Multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to automatic color separation equipment for multi-core wires, which comprises three key parts: a first clamping device which is provided with a clamping jaw, a Z-axis moving device and a Y-axis moving device and can accurately position and grab the multi-core wires; the camera module is used for identifying the color of the multi-core wire and flexibly marking a serial number by using a high-precision image acquisition and color identification algorithm; the second clamping device comprises a fixing claw and a first fixing position with a limiting groove. During working, the Y-axis moving device is started according to presetting and cooperates with the Z-axis moving device for positioning, the clamping jaw grabs the multi-core wire, and the camera module recognizes and sorts the multi-core wire. And then, the first clamping device places the wire to a limiting groove of the second clamping device in sequence, and finally, the wire is clamped and fixed by a fixing claw, so that binding and ending are facilitated. The equipment is accurate in color separation, sorting and fixing of multi-core wires, meets the special requirements of electronic device connection, and greatly improves the wiring efficiency and accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of electronic device manufacturing and assembly, in particular to multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the field of electronic device manufacturing and assembly, as product functions become increasingly complex, multi-core wires involved in internal circuit connections are used more frequently. Traditional multi-core wire processing methods rely more on manual operations. Workers need to identify the different colors of multi-core wires with their naked eyes, and manually sort and fix them to meet the requirements for specific line layout when connecting electronic devices. However, this manual mode has many disadvantages. On the one hand, the human eye's recognition of color is easily affected by factors such as light and visual fatigue, resulting in color discrimination errors, which in turn cause line connection errors, affecting the performance of electronic devices or even causing them to fail; on the other hand, manual sorting and fixing are inefficient, especially under large-scale production needs, which seriously slows down production progress and increases labor costs. Furthermore, there are differences in the operating techniques of different workers, and it is difficult to ensure the consistency and accuracy of the multi-core wire layout. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment that solves at least one of the above problems, including:

[0004] A first clamping device, comprising a clamping claw, a Z-axis moving device and a Y-axis moving device, wherein the Z-axis moving device is arranged on the Y-axis moving device, and the clamping claw is arranged on the Z-axis moving device;

[0005] The second clamping device comprises a fixing claw and a first fixing position, wherein the fixing claw is directly opposite to the first fixing position, and the first fixing position is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves;

[0006] and a camera module for identifying the colors of the multi-core wires and marking them with serial numbers.

[0007] Preferably, the first clamping device further comprises an auxiliary clamping jaw, and the auxiliary clamping jaw is directly opposite to the clamping jaw.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping jaw, the auxiliary clamping jaw and the fixed jaw are all opened and closed by cylinders.

[0009] Preferably, the second clamping device further comprises a guide rail and a slider, the first fixing position is fixedly disposed on the guide rail, the slider is slidably disposed on the guide rail, the slider faces the first fixing position, the slider is provided with a second fixing position, and the second fixing position is provided with a plurality of notches.

[0010] Preferably, the second clamping device further comprises a fixing plate, and two fixing plates are arranged on the left and right sides of the first fixing position, and the two fixing plates can move closer to or farther away from each other.

[0011] Preferably, the two fixations are respectively controlled by two independent cylinders for closing.

[0012] Preferably, the Z-axis moving device and the Y-axis moving device are both provided with tank chains. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] 1. First clamping device; 11. Clamping jaws; 12. Z-axis moving device; 13. Y-axis moving device; 14. Auxiliary clamping jaws; 2. Second clamping device; 21. Fixed claws; 22. First fixed position; 23. Limiting groove; 24. Guide rail; 25. Slider; 26. Second fixed position; 27. Notch; 28. Fixed plate; 3. Camera module; 4. Tank chain.

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a first clamping device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a second clamping device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0018] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more; the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0020] See also Figures 1 to 3 The multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment of the embodiment of the present invention comprises:

[0021] The first clamping device 1 comprises a clamping jaw 11, a Z-axis moving device 12 and a Y-axis moving device 13, wherein the Z-axis moving device 12 is arranged on the Y-axis moving device 13, and the clamping jaw 11 is arranged on the Z-axis moving device 12;

[0022] The second clamping device 2 comprises a fixing claw 21 and a first fixing position 22, wherein the fixing claw 21 is directly opposite to the first fixing position 22, and the first fixing position 22 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves 23;

[0023] And a camera module 3, wherein the camera module 3 is used to identify the colors of the multi-core wires and mark them with serial numbers.

