TWI722573B - Warehousing transfer teaching module - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a warehousing transfer teaching module. It comprising a programmable logic controller; a multi-axle transfer device electrically connected to the programmable logic controller and having a plurality of displacement mechanisms, a picking unit disposed to the plurality of displacement mechanisms and a plurality of displacement sensing units connected to the plurality of displacement mechanisms; a conveying device electrically connected to the programmable logic controller; a stock stand disposed adjacent to the multi-axle transfer device; and a detecting device disposed at one end of the conveying device for electrically connecting to the programmable logic controller and, having a metal sensing unit and a color sensing unit.

Description

Warehouse transfer teaching module

The present invention relates to a storage transfer teaching module, in particular to a module that can help students familiarize themselves with the operation of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and is a modular equipment for material storage technology. Cultivating reserve talents for electromechanical integration can meet the needs of the industry and enhance students' competitiveness in the workplace after graduation.

According to the industrial development, it has experienced four industrial revolutions. The first industrial revolution progressed from human and animal power to the use of hydraulic and steam power as a source of power, reducing the burden on labor. The second industrial revolution In the era of electrification, the use of electricity to provide power and support for mass production, and to achieve the goal of machine production, the third industrial revolution is the era of electronics, and a lot of information and data are analyzed through a database system, that is, to use Electronic devices and information technology are used to eliminate human influences to improve the precision of industrial manufacturing. Today, the manufacturing industry has developed towards full automation. This is the fourth industrial revolution, called Industry 4.0, which no longer exists in manufacturing plants. The emergence of manpower, together with the integration of information and machinery, enables the machine to perform manufacturing operations fully automatically and eliminate obstacles.

Mechatronics integration is the core of factory automation, and it is widely used in related production equipment such as semiconductors, optoelectronics, biotechnology, smart robots, sewage treatment, green energy, and small processes. The needs of smart manufacturing are diverse In the industry of technological integration, it is therefore very important to learn and understand the knowledge of mechatronics integration; as manufacturers’ demand for mechatronics talents is increasing day by day, students should not only focus on theoretical courses, but also in the practical part. Equally important.

Chinese Patent Announcement No. CN207718682U "A PLC Programming Teaching Platform" discloses a teaching platform, which includes a teaching desk, a programming computer, and a control cabinet. The control cabinet includes a touch screen, a PLC module, a switch button module, a water lamp module, Crossroad traffic light module, frequency converter module, screw slide module, additional module and power supply module. This platform can be used for program editing course equipment, but it occupies a large space and is not convenient to move. It must be actually used in the classroom. There will still be many inconveniences.

Taiwan Patent Publication No. M432904 "Modular Teaching Device" discloses that one input module is provided with a plurality of terminal blocks, the other output module is fixed in the housing space of the body, and the output module is electrically connected to The input module, in cooperation with a control processor, can be used for operation and input of different training projects, and the input module is used for input signal action, and the output module is used for output mechanical action, so as to be used for various Different electromechanical application teaching practice use. However, the output modules controlled by the control processor of this teaching device are only simple action instructions, which cannot meet the actual learning application of fully automated development.

In this regard, how to provide a device that can train students to learn the characteristics and control interface of the electromechanical components in the electromechanical integration system, and facilitate storage and movement. This is the direction the inventor has thought of.

Today, the inventor is based on the tireless spirit of the above-mentioned existing electromechanical integrated teaching equipment in actual implementation and use, supplemented by his rich professional knowledge and years of practical experience. Improve, and develop the present invention based on this.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a storage transfer teaching module, which can assist students or junior engineers in the industry in teaching, to be familiar with the components and control technology in electromechanical integration, and to implement the technology of material storage. Through the present invention, it is possible to learn how to achieve the identification and classification of materials under the framework of electromechanical integration.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned implementation objectives, a warehouse transfer teaching module of the present invention includes a programmable logic controller (Programmable Logic Controller, PLC); a multi-axis transfer device electrically connected to the programmable logic controller, which It has a plurality of displacement mechanisms, a reclaiming unit arranged in the plurality of displacement mechanisms, and a plurality of displacement sensing units that are electrically connected to the plurality of displacement mechanisms; a conveying device is electrically connected to a programmable logic controller and is adjacent to multiple displacement mechanisms. A shaft transfer device is provided; a material holder is arranged adjacent to the multi-axis transfer device; and a detection device is electrically connected to the programmable logic controller and is set at one end of the conveying device, which has a metal sensing unit And a color sensing unit.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the programmable logic controller is housed in a box, and the multi-axis transfer device, the conveying device, the material holder and the detection device are housed in another box.

In an embodiment of the present invention, each displacement mechanism of the multi-axis transfer device includes a transmission mechanism and a reduction motor connected to the transmission mechanism.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the transmission component can be one of a lead screw and a linear slide.

