Network connector housing assembly machine and production line including it

Abstract

This invention discloses a network connector shell assembly machine and a network connector production line incorporating the shell assembly machine. The shell assembly machine includes a base, a shell transfer device, a feeding device, an outward turning device, a core loading device, a pre-folding device, a folding and bonding device, and a receiving device. The aforementioned network connector shell assembly machine can perform shell assembly on a single machine, exhibiting a high degree of automation, high integration, and small size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to equipment for manufacturing network connectors, and more particularly to a network connector housing assembly machine and a production line comprising the same. Background Technology

[0002] In existing network connector manufacturing, a crucial step is assembling the core assembly and housing to form the connector. Current production methods primarily involve manual labor combined with multiple simple, dispersed devices, resulting in large space requirements, low automation, and an inability to meet higher demands. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a network connector housing assembly machine that can perform housing assembly on a single machine, with a high degree of automation, high integration, and small size.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a production line for network connectors having the above-mentioned housing assembly machine.

[0005] A network connector housing assembly machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is used to assemble a core assembly and a housing together, comprising: a base; a housing transfer device disposed on the base and used for loading and moving the housing; a feeding device disposed on the base and used for providing the housing to the housing transfer device; an outward folding device disposed on the base and used for folding the end cover plate of the housing outward; a core loading device disposed on the base and used for loading the core assembly into the housing; a pre-folding device disposed on the base and used for folding the end cover plate inward; a folding and bonding device disposed on the base and used for folding the end cover plate and bonding it to the core assembly; and a receiving device disposed on the base and used for receiving the network connector with the completed housing assembly; wherein the housing transfer device is configured to sequentially transfer the housing to the workstations corresponding to the outward folding device, the core loading device, the pre-folding device, the folding and bonding device, and the receiving device.

[0006] The network connector housing assembly machine according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following advantages: the housing is provided to the housing transfer device via a feeding device, and the housing transfer device sequentially transfers the housing to an outward turning device, a core insertion device, a pre-folding device, a folding and bonding device, and a receiving device, thereby sequentially completing the outward turning of the housing end cover, insertion of the core assembly, pre-folding of the end cover, and final folding and bonding of the end cover, thus completing the assembly of the core assembly and the housing. Finally, the receiving device collects the network connector with the completed housing assembly. The aforementioned housing assembly machine integrates all assembly processes into one machine, resulting in a compact structure, small size, high degree of automation, and high production efficiency and quality. In the aforementioned housing assembly machine, an outward turning device is provided to turn the end cover of the housing outward, thereby facilitating the insertion of the core assembly into the housing; by providing a pre-folding device, the end cover can be pre-folded inward at a predetermined angle, and then folded and bonded by the folding and bonding device, thus forming a two-stage folding, resulting in a good assembly effect.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a housing pressing device is further included, which is disposed on the base and located between the outward turning device and the core loading device. The housing transfer device is provided with a loading fixture for loading the housing, and the housing pressing device is used to press the housing against the loading fixture.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a detection device and a defective product rejection device are further included. The detection device and the defective product rejection device are disposed on the base and located between the glue core assembly and the pre-folding device. The detection device is used to detect the shape quality of the glue core assembly, and the defective product rejection device is used to reject products that fail the detection.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the shell transfer device is a turntable device, the turntable device including a turntable, a loading fixture for loading the shell, and a turntable driver for driving the turntable to rotate. Multiple loading fixtures are provided, and the loading fixtures are disposed on the turntable and arranged circumferentially on the turntable. The feeding device, the outward turning device, the glue core loading device, the pre-folding device, the folding and bonding device, and the receiving device are arranged around the turntable. When the turntable rotates, the loading fixtures on the turntable can sequentially correspond to the feeding device, the outward turning device, the glue core loading device, the pre-folding device, the folding and bonding device, and the receiving device.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the feeding device includes a shell feeding mechanism, a flipping mechanism, a first pushing mechanism, and a second pushing mechanism; the flipping mechanism includes a flipping disk, a feeding seat, and a flipping driver for driving the flipping disk to rotate; two feeding seats are provided and respectively disposed at the radial ends of the flipping disk; each feeding seat is provided with a feeding groove and a loading hole; one end of the feeding groove is connected to one end of the loading hole; the shell feeding mechanism is used to place the shell in the feeding groove; the first pushing mechanism and the second pushing mechanism are respectively disposed corresponding to the two feeding seats; the first pushing mechanism is used to push the shell from the feeding groove into the loading hole; and the second pushing mechanism is used to push the shell in the loading hole to the shell transfer device.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outward turning device includes a turning head and a turning driver, wherein the turning driver is connected to the turning head and is used to drive the turning head to move.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the glue core loading device includes a glue core supply mechanism, a glue core transfer mechanism, a pusher seat, and a glue core pushing mechanism; the glue core supply mechanism is used to provide glue core components, the pusher seat is provided with a pusher groove, the glue core transfer mechanism is used to transfer the glue core components provided by the glue core supply mechanism to the pusher groove, and the glue core pushing mechanism is used to push the glue core components in the pusher groove to the outer shell on the outer shell transfer device.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the pre-folding device includes a pre-folding head and a pre-folding driver, the pre-folding head being connected to the pre-folding driver, and the pre-folding driver being used to drive the pre-folding head to move.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the folding and bonding device includes a pressing head, a pressing head driver, and a workpiece fixing mechanism. The pressing head is connected to the pressing head driver, the pressing head driver is used to drive the pressing head to move, and the workpiece fixing mechanism is used to fix the adhesive core assembly and the outer shell.

