An automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of connector processing, and specifically to an automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals, including a base, an installation vertical plate vertically arranged on the base, and a sheet metal plate fixedly installed on the installation vertical plate. An extrusion mechanism is arranged on the sheet metal plate, a detection mechanism and a plugging mechanism are respectively arranged on both sides of the extrusion mechanism, and an operation manipulator is further arranged on one side below the detection mechanism. The operation manipulator clamps the terminal and sequentially passes through the detection mechanism, the extrusion mechanism and the plugging mechanism, and then the plugging mechanism assembles the terminal into the connector housing. The present invention has the advantages of simple structure, reasonable and novel design, can realize automatic assembly, has high assembly efficiency, replaces manual labor, saves labor costs, reduces the labor intensity of workers, is suitable for mass production, and is worthy of being vigorously promoted and applied.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connector processing, and specifically relates to an automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals. Background Technique

[0002] Connectors, also known as connectors, plugs, and sockets in China. Generally refers to electrical connectors. That is, a device that connects two active devices, transmits current or signals. Connectors are components that electronic engineering technicians often come into contact with. Its function is very simple: it builds a communication bridge between the blocked or isolated circuits in the circuit, so that the current can flow and the circuit can achieve the predetermined function. Connectors are indispensable components in electronic devices. Looking along the path of current flow, you will always find one or more connectors. The forms and structures of connectors are ever-changing. With different application objects, frequencies, powers, application environments, etc., there are various forms of connectors.

[0003] A connector generally consists of a housing and terminals arranged inside the housing. During assembly, since the terminals are of irregular shapes, it is necessary to manually assemble them using tweezers. Manual assembly has low efficiency and high labor intensity, and is not suitable for mass production. Therefore, the applicant has designed an automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals, which has the advantages of simple structure, reasonable and novel design, can achieve automatic assembly, high assembly efficiency, replaces manual labor, saves labor costs, reduces the labor intensity of workers, and is suitable for mass production, and solves the problems raised in the above technical background.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals, including a base, a mounting vertical plate vertically arranged on the base, and a sheet metal plate fixedly installed on the mounting vertical plate. An extrusion mechanism is arranged on the sheet metal plate, and a detection mechanism and a plugging mechanism are respectively arranged on both sides of the extrusion mechanism. An operating manipulator is also arranged on one side below the detection mechanism. The operating manipulator clamps the terminal and sequentially passes through the detection mechanism, the extrusion mechanism, and the plugging mechanism, and then the plugging mechanism assembles the terminal into the connector housing.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of mounting holes are opened around the base, and the plurality of mounting holes are evenly distributed along the circumference direction of the base.

[0007] Preferably, the extrusion mechanism includes an extrusion fixed plate fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate and an extrusion plate arranged below the extrusion fixed plate. An extrusion pad is arranged between the extrusion fixed plate and the extrusion plate, and an extrusion groove is arranged on the end face of the extrusion plate far from the extrusion pad.

[0008] Preferably, four extrusion grooves are provided, and the four extrusion grooves are arranged at intervals, and the interval distances between the four extrusion grooves gradually increase from left to right.

[0009] Preferably, the detection mechanism includes a detection table fixing seat fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate and a detection table fixedly installed on the detection table fixing seat. A detection hole adapted to the terminal is provided on the detection table. Four detection holes are provided, and each detection hole is arranged at an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane.

[0010] Preferably, the plugging mechanism includes an up-and-down air cylinder, a first sliding plate, a lifting plate, a first slider, a first slide rail, a fixed clamping assembly and a moving clamping assembly. The up-and-down air cylinder is fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate, and the output end of the up-and-down air cylinder is fixedly connected to the first sliding plate. The first sliding plate is fixedly installed on the lifting plate. The first slider is fixedly installed on the first sliding plate, and one end surface of the first slider away from the first sliding plate is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The first slide rail is fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate. The fixed clamping assembly and the moving clamping assembly are respectively fixedly installed on the lifting plate, and the fixed clamping assembly and the moving clamping assembly cooperate to insert the terminal into the connector.

[0011] Preferably, the fixed clamping assembly includes a fixed clamping connection block fixedly connected to the lifting plate and a fixed clamping plate fixing plate fixedly connected to the fixed clamping connection block. A fixed clamping plate is fixedly installed on the fixed clamping plate fixing plate, and fixed clamping teeth are provided on the fixed clamping plate.

