TWM608599U - Turnover equipment and warehousing system - Google Patents

Abstract

This creation discloses a turning equipment and storage system. The storage system includes turning equipment. The turning device is used for turning over a box. The box has a plurality of slots and openings, and each slot is used for accommodating a circuit board. The turning equipment includes a processing device, a support, two clamping frames, two lateral movement mechanisms and two rotation mechanisms. Each lateral movement mechanism is connected to each clamping frame, and the processing device can control the action of the two lateral movement mechanisms, so that the two clamping frames move toward each other or move away from each other, so as to clamp each other of the boxes. The opposite sides may no longer clamp the box. Each rotating mechanism is connected with each clamping frame, and the processing device can control the action of the two rotating mechanisms, so that the two clamping frames rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the bracket at the same time by a predetermined angle.

Description

Turning equipment and storage system

This creation relates to a turning device and a storage system, in particular to a turning device used to turn a box carrying multiple circuit boards, and a storage system with the turning device.

The existing common circuit board manufacturers generally use a box with multiple slots to store multiple circuit boards, that is, a single box contains multiple circuit boards. In order to reduce the contact area between each circuit board and the box, some manufacturers store the box obliquely. Generally speaking, such manufacturers use manual methods to move the box to the bracket of a specially designed trolley; After being installed on the bracket of the trolley, it will appear inclined relative to the horizon. The manual method of turning over the cabinet is not only inefficient, but also easy to cause the problem of the circuit board falling.

This creation discloses a turning equipment and a storage system, which is mainly used to improve various inconveniences caused by conventional manual turning of boxes.

One of the embodiments of the present creation discloses a turning device for turning over a box body, the box body has a plurality of slots and an opening, the opening and the plurality of slots are communicated with each other, and each of the slots is connected to each other. The slot is used for accommodating a circuit board, and the turning device includes: a processing device: a storage rack; two clamping racks, which are arranged facing each other; two lateral movement mechanisms, which are arranged on the processing device , Each of the lateral movement mechanisms is connected to each of the clamping frames, and each of the lateral movement mechanisms is electrically connected to the processing device, and the processing device can control the action of the two lateral movement mechanisms so that the two The two clamping frames move in directions close to each other or away from each other, so as to clamp the opposite sides of the box or no longer clamp the box; and two rotating mechanisms, which are connected with each other. Two of the lateral movement mechanisms are connected, and each of the rotating mechanisms is connected to each of the clamping frames, and each of the rotating mechanisms is electrically connected to the processing device, and the processing device can control the two The rotating mechanism is operated to make the two holding racks rotate clockwise or counterclockwise by a predetermined angle with respect to the storage rack at the same time.

One of the embodiments of the present creation discloses a storage system for storing a plurality of boxes, each of the boxes has a plurality of slots and an opening, and the openings and the plurality of slots are connected to each other. The slot is used for accommodating a circuit board, the storage system includes: a turning device for turning each of the boxes, the turning device includes: a processing device: a storage rack; two clamping racks , Which are arranged facing each other; two lateral movement mechanisms, which are arranged in the processing device, each of the lateral movement mechanisms are connected to each of the clamping frames, and each of the lateral movement mechanisms and the processing device Electrically connected, the processing device can control the action of the two lateral moving mechanisms, so that the two clamping frames move in directions close to each other or away from each other, so as to clamp each other of the boxes. Opposite sides or no longer clamp the box; and two rotating mechanisms, which are connected to the two lateral moving mechanisms, and each of the rotating mechanisms is connected to each of the clamping racks, and each of the rotating mechanisms is connected to the clamping frame. The rotating mechanism is electrically connected to the processing device, and the processing device can control the actions of the two rotating mechanisms so that the two holding racks rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the storage rack at the same time. A storage device at a predetermined angle is used to store a plurality of the boxes; a transfer device is used to move the box body rotated by the predetermined angle by the turning device into the storage device in the same posture In storage.

