TW201400388A - Elevating module and elevating apparatus using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an elevating module and the elevating apparatus using the same which can raise and lower a panel member directly with relatively simple structure, easily control of horizontal posture of the panel member, and precisely control the position of a heavy panel member. The elevating module of an embodiment of the present invention is comprised of: a fixed part (200) including a base member (210); a rotating device (300) which is coupled with the shaft member (220), formed on the base member (210), in a rotatable and vertically-movable manner; the elevating apparatus (400) which is connected to the rotating device (300) and the guide member (230), which moves up and down along on the guide member (230) formed on the fixed part (200) driven by the rotary motion and upward and downward motion of the rotating device (300); and the driving device (500) linked with the rotating device (300) and elevating apparatus (400) to rotate the rotating device (300). As set forth and described hereinabove, using the elevating module and the elevating apparatus using the same can move a plate member, such as an LCD or LED, directly up and down with simple structure, can control the level of the plate member, can handle heavy plate members maintaining level posture at high accuracy.

Description

Lifting module and lifting device using the same

The present invention relates to a lifting module that can carry a panel member in a time-saturated horizontal position, such as an LCD or LED panel ascending or descending, and a lifting device using the module. More specifically, a lifting module capable of raising and lowering the plate member in a simple structure, easily controlling the horizontal posture of the plate, and accurately raising and lowering a heavy plate to a desired height, and A lifting device that uses the module.

In the manufacturing process of plate members such as LCDs and LEDs, these may be raised or lowered in a horizontal posture for performing, for example, surface inspection.

Traditionally, lifting devices that can raise and lower the panel members in a horizontal position use at least one or more lifting modules. In the lifting modules, the inclined surface of a lifting member is moved along the inclined surface of a fixing member by a stepping motor or a servo motor to raise or lower the lifting module. In other words, the lifting module is wedge-shaped for lifting movement.

The wedge-shaped lifting modules have a complex structure A number of power conversion parts are used to convert the rotational motion of the stepper motor or servo motor into linear vertical motion of the lifting member. This complex structure can cause accurate control of ascending and descending movements and positional difficulties.

Further, the lifting device including one or more of the above-described lifting modules has difficulty in controlling the horizontal posture (horizontal) of a plate member such as an LCD or an LED. Moreover, such lifting modules have difficulties in accurately controlling the rise and fall positions of plate members such as LCDs or LEDs.

On the other hand, when the screen of a flat panel display device such as a television becomes wider, the LCD and LED panels used in the display area also become larger. Therefore, the weight of the panel member such as an LCD or an LED is also increased. However, the conventional wedge-shaped lifting module described above and the lifting device using the same have difficulty in accurately holding the heavy LCD or LED panel in a desired position in a horizontal posture.

It is an object of the present invention to address the need and/or problems of prior lift modules and lifting devices using the modules.

An object of the present invention is to provide a lifting module which can be raised and lowered in a vertical direction with a simple structure, and a lifting device using the lifting module.

Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily control the horizontal posture of the plate member.

Still another object of the present invention is to enable it to retain water Raise and lower a heavy plate member in a flat position.

Still another object of the present invention is to enable it to accurately raise and lower a heavy panel member to a desired position at a height.

The lifting module for achieving at least one of the foregoing technical objects and the lifting device using the same according to an embodiment of the present invention include the features described below.

The main object of the present invention is to enable it to directly raise and lower a plate member with a simple structure, to easily control the horizontal posture of the plate member, and to precisely control the position of a heavy plate member.

The lifting module according to the present invention may comprise: a fixing device comprising a base member; a rotating device coupled to a shaft member disposed on the base member by a rotationally movable driving in a vertically movable manner; a lifting device coupled to the rotating device and a guiding member such that the device can be moved up and down along a guiding member formed on the fixing device by a vertical moving motion driven by the rotating device by the rotating motion; and a driving device The rotating device and the lifting device are coupled to drive the rotating device.

In this configuration, the rotating device is coupled to the lifting device by a retaining ring member, and the retaining ring member is coupled to the lifting device, a rotating coupling member including a rotating ring member rotatably coupled to the retaining ring at one end The member is connected to the other end and rotates with the rotating device.

In this configuration, the lifting device can be coupled to the guiding member by a fixing member coupled to the guiding member, and the lifting coupling member includes a movable member, one end of which is movably connected to the fixed structure And the other end is coupled to the lifting device.

Further, the rotating device may include a rotating member that is formed on the shaft member in a rotatable and vertically movable manner.

Further, the shaft member may be a ball screw, and the rotating member may be a ball nut.

Additionally, the rotating device can include one or more coupling members that connect the rotating member and a rotating ring member.

Further, the lifting device may include a lifting member coupled to the stationary ring member and a movable member.

Further, the lifting member may be formed with a continuous perforation in which a shaft member and a rotating device may be disposed.

Further, the lifting device may further include a lifting plate coupled to the lifting member.

Further, the lifting member may be provided with a magnetic member.

In addition, the driving device may include: a rotor disposed on the rotating device and provided with one or more permanent magnets; and a stator disposed on the lifting device and capable of transmitting the magnetic rotating rotor during power supply.

Furthermore, the present invention may further comprise a measuring device connectable to the lifting device to measure the distance the lifting device moves up/down.

Furthermore, the measuring device may further comprise: a manual adjustment unit coupled to the base member at a specific distance from the base member; an encoder coupled to the manual adjustment unit; and a scale member coupled to the lift The device is connected to the encoder.