[0012] Preferably, the moving clamping assembly includes a second slide rail fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting plate. A second slider is slidably arranged on the second slide rail. A third slide rail mounting plate is fixedly installed on the second slider. A third slide rail is fixedly installed on the third slide rail mounting plate. A third slider is slidably arranged on the third slide rail. A moving clamping plate mounting plate is fixedly installed on the third slider. A moving clamping plate is fixedly installed on the moving clamping plate mounting plate, and moving clamping teeth adapted to the fixed clamping teeth are provided on the moving clamping plate.

[0013] Preferably, the moving clamping assembly further includes a second air cylinder and a third air cylinder for driving the second slider and the third slider to move along the length directions of the second slide rail and the third slide rail respectively.

[0014] Preferably, a limit baffle is arranged on one side of the operating manipulator.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] 1. The present invention provides an automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals. The overall structure of the device is simple, reasonably and novelly designed. By setting an extrusion mechanism, a detection mechanism and a plugging mechanism on a sheet metal plate, an operating manipulator clamps the terminals and successively passes through the detection mechanism, the extrusion mechanism and the plugging mechanism, and then the plugging mechanism assembles the terminals into the connector housing, which can realize automatic assembly, meet the requirements of mass production, replace the traditional manual assembly, save labor costs, reduce the labor intensity of workers, and improve production capacity at the same time, and is worthy of being vigorously promoted and applied.

[0017] 2. The present invention sets a detection mechanism, which includes a detection table fixing seat fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate and a detection table fixedly installed on the detection table fixing seat. A detection hole adapted to the terminal is opened on the detection table. There are four such detection holes, and each detection hole is set at an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane. The detection mechanism is used to detect the terminals before assembly to ensure the quality of the products and effectively reduce the defective rate of the products.

[0018] 3. The present invention sets an extrusion mechanism, which includes an extrusion fixing plate fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate and an extrusion plate arranged below the extrusion fixing plate. An extrusion groove is arranged on the extrusion plate. There are four such extrusion grooves, and the interval distance between the four extrusion grooves gradually increases from left to right. The extruded terminals are convenient for being assembled into the housing, and the practicability is strong. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is of the present invention Figure 1 an enlarged view of A in;

[0021] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the extrusion plate of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the detection mechanism of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of the plugging mechanism of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of the fixed clamping assembly of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of the moving clamping assembly of the present invention.

[0026] The reference numerals and names in the drawings are as follows:

[0027] 1. Base; 2. Installation vertical plate; 3. Sheet metal plate; 4. Extrusion mechanism; 41. Extrusion fixed plate; 42. Extrusion plate; 43. Extrusion backing plate; 44. Extrusion groove; 5. Detection mechanism; 51. Detection table fixed seat; 52. Detection table; 53. Detection hole; 6. Insertion mechanism; 61. Up and down cylinder; 62. First slide plate; 63. Lifting plate; 64. First slider; 65. First slide rail; 66. Fixed clamping assembly; 661. Fixed clamping connection block; 662. Fixed clamping plate fixing plate; 663. Fixed clamping plate; 664. Fixed clamping teeth; 67. Moving clamping assembly; 671. Second slide rail; 672. Second slider; 673. Third slide rail mounting plate; 674. Third slide rail; 675. Third slider; 676. Moving clamping plate mounting plate; 677. Moving clamping plate; 678. Moving clamping teeth; 679. Second cylinder; 6710. Third cylinder; 7. Operating manipulator; 8. Terminal; 9. Installation hole; 10. Limit baffle. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0030] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 , an embodiment provided by the present invention: an automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals, including a base 1, an installation vertical plate 2 vertically arranged on the base 1, and a sheet metal plate 3 fixedly installed on the installation vertical plate 2. A plurality of installation holes 9 are opened around the base 1, and the plurality of installation holes 9 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the base 1. The base 1 is installed on a machine table (not shown in the figure) through the plurality of installation holes 9. An extrusion mechanism 4 is arranged on the sheet metal plate 3. A detection mechanism 5 and a plugging mechanism 6 are respectively arranged on both sides of the extrusion mechanism 4. An operation manipulator 7 is also arranged on one side below the detection mechanism 5. The operation manipulator 7 clamps the terminal 8 and successively passes through the detection mechanism 5, the extrusion mechanism 4, and the plugging mechanism 6. Then, the plugging mechanism 6 assembles the terminal 8 into the connector housing. A limit baffle 10 is arranged on one side of the operation manipulator 7 to limit the displacement of the operation manipulator 7. In this embodiment, the operation manipulator 7 can move along the X-axis and the Y-axis, and the operation manipulator 7 is a prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the operation manipulator 7 clamps the terminal 8 to perform power-on detection by the detection mechanism 5, and is extruded at the extrusion mechanism 4, which is convenient for the assembly of the plugging mechanism 6. The plugging mechanism 6 inserts the extruded terminal 8 into the terminal housing, realizing automatic assembly, meeting the requirements of mass production, replacing traditional manual assembly, saving labor costs, reducing the labor intensity of workers, and improving production capacity at the same time, which is worthy of being widely promoted and applied.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the extrusion mechanism 4 in the figure includes an extrusion fixing plate 41 fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate 3 and an extrusion plate 42 arranged below the extrusion fixing plate 41. An extrusion cushion plate 43 is arranged between the extrusion fixing plate 41 and the extrusion plate 42. An extrusion groove 44 is arranged on the end face of the extrusion plate 42 far from the extrusion cushion plate 43.