In summary, the turning equipment and storage system of this creation can hold a box carrying multiple circuit boards and rotate the box at a predetermined angle, while the related transfer equipment can rotate the turned equipment at a predetermined angle. The box is moved into the storage facility in the same posture for storage.

In order to have a better understanding of the features and technical content of this creation, please refer to the following detailed descriptions and drawings about this creation, but these descriptions and drawings are only used to illustrate this creation, not to make any claims about the scope of protection of this creation. limit.

In the following description, if it is pointed out, please refer to the specific drawing or as shown in the specific drawing, it is only used to emphasize that in the subsequent description, most of the related content appears in the specific drawing. However, it is not limited that only the specific drawings can be referred to in this subsequent description.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 4, the turning device A1 of this invention is used to turn a box B. As shown in FIG. 2, the box body B has a plurality of slots B1 and an opening B2. The opening B2 and the plurality of slots B1 are communicated with each other, and each slot B1 is used for accommodating a circuit board C. As shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, the turning equipment A1 includes: a processing device 1, a support 2, two clamping frames 3, two lateral moving mechanisms 4 and two rotating mechanisms 5. The processing device 1 can be, for example, various computers, microprocessors, servers, etc., which are not limited herein. The bracket 2 is mainly used to support two clamping frames 3, two lateral movement mechanisms 4 and two rotating mechanisms 5. The bracket 2 can also be used to support the processing device 1. The shape of the bracket 2 can be changed according to requirements. The figure shown is only one example.

The two clamping frames 3 are arranged to face each other. Each clamping frame 3 may include a side plate 31 and a first limiting structure 32 and a second limiting structure 33. Two adjacent sides of the side plates 31 are respectively provided with a first limiting structure 32 and a second limiting structure. Two limit structure 33. The first limiting structure 32 and the second limiting structure 33 may be sheet-like structures, and the first limiting structure 32 and the second limiting structure 33 may be formed by two adjacent sides of the side plate 31 extending outward.

The two clamping frames 3 are mainly used to clamp the two sides of the box B together. The appearance of each clamping frame 3 can be changed according to the appearance of the box B. The figure shown is only an example. State. When the two clamping frames 3 clamp the box body B, the two side plates 31 abut against the two opposite side walls of the box body B, and the first limiting structure 32 and the second limiting structure 33 respectively abut against the box body B. The two adjacent side walls of each side wall, that is, when the two clamping frames 3 clamp the box body B, each side plate 31, the first limiting structure 32 and the second limiting structure 33 respectively abut against the box Different sidewalls of body B. When the two clamping frames 3 are driven to rotate by the two rotating mechanisms 5, the box B will abut the first limiting structure 32 and the second limiting structure 33 of the two clamping frames 3, and each A limiting structure 32 and each second limiting structure 33 jointly limit the movable range of the box B relative to the side plate 31.

In a preferred embodiment, each holding frame 3 may further include a first engaging structure 34 and a second engaging structure 35. The first engaging structure 34 may be disposed on the first limiting structure 32, and the first engaging structure 34 may be disposed on the first limiting structure 32. The second engaging structure 35 may be disposed on the second limiting structure 33. The first engaging structure 34 and the second engaging structure 35 are used for engaging with the box body B so as to limit the movable range of the box body B relative to the clamping frame 3.

Two lateral movement mechanisms 4 are arranged on the support 2, each lateral movement mechanism 4 is connected to each clamping frame 3, and each lateral movement mechanism 4 is electrically connected to the processing device 1. The processing device 1 can control the actions of the two lateral moving mechanisms 4, so that the two clamping frames 3 move toward each other or away from each other, so as to clamp the two sides of the box B or no longer clamp the box. B.

In practical applications, the lateral movement mechanism 4 may include a sliding rail and a sliding block. The sliding block is connected to the clamping frame 3, and the processing device 1 can control the sliding block to move on the sliding rail, so that the clamping frame 3 Move towards or away from the box B; or, the lateral movement mechanism 4 may also include a pneumatic cylinder (or hydraulic cylinder) and a push rod, the push rod is connected with the clamping frame 3, and the processing device 1 can The pneumatic cylinder is controlled to move, so that the push rod telescopically moves, and the clamping frame 3 is moved accordingly. Of course, as long as it can be controlled by the processing device 1 and can drive the two clamping frames 3 to clamp the box body B or no longer clamp the box body B, the lateral movement mechanism 4 may include any component.

