Copper needle assembly equipment

By designing automated copper needle assembly equipment, the automatic transportation and riveting of copper needles is achieved by using rotary tables and needle pressing devices, the problem of low production efficiency caused by manual insertion in the prior art is solved, and the copper needle of LED lamp tubes is improved Assembly efficiency.

CN110509037BActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10ZHUHAI MAICHAO INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN201910931115.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-09-27
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2039-09-27

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Technical Problem

The copper needle assembly process of existing LED lamps requires manual insertion, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

A copper needle assembly equipment is designed, including a base, console, electronic control box, rotary table, needle pressing device, copper needle loading device and end cover loading device, automatic assembly of copper needle through automatic transportation and riveting .

Benefits of technology

Improves the efficiency of copper needle assembly, reduces manual operation, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a copper needle assembly device for manufacturing end caps of LED lamp tubes, which includes a base, a control console and an electric control box. The control console is assembled on the first end face of the base, and the electric control box is assembled in the base. The copper needle assembly device also includes a turntable, a needle pressing device, a copper needle feeding device, an end cap feeding device and a plurality of fixed seats. The needle pressing device includes a support frame, an adjustment component, a pressure component and a detection component. The copper needle feeding device includes a first feeding tray and a copper needle feeding mechanism. The first feeding tray is connected to the material distribution component of the copper needle feeding mechanism, and the material taking component of the copper needle feeding mechanism is connected to the support frame; the end cap feeding device includes a second feeding tray and an end cap feeding mechanism connected to each other, and the end cap feeding mechanism is assembled on the first end face. The copper needle feeding device transports the copper needle to the fixed seat, and the end cap feeding device transports the end cap to the fixed seat where the copper needle is placed. The needle pressing device performs riveting and pressing on the copper needle, thereby realizing automatic assembly of the copper needle and improving the assembly efficiency of the copper needle.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of LED lamp tube manufacturing, and in particular relates to copper pin assembly equipment. Background Art

[0002] At present, the end cap of the LED lamp needs to be equipped with a copper pin. However, the current production process is to manually insert the copper pin into the end cap of the LED lamp, and then place the end cap in a riveting machine to rivet the copper pin, so that the copper pin is connected to the wire. Since the copper pin needs to be manually inserted, the production efficiency is low. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a copper needle assembly device which is used for manufacturing an end cover of an LED lamp tube and can improve the copper needle assembly efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned main purpose, the copper needle assembly equipment provided by the present invention includes a base, a control console and an electric control box, the control console is assembled on the first end face of the base, the electric control box is assembled in the base, the copper needle assembly equipment also includes a turntable, a needle pressing device, a copper needle feeding device, an end cover feeding device and a plurality of fixed seats, the turntable, the needle pressing device, the copper needle feeding device and the end cover feeding device are all assembled on the base, the copper needle feeding device, the end cover feeding device and the needle pressing device are arranged along the circumference of the turntable, and a plurality of fixed seats are located on the turntable; the needle pressing device includes a support frame, an adjustment component, a pressure component and a detection component, the adjustment component is assembled on the first vertical plate of the support frame, the detection component is assembled on the second vertical plate of the support frame, and the pressure component is assembled on the horizontal plate of the support frame; the copper needle feeding device includes a first feeding tray and a copper needle feeding mechanism, the first feeding tray is connected to the material dividing component of the copper needle feeding mechanism, and the material taking component of the copper needle feeding mechanism is connected to the support frame; the end cover feeding device includes a second feeding tray and an end cover feeding mechanism connected to each other, and the end cover feeding mechanism is assembled on the first end face.

[0005] It can be seen from the above scheme that the copper needle feeding device transports the copper needle to the fixed seat, the end cover feeding device transports the end cover to the fixed seat where the copper needle is placed, and the needle pressing device rivets the copper needle, thereby realizing automatic assembly of the copper needle and improving the copper needle assembly efficiency.

[0006] Preferably, the adjusting assembly comprises an adjusting cylinder and an adjusting member, the adjusting member is connected to a piston rod of the adjusting cylinder, and a cylinder body of the adjusting cylinder is connected to the first vertical plate.

[0007] Preferably, the pressure assembly includes a pressure cylinder and a pressure piece, and the pressure piece is connected to a piston rod of the pressure cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the material distribution assembly includes a fixed frame, a first driving member, a second driving member, a third driving member, a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, the fixed frame is assembled on the first end surface, the first driving member, the second driving member and the third driving member are all assembled on the fixed frame, the first clamping plate is connected to the first driving member, and the second clamping plate is connected to the second driving member.

