Device for transferring product in environmental test box, and usage method

Abstract

A device for transferring a product in an environmental test box, and a usage method. The device comprises: an environmental test box (1), wherein an in-box transfer platform (3) is provided in the environmental test box (1), and a manipulator (2) is provided on one side outside the environmental test box (1), and moves inside and outside the environmental test box (1); the in-box transfer platform (3) comprises a rail transfer device (25) and a rail structure (23); the rail structure (23) is arranged at the inner bottom of the environmental test box (1); the rail transfer device (25) is arranged outside the environmental test box (1), passes through the environmental test box (1) to come into contact with the rail structure (23), and is configured to enable in-box transfer of a product; and the rail transfer device (25) and the rail structure (23) cooperate with the manipulator (2) to pick up and place the product.

Description

A product transfer device and its usage method in an environmental test chamber Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of electrical performance testing technology, specifically relating to a product transfer device and its usage method within an environmental test chamber. Background Technology

[0002] Hybrid integrated power supplies are integrated circuits that combine semiconductor integration processes with thin-film (thick-film) processes. They involve fabricating thick-film or thin-film elements and their interconnections on a substrate using film deposition methods, and then assembling discrete semiconductor chips, monolithic integrated circuits, or micro-components on the same substrate, followed by packaging to form the final product. Hybrid integrated power supplies are characterized by high assembly density, high reliability, and excellent electrical performance, and are widely used in aerospace, electronics, and weaponry. With the rapid development of integrated circuit technology and increasingly higher integration levels, hybrid integrated power supplies are continuously evolving towards higher density, higher efficiency, lower cost, higher reliability, and lighter weight.

[0003] Currently, hybrid integrated power supply products need to undergo electrical performance testing under extreme environments to verify their performance under those conditions. Typically, environmental test chambers simulate the operating temperature of products in extreme environments. Electrical performance tests are conducted by storing the product inside the chamber for a constant time; the test parameters at that temperature determine its performance under extreme conditions.

[0004] With industrial restructuring and upgrading, and increasing market demand, automated equipment is crucial for achieving efficient, precise, and mass production in the hybrid integrated power supply industry. Introducing automated equipment can improve production efficiency, reduce production costs, and enhance product quality, thereby enabling the industry's upgrading and sustainable development. Currently, a large number of hybrid integrated power supply products require extreme temperature testing, and traditional manual handling methods are insufficient for mass production. Therefore, there is a pressing need for a device that can handle the placement, transfer, and removal of hybrid integrated power supply products within an environmental testing chamber. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a product transfer device and its usage method within an environmental test chamber, so as to solve the technical problem that the existing technology, which uses manual handling, cannot meet the needs of mass production.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution:

[0007] In a first aspect, this application discloses a product transfer device inside an environmental test chamber, comprising: an environmental test chamber, an internal transfer platform provided inside the environmental test chamber, and a robotic arm provided on one side of the exterior of the environmental test chamber for moving inside and outside the environmental test chamber; the internal transfer platform includes a transfer device and a track structure, the track structure being located at the bottom inside the environmental test chamber, and the transfer device being located outside the environmental test chamber, passing through the environmental test chamber and contacting the track structure, for realizing the internal transfer of products, and the transfer device and track structure cooperating with the robotic arm for picking up and placing products.

[0008] Preferably, the robotic arm includes a loading / unloading device and a gripping device, wherein the loading / unloading device is disposed on one side outside the environmental test chamber, and the gripping device is disposed on the loading / unloading device;

[0009] The loading and unloading device includes a base, a moving component, and a linear guide rail. The base is placed on one side of the environmental test chamber, the linear guide rail is fixed on the base and parallel to the side wall of the environmental test chamber, the moving component is adapted to the linear guide rail, and the clamping device is set on the moving component.

[0010] Preferably, the moving component includes: a first moving module and a second moving module, a guide rail slider is installed below the second moving module, the guide rail slider is adapted to the linear guide rail, and the first moving module is arranged parallel to one side of the linear guide rail;

[0011] The first moving module includes a first slide and a first servo motor, the first slide and the first servo motor are connected, and the second moving module is disposed on the first slide; and the second moving module is perpendicular to the first moving module.