Further, a drop preventing device may be additionally provided, which is constructed to prevent the lifting device from falling due to its own weight when it is not in operation.

In addition, the drop preventing device may include a drop detecting sensor respectively mounted on the guiding member and the lifting device to detect the falling of the lifting device due to its own weight; and a clamping unit that is formed On the base member, and connected to the drop detecting sensor to clamp the lifting device when it falls due to its own weight.

A lifting device according to an embodiment of the invention comprises: a device base; one or more lifting modules disposed on the base of the device; and a lifting chuck fixed to the lifting device included in the lifting module.

In this case, the lifting chuck can be mounted on the lifting device and fixed by magnetic force.

Further, the lifting chuck further includes an auxiliary attachment member that is fixed to the lifting member included in the lifting device.

Further, the lifting member may be formed with a horizontal control protrusion, and one or more horizontal control grooves into which at least a portion of the horizontal control protrusion is inserted are formed in the auxiliary attachment member.

Further, the horizontal control protrusion is formed at a center top end of the lifting member in the form of a spherical portion, and the horizontal control groove is formed at a position on the bottom side of the auxiliary attachment member corresponding to the horizontal control protrusion.

Further, the horizontal control grooves are formed in plural, and at least one of the horizontal control grooves has a shape corresponding to a shape of the horizontal control protrusion, at least one of the horizontal control grooves having only the horizontal control protrusion a shape that moves in the forward and backward directions, the horizontal control groove At least one of the grooves has a shape that allows only the horizontal control protrusion to move in the left and right directions, and at least one of the horizontal control grooves has a shape that allows the horizontal control protrusion to move in all directions.

In addition, the lifting chuck can be mounted on the lifting device at a specific clearance.

According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, a plate member such as an LCD or an LED can be raised or lowered by a simple mechanism, wherein a lifting device is coupled to and driven by a rotating device, and the rotating device can be driven by a The device is rotated simultaneously as the shaft member moves up and down.

Moreover, an embodiment of the invention can control the level of a panel member.

Moreover, an embodiment of the present invention can raise or lower a heavy panel member while maintaining a level.

Moreover, an embodiment of the present invention can accurately raise or lower a heavy plate member to a desired position.

10‧‧‧ lifting device

30‧‧‧ lifting chuck

31a‧‧‧Horizontal control trench

200‧‧‧ fixed department

220‧‧‧ shaft member

222‧‧‧stop members

230‧‧‧Guide members

310‧‧‧Rotating components

330‧‧‧Second joint member

20‧‧‧ device base

31‧‧‧Auxiliary attachment members

100‧‧‧ lifting module

210‧‧‧Base member

221‧‧‧ shaft support members

223‧‧‧stop support member

300‧‧‧Rotating device

320‧‧‧First joint member

400‧‧‧ lifting device

410‧‧‧ lifting member

420‧‧‧ Lifting members

421‧‧‧Magnet support member

422‧‧‧Horizontal Control Projection

430‧‧‧Magnetic components

500‧‧‧ drive

510‧‧‧Rotor

520‧‧‧stator

600‧‧‧Rotary joint components

610‧‧‧Fixed ring members

620‧‧‧Rotating ring members

700‧‧‧ lifting joint components

710‧‧‧Fixed components

720‧‧‧Active components

800‧‧‧Measurement device

810‧‧‧Manual adjustment unit

811‧‧‧Adjustment unit support member

820‧‧‧Encoder

830‧‧‧ ruler components

900‧‧‧Drop preventer

910, 920‧‧‧Drop detection sensor

930‧‧‧Clamping unit

931‧‧‧Clamping unit support member

932‧‧‧Clamping members

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a lifting module in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a lifting module in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in Fig. 1.

Figure 4a is a measuring device of an embodiment of the lifting module of the present invention An enlarged perspective view, and Fig. 4b is an exploded perspective view.

Fig. 5a is an enlarged perspective view of the drop preventing device of the embodiment of the lifting module of the present invention, and Fig. 5b is an exploded perspective view.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a lifting module in accordance with the present invention showing its actuation.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a lifting module in accordance with the present invention showing its actuation.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a lifting device in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a lifting device in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a lifting device in accordance with the present invention showing its actuation.

Figure 11 is a bottom plan view of a lifting chuck according to an embodiment of the lifting device of the present invention.

Figure 12 is an enlarged side elevational view of an embodiment of a lifting device in accordance with the present invention.

To facilitate an understanding of the features of the present invention, a lifting module and an lifting device using the same will be described in more detail below with respect to embodiments of the present invention.

The exemplified embodiments described below are selected for the purpose of illustrating the technical features of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the technical features and characteristics of the present invention, but are merely illustrative of the implementation of the present invention. Not Without departing from the scope of the invention, various variations and additions may be made to the illustrative embodiments discussed. Therefore, the scope of the invention is intended to cover all such modifications, modifications, and To assist in understanding the exemplary embodiments described below, the same numbering patterns will be used in all of the figures, and the associated components/parts will be labeled with the same or expanded numbers.

The embodiment of the present invention is substantially capable of directly raising and lowering a plate member in a simple structure, easily controlling the horizontal posture of the plate member, and accurately controlling the position of the heavy plate member.

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the lifting module (100) according to the present invention comprises: a fixing portion (200); a rotating device (300); a lifting device (400); and a driving Device (500).

The fixing portion (200) may further include a base member (210), which is shown in the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 3. The base member (210) is not particularly limited, and may be any one that can provide the function of the base to the lifting module (100).

