CN219787026U - Butt joint device and laser marking equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a docking device and laser marking equipment, comprising a first platform, a first docking module and a transfer module. The first platform is provided with a first flow passage for the product to flow through; the first butt joint module comprises a second platform and a first driving assembly, the second platform is provided with a second flow channel, and the second flow channel is used for the product to flow through; the first driving assembly is used for driving the second platform to move to the first position or the second position; when the second platform is positioned at the first position, the second flow channel is communicated with the first flow channel; the second flow channel is used for allowing the product to flow in when the second platform is positioned at the second position; the transfer module comprises a pushing piece and a second driving assembly, wherein the second driving assembly is used for driving the pushing piece to move, and when the second platform is located at the first position, the pushing piece can move a product from the second flow channel to the first flow channel. The butt joint device can effectively improve the efficiency of transferring the cartridges to the first platform.

Description

Butt joint device and laser marking equipment

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of laser marking, in particular to a butt joint device and laser marking equipment.

Background

Along with the development of the electronic cigarette industry, the electronic cigarettes are usually marked with information such as batch numbers, production dates, anti-counterfeiting codes, lottery activity two-dimensional codes and the like when leaving factories, so that the purposes of anti-counterfeiting, improving recognition degree, quality tracing, warehouse management and interactive marketing are achieved. Electronic cigarettes typically include a tobacco stem that is recyclable after charging, and a cartridge that is a disposable consumable. At present, the identification requirements on the cartridges are more obvious, and the requirements are particularly shown that the identification is arranged on the front surface and the back surface of the cartridges, and the coverage area of the single identification is obviously improved.

In the related art, the cartridges need to be transferred to the first stage, so that the cartridges on the first stage are marked. However, when the feeding position of the cartridge is dislocated more from the marking station, the efficiency of transferring the cartridge to the marking station is lower and the marking efficiency of the cartridge is not high.

Disclosure of Invention

The present utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the utility model provides a docking device which can effectively improve the efficiency of transferring the cartridges to the first platform.

The utility model further provides laser marking equipment with the butt joint device.

According to an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, a docking device comprises:

the first platform is provided with a first flow passage for the product to flow through;

the first butt joint module comprises a second platform and a first driving assembly, wherein the second platform is provided with a second flow channel, and the second flow channel is used for enabling the product to flow through; the first driving assembly is used for driving the second platform to move to a first position or a second position; the second flow channel communicates with the first flow channel when the second platform is in the first position; the second flow channel is for the inflow of the product when the second platform is in the second position;

the transfer module comprises a pushing piece and a second driving assembly, wherein the second driving assembly is used for driving the pushing piece to move, and when the second platform is located at the first position, the pushing piece can move the product from the second flow channel to the first flow channel.

The docking device according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: when the second platform is located at the first position, the cartridges can be transferred to the second flow channel, when the second platform moves from the second position to the first position, the cartridges in the second flow channel can be transferred to the first flow channel through the transfer module, so that the cartridges are transferred to the first platform from the feeding position, the whole process does not need to be manually participated, the automatic transfer can be performed, and the efficiency of transferring the cartridges to the first platform is high.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the second platform comprises:

the first installation seat is provided with the second flow channel;

the first conveying belt is rotationally connected with the first mounting seat, a part of the first conveying belt is positioned in the second flow channel, and the first conveying belt is used for bearing the products;

and the third driving assembly is used for driving the first conveying belt to rotate.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the second platform further comprises an interception assembly, at least one of the interception assemblies being arranged along a length direction of the second flow channel, the interception assembly comprising:

an interceptor;

a fourth drive assembly for driving the interceptor member into the second flow passage to confine the product to a set position in the second flow passage; the fourth drive assembly is also configured to drive the interceptor member away from the second channel to allow the product to move along the second channel.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, further comprising a carrier tray movable along the first flow channel and the second flow channel, the carrier tray being removably securable to a plurality of the products; when the second platform is positioned at the first position, the pushing piece is used for moving the carrier plate from the second flow channel to the first flow channel.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first platform, the first docking module and the transferring module form a working group, and the working group is provided with a plurality of working groups.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first platforms of the plurality of work groups are arranged in an up-down direction.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, further comprising a second docking assembly, the second docking assembly comprising:

