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    The present invention relates to a device (10) for automating industrial processes, preferably for loading and unloading of machine tools with workpieces, assembly of components, gluing of components and testing of test parts. The device (10) comprises a device body (14), a manipulator (16) with a gripping device (18) for receiving and depositing process elements, in particular workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices, and a pallet carrier receptacle (20) for receiving the pallet carriers, on which the process elements are provided, wherein the manipulator (16) for moving the process elements between the pallet carrier receptacle (20) and a processing, assembly, adhesive or test position of the process-related machine (12) is formed. The pallet carrier receptacle (20) is adjustably mounted on the device body (14) such that the operator has access directly to the processing, assembly, adhesive or test position of the process-related machine (12).
    公开号:CH712361A2
    申请号:CH00489/16
    申请日:2016-04-14
    公开日:2017-10-31
    发明作者:André Bachmann Roger；Güdel Manuel
    申请人:Bachmann Eng Ag；
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    Description: The present invention relates to an apparatus for automating industrial processes, in particular for loading and unloading of processing machines, assembly of assemblies, gluing of components, testing of test pieces.
    Systems for industrial processes are known, e.g. CNC Turning, Milling, Grinding, Punching or Bending Machines, which are continuously loaded by an operator or by the production process with workpieces (blanks or semi-finished products) and unloaded as semi-finished or finished parts. This work is tedious and expensive and does not allow high volume production.
    Systems for industrial processes are known, e.g. Mounting devices, adhesive devices, test devices in which, by one or more operators continuously, workpieces are mounted, glued or tested. This work is cumbersome and expensive, has high quality and accuracy requirements, and does not allow for high volume production.
    It is known to take over this manual work, such as loading and unloading, mounting, gluing or testing, by automation or handling device. This includes e.g. a gripping device arranged on a manipulator, which grips the workpiece (blank) to be processed (for example, from a store) and hereby loads the processing machine (for example, clamps the workpiece in a chuck of the processing machine). After workpiece machining, the machined workpiece may be removed by the automation or handling device (e.g., released from the chuck of the machine tool) and deposited. In the prior art, the automation or handling device is integrated with the processing machine and covered by a (collective) shield (cab) of the plant or according to risk analysis appropriate precautions to allow access by a person, e.g. the operator, at least during individual processing steps to prevent. Thus, accidents at work are prevented.
    The disadvantage of this is that the workpieces to be processed (blanks) and the already processed workpieces or assemblies (finished parts) can only be supplied or removed by each time the shield or any protective devices of the machine open and then closed again. The processes involved are time-consuming and reduce the throughput rate. Also, the space within the processing machine for accommodating the workpieces to be processed and the already processed workpieces is limited, so that the workpieces to be processed and the already processed workpieces must be fed and removed very frequently, thereby further reducing the throughput rate.
    The object of the present invention is to provide a device in which the aforementioned problems are solved.
    According to the invention the above object is achieved by a device for loading and unloading a processing machine for mounting assemblies, for gluing components or testing of test parts, wherein the device comprises a device body, a manipulator (handling device) with a gripping device for picking up and Depositing the workpieces or assemblies, and comprising a pallet carrier for receiving the workpieces or assemblies. The manipulator is designed for moving the workpieces between the pallet carrier and the assembly, gluing, testing or processing position of the process-related machine. The pallet carrier receptacle is mounted so adjustable on the device body that a simple access to the process-related machine is allowed. As a result, a device is provided which can be delivered in a modular manner to a processing machine, assembly, gluing or testing system. Another advantage of the device according to the invention is that it allows easy access (or access by a person) to a processing, assembly, gluing or testing position of the process-related machine. As a result, only the pallet carrier receptacle is adjusted in such a way that access from outside to the processing, assembly, adhesive, or test position of the process-related system is released. Thus, work can i.a. to change a tool, to retool the process-related equipment (e.g., drills, cutters, assembly tools, & facilities, etc.) quickly and easily. Also, maintenance can be done easily. Overall, this makes the job easier and costs are saved.
