Upper cover dismounting device and upper cover dismounting apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a top cover dismounting device and a top cover dismounting equipment. The top cover dismounting device comprises a support, an unlocking mechanism and a carrying mechanism. The unlocking mechanism and the carrying mechanism are connected with the support. The support is used for driving the unlocking mechanism and the carrying mechanism to move. The unlocking mechanism is used for hanging with a lock catch on the top cover and opening the lock catch. The carrying mechanism is used for carrying the dismounted top cover and carrying the top cover to a preset position. The top cover dismounting device provided by the embodiment of the application is high in efficiency of mounting and dismounting of the top cover and the bottom shell in the server and high in safety in a working process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a cover removal and assembly device and cover removal and assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of big data, cloud computing, and AI (Artificial intelligence), the requirements for the assembly efficiency of electronic devices such as servers are becoming increasingly higher.

[0003] The server comprises a bottom shell, a top cover, and a circuit board. The shell and top cover form a cavity within which the circuit board is housed. The bottom shell has a lock head, and the top cover has a latch. During server assembly, the circuit board is first installed on the bottom shell; then the top cover is moved from its original location to the bottom shell and placed over its side wall; finally, the latches engage with the lock head to secure the top cover to the bottom shell. When maintenance of the circuit board is required, the latches are first released, and then the top cover is removed from the bottom shell and moved to its original location.

[0004] In related technologies, the installation and disassembly of the server top cover and bottom shell are difficult to automate and the operation process is relatively unsafe. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a top cover removal and assembly device and a top cover removal and assembly equipment, which makes the installation and disassembly of the top cover and bottom shell in the server more efficient and the operation process safer.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides a cover removal and installation device, which includes a support, an unlocking mechanism, and a transporting mechanism; the unlocking mechanism and the transporting mechanism are connected to the support; the support is used to drive the unlocking mechanism and the transporting mechanism to move; the unlocking mechanism is used to engage with and unlock the latch on the cover; the transporting mechanism is used to move the removed cover and transport the cover to a preset position.

[0007] The cover removal and assembly device provided in this application embodiment includes a support, an unlocking mechanism, and a transport mechanism. Both the unlocking and transport mechanisms are connected to the support, which drives them. The unlocking mechanism, driven by the support, engages with and unlocks the latch on the cover, eliminating the need for manual unlocking. The transport mechanism clamps the cover and, driven by the support, transports it to a preset position, eliminating the need for manual handling. The unlocking and transporting processes of the cover are automated, and the installation and disassembly of the cover and the bottom shell both involve unlocking and transporting. Therefore, the installation and disassembly of the cover and the bottom shell are entirely automated. Furthermore, by using the transport mechanism to clamp and transport the cover to the preset position, it prevents the cover from falling and injuring the operator, making the use of the cover removal and assembly device for unlocking and transporting the cover highly safe.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the cover removal and installation device provided in this application includes an unlocking mechanism comprising an unlocking hook and a first cylinder; the first cylinder is connected between the support and the unlocking hook; the first cylinder is used to drive the unlocking hook to move relative to the support; the unlocking hook is used to engage with the latch and unlock the latch. This increases the travel range of the unlocking hook in a third direction, and the unlocking hook can be retracted after completing the unlocking action, thereby preventing the unlocking hook from interfering with the conveying mechanism's clamping of the cover.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the cover removal and installation device provided in this application includes a suction cup and a venting rod as its transport mechanism. The suction cup is connected to a support via the venting rod. The suction cup is used to adhere to the cover and move it to a preset position. After the unlocking mechanism opens the latch, the venting rod can draw air from the suction cup, causing the suction cup to contact and adhere to the cover.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the cover removal and installation device provided in this application includes a support body and a connecting arm; the connecting arm is connected to the support body; the support body includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion surrounding the first mounting portion; a first cylinder in the unlocking mechanism is connected to the first mounting portion; and a venting connecting rod in the transport mechanism is connected to the second mounting portion. The unlocking mechanism and the transport mechanism are respectively connected to different parts of the support to avoid interference between them.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the cover removal and assembly device provided in this application further includes a position detection mechanism. The position detection mechanism includes a camera and a controller. The camera is connected to a connecting arm and electrically connected to the controller. The camera is used to acquire the position information of the latch and send it to the controller. The controller is used to control the movement of the support according to the position information of the latch, thereby driving the unlocking mechanism to move and causing the unlocking hook to engage with the latch. By setting the camera, the position information of the latch can be accurately determined; by setting the controller, the movement of the support can be accurately controlled.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the cover removal and installation device provided in this application embodiment has a controller that pre-stores the travel information of the latch; the controller is used to control the movement of the support according to the position information and travel information of the latch, so as to drive the unlocking mechanism to move and make the unlocking hook open the latch.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the top cover disassembly and assembly device provided in this application embodiment has a preset position stored in the controller; the camera is also used to acquire the initial position of the top cover; and send the initial position of the top cover to the controller; the controller is used to control the movement of the support according to the initial position information and the preset position information, so as to drive the transport mechanism to move and transport the top cover to the preset position.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the cover removal and assembly device provided in this application embodiment further includes a locking mechanism; the locking mechanism is connected to the connecting arm; the locking mechanism is used to press the latch onto the lock head of the bottom shell, thereby achieving the locking of the cover and the bottom shell.