[0012] The second moving module includes a moving slider, a second slide table, and a second servo motor. The moving slider is located below the second slide table and is adapted to the first slide table. The second servo motor is connected to the second slide table, and the gripping device is located on the second slide table.

[0013] Preferably, the gripping device includes a gripping component and a pushing component;

[0014] The clamping assembly includes a first air source assembly and a pair of clamping arm structures; both the first air source assembly and the pair of clamping arm structures are mounted on the loading and unloading device. The first air source assembly is located on the inner side of one end of the pair of clamping arm structures and is used to control the clamping and releasing of the clamping arms. The pushing assembly is installed in the middle of the clamping arm structures.

[0015] The pushing component includes a pushing structure and a second air source component. Both the pushing structure and the second air source component are located in the middle of the gripping arm structure and are connected to each other. The pushing structure is in contact with the internal circulation platform.

[0016] Preferably, the internal transfer platform further includes a sealed door and a material box; the sealed door is located on the side wall of the environmental test chamber near the robot arm, and the side wall has a material box loading and unloading opening that matches the sealed door. The robot arm passes through the material box loading and unloading opening and contacts the material box. The material box is placed on a track structure, and the track transfer device passes through the environmental test chamber and contacts the material box.

[0017] Preferably, the track structure includes a first support, a base plate, a T-slot structure, an inlet track, an outlet track, and a transfer position; the first support is set at the bottom of the environmental test chamber to support the internal transfer platform, the base plate is set on the first support, the inlet track and the outlet track are both set on the base plate, the material box is set on the inlet track and the outlet track, the transfer position is set at the end of the outlet track, and the T-slot structure is set on both sides of the inlet track and the outlet track to limit the movement range of the material box.

[0018] Preferably, the track-shifting device includes a track-shifting assembly, a pushing assembly, and a mounting platform; the mounting platform is located on one side of the environmental test chamber opposite to the robot arm; the track-shifting assembly is mounted on the mounting platform, passes through the environmental test chamber, and contacts the material box to adjust the position of the material box on the track structure; the pushing assembly is located on both sides of the track-shifting assembly on the mounting platform, and passes through the environmental test chamber to contact the material box to adjust the position of the material box on the track structure; the track-shifting assembly and the pushing assembly adjust the direction of the material box perpendicular to each other.

[0019] Preferably, the sealing door includes a first pneumatic component and a door structure. The door structure is installed above and outside the material box opening. When the door structure is closed, the first pneumatic component drives and controls the door structure to press down and seal.

[0020] Secondly, this application discloses a method for using the product transfer device inside an environmental test chamber as described in any one of the above claims, comprising:

[0021] The robotic arm, the track transfer device, and the track structure work together to place the product on the track structure inside the environmental test chamber and keep it at a temperature for a preset time.

[0022] The transfer device and track structure push the product into the range of motion of the robot arm, which then removes the product from the environmental test chamber to complete the testing operation.

[0023] Preferably, the robotic arm includes a loading / unloading device and a gripping device; the internal transfer platform further includes a track structure, a sealed door, and several material boxes; and the environmental test chamber has a material box loading / unloading opening on its side wall; if the several material boxes are all placed on the track structure, then the method of use includes:

[0024] The sealed door opens, and the rotating track device works with the track structure to push the first empty material box closest to the sealed door onto the track structure. The loading and unloading device extends into the environmental test chamber from the material box pick-up and drop-off port, the clamping device clamps the empty material box, and the loading and unloading device moves out of the environmental test chamber. The product is placed in the empty material box, and the loading and unloading device and the clamping device return along the same path to place the material box on the track structure until all material boxes are filled with products. The sealed door is then closed, and the temperature is maintained for the preset time.

[0025] When the sealed door opens, the transfer device, in conjunction with the track structure, pushes the first material box closest to the sealed door onto the track structure. The loading and unloading device extends into the environmental test chamber through the material box pick-up and drop-off port, the clamping device clamps the material box, and the loading and unloading device moves out of the environmental test chamber. The insulated product is removed from the material box for testing, while a new product is placed into the material box. The loading and unloading device clamps the material box and extends into the environmental test chamber through the material box pick-up and drop-off port, placing the material box on the inlet track, completing the product loading and unloading cycle. Finally, the transfer device, in conjunction with the track structure, pushes the next material box after the first one onto the track structure of the sealed door, until the last material box is removed.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] This application discloses a product transfer device within an environmental test chamber. Through a transfer mechanism and track structure, it enables product transfer within the chamber, significantly improving the efficiency and flexibility of operations. The transfer mechanism, track structure, and robotic arm work together to achieve automated product handling, efficient transfer, and precise temperature control in complex testing environments, providing strong technical support for large-scale, high-efficiency production. This application significantly accelerates product transfer speed, enabling the environmental test chamber to conduct multi-batch, continuous product testing more efficiently, better meeting the demands of modern industrial mass production. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 is an overall view of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic arm of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the robotic arm of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the manipulator clamping component of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of the internal transfer platform of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the track-turning device of the present invention.

