a first upright, a second upright, and a second crossbeam, with one end of the first upright and the second upright detachably connected to the second crossbeam, the free end of the first upright being connected to the free end of the first longitudinal beam, and the free end of the second upright being connected to the free end of the second longitudinal beam; the roller shutter assembly is mounted on the second crossbeam.

[0022] In one embodiment of this application, the second crossbeam and the roller shutter assembly form a first quick-installation module; the first column and the first longitudinal beam form a second quick-installation module; the second column and the second longitudinal beam form a third quick-installation module; the internal fence assembly and the first crossbeam form a fourth quick-installation module; an electrical connection quick-connect port is provided between the first quick-installation module and the second, third, and fourth quick-installation modules, and the electrical connection quick-connect port is used to realize the rapid connection of electrical signals between multiple quick-installation modules.

[0023] In this solution, when the upper part storage location is inconvenient for overall transportation and handling, it can be divided into a first quick-assembly module, a second quick-assembly module, a third quick-assembly module, a fourth quick-assembly module, and detachable connecting components. At the same time, electrical quick-connect ports are provided between multiple quick-assembly modules, which facilitates transportation after disassembly into multiple quick-assembly modules, saving space during transportation. After transportation to the factory, the storage location can be quickly assembled and put into use.

[0024] One embodiment of this application also discloses a robotic workstation, comprising: a loading port, which can adopt a standard loading bay for roller shutter doors as described in any of the above embodiments; a material frame, housed within the loading port, for placing workpieces to be processed; a robot, disposed adjacent to the loading port, the robot being equipped with a gripper for gripping workpieces from the material frame and transferring them to a lower loading platform; a camera, disposed on the loading port, for recording the status of the material frame and workpieces; and an electrical support, electrically connected to the loading port, the robot, and the camera.

[0025] In this solution, the base frame components, door frame components, side fence components, roller shutter door components, internal fence components, and electrical module components connecting each component required for a single loading port have all been standardized and integrated in a modular design, enabling rapid implementation. This allows for the rapid assembly and construction of the station, improving the integration efficiency of the work line formed by multiple loading ports in the workshop, reducing debugging costs, and shortening debugging time.

[0026] In one embodiment of this application, two parallel loading ports form a loading area corresponding to a type of workpiece, used to store the same type of workpiece through the material frames in the two loading ports to ensure production cycle time; at least one loading area is provided; or, when multiple loading areas are provided, the multiple loading areas are arranged around the robot.

[0027] In this solution, when the workstation includes a loading area (for one type of workpiece) formed by two loading ports, the gripper continuously grabs workpieces from the material frame of one loading port and places them on the unloading table. The camera records the status of the material frame and the workpiece; if there is no workpiece, a feedback signal is sent to switch to the other material frame. The gripper automatically grabs workpieces from the material frame with workpieces, without affecting the production line cycle time. When switching material frames, the operator sends a signal to the roller shutter door assembly from the outside. The roller shutter door and the internal barrier of the storage location rise, the worker pushes the material frame into place, the locking cylinder locks the material frame, the worker exits the roller shutter door detection area, the roller shutter door and the internal barrier descend, the camera records the status of the material frame and the workpiece, and the feedback is sent to the robot. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a standard upper part storage location for a roller shutter door according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the overall packaging and handling of the standard upper part storage location of the roller shutter door according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the modular assembly of the standard upper part storage location of a roller shutter door according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of modular packaging of standard upper parts storage location for roller shutter doors according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the layout of a robot workstation with six loading ports assembled from standard storage locations according to an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the layout of a robot workstation with four loading ports assembled from standard storage locations according to an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of the layout of a robot workstation with two loading ports assembled from standard storage locations according to an embodiment of this application.