[0015] A production line for a network connector according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a housing assembly machine for a network connector according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0016] The production line for network connectors according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following advantages: due to the use of the network connector housing assembly machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the production line can realize the housing assembly work on one machine, with high automation, high integration and small size.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the network connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the loading fixture;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the flipping mechanism, the first pushing mechanism, and the second pushing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the outward-folding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the outer shell pressing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the glue core loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the detection device and the defective product rejection device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the pre-folding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the folding and bonding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the discharge mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] Core assembly 1, housing 2, end cover 21, left connecting piece 22, right connecting piece 23;

[0033] Base 100;

[0034] The outer casing transfer device 200, turntable 210, loading fixture 220, loading groove 221, limiting part 222, and turntable driver 230 are included.

[0035] The feeding device 300, the outer shell feeding mechanism 310, the flipping mechanism 320, the flipping plate 321, the feeding seat 322, the feeding groove 3221, the loading hole 3222, the flipping driver 323, the first pushing mechanism 330, the second pushing mechanism 340, the outer shell guiding mechanism 350, the guide seat 351, and the guide seat driver 352.

[0036] Outward turning device 400, folding pressure head 410, folding driver 420, fixed pressure head 430, connecting seat 440;

[0037] The following components are included: a core loading device 500, a core supply mechanism 510, a linear vibrator 511, a linear conveyor 512, a conveyor trough 5121, a core transfer mechanism 520, a movable seat 521, a relay trough 5211, a transfer driver 522, a pusher seat 530, a pusher trough 531, a core pushing mechanism 540, a core loading pressing mechanism 550, a pressing head 551, a pressing head driver 552, a core loading left and right side pressing mechanism 560, a first clamping cylinder 561, and a side pressing block 562.

[0038] Pre-folding device 600, pre-folding head 610, pre-folding driver 620, left and right connecting sheet internal pressing mechanism 630, second clamping cylinder 631, clamping part 632;

[0039] Folding and bonding device 700, pressing head 710, pressing head driver 720, workpiece fixing mechanism 730, pressing block 731, pressing block driver 732;

[0040] Material receiving device 800, material discharging mechanism 810, material discharging rod 811, material discharging rod driver 812, material collecting mechanism 820;

[0041] The outer casing pressing device 900, the pressing head 910, and the pressing driver 920;

[0042] Detection device 1000, camera 1010;

[0043] Defective product removal device 1100, unloading rod 1110, unloading driver 1120, defective product discharge chute 1130. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Embodiments of the present invention 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 the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0046] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0047] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a network connector. (Refer to...) Figures 2 to 12 A network connector housing assembly machine for assembling a core assembly 1 and a housing 2 together, comprising: a base 100, a housing transfer device 200, a feeding device 300, an outward turning device 400, a core loading device 500, a pre-folding device 600, a folding and bonding device 700, and a receiving device 800. A housing transfer device 200 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to load and move the housing 2. A feeding device 300 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to provide the housing 2 to the housing transfer device 200. An outward folding device 400 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to fold the end cover plate 21 of the housing 2 outward (away from the direction of the core mounting position of the housing 2). A core mounting device 500 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to install the core assembly 1 into the housing 2. A pre-folding device 600 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to fold the end cover plate 21 inward (towards the direction of the core assembly 1). A folding and bonding device 700 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to fold and bond the end cover plate 21 to the core assembly 1. A receiving device 800 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to receive the network connector with the housing assembled. The outer shell transfer device 200 is configured to sequentially transfer the outer shell 2 to the corresponding workstations of the outward turning device 400, the glue core loading device 500, the pre-folding device 600, the folding and bonding device 700, and the receiving device 800.

