Full-automatic production equipment and production method for rocker switch

Abstract

The invention discloses full-automatic production equipment and a production method of a rocker switch, and the full-automatic production equipment of the rocker switch deconstructs a production line into a base assembly installation line, a contact piece and housing installation line, and a base assembly reversing mechanism and button assembly installation line according to the production process of the rocker switch, and the base assembly installation line completes the assembly of a base assembly. The contact piece and housing installation line completes assembly of the base assembly, the base assembly reversing mechanism is used for reversing of the base assembly, and the button assembly installation line completes the button assembly and final assembly. According to the full-automatic production equipment for the rocker switch, all procedures are seamlessly connected from base feeding to final button pressing, manual intervention is not needed, assembly line work is achieved, pretreatment and assembly of different parts can be conducted at the same time through the multiple feeding rails and the transfer mechanism, the production takt time of a single product is greatly shortened, and the production efficiency is improved. Manual assembly which is low in efficiency and prone to fatigue is completely replaced, the production speed is stable and predictable, and the capacity requirement of large-scale orders can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rocker switch manufacturing technology, specifically to a fully automated rocker switch production equipment and method. Background Technology

[0002] A rocker switch is an electrical control element used to control the on / off state of a circuit. It is typically used to control circuits with low current. This type of switch is characterized by its simple structure, easy installation, and long service life, and is widely used in homes, industries, and commercial sectors.

[0003] Existing rocker switch button assembly methods include manual and automatic assembly. Manual assembly suffers from low efficiency, poor product consistency, and high labor costs. On the other hand, existing automatic assembly methods have complex assembly mechanisms, resulting in high equipment costs and a tendency for assembly jams and incomplete assembly, directly affecting the overall product qualification rate of rocker switches.

[0004] In view of this, there is an urgent need to design a fully automated production equipment and method for rocker switches to achieve fully automated production of rocker switches. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above problems, this invention provides a fully automated production equipment and method for rocker switches.

[0006] In a first aspect of the invention, a fully automated production line for rocker switches is provided, comprising a production line including a base assembly mounting line, a contact and housing mounting line, a base assembly reversing mechanism, and a button assembly mounting line arranged sequentially. The base assembly mounting line includes a first feeding track and a first conveying mechanism, wherein the first conveying mechanism conveys a base on the first feeding track sequentially through a first posture detection mechanism, a first posture adjustment mechanism, a first stationary contact insertion mechanism, a second stationary contact insertion mechanism, and a base riveting mechanism. The contact and housing mounting line includes a second feeding track and a second conveying mechanism, wherein the second conveying mechanism conveys a base assembly on the second feeding track sequentially through a second posture detection mechanism and a second posture adjustment mechanism. The system includes an adjustment mechanism, a moving contact feeding mechanism, a moving contact detection mechanism, and a cover assembly mechanism. The base assembly reversing mechanism reverses the orientation of the base assembly obtained from the contact and cover mounting lines and transfers it to the button assembly mounting line. The button assembly mounting line includes a third feeding track, a third transfer mechanism, a fourth feeding track, and a fourth transfer mechanism. The fourth transfer mechanism transfers the button on the fourth feeding track sequentially through a spring feeding mechanism, a primary dispensing mechanism, a ball feeding mechanism, and a secondary dispensing mechanism. The third transfer mechanism transfers the base assembly on the third feeding track sequentially through a third attitude detection mechanism, a third attitude adjustment mechanism, and a button pressing mechanism. The button pressing mechanism is located at the outlet end of the fourth feeding track.

[0007] In a second aspect of the invention, a fully automated production method for a rocker switch is provided, employing the aforementioned fully automated rocker switch production equipment, comprising: The first transfer mechanism gradually transfers the base on the first feeding track. The first attitude detection mechanism performs attitude detection on the base entering the first feeding track. The first attitude adjustment mechanism adjusts the direction according to the attitude detection result of the first attitude detection mechanism. The first stationary contact insertion mechanism and the second stationary contact insertion mechanism sequentially insert the stationary contact into the base. Then, the base riveting mechanism fully presses the stationary contact with the base to complete the automatic assembly of the base assembly. After the base assembly is assembled, it enters the second feeding track. The second transfer mechanism gradually moves the base assembly on the second feeding track. The second attitude detection mechanism detects the attitude of the base assembly entering the second feeding track. The second attitude adjustment mechanism adjusts the direction of the base assembly according to the attitude detection results of the second attitude detection mechanism. The moving contact piece feeding mechanism installs the moving contact piece onto the corresponding stationary contact foot on the base assembly. The moving contact piece detection mechanism detects whether the moving contact piece on the base assembly is installed in place. The cover assembly mechanism installs the cover onto the base assembly, completing the automatic assembly of the base assembly. The fourth transfer mechanism gradually transfers the buttons on the fourth feeding track, the spring feeding mechanism installs the springs into the buttons, the first dispensing mechanism dispenses glue onto the springs, the ball feeding mechanism installs the balls into the buttons and they cooperate with the springs, and the second dispensing mechanism dispenses glue onto the balls, thus completing the automatic assembly of the button assembly. After the base component is assembled, it enters the base component reversing mechanism. The base component reversing mechanism moves the base component into the third feeding track in an inverted position. The third transfer mechanism gradually moves the base component on the third feeding track. The third attitude detection mechanism detects the attitude of the base component entering the third feeding track. The third attitude adjustment mechanism adjusts the direction according to the attitude detection results of the base component by the third attitude detection mechanism. The button pressing mechanism presses the button component onto the base component to obtain the assembled rocker switch.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this invention has the following advantages: This fully automated rocker switch production line is structured according to the rocker switch manufacturing process, consisting of a base assembly line, a contact and housing assembly line, a base assembly reversing mechanism, and a button assembly line. The base assembly line assembles the base components, the contact and housing assembly line assembles the base components, the base assembly reversing mechanism reverses the base components, and the button assembly line completes the button assembly and final assembly. From base loading to final button pressing, all processes are seamlessly integrated, requiring no manual intervention and achieving assembly line operation. Multiple feeding tracks and transfer mechanisms can simultaneously pre-process and assemble different components, significantly shortening the production cycle time per unit. It completely replaces inefficient and fatigue-prone manual assembly, providing stable and predictable production speed to meet the capacity demands of large-scale orders.