[0035] The components are: 1-Environmental test chamber; 2-Robot arm; 3-Internal transfer platform; 4-Loading / unloading device; 5-Gripping device; 6-Base; 7-Moving component; 8-Linear guide rail; 9-First moving module; 10-Second moving module; 11-Guide rail slider; 12-First slide table; 13-First servo motor; 14-Moving slider; 15-Second slide table; 16-Second servo motor; 17-Gripping component; 18-Pushing component; 19-Gripping arm structure; 20-First air source component; 21-Pushing structure; 22-Second air source component; 23-Track structure; 24-Sealed door; 25-Transfer device; 26-Material... Box; 27-First bracket; 28-Base plate; 29-T-slot structure; 30-Inlet track; 31-Outlet track; 32-Transfer station; 33-Box loading / unloading port; 34-First pneumatic assembly; 35-Door structure; 36-Pushing assembly; 37-Semi-circular slide bar; 38-Transfer rail assembly; 39-Mounting platform; 40-Third servo motor; 41-Second bracket; 42-Connecting shaft; 43-Gear set; 44-Synchronous pulley set; 45-Coupling; 46-Pushing block; 47-Spiral gear; 48-Gear rack; 49-Second pneumatic assembly; 50-Third bracket; 51-Pushing rod; 52-Guide rail; 53-Mating hole. Embodiments of the present invention

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0037] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0038] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "horizontal," or "inner" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of the invention is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 the present invention. Furthermore, terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] Furthermore, the use of the term "horizontal" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0043] Referring to Figure 1, this application discloses a product transfer device inside an environmental test chamber, characterized in that it includes: an environmental test chamber 1, an internal transfer platform 3 disposed inside the environmental test chamber 1, and a robotic arm 2 disposed on one side of the exterior of the environmental test chamber 1, which moves inside and outside the environmental test chamber 1; the internal transfer platform 3 includes a transfer device 25 and a track structure 23, the track structure 23 is disposed at the bottom inside the environmental test chamber 1, and the transfer device 25 is disposed outside the environmental test chamber 1, passing through the environmental test chamber 1 and contacting the track structure 23, for realizing the internal transfer of products, and the transfer device 25 and the track structure 23 cooperate with the robotic arm 2 to pick up and put down products.

[0044] How to use:

[0045] The robotic arm 2, the track transfer device 25 and the track structure 23 work together to place the product on the track structure 23 inside the environmental test chamber 1 and keep it warm for a preset time.

[0046] The transfer device 25 and the track structure 23 push the product into the range of motion of the robot 2, and the robot 2 removes the product from the environmental test chamber 1 to complete the test operation.

[0047] This application utilizes a transfer device and track structure to facilitate product movement within an environmental test chamber, significantly improving the efficiency and flexibility of operations inside the chamber. The transfer device and track structure, in conjunction with a robotic arm, enable automated product handling, efficient transfer, and precise temperature control under complex testing environments, providing strong technical support for large-scale, high-efficiency production. This application significantly accelerates product turnover, allowing the environmental test chamber to conduct multi-batch, continuous product testing more efficiently, better adapting to the demands of modern industrial mass production. It also achieves automated feeding, transfer, and retrieval of hybrid integrated power supply products within the environmental test chamber, solving the challenge of automating product movement and handling within the chamber, reducing testing costs, and improving testing efficiency.

[0048] In some embodiments, the robotic arm 2 includes a loading / unloading device 4 and a gripping device 5. The loading / unloading device 4 is disposed on the outside side of the environmental test chamber 1, and the gripping device 5 is disposed on the loading / unloading device 4.