[0009] Further, along the vertical direction, the first clamping plate is located above the second clamping plate, and the first driving member is located above the second driving member.

[0010] Furthermore, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are both provided with a clamping portion, the clamping portion is close to the material taking assembly relative to the first driving member and the second driving member, and the clamping portion is U-shaped.

[0011] Furthermore, the first driving member, the second driving member and the third driving member are all cylinders.

[0012] Preferably, the material picking assembly includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a material picking cylinder and a material picking pneumatic clamp, the first connecting plate is assembled on the transverse plate, the material picking cylinder is connected to the first connecting plate through the second connecting plate, and the material picking pneumatic clamp is connected to the material picking cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the end cover feeding mechanism includes a first plate, a second plate, a first feeding cylinder and a feeding pneumatic clamp, the first plate is mounted on the first end surface, the second plate is mounted on the first plate, the first feeding cylinder is movably connected to the second plate, the second feeding cylinder is mounted on the second plate, and the feeding pneumatic clamp is connected to the piston rod of the first feeding cylinder.

[0014] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly, the pressure assembly, the detection assembly and the plurality of fixing seats are all located on the same side of the turntable, and the plurality of fixing seats are evenly arranged along the circumference of the turntable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention is further described using the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments in the accompanying drawings do not constitute any limitation to the present invention. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on the following drawings without creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a partial structural exploded view of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of a needle pressing device of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of a pressure component of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a copper needle feeding device of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly equipment described in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of a material distribution component of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the first clamping plate of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of an end cover feeding device of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0024] Fig. 9 It is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of a copper needle assembly device described in the present invention.

[0025] Fig.10 This is the structural diagram of the LED lamp end cover.

[0026] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 A partial cross-sectional view of the structure shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0028] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The copper needle assembly equipment 100 for manufacturing the end cap 46 of the LED lamp tube provided in this embodiment includes a base 1, a control console 2 and an electric control box 3. The control console 2 is assembled on the first end surface 4 of the base 1, and the electric control box 3 is assembled in the base 1. The copper needle assembly equipment 100 also includes a turntable 5, a needle pressing device 6, a copper needle feeding device 7, an end cap feeding device 8 and a plurality of fixed seats 9. The turntable 5, the needle pressing device 6, the copper needle feeding device 7 and the end cap feeding device 8 are all assembled on the base 1. The copper needle feeding device 7, the end cap feeding device 8 and the needle pressing device 6 are arranged along the circumference of the turntable 5. The plurality of fixed seats 9 are located on the turntable 5, and the plurality of fixed seats 9 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the turntable 5. The copper needle assembly equipment 100 also includes a cam divider, which drives the turntable 5 to rotate by 60° each time.

[0029] See also Figures 2 to 4The needle pressing device 6 includes a support frame 10, an adjustment component 11, a pressure component 12 and a detection component 13. The adjustment component 11 is assembled on the first vertical plate 14 of the support frame 10, the detection component 13 is assembled on the second vertical plate 15 of the support frame 10, and the pressure component 12 is assembled on the horizontal plate 16 of the support frame 10. The adjustment component 11 includes an adjustment cylinder 17 and an adjustment member 18. The adjustment member 18 is connected to the piston rod of the adjustment cylinder 17. The cylinder body of the adjustment cylinder 17 is threadedly connected to the connecting plate 21. The connecting plate 21 is connected to the first vertical plate 14. The cylinder body of the adjustment cylinder 17 is connected to the first vertical plate 14 through the connecting plate 21. The adjustment member 18 is a cylinder. The pressure component 12 includes a pressure oil cylinder 19 and a pressure member 20. The pressure member 20 is connected to the piston rod of the pressure oil cylinder 19. The pressure member 20 is a stepped cylinder. The adjustment component 11, the pressure component 12, the detection component 13 and the plurality of fixed seats 9 are all located on the same side of the turntable 5. The detection assembly 13 includes a laser distance sensor and a connecting plate 49 . The laser distance sensor is mounted on the connecting plate 49 , and one end of the connecting plate 49 is mounted on the second vertical plate 15 .