[0009] This technical solution incorporates attitude detection and adjustment mechanisms at three key workstations (base, base assembly, and base component) to ensure that each part is in the correct orientation and position before assembly. This is the core of ensuring assembly accuracy and eliminates assembly defects caused by incorrect part orientation from the source. The mechanically performed actions such as insertion, riveting, gluing, and pressing have a much higher force, position, and repeatability than manual methods, ensuring product consistency and reliability.

[0010] The base component reversing mechanism in this technical solution inverts the base component assembled in the previous process, enabling it to press against the button component in the most suitable posture. This optimizes assembly mechanics, simplifies the design of the button pressing mechanism, and makes the final pressing action smoother and more reliable, solving the industry problems of poor reliability and easy jamming in existing automation solutions. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a fully automated production equipment for rocker switches according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the mounting line of the base assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first attitude detection mechanism and the first attitude adjustment mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the static contact foot insertion mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a partial static contact insertion mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the stationary contact foot picking seat, stationary contact foot blocking assembly, and stationary contact foot pushing component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the stationary contact blocking assembly and the stationary contact picking seat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the base riveting mechanism and the static contact foot detection mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the contact piece and housing mounting line according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the moving contact plate feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 11 This is a partial schematic diagram of the moving contact plate feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the housing assembly mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the installation line of the button assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of the spring feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 15 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the spring feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of the ball feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of the dispensing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 18 This is a perspective view of the rocker switch button pressing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Combined with appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 18 The present invention relates to a fully automated production line for rocker switches, comprising a production line including a base assembly mounting line 1, a contact and cover mounting line 2, a base assembly reversing mechanism 3, and a button assembly mounting line 4, arranged sequentially. The base assembly mounting line 1 includes a first feeding track 11 and a first transfer mechanism 12. The first transfer mechanism 12 transfers the bases on the first feeding track 11 sequentially through a first attitude detection mechanism 13, a first attitude adjustment mechanism 14, a first stationary contact insertion mechanism 15, a second stationary contact insertion mechanism 16, and a base riveting mechanism 17. The contact and cover mounting line 2 includes a second feeding track 21 and a second transfer mechanism 22. The second transfer mechanism 22 transfers the base assemblies on the second feeding track 21 sequentially through a second attitude detection mechanism 23, a second attitude adjustment mechanism 24, and a moving contact loading mechanism. Mechanism 25, moving contact detection mechanism 26, and cover assembly mechanism 27; the base component reversing mechanism 3 reverses the base component assembled by the contact and cover mounting line 2 and transfers it to the button assembly mounting line 4; the button assembly mounting line 4 includes a third feeding track 48, a third transfer mechanism 49, a fourth feeding track 4010, and a fourth transfer mechanism 4011. The fourth transfer mechanism 4011 transfers the button on the fourth feeding track 4010 sequentially through the spring feeding mechanism 41, the primary dispensing mechanism 42, the ball feeding mechanism 43, and the secondary dispensing mechanism 44. The third transfer mechanism 49 transfers the base component on the third feeding track 48 sequentially through the third posture detection mechanism 45, the third posture adjustment mechanism 46, and the button pressing mechanism 47. The button pressing mechanism 47 is located at the discharge end of the fourth feeding track 4010.

[0032] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 8As shown, the base assembly mounting line 1, the contact and cover mounting line 2, and the button assembly mounting line 4 are all equipped with kicking mechanisms at their ends to remove defective products from the production line. For example, the base assembly mounting line 1 is further equipped with a stationary contact detection mechanism 18. The stationary contact detection mechanism 18 includes a stationary contact detection bracket 181, a stationary contact detection power source 182 connected to the stationary contact detection bracket 181, and a stationary contact detection sensor 183 driven by the stationary contact detection power source 182. The stationary contact detection sensor 183 detects whether the stationary contact on the base is installed in place, and the kicking mechanism on the base assembly mounting line 1 kicks out the defective base assembly.