[0036] The reference numerals in the attached diagrams are explained as follows: 1-Base frame assembly; 101-First receiving slot; 11-First longitudinal beam; 12-Second longitudinal beam; 13-First crossbeam; 2-Door frame assembly; 21-First upright; 22-Second upright; 23-Second crossbeam; 3-Side fence assembly; 4-Roller shutter door assembly; 41-Observation window; 5-Internal fence assembly; 6-Electrical module assembly; 71-Second receiving slot; 7-Detachable connection assembly; 8-Link assembly; 201-First quick-install module; 202-Second quick-install module; 203-Third quick-install module; 204-Fourth quick-install module; 301-Material frame; 302-Robot; 303-Gripper; 304-Unloading platform; 305-Camera; 306-Electrical support; 307-Line outer perimeter fence; 308-Cable trough. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0039] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0040] Terminology Explanation:

[0041] Body-in-white: According to automotive terminology standards and textbook definitions, body-in-white refers to the vehicle body that has been welded but not yet painted. The painted body-in-white, along with the interior and exterior trim (including dashboard, seats, windshield, carpets, interior trim panels, etc.), electronic and electrical systems (audio, wiring harnesses, switches, etc.), chassis systems (including braking and suspension systems), and powertrain systems (including engine and transmission), constitutes the complete vehicle.

[0042] Welding: Welding is the process of assembling stamped parts into a body-in-white using various joining techniques. Welding is the most important process in the body-in-white production process in the welding workshop. The main welding processes include: spot welding, projection welding, CO2 gas shielded welding, stud welding, etc.

[0043] Stamping: Stamping is the process of forming sheet metal parts into shape using molds according to design requirements.

[0044] Smart warehousing: also known as unmanned warehousing, uses automated warehousing systems to automatically store and retrieve warehouse materials.

[0045] Roller shutter door: A roller shutter door (roller sluice door) is a door with multiple articulated door panels connected together, rotating around a central axis at the top of the door, and moving up and down within a fixed track.

[0046] Storage location: refers to the location where goods are stored. In warehouse management, to facilitate the retrieval of goods, a "four-number location" management system is adopted for the storage of goods, namely: warehouse, shelf, layer, and location. Warehouse—indicates which warehouse the goods are stored in.

[0047] Referring to Figure 1, one embodiment of this application provides a standard upper part storage location for roller shutter doors, including:

[0048] Base frame assembly 1;

[0049] Door frame assembly 2 is mounted on the base frame assembly 1 and is used to form the loading opening of the loading storage location;

[0050] Side fence assembly 3 is installed on the base frame assembly 1 to separate the upper storage area from the external space;

[0051] Roller shutter assembly 4 is disposed on the door frame assembly 2, and the roller shutter assembly 4 is located inside the upper part opening;

[0052] The internal fence component 5 is installed on the base frame component 1 and is used to separate the upper part storage location from the workstation line when it is in the raised state.

[0053] In this embodiment, the standard loading bay formed by several standardized components can standardize the entire loading bay, reduce the design time for non-standard components and improve integration efficiency. Through splicing and combination between bays, the station for different working conditions can be quickly built and matched with the embodiment. Secondly, the loading port uses a roller shutter door as a safety protection, which can save the floor space of the workstation to the maximum extent while preventing operators from accidentally entering. The internal fence component 5 is in the rising state when the roller shutter door component 4 is raised, which plays a role in restriction and warning, preventing operators from accidentally entering the station (such as welding workstations). Alternatively, the internal fence component 5 will be in the descending state when the line is running, which will not affect the gripper's gripping of the workpiece in the material frame.

[0054] In one application scenario of this embodiment, the internal fence component 5 is a lifting fence, which will be continuously in a descending state when the line is running, without affecting the gripper's gripping of workpieces in the material frame.

[0055] In one optional embodiment of this application, the base frame assembly 1 includes a sensor and a locking cylinder. Both the sensor and the locking cylinder are disposed on the base frame assembly 1. The sensor faces the interior of the standard loading position of the roller shutter door. The sensor is electrically connected to the locking cylinder and is used to trigger the sensor when the material frame 301 reaches the interior of the loading position, so that the locking cylinder locks the material frame 301.

[0056] In this embodiment, a person or AGV pushes the material frame 301 to the inside of the loading position. When it reaches the predetermined terminal position, it triggers the sensor on the base frame assembly 1, which in turn triggers the locking cylinder on the base frame assembly 1 to lock and position the material frame 301. The person or AGV then exits the loading area. The roller shutter assembly 4 detects that the lifting area is safe and lowers the roller shutter. After it is in position, it sends a feedback signal to the robot 302, and the robot 302 begins to grab the workpiece from the material frame 301 to complete the loading operation.

[0057] Referring to Figure 1, in one optional embodiment of this application, the upper storage location further includes an electrical module assembly 6, which is disposed on the base frame assembly 1, and the electrical module assembly 6 includes at least a valve island and an electrical box.

