A left and right cover fastening machine

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of contactor manufacturing technology and discloses a left and right cover fastening machine, including a central fixture for supporting a central frame; and fastening mechanisms located on opposite sides of the central fixture for driving the cover to be fitted onto the outside of the central frame. The fastening mechanism includes a first driving member, a second driving member, and side fixtures. The side fixtures are used to hold the cover, the first driving member is used to drive the cover to fasten, and the second driving member is used to drive the side fixtures and the first driving member to move closer to or away from the central fixture. This application provides a left and right cover fastening machine that quickly and accurately fastens the covers on the side fixtures together, improving automation efficiency and reducing labor costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of contactor manufacturing technology, and in particular to a left and right cover fastening machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated production of contactors, existing technology involves dividing the contactor cover into left and right covers to install components such as magnetic cores and coils into the contactor housing. The left and right covers are then manually fastened together to install the components. This manual operation is labor-intensive, results in inconsistent product quality, and has low production efficiency, failing to meet the needs of enterprises. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide a left and right cover fastening machine that can quickly and accurately fasten the covers together.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A left and right cover fastening machine, comprising:

[0006] Central fixture, which is used to support the central frame;

[0007] A fastening mechanism is located on opposite sides of the central fixture and is used to drive the cover to be fitted onto the outside of the central frame. The fastening mechanism includes a first driving member, a second driving member, and a side fixture. The side fixture is used to place the cover. The first driving member is used to drive the cover to fasten. The second driving member is used to drive the side fixture and the first driving member to move closer to or away from the central fixture.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, it further includes a support plate, the central fixture is disposed on the support plate, the side fixtures are disposed on opposite sides of the central fixture, the side fixtures are slidably connected to the support plate, the second driving member is disposed on the other set of opposite sides of the central fixture, the second driving member is disposed on the support plate, and the movable end of the second driving member is connected to the side fixture.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the upper surface of the support plate is provided with a support slide rail, and the side fixture includes a first connector and a second connector;

[0010] The bottom of the body of the second connector is provided with a groove, and the second connector is slidably connected to the support slide rail through the groove;

[0011] The first connector is connected to the second connector, and one end of the first connector protrudes from the second connector and is connected to the movable end of the second drive member.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the side fixture further includes a third connector and a fourth connector;

[0013] The third connector has a mounting groove on the side near the central fixture, and the mounting groove extends out of the second connector;

[0014] One side of the fourth connector is connected to the end of the third connector away from the central fixture, and the other side of the fourth connector is connected to the first drive member.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom of the mounting groove body is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, which is used to confine the cover body within the mounting groove.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, it also includes a cover detection device, which is disposed on one side of the third connector and is used to detect whether a cover is placed on the mounting groove.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, it also includes a blocking member, which is installed on the support plate and is located side by side with the second driving member on the same side of the support slide rail. The blocking member is used to define the position of the side fixture.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution, the system also includes a frame testing device, which is installed on one side of the central fixture and is used to detect whether the central frame is placed on the central fixture.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution, it also includes a transport mechanism, which is disposed on one side of the fastening mechanism and is used to place the cover on the side fixture.

[0020] As a preferred technical solution, the conveying mechanism includes a crossbeam frame and a clamping mechanism. The crossbeam frame has a U-shaped structure, and the clamping mechanism is installed at both ends of the U-shaped structure of the crossbeam frame. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp and transfer the cover.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: A left and right cover fastening machine is provided, including a transport mechanism, a central fixture, and fastening mechanisms located on opposite sides of the central fixture. The transport mechanism clamps and transports the cover to the side fixtures of the fastening mechanism. The driving component of the fastening mechanism synchronously moves the side fixtures on both sides closer to the central fixture, fastening the cover placed on the side fixtures to the central frame on the central fixture, thereby realizing the rapid and accurate assembly of the cover and the central frame. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of a left and right cover fastening machine as described in Embodiment 1;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of a left and right cover fastening machine as described in Embodiment 1;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a top view of a left and right cover fastening machine as described in Embodiment 1;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of the third connector described in Embodiment 1;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism described in Embodiment 1;

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. Center fixture;

