Connector and soldering lug assembling apparatus, assembling equipment and assembling molding method

Abstract

This invention provides a connector and solder pad assembly apparatus suitable for assembling solder pads on connector strips. The apparatus includes a base and an assembly mechanism mounted on the base. The assembly mechanism is located above the assembly position on the base and includes a fixing component, a power component, a positioning component, a pressing component, and a cutting component. The power component and the positioning component are mounted on the base via the fixing component. The pressing component is mounted at the output end of the power component, and the cutting component is mounted on the positioning component and is linked to the pressing component. When the pressing component is in the initial position, the cutting component is in a first state. The power component actuates to continuously press down the pressing component and drive the cutting component to a second state to cut the solder pads on the solder strip in the transfer groove. The pressing component continues to press down to press the cut solder pads into the connector strip at the assembly position. This invention also provides a connector and solder pad assembly device and a method for assembling and forming connectors and solder pads.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic connector manufacturing technology, and in particular to a connector and solder pad assembly apparatus, assembly equipment, and assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic connectors, also known as circuit connectors, are conductive devices that bridge two conductors in a circuit, allowing current or signals to flow from one conductor to the other. They are widely used in various electrical circuits to connect or disconnect current or signals. To ensure reliable installation on a circuit board, solder pads are typically inserted at both ends of the connector body. These pads enhance the connection between the connector and the PCB and prevent damage to the solder joints due to excessive stress on the terminals. Generally, solder pads are inserted at both ends of the connector. Precise positioning of the connector body is essential for accurate insertion of the solder pads.

[0003] In existing technologies, the insertion of solder pads into connectors largely requires manual assistance, with each pad being inserted one by one. This process is inefficient, cumbersome, and results in poor positioning accuracy. Furthermore, existing two-end solder pad insertion devices typically include two insertion units and two supply units, leading to a complex overall structure and cumbersome operation.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a connector and solder pad assembly device that is simple in structure, easy to operate, and has good positioning accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connector and solder pad assembly device that is simple in structure, easy to operate, and has good positioning accuracy.

[0006] Another objective of this invention is to provide a connector and solder pad assembly device that is simple in structure and easy to operate.

[0007] Another objective of this invention is to provide a method for assembling connectors and solder pads that is easy to operate and has precise positioning.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a connector and solder pad assembly apparatus suitable for assembling solder pads on connector strips. The apparatus includes a base and an assembly mechanism mounted on the base. The base has assembly positions for placing connector strips. The assembly mechanism is located above the assembly positions and includes a fixing component, a power component, a positioning component, a pressing component, and a cutting component. The power component and the positioning component are mounted on the base via the fixing component. The positioning component has a conveying groove for conveying the solder strip. The pressing component is mounted at the output end of the power component, and the cutting component is mounted on the positioning component and is linked to the pressing component. When the pressing component is in the initial position, the cutting component is in a first state. The power component actuates to continuously press down the pressing component and drive the cutting component to a second state to cut the solder pads on the solder strip in the conveying groove. The pressing component continues to press down to press the cut solder pads into the connector strip at the assembly positions.

[0009] Preferably, the pressing assembly includes two pressing components located at the output end of the power assembly. The positioning assembly has mounting slots on both sides for mounting the pressing components. The two pressing components are symmetrically installed in the mounting slots of the positioning assembly, and the mounting slots are connected to the conveying slots.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting groove has a protrusion, and the pressing component has a positioning groove that mates with the protrusion. The power component is activated to make the pressing component slide along the protrusion in the mounting groove via the positioning groove.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting assembly includes two cutting components, one end of each of the two cutting components being rotatably mounted on the positioning assembly; the pressing component has a groove for the cutting components to move, and the pressing component moves to drive the cutting components to rotate from a first state to a second state within the groove, so that the cutting components cut the welding strip in the conveying groove.

[0012] Preferably, the pressing assembly further includes a sliding member disposed on the pressing member, and a groove is provided on the cutting member to cooperate with the sliding member. The sliding member is located in the groove. The power assembly is activated to cause the pressing member to drive the sliding member to slide in the groove, so as to drive the two cutting members to rotate from the first state to the second state to complete the cutting.

