Snap spring assembling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamp spring assembling device which comprises a product feeding mechanism, a clamp spring feeding mechanism arranged on one side of the product feeding mechanism, a clamping and transverse moving module arranged above the clamp spring feeding mechanism and a clamp spring clamping mechanism arranged on the clamping and transverse moving module in a sliding mode. The product feeding mechanism is used for placing products and waiting for the clamp spring clamping mechanism to clamp the clamp spring for assembly; the clamp spring feeding mechanism is connected with the feeding vibration disc and used for receiving clamp springs and waiting for the clamp spring clamping mechanism to clamp the clamp springs. The clamping transverse moving module drives the clamp spring clamping mechanism to reciprocate between the product feeding mechanism and the clamp spring feeding mechanism. The clamp spring clamping mechanism is used for clamping a clamp spring and moving the clamp spring to the product feeding mechanism to assemble the clamp spring, all the modules are linked through a machine and a sensor, accurate butt joint of a product and the clamp spring in space is guaranteed, and errors possibly caused by manual operation are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of circlip assembly, and particularly relates to a circlip assembly device. Background Art

[0002] In the quick-change locking mechanism of new energy vehicles, the circlip is one of the key parts, ensuring the safety and stability of battery disassembly. The traditional circlip assembly method mainly relies on manual operation. The operator manually holds the circlip and installs it on the target part. This assembly method not only has a high labor intensity and low operation efficiency, but also requires a high level of proficiency of the operator, and is prone to assembly defects or damage to the circlip due to human error, thereby affecting the service life and performance of the quick-change locking mechanism.

[0003] With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, the demand for automated assembly technology is increasing day by day. Automated assembly can not only improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs, but also ensure the consistency and accuracy of assembly, and reduce errors caused by human factors. Especially in circlip assembly, due to the structural characteristics of the circlip, its shape is small and flexible, and it is easy to deform or be installed incorrectly during manual operation, thereby affecting the normal operation of the entire locking mechanism.

[0004] At present, there are already some automated assembly devices on the market that can achieve the automated assembly of some components, but most of the devices are complex in design and lack pertinence. Especially in the field of new energy vehicles, automated assembly devices for circlips are relatively scarce. Therefore, how to design an efficient and stable circlip assembly device that can meet the automated requirements of the quick-change locking mechanism has become an urgent problem to be solved in the current technical field. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a circlip assembly device, which has good compatibility and versatility, can achieve automated operation while ensuring assembly accuracy, so as to meet the needs of large-scale production of new energy vehicles.

[0006] The technical solution provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A circlip assembly device includes a product feeding mechanism, a circlip feeding mechanism arranged on one side of the product feeding mechanism, a clamping and transverse movement module arranged above the circlip feeding mechanism, and a circlip clamping mechanism slidably arranged on the clamping and transverse movement module;

[0008] The product feeding mechanism is used for placing the product and waiting for the circlip clamping mechanism to clamp the circlip for assembly;

[0009] The circlip feeding mechanism is connected to a feeding vibrating disk, and is used for receiving the circlip and waiting for the circlip clamping mechanism to clamp the circlip;

[0010] The clamping and transverse movement module drives the circlip clamping mechanism to reciprocate between the product feeding mechanism and the circlip feeding mechanism;

[0011] The circlip clamping mechanism is used to clamp the circlip and move it to the product feeding mechanism for the assembly of the circlip.

[0012] In some embodiments, the product feeding mechanism includes a bottom plate and side plates vertically arranged on both sides of the bottom plate. A telescopic cylinder is provided on the bottom plate, and a first support plate is arranged between the two side plates. The output shaft of the telescopic cylinder passes through the first support plate, and the product is sleeved on the output shaft and placed on the first support plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, a second support plate is provided at the top of the two side plates, and first position sensors are provided on both sides of the second support plate to detect the placement position of the product.