[0058] In this embodiment, the electrical module component 6 is used to electrically control the side fence component 3, the roller shutter door component 4, and the internal fence component 5. At the same time, by integrating the electrical module component 6 inside the upper part storage location, it can achieve rapid assembly, facilitate electrical connection, and be conveniently connected to the control system of the current production line or the current workshop, forming a station that can adapt to the needs of different workpieces.

[0059] A valve island, also known as a valve assembly, is an important device used in piping systems. It consists of multiple valves and accessories used to control and regulate fluid flow. In this solution, the valve island includes, but is not limited to, the airflow supply and control of the locking cylinder.

[0060] An electrical control box is typically used to provide power and control signals to meet the electrical needs of various devices. Optional devices installed in the box include controllers, relays, and switches, for functions such as starting, stopping, and speed adjustment of the roller shutter door assembly 4 and the internal fence assembly 5 in the upper storage location. The box also includes power and data terminals for connecting to the workshop power supply and the workshop control system.

[0061] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in one optional embodiment of this application, the roller shutter assembly 4 is further provided with an observation window 41 for observing the interior of the upper part storage location through the observation window 41; the observation window 41 is provided with a light-shielding lens for filtering harmful light generated during welding operations.

[0062] In this embodiment, a roller shutter door is used as a safety protection, eliminating the need for the two pairs of horizontal and vertical light gratings commonly used at loading ports. This maximizes the saving of floor space in the workstation while physically preventing operators from accidentally entering. Furthermore, by changing the color of the observation window 41 of the roller shutter door, the station can be applied to special workstations such as arc welding and laser welding.

[0063] In one application scenario of this embodiment, the light-shielding lens is made of tempered glass, which gives the light-shielding lens high temperature resistance and strength, extending its service life. Furthermore, the surface of the light-shielding lens is electroplated or coated with a coating or paint for filtering harmful light.

[0064] In another application scenario of this embodiment, the light-shielding lens can be an electronically controlled light-changing glass. By setting a sensor in the observation window 41, when the light intensity is too high or other harmful light that is likely to damage human eyesight is detected, the sensor causes the light-shielding lens to change color, thereby filtering the harmful light generated in the welding operation.

[0065] In one optional embodiment of this application, the roller shutter assembly 4 further includes a receiver and a detection device. The receiver is used to receive an action signal, and the roller shutter assembly 4 switches to an ascending state or a descending state according to the action signal. The detection device faces the ascending and descending area of ​​the roller shutter assembly 4 and is used to detect whether there are obstacles in the ascending and descending area.

[0066] The operating state of the roller shutter assembly 4 is related to the operating state of the inner fence assembly 5. When the roller shutter assembly 4 is in the rising state, the inner fence assembly 5 is also in the rising state; when the roller shutter assembly 4 is in the falling state, the inner fence assembly 5 is also in the falling state.

[0067] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to switch the material frame 301, the operator sends a signal to the roller shutter assembly 4 from the outside. After the receiver receives the signal, the roller shutter of the roller shutter assembly 4 and the internal fence of the internal fence assembly 5 of the storage location rise, which can ensure that even if the roller shutter is opened, the operator cannot enter the workstation line body, thus ensuring safety. The operator pushes the material frame 301 into place, the locking cylinder locks the material frame 301, the operator exits the lifting area of ​​the roller shutter, and the roller shutter and the internal fence descend, so as to prevent the internal fence assembly 5 from affecting the robot arm's gripping of the workpiece.

[0068] In one application scenario of this embodiment, the roller shutter door assembly 4 also includes a sliding guide rail, which is disposed on the door frame assembly and is used to guide the roller shutter door blades in the roller shutter door assembly 4 to move up and down.

[0069] Please refer to Figures 1-3. In some embodiments of this application, the upper storage location also includes a detachable connecting component 7, which is disposed on the base frame component 1.

[0070] The bottom surface of the base frame assembly 1 is provided with a first receiving groove 101, and the bottom surface of the detachable connecting assembly 7 is provided with a second receiving groove 71. The first receiving groove 101 and the second receiving groove 71 are arranged in the same straight direction, which facilitates the transportation of the standard upper part storage location of the roller shutter door through the first receiving groove 101 and the second receiving groove 71.

[0071] In this embodiment, after installing the detachable connecting component 7 on the upper part storage location, the standard upper part storage location of the roller shutter door is moved as a whole within the workshop through the first receiving slot 101 and the second receiving slot 71, which facilitates the adjustment of the position and quantity of the standard upper part storage location of the roller shutter door within the workshop according to production needs.

