Automatic pressing device for bright trim strip and its usage method

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic pressing device for bright trim strips, which includes a frame, a workbench installed on the frame, a moving mechanism arranged on the frame, and a downward pressing mechanism driven by the moving mechanism. A bright trim strip storage seat and a glass storage seat are provided on the workbench, and edge strip anti-pressing edge components are evenly distributed on the outer side of the glass storage seat; the downward pressing mechanism includes a bright trim strip pressing plate and an edge strip pressing plate that cooperates with the bright trim strip pressing plate. A bright trim strip pressing block that coincides with the curved surface of the bright trim strip on the glass edge wrapping is formed on the lower surface of the bright trim strip pressing plate; the moving mechanism is connected to the bright trim strip pressing plate and the edge strip pressing plate. The bright trim strip and the glass to be processed are respectively placed on different processing stations. After the edge strip pressing plate presses the glass, the bright trim strip pressing plate adsorbs the bright trim strip and then moves above the glass to press the bright trim strip onto the glass, completing the pressing process of the bright trim strip. There is no need to manually press the bright trim strip, the pressure applied to the bright trim strip is uniform, and the processing efficiency of the bright trim strip is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of automotive parts production, and particularly relates to an automatic pressing device for bright trim strips and a method for using the same. Background Art

[0002] With the development of automotive technology, people have higher and higher requirements for the safety, comfort and aesthetics of automobiles. As a decoration for automobiles, the bright trim strip for automobile windows improves the aesthetics of the whole automobile and also enhances the grade of the automobile. Before the automobile window glass leaves the factory, the bright trim strip is often bonded to the front of the edge strip on the edge of the window glass. After the window glass with the bright trim strip bonded is transported to the main factory, the window glass is directly installed into the window, saving the process of the main factory installing the bright trim strip again.

[0003] Currently, the installation of automotive window bright trim strips mainly relies on manual assembly. First, the convex surface of the window glass is fixed upward on the sucker positioning mechanism, and then the bright trim strip is aligned and bonded to the edge strip on the edge of the automotive window glass. After that, it is pressed by hand for a certain period of time to ensure that the bright trim strip is firmly bonded to the edge strip. However, manual assembly of the bright trim strip requires manual pressing. When the pressing time is too long, it is easy to cause fatigue of the operator, and the force applied to the bright trim strip manually is uneven, resulting in unreliable bonding between the bright trim strip and the edge strip, thus affecting the installation quality of the product. In addition, relying on the operator to manually install the bright trim strip has low efficiency and high production cost.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a device that can solve the above technical problems, has uniform force application to the bright strip during use, high working efficiency and low labor intensity of the operator. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic pressing device for bright trim strips that has uniform force application to the bright trim strips, high installation quality and high processing efficiency.

[0006] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0007] An automatic pressing device for bright trim strips includes a frame, a workbench installed on the frame, a moving mechanism provided on the frame, and a downward pressing mechanism driven by the moving mechanism. A bright trim strip storage seat and a glass storage seat are provided on the workbench, and a surrounding net is provided at the upper part of the frame;

[0008] A sucker positioning assembly is provided inside the glass storage seat, and a plurality of edge strip anti-pressing edge assemblies are evenly distributed outside the glass storage seat for pressing the edge strip on the glass;

[0009] The pressing-down mechanism includes a bright trim pressing plate and a side strip pressing plate that cooperates with the bright trim pressing plate. The lower surface of the bright trim pressing plate is formed with a bright trim pressing block that conforms to the curved surface of the bright trim on the glass edge wrapping for contacting the bright trim to be processed. When in use, the side strip pressing plate is inserted into the bright trim pressing plate, and the side strip pressing plate is located inside the bright trim pressing block. The side strip pressing plate presses the glass in the working state and leaves a gap for installing the bright trim between it and the side strip anti-pressing edge assembly. The shape of the gap is the same as the curved surface shape of the bright trim to be installed.

[0010] The moving mechanism is connected to the bright trim pressing plate and the side strip pressing plate to adjust the bright trim pressing plate and the side strip pressing plate to move to the bright trim storage seat and the glass storage seat respectively.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the side strip anti-pressing edge assembly includes a side strip anti-pressing edge conforming part and an anti-pressing edge cylinder group. The side strip anti-pressing edge conforming part is arranged outside the glass storage seat. The output end of the anti-pressing edge cylinder group is connected to the side strip anti-pressing edge conforming part to drive the side strip anti-pressing edge conforming part to move towards the glass storage seat to press the side strip on the outer edge of the glass, so as to ensure that the side strip anti-pressing edge conforming part presses on the side strip of the glass; the suction cup positioning assembly includes a plurality of vacuum suction cups and proximity switches. The proximity switch is used to check whether the bright trim is placed in place, and the vacuum suction cup is used to press the glass onto the glass storage seat.

