A crimping machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a crimping machine, comprising: a frame; a mobile positioning component, comprising a positioning component, a mobile component, a first slide module and a second slide module, the first slide module is fixed on the top of the frame, the second slide module is arranged across the first slide module, the mobile component is slidably connected to the first slide module, the positioning component is slidably connected to the second slide module, and the positioning component can crimp and clamp products in the longitudinal direction; a lifting platform, fixedly installed in the frame, a pressing plate is arranged above the lifting platform, and the lifting platform supports the pressing plate for corresponding crimping of the positioning component; a detection device. The position of the product clamped on the chuck is photographed and detected by a camera, the positioning component is rotated for accurate positioning, and then it is moved in multiple directions along the horizontal plane and vertical direction and placed on the pressing plate for crimping, and the whole process is automated without manual intervention, and the working precision and accuracy are high, thereby improving the product yield, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of automation equipment, and in particular relates to a crimping machine. [Background technology]

[0002] For communication products, metal sheets and metal pins need to be crimped together on the product. Considering that the one-piece molding must ensure sufficient fastening to ensure that the product quality meets the production requirements, it is unrealistic to rely solely on manual operation, so machines are needed for crimping.

[0003] However, in the existing market, the degree of automation of crimping machines is not high, and in the actual production process, the unreliable positioning detection test device may cause defects such as crooked insertion, slanted insertion, and misaligned insertion, resulting in waste of unqualified product production. In addition, manual inspection is inefficient, which prolongs the production cycle, increases human capital, and raises production costs. [Summary of the invention]

[0004] In order to solve the existing problems in the background technology, the present invention provides a crimping machine.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A crimping machine, comprising:

[0007] A frame, the bottom of which is placed on the ground and is used for bearing;

[0008] A mobile positioning assembly, comprising a positioning assembly, a mobile assembly, a first slide module and a second slide module, wherein the first slide module is fixed to the top of the frame, the second slide module is arranged across the first slide modules, the mobile assembly is slidably connected to the first slide module, the positioning assembly is slidably connected to the second slide module, and the positioning assembly can press and clamp the product in the longitudinal direction;

[0009] A lifting platform is fixedly installed in the frame, a pressing plate is arranged above the lifting platform, and the lifting platform supports the pressing plate for corresponding crimping of the positioning assembly;

[0010] The detection device is installed in the frame to obtain the position and direction of the pins on the clamped product for detection and positioning.

[0011] Furthermore, the first slide module includes a first screw slide, a first slide rail, a first slider and a second slider. The first slider is fixed under the moving component and is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The second slider is slidably connected to the first screw slide. First connecting blocks are fixedly connected on both sides of the moving component, and the first connecting block is fixedly connected to the second slider.

[0012] Furthermore, the moving assembly includes a frame formed by a top plate, side plates and a bottom plate which are connected to form a frame.

[0013] Furthermore, the second slide module includes a second screw slide, a second slide rail, a third slider and a fourth slider, the second slide rail is fixedly connected under the second screw slide, the third slider is fixed on the base plate and slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the fourth slider is fixedly connected to the inner side of the side plate and slidably set on the second screw slide.

[0014] Furthermore, the positioning assembly includes a first screw rod, a first flange, a first gear, a second gear and a first motor, the first flange is fixed to the base plate, the first screw rod passes through the first flange from the bottom of the base plate to the top of the top plate, the first gear is fixed to the end of the first screw rod under the base plate, the first motor is fixed to one side of the side plate through the first connecting plate, the second gear is arranged on the output end of the first motor and is connected to the first gear through a belt transmission, the first flange is provided with a thread meshing with the screw rod, and the first screw rod moves along its own axial direction under the transmission of the first motor.

