Assembling device

Abstract

The application provides an assembling device, which comprises a bearing mechanism for bearing a first workpiece and a second workpiece, a distribution mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a bearing mechanism. The distribution mechanism comprises a base, a supporting assembly, a clamping assembly, a pushing assembly and a conveying assembly. The supporting assembly, the pushing assembly and the conveying assembly are arranged on the base. The clamping assembly is slidably connected to the supporting assembly. The clamping assembly is provided with a clamping hole. The pushing assembly is arranged on one side of the clamping assembly. The conveying assembly is provided with a conveying channel. One end of the conveying channel is in communication with the clamping hole. The pushing assembly is used for pushing the clamping assembly to move so that a third workpiece falls into the conveying channel. The locking mechanism comprises a feeding assembly and a locking assembly. The feeding assembly is in communication with the other end of the conveying channel and is used for feeding the third workpiece conveyed from the conveying channel to a connecting position of the first workpiece and the second workpiece. The locking assembly is used for locking the first workpiece and the second workpiece. The whole assembling process of the assembling device is carried out automatically, the demand for manpower is small, and the assembling quality is stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of workpiece assembly technology, and in particular to an assembly apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, for assemblies consisting of two parts, such as the frame of an electronic product casing and the middle plate located within the frame, they are usually connected by connectors (bolts) before further processing. Currently, the two parts are assembled manually. However, this method requires a large workforce, is labor-intensive, and results in inconsistent quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide an assembly device to solve the current technical problems of high manpower requirements, high labor intensity and unstable quality in workpiece assembly.

[0004] This application provides an assembly device for locking a first workpiece and a second workpiece, comprising: a carrying mechanism for carrying the first and second workpieces; a dispensing mechanism for dispensing and conveying a third workpiece, including a base, a support component, a clamping component, a pushing component, and a conveying component, wherein the support component, the pushing component, and the conveying component are all disposed on the base, the clamping component is slidably connected to the support component, one end of the clamping component is provided with a clamping hole for clamping the third workpiece, the pushing component is located on one side of the clamping component, the conveying component is provided with a conveying channel, one end of the conveying channel is communicating with the clamping hole, the pushing component is used to push the clamping component to move so that the third workpiece moves out of the clamping hole and falls into the conveying channel; and a locking mechanism, disposed on one side of the dispensing mechanism, including a supply component and a locking component, the supply component is connected to the other end of the conveying channel, and is used to supply the third workpiece conveyed from the conveying channel to the connection position of the first and second workpieces, the locking component is used to lock the third workpiece at the connection position with the first and second workpieces.

[0005] The assembly device described above first carries the first and second workpieces via a carrying mechanism. Then, a pushing component moves a clamping component to move the third workpiece out of the clamping hole and into the conveying channel. Next, a supply component supplies the third workpiece conveyed from the conveying channel to the connection position of the first and second workpieces. A locking component locks the third workpiece at the connection position to the first and second workpieces. The entire assembly process is automated, requiring less manpower, reducing workload, and ensuring stable assembly quality.

[0006] In some embodiments, a sliding groove is provided on one side of the support assembly, and the clamping assembly includes: a movable member slidably connected in the sliding groove, the movable member having a receiving hole, and the support assembly also having a first limiting member located in the receiving hole, wherein the clamping hole is located at one end of the movable member; and an elastic member disposed in the receiving hole, the two ends of the elastic member respectively abutting against the first limiting member and the hole wall of the receiving hole, so as to allow the movable member to move elastically in the sliding groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly further includes: a retaining member fixedly disposed on the base, having a first recess located below the movable member and facing the pushing assembly, the pushing assembly being used to push the movable member to move and to cooperate with the first recess to cause a third workpiece to fall between the pushing assembly and the first recess.

[0008] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly further includes: a second limiting member fixed to the support assembly and located within the slide groove, the second limiting member being located in the sliding direction of the movable member, and a limiting hole being provided at one end of the movable member away from the clamping hole; the pushing assembly is used to push the movable member to slide, so that the second limiting member enters the limiting hole of the movable member until the second limiting member abuts against the hole wall of the limiting hole, thereby limiting the movement stroke of the movable member.

[0009] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly includes: a pushing assembly, including a pushing member and a pushing drive member, wherein the pushing member has a second recessed hole for engaging with a first recessed hole of the clamping member to form a discharge hole; the pushing drive member is connected to the pushing member and is used to drive the pushing member to move toward the moving member and push the moving member to slide in the groove, so that the clamping hole of the moving member releases the third workpiece and the third workpiece falls from the discharge hole into the conveying channel.

