EP3965961B1 - Treatment system and method for treating workpieces - Google Patents

Treatment system and method for treating workpieces Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3965961B1
EP3965961B1 EP20724821.2A EP20724821A EP3965961B1 EP 3965961 B1 EP3965961 B1 EP 3965961B1 EP 20724821 A EP20724821 A EP 20724821A EP 3965961 B1 EP3965961 B1 EP 3965961B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
treatment
unit
workpiece
transport
workpieces
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP20724821.2A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3965961C0 (en
EP3965961A1 (en
Inventor
Otfried Meyer
Marko FLATTEN
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Ecoclean GmbH
Original Assignee
Ecoclean GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Ecoclean GmbH filed Critical Ecoclean GmbH
Publication of EP3965961A1 publication Critical patent/EP3965961A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3965961B1 publication Critical patent/EP3965961B1/en
Publication of EP3965961C0 publication Critical patent/EP3965961C0/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B7/00—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
    • B08B7/04—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by a combination of operations
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B13/00—Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24C—ABRASIVE OR RELATED BLASTING WITH PARTICULATE MATERIAL
    • B24C1/00—Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effects; Use of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods
    • B24C1/08—Methods for use of abrasive blasting for producing particular effects; Use of auxiliary equipment in connection with such methods for polishing surfaces, e.g. smoothing a surface by making use of liquid-borne abrasives
    • B24C1/083—Deburring
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/02—Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/04—Cleaning involving contact with liquid
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/04—Cleaning involving contact with liquid
    • B08B3/048—Overflow-type cleaning, e.g. tanks in which the liquid flows over the tank in which the articles are placed
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/04—Cleaning involving contact with liquid
    • B08B3/10—Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
    • B08B3/12—Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B5/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B5/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
    • B08B5/02—Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B5/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
    • B08B5/04—Cleaning by suction, with or without auxiliary action
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B7/00—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
    • B08B7/0014—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by incorporation in a layer which is removed with the contaminants
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B7/00—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
    • B08B7/02—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by distortion, beating, or vibration of the surface to be cleaned
    • B08B7/026—Using sound waves
    • B08B7/028—Using ultrasounds
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24C—ABRASIVE OR RELATED BLASTING WITH PARTICULATE MATERIAL
    • B24C3/00—Abrasive blasting machines or devices; Plants
    • B24C3/08—Abrasive blasting machines or devices; Plants essentially adapted for abrasive blasting of travelling stock or travelling workpieces
    • B24C3/083—Transfer or feeding devices; Accessories therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B2203/00—Details of cleaning machines or methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B2203/002—Details of cleaning machines or methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam the liquid being a degassed liquid

