Charging plug coating device and method

Abstract

The present invention provides a charging plug coating device and method, which includes: a processing table, on which a detection processing site is provided; two attachment mechanisms, each of which includes a push block, and the two push blocks can be relatively close to each other; a directional detection mechanism, which includes a detection component and a limit mechanism, and the detection component can be relatively moved closer to / away from the detection processing site, and includes a metal proximity switch; the limit mechanism is arranged on one side of the attachment mechanism, and includes a driver, a telescopic rod, and a limit head, the driver is connected to the metal proximity switch signal, the telescopic rod connects the driver and the limit head, and the limit head can move toward / away from the push block. The present invention is compatible with the processing of plugs of different shapes and can significantly reduce the cost waste caused by defective products. At the same time, it can also improve the controllability, processing efficiency, and flexibility of the processing process, and provide new ideas for plug coating processing equipment and processes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of coating equipment, and in particular to a coating equipment and method for a charging plug. Background Art

[0002] In today's fast-paced consumer electronics market, the portability and durability of charger plugs have become key concerns for consumers. To meet these demands, charger plugs are becoming increasingly smaller and more diverse in shape. Plugs with symmetrical structures, such as cubes and rectangular blocks, are particularly popular due to their unique design. However, this miniaturization and diversification present new challenges in the production process, particularly when applying protective films such as release paper to the plugs.

[0003] In the production process of charger plugs, protective film coating is a crucial step. It not only protects the plug from damage during transportation and storage, but also provides a good feel when plugging and unplugging the product. However, existing coating technology faces a major challenge: how to accurately and efficiently identify and ensure the correct orientation of the plug. Because the front and back of symmetrical plugs, such as square ones, are highly similar in appearance, traditional automated inspection equipment has difficulty distinguishing the front and back of the plug, resulting in increased errors and rework rates during the production process.

[0004] As plug size continues to shrink, the complexity of this problem increases. Miniaturized plugs are more challenging to visually identify. Traditional general-purpose visual inspection methods are not only inefficient but also have high error rates, making them unable to meet the needs of large-scale, high-precision production. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem in the prior art that the plug coating is difficult to position, and to provide a charging plug coating device and method.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a charging plug coating device, which includes: a processing table, on which a detection processing site is provided; two attachment mechanisms, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the detection processing site and can move relatively close to / away from each other, and any of the attachment mechanisms includes a pushing block, and the two pushing blocks are relatively close to each other to attach the protective film to the opposite sides of the plug to be coated; a directional detection mechanism, which includes a detection component and at least one limiting mechanism, and the detection component is arranged on one side of the detection processing site and can move relatively close to / away from the detection processing site, and it includes a metal proximity switch; the limiting mechanism is arranged on one side of at least one of the attachment mechanisms, and it includes a driver, a telescopic rod and a limit head, the driver is connected to the metal proximity switch signal, one end of the telescopic rod is connected to the driver, and the other end is connected to the limit head, and the limit head can move toward / away from the pushing block to stop / avoid the movement of the pushing block.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the processing table includes a table body and a plurality of positioning blocks, and the plurality of positioning blocks are arranged on the table body to enclose the detection processing site.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the processing table further includes a release film detector. A detection hole is provided on the table body, and the release film is arranged inside the processing table body. The release film on the table body is detected through the detection hole.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the attachment mechanism includes a first adjustment rail, a first slide and a mounting plate, the first adjustment rail extends along the width direction of the processing table, the first slide is slidably connected to the first adjustment rail, one end of the mounting plate is connected to the first slide, and the other end is connected to the pushing block.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the attachment mechanism also includes at least one first stop member and a reinforcement member, one end of the first adjustment rail is passed through the avoidance groove of the processing table, and the other end is connected to the first stop member, and the reinforcement member is arranged between the first slide and the mounting plate.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the push block includes a main body and a protrusion, the protrusion is arranged at the edge of the main body and extends toward the processing table, and abuts against the plug to be processed. A slot is provided between the protrusion and the main body, and the corner of the plug to be processed is clamped in the slot; the side of the main body facing the plug to be processed is a fixed push surface, and the fixed push surface is configured as a contoured structure that matches the outer surface of the plug.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the detection component includes a second adjustment rail, a second slide, a first assembly frame, a protective frame and two second stops, the second adjustment rail extends along the width direction of the processing table, the second slide is slidably connected to the second adjustment rail, one end of the first assembly frame is connected to the second slide, and the other end is connected to the metal proximity switch, the protective frame is connected to the first assembly frame and is arranged around the metal proximity switch, and the two second stops are respectively arranged at both ends of the second adjustment rail.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a control system, and the attaching mechanism, the detection component and the limiting mechanism are respectively connected to the control system via signals.