[0010] In some embodiments, the conveying assembly includes: a first air blowing member disposed on the base and located above the point where the conveying channel and the clamping hole communicate, for blowing a third workpiece removed from the clamping hole into the conveying channel; and a second air blowing member disposed on one side of the conveying channel, for blowing a third workpiece in the conveying channel into the supply assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the material distribution mechanism further includes: a feeding component disposed on one side of the base for conveying a third workpiece to a preset position on the base; a rotating component disposed on the base, with its driving end connected to the support component; and multiple clamping components spaced apart on the support component. The rotating component can drive the support component to rotate and move the multiple clamping components sequentially to the preset position, so that the multiple clamping components sequentially clamp the third workpiece.

[0012] In some embodiments, the supply assembly includes: a feeder having a feed cavity communicating with one end of the conveying channel; and a guide connected to the feeder, the guide having a guide cavity communicating with the feed cavity, the guide cavity being stepped to guide the third workpiece to the connection position of the first workpiece and the second workpiece.

[0013] In some embodiments, the locking assembly includes a fixed base, a sliding member, a lifting drive member, a telescopic member, a rotating member, and a rotation drive member; the fixed base is located above the bearing mechanism; the sliding member is slidably connected to the fixed base, wherein the guide member is connected to the sliding member; the lifting drive member is disposed on the fixed base and connected to the sliding member to drive the sliding member to lift; the telescopic member is movably disposed on the sliding member and connected to the third workpiece, the telescopic member being used to drive the rotating member to move out of the guide member or to make one end of the rotating member extend out of the guide cavity; the rotation drive member is disposed on the fixed base and connected to the telescopic member, being used to drive the telescopic member to drive the rotating member to rotate, so that the rotating member drives the third workpiece to rotate to lock the first workpiece and the second workpiece.

[0014] In some embodiments, the assembly apparatus further includes a first feeding mechanism, a first transfer mechanism, a second feeding mechanism, a second transfer mechanism, a return mechanism, and a lifting mechanism; the first feeding mechanism is used to transport a first workpiece; the first transfer mechanism is disposed on the first feeding mechanism and is used to remove the first workpiece from the first feeding mechanism and place it on the carrying mechanism; the second feeding mechanism is disposed on one side of the first feeding mechanism and is used to transport a second workpiece; the second transfer mechanism is disposed on the second feeding mechanism and is used to remove the second workpiece from the second feeding mechanism and place it on the first workpiece on the carrying mechanism; the return mechanism is disposed adjacent to the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism respectively and is used to transport the carrying mechanism; the lifting mechanism is disposed below the return mechanism and is vertically opposite to the locking mechanism, and is used to lift the carrying mechanism transported by the return mechanism so that the locking mechanism supplies a third workpiece to the connection position of the first workpiece and the second workpiece on the carrying mechanism and locks the first workpiece and the second workpiece.

[0015] In some embodiments, the assembly device further includes: a shaping mechanism, comprising a support base, four inner pull members, two inclined push members, and two straight push members; the support base is mounted on the recirculation mechanism and located below the locking mechanism, for supporting the support mechanism lifted by the lifting mechanism; the four inner pull members are disposed on the support base and are respectively located on one side of the four sides of the first workpiece, to respectively pull the inner sidewalls of the four sides of the first workpiece outward; the two inclined push members are disposed on the support base and are correspondingly arranged with two of the inner pull members, to push the outer sidewalls of two sides of the first workpiece pulled by the corresponding inner pull members to move inward, thereby shaping the two sides of the first workpiece; the two straight push members are disposed on the support base and are correspondingly arranged with the other two inner pull members, to push the outer sidewalls of the other two sides of the first workpiece pulled by the corresponding inner pull members to move inward, thereby shaping the two sides of the first workpiece.

[0016] In some embodiments, the assembly apparatus further includes: a pick-and-place mechanism disposed on the first feeding mechanism for picking up the locked first workpiece and the second workpiece conveyed by the return mechanism; and a unloading mechanism disposed on one side of the first feeding mechanism for conveying the assembled first workpiece and the second workpiece picked up by the pick-and-place mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an assembly device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the material distribution mechanism.

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the material distribution mechanism.

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the VI-VI direction.

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram showing the cooperation between the pushing and holding parts to form the material discharge hole.

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the material distribution mechanism.

[0025] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the material distribution mechanism.

[0026] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the assembly device.

[0027] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A perspective view of the supply components.

[0028] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking mechanism.

[0029] Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the telescopic component.