[0029] 2. Fastening mechanism; 21. First driving component; 22. Second driving component; 23. Side fixture; 231. First connecting component; 232. Second connecting component; 233. Third connecting component; 234. Fourth connecting component; 2341. Mounting slot; 23411. Snap-fit ​​slot;

[0030] 3. Central framework;

[0031] 4. Support plate;

[0032] 5. Support rails;

[0033] 6. Cover detection device;

[0034] 7. Blocking components;

[0035] 8. Frame testing device;

[0036] 9. Handling mechanism; 91. Crossbeam frame; 92. Clamping mechanism; 921. Clamping motor; 922. Clamping mechanical claw; 923. Clamping rotary motor; 924. Clamping rotary mechanical claw; 93. Support column; 94. Support crossbeam; 95. Front and rear displacement motor; 96. Up and down displacement motor; 97. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0041] Example 1:

[0042] like Figures 1 to 5 The diagram shows a left and right cover fastening machine, including a central fixture 1 for supporting a central frame 3; and fastening mechanisms 2 located on opposite sides of the central fixture 1 for driving the cover to be fitted onto the outside of the central frame 3. The fastening mechanism 2 includes a first driving member 21, a second driving member 22, and a side fixture 23. The side fixture 23 is used to place the cover, the first driving member 21 is used to drive the cover to fasten, and the second driving member 22 is used to drive the side fixture 23 and the first driving member 21 to move closer to or away from the central fixture 1.

[0043] In this embodiment, the second driving member 22 is preferably in two sets, located on both sides of the central fixture 1. The second driving member 22 at the front drives the side fixture 23 on the right and the first driving member 21 to move closer to or away from the central fixture 1, and the second driving member 22 at the rear drives the side fixture 23 on the left and the first driving member 21 to move closer to or away from the central fixture 1. The first driving member 21 on the right drives the right cover on the side fixture 23 on the right to move towards the central fixture 1. Similarly, the first driving member 21 on the left performs a symmetrical action, so that the right cover and the left cover are simultaneously fastened above the central fixture 1, thereby improving the fastening efficiency, reducing the fastening time, and reducing the fastening failure rate.

[0044] In other embodiments, the second drive member 22 is in two sets, and the two sets of the second drive members 22 are located on the same side of the central fixture 1. One set of the two sets of the second drive members 22 drives the left side fixture 23 and the first drive member 21 to move closer to or away from the central fixture 1, and the other set drives the right side fixture 23 and the first drive member 21 to move closer to or away from the central fixture 1.

[0045] In other embodiments, the initial distance between the central fixture 1 and the first driving member 21 on the right is longer than the initial distance between the central fixture 1 and the first driving member 21 on the left. The speed at which the first driving member 21 on the right drives the right cover on the side fixture 23 is faster than the speed at which the first driving member 21 on the left drives the left cover on the side fixture 23. The time required for the first driving member 21 on the right to drive the right cover on the side fixture 23 to the central fixture 1 is equal to the time required for the first driving member 21 on the left to drive the left cover on the side fixture 23 to the central fixture 1. Similarly, when the initial distance from the first driving member 21 on the left to the central fixture 1 is longer than the initial distance from the first driving member 21 on the right to the central fixture 1, the speed at which the first driving member 21 on the left drives the left cover on the side fixture 23 is faster than the speed at which the first driving member 21 on the right drives the right cover on the side fixture 23. The time required for the first driving member 21 on the left to drive the left cover on the side fixture 23 to the central fixture 1 is equal to the time required for the first driving member 21 on the right to drive the right cover on the side fixture 23 to the central fixture 1.

[0046] In this embodiment, a support plate 4 is also included. The central fixture 1 is disposed on the support plate 4. Side fixtures 23 are disposed on opposite sides of the central fixture 1. The side fixtures 23 are slidably connected to the support plate 4. The second driving member 22 is disposed on the other set of opposite sides of the central fixture 1. The second driving member 22 is disposed on the support plate 4, and the movable end of the second driving member 22 is connected to the side fixture 23.

[0047] Preferably, the upper surface of the support plate 4 is provided with a support slide rail 5, and the side fixture 23 includes a first connector 231 and a second connector 232; the bottom of the body of the second connector 232 is provided with a groove, and the second connector 232 is slidably connected to the support slide rail 5 through the groove; the first connector 231 is connected to the second connector 232, and one end of the first connector 231 protrudes out of the second connector 232 and is connected to the movable end of the second drive member 22.