[0049] The loading and unloading device 4 includes a base 6, a moving component 7, and a linear guide rail 8. The base 6 is placed on one side of the environmental test chamber 1, and the linear guide rail 8 is fixed on the base 6 and parallel to the side wall of the environmental test chamber 1. The moving component 7 is adapted to the linear guide rail 8, and the clamping device 5 is set on the moving component 7.

[0050] More preferably, the moving component 7 includes: a first moving module 9 and a second moving module 10, a guide rail slider 11 is installed below the second moving module 10, the guide rail slider 11 is adapted to the linear guide rail 8, and the first moving module 9 is arranged parallel to one side of the linear guide rail 8.

[0051] The first moving module 9 includes a first slide 12 and a first servo motor 13, the first slide 12 and the first servo motor 13 are connected, and the second moving module 10 is disposed on the first slide 12; and the second moving module 10 is perpendicular to the first moving module 9.

[0052] The second moving module 10 includes a moving slider 14, a second slide table 15, and a second servo motor 16. The moving slider 14 is located below the second slide table 15 and is adapted to the first slide table 12. The second servo motor 16 is connected to the second slide table 15, and the gripping device 5 is located on the second slide table 15.

[0053] More preferably, the clamping device 5 includes a clamping component 17 and a pushing component 18;

[0054] The clamping assembly 17 includes a first air source assembly 20 and a pair of clamping arm structures 19; the first air source assembly 20 and the pair of clamping arm structures 19 are both mounted on the loading and unloading device 4. The first air source assembly 20 is mounted on the inner side of one end of the pair of clamping arm structures 19 and is used to control the clamping and releasing of the clamping arm 19. The pushing assembly 18 is mounted in the middle of the clamping arm structure 19.

[0055] The pushing component 18 includes a pushing structure 21 and a second air source component 22. Both the pushing structure 21 and the second air source component 22 are located in the middle of the gripping arm structure 19 and are connected to each other. The pushing structure 21 is in contact with the internal circulation platform 3.

[0056] In some embodiments, the internal transfer platform 3 further includes a sealing door 24 and a material box 26; the sealing door 24 is disposed on a side wall of the environmental test chamber 1 near the robot 2, and a material box loading / unloading port 33 is provided on the side wall to match the sealing door 24; the robot 2 passes through the material box loading / unloading port 33 to contact the material box 26; the material box 26 is placed on the track structure 23; and the track transfer device 25 passes through the environmental test chamber 1 to contact the material box 26.

[0057] More preferably, the track structure 23 includes a first support 27, a base plate 28, a T-slot structure 29, an inlet track 30, an outlet track 31, and a transfer position 32; the first support 27 is set at the bottom of the environmental test chamber 1 to support the internal transfer platform 3, the base plate 28 is set on the first support 27, the inlet track 30 and the outlet track 31 are both set on the base plate 28, the material box 26 is set on the inlet track 30 and the outlet track 31, the transfer position 32 is set at the end of the outlet track 31, and the T-slot structure 29 is set on both sides of the inlet track 30 and the outlet track 31 to limit the movement range of the material box 26. When placing products, the robotic arm 2 places the product-containing box 26 at the end of the infeed track 30 near the sealing door 24. The infeed track 30 moves, making room at the end near the sealing door 24 for placing the next box 26. At the same time, the transfer device 25 pushes the box 26 at the transfer position 32 to the end of the outfeed track 31. The outfeed track 31 moves, making room at the end near the transfer position 32 for placing the next box 26.

[0058] More preferably, the track-shifting device 25 includes a track-shifting assembly 38, a pushing assembly 36, and a mounting platform 39; the mounting platform 39 is disposed on one side of the environmental test chamber 1 opposite to the robot arm 2; the track-shifting assembly 38 is disposed on the mounting platform 39, passes through the chamber of the environmental test chamber 1, and contacts the material box 26, for adjusting the position of the material box 26 on the track structure 23; the pushing assembly 36 is disposed on the mounting platform 39 on both sides of the track-shifting assembly 38, and passes through the chamber of the environmental test chamber 1 to contact the material box 26, for adjusting the position of the material box 26 on the track structure 23; the directions of the track-shifting assembly 38 and the pushing assembly 36 for adjusting the material box 26 are perpendicular to each other.