Two rotating mechanisms 5 are connected with two lateral moving mechanisms 4, and each rotating mechanism 5 is connected with each clamping frame 3, each rotating mechanism 5 is electrically connected with the processing device 1, and the processing device 1 can control the two rotating mechanisms 5 is actuated to make the two clamping frames 3 rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the bracket 2 at a predetermined angle at the same time. Each rotation mechanism 5 may include, for example, a numerically controlled motor. The rotary shaft of the numerically controlled motor is connected to the clamping frame 3, and the processing device 1 can control the numerically controlled motor to rotate the rotary shaft of the numerically controlled motor forward or reverse. In a preferred application, the processing device 1 can be connected to an input device (such as a touch screen, a keyboard, a mouse, etc.), and the user can manipulate the input device to change the predetermined angle. In practical applications, the turning device A1 can also include two detectors. The two detectors are used to detect the actual rotation angle of the holder 3, and the processing device 1 can be based on the two detectors. According to the detection result, it is judged whether the two clamping frames 3 actually rotate at the same angle. If the actual rotation angles of the two clamping frames 3 are not the same, the processing device 1 can control one of the numerically controlled motors, so that the two The numerical control motor can make the two clamping frames 3 rotate in the same direction and rotate at the same predetermined angle.

The process of clamping the box body B by the two clamping frames 3 of the turning equipment A1 can be, for example, as follows: the processing device 1 first controls the two lateral movement mechanisms 4 to act, so that the two clamping frames 3 approach the box body B. To clamp the box B located between the two clamping racks 3; when the two clamping racks 3 clamp the box B, the processing device 1 will control the two rotating mechanisms 5 to act, so that the two clamping racks 3 Rotate the predetermined angle in the same direction. In particular, the side of each holding frame 3 opposite to the ground may not have any extension structure and no components. In this way, the holding frame 3 can be prevented from accumulating and falling dust.

In a preferred embodiment, the turning device A1 may also include a detector (not shown). The detector is used to detect whether there is a box B between the two holding frames 3, and the processing device 1 is electrically connected. Sexual connection detector. The processing device 1 may first determine that a box B is provided between the two clamping frames 3 according to the signal transmitted by the detector, and then control the two lateral movement mechanisms 4 to act, so that the two clamping frames 3 clamp Hold box B.

When the two clamping frames 3 clamp the box B together, and the processing device 1 controls the action of the two rotating mechanisms 5 to make the box B appear to be in a tilted state, the processing device 1 can send a specific signal to a transfer Equipment (for example, various types of robotic arms), so that the transfer equipment clamps the box B in an inclined state. When the transfer equipment clamps the box B clamped by the two clamping frames 3, the transfer equipment A3 can send a specific signal to the processing device 1. After the processing device 1 receives the signal transmitted by the transfer device, it will Control the actions of the two lateral moving mechanisms 4 so that the two clamping frames 3 no longer clamp the box B; when the transfer equipment clamps the box B away, the processing device 1 will control the two rotating mechanisms 5 to act, and Move the two holders 3 to the position before rotation. In different embodiments, the turning device A1 may also include another detector (not shown), which is used to detect whether there is a transfer device between the two holding frames 3, and the processing device 1 can When the detector detects that the two clamping frames 3 are equipped with transfer equipment, the two lateral moving mechanisms 4 are controlled to act, so that the two clamping frames 3 no longer clamp the box B.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, in a preferred embodiment, the turning device A1 may also include a conveying mechanism 6 and two lifting mechanisms 7. The conveying mechanism 6 may include a rail 61, a sliding member 62 and a trolley 63. The sliding member 62 is slidably disposed on the rail 61, and the trolley 63 is connected to the sliding member 62. The processing device 1 is electrically connected to the sliding member 62, and the processing device 1 can control the sliding member 62 to move on the rail 61 to move the trolley 63 between the two clamping frames 3. The trolley 63 is used to carry the box B. After the relevant personnel or equipment sets the box B on the trolley 63, the processing device 1 can control the sliding member 62 to move on the rail 61 so that the trolley 63 moves between the two clamping frames 3.