[0024] In the above embodiment, the Y-axis moving device is started according to a preset program, driving the Z-axis moving device arranged thereon to translate in the Y-axis direction, and accurately positioning to a suitable grasping position above or to the side of the multi-core wire to be processed. Subsequently, the Z-axis moving device is actuated to drive the clamping jaw 11 to move downward along the Z-axis until the clamping jaw 11 tightly and firmly clamps the multi-core wire.

[0025] After the multi-core wire is reliably grasped by the first clamping device 1, the camera module 3 is immediately started. The camera module 3 uses high-precision image acquisition technology and advanced color recognition algorithms to take a full-scale picture of the multi-core wire clamped by the clamping claw 11. After the shooting is completed, the different colors in the multi-core wire are automatically and quickly arranged in sequence, for example, the identified red wire is marked as 1, the yellow wire is marked as 2, etc. The actual sequence number allocation can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific usage scenario to adapt to the connection requirements of different electronic devices.

[0026] After completing the color identification and serial number marking, the first clamping device 1 moves again in cooperation with the Z-axis and Y-axis moving devices, carries the multi-core wire to the top of the second clamping device 2, and places the multi-core wire in the corresponding limiting grooves 23 of the first fixed position 22 from left to right according to the serial number. Each limiting groove 23 provides independent and accurate positioning for the multi-core wire to ensure the accuracy of subsequent operations.

[0027] At this time, the fixing claw 21 of the second clamping device 2 begins to work. It is closed opposite to the first fixing position 22, firmly clamping the distributed and arranged multi-core wires to prevent them from displacement or loosening, which makes it convenient for operators to perform finishing operations such as bundling and fixing, and finally efficiently complete the automatic arrangement of multi-core wires. When this equipment faces the situation where there are specific requirements for the ends of multi-core wires due to the special arrangement of components in the connection of electronic devices, it can perfectly meet the corresponding needs through precise color separation, sorting and fixing, greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of electronic device connection and wiring.

[0028] See also Figures 1 to 3 In another embodiment, the first clamping device 1 further includes an auxiliary clamping jaw 14 , and the auxiliary clamping jaw 14 is directly opposite to the clamping jaw 11 .

[0029] In the above embodiment, when the device is ready to grab the multi-core wire, the Y-axis moving device is started according to the preset instructions, driving the Z-axis moving device to move to the vicinity of the target area, and finding the initial position for the clamping jaw 11 and the auxiliary clamping jaw 14. Then, the Z-axis moving device drives the clamping jaw 11 to extend downward along the Z axis toward the multi-core wire. At the same time, the auxiliary clamping jaw 14 facing the clamping jaw 11 is coordinated with the same control system and approaches the multi-core wire from the opposite direction. At the moment of contacting the multi-core wire, the clamping jaw 11 clamps the multi-core wire from one end, and the auxiliary clamping jaw 14 applies clamping force from the other end. This relative and balanced force can wrap the multi-core wire in all directions, greatly enhancing the grasping stability of the multi-core wire. For example, when faced with thin, easily bendable or smooth multi-core wires, the auxiliary clamping jaws 14 and the clamping jaws 11 work closely together to form a stable clamp, which effectively avoids the risk of the multi-core wires slipping or shifting due to their own weight or slight external force interference, ensuring that the multi-core wires are always in a precise initial position during subsequent operations such as color recognition and serial number marking by the camera module 3, laying a solid foundation for the entire automatic color separation process.

[0030] See also Figures 1 to 3 In another embodiment, the clamping jaw 11, the auxiliary clamping jaw 14 and the fixed jaw 21 are all opened and closed by cylinders.

