TWI837974B - Automatic apparatus and electronic device having automatic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An automatic apparatus including at least two clamping mechanisms and at least two temporary storage modules is provided. Each of the at least two clamping mechanisms includes a clamp and a displacement assembly. The clamp is disposed on the displacement component, and the clamp is adapted to clamp at least one tray. The displacement component is adapted to drive the clamp to move along a first direction, a second direction and a third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. The at least two temporary storage modules are respectively linked with the at least two clamping mechanisms. The at least two temporary storage modules are adapted to store the at least one tray, and the at least two clamping mechanisms are adapted to move the at least one tray into or out of the at least two temporary storage modules. In addition, an electronic device is also mentioned.

Description

Automation equipment and electronic devices with automation equipment

The present invention relates to an automated equipment and an electronic device, and in particular to an automated equipment capable of automatically loading and unloading materials and an electronic device including the automated equipment.

Today's IC inspection and sorting machines include a storage area for parts trays, which are used to place IC parts trays to be sorted and parts trays that have been sorted. Since the machine has a certain work schedule and time setting, if the operator fails to place the parts trays in the storage area in a timely manner, the inspection and sorting machine will be unable to perform the feeding operation and will stop. Similarly, if the operator fails to take out the sorted parts trays in time and the storage area is full, it will also cause the inspection and sorting machine to stop, resulting in a loss of factory production efficiency. In addition, since operators need to frequently place or take out parts trays from the storage area, they are prone to close contact with the power source of the inspection and sorting machine, which may cause injuries to the operators. Therefore, there are safety concerns about the current manual loading and unloading method.

The present invention provides an automated equipment and electronic device that can automatically load and unload materials to avoid shutdown of the detection and sorting machine and at the same time avoid injuries to operators.

The automation equipment of the present invention includes at least two clamping mechanisms and at least two temporary storage modules. Each of the at least two clamping mechanisms includes a clamp and a displacement assembly. The clamp is arranged on the displacement assembly, and the clamp is suitable for clamping at least one component tray. The displacement assembly is suitable for driving the clamp to move along the first direction, the second direction and the third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. At least two temporary storage modules are respectively linked to at least two clamping mechanisms. At least two temporary storage modules are suitable for storing at least one component tray, and at least two clamping mechanisms are suitable for moving at least one component tray into or out of at least two temporary storage modules.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least two clamping mechanisms include a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism. The at least two temporary storage modules include a first temporary storage module and a second temporary storage module. The first clamping mechanism corresponds to the first temporary storage module, the second clamping mechanism corresponds to the second temporary storage module, the first clamping mechanism is suitable for moving at least one component tray out of the first temporary storage module, and the second clamping mechanism is suitable for moving at least one component tray into the second temporary storage module.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the displacement assembly includes a first linear slide, a second linear slide, and a third linear slide. The fixture is connected to the first linear slide and is suitable for moving along a first direction on the first linear slide. The first linear slide is connected to the second linear slide and is suitable for moving along a second direction on the second linear slide. The second linear slide is connected to the third linear slide and is suitable for moving along a third direction on the third linear slide.

In one embodiment of the present invention, each of the at least two temporary storage modules mentioned above includes a base plate, a plurality of engaging brackets, a plurality of engaging members and a lifting mechanism. The plurality of engaging brackets are arranged in pairs on both sides of the base plate. The plurality of engaging members are arranged in pairs on these engaging brackets and are suitable for engaging at least one component tray. These engaging brackets and the adjacent engaging members surround a plurality of accommodating spaces, and at least one component tray is suitable for being placed in these accommodating spaces. The lifting mechanism includes a linear motion device movably connected to the base plate and a pair of slides. The pair of slides is connected to the linear motion device and is located between these engaging brackets. The linear motion device is suitable for driving the pair of slides to move up and down along a first direction, and the pair of slides is suitable for driving at least one component tray. When the sliding member contacts and drives at least one component plate, these engaging members are disengaged from at least one component plate, and at least one component plate moves from one accommodating space to another accommodating space. When at least one component plate moves to another accommodating space, the corresponding engaging members are engaged with at least one component plate.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned automated equipment further includes a bracket. At least two clamping mechanisms and at least two temporary storage modules are movably arranged on the bracket. At least two clamping mechanisms partially extend out of the bracket and the clamps are suitable for moving inside and outside the bracket, and at least two temporary storage modules are located below the corresponding at least two clamping mechanisms in the first direction.

