Connector automated processing equipment

By designing the pushing mechanism and clamping mechanism of the connector automation process processing equipment, the problem of metal terminals not being able to be automatically inserted into the mold is solved, and an efficient automatic processing process is achieved.

CN114865421BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18WEIQIN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210487391.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-05-06
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2042-05-06

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the function of automatically inserting the mold during the processing of metal terminals is not possible, resulting in low machining efficiency.

Method used

An automatic process processing equipment for connectors is designed, including pushing mechanisms and clamping mechanisms. The pushing mechanism drives the rack and spur gears through the motor to automatically push the metal terminals into the mold; the clamping mechanism uses the gears and screws to fix the mold body to avoid deviation.

Benefits of technology

Automatic insertion of metal terminals and fixing of molds are realized, processing efficiency is improved, and inefficiency and errors in manual operation are avoided.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an automated process processing equipment for connectors, which relates to the technical field of connector processing, and includes: a workbench; a first motor, the workbench is installed on one side outer wall of the workbench, a rotating roller is installed at the output end of the first motor, and one end of the rotating roller penetrates the inner side of the workbench; a pushing mechanism with a first rack. The present invention sets a pushing mechanism, when the conveyor belt drives the metal terminal and the mold body to move to the specified position, the metal terminal is flush with the push rod, and then drives the second motor to drive the first straight gear to rotate, the first straight gear rotates and drives the first rack to drive the first moving block to move to one end, the first moving block moves to one end and drives two groups of push rods to move to one end to contact the two metal terminals, and pushes the two metal terminals to be inserted into the mold body respectively, and the function of automatically pushing the metal terminal is realized through the cooperation of the above multiple groups of parts, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the metal terminal.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of connector processing, in particular to connector automated process processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] The connector is also called the standard pitch connector. It is a connector with high efficiency, prevents the wrong insertion of wires and has good interchangeability. It has been increasingly used in the home appliance and automotive industries. The connector is often equipped with metal terminals, and the external wires are connected to the metal terminals on the connector.

[0003] During the processing of existing metal terminals for connectors, workers manually insert the metal terminals one by one into a special mold, and then process them through special injection molding equipment. This processing efficiency is low and it is impossible to automatically insert the metal terminals into the mold. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide connector automated process equipment in order to solve the problem that a metal terminal cannot be automatically inserted into a mold.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: Connector automated process processing equipment, comprising:

[0006] Workbench;

[0007] A first motor, the workbench is installed on one side outer wall of the workbench, a rotating roller is installed at the output end of the first motor, and one end of the rotating roller penetrates the inner side of the workbench, and a conveyor belt is installed on the outer wall of the rotating roller;

[0008] A first connecting block, wherein the first connecting block is fixedly connected to the top end of the conveyor belt, and a metal terminal is placed on the top end of the first connecting block;

[0009] A support frame, the support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench;

[0010] A second connecting block, the second connecting block is fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor belt and is located on one side of the first connecting block, and a mold body is installed on the top of the second connecting block;

[0011] A pushing mechanism having a first rack is distributed at the top of the support frame and penetrates the support frame and extends to one side of the metal terminal, and is used to push the metal terminal into the mold body;

[0012] The clamping mechanism is distributed at one end of the first rack and penetrates to one side of the second connecting block, and is used to fix the mold body and the second connecting block.

[0013] As a further solution of the present invention: the pushing mechanism includes a second motor, a push rod, a first moving block, a first rack and a first spur gear. The second motor is installed at the top of the support frame, and the output end passes through the interior of the support frame. The first spur gear is rotatably connected to the interior of the support frame and is installed at the output end of the second motor. The first rack is slidably connected to the interior of the support frame and meshes with the first spur gear. The first moving block is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the first rack, and one end passes through the inner side of the support frame. The push rod is fixedly connected to the two side outer walls of the first moving block and is located on one side of the metal terminal.