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the base member (210) may be provided with a shaft member (220) which may be further provided in a rotatable and vertically movable manner as will be described later. Rotating device (300). The shaft member (220) is formed on the base member (210) using a shaft support member (221) as shown in the drawings of the embodiment.

That is, the shaft support member (221) can be formed on the base member (210) using a bolt or the like as shown in the embodiments of Figs. 2 and 3. In addition, the shaft member (220) can pass through The end is inserted into the shaft support member (221) and fixed by bolts or the like to be formed on the base member (210). Although illustrated above, the design of the shaft member (220) on the base member (210) is not limited to the embodiments illustrated herein, and can be any generally well-known design that provides the same functionality.

The shaft member (220) can be a ball screw. However, the shaft member (220) is not limited to the ball screw, and may be any known device to which the rotating device (300), which will be described later, is coupled in a rotatable and vertically movable manner.

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the axle member (220) may be provided with one or more stop members (220) that limit the distance of movement of the rotating device (300) as will be described later. .

As shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3, a stopper member (222) is formed on the shaft member by bolting to a shaft support member (221) which will be described later or the like ( 220) on one side. Therefore, the falling distance of the rotating device (300) on the shaft member (220) can be limited.

Further, as shown in the embodiments of Figs. 2 and 3, a stop support member (223) is disposed on the other side of the shaft member (220) by bolting or the like. Further, as shown in the drawing, another stop member (222) may be fixed to the stopper support member (223) by bolt locking or the like and provided on the shaft member (220). Therefore, the rising distance of the rotating device (300) on the shaft member (220) can be limited.

Further, the rising and falling distance of the rotating device (300) may be limited by a stopper member (222) provided at both ends of the shaft member (220).

As shown in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3, the base member (210) can be provided with a guiding member (230) which can guide the movement of the lifting device (400) which will be described later. The guide member (230) is not limited to a particular configuration and may be any known device that can guide the movement of the lifting device (400).

As shown in the embodiments of Figs. 2 and 3, the rotating device (300) may be formed on the shaft member (220), and the shaft member is formed in the fixing portion (200) which will be described later. Base member (210). In this regard, the rotating device (300) can include a rotating member (310) as shown in the embodiment of the drawings.

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the rotating member (310) can be formed on the shaft member (220) in a rotatable and vertically movable manner. As previously explained, when the shaft member (220) is a ball screw, the rotating member (310) can be a ball nut that can be rotated and moved vertically along the ball screw. However, the rotating member (310) is not limited to a ball screw and may be any known device that can be coupled to the shaft member (220) in a rotatable and vertically movable manner.

Furthermore, as shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the rotating device (300) further includes one or more coupling members (320, 330). The coupling member (320, 330) can connect the rotating member (310) and the rotating ring member (620) previously described, and the rotating ring member is included The rotary coupling member (600) of the rotating device (300) and the lifting device (400) will be described later and connected.

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the coupling members (320, 330) include a first coupling member (320) and a second coupling member (330). The first coupling member (320) can be coupled to the previously described rotating member (310). Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the first coupling member (320) and the rotating member (310) can be driven along the shaft member (220) by a driving device (500) which will be described later. Rotate and move up and down.

In this regard, as shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3, the rotating member (310) is formed on the shaft member (220) in a rotatable and vertically movable manner, and is inserted into the first coupling member. (320) in the through hole and bonded to the first coupling member (320) by bolting or the like. Although illustrated above, the structure for bonding the rotating member (310) to the first joining member (320) is not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and may be any known design that provides the same function.

As shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3, the second coupling member (330) may be coupled to the first coupling member (320) and the rotating ring member (620) which will be described later. In this regard, the second joining member (330) may also be in the shape of a ring as shown in the embodiment of the drawings. Further, the inner peripheral surface of the annular second coupling member (330) may be coupled to the top end of the first coupling member (320) by bolt locking or the like, as shown in the embodiment of the drawing. In addition, the outer peripheral surface of the annular second coupling member (330) may be coupled to the rotating ring by bolt locking or the like. The top end of the member (620).

Although the above description, the shape of the second coupling member (330) and the structure in which the second coupling member (330) is coupled to the first coupling member (320) and the ring member (620) are not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and may be Any known design that provides the same functionality.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, with the first coupling member (320), the second coupling member (330) and the rotating member (310) can be driven (500) which will be described later. Under the drive, it rotates along the shaft member (220) and moves up and down. Further, the rotating ring member (620) connected to the second coupling member (330) can also be rotated and moved up and down. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the fixing ring member (610) to which the rotating ring member (620) is rotatably coupled can be moved up and down, and the lifting device (400) connected to the fixing ring member (610) ) You can move up and down.

The lifting device (400) is coupled to the rotating device (300) and the guiding member (230), and thus can be formed in the fixing portion as previously described, driven by the rotational action of the rotating device (300) previously described. The guiding member (230) on (200) moves up and down.

In this regard, the lifting device (400) can include a lifting member (410) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3. As shown in these figures, the elevating member (410) is coupled to a stationary ring member (610) included in a rotating coupling member (600) to be described later and a lifting coupling member (700) to be described later. A movable member (720) that can connect the lifting device (400) to the guiding member (230).

Through such an arrangement, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the rotating device (300) is driven by the driving device (500) to rotate along the shaft member (220) and move up and down, the lifting member (410) will Move up and down along the guiding member (230).