    Preferably, the pallet carrier receptacle is pivotally articulated on the device body and / or movably mounted on the device body in the vertical direction. By pivoting the pallet carrier receptacle from the horizontal position to the vertical position, access to the process-related machine, at least to the processing, assembly, gluing or inspection position of the process-related system, is released. The pallet carrier holder can be pivoted up or down here. For this, the pallet carrier receptacle is connected by a joint, e.g. a hinge hinged to the device body. Alternatively or additionally, the height of the pallet carrier receptacle can be changed so as to enable access to the processing, assembly, adhesive or test position of the process-related installation. For example, the pallet carrier receptacle, still oriented horizontally, can be moved up in relation to the device body. Further alternatively, the pallet carrier receptacle can be displaced upwardly in relation to the device body and at the same time pivoted in the vertical orientation. Adjusted in this way, the pallet carrier receptacle can then be locked in this position or orientation.
    Alternatively, the pallet carrier receptacle is removably mounted on the device body. In this embodiment, the pallet carrier is easily detached from the device body and removed from the device body, whereby the processing, the mounting, gluing or inspection position of the process-related plant is easily accessible.
    Preferably, the pallet carrier receptacle for receiving at least one pallet carrier for storing the workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices is formed. The pallet carriers can be standardized or customized. The pallet carriers are equipped in advance with the workpieces to be processed, the required tools and auxiliary devices. After the last workpiece, tool or auxiliary device has been removed from the pallet carrier, the empty pallet carrier is removed from the pallet carrier holder and replaced by a new, pre-equipped pallet carrier.
    Preferably, the pallet carrier receptacle and / or the pallet carrier comprise at least one locking device for releasably locking the respectively supplied pallet carrier with the pallet carrier receptacle. By releasably locking the respectively supplied pallet carrier to the pallet carrier receiving the pallet carrier is held reliably and does not slip in the course of process-related processing or handling. The lock also allows a predetermined orientation of the pallet carrier in relation to the pallet carrier receptacle. This ensures that the pallet carrier is always aligned correctly and the gripper device of the manipulator reliably grips the respective workpiece, tool or auxiliary device even at high speed.
    Preferably, the apparatus further comprises a storage device for storing a plurality of pallet carriers. The storage device may e.g. the device be provided modular. The storage device, sometimes referred to as a feed stacker, can stockpile the pallet carriers pre-loaded with the respective workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices.
    Preferably, the storage device comprises a conveyor, adapted for supplying a respective pallet carrier to the pallet carrier receiving and / or discharging the pallet carrier thereof. By means of the conveyor, pre-equipped pallet carriers can be fed to the process-related machine. Optionally, the conveyor picks up already empty pallet carriers from the process-related machine and feeds them to the storage device.
    Preferably, the device body comprises a lockable cabin, which closes at least movable components of the device from the outside inaccessible. Thus, the operator or any other person can not come into contact with moving parts of the device and injure themselves. The lockable cab can be glazed so the operator can control the machining, assembly, gluing or testing process from the outside.
    Preferably, the cabin includes an access door. The access door is hinged to the position of the cabin where the pallet carrier (in the operating position) is located. Thus, the operator has direct access to the processing, assembly, gluing or testing machine via the opened access door and the space released by the displaced pallet carrier receptacle. The access door is preferably opened to the outside.
    Preferably, the cabin comprises a lock device which comprises a drawer accessible from inside and outside the cabin for receiving at least one test specimen for testing outside the device. Thus, in the course of workpiece machining, the assembly, gluing or testing process, respective machined workpieces or assembled assemblies (test pieces) can be fed to the drawer and removed from the drawer from the outside. According to this lock principle, e.g. the operator must check any specimens for correct processing (for example, checking the dimensions), without having to interrupt the workpiece machining, the assembly, gluing or testing process altogether.
    At the same time avoided by the lock principle that the operator will hurt.