[0014] As a further scheme of the present invention: the clamping mechanism includes a second moving block, a first trapezoidal block, a second trapezoidal block, a screw rod, a second spur gear, a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear and a second rack, the second rack is fixedly connected to one end of the first rack, the second spur gear is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame and meshes with the second rack, the second bevel gear is fixed above the second spur gear, the screw rod is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame, the first bevel gear is fixedly connected to one end of the screw rod and meshes with the second bevel gear, the second moving block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the screw rod, and one end passes through the inner side of the support frame, the first trapezoidal block is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the second moving block, the second trapezoidal block is slidably connected to the top of the second connecting block, and is located on both sides of the mold body.

[0015] As a further solution of the present invention: a mounting groove matching the metal terminal is formed at the top of the first connecting block, the mounting groove matches the push rod, and the first connecting block is aligned with the mold body.

[0016] As a further solution of the present invention: the bottom end of the first rack is fixedly connected with a first limit block, the first rack is slidably connected to the support frame through the first limit block at the bottom, and the inner wall of the support frame is provided with a first sliding groove matching the first moving block.

[0017] As a further solution of the present invention: the upper and lower ends of the second spur gear are respectively fixedly connected with rotating shafts, the second spur gear is rotatably connected to the support frame through the rotating shafts at the upper and lower ends, and the second bevel gear is sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft at the top end of the second spur gear.

[0018] As a further solution of the present invention: the outer wall of the screw rod is fixedly connected with a bearing sleeve, the screw rod is rotatably connected to the support frame through the bearing sleeve fixedly connected to the outer wall, and the inner wall of the support frame is provided with a second sliding groove matching the second moving block.

[0019] As a further solution of the present invention: the bottom end of the second movable block is fixedly connected to a second limit block, the outer wall of the second limit block is fixedly connected to a spring, and one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the second connecting block, and the second trapezoidal block is slidably connected to the second connecting block via the second limit block fixedly connected to the bottom end.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. By setting a pushing mechanism, when the conveyor belt drives the metal terminal and the mold body to move to the specified position, the metal terminal is flush with the push rod, and then the second motor is driven to drive the first spur gear to rotate, and the first spur gear rotates to drive the first rack to drive the first moving block to move to one end. When the first moving block moves to one end, it drives the two sets of push rods to move to one end to contact the two metal terminals, and pushes the two metal terminals to be inserted into the mold body respectively. Through the cooperation of the above multiple groups of parts, the function of automatically pushing the metal terminal is realized, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the metal terminal;

[0022] 2. By setting a clamping mechanism, when the first spur gear rotates to drive the first rack to move toward one side, it drives the second rack to move toward one end and drives the second spur gear to rotate. The second spur gear rotates and drives the first bevel gear to rotate through the second bevel gear. The rotation of the first bevel gear drives the screw to rotate, thereby driving the second moving block to drive the two groups of first trapezoidal blocks to move toward one end and contact with a group of second trapezoidal blocks respectively, pushing the two groups of second trapezoidal blocks to move toward each other, so that the two groups of second trapezoidal blocks fix the mold body. When the mold body is fixed, the push rod contacts the metal terminal. The mold body is fixed through the cooperation of the above multiple groups of parts to avoid the mold body from being offset. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 It is an enlarged view of point A of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the support frame of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pushing mechanism and the clamping mechanism of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the second connecting block of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure: 1. workbench; 2. first motor; 3. rotating roller; 4. first connecting block; 5. pushing mechanism; 501. second motor; 502. push rod; 503. first moving block; 504. first rack; 505. first spur gear; 6. clamping mechanism; 601. second moving block; 602. first trapezoidal block; 603. second trapezoidal block; 604. lead screw; 605. second spur gear; 606. first bevel gear; 607. second bevel gear; 608. second rack; 7. supporting frame; 8. mold body; 9. second connecting block; 10. conveyor belt; 11. metal terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", and "set" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances. The following is an explanation of an embodiment of the present invention based on the overall structure of the present invention.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, the connector automated process processing equipment includes:

[0032] Workbench 1;

[0033] A first motor 2 and a workbench 1 are installed on an outer wall of one side of the workbench 1. A rotating roller 3 is installed at the output end of the first motor 2, and one end of the rotating roller 3 penetrates the inner side of the workbench 1. A conveyor belt 10 is installed on the outer wall of the rotating roller 3.

