ROTARY TYPE AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY AND TESTING LINE WHERE CABLE HARNESS ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL TESTING ARE CARRIED OUT ON THE SAME PRODUCTION LINE.

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotary type automated production line used in cable assembly plants, which enables the assembly of cable assemblies and electrical testing to be carried out on the same production line. The line in question includes at least one rotary assembly panel (1) on which cable assembly is performed and which contains conductive pins that provide contact during the electrical testing of the product, a line chassis (2) carrying the panel (1), a drive mechanism (3) that enables the panel (1) to move at a certain speed on the line, a panel conveyor (4) carrying the panel (1), and a PLC automation panel (5) that manages the operation of the line based on the test result (OK / NOK) and communicates with the company's ERP system.

Description

1 TARIFF CABLE HARNESS ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL TESTING ON THE SAME PRODUCTION LINE ROTARY TYPE AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY AND TESTING LINE WHERE IT WAS IMPLEMENTED. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention is suitable for cable assembly, primarily in the automotive, home appliance, and electrical-electronics sectors. Suitable for use in all businesses; for the assembly of cable assemblies as well as installation. The electrical testing of the completed products is also carried out on the same production line, using a PLC controlled system. a rotary type assembly and testing line that enables the process to be carried out via an automation system It is related to. STATE OF THE ART 10 In standard practices, cable assemblies are manufactured on an assembly line. The completed products are removed from the production line and tested at a separate test station. The current practice mentioned above includes the following disadvantages: ● There is a risk of shipping a product that has not been tested. ● The testing process involves 15 steps, including removing the product from the line, testing it, and reattaching it to the line. Additional labor steps are involved, and this time varies depending on the product. This results in an average additional time loss of 2.5-3 man-minutes. ● In the current practice, potential manufacturing defects are only detected during testing, therefore, testing Product accumulation occurs at this point. ● Product labeling was done at the testing point, therefore the product stock code verification was incorrect. 20 There is a risk that this error will only be detected during packaging. It is possible. Therefore, eliminating the aforementioned problems encountered in the known state of the art. a production line is needed where lifting, assembly and testing are carried out on the same line. It is heard. 25 2 THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The main purpose of the invention is to improve the production line where cable assembly is performed, and to improve the products. the ability to perform the electrical test on the same line without having to disconnect it from the line to provide. Another purpose of the invention is to create a 5 that will not work without receiving test approval (Test OK). The automation system eliminates the risk of shipping untested products. Another purpose of the invention is to enable the business to communicate with its ERP system regarding product stock codes and planning. a PLC automation board that can read data such as quantities and packaging details By doing so, the aim is to eliminate stock code and planning errors. Another aim of the invention is to enable the detection of potential manufacturing defects during the production process, 10 The aim is to prevent a buildup of faulty products at the testing point. Another purpose of the invention is to automatically generate a QR code for each product that receives test approval. The goal is to facilitate product tracking and verification by generating identification labels. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 - Side view of the production line that is the subject of the invention. 15 Figure 2 - Top view of the production line that is the subject of the invention. Figure 3 – General perspective view showing the elements of the production line that is the subject of the invention. REFERENCE NUMBERS 1. Rotary mounting panel 2. Line chassis 20 3. Drive mechanism 4. Panel conveyor 5. PLC automation board 3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention is designed for use in cable assembly businesses, for assembling cable groups. enabling both assembly and electrical testing to be carried out on the same line. It relates to a rotary type automated production line (hereinafter referred to as the "line"). The line in question consists of at least one rotary assembly panel (1), 5 carrying the said panel (1). a track frame (2) that enables the panel (1) to move at certain speeds on the track frame (2). a drive mechanism (3), a panel conveyor (4) carrying the panel (1) on the line and the line a PLC automation board that provides electronic control, software and ERP communication. (5) includes (Figure 1). The rotary mounting panel (1) is manufactured specifically to the technical dimensions of the cable group to be produced. It has been made. In a preferred application, the rotary mounting panel (1) has dimensions of 700x500 mm. on an MDF board with a thickness of mm, in accordance with the dimensions of the cable assembly It consists of positioned mounting pins. These mounting pins are conductive. It is manufactured from a material and also makes electrical contact with the product during the testing process. Thus, the rotary mounting panel (1) provides both the surface on which the cable group is mounted 15 It also functions as electrical testing equipment. This panel displays the product specifications. Specific test fixtures and movable modules can be positioned in the sockets. Line chassis (2), all of the rotary mounting panels (1) (10 in a preferred application) It is the carrier structure that carries it. The track chassis (2) is preferably made of ST37 steel sheet parts and a box. It is formed by welding and bolting profiles together in specific dimensions. 20 The drive mechanism (3) causes all the components carried on the track chassis (2) to rotate at certain speeds. It consists of an electric motor and power transmission elements to provide power. The preferred In one application, the drive mechanism (3) is an electric motor with a power of 1.5 kW and a speed of 29 rpm. The motor consists of a chain with links and lugs, two toothed chains, and their corresponding sprockets, bearings, and tensioners. It consists of a mechanism. The electric motor is in the PLC automation panel (5) 25 By rotating at the desired speed according to the signal received from the speed control device, the production cycle time is reduced. It determines. 4 Panel conveyor (4) is a fixed conveyor that carries the rotary assembly panels (1) at certain intervals on the line. A conveyor system consisting of welded laser-cut sheet metal and box profiles of various sizes. It is a component. The PLC automation board (5) contains the electronic control circuit of the line, the PLC and the speed control unit. It houses a computer and a barcode printer. PLC automation panel (5); mechanically 5 When the designed line will stop, when it will start, and the OK / NOK result after testing. It is programmed to generate information and communicate with the company's ERP system to produce the product. It can read information such as stock code, planning quantity, and packaging details. Operating Principle of the Invented Line: The invention line is the correct 10 of the cable assemblies grouped on the rotary assembly panel (1). whether or not they are grouped, 100% through the assembly methods determined on the line. It is a PLC automated production line that enables production with high accuracy. The panel conveyor (4) is installed on the line chassis (2); around the line chassis (2) a certain to be rotated at speed and stopped at the test point by the drive mechanism (3) It is driven. The function of the panel conveyor (4) is to carry the rotary assembly panel (1). 15 The system, powered by the drive mechanism (3), runs along a line determined on the chassis (2) of the line. It moves at constant speeds throughout. Operators perform the necessary cable installations on the rotary mounting panel (1). Ideally, the line can accommodate 10 operators working simultaneously, and the completed panels can be tested. When it arrives at the station, line 20 is controlled by the PLC automation board (5) and the software inside it. It is being stopped. The operator initiates the testing process by connecting the test cable to the appropriate panel. The entire test... If the points are suitable, the system generates a "Test OK" signal and the line restarts. The operation begins. While the operator is removing the product from the panel that has been given test approval, a The next panel is coming to the test station. At the moment the test OK signal is generated, PLC automation 25 A QR code product introduction / Test OK label is printed via the printer connected to the panel (5), This label is affixed to the product taken from the relevant board. This way, if there is a product that has not been tested or has received a NOK (Non-Testing) result in the test... Since the production line will not be operational; untested product shipments encountered under the known state of the art, for testing purposes additional labor costs incurred, backlogs at the testing point, and incorrect stock code verification are examples of such issues. All problems are eliminated. In a preferred application, the mechanical manufacturing of the line covered by the invention involves laser cutting of sheet metal parts. Sheet metal parts bending, box profile sizing, welded and bolted assembly operations, manufacturing of the rotary assembly panel (1) and electrical testing on the back of the panel 5 It includes the steps for assembling the equipment. Following these mechanical manufacturing steps, the PLC automation and software implementation and verification testing of the line. The production line is being prepared for start-up. It should be noted that the structure described above relates to a preferred application of the invention, The scope of the invention is not limited to this application; the elements of the system have similar technical specifications. 10 It is also possible to achieve this through alternative solutions.

