Threading device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a threading device, comprising: a cable clamp, which is formed with a row of first wire holes arranged in a straight line. The threading device also includes a conversion device, which includes a rotating block that can be switched between a first state and a second state, and a plurality of second wire holes are formed on the rotating block; when the rotating block is switched to the first state, the plurality of second wire holes are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes on the cable clamp assembled on the conversion device; when the rotating block is switched to the second state, the plurality of second wire holes are not on the same straight line in a planar view along its axial direction, so as to be aligned with the plurality of wire jacks on the circuit board. Therefore, the operator can use the threading device of the present invention to insert a row of wires into the plurality of wire jacks on the circuit board at one time, greatly improving the efficiency of inserting the wires into the wire jacks on the circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a threading device, in particular to a threading device suitable for guiding multiple wires to be quickly inserted into multiple wire insertion holes on a circuit board. Background Art

[0002] In the electronics manufacturing industry, soldering wires to circuit boards is a common process. Before soldering, the wires must be individually inserted into the circuit board's wire jacks, and then soldered to the circuit board's jacks. However, inserting the wires into the circuit board's jacks is cumbersome. The current process requires operators to first place the circuit board on a fixture, then use tweezers to pick up the wires and insert them one by one into the circuit board's jacks. However, this existing wire insertion method is highly inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a threading device is provided, comprising: a cable clamp having a row of first wire holes arranged in a straight line, each first wire hole being suitable for holding a wire. The threading device also includes a conversion device, the conversion device including a rotating block switchable between a first state and a second state, the rotating block having a plurality of second wire holes formed thereon; when the rotating block is switched to the first state, the plurality of second wire holes are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes on the cable clamp assembled on the conversion device; when the rotating block is switched to the second state, the plurality of second wire holes are not on the same straight line in a plan view along the axial direction thereof, so as to be aligned with the plurality of wire jacks on a circuit board.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conversion device further includes a frame and a fixed block mounted on the frame, wherein a first arc-shaped accommodation space and a second arc-shaped accommodation space are defined on either side of the fixed block, respectively. The rotating block includes: a first rotating block rotatably mounted on the frame and accommodated in the first arc-shaped accommodation space, and rotatable about a first axis along a first arc-shaped wall surface of the first arc-shaped accommodation space; and a second rotating block rotatably mounted on the frame and accommodated in the second arc-shaped accommodation space, and rotatable about a second axis along a second arc-shaped wall surface of the second arc-shaped accommodation space, wherein at least one second wire hole is formed in each of the first rotating block and the second rotating block.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the first rotating block and the second rotating block are rotated to the first state, the second wire holes on the first rotating block and the second rotating block are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes on the cable clamp assembled on the conversion device; when the first rotating block and the second rotating block are rotated to the second state, the second wire holes on the first rotating block and the second rotating block are not on the same straight line in a planar view along their axial direction.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one second wire hole is formed on the fixing block, and the second wire hole on the fixing block is aligned with a corresponding first wire hole on the cable clamp assembled on the conversion device.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the first rotating block and the second rotating block are rotated to the first state, the second wire holes on the first rotating block, the second rotating block and the fixed block are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes on the cable clamp assembled on the conversion device; when the first rotating block and the second rotating block are rotated to the second state, the first rotating block, the second rotating block and the second wire holes on the fixed block are not on the same straight line in a planar view along their axial direction.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, two second wire holes are formed on the first rotating block and the second rotating block respectively, and one second wire hole is formed on the fixed block; when the first rotating block and the second rotating block are rotated to the second state, the four second wire holes on the first rotating block and the second rotating block are respectively located at the four corners of the rectangle, and the one second wire hole on the fixed block is located at the center of the rectangle.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the fixing block includes a first fixing block and a second fixing block symmetrically mounted on the frame.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first fixed block and the second fixed block are identical, and the first rotating block and the second rotating block are identical.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable clamp includes a first clamping block and a second clamping block suitable for being assembled together, and each of the first wire holes is composed of a first semicircular groove formed on the first clamping block and a second semicircular groove formed on the second clamping block.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first pin and a first socket are formed on the first clamping block, and a second pin and a second socket are formed on the second clamping block. The first pin is suitable for being assembled into the second socket, and the second pin is suitable for being assembled into the first socket, so as to assemble the first clamping block and the second clamping block together.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a positioning hole is formed at each end of the cable clamp, and a positioning protrusion is formed on the conversion device, and the positioning protrusion is suitable for being assembled into the positioning hole so as to assemble the cable clamp and the conversion device together.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the threading device further includes a guiding device, on which a plurality of third wire holes corresponding to the plurality of wire holes on the circuit board are formed to guide the wires to be inserted into the wire holes on the circuit board; when the conversion device is assembled on the guiding device and the rotating block is switched to the second state, the second wire holes on the conversion device are aligned with the third wire holes on the guiding device.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the guiding device includes an outer frame and four guide blocks mounted on the outer frame and compatible with each other, a guide groove is formed on each guide block, and each of the third wire holes is composed of the guide grooves on adjacent guide blocks.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the four guide blocks are movably mounted on the outer frame, so that the four guide blocks can be moved from a closed position in which they match each other to an open position in which they are separated from each other.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the four guide blocks are identical.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of positioning columns are formed on the guiding device, and a plurality of positioning holes are formed on the conversion device. The positioning columns on the guiding device are suitable for being assembled into the positioning holes on the conversion device so as to assemble the conversion device and the guiding device together.