[0030] Explanation of main component symbols

[0031] Assembly device 100

[0032] First feeding mechanism 12

[0033] Second feeding mechanism 14

[0034] Conveyor Belt 141

[0035] Flip component 142

[0036] Reflux mechanism 16

[0037] Rack 161

[0038] Closed channel 162

[0039] Reflux drive 163

[0040] First loading point 164

[0041] Second loading point 165

[0042] Feeding position 166

[0043] Pick-up and drop-off mechanism 18

[0044] First transfer mechanism 20

[0045] Second transfer mechanism 22

[0046] Bearing mechanism 24

[0047] Material sorting mechanism 26

[0048] Base 261

[0049] Support component 262

[0050] Slide 2621

[0051] Clamping component 263

[0052] Moving part 2631

[0053] First limiting component 26310

[0054] Receiving hole 26311

[0055] Clamping hole 26312

[0056] Limiting hole 26313

[0057] Elastic component 2632

[0058] Item 2633

[0059] First concave hole 26331

[0060] Material discharge hole 26332

[0061] Second limiting component 2634

[0062] Drive component 264

[0063] Push component 2641

[0064] Second concave hole 26411

[0065] Drive component 2642

[0066] Conveyor Component 265

[0067] Conveyor Component 2651

[0068] Conveyor Channel 26511

[0069] First air blowing component 2652

[0070] Second air blowing component 2653

[0071] Rotating component 266

[0072] Feeding parts 267

[0073] Sensor 268

[0074] Locking mechanism 28

[0075] Supply Component 281

[0076] Feeder Component 2811

[0077] Feeding chamber 28111

[0078] Guide component 2812

[0079] Feeding chamber 28121

[0080] Locking component 282

[0081] Mounting base 2821

[0082] Slider 2822

[0083] Lifting drive component 2823

[0084] Telescopic component 2824

[0085] Connector 28241

[0086] Telescopic part 28242

[0087] Universal joint 28243

[0088] Rotating component 2825

[0089] Rotary drive component 2826

[0090] Lifting mechanism 30

[0091] Plastic Surgery Institution 32

[0092] Bearing 321

[0093] Inner pull part 322

[0094] Angled pusher 323

[0095] Direct push component 324

[0096] Feeding mechanism 34

[0097] First workpiece 200

[0098] Second workpiece 300

[0099] Connection position 310

[0100] Third workpiece 400 Detailed Implementation

[0101] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0102] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0103] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0104] The embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0105] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides an assembly device 100 for locking a first workpiece 200 and a second workpiece 300 together via a third workpiece 400. In this embodiment, the first workpiece 200 is the annular frame of an electronic device, the second workpiece 300 is the middle plate of the electronic device placed within the annular frame, and the third workpiece 400 is a bolt, wherein the number of bolts is 13. During assembly, the first workpiece 200 is first fitted onto the outer periphery of the second workpiece 300, and then the third workpiece 400 is placed at the connection position 310 between the first and second workpieces, wherein the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 at least partially overlap, the overlapping part including the connection position 310 between the first and second workpieces 200 and 300. Then, by rotating the third workpiece 400 at the connection position 310, the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 can be connected together. It should be noted that... Figure 2 Only the corresponding connection position 310 on the second workpiece 300 is shown in the figure.

[0106] Specifically, the assembly device 100 includes a first feeding mechanism 12, a second feeding mechanism 14, a return mechanism 16, a pick-and-place mechanism 18, a first transfer mechanism 20, a second transfer mechanism 22, a bearing mechanism 24, a material distribution mechanism 26, a locking mechanism 28, a shaping mechanism 32, a lifting mechanism 30, a shaping mechanism 32, and a unloading mechanism 34.

[0107] The first feeding mechanism 12 is used to transport the first workpiece 200. The second feeding mechanism 14 is spaced apart from the first feeding mechanism 12 along a first direction, and is used to transport the second workpiece 300. In this embodiment, the first direction is the X-axis direction. The return mechanism 16 is spaced apart on one side of the second feeding mechanism 14 and the first feeding mechanism 12, and is also spaced apart from the second feeding mechanism 14 and the first feeding mechanism 12 along a second direction. It is used to drive the carrying mechanism 24 along the closed channel 162 (lower...) Figure 3 The movement (as shown in the diagram) is, for example, in a "U" shape. In this embodiment, the second direction is the Y-axis direction. The pick-and-place mechanism 18, the first transfer mechanism 20, and the second transfer mechanism 22 are sequentially spaced along the first direction on the return mechanism 16. The first transfer mechanism 20 is used to pick up the first workpiece 200 from the first loading mechanism 12 and place it on the carrying mechanism 24. The second transfer mechanism 22 is used to pick up the second workpiece 300 from the second loading mechanism 14 and place it on the first workpiece 200 on the carrying mechanism 24. The material distribution mechanism 26 is located below the return mechanism 16 and is used to send the third workpiece 400 into the locking mechanism 28. The locking mechanism 28 is located above the return mechanism 16 and is used to lock the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 together via the third workpiece 400. The shaping mechanism 32 is located on the return mechanism 16 and below the locking mechanism 28. The carrying mechanism 24 on the return mechanism 16 can flow to the area below the shaping mechanism 32. The lifting mechanism 30 is located below the return mechanism 16 and is vertically opposite to the shaping mechanism 32. It lifts the carrying mechanism 24 conveyed by the return mechanism 16 into the shaping mechanism 32, so that the locking mechanism 28 supplies the third workpiece 400 to the connection position 310 of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 on the carrying mechanism 24 and locks the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300. The unloading mechanism 34 extends in the same direction as the first loading mechanism 12 and is arranged side-by-side along the second direction. It conveys the assembled first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 removed by the pick-and-place mechanism 18, wherein the unloading mechanism 34 is located between the return mechanism 16 and the first loading mechanism 12. The pick-and-place mechanism 18 removes the locked first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 conveyed by the return mechanism 16 and places them on the unloading mechanism 34.