[0034] A first connecting block 4, the first connecting block 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor belt 10, and a metal terminal 11 is placed on the top of the first connecting block 4;

[0035] A support frame 7, the support frame 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench 1;

[0036] A second connecting block 9, which is fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor belt 10 and is located on one side of the first connecting block 4, and a mold body 8 is installed on the top of the second connecting block 9;

[0037] The pushing mechanism 5 having the first rack 504 is distributed at the top of the support frame 7 and penetrates the support frame 7 to extend to one side of the metal terminal 11, and is used to push the metal terminal 11 into the mold body 8;

[0038] The clamping mechanism 6 is distributed at one end of the first rack 504 and penetrates to one side of the second connecting block 9 , and is used to fix the mold body 8 and the second connecting block 9 .

[0039] In this embodiment: the metal terminal to be processed is placed on the top of the first connecting block 4, and then the mold body 8 is placed on the top of the second connecting block 9, and then the first motor 2 is started. The output end of the first motor 2 drives the conveyor belt 10 through the rotating roller 3 to drive the metal terminal 11 and the mold body 8 to move to the specified position, and then the clamping mechanism 6 is driven by the pushing mechanism 5 to fix the mold body 8 and the second connecting block 9, and then the metal terminal 11 is pushed into the mold body 8.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The pushing mechanism 5 includes a second motor 501, a push rod 502, a first moving block 503, a first rack 504 and a first spur gear 505. The second motor 501 is installed at the top of the support frame 7, and the output end passes through the inside of the support frame 7. The first spur gear 505 is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame 7 and is installed at the output end of the second motor 501. The first rack 504 is slidably connected to the inside of the support frame 7 and meshes with the first spur gear 505. The first moving block 503 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the first rack 504, and one end passes through the inner side of the support frame 7. The push rod 502 is fixedly connected to the outer walls on both sides of the first moving block 503 and is located on one side of the metal terminal 11.

[0041] In this embodiment: when the conveyor belt 10 drives the metal terminal 11 and the mold body 8 to move to the specified position, the metal terminal 11 is flush with the push rod 502, and then the second motor 501 is driven to drive the first spur gear 505 to rotate, the first spur gear 505 rotates to drive the first rack 504 to drive the first moving block 503 to move toward one end, and the first moving block 503 moves toward one end while driving the two groups of push rods 502 to move toward one end and contact the two metal terminals 11, pushing the two metal terminals 11 to be inserted into the mold body 8 respectively, and the function of automatically pushing the metal terminal 11 is realized through the cooperation of the above multiple groups of parts, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the metal terminal 11.

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The clamping mechanism 6 includes a second moving block 601, a first trapezoidal block 602, a second trapezoidal block 603, a screw rod 604, a second spur gear 605, a first bevel gear 606, a second bevel gear 607 and a second rack 608. The second rack 608 is fixedly connected to one end of the first rack 504. The second spur gear 605 is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame 7 and meshes with the second rack 608. The second bevel gear 607 is fixed above the second spur gear 605. The screw rod 604 is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame 7. The first bevel gear 606 is fixedly connected to one end of the screw rod 604 and meshes with the second bevel gear 607. The second moving block 601 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the screw rod 604, and one end passes through the inner side of the support frame 7. The first trapezoidal block 602 is fixedly connected to one side outer wall of the second moving block 601. The second trapezoidal block 603 is slidably connected to the top of the second connecting block 9 and is located on both sides of the mold body 8.