[0020] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an operator can use the threading device of the present invention to insert a row of wires into multiple wire jacks on a circuit board at one time, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of inserting the wires into the wire jacks on the circuit board.

[0021] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a threading device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 show Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of a cable clamp of a threading device is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 show Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the cable clamp of the threading device shown;

[0025] Figure 4 show Figure 1 The perspective schematic diagram of the conversion device of the threading device shown, wherein the rotating block is in the first state;

[0026] Figure 5 show Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of the conversion device of the threading device shown, wherein the rotating block is in the second state;

[0027] Figure 6 show Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of the guide device of the threading device shown, wherein the four guide blocks are in the open position;

[0028] Figure 7 show Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of the guide device of the threading device is shown, in which the four guide blocks are in the closed position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0031] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, there is provided a threading device, comprising: a cable clamp having a row of first wire holes arranged in a straight line, each first wire hole being suitable for holding a wire. The threading device further comprises a conversion device, the conversion device comprising a rotating block switchable between a first state and a second state, a plurality of second wire holes being formed on the rotating block; when the rotating block is switched to the first state, the plurality of second wire holes are arranged in a straight line and can be respectively aligned with the first wire holes on the cable clamp assembled on the conversion device; when the rotating block is switched to the second state, the plurality of second wire holes are not on the same straight line in a plan view along the axial direction thereof, so as to be respectively aligned with a plurality of wire jacks on a circuit board.

[0032] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a threading device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 show Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of a cable clamp 100 for a threading device is shown; Figure 3 show Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an assembly of a cable clamp 100 of a threading device.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the threading device includes a cable clamp 100. A row of first wire holes 103 arranged in a straight line is formed on the cable clamp 100, and each first wire hole 103 is suitable for holding a wire.

[0034] Figure 4 show Figure 1 The perspective schematic diagram of the conversion device 200 of the threading device shown, wherein the rotating block is in the first state; Figure 5 show Figure 1 The schematic perspective view of the conversion device 200 of the threading device is shown, wherein the rotating block is in the second state.

[0035] like Figure 1-5 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the threading device further includes a conversion device 200. The conversion device 200 includes a Figure 4 shown) and the second state ( Figure 5 The rotating blocks 230 and 240 are configured to switch between the states shown in FIG. A plurality of second wire holes 203 are formed on the rotating blocks 230 and 240.

