Insulation box assembly structure

By using a combination structure of a sliding plate and mounting plate driven by an electric cylinder, along with components such as a cylinder and a guide shaft, the patented technology enables precise positioning and assembly of the insulation box. This solves the problems of low efficiency and high cost associated with manual labor, improves assembly accuracy and yield, and ensures the stable operation of electrical equipment.

CN118143599BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21QINGDAO GUTUO AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311783060.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-22
Publication Date
2026-07-21
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-22

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Technical Problem

Manual material loading is slow, has low production capacity, and high labor costs. The varying skill levels and experience of operators make it difficult to guarantee the assembly accuracy of insulation boxes, which affects the normal operation of electrical equipment.

Method used

The combination structure of the electric cylinder-driven slide plate and mounting plate, along with components such as cylinders, guide shafts, and buffers, enables precise positioning and assembly of the insulation box. The assembly accuracy is improved by slide rail guidance and corner braces, and the assembly quality is ensured by pneumatic grippers and clamping mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

This improved the assembly precision and production efficiency of insulation boxes, increased the yield rate, reduced labor costs, and ensured the stable operation of electrical equipment.

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Abstract

The application relates to an assembling structure, in particular to an insulating box assembling structure, which comprises a fixed plate, an electric cylinder is fixedly installed on the side wall of the fixed plate, a sliding plate is fixedly installed on the piston end of the electric cylinder, a first installation plate is fixedly installed on the lower end of the side wall of the sliding plate, the first installation plate is perpendicular to the sliding plate, a positioning mechanism, an assembling mechanism and a pressing mechanism are arranged at the lower end of the first installation plate, a sliding rail is fixedly connected with the side wall of the fixed plate, a sliding block is slidably installed on the sliding rail and fixedly connected with the side wall of the sliding plate, the first installation plate drives the positioning mechanism, the assembling mechanism and the pressing mechanism to linearly move through the lifting of the electric cylinder, so that the insulating box is assembled, the sliding rail is arranged on the fixed plate, the sliding block slidably arranged on the sliding rail is connected with the sliding plate, so that the movement of the sliding plate is guided, an angle support plate is arranged at the connection position of the sliding plate and the first installation plate, the positioning mechanism, the assembling mechanism and the pressing mechanism are prevented from being deviated, and the assembling precision, the production efficiency and the yield of the assembled insulating box are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an assembly structure, and more particularly to an insulating box assembly structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous expansion of power systems and the increasing complexity of electronic equipment, the demand for insulating boxes is also growing. In power systems, insulating boxes are mainly used to support and protect electrical equipment such as transformers and circuit breakers. As the voltage level of power systems increases and equipment capacity grows, the requirements for the insulation performance and mechanical strength of insulating boxes are also becoming increasingly stringent. In electronic equipment, insulating boxes are mainly used to protect electronic components and circuits from external interference and damage. With the rapid development of electronic technology, the integration and complexity of electronic equipment are constantly increasing, leading to higher requirements for the precision and reliability of insulating boxes. Furthermore, with increasing environmental awareness and energy consumption, higher demands are being placed on the environmental performance and energy-saving performance of insulating boxes. Therefore, the production technology and materials of insulating boxes are constantly being improved and innovated to adapt to market demands and development trends. An insulating box is an insulating material used to carry electrical wires, usually made of plastic or rubber. Its basic function is to protect wires or cables, prevent current leakage and short circuits, and ensure safe and stable connections. Insulation boxes have a wide range of applications and can be used for insulation protection of various wires and cables, especially those operating in complex environments such as high temperature, low temperature, chemical corrosion, and mechanical vibration. They can also be used for insulation protection of various electrical appliances, such as motors, generators, and transformers. Currently, the motor industry is booming, with a large demand for motors. Efficient assembly line operations require fast and stable automated material feeding. Most companies in the industry have now implemented automated material feeding, and the traditional, inefficient, and low-productivity manual operation mode has been eliminated. There are various automated assembly methods, and the most advanced emerging robotic arm operation is gradually being promoted. However, high-degree-of-freedom robotic arms are expensive to configure and cumbersome to maintain, which places a heavy economic burden on our current enterprise transformation and development. Traditional manual material feeding cannot effectively guarantee output; manual operation is slow, has low productivity, and high labor costs. During assembly, the skill level and experience of operators vary, making it difficult to guarantee assembly accuracy, which can lead to problems such as loose insulation boxes and leakage, affecting the normal operation of electrical equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide an insulation box assembly structure to solve the problems mentioned in related technologies, such as slow efficiency, low production capacity, high labor costs, and difficulty in ensuring assembly accuracy due to varying skill levels and experience of operators, which lead to problems such as loose insulation boxes and leakage, thus affecting the normal operation of electrical equipment.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, an insulating box assembly structure is provided, including a fixing plate. An electric cylinder is fixedly mounted on one side wall of the fixing plate. The electric cylinder is an electric actuator that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to achieve linear motion. The electric cylinder consists of components such as a motor, a reducer, a screw, a guide rod, and a sensor. The electric cylinder drives the screw through the motor, and the screw drives the guide rod to move, thereby achieving linear motion. A sliding plate is fixedly mounted on the piston end of the electric cylinder. A first mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the side wall of the sliding plate. The first mounting plate is perpendicular to the sliding plate. A positioning mechanism, an assembly mechanism, and a clamping mechanism are provided at the lower end of the first mounting plate. The structure also includes:

[0005] The slide rail is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate. A slider is slidably installed on the slide rail and fixedly connected to the side wall of the slide plate. The slide rail linearly guides the slide plate through the slider. Several corner braces are fixedly installed at the connection between the slide plate and the first mounting plate to improve the structural strength of the connection between the slide plate and the first mounting plate and further improve the assembly accuracy of the assembly structure.

[0006] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism includes a first cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the first mounting plate.

[0007] Furthermore, a second mounting plate is fixedly installed on the piston end of the first cylinder, a second cylinder is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the second mounting plate, and a positioning workpiece is fixedly installed on the piston end of the second cylinder.

[0008] Furthermore, linear bearings are fixedly installed at the four corners of the first mounting plate, and a first guide shaft is slidably installed inside the linear bearing. The piston end of the first cylinder extends out and pushes the second mounting plate down. At this time, the first guide shaft will slide inside the linear bearing. The first guide shaft moves linearly up and down along the linear bearing, thereby linearly guiding the movement of the second mounting plate, so that the rise and fall of the second mounting plate can move linearly horizontally. Then, after the second mounting plate is pushed by the first guide shaft, the second cylinder fixedly installed on the lower surface of the second mounting plate will be pushed to the horizontal surface of the insulating box workpiece.

[0009] Furthermore, the lower end of the first guide shaft is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate, and a limit plate is fixedly installed on the upper end of the first guide shaft. A buffer is fixedly installed on the side wall of the limit plate. The working principle of the buffer is to mitigate the impact force by compressing the elastic element, and at the same time, to absorb the impact energy by friction and damping during the deformation of the elastic element. The buffer is preferably made of rubber.

[0010] Furthermore, the assembly mechanism includes a third cylinder, which is fixedly connected to one side wall of the first mounting plate. Bushing plates are fixedly installed at both ends of the lower surface of the first mounting plate, and a first bushing is fixedly installed at the lower end of the bushing plate. A hinge pin is rotatably installed inside the first bushing.

[0011] Furthermore, a rotating plate is rotatably mounted on the hinge pin, and a pneumatic gripper is fixedly mounted on the rotating plate. The other end of the pneumatic gripper is fixedly mounted with a mounting hole to hold the gripper workpiece. When the piston end of the third cylinder extends, it is fixedly connected to the rotating plate by an adapter, and the rotating plate rotates through the first bushing and the hinge pin. This converts the linear motion of the piston end of the third cylinder into the rotational motion of the rotating plate around the hinge pin.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a second bushing, and two second bushings are fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate.

[0013] Furthermore, a second guide shaft is slidably installed inside the second bushing, and a pressure plate is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second guide shaft.

[0014] Furthermore, a spring is inserted and installed on the second guide shaft. The spring is located between the first mounting plate and the clamping plate. The spring is preferably a round wire spring, which usually has high elasticity and fatigue resistance and is suitable for long-term high-intensity continuous operation.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. In this insulation box assembly structure, the first mounting plate is driven by the electric cylinder to move linearly, thereby realizing the assembly of the insulation box. By setting a slide rail on the fixed plate, the slider sliding on the slide rail is connected to the slide plate, thereby providing guidance for the movement of the slide plate. An angle brace plate is set at the connection between the slide plate and the first mounting plate to further prevent the positioning mechanism, assembly mechanism and pressing mechanism from being misaligned, thereby further improving the assembly accuracy, production efficiency and yield of the assembled insulation box.