[0014] The present invention also provides a charging plug coating method, which uses the above-mentioned charging plug coating equipment to perform a release film coating process of the charging plug, which includes: step S1, first laying the release film on the processing table with its connection surface facing upward, and then placing the charging plug on the release film and positioning it in the detection processing position; step S2, bringing the metal proximity switch close to the plug to be processed, so that it determines the orientation of the plug by detecting the metal structure on the plug, and when the detection determines that the orientation of the plug is correct, the limiting mechanism is moved from the stop state to the avoidance state, and then the attaching mechanism is moved toward the plug to attach the protective film to the plug; when the detection determines that the orientation of the plug is incorrect, the limiting mechanism is kept in the stop state, the plug orientation is adjusted and re-detected until the detection determines that the orientation of the plug is correct, and then the attaching mechanism is moved toward the plug to attach the protective film to the plug.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, in step S2, the metal proximity switch transmits the detection result to the control system, and the control system drives the driver in the limit mechanism to move so that the limit head connected to the driver moves toward / away from the push block of the attachment mechanism.

[0016] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0017] The charging plug laminating equipment and method described in this invention uses directional detection to determine the processing orientation of the plug and uses a limiting mechanism to ensure that the attachment operation is performed under the premise of accurate plug orientation, thereby improving the yield rate. Compared with current conventional laminating equipment, this application can process plugs of different shapes and significantly reduce the cost waste caused by defective products. At the same time, it can also improve the controllability, processing efficiency, and flexibility of the processing process, providing new ideas for plug laminating processing equipment and processes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to make the contents of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 3D schematic diagram of the charging plug coating device during the coating process in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the charging plug coating device shown;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the processing table in the charging plug coating equipment shown;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the attachment mechanism in the charging plug coating device shown;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the push block in the electrical plug laminating device shown;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the detection component in the charging plug coating device shown;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting mechanism in the charging plug laminating device is shown.

[0026] Explanation of the reference numerals in the specification: 100, processing table; 110, table body; 111, avoidance groove; 112, detection hole; 120, positioning block; 200, attachment mechanism; 210, first adjustment rail; 220, second stopper; 230, mounting plate; 240, first slide; 250, pushing block; 251, main body; 252, pushing surface; 253, protrusion; 254, slot; 260, reinforcement; 300, orientation detection mechanism; 310, detection component; 311, first assembly frame; 312, metal proximity switch; 313, protective frame; 314, second adjustment rail; 315, second slide; 316, second stopper; 320, limiting mechanism; 321, second assembly frame; 322, driver; 323, telescopic rod; 324, limiting head; 400, plug; 500, release film. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] See also Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a charging plug coating device, which is used to process a cubic plug 400, which specifically includes: a processing table 100, on which a detection processing site is provided; two attaching mechanisms 200, which are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the detection processing site and can move relatively close to / away from each other, and any of the attaching mechanisms 200 includes a pushing block 250, and the two pushing blocks 250 are relatively close to each other to attach the protective film to the opposite sides of the plug 400 to be coated; a directional detection mechanism 300, which includes a detection component 310 and at least one limiter Structure 320, the detection component 310 is arranged on one side of the detection processing site and can move relatively close to / away from the detection processing site, and includes a metal proximity switch 312; the limiting mechanism 320 is arranged on one side of at least one of the attachment mechanisms 200, and includes a driver 322, a telescopic rod 323 and a limit head 324, the driver 322 is connected to the metal proximity switch 312 signal, one end of the telescopic rod 323 is connected to the driver 322, and the other end is connected to the limit head 324, the limit head 324 can move toward / away from the pushing block 250 to stop / avoid the movement of the pushing block 250.

[0030] The charging plug laminating equipment described in this embodiment uses directional detection to determine the processing orientation of the plug 400. A limiting mechanism 320 ensures that the attachment operation is performed with the plug 400 accurately positioned, thereby improving the yield rate. Compared to current conventional laminating equipment, this application is compatible with processing plugs 400 of various shapes and can significantly reduce the cost of defective products. It also improves the controllability, efficiency, and flexibility of the processing process, providing new ideas for plug laminating equipment and processes.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the processing table 100 in this embodiment includes a table body 110 and a plurality of positioning blocks 120. The plurality of positioning blocks 120 are arranged on the table body 110 to enclose the detection processing site. Specifically, in this embodiment, four positioning blocks 120 are provided. The four positioning blocks 120 match the outer surface shape of the rectangular plug 400 to be processed, thereby maximizing the stability of the plug 400 during the processing process. In different embodiments, the specific number and shape of the positioning blocks 120 can be adaptively adjusted according to actual usage requirements, and the present invention does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0032] Furthermore, the processing table 100 also includes a release film detector. A detection hole 112 is provided on the table body 110. The release film 500 is arranged inside the processing table 100. The working end of the release film detector detects the release film 500 on the table body 110 through the detection hole 112.