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the lifting member (410) can be formed with a consistent perforation. As shown in the embodiments of the drawings, the shaft member (220) formed on the base member (210) and the shaft member (220) are rotatable in the through hole of the lifting member (410) and A rotating device (300) that moves up and down. Through this architecture, the design of the lifting module (100) can be simplified, and its size can be reduced.

Further, the lifting device (400) may further include a lifting member (420) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3. The lifting member (420) is coupled to the lifting member (410) as shown in the embodiment of the drawings. As shown in the embodiments of these figures, the lifting member (420) can be coupled to the lifting member (410) by bolt locking or the like. Although illustrated above, the design of the lifting member (420) coupled to the lifting member (410) is not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and may be any known design that provides the same function.

Through such an arrangement, as previously described and illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400) moves up and down, the lifting member (420) can be moved up and down with the lifting member (410). mobile.

As shown in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3, the lifting member (420) is provided with a magnet member (430). As shown in the embodiments of the drawings, the lifting member (420) is provided with a magnetic body by bolt locking or the like. Iron support member (421). The magnet member (420) is attached to the elevating member (420) by a magnet supporting member (421). Although illustrated above, the design of the magnet member (430) implemented on the lifting member (420) is not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and may be any known design that provides the same function.

The magnet member (430) disposed on the lifting member (420) may be, for example, a permanent magnet. Although illustrated above, the magnet member (430) on the lifting member (420) is not limited to a permanent magnet, and may be any known device capable of providing magnetism.

By using the magnet member (430), as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, when the lifting device (10) is implemented by one or more lifting modules (100) according to the present invention, the lifting chuck (30) ) can be fixed to the lifting member (420) by magnetic force. Therefore, the lifting chuck (30) can be easily fixed to the lifting member (420).

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the rotating device (300) is coupled to the lifting device (400) by a stationary ring member (610) and a rotating coupling member (600) including a rotating ring member (620). )on.

As shown in the embodiments of Figs. 2 and 3, the fixing ring member (610) is formed into a ring shape. And the retaining ring member (610) is mounted on the top end of the lifting device (400), more specifically, by bolts or the like, mounted on the lifting device previously described and shown in the embodiment of the drawings. (400) on the lifting member (410).

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the rotating ring structure The member (620) may also be formed in a ring shape. Further, one side of the rotating ring member (620), particularly the outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring member (620), is rotatably coupled to the stationary ring member (610) as shown in the embodiments of the drawings. Inner peripheral surface. For example, the outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring member (620) is inserted into the inner peripheral surface of the fixed ring member (610), and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring member (620) and the inner peripheral surface of the fixed ring member (610). A plurality of rollers are disposed therebetween, and an outer peripheral surface of the rotating ring member (620) is rotatably disposed in the fixed ring member (610).

As shown in the embodiment of Figure 3, the other side of the rotating ring member (620), and in particular the top end of the rotating ring member (620), is coupled to the rotating device (300), such as in the embodiment of the drawings Shown to the outer peripheral surface of the second coupling member (330) of the rotating device (300). With this configuration, as shown in the embodiments of Figures 6 and 7, the rotating ring member (620) can be rotated as the rotating device (300) rotates.

The rotary coupling member (600) of the present architecture may be, for example, a cross-type roller ring. However, the architecture of the rotating joint member (600) is not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, but may be any known design capable of connecting the rotating device (300) to the lifting device (400).

With this configuration, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the rotating device (300) is rotated on the shaft member (220) and moved up and down, the lifting device (400) can be moved up and down. More specifically, when the rotating device (300) is driven by the driving device (500) to be described later to rotate on the shaft member (220) and move up and down, the rotating ring member connected to the rotating device (300) (620) can also be rotated and moved up and down. because For this reason, the fixing ring member (610) can be moved up and down, and the lifting member (410) connected to the fixing ring member (610) and the lifting plate (420) connected to the lifting member (410) can also move up and down. For this reason, the lifting device (400) can be moved up and down by the rotation and vertical movement of the rotating device (300) on the shaft member (220).

Further, as shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3, the lifting device (400) is connectable to the fixing member (710) and the guiding member through the lifting coupling member (700) including the movable member (720). 230).

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, the securing member (710) is coupled to the guiding member (230). As shown in the embodiments of these figures, the securing member (710) can be coupled to the guiding member (230) by bolt locking or the like. Also, as shown in the embodiments of these figures, one end of the movable member (720) is movably coupled to the stationary member (710). For example, one side of the movable member (720) may be inserted into the fixed member (710) in a manner capable of sliding movement, and a plurality of rollers may be disposed on one side of the movable member (720) and the fixed member (710). Or a ball such that one side of the movable member (720) is movably coupled to the stationary member (710).

The other side of the movable member (720) may be coupled to the lifting device (400), for example, as shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3, connected to the lifting device (400) by bolt locking or the like. Lifting member (410).

The lifting coupling member (700) of the present architecture may be, for example, a cross-shaped roller guide or a cross-shaped ball guide. However, the lifting joint member The architecture of (700) is not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and may be any known design that is capable of connecting the lifting device (400) to the guiding member (230).

Through the structure of the aforementioned lifting and lowering device (700), as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the lifting device (400) is moved up or down due to the rotation of the rotating device (300) on the shaft member (220) The lifting device (400) will move up or down along the guiding member (230). When the lifting device (400), particularly the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400) moves up or down, the movable member (720) connected to the lifting member (410) may be upward along the fixing member (710) Or move down. Therefore, the lifting member (410) can move up and down without deviating from the vertical axis of the movement.