The electronic device of the present invention includes a detection and classification machine and an automated device. The detection and classification machine includes a storage area suitable for placing at least one component tray. The automated device is linked to the detection and classification machine. The automated device includes at least two clamping mechanisms and at least two temporary storage modules. The at least two clamping mechanisms are arranged beside the storage area and partially extend into the storage area. Each of the at least two clamping mechanisms includes a clamp and a displacement assembly. The clamp is arranged in the displacement assembly, and the clamp is suitable for clamping at least one component tray. The displacement assembly is suitable for driving the clamp to move along a first direction, a second direction and a third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. At least two temporary storage modules are respectively linked to at least two clamping mechanisms. At least two temporary storage modules are suitable for storing at least one parts tray, and at least two clamping mechanisms are suitable for moving at least one parts tray into or out of at least two temporary storage modules.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage area of the above-mentioned detection and classification machine includes a first storage area and a second storage area. At least two clamping mechanisms include a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism. At least two temporary storage modules include a first temporary storage module and a second temporary storage module. The first storage area corresponds to the first clamping mechanism and the first temporary storage module, and the second storage area corresponds to the second clamping mechanism and the second temporary storage module. The first clamping mechanism is suitable for moving at least one component tray in the first temporary storage module to the first storage area, and the second clamping mechanism is suitable for moving at least one component tray in the second storage area to the second temporary storage module.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the displacement assembly includes a first linear slide, a second linear slide, and a third linear slide. The fixture is connected to the first linear slide and is suitable for moving along a first direction on the first linear slide. The first linear slide is connected to the second linear slide and is suitable for moving along a second direction on the second linear slide. The second linear slide is connected to the third linear slide and is suitable for moving along a third direction on the third linear slide.

In one embodiment of the present invention, each of the at least two temporary storage modules includes a base plate, a plurality of engaging brackets, a plurality of engaging members, and a lifting mechanism. The plurality of engaging brackets are arranged in pairs on both sides of the base plate. The plurality of engaging members are arranged in pairs on the engaging brackets and are suitable for engaging at least one component tray. The engaging brackets and the adjacent engaging members surround a plurality of accommodating spaces, and at least one component tray is suitable for being placed in the accommodating spaces. The lifting mechanism includes a linear motion device movably connected to the base plate and a pair of sliding members. The pair of sliding members are connected to the linear motion device and are located between the engaging brackets. The linear motion device is suitable for driving the pair of sliding members to move up and down along a first direction, and the pair of sliding members is suitable for driving at least one component tray. When the sliding member abuts against and drives at least one component tray, these engaging members are disengaged from at least one component tray, and at least one component tray moves from one accommodating space to another accommodating space. When at least one component tray moves to another accommodating space, the corresponding engaging members are engaged with at least one component tray.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned automated equipment further includes a bracket. At least two clamping mechanisms and at least two temporary storage modules are movably arranged on the bracket. At least two clamping mechanisms partially extend out of the bracket and the clamps are suitable for moving inside and outside the bracket, and at least two temporary storage modules are located below the corresponding at least two clamping mechanisms in the first direction.

Based on the above, the automated equipment and the clamping mechanism of the electronic device of the present invention can automatically move the parts tray on the inspection and sorting machine to the temporary storage module, or move the parts tray placed in the temporary storage module into the inspection and sorting machine. Through the cooperation of the clamping mechanism and the temporary storage module, the material preparation space of the electronic device can be greatly increased to prevent the inspection and sorting machine from shutting down due to lack of material or full load, and can also avoid the risk of manual operation causing damage to the parts tray due to errors, misjudgments, insufficient training or unfamiliar skills, and the operator does not need to frequently patrol the inspection and sorting machine, which can reduce labor costs.

In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following is a detailed description of the embodiments with the accompanying drawings.

100: Electronic devices

110:Automation equipment

110a: Clamping mechanism

110a1: First clamping mechanism

110a2: Second clamping mechanism

110b: Temporary module

110c: Bracket

110b1: First temporary module

110b2: Second temporary module

111: Clamp

111a:Driver

111b: Clamping piece

112: Displacement assembly

112a: First linear slide

112b: Second linear slide

112c: The third linear slide

113: Base plate

114: snap-on bracket

115: snap-fit parts

115a: Subject

115b: snap-fitting part

116: Lifting mechanism

116a: Linear motion device

116b: Sliding member

116b1: Sliding part

116b2: Support part

117:Framework

118: Panels

120: Detection and classification machine

122: Storage area

122a: First storage area

122b: Second storage area

124: Work area

200: Parts tray

210: First notch

220: Second notch

230: Top

240: Bottom

250: Parts slot

A: End

B1, B2: Location

D1: First direction

D2: Second direction

D3: Third direction

E1: First side

E2: Second side

L: Movement distance

OP1: First opening

OP2, OP3: Second opening

P1, P2, P3, P4, P5: Accommodation space

FIG1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the parts tray of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the automated equipment of Figure 1.

FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a temporary storage module of the automation device of FIG1.

FIG5A is a schematic diagram of the temporary storage module in FIG4 from another viewing angle.

FIG5B is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the temporary module of FIG5A moving relative to the base plate.

FIG6 is another schematic diagram of the electronic device of FIG1.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the automated equipment in Figure 6 from another viewing angle.

FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the automated equipment of FIG6 from another viewing angle.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which part of the structure of the parts tray 200 is omitted (for example, the parts slot 250 of FIG. 2 ). A first direction D1, a second direction D2, and a third direction D3 perpendicular to each other are provided here to facilitate component description. Referring to FIG. 1 , the electronic device 100 includes a detection and sorting machine 120 and an automated device 110 disposed next to the detection and sorting machine 120. The detection and sorting machine 120 can detect and sort electronic components (not shown) placed on the parts tray 200, and includes a storage area 122 where the parts tray 200 can be placed and a work area 124 for detecting and sorting electronic components. The automated device 110 can move the parts tray 200 into or out of the storage area 122 of the detection and sorting machine 120.

Specifically, the storage area 122 includes a first storage area 122a and a second storage area 122b. A parts tray 200 containing electronic components that have not been inspected and classified is placed in the first storage area 122a. The inspection and classification machine 120 can move the parts tray 200 from the first storage area 122a to the working area 124 to inspect and classify the electronic components on the parts tray 200. When the first storage area 122a does not contain the parts tray 200 (for example, the first storage area 122a is out of material), the inspection and classification machine 120 cannot perform inspection and classification and the inspection and classification machine 120 stops operating. After the inspection and classification of the electronic components are completed, the parts tray 200 containing the inspected and classified electronic components is moved from the working area 124 to the second storage area 122b. When the second storage area 122b is filled with the parts tray 200 (for example, the second storage area 122b is fully loaded), the inspection and sorting machine 120 stops operating.

The automated equipment 110 is linked to the inspection and sorting machine 120 and includes at least two clamping mechanisms 110a and at least two temporary storage modules 110b. The at least two temporary storage modules 110b are respectively linked to the at least two clamping mechanisms 110a. The clamping mechanism 110a is arranged beside the storage area 122 and partially extends into the storage area 122. The clamping mechanism 110a can move the part tray 200 into or out of the storage area 122 according to the number of the part tray 200 in the storage area 122. The temporary storage module 110b can store the part tray 200 and can be regarded as an extension of the storage area 122.

By installing the automated equipment 110, the loading space of the electronic device 100 can be increased to avoid the storage area 122 of the detection and sorting machine 120 from stopping for materials due to lack of materials or full load. The operator does not need to frequently inspect the detection and sorting machine 120 to see if it is lack of materials or full load, thereby reducing labor costs, improving the work efficiency of the detection and sorting machine 120 and reducing costs. In addition, by moving the parts tray 200 with the automated equipment 110, the operator can avoid damage to the electronic components on the parts tray 200 due to incorrect movements, human misjudgment, insufficient training or lack of technical proficiency during operation, and the operator does not need to touch the detection and sorting machine 120 and will not touch the power source therein, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the operator.

In more detail, as shown in FIG. 1 , at least two clamping mechanisms 110a include a first clamping mechanism 110a1 and a second clamping mechanism 110a2. At least two temporary storage modules 110b include a first temporary storage module 110b1 and a second temporary storage module 110b2. The first clamping mechanism 110a1 and the first temporary storage module 110b1 correspond to the first storage area 122a, and can move and store the parts tray 200 containing electronic components that have not been detected and classified. The second clamping mechanism 110a2 and the second temporary storage module 110b2 correspond to the second storage area 122b, and can move and store the parts tray 200 containing electronic components that have been detected and classified.

When the number of parts trays 200 in the first storage area 122a decreases to a set value, the first clamping mechanism 110a1 can automatically place the parts trays 200 in the first temporary storage module 110b1 in the first storage area 122a. When the number of parts trays 200 in the second storage area 122b increases to another set value, the second clamping mechanism 110a2 can automatically move the parts trays 200 on the second storage area 122b into the second temporary storage module 110b2.

Here, the automated device 110 includes a first clamping mechanism 110a1, a second clamping mechanism 110a2, two first temporary storage modules 110b1, and three second temporary storage modules 110b2, but is not limited thereto. The number of the first clamping mechanism 110a1, the second clamping mechanism 110a2, the first temporary storage module 110b1, and the second temporary storage module 110b2 of the automated device 110 can be changed according to the size of the detection and classification machine 120 and the needs of the user.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1 , these temporary storage modules 110b are arranged compactly in the third direction D3 to improve the space utilization efficiency of the electronic device 100. These temporary storage modules 110b (first temporary storage module 110b1 and second temporary storage module 110b2) are arranged below the corresponding clamping mechanisms 110a (first clamping mechanism 110a1 and second clamping mechanism 110a2) in the first direction D1.