Claims

6 REQUESTS 1. Developed for use in businesses that perform cable assembly, cable assemblies. enabling both assembly and electrical testing to be carried out on the same line. It is a rotary type automated production line, the feature of which is the mounting of cable assemblies on it. 5 that provides electrical contact during electrical testing of the product that was made and assembled. at least one rotary mounting board containing conductive mounting pins (1); the said rotary mounting a line chassis (2) carrying the panel (1); the line chassis (2) of the rotary assembly panel (1) a drive mechanism that enables it to move at a certain speed (3); rotary mounting panel (1) a panel conveyor carrying on the line (4) and the working / stopping status and test of the line A PLC automation system that communicates with the company's ERP system determines the result (OK / NOK). It includes the panel (5).

2. Production line conforming to Request 1, its feature being; rotary assembly panel (1), cable to be produced Manufactured specifically to the technical specifications of the group, preferably 700x500 mm in size and 10 mm thick. It consists of conductive mounting pins fixed onto a thick MDF board.

3. Production line conforming to Claim 1, its feature being; line chassis (2), rotary assembly panels (1) 15 It is made by welding and bolting together steel sheet parts and box profiles, which support the entire structure. It is a load-bearing structure that is formed.

4. The production line conforming to Claim 1 is characterized by having at least one chain-sprocket drive with an electric motor. consisting of a group and according to the signal it receives from the speed control device (5) in the PLC automation panel It includes a drive mechanism (3) that determines the production cycle time by rotating at the desired speed. 20 5. Production line conforming to Claim 1, its feature being; rotary assembly panels (1) on the line at certain points a panel consisting of welded laser-cut sheet metal and box profiles that carry spaced segments It includes the conveyor (4).

6. The production line conforming to Claim 1 has the following features: a PLC and speed control unit, a computer, and a Except for cases where the barcode printer is included and the test result is positive (OK), line 25 It contains a PLC automation board (5) that is programmed in such a way that it will prevent it from working.

7. The production line must comply with any of the requirements 1 to 6 and have received test approval (Test OK). A product introduction with a QR code is generated for each product via a printer connected to the PLC automation board (5). It is the automatic printing of the label.

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