KR101297125B1

KR101297125B1 - Apparatus for glass processing and control method for the same

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Publication number: KR101297125B1
Application number: KR1020110147009A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 한호
Original assignee: 한호; 주식회사 한스머신
Priority date: 2011-12-30
Filing date: 2011-12-30
Publication date: 2013-08-21
Also published as: KR20130078200A

Abstract

Glass processing factory according to an embodiment of the present invention, the processing machine for processing the set work glass; A first source supply unit provided at one side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass; A second source supply part provided at the other side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass; A first work table provided between the first source supply part and the second source supply part, the work bench being transported and set from the first source supply part, and a second work bench being transported and set from the second source supply part; A double table apparatus including a double table provided by dividing a table and a table driving unit configured to drive the double table to move; And controlling the double table device so that setting of the workpiece glass for any one of the first workbench and the second workbench and processing of the workpiece glass for the other of the first workbench and the second workbench can be simultaneously performed. It includes a control unit.

Description

Glass processing equipment and its control method {APPARATUS FOR GLASS PROCESSING AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a glass processing apparatus, and more particularly, when the glass used in a mobile phone or a flat panel display, such as the transfer and processing of the glass is performed at the same time to simplify the processing process to shorten the glass processing time and work It relates to a glass processing apparatus that can increase the efficiency.

In general, glass is widely used in portable devices such as mobile phones, PMP, MP3, and flat panel displays (LCD, PDP, organic EL display, etc.), and the like. After processing such as cutting, grinding, polishing, etc., it is installed in the equipment.

In such a glass processing step, the alignment of the processed glass is completed through a process of transferring the processed glass and placing it on a workbench and precisely aligning the center position of the glass to be placed on the workbench. Later, the glass processing was performed, and when the glass processing was completed, the process of unloading the glass and placing the processed glass again and aligning was performed sequentially.

Glass processing was achieved by repeating the process of transport, loading, alignment, machining, unloading, and transport again.

However, as all the steps proceed sequentially, the glass processing machine must wait for the glass to be transported, loaded, and aligned, and unloaded, transported and loaded again after processing is completed. Since there is a waiting until until the output of the processed glass has a limit and the efficiency of the glass processing process had a problem.

By the way, an apparatus for processing a plurality of glasses at the same time has been developed to increase the output of the processed glass, but at the same time there is a limit to the number of machines that can process the glass (because too many processors at the same time In case of processing, the size of the device is enlarged and it causes processing error.) And even in the case of making a plurality of glass processing at the same time, it is necessary to go through the process of conveying, loading, aligning, processing and unloading sequentially. The same was true of poor processing efficiency.

The invention enables the processing, loading and alignment of the processed glass and the unloading of the processed glass simultaneously with the machining process for the set glass to be processed, i.e. already processed during the processing of the glass to be processed. By unloading the glass and transferring, loading and aligning the processed glass, the processing time of the glass can be reduced or eliminated as much as possible, thereby greatly increasing the efficiency of the glass processing process, thereby shortening the working time. And to provide a glass processing apparatus and its control method which can reduce the cost.

Also preferably, the control unit is configured to move the double table to a position where the glass can be set on the second work table from the second source supply while the machine processes the first work table. The table drive unit controls the table drive unit and moves the double table to a position where the glass can be set on the first work platform from the first source supply while the machine processes the second work table. And to control.

Also preferably, the first transfer device for transferring the workpiece glass loaded in each magazine of the first source supply unit to the first work bench or to return the processed glass on the first work table to the respective magazines; And a second transfer device for transferring the processed glass loaded in each magazine of the second source supply unit to the second work bench or returning the processed glass on the second work bench to the respective magazines. It features.

Also preferably, between the first source supply part and the second source supply part, the first setting area where the setting of the processed glass is made from the first source supply part, and the processing of the processed glass set by the processing machine may be performed. It is divided into the processing area | region which consists of, and the 2nd setting area | region which the setting of a to-be-processed glass is made from the said 2nd source supply part, The said control part controls the said table drive part, and moves the said double table, and the said 1st work bench is the said 1st work table. The second working table is positioned in the first setting area and at the same time the second working table is positioned in the processing area. It is characterized in that it is located in the 2 setting area.

Also preferably, the first worktable may be configured to align a plurality of first setting holders each having one glass to be fixed and arranged at predetermined intervals, and a central position of the glass to be placed on each of the first setting holders. And a first position alignment means, wherein the second worktable includes a plurality of second setting holders fixed at predetermined intervals, each of which fixes one piece of work glass, and a work piece placed on each of the second setting holders. And second alignment means for aligning the central position of the glass.

Also preferably, as the machining of the first worktable is completed, the double table is driven to inject air onto the first workbench when the first worktable moves from the work area to the first setting area. A first air knife and a second table that drives the double table as the machining of the second work bench is completed, thereby injecting air onto the second work bench when the second work table moves from the work area to the second setting area. It further comprises a two air knife.

Also preferably, the first air knife may include a first knife body portion having a tool holder mounted to the processing machine and containing a tool for processing a glass to be processed, and compressed air introduced into the membrane in the form of a curtain. A second air knife, wherein the second air knife has a tool holder for receiving a tool capable of performing a different kind of work than a tool housed in an announcement holder of the first knife body part; It characterized in that it comprises a knife body portion, and a second air injection portion for injecting the compressed air introduced into the inside in the form of a curtain.

Also preferably, the processing machine is provided at a position corresponding to the plurality of first setting holders or the plurality of second setting holders, respectively, and the glass to be processed of the plurality of first setting holders or the plurality of second setting holders. It characterized in that it comprises a plurality of spindle device for processing each of the simultaneous and the tools mounted on each of the spindle device.

