A silicone button automatic placing machine

Abstract

A kind of silica gel button K automatic material placing machine, including machine table and three-axis support installed on the machine table top and suction mechanism slidingly installed on three-axis support;The automatic material placing machine further includes cutting mechanism and installation template installed on machine table, the cutting mechanism includes silica gel mold plate on the machine table top and jacking device, the silica gel mold plate has a plurality of silica gel forming holes, the jacking device includes jacking plate and jacking mechanism located below jacking plate, the jacking plate has a plurality of and the jacking tool bit of position and shape corresponding with the silica gel forming hole.This application integrates silica gel component forming and automatic placement process in a device, and realizes the standardization and automation of production process in installation and placement during K process, reduces manual installation and improves production efficiency at the same time.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of machinery, and relates to a silica gel key curing K automatic placing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] Processing products taking silica gel as a main raw material are all called silica gel products. Since silica gel has the characteristics of softness and comfort, high temperature resistance, easy cleaning, long service life, color diversity, environmental protection, non-toxicity and insulation, it can be used to make various products such as tableware, keys, toys, food molds and the like.

[0003] In the manufacturing process of small silica gel products such as silica gel keys, the term curing K represents single K silica gel formed by single keys on the silica gel keys, and the curing K process needs to shape the silica gel products and place them according to the keyboard layout. In the prior art, the silica gel products are manually taken and installed, which consumes a large amount of manual time, has low work efficiency, and has poor quality stability. Moreover, since many color Ks need to be installed in the installation template, the point positions are irregular, the color Ks have different colors and shape requirements, and manual installation often causes phenomena such as missing installation, misplacement and incomplete installation. SUMMARY

[0004] In order to overcome the defects in the prior art, the application discloses a silica gel key curing K automatic placing machine.

[0005] The silica gel key curing K automatic placing machine comprises a machine table and a three-axis support installed on the machine table top and a suction mechanism slidably installed on the three-axis support.

[0006] The automatic placing machine further comprises a cutting mechanism and an installation template installed on the machine table, the cutting mechanism comprises a silica gel mold plate on the machine table top and a jacking device, the silica gel mold plate is provided with a plurality of silica gel forming holes, and the jacking device comprises a jacking plate and a jacking mechanism located below the jacking plate, and the jacking plate is provided with a plurality of jacking tool bits corresponding in position and shape to the silica gel forming holes.

[0007] Preferably, the three-axis support comprises a pair of X-axis sliding rails installed in parallel on both sides of the machine table top, a Y-axis sliding rail slidably installed on the pair of X-axis sliding rails, and a Z-axis sliding rail slidably installed on the Y-axis sliding rail, the suction mechanism is slidably installed on the Z-axis sliding rail, and the cutting mechanism and the installation template are installed between the pair of X-axis sliding rails.

[0008] Preferably, the suction mechanism comprises a plurality of suction devices, and the suction device comprises a longitudinal air cylinder and a suction disc detachably installed at the end of the longitudinal air cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the machine table is provided with a plurality of through holes, the jacking mechanism comprises a hydraulic machine below the machine table and a power plate on the top of the hydraulic machine, the power plate is connected with the jacking plate through a plurality of columns, and the columns pass through the through holes.

[0010] Preferably, the silica gel mold plate comprises an upper cutting plate and a lower guide plate, the cutting plate is provided with a plurality of silica gel forming holes, and the guide plate is provided with a plurality of guide holes corresponding to the position and shape of the jacking tool bit.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of springs are connected between the jacking plate and the guide plate.

[0012] Preferably, the jacking plate is provided with corner holes at four corners, a guide column fixed on the machine table is installed in the corner hole, and the cutting plate is installed on the top of the guide column.

[0013] Preferably, the machine table is further provided with an installation table with adjustable height, and the installation table is provided with an installation groove for fixing a template.

[0014] Preferably, the automatic material placing machine further comprises a PLC controller and a motor for driving the sliding block of the three-axis support to move, and the PLC controller is in control connection with the motor, the sucking mechanism and the jacking mechanism.

[0015] The silica gel part forming and automatic placing process are integrated in one device, the installation and placing in the process realize the standardization and automation of the production process, reduce the manual installation, missing and wrong installation, and improve the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a specific embodiment schematic view of the silica gel key K process automatic material placing machine;

[0017] Figure 2 It is another angle schematic view of a specific embodiment of the silica gel key K process automatic material placing machine;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a specific embodiment schematic view of the sucking mechanism and the silica gel mold plate;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a specific embodiment schematic view of the installation template;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a specific embodiment schematic view of the cutting mechanism;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a specific embodiment schematic view of the sucking mechanism;

[0022] Figure 1-1 machine, 2-3-axis support, 21-X-axis slide rail, 22-Y-axis slide rail, 23-Z-axis slide rail, 3- cutting mechanism, 31- lifting plate, 32- guide plate, 33- cutting plate, 34- through hole;

[0023] 35- column, 36- guide column, 37- lifting cutter, 38- spring, 4- installation template, 41- installation table, 5- suction mechanism, 51- longitudinal cylinder, 52- suction cup, 6- lifting mechanism, 61- power plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The specific embodiments of the present application are further described below.