[0033] See also Figure 4 As shown, the attachment mechanism 200 includes a first adjustment rail 210, a first slide 240, and a mounting plate 230. The first adjustment rail 210 extends along the width of the processing table 100, and the first slide 240 is slidably connected to the first adjustment rail 210. The mounting plate 230 is connected to the first slide 240 at one end and to the push block 250 at the other end. Specifically, this embodiment uses the above structure to achieve the movement of the push block 250, which can pressurize the creased release film 500 to attach it to the plug 400. Furthermore, the push block 250 includes a body 251 and a protrusion 253. The protrusion 253 is provided at the edge of the body 251 and extends toward the processing table 100. It abuts against the plug 400 to be processed. A slot 254 is provided between the protrusion 253 and the body 251. The corner of the plug 400 to be processed is snapped into the slot 254. The side of the body 251 facing the plug 400 to be processed is a push surface 252. The push surface 252 is configured as a contoured structure that matches the outer surface of the plug 400. For details, see Figure 5 As shown. Based on this structural setting, the present application can maximize the adhesion effect between the release film 500 and the plug 400, thereby improving product quality. In addition, the attachment mechanism 200 in this embodiment also includes at least one first stopper 220 and a reinforcement member 260, wherein the first stopper 220 is used to limit the moving distance of the first slide 240, and the reinforcement member 260 is used to improve the connection stability between the mounting plate 230 and the first slide 240 and the overall strength of the attachment mechanism 200. One end of the first adjustment rail 210 is passed through the avoidance groove 111 of the processing table 100, and the other end is connected to the first stopper 220, and the reinforcement member 260 is arranged between the first slide 240 and the mounting plate 230. Specifically, the avoidance grooves 111 are arranged on both sides of the table body 110, and both are recessed from the surface of the table body 110 toward the center, thereby reducing the overall volume of the charging plug coating device.

[0034] See also Figure 6As shown, the detection assembly 310 in this embodiment includes a second adjustment rail 314, a second slide 315, a first assembly frame 311, a protective frame 313, and two second stops 316. The second adjustment rail 314 extends along the width direction of the processing table 100. The second slide 315 is slidably connected to the second adjustment rail 314. One end of the first assembly frame 311 is connected to the second slide 315, and the other end is connected to the metal proximity switch 312. The protective frame 313 is connected to the first assembly frame 311 and is arranged around the metal proximity switch 312. The two second stops 316 are respectively arranged at both ends of the second adjustment rail 314. The second stops 316 are used to limit the specific movement distance of the second slide 315, and the protective frame 313 is used to protect the metal proximity switch 312 to prevent external factors from causing errors in the detection results.

[0035] See also Figure 7 As shown, the limiting mechanism 320 in this embodiment also includes a second assembly frame 321, which is used to provide an installation and connection platform for the driver 322. In this embodiment, the driver 322 is preferably a linear motor, and the telescopic rod 323 is connected to the working end of the driver 322. The limiting head 324 is sleeved on the telescopic rod 323, which can be moved to the moving path of the pushing block 250 through the driver 322 and the telescopic rod 323, thereby realizing a stopping effect on the pushing block 250.

[0036] This embodiment also includes a control system, to which the attachment mechanism 200, the detection assembly 310, and the limit mechanism 320 are each signal-connected. During actual production and processing, the operator can use the control system to adjust the above-mentioned structures in real time, thereby increasing the flexibility of the device. Parameters can also be preset through the control system, thereby increasing the automation level of the device.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] This embodiment provides a charging plug coating method, which uses the charging plug coating device described in Example 1 to coat the charging plug with a release film, and includes:

[0039] Step S1: First, lay the release film on the processing table with the connection surface facing upward, and then place the charging plug on the release film and position it in the detection processing position;

[0040] Step S2: The metal proximity switch is brought close to the plug to be processed, so that the metal proximity switch can determine the position of the plug by detecting the metal structure on the plug.

[0041] When it is detected that the orientation of the plug is correct, the limiting mechanism is moved from the extended stop state to the retracted avoidance state, and then the attaching mechanism is moved toward the plug to attach the protective film to the plug;

[0042] When the plug orientation is detected to be incorrect, the limiting mechanism is kept in the extended stop state, the plug orientation is adjusted and re-detected until the plug orientation is detected to be correct, and then the attaching mechanism is moved toward the plug to attach the protective film to the plug.