[0049] The outer casing 2 is provided to the outer casing transfer device 200 via the feeding device 300. The outer casing transfer device 200 sequentially transfers the outer casing 2 to the outward turning device 400, the glue core loading device 500, the pre-folding device 600, the folding and bonding device 700, and the receiving device 800. This sequentially completes the outward turning of the end cover plate 21 of the outer casing 2, the insertion of the glue core assembly 1, the pre-folding of the end cover plate 21, and the final folding and bonding of the end cover plate 21, thereby completing the assembly of the glue core assembly 1 and the outer casing 2. Finally, the receiving device 800 collects the assembled network connector. This outer casing assembly machine integrates all assembly processes into one machine, featuring a compact structure, small size, high degree of automation, and high production efficiency and quality. In the aforementioned shell assembly machine, an outward folding device 400 is provided, which can fold the end cover plate 21 of the shell 2 outward, thereby facilitating the insertion of the core assembly 1 into the shell 2; by providing a pre-folding device 600, the end cover plate 21 can be folded inward at a predetermined angle in advance, and then folded and bonded by the folding and bonding device 700, thereby forming a two-stage folding, resulting in a good assembly effect.

[0050] In this embodiment, a housing pressing device 900 is also included. The housing pressing device 900 is disposed on the base 100 and located between the flipping device 400 and the glue core assembly 500. The housing transfer device 200 is provided with a loading fixture 220 for loading the housing 2. The housing pressing device 900 is used to press the housing 2 against the loading fixture 220. By providing the housing pressing device 900, after the flipping device 400 flips the end cover plate 21 of the housing 2, the housing 2 can be pressed against the loading fixture 220 for pressing and positioning. This avoids the problem of abnormal positioning of the housing 2 due to loosening of the end cover plate 21 when it is flipped outward, thereby reducing the impact on the subsequent glue core assembly 1.

[0051] In this embodiment, the housing pressing device 900 includes a pressing head 910 and a pressing driver 920. The pressing head 910 is connected to the pressing driver 920, and the pressing driver 920 drives the pressing head 910 to move. The housing pressing device 900 presses the housing 2 against the loading fixture 220 through the moving pressing head 910. Specifically, the pressing driver 920 is a cylinder, or a mechanism such as an electric push rod or an electromagnet. It is conceivable that the housing pressing device 900 can also adopt other structures and is not limited to the above-described embodiments, as long as it can press the housing 2 against the fixture.

[0052] In this embodiment, a detection device 1000 and a defective product rejection device 1100 are also included. The detection device 1000 and the defective product rejection device 1100 are disposed on the base 100 and located between the glue core loading device 500 and the pre-folding device 600. The detection device 1000 is used to detect the shape quality of the glue core assembly 1, and the defective product rejection device 1100 is used to reject products that fail the detection. By setting up the detection device 1000 and the defective product rejection device 1100, defective glue core assemblies 1 can be rejected, preventing them from flowing to subsequent processes. Specifically, the detection device 1000 can be used to detect whether the glue dispensing quality of the glue core assembly 1 is normal, or to detect other shape quality issues; the specific configuration can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0053] In this embodiment, the detection device 1000 is a vision inspection system equipped with a camera 1010. Both the vision inspection system and the defective product rejection device 1100 are electrically connected to the control host of the casing assembly machine, thereby enabling automatic detection and defective product rejection. The control host of the casing assembly machine is, for example, an industrial control computer, a PLC, etc.

[0054] In this embodiment, the defective product rejection device 1100 includes a ejector bar 1110, an ejector driver 1120, and a defective product discharge chute 1130. The ejector bar 1110 is connected to the ejector driver 1120. The ejector driver is used to drive the ejector bar 1110 to move and push the corresponding product out of the housing transfer device 200 (specifically, out of the loading fixture 220). The defective product discharge chute 1130 is located below the ejector bar 1110 and is used to receive and remove the product pushed out by the ejector bar 1110. In this embodiment, the ejector driver 1120 is specifically a cylinder, or it can also be an electric push rod, electromagnet, or other mechanism. It is conceivable that the defective product rejection device 1100 is not limited to the above-described implementation; for example, a robotic arm can also be used to directly remove the defective product.