[0108] Please see Figure 3 In this embodiment, the first feeding mechanism 12 is a conveyor belt.

[0109] In this embodiment, the second feeding mechanism 14 includes a conveyor belt 141 for conveying the second workpiece and a flipping component 142. The flipping component 142 is disposed on the conveyor belt and is used to flip the second workpiece 300 conveyed by the conveyor belt 141, so as to flip the second workpiece 300 that was reversed in the previous process. It can be understood that in other embodiments, if the second workpiece 300 was not reversed in the previous process, the flipping component 142 does not need to flip the second workpiece 300, and in this case, the flipping component 142 can be omitted.

[0110] The reflux mechanism 16 includes a frame 161 and a closed channel 162 disposed on the frame 161. A plurality of carrying mechanisms 24 are disposed on the closed channel 162. The reflux mechanism 16 includes a plurality of reflux driving members 163 disposed on the periphery of the closed channel 162. The reflux driving members 163 can push the plurality of carrying mechanisms 24 to move so that the plurality of carrying mechanisms 24 circulate in the closed channel 162. The closed channel 162 is provided with a first loading position 164, a second loading position 165, and a unloading position 166 in sequence. When the carrying mechanism 24 moves to the second loading position 165 under the push of the return drive 163, the first transfer mechanism 20 removes the first workpiece 200 from the first loading mechanism 12 and places it on the carrying mechanism 24 of the second loading position 165. When the carrying mechanism 24 moves to the first loading position 164 under the push of the return drive 163, the second transfer mechanism 22 removes the second workpiece 300 from the second loading mechanism 14 and places it on the first workpiece 200 on the carrying mechanism 24 of the first loading position 164. When the carrying mechanism 24 moves to the unloading position 166 under the push of the return drive 163, the pick-and-place mechanism 18 removes the locked first workpiece 200 and second workpiece 300 conveyed by the return mechanism 16 and places them on the unloading mechanism 34. In this embodiment, the recirculation drive 163 is a cylinder.

[0111] In this embodiment, the first transfer mechanism 20 is a linear slide table, which can drive the first workpiece 200 to move in a second direction and a third direction, wherein the third direction is the Z-axis direction.

[0112] In this embodiment, the second transfer mechanism 22 is a linear slide, which can drive the second workpiece 300 to move in the second direction and the third direction.

[0113] In this embodiment, the pick-and-place mechanism 18 is a linear slide, which can drive the locked first workpiece 200 and second workpiece 300 to move in the second and third directions.

[0114] In this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 34 is a conveyor belt.

[0115] In this embodiment, the supporting mechanism 24 is a carrier used to support the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300. The carrier is made of nylon, which can reduce impact noise.

[0116] Please see Figure 4 The material distribution mechanism 26 is used to distribute and transport the third workpiece 400. The material distribution mechanism 26 includes a base 261, a support assembly 262, a clamping assembly 263, a pushing assembly 264, and a conveying assembly 265.

[0117] The base 261 is located within the frame 161 of the return mechanism 16. The support assembly 262, the pushing assembly 264, and the conveying assembly 265 are all mounted on the base 261. The clamping assembly 263 is slidably connected to the support assembly 262, and one end of the clamping assembly 263 is provided with a clamping hole 26312 (lower end) for clamping the third workpiece 400. Figure 5 As shown), the pushing component 264 is located on one side of the clamping component 263, and the conveying component 265 is provided with a conveying channel 26511 (lower part). Figure 6 As shown, one end of the conveying channel 26511 is connected to the clamping hole 26312, and the pushing component 264 is used to push the clamping component 263 to move so that the third workpiece 400 is moved out of the clamping hole 26312 and falls into the conveying channel 26511.

[0118] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the support component 262 is a fan-shaped plate with an L-shaped cross-section. It is understood that... Figure 5 Only a portion of the structure of the support component 262 is shown. A groove 2621 is provided on the upper surface of the support component 262 and on the side near the push component 264. The groove 2621 is a blind groove, and its extension direction passes through the center of the support component 262. The clamping assembly 263 includes a movable member 2631 and an elastic member 2632. The movable member 2631 is slidably connected within a groove 2621 and has a receiving hole 26311. A first limiting member 26310 is provided at the bottom of the groove 2621 supporting the assembly 262, and the first limiting member 26310 is located within the receiving hole 26311. The clamping hole 26312 is located at one end of the movable member 2631. The elastic member 2632 is disposed within the receiving hole 26311, and its two ends abut against the first limiting member 26310 and the hole wall of the receiving hole 26311, respectively, so that the movable member 2631 can move elastically within the groove 2621. In this embodiment, the elastic member 2632 is a spring.