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a treatment system for treating workpieces, comprising at least one treatment device which has at least one treatment unit which is designed to carry out at least one treatment process on the workpiece, and at least one receiving unit for receiving the workpiece on or in the treatment device, a transport device which comprises at least one transport unit with which the workpiece can be transferred into a transfer position, from which the workpiece can be transferred into a treatment position by means of the at least one receiving unit, and a control device for controlling the at least one treatment unit, the at least one receiving unit and the at least one transport unit.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for treating workpieces with a treatment system.
  • the US 2016/0023251 A1 describes a cleaning device for cleaning workpieces.
  • the DE 10 2008 019 825 A1 discloses a treatment system for surface treatment of workpieces according to the preamble of claim 1, and a method for treating workpieces according to the preamble of claim 18.
  • the DE 20 2011 103 226 U1 discloses a treatment system in which two workpieces are treated simultaneously using spindles. The treatment of the two workpieces is not delayed. Furthermore, this publication does not disclose a transport device which comprises at least one transport unit with which the workpieces can be transferred into a transfer position, from which the workpieces can be transferred into a treatment position by means of a receiving unit.
  • the DE 39 21 042 A1 discloses a treatment system in which workpieces are treated alternately using a movable tool.
  • This publication does not disclose a transport device which comprises at least one transport unit with which the workpieces can be transferred into a transfer position, from which the workpieces can be transferred into a treatment position by means of a receiving unit.
  • the DE 10 2010 028 489 A1 discloses a treatment system which includes a treatment area in which a cleaning treatment and/or a deburring treatment can be carried out on a workpiece.
  • the treatment system further comprises a loading device for transferring the workpiece from an outside space into the treatment area and an unloading device for transferring the workpiece from the treatment area into the outside space of the system, wherein the loading device and / or the unloading device comprises a treatment device by means of which the workpiece is during the Transfer between the outside space and the treatment area can be treated.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a treatment system of the type mentioned at the outset and a method which enable treatment processes to be carried out efficiently on workpieces.
  • two or more receiving units are provided for respective workpieces in a treatment device.
  • the workpieces can be treated with a time delay, with the same treatment process being carried out, in particular the same type of treatment, although, for example, treatment parameters can differ from one another depending on the workpiece.
  • the receiving units can in particular be moved independently of one another in order to transfer the workpieces from the transfer position to the treatment position and vice versa. In combination with the time offset in the treatment of the workpieces, there is the particular possibility of reducing the total time required for set-up and changing times for the workpieces.
  • the present invention is particularly suitable for surface treatment of workpieces, in particular for cleaning and/or deburring workpieces.
  • deburring can be viewed in particular as cleaning.
  • a workpiece can be treated by means of the at least treatment unit, while at least one workpiece can be transferred from the treatment position to the transfer position or vice versa by means of the receiving unit assigned to it.
  • Dead times for exchanging a workpiece can be used sensibly in the at least one treatment device by treating another workpiece using the at least one treatment unit.
  • control device of the treatment system can control all processes.
  • the control device is or includes, for example a master computer for controlling the at least one treatment device and the transport device.
  • the control device can be designed and programmed in such a way that the time required to exchange workpieces and/or to treat workpieces can be minimized and carried out efficiently.
  • no two or more workpieces can be treated at the same time using the at least one treatment unit.
  • the treatment device comprises two or more functionally identical and in particular identically designed treatment units, with a treatment unit being assigned to each receiving unit.
  • a respective workpiece can be transferred from a respective receiving unit into the treatment position and treated by the respective treatment unit.
  • Different workpieces are treated using different treatment units of the treatment facility, at different times from one another. In a corresponding manner, the workpieces can be changed with a time delay to one another.
  • the number of treatment units is identical to the number of receiving units for the workpieces.
  • the treatment device comprises or forms a receiving space and an adjustment unit for the at least one treatment unit, which can be moved by means of the adjustment unit from a first spatial area in which a receiving unit is arranged into at least one further spatial area in which a further receiving unit is arranged for treating a respective workpiece on the receiving unit according to the treatment process.
  • only one treatment unit can be provided within preferably only one treatment room.
  • the treatment unit can be adjusted using the adjustment unit be delivered to the first workpiece in order to treat it.
  • a workpiece can be exchanged on another recording unit.
  • the treatment unit can be moved to the other workpiece by means of the adjustment unit in order to treat it.
  • the previously treated first workpiece can be transferred to the transfer position and removed from the at least one transport unit and replaced by another workpiece.
  • the change of workpieces is carried out as mentioned above during the treatment of a different workpiece at the at least one treatment device.
  • the spatial areas can be positioned without separation from one another and, for example, side by side.
  • the treatment unit can be movable by means of the adjustment unit.
  • the at least one treatment unit can be displaced by means of the adjustment unit in the receiving space along a direction that is aligned parallel to a transport path of the transport device, along which the at least one transport unit is movable and in particular displaceable.
  • the receiving units in particular the spatial areas, are positioned laterally next to one another along the transport direction.
  • the at least one treatment unit has a receiving room for receiving the receiving units, in which the at least one treatment unit is arranged, as well as two or more cover elements which are assigned to a respective receiving unit, wherein a respective cover element exposes an opening of the receiving space when the receiving unit transfers the workpiece from the transfer position into the treatment position , and the respective opening closes when the workpiece is treated in the treatment position using the at least one treatment unit.
  • cover elements which are selectively opened to exchange the respective workpiece and can otherwise remain closed, the receiving space is protected from the entry of dirt from the outside.
  • a medium used during the treatment for example a cleaning medium, gets out of the receiving area.
  • the cover elements are designed, for example, as movable or foldable plate-shaped cover elements.
  • the receiving units for transferring the workpiece from the transfer position to the treatment position can be moved transversely and in particular perpendicular to a transport direction, along which transport direction the at least one transport unit can be moved and in particular displaceable along a transport path of the transport device.
  • the transport path can in particular be designed to be straight and define the transport direction.
  • the receiving unit is arranged immovably in the receiving space parallel to the transport direction.
  • the treatment unit can be movable parallel to the transport direction by means of the adjustment unit.
  • the at least one treatment unit and the two or more receiving units are movable relative to one another and in particular displaceable along at least one spatial direction.
  • the at least one treatment unit and the two or more receiving units are, for example, rotatable and/or pivotable relative to one another about at least one axis of rotation or pivot axis. The relative movement can improve the treatment result.
  • the workpieces are advantageously fixed to, for example, pallet- or plate-shaped support elements.
  • fixation on the respective support element can be provided, in particular by force and/or positive locking.
  • the workpieces can be fixed manually to the support elements.
  • an actuator that can be actuated pneumatically or electrically, for example, is provided.
  • the actuator can be a hold-down device, for example.
  • the actuator can be actuated during the treatment process, for example when cleaning, deburring or drying, so that the workpiece is released in sections.
  • the hold-down device is opened and closed selectively. By releasing the workpiece in the area of the actuator, treatment can be carried out in those areas of the workpiece that would otherwise be acted upon by the actuator.
  • the workpiece is held directly or indirectly, in particular by means of the support element, by force and/or positive connection on the at least one transport unit and/or the at least one receiving unit.
  • the transport unit and/or the receiving unit is or includes, for example, a pneumatically or electric motor-operated mechanism, for example in the form of a gripping device.
  • the support element with the workpiece is transferred from the transport unit directly to the receiving unit and vice versa. It can be provided that the mechanics of the transport unit and/or the receiving unit are monitored in order to determine whether the support element is held on the mechanics or detached from it.
  • the above-mentioned pneumatic mechanics and the pneumatic actuator are designed, for example, to hold the workpiece or the support element under vacuum.
  • a preferred treatment system can comprise a plurality of treatment devices, each with at least one treatment unit, whereby the treatment units and the treatment processes that can be carried out with them differ from each other in different treatment devices.
  • the treatment system therefore has a high degree of versatility. Different treatment processes can be carried out one after the other on the workpiece with a view to an improved treatment result.
  • the treatment system can advantageously have a modular structure in which the treatment devices are combined or can be combined depending on the treatment processes to be carried out.
  • the treatment devices are positioned or can be positioned laterally next to one another, with the workpieces preferably being transportable from one treatment device to an adjacent treatment device by means of the transport device.
  • the treatment devices are arranged along a transport path of the transport device, which preferably extends in a straight line, along which transport path the at least one transport unit is movable, wherein the workpieces can be transported from a treatment device to a further treatment device along a transport direction defined by the transport path.
  • the workpieces can be transported by means of the transport device from one treatment device to the next treatment device while maintaining the arrangement of their receiving units along the transport direction.
  • the treatment system always follows one direction of work.
  • the transport always takes place from the receiving unit of a treatment device positioned at the front along the transport direction to the receiving unit positioned at the front of the subsequent treatment device(s). The same applies to the receiving units of the treatment devices, etc., which are arranged at the respective second point in the transport direction.
  • the treatment devices are positioned along the transport path in the sequence of treatment processes to be carried out one after the other. In this way, a particularly efficient transport of the workpieces between the treatment facilities can be carried out.
  • the transport device can advantageously comprise two or more transport units, each of which can be moved along a transport path.
  • the movement of the transport units can be controlled using the control device.
  • the two or more transport units are advantageously displaceable along the transport path.
  • the transport device has, for example, an electromagnetic linear drive for the at least one transport unit.
  • a stator extending in a straight line is preferably present, which changes the transport direction from one Treatment facility to the next treatment facility and thus the direction of work is defined.
  • the transport device can be designed robotically, for example.
  • a robot arm is provided as a transport unit.
  • the workpieces to be treated can be picked up, for example, at an end side of the transport path, which is conveniently adjacent to the treatment device used first.
  • Treated workpieces can be deposited, for example, on an end side of the transport path that is adjacent to a treatment device with which the last treatment process is carried out. It can be provided that the workpiece is removed from this end side or is transported back to the first-mentioned end side by means of the at least one transport unit and removed from there.
  • the loading or receiving side and the unloading side may be changeable with a view to adapting the processing of workpieces depending on different treatment processes.
  • the treatment unit can carry out more than one of the above-mentioned treatment processes.
  • the at least one treatment unit can be in particular a cleaning unit and the at least one treatment device can in particular be a cleaning device.
  • High-pressure liquid jet deburring can be carried out, for example, using a switching device as described in the unpublished patent application DE 10 2019 108 512 or in the EP 2 047 912 A1 is described.
  • mechanical deburring can be carried out using brushes or another type of tool.
  • compressed air and/or hot air can be used to dry the workpiece.
  • Vacuum drying is also conceivable.
  • the at least one treatment unit can, for example, carry out a coating for surface refinement and/or preservation of the workpiece.
  • a dry fluid for example a gaseous medium, in particular air, compressed air, an inert gas, CO2 or another type of technical gas.
  • a gaseous medium in particular air, compressed air, an inert gas, CO2 or another type of technical gas.
  • the use of ionized air, laser radiation for ionization or atmospheric plasma is conceivable.
  • the ionization can take place using discharge electrons.
  • the temperature of the gaseous medium is, for example, approximately 2°C to approximately 150°C.
  • the humidity can be up to 100% absolute.
  • water or demineralized water with or without additives, for example surfactants can be used as the wet fluid.
  • additives for example surfactants
  • microbubbles in the liquid is conceivable, as is the use of a cooling lubricant or oil.
  • fluid is injected into a gas stream (for example air stream) and accelerated with the gas stream.
  • a gas stream for example air stream
  • hydrocarbons hydrocarbons, solvent-based cleaners, acids, alkalis and all mixtures of the fluids mentioned above.
  • the temperature can be, for example, 2°C to 99°C.
  • Auxiliary materials can be used as additives for gaseous or liquid fluids, for example solids such as granules, salts, ice pellets or CO2 snow.
  • Treatment with radiation may be planned. Different wavelengths are also conceivable within the same treatment unit, for example UV, microwaves, infrared, acoustic waves.
  • the at least one treatment unit can have nozzles, for example.
  • the nozzles can be stationary or movable, for example rotating or spindling.
  • flat jet nozzles, round jet nozzles, fan-shaped nozzles, cyclone nozzles or slot nozzles can be used as nozzle shapes.
  • the nozzles can be designed as multi-substance nozzles with a core jet and a surrounding jet jacket.
  • the jet jacket can be designed by further nozzles on the circumference of the central nozzle or by a screen that sucks in a medium from the environment, for example by means of a Venturi effect.
  • the nozzles can, for example, have a central pressure nozzle (also rotation nozzle) and a surrounding suction nozzle (typhoon nozzle). Single or multiple nozzle systems can be provided.
  • the treatment system can be constructed modularly in a plurality of treatment facilities.
  • the treatment processes explained above can, for example, be carried out one after the other.
  • dry cleaning, deburring, wet cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, underwater cleaning, spray cleaning, drying, coating and cooling can be carried out.
  • the modular structure of the system enables different treatment processes to be carried out in a variable manner, depending on the relative positioning of the treatment devices.
  • the treatment system includes a detection unit coupled to the control device, with which a respective workpiece assigned identification relating to at least one treatment process to be carried out can be detected, the control device controlling the at least one treatment device depending on the identification for treating the workpiece.
  • the marking is arranged on the workpiece or on a support element for it and is formed in the form of a machine-readable code.
  • the treatment facility can adapt the treatment process to achieve an optimal treatment result.
  • the treatment system comprises a storage unit coupled to the control device, in which treatment parameters that are assigned to the workpieces are stored or can be stored, the control device controlling the at least one treatment device depending on the treatment parameters for treating the workpiece.
  • the treatment parameters can include, for example, pressures, volume flows, temperatures, cycle times, speeds, waiting times, process times, etc.
  • the treatment system according to the invention can be used with workpieces of different types, for example made of metal, ceramic or plastic.
  • the workpieces can be components from the field of general metal processing, engine parts or transmission parts.
  • the workpieces are valves, brake pumps, hydraulic blocks, turbocharger housings, turbocharger impellers, camshaft adjusters, injection pumps, electric motor housings, cylinder heads, gearbox housings, wheels or shafts.
  • the workpieces can be components for electric motors, for example spray bodies, housings, bearings, shafts.
  • the workpieces can be parts manufactured generatively, for example using 3D printing.
  • the workpieces can come from the field of medical technology and can be implants, for example. It is conceivable to combine different workpiece materials (hybrid workpieces).
  • the treatment system can be used in various industrial sectors, for example in the wood industry to remove processing residues such as sawdust. It could be used in the metal industry to remove machining residues such as cooling lubricants or machining oils. It could be used in the plastics industry, electronics industry or mechatronics industry. In the area of generative manufacturing, for example in 3D printing, the use of vibrations is conceivable to remove residual powder within cavities of the workpiece and on its surface.
  • the treatment system is particularly suitable for surface processing and especially for cleaning and/or deburring, whereby particulate and filmic contaminants can preferably be removed. It is conceivable that it can be used to remove processing residues consisting of solids such as chips, blasting agents, casting core residues and burrs. In the area of filmic contamination, for example, cooling lubricants, oils, fats, release agents, abrasives or other production residues could be removed.
  • the present invention further relates to a method for treating workpieces with at least one treatment device according to claim 18.
  • FIG 1 shows an advantageous embodiment of a treatment system according to the invention, designated overall by reference number 10.
  • the treatment system 10 is used to treat workpieces 12, of which in the Figures 2 to 18 a plurality of workpieces is shown in a distinguishable manner and is further identified therein with the reference numbers W1 to W11.
  • Reference to the workpiece of a general nature is made under reference number 12.
  • the treatment system 10 includes a plurality of treatment devices for the surface treatment of the workpieces 12.
  • the treatment devices are modularly combined with one another to form the treatment system 10.
  • four treatment devices 14, 16, 18 and 20 are provided.
  • the treatment devices 14 to 20 are positioned side by side and arranged along a transport device 22 for transporting the workpieces 12.
  • the transport device 22 comprises a straight transport path 24, which is designed as a displacement path.
  • the extent of the transport path 24 defines a transport direction 26, which in the present case is a working direction of the treatment system 10.
  • the transport device 22 For transporting the workpieces 12, the transport device 22 comprises two transport units which can be moved along the transport path 24 and are marked “1” and “2” in the drawing.
  • the transport device 22 is designed to be electromagnetic, with the transport path 24 forming a linear stator.
  • the workpieces 12 are fixed to a support element 30, which is in Figure 3 is shown schematically.
  • the support element 30 can be held by a respective transport unit 28 and thereby be transported into a transfer position at a respective treatment device 14 to 20.
  • the workpieces 12 are held on the support element 30, which is designed, for example, in the shape of a plate, for example by means of a hold-down device.
  • a control device 32 of the treatment system 10 which controls the transport device 22 and thus the transport of the workpieces 12.
  • the control device 32 controls the treatment devices 14 to 20 and, in these, in particular the recording units mentioned below for the workpieces 12 and the treatment units.
  • the transport device 22 At an end side 34, which is adjacent to the treatment device 14, the transport device 22 has a shelf 36 for workpieces 12. On an opposite end side 38, which is adjacent to the treatment device 20, the transport device 22 has a shelf 40 for workpieces. Based on the transport direction 26, the treatment devices are arranged in the order 14-16-18-20.
  • the workpieces 12 are transported in the transport direction 26 and are subsequently treated by the treatment devices 14 to 20, with the transport taking place by means of the transport units 28.
  • the treatment device 14 is designed for deburring the workpieces 12 using a high-pressure fluid jet and in particular a high-pressure water jet.
  • the treatment device 14 comprises a treatment unit 42 with at least one high-pressure tool 44.
  • a switching device 46 is provided, via which a desired high-pressure tool 44 can optionally be transferred to an operating position, as described in the prior art mentioned above .
  • the treatment device 14 is a deburring device
  • the treatment unit 42 is a deburring unit.
  • the treatment devices 14 to 20 can have further units for their function, as is familiar to those skilled in the art.
  • a pump unit for providing a high-pressure cleaning liquid is provided for the treatment unit 42.
  • the treatment device 14 comprises a receiving space 48 with a first spatial area 50 and a second spatial area 52.
  • the spatial areas 50, 52 are arranged laterally next to one another along the transport direction 26.
  • An adjustment unit 54 is assigned to the treatment unit 42.
  • the switching device 46 can be moved with the high-pressure tool 44, in particular parallel to the transport direction 26, from the spatial area 50 into the spatial area 52 and vice versa.
  • a further movement is provided in at least one further spatial direction and/or rotation and/or pivoting.
  • the treatment device 14 also has two receiving units 56, 58.
  • the receiving units 56, 58 are arranged side by side along the transport direction 26 and are assigned to a respective spatial area 50, 52 and positioned there.
  • the recording units 56 and 58 can be moved using drive units 60 and 62.
  • a displacement transversely and in particular perpendicular to the transport direction 26 is possible.
  • the displacement can take place in such a way that a workpiece 12 arranged in the transfer position on the transport unit 28 can be detected by the respective receiving unit 56 or 58 and transferred into the receiving space 48 into a treatment position.
  • the treatment device 14 includes cover elements 64, 66, which are assigned to the receiving units 56 and 58 and can optionally close openings 68 and 70, respectively.
  • a respective cover element 64 closes an opening 68 when the workpiece 12 is treated on the associated receiving unit 56 by means of the treatment unit 42.
  • the respective cover element 64, 66 can release the opening 68 or 70 when the workpiece 12 is transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position or vice versa by means of the respective receiving unit 56 or 58, i.e. H. especially for exchanging the workpiece 12.
  • Drive units 72 and 74 are assigned to the cover elements 64, 66.
  • the workpieces 12 on the receiving units 56, 58 are moved relative to the treatment unit 42 by means of the drive units 60 and 62, for example translationally and/or rotationally, with a view to achieving the best possible deburring result.
  • the treatment device 14 has the particular advantage that the treatment unit 42 can deburr a workpiece 12 of a receiving unit 56 or 58 while the workpiece 12 of the other receiving unit 56, 58 is being exchanged.
  • the treatment unit 42 can be delivered to the respective workpiece 12 between the spatial areas 50, 52.
  • the treatment device 16 comprises two treatment units 76, 78 arranged next to one another along the transport direction 26.
  • the treatment units 76, 78 are designed identically and each include an immersion tank 80, 82 in which fluid jet cleaning of the workpieces 12 can be carried out.
  • the treatment device 16 is a cleaning device, the treatment units 76, 78 are cleaning units.
  • Cleaning tools 84 and 86 can be moved relative to the workpiece 12 by means of drive units 88 and 90, while these are arranged, for example, in a stationary manner in the immersion tank 80, 82.
  • the treatment device 16 comprises receiving units 92, 94 with drive units 96 and 98 assigned to them, which are only shown schematically in Figure 1 are shown.
  • the treatment units 76, 78 can be controlled independently of one another by the control device 32. In particular, there is the possibility of cleaning the workpiece 12 on one treatment unit 76 or 78 while a workpiece 12 is exchanged on the other treatment unit 78 and is transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position or vice versa.
  • the treatment device 18 is designed with treatment units 100, 102, which are arranged laterally next to one another along the transport direction 26 and in the present case are designed identically.
  • the treatment units 100, 102 are designed for blowing off and pre-drying the workpieces 12.
  • receiving spaces 104 and 106 are provided, which are formed similarly to the immersion tanks 80, 82, cleaning tools 108 and 110 with drive units 112 and 114, and receiving units 116, 118 with drive units 120 and 122.
  • the treatment device 18 is a cleaning device, the treatment units 100, 102 are cleaning units.
  • the treatment units 100, 102 can be controlled independently of one another by the control device 32.
  • the control device 32 there is the possibility that the workpieces 12 are cleaned with a treatment unit 100, 102, while the workpiece 12 is exchanged by means of the receiving unit 104, 106 of the other treatment unit 100, 102 and is transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position or vice versa.
  • the treatment device 20 comprises two treatment units 124, 126, which are arranged side by side along the transport direction 26 and are designed identically in the present case.
  • the treatment units 124, 126 are designed here for vacuum drying the workpieces 12. Similar to the treatment device 18, the treatment device 20 includes receiving rooms 128, 130 of the treatment units 124, 126, cleaning tools 132 and 134, receiving units 136 and 138 and drive units 140 and 142 for these.
  • the treatment device 20 is a cleaning device, the treatment units 124, 126 are cleaning units.
  • the treatment units 124, 126 can be controlled independently of one another by the control device 32.
  • the treatment device 20 it can be provided in particular that a workpiece 12 is dried on one treatment unit 124, 126, while a workpiece 12 on the other treatment unit 124, 126 is exchanged by means of the corresponding receiving unit 136, 138 and from the transfer position to the treatment position or is transferred vice versa. This process is in Figure 1 shown schematically.
  • A1, A2 indicate the treatment stations in the spatial areas 50, 52, in which the treatment unit 42 can be positioned alternately.
  • the identifications "B1, B2” identify the treatment station at the treatment units 76, 78, the identifications “C1, C2” indicate the treatment stations at the treatment units 100, 102 and the identifications "D1, D2" identify the treatment stations at the treatment units 124, 126.
  • the treatment system 10 can have a recognition unit 144 ( Figure 1 ), which is coupled to the control device 32.
  • the detection unit 144 is optically designed to detect identifications such as codes arranged on the workpieces 12 or the support elements 30.
  • a respective treatment process that is carried out by the treatment devices 14 to 20 can be adapted to the workpiece 12.
  • Parameters for carrying out the treatment processes can, for example, be stored in a memory unit 146, in particular workpiece-related, with the memory unit 146 being integrated into the control device 32 in the present case.
  • the Figures 2 and 3 represent the treatment of the workpiece W2, with the treatment unit 42 being arranged in the spatial area 52.
  • the workpiece W2 is exchanged using the transport unit 28 and fed to the station B1 with the treatment unit 76.
  • the workpiece W1 is fed by means of the further transport unit 28 and transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position with the receiving unit 56.
  • the workpiece W1 is deburred by means of the treatment unit 42, which is now moved into the spatial area 50.
  • the workpiece W2 remains in the spatial area 52 ( Figures 4 to 7 ), until it can be fed with the transport unit 28 to the vacated station B2 with the treatment unit 78 ( Figures 8 and 9 ).
  • the workpiece W10 is then fed to the station A2 with the transport unit 28, whereby it is transferred to the treatment position with the receiving unit 58 ( Figures 9 to 11 ).
  • the workpiece W10 is then deburred in the spatial area 52 ( Figures 12 to 18 ).
  • the workpiece W1 remains at station A1 in spatial area 50 ( Figures 12 to 14 ), until it can be transferred to the transfer position with the receiving unit 56 ( Figure 15 ) and can be fed to the vacated station B1 with the treatment unit 76 by means of the transport unit 28 ( Figure 16 ).
  • another workpiece with workpiece W11 is fed to station A1 ( Figures 17 and 18 ).
  • the workpiece W6 is initially cleaned ( Figures 2 and 3 ), which subsequently ( Figures 6 and 7 ) is transferred to the now vacated station D2 with the treatment unit 126 for drying.
  • the station C1 with the treatment unit 100 receives the workpiece W5, which is cleaned after the workpiece W6 has been cleaned ( Figures 5 to 7 ).
  • the workpiece W5 (FIGS. 8 to 12) then waits until the station D1 with the treatment unit 124 has become free and is transported there ( Figures 13 and 14 ).
  • the workpiece W5 is then dried in station D1, as can be seen from the steam shown schematically ( Figures 16 to 18 ), after the workpiece W6 has already been dried in station D2 ( Figures 9 to 14 ).
  • This drying process in the cleaning device 20 in turn This is preceded by the drying process for the workpiece W7 in station D1 with the treatment unit 124 ( Figures 2 to 5 ).
  • Workpieces W1 to W11 which have passed through the stations D1 or D2 with the drying process through the treatment units 124, 126, are then transported to the storage 40 by means of the transport units 28.
  • the Figures 2 to 4 show this using the example of workpiece W9 Figures 8 to 11 using the example of the workpiece W8 and the Figures 14 to 18 using the example of workpiece W7.
  • Cleaned workpieces are then transported back from the tray 40 to the tray 36 by means of the transport unit 28 (recognizable by the workpiece W9 in Figure 5 and on the workpiece W8 in Figure 12 ).
  • an efficient treatment of workpieces can be carried out while reducing dead times and making use of the exchange times.
  • the modular design of the treatment system 10 is advantageous, in which workpiece-related cleaning is also possible, for example by means of the cleaning parameters in the storage unit 124 or using the detection unit 144.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Behandlungssystem zum Behandeln von Werkstücken, umfassend mindestens eine Behandlungseinrichtung, die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit aufweist, welche zum Durchführen mindestens eines Behandlungsvorgangs an dem Werkstück ausgestaltet ist, sowie mindestens eine Aufnahmeeinheit zum Aufnehmen des Werkstückes an oder in der Behandlungseinrichtung, eine Transporteinrichtung, die mindestens eine Transporteinheit umfasst, mit der das Werkstück in eine Übergabeposition überführbar ist, von der das Werkstück mittels der mindestens einen Aufnahmeeinheit in eine Behandlungsposition überführbar ist, sowie eine Steuereinrichtung zum Ansteuern der mindestens einen Behandlungseinheit, der mindestens einen Aufnahmeeinheit und der mindestens einen Transporteinheit.The present invention relates to a treatment system for treating workpieces, comprising at least one treatment device which has at least one treatment unit which is designed to carry out at least one treatment process on the workpiece, and at least one receiving unit for receiving the workpiece on or in the treatment device, a transport device which comprises at least one transport unit with which the workpiece can be transferred into a transfer position, from which the workpiece can be transferred into a treatment position by means of the at least one receiving unit, and a control device for controlling the at least one treatment unit, the at least one receiving unit and the at least one transport unit.

Außerdem betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Behandeln von Werkstücken mit einem Behandlungssystem.The present invention also relates to a method for treating workpieces with a treatment system.

Die US 2016/0023251 A1 beschreibt eine Reinigungseinrichtung für die Reinigung von Werkstücken.The US 2016/0023251 A1 describes a cleaning device for cleaning workpieces.