the third platform is provided with a third runner;

a fifth drive assembly for driving the third platform to move so that the third flow passages are in communication with the first flow passages of each of the first platforms, respectively;

wherein, for any one of the working groups: the pusher is also configured to move the product from the first flow channel to the third flow channel when the third flow channel is in communication with the first flow channel.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the fifth driving assembly comprises:

a second mounting base;

one end of the chain is connected with the second mounting seat, and the other end of the chain is connected with the third platform;

a sprocket engaged with the chain;

and the fifth driving piece is arranged on the second mounting seat and is used for driving the chain wheel to move so as to enable the third platform to move.

According to some embodiments of the utility model, the third platform comprises:

the third installation seat is provided with the third flow passage;

the second conveying belt is rotationally connected with the third mounting seat, a part of the second conveying belt is positioned in the third flow passage, and the second conveying belt is used for bearing the products;

and the sixth driving assembly is used for driving the second conveying belt to rotate.

A laser marking apparatus according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model includes:

the above-mentioned butt joint device;

and the laser is used for emitting laser to mark the product of the first runner.

The laser marking device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: by using the butt joint device, the laser marking efficiency of the laser marking equipment is improved.

Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the utility model.

Drawings

The utility model is further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples, in which:

fig. 1 is a perspective view of a docking device according to a first embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second platform of the first docking module of the docking device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a transfer module of the docking apparatus of FIG. 1;

fig. 4 is a perspective view of a docking device according to a second embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a first platform and a second docking module of a docking apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a second docking module of the docking assembly of FIG. 5;

fig. 7 is a perspective view of a docking device according to a fourth embodiment of the present utility model.

Reference numerals: a first platform 100, a first flow channel 110;

a cartridge 200;

a carrier plate 300, a socket 310;

the first docking module 400, the first driving assembly 410, the first motor 411, the first sliding assembly 412, the screw nut assembly 413, the second platform 420, the first mount 430, the second flow channel 431, the pallet 432, the side plates 433, the support columns 434, the bottom plate 435, the first conveyor belt 440, the third driving assembly 450, the second motor 451, the driving pulley 452, the first driven pulley 453, the second driven pulley 454, the interception assembly 460, the fourth driving assembly 461, the interception member 462;

the transfer module 500, the pushing piece 510, the pushing surface 511 and the second driving component 520;

second docking assembly 600, fifth drive assembly 610, second mount 611, connection mount 612, sprocket 613, second slide assembly 614, chain 615, fifth drive 616, mounting plate 617, third platform 620, third mount 630, third runner 631, second conveyor 640, sixth drive assembly 650;

a housing 700.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are illustrative only and are not to be construed as limiting the utility model.

In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that references to orientation descriptions such as upper, lower, front, rear, left, right, etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, are merely for convenience of description of the present utility model and to simplify the description, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of a number is one or more, the meaning of a number is two or more, and greater than, less than, exceeding, etc. are understood to exclude the present number, and the meaning of a number is understood to include the present number. The description of the first and second is for the purpose of distinguishing between technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or implicitly indicating the precedence of the technical features indicated.

In the description of the present utility model, unless explicitly defined otherwise, terms such as arrangement, installation, connection, etc. should be construed broadly and the specific meaning of the terms in the present utility model can be reasonably determined by a person skilled in the art in combination with the specific contents of the technical scheme.

In the description of the present utility model, the descriptions of the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

It should be noted that the product transferred by the docking device according to the embodiment of the present utility model is a cartridge 200, but the product transferred by the docking device according to the embodiment of the present utility model is not limited to the cartridge 200, and may be other products, such as a tobacco rod.