[0072] In one application scenario of this embodiment, after the upper part storage location is fully installed before leaving the factory, the roller shutter door assembly 4 is kept in the open state, and the detachable connecting assembly 7 is installed and secured. By cooperating with the second receiving groove 71 on the detachable connecting assembly 7 and the first receiving groove 101 on the base frame assembly 1, the upper part storage location can be transported and packaged in a packing box. After being transported to the destination, the upper part storage location can be directly connected to the control system of the workshop or production line for debugging.

[0073] In one application scenario of this embodiment, the logistics equipment can be a hydraulic forklift, an electric forklift, or a palletizing device.

[0074] Please refer to Figures 1-3. In one optional embodiment of this application, the upper storage location further includes a linkage assembly 8. The two ends of the linkage assembly 8 are respectively hinged and fixed to the base frame assembly 1 and the door frame assembly 2 to strengthen the connection strength between the base frame assembly 1 and the door frame assembly 2.

[0075] The link assembly 8 has a bidirectional length adjustable structure, which is used to adjust the increase or decrease of the length of the link assembly 8.

[0076] In this embodiment, the connecting rod assembly 8 has a bidirectional adjustable thread structure, which can be used to reinforce the connection between the base frame assembly 1 and the door frame assembly 2 to match the actual on-site processing conditions. The connecting rod assembly 8 can also be used to prevent deformation of the installation position between the door frame assembly 2 and the base frame assembly 1 during overall transportation.

[0077] Referring to Figures 3-4, in some embodiments of this application, the base frame assembly 1 includes a first longitudinal beam 11, a second longitudinal beam 12, and a first crossbeam 13. One end of the first longitudinal beam 11 and the second longitudinal beam 12 are respectively detachably connected to the first crossbeam 13 to form a "U"-shaped structure; the internal fence assembly 5 is installed on the first crossbeam 13.

[0078] The door frame assembly 2 includes a first column 21, a second column 22, and a second crossbeam 23. One end of the first column 21 and the second column 22 are detachably connected to the second crossbeam 23 to form a "U"-shaped structure. The free end of the first column 21 is connected to the free end of the first longitudinal beam 11, and the free end of the second column 22 is connected to the free end of the second longitudinal beam 12. The roller shutter door assembly 4 is installed on the second crossbeam 23.

[0079] In one optional embodiment of this application, the second crossbeam 23 and the roller shutter assembly 4 form a first quick-install module 201; the first column 21 and the first longitudinal beam 11 form a second quick-install module 202; the second column 22 and the second longitudinal beam 12 form a third quick-install module 203; and the internal fence assembly 5 and the first crossbeam 13 form a fourth quick-install module 204.

[0080] An electrical connection quick-connect port is provided between the first quick-connect module 201 and the second quick-connect module 202, the third quick-connect module 203 and the fourth quick-connect module 204. The electrical connection quick-connect port is used to realize the quick connection of electrical signals between multiple quick-connect modules.

[0081] In this embodiment, when the upper part storage location is inconvenient for overall transportation and handling, it can be divided into a first quick-assembly module 201, a second quick-assembly module 202, a third quick-assembly module 203, a fourth quick-assembly module 204, and a detachable connecting component 7. The second quick-assembly module 202 and the third quick-assembly module 203 are pre-installed with side fence components 3 and connecting rod components 8. Electrical connection quick-connect ports are provided between multiple quick-assembly modules, which facilitates transportation after disassembly into multiple quick-assembly modules, saving space during transportation. At the same time, after transportation to the factory, the storage location can be quickly assembled and put into use.

[0082] In one application scenario of this embodiment, during packaging and transportation, the disassembled second quick-assembly module 202 and third quick-assembly module 203 are placed adjacent to each other and close together. The first quick-assembly module 201 is placed adjacent to one side of the second quick-assembly module 202, the fourth quick-assembly module 204 is placed on one side of the third quick-assembly module 203, and the detachable connecting component 7 is placed adjacent to one side of the fourth quick-assembly module 204 to save space during transportation after packaging.

[0083] Referring to Figures 5-7, some embodiments of this application also illustrate a robot workstation, including:

[0084] The loading port can be any of the standard loading positions for roller shutter doors described in the above embodiments.