Die DE 10 2008 019 825 A1 offenbart ein Behandlungssystem zur Oberflächenbehandlung von Werkstücken gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1, und ein Verfahren zum Behandeln von Werkstücken gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 18.The DE 10 2008 019 825 A1 discloses a treatment system for surface treatment of workpieces according to the preamble of claim 1, and a method for treating workpieces according to the preamble of claim 18.

Die DE 20 2011 103 226 U1 offenbart ein Behandlungssystem, bei welchem zwei Werkstücke gleichzeitig mittels Spindeln behandelt werden. Die Behandlung der beiden Werkstücke erfolgt nicht zeitversetzt. Ferner offenbart diese Druckschrift keine Transporteinrichtung, die mindestens eine Transporteinheit umfasst, mit der die Werkstücke in eine Übergabeposition überführbar sind, von der die Werkstücke mittels einer Aufnahmeeinheit in eine Behandlungsposition überführbar sind.The DE 20 2011 103 226 U1 discloses a treatment system in which two workpieces are treated simultaneously using spindles. The treatment of the two workpieces is not delayed. Furthermore, this publication does not disclose a transport device which comprises at least one transport unit with which the workpieces can be transferred into a transfer position, from which the workpieces can be transferred into a treatment position by means of a receiving unit.

Die DE 39 21 042 A1 offenbart ein Behandlungssystem, bei welchem Werkstücke abwechselnd mittels eines verfahrbaren Werkzeugs behandelt werden. Diese Druckschrift offenbart keine Transporteinrichtung, die mindestens eine Transporteinheit umfasst, mit der die Werkstücke in eine Übergabeposition überführbar sind, von der die Werkstücke mittels einer Aufnahmeeinheit in eine Behandlungsposition überführbar sind.The DE 39 21 042 A1 discloses a treatment system in which workpieces are treated alternately using a movable tool. This publication does not disclose a transport device which comprises at least one transport unit with which the workpieces can be transferred into a transfer position, from which the workpieces can be transferred into a treatment position by means of a receiving unit.

Die DE 10 2010 028 489 A1 offenbart ein Behandlungssystem, welches einen Behandlungsbereich umfasst, in dem eine Reinigungsbehandlung und/oder eine Entgratungsbehandlung an einem Werkstück durchführbar ist. Das Behandlungssystem umfasst ferner eine Beladevorrichtung zum Überführen des Werkstücks aus einem Außenraum in den Behandlungsbereich und eine Entladevorrichtung zum Überführen des Werkstücks aus dem Behandlungsbereich in den Außenraum der Anlage, wobei die Beladevorrichtung und/oder die Entladevorrichtung eine Behandlungsvorrichtung umfasst, mittels welcher das Werkstück während der Überführung zwischen dem Außenraum und dem Behandlungsbereich behandelbar ist.The DE 10 2010 028 489 A1 discloses a treatment system which includes a treatment area in which a cleaning treatment and/or a deburring treatment can be carried out on a workpiece. The treatment system further comprises a loading device for transferring the workpiece from an outside space into the treatment area and an unloading device for transferring the workpiece from the treatment area into the outside space of the system, wherein the loading device and / or the unloading device comprises a treatment device by means of which the workpiece is during the Transfer between the outside space and the treatment area can be treated.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Behandlungssystem der eingangs genannten Art und ein Verfahren bereitzustellen, die eine effiziente Durchführung von Behandlungsvorgängen an Werkstücken ermöglichen.The object of the present invention is to provide a treatment system of the type mentioned at the outset and a method which enable treatment processes to be carried out efficiently on workpieces.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Behandlungssystem nach Anspruch 1 gelöst.This task is solved by a treatment system according to claim 1.

Beim erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungssystem sind bei einer Behandlungseinrichtung zwei oder mehr Aufnahmeeinheiten für jeweilige Werkstücke vorgesehen. Mittels der mindestens einen Behandlungseinheit können die Werkstücke zeitversetzt behandelt werden, wobei derselbe Behandlungsvorgang ausgeführt wird, insbesondere dieselbe Art von Behandlung, wobei sich jedoch beispielsweise Behandlungsparameter werkstückabhängig voneinander unterscheiden können. Die Aufnahmeeinheiten können insbesondere unabhängig voneinander bewegt werden, um die Werkstücke von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition und umgekehrt zu überführen. In Kombination mit dem zeitlichen Versatz bei der Behandlung der Werkstücke besteht dadurch insbesondere die Möglichkeit, den erforderlichen Gesamtzeitaufwand für Rüst- und Wechselzeiten bei den Werkstücken zu verringern.In the treatment system according to the invention, two or more receiving units are provided for respective workpieces in a treatment device. By means of the at least one treatment unit, the workpieces can be treated with a time delay, with the same treatment process being carried out, in particular the same type of treatment, although, for example, treatment parameters can differ from one another depending on the workpiece. The receiving units can in particular be moved independently of one another in order to transfer the workpieces from the transfer position to the treatment position and vice versa. In combination with the time offset in the treatment of the workpieces, there is the particular possibility of reducing the total time required for set-up and changing times for the workpieces.

Die vorliegende Erfindung eignet sich insbesondere zur Oberflächenbehandlung von Werkstücken, insbesondere zum Reinigen und/oder zum Entgraten von Werkstücken. Entgratung kann im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung insbesondere als Reinigung angesehen werden.The present invention is particularly suitable for surface treatment of workpieces, in particular for cleaning and/or deburring workpieces. In the sense of the present invention, deburring can be viewed in particular as cleaning.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des Behandlungssystems ist insbesondere die Möglichkeit gegeben, dass ein Werkstück mittels der mindestens Behandlungseinheit behandelbar ist, während zumindest ein Werkstück mittels der ihm zugeordneten Aufnahmeeinheit von der Behandlungsposition in die Übergabeposition oder umgekehrt überführbar ist. Totzeiten für den Tausch eines Werkstücks können bei der mindestens einen Behandlungseinrichtung dadurch sinnvoll genutzt werden, dass mittels der mindestens einen Behandlungseinheit ein weiteres Werkstück behandelt wird.In a preferred embodiment of the treatment system, there is in particular the possibility that a workpiece can be treated by means of the at least treatment unit, while at least one workpiece can be transferred from the treatment position to the transfer position or vice versa by means of the receiving unit assigned to it. Dead times for exchanging a workpiece can be used sensibly in the at least one treatment device by treating another workpiece using the at least one treatment unit.

Es versteht sich, dass die Steuereinrichtung des Behandlungssystems sämtliche Abläufe steuern kann. Die Steuereinrichtung ist oder umfasst beispielsweise einen Leitrechner zum Ansteuern der mindestens einen Behandlungseinrichtung und der Transporteinrichtung. Dabei kann die Steuereinrichtung so ausgebildet und programmiert sein, dass der erforderliche Zeitaufwand zum Tausch von Werkstücken und/oder zum Behandeln von Werkstücken minimiert und effizient durchgeführt werden kann.It goes without saying that the control device of the treatment system can control all processes. The control device is or includes, for example a master computer for controlling the at least one treatment device and the transport device. The control device can be designed and programmed in such a way that the time required to exchange workpieces and/or to treat workpieces can be minimized and carried out efficiently.

Vorgesehen sein kann, dass mittels der mindestens einen Behandlungseinheit keine zwei oder mehr Werkstücke zum gleichen Zeitpunkt behandelbar sind.It can be provided that no two or more workpieces can be treated at the same time using the at least one treatment unit.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des Behandlungssystems kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Behandlungseinrichtung zwei oder mehr funktionsgleiche und insbesondere identisch ausgestaltete Behandlungseinheiten umfasst, wobei einer jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinheit eine Behandlungseinheit zugeordnet ist. Ein jeweiliges Werkstück kann von einer jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinheit in die Behandlungsposition überführt und von der jeweiligen Behandlungseinheit behandelt werden. Unterschiedliche Werkstücke werden mittels unterschiedlicher Behandlungseinheiten der Behandlungseinrichtung behandelt, zeitversetzt zueinander. In entsprechender Weise kann der Wechsel der Werkstücke zeitversetzt zueinander erfolgen.In a preferred embodiment of the treatment system, it can be provided that the treatment device comprises two or more functionally identical and in particular identically designed treatment units, with a treatment unit being assigned to each receiving unit. A respective workpiece can be transferred from a respective receiving unit into the treatment position and treated by the respective treatment unit. Different workpieces are treated using different treatment units of the treatment facility, at different times from one another. In a corresponding manner, the workpieces can be changed with a time delay to one another.

Günstigerweise ist die Anzahl der Behandlungseinheiten identisch zur Anzahl der Aufnahmeeinheiten für die Werkstücke.Conveniently, the number of treatment units is identical to the number of receiving units for the workpieces.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungssystem ist vorgesehen, dass die Behandlungseinrichtung einen Aufnahmeraum umfasst oder bildet und eine Verstelleinheit für die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit, die mittels der Verstelleinheit von einem ersten Raumbereich, in dem eine Aufnahmeeinheit angeordnet ist, in mindestens einen weiteren Raumbereich bewegbar ist, in dem eine weitere Aufnahmeeinheit angeordnet ist, zum Behandeln eines jeweiligen Werkstücks an der Aufnahmeeinheit gemäß dem Behandlungsvorgang, umfasst. Bei einem derartigen Behandlungssystem kann insbesondere nur eine Behandlungseinheit innerhalb vorzugsweise nur eines Behandlungsraumes vorgesehen sein. Mittels der Verstelleinheit kann die Behandlungseinheit zum ersten Werkstück zugestellt werden, um dieses zu behandeln. Während der Behandlung kann an einer anderen Aufnahmeeinheit beispielsweise ein Werkstück getauscht werden. Nach dem Behandeln des ersten Werkstückes kann die Behandlungseinheit mittels der Verstelleinheit zu dem anderen Werkstück zugestellt werden, um dieses zu behandeln. Das zuvor behandelte erste Werkstück kann in die Übergabeposition überführt und von der mindestens einen Transporteinheit entfernt und durch ein anderes Werkstück ersetzt werden.In the treatment system according to the invention it is provided that the treatment device comprises or forms a receiving space and an adjustment unit for the at least one treatment unit, which can be moved by means of the adjustment unit from a first spatial area in which a receiving unit is arranged into at least one further spatial area in which a further receiving unit is arranged for treating a respective workpiece on the receiving unit according to the treatment process. In such a treatment system, in particular only one treatment unit can be provided within preferably only one treatment room. The treatment unit can be adjusted using the adjustment unit be delivered to the first workpiece in order to treat it. During treatment, for example, a workpiece can be exchanged on another recording unit. After treating the first workpiece, the treatment unit can be moved to the other workpiece by means of the adjustment unit in order to treat it. The previously treated first workpiece can be transferred to the transfer position and removed from the at least one transport unit and replaced by another workpiece.

Bei der zuletzt erwähnten vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen sein, dass der Wechsel von Werkstücken wie vorstehend erwähnt während der Behandlung eines jeweils anderen Werkstückes an der mindestens einen Behandlungseinrichtung durchgeführt wird.In the last-mentioned advantageous embodiment, it can advantageously be provided that the change of workpieces is carried out as mentioned above during the treatment of a different workpiece at the at least one treatment device.

Vorgesehen sein kann, dass genauso viele Raumbereiche vorhanden sind wie Werkstücke.It can be envisaged that there are as many spatial areas as there are workpieces.

Die Raumbereiche können ohne Trennung voneinander und beispielsweise seitlich nebeneinander positioniert sein. Im Aufnahmeraum kann die Behandlungseinheit mittels der Verstelleinheit bewegbar sein.The spatial areas can be positioned without separation from one another and, for example, side by side. In the receiving room, the treatment unit can be movable by means of the adjustment unit.

Die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit ist mittels der Verstelleinheit im Aufnahmeraum entlang einer Richtung verschiebbar, die parallel zu einer Transportbahn der Transporteinrichtung ausgerichtet ist, entlang der die mindestens eine Transporteinheit bewegbar und insbesondere verschiebbar ist.The at least one treatment unit can be displaced by means of the adjustment unit in the receiving space along a direction that is aligned parallel to a transport path of the transport device, along which the at least one transport unit is movable and in particular displaceable.

Ergänzend kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Aufnahmeeinheiten, insbesondere die Raumbereiche, entlang der Transportrichtung seitlich nebeneinander positioniert sind.In addition, it can be provided that the receiving units, in particular the spatial areas, are positioned laterally next to one another along the transport direction.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des Behandlungssystems kann vorgesehen sein, dass die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit einen Aufnahmeraum zum Aufnehmen der Aufnahmeeinheiten umfasst, in dem die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit angeordnet ist, sowie zwei oder mehr Abdeckelemente, die einer jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinheit zugeordnet sind, wobei ein jeweiliges Abdeckelement eine Öffnung des Aufnahmeraumes freigibt, wenn die Aufnahmeeinheit das Werkstück von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition überführt, und die jeweilige Öffnung verschließt, wenn das Werkstück in der Behandlungsposition mittels der mindestens einen Behandlungseinheit behandelt wird. Mittels der Abdeckelemente, die selektiv zum Tausch des jeweiligen Werkstücks geöffnet werden und ansonsten geschlossen bleiben können, wird der Aufnahmeraum vor Schmutzeintrag von außen geschützt. Außerdem kann verhindert werden, dass beispielsweise ein bei der Behandlung eingesetztes Medium, zum Beispiel ein Reinigungsmedium, aus dem Aufnahmebereich heraus nach draußen gelangt.In a preferred embodiment of the treatment system, it can be provided that the at least one treatment unit has a receiving room for receiving the receiving units, in which the at least one treatment unit is arranged, as well as two or more cover elements which are assigned to a respective receiving unit, wherein a respective cover element exposes an opening of the receiving space when the receiving unit transfers the workpiece from the transfer position into the treatment position , and the respective opening closes when the workpiece is treated in the treatment position using the at least one treatment unit. By means of the cover elements, which are selectively opened to exchange the respective workpiece and can otherwise remain closed, the receiving space is protected from the entry of dirt from the outside. In addition, it can be prevented that, for example, a medium used during the treatment, for example a cleaning medium, gets out of the receiving area.

Die Abdeckelemente sind beispielsweise als verschiebbare oder klappbare plattenförmige Abdeckelemente ausgestaltet.The cover elements are designed, for example, as movable or foldable plate-shaped cover elements.

Günstigerweise sind die Aufnahmeeinheiten zum Überführen des Werkstücks von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition quer und insbesondere senkrecht zu einer Transportrichtung bewegbar, entlang welcher Transportrichtung die mindestens eine Transporteinheit entlang einer Transportbahn der Transporteinrichtung bewegbar und insbesondere verschiebbar ist. Dabei kann die Transportbahn insbesondere geradlinig ausgestaltet sein und die Transportrichtung definieren.Advantageously, the receiving units for transferring the workpiece from the transfer position to the treatment position can be moved transversely and in particular perpendicular to a transport direction, along which transport direction the at least one transport unit can be moved and in particular displaceable along a transport path of the transport device. The transport path can in particular be designed to be straight and define the transport direction.