[0048] Preferably, the side fixture 23 further includes a third connector 233 and a fourth connector 234; the third connector 233 has a mounting groove 2341 on the side near the central fixture 1, and the mounting groove 2341 extends out of the second connector 232; one side of the fourth connector 234 is connected to the end of the third connector 233 away from the central fixture 1, and the other side of the fourth connector 234 is connected to the first drive member 21.

[0049] Preferably, the bottom of the body of the mounting groove 2341 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 23411, which is used to confine the cover within the mounting groove 2341.

[0050] In this embodiment, a support slide rail 5 is provided on the upper surface of the support plate 4, and a groove is provided on the bottom of the body of the second connector 232. The side fixture 23 is slidably connected to the support slide rail 5 on the support plate 4 through the groove on the bottom of the body of the second connector 232, thereby improving the movement efficiency of the side fixture 23 on the support plate 4. The third connector 233 is provided with a mounting groove 2341 on the side near the central fixture 1. A snap-fit ​​groove 23411 is provided on the bottom of the body of the mounting groove 2341. The mounting groove 2341 is used to support the cover, and the snap-fit ​​groove 23411 is used to confine the cover within the mounting groove 2341, preventing the cover from shifting or falling off during the process of the second drive member 22 driving the side fixture 23 and the first drive member 21.

[0051] In other embodiments, the first connector 231, the second connector 232, the third connector 233, and the fourth connector 234 of the side fixture 23 are integrally formed; or, they are integrally formed in pairs; or, the three connectors are integrally formed, with another connector detachably connected to them; the first connector 231, the second connector 232, the third connector 233, and the fourth connector 234 adopt different connection schemes to facilitate installation, disassembly, and improve support strength.

[0052] Preferably, the device further includes a cover detection device 6, which is disposed on one side of the third connector 233. The cover detection device 6 is used to detect whether a cover is placed on the mounting groove 2341. When the cover detection device 6 detects that a cover is placed on the mounting groove 2341, the second driving member 22 drives the side fixture 23 to move towards the center fixture 1. When the cover detection device 6 detects that the cover on the mounting groove 2341 has left, the second driving member 22 drives the side fixture 23 to return to the initial position.

[0053] Preferably, it further includes a blocking member 7, which is installed on the support plate 4. The blocking member 7 and the second driving member 22 are located side by side on the same side of the support slide rail 5. The blocking member 7 is used to limit the position of the side fixture 23. The blocking member 7 is to prevent the side fixture 23 from being driven beyond the initial position when the second driving member 22 drives the side fixture 23 to return to the initial position on the support slide rail 5.

[0054] Preferably, it further includes a frame testing device 8, which is installed on one side of the central fixture 1. The frame testing device 8 is used to detect whether the central frame 3 is placed on the central fixture 1 and whether the cover has been transported to the central frame 3.

[0055] Preferably, it also includes a transport mechanism 9, which is disposed on one side of the fastening mechanism 2 and is used to place the cover on the side fixture 23.

[0056] Preferably, the conveying mechanism 9 includes a crossbeam frame 91 and a clamping mechanism 92. The crossbeam frame 91 has a U-shaped structure, and the clamping mechanism 92 is installed at both ends of the U-shaped structure of the crossbeam frame 91. The clamping mechanism 92 is used to clamp and transfer the cover.

[0057] In this embodiment, when the frame testing device 8 detects that the central frame 3 is placed on the central fixture 1, the transport mechanism 9 transports the cover to the mounting groove 2341 of the side fixture 23. When the cover detection device 6 detects that a cover is placed on the mounting groove 2341, the second driving member 22 drives the side fixture 23 to move towards the central fixture 1. When the frame testing device 8 detects that there is a cover on the central fixture 1, the first driving member 21 drives the cover on the side fixture 23 to be fastened above the central fixture 1.