The following will describe in detail the structure and operation of the parts tray 200 and the automation equipment 110 of this embodiment.

FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the component tray of FIG1. Referring to FIG2, the component tray 200 includes a top 230, a bottom 240, a plurality of component slots 250 recessed from the top 230, and a first notch 210 and a second notch 220 located on both sides of the component tray 200. FIG2 schematically shows a first notch 210 and two second notches 220 on one side of the component tray 200, and the first notch 210 is located between the two second notches 220. Electronic components (such as packaged chips) can be placed in the component slots 250. Multiple component trays 200 can be stacked on each other.

FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism of the automated equipment of FIG1. Referring to FIG2 and FIG3, the clamping mechanism 110a (the first clamping mechanism 110a1 and the second clamping mechanism 110a2) includes a clamp 111 and a displacement assembly 112. The clamp 111 is disposed on the displacement assembly 112 and can clamp the part tray 200 (FIG2). The displacement assembly 112 can drive the clamp 111 to move freely along the first direction D1, the second direction D2 and the third direction D3 to move the part tray 200 to any position.

Specifically, the clamp 111 includes a driving member 111a and two clamping members 111b connected to both sides of the driving member 111a. The driving member 111a can drive the two clamping members 111b to move along the third direction D3 so that the clamp 111 clamps or releases the component tray 200. When the clamp 111 clamps the component tray 200, the end A of the clamping member 111b extends into the first recess 210 and engages with the first recess 210 to stably hold the component tray 200. In addition, the clamp 111 can clamp multiple component trays 200 at the same time. For example, the multiple component trays 200 in FIG. 1 are stacked one on top of another, and the clamping member 111b engages with the component tray 200 at the bottom layer so that the clamp 111 can move these component trays 200 at one time.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the displacement assembly 112 includes a first linear slide 112a, a second linear slide 112b, and a third linear slide 112c. The fixture 111 (driving member 111a) is connected to the first linear slide 112a and can move along the first direction D1 on the first linear slide 112a. The first linear slide 112a is connected to the second linear slide 112b and can move along the second direction D2 on the second linear slide 112b. The second linear slide 112b is connected to the third linear slide 112c and can move along the third direction D3 on the third linear slide 112c. The driving member 111a, the first linear slide 112a, the second linear slide 112b, and the third linear slide 112c are connected, for example, by means of mutually cooperating slide rails and slide grooves, but are not limited thereto.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the movement stroke L (FIG. 3) of the first clamping mechanism 110a1 in the third direction D3 corresponds to the total width of the two first temporary modules 110b1 in the third direction D3, and corresponds to the width of the first storage area 122a in the third direction D3. The movement stroke L of the second clamping mechanism 110a2 in the third direction D3 corresponds to the total width of the three second temporary modules 110b2 in the third direction D3, and corresponds to the width of the second storage area 122b in the third direction D3. In other feasible embodiments, the movement stroke L (FIG. 3) of the first clamping mechanism 110a1 and the second clamping mechanism 110a2 in the third direction D3 may be less than the total length of the third linear slide 112c, and may be adjusted according to actual needs.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a temporary storage module of the automated equipment of FIG. 1 . FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of the temporary storage module of FIG. 4 from another viewing angle. Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5A simultaneously. The temporary storage module 110b (the first temporary storage module 110b1 and the second temporary storage module 110b2) includes a bottom plate 113, a plurality of snap-fit brackets 114, and a plurality of snap-fit members 115. The snap-fit brackets 114 are arranged in pairs on both sides of the bottom plate 113, and the snap-fit members 115 are arranged in pairs on the snap-fit brackets 114. The snap-fit brackets 114 and the snap-fit members 115 can together surround a plurality of accommodating spaces P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 ( FIG. 5A ). The snap-fit members 115 are located in the corresponding accommodating spaces P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5. When the parts tray 200 is placed in these accommodating spaces P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5, the corresponding engaging members 115 engage with the second notches 220 of the parts tray 200 (Figure 5A).

The temporary storage module 110b of this embodiment includes two engaging brackets 114 and twenty engaging members 115, wherein every four engaging members 115 are located on the same virtual plane S (Figure 4 and Figure 5A schematically show a virtual plane S), and the virtual plane S is perpendicular to the first direction D1, so that these engaging members 115 can stably hold the component tray 200. These accommodating spaces P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 are staggered from each other in the first direction D1 (Figure 5A), and the projections of these accommodating spaces P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 on the bottom plate 113 overlap with each other.