[0055] In this embodiment, the outer shell transfer device 200 is a turntable device, which includes a turntable 210, a loading fixture 220 for loading the outer shell 2, and a turntable driver 230 for driving the turntable 210 to rotate. Multiple loading fixtures 220 are provided, arranged circumferentially around the turntable 210. A feeding device 300, an outward turning device 400, a core loading device 500, a pre-folding device 600, a folding and bonding device 700, and a receiving device 800 are arranged around the turntable 210. When the turntable 210 rotates, the loading fixtures 220 on the turntable 210 can sequentially correspond to the feeding device 300, the outward turning device 400, the core loading device 500, the pre-folding device 600, the folding and bonding device 700, and the receiving device 800. The outer shell transfer device 200 uses a turntable device, with each device arranged around the turntable 210, resulting in a compact structure. It is conceivable that the shell transfer device 200 is not limited to using a turntable device. For example, the shell transfer device 200 can also use a carrier and a mechanism to drive the carrier to move. The carrier moves sequentially to the corresponding workstation of each process device to complete the corresponding process.

[0056] In this embodiment, the turntable driver 230 may specifically include a divider and a motor. The motor provides power to the divider, which is connected to the turntable 210 and converts the power of the motor into intermittent rotational motion of the turntable 210. It is conceivable that the turntable driver 230 is not limited to the above-described implementation; for example, it may also employ a servo motor system to control the rotation of the turntable 210.

[0057] In this embodiment, the loading fixture 220 is provided with a loading groove 221 for loading the outer shell 2. One end of the loading groove 221 is closed to limit the insertion depth of the outer shell 2. One end of the loading groove 221 is provided with a limiting part 222. After the outer shell 2 is loaded by the feeding device 300, it can enter the loading groove 221 and enter the lower side of the limiting part 222, thereby forming an upper limit on the outer shell 2.

[0058] In this embodiment, the feeding device 300 includes a shell feeding mechanism 310, a flipping mechanism 320, a first pushing mechanism 330, and a second pushing mechanism 340. The flipping mechanism 320 includes a flipping disk 321, a feeding seat 322, and a flipping driver 323 for driving the flipping disk 321 to rotate. Two feeding seats 322 are provided and are respectively provided at the radial ends of the flipping disk 321. The feeding seat 322 is provided with a feeding groove 3221 and a loading hole 3222. One end of the feeding groove 3221 is connected to one end of the loading hole 3222. The shell feeding mechanism 310 is used to place the shell 2 in the feeding groove 3221. The first pushing mechanism 330 and the second pushing mechanism 340 are respectively provided with the two feeding seats 322. The first pushing mechanism 330 is used to push the shell 2 from the feeding groove 3221 into the loading hole 3222. The second pushing mechanism 340 is used to push the shell 2 in the loading hole 3222 to the shell transfer device 200.

[0059] If the outer casing 2 is in an inverted state before being loaded, it can be flipped 180 degrees by the flipping mechanism 320 before being sent to the outer casing transfer device 200. When flipping the outer casing 2, the outer casing feeding mechanism 310 places the outer casing 2 in the loading slot 3221 of the loading seat 322, and then the first pushing mechanism 330 pushes the outer casing 2 into the loading hole 3222. Subsequently, the flipping driver 323 drives the flipping disk 321 to rotate 180 degrees, the loading seat 322 moves to the other side, and the second pushing mechanism 340 pushes the outer casing 2 out of the loading hole 3222 and into the outer casing transfer device 200. The above-described structure that flips the outer casing 2 180 degrees is simple and easy to implement.

[0060] In this embodiment, to ensure that the second pushing mechanism 340 can smoothly push the outer casing 2 onto the loading fixture 220 of the turntable 210, the loading device 300 further includes an outer casing guiding mechanism 350. The outer casing guiding mechanism 350 includes a guide seat 351 and a guide seat driver 352. The guide seat 351 is provided with a guide groove. The guide seat driver 352 is connected to the guide seat 351 and is used to drive the guide seat 351 between the turntable 210 and the loading fixture 322. When the second pushing mechanism 340 pushes the outer casing 2 out of the loading hole 3222, the outer casing 2 can first pass through the guide groove of the guide seat 351 before entering the loading fixture 220. The guide seat 351 can fill the gap between the turntable 210 and the loading fixture 322, allowing the outer casing 2 to smoothly enter the loading fixture 220. In this embodiment, the guide seat driver 352 can specifically be a cylinder, an electric push rod, an electromagnet, or a similar mechanism.