[0014] In some embodiments, the circlip feeding mechanism includes a support frame, an inlet chute and a dislocation module are fixed on the support frame, a dislocation block is arranged on the dislocation module, and a receiving groove is formed on the dislocation block. When the dislocation module drives the receiving groove to move to the side of the inlet chute, the receiving of the circlip is completed.

[0015] In some embodiments, a groove is formed on one side of the dislocation block, the groove communicates with the receiving groove, a limiting block is slidably arranged in the groove, and the limiting block is driven by a limiting air cylinder to reciprocate between the groove and the receiving groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, second position sensors are arranged on both sides of the dislocation block to detect the receiving position of the circlip.

[0017] In some embodiments, a sliding plate is arranged on the clamping and transverse movement module, the circlip clamping mechanism is fixed on the sliding plate, the circlip clamping mechanism includes a lifting module, a rotary cylinder is arranged at the output end of the lifting module, and a circlip clamping jaw is arranged at the output end of the rotary cylinder. The circlip clamping jaw includes two relatively moving pins;

[0018] Two through holes are arranged on the circlip, the ends of the pins are inserted into the through holes, and the two pins move in opposite directions to clamp the circlip.

[0019] In some embodiments, a product clamping jaw is fixed on the sliding plate.

[0020] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0021] (1) Through the linkage of machinery and sensors among the modules of the present utility model, the accurate docking of the product and the circlip in space is ensured, and the errors that may be brought by manual operation are avoided. This automatic assembly method is suitable for large-scale production lines, significantly improving the production efficiency and product consistency.

[0022] (2) By arranging a reciprocating limiting block between the groove and the material receiving groove in the present utility model, when the circlip falls in, it can only face the limiting block with the open end, ensuring the consistency of the placement direction of the circlip before it is clamped by the circlip clamping mechanism, and improving the clamping efficiency of the circlip clamping mechanism. At the same time, when the dislocation module resets, due to the existence of the limiting block, it can also ensure the stability of the circlip during movement, effectively avoiding sliding or dislocation of the circlip during the assembly process.

[0023] (3) Through the relative movement of the insertion pins in the present utility model, the insertion pins can be stably and accurately inserted into the through holes of the circlip, realizing the firm clamping of the circlip. The insertion pins can adapt to circlips of different sizes, have good applicability, and the force is uniform during the clamping process, and the circlip is not easily damaged. Description of the Drawings

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the circlip assembly device;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the product feeding mechanism;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the circlip feeding mechanism;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present circlip clamping mechanism;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the dislocation block;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the product of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the circlip of the present utility model.

[0031] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0032] 1. Product feeding mechanism; 2. Circlip feeding mechanism; 3. Clamping transverse movement module; 4. Circlip clamping mechanism; 5. Product; 6. Circlip;

[0033] 11. Bottom plate; 12. Side plate; 13. Telescopic cylinder; 14. First support plate; 15. Second support plate; 16. First position sensor;

[0034] 21. Support frame; 22. Feeding groove; 23. Dislocation module; 24. Dislocation block; 25. Material receiving groove; 26. Groove; 27. Limiting block; 28. Limiting air cylinder; 29. Second position sensor;

[0035] 31. Slide plate; 32. Product clamp;

[0036] 41. Lifting module; 42. Rotary cylinder; 43. Circlip jaw; 44. Pin

[0037] 51. Sleeve; 52. Hexagon nut. Specific implementation mode

[0038] To deepen the understanding of the present utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings. The embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] Embodiment 1

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , this embodiment provides a circlip assembly device, including a product feeding mechanism 1, a circlip feeding mechanism 2, a clamping and transverse movement module 3, and a circlip clamping mechanism 4