[0015] A second aspect of this application provides a cover removal and assembly device, including a support frame, a drive mechanism, and the aforementioned cover removal and assembly device; the drive mechanism is connected to the support frame and is used to drive the cover removal and assembly device to move.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the cover removal and installation device provided in this application embodiment has a three-axis moving mechanism as the driving mechanism. The three-axis moving mechanism includes a first traveling arm, a second traveling arm, and a third traveling arm. There are two first traveling arms. The two first traveling arms are respectively connected to two support frames. The two ends of the second traveling arm are respectively connected to the two first traveling arms. The second traveling arm can move relative to the first traveling arm in a first direction. The third traveling arm is connected to the second traveling arm. The third traveling arm can move relative to the second traveling arm in a second direction. The support is connected to the third traveling arm. The support can move relative to the third traveling arm in a third direction. Among the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction, any two directions are perpendicular.

[0017] These and other aspects, embodiments, and advantages of the exemplary embodiments will become apparent from the accompanying drawings and the examples described below. However, it should be understood that the specification and drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application; details are provided in the appended claims. Other aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of the application. Furthermore, various aspects and advantages of this application may be realized and obtained by means and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the server structure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover in a server;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover disassembly and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 6 The usage state of the cover removal and installation device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 7 The usage state of the cover removal and installation device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the unlocking mechanism and the latch;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of the unlocking mechanism opening the latch in the cover removal and assembly device provided in this application embodiment;

[0027] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 ;

[0029] Figure 12This is the first path for the unlocking hook to drive the latch in the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 13 This is the second path for the unlocking hook to drive the latch in the cover removal and assembly device provided in this application embodiment;

[0031] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 ;

[0032] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the connection between the locking mechanism and the support;

[0033] Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating the method of using the cover removal and installation device provided in this application embodiment;

[0034] Figure 17 A diagram showing the usage status of the cover removal and installation device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 10. Server;

[0037] 11. Bottom shell;

[0038] 12. Top cover; 12a. Lock; 12b. Working gap; 12c. Marking point;

[0039] 100. Top cover disassembly and assembly equipment;

[0040] 110. Support frame; 111. Portal frame;

[0041] 120. Drive mechanism; 121. First traveling arm; 122. Second traveling arm; 123. Third traveling arm; 1231. Third motor;

[0042] 130, Support; 131, Support body; 1311, First mounting part; 1311a, First adapter plate; 1312, Second mounting part; 1312a, Mounting hole; 132, Connecting arm;

[0043] 140. Unlocking mechanism; 141. Unlocking hook; 142. First cylinder; 1421. First fixing part; 1422. First moving part;

[0044] 150. Handling mechanism; 151. Suction cup; 152. Ventilation linkage;

[0045] 160. Camera; 161. Lens; 162. Camera;