[0043] In this embodiment: when the first spur gear 505 rotates to drive the first rack 504 to move toward one side, it also drives the second rack 608 to move toward one end to drive the second spur gear 605 to rotate. The second spur gear 605 rotates and drives the first bevel gear 606 to rotate through the second bevel gear 607. The first bevel gear 606 rotates and drives the screw rod 604 to rotate, thereby driving the second moving block 601 to drive the two groups of first trapezoidal blocks 602 to move toward one end and contact with a group of second trapezoidal blocks 603 respectively, pushing the two groups of second trapezoidal blocks 603 to move toward each other, so that the two groups of second trapezoidal blocks 603 fix the mold body 8. When the mold body 8 is fixed, the push rod 502 contacts the metal terminal. The mold body 8 is fixed by the cooperation of the above multiple groups of parts to avoid the mold body 8 from being offset.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 2 A mounting groove matching the metal terminal 11 is formed at the top of the first connecting block 4 , the mounting groove matches the push rod 502 , and the first connecting block 4 is aligned with the mold body 8 .

[0045] In this embodiment: a processing groove matching the metal terminal 11 is opened on the inner wall of the mold body 8 to facilitate the placement of the metal terminal 11. The metal terminal 11 is pushed to slide inside the first connecting block 4 by the push rod 502, and the metal terminal 11 is pushed into the mold body 8.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 3 The bottom end of the first rack 504 is fixedly connected with a first limit block, and the first rack 504 is slidably connected with the support frame 7 through the first limit block at the bottom end. The inner wall of the support frame 7 is provided with a first sliding groove matching the first moving block 503.

[0047] In this embodiment: the first spur gear 505 rotates to drive the first rack 504 to drive the first moving block 503 to move, and the first limit block fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first rack 504 prevents the first rack 504 from deflecting during the movement.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 3 The second spur gear 605 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft at both ends. The second spur gear 605 is rotatably connected to the support frame 7 via the rotating shafts at both ends. The second bevel gear 607 is sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft at the top of the second spur gear 605 .

[0049] In this embodiment, the second rack 608 moves toward one end to drive the second spur gear 605 to rotate, and the second spur gear 605 rotates through the second bevel gear 607 to drive the first bevel gear 606 to rotate.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 3 The outer wall of the screw rod 604 is fixedly connected with a bearing sleeve, and the screw rod 604 is rotatably connected to the support frame 7 through the bearing sleeve fixedly connected to the outer wall. The inner wall of the support frame 7 is provided with a second sliding groove matching the second moving block 601.

[0051] In this embodiment: the second bevel gear 607 rotates to drive the first bevel gear 606 to rotate, and the rotation of the first bevel gear 606 drives the screw rod 604 to rotate, thereby driving the second moving block 601 to drive the two groups of first trapezoidal blocks 602 to move toward one end, and the second sliding groove is used to prevent the second moving block 601 from shifting during the movement.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 5 The bottom end of the second moving block 601 is fixedly connected to a second limit block, the outer wall of the second limit block is fixedly connected to a spring, and one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the second connecting block 9, and the second trapezoidal block 603 is slidably connected to the second connecting block 9 through the second limit block fixedly connected to the bottom end.

[0053] In this embodiment: the second moving block 601 drives the two groups of first trapezoidal blocks 602 to move to one end and contact with a group of second trapezoidal blocks 603 respectively, pushes the two groups of second trapezoidal blocks 603 to pull the springs to move toward each other, and uses the second limit block to prevent the second trapezoidal blocks 603 from shifting during the movement.