[0041] Among them, the product feeding mechanism 1 is used to place the product 5 and wait for the circlip clamping mechanism 4 to clamp the circlip 6 for assembly. The circlip feeding mechanism 2 is arranged on one side of the product feeding mechanism 1 and is connected to the feeding vibrating disk, and is used to receive the circlip 6 and wait for the circlip clamping mechanism 4 to clamp the circlip 6. The clamping and transverse movement module 3 is arranged above the product feeding mechanism 1 and the circlip feeding mechanism 2 through the support legs, and drives the circlip clamping mechanism 4 to reciprocate between the product feeding mechanism 1 and the circlip feeding mechanism 2. The circlip clamping mechanism 4 is slidably arranged on the clamping and transverse movement module 3, and is used to clamp the circlip 6 and move to the product feeding mechanism 1 for the assembly of the circlip 6. The product 5 is composed of a sleeve 51 and a hexagon nut 52, and the hexagon nut 52 is placed inside the sleeve 51. This mechanism sleevs the circlip 6 onto the hexagon nut 52.

[0042] Specifically, the product feeding mechanism 1 includes a bottom plate 11 and side plates 12 vertically arranged on both sides of the bottom plate 11. A telescopic cylinder 13 is arranged on the bottom plate 11, and a first support plate 14 is arranged between the two side plates 12. The output shaft of the telescopic cylinder 13 passes through the first support plate 14, and the product 5 is sleeved on the output shaft and placed on the first support plate 14.

[0043] The combination of the bottom plate 11, the side plates 12 and the first support plate 14 provides a stable support structure for the device, ensuring that the product 5 will not shift during the assembly process. Especially through the cooperation of the side plates 12 on both sides and the first support plate 14, the product 5 can be stably placed at the designated position, ensuring the accuracy of the assembly.

[0044] The setting of the first telescopic cylinder 13 pushes the product 5 to the assembly position, enabling the product 5 to accurately reach the assembly point of the circlip, simplifying manual intervention, improving the automation degree of the assembly, and reducing errors.

[0045] Further, a second support plate 15 is provided at the top of the two side plates 12. First position sensors 16 are provided on both sides of the second support plate 15 for detecting the placement position of the product 5. The first position sensors 16 ensure the accurate positioning of the product 5, avoid assembly errors caused by incorrect placement of the product, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the overall assembly process.

[0046] The snap ring feeding mechanism 2 includes a support frame 21. A feeding groove 22 and a dislocation module 23 are fixed on the support frame 21. A dislocation block 24 is provided on the dislocation module 23, and a receiving groove 25 is formed on the dislocation block 24. When the dislocation module 23 drives the receiving groove 25 to move beside the feeding groove 22, the receiving of the snap ring 6 is completed.

[0047] The cooperation between the feeding groove 22 and the dislocation module 23 ensures that the snap ring 6 can be accurately fed from the vibrating disk into the receiving groove 25. The feeding groove 22 is reasonably designed to ensure the smooth falling of the snap ring 6. The dislocation action of the dislocation module 23 ensures the smooth receiving of the snap ring 6 and reduces the situation of the snap ring 6 being stuck or misaligned.

[0048] Second position sensors 29 are provided on both sides of the dislocation block 24 for detecting the receiving position of the snap ring 6. The second position sensors 29 can monitor the position of the snap ring 6 in real time, ensure the correct receiving of the snap ring, avoid assembly failures caused by the snap ring 6 not being in place, and greatly improve the automation and stability of the system.

[0049] Further, a product gripper 32 is fixed on the slide plate 31. The product gripper 32 is used to grip the assembled product 5 for discharging.

[0050] Embodiment 2

[0051] This embodiment is formed on the basis of Embodiment 1. By setting a reciprocating limit block 27, it is ensured that the snap ring 6 is in a fixed position before being gripped, improving the gripping efficiency. Specifically:

[0052] A groove 26 is formed on one side of the dislocation block 24. The groove 26 communicates with the receiving groove 25. A limit block 27 is slidably arranged in the groove 26. The limit block 27 is driven by a limit air cylinder 28 to reciprocate between the groove 26 and the receiving groove 25.