[0033] In this embodiment, the base assembly mounting line 1 installs the stationary contact feet of the base to obtain the base assembly; the contact piece and cover mounting line 2 installs the moving contact piece and cover of the base assembly to obtain the base assembly; the base assembly reversing mechanism 3 reverses the base assembly assembled by the contact piece and cover mounting line 2 and transfers it to the button assembly mounting line 4; the button assembly mounting line 4 installs the button assembly and presses the button assembly and the base assembly together to obtain a complete rocker switch.

[0034] In this embodiment, the number of mechanisms such as the first stationary contact insertion mechanism 15, the second stationary contact insertion mechanism 16, and the moving contact feeding mechanism 25 is set according to the structure of the rocker switch.

[0035] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 4 and attached Figure 5As shown, both the first stationary contact insertion mechanism 15 and the second stationary contact insertion mechanism 16 include a stationary contact feeding vibratory plate 151, a stationary contact feeding track 152 connected to the stationary contact feeding vibratory plate 151, a stationary contact picking seat 153 located at the discharge end of the stationary contact feeding track 152, a stationary contact pushing power source 154 located on one side of the stationary contact picking seat 153, a stationary contact pushing component 155 driven by the stationary contact pushing power source 154, a stationary contact positioning detection probe 156 located on one side of the stationary contact pushing component 155, and a stationary contact clamping support located on the other side of the stationary contact picking seat 153. The system comprises: a frame 157; a stationary contact lateral movement force source 158 connected to the stationary contact gripper 157; a stationary contact lateral movement plate 159 driven by the stationary contact lateral movement force source 158; a stationary contact gripping power source 1510 connected to the stationary contact lateral movement plate 159; a stationary contact gripping claw 1511 driven by the stationary contact gripping power source 1510; a stationary contact lifting material power source 1512 connected to the stationary contact lateral movement plate 159; and a stationary contact lifting material plate 1513 driven by the stationary contact lifting material power source 1512, wherein the stationary contact lifting material plate 1513 is located between the stationary contact gripping claws 1511.

[0036] In this embodiment, there are two types of stationary contacts on the base: one is a stationary contact for mounting the moving contact of the rocker switch, and the other is a stationary contact for connecting with the moving contact of the rocker switch when it is turned on. Although the two types of stationary contacts are structurally different, the mechanism principle for assembling the two types of stationary contacts is the same. Therefore, the first stationary contact insertion mechanism 15 and the second stationary contact insertion mechanism 16 have the same structure.

[0037] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 4 To be continued Figure 7The stationary contact picking seat 153 includes a first picking channel 1531 and a second picking channel 1532 that are interconnected. The first picking channel 1531 is connected to the stationary contact feeding track 152. The stationary contact pusher 155 is movably connected within the first picking channel 1531. The stationary contact gripper 1511 and the stationary contact top plate 1513 reciprocate along the direction of the second picking channel 1532 with the stationary contact transverse plate 159. The second picking channel 1532 is provided with a stationary contact gripping opening 1533 and a stationary contact insertion opening 1534. The stationary contact gripping opening 1533 is directly opposite the stationary contact pusher 155. A stationary contact resistor is connected to the stationary contact picking seat 153. The stationary contact blocking assembly is located on the side of the stationary contact insertion port 1534 to restrict the free fall of the stationary contact on the stationary contact insertion port 1534. The stationary contact blocking assembly includes a stationary contact blocking seat 1535, a stationary contact blocking plate 1536, and a stationary contact blocking spring 1537. The stationary contact blocking seat 1535 is connected to the side of the stationary contact picking seat 153. The stationary contact blocking plate 1536 is movably connected to the stationary contact blocking seat 1535 by a pin. The stationary contact blocking spring 1537 is connected between the stationary contact blocking seat 1535 and the stationary contact blocking plate 1536. The movable end of the stationary contact blocking plate 1536 is located inside the stationary contact insertion port 1534.

[0038] In this embodiment, the stationary contact pusher 155 is provided with a track that communicates with the stationary contact feed track 152, so that the stationary contact on the stationary contact feed track 152 can enter the track of the stationary contact pusher 155, thereby realizing the pushing and conveying of the stationary contact by the stationary contact pusher 155.

[0039] In this embodiment, the working principle of the first stationary contact insertion mechanism 15 and the second stationary contact insertion mechanism 16 is as follows: the stationary contact feeding vibratory plate 151 moves the stationary contact to the stationary contact pusher 155 through the stationary contact feeding track 152. After the stationary contact positioning detection probe detects the stationary contact on the stationary contact pusher 155, the stationary contact pushing power source 154 drives the stationary contact pusher 155 to move along the first picking channel 1531, transferring the stationary contact on the stationary contact pusher 155 to the stationary contact gripping port 1533, where the stationary contact is gripped. Power source 1510 drives the stationary contact gripper 1511 to grip the stationary contact in the stationary contact gripper opening 1533. The stationary contact lateral movement power source 158 drives the stationary contact lateral movement plate 159 to move laterally, gripping the stationary contact into the stationary contact insertion opening 1534. The stationary contact gripping power source 1510 drives the stationary contact gripper 1511 to release the stationary contact. The stationary contact ejection power source 1512 drives the stationary contact ejection plate 1513 to insert the stationary contact in the stationary contact insertion opening 1534 into the base of the first feeding track 11 assembly station.