[0043] Furthermore, in step S2 of this embodiment, the metal proximity switch transmits the detection result to the control system, and the control system drives the driver in the limit mechanism to move so that the limit head connected to the driver moves toward / away from the push block of the attachment mechanism.

[0044] In summary, the charging plug laminating equipment and method described in the present invention uses directional detection to determine the processing orientation of the plug, and uses a limiting mechanism to ensure that the attachment operation is performed under the premise of accurate plug orientation, thereby improving the yield rate. Compared with current conventional laminating equipment, this application is compatible with processing plugs of different shapes and can significantly reduce the cost waste caused by defective products. At the same time, it can also improve the controllability, processing efficiency, and flexibility of the processing process, providing new ideas for plug laminating processing equipment and processes.

[0045] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A charging plug coating device, characterized by: include: A processing platform, wherein a detection processing site is provided on the processing platform; Two attaching mechanisms, the two attaching mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the detection processing site and can move relatively close to / away from each other, and any of the attaching mechanisms includes a pushing block, the two pushing blocks are relatively close to each other to attach the protective film to opposite sides of the plug to be coated; The directional detection mechanism includes a detection component and at least one limit mechanism. The detection component is arranged on one side of the detection processing site and can move relatively close to / away from the detection processing site, and it includes a metal proximity switch; the limit mechanism is arranged on one side of at least one of the attachment mechanisms, and it includes a driver, a telescopic rod and a limit head. The driver is connected to the metal proximity switch signal, one end of the telescopic rod is connected to the driver, and the other end is connected to the limit head, and the limit head can move toward / away from the pushing block to stop / avoid the movement of the pushing block.

2. The charging plug coating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing table includes a table body and a plurality of positioning blocks, wherein the plurality of positioning blocks are arranged on the table body to enclose the detection processing site.

3. The charging plug coating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The processing table further includes a release film detector. A detection hole is provided on the table body. The release film is arranged inside the processing table body. The release film on the table body is detected through the detection hole.

4. The charging plug coating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The attachment mechanism includes a first adjustment rail, a first slide and a mounting plate. The first adjustment rail extends along the width direction of the processing table. The first slide is slidably connected to the first adjustment rail. One end of the mounting plate is connected to the first slide, and the other end is connected to the pushing block.

5. The charging plug coating device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The attachment mechanism also includes at least one first stopper and a reinforcement member. One end of the first adjustment rail is passed through the avoidance groove of the processing table, and the other end is connected to the first stopper. The reinforcement member is arranged between the first slide and the mounting plate.

6. The charging plug coating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push block includes a main body and a protrusion, the protrusion is arranged at the edge of the main body and extends toward the processing table, and abuts against the plug to be processed. A slot is provided between the protrusion and the main body, and the corner of the plug to be processed is snapped into the slot; the side of the main body facing the plug to be processed is a fixed push surface, and the fixed push surface is configured as a contoured structure that matches the outer surface of the plug.

7. The charging plug coating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component includes a second adjustment rail, a second slide, a first assembly frame, a protective frame and two second stops. The second adjustment rail extends along the width direction of the processing table. The second slide is slidably connected to the second adjustment rail. One end of the first assembly frame is connected to the second slide, and the other end is connected to the metal proximity switch. The protective frame is connected to the first assembly frame and is arranged around the metal proximity switch. The two second stops are respectively arranged at both ends of the second adjustment rail.

8. The charging plug coating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a control system, and the attachment mechanism, the detection component and the limiting mechanism are respectively connected to the control system via signals.

9. A charging plug coating method, characterized by: The process of coating a charging plug with a release film is performed by using the charging plug coating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which comprises: Step S1: First, lay the release film on the processing table with the connection surface facing upward, and then place the charging plug on the release film and position it in the detection processing position; Step S2: The metal proximity switch is brought close to the plug to be processed, so that the metal proximity switch can determine the position of the plug by detecting the metal structure on the plug. When it is detected that the orientation of the plug is correct, the limiting mechanism is moved from the stopping state to the avoiding state, and then the attaching mechanism is moved toward the plug to attach the protective film to the plug; When the plug orientation is detected to be incorrect, the limiting mechanism is kept in a stopped state, the plug orientation is adjusted and re-detected until the plug orientation is detected to be correct, and then the attaching mechanism is moved toward the plug to attach the protective film to the plug.

10. The charging plug coating method according to claim 9, characterized in that: In step S2, the metal proximity switch transmits the detection result to the control system, and the control system drives the driver in the limit mechanism to move so that the limit head connected to the driver moves toward / away from the push block of the attachment mechanism.

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