[0053] The circlip 6 in this application is an annular elastic part with one end open. When the material receiving groove 25 moves to the side of the feeding groove 22, the limiting air cylinder 28 is pushed to move the limiting block 27 into the material receiving groove 25. Due to the existence of the limiting block 27, when the circlip 6 falls, it can only face the limiting block 27 with the open end, ensuring the consistency of the placement direction of the circlip 6 before the circlip clamping mechanism 4 clamps the circlip 6, and improving the clamping efficiency of the circlip clamping mechanism 4. At the same time, when the dislocation module 23 resets, due to the existence of the limiting block 27, it can also ensure that the circlip 6 remains stable during the movement process, effectively avoiding sliding or dislocation of the circlip 6 during the assembly process.

[0054] Embodiment 3

[0055] This embodiment is formed on the basis of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2. By setting the specific structure of the circlip clamping mechanism 4, the clamping stability of the circlip 6 is improved. Specifically:

[0056] A slide plate 31 is provided on the clamping and transverse movement module 3, and the circlip clamping mechanism 4 is fixed on the slide plate 31. The circlip clamping mechanism 4 includes a lifting module 41. The output end of the lifting module 41 is provided with a rotary air cylinder 42. The output end of the rotary air cylinder 42 is provided with a circlip clamping jaw 43. The circlip clamping jaw 43 includes two relatively moving pins 44;

[0057] Two through holes 61 are provided on the circlip 6. The end of the pin 44 is inserted into the through hole 61. After the two pins 44 move in opposite directions, they are used to clamp the circlip 6.

[0058] The slide plate 31 and the transverse movement module enable the circlip clamping mechanism 4 to move horizontally, ensuring that the circlip 6 can be accurately clamped from the circlip feeding mechanism 2 and transferred to the product 5. Through the stable horizontal movement of the slide plate 31, the vibration and error during the assembly process are reduced, ensuring the smoothness of the assembly.

[0059] During clamping, through the relative movement of the pins 44, the pins 44 can be stably and accurately inserted into the through holes 61 of the circlip 6 to achieve stable clamping of the circlip. The pins 44 can adapt to circlips of different sizes, have good applicability, and the force is evenly distributed during the clamping process, and the circlip 6 is not easily damaged.

[0060] After clamping the circlip 6, through the rotation of the rotary air cylinder 42, the open side of the circlip 6 faces the product 5, and the circlip 6 can be directly assembled from the side of the hexagon nut of the product 5, improving the assembly efficiency.

[0061] The working principle of this circlip assembly device:

[0062] First, the product 5 is sent to the assembly position by the push of the first telescopic cylinder 13 from the product feeding mechanism 1. The first position sensor 16 detects the placement of the product 5 to ensure that it is in the correct assembly area.

[0063] Meanwhile, the circlip 6 enters the circlip feeding mechanism 2 from the feeding vibrating bowl. The feeding groove 22 feeds the circlip into the dislocation module 23. The dislocation module 23 moves to align the receiving groove 25 with the feeding groove 22, and the circlip 6 falls into the receiving groove 25. The limiting block 27 fixes the circlip in the receiving groove through the limiting air cylinder 28.

[0064] When the circlip 6 is ready, the clamping and transverse movement module 3 drives the circlip clamping mechanism 4 to move horizontally to the circlip feeding mechanism 2. The lifting module 41 drives the rotary air cylinder 42 to descend, and the pin 44 on the circlip clamping jaw 43 inserts into the through hole 61 of the circlip 6. The circlip clamping jaw 43 drives the pin 44 to move relatively to clamp the circlip 6, and the rotary air cylinder 42 drives the circlip 6 to rotate, making the opening of the circlip 6 face the side of the product 5. Then the circlip clamping mechanism 4 moves the circlip 6 to the product feeding mechanism 1 to complete the operation of circlip assembly. The whole process monitors the positions of the product 5 and the circlip 6 in real time through sensors to ensure the accuracy of the assembly.

[0065] After the assembly is completed, the product clamping jaw 32 clamps the product 5 for discharging.