[0040] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 8 As shown, the base riveting mechanism 17 includes a base riveting bracket 171, a base riveting power source 172 connected to the base riveting bracket 171, and a base riveting component 173 driven by the base riveting power source 172. The base riveting component 173 faces the first feeding track 11. After the base completes the insertion of the stationary contact foot on the first feeding track 11, it enters the work station of the base riveting mechanism 17. The base riveting power source 172 drives the base riveting component 173 to press down, completely pressing the stationary contact foot onto the base.

[0041] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 10 and attached Figure 11As shown, the moving contact feeding mechanism 25 includes a moving contact feeding track 251, a moving contact feeding bracket 252 located on one side of the moving contact feeding track 251, a moving contact lateral movement force source 253 connected to the moving contact feeding bracket 252, a moving contact lateral movement plate 254 driven by the moving contact lateral movement force source 253, a moving contact vertical movement force source 255 connected to the moving contact lateral movement force source 254, a moving contact vertical movement plate 256 driven by the moving contact vertical movement force source 255, and a moving contact vertical movement plate 256 connected to the moving contact feed track 251. The movable contact piece suction member 257 on the movable contact piece vertical moving plate 256 is used to suction and transfer the movable contact piece on the movable contact piece feeding track 251 to the base assembly of the second feeding track 21. The movable contact piece feeding track 251 is provided with a movable contact piece clamping position 2511, and the movable contact piece clamping position 2511 is provided with a movable contact piece suction hole 2512. The outer periphery of the movable contact piece suction member 257 is provided with a movable contact piece positioning pin 2571 that is adapted to the movable contact piece suction hole 2512.

[0042] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 9 To be continued Figure 12 As shown, the second transfer mechanism 22 transfers the base assembly on the second feeding track 21. Since the base assembly has two fixed contact feet, and the moving contact piece needs to be assembled onto one of the fixed contact feet, there is a situation where the orientation of the base assembly is not aligned when it is being fed. Therefore, the base assembly first passes through the second attitude detection mechanism 23. The second attitude adjustment mechanism 24 adjusts the orientation of the base assembly according to the attitude detection result of the second attitude detection mechanism 23, so that the base assembly is adjusted to the correct assembly posture. The moving contact piece feeding mechanism 25 assembles the moving contact piece onto the base assembly (on one of the fixed contact feet). The moving contact piece detection mechanism 26 detects whether the moving contact piece on the base assembly is assembled in place. If the moving contact piece is not assembled in place, the next operation is not performed and it is rejected. If the moving contact piece is assembled in place, the cover assembly is performed. The cover assembly mechanism 27 presses the cover onto the base assembly.

[0043] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 12As shown, the housing assembly mechanism includes a housing feeding track 271, a housing pushing power source 272 located on one side of the housing feeding track 271, a housing pushing component 273 driven by the housing pushing power source 272, a housing loading bracket 274 located on one side of the housing feeding track 271, a housing lateral movement power source 275 connected to the housing loading bracket 274, a housing lateral movement plate 276 driven by the housing lateral movement power source 275, a housing vertical movement power source 277 connected to the housing lateral movement plate 276, a housing vertical movement plate 278 driven by the housing vertical movement power source 277, a housing clamping power source 279 connected to the housing vertical movement plate 278, and a housing clamping power source 279 driven by the housing clamping power source 279. The cover gripper 2710 grips and presses the cover on the cover feed track 271 onto the base assembly of the second feed track 21. The cover pusher 273 is provided with a cover loading clamping position 2731 that communicates with the cover feed track 271. The cover gripping power source 279 is connected to a cover loading positioning member 2711, which is located between the cover gripper grippers 2710. The moving contact detection mechanism 26 includes a moving contact detection bracket located on one side of the second feed track 21 and a moving contact detection probe connected to the moving contact detection bracket. The moving contact detection probe faces the base assembly on the second feed track.

[0044] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 14 and attached Figure 15As shown, a spring guide seat 4012 is connected to the fourth feeding track 4010. The spring feeding mechanism 41 includes a spring material moving frame 411 and a spring feeding frame 412. The spring material moving frame 411 is provided with a spring transfer power source 413 and a spring transfer seat 414 driven by the spring transfer power source 413. The spring feeding frame 412 is provided with a spring feeding power source 415, a spring feeding seat 416 driven by the spring feeding power source 415, a spring feeding pipe 417 connected to the spring feeding seat 416, and a spring screen connected to the spring feeding seat 416 and controlling the opening and closing of the spring feeding pipe 417. The spring screener 418 is linked to the spring screener 418, the spring screener power source 419 is linked to the spring screener 418, the spring pressing power source 4110 is located next to the spring feeding power source 415, and the spring pressing member 4111 is driven by the spring pressing power source 4110. The spring guide seat 4012 and the spring transfer seat 414 are respectively provided with a first spring inlet hole 40121 and a second spring inlet hole 4141. The spring pressing member 4111 is directly opposite to the first spring inlet hole 40121. The second spring inlet hole 4141 is directly opposite to the spring pressing member 4111 and the spring feeding pipe 417 respectively as the spring transfer power source 413 reciprocates.