    Preferably, the device further comprises a horizontally movable control cabinet, comprising controls for controlling the device, wherein the control cabinet is accessible in the retracted state and in the adjusted position of the pallet carrier receptacle from above. The control cabinet can be opened like a drawer so that it can easily access components here.
    It is expressly understood that the above embodiments are arbitrarily combinable. Only those combinations of variants are excluded, which would lead to contradictions by the combination.
    Embodiments of the present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to figures. Show it:
    1 shows an arrangement of a device for automating various industrial processes and a process-related machine in a front view.
    Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1;
    Fig. 3 is a rear view of the device;
    4 shows a further rear view of the device;
    Fig. 5 is a front view of the device;
    Fig. 6 is another frontal view of the device; and
    Fig. 7 shows an arrangement of a pallet carrier receptacle and a pallet carrier.
    FIGS. 1 to 6 show different views of a device 10 for automating various industrial processes on process-related machines 12. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the device 10 is shown provided on the process-related machine 12.
    The device 10 is the process-related machines 12 provided in modules or loaded and unloads and unloads the machine, mounted assemblies, glues components or checks parts in the process-related machine 12 with workpieces to be machined (not shown). The device 10 comprises a device body 14, which is designed here as a lockable cabin 14, which closes the interior of the device 10 from the outside inaccessible. The lockable cabin 14 is at least partially glazed, so that the operator can control the running inside the company well visible from the outside.
    Furthermore, the device 10 comprises a manipulator 16 with a gripping device 18 for handling (picking and setting) of the workpieces. The manipulator 16 is preferably designed as a movable robot arm, at the end of the gripping device 18 is mounted. The gripping device 18 can reach a pallet carrier 22, which in turn receives the workpieces (for example, arranged side by side), which is mounted on the pallet carrier receptacle 20. The manipulator 16 moves the workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices between the pallet carrier 22 and a processing, assembly, adhesive or test position of the process-related machine 12. According to the invention, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is so adjustably mounted on the device body 14 that the operator access until directly has the processing, assembly, gluing or testing position of the process-related machine 12. Thus, a simple access to the processing, assembly, gluing or inspection position of the process-related machine 12 is allowed by only the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is adjusted so that the operator access up to the machining, assembly, gluing or inspection position the process-related machine 12 has. The operator can thereby quickly and easily change a tool (e.g., drills, cutters, assembly tools & equipment, etc.) of the process-related machine 12. Umrichtarbeiten done quickly and safely. Also, the operator can quickly and easily maintain the process-related machine 12, so that overall the work is easier and costs are saved.
    The pallet carrier receptacle 20 may be pivotally hinged to the car 14 and merely folded up, as shown in Fig. 2. Alternatively, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 can be folded down as shown in FIG. By pivoting the pallet carrier receptacle 20 from the horizontal position (see FIG. 1) to the vertical position (see FIGS. 2 and 3), access to the process-related machine 12 is released. The pallet carrier receptacle 20 is connected via a hinge, e.g. a hinge hinged to the cab 14.
    As shown in Fig. 4, in a further embodiment, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is movably mounted on the car 14 in the vertical direction. Thus, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 can be changed in height so as to enable access to the processing, assembly, gluing or inspection position of the process-related machine 12. The pallet carrier receptacle 20 may be displaced upwardly in relation to the cabin 14 while still remaining horizontally aligned, as shown in FIG. Although not shown, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 may alternatively be displaced upwardly relative to the cab 14 and additionally pivoted to vertical orientation. Adjusted so, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is then locked in this position or orientation.
    As illustrated in FIG. 5, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is removably attached to the cab 14 in a further embodiment. In order to gain access to the processing, assembly, adhesive or test position of the process-related machine 12, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is easily released from the car 14. Subsequently, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is removed from the cabin 14, whereby the processing, assembly, adhesive or test position of the process-related machine 12 is easily accessible.
    Fig. 7 shows the pallet carrier receptacle 20 and the pallet carrier 22, which the workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices - in total, for example, under the term «process elements» subsumed - can record. The pallet carrier 22 may be standardized or customized. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pallet carrier 22 can comprise net-shaped receiving compartments for separating the workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices.