[0025] The silicone button K automatic placing machine includes a machine table, a three-axis support installed on the machine table, and a suction mechanism slidingly installed on the three-axis support. The suction mechanism is used for placing components.

[0026] The automatic placing machine further includes a cutting mechanism 3 and an installation template 4 installed on the machine table. The cutting mechanism includes a silicone mold plate on the machine table and a lifting device. The silicone mold plate has a plurality of silicone forming holes. The lifting device includes a lifting plate 31 and a lifting mechanism 6 located below the lifting plate. The lifting plate 31 has a plurality of lifting cutter heads 37 corresponding in position and shape to the silicone forming holes.

[0027] As shown in Figure 1 A specific embodiment of the silicone button K automatic placing machine is shown in the figure. During operation, a silicone plate is placed between the lifting plate 31 and the silicone forming holes of the silicone mold plate. The three-axis support is operated to move the suction mechanism above the silicone mold plate of the cutting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is operated to lift the lifting cutter heads 37 to align with the silicone forming holes on the silicone mold plate and move upward. Through the relative movement between the lifting cutter heads 37 and the silicone forming holes, the silicone plate between them is extruded and cut. The lifting cutter heads and the silicone forming holes are made of stainless steel or other hard materials with a hardness much greater than that of silicone. The relative movement of the two cuts the silicone plate and forms a silicone component determined by the shape of the silicone forming hole, such as a square or circular silicone forming hole, which also forms a square or circular silicone component after cutting.

[0028] After cutting, there is a silicone component in all or part of the silicone forming holes on the silicone mold plate. At this time, the suction mechanism 5 is operated downward to suck the silicone component by vacuum suction. After suction, the suction mechanism is moved to the installation template by the three-axis support. The suction mechanism releases the vacuum to place the silicone component on the corresponding position of the installation template. After all the components are placed, the installation template is removed, and a new installation template and silicone plate are replaced to perform the above process again.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the machine base is further provided with a height-adjustable mounting platform 41, and the mounting platform is provided with a mounting groove for fixing the mounting template 4.

[0030] like Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a specific embodiment of the three-axis support, which includes a pair of X-axis slide rails 21 parallel to each other on both sides of the machine table, a Y-axis slide rail 22 slidably mounted on the pair of X-axis slide rails, and a Z-axis slide rail 23 slidably mounted on the Y-axis slide rails. The suction mechanism 5 is slidably mounted on the Z-axis slide rail 23, and the cutting mechanism 3 and the mounting template 4 are mounted between the pair of X-axis slide rails. This layout results in a compact structure, stable movement, a short trajectory for the suction mechanism, and fast operation. The slider can be slidably fixed to the slide rails using a lead screw, which is driven to rotate by a motor. This method facilitates control of the slider's translational speed through the rotation of the lead screw. Figure 1 In the specific embodiment shown, multiple circular windows can be cut out in the center of the slide rail to reduce the weight of the Y-axis slide rail at a higher position and facilitate observation.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the specific embodiment shown, the suction mechanism 5 includes multiple suction devices, each including a longitudinal cylinder 51 and a suction cup 52 detachably mounted at the end of the longitudinal cylinder. The suction cup can be selected and replaced according to the shape of the silicone component to be suctioned. The movement of the longitudinal cylinder 51 causes the suction cup 52 to move downwards, and a vacuum is generated by the vacuum pump built into the suction cup to adsorb the silicone component. After adsorption reaches the designated position, the vacuum pump releases the vacuum, and the silicone component detaches from the suction cup and falls to the designated position on the mounting template.

[0032] like Figures 2 to 5 A specific embodiment of the lifting mechanism, lifting plate, and silicone mold plate is provided. The machine table surface has multiple through holes 34. The lifting mechanism includes a hydraulic press located below the machine table surface and a power plate 61 located on top of the hydraulic press. The power plate 61 is connected to the lifting plate 31 through multiple columns 35, and the columns pass through the through holes.

[0033] When the lifting mechanism lifts, the hydraulic head of the hydraulic press lifts the power plate 61 upwards. The power plate lifts the lifting plate 31 through the column 35. The column passes through the through hole 34 on the machine table and guides the lifting direction.

[0034] Figure 4 In the specific embodiment shown, the silicone mold plate includes an upper cutting plate 33 and a lower guide plate 32. The cutting plate has a plurality of silicone molding holes, and the guide plate has a plurality of guide holes corresponding to the position and shape of the lifting cutter head.