As shown in FIG. 5, in a preferred embodiment, a detector (not shown) and a positioning mechanism (not shown) can be provided on the trolley 63, and the processing device 1 can pass the detection of the detector. As a result of the measurement, it is determined whether a box B is provided on the trolley 63. When the processing device 1 judges that the box B is provided on the trolley 63 through the detector provided on the trolley 63, the processing device 1 can control the positioning mechanism to act so that the positioning mechanism restricts the box B installed on the trolley 63 from facing each other. In the range of movement of the trolley 63. As shown in Fig. 6, when the handling device 1 console cart 63 moves between the two clamping frames 3, the handling device 1 will first control the positioning mechanism to act so that the positioning mechanism no longer restricts the box B, and then the handling Only the device 1 controls the action of the two lateral moving mechanisms 4 so that the two clamping frames 3 clamp the box B arranged on the trolley 63.

Two lifting mechanisms 7 are arranged on the bracket 2, and each lateral moving mechanism 4 is connected with each lifting mechanism 7. Each lifting mechanism 7 is electrically connected to the processing device 1, and the processing device 1 can control the action of the two lifting mechanisms 7 so that the two lifting mechanisms 7 drive the two clamping frames 3 to move upward or downward relative to the bracket 2 at the same time. Each lifting mechanism 7 may, for example, include a sliding rail and a sliding block, the sliding block is slidably arranged on the sliding rail, and the lateral movement mechanism 4, the rotating mechanism 5 and the clamping frame 3 are connected with the sliding block, and When the slider moves on the slide rail, it can simultaneously drive the lateral movement mechanism 4, the rotation mechanism 5 and the clamping frame 3 to move.

As shown in Figures 6 and 7, when the processing device 1 controls the two lateral movement mechanisms 4, and the two clamping frames 3 clamp the box B set on the trolley 63, the processing device 1 will control the two lifting The mechanism 7 works together to move the two clamping frames 3 and the box B held by them in a direction away from the trolley 63 until the box B no longer contacts the trolley 63.

As shown in Figures 7 and 8, when the box B is no longer in contact with the trolley 63, the processing device 1 can first control the trolley 63 to leave the two holding frames 3 and move back to the original position, and then the processing device 1 The two rotating mechanisms 5 are controlled to act, so that the two clamping frames 3 drive the box B to rotate by a predetermined angle.

Please refer to Figure 9, the storage system A of this creation is used to store multiple boxes B. The storage system includes: a turning equipment A1, a central control equipment A2, a transfer equipment A3 and a storage equipment A4. For a detailed description of the turning device A1, please refer to the description of the foregoing embodiment, which will not be repeated here. The transfer device A3 is used to rotate the box B of the turned device A1 by a predetermined angle and move it into the storage device A4 in the same posture for storage.

The central control equipment A2 communicates with the processing device 1, the transfer equipment A3 and the storage equipment A4 of the turning equipment A1. The central control device A2 may be various computers, servers, etc., for example. When the turning device A1 turns the box B to a predetermined angle, the processing device 1 can transmit a specific signal to the central control device A2, and the central control device A2 can control the transfer device A3 to move the transfer device A3 Go to the turning device A1, and take off the box B clamped by the turning device A1.

After the transfer equipment A3 is removed from the box B by the turning equipment A1, the transfer equipment A3 will transfer the box B to the storage equipment A4, so that the box B is installed in the storage equipment A4 in the same inclined state . In practical applications, the transfer equipment A3 may include, for example, a mobile vehicle (for example, various AGVs), a robotic arm, and a processor, and the processor can control the actions of the mobile vehicle and the robotic arm.

