Terminal arrangement device and assembly system

Abstract

This invention discloses a terminal arrangement device and assembly system, belonging to the field of automation technology. The terminal arrangement device includes a positioner, a transfer table, a push rod, a first linear module, and a second linear module. Terminals can be arranged and positioned in an orderly manner on the positioner. The positioner includes a carrier and several positioning slots disposed on the carrier. Terminals can move into the positioning slots along the length direction of the positioning slots. The transfer table is used to hold the terminals and, in conjunction with the push rod, pushes the terminals on the transfer table into the positioning slots of the positioner, or, in conjunction with the push rod, pushes the terminals in the positioning slots of the positioner onto the transfer table. The positioner is mounted on the second linear module, enabling the second linear module to drive the positioner to perform linear reciprocating motion along a direction perpendicular to the positioning slots on the positioner. The terminal arrangement device and assembly system of this invention can arrange multiple terminals at once, helping to improve terminal assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automation technology, and more specifically to a terminal arrangement device and assembly system. Background Technology

[0002] like Figure 1 As shown, there is a terminal 100 with pins 200 mounted at both ends. During production, the pins 200 need to be aligned with the mounting holes 201 on one end of the terminal 100 and then inserted and fixed using a machining process. However, existing automated equipment cannot align multiple terminals 100 in a row to perform pin assembly on multiple terminals simultaneously.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new type of terminal arrangement device and assembly system. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a terminal arranging device that can arrange multiple terminals at one time, which helps to improve the assembly efficiency of terminals and pins.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a terminal arrangement device for use in an assembly system, characterized in that: the terminal arrangement device includes a locator, a transfer platform, a push rod, a first linear module, and a second linear module; terminals can be arranged in an orderly manner and positioned on the locator; the locator includes a carrier and several positioning slots disposed on the carrier; terminals can be moved into the positioning slots along the length direction of the positioning slots; the transfer platform is used to hold terminals and, in conjunction with the push rod, pushes the terminals on the transfer platform into the positioning slots of the locator, or, in conjunction with the push rod, pushes the terminals in the positioning slots of the locator onto the transfer platform; the locator is mounted on the second linear module, so that the second linear module can drive the locator to perform linear reciprocating motion along a direction perpendicular to the positioning slots on the locator.

[0006] Furthermore, the transfer platform is provided with a gap suitable for the positioner to pass through, and the transfer platform is provided with a plurality of material grooves for the terminals to slide on. The push rod is connected to the first linear module, the push rod is vertically disposed in the material groove, and the push rod can be driven by the first linear module to move along the length direction of the material groove, and move along the length direction of the material groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the positioner also includes a base block located below the carrier and a third driver mounted on the base block for driving the carrier to move up and down relative to the base block. When the carrier is moved to the top by the third driver, the positioning groove on the carrier is flush with the loading groove on the transfer table, and the base block is connected to the second linear module.

[0008] Furthermore, a pressure plate is provided on the support member and above the positioning groove.

[0009] Furthermore, one end of the pressure plate is provided with a hinge, and the pressure plate is rotatably connected to the bearing member through the hinge, while the other end of the pressure plate is rotatably connected to a pulley.

[0010] Furthermore, the pressure plate is also provided with several limiting blocks, a top cover connected to the pressure plate, and several pressing pins. The top cover presses the limiting blocks onto the pressure plate, so that each limiting block is aligned with the positioning groove. The pressing pins are slidably installed between the limiting blocks and the top cover. A second elastic element is provided between the pressing pins and the limiting blocks.

[0011] Furthermore, the first linear module is an xy linear module.

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide an assembly system, including the terminal arrangement device provided by any of the above solutions.

[0013] Furthermore, the assembly system also includes a pressurizing device, which includes a base, a fourth actuator, and a sliding plate. The fourth actuator is mounted above the base, and the sliding plate is slidably mounted on the base in a vertical direction and connected to the fourth actuator.

[0014] Furthermore, the pressurizing device also includes a pressure rod connected to the slide plate, which is used to press down the pressure pin in the locator when moving downward, so that the pressure pin presses down on the terminal in the positioning groove to lock the terminal.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention have at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The terminal arrangement device and assembly system in this embodiment of the invention include a terminal arrangement device structure in which the locator includes a carrier and a plurality of positioning grooves disposed on the carrier. The terminal can move into the positioning groove along the length direction of the positioning groove. The transfer platform is used to hold the terminal and, with the help of the push rod, pushes the terminal on the transfer platform into the positioning groove of the locator, or with the help of the push rod, pushes the terminal in the positioning groove of the locator onto the transfer platform. The locator is installed on a second linear module, so that the second linear module can drive the locator to make linear reciprocating motion along the direction perpendicular to the positioning groove on the locator. Thus, the terminal arrangement device provided in this embodiment can arrange multiple terminals at one time, which helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the terminals. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] In the picture: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the terminal and the pin.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the assembly system provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a terminal arrangement device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the positioner in the terminal arrangement device shown.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the positioner shown.

[0023] Figure 6 A perspective view of a pressurizing device provided for an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0025] 100, Terminal; 200, Pin; 201, Socket; 202, Parallel side.