[0119] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 263 further includes a retaining member 2633, which is generally L-shaped. The retaining member 2633 is fixedly disposed on the base 261 and located below the moving member 2631. The retaining member 2633 has an arc-shaped first recess 26331 on the side facing the pushing assembly 264. The pushing assembly 264 is used to push the moving member 2631 to move and to cooperate with the first recess 26331 to make the third workpiece 400 fall between the pushing assembly 264 and the first recess 26331.

[0120] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 263 further includes a second limiting member 2634, which is fixed to the support assembly 262 and located at the bottom of the groove 2621. The moving member 2631 has a limiting hole 26313 at one end away from the clamping hole 26312. The second limiting member 2634 is located in the extending direction of the limiting hole 26313. The pushing assembly 264 is used to push the moving member 2631 to slide in the groove 2621, so that the sliding moving member 2631 moves into the limiting hole 26313 and into the second limiting member 2634 until the hole wall of the limiting hole 26313 abuts against the second limiting member 2634, thereby limiting the sliding distance of the moving member 2631.

[0121] Please continue reading Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the pushing assembly 264 includes a pushing member 2641 and a pushing drive member 2642. The pushing member 2641 has a second recess 26411 at one end near the clamping hole 26312. The second recess 26411 cooperates with the first recess 26331 of the holding member 2633 to form a discharge hole 26332. The pushing drive member 2642 is connected to the pushing member 2641 and drives the pushing member 2641 towards the moving member 2631, pushing the moving member 2631 so that the clamping hole 26312 of the moving member 2631 releases the third workpiece 400 and causes the third workpiece 400 to fall from the discharge hole 26332 formed by the second recess 26411 and the first recess 26331 into the conveying channel 26511. In this embodiment, the pushing drive member 2642 is a cylinder.

[0122] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The material distribution mechanism 26 also includes a limiting component 269 disposed on the support component 262. The limiting component 269 is fan-shaped. A limiting hole 2691 is provided on the edge of the limiting component 269 corresponding to the position of the clamping hole 26312, which is used to limit the end of the third workpiece 400 on the clamping hole 26312, so as to prevent the third workpiece 400 from moving with the moving component 2631 when the moving component 2631 moves.

[0123] Please continue reading Figure 6 In some embodiments, the conveying assembly 265 includes a conveying member 2651, a first air blowing member 2652, and a second air blowing member 2653. The conveying member 2651 is disposed below the base 261, and a conveying channel 26511 is disposed within the conveying member 2651. The first air blowing member 2652 is disposed on the base 261 and located above the point where the conveying channel 26511 and the clamping hole 26312 pass through, so as to blow the third workpiece 400 removed from the clamping hole 26312 into the conveying channel 26511. The second air blowing member 2653 is connected to one side of the conveying channel 26511 to blow the third workpiece 400 in the conveying channel 26511 to the supply assembly 281. In this embodiment, both the first air blowing member 2652 and the second air blowing member 2653 are air blowing heads and are connected to an external air source.

[0124] Please see Figure 9 In some embodiments, the material distribution mechanism 26 further includes a rotating component 266, a feeding component 267, and a sensor 268. The feeding component 267 is located on one side of the base 261 and is used to transport the third workpiece 400 to a preset position on the base 261. It should be noted that the preset position is a fixed position on the base 261. The rotating component 266 is located below the base 261, and its driving end passes through the base 261 and is connected to the support component 262. Multiple clamping components 263 are spaced apart on the support component 262. The rotating component 266 is used to drive the support component 262 to rotate and drive the multiple clamping components 263 to move sequentially to the preset position, so that the multiple clamping components 263 clamp the third workpiece 400 sequentially. In this embodiment, the rotating component 266 is a servo motor. Sensor 268 is mounted on base 261 and is used to sense whether a third workpiece 400 is clamped in clamping component 263 at a preset position. When sensor 268 senses that the third workpiece 400 is clamped in clamping component 263, rotating component 266 drives support component 262 to rotate, so that another clamping component 263 moves to the preset position, thereby allowing feeder 267 to feed the other clamping component 263. In this embodiment, feeder 267 is a linear vibrating disc.

[0125] Please see Figure 10The shaping mechanism 32 includes a support base 321, four inner pull members 322, two inclined push members 323, and two straight push members 324. The support base 321 is mounted on the return mechanism 16 and is used to support the support mechanism 24 lifted by the lifting mechanism 30. The four inner pull members 322 are located on the support base 321 and are respectively located on one side of the four sides of the first workpiece 200 to pull the inner sidewalls of the four sides of the first workpiece 200 outward. The two inclined push members 323 are located on the support base 321, and... Two inner pull members 322 are correspondingly arranged to push the outer walls of two sides of the first workpiece 200 tightened by the corresponding inner pull members 322 to move inward, thereby shaping the two sides of the first workpiece 200. Two straight push members 324 are arranged on the support seat 321 and are correspondingly arranged to the other two inner pull members 322 to push the outer walls of the other two sides of the first workpiece 200 tightened by the corresponding inner pull members 322 to move inward, thereby shaping the side of the first workpiece 200.