[0031] In the above embodiment, firstly, in terms of response speed, the cylinder can quickly act according to the instructions issued by the control system. When it is necessary to grab the multi-core wire, the cylinders of the clamping jaws 11 and the auxiliary clamping jaws 14 can drive them to open and close almost instantly, accurately and quickly completing the clamping of the multi-core wire, greatly shortening the grabbing preparation time and improving the overall work efficiency. For the fixed claw 21, when it is necessary to fix the arranged multi-core wire, its cylinder can also respond quickly and close, stabilize the multi-core wire in time, and avoid confusion of the wire sequence caused by the delay in fixing. Secondly, the force controlled by the cylinder is highly stable. Whether it is the clamping jaw 11 clamping the multi-core wire from one side and the auxiliary clamping jaw 14 clamping the multi-core wire from the other side, or the subsequent fixing operation of the fixed claw 21, it can provide a uniform and stable clamping force, effectively preventing the outer skin of the multi-core wire from being damaged due to the fluctuation of the clamping force, and ensuring the integrity of the multi-core wire in the entire color separation and arrangement process. Furthermore, the cylinder technology is mature, the structure is relatively simple, and it is easy to maintain and replace, which reduces the subsequent operation and maintenance costs of the equipment. Even in long-term, high-intensity multi-core wire color separation work, it can ensure the stable operation of the equipment and reduce downtime caused by component failure. It continues to efficiently serve the multi-core wire automatic color separation tasks required for the connection of electronic devices.

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 3 In another embodiment, the second clamping device 2 also includes a guide rail 24 and a slider 25, the first fixed position 22 is fixedly set on the guide rail 24, the slider 25 is slidably set on the guide rail 24, the slider 25 faces the first fixed position 22, the slider 25 is provided with a second fixed position 26, and the second fixed position 26 is provided with a plurality of notches 27.

[0033] In the above embodiment, when the first clamping device 1 places the multi-core wire with the marked serial number in the limiting groove 23 on the first fixed position 22 of the second clamping device 2 in the order from left to right according to the established procedure, the guide rail 24 starts to play a role. Driven by the driving mechanism matched therewith, the slider 25 slides steadily along the guide rail 24 in the direction close to the first fixed position 22. Since the slider 25 is provided with a second fixed position 26, and the second fixed position 26 has a plurality of notches 27, during the movement of the slider 25, these notches 27 are precisely aligned with the top of the multi-core wire. As the slider 25 continues to approach, the top of the multi-core wire is finally embedded in the notch 27 of the second fixed position 26, and the multi-core wire is limited from the upper and lower directions. On the one hand, the limiting groove 23 of the first fixed position 22 fixes the position of the multi-core wire from the bottom, and on the other hand, the notch 27 of the second fixed position 26 clamps the top of the multi-core wire to prevent it from being misaligned in the upper and lower directions and the left and right directions, which greatly enhances the stability of the multi-core wire before subsequent operations. Even under possible interference factors such as slight vibrations, equipment movement, etc., the multi-core wires can still maintain a precise arrangement order, providing reliable guarantee for the fixing claws 21 to perform the final bundling and fixing operation, ensuring that the entire multi-core wire automatic color separation and arrangement task is completed accurately, meeting the strict requirements of electronic device connections for the specific arrangement of multi-core wires.

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 3 In another embodiment, the second clamping device 2 further includes a fixing plate 28, and two fixing plates 28 are arranged on the left and right sides of the first fixing position 22, and the two fixing plates 28 can move closer to or farther away from each other.

[0035] In the above embodiment, in the initial state, in order to facilitate the smooth positioning of the multi-core wire, the two fixing plates 28 are separated from each other to leave sufficient space. Once the multi-core wire accurately falls into the limit groove 23 of the first fixed position 22, the control system drives the power device corresponding to the fixing plate 28, so that the two fixing plates 28 begin to approach each other, and they move smoothly along the established guide structure, gradually reducing the distance between them and the multi-core wire. As the movement continues, the fixing plates 28 finally fit tightly on both sides of the multi-core wire, providing a stable and appropriate clamping force from the left and right directions, effectively limiting the displacement of the multi-core wire on the horizontal plane, and working together with the support limit provided by the first fixed position 22 from below, the multi-core wire is fixed in all directions to prevent it from being displaced or loosened due to external factors such as equipment vibration and slight collision during operation, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent fixing claws 21 to perform bundling and fixing operations, ensuring that the automatic color separation and arrangement of the multi-core wire are accurate and error-free throughout the process, so as to meet the requirements of electronic device connection for accurate arrangement of multi-core wires.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 3 In another embodiment, the two fixers are respectively controlled by two independent cylinders for closing.