Vorgesehen sein kann, dass die Aufnahmeeinheit parallel zur Transportrichtung unbeweglich im Aufnahmeraum angeordnet ist. Beispielsweise kann die Behandlungseinheit wie vorstehend erläutert mittels der Verstelleinheit parallel zur Transportrichtung bewegbar sein.It can be provided that the receiving unit is arranged immovably in the receiving space parallel to the transport direction. For example, as explained above, the treatment unit can be movable parallel to the transport direction by means of the adjustment unit.

Von Vorteil ist es, wenn die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit und die zwei oder mehr Aufnahmeeinheiten relativ zueinander beweglich und insbesondere verschieblich entlang zumindest einer Raumrichtung sind. Alternativ oder ergänzend sind die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit und die zwei oder mehr Aufnahmeeinheiten beispielsweise relativ zueinander drehbar und/oder schwenkbar um zumindest eine Drehachse oder Schwenkachse. Durch die Relativbewegung kann das Behandlungsergebnis verbessert werden.It is advantageous if the at least one treatment unit and the two or more receiving units are movable relative to one another and in particular displaceable along at least one spatial direction. Alternatively or additionally The at least one treatment unit and the two or more receiving units are, for example, rotatable and/or pivotable relative to one another about at least one axis of rotation or pivot axis. The relative movement can improve the treatment result.

Günstigerweise sind die Werkstücke an beispielsweise paletten- oder plattenförmigen Tragelementen festgelegt. Dabei kann eine Fixierung an dem jeweiligen Tragelement insbesondere durch Kraft- und/oder Formschluss vorgesehen sein. Beispielsweise können die Werkstücke manuell an den Tragelementen festgelegt werden. In der Praxis erweist es sich als vorteilhaft, wenn ein zum Beispiel pneumatisch oder elektrisch betätigbarer Aktuator vorgesehen ist. Der Aktuator kann zum Beispiel ein Niederhalter sein.The workpieces are advantageously fixed to, for example, pallet- or plate-shaped support elements. In this case, fixation on the respective support element can be provided, in particular by force and/or positive locking. For example, the workpieces can be fixed manually to the support elements. In practice, it proves to be advantageous if an actuator that can be actuated pneumatically or electrically, for example, is provided. The actuator can be a hold-down device, for example.

Günstigerweise kann der Aktuator während des Behandlungsvorgangs, beispielsweise beim Reinigen, Entgraten oder Trocknen, so betätigt werden, dass das Werkstück abschnittsweise freigegeben ist. Beispielsweise wird der Niederhalter selektiv geöffnet und geschlossen. Durch die Freigabe des Werkstücks im Bereich des Aktuators kann eine Behandlung derjenigen Bereichen am Werkstück durchgeführt werden, die ansonsten vom Aktuator beaufschlagt werden.Conveniently, the actuator can be actuated during the treatment process, for example when cleaning, deburring or drying, so that the workpiece is released in sections. For example, the hold-down device is opened and closed selectively. By releasing the workpiece in the area of the actuator, treatment can be carried out in those areas of the workpiece that would otherwise be acted upon by the actuator.

Günstigerweise ist vorgesehen, dass das Werkstück direkt oder indirekt, insbesondere mittels des Tragelementes, durch Kraft- und/oder Formschluss an der mindestens einen Transporteinheit und/der mindestens einen Aufnahmeeinheit gehalten ist. Die Transporteinheit und/oder die Aufnahmeeinheit ist oder umfasst zum Beispiel eine pneumatisch oder elektromotorisch betätigte Mechanik, zum Beispiel in Gestalt einer Greifeinrichtung.Advantageously, it is provided that the workpiece is held directly or indirectly, in particular by means of the support element, by force and/or positive connection on the at least one transport unit and/or the at least one receiving unit. The transport unit and/or the receiving unit is or includes, for example, a pneumatically or electric motor-operated mechanism, for example in the form of a gripping device.

Günstigerweise wird das Tragelement mit dem Werkstück von der Transporteinheit direkt an die Aufnahmeeinheit und umgekehrt übergeben. Vorgesehen sein kann, dass die Mechanik der Transporteinheit und/oder der Aufnahmeeinheit überwacht wird, um festzustellen, ob das Tragelement an der Mechanik gehalten oder von dieser gelöst ist.Conveniently, the support element with the workpiece is transferred from the transport unit directly to the receiving unit and vice versa. It can be provided that the mechanics of the transport unit and/or the receiving unit are monitored in order to determine whether the support element is held on the mechanics or detached from it.

Die vorstehend erwähnte pneumatische Mechanik und der pneumatische Aktuator sind beispielsweise zur unterdruckbeaufschlagten Halterung des Werkstücks bzw. des Tragelementes ausgebildet.The above-mentioned pneumatic mechanics and the pneumatic actuator are designed, for example, to hold the workpiece or the support element under vacuum.

Ein bevorzugtes Behandlungssystem kann eine Mehrzahl von Behandlungseinrichtungen mit jeweils mindestens einer Behandlungseinheit umfassen, wobei sich die Behandlungseinheiten und die mit diesen durchführbaren Behandlungsvorgänge unterschiedlicher Behandlungseinrichtungen voneinander unterscheiden. Das Behandlungssystem weist dadurch eine hohe Vielseitigkeit auf. Unterschiedliche Behandlungsvorgänge können im Hinblick auf ein verbessertes Behandlungsergebnis nacheinander an dem Werkstück ausgeführt werden.A preferred treatment system can comprise a plurality of treatment devices, each with at least one treatment unit, whereby the treatment units and the treatment processes that can be carried out with them differ from each other in different treatment devices. The treatment system therefore has a high degree of versatility. Different treatment processes can be carried out one after the other on the workpiece with a view to an improved treatment result.

Das Behandlungssystem kann vorteilhafterweise einen modularen Aufbau aufweisen, bei dem die Behandlungseinrichtungen je nach durchzuführenden Behandlungsvorgängen kombiniert sind oder kombinierbar sein können.The treatment system can advantageously have a modular structure in which the treatment devices are combined or can be combined depending on the treatment processes to be carried out.

Vorteilhafterweise sind die Behandlungseinrichtungen seitlich nebeneinander positioniert oder positionierbar, wobei die Werkstücke bevorzugt mittels der Transporteinrichtung von einer Behandlungseinrichtung zu einer benachbarten Behandlungseinrichtung transportierbar sind. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, die Werkstücke sukzessive gemäß den unterschiedlichen Behandlungsvorgängen zu behandeln, wobei mittels der Transporteinrichtung Werkstücke von einer Behandlungseinrichtung zur nächsten Behandlungseinrichtung transportiert werden können.Advantageously, the treatment devices are positioned or can be positioned laterally next to one another, with the workpieces preferably being transportable from one treatment device to an adjacent treatment device by means of the transport device. This makes it possible to treat the workpieces successively according to the different treatment processes, with workpieces being able to be transported from one treatment device to the next treatment device by means of the transport device.

Insbesondere ist es günstig, wenn die Behandlungseinrichtungen entlang einer bevorzugt geradlinig erstreckten Transportbahn der Transporteinrichtung angeordnet sind, entlang welcher Transportbahn die mindestens eine Transporteinheit bewegbar ist, wobei die Werkstücke entlang einer von der Transportbahn definierten Transportrichtung von einer Behandlungseinrichtung zu einer weiteren Behandlungseinrichtung transportierbar sind.It is particularly advantageous if the treatment devices are arranged along a transport path of the transport device, which preferably extends in a straight line, along which transport path the at least one transport unit is movable, wherein the workpieces can be transported from a treatment device to a further treatment device along a transport direction defined by the transport path.

Günstigerweise sind die Werkstücke mittels der Transporteinrichtung von einer Behandlungseinrichtung zur nächsten Behandlungseinrichtung unter Einhaltung der Anordnung, entlang der Transportrichtung, von deren Aufnahmeeinheiten transportierbar. Beispielsweise wird vom Behandlungssystem stets eine Arbeitsrichtung eingehalten. Bei der Mehrzahl von Aufnahmeeinheiten ist dabei vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen, dass der Transport immer von der entlang der Transportrichtung zuvorderst positionierten Aufnahmeeinheit einer Behandlungseinrichtung zur zuvorderst positionierten Aufnahmeeinheit der nachfolgenden Behandlungseinrichtung(en) erfolgt. Entsprechendes gilt für die von der Transportrichtung an der jeweiligen zweiten Stelle angeordneten Aufnahmeeinheiten der Behandlungseinrichtungen, etc.Conveniently, the workpieces can be transported by means of the transport device from one treatment device to the next treatment device while maintaining the arrangement of their receiving units along the transport direction. For example, the treatment system always follows one direction of work. In the case of the plurality of receiving units, it is advantageously provided that the transport always takes place from the receiving unit of a treatment device positioned at the front along the transport direction to the receiving unit positioned at the front of the subsequent treatment device(s). The same applies to the receiving units of the treatment devices, etc., which are arranged at the respective second point in the transport direction.

Von Vorteil ist es, wenn die Behandlungseinrichtungen in der Reihenfolge von nacheinander durchzuführenden Behandlungsvorgängen entlang der Transportbahn positioniert sind. Auf diese Weise kann ein besonders effizienter Transport der Werkstücke zwischen den Behandlungseinrichtungen durchgeführt werden.It is advantageous if the treatment devices are positioned along the transport path in the sequence of treatment processes to be carried out one after the other. In this way, a particularly efficient transport of the workpieces between the treatment facilities can be carried out.

Die Transporteinrichtung kann vorteilhafterweise zwei oder mehr Transporteinheiten umfassen, die jeweils entlang einer Transportbahn bewegbar sind. Die Steuerung der Bewegung der Transporteinheiten kann mittels der Steuereinrichtung erfolgen.The transport device can advantageously comprise two or more transport units, each of which can be moved along a transport path. The movement of the transport units can be controlled using the control device.

Die zwei oder mehr Transporteinheiten sind vorteilhafterweise entlang der Transportbahn verschiebbar.The two or more transport units are advantageously displaceable along the transport path.

Die Transporteinrichtung weist zum Beispiel einen elektromagnetischen Linearantrieb für die mindestens eine Transporteinheit auf. Dabei ist vorzugsweise ein geradlinig erstreckter Stator vorhanden, der die Transportrichtung von einer Behandlungseinrichtung zur nächsten Behandlungseinrichtung und damit die Arbeitsrichtung definiert.The transport device has, for example, an electromagnetic linear drive for the at least one transport unit. A stator extending in a straight line is preferably present, which changes the transport direction from one Treatment facility to the next treatment facility and thus the direction of work is defined.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann die Transporteinrichtung zum Beispiel robotisch ausgebildet sein. Beispielsweise ist als Transporteinheit ein Roboterarm vorgesehen.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the transport device can be designed robotically, for example. For example, a robot arm is provided as a transport unit.

Die Aufnahme von zu behandelnden Werkstücken kann beispielsweise an einer Endseite der Transportbahn vorgenommen werden, die der zuerst eingesetzten Behandlungseinrichtung günstigerweise benachbart ist. Die Ablage behandelter Werkstücke kann beispielsweise an einer Endseite der Transportbahn erfolgen, die einer Behandlungseinrichtung benachbart ist, mit der der letzte Behandlungsvorgang durchgeführt wird. Vorgesehen sein kann, dass das Werkstück von dieser Endseite abgetragen wird oder mittels der mindestens einen Transporteinheit wieder zurück an die zuerst genannten Endseite transportiert und von dort abgetragen wird.The workpieces to be treated can be picked up, for example, at an end side of the transport path, which is conveniently adjacent to the treatment device used first. Treated workpieces can be deposited, for example, on an end side of the transport path that is adjacent to a treatment device with which the last treatment process is carried out. It can be provided that the workpiece is removed from this end side or is transported back to the first-mentioned end side by means of the at least one transport unit and removed from there.

Die Seite der Beladung oder Aufnahme und die Entladeseite können veränderbar sein, im Hinblick auf eine Anpassung der Bearbeitung von Werkstücken abhängig von unterschiedlichen Behandlungsvorgängen.The loading or receiving side and the unloading side may be changeable with a view to adapting the processing of workpieces depending on different treatment processes.

Günstig ist es, wenn mittels der Behandlungseinheiten unterschiedlicher Behandlungseinrichtungen gleichzeitig Werkstücke behandelbar sind, um eine möglichst hohe Anzahl von Werkstücken mit dem Behandlungssystem behandeln zu können.It is advantageous if workpieces can be treated at the same time using the treatment units of different treatment devices in order to be able to treat as many workpieces as possible with the treatment system.

Die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit der mindestens einen Behandlungseinrichtung kann unterschiedlich ausgestaltet sein, vorzugsweise für zumindest einen der folgenden Behandlungsvorgänge:

  • Trockenreinigung des Werkstücks;
  • Entgraten des Werkstücks;
  • Reinigung und/oder Entgraten des Werkstücks mit unter Druck und insbesondere Hochdruck gesetztem Fluid;
  • mechanische Reinigung und/oder mechanisches Entgraten des Werkstücks;
  • Ultraschallreinigung;
  • Reinigung des Werkstücks in einem Tauchbad;
  • Abblasen des Werkstücks;
  • Trocknung des Werkstücks, insbesondere Vakuumtrocknung des Werkstücks;
  • Beschichtung und/oder Entschichtung des Werkstücks;
  • Aufrauhen von Oberflächen des Werkstücks.
The at least one treatment unit of the at least one treatment device can be designed differently, preferably for at least one of the following treatment processes:
  • Dry cleaning of the workpiece;
  • deburring the workpiece;
  • Cleaning and/or deburring the workpiece with fluid under pressure and in particular high pressure;
  • mechanical cleaning and/or mechanical deburring of the workpiece;
  • ultrasonic cleaning;
  • Cleaning the workpiece in an immersion bath;
  • blowing off the workpiece;
  • Drying of the workpiece, in particular vacuum drying of the workpiece;
  • Coating and/or stripping of the workpiece;
  • Roughening surfaces of the workpiece.

Vorgesehen sein kann, dass die Behandlungseinheit mehr als eine der vorstehend genannten Behandlungsvorgänge ausführen kann.It can be provided that the treatment unit can carry out more than one of the above-mentioned treatment processes.

Es versteht sich nach dem Gesagten, dass die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit insbesondere eine Reinigungseinheit sein kann und die mindestens eine Behandlungseinrichtung insbesondere eine Reinigungseinrichtung.It is understood from what has been said that the at least one treatment unit can be in particular a cleaning unit and the at least one treatment device can in particular be a cleaning device.

Vorgesehen sein kann insbesondere die Möglichkeit einer Entgratung des Werkstücks mittels eines Hochdruckflüssigkeitsstrahls (insbesondere Wasserstrahls), der pulsierend sein kann. Hochdruckflüssigkeitsstrahlentgraten kann beispielsweise unter Einsatz einer Umschaltvorrichtung durchgeführt werden, wie sie in der nicht-vorveröffentlichten Patentanmeldung DE 10 2019 108 512 oder in der EP 2 047 912 A1 beschrieben ist. Alternativ oder ergänzend kann ein mechanisches Entgraten durch Bürsten oder ein andersartiges Werkzeug durchgeführt werden.In particular, the possibility of deburring the workpiece by means of a high-pressure liquid jet (in particular water jet), which can be pulsating, can be provided. High-pressure liquid jet deburring can be carried out, for example, using a switching device as described in the unpublished patent application DE 10 2019 108 512 or in the EP 2 047 912 A1 is described. Alternatively or additionally, mechanical deburring can be carried out using brushes or another type of tool.