Referring to fig. 1, a docking apparatus according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present utility model includes a first platform 100, a first docking module 400, and a transfer module 500. The first platform 100 is provided with a first flow passage 110, the first flow passage 110 being for the flow of cartridges 200. The first docking module 400 includes a second stage 420 and a first driving assembly 410, the second stage 420 being provided with a second flow channel 431, the second flow channel 431 being for the cartridge 200 to flow through. The first driving assembly 410 is used to drive the second platform 420 to move to the first position or the second position. When the second platform 420 is located at the first position (referring to fig. 1, the second platform 420 in fig. 1 is located at the first position), the second flow channel 431 is in communication with the first flow channel 110; the second flow channel 431 is for the inflow of cartridges 200 when the second platform 420 is in the second position.

The transfer module 500 includes a pusher 510 and a second driving assembly 520, wherein the second driving assembly 520 is configured to drive the pusher 510 to move, and when the second platform 420 is located at the first position, the pusher 510 is capable of moving the cartridge 200 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110.

The docking device according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: when the second platform 420 is located at the first position, the cartridges can be transferred to the second flow channel 431, and when the second platform 420 moves from the second position to the first position, the cartridges in the second flow channel 431 can be transferred to the first flow channel 110 through the transfer module 500, so that the cartridges are transferred from the loading position to the first platform 100, the whole process can be automatically performed without manual participation, and the efficiency of transferring the cartridges to the first platform 100 is high.

Specifically, to actuate the second stage 420 to move to the first position or the second position, the first drive assembly 410 includes a first motor 411, a first slide assembly 412, and a lead screw nut assembly 413. The lead screw nut assembly 413 includes a lead screw and a nut. The length direction of the screw rod is set along the front-back direction, the front end and the rear end of the screw rod are both rotationally connected with the stand 700 through bearings, and the front end of the screw rod is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft of the first motor 411 (connected through a speed reducer, a coupling and the like). The nut is in threaded engagement with the screw rod, and the nut is fixedly connected to a bottom plate 435 (see fig. 2) of the second stage 420.

The first slide assembly 412 includes a slider and a rail. The length direction of the guide rail is set along the front-back direction, the guide rail is fixed on the frame 700 by a fastener, the slide block is slidingly connected with the guide rail, and the slide block is also fixedly connected with the bottom plate 435. The first slide assembly 412 serves to limit rotational movement of the second platform 420 about an axis in the fore-aft direction, while the first slide assembly 412 also serves to bear and guide.

Thus, when the first motor 411 is energized, the second platform 420 is driven to move in the front-rear direction, so as to reach the first position or the second position.

It should be noted that the second platform 420 in fig. 1 is located at the first position, and the second position is located at the front side of the first position, that is, the second platform 420 in fig. 1 needs to move forward a distance to reach the second position. The specific structure of the transfer module 500 is described below.

Referring to fig. 2, in fig. 2, a part of the parts of the first mounting seat 430 are hidden for clarity of illustration of the first conveyor belt 440. In some embodiments of the present utility model, the second stage 420 includes a first mount 430, a first conveyor belt 440, and a third drive assembly 450. The first mounting base 430 is provided with a second flow channel 431. The first conveyor belt 440 is rotatably connected to the first mounting base 430, a portion of the first conveyor belt 440 is disposed in the second flow channel 431, and the first conveyor belt 440 is configured to carry the cartridges 200. The third driving assembly 450 is used to drive the first conveyor belt 440 to rotate.

Thus, when the cartridge 200 enters the second flow channel 431, the position of the cartridge 200 can be adjusted by the first conveyor belt 440, thereby facilitating the transfer module 500 to move the cartridge 200 to the first flow channel 110.

Specifically, the first mount 430 includes a tray 432, side plates 433, support columns 434, and a bottom plate 435 defining a second flow channel 431. The two support columns 434 are provided, the two support columns 434 are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction, and the lower ends of the two support columns 434 are fixed on the bottom plate 435 through fasteners. The side plates 433 are provided in two, and the two side plates 433 are arranged at intervals in the front-rear direction. The left end of each side plate 433 is fixed to the support column 434 located at the left side, and the right end of each side plate 433 is fixed to the support column 434 located at the right side. The supporting plate 432 is located between the two side plates 433, the front end of the supporting plate 432 is fixedly connected with the side plate 433 located at the front side, and the rear end of the supporting plate 432 is fixedly connected with the side plate 433 located at the rear side. The two side plates 433 and the supporting plate 432 together define a second flow channel 431, and the second flow channel 431 is integrally in a groove shape.