As shown in the enlarged view of FIG4 , the engaging member 115 includes a main body 115a and an engaging portion 115b. The main body 115a is fixed to the engaging bracket 114, and the engaging portion 115b protrudes from the main body 115a and is rotatably disposed on the main body 115a.

FIG. 5A schematically shows a component tray 200 in the storage space P5 at the bottom of the temporary storage module 110b. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 5A, when the component tray 200 is located in the storage space P5, the engaging portion 115b of the engaging member 115 engages with the second notch 220 of the component tray 200 to stably hold the component tray 200. In addition, multiple component trays 200 can be stacked on each other, and the engaging member 115 can engage with the second notch 220 of the bottommost component tray 200 to hold these component trays 200. For example, one storage space can accommodate ten component trays 200, so that one temporary storage module 110b of this embodiment can accommodate fifty component trays 200, but it is not limited thereto.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the temporary module 110b further includes a lifting mechanism 116, which can move the part tray 200 from one of the accommodating spaces to another accommodating space. The lifting mechanism 116 includes a linear motion device 116a movably connected to the bottom plate 113 and a pair of sliding members 116b. Each sliding member 116b includes a sliding portion 116b1 connected to the linear motion device 116a and a plurality of supporting portions 116b2 disposed on the sliding portion 116b1. The linear motion device 116a is, for example, a component that can output linear reciprocating motion, such as a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an electric cylinder, etc. In other words, as long as it is a component that can output a linear reciprocating motion function, no matter how it is driven, it falls within the scope of the linear motion device 116a of the present invention. To facilitate the explanation of the concept of the present invention, the cylinder is used as an example in the implementation diagram of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this.

The present invention utilizes a linear motion device 116a to drive the sliding portion 116b1 of the sliding member 116b to move up and down along the first direction D1, and the supporting portion 116b2 can engage with the component plate 200 to drive the component plate 200 to move along the first direction D1. The two sliding portions 116b1 of the two sliding members 116b are respectively slidably disposed on the two engaging brackets 114 and are located between the two engaging brackets 114. The connection method of the sliding portion 116b1 and the engaging bracket 114 is, for example, through a matching sliding rail and a sliding groove, but is not limited thereto.

As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 5A , when the lifting mechanism 116 is not activated, the position of the support portion 116b2 in the first direction D1 is misaligned with the position of the engaging member 115 in the first direction D1. The distance between the support portion 116b2 and the bottom plate 113 is smaller than the distance between the engaging member 115 and the bottom plate 113. At this time, the second notch 220 of the parts plate 200 is engaged with the engaging portion 115b of the engaging member 115, and the parts plate 200 does not contact the sliding member 116b (support portion 116b2) of the lifting mechanism 116.

FIG5B is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the temporary storage module of FIG5A moving relative to the bottom plate. Please refer to FIG5A and FIG5B at the same time. For example, when the temporary storage module 110b moves the component tray 200 located in the bottom accommodation space P5 to the top accommodation space P1, the linear motion device 116a drives the sliding portion 116b1 of the sliding member 116b to move upward along the first direction D1 (i.e., toward the top accommodation space P1), and the supporting portion 116b2 of the sliding member 116b moves upward to engage with the first notch 210 (FIG5B) of the component tray 200, and drives the component tray 200 to move upward to the position shown in FIG5B. At this time, the engaging member 115 is disengaged from the second notch 220 (FIG. 5A) of the component tray 200 and does not contact the component tray 200.

In this embodiment, the continuous upward movement of the parts tray 200 from the position shown in FIG. 5B is a segmented movement. When the parts tray 200 moves from the accommodating space P5 to the accommodating space P4, the top 230 of the parts tray 200 abuts against the engaging portion 115b of the engaging member 115 located in the accommodating space P4, so that the engaging portion 115b is rotated outward relative to the main body 115a. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 4, the engaging portion 115b pivots from position B1 to position B2, and the parts tray 200 pushes the engaging portion 115b open and can continue to move upward. After the parts tray 200 moves away from the engaging member 115, the engaging portion 115b of the engaging member 115 returns from position B2 to position B1 (Fig. 4), so that the parts tray 200 can stay in the accommodation space P4. It is worth mentioning that the engaging member 115 disclosed in this embodiment mainly provides a positioning engaging and releasing engaging function for positioning and moving the parts tray 200, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Basically, any element having the positioning engaging and releasing engaging functions can be used as the engaging member 115 in the present invention.