[0026] 1. Terminal arrangement device; 11. Positioner; 111. Bearing member; 112. Positioning groove; 113. Pressure plate; 1131. Limiting block; 1132. Top cover; 1133. Pressing pin; 1134. Second elastic element; 1135. Hinge; 1136. First elastic element; 1137. Pulley; 115. Base block; 116. Third driver; 12. Transfer table; 121. Material trough; 122. Gap; 13. Push rod; 14. First linear module; 141. Bearing seat; 142. First slide; 143. First driver; 144. Second slide; 145. Second driver; 15. Second linear module.

[0027] 2. Pressurizing device; 21. Base; 211. Empty space; 22. Fourth drive; 23. Slide plate; 24. Pressure rod; 4. Worktable. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "connected to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0032] Throughout this specification, reference to "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this application. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," or "in some of these embodiments" appear in various places throughout the specification, and not all refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be combined in any suitable manner.

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the terminal arrangement device provided in the embodiment of the present invention will now be described. The terminal arrangement device provided by the present invention is applicable to an assembly system, which includes a terminal arrangement device 1 and a pressure applying device 2. (See reference...) Figure 3 As shown, the terminal arranging device 1 provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a positioner 11, a transfer platform 12, a push rod 13, a first linear module 14, and a second linear module 15. Terminals 100 can be arranged and positioned orderly on the positioner 11, as shown... Figure 4As shown, the locator 11 includes a carrier 111 and a plurality of positioning grooves 112 disposed on the carrier 111. The terminal 100 can move into the positioning groove 112 along the length direction of the positioning groove 112. The transfer platform 12 is used to hold the terminal 100 and, in conjunction with the push rod 13, pushes the terminal 100 on the transfer platform 12 into the positioning groove 112 of the locator 11, or, in conjunction with the push rod 13, pushes the terminal 100 in the positioning groove 112 of the locator 11 onto the transfer platform 12. Specifically, the locator 11 is mounted on the second linear module 15, so that the second linear module 15 can drive the locator 11 to move along a direction perpendicular to the positioning groove 112 on the locator 11. The linear reciprocating motion is achieved by a transfer table 12 with a gap 122 suitable for the positioner 11 to pass through. The transfer table 12 has several material slots 121 for the terminals 100 to slide through. A push rod 13 is connected to a first linear module 14 and is vertically positioned in the material slots 121. The push rod 13 is driven by the first linear module 14 to move along the length of the material slots 121 and along the length of the vertically positioned material slots 121, so as to move the terminals 100 in the material slots 121 of the transfer table 12 into the positioning slots 112 on the positioner 11, or push the terminals 100 in the positioning slots 112 of the positioner 11 into the material slots 121 of the transfer table 12. Therefore, the terminal arranging device 1 provided in this embodiment can arrange multiple terminals 100 at once, which helps to improve the assembly efficiency of the terminals 100.

[0034] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the positioner 11 further includes a base block 115 located below the carrier 111, and a third driver 116 mounted on the base block 115 for driving the carrier 111 to move up and down relative to the base block 115. When the carrier 111 is moved to its uppermost position by the third driver 116, the positioning groove 112 on the carrier 111 is flush with the material trough 121 on the transfer table 12, and the base block 115 is connected to the second linear module 15. Thus, when the positioner 11 moves to the gap 122 of the transfer table 12, the third driver 116 drives the carrier 111 to move up and down, controlling the positioning groove 112 to align with the material trough 121 when the carrier 111 moves upward, so that the transfer action of the terminal 100 can be performed normally. When the carrier 111 moves downward, the positioning groove 112 is misaligned with the material trough 121, preventing the positioner 11 from colliding with the transfer table 12 when it approaches or leaves the transfer table 12, which could damage the terminal 100. In this embodiment, the third actuator 116 may be, but is not limited to, a linear cylinder.