[0013] Preferably, the chute includes an inclined portion and a vertical portion that are interconnected. When the pressing assembly is in the starting position, the sliding member is located at the end of the inclined portion away from the vertical portion, so that the cutting assembly is in a first state. The power assembly is activated to cause the pressing member to drive the sliding member to gradually slide from the inclined portion to the vertical portion, so that the cutting assembly rotates from the first state to the second state within the pressing assembly to complete the cutting.

[0014] Preferably, a mounting part is provided through the mounting groove for mounting the cutting component. A first mounting hole is also provided through the side of the positioning component, which is connected to the mounting part. A second mounting hole is provided on the cutting component. The cutting component is mounted in the mounting part in a rotatable manner by means of a mounting shaft passing through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0015] Preferably, there are two conveying slots, and the positioning component is provided with a positioning part protruding between the two conveying slots. The cutting component is provided with a cutting part protruding on the cutting component. The cutting component rotates so that the cutting part cooperates with the positioning part to cut and separate the welding pieces on the welding strip.

[0016] To achieve another objective mentioned above, the present invention also provides a connector and solder pad assembly apparatus, comprising:

[0017] The aforementioned connector and solder pad assembly device;

[0018] The first feeding device is used to convey connector strip, including a first feeding cylinder and a first pushing component. The connector strip enters the first pushing component via the connector and solder pad assembly device. The first feeding cylinder is activated to cause the first pushing component to drive the connector strip to be conveyed in the base at a first preset interval.

[0019] The second feeding device is used to convey the welding strip, including a second feeding cylinder and a second pushing component. The welding strip enters the assembly mechanism via the second pushing component. The second feeding cylinder is activated to cause the second pushing component to push the welding strip to be conveyed in the assembly mechanism at a second preset interval.

[0020] The deburring device, located on one side of the connector and solder pad assembly device, is used to remove burrs from the connector strip so that the connector can be better assembled with the solder pad.

[0021] The cutting and forming device is located between the first feeding device and the connector and solder pad assembly device. The cutting and forming device is used to cut and separate the connector with solder pads assembled on the connector strip.

[0022] After adopting the above technical solution, the connector and solder pad assembly equipment of the present invention includes a first feeding device, a second feeding device, a deburring device, a connector and solder pad assembly device, and a cutting and forming device. The connector strip is fed by the first feeding device at certain intervals and frequencies; the second feeding device is used to convey the solder pad strip; the deburring device is used to deburr the connectors on the connector strip before assembly to facilitate better assembly; the connector and solder pad assembly device is used to assemble solder pads on the connector strip; and the cutting and forming device is used to cut and separate the connectors with assembled solder pads from the strip. The connector and solder pad assembly device includes a base and an assembly mechanism disposed on the base. The base is provided with assembly positions for placing the connector strip, and the assembly mechanism is located above the assembly positions. Specifically, the assembly mechanism includes a fixing component, a power component, a positioning component, a pressing component, and a cutting component. The power component and the positioning component are mounted on the base by means of the fixing component. The positioning component has two conveying slots for conveying the solder pad strip, which can convey two solder pad strips. Understandably, since the mounting positions of two solder pads on the same connector are relatively far apart, simultaneously mounting two solder pads on the same connector would increase the overall size of the equipment. Therefore, only two solder pads from adjacent connectors that are close to each other are mounted simultaneously on the connector strip. The pressing assembly is mounted on the output end of the power assembly, and the cutting assembly is mounted on the positioning assembly and is linked to the pressing assembly. When the pressing assembly is in the initial position, the cutting assembly is in the first state. The power assembly actuates to make the pressing assembly continuously press down and drive the cutting assembly to the second state to cut the solder pads on the solder pad strip in the conveying groove. The pressing assembly continues to press down to press the cut solder pads into the connector strip at the assembly position. The connector and solder pad assembly equipment of the present invention has a compact and reasonable structure, high efficiency, and good solder pad installation effect.