[0059] More preferably, the sealing door 24 includes a first pneumatic assembly 34 and a door structure 35. The door structure 35 is installed above the outside of the material box loading and unloading port 33. When the door structure 35 is closed, the first pneumatic assembly 34 drives and controls the door structure 35 to press down and seal.

[0060] In some embodiments, a method of using a product transfer device inside an environmental test chamber, wherein the robotic arm 2 includes a loading / unloading device 4 and a gripping device 5, the chamber transfer platform 3 further includes a track structure 23, a sealing door 24 and several material boxes 26, and a material box loading / unloading port 33 is provided on the side wall of the environmental test chamber 1; the several material boxes 26 are all placed on the track structure 23, then the method of use includes:

[0061] The robotic arm 2 includes a loading / unloading device 4 and a gripping device 5. The internal transfer platform 3 also includes a track structure 23, a sealing door 24, and several material boxes 26. The environmental test chamber 1 has a material box loading / unloading port 33 on its side wall. The several material boxes 26 are all placed on the track structure 23, and the usage method includes:

[0062] When the sealing door 24 is opened, the transfer device 25 cooperates with the track structure 23 to push the first empty material box 26 closest to the sealing door 24 onto the track structure 23 of the sealing door 24. The loading and unloading device 4 extends into the environmental test chamber 1 from the material box pick-up and drop-off port 33, and the clamping device 5 clamps the empty material box 26. The loading and unloading device 4 is then removed from the environmental test chamber 1. The product is placed in the empty material box 26, and the loading and unloading device 4 and the clamping device 5 return along the same path to place the material box 26 onto the track structure 23 until all material boxes 26 are filled with products. The sealing door 24 is then closed, and the product is kept warm for the preset time.

[0063] When the sealing door 24 is opened, the transfer device 25 cooperates with the track structure 23 to push the first material box 26 closest to the sealing door 24 onto the track structure 23 of the sealing door 24. The loading and unloading device 4 extends into the environmental test chamber 1 from the material box pick-up and drop-off port 33, the clamping device 5 clamps the material box 26, and the loading and unloading device 4 moves out of the environmental test chamber 1. The product that has completed insulation is taken out of the material box 26 for testing, and at the same time, the new product is placed into the material box 26. The loading and unloading device 4 clamps the material box 26 and extends into the environmental test chamber 1 through the material box pick-up and drop-off port 33, placing the material box 26 on the inlet track 30 to complete the product loading and unloading cycle. Finally, the transfer device 25 cooperates with the track structure 23 to push the next material box 26 after the material box 26 onto the track structure 23 of the sealing door 24, until the last material box 26 is removed.

[0064] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 to 6, a product transfer device in an environmental test chamber comprises three parts: an environmental test chamber 1, a robotic arm 2, and an internal transfer platform 3. The robotic arm 2 is located on one side of the environmental test chamber 1 and includes a loading / unloading device 4 and a gripping device 5. The robotic arm 2 is connected to a control system to drive the loading / unloading device 4 to move linearly on one side of the environmental test chamber 1.

[0065] The loading and unloading device 4 includes a base 6, a moving component 7, and a linear guide rail 8. The linear guide rail 8 is mounted on the base 6 and is parallel to the side of the environmental test chamber to improve the accuracy and stability of the moving component 7 during movement. The moving component 7 includes a first moving module 9 and a second moving module 10. A guide rail slider 11 is mounted below the second moving module 10 and is mounted on the linear guide rail. The first moving module 9 is mounted on the side of the linear guide rail 8 and is parallel to the direction of the linear guide rail. The first moving module 9 consists of a first slide table 12 and a first servo motor 13. The first servo motor 13 is connected to one side of the first slide table 12 and a moving slider 14 is mounted above the first slide table 12. The second moving module 10 is mounted on the moving slider 14 and is perpendicular to the first moving module 9. It includes a second slide table 15 and a second servo motor 16. The second slide table 15 is connected to the second servo motor 16.

[0066] The clamping device 5 is installed on the second slide table 15 of the second moving module 10, and includes a clamping component 17 and a pushing component 18. The clamping component 17 consists of a pair of clamping arm structures 19 and a first air source component 20. The clamping arm structures 19 are installed on both sides of the first air source component 20. The first air source component 20 controls the clamping and releasing of the clamping arms 19. The pushing component 18 is installed in the middle of the clamping arms 19 and consists of a pushing structure 21 and a second air source component 22. The control system drives the first moving module to move to the box exit track of the transfer platform.