In one embodiment of the present invention, electromagnets are selected for the material reclaiming unit of the multi-axis transfer device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the conveying device has a conveying belt and a decelerating motor connected to the conveying belt.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the material placement base has a plurality of material placement points.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the programmable logic controller is further electrically connected to a programmable automation controller (PAC).

In an embodiment of the present invention, the programmable logic controller is further electrically connected to a human machine interface (HMI).

The purpose of the present invention and its structural and functional advantages will be described based on the structure shown in the following drawings and specific embodiments, so that the review committee can have a deeper and specific understanding of the present invention.

Please refer to the first to fifth figures, a storage transfer teaching module of the present invention includes: a programmable logic controller (1), which can for example be electrically connected to a programmable automation controller (2) Interface with a man-machine (3);

A multi-axis transfer device (4), which is electrically connected to a programmable logic controller (1), has a plurality of displacement mechanisms (41), and a reclaiming unit (42) arranged on the plurality of displacement mechanisms (41) A plurality of displacement sensing units (43) electrically connected to a plurality of displacement mechanisms (41), each displacement mechanism (41) includes a transmission mechanism (411) and a reduction motor connected to the transmission mechanism (411) (412), and the reclaiming unit (42) can, for example, use an electromagnet, and the transmission part can be a lead screw or a linear slide;

A conveying device (5) is electrically connected to the programmable logic controller (1), and is arranged adjacent to the multi-axis transfer device (4). The conveying device (5) may, for example, have a conveyor belt (51) and a connecting conveyor A reduction motor (52) with (51); a material holder (6), which is arranged adjacent to the multi-axis transfer device (4), which has a plurality of material points (61); and a detection device (7), It is electrically connected to the programmable logic controller (1) and is arranged at one end of the conveying device (5). It has a metal sensing unit (71) and a color sensing unit (72).

Among them, the programmable logic controller (1), the programmable automation controller (2) and the man-machine interface (3) can be housed in a box (8), and the multi-axis transfer device (4) and the conveying device (5) The material holder (6) and the detection device (7) are housed in another box (8), so that the present invention reduces the control part and the transfer part to be able to be accommodated in the box (8) The size of the device is convenient to move the whole equipment, and the implementation of the electromechanical integration technology is more convenient through the modularization method.

In addition, the following specific examples can further prove the scope of practical application of the present invention, but it is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any form.

Please continue to refer to the first to fifth figures. A warehouse transfer teaching module of the present invention is mainly used for warehouse storage teaching purposes. Components can be placed in two boxes (8) respectively, programmable logic controller (1) Programmable automation controller (2) and human-machine interface (3) belong to the control part, which is housed in a box (8), multi-axis transfer device (4), conveying device (5), The material holder (6) and the detection device (7) belong to the transfer part, that is, the controlled part, which can be housed in another box (8). In this way, if the teaching location is changed, only move it directly The box (8) can reach the destination.

Please refer to the sixth and seventh figures together. When the present invention is actually used, the main power is turned on first, after resetting to zero, the identification and classification operations are started, and the process of the operation will be displayed on the human-machine interface. (3) Top; In this embodiment, a metal reflective material (9), a metal non-reflective material (9) and a non-metal reflective material (9) are provided respectively, and the user can randomly place one The material (9) is on the conveyor belt (51) of the conveying device (5), and the programmable logic controller (1) will control the deceleration motor (52) to act, and the deceleration motor (52) will drive the conveyor belt (51) to The material (9) on the conveyor belt (51) can be driven to the position of the detection device (7), and the detection device (7) detects whether the material (9) is metal through the metal sensing unit (71), and The color sensor unit (72) is used to detect whether the material (9) is reflective, the detected information will be returned to the programmable logic controller (1), and after judgment, the identification result can be output to the programmable automation controller (2), and move the material (9) to the designated placement point (61) on the placement seat (6); of course, the detection device (7) mentioned above is in addition to the metal sensing unit ( 71). In addition to the color sensing unit (72), others such as magnetic sensors, weight sensors, etc., can be modified or added according to actual needs in teaching or on-site.

When moving the material (9), it is executed by the multi-axis transfer device (4). You can refer to the eighth and ninth figures together. The three displacement mechanisms (41) of the multi-axis transfer device (4) are respectively Represents the displacement in the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions. The programmable logic controller (1) will control the deceleration motor (412) of the displacement mechanism (41) so that the deceleration motor (412) drives the transmission of the transmission mechanism (411) The component allows the multi-axis transfer device (4) to move in three directions. When picking up the material, it will move close to the material (9) on the conveyor belt (51) that is detected by the inspection device (7), and reach the material. When the piece (9) is directly above, the Z-axis displacement mechanism (41) drives the reclaiming unit (42) to move downward, so that the reclaiming unit (42) contacts the material (9), because the reclaiming unit (42) uses electromagnetic Iron, so it will generate magnetic force to adsorb the material (9). After the Z-axis displacement mechanism (41) moves upward, the material (9) is moved through the X-axis displacement mechanism (41) and Y-axis displacement mechanism (41). It is driven to the top of the material holder (6), and the displacement mechanism (41) learns the current position according to the feedback of the displacement sensing unit (43). The displacement sensing unit (43) can, for example, use limit switches or light shields. Break sensor; in this way, according to the judgment result of the programmable logic controller (1), the material (9) will be placed on the designated placement point (61) to classify the material (9).