Specifically, to drive the first conveyor belt 440 to rotate, the third drive assembly 450 includes a second motor 451, a driving pulley 452, a first driven pulley 453, and a second driven pulley 454. The first driven pulley 453 and the second driven pulley 454 are both located between the two side plates 433, and the first driven pulley 453 is rotatably connected with the two side plates 433 through a connecting shaft and a bearing, and the second driven pulley 454 is rotatably connected with the two side plates 433 through a connecting shaft and a bearing. The first conveyor belt 440 is a first timing belt, a portion of which is located in the second flow passage 431, the first timing belt is sleeved on the first driven pulley 453 and the second driven pulley 454, and the first timing belt is meshed with the first driven pulley 453 and the second driven pulley 454.

The second motor 451 is fixed to the side plate 433 at the front side, the rotation shaft of the second motor 451 is fixedly connected to the driving pulley 452, and the driving pulley 452 is engaged with the first timing belt. Thus, when the second motor 451 is energized, the first timing belt can be driven to rotate.

Referring to fig. 2, in a modification of the above embodiment, the second stage 420 further includes an interception member 460, at least one interception member 460 is provided, at least one interception member 460 is arranged along a length direction of the second flow channel 431, and the interception member 460 includes an interception member 462 and a fourth driving member 461. The fourth driving component 461 is used for driving the interception member 462 to extend into the second flow channel 431 so as to limit the cartridge 200 to a set position of the second flow channel 431; the fourth drive assembly 461 is also configured to drive the interceptor member 462 away from the second flow passage 431 to allow the cartridge 200 to move along the second flow passage 431.

By providing the interception component 460, the cartridge 200 can be limited at the set position of the second flow channel 431, so that the transfer module 500 can conveniently obtain the cartridge 200 at the set position, and further transfer the cartridge 200 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110. When the interception component 460 is provided in plurality, the plurality of interception components 460 may intercept one or a group of cartridges 200 at different positions of the second flow path 431, respectively, thereby facilitating batch transfer of cartridges 200 into the first flow path 110; alternatively, the transfer module 500 may accurately transfer multiple cartridges 200 into the first flow path 110 simultaneously by determining the location of multiple cartridges 200 (described in more detail below).

Specifically, the interceptor 462 includes an interceptor rod, and the fourth driving assembly 461 includes a first cylinder fixed to the side plate 433 located at the rear side by a fastener, and the interceptor rod is fixed to a piston rod of the first cylinder. After the first cylinder is vented, the blocking rod is actuated into or out of the second flow path 431. The number of interception members 460 may be one, two (see FIG. 2), three, or other numbers

Referring to fig. 1, in some embodiments of the utility model, the docking apparatus further comprises a carrier tray 300, the carrier tray 300 being movable along the first flow path 110 and the second flow path 431, the carrier tray 300 being detachably securable to the plurality of cartridges 200. When the second platform 420 is located at the first position, the pusher 510 is used to move the carrier plate 300 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110.

The efficiency of the docking device for transferring cartridges 200 may be effectively improved by carrying a plurality of cartridges 200 through the tray 300.

Specifically, to move the carrier plate 300 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110, the second driving assembly 520 includes a two-axis motion platform, which can drive the pushing member 510 to move in the left-right direction and in the front-back direction. The two-axis motion platform can be composed of a linear motor or an electric cylinder and the like, and is a conventional technology and is not repeated here. The pusher 510 is provided with a pushing surface 511.