[0023] To achieve another objective mentioned above, the present invention also provides a method for assembling connectors and solder pads using the aforementioned connector and solder pad assembly equipment, comprising the following steps:

[0024] The connector strip is sequentially passed through the deburring device, the connector and solder pad assembly device, the cutting and forming device, and the first feeding device, and the position of the connector strip on the assembly position is adjusted.

[0025] The solder strip is passed through the second feeding device and the connector to the solder strip assembly device, and the position of the solder strip within the positioning assembly is adjusted.

[0026] The power component simultaneously drives the two pressing parts downward, and the two pressing parts simultaneously drive the two symmetrically arranged cutting parts to rotate from the first state to the second state, so that the two cutting parts cooperate with the middle positioning component to cut and separate the welding pieces located at the positioning component from the two welding piece strips.

[0027] Through the continuous action of the power component, the two pressing parts drive the two separated welding pieces to continue to move downward, and press the two welding pieces into two adjacent mounting positions on two adjacent connectors in the connector strip;

[0028] The connector strip equipped with solder pads is conveyed to the cutting and forming device by the first feeding device, and the cutting and forming device is activated to separate the connectors equipped with solder pads from the connector strip. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a connector and solder pad assembly device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a connector and solder pad assembly device provided in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Structural diagram of the connector and solder pad assembly device.

[0033] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Structural diagram of the central base.

[0034] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Structural diagram of the assembly mechanism.

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A structural breakdown diagram from one angle.

[0036] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Structure diagram of the positioning component.

[0037] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Structural diagram of medium-pressure components.

[0038] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 Structural diagram of the intermediate cutting assembly.

[0039] Figure 10 yes Figure 5 Initial state structure diagram of the medium-pressure material assembly and the cutting assembly working together.

[0040] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A structural diagram showing the state of the medium-pressure material assembly driving the cutting assembly to retract.

[0041] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 The diagram shows the state structure of the pressing assembly continuing to descend after the cutting assembly has finished cutting the material.

[0042] Figure 13 yes Figure 10 A structural diagram showing the state of the medium-pressure material assembly pressing the welding sheet into place.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] 1000. Connector and solder pad assembly equipment; 1001. Machine frame base plate; 1002. Connector strip; 1003. Solder pad strip;

[0045] 100. Connector and solder pad assembly equipment;

[0046] 10. Base; 11. Conveying channel; 12. Assembly position; 20. Assembly mechanism; 21. Fixing component; 22. Power component; 23. Positioning component; 231. Conveying groove; 232. Mounting groove; 233. Protrusion; 234. Mounting part; 235. First mounting hole; 236. Positioning part; 24. Pressing component; 241. Pressing element; 2411. Groove; 2412. Positioning groove; 2413. Fixing part; 2414. Pressing part; 2415. Third mounting hole; 2416. Alternating part; 242. Sliding element; 25. Cutting component; 251. Cutting element; 252. Slide; 2521. Inclined part; 2522. Vertical part; 253. Second mounting hole; 254. Cutting part;

[0047] 200, First feeding device; 300, Second feeding device; 400, Deburring device; 500, Cutting and forming device. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To illustrate the technical content and structural features of the present invention in detail, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0049] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The present invention also provides a connector and solder pad assembly device 1000, which may include a first feeding device 200, a second feeding device 300, a deburring device 400, a connector and solder pad assembly device 100, and a cutting and forming device 500, all disposed on a frame base plate 1001. Alternatively, the connector and solder pad assembly device 1000 may only include the first feeding device 200, the second feeding device 300, and the connector and solder pad assembly device 100, all disposed on the frame base plate 1001. Specifically, the first feeding device 200 is used to convey connector strips 1002. The second feeding device 300 is used to convey solder pad strips 1003. The deburring device 400 is used to deburr the connectors on the connector strips 1002 before assembly to facilitate better alignment and assembly. Each connector has assembly positions at both ends that mate with solder pads, and two solder pads need to be assembled on each connector. The connector and solder pad assembly device 100 is used to assemble solder pads on the connector strips 1002. The cutting and forming device 500 is used to cut and separate the connectors with solder pads assembled from the strip.