[0067] The transfer platform 3 consists of a track structure 23, a sealing door 24, a transfer device 25, and a material box 26;

[0068] The track structure 23 consists of a first support 27, a base plate 28, and a T-slot structure 29. The first support 27 is installed at the bottom of the box to support the transfer platform. The base plate 28 is installed above the first support 27. The track structure of the platform has four tracks, two of which form a cycle. The workpieces flow in two cycles. Each cycle is divided into an inlet track 30 and an outlet track 31. Empty material boxes are placed in each track in sequence. A transfer position 32 is set at the end of the track. T-slot structures 29 are designed on both sides of the track to limit the movement range of the material boxes. The T-slot structure 29 on one side of the sealing door 24 has a material box pick-up and drop opening 33. Before use, the material box is placed into the track through the pick-up and drop opening. The control system drives the sealing door 24 to open.

[0069] The sealing door consists of a first pneumatic component 34 and a door structure 35. A rectangular opening is opened on one side of the box. The door structure 35 is installed on the upper outside of the opening. When the door is closed, the system drives the first pneumatic component 34 to control the door structure to press down and seal. The second moving module 10 extends into the box exit track to clamp the first material box. At the same time, the pushing component 36 pushes the material box on the box exit track forward. The clamping component 17 clamps the empty material box while the second moving module 10 moves out of the box. The first moving module 9 moves to the workpiece placement position. After the product is placed, the first moving module 9 moves to the box entry track of the transfer platform 3. The system drives the sealing door 24 to open. The second moving module 10 extends into the box entry track and pushes the material box in the track forward one position. The material box in the box entry track moves forward one position as a whole. At the same time, the material box with the product is released. The material box at the front of the track queue moves to the box entry transfer position 32. A set of raised semi-circular sliding strips 37 are designed at the bottom of the track to reduce the contact area between the bottom of the material box and the track, so as to realize the rapid sliding of the material box in the track.

[0070] The track-shifting device 25 consists of a track-shifting assembly 38, a pushing assembly 36, and a mounting platform 39. The track-shifting device 25 is located opposite the robotic arm of the environmental test chamber. The track-shifting assembly 38 includes a third servo motor 40, a second bracket 41, a connecting shaft 42, a gear set 43, a synchronous pulley set 44, a coupling 45, and a pushing block 46. A mounting platform 39 is provided on the outside of the environmental test chamber. The second bracket 41 is fixed on the mounting platform. The third servo motor 40 is mounted on the second bracket 41 and connected to the synchronous pulley set 44. One end of the connecting shaft 42 is connected to the synchronous pulley set 44, and the other end passes through the environmental test chamber and is connected to the gear set 43 via the coupling 45. The gear set 43 consists of a cylindrical gear 47 and a rack 48. The cylindrical gear 47 is mounted on the connecting shaft 42 and drives the rack 48 through meshing. A [missing information - likely a component or component] is installed below the rack 48. Pushing block 46 pushes the material box from the inlet track to the outlet track. Pushing component 36 is located on both sides of the transfer track component 38. Pushing component 36 includes a second pneumatic component 49, a pair of third supports 50, a pair of push rods 51 and two pairs of guide rails 52. The guide rails are installed on both sides of the transfer track device 25. The third supports 50 are installed on the guide rails 52 by a set of sliders. The bottom of the second pneumatic component 49 is installed on the mounting platform 39 and the top is connected to the third supports 50. The second pneumatic component 49 is located in the middle of the guide rails. The push rods 51 are connected to the third supports 50. The environmental test chamber has a docking hole 53. The docking hole 53 is on the same straight line as the outlet track. The push rods 51 are connected to the two outlet tracks through the docking hole 53. The push rods 51 push the material box forward one position from the outlet track 31. The entire material box of the outlet track 31 moves forward one position.

[0071] The control system starts timing the products inside the box. The system fills the two sets of circulating tracks sequentially according to the set program. After the set heat preservation time is reached, the control system drives the sealing door 24 to open. The loading and unloading device 4 clamps the material box at the front of the exit track 31. At the same time, the push component 36 extends and pushes the last material box on the exit track. The moving component 7 moves the material box 26 to the loading position, takes out the product to complete the test operation, and then places a new workpiece into the material box to continue the product entering the box process.