Zum Trocknen des Werkstücks kann beispielsweise Druckluft und/oder Heißluft eingesetzt werden. Vakuumtrocknung ist ebenfalls denkbar.For example, compressed air and/or hot air can be used to dry the workpiece. Vacuum drying is also conceivable.

Die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit kann beispielsweise eine Beschichtung zur Oberflächenveredelung und/oder Konservierung des Werkstückes ausführen.The at least one treatment unit can, for example, carry out a coating for surface refinement and/or preservation of the workpiece.

Zum Behandeln bei einem Behandlungsvorgang, insbesondere zum Reinigen, kann zum Beispiel ein trockenes Fluid eingesetzt werden, zum Beispiel ein gasförmiges Medium, insbesondere Luft, Druckluft, ein Inertgas, COz oder ein andersartiges technisches Gas. Der Einsatz von ionisierter Luft, Laserstrahlung zur Ionisierung oder atmosphärischem Plasma ist denkbar. Die Ionisierung kann mittels Entladeelektronen erfolgen. Die Temperatur des gasförmigen Mediums beträgt beispielsweise ungefähr 2°C bis ungefähr 150°C. Die Luftfeuchtigkeit kann beispielsweise bis 100% absolut betragen.For treatment during a treatment process, in particular for cleaning, a dry fluid can be used, for example a gaseous medium, in particular air, compressed air, an inert gas, CO2 or another type of technical gas. The use of ionized air, laser radiation for ionization or atmospheric plasma is conceivable. The ionization can take place using discharge electrons. The temperature of the gaseous medium is, for example, approximately 2°C to approximately 150°C. For example, the humidity can be up to 100% absolute.

Als nasses Fluid kann zum Beispiel Wasser oder entmineralisiertes Wasser mit oder ohne Zusätze(n) eingesetzt werden, zum Beispiel Tenside. Der Einsatz von Mikroblasen in der Flüssigkeit ist denkbar, ebenso der Einsatz eines Kühlschmiermittels oder Öls.For example, water or demineralized water with or without additives, for example surfactants, can be used as the wet fluid. The use of microbubbles in the liquid is conceivable, as is the use of a cooling lubricant or oil.

Vorgesehen sein kann der Einsatz von Dampf oder Trockendampf mit Temperaturen von ungefähr 100°C bis 250°C.The use of steam or dry steam with temperatures of approximately 100°C to 250°C can be envisaged.

Bei der Feuchtreinigung kann vorgesehen sein, dass Fluid in einen Gasstrom (zum Beispiel Luftstrom) eingedüst und mit dem Gasstrom beschleunigt wird.During wet cleaning, it can be provided that fluid is injected into a gas stream (for example air stream) and accelerated with the gas stream.

Möglich ist der Einsatz eines CÖ2-Strahls (Trockeneis).It is possible to use a CÖ 2 jet (dry ice).

Möglich ist der Einsatz von Kohlenwasserstoffen, von lösemittelhaltigen Reinigern, Säuren, Laugen sowie sämtlichen Gemischen aus vorstehend genannten Fluiden.It is possible to use hydrocarbons, solvent-based cleaners, acids, alkalis and all mixtures of the fluids mentioned above.

Bei flüssigen Fluiden kann die Temperatur beispielsweise 2°C bis 99°C betragen.For liquid fluids, the temperature can be, for example, 2°C to 99°C.

Hilfsstoffe können als Zusatz für gasförmige oder flüssige Fluide zum Einsatz kommen, zum Beispiel Feststoffe wie Granulate, Salze, Eispellets oder COz-Schnee.Auxiliary materials can be used as additives for gaseous or liquid fluids, for example solids such as granules, salts, ice pellets or CO2 snow.

Vorgesehen sein kann eine Behandlung durch Bestrahlung. Hierbei sind unterschiedliche Wellenlängen auch innerhalb derselben Behandlungseinheit denkbar, zum Beispiel UV, Mikrowellen, Infrarot, akustische Wellen.Treatment with radiation may be planned. Different wavelengths are also conceivable within the same treatment unit, for example UV, microwaves, infrared, acoustic waves.

Die mindestens eine Behandlungseinheit kann zum Beispiel Düsen aufweisen. Die Düsen können stationär oder bewegbar sein, zum Beispiel drehend oder spindelnd. Als Düsenform können beispielsweise Flachstrahldüsen, Rundstrahldüsen, Fächerform-Düsen, Zyklondüsen oder Spaltdüsen zum Einsatz kommen. Die Düsen können als Mehrstoffdüsen mit Kernstrahl und einem umgebenden Strahlmantel ausgestaltet sein. Der Strahlmantel kann durch weitere Düsen am Umfang der Zentraldüse oder durch einen Schirm ausgestaltet sein, der ein Medium aus der Umgebung ansaugt, zum Beispiel mittels eines Venturi-Effekts. Die Düsen können zum Beispiel eine zentrale Druckdüse (auch Rotationsdüse) und eine umgebende Saugdüse (Taifundüse) aufweisen. Einfach- oder Mehrfachdüsensysteme können vorgesehen sein.The at least one treatment unit can have nozzles, for example. The nozzles can be stationary or movable, for example rotating or spindling. For example, flat jet nozzles, round jet nozzles, fan-shaped nozzles, cyclone nozzles or slot nozzles can be used as nozzle shapes. The nozzles can be designed as multi-substance nozzles with a core jet and a surrounding jet jacket. The jet jacket can be designed by further nozzles on the circumference of the central nozzle or by a screen that sucks in a medium from the environment, for example by means of a Venturi effect. The nozzles can, for example, have a central pressure nozzle (also rotation nozzle) and a surrounding suction nozzle (typhoon nozzle). Single or multiple nozzle systems can be provided.

Wie vorstehend erwähnt, kann das Behandlungssystem bei einer Mehrzahl von Behandlungseinrichtungen modular aufgebaut sein. Die vorstehend erläuterten Behandlungsvorgänge können beispielsweise aufeinander folgend durchgeführt werden. Beispielsweise kann eine Trockenreinigung, eine Entgratung, Nassreinigung, Ultraschallreinigung, Unterwasserreinigung, Spritzreinigung, Trocknung, Beschichtung und Kühlung durchgeführt werden.As mentioned above, the treatment system can be constructed modularly in a plurality of treatment facilities. The treatment processes explained above can, for example, be carried out one after the other. For example, dry cleaning, deburring, wet cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, underwater cleaning, spray cleaning, drying, coating and cooling can be carried out.

Insgesamt ermöglicht der modulare Aufbau des Systems die Durchführung unterschiedlicher Behandlungsvorgänge in veränderbarer Weise, in Abhängigkeit von der relativen Positionierung der Behandlungseinrichtungen.Overall, the modular structure of the system enables different treatment processes to be carried out in a variable manner, depending on the relative positioning of the treatment devices.

Günstig ist es, wenn das Behandlungssystem eine mit der Steuereinrichtung gekoppelte Erkennungseinheit umfasst, mit der eine einem jeweiligen Werkstück zugeordnete Kennzeichnung betreffend mindestens einen auszuführenden Behandlungsvorgang erfassbar ist, wobei Steuereinrichtung die mindestens eine Behandlungseinrichtung abhängig von der Kennzeichnung zum Behandeln des Werkstücks ansteuert. Beispielsweise ist die Kennzeichnung am Werkstück oder an einem Tragelement für dieses angeordnet und in Gestalt eines maschinenlesbaren Codes gebildet. Abhängig von der Kennzeichnung kann die Behandlungseinrichtung im Hinblick auf ein optimales Behandlungsergebnis den Behandlungsvorgang anpassen.It is advantageous if the treatment system includes a detection unit coupled to the control device, with which a respective workpiece assigned identification relating to at least one treatment process to be carried out can be detected, the control device controlling the at least one treatment device depending on the identification for treating the workpiece. For example, the marking is arranged on the workpiece or on a support element for it and is formed in the form of a machine-readable code. Depending on the label, the treatment facility can adapt the treatment process to achieve an optimal treatment result.

Alternativ oder ergänzend kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Behandlungssystem eine mit der Steuereinrichtung gekoppelte Speichereinheit umfasst, in der Behandlungsparameter gespeichert oder speicherbar sind, die den Werkstücken zugeordnet sind, wobei die Steuereinrichtung die mindestens eine Behandlungseinrichtung abhängig von den Behandlungsparametern zum Behandeln des Werkstücks ansteuert. Auf diese Weise ist zum Beispiel eine werkstückbezogene Speicherung von Behandlungsparametern möglich. Zu den Behandlungsparametern können zum Beispiel Drücke, Volumenströme, Temperaturen, Taktzeiten, Geschwindigkeiten, Wartezeiten, Prozesszeiten etc. gezählt werden.Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the treatment system comprises a storage unit coupled to the control device, in which treatment parameters that are assigned to the workpieces are stored or can be stored, the control device controlling the at least one treatment device depending on the treatment parameters for treating the workpiece. In this way, for example, workpiece-related storage of treatment parameters is possible. The treatment parameters can include, for example, pressures, volume flows, temperatures, cycle times, speeds, waiting times, process times, etc.

Das erfindungsgemäße Behandlungssystem kann mit Werkstücken unterschiedlicher Art zum Einsatz kommen, zum Beispiel aus Metall, Keramik oder Kunststoff. Die Werkstücke können Bauteile aus dem Bereich der allgemeinen Metallbearbeitung sein, Motorenteile oder Getriebeteile. Beispielsweise sind die Werkstücke Ventile, Bremspumpen, Hydraulikböcke, Turboladergehäuse, Turboladerlaufräder, Nockenwellenversteller, Einspritzpumpen, Elektromotorengehäuse, Zylinderköpfe, Getriebegehäuse, Räder oder Wellen. Die Werkstücke können Bauteile für Elektromotoren sein, zum Beispiel Sprühkörper, Gehäuse, Lager, Wellen. Die Werkstücke können generativ hergestellte Teile sein, zum Beispiel mittels 3D-Druck. Die Werkstücke können aus dem Bereich der Medizintechnik stammen und zum Beispiel Implantate sein. Denkbar ist die Kombination von unterschiedlichen Werkstoffen der Werkstücke (hybride Werkstücke).The treatment system according to the invention can be used with workpieces of different types, for example made of metal, ceramic or plastic. The workpieces can be components from the field of general metal processing, engine parts or transmission parts. For example, the workpieces are valves, brake pumps, hydraulic blocks, turbocharger housings, turbocharger impellers, camshaft adjusters, injection pumps, electric motor housings, cylinder heads, gearbox housings, wheels or shafts. The workpieces can be components for electric motors, for example spray bodies, housings, bearings, shafts. The workpieces can be parts manufactured generatively, for example using 3D printing. The workpieces can come from the field of medical technology and can be implants, for example. It is conceivable to combine different workpiece materials (hybrid workpieces).

Das Behandlungssystem kann in unterschiedlichen industriellen Sparten eingesetzt werden, zum Beispiel in der Holzindustrie zum Entfernen von Bearbeitungsrückständen wie Sägestaub. Denkbar ist der Einsatz in der Metallindustrie zur Entfernung von Bearbeitungsrückständen wie Kühlschmierstoffen oder Bearbeitungsölen. Denkbar ist der Einsatz in der Kunststoffindustrie, Elektronikindustrie oder Mechatronikindustrie. Im Bereich der generativen Fertigung, zum Beispiel bei 3D-Druck, ist der Einsatz von Schwingungen denkbar, um Restpulver innerhalb von Kavitäten des Werkstücks und an dessen Oberfläche zu entfernen.The treatment system can be used in various industrial sectors, for example in the wood industry to remove processing residues such as sawdust. It could be used in the metal industry to remove machining residues such as cooling lubricants or machining oils. It could be used in the plastics industry, electronics industry or mechatronics industry. In the area of generative manufacturing, for example in 3D printing, the use of vibrations is conceivable to remove residual powder within cavities of the workpiece and on its surface.

Das Behandlungssystem ist insbesondere zur Oberflächenbearbeitung und speziell zur Reinigung und/oder Entgratung geeignet, wobei vorzugsweise partikuläre und filmische Verunreinigungen entfernt werden können. Denkbar ist der Einsatz zum Entfernen von Bearbeitungsrückständen bestehend aus Feststoffen wie Spänen, Strahlmitteln, Gießkern-Rückständen und Flittergraten. Im Bereich filmischer Verschmutzungen könnten zum Beispiel Kühlschmierstoffe, Öle, Fette, Trennmittel, Schleifmittel oder andersartige Produktionsrückstände entfernt werden.The treatment system is particularly suitable for surface processing and especially for cleaning and/or deburring, whereby particulate and filmic contaminants can preferably be removed. It is conceivable that it can be used to remove processing residues consisting of solids such as chips, blasting agents, casting core residues and burrs. In the area of filmic contamination, for example, cooling lubricants, oils, fats, release agents, abrasives or other production residues could be removed.

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zum Behandeln von Werkstücken mit mindestens einer Behandlungseinrichtung nach Anspruch 18.The present invention further relates to a method for treating workpieces with at least one treatment device according to claim 18.

Die Vorteile, die bereits im Zusammenhang mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungssystem erläutert wurden, können unter Einsatz des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ebenfalls erzielt werden. Diesbezüglich kann auf die voranstehenden Ausführungen verwiesen werden.The advantages that have already been explained in connection with the treatment system according to the invention can be achieved using the treatment system according to the invention Procedure can also be achieved. In this regard, reference can be made to the above statements.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsbeispiele des Verfahrens ergeben sich durch vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungssystems. Auch diesbezüglich kann auf die voranstehenden Ausführungen verwiesen werden.Advantageous embodiments of the method result from advantageous embodiments of the treatment system according to the invention. In this regard, reference can also be made to the above statements.

Folgende Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung dient im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung der näheren Erläuterung der Erfindung. Es zeigen:

Figur 1:
eine perspektivische schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungssystems zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens; und
Figuren 2 bis 18:
das Behandlungssystem aus Figur 1 während der Behandlung von Werkstücken zu unterschiedlichen Zeitpunkten in schematischer Darstellung.
The following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention serves to explain the invention in more detail in conjunction with the drawing. Show it:
Figure 1:
a perspective schematic representation of a treatment system according to the invention for carrying out the method according to the invention; and
Figures 2 to 18:
the treatment system Figure 1 during the treatment of workpieces at different times in a schematic representation.

Figur 1 zeigt eine insgesamt mit dem Bezugszeichen 10 belegte vorteilhafte Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungssystems. Das Behandlungssystem 10 dient zur Behandlung von Werkstücken 12, von denen in den Figuren 2 bis 18 eine Mehrzahl von Werkstücken unterscheidbar dargestellt ist und darin ferner mit den Bezugszeichen W1 bis W11 gekennzeichnet ist. Die Bezugnahme auf das Werkstück allgemeiner Art erfolgt unter dem Bezugszeichen 12. Figure 1 shows an advantageous embodiment of a treatment system according to the invention, designated overall by reference number 10. The treatment system 10 is used to treat workpieces 12, of which in the Figures 2 to 18 a plurality of workpieces is shown in a distinguishable manner and is further identified therein with the reference numbers W1 to W11. Reference to the workpiece of a general nature is made under reference number 12.