[0046] 170. Locking mechanism; 171. Locking wheel; 172. Second cylinder; 1721. Second fixing part; 1722. Second moving part;

[0047] 180. Top cover disassembly / removal device;

[0048] 200. Assembly line;

[0049] 300. Top cover placement area;

[0050] 1000. Top cover removal and assembly system;

[0051] D. Direction of travel;

[0052] P1, First point; P2, Second point; P3, Third point; P4, Fourth point; P5, Fifth point; P6, Sixth point; P7, Seventh point; P8, Eighth point;

[0053] R, arc shape;

[0054] X, first direction;

[0055] Y, the second direction;

[0056] Z, Third-party orientation. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The terminology used in the implementation section of this application is only for explaining specific embodiments of this application and is not intended to limit this application. The implementation of the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] The following section uses a server as an example to explain the structure of computing devices.

[0059] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the server structure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover in a server; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle, where, Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the middle, the latch on the top cover is in the open position. Additionally, in... Figure 1 The hard drive in server 10 is not shown.

[0060] See Figures 1 to 3 As shown, server 10 includes a bottom shell 11, a top cover 12 and a motherboard (not shown in the figure). The top cover 12 covers the bottom shell 11 to form a receiving cavity, and the motherboard is located in the receiving cavity.

[0061] The bottom housing 11 has a lock (not shown in the figure), and the top cover 12 has a latch 12a. When assembling the server 10, the motherboard is first installed on the bottom housing 11; then the top cover 12 is moved from the area where it is placed to the bottom housing 11 and placed on the side wall of the bottom housing 11; then the latch 12a is locked to the lock, thereby fixing the top cover 12 to the bottom housing 11. To facilitate opening the latch 12a, the end of the latch 12a usually has a working gap 12b.

[0062] When it is necessary to maintain the components inside the server 10, the operator inserts his fingers into the working gap 12a and applies upward pulling force to the end of the latch 12a to open the latch 12a, thereby separating the top cover 12 from the bottom shell 11; the operator then removes the top cover 12 from the bottom shell 11 and moves it to the area where the top cover 12 is placed.

[0063] In related technologies, the handling of the top cover 12 and the assembly and disassembly of the bottom shell 11 are all done manually. The efficiency of manually opening and closing the latch 12a is low, and the efficiency of manually handling the top cover 12 is also low. Furthermore, there is a risk that the top cover 12 may fall from the operator's hands and injure the operator during manual handling, which makes the safety of manually handling the top cover 12 low.

[0064] Based on this, the embodiments of this application provide a cover removal and assembly device and a cover removal and assembly equipment, which makes the installation and disassembly of the cover and the bottom shell more efficient and the operation process safer.

[0065] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover disassembly and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0066] See Figure 4 As shown, the cover removal and installation device 100 includes a support frame 110, a drive mechanism 120, and a cover removal and installation device 180. The drive mechanism 120 is connected to the support frame 110 and is used to drive the cover removal and installation device 180 to move.

[0067] The support frame 110 is used to support other mechanisms in the cover removal and assembly equipment 100. In this embodiment, the support frame 110 includes two opposing portal frames 111. The two ends of the drive mechanism 120 are respectively connected to the two portal frames 111, thereby enabling the support frame 110 to stably support the drive mechanism 120.

[0068] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 120 can be a three-axis moving structure. The drive mechanism 120 includes a first traveling arm 121, a second traveling arm 122 and a third traveling arm 123 connected in sequence. The first traveling arm 121 is connected to the support frame 110 and the third traveling arm 123 is connected to the top cover removal and installation device 180.