Also preferably, a plurality of tools, each mounted on the plurality of spindle devices, to hold different types of tools for performing different types of machining operations, may be used to perform tool exchange for the spindle devices during the machining process. It further comprises a tool holder.

Also preferably, the first source supply part may include a plurality of magazines corresponding to each of the plurality of first setting holders on the first work table, and the second source supply part may include a plurality of second on the second work table. A plurality of magazines are provided to correspond to each of the setting holders.

Also preferably, the first conveying apparatus may hold each of the workpiece glass loaded in each magazine of the first source supply part so as to be placed in each of the first setting holders of the first working table, respectively, and the plurality of first A plurality of first transfer arms provided to correspond to each of the setting holders, and a first transfer driving unit configured to provide a driving force to move the plurality of first transfer arms by holding the workpiece glass, respectively; The apparatus is provided with a plurality of second glass holders, each holding the glass to be loaded in each of the magazines of the second source supply portion to be placed on each of the second setting holder of the second workbench and corresponding to each of the plurality of second setting holders. Two second transfer arms and a second transfer driver for providing a driving force to each of the plurality of second transfer arms to grip and move the workpiece glass; And a gong.

Also preferably, a first distance adjusting device is provided to adjust the distance between the first source supply unit and the double table device, and a second is provided to adjust the distance between the second source supply unit and the double table device. Characterized in that it comprises a distance adjusting device.

On the other hand, the glass processing factory according to another embodiment of the present invention, a processing machine having a processing machine body having a plurality of spindle device for processing the set work glass and is configured to move the processing machine body linearly; A first source supply unit provided at one side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass; A second source supply part provided at the other side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass; A first work table provided between the first source supply part and the second source supply part, the work bench being transported and set from the first source supply part, and a second work bench being transported and set from the second source supply part; Double table provided by dividing; And a control unit for controlling the processing machine such that setting of the glass to be processed on any one of the first workbench and the second workbench and processing of the glass to be processed on the other of the first workbench and the second workbench can be performed simultaneously. Include.

On the other hand, the control method of the glass processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a processing machine for processing the set work glass, a first source supply unit provided on one side of the processing machine, the first provided on the other side of the processing machine 2. A method for controlling a glass processing apparatus having a second table, comprising: a source table and a double table for dividing the first bench and the second bench, wherein the first bench is located in the processing machine and the second bench is in the second source supply section. Moving the double table to be in close proximity to the; Processing the glass to be set on the first workbench by the processing machine and simultaneously transferring the work glass from the second source supply to the second workbench; Determining whether the machining operation of the processing machine for the first work bench is completed; When the machining operation of the machine for the first work table is completed, driving the double table such that the first work table is located close to the first source supply and the second work table is located at the machine; And unloading the glass processed from the first workbench to the first source feed part and processing the work glass set on the second workbench from the first workbench, and to the first workbench from the first source feed part. Glass is transferred and set.

On the other hand, the control method of the glass processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, the processing machine for processing the set glass, the first source supply unit provided on one side of the processing machine, and is provided on the other side of the processing machine And a second table for dividing the first work table and the second work table, wherein a setting of the glass to be processed from the first source supply is provided between the first source supply and the second source supply. The control method of the glass processing apparatus divided into 1 setting area | region, the process area | region which the process with respect to the to-be-processed glass set by the said processing machine, and the 2nd setting area | region where setting of a to-be-processed glass is made from the said 2nd source supply part is carried out. The double work table is moved so that the first work bench is positioned in the first setting region and the second work bench is in the machining region. Positioning; Determining whether or not the machining operation of the glass to be set on the second work bench is completed by the processing machine; And when the machining operation of the workpiece glass set on the second work bench is completed, allowing the second work bench to be positioned in the second setting region while the first work bench is located in the working region.

On the other hand, the control method of the glass processing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, a processing machine for processing the set glass to move in the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis direction, provided on one side of the machine A control method for a glass processing apparatus comprising a first source supply part, a second source supply part provided on the other side of the processing machine, and a double table provided by dividing the first work bench and the second work bench. Moving to be positioned on a workbench; The glass to be set on the first workbench is processed by the machine and at the same time, the glass processed from the second workbench to the second source feed part is unloaded, and the glass to be processed from the second source feed part to the second workbench. Is transferred and set; Determining whether the machining operation of the processing machine for the first work bench is completed; Moving the processing machine such that the processing machine is located on the second working platform when the working operation of the processing machine for the first working platform is completed; And unloading the glass processed from the first workbench to the first source feed part and processing the work glass set on the second workbench from the first workbench, and to the first workbench from the first source feed part. Glass is transferred and set.

The glass processing apparatus and its control method according to the present invention allow the processing, the loading and alignment of the processed glass, and the unloading process of the processed glass to be performed simultaneously with the processing process for the set work glass, that is, the work to be processed. During the processing of the glass, the unloading of the already processed glass and the transfer, loading, and alignment of the processed glass can be performed, thereby minimizing or eliminating the waiting time of the processing machine, thereby improving the efficiency of the glass processing process. There is an effect that can be significantly increased to reduce the work time and reduce the cost.

1 is a front view of a glass processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a plan view of the glass processing apparatus shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a view showing the first source supply unit viewed from the processing machine side with respect to the glass processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a view showing the second source supply part viewed from the processing machine side with respect to the glass processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a view showing a state of the glass processing apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1 as viewed from the second source supply side. FIG.
6 and 7 are front views for explaining the operation of the glass processing apparatus shown in FIG.
8 and 9 are plan views corresponding to FIGS. 6 and 7, respectively.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an operation of the glass processing apparatus illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 7.