[0030] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The copper needle feeding device 7 includes a first feeding tray 21 and a copper needle feeding mechanism 22. The first feeding tray 21 is connected to a material dividing assembly 23 of the copper needle feeding mechanism 22. The material taking assembly 24 of the copper needle feeding mechanism 22 is connected to the support frame 10. The material dividing assembly 23 includes a fixed frame 25, a first driving member 26, a second driving member 27, a third driving member 28, a first clamping plate 29 and a second clamping plate 30. The fixed frame 25 is assembled on the first end surface 4. The first driving member 26, the second driving member 27 and the third driving member 28 are all assembled on the fixed frame 25. The first clamping plate 29 is connected to the first driving member 26, and the second clamping plate 30 is connected to the second driving member 27.

[0031] In the vertical direction, the first clamping plate 29 is located above the second clamping plate 30, and the first driving member 26 is located above the second driving member 27. The first clamping plate 29 and the second clamping plate 30 are both provided with a clamping portion, and the first clamping plate 29 and the second clamping plate 30 have the same structure. In the vertical direction, the clamping portion 31 of the first clamping plate 29 is located above the clamping portion of the second clamping plate 30. The clamping portion is close to the material taking assembly 24 relative to the first driving member 26 and the second driving member 27, and the clamping portion is U-shaped. The first driving member 26, the second driving member 27 and the third driving member 28 are all cylinders.

[0032] The material distributing assembly 23 further includes a movable member 45 , to which the piston rod of the third driving member 28 and the first clamping plate 29 are both connected.

[0033] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5The material picking assembly 24 includes a first connecting plate 32, a second connecting plate 33, a material picking cylinder 34 and a material picking pneumatic clamp 35. The first connecting plate 32 is assembled on the transverse plate 16, the material picking cylinder 34 is connected to the first connecting plate 32 through the second connecting plate 33, and the material picking pneumatic clamp 35 is connected to the material picking cylinder 34.

[0034] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 The end cap feeding device 8 includes a second feeding tray 36 and an end cap feeding mechanism 37 which are connected to each other. The end cap feeding mechanism 37 is mounted on the first end surface 4. The end cap feeding mechanism 37 includes a first plate 38, a second plate 39, a first feeding cylinder 40, a second feeding cylinder 42 and a feeding pneumatic clamp 41. The first plate 38 is mounted on the first end surface 4, the second plate 39 is mounted on the first plate 38, the first feeding cylinder 40 is movably connected to the second plate 39, the second feeding cylinder 42 is mounted on the second plate 39, and the feeding pneumatic clamp 41 is connected to the piston rod of the first feeding cylinder 40. The second feeding cylinder 42 pushes the first feeding cylinder 40 to move along the second plate 39. The first feeding cylinder is connected to the first side surface of the second plate 39, and the second feeding cylinder 42 is connected to the second side surface of the second plate 39.

[0035] See also Figures 1 to 11, the fixed seat 9 is located at the initial position, the first clamping plate 29 is located at the outlet of the pipe 43, the first feeding tray 21 transmits the copper needle to the first clamping plate 29 through the pipe, the first driving member 26 drives the first clamping plate 29 to retract, and the copper needle passes through the outlet of the pipe 43 and moves down to the clamping part of the second clamping plate 30. Next, the pneumatic clamping jaw 35 grabs the copper needle located at the second clamping plate 30, the second driving member 27 drives the second clamping plate 30 to retract, and the copper needle is separated from the second clamping plate 30. Subsequently, the pneumatic clamping jaw 35 is driven by the pneumatic cylinder 34 to move down to place the copper needle on the fixed seat 9. Next, because the copper needles are stacked on each other, the piston rod of the third driving member 28 pushes the movable member 45 to move down, and the movable member 45 then drives the first clamping plate 29 to move down, and the first driving member 26 drives the first clamping plate 29 to move outward, and the copper needle at the upper end of the copper needle stacked on the fixed seat 9 is immediately clamped by the clamping part 30 of the first clamping plate 29. Next, the piston rod of the third driving member 28 drives the movable member 45 to move upward, and the movable member 45 then drives the first clamping plate 29 to move upward, and the copper needles stacked on the fixed seat 9 are separated from the copper needles located at the upper end thereof. Next, the turntable 5 rotates to move the fixed seat 9 with the copper needles to the end cover feeding mechanism 37, and the feeding pneumatic clamp 41 places the end cover 47 on the copper needle 48. Next, the turntable 5 rotates to move the fixed seat to the adjustment component 11 of the needle pressing device 6, and the adjustment cylinder 17 drives the adjustment member 18 to move downward, and the adjustment member 18 applies pressure to the end cover to avoid misalignment between the end cover and the copper needle. Next, the turntable 5 rotates to move the fixed seat 9 with the copper needles to the pressure component 12 of the needle pressing device 6. After the production line worker places the wire on the copper needle, the pressure member 20 is driven by the pressure cylinder 19 to press the copper needle to achieve riveting deformation of the copper needle, so that the wire is connected to the copper needle, and the LED lamp end cover 46 is manufactured. Next, the production line worker removes the LED lamp end cap 46, and no items are placed on the fixed seat 9. At this time, the fixed seat 9 is unloaded. The turntable 5 continues to rotate to move the unloaded fixed seat 9 to the detection component 13. The laser distance sensor detects whether the fixed seat 9 is unloaded. If the fixed seat 9 is not unloaded, the copper needle assembly device 100 alarms; if the fixed seat 9 is unloaded, the unloaded fixed seat 9 is rotated to the initial position. Therefore, the copper needle feeding device 7 transports the copper needle 48 to the fixed seat 9, the end cover feeding device 8 transports the end cover 47 to the fixed seat 9 with the copper needle 48 placed, and the needle pressing device 6 rivets the copper needle, thereby realizing the automatic assembly of the copper needle and improving the efficiency of copper needle assembly.