[0012] In the above technical solution, a groove is formed on the bright trim storage seat, and the groove conforms to the outer contour curved surface of the bright trim.

[0013] In the above technical solution, a proximity switch is provided on the bright trim storage seat to detect whether the bright trim is placed in place.

[0014] In the above technical solution, a card slot with the same shape as the outer edge of the glass is formed on the glass storage seat for storing the glass.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the moving mechanism includes 1 Y-axis linear module and 2 Z-axis linear modules installed on the frame. The 2 Z-axis linear modules are both installed on the Y-axis linear module to control the movement of the Z-axis linear module. The 2 Z-axis linear modules are respectively connected to the bright trim pressing plate and the side strip pressing plate. When the bright trim pressing plate is in the working state, it is located directly above the bright trim, and the bright trim pressing block on the lower surface of the bright trim pressing plate contacts and adsorbs the bright trim. Then, through the control of the Y-axis linear module, the bright trim pressing plate moves to directly above the glass storage seat and presses down to the specified position, so that the bright trim adsorbed by the bright trim pressing block is pressed onto the glass surface.

[0016] In the above technical solution, a pearl cotton or rubber with the same shape as the bright trim pressing block is installed on the lower surface of the bright trim pressing block to reduce damage to the bright trim.

[0017] In the above technical solution, a vacuum adsorption device is provided on the bright trim pressing block for controlling the adsorption of the bright trim, and the vacuum adsorption devices are evenly distributed inside the bright trim pressing block. The vacuum adsorption device is connected to an external air cylinder through a pipeline.

[0018] In the above technical solution, a controller is provided on one side of the frame, and the controller is electrically connected to the moving mechanism, the edge strip anti-pressing edge assembly, and the sucker positioning assembly.

[0019] In the above technical solution, a grating is further provided on the frame, and the grating is electrically connected to the controller. The grating is used to detect foreign objects. When a foreign object enters the device, the device immediately stops moving and maintains the current state to ensure the safety of the device.

[0020] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for using the automatic bright trim pressing device, including the following steps:

[0021] (1) Place the glass with the edge strip in the glass storage seat, place the bright trim in the bright trim storage seat, and start the edge strip anti-pressing edge assembly to press the edge strip of the glass.

[0022] (2) Start the moving mechanism. The bright trim pressing plate moves to directly above the bright trim storage seat, and synchronously the edge strip pressing plate moves to directly above the glass storage seat, and then moves downward synchronously. The bright trim pressing plate contacts and adsorbs the bright trim through the bright trim pressing block, and the edge strip pressing plate presses the glass.

[0023] (3) After the bright trim pressing plate moves to directly above the edge strip pressing plate with the adsorbed bright trim and moves downward so that the edge strip pressing plate is inserted into the bright trim pressing plate, at the same time, the bright trim adsorbed by the bright trim pressing block is installed at the curved surface position of the reserved glass edge bright trim and presses the bright trim and stays for 2 - 3 seconds.

[0024] (4) The bright trim pressing plate and the edge strip pressing plate return to the initial position under the action of the moving mechanism, completing the pressing process of the bright trim, and manually take out the glass after installing the bright trim.

[0025] The advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0026] 1. The bright trim and the glass to be processed are respectively placed on different processing stations. After the edge strip pressing plate presses the glass, the bright trim pressing plate adsorbs the bright trim and moves above the glass, pressing the bright trim onto the glass to complete the bright trim pressing process. There is no need for manual pressing of the bright trim, and the pressure applied to the bright trim is uniform, resulting in high installation quality and high processing efficiency of the bright trim.

[0027] 2. An edge strip anti - pressure edge conforming part is arranged on the outer side of the glass storage seat to prevent the edge strip position of the glass from being exposed outside, and accurately install it at the curved surface position of the reserved bright trim strip for the glass edge strip when pressing the bright trim strip, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the bright trim strip.

[0028] 3. The bright trim strip pressing block matches the contact surface of the bright trim strip, and when pressing vertically, the force is uniform, stable and adjustable, so as to improve the flatness and reliability of the installation of the bright trim strip. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 is a three - dimensional structural schematic diagram of the automatic pressing device for the bright strip of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a three - dimensional structural schematic diagram of the automatic pressing device for the bright strip of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the glass storage seat in the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the bright trim strip pressing block in the present invention.