An embodiment of a glass processing apparatus and a control method thereof according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, with reference to Figures 1 and 2 will be described the overall configuration of the glass processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a front view of a glass processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of the glass processing apparatus shown in FIG.

Glass processing plant according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first source supply unit 100, the second source supply unit 200, the processing machine 300, the double table device 500, the first transfer device 150, the first 2 may include a transfer device 250 and a control unit (not shown).

1 and 2, the glass processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a processing machine 300 and a double table apparatus 500 in the middle and the first source supply unit 100 and one side thereof. The first transfer device 150 is provided, and the second source supply unit 200 and the second transfer device 250 are provided on the other side thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first source supply unit 100 includes a first supply table 102 in the first supply body 101, and the first supply table 102 includes a workpiece. A plurality of magazines 130 loaded with a plurality of glass G are arranged and provided at a predetermined interval, and the first supply body 101 transfers the processed glass G loaded in each magazine 130 or The first transfer device 150 is provided to load the glass already processed in each magazine 130.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second source supply unit 200 also includes a second supply table 202 in the second supply main body 201, and the second supply table 202 is processed. A plurality of magazines 230 having a plurality of glass G loaded are arranged and arranged at a predetermined interval, and the second supply main body 201 transfers the processed glass G loaded in each magazine 230. A second transfer device 250 is provided for loading the already finished glass into each magazine 230.

The processing table main body 501 is provided between the first source supplying part 100 and the second source supplying part 200. The processing table main body 501 is provided with the double table apparatus 500, and an upper portion thereof is provided. The processing machine 300 for processing the to-be-processed glass G is provided and comprised.

The processing table main body 501 including the first supply main body 101 and the double table apparatus 500 of the first source supply unit 100 may include a first distance adjusting device 190. The adjusting device 190 moves the first supply main body 101 to approach the processing table main body 501 or to space the predetermined distance.

In addition, the second supply main body 201 and the processing table main body 501 of the second source supply unit 200 are provided with a second distance adjusting device 290 to move the processing by moving the second supply main body 201. Close to the table body 501 or a predetermined distance apart.

That is, when the glass processing process is performed, the first distance adjusting device 190 and the second distance adjusting device 290 respectively process the first supply main body 101 and the second supply main body 201 in the processing table main body 501, respectively. (See FIGS. 6 and 7), and when the device is in trouble or when the device is being repaired and serviced, the operator is between the first supply body 101 and the machining table body 501 and the second supply. The first supply main body 101 and the second supply main body 201 are separated from the processing table main body 501 by a predetermined distance so as to enter between the main body 201 and the processing table main body 501 (FIG. 1). Reference).

The configuration and operation of the first transfer device 150 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, and the configuration and operation of the second transfer device 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4. It will be described later with reference to, and the configuration and operation of the processing machine 300 will be described later with reference to Figs. 1, 2 and 5, the first double table apparatus 500 described with reference to Figs. ).

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the double table apparatus 500 includes a first work table 510 and a second source supply part in which the processed glass G is transferred and set from the first source supply part 100. The double table T1 provided by dividing the 2nd work bench 520 to which the to-be-processed glass G is conveyed and set from 200, and the table drive part T2 which drive the said double table T1 to move. It is configured to include.

Although not shown in the drawings, the controller (not shown) may include setting the work glass G for any one of the first work bench 510 and the second work bench 520 and the first work bench 510. And the second table apparatus 500 so that the processing of the workpiece glass G for the other one of the second working table 520 can be performed at the same time.

The double table T1 is configured to linearly reciprocate between one side and the other side of the machining table body 501 by the table driving unit T2, and more specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the machining table body 501. ) May be divided into a first setting region R1, a machining region P and a second setting region R2, and the table driving unit T2 moves the double table T1 to move the first work table 510. ) Is positioned in the first setting region R1 and the second working platform 520 is located in the machining area P, or the first working platform 510 is located in the machining area P and the second working platform 520 is formed in the first setting area R1. 2 Position it in the setting area (R2).

In this case, the double table T1 is provided with a guide part 560, and the guide part 560 moves along the guide rail 570 fixed to one side and the other side of the processing table body 501, respectively. It is preferable to guide the movement of the table T1.

The double table T1 is preferably configured such that the first work bench 510 and the second work bench 520 are divided by the central part 530, and the central part 530 is coupled to the table driving part T2.

The table driving unit T2 includes a driving unit 540 that provides power for driving, and a driving rail unit 550 that connects the driving unit 540 and the central part 530 to the driving unit 540. ) And the driving rail unit 550 may be a linear reciprocating movement of the double table (T1).

The first worktable 510 of the double table T1 is a work piece in which one work glass G is set, that is, transported from the magazine 130 by the first transport device 150, loaded, and aligned. A plurality of first setting holders 512 for fixing the glass G are provided, and the plurality of first setting holders 512 are disposed on the first work table 510 at predetermined intervals.

The first work bench 510 is provided by dividing a plurality of first work bases 511, and each of the first setting holders 512 is preferably provided for each first work base 511. .

The second work bench 520 is also provided with a plurality of second setting holders 522 capable of setting the work glass G at predetermined intervals, and are divided and provided on the second work bench 520. It is preferable to provide on the 2nd working base 521.