The driving device (500) is connectable to the rotating device (300) and the lifting device (400) for driving the rotating device (300) to rotate. In this regard, the drive device (500) can include a rotor (510) and a stator (520) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3.

The rotor (510) may be disposed on the rotating device (300), and in the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3, is disposed on the first coupling member (320) of the rotating device (300). As shown in the embodiment of the drawings, the rotor (510) is annular and is disposed on the first coupling member (320) through the first coupling member (320) inserted therein. Although illustrated above, the shapes and structures incorporated with the first joining member (320) are not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and may be any known shapes and structures that provide the same function.

The rotor (510) may be provided with one or more permanent magnets. These permanent magnets formed on the rotor (510) can generate magnetism.

The stator (520) may be formed on the lifting device (400) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3. As shown in the embodiment of the drawing, the stator (520) is disposed on the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400) through the through hole inserted into the lifting member (410). Although illustrated above, the design of the stator (520) implemented on the lifting device (400) is not limited to the embodiments illustrated herein, and may be any known design that provides the same functionality.

Further, the stator (520) is constructed to be capable of rotating the rotor (510) when electric power is applied. The stator (520) may, for example, comprise a coil. Therefore, when the stator (520) is energized, the current flowing through the coil generates magnetism. The rotor (510) is rotatable by the interaction between the magnetism of the permanent magnets in the rotor (510) and the magnetism generated by the stator (520).

The architecture of the drive unit (500) can be a torque motor. The torque motor produces a high torque that is inversely proportional to speed. Therefore, the lifting module and the lifting device can move a heavier plate member that can be moved than the lifting module and the lifting device of the conventional stepping motor or servo motor.

As previously mentioned, direct vertical movement can be implemented by a relatively simple structure in which the lifting device (400) is coupled to be rotatable and movable up and down along a shaft member (220) by the drive unit (500). On the rotating device (300).

Since the lifting module and device according to the present invention can be directly Moving up and down, it is energy efficient, and a heavy torque can be used to handle heavy plate members.

For this reason, the lifting module and apparatus according to the present invention can accurately lift or lower the heavy plate member to a desired position.

The lifting module (100) according to the present invention may further comprise a measuring device (800) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 2 and 3. The measuring device (800) can measure the moving distance of the lifting device (400). In this regard, the measuring device (800) can include a manual adjustment unit (810), an encoder (820), and a scale member (830) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 4a and 4b.

The manual adjustment unit (810) can be coupled to the base member (210) a specified distance from the base member (210) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 4a and 4b. In this regard, the manual adjustment unit (810) can be coupled to the adjustment unit support member (811) that is bolted or similarly coupled to the base member (210), as shown in the drawings shown.

The manual adjustment unit (810) is constructed to allow manual adjustment of the height of the encoder (820) which will be described later. The structure of the manual adjustment unit (810) is not limited to a particular design and may be any known design that enables manual adjustment of the height of the encoder (820).

The encoder (820) can be coupled to the manual adjustment unit (810) as shown in the embodiment of Figures 4a and 4b. The moving distance of the lifting device (400) can be measured by an encoder (820) and a scale member (830) which will be described later. The architecture of the encoder (820) is not limited to a specific design, and may be capable of measuring the moving distance of the lifting device (400) Any known design.

The scale member (830) is connectable to the lifting device (400) and to the encoder (820) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 4a and 4b. As shown in the embodiment of the drawings, the scale member (830) can be coupled to the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400). As shown in the embodiment of the drawings, the scale member (830) can be coupled to the lifting member (410) by bolt locking or the like. Although illustrated above, the connection between the scale member (830) and the lift member (410) is not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and may be any known design that provides the same function.

In addition, the scale member (830) is provided with a scale that can be read by the aforementioned encoder (820). These scales can be, for example, marked in microns. Thus, the moving distance of the lifting device (400) can be measured and controlled on a micrometer scale. Therefore, precise motion control can be implemented.

The architecture of the scale member (830) is not limited to a particular design and may be any known design that is capable of measuring the distance traveled by the lifting device (400) by being coupled to the aforementioned encoder (820).

Through this architecture, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the lifting member (410) moves up or down, the scale member (830) can be lifted up with the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400) or Move Downward. The encoder (820) can measure the moving distance of the scale member (830) and determine the moving distance of the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400). For example, the encoder (820) can read the engraving of the scale member (830). The moving distance of the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400) is measured.

In addition, the level of the lifting chuck (30) is constructed when the lifting device (10) is constructed by one or more lifting modules (100) according to the present invention as shown in the embodiments of Figures 8 and 9. It can be controlled by the vertical movement of the lifting member (410) of each lifting module (100). In addition, the height of the encoder (820) can also be adjusted by the manual adjustment unit (810) such that the position of the lifting member (410) of each lifting module (100) becomes the zero position of the scale member (830). For this reason, the level of the lifting chuck (30) can be implemented by attaching the lifting chuck (30) to the lifting member (420) of the lifting module (100) without additional adjustment.

The lifting module (100) according to the present invention may further comprise a drop preventing device (900) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 5a and 5b. The fall prevention device (900) is constructed such that when the previously described drive device (500) loses power, for example, power cannot be supplied to the stator (520), preventing the lift device (400) from falling due to its own weight. . In this regard, the drop prevention device (900) may include a drop detection sensor (910, 920) and a clamping unit (930) as shown in the embodiments of the drawings.