[0085] The material frame 301 is housed within the upper part opening and is used to place the workpiece to be processed;

[0086] Robot 302 is arranged adjacent to the loading port. Robot 302 is equipped with gripper 303 for gripping workpieces from the material frame 301 and transferring them to the unloading table 304.

[0087] Camera 305 is mounted on the loading port and is used to record the status of the material frame 301 and the workpiece.

[0088] The electrical bracket 306 is electrically connected to the upper part opening, the robot 302, and the camera 305.

[0089] In this embodiment, the base frame assembly 1, door frame assembly 2, side fence assembly 3, roller shutter door assembly 4, internal fence assembly 5, and electrical module assembly 6 connecting each assembly required for a single loading port have all been standardized and integrated in a modular design, enabling rapid import and rapid assembly of the station. This improves the integration efficiency of the work line formed by multiple loading ports in the workshop, reduces debugging costs, and shortens debugging time.

[0090] In one optional embodiment of this application, two parallel loading ports form a loading area corresponding to a workpiece, which is used to store the same workpiece through the material frames 301 in the two loading ports to ensure production cycle time.

[0091] The feeding area is provided at least one; or, when the feeding area is provided multiple times, the multiple feeding areas are arranged around the robot 302.

[0092] In this embodiment, when the workstation includes a loading area (one type of workpiece) formed by two loading ports, the gripper 303 continuously grabs workpieces from the material frame 301 of one of the loading ports and places them on the unloading table 304. The camera 305 records the status of the material frame 301 and the workpieces. When there are no workpieces, a feedback signal is sent to switch to the other material frame 301. The gripper 303 automatically grabs workpieces from the material frame 301 with workpieces, without affecting the production line cycle time. When switching material frames 301, the operator sends a signal to the roller shutter assembly 4 from the outside. The roller shutter and the internal fence of the storage area rise. The operator pushes the material frame 301 into place, the locking cylinder locks the material frame 301, the operator exits the roller shutter detection area, the roller shutter and the internal fence descend, and the camera 305 records the status of the material frame 301 and the workpieces, feeding it back to the robot 302.

[0093] Referring to Figure 5, in one optional embodiment of this application, a standard storage location is assembled into a robot workstation with six loading ports. The workstation is designed as a fixed robot 302, and grippers 303 pick up workpieces from the material frames 301 and place them on the unloading table 304. The material frames 301 can be designed as 2 / 4 / 6, corresponding to 1 / 2 / 3 types of workpieces. Two material frames 301 are set for each type of workpiece to avoid affecting the production cycle due to empty material frames 301.

[0094] In this embodiment, the operator manually pushes the material frame 301 (or the AGV carries the material frame 301) to the loading position; the operator (or AGV) leaves the lifting area corresponding to the roller shutter door assembly 4, and the roller shutter door descends; the camera 305 identifies the workpiece status and feeds it back to the PLC, guiding the gripper 303 to grasp and release the workpiece. The electrical support 306 integrates an HMI (Human-Machine Interface, used for control, monitoring, and interaction with machines or systems) with a vision-based industrial control computer, reducing hardware costs. The roller shutter door is only in the raised state for a short period when the operator (or AGV) needs to pull out or push in the material frame 301; otherwise, it remains in the lowered and closed state, ensuring that personnel cannot enter the robot 302's working area.

[0095] Referring to Figure 6, in one optional embodiment of this application, the standard storage location is assembled into a robot workstation with four loading ports, and the operation process is analogous to that of a robot workstation with six loading ports.

[0096] Referring to Figure 7, in one optional embodiment of this application, the standard storage location is assembled into a robot workstation with two loading ports, and the operation process is analogous to that of a robot workstation with six loading ports.