[0050] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some optional embodiments, the connector and solder pad assembly apparatus 100 is adapted to assemble solder pads on connector strip 1002. The connector and solder pad assembly apparatus 100 includes a base 10 and an assembly mechanism 20 disposed on the base 10. The base 10 has a conveying channel 11 for conveying the connector strip 1002, and a first feeding device 200 conveys the connector strip 1002 within the conveying channel 11. The base 10 has assembly positions 12 for placing the connector strip 1002, and the assembly mechanism 20 is located above the assembly positions 12. The assembly mechanism 20 operates to assemble solder pads onto the connectors of the connector strip 1002 at the assembly positions 12. Specifically, the assembly mechanism 20 includes a fixing component 21, a power component 22, a positioning component 23, a pressing component 24, and a cutting component 25. The power component 22 and the positioning component 23 are mounted on the base 10 via the fixing component 21. The positioning component 23 has a conveying groove 231 for conveying the solder strip 1003. In this embodiment, two solder pieces need to be installed on one connector, and there are two conveying grooves 231, which can convey two sets of solder strips 1003 simultaneously. However, since the installation positions of the two solder pieces on the same connector are relatively far apart, installing two solder pieces on the same connector at the same time would increase the size of the entire device. Therefore, two solder pieces that are close to each other on two adjacent connectors are installed simultaneously on the connector strip 1002. The pressing component 24 is installed at the output end of the power component 22, and the cutting component 25 is installed on the positioning component 23 and is linked with the pressing component 24. When the pressing component 24 is in the starting position, the cutting component 25 is in the first state, as shown in the first state. Figure 10As shown, the cutting assembly 25 is in an open position. The power assembly 22 actuates to continuously press down the pressing assembly 24 and drive the cutting assembly 25 to move to the second state, as shown in the second state. Figure 11 As shown, the cutting assembly 25 is in a closed position and contacts the positioning assembly 23 to cooperate with the positioning assembly 23 in cutting the solder sheets on the solder sheet strip 1003 in the conveying groove 231. The pressing assembly 24 continues to press down, as... Figures 12 to 13 As shown, the cut solder pads are pressed into the connector strip 1002 on the assembly station 12. The connector and solder pad assembly device 100 of the present invention is driven by a power component 22 to simultaneously drive the pressing component 24 and the cutting component 25. It has a compact structure, is easy to operate, and provides precise positioning of the solder pads and connectors.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some optional embodiments, the first feeding device 200 includes a first feeding cylinder and a first pushing component. The connector strip 1002 enters the first pushing component via the connector and solder pad assembly device 100. The first feeding cylinder actuates to cause the first pushing component to move the connector strip 1002 within the base 10 at a first preset interval. It is understood that the connector strip 1002 is pre-positioned by passing through the connector and solder pad assembly device 100 before passing through the first pushing component in the first feeding device 200. The actuation of the first feeding cylinder can cause the first pushing component to move back and forth. The connector strip 1002 passes through the first pushing component, which can pull the connector strip 1002 so that the connector strip 1002 can be moved at certain intervals within the connector and solder pad assembly device 100. For example, the first pushing component may be provided with a movable cover plate. When the cover plate is closed, it can position the connector strip 1002. When the first feeding cylinder is activated, the connector strip 1002 can move with the first pushing component. When the cover plate is opened, the first pushing component is reset under the action of the first feeding cylinder, and the connector strip 1002 remains stationary. When the cover plate is closed again, the connector strip 1002 is driven to be conveyed at a certain interval again, and so on.

[0052] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In some optional embodiments, the second feeding device 300 includes a second feeding cylinder and a second pushing component. The solder strip 1003 enters the assembly mechanism 20 via the second pushing component. The second feeding cylinder actuates to cause the second pushing component to push the solder strip 1003 within the assembly mechanism 20 at a second preset interval. The structure of the second pushing component can be substantially the same as that of the first pushing component. The second pushing component may have two feeding channels for conveying two sets of solder strips 1003. A retractable positioning post is provided on the second pushing component, which can simultaneously pass through both sets of solder strips 1003 to position the solder strips 1003 within the second pushing component. The second feeding cylinder actuates to cause the second pushing component to simultaneously drive both sets of solder strips 1003 for conveying. This allows the solder strips within the connector and solder strip assembly device 100 to mate with the connector, enabling the solder strips to be cut and pressed into the connector.