[0033] In the figure:

[0034] 1, frame; 2, enclosing net; 3, controller

[0035] 4, workbench; 5, anti - pressure edge cylinder group; 6, glass storage seat

[0036] 7, edge strip pressing plate; 8, bright trim strip pressing plate; 9, edge strip anti - pressure edge conforming part

[0037] 10, moving mechanism; 11, bright trim strip storage seat; 12, bright trim strip

[0038] 13, vacuum sucker; 14, proximity switch; 15, vacuum adsorption device

[0039] 16, bright trim strip pressing block; 17, Y - axis linear module; 18, Z - axis linear module DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0040] The following further describes the present invention in detail with reference to specific 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, and in no way limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] Embodiment 1

[0042] As Figures 1-4As shown in the figure, the automatic pressing device for the bright trim strip of the present invention includes a frame 1, a workbench 4 installed on the frame 1, a moving mechanism 10 provided on the frame 1, and a downward pressing mechanism driven by the moving mechanism 10. A bright trim strip storage seat 11 and a glass storage seat 6 are provided on the workbench 4. An enclosing net 2 (made of metal) is provided at the upper part of the frame 1.

[0043] The above-mentioned glass storage seat 6 has the same outer edge shape as the glass. A card slot with the same shape as the glass surface is formed on the upper surface of the glass storage seat 6. Snap columns are provided outside the card slot to ensure accurate positioning of the glass placed in the glass storage seat 6. A suction cup positioning assembly is provided inside the glass storage seat 6. A plurality of edge strip anti-pressing edge assemblies are evenly distributed outside the glass storage seat 6 to press the edge strips on the glass. The suction cup positioning assembly includes 3 vacuum suction cups 13 and proximity switches 14. One proximity switch 14 is correspondingly arranged beside each vacuum suction cup 13. The proximity switch 14 is used to check whether the bright trim strip is placed in place, and the vacuum suction cup 13 is used to press the glass onto the glass storage seat 6.

[0044] The above-mentioned downward pressing mechanism includes a bright trim strip pressing plate 8 and an edge strip pressing plate 7 that cooperates with the bright trim strip pressing plate 8. A bright trim strip pressing block 16 that coincides with the curved surface of the bright trim strip on the glass edge wrapping is formed on the lower surface of the bright trim strip pressing plate 8 for contacting the bright trim strip to be processed. The edge strip pressing plate 7 is inserted into the bright trim strip pressing plate 8, and the edge strip pressing plate 7 is located inside the bright trim strip pressing block 16. The edge strip pressing plate 7 presses the glass in the working state and leaves a gap for installing the bright trim strip between it and the edge strip anti-pressing edge assembly. The shape of the gap is the same as the curved surface shape of the bright trim strip to be installed.

[0045] Further, the edge strip anti-pressing edge assembly includes an edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part 9 (made of POM material) and an anti-pressing edge cylinder group 5. The edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part 9 is arranged outside the glass storage seat 6. The output end of the anti-pressing edge cylinder group 5 is connected to the edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part 9 to drive the edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part 9 to move towards the glass storage seat 6 to press the edge strip on the outer edge of the glass, so as to ensure that the edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part 9 presses on the edge strip of the glass. The anti-pressing edge cylinder group 5 includes a slide table cylinder and a pressing cylinder to drive the edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part 9 along the edge strip of the outer edge of the glass. Among them, the number of the edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming parts 9 is 3, which are respectively arranged at the front part and the side of the glass storage seat 6. The 3 edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming parts 9 are all made of special-shaped plates, and the combined shape fits the curved surface shape of the outer edge of the glass.

[0046] Further, a vacuum adsorption device 15 (vacuum suction cup) is provided on the bright trim strip pressing block to control the adsorption of the bright trim strip, and the vacuum adsorption devices 15 are evenly distributed inside the bright trim strip pressing block. The vacuum adsorption devices 15 are connected to an external cylinder through pipelines.