When the two-axis motion platform needs to move the carrier plate 300 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110, the two-axis motion platform first drives the pushing member 510 to move leftwards, so that the pushing member 510 is substantially aligned with the carrier plate 300 in the front-rear direction. Thereafter, the two-axis motion platform drives the pushing member 510 to move backward, so that the pushing member 510 approaches the carrier plate 300, and finally the pushing surface 511 is located on the left side of the carrier plate 300. Then, the two-axis motion platform drives the pushing member 510 to move rightward, and in the rightward motion process of the pushing member 510, the pushing surface 511 abuts against the carrier plate 300 and pushes the carrier plate 300 to move from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110. Finally, after the carrier plate 300 moves to the set position of the first runner 110, the two-axis motion platform drives the pushing member 510 to move forward, so that the pushing member 510 is far away from the carrier plate 300. The transfer module 500 completes a pushing operation, and then the transfer module 500 circulates to perform the pushing operation, so that the carrier plate 300 on the second flow channel 431 can be continuously moved to the first flow channel 110.

In addition, by providing the pushing members 510 with a plurality of pushing surfaces 511, the pushing members 510 can move the plurality of carrier plates 300 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110 in one pushing action. For example, in fig. 1, the pusher 510 may move two carrier trays 300 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110. It should be noted that, in fig. 1, the pushing member 510 is provided with four pushing surfaces 511, two pushing surfaces 511 located on the left are used to move the two carrier plates 300 from the second flow channel 431 to the first flow channel 110, and the functions of the two pushing surfaces 511 located on the right are described below.

Specifically, referring to fig. 1, in order to enable the carrier tray 300 to be detachably fixed to the plurality of cartridges 200, the carrier tray 300 is provided with a plurality of insertion portions 310, and the insertion portions 310 are configured to be inserted into engagement with the cartridges 200, thereby achieving the detachable fixation of the carrier tray 300 to the plurality of cartridges 200. Specifically, the inserting portion 310 may be a protrusion, and an inner hole matched with the protrusion is provided at the lower end of the cartridge 200, and the protrusion is inserted into the inner hole, so as to realize detachable fixation of the cartridge 200 and the carrier disc 300. In addition, the inserting portion 310 may be a groove, and the lower end of the cartridge 200 is inserted into the groove, so as to realize the detachable fixation of the cartridge 200 and the carrier disc 300.

Referring to fig. 4, in some embodiments of the present utility model, a first platform 100, a first docking module 400, and a transfer module 500 are provided to form a working group, and a plurality of working groups are provided.

By arranging a plurality of working groups, the transfer efficiency of the docking device can be improved. In particular, the number of work groups may be two (see fig. 4), three, four, or other numbers.

Referring to fig. 4, in a modification of the above embodiment, the first platforms 100 of the plurality of work groups are arranged in the up-down direction. The first platforms 100 arranged in the up-down direction can fully utilize the space in the up-down direction, thereby improving the space utilization. In addition, the first platform 100 is arranged in the up-down direction, and a processing device (e.g., a laser) may be placed in a space of the front and rear sides of the first platform 100, thereby facilitating processing of your cartridges 200 lying on the first platform 100.

In the modification of the above embodiment, the first platforms 100 of the plurality of work groups are arranged in the horizontal direction. The first platforms 100 arranged in the horizontal direction can fully utilize the space in the horizontal direction, thereby improving the space utilization.

Referring to fig. 5, in some embodiments of the present utility model described above, the docking apparatus further includes a second docking assembly 600, and the second docking assembly 600 includes a fifth driving assembly 610 and a third platform 620. The third platform 620 is provided with a third flow channel 631. The fifth driving assembly 610 is configured to drive the third platforms 620 to move so that the third flow channels 631 communicate with the first flow channels 110 of the respective first platforms 100. Wherein, for any one work group: the pusher 510 is also used to move the cartridge 200 from the first flow channel 110 to the third flow channel 631 when the third flow channel 631 is in communication with the first flow channel 110.

By providing the second docking assembly 600, the third flow channels 631 can be respectively communicated with the first flow channels 110, so as to realize the discharging of the cartridges 200 on the first flow channels 110.

Referring to fig. 6, in a modification of the above embodiment, fifth drive assembly 610 includes second mount 611, sprocket 613, chain 615, and fifth drive member 616. One end of the chain 615 is connected to the second mounting base 611, and the other end of the chain 615 is connected to the third platform 620. Sprocket 613 engages chain 615. The fifth driving member 616 is mounted on the second mounting base 611, and the fifth driving member 616 is configured to drive the sprocket 613 to move the third platform 620.