[0061] In this embodiment, the outer shell feeding mechanism 310 includes a feeding tray and a feeding robot. The outer shell 2 is stored in the feeding tray, and the feeding robot picks up the outer shell 2 and places it onto the feeding slot 3221 of the feeding seat 322. In this embodiment, the first pushing mechanism 330 and the second pushing mechanism 340 specifically include a pushing rod and a driver for driving the pushing rod. The driver can be a cylinder, or it can be an electric push rod, an electromagnet, etc. It is conceivable that there are many implementations of the pushing mechanism in the art, and a suitable pushing mechanism can be selected according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, the flipping driver 323 can be a motor, or a linear driver combined with a linkage mechanism that can convert linear motion into rotational motion.

[0062] It is conceivable that the overall structure of the feeding device 300 is not limited to the above-described implementation method. For example, the feeding device 300 may adopt a robotic arm capable of gripping and releasing the outer shell 2, which will then grip the outer shell 2 and transfer it to the outer shell transfer device 200.

[0063] In this embodiment, the outward folding device 400 includes a folding pressure head 410 and a folding actuator 420. The folding actuator 420 is connected to the folding pressure head 410 and is used to drive the folding pressure head 410 to move. When the end cover plate 21 of the housing 2 is folded outward, the folding actuator 420 drives the folding pressure head 410 to press against the end cover plate 21, causing the end cover plate 21 to fold outward. In this embodiment, the folding actuator 420 is specifically a cylinder, but it can also be an electric push rod, electromagnet, or other mechanism.

[0064] In this embodiment, to maintain the stability of the outer casing 2 when the end cover 21 is folded outward, the folding device 400 is further provided with a fixing head 430. The fixing head 430 is elastically retractable and is connected to the folding driver 420 together with the folding head 410 so that they can move together. In the initial state before pressing against the outer casing 2, the fixing head 430 is positioned further outward, so that the fixing head 430 can press against the outer casing 2 first. After the folding driver 420 further drives the device, the folding head 410 then folds the end cover 21. The fixing head 430 can press against the outer casing 2, so that the position of the outer casing 2 can remain stable when the end cover 21 is folded. In this embodiment, the folding pressure head 410 and the fixed pressure head 430 are disposed on the connecting seat 440 and connected to the folding driver 420 through the connecting seat 440. The fixed pressure head 430 is slidably connected to the connecting seat 440, and a spring is provided between the fixed pressure head 430 and the connecting seat 440, so that the fixed pressure head 430 can elastically extend and retract.

[0065] It is conceivable that in other embodiments, the outward flipping device 400 is not limited to the above-described implementation. For example, the end cover plate 21 of the outer casing 2 can be outward flipped by a robotic arm.

[0066] In this embodiment, the glue core loading device 500 includes a glue core supply mechanism 510, a glue core transfer mechanism 520, a pusher seat 530, and a glue core pushing mechanism 540. The glue core supply mechanism 510 provides the glue core assembly 1. The pusher seat 530 is provided with a pusher groove 531. The glue core transfer mechanism 520 transfers the glue core assembly 1 provided by the glue core supply mechanism 510 to the pusher groove 531. The glue core pushing mechanism 540 pushes the glue core assembly 1 in the pusher groove 531 onto the outer shell 2 on the outer shell transfer device 200. The glue core assembly 1 is provided to the glue core transfer mechanism 520 through the glue core supply mechanism 510. The glue core transfer mechanism 520 transfers the glue core to the pusher groove 531 of the pusher seat 530. The glue core pushing mechanism 540 pushes the glue core assembly 1 in the pusher groove 531 onto the outer shell transfer device 200, thereby installing the glue core assembly 1 onto the outer shell 2.