Although not shown in the drawings, each of the first working bases 511 may be processed glass being conveyed by the first transfer device 150 from the magazine 130 provided in the first source supply unit 100 ( A first positioning means (not shown) is provided to align G) when placed in the first setting holder 512.

Similarly, in each of the second working bases 521, the work glass G, which is conveyed by the second transfer device 250 from the magazine 230 provided in the second source supply part 200, is provided in the second setting holder. The second position alignment means (not shown) is provided to align to the (522).

Since the first position alignment means and the second position alignment means are not characteristic parts of the present invention, a description of the specific configuration will be omitted.

The first setting holder 512 and the second setting holder 522 complete the preparation for processing by fixing the processed glass G respectively aligned by the first positioning means and the second positioning means.

The first setting holder 512 and the second setting holder 522 may be selectively fixed to each of the workpiece glass (G) by a vacuum adsorption method, employing a selective fixing structure by any other method Fix the glass to be processed.

On the other hand, with reference to Figures 1 to 3 will be described a specific configuration of the first transfer device 150.

3 is a view showing the first source supply unit 100 viewed from the processing machine 300 side.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, each of the plurality of magazines 130 provided in the first supply table 102 of the first supply main body 101 is placed on the first work table 510 of the double table T1. Positioned to correspond to the first setting holder 512 is provided, the first conveying device 150 is to extract the processing glass (G) from each of the plurality of magazines 130 at the same time to each of the first working table 510 Configured to transfer to the first setting holder 512 (also from each first setting holder 512 on the first work bench 510 to transport simultaneously processed glass into the magazine 130 at each corresponding position). Sometimes).

The first transfer device 150 may move the first transfer body 154 linearly along the z-axis direction, linearly move along the x-axis direction, and rotate about the y-axis. Proceed.

The first conveying body 154 includes a first rotating shaft 158 provided to rotate about the y axis and a plurality of first conveying arms 159 fixed to the first rotating shaft 158 at predetermined intervals. Equipped.

Each of the plurality of first transfer arms 159 is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of magazines 130 provided in the first supply table 102.

Each of the first transfer arms 159 is preferably configured to hold the glass G to be processed, which may be applied by vacuum adsorption or by any other method. It is possible if it is the structure which can hold | disclose).

The plurality of first transfer arms 159 are fixed to a first rotation shaft 158, and the first rotation shaft 158 is connected to a first rotation drive motor 157 to provide the first rotation drive motor 157. As the first rotating shaft 158 rotates by driving of the plurality of first transfer arms 159 are rotated about the y axis at the same time.

The first transfer device 150 may include a first transfer support part 151, a first drive support part 152, and a first drive unit for vertically moving the first transfer body part 154 to move along the z-axis direction. The vertical drive motor 153 is included.

The first transfer device 150 includes a first horizontal drive motor 155 for linearly driving the first transfer body 154 in the horizontal direction to drive the first transfer body 154 in the horizontal direction. The horizontal movement along the x-axis direction of the first transfer body 154 is guided by the first horizontal guide 156.

That is, in the first transfer device 150, the first transfer support part 151 is vertically driven along the z-axis direction by the first vertical drive motor 153, and is fixed to the first transfer support part 151. The first driving support 152 is driven up and down the first transfer body 154, the first transfer body 154 is horizontally driven along the x-axis by the first horizontal drive motor 155. By rotating the first rotation shaft 158 about the y axis by the first rotation drive motor 157, the plurality of first transfer arms 159 fixed to the first rotation shaft 158 may be rotated, respectively. have.

On the other hand, with reference to Figures 1, 2 and 4 will be described a specific configuration of the second transfer device 250.

4 is a view showing the second source supply unit 200 as viewed from the processor 300 side.

The second transfer device 250 has substantially the same configuration as the first transfer device 150. That is, the first transfer support part 151, the first drive support part 152, the first vertical drive motor 153, the first transfer body part 154, and the first horizontal drive motor 155 of the first transfer device 150. ), The first horizontal guide portion 156, the first rotary drive motor 157, the first rotary shaft 158, and the first transfer arm 159 are each a second transfer support portion of the second transfer apparatus 250 ( 251, the second drive support part 252, the second vertical drive motor 253, the second transfer body part 254, the second horizontal drive motor 255, the second horizontal guide part 256, and the second rotation The driving motor 257, the second rotating shaft 258 and the second transfer arm 259 are substantially the same components.

Accordingly, in the second transfer device 250, the second transfer support part 251 is vertically driven along the z-axis direction by the second vertical drive motor 253, and is fixed to the second transfer support part 251. The second driving support part 252 is driven up and down the second transfer body portion 254, the second transfer body portion 254 is horizontally driven along the x-axis direction by the second horizontal drive motor 255. The second rotating shaft 258 is rotated about the y axis by the second rotating driving motor 257, so that the plurality of second transfer arms 259 fixed to the second rotating shaft 258 may rotate. have.

On the other hand, with reference to Figs. 1, 2 and 5 will be described a specific configuration of the processing machine 300.

5 is a view showing the appearance of the processing machine 300 from the second source supply unit 200 side.

As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 5, the processing machine 300 is configured such that the processing machine body 330 is provided between the first cross rail 310 and the second cross rail 320. 360 may move the processor body 330 up and down along the z-axis direction or along the y-axis direction. When the processor body 330 moves along the x-axis direction, the processor body 330 moves together with the first cross rail 310 and the second cross rail 320. Although not shown in the drawings, a component that drives the processor body 330 and the first and second cross rails 310 and 320 to move in the x-axis direction will be referred to as a linear movement driver (not shown).