Afterwards, the lifting mechanism 116 drives the component tray 200 to continue to move upward. When the component tray 200 enters each of the accommodating spaces P4, P3, and P2 in sequence, the bottom 240 of the component tray 200 will sequentially abut against the engaging portion 115b of the engaging member 115 located in the accommodating spaces P3, P2, and P1 for positioning. Specifically, when the component tray 200 reaches each of the accommodating spaces P4, P3, P2, and P1, the engaging member 115 located in each of the accommodating spaces P4, P3, P2, and P1 engages with the second notch 220 of the component tray 200 to stably hold the component tray 200. The sliding member 116b moves downward (i.e., in a direction away from the accommodating space P1) so that the supporting portion 116b2 moves away from the component plate 200, and the supporting portion 116b2 is disengaged from the first notch 210.

In other words, in the step-by-step movement process, the parts tray 200 first moves from the storage space P5 to the storage space P4, and engages with the engaging member 115 in the storage space P4. The parts tray 200 then moves from the storage space P4 to the storage space P3, and engages with the engaging member 115 in the storage space P3. The parts tray 200 then moves from the storage space P3 to the storage space P2, and engages with the engaging member 115 in the storage space P2. Finally, the parts tray 200 moves from the storage space P2 to the storage space P1, and engages with the engaging member 115 in the storage space P1. So far, the parts tray 200 has moved from the storage space P5 at the bottom to the storage space P1 at the top in a step-by-step manner through four stages.

In another feasible embodiment, the movement stroke of the lifting mechanism 116 can also be a one-stage movement, that is, the parts tray 200 moves directly from the bottom accommodating space P5 to the top accommodating space P1, and does not engage with the corresponding engaging member 115 in the accommodating spaces P4, P3, and P2. However, whether it is a multi-stage movement or a one-stage movement, it all depends on the actual needs and is within the scope of application of the present invention.

When the temporary module 110b moves the component tray 200 located in the top accommodation space P1 to the bottom accommodation space P5, the support portion 116b2 of the sliding member 116b of the lifting mechanism 116 first engages with the first recess 210. Then, the sliding member 116b (support portion 116b2) drives the component tray 200 to move downward until the component tray 200 moves to the bottom accommodation space P5. Similarly, the downward movement of the component tray 200 can be a segmented movement or a one-stage movement. Whether it is a multi-stage movement or a one-stage movement, it all depends on actual needs and should fall within the scope disclosed by the present invention. It is worth mentioning that the engaging member 115 disclosed in this embodiment mainly provides a positioning engaging and releasing engaging function for positioning and moving the component tray 200, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Basically, any element with positioning engaging and releasing engaging functions can be used as the engaging member 115 in the present invention.

Please go back to Figure 1. When the operator is preparing materials, the operator can place the parts tray 200 in the storage space P5 at the bottom of the first temporary storage module 110b1 (Figure 5A). The lifting mechanism 116 can move the parts tray 200 to the storage space P1 at the top, and the first clamping mechanism 110a1 moves the parts tray 200 from the storage space P1 at the top to the first storage area 122a of the inspection and sorting machine 120. The second clamping mechanism 110a2 can move the parts tray 200 from the second storage area 122b to the storage space P1 at the top of the second temporary storage module 110b2. At this time, the lifting mechanism 116 moves the parts tray 200 to the storage space P5 at the bottom, and the operator can take out the parts tray 200 from the storage space P5.

FIG. 6 is another schematic diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 1 . FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the automated device of FIG. 6 at another viewing angle. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the automated device of FIG. 6 at yet another viewing angle. Please refer to FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 simultaneously. The automated device 110 further includes a bracket 110c. The bracket 110c includes a frame 117 and a plurality of plates 118 disposed on the frame 117. The structure of the frame 117 is not limited to this embodiment, and some of the plates 118 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are presented in a perspective manner. The clamping mechanism 110a and the temporary module 110b are movably disposed on the frame 117 of the bracket 110c.

The bracket 110c includes a first side E1 and a second side E2 that are opposite to each other, and the first side E1 faces the detection and classification machine 120 (Figure 6). The bracket 110c also includes a first opening OP1 located at the first side E1 (Figure 7). The displacement assembly 112 of the clamping mechanism 110a partially extends out of the bracket 110c from the first opening OP1. Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, the first linear slide 112a and the clamp 111 can pass through the first opening OP1 and move between the inside and the outside of the bracket 110c, the second linear slide 112b partially extends out of the bracket 110c, and the third linear slide 112c is located inside the bracket 110c and is fixed to the frame 117. The temporary module 110b is located in the bracket 110c, and the two ends of the bottom plate 113 of the temporary module 110b are fixed to the frame 117 (Figure 6).