[0034] Specifically, four extrusion grooves 44 are arranged, and the four extrusion grooves 44 are arranged at intervals, and the interval distances between the four extrusion grooves 44 gradually increase from left to right.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, the above-mentioned operating manipulator 7 clamps the terminal 8 and passes through the four extrusion grooves 44. The four extrusion grooves 44 extrude the four terminals. During the extrusion process, the operating manipulator 7 moves from the detection mechanism 5 towards the insertion mechanism 6, facilitating the assembly of the insertion mechanism 6.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 4 , in the figure, the detection mechanism 5 includes a detection table fixing seat 51 fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate 3 and a detection table 52 fixedly installed on the detection table fixing seat 51. The detection table 52 is provided with detection holes 53 adapted to the terminals. There are four detection holes 53, and each detection hole 53 is arranged at an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane.

[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the operating manipulator 7 inserts the clamped terminal 8 into the four detection holes 53 of the detection mechanism 5 for power-on detection. The detection holes 53 are arranged at an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane to facilitate the insertion of the terminal 8. The four detection holes 53 can detect the four terminals 8 simultaneously, improving the detection efficiency. At the same time, the setting of the detection mechanism 5 can improve the product yield.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 5 , in the figure, the insertion mechanism 6 includes an up-down cylinder 61, a first slide plate 62, a lifting plate 63, a first slider 64, a first slide rail 65, a fixed clamping component 66, and a moving clamping component 67. The up-down cylinder 61 is fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate 3, and the output end of the up-down cylinder 61 is fixedly connected to the first slide plate 62. The first slide plate 62 is fixedly installed on the lifting plate 63. The first slider 64 is fixedly installed on the first slide plate 62, and one end surface of the first slider 64 away from the first slide plate 62 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 65. The first slide rail 65 is fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate 3. The fixed clamping component 66 and the moving clamping component 67 are respectively fixedly installed on the lifting plate 63, and the fixed clamping component 66 and the moving clamping component 67 cooperate to insert the terminal 8 into the connector.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 6 , in the figure, the fixed clamping component 66 includes a fixed clamping connection block 661 fixedly connected to the lifting plate 63 and a fixed clamping plate fixing plate 662 fixedly connected to the fixed clamping connection block 661. A fixed clamping plate 663 is fixedly installed on the fixed clamping plate fixing plate 662, and fixed clamping teeth 664 are arranged on the fixed clamping plate 663.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 7, in the figure, the movable clamping assembly 67 includes a second slide rail 671, the second slide rail 671 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting plate 63, a second slider 672 is slidably arranged on the second slide rail 671, a third slide rail mounting plate 673 is fixedly installed on the second slider 672, a third slide rail 674 is fixedly installed on the third slide rail mounting plate 673, a third slider 675 is slidably arranged on the third slide rail 674, a movable clamping plate mounting plate 676 is fixedly installed on the third slider 675, a movable clamping plate 677 is fixedly installed on the movable clamping plate mounting plate 676, a movable clamping tooth 678 adapted to the fixed clamping tooth 664 is arranged on the movable clamping plate 677, and the movable clamping assembly 67 further includes a second cylinder 679 and a third cylinder 6710 for driving the second slider 672 and the third slider 675 to move along the length directions of the second slide rail 671 and the third slide rail 674 respectively.