As described above, since the configuration of driving the processor 300 to move along the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions is already known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

A plurality of spindle devices 340 are arranged and fixed to the processor body 330 at predetermined intervals, and each spindle device 340 is a first work base 511 or a first work base on the first work bench 510. It is provided in the position corresponding to each 2nd working base 521 on the 2 work benches 520, respectively.

A tool 350 for processing glass is mounted at a lower end of each spindle device 340, and each spindle device 340 on which the tool 350 is mounted is each first on a first work bench 510. The glass to be fixed to the first setting holder 512 of the work base 511 (or to the second setting holder 522 of each second work base 521 on the second work bench 520) G) are each configured to process simultaneously.

And between the machine 300 and the double table (T1) to hold the different types of tools (351, 352) to perform different types of machining work, respectively for the respective spindle device 340 in the machining process Preferably, tool holders are provided for allowing tool change.

The present invention remains after processing by spraying air on the workbench holding the processed glass when the processing for the glass on the first workbench 510 or the second workbench 520 on the double table T1 is completed and moved. By having an air knife (370, 380) to remove the scrap, the tool holder is formed on the air knife so that the air knife (370, 380) can also function as a tool holder There are many ways to improve efficiency.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, more specific details regarding the air knifes 370 and 380 will be described.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the glass processing unit may include a first air knife 370 and a second air knife 380 as shown in FIG. 1.

As the first air knife 370 finishes the machining of the first work bench 510, the double table T1 is driven so that the first work bench 510 is the first in the machining region P (see FIG. 2). When moving to the setting region R1 (see FIG. 2), air is sprayed onto the first work bench 510. That is, the air is to remove the processing scrap stuck to the glass is completed on the first work platform 510.

As the second air knife 380 is finished with the second work table 520, the double table T1 is driven so that the second work table 520 is formed in the machining area P (see FIG. 2). When blowing to the second setting area (R2, see Fig. 2) is sprayed air on the second work surface (520). That is, the air is to remove the processing scrap attached to the glass on the second working table 520 is completed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the air knife 380 is preferably configured to spray air in the form of a curtain over the entire work bench 520.

Since the air knife 380 (the first air knife and the second air knife have the same configuration, hereinafter referred to collectively as an air knife) includes a knife body portion 381 and an air injection portion 383. Wherein, the first air knife includes a first knife body part and a first air injection part, and the second air knife includes a second knife body part and a second air injection part, and the first air knife and the second air knife Since the configuration is the same, hereinafter referred to collectively as the knife body portion and the air injection portion).

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a cross section II of the air knife 380 shown in FIG. 5. Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the knife body 381 is mounted on the processing machine 300 to be processed glass. And a tool holder 382 for accommodating a tool 352 for processing the air, and the air injection unit 383 is configured to spray compressed air introduced therein into the form of a curtain. Here, the compressed air is provided with a compressed air source (not shown) on the outside and connected to the air knife to allow the compressed air to be injected by being introduced into the air injection unit 383 of the air knife.

Therefore, when the glass processing is completed, the double table is moved. At this time, the air knife 380 is driven to inject air downward and the double table is moved while the air is being sprayed, thereby processing the finished glass Gc on the work table. Passing through the curtain, it is possible to remove the processing scrap and the like around the finished glass (Gc).

On the other hand, with reference to Figures 7 to 11 will be described with respect to the control method and the operation of the glass processing apparatus according to the glass processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 and 9 show a front view and a plan view of the case where the work glass is set on the first workbench while the work glass is processed on the second workbench. FIGS. 8 and 10 show the work glass on the second workbench. Is a view showing a front view and a plan view of a case where the processing of the glass to be processed on the first workbench is set at the same time, and FIG. 11 shows a control method for the operation of the glass processing apparatus shown in FIGS. It is a figure which shows a flowchart.

With reference to the control method according to the flowchart shown in Figure 11 will be described with respect to the drawings shown in Figures 7 to 10, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the first distance adjusting device 190 and the second distance adjusting device 290 process the first source supply part 100 and the second source supply part 200, respectively, on the processing table main body 501. At step S10, the glass processing is performed in a state of pulling () to approach or dock.

As the glass processing process proceeds (S10), the double table T1 is moved (S20), and as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the first work table of the double table T1 in the first setting region R1 ( 510 is positioned (S30), and the second worktable 520 of the double table T1 is positioned in the processing area P (S40).

That is, since the processing of the glass placed on the first work bench 510 is completed, the glass is placed in the first setting region R1. At this time, the first air knife 370 is driven to move from the processing region to the first setting region. It is preferable to remove the processing scrap adhering to the processed glass on the first work table 510 of the double table T1 (S25).

On the other hand, the work glass is loaded and aligned on the second work bench 520 and is ready for processing, and the processing machine 300 starts processing on the work glass set on the second work bench 520 ( S41), at the same time, the first transport device 150 unloads the processed glass on the first work platform 510 (S31), and the first work platform (from each magazine 130 provided in the first source supply unit 100). Transferring and loading the workpiece glass G into each first setting holder 512 on the 510 (S32), and the workpiece glass G loaded in each first setting holder 512 is aligned in a first position. Alignment by means (not shown) completes the preparation for processing of the first work bench (S33).

Here, the loading / unloading process by the first transfer device 150 will be described in more detail.

When the first work bench 510 is positioned in the first setting region R1, the first rotating arm 158 is driven by the first rotating drive motor 157 with each first transfer arm 159 holding nothing. ) Is rotated by the first horizontal drive motor 155 and guided by the first horizontal guide unit 156 in a state where the plurality of first transfer arms 159 are rotated about 90 °. The transfer body 154 moves horizontally toward the double table T1 such that each first transfer arm 159 is positioned above each first setting holder 512 on the first work platform 510.