Drop detection sensors (910, 920) can be mounted on the guiding member (230) and the lifting device (400), respectively, as shown in the embodiments of Figures 5a and 5b. That is, a drop detection sensor (910) is mounted on the guiding member (230). As shown in the embodiment of this figure, the drop detection sensor (910) is mounted on the connection structure. On the fixing member (710) of the piece (230).

In addition, another drop detection sensor (910) can be mounted on the lifting device (400). The other drop detection sensor (910) can be mounted on the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400) as shown in the embodiments of Figures 5a and 5b. As mentioned above, if the lifting device (400) falls due to its weight due to the failure of the driving device (500), the drop detecting sensor (910, 920) can detect it.

For example, the drop detection sensor (910, 920) can be constructed to detect the speed of movement of the lifting device (400). Therefore, if the lifting device (400) is lowered at a higher speed than when the driven device (500) is driven, the falling detection sensor (910, 920) can detect it. For this reason, it can be detected that the lifting device (400) is dropped due to its own weight.

However, the fall detection sensor (910, 920) is used to detect the structure of the lifting device (400) falling due to its own weight, and is not limited to the embodiment exemplified herein, and can be detected. Any known design in which the lifting device (400) is dropped due to its own weight.

The clamping unit (930) can be formed on the base member (210) as shown in the embodiment of Figures 5a and 5b. As shown in the embodiments of these figures, the clamping unit (930) can be coupled to the unit support member (931) and formed on the base member (210). Additionally, the clamping unit (930) can be coupled to the drop detection sensor (910, 920) previously described, as shown in the embodiment of the drawings.

In this way, the clamping unit (930) can be constructed to be able to As described above, the fall detection sensor (910, 920) detects that the lifting device (400) is dropped, and holds the lifting device (400) that is dropped by its own weight.

In this regard, the lifting device (400), and more particularly the lifting member (410) of the lifting device (400), can be provided with a clamping member (932) by bolt locking or the like, as shown in Figures 5a and 5b. The embodiment is shown. When the lifting action of the lifting device (400) due to its own weight is detected by the drop detecting sensor (910, 920), the clamping unit (930) clamps the clip of the lifting member (410). Hold the member (932). For this reason, the lifting device (400) can be protected from falling due to its own weight when the driving device (500) fails.

With respect to the clamping of the clamping member (932), the clamping unit (930) can be constructed to release the clamping member (932), for example, when supplied with compressed air, while not being supplied with compressed air. The clamping member (932) is clamped. However, the architecture of the clamping unit (930) is not limited to the embodiments exemplified herein, and the drop detecting sensor (910, 920) can be used to detect the lifting device (400) due to its own weight. Any design that drops and clamps the clamping member (932) to prevent the device (400) from falling.

The lifting device (10) according to the present invention may comprise a device base (20), one or more previously described lifting modules (100), and a lifting chuck (30), as shown in Figures 8 and 9. The examples are shown.

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 8 and 9, the device base (20) may constitute the base of the device. As shown in the embodiments of the drawings, the device base (20) may be a plate disposed in accordance with the present invention. The position to be used by the lowering device (10). The structure of the board and/or device base (20) is not limited to a particular shape and/or architecture, but may be a base of the device and can be used in the lifting device (10) according to the present invention. Any known shape and/or architecture of the location.

As shown in the embodiment of the figure, the lifting module (100) is formed on the device base (20). As shown in the embodiment of the figure, four lifting modules (100) are formed on the device base (20). In addition, the four lifting modules (100) are symmetrically disposed on the device base (20).

By arranging the lifting module (100) symmetrically on the device base (20), the lifting chuck (30) to be described later can be easily installed in the lifting module (100). The device (400), and more specifically, the horizontal position of the top end of the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400). In other words, the level of the lifting chuck (30) for moving the lifting device (100) of the lifting module (100) and for which the plate member such as the LCD or LED panel can be firmly placed can be easily controlled.

However, the number of the lifting modules (100) and their arrangement on the device base (20) are not limited to the four symmetrically arranged lifting modules (100) shown in the embodiment of the drawings, and may be capable of lifting The collet (30) is attached to the top end of the lifting device (400) of the lifting module (100) in a horizontal position and easily controls any number and any configuration of one or more of the levels of the lifting collet (30).

As shown in the embodiments of Figures 8 and 9, the lifting module (100) can be mounted on the base of the device by bolt locking or the like. )on. That is, the base member (200) of the lifting module (100) can be coupled to the device base (20) by bolt locking or the like, so that the lifting module (100) is formed on the device base (20). .

The lifting chuck (30) can be fixed to the top end of the lifting device (400), more specifically to the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400), as shown in the embodiments of Figs. 8 and 9. In this regard, the lifting chuck (30) can be magnetically fixed to the top end of the lifting device (400).

That is, as previously explained, the lifting member (420) is provided with a magnet member (430) whose magnetism can attach the lifting chuck (30) to the lifting member (420). Therefore, the lifting chuck (30) can be easily fixed to the lifting member (420).

As shown in the embodiment of Fig. 9, the lifting chuck (30) may be provided with an auxiliary attachment member (31). As shown in the embodiment of the drawings, the auxiliary attachment member (31) can be fixed to the lifting collet (30) by bolt locking or the like. The auxiliary attachment member (31) may be fixed to the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400) included in the lifting module (100), for example, magnetically.

That is, as previously explained, the auxiliary attachment member (31) can be fixed to the lifting device included in the lifting module (100) by the magnetic property provided by the magnet member (430) supported by the magnet supporting member (421). (400) on the lifting member (420).