[0067] In this embodiment, the glue core supply mechanism 510 includes a linear vibrator 511 and a linear conveyor 512. The linear conveyor 512 is provided with a conveying trough 5121 and is disposed on the linear vibrator 511. The linear vibrator 511 drives the item in the conveying trough 5121 to move along the conveying trough 5121 and finally transfer it to the glue core transfer mechanism 520. The glue core supply mechanism 510 may be equipped with a feeding mechanism such as a vibratory feeder to provide the glue core assembly 1 to the linear vibrator 511 and the linear conveyor 512. In this embodiment, the core transfer mechanism 520 includes a movable seat 521 and a transfer driver 522. The movable seat 521 is provided with a relay groove 5211. The movable seat 521 is movably set and can move back and forth between the linear conveyor 512 and the pusher seat 530. The transfer driver 522 is used to drive the movable seat 521 to move. The movable seat 521 can move to the position where the relay groove 5211 docks with the conveying groove 5121 of the linear conveyor 512, and can move to the position where the relay groove 5211 docks with the pusher groove 531. When the relay groove 5211 aligns with the conveying groove 5121 of the linear conveyor 512, the core assembly 1 can be transferred from the conveying groove 5121 to the relay groove 5211. When the movable seat 521 switches positions so that the relay groove 5211 aligns with the pusher groove 531, the core pusher mechanism 540 pushes the core assembly 1 into the pusher groove 531. The core pusher mechanism 540 further pushes the core assembly 1, which can then push the core assembly 1 at the front end of the pusher groove 531 towards the outer shell 2 on the outer shell transfer device 200. In this embodiment, the correct installation of the core assembly 1 on the outer shell 2 can be detected by checking whether the output force of the core pusher mechanism 540 pushing the core assembly 1 is normal.

[0068] In this embodiment, the transfer driver 522 is specifically a cylinder, but it can also be an electric push rod, electromagnet, or other mechanism. In this embodiment, the core feeding mechanism 540 specifically includes a push rod and a push rod driver. The push rod driver is specifically a cylinder, electric push rod, electromagnet, or other mechanism. The push rod driver drives the push rod to move, pushing the core assembly 1 in the push groove 531 and pushing the core assembly 1 to the loading fixture 220 of the housing transfer device 200. It is understood that the core feeding mechanism 540 is not limited to the above-described embodiments. In the art, there are many embodiments of pushing mechanisms that move materials, and those skilled in the art can configure them according to actual conditions.

[0069] In this embodiment, the core-loading device 500 is further provided with a core-loading pressing mechanism 550. The core-loading pressing mechanism 550 is used to press the core assembly 1 against the housing 2 in a direction perpendicular to the core-loading pusher mechanism 540, thereby making the assembly of the core assembly 1 and the housing 2 more tightly. Specifically, the core-loading pressing mechanism 550 includes a pressing head 551 and a pressing head driver 552 that drives the pressing head 551 to move. The pressing head driver 552 is specifically a cylinder, electric push rod, electromagnet, or other mechanism. It is conceivable that there are many other implementations of the pressing mechanism for pressing the workpiece, and the specific configuration can be determined according to the actual situation.

[0070] In this embodiment, the core-loading device 500 is further provided with a core-loading left and right side-pressing mechanism 560. The core-loading left and right side-pressing mechanism 560 is used to press the assembled core assembly 1 and the outer shell 2 from the left and right sides, thereby making the assembly of the core assembly 1 and the outer shell 2 more compact. Specifically, the core-loading left and right side-pressing mechanism 560 includes a first clamping cylinder 561 and two side-pressing blocks 562. The two side-pressing blocks 562 are disposed at the two actuating parts of the first clamping cylinder 561. The first clamping cylinder 561 can drive the two side-pressing blocks 562 to move closer or further away, thereby completing the left and right clamping and side-pressing of the core assembly 1 and the outer shell 2. It is conceivable that there are many other implementations of the mechanism for left and right side-pressing the workpiece, and those skilled in the art can configure it according to the actual situation.

[0071] In this embodiment, the pre-folding device 600 includes a pre-folding head 610 and a pre-folding driver 620. The pre-folding head 610 is connected to the pre-folding driver 620, which drives the pre-folding head 610 to move. When pre-folding the end cover plate 21 of the housing 2, the pre-folding head 610 is driven to move by the pre-folding driver 620. The pre-folding head 610 presses against the end cover plate 21 of the housing 2, causing the end cover plate 21 to bend inward by a predetermined angle.

[0072] In this embodiment, the outer casing 2 is provided with a left connecting piece 22 and a right connecting piece 23. After the end cover plate 21 is folded, the left connecting piece 22 and the right connecting piece 23 are engaged with the inner side of the folded edge of the end cover plate 21. The pre-folding device 600 also includes a left and right connecting piece inner pressing mechanism 630. The left and right connecting piece inner pressing mechanism 630 is used to press the left connecting piece 22 and the right connecting piece 23 inward, thereby slightly reducing the distance between them, so as to facilitate the subsequent engagement of the end cover plate 21 with the left connecting piece 22 and the right connecting piece 23 after folding. The left and right connecting piece inner pressing mechanism 630 can also fix the core assembly 1 and the outer casing 2, thereby facilitating the pre-folding head 610 to fold the end cover plate 21 of the outer casing 2.