[0053] Please see Figure 1 In some optional embodiments, the deburring device 400 is located on one side of the connector and solder pad assembly device 100, and is used to remove burrs from the connectors on the connector strip 1002 so that the connectors can be better assembled with the solder pads. The cutting and forming device 500 is located between the first feeding device 200 and the connector and solder pad assembly device 100, and is used to cut and separate the connectors with solder pads assembled on the connector strip 1002. A cutout portion is provided at the bottom of the cutting and forming device 500 for the cut connectors to be unloaded. After the cutter in the cutting and forming device 500 cuts the connectors, the connectors with solder pads are unloaded through the cutout portion, and then the strip continues to be conveyed. Finally, all the connectors on the strip are separated, and the strip is then recycled.

[0054] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8In some optional embodiments, the pressing assembly 24 includes two pressing members 241 located at the output end of the power assembly 22. The pressing members 241 are two in number and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the positioning assembly 23 to simultaneously press and assemble two welding sheets. Mounting grooves 232 for mounting the pressing members 241 are provided on both sides of the positioning assembly 23. The two pressing members 241 are symmetrically mounted in the mounting grooves 232 of the positioning assembly 23. The mounting grooves 232 communicate with the conveying groove 231, allowing the pressing assembly 24 and the cutting assembly 25 to act on the welding sheet strip 1003 within the conveying groove 231. Specifically, a protrusion 233 is provided protruding within the mounting groove 232, and a positioning groove 2412 that mates with the protrusion 233 is provided on the pressing member 241. The power assembly 22 actuates to cause the pressing member 241 to slide along the protrusion 233 within the mounting groove 232 via the positioning groove 2412. The clamping component 241 slides along the protrusion 233 via the positioning groove 2412, ensuring that the sliding trajectory of the clamping component 241 is not misaligned, resulting in more precise alignment between the solder pad and the connector and better pressing effect. On the other hand, the clamping component 241 is also provided with a fixing part 2413 for cooperating with the power assembly 22, and the clamping component 241 is connected to the power assembly 22 through the fixing part 2413. A clamping part 2414 is also provided at one end of the clamping component 241, and a clearance part 2416 is provided in the middle of the clamping part 2414. The clearance part 2416 divides the clamping component 241 into two symmetrical parts, which not only better aligns and clamps the solder pad, but also prevents interference between the clamping component 241 and the cutting part 254 on the cutting component 251. The structure is simple and the design is reasonable.

[0055] Please see Figures 9 to 13In some optional embodiments, the cutting assembly 25 includes two cutting elements 251, one end of each of the two cutting elements 251 being rotatably mounted on the positioning assembly 23. A groove 2411 is provided through the pressing element 241 for the cutting element 251 to move. The pressing element 241 actuates to drive the cutting element 251 to rotate from a first state to a second state within the groove 2411, so that the cutting element 251 cuts the welding strip 1003 in the conveying groove 231. On the other hand, the pressing assembly 24 also includes a sliding element 242 disposed on the pressing element 241. The sliding element 242 may be integrally formed with the pressing element 241, or the sliding element 242 may be detachably mounted on the pressing element 241. A third mounting hole 2415 for mounting a sliding member 242 can be provided on the pressing member 241. The sliding member 242 can be a sliding rod. The sliding member 242 is installed in the third mounting hole 2415 and can slide along the groove 252 on the cutting member 251 with the pressing member 241. The cutting member 251 has a groove 252 that cooperates with the sliding member 242. The sliding member 242 is located in the groove 252. The power component 22 is activated to make the pressing member 241 drive the sliding member 242 to slide in the groove 252, thereby driving the two cutting members 251 to rotate from the first state to the second state to complete the cutting. Specifically, the groove 252 includes an inclined part 2521 and a vertical part 2522 that are connected to each other. When the pressing member 24 is in the initial position, the sliding member 242 is located at the end of the inclined part 2521 away from the vertical part 2522, so that the cutting member 25 is in the first state. When the power assembly 22 is activated, the pressing member 241 drives the sliding member 242 to gradually slide from the inclined part 2521 to the vertical part 2522, so that the cutting assembly 25 rotates from the first state to the second state within the pressing assembly 24 to complete the cutting.