[0045] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 14 and attached Figure 15 As shown, the spring feed seat 416 has a spring feed slot 4161. The spring screening component 418 includes a spring screening action part 4181, a spring screening main body part 4182, and a spring screening blocking part 4183. The spring screening main body part 4182 is hinged in the spring feed slot 4161. A spring screening reset part 4184 is provided between the spring screening action part 4181 and the spring feed slot 4161. A spring blocking port 4171 is provided on the spring feed pipe 417. The spring screening blocking part 4183 is connected in the spring blocking port 4171. The spring screening action part 4181 protrudes from the spring feed slot 4161 and faces the spring screening power source 419.

[0046] In this embodiment, the operating principle of the spring feeding mechanism 41 is as follows: the spring feeding power source 415 drives the spring feeding pipe 417 to move downward, so that the spring feeding pipe 417 is directly facing the second spring inlet hole 4141. The spring screening power source 419 triggers the spring screening action part 4181, and the spring screening member 418 swings, causing the spring screening blocking part 4183 to move away from the spring blocking port 4171. The spring in the spring feeding pipe 417 falls into the second spring inlet hole 4141. The spring screening power source 419 performs a reset action, the spring screening blocking part 4183 is reset under the action of the spring screening reset member 4184, the spring transfer power source 413 drives the spring transfer seat 414 to perform a translational action, so that the second spring inlet hole 4141 is aligned with the first spring inlet hole 40121, the spring pressing power source 4110 drives the spring pressing member 4111 to move down, and pushes the spring in the second spring inlet hole 4141 along the first spring inlet hole 40121 onto the button.

[0047] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 16As shown, a ball guide seat 4013 is connected to the fourth feeding track 4010. The ball feeding mechanism 43 includes a ball material moving frame 431 and a ball feeding frame 432. The ball material moving frame 431 is equipped with a ball conveying power source 433 and a ball conveying seat 434 driven by the ball conveying power source 433. The ball feeding frame 432 is equipped with a ball feeding power source 435, a ball feeding seat 436 driven by the ball feeding power source 435, a ball feeding pipe 437 connected to the ball feeding seat 436, and a ball separator connected to the ball feeding seat 436 and controlling the opening and closing of the ball feeding pipe 437. The components include component 438, a ball screening power source 439 linked to the ball screening component 438, a ball pressing power source 4310 located beside the ball feeding power source 435, and a ball pressing component 4311 driven by the ball pressing power source 4310. The ball guide seat 4013 and the ball transfer seat 434 are respectively provided with a first ball inlet hole 40131 and a second ball inlet hole 4341. The ball pressing component 4311 is directly opposite to the first ball inlet hole 40131. The second ball inlet hole 4341 is directly opposite to the ball pressing component 4311 and the ball feeding pipe 437 respectively as the ball transfer power source 433 reciprocates. The ball feed seat has a ball feed slot. The ball screening component includes a ball screening action part, a ball screening main body part, and a ball screening blocking part. The ball screening main body part is hinged in the ball feed slot. A ball screening reset part is provided between the ball screening action part and the ball feed slot. A ball blocking port is provided on the ball feed pipe. The ball screening blocking part is connected in the ball blocking port. The ball screening action part protrudes from the ball feed slot and faces the ball screening power source. This part of the structure is the same as that of the spring screening component 418, and can be referred to the above content.

[0048] In this embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 17 As shown, both the primary dispensing mechanism 42 and the secondary dispensing mechanism 44 include a dispensing frame 421, a dispensing lifting power source 422 connected to the dispensing frame 421, a dispensing transfer plate 423 driven by the dispensing lifting power source 422, and a dispensing valve 424 connected to the dispensing transfer plate 423; as shown in the attached figure. Figure 18 As shown, the button pressing mechanism 47 includes a button pressing power source 471 and a button pressing seat 472 driven by the button pressing power source 471. The button pressing seat 472 is connected to the third feeding track 48. The third feeding track 48 is provided with a button pressing positioning block 473 at the position opposite to the button pressing seat 472.

[0049] In this embodiment, the entire process of button spring and ball bearing loading and dispensing, as well as button and base pressing, is automated and continuous, eliminating the intervals in manual operation. The machine automatically loads, dispenses, and presses, avoiding product quality fluctuations caused by inconsistent force, angle, and glue amount during manual operation. The two dispensing processes during spring and ball bearing installation ensure that the spring and ball bearing are reliably fixed, preventing them from loosening or falling off during subsequent use, thus improving product reliability and lifespan.

[0050] In this embodiment, according to the assembly method of the button assembly and the base assembly by the button assembly mounting line 4, the base assembly reversing mechanism 3 needs to be set to reverse the base assembly so that it enters the third track 48 in an inverted posture.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first posture detection mechanism 13, the second posture detection mechanism 23, and the third posture detection mechanism 45 each include a detection bracket 131, a detection power source 132 connected to the detection bracket 131, and a detection probe 133 driven by the detection power source 132; the first posture adjustment mechanism 14, the second posture adjustment mechanism 24, and the third posture adjustment mechanism 46 each include a posture adjustment power source 141 and a posture adjustment seat 142 driven by the rotation of the posture adjustment power source 141. Because the base, base assembly, and base plate assembly entering the feeding track have opposite orientations, detection and adjustment mechanisms are needed to reverse their orientation for subsequent assembly.