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, when the rotating blocks 230 and 240 are switched to the first state, the plurality of second wire holes 203 are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes 103 on the cable clamp 100 assembled on the conversion device 200 .

[0037] like Figure 5 As shown, when the rotating blocks 230 and 240 are switched to the second state, the plurality of second wire holes 203 are not on the same straight line in a plan view along their axial direction so as to be aligned with the plurality of wire insertion holes (not shown) on the circuit board 400 .

[0038] like Figure 4-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the conversion device 200 also includes a frame 200a and fixed blocks 210, 220 mounted on the frame 200a. A first arc-shaped accommodation space and a second arc-shaped accommodation space are defined on both sides of the fixed blocks 210, 220, respectively. The rotating blocks 230, 240 include a first rotating block 230 and a second rotating block 240. The first rotating block 230 is rotatably mounted on the frame 200a and accommodated in the first arc-shaped accommodation space. The first rotating block 230 can rotate around a first axis along a first arc-shaped wall 201 of the first arc-shaped accommodation space. The second rotating block 240 is rotatably mounted on the frame 200a and accommodated in the second arc-shaped accommodation space. The second rotating block 240 can rotate around a second axis along a second arc-shaped wall 202 of the second arc-shaped accommodation space.

[0039] like Figure 4-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one second wire hole 203 is formed on the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 respectively.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, when the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are rotated to the first state, the second wire holes 203 on the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes 103 on the cable clamp 100 assembled on the conversion device 200.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, when the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are rotated to the second state, the second wire holes 203 on the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are not on the same straight line in a plan view along the axial direction thereof.

[0042] like Figure 4-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, at least one second wire hole 203 is formed on the fixing blocks 210 and 220. The second wire hole 203 on the fixing blocks 210 and 220 is aligned with the corresponding first wire hole 103 on the cable clamp 100 assembled on the conversion device 200.

[0043] like Figure 4As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are rotated to the first state, the second wire holes 203 on the first rotating block 230, the second rotating block 240 and the fixed blocks 210 and 220 are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes 103 on the cable clamp 100 assembled on the conversion device 200.

[0044] like Figure 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are rotated to the second state, the second wire holes 203 on the first rotating block 230, the second rotating block 240 and the fixed blocks 210 and 220 are not on the same straight line in a plan view along their axial direction, so as to be aligned with the multiple wire jacks on the circuit board 400 respectively.

[0045] like Figure 4-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, two second wire holes 203 are formed on the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 , respectively, and one second wire hole 203 is formed on the fixed blocks 210 and 220 .

[0046] like Figure 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are rotated to the second state, the four second wire holes 203 on the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are respectively located at the four corners of the rectangle, and the one second wire hole 203 on the fixed blocks 210 and 220 is located at the center of the rectangle.

[0047] like Figure 4-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the fixing blocks 210 , 220 include a first fixing block 210 and a second fixing block 220 symmetrically mounted on the frame 200 a .

[0048] like Figure 4-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first fixed block 210 and the second fixed block 220 are identical, and the first rotating block 230 and the second rotating block 240 are identical.

[0049] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable clamp 100 includes a first clamping block 110 and a second clamping block 120 suitable for being assembled together, and each first wire hole 103 is composed of a first semicircular groove 113 formed on the first clamping block 110 and a second semicircular groove 123 formed on the second clamping block 120.

[0050] like Figure 1-3As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first pin 111 and a first socket 112 are formed on the first clamping block 110, and a second pin 121 and a second socket 122 are formed on the second clamping block 120. The first pin 111 is suitable for being assembled into the second socket 122, and the second pin 121 is suitable for being assembled into the first socket 112, so as to assemble the first clamping block 110 and the second clamping block 120 together.