As can be seen from the above implementation description, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

1. The storage transfer teaching module of the present invention includes a programmable logic controller, a human-machine interface, a multi-axis transfer device and a conveying device, etc., which can allow users to learn how to operate and edit the programmable logic controller Code, familiar with the automation requirements of the warehouse storage field with the technology of electromechanical integration.

2. The warehousing transfer teaching module of the present invention judges materials and materials storage devices through multi-tasking sensing and detection devices, which can identify and classify different materials according to the characteristics of different materials. With the instructions of the programmable logic controller, it can The materials are sorted into designated locations, allowing students to learn the analysis and design choices of the execution system of the material sorting mechanism, and deeply realize the effective combination of mechanization and automation.

3. The storage transfer teaching module of the present invention puts the various components in the box, with the advantages of small size and convenient carrying, so that the teaching place is not restricted, and it can also complete highly automated equipment through low cost. It is easier for users to learn the necessary knowledge in the field of electromechanical integration.

In summary, the warehouse transfer teaching module of the present invention can indeed achieve the expected use effect through the embodiments disclosed above, and the present invention has not been disclosed before the application, and it is in full compliance with the patent law. Regulations and requirements. If you file an application for a patent for invention in accordance with the law, you are kindly requested to review and grant a quasi-patent.

However, the above-mentioned illustrations and descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art will do other things based on the characteristic scope of the present invention. Equivalent changes or modifications should be regarded as not departing from the design scope of the present invention.

(1): Programmable logic controller

(2): Programmable automation controller

(3): Human-machine interface

(4): Multi-axis transfer device

(41): Displacement mechanism

(411): Transmission parts

(412): Geared motor

(42): Reclaiming unit

(43): Displacement sensing unit

(5): Conveying device

(51): Conveyor belt

(52): Geared motor

(6): Material holder

(61): Placement point

(7): Detection device

(71): Metal sensing unit

(72): Color sensing unit

(8): Cabinet

(9): Materials

Figure 1: The overall appearance of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2: A block diagram of the overall structure of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3: The structure diagram of the transfer part of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4: The front side view of the transfer part of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5: The rear side view of the transfer part of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6: The feeding implementation diagram of the preferred embodiment of the present invention (1).

Figure 7: The feeding implementation diagram of the preferred embodiment of the present invention (2).

Figure 8: The drawing (1) of the material reclaiming of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure Ninth: Drawing (2) of the material reclaiming of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

(1): Programmable logic controller

(2): Programmable automation controller

(3): Human-machine interface

(4): Multi-axis transfer device

(41): Displacement mechanism

(42): Reclaiming unit

(43): Displacement sensing unit

(5): Conveying device

(51): Conveyor belt

(52): Geared motor

(7): Detection device

(71): Metal sensing unit

(72): Color sensing unit

Claims (7)

A storage transfer teaching module includes: a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), which is housed in a box and is electrically connected to a Programmable Automation Controller (Programmable Automation Controller, PLC). PAC); a multi-axis transfer device, which is electrically connected to the programmable logic controller, has a plurality of displacement mechanisms, a reclaiming unit arranged on the plurality of displacement mechanisms, and a plurality of electrical connections to the plurality of displacements The displacement sensing unit of the mechanism; a conveying device which is electrically connected to the programmable logic controller and is arranged adjacent to the multi-axis transfer device; a material holder is arranged adjacent to the multi-axis transfer device; and a detection The device is electrically connected to the programmable logic controller and is arranged at one end of the conveying device. It has a metal sensing unit and a color sensing unit; wherein: the multi-axis transfer device, the conveying device, the The material holder and the detection device are housed in another box. For example, the storage transfer teaching module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein each of the plurality of displacement mechanisms of the multi-axis transfer device includes a transmission mechanism and a reduction motor connected to the transmission mechanism. For example, the storage transfer teaching module described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the transmission mechanism is one of a linear slide rail and a lead screw. For example, the storage transfer teaching module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the reclaiming unit of the multi-axis transfer device is an electromagnet. For example, the storage transfer teaching module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the conveying device has a conveyor belt and a deceleration motor connected to the conveyor belt. For example, the storage transfer teaching module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the material placement base system has a plurality of placement points. For example, the storage transfer teaching module described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the programmable logic controller is further electrically connected to a human machine interface (HMI).

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