[0015] Furthermore, the positioning assembly also includes a pressure platform, a second flange, a carrier, a second motor, a third gear, a fourth gear, a support frame, a second screw rod, a third screw rod, a moving block and a chuck. The pressure platform is located below the first gear and is connected to the top surface of the top plate through a cable chain. The second flange is fixed in the middle of the top of the carrier. The pressure platform vertically corresponds to the first gear and passes through the second flange into the interior of the carrier so that the pressure platform moves longitudinally under pressure. The support frame is fixed to the end surface below the carrier. The moving block is provided with two and is slidably connected Below the support frame, the second screw rod and the third screw rod are fixedly connected to the moving block, and pass through the moving block and the two ends of the support frame. The third gear is installed at the output end of the second motor. The fourth gear is located between the moving blocks and is driven by the third gear through a belt. The second screw rod and the third screw rod are synchronously threadedly connected to the fourth gear. The chucks are respectively fixed at close positions on the two moving blocks. The moving block is fixed below the moving block. The second motor transmission drives the second screw rod and the third screw rod to rotate, thereby driving the chuck to clamp and release.

[0016] Furthermore, the positioning assembly also includes a third motor, a fifth gear, a sixth gear, a gear shaft and a zero-backlash gear. The carrier includes a carrier plate. The zero-backlash gear is located inside the carrier and can rotate to drive the carrier plate to rotate. The gear shaft is inserted into the fifth gear and meshed with the zero-backlash gear. The sixth gear is located at the output end of the third motor and is connected to the fifth gear by a belt drive.

[0017] Furthermore, the crimping machine also includes a tool rack and a fixed table on which the chuck and the crimping head can be placed, the fixed table is fixed on the frame, the tool rack includes a placing table and a movable frame, the placing table is fixed on the fixed table, the movable frame is arranged outside the placing table and is driven by a cylinder, after the crimping head and the chuck are placed on the placing table, the movable frame moves to clamp the crimping head and the chuck for quick switching and use.

[0018] Furthermore, the detection device includes a camera, a transparent window is provided on the fixing platform, the camera is fixed under the fixing platform and performs photography and positioning detection through the transparent window.

[0019] Furthermore, the crimping machine is also provided with a feed plate, which is fixedly mounted on one end of the frame close to the camera for placing products.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] The present invention uses a camera to shoot and detect the position of the product clamped on the chuck, and the positioning component rotates for accurate positioning, and then moves in multiple directions along the horizontal and vertical directions and places it on the pressing plate. At the same time, the crimping heads are automatically replaced for accurate and reliable crimping. The whole process is automated without the need for human intervention, and has high working precision and accuracy, thereby improving product yield, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a crimping machine according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a top view of a crimping machine;

[0024] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the first slide module;

[0025] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the second slide module;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top plate, the bottom plate and the side plate;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the positioning component;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure where the middle chuck is located;

[0029] Figure 8 Another perspective diagram of the positioning component;

[0030] Fig. 9 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the interior of the stage;

[0031] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tool rack. [Specific implementation method]

[0032] 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 with reference to 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 limited to the present invention.

[0033] A crimping machine, see Figure 1-Figure 10 ,include:

[0034] The bottom of the frame 1 is placed on the ground and used for bearing. The frame 1 is formed by a plurality of square tubes fixedly connected, and a tripod is fixed at the bottom for stable placement.

[0035] The mobile positioning component includes a positioning component, a mobile component, a first slide module 2 and a second slide module 3. The first slide module 2 is fixed on the top of the frame 1, and the second slide module 3 is arranged across the first slide module 2. The mobile component is slidably connected to the first slide module 2, and the positioning component is slidably connected to the second slide module 3. The positioning component can crimp and clamp products along the longitudinal direction. In this solution, the direction in which the positioning component slides on the second slide module 3 is along the X direction, the direction in which the mobile component moves on the first slide module 2 is along the Y direction, and the direction in which the positioning component moves longitudinally is along the Z direction. Movement in three directions is more accurate and convenient.

[0036] The lifting platform 4 is fixedly installed in the frame 1, and a pressure plate 5 is arranged above the lifting platform 4, and the lifting platform 4 supports the pressure plate 5 for the corresponding crimping of the positioning component; the pressure plate 5 is a component used to carry the product for crimping, and the pressure plate 5 is required to have sufficient strength, preferably an aluminum plate. Of course, it has been pressure tested according to different products, and other materials can also be selected within the allowable pressure range to achieve flexible selection. The pressure plate 5 is placed on the transmission belt 6, and the transmission belt 6 drives the movement of the pressure plate 5 to carry out the upper and lower plates. The lifting platform 4 is fixed on the frame 1 and is directly opposite to the bottom of the pressure plate 5. When crimping is performed, a positioning block 6 is fixed on the lifting platform 4, and the positioning block 6 supports the bottom of the pressure plate 5. After the positioning component is correctly positioned, the corresponding positioning block 6 is crimped on the pressure plate 5.