[0052] This fully automated rocker switch production line is structured according to the rocker switch manufacturing process, consisting of a base assembly line, a contact and housing assembly line, a base assembly reversing mechanism, and a button assembly line. The base assembly line assembles the base components, the contact and housing assembly line assembles the base components, the base assembly reversing mechanism reverses the base components, and the button assembly line completes the button assembly and final assembly. From base loading to final button pressing, all processes are seamlessly integrated, requiring no manual intervention and achieving assembly line operation. Multiple feeding tracks and transfer mechanisms can simultaneously pre-process and assemble different components, significantly shortening the production cycle time per unit. It completely replaces inefficient and fatigue-prone manual assembly, providing stable and predictable production speed to meet the capacity demands of large-scale orders.

[0053] This technical solution incorporates attitude detection and adjustment mechanisms at three key workstations (base, base assembly, and base component) to ensure that each part is in the correct orientation and position before assembly. This is the core of ensuring assembly accuracy and eliminates assembly defects caused by incorrect part orientation from the source. The mechanically performed actions such as insertion, riveting, gluing, and pressing have a much higher force, position, and repeatability than manual methods, ensuring product consistency and reliability.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] Combined with appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 18 The present invention provides a fully automated production method for rocker switches, employing the fully automated rocker switch production equipment described in Example 1, comprising: The first transfer mechanism 12 gradually transfers the base on the first feeding track 11. The first attitude detection mechanism 13 performs attitude detection on the base entering the first feeding track 11. The first attitude adjustment mechanism 14 adjusts the direction according to the attitude detection result of the first attitude detection mechanism 11. The first stationary contact insertion mechanism 15 and the second stationary contact insertion mechanism 16 sequentially insert the stationary contact into the base. Then, the base riveting mechanism 17 completely presses the stationary contact into the base, completing the automatic assembly of the base assembly. After the base assembly is assembled, it enters the second feeding track 21. The second transfer mechanism 22 gradually transfers the base assembly on the second feeding track 21. The second attitude detection mechanism 23 performs attitude detection on the base assembly entering the second feeding track 21. The second attitude adjustment mechanism 24 adjusts the direction of the base assembly according to the attitude detection result of the second attitude detection mechanism 23. The moving contact piece feeding mechanism 25 installs the moving contact piece onto the corresponding stationary contact foot on the base assembly. The moving contact piece detection mechanism 26 detects whether the moving contact piece on the base assembly is installed in place. The cover assembly mechanism 27 installs the cover onto the base assembly, completing the automatic assembly of the base assembly. The fourth transfer mechanism 4011 gradually transfers the button on the fourth feeding track 4010, the spring feeding mechanism 41 installs the spring into the button, the first dispensing mechanism 42 dispenses glue onto the spring, the ball feeding mechanism 43 installs the ball into the button and it cooperates with the spring, and the second dispensing mechanism 44 dispenses glue onto the ball, thus completing the automatic assembly of the button assembly. After the base component is assembled, it enters the base component reversing mechanism 3. The base component reversing mechanism 3 moves the base component into the third feeding track 48 in an inverted position. The third transfer mechanism 49 gradually moves the base component on the third feeding track 48. The third attitude detection mechanism 45 performs attitude detection on the base component entering the third feeding track 48. The third attitude adjustment mechanism 46 adjusts the direction according to the attitude detection result of the base component by the third attitude detection mechanism 45. The button pressing mechanism 47 presses the button component onto the base component to obtain the assembled rocker switch.

[0056] The base component reversing mechanism in this technical solution inverts the base component assembled in the previous process, enabling it to press against the button component in the most suitable posture. This optimizes assembly mechanics, simplifies the design of the button pressing mechanism, and makes the final pressing action smoother and more reliable, solving the industry problems of poor reliability and easy jamming in existing automation solutions.

[0057] It should also be noted that, in this specification, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0058] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A fully automated production line for rocker switches, comprising a production line, characterized in that, The equipment production line includes a base assembly mounting line, a contact and cover mounting line, a base assembly reversing mechanism, and a button assembly mounting line arranged sequentially. The base assembly mounting line includes a first feeding track and a first conveying mechanism. The first conveying mechanism conveys the bases on the first feeding track sequentially through a first attitude detection mechanism, a first attitude adjustment mechanism, a first stationary contact insertion mechanism, a second stationary contact insertion mechanism, and a base riveting mechanism. The contact and cover mounting line includes a second feeding track and a second conveying mechanism. The second conveying mechanism conveys the base assemblies on the second feeding track sequentially through a second attitude detection mechanism, a second attitude adjustment mechanism, a moving contact feeding mechanism, and a moving contact inspection mechanism. The system includes a testing mechanism and a housing assembly mechanism; the base assembly reversing mechanism reverses the base assembly assembled from the contact piece and housing mounting line and transfers it to the button assembly mounting line; the button assembly mounting line includes a third feeding track, a third transfer mechanism, a fourth feeding track, and a fourth transfer mechanism. The fourth transfer mechanism transfers the button on the fourth feeding track sequentially through a spring feeding mechanism, a primary dispensing mechanism, a ball feeding mechanism, and a secondary dispensing mechanism. The third transfer mechanism transfers the base assembly on the third feeding track sequentially through a third attitude detection mechanism, a third attitude adjustment mechanism, and a button pressing mechanism. The button pressing mechanism is located at the outlet end of the fourth feeding track.