[0054] What is described above is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Connector automated process processing equipment, characterized in that: include: Workbench (1); a first motor (2), the workbench (1) being mounted on an outer wall of one side of the workbench (1), a rotating roller (3) being mounted on an output end of the first motor (2), and one end of the rotating roller (3) passing through the inner side of the workbench (1), and a conveyor belt (10) being mounted on an outer wall of the rotating roller (3); A first connecting block (4), the first connecting block (4) being fixedly connected to the top end of the conveyor belt (10), and a metal terminal (11) being placed on the top end of the first connecting block (4); A support frame (7), the support frame (7) being fixedly connected to the top of the workbench (1); a second connecting block (9), the second connecting block (9) being fixedly connected to the top end of the conveyor belt (10) and being located on one side of the first connecting block (4), the top end of the second connecting block (9) being provided with a mould body (8); a pushing mechanism (5) having a first rack (504), which is distributed at the top end of the support frame (7) and penetrates the support frame (7) and extends to one side of the metal terminal (11), and is used to push the metal terminal (11) into the interior of the mold body (8); a clamping mechanism (6), distributed at one end of the first rack (504) and extending through one side of the second connecting block (9), and used for fixing the mold body (8) and the second connecting block (9); The pushing mechanism (5) comprises a second motor (501), a push rod (502), a first moving block (503), a first rack (504) and a first spur gear (505); the second motor (501) is mounted on the top of the support frame (7), and the output end thereof passes through the interior of the support frame (7); the first spur gear (505) is rotatably connected to the interior of the support frame (7) and is mounted on the output end of the second motor (501); the first rack (504) is slidably connected to the interior of the support frame (7) and meshes with the first spur gear (505); the first moving block (503) is fixedly connected to an outer wall on one side of the first rack (504), and one end thereof passes through the inner side of the support frame (7); the push rod (502) is fixedly connected to the outer walls on both sides of the first moving block (503), and is located on one side of the metal terminal (11).

2. The connector automated process processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (6) comprises a second moving block (601), a first trapezoidal block (602), a second trapezoidal block (603), a screw rod (604), a second spur gear (605), a first bevel gear (606), a second bevel gear (607) and a second rack (608), wherein the second rack (608) is fixedly connected to one end of the first rack (504), the second spur gear (605) is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame (7) and meshes with the second rack (608), and the second bevel gear (607) is fixed above the second spur gear (605). The screw rod (604) is rotatably connected to the inside of the support frame (7); the first bevel gear (606) is fixedly connected to one end of the screw rod (604) and meshes with the second bevel gear (607); the second moving block (601) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the screw rod (604) and one end thereof passes through the inner side of the support frame (7); the first trapezoidal block (602) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of one side of the second moving block (601); the second trapezoidal block (603) is slidably connected to the top end of the second connecting block (9) and is located on both sides of the mold body (8).

3. The connector automated process processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove matching the metal terminal (11) is provided at the top of the first connecting block (4), the mounting groove matching the push rod (502), and the first connecting block (4) is aligned with the mold body (8).

4. The connector automated process processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the first rack (504) is fixedly connected to a first limit block, the first rack (504) is slidably connected to the support frame (7) via the first limit block at the bottom end, and the inner wall of the support frame (7) is provided with a first sliding groove matching the first moving block (503).

5. The connector automated process processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the second spur gear (605) are respectively fixedly connected to a rotating shaft, and the second spur gear (605) is rotatably connected to the support frame (7) via the rotating shafts at the upper and lower ends, and the second bevel gear (607) is sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft at the top end of the second spur gear (605).

6. The connector automated process processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the screw rod (604) is fixedly connected to a bearing sleeve, and the screw rod (604) is rotatably connected to the support frame (7) via the bearing sleeve fixedly connected to the outer wall, and the inner wall of the support frame (7) is provided with a second sliding groove matching the second moving block (601).

7. The connector automated process processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the second movable block (601) is fixedly connected to a second limit block, the outer wall of the second limit block is fixedly connected to a spring, and one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the second connecting block (9), and the second trapezoidal block (603) is slidably connected to the second connecting block (9) via the second limit block fixedly connected to the bottom end.

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