[0035] In some embodiments, a pressure plate 113 is provided on the carrier 111 and above the positioning groove 112. The pressure plate 113 is used to limit the jump of the terminal 100 in the positioning groove 112 and to hold the terminal 100 in the positioning groove 112 in position. Figure 5As shown, more precisely, one end of the pressure plate 113 is hinged to the support member 111, such that when the pressure plate 113 rotates downward to the first position, it covers the support member 111 and limits the terminal 100; when the pressure plate 113 rotates upward to the second position, it moves away from the support member 111, thus facilitating the push rod 13 to pass through the positioning groove 112 and push the terminal 100 out of the positioning groove 112. More precisely, one end of the pressure plate 113 is provided with a hinge lug 1135, through which the pressure plate 113 is rotatably connected to the support member 11, and the other end of the pressure plate 113 is rotatably connected to a pulley 1137 to reduce the friction generated when contacting the push rod 13. In addition, a first elastic member 1136 is installed below the pressure plate 113 and between the pressure plate 113 and the bearing member 111. The first elastic member 1136 is used to force the pressure plate 113 to rotate to the first position mentioned above, that is, the pressure plate 113 presses down on the bearing member 111, so that the pressure plate 113 always has the tendency to rotate downward and reset.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressure plate 113 is further provided with a plurality of limiting blocks 1131, a top cover 1132 connected to the pressure plate 113, and a plurality of pressing pins 1133. The top cover 1132 presses the limiting blocks 1131 onto the pressure plate 113, so that each limiting block 1131 is aligned with the positioning groove 112. The pressing pins 1133 are slidably installed between the limiting blocks 1131 and the top cover 1132. A second elastic member 1134 is provided between the pressing pins 1133 and the limiting blocks 1131. The second elastic member 1134 is used to apply an upward elastic force to the pressing pins 1133, so that the pressing pins 1133 tend to move away from the positioning groove 112.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the first linear module 14 is an xy linear module, such that the push rod 13, driven by the first linear module 14, can move along the length direction of the material trough 121 and along the length direction perpendicular to the material trough 121. Figure 3 As shown, more precisely, the first linear module 14 includes a support base 141 disposed adjacent to the transfer station 12, a first slide 142 slidably mounted on the support base 141 along the length direction of the material trough 121, a first driver 143 mounted on the support base 141 for driving the first slide 142 to slide, a second slide 144 slidably mounted on the first slide 142 along the length direction perpendicular to the material trough 121, and a second driver 145 mounted on the first slide 142 for driving the second slide 144 to slide. In this embodiment, the first driver 143 and the second driver 145 may be, but are not limited to, linear cylinders.

[0038] Please refer to the following: Figure 2This invention also provides an assembly system, which includes the terminal arrangement device 1 and the pressurizing device 2 provided in any of the above embodiments. Because the assembly system possesses all the technical features of the terminal arrangement device 1 provided in any of the above embodiments, it has the same technical effects as the terminal arrangement device 1.

[0039] like Figure 6 As shown, the pressurizing device 2 includes a base 21, a fourth actuator 22, and a slide plate 23. The fourth actuator 22 is mounted on the base 21, and the slide plate 23 is slidably mounted on the base 21 in the vertical direction and connected to the fourth actuator 22.

[0040] In some embodiments, the pressurizing device 2 further includes a pressure rod 24 connected to the slide plate 23. The pressure rod 24 is used to press down the pressure pin 1133 in the locator 11 when it moves down, so that the pressure pin 1133 presses down on the terminal 100 in the positioning groove 112 to lock the terminal 100 and ensure that the terminal 100 remains stationary when it is assembled with the pin 200. A space 211 is provided on the base 21 below the pressure rod 24. The locator 11 in the terminal arrangement device 1 can be moved to the space 211 by the second branch module 15.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the assembly system also includes a workbench 4, a terminal arrangement device 1 and a pressurizing device 2, all mounted on the workbench 4.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A terminal arrangement device for use in an assembly system, characterized in that: The terminal arrangement device includes a positioner, a transfer platform, a push rod, a first linear module, and a second linear module. The terminals can be arranged in an orderly manner and positioned on the positioner. The positioner includes a carrier and several positioning slots provided on the carrier. The terminals can move into the positioning slots along the length direction of the positioning slots. The transfer platform is provided with a gap suitable for the positioner to pass through. The transfer platform is provided with several material slots for the terminals to slide on. The push rod is used to push the terminals on the transfer platform into the positioning slots of the positioner, or to push the terminals in the positioning slots of the positioner onto the transfer platform. The positioner also includes a base block located below the carrier and a third driver mounted on the base block for driving the carrier to move up and down relative to the base block. When the carrier is moved to the top by the third driver, the positioning groove on the carrier is flush with the loading groove on the transfer table. The base block is connected to the second linear module, so that the second linear module can drive the positioner to make linear reciprocating motion in a direction perpendicular to the positioning groove on the positioner. A pressure plate is provided on the bearing member and above the positioning groove; the pressure plate is also provided with a number of limiting blocks, a top cover connected to the pressure plate, and a number of pressing pins. The top cover presses the limiting blocks onto the pressure plate so that each limiting block is aligned with the positioning groove. The pressing pins are slidably installed between the limiting blocks and the top cover. A second elastic element is provided between the pressing pins and the limiting blocks.

2. The terminal arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod is connected to the first linear module, the push rod is vertically disposed in the material groove, and the push rod can be driven by the first linear module to move along the length direction of the material groove, and move along the length direction of the material groove.

3. The terminal arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the pressure plate is provided with a hinge, and the pressure plate is rotatably connected to the bearing member through the hinge. The other end of the pressure plate is rotatably connected to a pulley.

4. The terminal arrangement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first linear module is an xy linear module.

5. An assembly system, characterized in that: The assembly system includes the terminal arrangement device according to any one of claims 1-4.

6. The assembly system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The assembly system also includes a pressurizing device, which includes a base, a fourth actuator, and a sliding plate. The fourth actuator is mounted on top of the base, and the sliding plate is slidably mounted on the base in a vertical direction and connected to the fourth actuator.

7. The assembly system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pressurizing device also includes a pressure rod connected to the slide plate. The pressure rod is used to press down the pressure pin in the locator when it moves downward, so that the pressure pin presses down on the terminal in the positioning groove to lock the terminal.

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