[0126] The lifting mechanism 30 can be a lifting cylinder, which is used to lift the support mechanism 24, which has been moved below the shaping mechanism 32, onto the support seat 321, so that the locking mechanism 28 supplies the third workpiece 400 to the connection position 310 of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 on the support mechanism 24 and locks the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300.

[0127] The locking mechanism 28 includes a supply component 281 and a locking component 282. The supply component 281 is connected to the other end of the conveying channel 26511 and is used to supply the third workpiece 400 conveyed from the conveying channel 26511 to the connection position of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300. The locking component 282 is used to lock the third workpiece 400 at the connection position to the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300.

[0128] Please see Figure 11 The supply component 281 includes a feeder 2811 and a guide 2812. The feeder 2811 has a feed chamber 28111 communicating with one end of the conveying channel 26511. In this embodiment, the feeder 2811 is tubular. The guide 2812 is connected to the feeder 2811 and has a guide chamber 28121 communicating with the feed chamber 28111. The guide chamber 28121 is stepped to guide the third workpiece 400 to the connection position of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300. In this embodiment, the guide 2812 is beak-shaped.

[0129] Please see Figure 12 In some embodiments, the locking assembly 282 includes a fixed base 2821, a slider 2822, a lifting drive 2823, a telescopic member 2824, a rotating member 2825, and a rotating drive 2826.

[0130] A fixed base 2821 is located in the middle of the return mechanism 16; a sliding member 2822 is slidably connected to the fixed base 2821 and is located above the bearing mechanism 24, wherein the guide member 2812 is connected to the sliding member 2822; a lifting drive member 2823 is located on the fixed base 2821 and is connected to the sliding member 2822 to drive the sliding member 2822 to rise and fall; a telescopic member 2824 is movably located on the sliding member 2822 and is connected to the rotating member 2825, extending and retracting. Part 2824 is used to drive the rotating part 2825 out of the guide cavity 28121 of the guide part 2812 or to allow one end of the rotating part 2825 to extend out of the guide cavity 28121; the rotation drive part 2826 is disposed on the fixed base 2821 and connected to the telescopic part 2824, and is used to drive the telescopic part 2824 to drive the rotating part 2825 to rotate, so that the rotating part 2825 drives the third workpiece 400 to rotate to lock the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300. In this embodiment, the lifting drive part 2823 is a lead screw and nut drive structure, the rotation drive part 2826 is a servo motor, and the rotating part 2825 is a bit.

[0131] Please see Figure 13 The telescopic member 2824 includes a connecting portion 28241, a telescopic portion 28242, and two universal joints 28243. The connecting portion 28241 is movably connected to the sliding member 2822. One end of the connecting portion 28241 is connected to the rotating member 2825. One end of the telescopic portion 28242 is connected to the other end of the connecting portion 28241 via one of the universal joints 28243. The other end of the telescopic portion 28242 is connected to the driving end of the rotating drive member 2826 via the other universal joint 28243. Thus, by using the two universal joints 28243, the power of the rotating drive member 2826 can be transmitted to the rotating member 2825 at varying angles. In this embodiment, the telescopic portion 28242 is a telescopic rod.

[0132] It is understood that in other embodiments, the first feeding mechanism 12, the first transfer mechanism 20, the second feeding mechanism 14, the second transfer mechanism 22, the return mechanism 16, the lifting mechanism 30, the shaping mechanism 32, the pick-and-place mechanism 18, and the unloading mechanism 34 may be omitted.

[0133] The assembly device 100 of this application is implemented as follows:

[0134] First, the first workpiece 200 is placed on the first feeding mechanism 12 for conveying, and the second workpiece 300 is placed on the second feeding mechanism 14 for conveying.

[0135] Then, the return mechanism 16 conveys the carrying mechanism 24. When the carrying mechanism 24 moves to the second loading position 165 under the push of the return drive 163, the first transfer mechanism 20 removes the first workpiece 200 from the first loading mechanism 12 and places it on the carrying mechanism 24 at the second loading position 165. Then, when the carrying mechanism 24 moves to the first loading position 164 under the push of the return drive 163, the second transfer mechanism 22 removes the second workpiece 300 from the second loading mechanism 14 and places it on the first workpiece 200 on the carrying mechanism 24 at the first loading position 164.

[0136] Next, the return drive 163 continues to push the bearing mechanism 24 to move until the bearing mechanism 24 moves above the lifting mechanism 30. The lifting mechanism 30 lifts the bearing mechanism 24 onto the bearing seat 321 of the shaping mechanism 32. Then, the four inner pull members 322 pull the inner sidewalls of the four sides of the first workpiece 200 outward, and the two inclined push members 323 push the outer sidewalls of two sides of the first workpiece 200 pulled by the corresponding inner pull members 322 inward. The two straight push members 324 push the outer sidewalls of the other two sides of the first workpiece 200 pulled by the corresponding inner pull members 322 inward, thereby shaping the corresponding sides of the first workpiece 200 by the inner pull and outer push method.