[0047] The above-mentioned moving mechanism 10 is connected to the bright trim pressing plate 8 and the side strip pressing plate 7 for adjusting the bright trim pressing plate 8 and the side strip pressing plate 7 to move to the bright trim storage seat 11 and the glass storage seat 6 respectively. The moving mechanism 10 includes one Y-axis linear module 17 and two Z-axis linear modules 18 installed on the frame 1. The two Z-axis linear modules 18 are both installed on the Y-axis linear module 17. The two Z-axis linear modules 18 are respectively connected to the bright trim pressing plate 8 and the side strip pressing plate 7. When the bright trim pressing plate 8 is in the working state, it is located directly above the bright trim, and the bright trim pressing block 16 on the lower surface of the bright trim pressing plate 8 contacts and adsorbs the bright trim. Then, through the control of the Y-axis linear module, the bright trim pressing plate is moved to directly above the glass storage seat 6 and pressed down to the specified position, so that the bright trim adsorbed by the bright trim pressing block 16 is pressed tightly against the glass surface. Using the linear module can drive the movement of the bright trim pressing plate 8 and the side strip pressing plate 7 synchronously, effectively controlling the accuracy of their movement.

[0048] Furthermore, the accuracy of the linear module is 0.005mm - 0.02mm.

[0049] A groove is formed on the above-mentioned bright trim storage seat 11, and the groove coincides with the outer contour curved surface of the bright trim. A proximity switch is provided on the bright trim storage seat 11 for detecting whether the bright trim is placed in place.

[0050] A controller 3 is provided on one side of the above-mentioned frame 1. The controller 3 is electrically connected to the moving mechanism 10, the side strip anti-pressing edge component, and the suction cup positioning component. The controller 3 controls the operation of the moving mechanism 10, the side strip anti-pressing edge component, and the suction cup positioning component respectively. The controller 3 uses a PLC controller, and the PLC controller is connected to a display screen, and the operation of the equipment is controlled through the display screen.

[0051] The bright trim and the glass to be processed are respectively placed on different processing stations. After the side strip pressing plate 7 presses the glass, the bright trim pressing plate 8 adsorbs the bright trim and moves above the glass, pressing the bright trim tightly onto the glass, completing the processing of pressing the bright trim. There is no need to manually press the bright trim, and the pressure applied to the bright trim is uniform, resulting in high installation quality and high processing efficiency of the bright trim.

[0052] Embodiment 2

[0053] Based on Embodiment 1, a method for using the automatic bright trim pressing device of the present invention specifically includes the following steps:

[0054] (1) Place the glass with side strips in the glass storage seat 6, place the bright trim in the bright trim storage seat 11, and start the side strip anti-pressing edge component to press the side strips of the glass;

[0055] (2) Start the moving mechanism 10. The bright trim pressing plate 8 moves to directly above the bright trim storage seat 11, and the synchronous edge pressing plate 7 moves to directly above the glass storage seat 6. Then, they move downward synchronously. The bright trim pressing plate 8 contacts and adsorbs the bright trim through the bright trim pressing block 16, and the edge pressing plate 7 presses the glass.

[0056] (3) After the bright trim pressing plate 8 with the adsorbed bright trim moves to directly above the edge pressing plate 7 and moves downward to insert the edge pressing plate 7 into the interior of the bright trim pressing plate 8, at the same time, the bright trim adsorbed by the bright trim pressing block 16 is installed at the curved surface position of the reserved glass edge bright trim, and the bright trim is pressed and stays for 2 seconds.

[0057] (4) The bright trim pressing plate 8 and the edge pressing plate 7 return to the initial position under the action of the moving mechanism 10, completing the pressing process of the bright trim. The glass with the installed bright trim is taken out manually.

[0058] Embodiment 3

[0059] On the basis of Embodiment 1, an EPE or rubber with the same shape as the bright trim pressing block is installed on the lower surface of the bright trim pressing block 16 to reduce damage to the bright trim.

[0060] A grating is further provided on the frame 1. The grating is arranged at the edge of the frame and is electrically connected to the controller 3. When the grating detects that a foreign object enters the operating area for pressing the bright trim, the device immediately stops moving and maintains the current state to ensure the safety of the device.

[0061] For ease of explanation, spatial relative terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are used in the embodiments to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientations shown in the figure, the spatial terms are intended to include different orientations during the use or operation of the device. For example, if the device in the figure is inverted, the element described as being "below" other elements or features will be positioned "above" other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term "lower" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device can be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used here can be interpreted accordingly.

[0062] Moreover, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one component with the same name from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these components.