The storage equipment A4 may include a plurality of storage racks A41 and an auxiliary transfer device A42, for example. The plurality of storage racks A41 and the auxiliary transfer device A42 may be arranged in a storage space SP, and the storage space SP may be provided with a movable door D. The auxiliary transfer device A42 is communicatively connected to the central control equipment A2. After the transfer device A3 is removed from the box B by the turning device A1, the transfer device A3 will be moved to the storage device A4. When the transfer equipment A3 holding the box B moves to the storage space SP, the transfer equipment A3 can send a specific signal to the central control equipment A2, and the central control equipment A2 will control the auxiliary transfer device A42 to make the auxiliary The transfer device A42 transfers the box B held by the transfer equipment A3 to the storage rack A41 in the same posture for storage. In contrast, when the relevant person wants to take out the specific box B, the relevant person can control the auxiliary transfer device A42 through the central control device A2, so that the relevant person can take out the specific box B stored in the storage rack A41.

In different embodiments, the auxiliary transfer device A42 may also be a communication connection transfer device A3, and when the transfer device A3 transfers the box B to the storage device A4, the transfer device A3 may directly send a signal to the auxiliary transfer device A3. The transfer device A42, the auxiliary transfer device A42 that receives the signal transmitted from the transfer device A3, will remove the box B held by the transfer device A3 and set it in the storage rack A41. In another embodiment, the storage device A4 may also only include a plurality of storage racks A41, and the transfer device A3 may directly store the box B held by it on the storage rack A41.

In summary, the turning device of this invention and the storage system with the turning device can hold a box carrying multiple circuit boards and rotate the box at a predetermined angle. The turning device of this invention can solve the problem of conventional use. Many inconveniences caused by manually turning the cabinet.

The above descriptions are only the preferred and feasible embodiments of this creation, which do not limit the scope of the creation of this creation. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using this creation specification and schematic content are included in the scope of protection of this creation. .

A: Storage system A1: Flip the device 1: Processing device 2: bracket 3: Clamping frame 31: side panel 32: The first limit structure 33: The second limit structure 34: The first snap structure 35: The second locking structure 4: Lateral movement mechanism 5: Rotating mechanism 6: Conveying mechanism 61: Orbit 62: Slider 63: Trolley 7: Lifting mechanism A2: Central control equipment A3: Transfer equipment A4: Storage equipment A41: Storage rack A42: Auxiliary transfer device B: Box B1: Slot B2: opening C: Circuit board SP: storage space D: movable door

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the flip device created.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the box.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the flip device created.

Figure 4 is the front view of the flip device created.

Figures 5 and 6 are another schematic diagrams of different viewing angles of the created turning device provided with a box.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the clamping frame holding the box body of the turning device created.

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the inverted box of the inverting device created.

Figure 9 is a schematic top view of the created storage system.

A1: Flip the device

1: Processing device

2: bracket

3: Clamping frame

31: side panel

32: The first limit structure

33: The second limit structure

35: The second locking structure

4: Lateral movement mechanism

5: Rotating mechanism

6: Conveying mechanism

61: Orbit

63: Trolley

7: Lifting mechanism

Claims (10)