[0036] Finally, it should be emphasized that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned implementation mode. The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A copper needle assembly device, comprising a base, a control console and an electric control box, wherein the control console is assembled on a first end surface of the base, and the electric control box is assembled in the base, characterized in that: The copper needle assembly equipment also includes a turntable, a needle pressing device, a copper needle feeding device, an end cover feeding device and a plurality of fixed seats, wherein the turntable, the needle pressing device, the copper needle feeding device and the end cover feeding device are all assembled on the base, the copper needle feeding device, the end cover feeding device and the needle pressing device are arranged along the circumference of the turntable, and the plurality of fixed seats are located on the turntable; The needle pressing device comprises a support frame, an adjustment component, a pressure component and a detection component, wherein the adjustment component is mounted on a first vertical plate of the support frame, the detection component is mounted on a second vertical plate of the support frame, and the pressure component is mounted on a horizontal plate of the support frame; The copper needle feeding device comprises a first feeding tray and a copper needle feeding mechanism, wherein the first feeding tray is connected to a material distributing component of the copper needle feeding mechanism, and a material taking component of the copper needle feeding mechanism is connected to the support frame; The material distributing assembly comprises a fixed frame, a first driving member, a second driving member, a third driving member, a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, the fixed frame is assembled on the first end surface, the first driving member, the second driving member and the third driving member are all assembled on the fixed frame, the first clamping plate is connected to the first driving member and the third driving member, the second clamping plate is connected to the second driving member, in the vertical direction, the first clamping plate is located above the second clamping plate, the first driving member is located above the second driving member, the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are both provided with a clamping portion, the clamping portion is close to the material taking assembly relative to the first driving member and the second driving member, and the clamping portion is U-shaped; The material taking assembly comprises a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, a material taking cylinder and a material taking pneumatic clamp, wherein the first connecting plate is assembled on the transverse plate, the material taking cylinder is connected to the first connecting plate through the second connecting plate, and the material taking pneumatic clamp is connected to the material taking cylinder; The end cover feeding device comprises a second feeding tray and an end cover feeding mechanism which are connected to each other, and the end cover feeding mechanism is assembled on the first end surface.

2. A copper needle assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting assembly comprises an adjusting cylinder and an adjusting member, wherein the adjusting member is connected to a piston rod of the adjusting cylinder, and a cylinder body of the adjusting cylinder is connected to the first vertical plate.

3. A copper needle assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure assembly comprises a pressure cylinder and a pressure piece, and the pressure piece is connected to the piston rod of the pressure cylinder.

4. A copper needle assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving member, the second driving member and the third driving member are all cylinders.

5. The copper needle assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end cover feeding mechanism includes a first plate, a second plate, a first feeding cylinder, a second feeding cylinder and a feeding pneumatic clamp, the first plate is assembled on the first end surface, the second plate is assembled on the first plate, the first feeding cylinder is movably connected to the second plate, the second feeding cylinder is assembled on the second plate, and the feeding pneumatic clamp is connected to the piston rod of the first feeding cylinder.

6. A copper needle assembly device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly, the pressure assembly, the detection assembly and the plurality of fixing seats are all located on the same side of the turntable, and the plurality of fixing seats are evenly arranged along the circumference of the turntable.