Zum Behandeln der Werkstücke 12 umfasst das Behandlungssystem 10 eine Mehrzahl von Behandlungseinrichtungen für die Oberflächenbehandlung der Werkstücke 12. Die Behandlungseinrichtungen sind modular miteinander kombiniert, um das Behandlungssystem 10 zu bilden. Vorliegend sind vier Behandlungseinrichtungen 14, 16, 18 und 20 vorgesehen.To treat the workpieces 12, the treatment system 10 includes a plurality of treatment devices for the surface treatment of the workpieces 12. The treatment devices are modularly combined with one another to form the treatment system 10. In the present case, four treatment devices 14, 16, 18 and 20 are provided.

Die Behandlungseinrichtungen 14 bis 20 sind seitlich nebeneinander positioniert und entlang einer Transporteinrichtung 22 zum Transport der Werkstücke 12 angeordnet. Die Transporteinrichtung 22 umfasst eine geradlinig erstreckte Transportbahn 24, die als Verschiebebahn ausgestaltet ist. Die Erstreckung der Transportbahn 24 definiert eine Transportrichtung 26, bei der es sich vorliegend um eine Arbeitsrichtung des Behandlungssystems 10 handelt.The treatment devices 14 to 20 are positioned side by side and arranged along a transport device 22 for transporting the workpieces 12. The transport device 22 comprises a straight transport path 24, which is designed as a displacement path. The extent of the transport path 24 defines a transport direction 26, which in the present case is a working direction of the treatment system 10.

Die Transporteinrichtung 22 umfasst zum Transport der Werkstücke 12 zwei entlang der Transportbahn 24 verschiebbare Transporteinheiten, in der Zeichnung mit "1" und "2" gekennzeichnet.For transporting the workpieces 12, the transport device 22 comprises two transport units which can be moved along the transport path 24 and are marked “1” and “2” in the drawing.

Vorliegend ist die Transporteinrichtung 22 elektromagnetisch ausgestaltet, wobei die Transportbahn 24 einen linearen Stator bildet.In the present case, the transport device 22 is designed to be electromagnetic, with the transport path 24 forming a linear stator.

Im vorliegenden Fall sind die Werkstücke 12 an einem Tragelement 30 festgelegt, das in Figur 3 schematisch dargestellt ist. Das Tragelement 30 kann von einer jeweiligen Transporteinheit 28 gehalten werden und dadurch an einer jeweiligen Behandlungseinrichtung 14 bis 20 in eine Übergabeposition transportiert werden. Die Halterung der Werkstücke 12 auf dem Tragelement 30, das beispielsweise plattenförmig ausgestaltet ist, erfolgt zum Beispiel mittels eines Niederhalters.In the present case, the workpieces 12 are fixed to a support element 30, which is in Figure 3 is shown schematically. The support element 30 can be held by a respective transport unit 28 and thereby be transported into a transfer position at a respective treatment device 14 to 20. The workpieces 12 are held on the support element 30, which is designed, for example, in the shape of a plate, for example by means of a hold-down device.

Eine Steuereinrichtung 32 des Behandlungssystems 10 ist vorgesehen, das die Transporteinrichtung 22 und damit den Transport der Werkstücke 12 steuert. Außerdem steuert die Steuereinrichtung 32 die Behandlungseinrichtungen 14 bis 20 und, in diesen, insbesondere die nachfolgend erwähnten Aufnahmeeinheiten für die Werkstücke 12 und die Behandlungseinheiten.A control device 32 of the treatment system 10 is provided, which controls the transport device 22 and thus the transport of the workpieces 12. In addition, the control device 32 controls the treatment devices 14 to 20 and, in these, in particular the recording units mentioned below for the workpieces 12 and the treatment units.

An einer Endseite 34, die der Behandlungseinrichtung 14 benachbart ist, weist die Transporteinrichtung 22 eine Ablage 36 für Werkstücke 12 auf. An einer gegenüberliegenden Endseite 38, die der Behandlungseinrichtung 20 benachbart ist, weist die Transporteinrichtung 22 eine Ablage 40 für Werkstücke auf. Bezogen auf die Transportrichtung 26 sind die Behandlungseinrichtungen in der Reihenfolge 14-16-18-20 angeordnet.At an end side 34, which is adjacent to the treatment device 14, the transport device 22 has a shelf 36 for workpieces 12. On an opposite end side 38, which is adjacent to the treatment device 20, the transport device 22 has a shelf 40 for workpieces. Based on the transport direction 26, the treatment devices are arranged in the order 14-16-18-20.

Wie aus den nachfolgenden Erläuterungen deutlich wird, werden die Werkstücke 12 in der Transportrichtung 26 transportiert und dabei nachfolgend von den Behandlungseinrichtungen 14 bis 20 behandelt, wobei der Transport jeweils mittels der Transporteinheiten 28 erfolgt.As becomes clear from the following explanations, the workpieces 12 are transported in the transport direction 26 and are subsequently treated by the treatment devices 14 to 20, with the transport taking place by means of the transport units 28.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 14 ist im vorliegenden Fall zum Entgraten der Werkstücke 12 mittels eines Hochdruck-Fluidstrahls und insbesondere Hochdruckwasserstrahls ausgestaltet. Zu diesem Zweck umfasst die Behandlungseinrichtung 14 eine Behandlungseinheit 42 mit mindestens einem Hochdruckwerkzeug 44. Im vorliegenden Fall ist eine Umschaltvorrichtung 46 vorgesehen, über die wahlweise ein gewünschtes Hochdruckwerkzeug 44 in eine Betriebsstellung überführt werden kann, wie dies in dem vorstehend genannten Stand der Technik beschrieben ist.In the present case, the treatment device 14 is designed for deburring the workpieces 12 using a high-pressure fluid jet and in particular a high-pressure water jet. For this purpose, the treatment device 14 comprises a treatment unit 42 with at least one high-pressure tool 44. In the present case, a switching device 46 is provided, via which a desired high-pressure tool 44 can optionally be transferred to an operating position, as described in the prior art mentioned above .

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 14 ist eine Entgratungseinrichtung, die Behandlungseinheit 42 eine Entgratungseinheit.The treatment device 14 is a deburring device, the treatment unit 42 is a deburring unit.

Es versteht sich, dass die Behandlungseinrichtungen 14 bis 20 zusätzlich zu den Beschaffenheiten der Behandlungseinheiten wie vorstehend erläutert weitere Aggregate zu deren Funktion aufweisen können, wie dies dem Fachmann geläufig ist. Beispielsweise ist für die Behandlungseinheit 42 ein Pumpaggregat zum Bereitstellen einer unter Hochdruck gesetzten Reinigungsflüssigkeit vorgesehen.It is understood that, in addition to the properties of the treatment units as explained above, the treatment devices 14 to 20 can have further units for their function, as is familiar to those skilled in the art. For example, a pump unit for providing a high-pressure cleaning liquid is provided for the treatment unit 42.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 14 umfasst einen Aufnahmeraum 48 mit einem ersten Raumbereich 50 und einem zweiten Raumbereich 52. Die Raumbereiche 50, 52 sind längs der Transportrichtung 26 seitlich nebeneinander angeordnet.The treatment device 14 comprises a receiving space 48 with a first spatial area 50 and a second spatial area 52. The spatial areas 50, 52 are arranged laterally next to one another along the transport direction 26.

Der Behandlungseinheit 42 ist eine Verstelleinheit 54 zugeordnet. Mittels der Verstelleinheit 54 kann die Umschaltvorrichtung 46 mit dem Hochdruckwerkzeug 44 insbesondere parallel zur Transportrichtung 26 vom Raumbereich 50 in den Raumbereich 52 und umgekehrt bewegt werden. Zusätzlich kann vorgesehen sein, dass eine weitere Bewegung in zumindest einer weiteren Raumrichtung und/oder Drehung und/oder Schwenkung vorgesehen ist.An adjustment unit 54 is assigned to the treatment unit 42. By means of the adjustment unit 54, the switching device 46 can be moved with the high-pressure tool 44, in particular parallel to the transport direction 26, from the spatial area 50 into the spatial area 52 and vice versa. In addition, it can be provided that a further movement is provided in at least one further spatial direction and/or rotation and/or pivoting.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 14 weist ferner zwei Aufnahmeeinheiten 56, 58 auf. Die Aufnahmeeinheiten 56, 58 sind entlang der Transportrichtung 26 seitlich nebeneinander angeordnet und einem jeweiligen Raumbereich 50, 52 zugeordnet und dort positioniert.The treatment device 14 also has two receiving units 56, 58. The receiving units 56, 58 are arranged side by side along the transport direction 26 and are assigned to a respective spatial area 50, 52 and positioned there.

Mittels Antriebseinheiten 60 und 62 können die Aufnahmeeinheiten 56 bzw. 58 bewegt werden. Dabei ist insbesondere eine Verschiebung quer und insbesondere senkrecht zur Transportrichtung 26 möglich. Die Verschiebung kann derart erfolgen, dass ein die Übergabeposition an der Transporteinheit 28 angeordnetes Werkstück 12 von der jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinheit 56 oder 58 erfasst und in den Aufnahmeraum 48 in eine Behandlungsposition überführt werden kann.The recording units 56 and 58 can be moved using drive units 60 and 62. In particular, a displacement transversely and in particular perpendicular to the transport direction 26 is possible. The displacement can take place in such a way that a workpiece 12 arranged in the transfer position on the transport unit 28 can be detected by the respective receiving unit 56 or 58 and transferred into the receiving space 48 into a treatment position.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 14 umfasst Abdeckelemente 64, 66, die den Aufnahmeeinheiten 56 bzw. 58 zugeordnet sind und wahlweise Öffnungen 68 bzw. 70 verschließen können. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass ein jeweiliges Abdeckelement 64 eine Öffnung 68 verschließt, wenn das Werkstück 12 an der zugehörigen Aufnahmeeinheit 56 mittels der Behandlungseinheit 42 behandelt wird. Das jeweilige Abdeckelement 64, 66 kann die Öffnung 68 bzw. 70 freigeben, wenn das Werkstück 12 mittels der jeweiligen Aufnahmeeinheit 56 bzw. 58 von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition oder umgekehrt überführt wird, d. h. insbesondere zum Tausch des Werkstücks 12.The treatment device 14 includes cover elements 64, 66, which are assigned to the receiving units 56 and 58 and can optionally close openings 68 and 70, respectively. In particular, it is provided that a respective cover element 64 closes an opening 68 when the workpiece 12 is treated on the associated receiving unit 56 by means of the treatment unit 42. The respective cover element 64, 66 can release the opening 68 or 70 when the workpiece 12 is transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position or vice versa by means of the respective receiving unit 56 or 58, i.e. H. especially for exchanging the workpiece 12.

Den Abdeckelementen 64, 66 sind Antriebseinheiten 72 bzw. 74 zugeordnet.Drive units 72 and 74 are assigned to the cover elements 64, 66.

Während des Behandlungsvorgangs werden die Werkstücke 12 an den Aufnahmeeinheiten 56, 58 mittels der Antriebseinheiten 60 bzw. 62 relativ zur Behandlungseinheit 42 bewegt, zum Beispiel translatorisch und/oder rotatorisch, im Hinblick auf ein möglichst gutes Entgratungsergebnis.During the treatment process, the workpieces 12 on the receiving units 56, 58 are moved relative to the treatment unit 42 by means of the drive units 60 and 62, for example translationally and/or rotationally, with a view to achieving the best possible deburring result.

Bei der Behandlungseinrichtung 14 besteht insbesondere der Vorteil, dass die Behandlungseinheit 42 ein Werkstück 12 einer Aufnahmeeinheit 56 oder 58 entgraten kann, während das Werkstück 12 der jeweils anderen Aufnahmeeinheit 56, 58 getauscht wird. Zwischen den Raumbereichen 50, 52 kann die Behandlungseinheit 42 dem jeweiligen Werkstück 12 zugestellt werden.The treatment device 14 has the particular advantage that the treatment unit 42 can deburr a workpiece 12 of a receiving unit 56 or 58 while the workpiece 12 of the other receiving unit 56, 58 is being exchanged. The treatment unit 42 can be delivered to the respective workpiece 12 between the spatial areas 50, 52.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 16 umfasst zwei entlang der Transportrichtung 26 nebeneinander angeordnete Behandlungseinheiten 76, 78. Die Behandlungseinheiten 76, 78 sind identisch ausgestaltet und umfassen jeweils ein Tauchbecken 80, 82, in denen eine Fluidstrahl-Reinigung der Werkstücke 12 durchgeführt werden kann. Die Behandlungseinrichtung 16 ist eine Reinigungseinrichtung, die Behandlungseinheiten 76, 78 sind Reinigungseinheiten.The treatment device 16 comprises two treatment units 76, 78 arranged next to one another along the transport direction 26. The treatment units 76, 78 are designed identically and each include an immersion tank 80, 82 in which fluid jet cleaning of the workpieces 12 can be carried out. The treatment device 16 is a cleaning device, the treatment units 76, 78 are cleaning units.

Reinigungswerkzeuge 84 bzw. 86 können mittels Antriebseinheiten 88 bzw. 90 relativ zum Werkstück 12 bewegt werden, während diese beispielsweise ortsfest im Tauchbecken 80, 82 angeordnet sind.Cleaning tools 84 and 86 can be moved relative to the workpiece 12 by means of drive units 88 and 90, while these are arranged, for example, in a stationary manner in the immersion tank 80, 82.

Zur Übergabe der Werkstücke 12 von den Transporteinheiten 28 umfasst die Behandlungseinrichtung 16 Aufnahmeeinheiten 92, 94 mit diesen zugeordneten Antriebseinheiten 96 bzw. 98, welche jeweils nur schematisch in Figur 1 dargestellt sind.To transfer the workpieces 12 from the transport units 28, the treatment device 16 comprises receiving units 92, 94 with drive units 96 and 98 assigned to them, which are only shown schematically in Figure 1 are shown.

Die Behandlungseinheiten 76, 78 können unabhängig voneinander von der Steuereinrichtung 32, angesteuert werden. Dabei besteht insbesondere die Möglichkeit, das Werkstück 12 an einer Behandlungseinheit 76 oder 78 zu reinigen, während ein Werkstück 12 an der anderen Behandlungseinheit 78 getauscht wird und von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition oder umgekehrt überführt wird.The treatment units 76, 78 can be controlled independently of one another by the control device 32. In particular, there is the possibility of cleaning the workpiece 12 on one treatment unit 76 or 78 while a workpiece 12 is exchanged on the other treatment unit 78 and is transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position or vice versa.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 18 ist vorliegend ausgestaltet mit Behandlungseinheiten 100, 102, die entlang der Transportrichtung 26 seitlich nebeneinander angeordnet sind und vorliegend identisch ausgestaltet sind. Die Behandlungseinheiten 100, 102 sind für ein Abblasen und Vortrocknen der Werkstücke 12 ausgebildet. Zu diesem Zweck sind Aufnahmeräume 104 bzw. 106 vorgesehen, die ähnlich wie die Tauchbecken 80, 82 gebildet sind, Reinigungswerkzeuge 108 bzw. 110 mit Antriebseinheiten 112 bzw. 114 sowie Aufnahmeeinheiten 116, 118 mit Antriebseinheiten 120 bzw. 122.In the present case, the treatment device 18 is designed with treatment units 100, 102, which are arranged laterally next to one another along the transport direction 26 and in the present case are designed identically. The treatment units 100, 102 are designed for blowing off and pre-drying the workpieces 12. For this purpose, receiving spaces 104 and 106 are provided, which are formed similarly to the immersion tanks 80, 82, cleaning tools 108 and 110 with drive units 112 and 114, and receiving units 116, 118 with drive units 120 and 122.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 18 ist eine Reinigungseinrichtung, die Behandlungseinheiten 100, 102 sind Reinigungseinheiten.The treatment device 18 is a cleaning device, the treatment units 100, 102 are cleaning units.