In addition, while the first transfer support part 151 is moved downward by the first vertical drive motor 153, the first transfer body part 154 is moved downward by the first drive support part 152 so that each first transfer arm ( 159 reaches the finished glass placed in each first setting holder 512.

The first vertical drive motor 153 and the first first, with each first setting arm 159 holding each glass while each first setting holder 512 releases the holding force on each glass. Each first transfer arm 159 is moved to each magazine 130 by the horizontal drive motor 155 and the first rotary drive motor 157 rotates each first transfer arm 159 to its original state. To load the processed glass in a predetermined position inside the magazine (130).

Each of the first transfer arms 159 is moved from the magazine 130 to another position by the first vertical driving motor 153 and the first horizontal driving motor 155, respectively. In the state of gripping and moving upwards and rotating about 90 ° again, the first horizontal drive motor 155 moves to the first work table 510 and the workpiece glass on each first setting holder 512 ( G) is loaded.

The loaded work glass G is ready to be processed by precisely aligning the center point of each work glass by a first positioning means (not shown).

On the other hand, it is determined whether the glass processing on the second worktable 520 is completed (S42), and if the glass processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next step.

Here, the time required to complete the preparation for the first work bench 510 is slightly shorter than the time required for the glass working on the second work bench 520 to be completed, so that the second after the preparation for processing on the first work bench 510 is completed. Waiting until the completion of the glass processing on the work bench 520 may be to move to the next process after the glass processing is completed, the time required to complete the preparation for the first work bench 510 and the second work bench 520 The time required for the completion of the glass processing for) is almost the same, but after confirming whether the glass processing is completed, the process may be moved to the next process so that stable control may be achieved.

If the time required for preparation for processing is longer than the time required for glass processing, the controller determines whether the preparation for processing on the first working platform 510 is completed while determining whether the glass processing on the second working platform 520 is completed or not. It may be controlled to proceed.

As the next process proceeds, the table driving unit T2 moves the double table T1 (S50) so that the first work table 510 is positioned in the machining area P (S60) and simultaneously the second setting area R2. The second working table 520 is positioned at (S70).

At this time, the processed glass is placed on the second working table 520 and the processed glass is left with a lot of scraps, that is, processing scraps. The second air knife 380 is driven (S55). As the 520 moves from the processing region P to the second setting region R2, the processing scrap may be substantially removed as the second air knife 380 passes through the blowing air in the form of a curtain.

And the glass to be processed is set on the first worktable 510 through the above-described S32 process.

The machine 300 starts to process the workpiece glass set on the first work bench 510 (S61), and at the same time, the second feeder 250 unloads the finished glass on the second work bench 520. (S71) and transfer and load the processed glass from each magazine 230 provided in the second source supply unit 200 to each second setting holder 522 on the second work bench 520 (S72), respectively. The processed glass loaded in the second setting holder 522 of the second worktable is aligned by the second positioning means (not shown), thereby completing the preparation for processing of the second work bench (S73).

Here, the loading / unloading process by the second conveying device 250 is substantially the same as the loading / unloading process by the first conveying device 150.

That is, when the second work bench 520 is located in the second setting region R2, each second transfer arm 259 is driven by the second rotation drive motor 257 with the second rotation shaft ( 258 is rotated and driven by the second horizontal drive motor 255 and guided by the second horizontal guide part 256 while the plurality of second transfer arms 259 are rotated about 90 °. 2 The transfer body portion 254 moves horizontally towards the double table T1 such that each second transfer arm 259 is positioned above each second setting holder 522 on the second worktable 520.

In addition, while the second transfer support part 251 is moved downward by the second vertical drive motor 253, the second transfer body part 254 is moved downward by the second drive support part 252 so that each second transfer arm ( 259 arrives at the finished glass placed in each second setting holder 522.

The second vertical drive motor 253 and the second, with each second transfer arm 259 holding each glass while each second setting holder 522 releases the holding force on each glass. Each second transfer arm 259 is moved to each magazine 230 by the horizontal drive motor 255 and the second rotary drive motor 257 rotates each second transfer arm 259 to its original state. To load the processed glass in a predetermined position inside the magazine (230).

Each of the second transfer arms 259 is moved from the magazine 230 to another position by the second vertical drive motor 253 and the second horizontal drive motor 255, respectively. The gripper is moved upwards and rotates about 90 ° again to move to the second worktable 520 by the second horizontal drive motor 255 to move the workpiece glass on each second setting holder 522. Load.

The loaded workpiece glass is ready for processing by allowing the second alignment means (not shown) to precisely align the center point of each workpiece glass.

On the other hand, it is determined whether the glass processing on the first work bench 510 is completed (S62), and if the glass processing is completed, the next process, that is, the above-described S20 process and subsequent processes are repeated again.

Therefore, the glass processing apparatus and the control method thereof according to the present invention can be made at the same time the setting of the glass processing and the glass to be processed so as to reduce or eliminate the waiting time of the processing machine as much as possible to significantly increase the efficiency of the glass processing process can do.

On the other hand, with reference to Figure 12 to 14 will be described with respect to the glass processing apparatus and control method thereof according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates a case in which the processing of the glass is performed on the first work bench while the unloading of the finished glass and the loading of the processed glass are performed on the second work bench, and FIG. While processing is performed, the unloading of the finished glass and the loading of the processed glass are performed in the first work bench, and FIG. 13 shows a control method for the operation of the glass processing apparatus shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. The flowchart is shown.