The shape of the auxiliary attachment member (31) may correspond to the shape of the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400). However, the shape of the auxiliary attachment member (31) is not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings, and may be capable of Any shape that is easily fixed to the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400) contained in the lifting module (100).

When the auxiliary attachment member (31) is disposed on the lifting clamp (30), and if the lifting clamp (30) is a lifting member (420) fixed to the lifting device (400) included in the lifting module (100) In the case of the upper, the entire material of the lifting chuck (30) does not have to be a magnetic substance. That is, even if only the auxiliary attachment member (31) is a magnetic substance, the lifting chuck (30) can be fixed to the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400) included in the lifting module (100).

As previously explained, in the case where the lifting chuck (30) is fixed to the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400) included in the lifting module (100) formed on the device base (20) The lifting device (400) of the lifting module (100) can be appropriately raised or lowered to make the lifting chuck (30) horizontal. Additionally, as previously explained, the manual adjustment unit (810) of the measurement device (800) of the lift module (100) can adjust the encoder (820) to a zero point at the scale member (830).

In this state, a plate member such as an LCD or an LED can be mounted and fixed to the lift chuck (30). In addition, the lifting device (400) of the lifting module (100) is moved by the driving device (500) of the lifting module (100) by the same distance, so that the lifting chuck (30) can be moved up and down in a horizontal posture. For this reason, a plate member, such as an LCD or an LED, mounted and fixed to the lifting collet (30) can be raised to a desired position for, for example, surface inspection.

On the other hand, the lifting device of the lifting module (100) ( The lifting member (420) of 400) may be formed with a horizontal control protrusion (420) as shown in the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 3. As shown in the embodiment of the drawings, a horizontal control protrusion (422) may be formed at the center of the top surface of the lifting member (420). Moreover, their shape may be part of a sphere, as shown in the embodiment of the drawings.

Furthermore, as shown in the embodiment of Fig. 11, the auxiliary attachment member (31) may be formed with one or more horizontal control grooves (31a) into which at least a portion of the horizontal control projections (422) are inserted, such as The embodiment of Fig. 12 is shown. As shown in the embodiment of the drawing, the horizontal control groove (31a) may be formed at a position corresponding to the horizontal control protrusion (422) on the bottom surface of the auxiliary attachment member (31).

Through this configuration, the lifting chuck (30) can be easily fixed to the top end of the lifting member (420). That is, the lifting chuck (30) can be inserted into the horizontal control protrusion (422) of at least a portion of the lifting member (420) formed on the lifting device (400) included in the lifting module (100). It is formed in the horizontal control groove (31a) on the auxiliary attachment member (31) of the lifting chuck (30), and is easily fixed to the top end of the lifting member (420).

As shown in the embodiment of Fig. 11, the horizontal control grooves (31a) may be formed in plural on the bottom surface of the auxiliary attachment member (31). Further, as shown in the embodiment of the drawing, at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) has a shape corresponding to the horizontal control protrusion (422). That is, their shape is part of the spherical inner recess, as shown in the embodiment of the drawings.

Further, as shown in the embodiment of Fig. 11, at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) has a shape that allows only the horizontal control projections (422) to move in the forward and backward directions. Further, at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) has a shape that allows only the horizontal control protrusions (422) to move in the left and right directions. In this regard, the shape of the horizontal control groove (31a) may be a quadrangular pyramid.

Further, at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) has a shape that allows the horizontal control protrusions (422) to move in all directions. In this regard, the shape of the horizontal control groove (31a) may be a cylindrical groove as shown in the embodiment of the drawings.

Through this configuration, as previously explained, the level of the lifting chuck (30) is controlled by the lifting device (400) of the moving lifting module (100), and the lifting jaw (30) will be freely movable. For example, the level of the lifting chuck (30) is controlled by a horizontal control protrusion (422) inserted in a horizontal control groove (31a) having a shape corresponding to the horizontal control protrusion (422), the lifting clamp The head (30) will be free to move.

That is, as previously explained, even the auxiliary attachment member (31) of the lift chuck (30) or the lift chuck (30) is a magnet member that transmits the lift member (420) included in the lift device (400) ( 430) The magnetic force provided is fixed to the lifting member (420), and the level of the lifting chuck (30) can still be easily controlled.

Further, in order to provide a specific gap (D) between the lifting chuck (30) of the present invention and the lifting device (400), as shown in Fig. 12. It is shown that the auxiliary attachment member (31) of the lifting clamp (30) can be fixed to the lifting member (420) of the lifting device (400) at a specific distance (D).

As previously explained, this architecture allows the lift chuck (30) to move freely. Therefore, even the auxiliary attachment member (31) of the lifting chuck (30) or the lifting chuck (30) is provided by the magnet member (430) of the lifting member (420) included in the lifting device (400). Magnetically fixed to the lifting member (420), the level of the lifting jaw (30) can still be easily controlled.

As proposed and explained above, the lifting module and the lifting device using the module can directly move a board member, such as an LCD or an LED, upward and downward, and can control the panel member. The horizontal plate member can be handled horizontally with a high level of accuracy.