[0063] The above has made an exemplary description of the present invention. It should be noted that without departing from the core of the present invention, any simple deformation, modification, or equivalent substitution that can be made by those skilled in the art without creative efforts falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic pressing device for bright trim strips, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a workbench installed on the frame, a moving mechanism arranged on the frame, and a downward pressing and clamping mechanism driven by the moving mechanism. A bright trim strip storage seat and a glass storage seat are provided on the workbench; A suction cup positioning assembly is arranged inside the glass storage seat, and a plurality of edge strip anti-pressing edge assemblies are evenly distributed outside the glass storage seat to press the edge strip on the glass; The downward pressing and clamping mechanism includes a bright trim strip pressing plate and an edge strip pressing plate that cooperates with the bright trim strip pressing plate. A bright trim strip pressing block that coincides with the curved surface of the bright trim strip on the glass wrap is formed on the lower surface of the bright trim strip pressing plate for contacting the bright trim strip to be processed. When in the use state, the edge strip pressing plate is inserted inside the bright trim strip pressing plate. The edge strip pressing plate presses the glass and the edge strip on the glass storage seat, and at the same time, the bright trim strip pressing block of the bright trim strip pressing plate presses the bright trim strip to the reserved glass bright trim strip position; The moving mechanism is connected to the bright trim strip pressing plate and the edge strip pressing plate to adjust the movement of the bright trim strip pressing plate and the edge strip pressing plate; 2. The automatic pressing device for the bright trim strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge strip anti-pressing edge assembly includes an edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part and an anti-pressing edge cylinder group. The edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part is arranged outside the glass storage seat, and the output end of the anti-pressing edge cylinder group is connected to the edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part to drive the edge strip anti-pressing edge conforming part to move towards the glass storage seat to press the edge strip on the outer edge of the glass; 3. The automatic pressing device for bright trim strips according to claim 1, wherein: A groove is formed on the bright trim strip storage seat, and the groove coincides with the outer contour curved surface of the bright trim strip; 4. The automatic pressing device for bright trim strips according to claim 1, wherein: A proximity switch is provided on the bright trim strip storage seat to detect whether the bright trim strip is placed in place; 5. The automatic pressing device for the bright trim strip according to claim 1, wherein: A card slot having the same shape as the outer edge of the glass is formed on the glass storage seat for storing the glass; 6. The automatic pressing device for bright decorative strips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes 1 Y-axis linear module and 2 Z-axis linear modules installed on the frame. The 2 Z-axis linear modules are both installed on the Y-axis linear module to control the movement of the Z-axis linear module. The 2 Z-axis linear modules are respectively connected to the bright trim strip pressing plate and the edge strip pressing plate. When the bright trim strip pressing plate is in the working state, it is located directly above the bright trim strip, and the bright trim strip pressing block on the lower surface of the bright trim strip pressing plate contacts and adsorbs the bright trim strip. Then, through the control of the Y-axis linear module, the bright trim strip pressing plate is moved directly above the glass storage seat and pressed down to the specified position, so that the bright trim strip adsorbed by the bright trim strip pressing block is pressed onto the glass surface; 7. The automatic pressing device for the bright trim strip according to claim 1, wherein: Pearl cotton or rubber having the same shape as the bright trim strip pressing block is installed on the lower surface of the bright trim strip pressing block to reduce damage to the bright trim strip; 8. The automatic pressing device for bright decorative strips according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vacuum adsorption device is provided on the bright trim strip pressing block to control the adsorption of the bright trim strip; 9. The automatic pressing device for the bright trim strip according to claim 1, wherein: A controller is arranged on one side of the frame, and the controller is electrically connected to the moving mechanism, the edge strip anti-pressing edge assembly, and the suction cup positioning assembly; 10. A method of using the bright trim automatic pressing device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: (1) Place the glass with the edge strip in the glass storage seat, place the bright trim strip in the bright trim strip storage seat, and start the edge strip anti-pressing edge assembly to press the edge strip of the glass; (2) Start the moving mechanism. The bright trim pressing plate moves to directly above the bright trim storage seat, and synchronously the side strip pressing plate moves to directly above the glass storage seat, and then moves downward synchronously. The bright trim pressing plate contacts and adsorbs the bright trim through the bright trim pressing block, and the side strip pressing plate presses the glass. (3) After the bright trim pressing plate with the adsorbed bright trim moves to directly above the side strip pressing plate and then moves downward to insert the side strip pressing plate into the inside of the bright trim pressing plate, at the same time, the bright trim adsorbed by the bright trim pressing block is installed at the curved surface position of the reserved glass edge bright trim, and the bright trim is pressed and stays for 2 - 3 seconds. (4) The bright trim pressing plate and the side strip pressing plate return to the initial position under the action of the moving mechanism, completing the pressing process of the bright trim. The glass with the installed bright trim is taken out manually.

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