12 and 13, the glass work factory according to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 includes a first work bench 510 and a second work bench 520 on the double table T1 in a fixed state without the double table T1 moving. It is characterized in that it has a configuration that can be performed at any one of the processing step for any one of the first worktable 510 and the second worktable 520, the setting process of the glass to be processed at the same time.

That is, unlike the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 10, the double table apparatus 500 includes only the double table T1 and does not include the table driving unit, and the double table T1 for processing and setting the glass to be processed. Rather than moving), the processing machine 300 is driven to alternately move between the first work bench 510 and the second work bench 520.

Hereinafter, the drawings illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 will be described based on the control method according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 13.

As the glass processing process proceeds (S12), the processing machine 300 is moved along the linear movement guide 390 to be positioned on the first work table 510 of the double table T1 as shown in FIG. 12 ( S22).

At this time, the processed glass is loaded on the first work bench 510 and the alignment is completed, and the preparation for processing is completed. The processing machine 300 starts processing on the work glass set on the first work bench 510 (S44). ).

At the same time, the second conveying apparatus 250 unloads the processed glass on the second working table 520 (S34), and the second working table 520 from each magazine 230 provided in the second source supply unit 200. Transferring and loading the processed glass G to each of the second setting holders 522 (S35), and the processed glass loaded in each of the second setting holders 522 is a second positioning means (not shown). By being aligned, the preparation for processing of the second work bench is completed (S36).

Here, the specific matters regarding the loading / unloading process by the second transfer device 250 are the same as those shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, it is determined whether the glass processing on the first work bench 510 is completed (S45), and if the glass processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next step.

As the next process proceeds, the processor 300 moves along the linear movement guide 390 to be positioned on the second work bench 520 (S52).

At this time, the work glass is set on the second working table 520 through the steps S34 to S36.

The machine 300 starts to process the workpiece glass set on the second work platform 520 (S64), and at the same time, the first feeder 150 unloads the finished glass on the first work platform 510. (S74), and transfer and load the processed glass from each magazine 130 provided in the first source supply unit 100 to each first setting holder 512 on the first work bench 510 (S75), respectively. The processed glass loaded in the first setting holder 512 of the first work holder is aligned by the first positioning means (not shown), thereby completing the preparation of the first work bench (S76).

Here, the loading / unloading process by the first conveying device 150 is substantially the same as the loading / unloading process by the second conveying device 250 described above.

On the other hand, it is determined whether the glass processing on the second working table 520 is completed (S65), and if the glass processing is completed, the next process, that is, the above-described S22 process and subsequent processes are repeated again.

100: first source supply unit, 130, 230: magazine
150: the first conveying device, 190: the first distance adjusting device
200: second source supply, 250: second feeder
290: second distance control device, 300: processing machine
500: double table device, T1: double table
T2: table drive unit, 510: first workbench
520: second workbench

Claims

A processing machine for processing the set work piece glass;
A first source supply unit provided at one side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass;
A second source supply part provided at the other side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass;
A first work table provided between the first source supply part and the second source supply part, the work bench being transported and set from the first source supply part, and a second work bench being transported and set from the second source supply part; A double table apparatus including a double table provided by dividing a table and a table driving unit configured to drive the double table to move; And
A control unit for controlling the double table device so that the setting of the work glass for any one of the first workbench and the second workbench and the processing of the work glass for the other of the first workbench and the second workbench can be simultaneously performed. ;
Glass processing apparatus comprising a.

The apparatus of claim 1,
Control the table driving unit to move the double table to a position where the glass can be set on the second working platform from the second source supply unit while the processing machine processes the first working table, and the second The table drive being configured to control the table drive such that the double table is moved from the first source supply to the position where the work glass can be set on the first work platform while the machine is processing the work table. Processing equipment.

The method of claim 1,
A first transfer device for transferring the processed glass loaded in each magazine of the first source supply unit to the first work bench or returning the processed glass on the first work bench to the respective magazines;
And a second transfer device for transferring the processed glass loaded in each magazine of the second source supply unit to the second work bench or returning the processed glass on the second work bench to the respective magazines. Glass processing equipment.

The method of claim 1,
Between the said 1st source supply part and a 2nd source supply part, The 1st setting area | region which sets the to-be-processed glass from the said 1st source supply part, The process area | region which the process with respect to the to-be-processed glass set by the said processing machine is made, A second setting area in which the setting of the glass to be processed is made from the second source supply part,
The control unit,
When the double table is moved by controlling the table driving unit so that the first workbench is located in the first setting area and the second workbench is located in the machining area, and the machining is completed in the second workbench. And the second working table is positioned in the second setting area while the first working table is located in the processing area.

The method of claim 3, wherein the first work table,
A plurality of first setting holders each fixed to one piece of work glass and arranged at predetermined intervals, and first position aligning means for aligning a central position of the work glass placed on each of the first setting holders,
The second workbench,
A plurality of second setting holders each fixed to one piece of work glass and arranged at predetermined intervals, and second position alignment means for aligning a central position of the work glass placed on each of the second setting holders. Glass processing device characterized in that.

5. The method of claim 4,
A first air knife for driving air on the first workbench when the double table is driven to move the first workbench from the machining area to the first setting area as the machining of the first workbench is completed;
As the machining of the second worktable is completed, the double table is driven to further add a second air knife that injects air onto the second workbench when the second worktable moves from the machining area to the second setting area. Glass processing apparatus comprising a.