[0056] Please see Figures 9 to 13 In some optional embodiments, when the pressing assembly 24 is in the starting position, the cutting assembly 25 is in a first state, as shown in the first state. Figure 10 As shown, the cutting assembly 25 is in an open position, and the pressing assembly 24 is located above the solder strip 1003. At this time, the sliding member 242 is located at the end of the inclined portion 2521 away from the vertical portion 2522. Then, the power assembly 22 actuates to continuously press down the pressing assembly 24, and the sliding member 242 moves down with the pressing member 241 and slides in the groove 252. Since the inclined portion 2521 is tilted outward at a certain angle from top to bottom, the sliding member 242 can drive the cutting assembly 25 to move to the second state. The second state is as follows. Figure 11 As shown, the cutting assembly 25 is in a closed position and contacts the positioning assembly 23. At this time, the pressing assembly 24 descends 2 mm to cooperate with the positioning assembly 23 to cut the solder sheets on the solder strip 1003 in the conveying groove 231. The pressing assembly 24 continues to press down, as... Figures 12 to 13As shown, the cut solder pads are pressed into the connector strip 1002 at the assembly position 12. Figure 12 In the process, after the cutting assembly 25 cuts the material, the pressing assembly 24 continues to descend 2 mm to pre-assemble the cut solder piece with the connector. At this time, the sliding member 242 on the pressing member 241 is located within the vertical portion 2522. The sliding member 242 slides with the pressing member 241 within the vertical portion 2522, and the cutting member 251 remains in the cutting position and does not move. Figure 13 In the process of pre-assembly, the pressing assembly 24 continues to descend 1 mm under the action of the power assembly 22. At this time, the welding piece and the connector are assembled in place.

[0057] Please see Figure 7 In some alternative implementations, a mounting portion 234 is provided through the mounting groove 232. The mounting portion 234 is used to mount the cutting assembly 25, with one end of the cutting assembly 25 rotatably mounted at the mounting portion 234. A first mounting hole 235 is also provided through the side of the positioning assembly 23, communicating with the mounting portion 234. A second mounting hole 253 is provided on the cutting piece 251. A mounting shaft passes through the first mounting hole 235 and the second mounting hole 253 to rotatably mount the cutting assembly 25 within the mounting portion 234. It is understood that, with one end of the cutting assembly 25 rotatably mounted within the mounting portion 234, each cutting piece 251 also has a sliding groove 252. The cutting piece 251 is connected to the pressing piece 241 via the sliding groove 252, and the downward movement of the pressing piece 241 drives the rotation of the cutting piece 251.