[0097] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A roll-up door standard upper piece storage location, characterized in that, The application relates to a standard upper storage position of a rolling shutter door, which comprises the following components: a chassis assembly (1); a door frame assembly (2) arranged on the chassis assembly (1) and used for forming an upper storage opening of an upper storage position; a side fence assembly (3) arranged on the chassis assembly (1) and used for separating the upper storage position from external space; a rolling shutter door assembly (4) arranged on the door frame assembly (2) and located in the upper storage opening; and an internal fence assembly (5) arranged on the chassis assembly (1) and used for separating the upper storage position from a workstation line body in a raised state. The chassis assembly (1) comprises a sensor and a locking cylinder, the sensor and the locking cylinder are arranged on the chassis assembly (1), the sensor faces the inside of the standard upper storage position of the rolling shutter door, and the sensor is electrically connected with the locking cylinder. The application further comprises an electrical module assembly (6) arranged on the chassis assembly (1), the electrical module assembly (6) at least comprises a valve island and an electrical box. The rolling shutter door assembly (4) is further provided with an observation window (41) for observing the inside of the upper storage position through the observation window (41), the observation window (41) is provided with a light shielding lens. The rolling shutter door assembly (4) further comprises a receiver and a detection device, the receiver is used for receiving a motion signal, the rolling shutter door assembly (4) is switched to a raised state or a lowered state according to the motion signal, the detection device faces a lifting area of the rolling shutter door assembly (4) and is used for detecting whether there is an obstacle in the lifting area. The running state of the rolling shutter door assembly (4) is associated with the running state of the internal fence assembly (5), when the rolling shutter door assembly (4) is in the raised state, the internal fence assembly (5) is also in the raised state, when the rolling shutter door assembly (4) is in the lowered state, the internal fence assembly (5) is also in the lowered state.

2. The roll-up door standard pick location of claim 1, wherein, The application further comprises a detachable connecting assembly (7) arranged on the chassis assembly (1).

3. The roll-up door standardization storage location according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the chassis assembly (1) is provided with a first accommodating groove (101), the bottom surface of the detachable connecting assembly (7) is provided with a second accommodating groove (71), and the first accommodating groove (101) and the second accommodating groove (71) are arranged in the same straight line direction.

4. The roll-up door standardization storage location according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The application further comprises a connecting rod assembly (8), both ends of the connecting rod assembly (8) are respectively hingedly fixed on the chassis assembly (1) and the door frame assembly (2) and are used for strengthening the connection strength of the chassis assembly (1) and the door frame assembly (2). The connecting rod assembly (8) is a bidirectional length-adjustable structure. The chassis assembly (1) comprises a first longitudinal beam (11), a second longitudinal beam (12) and a first cross beam (13), one end of the first longitudinal beam (11) and one end of the second longitudinal beam (12) are detachably connected with the first cross beam (13), and the internal fence assembly (5) is mounted on the first cross beam (13).

5. The roll-up door standardization storage location according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, ​ ​ 6. The roll-up door standardization storage location according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein, ​ ​ 7. The roll-up door standardization storage location according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, ​ The door frame assembly (2) comprises a first upright column (21), a second upright column (22) and a second cross beam (23), one end of the first upright column (21) and the second upright column (22) is detachably connected with the second cross beam (23), the free end of the first upright column (21) is connected with the free end of the first longitudinal beam (11), and the free end of the second upright column (22) is connected with the free end of the second longitudinal beam (12); the roller shutter door assembly (4) is installed on the second cross beam (23).

8. The roll-up door standard pick location of claim 7, wherein, The second cross beam (23) and the roller shutter door assembly (4) form a first quick installation module (201); the first upright column (21) and the first longitudinal beam (11) form a second quick installation module (202); the second upright column (22) and the second longitudinal beam (12) form a third quick installation module (203); and the inner fence assembly (5) and the first cross beam (13) form a fourth quick installation module (204). An electrical connection quick socket is arranged between the first quick installation module (201) and the second quick installation module (202), the third quick installation module (203) and the fourth quick installation module (204), and is used for realizing quick connection of electrical signals between the plurality of quick installation modules.

9. A robotic work station characterized by, Comprise: A loading port, which can adopt the roller shutter door standard loading library site as claimed in any one of claims 1-8; A material frame (301) accommodated in the loading port and used for placing workpieces to be processed; A robot (302) arranged adjacent to the loading port, the robot (302) being provided with a gripper (303) for grabbing workpieces from the material frame (301) and transferring to a lower workpiece table (304); A camera (305) arranged on the loading port and used for recording the state of the material frame (301) and the workpieces; An electrical support (306) electrically connected with the loading port, the robot (302) and the camera (305).

10. The robotic work station of claim 9, wherein, Two parallel loading ports form a loading area for one kind of workpiece, which is used for storing the same kind of workpieces in the material frames (301) in the two loading ports to ensure the production rhythm; The loading area is provided with at least one; or when a plurality of loading areas are provided, the plurality of loading areas are arranged around the robot (302).

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