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , the bracket 110c further includes at least two second openings OP2 and OP3 on the plate 118 at the second side E2. The positions of the second openings OP2 and OP3 correspond to the positions of the accommodation spaces P5 at the bottoms of the first temporary storage module 110b1 and the second temporary storage module 110b2. The number of the second openings OP2 and OP3 corresponds to the number of the first temporary storage module 110b1 and the second temporary storage module 110b2, which is five.

The second openings OP2 and OP3 can be used for loading and unloading of the temporary storage module 110b. For example, when the operator is loading (preparing) the material, the operator can move the parts tray 200 containing the electronic components that have not been detected and classified into the storage space P5 at the bottom of the first temporary storage module 110b1 through the second opening OP2. When the operator is unloading the material, the operator can move the parts tray 200 containing the electronic components that have been detected and classified out of the storage space P5 at the bottom of the second temporary storage module 110b2 through the second opening OP3.

Thus, part of the temporary module 110b is exposed to the bracket 110c through the second openings OP2 and OP3, and the power source of the temporary module 110b (for example, the lifting mechanism 116) is shielded by the plate 118 and is not exposed. The operator can safely perform loading and unloading operations without contacting the power source of the temporary module 110b.

In addition, as shown in FIG6 , the bracket 110c is disposed in front of the detection and sorting machine 120 to shield the power source (e.g., the working area 124) of the detection and sorting machine 120, and the frame 117 and the plate 118 of the bracket 110c roughly surround the clamping mechanism 110a and the temporary module 110b, so that the power source of the clamping mechanism 110a and the temporary module 110b (e.g., the displacement assembly 112 of the clamping mechanism 110a and the lifting mechanism 116 of the temporary module 110b) is not exposed, thereby preventing the operator from accidentally touching the dangerous power source and getting injured.

It is worth mentioning that the machine used in conjunction with the automation equipment 110 of this embodiment is the inspection and classification machine 120, but it is not limited thereto. As long as it is a machine that needs to perform loading and unloading operations, it belongs to the applicable scope of the automation equipment 110 of the present invention. In the embodiment not shown, the automation equipment 110 can be used in conjunction with other machines that need to perform loading and unloading operations.

In summary, the automated equipment and the clamping mechanism of the electronic device of the present invention can automatically move the parts tray on the inspection and sorting machine to the temporary storage module, or move the parts tray placed in the temporary storage module into the inspection and sorting machine. Through the cooperation of the clamping mechanism and the temporary storage module, the material preparation space of the electronic device can be greatly increased to prevent the inspection and sorting machine from shutting down due to lack of material or full load, and can also avoid the risk of manual operation causing damage to the parts tray due to errors, misjudgments, insufficient training or unfamiliar skills, and the operator does not need to frequently patrol the inspection and sorting machine, which can reduce labor costs.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above by the embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the attached patent application.

100: Electronic devices

110:Automation equipment

110a: Clamping mechanism

110a1: First clamping mechanism

110a2: Second clamping mechanism

110b: Temporary module

110b1: First temporary module

110b2: Second temporary module

111: Clamp

120: Detection and classification machine

122: Storage area

122a: First storage area

122b: Second storage area

124: Work area

200: Parts tray

D1: First direction

D2: Second direction

D3: Third direction

Claims (10)