[0058] Please see Figure 7 In some optional embodiments, there are two conveying slots 231, which are used to convey the solder strip 1003. The positioning component 23 has a positioning part 236 protruding between the two conveying slots 231, and a cutting part 254 protruding from the cutting part. The cutting part 251 rotates to allow the cutting part 254 to cooperate with the positioning part 236 to cut and separate the solder strip 1003.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 13As shown, connector strip 1002 is fed by first feeding device 200 at certain intervals and frequencies. Second feeding device 300 is used to feed solder strip 1003. Deburring device 400 is used to deburr the connectors on connector strip 1002 before assembly to facilitate better assembly. Connector and solder strip assembly device 100 is used to assemble solder strips on connector strip 1002. Cutting and forming device 500 is used to cut and separate the connectors with assembled solder strips from the strip. Connector and solder strip assembly device 100 includes base 10 and assembly mechanism 20 disposed on base 10. The base 10 is provided with assembly positions 12 for placing connector strip 1002, and assembly mechanism 20 is located above assembly positions 12. Specifically, assembly mechanism 20 includes fixing component 21, power component 22, positioning component 23, pressing component 24 and cutting component 25. The power assembly 22 and the positioning assembly 23 are mounted on the base 10 via the fixing assembly 21. The positioning assembly 23 has two conveying slots 231 for conveying solder strips 1003, capable of conveying two solder strips 1003. Understandably, since the mounting positions of two solder pieces on the same connector are relatively far apart, simultaneously mounting two solder pieces on the same connector would increase the overall size of the device. Therefore, only two solder pieces from adjacent connectors that are close to each other are simultaneously mounted on the connector strip 1002. The pressing assembly 24 is mounted at the output end of the power assembly 22, and the cutting assembly 25 is mounted on the positioning assembly 23 and is linked to the pressing assembly 24. When the pressing assembly 24 is in the initial position, the cutting assembly 25 is in a first state. The power assembly 22 actuates to continuously press down the pressing assembly 24 and drive the cutting assembly 25 to move to a second state to cut the solder pieces on the solder strip 1003 in the conveying groove 231. The pressing assembly 24 continues to press down to press the cut solder pieces into the connector strip 1002 on the assembly position 12. The connector and solder piece assembly equipment 1000 of the present invention has a compact and reasonable structure, high efficiency, and good solder piece installation effect.

[0060] The present invention also provides a method for assembling connectors and solder pads using the above-mentioned connector and solder pad assembly equipment 1000, comprising the following steps:

[0061] The connector strip 1002 is sequentially passed through the deburring device 400, the connector and solder pad assembly device 100, the cutting and forming device 500, and the first feeding device 200, and the position of the connector strip 1002 on the assembly position 12 is adjusted so that the connector on the connector strip 1002 can be assembled and mated with the solder pad on the assembly position 12.

[0062] The solder strip 1003 is passed through the second feeding device 300 and the connector and solder strip assembly device 100, and the position of the solder strip 1003 in the positioning component 23 is adjusted so that the solder pieces to be cut on the two solder strips 1003 are aligned with the two adjacent assembly positions on the connector strip 1002 of the assembly position 12.

[0063] The power component 22 simultaneously drives the two pressing parts 241 to move downwards, and the two pressing parts 241 simultaneously drive the two symmetrically arranged cutting parts 251 to rotate from the first state to the second state, so that the two cutting parts 251 cooperate with the middle positioning component 23 to cut and separate the welding pieces located at the positioning component 23 from the two welding piece strips 1003.

[0064] The continuous action of the power component 22 causes the two pressing parts 241 to drive the two separated solder pieces to continue to descend, and press the two solder pieces onto two adjacent mounting positions on two adjacent connectors in the connector strip 1002.

[0065] The connector strip 1002 equipped with solder pads is conveyed to the cutting and forming device 500 by the first feeding device 200. The cutting and forming device 500 is activated to separate the connectors equipped with solder pads from the connector strip 1002. The connectors equipped with solder pads are unloaded at the cutting and forming device 500. The remaining strip continues to be conveyed and finally collected and processed.

[0066] The above-disclosed examples are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present invention are within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connector and solder pad assembly apparatus, suitable for assembling solder pads on connector strips, characterized in that, The device includes a base and an assembly mechanism mounted on the base. The base has an assembly slot for placing the connector strip. The assembly mechanism is located above the assembly slot and includes a fixing component, a power component, a positioning component, a pressing component, and a cutting component. The power component and the positioning component are mounted on the base via the fixing component. The positioning component has a conveying groove for conveying the solder strip. The pressing component is mounted on the output end of the power component. The cutting component is mounted on the positioning component and is linked to the pressing component. When the pressing component is in the initial position, the cutting component is in a first state. The power component actuates to continuously press down the pressing component and move the cutting component to a second state to cut the solder strip on the solder strip in the conveying groove. The pressing component continues to press down to... The cut solder sheet is pressed into the connector strip on the assembly position; the pressing assembly includes two pressing members located at the output end of the power assembly, and the cutting assembly includes two cutting members, one end of each cutting member being rotatably mounted on the positioning assembly; the pressing member has a groove for the cutting member to move, and the pressing member moves to drive the cutting member to rotate from the first state to the second state within the groove, so that the cutting member cuts the solder strip in the conveying groove; the pressing assembly also includes a sliding member disposed on the pressing member, and the cutting member has a sliding groove that cooperates with the sliding member, the sliding member being located within the sliding groove, and the power assembly moves to drive the pressing member to slide the sliding member within the sliding groove, so that the two cutting members rotate from the first state to the second state, thereby completing the cutting.