When the fifth driving member 616 drives the sprocket 613 to move a distance, the movement distance of the third platform 620 is twice the movement distance of the sprocket 613, that is, the fifth driving member 616 can have a smaller stroke, so that the third platform 620 has a larger stroke, and the fifth driving member 616 occupies less space, thereby being beneficial to reducing the space occupied by the fifth driving assembly 610.

Specifically, the fifth driving member 616 includes a second cylinder, the cylinder body of which is fixed to the second mounting seat 611, and the sprocket 613 is mounted to the piston rod of the second cylinder. Thus, when the second cylinder is ventilated, the sprocket 613 and the third platform 620 are driven to move. In addition, the fifth driving member 616 may also include an electric cylinder, and the sprocket 613 is mounted on the output end of the electric cylinder, so that the sprocket 613 can be driven to move when the electric cylinder is powered on.

Specifically, one end of chain 615 is typically coupled to second mount 611 via one link and pin, and the other end of chain 615 is coupled to third platform 620 via another link and pin.

Specifically, to facilitate connection of the sprocket 613 to the fifth driving member 616, the fifth driving assembly 610 further includes a connecting seat 612. The sprocket 613 is rotatably connected to the connection base 612, and the connection base 612 is mounted on the output end of the fifth driving member 616.

Specifically, to guide the movement of third platform 620 and to enable the installation of third platform 620, fifth drive assembly 610 further includes a second slide assembly 614 and a mounting plate 617. The second sliding component 614 comprises a second slider and a second sliding rail, and the second slider is slidably connected with the second sliding rail. The second sliding rail is fixed on the second mounting seat 611, and the length direction of the second sliding rail is set up along the up-down direction. The second slider is fixed to the mounting plate 617 and the third platform 620 is mounted to the mounting plate 617. Whereby the second slide assembly 614 may guide the third platform 620.

Referring to fig. 6, in a modification of the above embodiment, the third platform 620 includes a third mount 630, a second conveyor 640, and a sixth drive assembly 650. The third mount 630 is provided with a third flow channel 631. The second conveyor 640 is rotatably connected to the third mounting seat 630, a portion of the second conveyor 640 is located in the third flow channel 631, and the second conveyor 640 is configured to carry the cartridges 200. The sixth drive assembly 650 is configured to rotate the second conveyor belt 640.

When the pushing member 510 moves the cartridge 200 from the first flow channel 110 to the third flow channel 631, the cartridge 200 is transferred to the second conveyor 640, and the sixth driving assembly 650 drives the second conveyor 640 to rotate, so that the feeding of the cartridge 200 can be conveniently realized.

Specifically, the structure of the third mount 630 is similar to that of the first mount 430, and the structure of the sixth driving assembly 650 is similar to that of the third driving assembly 450, which will not be repeated here.

It should be noted that, the two pushing surfaces 511 on the right side of the pushing member 510 are respectively used for pushing the two carrier plates 300 in the first flow channel 110 to the third flow channel 631. The pushing surfaces 511 on the left push two carrier plates 300 in the second flow channel 431 into the first flow channel 110, and the pushing surfaces 511 on the right push two carrier plates 300 in the first flow channel 110 into the third flow channel 631 synchronously, that is, the pushing member 510 can push four carrier plates 300 at a time.

With reference to fig. 1 to 7, the operation of the docking device according to the embodiment of the present utility model will be described.

In a first step, and with appropriate reference to FIG. 1, the first drive assembly 410 drives the second stage 420 to a second position, and the two carrier platters 300 are transferred into the second flow channel 431. The two carrier trays 300 are moved to specific positions by the driving of the first conveyor belt 440, and are intercepted by the two intercepting members 460, respectively, so as to stay at the specific positions, respectively.

Second, referring to fig. 1, the first driving assembly 410 drives the second stage 420 to move to the first position, so that the second flow channel 431 communicates with the first flow channel 110.

Third, referring to fig. 7, the pusher 510 moves leftwards under the action of the second driving assembly 520 until it is substantially flush with the two carrier trays 300 in the second flow path 431. Thereafter, the pusher 510 moves backward by the second driving assembly 520 to approach the tray 300.