[0051] like Figure 1-5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning hole 104 is formed at each end of the cable clamp 100, and a positioning protrusion 200b is formed on the conversion device 200. The positioning protrusion 200b is suitable for being assembled into the positioning hole 104 so as to assemble the cable clamp 100 and the conversion device 200 together.

[0052] Figure 6 show Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of the guide device 300 of the threading device is shown, wherein the four guide blocks are in the open position; Figure 7 show Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective schematic diagram of a guide device 300 of a threading device, wherein four guide blocks are in a closed position.

[0053] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the threading device further includes a guide device 300. A plurality of third wire holes 303 are formed on the guide device 300, corresponding to the plurality of wire insertion holes on the circuit board 400, to guide the wires to be inserted into the wire insertion holes on the circuit board 400.

[0054] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the conversion device 200 is assembled on the guide device 300 and the rotating blocks 230 and 240 are switched to the second state, the second wire hole 203 on the conversion device 200 is aligned with the third wire hole 303 on the guide device 300.

[0055] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the guiding device 300 includes an outer frame 300a and four guide blocks 310, 320, 330, 340 that are mounted on the outer frame 300a and can be matched with each other. A guiding groove 313, 323, 333, 343 is formed on each guide block 310, 320, 330, 340, and each third wire hole 303 is composed of the guide grooves 313, 323, 333, 343 on adjacent guide blocks 310, 320, 330, 340.

[0056] like Figure 1-7As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the four guide blocks 310, 320, 330, 340 are movably mounted on the outer frame 300a, so that the four guide blocks 310, 320, 330, 340 can be moved from a closed position ( Figure 7 shown) to the open position ( Figure 6 shown in the location).

[0057] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the four guide blocks 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 are identical.

[0058] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of positioning posts 300b are formed on the guide device 300, and a plurality of positioning holes are formed on the conversion device 200. The positioning posts 300b on the guide device 300 are suitable for being assembled into the positioning holes on the conversion device 200 so as to assemble the conversion device 200 and the guide device 300 together.

[0059] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an operator can use a threading device to insert a row of wires into multiple wire insertion holes on a circuit board at one time, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of inserting the wires into the wire insertion holes on the circuit board.

[0060] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and that they may be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments may be freely combined without causing any conflict in structure or principle.

[0061] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0062] Although some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0063] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A threading device comprising: The cable clamp (100) is formed with a row of first wire holes (103) arranged in a straight line, each first wire hole (103) being suitable for holding a wire. Its characteristics are: The threading device further comprises a conversion device (200), the conversion device (200) comprising a rotating block (230, 240) capable of switching between a first state and a second state, and a plurality of second wire holes (203) are formed on the rotating block (230, 240); When the rotating blocks (230, 240) are switched to the first state, the plurality of second wire holes (203) are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes (103) on the cable clamp (100) assembled on the conversion device (200); When the rotating blocks (230, 240) are switched to the second state, the plurality of second wire holes (203) are not on the same straight line in a planar view along their axial direction, so as to be aligned with the plurality of wire insertion holes on the circuit board (400).

2. The threading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion device (200) further comprises a frame (200a) and fixing blocks (210, 220) mounted on the frame (200a). A first arc-shaped accommodation space and a second arc-shaped accommodation space are respectively defined on both sides of the fixing block (210, 220); The rotating block (230, 240) comprises: a first rotating block (230) rotatably mounted on the frame (200a) and accommodated in the first arc-shaped accommodation space, capable of rotating about a first axis along a first arc-shaped wall surface (201) of the first arc-shaped accommodation space; and The second rotating block (240) is rotatably mounted on the frame (200a) and accommodated in the second arc-shaped accommodation space, and is capable of rotating around a second axis along a second arc-shaped wall surface (202) of the second arc-shaped accommodation space. At least one second wire hole (203) is formed on each of the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240).

3. The threading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are rotated to the first state, the second wire holes (203) on the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes (103) on the cable clamp (100) assembled on the conversion device (200); When the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are rotated to the second state, the second wire holes (203) on the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are not on the same straight line in a plan view viewed along their axial directions.