[0041] By adopting the above technical solution, when the operating manipulator 7 moves the extruded terminal 8 to the plugging mechanism 6, the fixed clamping assembly 66 and the movable clamping assembly 67 cooperate to clamp the terminal 8. When clamping, the movable clamping plate 677 on the movable clamping assembly 67 moves along the length directions of the second slide rail 671 and the third slide rail 674 under the action of the second cylinder 679 and the third cylinder 6710, and cooperates with the fixed clamping plate 663 to clamp the terminal 8. Then, the upper and lower cylinder 61 drives the first slide plate 62 to move downward, further drives the first slider 64 to move along the first slide rail 65, and at the same time drives the lifting plate 63 and the fixed clamping assembly 66 and the movable clamping assembly 67 installed on the lifting plate 63 to move up and down, further driving the clamped terminal 8 to move downward until it stops when plugging with the terminal housing. Then, the upper and lower cylinder 61 resets and operates reciprocally.

[0042] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended to embrace all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claimed rights.

Claims

1. An automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals, comprising a base (1), a mounting vertical plate (2) vertically arranged on the base (1), and a sheet metal plate (3) fixedly mounted on the mounting vertical plate (2), characterized in that: An extrusion mechanism (4) is provided on the sheet metal plate (3). A detection mechanism (5) and a plugging mechanism (6) are respectively arranged on both sides of the extrusion mechanism (4). An operating manipulator (7) is further arranged on one side below the detection mechanism (5). The operating manipulator (7) clamps the terminal (8) and sequentially passes through the detection mechanism (5), the extrusion mechanism (4) and the plugging mechanism (6), and then the plugging mechanism (6) assembles the terminal (8) into the connector housing. The extrusion mechanism (4) includes an extrusion fixed plate (41) fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate (3) and an extrusion plate (42) arranged below the extrusion fixed plate (41). An extrusion cushion plate (43) is arranged between the extrusion fixed plate (41) and the extrusion plate (42). An extrusion groove (44) is arranged on one end face of the extrusion plate (42) far from the extrusion cushion plate (43). The plugging mechanism (6) includes an up-and-down cylinder (61), a first slide plate (62), a lifting plate (63), a first slider (64), a first slide rail (65), a fixed clamping component (66) and a moving clamping component (67). The up-and-down cylinder (61) is fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate (3), and the output end of the up-and-down cylinder (61) is fixedly connected with the first slide plate (62). The first slide plate (62) is fixedly installed on the lifting plate (63). The first slider (64) is fixedly installed on the first slide plate (62), and one end face of the first slider (64) far from the first slide plate (62) is slidably connected with the first slide rail (65). The first slide rail (65) is fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate (3). The fixed clamping component (66) and the moving clamping component (67) are respectively fixedly installed on the lifting plate (63), and the fixed clamping component (66) and the moving clamping component (67) cooperate to insert the terminal (8) into the connector.

2. The automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting holes (9) are formed around the base (1), and the plurality of mounting holes (9) are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the base (1).

3. The automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four extrusion grooves (44) are provided, and the four extrusion grooves (44) are arranged at intervals, and the interval distances between the four extrusion grooves (44) gradually increase from left to right.

4. The automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (5) includes a detection table fixed seat (51) fixedly installed on the sheet metal plate (3) and a detection table (52) fixedly installed on the detection table fixed seat (51). A detection hole (53) adapted to the terminal is formed on the detection table (52). Four detection holes (53) are provided, and each detection hole (53) is arranged at an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane.

5. The automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed clamping component (66) includes a fixed clamping connection block (661) fixedly connected with the lifting plate (63) and a fixed clamping plate fixing plate (662) fixedly connected with the fixed clamping connection block (661). A fixed clamping plate (663) is fixedly installed on the fixed clamping plate fixing plate (662), and fixed clamping teeth (664) are arranged on the fixed clamping plate (663).

6. The automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable clamping assembly (67) includes a second slide rail (671), the second slide rail (671) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting plate (63), a second slider (672) is slidably arranged on the second slide rail (671), a third slide rail mounting plate (673) is fixedly installed on the second slider (672), a third slide rail (674) is fixedly installed on the third slide rail mounting plate (673), a third slider (675) is slidably arranged on the third slide rail (674), a movable clamping plate mounting plate (676) is fixedly installed on the third slider (675), a movable clamping plate (677) is fixedly installed on the movable clamping plate mounting plate (676), and a movable clamping tooth (678) adapted to the fixed clamping tooth (664) is arranged on the movable clamping plate (677).

7. The automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable clamping assembly (67) further includes a second cylinder (679) and a third cylinder (6710) for driving the second slider (672) and the third slider (675) to move along the length directions of the second slide rail (671) and the third slide rail (674) respectively.

8. The automatic detection and extrusion assembly device for connector terminals according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limit baffle (10) is arranged on one side of the operating manipulator (7).

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