The method according to claim 6,
The first air knife,
A first knife body portion mounted to the processing machine, the first knife body portion having a tool holder for receiving a tool for processing the glass to be processed, and a first air spraying portion for spraying compressed air introduced into the membrane in the form of a curtain;
The second air knife,
A second knife body portion having a tool holder for receiving a tool capable of performing a different kind of work from a tool housed in the notification holder of the first knife body portion, and spraying compressed air introduced into the membrane; Glass processing apparatus comprising a second air injection unit.

The method of claim 5, wherein the processing machine,
A plurality of main shafts provided at positions corresponding to the plurality of first setting holders or the plurality of second setting holders respectively for simultaneously processing the workpiece glass of the plurality of first setting holders or the plurality of second setting holders, respectively; And a tool mounted to each spindle device.

9. The method of claim 8,
The apparatus further includes a plurality of tool holders mounted on the plurality of spindle devices, respectively, to hold different types of tools for performing different kinds of machining operations, so that tool exchange for the spindle device is performed during the machining process. Glass processing apparatus, characterized in that.

The method of claim 5, wherein the first source supply unit,
A plurality of magazines are provided to correspond to each of the plurality of first setting holders on the first work table,
The second source supply unit,
And a plurality of magazines corresponding to each of the plurality of second setting holders on the second work table.

The method of claim 10, wherein the first transfer device,
A plurality of firsts, each of which is to be placed on each of the first setting holders of the first work bench by holding the processed glass loaded in each magazine of the first source supply unit, and corresponding to each of the plurality of first setting holders; A transfer arm and a first transfer driver for providing a driving force to each of the plurality of first transfer arms to grip and move the workpiece glass;
The second transfer device,
A plurality of second pieces, each of which is to be placed on each of the second setting holders of the second work bench by holding the processed glass loaded in each magazine of the second source supply part, and corresponding to each of the plurality of second setting holders; And a second transfer driver for providing a driving force to the transfer arm and the plurality of second transfer arms to grip and move the glass to be processed, respectively.

The method of claim 1,
A first distance adjusting device provided to adjust a distance between the first source supply unit and the double table device;
And a second distance adjusting device provided to adjust a distance between the second source supply part and the double table device.

A processing machine having a processing machine body having a plurality of spindle devices for processing the set work glass and configured to move the processing machine body linearly;
A first source supply unit provided at one side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass;
A second source supply part provided at the other side of the processing machine and equipped with a plurality of magazines for loading a plurality of processed glass;
A first work table provided between the first source supply part and the second source supply part, the work bench being transported and set from the first source supply part, and a second work bench being transported and set from the second source supply part; Double table provided by dividing; And
A control unit which controls the processing machine so that the setting of the glass to be processed on any one of the first workbench and the second workbench and the processing of the work glass on the other of the first workbench and the second workbench can be performed simultaneously;
Glass processing apparatus comprising a.

The machine which processes the to-be-processed glass set, the 1st source supply part provided in one side of the said machine, the 2nd source supply part provided in the other side of the said machine, and the 1st work table and the 2nd work table which are provided separately In the control method of the glass processing apparatus provided with a table,
Moving the double table such that the first workbench is located on the machine and the second workbench is located proximate the second source supply;
The glass to be set on the first workbench is processed by the machine and at the same time, the glass processed from the second workbench to the second source feed part is unloaded, and the glass to be processed from the second source feed part to the second workbench. Is transferred and set;
Determining whether the machining operation of the processing machine for the first work bench is completed;
When the machining operation of the machine for the first work table is completed, driving the double table such that the first work table is located close to the first source supply and the second work table is located at the machine; And
The glass to be set on the second workbench is processed by the machine and at the same time the glass which is processed from the first workbench to the first source feed part is unloaded and the glass to be processed from the first source feed part to the first workbench. Is transferred and set;
Control method of a glass processing apparatus comprising a.

The machine which processes the to-be-processed glass set, the 1st source supply part provided in one side of the said machine, the 2nd source supply part provided in the other side of the said machine, and the 1st work table and the 2nd work table which are provided separately And a table, wherein between the first source supply part and the second source supply part, a first setting area in which the setting of the workpiece glass is set from the first source supply part, and processing of the workpiece glass set by the processing machine are performed. In the control method of the glass processing apparatus divided into a process area | region and the 2nd setting area | region where setting of a to-be-processed glass is made from the said 2nd source supply part,
Moving the double table such that the first workbench is located in the first setting area and the second workbench is located in the machining area;
Determining whether or not the machining operation of the glass to be set on the second work bench is completed by the processing machine; And
When the machining operation of the glass to be set on the second work bench is completed, allowing the second work bench to be positioned in the second setting region while the first work bench is located in the working region;
Control method of a glass processing apparatus comprising a.

a machine for processing the set glass to be moved in the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis directions, a first source supply unit provided on one side of the machine, a second source supply unit provided on the other side of the machine, In the control method of the glass processing apparatus provided with the double table which divides a 1st work bench and a 2nd work bench,
Moving the processor to be located on the first workbench;
The glass to be set on the first workbench is processed by the machine and at the same time, the glass processed from the second workbench to the second source feed part is unloaded, and the glass to be processed from the second source feed part to the second workbench. Is transferred and set;
Determining whether the machining operation of the processing machine for the first work bench is completed;
Moving the processing machine such that the processing machine is located on the second working platform when the working operation of the processing machine for the first working platform is completed; And
The glass to be set on the second workbench is processed by the machine and at the same time the glass which is processed from the first workbench to the first source feed part is unloaded and the glass to be processed from the first source feed part to the first workbench. Is transferred and set;
Control method of a glass processing apparatus comprising a.