100‧‧‧ lifting module

200‧‧‧ fixed department

210‧‧‧Base member

220‧‧‧ shaft member

221‧‧‧ shaft support members

222‧‧‧stop members

223‧‧‧stop support member

230‧‧‧Guide members

300‧‧‧Rotating device

310‧‧‧Rotating components

320‧‧‧First joint member

330‧‧‧Second joint member

400‧‧‧ lifting device

410‧‧‧ lifting member

420‧‧‧ Lifting members

421‧‧‧Magnet support member

422‧‧‧Horizontal Control Projection

430‧‧‧Magnetic components

500‧‧‧ drive

510‧‧‧Rotor

520‧‧‧stator

600‧‧‧Rotary joint components

610‧‧‧Fixed ring members

620‧‧‧Rotating ring members

700‧‧‧ Lifting combined device

710‧‧‧Fixed components

720‧‧‧Active components

Claims (22)

A lifting module comprising: a fixing portion (200) including a base member (210); and a rotating device (300) coupled to the base member in a rotatable and vertically movable manner a shaft member (220); a lifting device (400) coupled to the rotating device (300) and the guiding member (230), which can be rotated by the rotating device (300) Moving up and down along the guiding member (230) formed on the fixing portion (200); and driving device (500) coupled to the rotating device (300) and the lifting device (400) for rotation The rotating device (300). The lifting module of claim 1, wherein the rotating device (300) is characterized by a rotating coupling member (600) coupled to a fixing ring member (610) coupled to the lifting device (400) and the A lifting device (400) comprising a rotating ring member (620) rotatably coupled to the stationary ring member (610) at one end and coupled to and rotatable with the rotating device (300). The lifting module of claim 2, wherein the lifting device (400) is characterized by being connected to the fixing member (710) connected to the guiding member (230) and the lifting coupling member (700) to The guiding member (230) includes a movable member (720) having a side end movably coupled to the fixing member (710), The other end is connected to the lifting device (400). A lifting module according to claim 2, wherein the rotating device (300) is characterized by comprising the rotating member (310) coupled to the shaft member (220) in a rotatable and vertically movable manner. The lifting module of claim 4, wherein the shaft member (220) is characterized by a ball screw and the rotating member (310) is a ball nut. A lifting module according to claim 4, wherein the rotating device (300) is characterized by further comprising one or more coupling members (320, 330) connecting the rotating member (310) and the rotating ring member ( 620). A lifting module according to claim 3, wherein the lifting device (400) is characterized by comprising the lifting member (410) coupled to the fixing ring member (610) and the movable member (720). The lifting module of claim 7, wherein the lifting member (410) is characterized in that it is formed with a permanent perforation in which the shaft member (220) and the rotating device (300) are disposed. The lifting module of claim 7, wherein the lifting device (400) is characterized by further comprising the lifting member (420) coupled to the lifting member (410). A lifting module according to claim 9, wherein the lifting member (420) is characterized in that it is formed with a magnet member (430). The lifting module of claim 1, wherein the driving device (500) comprises: a rotor (510) having one or more permanent magnets Iron is formed on the rotating device (300); and a stator is formed on the lifting device (400) and can magnetically rotate the rotor (510) during power supply. The lifting module of claim 1, wherein the lifting module is further characterized by further comprising a measuring device (800) coupled to the lifting device (400) and measuring movement of the lifting device (400) distance. The lifting module of claim 12, wherein the measuring device (800) is characterized by comprising: a manual adjusting unit (810) connected to the base member (210) at a specific distance; Connected to the manual adjustment unit (810); and a scale member (830) coupled to the lifting device (400) for attachment to the encoder (820). The lifting module of claim 1, wherein the lifting module is further characterized by further comprising a drop preventing device (900) for preventing the lifting device (400) from malfunctioning when the driving device (500) fails Dropped by its own weight. The lifting module of claim 14, wherein the drop preventing device (900) is characterized by comprising: a drop detecting sensor (910, 920) mounted on the guiding member (230) and the a lifting device (400) for detecting a drop of the lifting device (400) due to its own weight; and a clamping unit (930) mounted on the base member (210) and connected Up to the drop detecting sensor (910, 920) so that the lifting device (400) can be dropped when it is dropped by its own weight Clamped. A lifting device comprising: a device base (20); at least one or more of the lifting module (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 15; and a lifting chuck (30), The lifting device (400) is included in the lifting module (100). The lifting device of claim 16, wherein the lifting chuck (30) is firmly attached to the top end of the lifting device (400) by magnetic force. The lifting device of claim 16, wherein the lifting chuck (30) is provided with an auxiliary attachment member (31) fixed to the lifting member (420) contained in the lifting device (400). The lifting device of claim 18, wherein the lifting member (420) is formed with a horizontal control protrusion (422), and the auxiliary attachment member (31) is formed with one or more horizontal control grooves (31a) At least a portion of the horizontal control protrusion (422) is insertable therein. The lifting device of claim 19, wherein the horizontal control protrusion (422) is formed in a spherical shape at a center top end of the lifting member (420), and the horizontal control groove (31a) is formed in the The position on the bottom side of the auxiliary attachment member (31) corresponds to the horizontal control protrusion (422). The lifting device of claim 20, wherein the horizontal control groove (31a) is formed in plurality, and at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) has a corresponding horizontal control protrusion (422) a shape of a shape, at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) having a shape that only moves the horizontal control protrusion (422) in the forward and backward directions, at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) having The shape of the horizontal control protrusion (422) can only be moved in the leftward and rightward directions, and at least one of the horizontal control grooves (31a) has the horizontal control protrusion (422) movable in all directions. shape. The lifting device of claim 16, wherein the lifting chuck (30) is attached to the lifting device (400) at a specific distance (D).