[0073] In this embodiment, the pre-folding driver 620 is specifically a cylinder, but it can also be a mechanism such as an electric push rod or an electromagnet. In this embodiment, the pre-folding head 610 is a roller structure, which provides a good bending effect. In this embodiment, the left and right connecting piece internal pressing mechanism 630 includes a second clamping cylinder 631 and two clamping parts 632. The two clamping parts 632 are disposed on the two actuating parts of the second clamping cylinder 631. When the second clamping cylinder 631 is actuated, it can drive the two clamping parts 632 to move closer or further apart, thereby clamping and pressing the left connecting piece 22 and the right connecting piece 23. It is conceivable that there are many other implementations of the mechanism for pressing a component in the art, and those skilled in the art can configure it according to the actual situation.

[0074] In this embodiment, the folding and bonding device 700 includes a pressing head 710, a pressing head driver 720, and a workpiece fixing mechanism 730. The pressing head 710 is connected to the pressing head driver 720, which drives the pressing head 710 to move. The workpiece fixing mechanism 730 is used to fix the adhesive core assembly 1 and the outer shell 2. During folding and bonding, the pressing head driver 720 drives the pressing head 710 to move and folds the end cover plate 21 onto the adhesive core assembly 1. The workpiece fixing mechanism 730 can fix the product, thereby ensuring that the folding and bonding process of the end cover plate 21 can be carried out stably.

[0075] In this embodiment, the pressing head driver 720 can be a cylinder, or it can be an electric push rod, electromagnet, or other similar mechanism. In this embodiment, the workpiece fixing mechanism 730 specifically includes a pressing block 731 and a pressing block driver 732 that drives the pressing block 731 to move. When folding and bonding the product, the pressing block driver 732 drives the pressing block 731 to move, and the pressing block 731 is used to press the product against the loading fixture 220, thereby fixing the product. In this embodiment, the pressing block driver 732 is specifically a cylinder, but it can also be an electric push rod, electromagnet, or other similar mechanism.

[0076] In this embodiment, the receiving device 800 includes a discharging mechanism 810 and a collecting mechanism 820. The discharging mechanism 810 is used to remove the assembled product from the housing transfer device 200. Specifically, the discharging mechanism 810 includes a discharging rod 811 and a discharging rod driver 812. The discharging rod 811 is connected to the discharging rod driver 812, which drives the discharging rod 811 to move, pushing the product from the loading fixture 220 to the collecting mechanism 820. In this embodiment, the collecting mechanism 820 can be a tray mechanism or a conveyor that connects to subsequent equipment; the specific configuration can be determined according to actual conditions. It is conceivable that the receiving device 800 as a whole can also adopt other structures, such as using a receiving robot to grasp the product for receiving; the specific configuration can be determined according to actual conditions.

[0077] The network connector production line provided by this invention includes the aforementioned network connector housing assembly machine. Specifically, the network connector production line may further include a dispensing device for dispensing adhesive into the core assembly, a drying device for drying the core assembly 1, a testing device for testing finished and semi-finished products, an engraving device for surface engraving, and a packaging device, etc., which can be specifically configured according to actual needs.

[0078] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0079] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A network connector housing assembly machine for assembling a core assembly (1) and a housing (2) together, characterized in that, include: Base (100); A housing transfer device (200) is disposed on the base (100) and is used to load and move the housing (2); A feeding device (300) is disposed on the base (100) and is used to provide the housing (2) to the housing transfer device (200); An outward folding device (400) is disposed on the base (100) and used to fold the end cover plate (21) of the outer casing (2) outward; the outward folding device (400) includes a folding pressure head (410) and a folding driver (420), the folding driver (420) being connected to the folding pressure head (410) and used to drive the folding pressure head (410) to move; the outward folding device (400) is also provided with a fixing pressure head (430), the fixing pressure head (430) The fixed pressure head (430) and the folding pressure head (410) are connected together to the folding driver (420) so that they can move together. In the initial state before pressing against the outer shell (2), the fixed pressure head (430) is positioned further out, so that the fixed pressure head (430) can press against the outer shell (2) first. After the folding driver (420) drives further, the folding pressure head (410) folds the end cover plate (21). A core loading device (500) is disposed on the base (100) and is used to load the core assembly (1) into the housing (2). A pre-folding device (600) is disposed on the base (100) and is used to fold the end cover plate (21) inward; A folding and bonding device (700) is disposed on the base (100) and is used to fold and bond the end cover plate (21) to the adhesive core assembly (1). A receiving device (800) is disposed on the base (100) and is used to receive network connectors with completed housing assembly; The outer shell transfer device (200) is configured to sequentially transfer the outer shell (2) to the workstations corresponding to the outward turning device (400), the glue core loading device (500), the pre-folding device (600), the folding and bonding device (700), and the receiving device (800).

