Eyeglass Lens Blocking Device with Dual Pivot Arms

The transport function is segmented into two independent arms: the first transport arm carries eyeglass lenses from the magazine to blocking stations, while the second transport arm carries blocks from the magazine to blocking stations. This segmentation allows parallel transport operations, improving cadencing and blocking speed without requiring a single complex multi-functional mechanism.

Both transport arms share a common magazine structure and coordinate their operations around shared blocking stations. The arms are synchronized to deliver lenses and blocks simultaneously to the same station, merging their functions to achieve efficient parallel processing while maintaining coordinated operation.

The second transport arm preliminarily positions blocks at blocking stations before lenses arrive. By pre-placing blocks in anticipation of lens arrival, the system eliminates waiting time during the bonding process, reducing overall cooldown time while maintaining coordinated delivery through synchronized arm operation.

Both transport arms operate continuously and simultaneously throughout the blocking process. The first arm continuously supplies lenses while the second arm continuously supplies blocks, ensuring that blocking stations never experience idle time. This continuous parallel operation minimizes loss of time while the synchronization mechanism coordinates their complementary actions.