2. The fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first and second stationary contact insertion mechanisms include a stationary contact feeding vibratory feeder, a stationary contact feeding track connected to the stationary contact feeding vibratory feeder, a stationary contact picking seat located at the discharge end of the stationary contact feeding track, a stationary contact pushing power source located on one side of the stationary contact picking seat, a stationary contact pushing component driven by the stationary contact pushing power source, a stationary contact positioning detection probe located on one side of the stationary contact pushing component, and a stationary contact picking seat located on the other side of the stationary contact picking seat. The device comprises a contact gripper bracket, a stationary contact lateral movement force source connected to the stationary contact gripper bracket, a stationary contact lateral movement plate driven by the stationary contact lateral movement force source, a stationary contact gripping power source connected to the stationary contact lateral movement plate, a stationary contact gripping claw driven by the stationary contact gripping power source, a stationary contact lifting power source connected to the stationary contact lateral movement plate, and a stationary contact lifting plate driven by the stationary contact lifting power source, wherein the stationary contact lifting plate is located between the stationary contact gripping claws.

3. The fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stationary contact picking station includes a first picking channel and a second picking channel that are interconnected. The first picking channel is connected to the stationary contact feed track. The stationary contact pusher is movably connected within the first picking channel. The stationary contact gripper and the stationary contact top plate reciprocate along the direction of the second picking channel with the stationary contact traverse plate. The second picking channel is provided with a stationary contact gripping opening and a stationary contact insertion opening. The stationary contact gripping opening is directly opposite the stationary contact pusher. A stationary contact blocking assembly is connected to the stationary contact picking station. The stationary contact blocking assembly is located on the side of the stationary contact insertion port to restrict the free fall of the stationary contact on the stationary contact insertion port; the stationary contact blocking assembly includes a stationary contact blocking seat, a stationary contact blocking plate and a stationary contact blocking spring, the stationary contact blocking seat is connected to the side of the stationary contact picking seat, the stationary contact blocking plate is movably connected to the stationary contact blocking seat by a pin, the stationary contact blocking spring is connected between the stationary contact blocking seat and the stationary contact blocking plate, and the movable end of the stationary contact blocking plate is located inside the stationary contact insertion port.

4. The fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving contact piece feeding mechanism includes a moving contact piece feeding track, a moving contact piece feeding bracket located on one side of the moving contact piece feeding track, a moving contact piece lateral movement force source connected to the moving contact piece feeding bracket, a moving contact piece lateral movement plate driven by the moving contact piece lateral movement force source, a moving contact piece vertical movement force source connected to the moving contact piece lateral movement plate, a moving contact piece vertical movement plate driven by the moving contact piece vertical movement force source, and a moving contact piece suction member connected to the moving contact piece vertical movement plate. The moving contact piece suction member is used to suction and transfer the moving contact pieces on the moving contact piece feeding track to the base assembly of the second feeding track. The moving contact piece feeding track is provided with a moving contact piece clamping position, and the moving contact piece clamping position is provided with a moving contact piece suction hole. The outer periphery of the moving contact piece suction member is provided with a moving contact piece positioning pin that is adapted to the moving contact piece suction hole.

5. The fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing assembly mechanism includes a housing feeding track, a housing pushing power source located on one side of the housing feeding track, a housing pushing component driven by the housing pushing power source, a housing loading bracket located on one side of the housing feeding track, a housing lateral movement power source connected to the housing loading bracket, a housing lateral movement plate driven by the housing lateral movement power source, a housing vertical movement power source connected to the housing lateral movement plate, a housing vertical movement plate driven by the housing vertical movement power source, a housing clamping power source connected to the housing vertical movement plate, and a housing clamping claw driven by the housing clamping power source. The cover gripping claws grip and press the cover on the cover feeding track onto the base assembly of the second feeding track. The cover pusher is provided with a cover loading clamping position that communicates with the cover feeding track. The cover gripping power source is connected to a cover loading positioning component, which is located between the cover gripping claws. The moving contact detection mechanism includes a moving contact detection bracket located on one side of the second feeding track and a moving contact detection probe connected to the moving contact detection bracket. The moving contact detection probe faces the base assembly on the second feeding track.