[0137] Subsequently, the feeder 267 conveys the third workpiece 400 into the clamping hole 26312 of the clamping assembly 263 at a preset position. When the sensor 268 senses that the third workpiece 400 is clamped in the clamping assembly 263, the rotating assembly 266 drives the supporting assembly 262 to rotate, so that the other clamping assembly 263 moves to the preset position. This allows the feeder 267 to feed the other clamping assembly 263 and rotate the clamping assembly 263 with the third workpiece 400 to be opposite the pushing assembly 264. The pushing drive 2642 drives the pushing member 2641 to move toward the moving member 2631 and pushes the moving member 2631 toward the circle of the supporting assembly 262. The moving part 2631 moves so that the clamping hole 26312 of the moving part 2631 releases the third workpiece 400 and the third workpiece 400 falls from the dropping hole 26332 formed by the cooperation of the second concave hole 26411 and the first concave hole 26331 into the conveying channel 26511. During this process, the limiting hole 2691 of the limiting component 269 restricts the end of the third workpiece 400 to prevent the third workpiece 400 from moving with the moving part 2631 when the moving part 2631 moves. Then, with the cooperation of the first blowing component 2652 and the second blowing component 2653, the third workpiece 400 is blown into the guide cavity 28121 of the guide component 2812 of the supply component 281.

[0138] Next, the lifting drive 2823 drives the sliding member 2822 to descend, causing the guide member 2812 to approach the connection position 310 of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300, so as to guide the third workpiece 400 from the guide cavity 28121 of the guide member 2812 to the connection position 310 of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300; then the lifting drive 2823 continues to drive the sliding member 2822 to descend so that the rotating member 2825 descends under the drive of the telescopic member 2824, so that one end of it extends out of the guide cavity 28121 and is inserted into the end of the third workpiece 400; the rotation drive 2826 drives the telescopic member 2824 to drive the rotating member 2825 to rotate, so that the rotating member 2825 locks the third workpiece 400 to the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300.

[0139] Finally, the carrying mechanism 24 moves to the unloading position 166 under the push of the return drive 163, and the pick-and-place mechanism 18 picks up the locked first workpiece 200 and second workpiece 300 conveyed by the return mechanism 16 and places them on the unloading mechanism 34 for unloading.

[0140] The assembly device 100 described above first carries the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 through the bearing mechanism 24. Then, the pushing component 264 pushes the clamping component 263 to move so that the third workpiece 400 is moved out of the clamping hole 26312 and falls into the conveying channel 26511. Next, the supply component 281 supplies the third workpiece 400 conveyed from the conveying channel 26511 to the connection position of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300. The locking component 282 locks the third workpiece 400 at the connection position to the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300. The entire assembly process is automated, requiring less manpower, with low workload, and consistent and stable quality.

[0141] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application.

Claims

1. An assembly apparatus for locking a first workpiece and a second workpiece together via a third workpiece, characterized in that, include: A support mechanism for supporting a first workpiece and a second workpiece, wherein at least a portion of the first workpiece and the second workpiece overlap. A material distribution mechanism for distributing and conveying a third workpiece includes a base, a support assembly, a clamping assembly, a pushing assembly, and a conveying assembly. The support assembly, the pushing assembly, and the conveying assembly are all mounted on the base. The clamping assembly is slidably connected to the support assembly. One end of the clamping assembly has a clamping hole for clamping the third workpiece. The pushing assembly is located on one side of the clamping assembly. The conveying assembly has a conveying channel, one end of which communicates with the clamping hole. The pushing assembly is used to push the clamping assembly to move so that the third workpiece moves out of the clamping hole and falls into the conveying channel. A locking mechanism is provided on one side of the material distribution mechanism, including a supply component and a locking component. The supply component is connected to the other end of the conveying channel and is used to supply the third workpiece conveyed from the conveying channel to the connection position of the first workpiece and the second workpiece. The locking component is used to lock the third workpiece at the connection position to the first workpiece and the second workpiece. The support assembly has a sliding groove on one side. The clamping assembly includes a movable member and an elastic member. The movable member is slidably connected in the sliding groove and has a receiving hole. The support assembly also has a first limiting member located in the receiving hole. The clamping hole is located at one end of the movable member. The elastic member is located in the receiving hole, and its two ends abut against the first limiting member and the hole wall of the receiving hole, respectively, so that the movable member can move elastically in the sliding groove.

2. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly further includes: A supporting member is fixedly disposed on the base and located below the moving member. The supporting member has a first recessed hole on the side facing the pushing assembly. The pushing assembly is used to push the moving member to move and cooperate with the first recessed hole to make the third workpiece fall between the pushing assembly and the first recessed hole.

3. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly further includes: The second limiting member is fixed to the support assembly and located in the slide groove. The moving member has a limiting hole at one end away from the clamping hole. The second limiting member is located in the extending direction of the limiting hole. The pushing assembly is used to push the moving member to slide in the slide groove so that the sliding moving member moves into the limiting hole of the limiting member and until the hole wall of the limiting hole abuts against the second limiting member, thereby limiting the movement stroke of the moving member.

4. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The actuating component includes: A pusher, wherein a second recess is provided at one end of the pusher near the clamping hole, and the second recess is used to cooperate with the first recess of the pusher to form a material discharge hole; A drive member is connected to the push member to drive the push member toward the moving member and push the moving member to slide in the chute, so that the clamping hole of the moving member releases the third workpiece and the third workpiece falls from the discharge hole into the conveying channel.

5. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly includes: A first air blowing component is disposed on the base and located above the point where the conveying channel and the clamping hole pass through, so as to blow the third workpiece removed from the clamping hole into the conveying channel; A second air blowing element is connected to one side of the conveying channel to blow a third workpiece in the conveying channel to the supply assembly.

6. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The material distribution mechanism also includes: A feeding component is located on one side of the base and is used to transport the third workpiece to a preset position on the base; A rotating component is disposed on the base, and its driving end is connected to the support component. Multiple clamping components are disposed at intervals on the support component. The rotating component is used to drive the support component to rotate and drive the multiple clamping components to move sequentially to the preset position so that the multiple clamping components clamp the third workpiece sequentially. A sensor, disposed on the base, is used to sense whether a third workpiece is being held within the clamping assembly at a preset position.

7. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The supply components include: The feeding component has a feeding chamber that communicates with one end of the conveying channel; A guide member is connected to the feeding member. The guide member has a guide cavity that communicates with the feeding cavity. The guide cavity is stepped to guide the third workpiece to the connection position of the first workpiece and the second workpiece.

8. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a fixed base, a sliding component, a lifting drive component, a telescopic component, a rotating component, and a rotating drive component; The fixed base is located on one side of the bearing mechanism; The sliding member is slidably connected to the fixed base and located above the bearing mechanism, wherein the guide member is connected to the sliding member; The lifting drive component is mounted on the fixed base and connected to the sliding component to drive the sliding component to rise and fall. The telescopic component is movably mounted on the sliding component and connected to the rotating component. The telescopic component is used to drive the rotating component to move out of the guide component or to make one end of the rotating component extend out of the guide cavity. The rotation drive is mounted on the fixed base and connected to the telescopic member. It is used to drive the telescopic member to rotate the rotation member so that the rotation member drives the third workpiece to rotate and lock the first workpiece and the second workpiece.

9. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes a first feeding mechanism, a first transfer mechanism, a second feeding mechanism, a second transfer mechanism, a return mechanism, and a lifting mechanism; The first feeding mechanism is used to transport the first workpiece; The first transfer mechanism is mounted on the return mechanism and is used to transfer the first workpiece from the first feeding mechanism and place it on the bearing mechanism; The second feeding mechanism is located on one side of the first feeding mechanism and is used to transport the second workpiece; The second transfer mechanism is disposed on the return mechanism and is used to transfer the second workpiece on the second feeding mechanism and place it on the first workpiece on the carrying mechanism; The reflux mechanism is arranged adjacent to the first feeding mechanism and the second feeding mechanism, respectively, and is used to transport the carrying mechanism; The lifting mechanism is located below the return mechanism and is vertically opposite to the locking mechanism. It is used to lift the carrying mechanism conveyed by the return mechanism so that the locking mechanism supplies the third workpiece to the connection position of the first workpiece and the second workpiece on the carrying mechanism and locks the first workpiece and the second workpiece.

10. The assembly apparatus as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes: The shaping mechanism includes a support base, four inner pull members, two inclined push members, and two straight push members; The support seat is mounted on the return mechanism and located below the locking mechanism, and is used to support the support mechanism lifted by the lifting mechanism; The four inner pull members are disposed on the bearing seat and are respectively located on one side of the four sides of the first workpiece, so as to respectively pull the inner sidewalls of the four sides of the first workpiece outward. Two inclined pushers are disposed on the bearing seat and are respectively arranged corresponding to two of the inner pullers, so as to push the outer walls of two sides of the first workpiece tightened by the corresponding inner pullers to move inward, thereby shaping the two sides of the first workpiece. Two of the aforementioned push members are disposed on the bearing seat and are correspondingly arranged with the other two of the aforementioned pull members, so as to push the outer walls of the other two sides of the first workpiece tightened by the corresponding pull members to move inward, thereby shaping the two sides of the first workpiece.

11. The assembly apparatus as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes: A pick-and-place mechanism, provided on the return mechanism, is used to pick up the first and second workpieces after they have been locked and conveyed by the return mechanism; The unloading mechanism is located on one side of the first loading mechanism and is used to transport the assembled first and second workpieces removed by the pick-and-place mechanism.

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