2. The connector and solder pad assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component has mounting slots on both sides for mounting the pressing components. The two pressing components are symmetrically mounted in the mounting slots of the positioning component, and the mounting slots are connected to the conveying slots.

3. The connector and solder pad assembly apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting groove has a protruding part, and the pressing component has a positioning groove that mates with the protruding part. The power component is activated to make the pressing component slide along the protruding part in the mounting groove via the positioning groove.

4. The connector and solder pad assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chute includes an inclined portion and a vertical portion that are interconnected. When the pressing assembly is in the initial position, the sliding member is located at the end of the inclined portion away from the vertical portion, so that the cutting assembly is in the first state. The power assembly is activated to cause the pressing member to drive the sliding member to gradually slide from the inclined portion to the vertical portion, so that the cutting assembly rotates from the first state to the second state within the pressing assembly to complete the cutting.

5. The connector and solder pad assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation portion is provided through the installation groove for installing the cutting assembly. A first installation hole is also provided through the side of the positioning assembly, which is connected to the installation portion. A second installation hole is provided on the cutting component. A mounting shaft passes through the first installation hole and the second installation hole to allow the cutting assembly to be rotatably installed in the installation portion.

6. The connector and solder pad assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of conveying slots is two. The positioning component has a positioning part protruding between the two conveying slots. The cutting component has a cutting part protruding. The cutting component rotates so that the cutting part cooperates with the positioning part to cut and separate the welding pieces on the welding strip.

7. A connector and solder pad assembly device, characterized in that, include: The connector and solder pad assembly apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-6; A first feeding device is used to convey the connector strip, including a first feeding cylinder and a first pushing component. The connector strip enters the first pushing component via the connector and solder pad assembly device. The first feeding cylinder is activated to cause the first pushing component to drive the connector strip to be conveyed in the base at a first preset interval. A second feeding device for conveying the solder strip includes a second feeding cylinder and a second pushing component. The solder strip enters the assembly mechanism via the second pushing component. The second feeding cylinder is activated to cause the second pushing component to push the solder strip within the assembly mechanism at a second preset interval. The deburring device is located on one side of the connector and solder pad assembly device and is used to remove burrs from the connector strip so that the connector can be better assembled with the solder pad. A cutting and forming device is located between the first feeding device and the connector and solder pad assembly device. The cutting and forming device is used to cut and separate the connector with solder pads assembled on the connector strip.

8. A method for assembling a connector and solder pads using the connector and solder pad assembly equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The connector strip is sequentially passed through the deburring device, the connector and solder pad assembly device, the cutting and forming device, and the first feeding device, and the position of the connector strip on the assembly position is adjusted. The solder strip is passed through the second feeding device and the connector and solder strip assembly device, and the position of the solder strip within the positioning assembly is adjusted. The power component simultaneously drives the two pressing parts downward, and the two pressing parts simultaneously drive the two symmetrically arranged cutting parts to rotate from the first state to the second state, so that the two cutting parts cooperate with the middle positioning component to cut and separate the welding pieces located at the positioning component from the two welding piece strips respectively. With the continuous action of the power component, the two pressing elements drive the two separated welding pieces to continue to move downwards, and press the two welding pieces onto two adjacent mounting positions on two adjacent connectors in the connector strip; The connector strip equipped with solder pads is conveyed to the cutting and forming device by the first feeding device, and the cutting and forming device is activated to separate the connectors equipped with solder pads from the connector strip.

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