6. The fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to claim 1, characterized in that, A spring guide seat is connected to the fourth feeding track. The spring feeding mechanism includes a spring material moving frame and a spring feeding frame. The spring material moving frame is equipped with a spring transfer power source and a spring transfer seat driven by the spring transfer power source. The spring feeding frame is equipped with a spring feeding power source, a spring feeding seat driven by the spring feeding power source, a spring feeding pipe connected to the spring feeding seat, a spring screening component connected to the spring feeding seat and controlling the opening and closing of the spring feeding pipe, a spring screening power source linked to the spring screening component, a spring pressing power source located next to the spring feeding power source, and a spring pressing component driven by the spring pressing power source. The spring guide seat and the spring transfer seat are respectively equipped with a spring guide seat and a spring transfer seat. The system includes a first spring inlet hole and a second spring inlet hole. The spring pressing member is directly opposite the first spring inlet hole, and the second spring inlet hole is directly opposite the spring pressing member and the spring feed pipe, respectively, driven by the reciprocating motion of the spring conveying power source. The spring feed seat has a spring feed slot. The spring screening member includes a spring screening action part, a spring screening body part, and a spring screening blocking part. The spring screening body part is hinged in the spring feed slot. A spring screening reset member is provided between the spring screening action part and the spring feed slot. A spring blocking port is provided on the spring feed pipe. The spring screening blocking part is connected in the spring blocking port. The spring screening action part protrudes from the spring feed slot and is directly opposite the spring screening power source.

7. The fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to claim 1, characterized in that, A ball guide seat is connected to the fourth feeding track. The ball feeding mechanism includes a ball material moving frame and a ball feeding frame. The ball material moving frame is equipped with a ball conveying power source and a ball conveying seat driven by the ball conveying power source. The ball feeding frame is equipped with a ball feeding power source, a ball feeding seat driven by the ball feeding power source, a ball feeding pipe connected to the ball feeding seat, a ball screening component connected to the ball feeding seat and controlling the opening and closing of the ball feeding pipe, a ball screening power source linked to the ball screening component, a ball pressing power source located next to the ball feeding power source, and a ball pressing component driven by the ball pressing power source. The ball guide seat and the ball conveying seat are respectively equipped with a first ball guide seat and a ball feeding seat. The device includes a first ball inlet hole and a second ball inlet hole. The ball pressing member is directly opposite the first ball inlet hole. The second ball inlet hole is directly opposite the ball pressing member and the ball feeding pipe, respectively, driven by the ball conveying power source. A ball feeding slot is provided on the ball feeding seat. The ball screening component includes a ball screening function part, a ball screening main body part, and a ball screening blocking part. The ball screening main body part is hinged in the ball feeding slot. A ball screening reset part is provided between the ball screening function part and the ball feeding slot. A ball blocking port is provided on the ball feeding pipe. The ball screening blocking part is connected in the ball blocking port. The ball screening function part protrudes from the ball feeding slot and is directly opposite the ball screening power source.

8. The fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the primary dispensing mechanism and the secondary dispensing mechanism include a dispensing frame, a dispensing lifting power source connected to the dispensing frame, a dispensing transfer plate driven by the dispensing lifting power source, and a dispensing valve connected to the dispensing transfer plate; the button pressing mechanism includes a button pressing power source and a button pressing seat driven by the button pressing power source, the button pressing seat is connected to the third feeding track, and the fourth feeding track is provided with a button pressing positioning block at the position opposite to the button pressing seat.

9. A fully automatic production equipment for rocker switches according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first posture detection mechanism, the second posture detection mechanism, and the third posture detection mechanism each include a detection bracket, a detection power source connected to the detection bracket, and a detection probe driven by the detection power source; the first posture adjustment mechanism, the second posture adjustment mechanism, and the third posture adjustment mechanism each include a posture adjustment power source and a posture adjustment seat driven by the rotation of the posture adjustment power source.

10. A fully automated production method for rocker switches, employing the fully automated production equipment for rocker switches as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, include: The first transfer mechanism gradually transfers the base on the first feeding track. The first attitude detection mechanism performs attitude detection on the base entering the first feeding track. The first attitude adjustment mechanism adjusts the direction according to the attitude detection result of the first attitude detection mechanism. The first stationary contact insertion mechanism and the second stationary contact insertion mechanism sequentially insert the stationary contact into the base. Then, the base riveting mechanism fully presses the stationary contact with the base to complete the automatic assembly of the base assembly. After the base assembly is assembled, it enters the second feeding track. The second transfer mechanism gradually moves the base assembly on the second feeding track. The second attitude detection mechanism detects the attitude of the base assembly entering the second feeding track. The second attitude adjustment mechanism adjusts the direction of the base assembly according to the attitude detection results of the second attitude detection mechanism. The moving contact piece feeding mechanism installs the moving contact piece onto the corresponding stationary contact foot on the base assembly. The moving contact piece detection mechanism detects whether the moving contact piece on the base assembly is installed in place. The cover assembly mechanism installs the cover onto the base assembly, completing the automatic assembly of the base assembly. The fourth transfer mechanism gradually transfers the buttons on the fourth feeding track, the spring feeding mechanism installs the springs into the buttons, the first dispensing mechanism dispenses glue onto the springs, the ball feeding mechanism installs the balls into the buttons and they cooperate with the springs, and the second dispensing mechanism dispenses glue onto the balls, thus completing the automatic assembly of the button assembly. After the base component is assembled, it enters the base component reversing mechanism. The base component reversing mechanism moves the base component into the third feeding track in an inverted position. The third transfer mechanism gradually moves the base component on the third feeding track. The third attitude detection mechanism detects the attitude of the base component entering the third feeding track. The third attitude adjustment mechanism adjusts the direction according to the attitude detection results of the base component by the third attitude detection mechanism. The button pressing mechanism presses the button component onto the base component to obtain the assembled rocker switch.

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