2. The network connector housing assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a housing pressing device (900), which is disposed on the base (100) and located between the outward turning device (400) and the glue core device (500). The housing transfer device (200) is provided with a loading fixture (220) for loading the housing (2), and the housing pressing device (900) is used to press the housing (2) against the loading fixture (220).

3. The network connector housing assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a detection device (1000) and a defective product rejection device (1100), the detection device (1000) and the defective product rejection device (1100) being disposed on the base (100) and located between the glue core loading device (500) and the pre-folding device (600). The detection device (1000) is used to detect the shape quality of the glue core assembly (1), and the defective product rejection device (1100) is used to reject products that fail the inspection.

4. A network connector housing assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer casing transfer device (200) is a turntable device, which includes a turntable (210), a loading fixture (220) for loading the outer casing (2), and a turntable driver (230) for driving the turntable (210) to rotate. Multiple loading fixtures (220) are provided, and are arranged on the turntable (210) and along its circumference. The feeding device (300), the outward turning device (400), and the core loading device (…) 500), the pre-folding device (600), the folding and bonding device (700) and the receiving device (800) are arranged around the turntable (210). When the turntable (210) rotates, the loading fixture (220) on the turntable (210) can sequentially correspond to the feeding device (300), the outward flipping device (400), the glue core loading device (500), the pre-folding device (600), the folding and bonding device (700) and the receiving device (800).

5. A network connector housing assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (300) includes a housing feeding mechanism (310), a tilting mechanism (320), a first pushing mechanism (330), and a second pushing mechanism (340); the tilting mechanism (320) includes a tilting disk (321), a feeding seat (322), and a tilting driver (323) for driving the tilting disk (321) to rotate. Two feeding seats (322) are provided and are respectively located at both ends of the tilting disk (321). The feeding seat (322) is provided with a feeding groove (3221) and a loading hole (3222). One end of the feeding groove (3221) is connected to the... One end of the loading hole (3222) is connected, and the outer shell feeding mechanism (310) is used to place the outer shell (2) in the feeding groove (3221). The first pushing mechanism (330) and the second pushing mechanism (340) are respectively arranged corresponding to the two feeding seats (322). The first pushing mechanism (330) is used to push the outer shell (2) from the feeding groove (3221) into the loading hole (3222), and the second pushing mechanism (340) is used to push the outer shell (2) in the loading hole (3222) to the outer shell transfer device (200).

6. A network connector housing assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glue core loading device (500) includes a glue core supply mechanism (510), a glue core transfer mechanism (520), a pusher seat (530), and a glue core pushing mechanism (540); the glue core supply mechanism (510) is used to provide glue core assembly (1), the pusher seat (530) is provided with a pusher groove (531), the glue core transfer mechanism (520) is used to transfer the glue core assembly (1) provided by the glue core supply mechanism (510) to the pusher groove (531), and the glue core pushing mechanism (540) is used to push the glue core assembly (1) in the pusher groove (531) to the outer shell (2) on the outer shell transfer device (200).

7. A network connector housing assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pre-folding device (600) includes a pre-folding head (610) and a pre-folding driver (620), the pre-folding head (610) being connected to the pre-folding driver (620), and the pre-folding driver (620) being used to drive the pre-folding head (610) to move.

8. A network connector housing assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding and bonding device (700) includes a pressing head (710), a pressing head driver (720), and a workpiece fixing mechanism (730). The pressing head (710) is connected to the pressing head driver (720). The pressing head driver (720) is used to drive the pressing head (710) to move. The workpiece fixing mechanism (730) is used to fix the adhesive core assembly (1) and the outer shell (2).

9. A production line for network connectors, characterized in that, A housing assembly machine including the network connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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