[0037] In the above embodiment, firstly, in terms of response speed, when the multi-core wire is placed in the first fixed position 22 and needs to be quickly fixed by the fixing plate 28, the independent cylinder can quickly receive the control system command and respond immediately. Compared with the unified driving method, the time for the fixing plate 28 to start and approach the multi-core wire can be greatly shortened, thereby improving the overall equipment operation efficiency. Secondly, the independent cylinder can accurately control the clamping force of each fixing plate 28, and flexibly adjust the cylinder output pressure according to the different characteristics of the multi-core wire such as the thickness and material, so as to ensure that sufficient clamping force is given to prevent the multi-core wire from being misplaced, and to avoid damaging the multi-core wire due to excessive clamping force, thereby ensuring the integrity of the multi-core wire. Furthermore, from the maintenance perspective, if a cylinder fails, only the corresponding parts of the failed cylinder need to be repaired or replaced, and there is no need to conduct large-scale inspection and maintenance of the entire fixing device, which reduces the maintenance cost and difficulty, reduces the equipment downtime, and ensures that the equipment operates stably and reliably in long-term, high-intensity multi-core wire color separation and arrangement work, and continuously meets the stringent requirements of electronic device connection for accurate arrangement of multi-core wires.

[0038] See also Figures 1 to 3 In another embodiment, the Z-axis moving device 12 and the Y-axis moving device 13 are both provided with a tank chain 4.

[0039] In the above embodiment, firstly, during the continuous operation of the equipment, there are many electrical lines, air pipes and other pipelines connected to the moving devices of each axis. The tank chain 4 can store these pipelines in an orderly manner, avoid the pipelines from being entangled and pulled due to the frequent reciprocating motion of the equipment, ensure the stability of the line connection, reduce the risk of line failure, and ensure the stable operation of the equipment. Secondly, the tank chain 4 has good flexibility and wear resistance. Even under the working conditions of high speed and frequent position change of the Z-axis and Y-axis moving devices, it can still closely follow the motion trajectory, provide reliable protection for the internal pipelines, prevent them from being damaged due to friction and collision with surrounding components, extend the service life of the pipelines, and reduce the number of downtime maintenance caused by pipeline damage. Furthermore, from the perspective of the overall layout of the equipment, the tank chain 4 makes the pipeline layout more regular, optimizes the appearance of the equipment, and is also convenient for subsequent equipment maintenance and overhaul. The operator can more clearly identify the direction of each pipeline. When it is necessary to troubleshoot or replace parts, the relevant lines can be quickly located, which improves maintenance efficiency and helps the equipment to operate efficiently and reliably for a long time in the automatic color separation and arrangement tasks of multi-core wires.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment, characterized in that: include: A first clamping device, comprising a clamping claw, a Z-axis moving device and a Y-axis moving device, wherein the Z-axis moving device is arranged on the Y-axis moving device, and the clamping claw is arranged on the Z-axis moving device; The second clamping device comprises a fixing claw and a first fixing position, wherein the fixing claw is directly opposite to the first fixing position, and the first fixing position is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves; and a camera module for identifying the colors of the multi-core wires and marking them with serial numbers.

2. The multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping device also includes an auxiliary clamping jaw, and the auxiliary clamping jaw is directly opposite to the clamping jaw.

3. The multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping jaw, the auxiliary clamping jaw and the fixed jaw are all opened and closed by cylinders.

4. The multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second clamping device also includes a guide rail and a slider. The first fixing position is fixedly disposed on the guide rail. The slider is slidably disposed on the guide rail. The slider faces the first fixing position. The slider is provided with a second fixing position. The second fixing position is provided with a plurality of notches.

5. The multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second clamping device further comprises a fixing plate, wherein two fixing plates are arranged on the left and right sides of the first fixing position, and the two fixing plates can move closer to or farther from each other.

6. The multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two fixings are respectively controlled to close by two independent cylinders.

7. The multi-core wire automatic color separation equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis moving device and the Y-axis moving device are both provided with tank chains.

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