[0037] Detection devices, such as Figure 2 , installed in the frame 1, obtains the pin position and direction on the clamped product for detection and positioning, wherein the crimping machine also includes a fixed table 7, the fixed table 7 is fixedly installed in front of the pressing plate 5, a transparent window 8 is opened on the fixed table 7, and the detection device uses a camera 9, the camera 9 is fixed under the fixed table 7 and performs photography and positioning detection through the transparent window 8. After the positioning component clamps the product, the position is detected above the transparent window 8 and then transmitted to the controller for data analysis for subsequent determination of positioning information.

[0038] For the above embodiment, Figure 3 A further solution is that the first slide module 2 includes a first screw slide 201, a first slide rail 202, a first slider 203 and a second slider 204. The first slider 203 is fixed under the moving component and is slidably connected to the first slide rail 202. A first sensor 205 is provided in the extension direction of the first slide rail 202 for positioning to avoid stroke transition. The second slider 204 is slidably connected to the first screw slide 201. This solution purchases existing screw slides, which are common components. First connecting blocks 206 are fixedly connected on both sides of the moving component. The first connecting block 206 is fixedly connected to the second slider 204. The screw transmission inside the first screw slide 201 drives the entire moving component to move along the Y direction.

[0039] Further, such as Figure 5The moving component includes a frame formed by a top plate 10, a side plate 11 and a bottom plate 12; the second slide module 3 includes a second screw slide 301, a second slide rail 302, a third slider 303 and a fourth slider 304, the second slide rail 302 is fixedly connected below the second screw slide 301, the third slider 303 is fixed on the bottom plate 12 and is slidably connected to the second slide rail 302, the fourth slider 304 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the side plate 11 and is slidably set on the second screw slide 301, wherein the second screw slide 301 also selects the screw slide commonly used in the existing market, and the positioning component moves along the X-axis direction.

[0040] Also, if Figure 8 The positioning assembly includes a first screw rod 101, a first flange 102, a first gear 103, a second gear 104 and a first motor 105. The first flange 102 is fixed on the bottom plate 12. The first screw rod 101 passes through the first flange 102 from the bottom of the bottom plate 12 to the top of the top plate 10. The first gear 103 is fixed to the end of the first screw rod 101 under the bottom plate 12. The first motor 105 is fixed to one side of the side plate 11 through a first connecting plate 106. The second gear 104 is arranged on the output end of the first motor 105 and is connected to the first gear 103 through a belt. The first flange 102 is provided with a thread meshing with the first screw rod 101. When the first motor 105 is started, the first screw rod 101 is driven to rotate. Under the thread cooperation of the first flange 102, the first motor 105 rotates in both directions, and the first screw rod 101 can achieve rising and falling in the axial direction.

[0041] Furthermore, if Figure 7 and Figure 8The positioning assembly also includes a pressure platform 107, a second flange 108, a carrier 109, a second motor 110, a third gear 111, a fourth gear 112, a support frame 113, a second screw rod 114, a third screw rod 115, a moving block 116 and a clamp 117. The carrier 109 is located below the first gear 103 and is connected to the top surface of the top plate 10 through a cable chain 13, wherein the cable chain 13 is also a common component, including an L-shaped first fixing bar 130 and a second fixing bar 131, and the first fixing bar 1 The short side of the second fixing bar 131 is fixed on the top of the platform 109, the short side of the first fixing bar 130 is fixed on the top surface of the top plate 10, and the first fixing bar 130 and the second fixing bar 131 are connected by a link chain 132, the second flange 108 is fixed in the middle of the top of the platform 109, the pressure platform 107 vertically corresponds to the first gear 103 and passes through the second flange 108 to enter the inside of the platform 109, so that the pressure platform 107 moves longitudinally under pressure, the first screw rod 101 moves downward to press the pressure platform 107, and the platform 109 9 moves downward; the support frame 113 is fixed to the lower end surface of the carrier 109, the moving block 116 is provided with two and is slidably connected to the lower side of the support frame 113, the moving block 116 is an electromagnet, which can fix the suction chuck 117 and the crimping head 124 when powered on, the second screw rod 114 and the third screw rod 115 are fixedly connected to the moving block 116, and are passed through the moving block 116 and the two ends of the support frame 113, the third gear 111 is installed at the output end of the second motor 110, and the fourth gear 112 is located at the moving block 1 13 and is driven by the third gear 111 through a belt, the second screw rod 114 and the third screw rod 115 are synchronously threadedly connected to the fourth gear 112, wherein the thread directions of the second screw rod 114 and the third screw rod 115 are opposite, the chuck 117 is respectively fixed at close positions on the two moving blocks 113, and the moving block 113 is fixed under the moving block 113, the second motor 110 drives the second screw rod 114 and the third screw rod 115 to rotate, thereby driving the chuck 117 to clamp and release.