[0017] 2. In this insulation box assembly structure, the descent of the second mounting plate is guided by the first guide shaft, thereby allowing the second mounting plate to move horizontally and linearly, thus preventing the second cylinder from deviating from its descent position. This further enables the second cylinder to push the positioning workpiece to accurately position the insulation box workpiece, thereby further improving the assembly accuracy of the insulation box and increasing the yield rate of insulation box production.

[0018] 3. In this insulation box assembly structure, by fixing several second bushings at one end of the first mounting plate and sliding the second guide shaft within the second bushings, the clamping plate at the lower end of the second guide shaft can be linearly raised and lowered horizontally along the second guide shaft. This avoids poor assembly of the insulation box due to misalignment of the clamping plate, which in turn leads to loosening of the insulation box assembly. This further improves the assembly accuracy and, in turn, the yield rate of the assembled insulation box. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the insulation box assembly.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the assembly mechanism;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamping mechanism;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the positioning mechanism;

[0023] Figure 5 A frontal view of the insulation box assembly structure;

[0024] Figure 6 A side view of the insulation box assembly structure;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a top view of the insulation box assembly structure.

[0026] Illustration: 101, Electric cylinder; 102, Fixing plate; 103, Slide plate; 104, Angle support plate; 105, First mounting plate; 106, Slide rail; 201, First cylinder; 202, Linear bearing; 203, First guide shaft; 204, Second mounting plate; 205, Second cylinder; 206, Positioning workpiece; 207, Limiting plate; 301, Third cylinder; 302, First bushing; 303, Hinge pin; 304, Bushing plate; 305, Rotating plate; 306, Pneumatic gripper; 307, Gripper workpiece; 401, Second bushing; 402, Second guide shaft; 403, Pressure plate; 404, Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the technical means and effects of the present invention in achieving its intended purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structures, features, and effects of the present invention, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, is provided below.

[0028] Please see Figures 1-7As shown, the purpose of this embodiment is to provide an insulating box assembly structure, including a fixing plate 102. An electric cylinder 101 is fixedly installed on one side wall of the fixing plate 102. The electric cylinder 101 is an electric actuator that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to achieve linear motion. The electric cylinder 101 consists of a motor, a reducer, a screw, a guide rod, a sensor, and other components. The electric cylinder 101 drives the screw through the motor, and the screw drives the guide rod to move, thereby achieving linear motion. A sliding plate 103 is fixedly installed on the piston end of the electric cylinder 101. A first mounting plate 105 is fixedly installed on the lower end of the side wall of the sliding plate 103. The angle between the first mounting plate 105 and the sliding plate 103 is perpendicular. A positioning mechanism, an assembly mechanism, and a clamping mechanism are provided at the lower end of the first mounting plate 105. The assembly structure also includes:

[0029] The slide rail 106 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate 102. A slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail 106, and the slider is fixedly connected to the side wall of the slide plate 103. The slide rail 106 linearly guides the slide plate 103 through the slider. Several corner braces 104 are fixedly mounted at the connection between the slide plate 103 and the first mounting plate 105 to improve the structural strength at the connection between the slide plate 103 and the first mounting plate 105, and further improve the assembly accuracy of the assembly structure. The electric cylinder lifts and lowers the first mounting plate, causing the positioning mechanism, assembly mechanism and clamping mechanism to move linearly, thereby realizing the assembly of the insulation box. By setting the slide rail on the fixed plate, the slider sliding on the slide rail is connected to the slide plate, thereby providing guidance for the movement of the slide plate. The corner braces at the connection between the slide plate and the first mounting plate further prevent the positioning mechanism, assembly mechanism and clamping mechanism from being misaligned, and further improve production efficiency and yield.

[0030] The positioning mechanism includes a first cylinder 201, which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of a first mounting plate 105. A second mounting plate 204 is fixedly mounted on the piston end of the first cylinder 201, and a second cylinder 205 is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting plate 204. A positioning workpiece 206 is fixedly mounted on the piston end of the second cylinder 205. By setting the first cylinder 201 on the first mounting plate 105 and setting the second mounting plate 204 on the other end of the first cylinder 201, the first cylinder 201 drives the second mounting plate 204 to move, and the second cylinder 205 controls the positioning workpiece 206 to move to a preset position, thereby positioning the insulation box workpiece. The first guide shaft guides the descent of the second mounting plate, thereby causing the second mounting plate to move horizontally and linearly, thus preventing the descent position of the second cylinder from deviating. This further enables the second cylinder to push the positioning workpiece to accurately position the insulation box workpiece, thereby further improving the assembly accuracy of the insulation box and increasing the yield rate of insulation box production.