[0072] This invention utilizes an automated device within an environmental test chamber and a robotic arm-based transfer platform to automate the loading, unloading, transfer, and heat preservation of products within the environmental test chamber. Compared to manual operation, the system controls the moving component 7 to enter the chamber's exit track 31. A pneumatic component synchronously drives a push rod to extend forward and support the material box on the exit track. A clamping component clamps the empty material box on the exit track. The moving component moves out of the chamber, and after the product is placed into the material box, the moving component clamps the material box and sends it into the entry track. While pushing the empty material box forward, the clamping component releases the clamped material box. The motor of the transfer device drives a gear set to rotate the material box. This process of retrieving an empty material box and placing a product is repeated until the circulation track is full. The product is then kept warm. After a set time, the system removes the material box, retrieves the product for testing, and then places a new workpiece into the material box. This process is repeated to automate the loading, unloading, transfer, and heat preservation of hybrid integrated power supply products within the environmental test chamber.

[0073] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A product flow transfer device in an environmental test chamber, characterized by, include: An environmental test chamber (1) is provided with an internal transfer platform (3) and a robotic arm (2) is provided on one side of the outside of the environmental test chamber (1) to move inside and outside the environmental test chamber (1). The internal transfer platform (3) includes a transfer device (25) and a track structure (23). The track structure (23) is located at the bottom of the environmental test chamber (1), and the transfer device (25) is located outside the environmental test chamber (1), passing through the environmental test chamber (1) and contacting the track structure (23) to realize the internal transfer of products. The transfer device (25) and the track structure (23) cooperate with the robotic arm (2) to pick up and put down products.

2. The product transfer device within an environmental test chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm (2) includes a loading and unloading device (4) and a gripping device (5). The loading and unloading device (4) is located on one side outside the environmental test chamber (1), and the gripping device (5) is located on the loading and unloading device (4). The loading and unloading device (4) includes a base (6), a moving component (7) and a linear guide (8). The base (6) is placed on one side of the environmental test chamber (1). The linear guide (8) is fixed on the base (6) and parallel to the side wall of the environmental test chamber (1). The moving component (7) is adapted to the linear guide (8). The clamping device (5) is set on the moving component (7).

3. The product transfer device within an environmental test chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving component (7) includes: a first moving module (9) and a second moving module (10). A guide rail slider (11) is installed below the second moving module (10). The guide rail slider (11) is adapted to the linear guide rail (8). The first moving module (9) is arranged parallel to one side of the linear guide rail (8). The first moving module (9) includes a first slide (12) and a first servo motor (13), the first slide (12) and the first servo motor (13) are connected, and the second moving module (10) is disposed on the first slide (12); and the second moving module (10) is perpendicular to the first moving module (9); The second moving module (10) includes a moving slider (14), a second slide (15), and a second servo motor (16). The moving slider (14) is located below the second slide (15) and is adapted to the first slide (12). The second servo motor (16) is connected to the second slide (15). The gripping device (5) is located on the second slide (15).

4. The product transfer device within an environmental test chamber according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping device (5) includes a clamping assembly (17) and a pushing assembly (18). The clamping assembly (17) includes a first air source assembly (20) and a pair of clamping arm structures (19); the first air source assembly (20) and the pair of clamping arm structures (19) are both mounted on the loading and unloading device (4). The first air source assembly (20) is mounted on the inner side of one end of the pair of clamping arm structures (19) and is used to control the clamping and releasing of the clamping arm (19). The pushing assembly (18) is mounted in the middle of the clamping arm structure (19). The pushing component (18) includes a pushing structure (21) and a second air source component (22). The pushing structure (21) and the second air source component (22) are both located in the middle of the gripping arm structure (19), and the pushing structure (21) and the second air source component (22) are connected. The pushing structure (21) is in contact with the internal circulation platform (3).

5. The product transfer device within an environmental testing chamber according to claim 1, characterized in that, The internal transfer platform (3) also includes a sealing door (24) and a material box (26); the sealing door (24) is set on the side wall of the environmental test chamber (1) near the robot (2), and the side wall has a material box pick-up and drop opening (33) that is compatible with the sealing door (24). The robot (2) passes through the material box pick-up and drop opening (33) and contacts the material box (26). The material box (26) is placed on the track structure (23), and the track transfer device (25) passes through the environmental test chamber (1) and contacts the material box (26).