[0042] In addition, if Fig. 9As shown, the positioning assembly also includes a third motor 118, a fifth gear 119, a sixth gear 120, a gear shaft 121 and a backlash-free gear 122. The carrier 109 includes a carrier plate 123. Since the gears will wear out after long-term use, resulting in backlash, which affects the transmission efficiency of the gears, a backlash-free gear 122 is selected. Specifically, the type currently on the market is selected, that is, it includes two gears with consistent parameters that fit together upper and lower, and a spring is used to connect the two gears so that there is always a spring force between the two to avoid the occurrence of backlash. The backlash-free gear 122 is located inside the carrier 109 and can rotate to drive the carrier plate 123 to rotate. The top of the gear shaft 121 is connected to the fifth gear 119, and is inserted into the inside of the carrier 109 and meshed with the backlash-free gear 122. The sixth gear 120 is located at the output end of the third motor 118 and is connected to the fifth gear 119 by a belt drive, thereby driving the carrier plate 123 to rotate and change the angle of the product to adapt to the positioning.

[0043] like Fig.10 The crimping machine also includes a tool rack and a fixed table 7 for placing the chuck 117 and the crimping head 124, the fixed table 7 is fixed on the frame 1, the tool rack includes a placement table 140 and a movable rack 141, the placement table 140 is fixed on the fixed table 7, and for the crimping head 124 and the chuck 117, the movable rack 141 is divided into a crimping head movable rack 142 and a chuck movable rack 143, and there are protruding blocks 144 on both sides of the chuck 117, therefore, grooves 145 corresponding to the protruding blocks 144 are opened on both sides of the chuck movable rack 143, and the two sides of the crimping head 124 are concave, therefore, the two sides of the crimping head 124 are provided with a crimping head movable rack 142 and a crimping head ... provided with a crimping head movable rack 144. The movable frame 141 is arranged outside the placing table 140 and is pushed by the cylinder 15 to block the crotch portion 146 of the crimping joint 124. After the protruding block 144 on the chuck 117 corresponds to the groove 145 and is placed on the placing table 140, the cylinder 15 pushes the chuck movable frame 143 to move, and the protruding block 144 is stuck in the chuck movable frame 143; the spacing formed by the two blocking portions 145 is larger than the size of the crimping joint 124. When the crimping joint 124 is located exactly between the two blocking portions 145, the positioning component automatically docks with the crimping joint 124 to change the head so as to carry out the subsequent crimping process of the product. The tool switching is automatic, no manual participation is required, and it is fast and convenient.

[0044] Finally, if Figure 1 The crimping machine is also provided with a feed plate 16, which is fixedly mounted on one end of the frame 1 close to the camera 9 for placing products.

[0045] The advantages of the present invention are:

[0046] The present invention uses a camera to shoot and detect the position of the product clamped on the chuck, and the positioning component rotates for accurate positioning, and then moves in multiple directions along the horizontal and vertical directions and places it on the pressing plate. At the same time, the crimping heads are automatically replaced for accurate and reliable crimping. The whole process is automated without the need for human intervention, and has high working precision and accuracy, thereby improving product yield, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