[0058] The crossbeam frame 91 is designed in a U-shape to avoid the central fixture 1 and to grip the cover via the gripping mechanism 92 on the crossbeam frame 91. The gripping mechanism 92 includes a gripping motor 921, a gripping mechanical claw 922, a gripping rotary motor 923, and a gripping rotary mechanical claw 924. The gripping motor 921 drives the gripping mechanical claw 922 to grip and clamp the right cover. The gripping rotary motor 923 drives the gripping rotary mechanical claw 924 to grip and clamp the left cover and rotate it 180 degrees.

[0059] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 9 further includes support columns 93, support beams 94, front-to-back displacement motors 95, vertical displacement motors 96, and connecting plates 97. Two sets of support columns 93 support the support beams 94. The support beams 94 are installed on one side above the support columns 93 and carry the front-to-back displacement motors 95 and the connecting plates 97. The front-to-back displacement motors 95 are located at one end of the support beams 94 and drive the connecting plates 97 to move back and forth on the support beams 94. The cover is conveyed to the mounting slot 2341 of the side fixture 23 via the gripping motor 921, gripping mechanical claw 922, gripping rotary motor 923, and gripping rotary mechanical claw 924. The connecting plates 97 are installed... On the side of the supporting beam 94, the vertical displacement motor 96 and the beam frame 91 are supported. The beam frame 91 is located on the side below the connecting plate 97, and the vertical displacement motor 96 is located on the side above the connecting plate 97. The vertical displacement motor 96 is used to drive the clamping motor 921, clamping mechanical claw 922, clamping rotary motor 923 and clamping rotary mechanical claw 924 mounted on the beam frame 91 to clamp and lift the cover. After the clamping rotary motor 923 rotates the left cover 180 degrees through the clamping rotary mechanical claw, the vertical displacement motor 96 drives the beam frame 91 to drive the clamping motor 921, clamping mechanical claw 922, clamping rotary motor 923 and clamping rotary mechanical claw 924 to place the cover on the mounting groove 2341 of the side fixture 23.

[0060] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0061] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0062] Furthermore, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A left and right cover fastening machine, characterized in that, include: Central fixture, which is used to support the central frame; A fastening mechanism is located on opposite sides of the central fixture and is used to drive the cover to be fitted onto the outside of the central frame. The fastening mechanism includes a first driving member, a second driving member, and a side fixture. The side fixture is used to place the cover. The first driving member is used to drive the cover to fasten. The second driving member is used to drive the side fixture and the first driving member to move closer to or away from the central fixture. It also includes a support plate, the central fixture is disposed on the support plate, the side fixtures are disposed on opposite sides of the central fixture, the side fixtures are slidably connected to the support plate, and the second driving member is disposed on the other set of opposite sides of the central fixture. The second driving member is disposed on the support plate, and the movable end of the second driving member is connected to the side fixture. The upper surface of the support plate is provided with a support slide rail, and the side fixture includes a first connector and a second connector; The bottom of the body of the second connector is provided with a groove, and the second connector is slidably connected to the support slide rail through the groove; The first connector is connected to the second connector, and one end of the first connector protrudes out of the second connector and is connected to the movable end of the second drive member; The side fixture also includes a third connector and a fourth connector; The third connector has a mounting groove on the side near the central fixture, and the mounting groove extends out of the second connector; One side of the fourth connector is connected to the end of the third connector away from the central fixture, and the other side of the fourth connector is connected to the first drive member.

2. The left and right cover fastening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting groove body is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, which is used to confine the cover body within the mounting groove.

3. The left and right cover fastening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cover detection device, which is disposed on one side of the third connector and is used to detect whether a cover is placed on the mounting groove.

4. The left and right cover fastening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a blocking member, which is mounted on the support plate and is located side by side with the second drive member on the same side of the support slide rail. The blocking member is used to define the position of the side fixture.

5. A left and right cover fastening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a frame testing device, which is installed on one side of the central fixture and is used to detect whether the central frame is placed on the central fixture.

6. A left and right cover fastening machine according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, It also includes a transport mechanism, which is disposed on one side of the fastening mechanism and is used to place the cover on the side fixture.

7. A left and right cover fastening machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes a crossbeam frame and a clamping mechanism. The crossbeam frame has a U-shaped structure, and the clamping mechanism is installed at both ends of the U-shaped structure of the crossbeam frame. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp and transfer the cover.

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