[0035] Wherein the guide plate can be fixed between the cutting plate and the jacking plate, in the initial state, the end of each jacking cutter 37 has been partially inserted into the corresponding guide hole, the silica gel plate is installed between the cutting plate 33 and the guide plate 32 during jacking, the jacking cutter 37 rises and passes through the guide hole and is inserted into the corresponding silica gel forming hole on the cutting plate, so that the silica gel plate installed between the guide plate and the cutting plate is extruded and cut.

[0036] A preferred embodiment is that the guide plate is not directly fixed on the machine table, but is connected with the jacking plate through a plurality of springs 38 connected between the jacking plate and the guide plate. When rising, the jacking plate 31 and the guide plate 32 rise at the same time. As the height increases, the distance between the guide plate 32 above and the cutting plate 33 decreases, and there is a silica gel plate between them. The guide plate gradually starts to extrude the silica gel plate. The jacking plate continues to rise and extrude the guide plate. The spring 38 is deformed under pressure, forming a spring force and driving the guide plate to tightly contact the silica gel plate. The jacking cutter can continue to rise and pass through the guide hole to extrude the silica gel plate to complete the cutting.

[0037] In order to better guide the jacking, Figure 5 In the specific embodiment shown, the jacking plate has corner holes at the four corners, and a guide column 36 fixed on the machine table is installed in the corner hole. The cutting plate 33 is installed on the top of the guide column. The movement of the jacking plate 31 is guided by the corner holes and the guide column.

[0038] The three-dimensional movement of the suction mechanism on the three-axis support, the jacking and suction operation can be controlled by PLC programming. The automatic material placing machine also includes a PLC controller and a motor driving the movement of the slider on the three-axis support. The PLC controller is connected with the motor, the suction mechanism and the jacking mechanism for control. Through the existing computer program, the entire cutting and placing process is automatically controlled.

[0039] The foregoing is each preferred embodiment of the present application. Each preferred embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with each preferred embodiment, provided that it is not obviously contradictory or based on a certain preferred embodiment. The embodiments and specific parameters in the embodiments are only for the purpose of clearly describing the inventor's verification process and are not intended to limit the scope of the patent protection of the present application. The scope of the patent protection of the present application is still subject to its claims. Any equivalent structural changes made according to the content of the specification and drawings should also be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic silicone keypad feeding machine, characterized in that, It includes a machine base (1), a three-axis support (2) mounted on the machine base table, and a suction mechanism (5) slidably mounted on the three-axis support. The automatic material handling machine also includes a cutting mechanism (3) and a mounting template (4) installed on the machine platform. The cutting mechanism includes a silicone mold plate and a lifting device on the machine platform. The silicone mold plate has multiple silicone molding holes. The lifting device includes a lifting plate (31) and a lifting mechanism (6) located below the lifting plate. The lifting plate has multiple lifting cutters (37) corresponding to the position and shape of the silicone molding holes. The machine platform has multiple through holes (34). The lifting mechanism includes a hydraulic press located below the machine platform and a power plate (61) located on top of the hydraulic press. The power plate (61) is connected to the lifting plate through multiple columns (35). The columns (35) pass through the through holes (34). The silicone mold plate includes an upper cutting plate (33) and a lower guide plate (32). The cutting plate (33) has a plurality of silicone molding holes, and the guide plate has a plurality of guide holes corresponding to the position and shape of the lifting cutter head (37). A plurality of springs (38) are connected between the lifting plate (31) and the guide plate (32). The three-axis support includes a pair of X-axis slide rails (21) parallel to each other on both sides of the machine table, a Y-axis slide rail (22) slidably mounted on the pair of X-axis slide rails, and a Z-axis slide rail (23) slidably mounted on the Y-axis slide rail. The suction mechanism is slidably mounted on the Z-axis slide rail (23). The cutting mechanism (3) and the mounting template (4) are mounted between the pair of X-axis slide rails (21).

2. The automatic silicone keypad feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The suction mechanism includes multiple suction devices, each including a longitudinal cylinder (51) and a suction cup (52) detachably mounted at the end of the longitudinal cylinder.

3. The automatic silicone keypad feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting plate has corner holes at its four corners, and guide columns (36) fixed to the machine table are installed in the corner holes. The cutting plate (33) is installed on the top of the guide columns (36).

4. The automatic silicone keypad feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The machine platform is also provided with a height-adjustable mounting platform (41), and the mounting platform is provided with a mounting groove for fixing the mounting template (4).

5. The automatic silicone keypad feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic material handling machine also includes a PLC controller and a motor that drives the slider on the three-axis support. The PLC controller is connected to the motor, the suction mechanism and the lifting mechanism.

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