[0066] It should be noted that in the drawings or the text of the specification, the implementation manners that are not depicted or described are all forms known to those of ordinary skill in the art in the technical field to which this belongs, and no detailed description is given. In addition, the definitions of the above-mentioned various elements and methods are not limited to the specific structures, shapes or manners mentioned in the embodiments.

[0067] It also should be noted that this article can provide demonstrations of parameters including specific values, but these parameters do not necessarily have to be exactly equal to the corresponding values, but can be approximated to the corresponding values within an acceptable error tolerance or design constraint. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments, such as "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", etc., are only references to the directions in the drawings and are not used to limit the protection scope of this application.

[0068] The above description shows and describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention. As mentioned above, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein, and should not be regarded as excluding other embodiments, but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments, and can be changed within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the above teachings or the techniques or knowledge in related fields. And the changes and alterations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should all be within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A circlip assembly device, characterized in that, It includes a product feeding mechanism (1), a circlip feeding mechanism (2) arranged on one side of the product feeding mechanism (1), a clamping and transverse movement module (3) arranged above the circlip feeding mechanism (2), and a circlip clamping mechanism (4) slidably arranged on the clamping and transverse movement module (3); The product feeding mechanism (1) is used to place the product (5) and wait for the circlip clamping mechanism (4) to clamp the circlip (6) for assembly; The circlip feeding mechanism (2) is connected to a feeding vibrating disc and is used to receive the circlip (6) and wait for the circlip clamping mechanism (4) to clamp the circlip (6); The clamping and transverse movement module (3) drives the circlip clamping mechanism (4) to reciprocate between the product feeding mechanism (1) and the circlip feeding mechanism (2); The circlip clamping mechanism (4) is used to clamp the circlip (6) and move it to the product feeding mechanism (1) for the assembly of the circlip (6).

2. The snap ring assembling device according to claim 1, wherein The product feeding mechanism (1) includes a bottom plate (11) and side plates (12) vertically arranged on both sides of the bottom plate (11). A telescopic cylinder (13) is arranged on the bottom plate (11). A first support plate (14) is arranged between the two side plates (12). The output shaft of the telescopic cylinder (13) passes through the first support plate (14). The product (5) is sleeved on the output shaft and placed on the first support plate (14).

3. The snap ring assembling device according to claim 2, wherein, Second support plates (15) are arranged at the tops of the two side plates (12). First position sensors (16) are arranged on both sides of the second support plates (15) to detect the placement position of the product (5).

4. The snap ring assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circlip feeding mechanism (2) includes a support frame (21). A feeding groove (22) and a dislocation module (23) are fixed on the support frame (21). A dislocation block (24) is arranged on the dislocation module (23). A receiving groove (25) is formed on the dislocation block (24). When the dislocation module (23) drives the receiving groove (25) to move beside the feeding groove (22), the receiving of the circlip (6) is completed.

5. The snap ring assembling device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A groove (26) is formed on one side of the dislocation block (24). The groove (26) communicates with the receiving groove (25). A limiting block (27) is slidably arranged in the groove (26). The limiting block (27) is driven by a limiting air cylinder (28) to reciprocate between the groove (26) and the receiving groove (25).

6. The snap ring assembling device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Second position sensors (29) are arranged on both sides of the dislocation block (24) to detect the receiving position of the circlip (6).

7. The snap ring assembling device according to claim 1, wherein A sliding plate (31) is arranged on the clamping and transverse movement module (3). The circlip clamping mechanism (4) is fixed on the sliding plate (31). The circlip clamping mechanism (4) includes a lifting module (41). A rotary air cylinder (42) is arranged at the output end of the lifting module (41). A circlip claw (43) is arranged at the output end of the rotary air cylinder (42). The circlip claw (43) includes two relatively moving pins (44); Two through holes (61) are provided on the circlip (6), the end of the pin (44) is inserted into the through hole (61), and the two pins (44) are used to clamp the circlip (6) after moving in opposite directions.

8. The snap ring assembly device according to claim 7, wherein, A product gripper (32) is fixed on the slide plate (31).

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