[0031] Linear bearings 202 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the first mounting plate 105. A first guide shaft 203 is slidably installed inside the linear bearings 202. The lower end of the first guide shaft 203 is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 204. A limit plate 207 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the first guide shaft 203. A buffer is fixedly installed on the side wall of the limit plate 207. The buffer works by using a compressed elastic element to mitigate the impact force, and simultaneously absorbing the impact energy through friction and damping during the deformation of the elastic element. A rubber buffer is preferred. To prevent misalignment of the positioning mechanism, linear bearings 202 are installed at the four corners of the first mounting plate 105 to ensure the first guide shaft 203 is properly positioned. The shaft 203 is slidably mounted in the linear bearing 202, thereby causing the first guide shaft 203 to drive the second mounting plate 204 to rise or fall horizontally. This allows the second cylinder 205 mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting plate 204 to rise or fall linearly horizontally. When the second cylinder 205 rises or falls linearly horizontally, the positioning workpiece 206 fixedly mounted on the piston end of the second cylinder 205 can accurately position the insulating box assembly workpiece, thereby enabling the clamping device to clamp the insulating box assembly workpiece. This serves to guide the movement of the second mounting plate 204 driven by the first cylinder 201, further improving the positioning accuracy of the positioning mechanism for the insulating box workpiece.

[0032] The assembly mechanism includes a third cylinder 301, which is fixedly connected to one side wall of the first mounting plate 105. Bushing plates 304 are fixedly installed at both ends of the lower surface of the first mounting plate 105. A first bushing 302 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the bushing plate 304. A hinge pin 303 is rotatably installed inside the first bushing 302. A rotating plate 305 is rotatably installed on the hinge pin 303. A pneumatic gripper 306 is fixedly installed on the rotating plate 305. A mounting hole is fixedly installed at the other end of the pneumatic gripper 306 to fix the gripper workpiece 307. The third cylinder 301 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the rotating plate 305 through an adapter. The first bushing 302 and the hinge pin 303 cooperate with each other to convert the linear motion of the piston end of the third cylinder 301 into the rotational motion of the rotating plate 305.

[0033] The clamping mechanism includes a second bushing 401. Two second bushings 401 are fixedly installed on the first mounting plate 105. A second guide shaft 402 is slidably installed inside the second bushing 401. A clamping plate 403 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second guide shaft 402. In order to prevent the clamping mechanism from being misaligned, which would cause the assembled insulation box connection to become loose, the second guide shaft 402 is set to slide inside the second bushing 401. By fixing several second bushings at one end of the first mounting plate and making the second guide shaft slide inside the second bushing, the clamping plate at the lower end of the second guide shaft can be linearly raised and lowered horizontally along the second guide shaft. This avoids poor assembly of the insulation box due to the clamping plate being misaligned, which would lead to the insulation box assembly becoming loose. This further improves the assembly accuracy and the yield rate of the assembled insulation box. It is used to guide the lifting and lowering movement of the first mounting plate 105, further improving the assembly effect and the yield rate of the assembled insulation box.

[0034] A spring 404 is inserted and installed on the second guide shaft 402. The spring 404 is preferably a round wire spring. Round wire springs typically have high elasticity and fatigue resistance. They possess good elasticity, can withstand large deformations, and recover their original shape quickly. During repeated deformation, the fatigue life of the round wire spring 404 is relatively long, allowing for long-term use. Furthermore, the structure of the round wire spring 404 is relatively simple, and the manufacturing process is relatively mature, resulting in lower manufacturing costs and further reducing overall costs. The spring 404 is mounted on the first mounting plate 105. Between the clamping plate 403 and the pressure plate 403, when the first mounting plate 105 descends, the clamping plate 403 contacts the insulating box workpiece. At this time, the second guide shaft 402 will extend out of the first mounting plate 105, and then the clamping plate 403 will continue to press the insulating box workpiece. At this time, the spring 404 is in a compressed state. When the first mounting plate 105 rises, the spring 404 will apply a reaction force to the first mounting plate 105 and the clamping plate 403. At this time, the second guide shaft 402 will be reset under the action of the reaction force of the spring 404, and then the clamping plate 403 will return to its original position, so as to reset the clamping plate 403 by the action of the spring 404.