[0047] It is known from common technical knowledge that the present invention can be implemented by other embodiments that do not deviate from its spirit and essential features. Therefore, the above disclosed embodiments are only illustrative in all respects and are not exclusive. All changes within the scope of the present invention or within the scope equivalent to the present invention are included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A crimping machine, characterized in that: include: A frame, the bottom of which is placed on the ground and is used for bearing; A mobile positioning assembly, comprising a positioning assembly, a mobile assembly, a first slide module and a second slide module, wherein the first slide module is fixed to the top of the frame, the second slide module is arranged across the first slide modules, the mobile assembly is slidably connected to the first slide module, the positioning assembly is slidably connected to the second slide module, and the positioning assembly can press and clamp the product in the longitudinal direction; A lifting platform is fixedly installed in the frame, a pressing plate is arranged above the lifting platform, and the lifting platform supports the pressing plate for corresponding crimping of the positioning assembly; A detection device, installed in the frame, obtains the position and direction of the pins on the clamped product for detection and positioning; The mobile assembly comprises a frame formed by connecting a top plate, side plates and a bottom plate; The positioning assembly includes a first screw rod, a first flange, a first gear, a second gear and a first motor, wherein the first flange is fixed to the bottom plate, the first screw rod passes through the first flange from the bottom of the bottom plate to the top of the top plate, the first gear is fixed to the end of the first screw rod under the bottom plate, the first motor is fixed to one side of the side plate through a first connecting plate, the second gear is arranged on the output end of the first motor and is connected to the first gear through a belt transmission, the first flange is provided with a thread meshing with the screw rod, and the first screw rod moves along its own axial direction under the transmission of the first motor; The positioning assembly also includes a pressure platform, a second flange, a carrier, a second motor, a third gear, a fourth gear, a support frame, a second screw rod, a third screw rod, a moving block and a chuck, the pressure platform is located below the first gear and is connected to the top surface of the top plate through a cable chain, the second flange is fixed in the middle of the top of the carrier, the pressure platform vertically corresponds to the first gear and passes through the second flange to enter the inside of the carrier, so that the pressure platform moves longitudinally under pressure, the support frame is fixed to the end surface below the carrier, the moving block is provided with two and is slidably connected below the support frame, the second screw rod and the third screw rod are fixedly connected to the moving block, and are simultaneously passed through the moving block and the two ends of the support frame, the third gear is installed at the output end of the second motor, the fourth gear is located between the moving blocks and is driven by the third gear through a belt, the second screw rod and the third screw rod are synchronously threadedly connected to the fourth gear, the chuck is respectively fixed at positions close to each other on the two moving blocks, the chuck is fixed below the moving block, and the second motor transmission drives the second screw rod and the third screw rod to rotate, thereby driving the chuck to clamp and release; The crimping machine also includes a tool rack and a fixed table on which the chuck and the crimping head can be placed. The fixed table is fixed on the frame. The tool rack includes a placing table and a movable frame. The placing table is fixed on the fixed table. The movable frame is arranged outside the placing table and is driven by a cylinder. After the crimping head and the chuck are placed on the placing table, the movable frame moves to clamp the crimping head and the chuck so as to quickly switch for use.

2. A crimping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first slide module includes a first screw slide, a first slide rail, a first slider and a second slider. The first slider is fixed under the moving component and is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The second slider is slidably connected to the first screw slide. First connecting blocks are fixedly connected on both sides of the moving component, and the first connecting block is fixedly connected to the second slider.

3. A crimping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second slide module includes a second screw slide, a second slide rail, a third slider and a fourth slider. The second slide rail is fixedly connected under the second screw slide, the third slider is fixed on the base plate and slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the fourth slider is fixedly connected to the inner side of the side plate and slidably set on the second screw slide.

4. A crimping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly also includes a third motor, a fifth gear, a sixth gear, a gear shaft and a backlash-free gear. The carrier includes a carrier plate. The backlash-free gear is located inside the carrier and can rotate to drive the carrier plate to rotate. The gear shaft is inserted into the fifth gear and meshed with the backlash-free gear. The sixth gear is located at the output end of the third motor and is connected to the fifth gear by a belt drive.

5. A crimping machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device comprises a camera. A transparent window is provided on the fixing platform. The camera is fixed under the fixing platform and performs photography and positioning detection through the transparent window.

6. A crimping machine as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The crimping machine is also provided with a feed plate, which is fixedly mounted on one end of the frame close to the camera and is used for placing products.

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