An automated device includes: at least two clamping mechanisms, each of the at least two clamping mechanisms includes a clamp and a displacement assembly, wherein the clamp is arranged on the displacement assembly, the clamp is suitable for clamping at least one component tray, and the displacement assembly is suitable for driving the clamp to move along a first direction, a second direction and a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other; and at least two temporary storage modules, respectively linked to the at least two clamping mechanisms, wherein the at least two temporary storage modules are suitable for storing the at least one component tray, and the at least two clamping mechanisms are suitable for moving the at least one component tray into or out of the at least two temporary storage modules. The automated equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the at least two clamping mechanisms include a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism, the at least two temporary storage modules include a first temporary storage module and a second temporary storage module, the first clamping mechanism corresponds to the first temporary storage module, the second clamping mechanism corresponds to the second temporary storage module, the first clamping mechanism is suitable for moving the at least one component tray out of the first temporary storage module, and the second clamping mechanism is suitable for moving the at least one component tray into the second temporary storage module. The automated equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the displacement assembly includes a first linear slide, a second linear slide and a third linear slide, the fixture is connected to the first linear slide and is suitable for moving along the first direction on the first linear slide, the first linear slide is connected to the second linear slide and is suitable for moving along the second direction on the second linear slide, and the second linear slide is connected to the third linear slide and is suitable for moving along the third direction on the third linear slide. An automated device as described in claim 1, wherein each of the at least two temporary storage modules comprises: a base plate; a plurality of engaging brackets, which are arranged in pairs on both sides of the base plate; a plurality of engaging members, which are arranged in pairs on the engaging brackets and are suitable for engaging the at least one parts tray, wherein the engaging brackets and the adjacent engaging members surround a plurality of accommodating spaces, and the at least one parts tray is suitable for being placed in the accommodating spaces; and a lifting mechanism, comprising a linear motion device movably connected to the base plate and a pair of sliding members, wherein the pair of sliding members Connected to the linear motion device and located between the engaging brackets, the linear motion device is suitable for driving the pair of sliding members to move up and down along the first direction, and the pair of sliding members is suitable for driving the at least one component plate, wherein when the pair of sliding members abut and drive the at least one component plate, the engaging members are disengaged from the at least one component plate, and the at least one component plate moves from one of the accommodating spaces to another of the accommodating spaces, and when the at least one component plate moves to the other of the accommodating spaces, the corresponding engaging members are engaged with the at least one component plate. The automated equipment as described in claim 1 further comprises a bracket, wherein the at least two clamping mechanisms and the at least two temporary storage modules are movably arranged on the bracket, the at least two clamping mechanisms partially extend out of the bracket and the clamp is suitable for moving inside and outside the bracket, and the at least two temporary storage modules are located below the corresponding at least two clamping mechanisms in the first direction. An electronic device with automated equipment, comprising: a detection and sorting machine, comprising a storage area suitable for placing at least one parts tray; and an automated equipment, linked to the detection and sorting machine, wherein the automated equipment comprises: at least two clamping mechanisms, arranged beside the storage area and partially extending into the storage area, wherein each of the at least two clamping mechanisms comprises a clamp and a displacement assembly, the clamp being arranged on the displacement assembly, the clamp being suitable for In clamping at least one component tray, the displacement assembly is suitable for driving the clamp to move along a first direction, a second direction and a third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other; and at least two temporary storage modules are respectively linked to the at least two clamping mechanisms, wherein the at least two temporary storage modules are suitable for storing the at least one component tray, and the at least two clamping mechanisms are suitable for moving the at least one component tray into or out of the at least two temporary storage modules. An electronic device with automated equipment as described in claim 6, wherein the storage area of the detection and sorting machine includes a first storage area and a second storage area, the at least two clamping mechanisms include a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism, the at least two temporary storage modules include a first temporary storage module and a second temporary storage module, the first storage area corresponds to the first clamping mechanism and the first temporary storage module, the second storage area corresponds to the second clamping mechanism and the second temporary storage module, the first clamping mechanism is suitable for moving the at least one component tray in the first temporary storage module to the first storage area, and the second clamping mechanism is suitable for moving the at least one component tray in the second storage area to the second temporary storage module. An electronic device with an automated device as described in claim 6, wherein the displacement assembly includes a first linear slide, a second linear slide, and a third linear slide, the fixture is connected to the first linear slide and is suitable for moving along the first direction on the first linear slide, the first linear slide is connected to the second linear slide and is suitable for moving along the second direction on the second linear slide, and the second linear slide is connected to the third linear slide and is suitable for moving along the third direction on the third linear slide. An electronic device with automated equipment as described in claim 6, wherein each of the at least two temporary storage modules comprises: a base plate; a plurality of engaging brackets, which are arranged in pairs on both sides of the base plate; a plurality of engaging members, which are arranged in pairs on the engaging brackets and are suitable for engaging the at least one component tray, wherein the engaging brackets and the adjacent engaging members surround a plurality of accommodating spaces, and the at least one component tray is suitable for being placed in the accommodating spaces; and a lifting mechanism, comprising a linear motion device movably connected to the base plate and a pair of sliding members, the pair of The sliding member is connected to the linear motion device and is located between the engaging brackets. The linear motion device is suitable for driving the pair of sliding members to move up and down along the first direction. The pair of sliding members is suitable for driving the at least one component plate. When the pair of sliding members abut against and drive the at least one component plate, the engaging members are released from the at least one component plate, and the at least one component plate moves from one of the accommodating spaces to another of the accommodating spaces. When the at least one component plate moves to the other of the accommodating spaces, the corresponding engaging members are engaged with the at least one component plate. An electronic device with an automated device as described in claim 6, wherein the automated device further comprises a bracket, the at least two clamping mechanisms and the at least two temporary storage modules are movably arranged on the bracket, the at least two clamping mechanisms partially extend out of the bracket and the clamp is suitable for moving inside and outside the bracket, and the at least two temporary storage modules are located below the corresponding at least two clamping mechanisms in the first direction.