    In operation, the device 10, the pre-assembled with the workpieces to be processed, tools or auxiliary devices pallet carrier 22 of the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is supplied. For this purpose, the pallet carrier 22 is guided over rollers 24 of the pallet carrier receptacle 20. The individual workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices are then removed by the manipulator 16. After the last workpiece, tool or auxiliary device is removed from the pallet carrier 22, the empty pallet carrier 22 is removed from the pallet carrier receptacle 20 and is e.g. replaced by another pallet carrier.
    The pallet carrier 22 may be standardized or a custom pallet up to a size of H-Eu-ro, which allows a very high flexibility in the parts feed. The pallet carrier receptacle 20 comprises two cylindrical pins 26 (for illustrative reasons, only one cylindrical pin 26 is shown in FIG. 7). The cylindrical pins 26 are operatively connected to one actuator 28 and lock the pallet carrier 22 on the pallet carrier receptacle 20. The cylindrical pins 26 and the respective associated actuators 28 act as a locking device. Due to the releasable locking of the respectively supplied pallet carrier 22 on the pallet carrier receptacle 20, the pallet carrier 22 is reliably held and at the same time can be easily released.
    The pallet carrier receptacle 20 further comprises a guide profile 30, which is operatively connected to an actuator 32, wherein the guide profile 30, the pallet carrier 22 aligns laterally. In this way it can be ensured that the gripping device 18 of the manipulator 16 reliably grips the respective workpiece, tool or auxiliary device from the correctly aligned pallet carrier 22, even at high speed. By means of a sensor 34, the position of the pallet carrier 22 is optionally checked. An additional sensor 36 checks the presence of the pallet carrier 22 on the pallet carrier receptacle 20. The pallet carrier receptacle 20 is hinged to the car 14 by means of hinges 38 and can be raised above the hinges 38 (see FIG. 2) or downwards (see FIG. 3). be panned. In the pivoted position, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is locked and fixed to a latching pin 40 by a locking unit 42 attached to the cab 14.
    In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of pallet carriers 22 are provided in a storage device 44. The storage device 44, also referred to as a feed stacker, can be provided in a modular manner with the device 10. In the storage device 44 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pallet carriers 22 pre-loaded with the respective workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices are stacked one above the other. The storage device 44 allows maximum automation and efficiency in the delivery of workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices. Once all workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices have been processed by a pallet carrier 22, the robot can independently replace them with a pallet carrier 22 with unprocessed blanks, tools or auxiliary devices. Thus, the staffing can be reduced and the efficiency can be further increased.
    In an alternative embodiment, the pallet carriers 22 are supplied to the pallet carrier receptacle 20 by means of a conveying device (not shown) included in the storage device 44. Optionally, empty pallet carriers 22 can be removed from the pallet carrier receptacle 20 to the storage device 44 by the conveyor. Further alternatively, the pallet carrier 22 can be manually added and removed. The device 10 comprises a closable lift door 45, via which the device 10 can be closed to the outside, if no storage device 44 is provided. The storage device 44 is mounted on rollers 46 and can be moved within a very short time and used on another device or system.
    The storage device 44 can be equipped, if necessary, with magazine modules for two to ten pallet carrier, the magazine modules for workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices of different heights can be used. This not only guarantees maximum autonomy, but also high flexibility.
    The cabin 14 has a lock device comprising a drawer 48 for receiving a specimen, the drawer 48, e.g. by a corresponding displacement of them, from inside and outside the cabin 14 is accessible. Thus, in the course of the workpiece machining, the assembly, gluing or testing process, respective machined workpieces or assembled assemblies (test pieces) can be supplied from within the cabin 14 to the drawer 48 and removed from the drawer 48 from outside. According to this lock principle, the operator can periodically check any test items for correct processing without interrupting the workpiece machining, the assembly, gluing or testing process.