4. The threading device according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least one second wire hole (203) is formed on the fixing block (210, 220), and the second wire hole (203) on the fixing block (210, 220) is aligned with a corresponding first wire hole (103) on a cable clamp (100) assembled on the conversion device (200).

5. The threading device according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are rotated to the first state, the second wire holes (203) on the first rotating block (230), the second rotating block (240) and the fixed blocks (210, 220) are arranged in a straight line and can be aligned with the first wire holes (103) on the cable clamp (100) assembled on the conversion device (200); When the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are rotated to the second state, the first rotating block (230), the second rotating block (240) and the second wire holes (203) on the fixed blocks (210, 220) are not on the same straight line in a plan view viewed along their axial direction.

6. The threading device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two second wire holes (203) are formed on the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240), respectively, and one second wire hole (203) is formed on the fixed blocks (210, 220); When the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are rotated to the second state, the four second wire holes (203) on the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are respectively located at the four corners of a rectangle, and the one second wire hole (203) on the fixed block (210, 220) is located at the center of the rectangle.

7. The threading device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing blocks (210, 220) include a first fixing block (210) and a second fixing block (220) symmetrically mounted on the frame (200a).

8. The threading device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first fixed block (210) and the second fixed block (220) are identical, and the first rotating block (230) and the second rotating block (240) are identical.

9. The threading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable clamp (100) comprises a first clamping block (110) and a second clamping block (120) adapted to be assembled together, and each of the first wire holes (103) is composed of a first semicircular groove (113) formed on the first clamping block (110) and a second semicircular groove (123) formed on the second clamping block (120).

10. The threading device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A first latch (111) and a first socket (112) are formed on the first clamping block (110), and a second latch (121) and a second socket (122) are formed on the second clamping block (120). The first latch (111) is suitable for being assembled into the second socket (122), and the second latch (121) is suitable for being assembled into the first socket (112), so as to assemble the first clamping block (110) and the second clamping block (120) together.

11. The threading device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A positioning hole (104) is formed at each end of the cable clamp (100), and a positioning protrusion (200b) is formed on the conversion device (200). The positioning protrusion (200b) is suitable for being assembled into the positioning hole (104) so ​​as to assemble the cable clamp (100) and the conversion device (200) together.

12. The threading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The threading device further comprises a guiding device (300), on which a plurality of third wire holes (303) corresponding to the plurality of wire insertion holes on the circuit board (400) are formed, so as to guide the wires to be inserted into the wire insertion holes on the circuit board (400); When the conversion device (200) is assembled on the guiding device (300) and the rotating blocks (230, 240) are switched to the second state, the second wire hole (203) on the conversion device (200) and the third wire hole (303) on the guiding device (300) are aligned respectively.

13. The threading device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The guiding device (300) comprises an outer frame (300a) and four guiding blocks (310, 320, 330, 340) mounted on the outer frame (300a) and capable of being matched together. A guiding groove (313, 323, 333, 343) is formed on each guiding block (310, 320, 330, 340), and each third wire hole (303) is composed of the guiding grooves (313, 323, 333, 343) on adjacent guiding blocks (310, 320, 330, 340).

14. The threading device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The four guide blocks (310, 320, 330, 340) are movably mounted on the outer frame (300a), so that the four guide blocks (310, 320, 330, 340) can be moved from a closed position that matches each other to an open position that is separated from each other.

15. The threading device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The four guide blocks (310, 320, 330, 340) are identical.

16. The threading device according to claim 12, characterized in that: A plurality of positioning columns (300b) are formed on the guide device (300), and a plurality of positioning holes are formed on the conversion device (200). The positioning columns (300b) on the guide device (300) are suitable for being assembled into the positioning holes on the conversion device (200), so as to assemble the conversion device (200) and the guide device (300) together.

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