Die Behandlungseinheiten 100, 102 können unabhängig voneinander von der Steuereinrichtung 32 angesteuert werden. Dabei besteht insbesondere die Möglichkeit, dass die Werkstücke 12 mit einer Behandlungseinheit 100, 102 gereinigt werden, während mittels der Aufnahmeeinheit 104, 106 der anderen Behandlungseinheit 100, 102 das Werkstück 12 getauscht wird und von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition oder umgekehrt überführt wird.The treatment units 100, 102 can be controlled independently of one another by the control device 32. In particular, there is the possibility that the workpieces 12 are cleaned with a treatment unit 100, 102, while the workpiece 12 is exchanged by means of the receiving unit 104, 106 of the other treatment unit 100, 102 and is transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position or vice versa.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 20 umfasst zwei Behandlungseinheiten 124, 126, die entlang der Transportrichtung 26 seitlich nebeneinander angeordnet sind und vorliegend identisch ausgestaltet sind. Die Behandlungseinheiten 124, 126 sind vorliegend zum Vakuumtrocknen der Werkstücke 12 ausgebildet. Ähnlich wie die Behandlungseinrichtung 18 umfasst die Behandlungseinrichtung 20 Aufnahmeräume 128, 130 der Behandlungseinheiten 124, 126, Reinigungswerkzeuge 132 bzw. 134, Aufnahmeeinheiten 136 bzw. 138 und Antriebseinheiten 140 bzw. 142 für diese.The treatment device 20 comprises two treatment units 124, 126, which are arranged side by side along the transport direction 26 and are designed identically in the present case. The treatment units 124, 126 are designed here for vacuum drying the workpieces 12. Similar to the treatment device 18, the treatment device 20 includes receiving rooms 128, 130 of the treatment units 124, 126, cleaning tools 132 and 134, receiving units 136 and 138 and drive units 140 and 142 for these.

Die Behandlungseinrichtung 20 ist eine Reinigungseinrichtung, die Behandlungseinheiten 124, 126 sind Reinigungseinheiten.The treatment device 20 is a cleaning device, the treatment units 124, 126 are cleaning units.

Die Behandlungseinheiten 124, 126 sind von der Steuereinrichtung 32 unabhängig voneinander ansteuerbar. Bei der Behandlungseinrichtung 20 kann insbesondere vorgesehen sein, dass ein Werkstück 12 an einer Behandlungseinheit 124, 126 getrocknet wird, während ein Werkstück 12 an der anderen Behandlungseinheit 124, 126 mittels der entsprechenden Aufnahmeeinheit 136, 138 getauscht wird und von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition oder umgekehrt überführt wird. Dieser Vorgang ist in Figur 1 schematisch dargestellt.The treatment units 124, 126 can be controlled independently of one another by the control device 32. In the treatment device 20, it can be provided in particular that a workpiece 12 is dried on one treatment unit 124, 126, while a workpiece 12 on the other treatment unit 124, 126 is exchanged by means of the corresponding receiving unit 136, 138 and from the transfer position to the treatment position or is transferred vice versa. This process is in Figure 1 shown schematically.

In der Zeichnung kennzeichnen "A1, A2" die Behandlungsstationen an den Raumbereichen 50, 52, in denen abwechselnd die Behandlungseinheit 42 positioniert werden kann. Die Kennzeichnungen "B1, B2" kennzeichnen die Behandlungsstation an den Behandlungseinheiten 76, 78, die Kennzeichnungen "C1, C2" die Behandlungsstationen an den Behandlungseinheiten 100, 102 und die Kennzeichnungen "D1, D2" die Behandlungsstationen an den Behandlungseinheiten 124, 126.In the drawing, "A1, A2" indicate the treatment stations in the spatial areas 50, 52, in which the treatment unit 42 can be positioned alternately. The identifications "B1, B2" identify the treatment station at the treatment units 76, 78, the identifications "C1, C2" indicate the treatment stations at the treatment units 100, 102 and the identifications "D1, D2" identify the treatment stations at the treatment units 124, 126.

Das Behandlungssystem 10 kann eine Erkennungseinheit 144 (Figur 1) umfassen, die mit der Steuereinrichtung 32 gekoppelt ist. Beispielsweise ist die Erkennungseinheit 144 optisch ausgestaltet, um an den Werkstücken 12 oder den Tragelementen 30 angeordnete Kennzeichnungen wie beispielsweise Codes zu erfassen. Abhängig von den Kennzeichnungen kann ein jeweiliger Behandlungsvorgang, der von den Behandlungseinrichtungen 14 bis 20 vorgenommen wird, an das Werkstück 12 angepasst werden.The treatment system 10 can have a recognition unit 144 ( Figure 1 ), which is coupled to the control device 32. For example, the detection unit 144 is optically designed to detect identifications such as codes arranged on the workpieces 12 or the support elements 30. Depending on the markings, a respective treatment process that is carried out by the treatment devices 14 to 20 can be adapted to the workpiece 12.

Parameter zur Durchführung der Behandlungsvorgänge können beispielsweise in einer Speichereinheit 146 hinterlegt sein, insbesondere werkstückbezogen, wobei die Speichereinheit 146 vorliegend in die Steuereinrichtung 32 integriert ist.Parameters for carrying out the treatment processes can, for example, be stored in a memory unit 146, in particular workpiece-related, with the memory unit 146 being integrated into the control device 32 in the present case.

Eine beispielhafte Funktionsweise unter Einsatz des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens des Behandlungssystems 10 wird nachfolgend am Beispiel der Figuren 2 bis 18 erläutert.An exemplary mode of operation using the method according to the invention of the treatment system 10 is shown below using the example of Figures 2 to 18 explained.

Dabei wird zunächst insbesondere auf die Behandlungseinrichtung 14 eingegangen. Die Figuren 2 und 3 stellen die Behandlung des Werkstücks W2 dar, wobei die Behandlungseinheit 42 im Raumbereich 52 angeordnet wird. Das Werkstück W2 wird mittels der Transporteinheit 28 getauscht und der Station B1 mit der Behandlungseinheit 76 zugeführt. Das Werkstück W1 wird mittels der weiteren Transporteinheit 28 zugeführt und mit der Aufnahmeeinheit 56 von der Übergabeposition in die Behandlungsposition überführt.First of all, the treatment device 14 will be discussed in particular. The Figures 2 and 3 represent the treatment of the workpiece W2, with the treatment unit 42 being arranged in the spatial area 52. The workpiece W2 is exchanged using the transport unit 28 and fed to the station B1 with the treatment unit 76. The workpiece W1 is fed by means of the further transport unit 28 and transferred from the transfer position to the treatment position with the receiving unit 56.

Nachfolgend (Figuren 4 bis 11) wird das Werkstück W1 mittels der nun in den Raumbereich 50 bewegten Behandlungseinheit 42 entgratet. Das Werkstück W2 verbleibt solange in dem Raumbereich 52 (Figuren 4 bis 7), bis es mit der Transporteinheit 28 der freigewordenen Station B2 mit der Behandlungseinheit 78 zugeführt werden kann (Figuren 8 und 9).Below ( Figures 4 to 11 ), the workpiece W1 is deburred by means of the treatment unit 42, which is now moved into the spatial area 50. The workpiece W2 remains in the spatial area 52 ( Figures 4 to 7 ), until it can be fed with the transport unit 28 to the vacated station B2 with the treatment unit 78 ( Figures 8 and 9 ).

Im Anschluss daran wird das Werkstück W10 mit der Transporteinheit 28 der Station A2 zugeführt, wobei es mit der Aufnahmeeinheit 58 in die Behandlungsposition überführt wird (Figuren 9 bis 11).The workpiece W10 is then fed to the station A2 with the transport unit 28, whereby it is transferred to the treatment position with the receiving unit 58 ( Figures 9 to 11 ).

Im Anschluss daran erfolgt die Entgratung des Werkstück W10 im Raumbereich 52 (Figuren 12 bis 18). Das Werkstück W1 verbleibt solange an der Station A1 im Raumbereich 50 (Figuren 12 bis 14), bis es mit der Aufnahmeeinheit 56 in die Übergabeposition überführt werden kann (Figur 15) und mittels der Transporteinheit 28 der freigewordenen Station B1 mit der Behandlungseinheit 76 zugeführt werden kann (Figur 16). Im Anschluss daran wird der Station A1 mit dem Werkstück W11 ein weiteres Werkstück zugeführt (Figuren 17 und 18).The workpiece W10 is then deburred in the spatial area 52 ( Figures 12 to 18 ). The workpiece W1 remains at station A1 in spatial area 50 ( Figures 12 to 14 ), until it can be transferred to the transfer position with the receiving unit 56 ( Figure 15 ) and can be fed to the vacated station B1 with the treatment unit 76 by means of the transport unit 28 ( Figure 16 ). Subsequently, another workpiece with workpiece W11 is fed to station A1 ( Figures 17 and 18 ).

Die vorstehenden Ausführungen zeigen, dass während der Behandlung eines Werkstücks 12 in einer der Stationen A1 oder A2 insbesondere die Möglichkeit besteht, das Werkstück 12 aus der jeweils anderen Station A2 bzw. A1 zu tauschen und mit einem neuen zu behandelnden Werkstück 12 zu bestücken bzw. das Werkstück 12 einer der nachfolgenden Stationen B1 oder B2 zuzuführen. Entsprechendes gilt für die Behandlungseinrichtungen 16, 18 und 20 und die Stationen B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 und D2.The above statements show that during the treatment of a workpiece 12 in one of the stations A1 or A2, there is in particular the possibility of exchanging the workpiece 12 from the other station A2 or A1 and equipping it with a new workpiece 12 to be treated. to feed the workpiece 12 to one of the subsequent stations B1 or B2. The same applies to the treatment facilities 16, 18 and 20 and the stations B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 and D2.

Beispielsweise zeigen die Figuren 3 bis 5 mittels Schraffur die Reinigung des Werkstücks W3 in der Station B1 mit der Behandlungseinheit 76, wohingegen das Werkstück W4 in der Station B2 mit der Behandlungseinheit 78 auf dem Weitertransport zur Behandlungseinrichtung 18 und insbesondere deren Station C2 mit der Behandlungseinheit 102 wartet. Dieser Tausch des Werkstücks W4 erfolgt im Schritt gemäß Figur 8, und die Station B2 wird mit dem zwischenzeitlich entgrateten Werkstück W2 bestückt (Figur 9).For example, they show Figures 3 to 5 by means of hatching, the cleaning of the workpiece W3 in the station B1 with the treatment unit 76, whereas the workpiece W4 in the station B2 with the treatment unit 78 waits for further transport to the treatment device 18 and in particular its station C2 with the treatment unit 102. This exchange of the workpiece W4 takes place in step according to Figure 8 , and station B2 is equipped with the workpiece W2, which has been deburred in the meantime ( Figure 9 ).

Während das Werkstück W3 im Anschluss an die Reinigung in den Figuren 6 bis 15 auf den Tausch wartet und schließlich in die freigewordene Station C1 mit der Behandlungseinheit 100 überführt wird, wird das zugeführte Werkstück W2 in den Figuren 10 bis 12 mit der Behandlungseinheit 78 abgereinigt. Im Anschluss daran wartet das Werkstück W2 in den Figuren 13 bis 18 auf den Tausch und das Freiwerden der Station C2 zur weiteren Reinigung.While the workpiece W3 is placed in the following cleaning Figures 6 to 15 Waits for the exchange and is finally transferred to the vacated station C1 with the treatment unit 100, the supplied workpiece W2 is in the Figures 10 to 12 cleaned with the treatment unit 78. The workpiece W2 then waits in the Figures 13 to 18 to the exchange and the release of station C2 for further cleaning.

In der Station C2 mit der Behandlungseinheit 102 wird anfänglich das Werkstück W6 gereinigt (Figuren 2 und 3), das anschließend (Figuren 6 und 7) zum Trocknen in die nunmehr freigewordene Station D2 mit der Behandlungseinheit 126 überführt wird. Die Station C1 mit der Behandlungseinheit 100 nimmt das Werkstück W5 auf, das nach dem Abreinigen des Werkstückes W6 gereinigt wird (Figuren 5 bis 7). Im Anschluss daran wartet das Werkstück W5 (Figuren 8 bis 12), bis die Station D1 mit der Behandlungseinheit 124 freigeworden ist, und wird dorthin transportiert (Figuren 13 und 14).In the station C2 with the treatment unit 102, the workpiece W6 is initially cleaned ( Figures 2 and 3 ), which subsequently ( Figures 6 and 7 ) is transferred to the now vacated station D2 with the treatment unit 126 for drying. The station C1 with the treatment unit 100 receives the workpiece W5, which is cleaned after the workpiece W6 has been cleaned ( Figures 5 to 7 ). The workpiece W5 (FIGS. 8 to 12) then waits until the station D1 with the treatment unit 124 has become free and is transported there ( Figures 13 and 14 ).

Nachfolgend wird das Werkstück W5 in der Station D1, wie an dem schematisch dargestellten Dampf erkennbar, getrocknet (Figuren 16 bis 18), nachdem zuvor bereits das Werkstück W6 in der Station D2 getrocknet wurde (Figuren 9 bis 14). Diesem Trocknungsvorgang in der Reinigungsvorrichtung 20 wiederum geht der Trocknungsvorgang für das Werkstück W7 in der Station D1 mit der Behandlungseinheit 124 voraus (Figuren 2 bis 5).The workpiece W5 is then dried in station D1, as can be seen from the steam shown schematically ( Figures 16 to 18 ), after the workpiece W6 has already been dried in station D2 ( Figures 9 to 14 ). This drying process in the cleaning device 20 in turn This is preceded by the drying process for the workpiece W7 in station D1 with the treatment unit 124 ( Figures 2 to 5 ).

Werkstücke W1 bis W11, die die Stationen D1 oder D2 mit dem Trocknungsvorgang durch die Behandlungseinheiten 124, 126 durchlaufen haben, werden anschließend mittels der Transporteinheiten 28 zur Ablage 40 transportiert. Die Figuren 2 bis 4 zeigen dies am Beispiel des Werkstücks W9, die Figuren 8 bis 11 am Beispiel des Werkstücks W8 und die Figuren 14 bis 18 am Beispiel des Werkstücks W7.Workpieces W1 to W11, which have passed through the stations D1 or D2 with the drying process through the treatment units 124, 126, are then transported to the storage 40 by means of the transport units 28. The Figures 2 to 4 show this using the example of workpiece W9 Figures 8 to 11 using the example of the workpiece W8 and the Figures 14 to 18 using the example of workpiece W7.

Von der Ablage 40 werden gereinigte Werkstücke mittels der Transporteinheit 28 anschließend zur Ablage 36 zurücktransportiert (zu erkennen am Werkstück W9 in Figur 5 und am Werkstück W8 in Figur 12).Cleaned workpieces are then transported back from the tray 40 to the tray 36 by means of the transport unit 28 (recognizable by the workpiece W9 in Figure 5 and on the workpiece W8 in Figure 12 ).

Mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Behandlungssystems und des ausübbaren Verfahrens kann eine effiziente Behandlung von Werkstücken unter Verringerung von Totzeiten und unter Ausnutzung der Tauschzeiten durchgeführt werden. Vorteilhaft ist die modulare Gestaltung des Behandlungssystems 10, bei dem ferner eine werkstückbezogene Reinigung möglich ist, zum Beispiel mittels der Reinigungsparameter in der Speichereinheit 124 oder unter Nutzung der Erfassungseinheit 144.By means of the treatment system according to the invention and the executable method, an efficient treatment of workpieces can be carried out while reducing dead times and making use of the exchange times. The modular design of the treatment system 10 is advantageous, in which workpiece-related cleaning is also possible, for example by means of the cleaning parameters in the storage unit 124 or using the detection unit 144.

Bezugszeichenliste:List of reference symbols:

1010
BehandlungssystemTreatment system
1212
Werkstückworkpiece
14, 16, 18, 2014, 16, 18, 20
BehandlungseinrichtungTreatment facility
2222
TransporteinrichtungTransport facility
2424
TransportbahnTransport railway
2626
TransportrichtungTransport direction
2828
TransporteinheitTransport unit
3030
TragelementSupport element
3232
SteuereinrichtungControl device
3434
EndseiteEnd page
3636
Ablagefiling
3838
EndseiteEnd page
4040
Ablagefiling
4242
BehandlungseinheitTreatment unit
4444
HochdruckwerkzeugHigh pressure tool
4646
UmschaltvorrichtungSwitching device
4848
AufnahmeraumRecording room
50, 5250, 52
RaumbereichSpace area
5454
VerstelleinheitAdjustment unit
56, 5856, 58
AufnahmeeinheitRecording unit
60, 6260, 62
AntriebseinheitDrive unit
64, 6664, 66
AbdeckelementCover element
68, 7068, 70
Öffnungopening
72, 7472, 74
AntriebseinheitDrive unit
76, 7876, 78
BehandlungseinheitTreatment unit
80, 8280, 82
TauchbeckenPlunge pool
84, 8684, 86
ReinigungswerkzeugCleaning tool
88, 9088, 90
AntriebseinheitDrive unit
92, 9492, 94
AufnahmeeinheitRecording unit
96, 9896, 98
AntriebseinheitDrive unit
100, 102100, 102
BehandlungseinheitTreatment unit
104, 106104, 106
AufnahmeraumRecording room
108, 110108, 110
ReinigungswerkzeugCleaning tool
112, 114112, 114
AntriebseinheitDrive unit
116, 118116, 118
AufnahmeeinheitRecording unit
120, 122120, 122
AntriebseinheitDrive unit
124, 126124, 126
BehandlungseinheitTreatment unit
128, 130128, 130
AufnahmeraumRecording room
132, 134132, 134
ReinigungswerkzeugCleaning tool
136, 138136, 138
AufnahmeeinheitRecording unit
140, 142140, 142
AntriebseinheitDrive unit
144144
ErkennungseinheitDetection unit
146146
SpeichereinheitStorage unit

Claims (18)

  1. Treatment system for surface-treating workpieces, in particular for cleaning and/or deburring, comprising
    at least one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) that has at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), which is configured to perform at least one treatment operation on the workpiece (12), as well as at least one receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) for accommodating the workpiece (12) on or in the treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20),
    a transport device (22) that comprises at least one transport unit (28), with which the workpiece (12) is transferable into a transfer position from which the workpiece (12) is transferable by means of the at least one receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) into a treatment position,
    as well as a control device (32) for controlling the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), the at least one receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138), and the at least one transport unit (28),
    wherein the at least one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) comprises two or more receiving units (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) for accommodating a respective workpiece (12) for transferring independently of one another into the treatment position, and wherein the control device (32) is embodied in such a way that it controls the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) such that the workpieces (12) are treated by said treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) in a time-offset manner according to a treatment operation of the same kind,
    characterized in that
    the treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) comprises or forms a receiving space (48) and comprises an adjusting unit (54) for the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), which is movable by means of the adjusting unit (54) from a first spatial region (50) in which a receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) is arranged into at least one further spatial region (52) in which a further receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) is arranged, for treating a respective workpiece (12) on the receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) according to the treatment operation,
    wherein the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) is displaceable by means of the adjusting unit (54) in the receiving space (48) along a direction that is aligned in parallel to a transport path (50) of the transport device (22), along which the at least one transport unit (28) is movable.
  2. Treatment system in accordance with Claim 1, characterized in that a workpiece (12) is treatable by means of the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), while at least one workpiece (12) is transferable by means of the receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) associated therewith from the treatment position into the transfer position or vice versa.
  3. Treatment system in accordance with Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that no two or more workpieces (12) are treatable at the same time by means of the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126).
  4. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) comprises two or more functionally equivalent, in particular identically configured, treatment units (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), wherein a treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) is associated with a respective receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138).
  5. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the at least one transport unit (28) is displaceable along the transport path (50) of the transport device (22).
  6. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the receiving units (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138), in particular the spatial regions (50, 52), are positioned laterally next to one another along the transport direction (26).
  7. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the at least one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) comprises a receiving space (48) for accommodating the receiving units (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138), in which the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) is arranged, as well as two or more cover elements (64, 66) that are associated with a respective receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138), wherein a respective cover element (64, 66) unblocks an opening (68, 70) of the receiving space (48) when the receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) transfers the workpiece (12) from the transfer position into the treatment position, and closes the respective opening (68, 70) when the workpiece (12) is treated in the treatment position by means of the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126).
  8. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the receiving units (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) are movable transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to a transport direction (26) for transferring the workpiece (12) from the transfer position into the treatment position, along which transport direction (26) the at least one transport unit (28) is movable, in particular displaceable, along a transport path (24) of the transport device (22).
  9. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) and the two or more receiving units (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) are movable, in particular displaceable, relative to one another along at least one spatial direction and/or are rotatable and/or pivotable relative to one another about at least one axis of rotation or pivot axis.
  10. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the treatment system comprises a plurality of treatment devices (14, 16, 18, 20), each with at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), wherein the treatment units (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) and the treatment operations performable therewith of different treatment devices (14, 16, 18, 20) differ from one another.
  11. Treatment system in accordance with Claim 10, characterized by a modular structure, wherein the treatment devices (14, 16, 18, 20) are combined or combinable depending on the treatment operations to be performed.
  12. Treatment system in accordance with Claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the treatment devices (14, 16, 18, 20) are positioned or positionable laterally next to one another, wherein the workpieces (12) are transportable by means of the transport device (22) from one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) to an adjacent treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20).
  13. Treatment system in accordance with Claim 12, characterized in that the treatment devices (14, 16, 18, 20) are arranged along a transport path (24) of the transport device (22) that is preferably extended rectilinearly, along which transport path (24) the at least one transport unit (28) is movable, wherein the workpieces (12) are transportable along a transport direction (26) defined by the transport path (24) from one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) to a further treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20).
  14. Treatment system in accordance with any one of Claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the workpieces are transportable by means of the transport device (22) from one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) to the next treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) while maintaining the arrangement, along the transport direction (26), of the receiving units (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) thereof.
  15. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the transport device (22) comprises two or more transport units (28), which are each movable, in particular displaceable, along a transport path (24).
  16. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) of the at least one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) is configured for at least one of the following treatment operations:
    - dry cleaning the workpiece (12);
    - deburring the workpiece (12);
    - cleaning and/or deburring the workpiece (12) with pressurized, in particular high-pressure, fluid;
    - mechanically cleaning and/or mechanically deburring the workpiece (12);
    - ultrasonic cleaning;
    - cleaning the workpiece (12) in an immersion bath;
    - blowing off the workpiece (12);
    - drying the workpiece (12), in particular vacuum drying the workpiece (12);
    - coating and/or stripping the workpiece (12);
    - roughening surfaces of the workpiece (12).
  17. Treatment system in accordance with any one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the treatment system (10) comprises a storage unit (146) coupled to the control device (32), in which treatment parameters are stored or storable that are associated with the workpieces (12), wherein the control device (32) controls the at least one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) to treat the workpiece (12) in dependence on the treatment parameters.
  18. Method for treating workpieces (12) with at least one treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) that comprises at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), which is configured to perform at least one treatment operation on the workpieces (12), in which method two or more workpieces (12) are transferable by means of a respective receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) of the treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) independently of one another from a transfer position into a treatment position and the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) is controlled such that the workpieces (12) are treated in a time-offset manner according to a treatment operation of the same kind,
    characterized in that
    the treatment device (14, 16, 18, 20) comprises or forms a receiving space (48) and comprises an adjusting unit (54) for the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126), which is movable by means of the adjusting unit (54) from a first spatial region (50) in which a receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) is arranged into at least one further spatial region (52) in which a further receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) is arranged, for treating a respective workpiece (12) on the receiving unit (56, 58, 92, 94, 116, 118, 136, 138) according to the treatment operation,
    wherein the at least one treatment unit (42, 76, 78, 100, 102, 124, 126) is displaceable by means of the adjusting unit (54) in the receiving space (48) along a direction that is aligned in parallel to a transport path (50) of a transport device (22), along which at least one transport unit (28) of the transport device (22) with which the workpieces are transferable into the transfer position is movable.
EP20724821.2A 2019-05-08 2020-05-07 Treatment system and method for treating workpieces Active EP3965961B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102019112045 2019-05-08
DE102019116297.1A DE102019116297A1 (en) 2019-05-08 2019-06-14 Treatment system and method for treating workpieces
PCT/EP2020/062756 WO2020225384A1 (en) 2019-05-08 2020-05-07 Treatment system and method for treating workpieces

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3965961A1 EP3965961A1 (en) 2022-03-16
EP3965961B1 true EP3965961B1 (en) 2024-03-06
EP3965961C0 EP3965961C0 (en) 2024-03-06

Family

ID=72943647

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP20724821.2A Active EP3965961B1 (en) 2019-05-08 2020-05-07 Treatment system and method for treating workpieces

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US11806766B2 (en)
EP (1) EP3965961B1 (en)
CN (1) CN113784821A (en)
DE (1) DE102019116297A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2020225384A1 (en)

Family Cites Families (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH027929U (en) * 1988-06-27 1990-01-18
EP0856594B1 (en) 1997-01-07 2001-06-13 Siegfried Dr. Strämke Apparatus for plasma treatment of substrates
DE102006002644B4 (en) 2006-01-19 2008-01-24 Schöbel-Theuer, Thomas, Dr. Method and control module for controlling a surface treatment device
DE102007050354A1 (en) 2007-10-09 2009-04-16 Dürr Ecoclean GmbH Switching device for high pressure tools
DE102008019825B4 (en) * 2008-04-19 2023-07-06 Werner Meissner Industrial plant for surface treatment of components
DE102010028489A1 (en) 2010-05-03 2011-11-03 Dürr Ecoclean GmbH Plant and method for cleaning and / or deburring of workpieces
DE202011103226U1 (en) * 2011-07-15 2011-11-09 Iecon Gmbh machine tool
TWI645446B (en) * 2014-01-07 2018-12-21 荏原製作所股份有限公司 Control device for substrate treatment apparatus, substrate treatment apparatus, and display control device
JP6227496B2 (en) 2014-07-24 2017-11-08 株式会社スギノマシン Cleaning device

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CN113784821A (en) 2021-12-10
US20220055079A1 (en) 2022-02-24
DE102019116297A1 (en) 2020-11-12
WO2020225384A1 (en) 2020-11-12
EP3965961C0 (en) 2024-03-06
US11806766B2 (en) 2023-11-07
EP3965961A1 (en) 2022-03-16

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP2246129B1 (en) Cleaning assembly
DE102008019825B4 (en) Industrial plant for surface treatment of components
EP0693325B1 (en) Method and apparatus for cleaning workpieces using air under pressure
DE202013012303U1 (en) Honing machine with several workstations and rotary table
DE102009045200A1 (en) Method for operating e.g. stator, of electrical machine, involves removing excess impregnating agent from surfaces of component of electrical machine by blowing or rinsing fluid medium that stays under pressure
EP3241622A1 (en) Robot cell for continuous workpiece cleaning and method for continuous workpiece cleaning
DE102007063163B4 (en) coating plant
EP3965961B1 (en) Treatment system and method for treating workpieces
EP3974101A1 (en) Reconditioning device and method for reconditioning tools, tool holders and / or tool units
DE102009017784A1 (en) Device for surface treating such as burring and/or cleaning of e.g. workpiece, has nozzle unit loading workpiece and/or machine component in treatment chamber with treatment medium, where medium is formed of high pressure air or gas mixture
DE102018112006B4 (en) Work station for the machining of workpieces as well as methods for the machining of workpieces
DE4237024A1 (en) Fettling and machining of cast parts - where casts are in automated finishing line with fettling and precision machining stations
DE102015011511A1 (en) Device for an industrial cleaning system
EP3206812B1 (en) Press for working during primary processing time
EP0360162B1 (en) Cleaning device, especially for metallic work pieces
WO2017001456A1 (en) Device for manipulating a tool and/or a workpiece
EP0250915A1 (en) Process for removing colour coats from work pieces
DE102006056665A1 (en) Device for introducing and / or discharging components into a machining process
DE102016004177B4 (en) Hardening machine
DE60012190T2 (en) DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FLUIDIZING AND / OR THERMAL CURING AND / OR DRYING A COATING
DE102018126437A1 (en) Cleaning station; Plant for the production of a component; Process for cleaning a component; Method of manufacturing a component
DE102020114317A1 (en) Liquid removal apparatus, treatment system and method for removing liquid from a workpiece
DE102007008324B4 (en) Process and apparatus for finishing a pre-machined shaped body having two parallel, spaced surfaces
DE102021109422A1 (en) Fluid processing machine and method for processing workpieces with a fluid jet
EP0768145A2 (en) Method of treating workpieces in a transfer line and transfer line for carrying out this method

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: UNKNOWN

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION HAS BEEN MADE

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20211015

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAV Request for validation of the european patent (deleted)
DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
REG Reference to a national code

Ref document number: 502020007252

Country of ref document: DE

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R079

Free format text: PREVIOUS MAIN CLASS: B08B0003020000

Ipc: B08B0013000000

P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20230519

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: B24C 3/08 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B24C 1/08 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B08B 5/04 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B08B 5/02 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B08B 5/00 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B08B 3/12 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B08B 3/04 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B08B 3/02 20060101ALN20230616BHEP

Ipc: B08B 13/00 20060101AFI20230616BHEP

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230707

GRAJ Information related to disapproval of communication of intention to grant by the applicant or resumption of examination proceedings by the epo deleted

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSDIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTC Intention to grant announced (deleted)
RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: B24C 3/08 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B24C 1/08 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B08B 5/04 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B08B 5/02 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B08B 5/00 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B08B 3/12 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B08B 3/04 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B08B 3/02 20060101ALN20231107BHEP

Ipc: B08B 13/00 20060101AFI20231107BHEP

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20231206

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502020007252

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

U01 Request for unitary effect filed

Effective date: 20240318

U07 Unitary effect registered

Designated state(s): AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT SE SI

Effective date: 20240325

P04 Withdrawal of opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20240412

U20 Renewal fee paid [unitary effect]

Year of fee payment: 5

Effective date: 20240527

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240607

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240606

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240306