    Further, the car 14 includes an access door 50 which is hinged to the position of the car 14, at which the pallet carrier receptacle 20 is in the operating position. The access door 50 is opened to the outside. As previously mentioned, the pallet carrier receptacle 20 may be moved or flipped to gain access to the process-related machine 12. The operator can now get a direct access to the process-related machine 12 via the open access door 50 and the space released within the cabin 14 by the displaced pallet carrier receptacle 20.
    The device 10 comprises a horizontally movable control cabinet 52, which controls 54 for controlling the device 10, the manipulator 16, etc. includes. The control cabinet 52 is accessible from above in the retracted position and in the displaced position of the pallet carrier receptacle 20 (e.g., up or down). Thus, the control cabinet 52 can be opened in the manner of a drawer so as to easily access components thereof (e.g., the controls 54). Thus, access to the control cabinet 52 and the controls 54 included therein together with e.g. various manipulator controls from inside the cabin 14 ensures.
    As shown in FIGS. 1-6, a bottom receiving plate 56 is provided (multi-machine concept), which is placed on the ground or can be embedded therein. As a result, a fast and reliable positioning of the device 10 on the process-related machine 12 is provided. In addition, as shown in the figures, the device 10 is equipped with feet 58. Thanks to the stable and modular construction of the device 10, a wide variety of manipulator types can be used. The operation is carried out by means of a control panel 60 (or simple Bedienele
    权利要求:
    Claims (11)
    [1]
    mente). Error messages are displayed visually by means of built-in indicator lights. The access door 50 and the foldable pallet carrier receptacle 20 ensure fast conversion of the process-related machine 12. In an example, not shown, access to the process-related machine 12 may be provided by mounting the apparatus 10 on rails so that the apparatus 10 may be easily moved in relation to the process-related machine 12. claims
    Device (10) for automating industrial processes (12) by providing process elements, in particular workpieces, tools or auxiliary devices, at a predetermined position of a process-related machine (12), the device (10) comprising a device body (14), a manipulator (16) having a gripping device (18) for receiving and depositing process elements, and a pallet carrier (22) for receiving process elements (12), the manipulator (16) for moving the process elements (12) between the pallet carrier (22) and the predetermined position of the process-related machine (12) is formed, and the pallet carrier receptacle (20) is mounted so adjustably on the device body (14) that the operator attains access directly to the predetermined position of the process-related machine (12).
    [2]
    2. Device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the pallet carrier receptacle (20) on the device body (14) is pivotally articulated and / or is mounted on the device body (14) movable in the vertical direction.
    [3]
    3. Device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the pallet carrier receptacle (20) removably mounted on the device body (14).
    [4]
    4. Device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pallet carrier receptacle (20) for receiving at least one pallet carrier (22) for receiving process elements is formed.
    [5]
    5. Device (10) according to claim 4, wherein the pallet carrier receptacle (20) and / or the pallet carrier (22) at least one locking device (26, 28) for releasably locking the respectively supplied pallet carrier (22) with the pallet carrier receptacle (20) ,
    [6]
    6. Apparatus (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a storage means (44) for receiving a plurality of pallet carriers (22).
    [7]
    7. Device (10) according to claim 6, wherein the storage device (44) comprises a conveyor device, adapted for feeding a respective pallet carrier (22), or individual process elements to the pallet carrier receptacle (20) and / or discharge of the pallet carrier (22) or individual Process elements thereof.
    [8]
    8. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device body (14) comprises a lockable cabin, which encloses at least movable components of the device (10) inaccessible from the outside.
    [9]
    9. Device (10) according to claim 8, wherein the cabin (14) comprises an access door (50).
    [10]
    10. Device (10) according to claim 9, wherein the cabin (14) comprises a lock device comprising an accessible from inside and outside the cabin drawer (48) for receiving at least one workpiece or assembly DUT.
    [11]
    11. Device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a horizontally movable control cabinet (52), comprising controls (54) for controlling the device (10), wherein the control cabinet (52) in the retracted state and in the adjusted position of Pallet carrier receptacle (20) is accessible from above.
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