A turning device for turning over a box body, the box body has a plurality of slots and an opening, the opening and the plurality of slots are communicated with each other, and each slot is used for accommodating a circuit board , The turning device includes: One processing device: A bracket Two clamping frames, which are arranged facing each other; Two lateral movement mechanisms, which are arranged on the bracket, each of the lateral movement mechanisms are connected to each of the clamping frames, each of the lateral movement mechanisms is electrically connected to the processing device, and the processing device can control The two lateral moving mechanisms are actuated to move the two clamping racks in directions close to each other or away from each other, so as to clamp the opposite sides of the box or no longer clamp the The box; and Two rotating mechanisms, which are connected to the two lateral movement mechanisms, and each of the rotating mechanisms is connected to each of the clamping frames, each of the rotating mechanisms is electrically connected to the processing device, and the processing The device can control the actions of the two rotating mechanisms, so that the two clamping frames rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the bracket at the same time by a predetermined angle. The turning device according to claim 1, wherein the turning device further includes two lifting mechanisms, which are arranged on the bracket, each of the lateral movement mechanisms is connected to each of the lifting mechanisms, and each of the lifting mechanisms Electrically connected to the processing device, the processing device can control the actions of the two lifting mechanisms, so that the two lifting mechanisms drive the two clamping frames to move upward or downward relative to the bracket at the same time mobile. The turning device according to claim 2, wherein the turning device further includes a conveying mechanism including a rail, a sliding member, and a trolley, the sliding member is slidably disposed on the rail, and the trolley Connected to the sliding member, the processing device is electrically connected to the sliding member, and the processing device can control the sliding member to move on the rail, so that the trolley can move to the two clamps Between the racks; the trolley is used to carry the box. The turning device according to claim 1, wherein each of the clamping frames includes a side plate, at least one first limiting structure and at least one second limiting structure, and two adjacent sides of the side plates are respectively The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are provided; when the two clamping frames clamp the box body, the two side plates abut against the opposite side walls of the box body , The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure respectively abut against different side walls of the box body. The turning device according to claim 4, wherein each of the holding frames further includes at least one first engaging structure and at least one second engaging structure, the first engaging structure and the second engaging structure The structure is used to engage with the box body provided on the bracket to limit the movable range of the box body relative to the bracket. A storage system, which is used to store a plurality of boxes, each of the boxes has a plurality of slots and an opening, the openings are communicated with the plurality of slots, and each slot is used for accommodating one The circuit board, the storage system includes: A turning device for turning over each of the boxes, the turning device comprising: One processing device: A bracket Two clamping frames, which are arranged facing each other; Two lateral movement mechanisms, which are provided in the processing device, each of the lateral movement mechanisms are connected to each of the clamping frames, each of the lateral movement mechanisms is electrically connected to the processing device, and the processing device can Control the operation of the two lateral moving mechanisms, so that the two clamping racks move toward or away from each other, so as to clamp the opposite sides of the box or no longer clamp The box; and Two rotating mechanisms, which are connected to the two lateral movement mechanisms, and each of the rotating mechanisms is connected to each of the clamping frames, each of the rotating mechanisms is electrically connected to the processing device, and the processing The device can control the action of the two rotating mechanisms, so that the two holding frames rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the bracket at the same time by a predetermined angle A storage facility for storing a plurality of said boxes; A transfer device, which is used to move the box body rotated by the predetermined angle by the turning device into the storage device in the same posture for storage. The storage system according to claim 6, wherein the turning device further includes two lifting mechanisms, which are arranged on the bracket, each of the lateral movement mechanisms is connected to each of the lifting mechanisms, and each of the lifting mechanisms Electrically connected to the processing device, the processing device can control the actions of the two lifting mechanisms, so that the two lifting mechanisms drive the two clamping frames to move upward or downward relative to the bracket at the same time mobile. The storage system according to claim 7, wherein the turning device further includes a conveying mechanism including a rail, a sliding member, and a trolley, the sliding member is slidably disposed on the rail, and the trolley Connected to the sliding member, the processing device is electrically connected to the sliding member, and the processing device can control the sliding member to move on the rail, so that the trolley can move to the two clamps Between the racks; the trolley is used to carry the box. The storage system according to claim 6, wherein each of the clamping racks includes a side plate, at least one first limiting structure, and at least one second limiting structure, and two adjacent sides of the side plates are respectively The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are provided; when the two clamping frames clamp the box body, the two side plates abut against the opposite side walls of the box body , The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure respectively abut against two side surfaces adjacent to each of the side walls of the box body. The storage system according to claim 9, wherein each of the holding racks further includes at least one first engaging structure and at least one second engaging structure, the first engaging structure and the second engaging structure The structure is used to engage with the box body provided on the bracket to limit the movable range of the box body relative to the bracket.

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