6. The product transfer device within an environmental test chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that, The track structure (23) includes a first support (27), a base plate (28), a T-slot structure (29), an inlet track (30), an outlet track (31), and a transfer position (32). The first support (27) is set at the bottom of the environmental test chamber (1) to support the transfer platform (3) inside the chamber. The base plate (28) is set on the first support (27). The inlet track (30) and the outlet track (31) are both set on the base plate (28). The material box (26) is set on the inlet track (30) and the outlet track (31). The transfer position (32) is set at the end of the outlet track (31). The T-slot structure (29) is set on both sides of the inlet track (30) and the outlet track (31) to limit the movement range of the material box (26).

7. The product transfer device within an environmental test chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that, The track-shifting device (25) includes a track-shifting assembly (38), a pushing assembly (36), and a mounting platform (39). The mounting platform (39) is located on one side of the environmental test chamber (1) opposite to the robot (2). The track-shifting assembly (38) is located on the mounting platform (39), passes through the environmental test chamber (1), and contacts the material box (26) to adjust the position of the material box (26) on the track structure (23). The pushing assembly (36) is located on both sides of the track-shifting assembly (38) on the mounting platform (39), and passes through the environmental test chamber (1) to contact the material box (26) to adjust the position of the material box (26) on the track structure (23). The track-shifting assembly (38) and the pushing assembly (36) adjust the direction of the material box (26) perpendicular to each other.

8. The product transfer device within an environmental test chamber according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sealing door (24) includes a first pneumatic assembly (34) and a door structure (35). The door structure (35) is installed above the outside of the material box opening (33). When the door structure (35) is closed, the first pneumatic assembly (34) drives and controls the door structure (35) to press down and seal.

9. A method of using the product transfer device inside an environmental test chamber according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, include: The robotic arm (2), the track-turning device (25), and the track structure (23) work together to place the product on the track structure (23) inside the environmental test chamber (1) and keep it warm for a preset time; The transfer device (25) and the track structure (23) push the product into the range of motion of the robot (2), and the robot (2) takes the product out of the environmental test chamber (1) to complete the test operation.

10. The method of using the product transfer device in an environmental test chamber according to claim 9, characterized in that, The robotic arm (2) includes a loading / unloading device (4) and a gripping device (5). The internal transfer platform (3) also includes a track structure (23), a sealing door (24), and several material boxes (26). The environmental test chamber (1) has a material box loading / unloading port (33) on its side wall. If several material boxes (26) are placed on the track structure (23), the usage method includes: The sealing door (24) is opened, and the transfer device (25) cooperates with the track structure (23) to push the first empty material box (26) near the sealing door (24) onto the track structure (23) of the sealing door (24). The loading and unloading device (4) extends into the environmental test chamber (1) from the material box pick-up and drop-off port (33), and the clamping device (5) clamps the empty material box (26). The loading and unloading device (4) moves out of the environmental test chamber (1). The product is placed in the empty material box (26), and the loading and unloading device (4) and the clamping device (5) return along the original path to place the material box (26) on the track structure (23) until all material boxes (26) are filled with products. The sealing door (24) is closed, and the temperature is maintained for the preset time. The sealed door (24) is opened, and the rotating track device (25) cooperates with the track structure (23) to push the first material box (26) near the sealed door (24) onto the track structure (23) of the sealed door (24). The loading and unloading device (4) extends into the environmental test chamber (1) from the material box pick-up and drop-off port (33), and the clamping device (5) clamps the material box (26). The loading and unloading device (4) is then removed from the environmental test chamber (1). The product that has completed insulation is taken out of the material box (26) for testing, and a new product is placed at the same time. The product is placed into the material box (26), the loading and unloading device (4) tightens the material box (26), and extends into the environmental test chamber (1) through the material box pick-up and drop-off port (33), and places the material box (26) on the inlet track (30) to complete the product loading and unloading cycle process; finally, the transfer device (25) cooperates with the track structure (23) to push the next material box (26) after the material box (26) onto the track structure (23) of the sealing door (24) until the last material box (26) is removed.

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