Fourth, referring to fig. 6, under the action of the fifth driving assembly 610, the third platform 620 moves up and down, so that the third flow channel 631 communicates with the first flow channel 110 of a certain first platform 100, and the blanking of the carrier tray 300 is realized.

Fifth, referring to fig. 7, under the action of the second driving assembly 520, the pushing member 510 moves rightward, and the two pushing surfaces 511 located at the left push the two carrier plates 300 in the second flow path 431 into the first flow path 110, and the two pushing surfaces 511 located at the right push the two carrier plates 300 in the first flow path 110 into the third flow path 631.

A laser marking apparatus according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model comprises a docking device and a laser for emitting laser light for marking the cartridge 200 of the first flow channel 110.

The laser marking device provided by the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: by using the butt joint device, the laser marking efficiency of the laser marking equipment is improved.

The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. Furthermore, embodiments of the utility model and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict.

Claims (10)

1. Docking device, characterized in that includes:

the first platform is provided with a first flow passage for the product to flow through;

the first butt joint module comprises a second platform and a first driving assembly, wherein the second platform is provided with a second flow channel, and the second flow channel is used for enabling the product to flow through; the first driving assembly is used for driving the second platform to move to a first position or a second position; the second flow channel communicates with the first flow channel when the second platform is in the first position; the second flow channel is for the inflow of the product when the second platform is in the second position;

the transfer module comprises a pushing piece and a second driving assembly, wherein the second driving assembly is used for driving the pushing piece to move, and when the second platform is located at the first position, the pushing piece can move the product from the second flow channel to the first flow channel.

2. Docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second platform comprises:

the first installation seat is provided with the second flow channel;

the first conveying belt is rotationally connected with the first mounting seat, a part of the first conveying belt is positioned in the second flow channel, and the first conveying belt is used for bearing the products;

and the third driving assembly is used for driving the first conveying belt to rotate.

3. The docking apparatus of claim 2, wherein the second platform further comprises an interception assembly, the interception assembly having at least one of the interception assemblies aligned along a length of the second flow channel, the interception assembly comprising:

an interceptor;

a fourth drive assembly for driving the interceptor member into the second flow passage to confine the product to a set position in the second flow passage; the fourth drive assembly is also configured to drive the interceptor member away from the second channel to allow the product to move along the second channel.

4. A docking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 further comprising a carrier tray movable along the first and second flow paths, the carrier tray being detachably securable to a plurality of the products; when the second platform is positioned at the first position, the pushing piece is used for moving the carrier plate from the second flow channel to the first flow channel.

5. A docking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein one of said first platforms, one of said first docking modules and one of said transfer modules are provided to form a work group, said work group being provided with a plurality of said work groups.

6. The docking apparatus of claim 5, wherein the first platforms of the plurality of work groups are arranged in an up-down direction.

7. The docking device of claim 5, further comprising a second docking assembly, the second docking assembly comprising:

the third platform is provided with a third runner;

a fifth drive assembly for driving the third platform to move so that the third flow passages are in communication with the first flow passages of each of the first platforms, respectively;

wherein, for any one of the working groups: the pusher is also configured to move the product from the first flow channel to the third flow channel when the third flow channel is in communication with the first flow channel.

8. The docking device of claim 7, wherein the fifth drive assembly comprises:

a second mounting base;

one end of the chain is connected with the second mounting seat, and the other end of the chain is connected with the third platform;

a sprocket engaged with the chain;

and the fifth driving piece is arranged on the second mounting seat and is used for driving the chain wheel to move so as to enable the third platform to move.

9. The docking device of claim 7, wherein the third platform comprises:

the third installation seat is provided with the third flow passage;

the second conveying belt is rotationally connected with the third mounting seat, a part of the second conveying belt is positioned in the third flow passage, and the second conveying belt is used for bearing the products;

and the sixth driving assembly is used for driving the second conveying belt to rotate.

10. Laser marking apparatus, characterized by comprising:

the docking device of any one of claims 1 to 9;

and the laser is used for emitting laser to mark the product of the first runner.