[0035] In practical use, the piston end of the electric cylinder 101 extends to move the sliding plate 103, while the slide rail 106 guides the movement of the sliding plate 103. At this time, the first mounting plate 105 also descends. Then, the corner brace 104 reinforces the connection between the first mounting plate 105 and the sliding plate 103. Next, the piston end of the first cylinder 201 extends, pushing the second mounting plate 204 downwards. The first guide shaft 203 slides within the linear bearing 202, linearly guiding the movement of the second mounting plate 204 by moving linearly up and down along the linear bearing 202. This allows the second mounting plate 204 to move linearly horizontally. After the first guide shaft 203 pushes the second mounting plate 204, the second cylinder 205, fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting plate 204, is pushed to the horizontal surface of the insulating box workpiece. Then, the piston end of the second cylinder 205 extends, pushing the positioning workpiece to position the insulating box workpiece. At this time, the piston end of the third cylinder 301 extends, and then cooperates with the hinge pin 303 through the first bushing 302. The linear motion of the piston end of the third cylinder 301 is then converted into the rotational motion of the rotating plate 305 through the adapter. The rotating plate 305 is driven to rotate around the hinge pin 303 by the adapter. Then, the pneumatic gripper 306 drives the gripper workpiece 307 to grasp the positioned insulating box workpiece and place it in the preset position. Then, as the first mounting plate 105 moves along the electric cylinder 1... When the piston end of cylinder 101 extends and moves, the clamping plate 403 will contact the insulating box workpiece and compress and press the insulating box workpiece assembly. At this time, the spring 404 will be deformed by pressure. At the same time, the second guide shaft 402 limits the spring 404 and linearly guides the movement of the clamping plate 403. When the piston end of the electric cylinder 101 rises, the spring 404 will apply a reaction force to the clamping plate 403 and the first mounting plate 105. Then, the spring 404 will reset the clamping plate 403 through self-deformation.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An insulating box assembly structure, comprising a fixing plate (102), wherein an electric cylinder (101) is fixedly mounted on one side wall of the fixing plate (102), characterized in that, The piston end of the electric cylinder (101) is fixedly mounted with a slide plate (103), and the lower end of the side wall of the slide plate (103) is fixedly mounted with a first mounting plate (105). The angle between the first mounting plate (105) and the slide plate (103) is perpendicular. The first mounting plate (105) is provided with a positioning mechanism, an assembly mechanism and a pressing mechanism, and also includes a slide rail (106). The slide rail (106) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate (102). A slider is slidably installed on the slide rail (106). The slider is fixedly connected to the side wall of the slide plate (103). The slide rail (106) linearly guides the slide plate (103) through the slider. Several corner braces (104) are fixedly installed at the connection between the slide plate (103) and the first mounting plate (105) to improve the structural strength of the connection between the slide plate (103) and the first mounting plate (105) and further improve the assembly accuracy of the assembly structure. The assembly mechanism includes a third cylinder (301), which is fixedly connected to one side wall of the first mounting plate (105). Bushing plates (304) are fixedly installed at both ends of the lower surface of the first mounting plate (105), and a first bushing (302) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the bushing plate (304). A hinge pin (303) is rotatably installed inside the first bushing (302). A rotating plate (305) is rotatably mounted on the hinge pin (303), and a pneumatic gripper (306) is fixedly mounted on the rotating plate (305). A mounting hole is fixedly mounted on the other end of the pneumatic gripper (306) to fix the gripper workpiece (307); the third cylinder (301) is connected to the rotating plate (305). The positioning mechanism includes a first cylinder (201), which is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the first mounting plate (105); a second mounting plate (204) is fixedly mounted on the piston end of the first cylinder (201), a second cylinder (205) is fixedly mounted on the lower surface of the second mounting plate (204), and a positioning workpiece (206) is fixedly mounted on the piston end of the second cylinder (205).

2. The insulating box assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting plate (105) is fixedly mounted with a linear bearing (202), and a first guide shaft (203) is slidably mounted inside the linear bearing (202); the lower end of the first guide shaft (203) is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate (204), and a limit plate (207) is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the first guide shaft (203), and a buffer is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the limit plate (207).

3. The insulating box assembly structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a second bushing (401), and two second bushings (401) are fixedly installed on the first mounting plate (105); a second guide shaft (402) is slidably installed inside the second bushing (401), and a clamping plate (403) is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second guide shaft (402); a spring (404) is inserted and installed on the second guide shaft (402), and the spring (404) is disposed between the first mounting plate (105) and the clamping plate (403).

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