[0069] Specifically, the drive mechanism 120 includes two first traveling arms 121, which are respectively connected to two portal frames 111. The portal frames 111 can stably support the first traveling arms 121. The extension direction of the first traveling arms 121 is called the first direction X. The two ends of the second traveling arm 122 are respectively connected to the two first traveling arms 121. The extension direction of the second traveling arm 122 is called the second direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X. The third traveling arm 123 is connected to the second traveling arms 122. The extension direction of the third traveling arm 123 is called the third direction Z, which is perpendicular to both the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0070] The system includes a first traveling arm 121 equipped with a first motor (not shown in the figure), a second traveling arm 122 equipped with a second motor (not shown in the figure), and a third traveling arm 123 equipped with a third motor 1231. The first motor can drive the second traveling arm 122 to move along a first direction X on the first traveling arm 121, the second motor can drive the third traveling arm 123 to move along a second direction Y on the second traveling arm 122, and the third motor 1231 can drive the cover removal and installation device 180 to move along a third direction Y on the third traveling arm 123. Thus, the drive mechanism 120 can drive the cover removal and installation device 180 to move to any point within the travel range of the first traveling arm 121, the second traveling arm 122, and the third traveling arm 123.

[0071] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 6 The usage state of the cover removal and installation device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 7 The usage state of the cover removal and installation device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 Among them, in Figures 5 to 7 The image also shows a third traveling arm 123 to illustrate the specific movement of the cover removal device 180 relative to the cover removal equipment 100.

[0072] See Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the top cover removal and installation device 180 includes a support 130, an unlocking mechanism 140, and a transport mechanism 150. The unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150 are both connected to the support 130. The support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150 to move. The unlocking mechanism 140 is used to engage with and unlock the latch 12a on the top cover 12. The transport mechanism 150 is used to clamp the top cover 12 and transport the top cover 12 to a preset position.

[0073] Please continue reading Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the support 130 includes a support body 131 and a connecting arm 132 connected to the support body 131. The connecting arm 132 and the support body 131 form an L-shape to facilitate the connection of the connecting arm 132 with the third traveling arm 123. The support body 131 is provided with an unlocking mechanism 140 and a conveying mechanism 150.

[0074] The support 130 can move the unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150 to any point within the travel range of the first traveling arm 121, the second traveling arm 122 and the third traveling arm 123, so that the unlocking mechanism 140 can engage with the latch 12a and open the latch 12a, and so that the transport mechanism 150 can transport the top cover 12 to the preset position.

[0075] The following will first explain the process by which the unlocking mechanism 140 engages with the latch 12a on the top cover 12 under the action of the support 130.

[0076] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the unlocking mechanism and the latch.

[0077] See Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to move along the first direction X and the second direction Y, so that the unlocking mechanism 140 is aligned with the latch 12a on the top cover 12; then the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to move along the third direction Z, so that the unlocking mechanism 140 enters the working gap 12b and the unlocking mechanism 140 is hooked onto the latch 12a.

[0078] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of the unlocking mechanism opening the latch in the cover removal and assembly device provided in this application embodiment.

[0079] See Figure 9 As shown, the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to move along the first direction X and the third direction Z, so that the unlocking mechanism 140 applies a pulling force on the latch 12a to open the latch 12a. The unlocking process of the latch 12a does not require manual operation.

[0080] Please continue reading Figure 7 As shown, after the unlocking mechanism 140 opens the latch 12a, it retracts. The transport mechanism 150 clamps the top cover 12, and the support 130 drives the transport mechanism 150 to move the top cover 12 to a preset position. The transport process of the top cover does not require manual operation. It should be noted that when assembling the top cover 12 and the bottom shell 11, the preset position is the position where the top cover 12 and the bottom shell 11 are aligned. When disassembling the top cover 12, the preset position is the area where the top cover 12 is placed after being removed from the bottom shell 11.

[0081] When it is necessary to remove the top cover 12 from the bottom shell 11, the support 130 moves the unlocking mechanism 140 to open the latch 12. Then, the support 130 moves the transport mechanism 150 to clamp the top cover 12 and transport it to the area where it is placed. When it is necessary to install the top cover 12 onto the bottom shell 11, the support 130 moves the unlocking mechanism 140 to open the latch 12. Then, the support 130 moves the transport mechanism 150 to clamp the top cover 12 and transport it onto the bottom shell 11 for installation. By connecting both the unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150 to the support 130, the movement of the support 130 can move both the unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150. Driven by the support 130, the unlocking mechanism 140 unlocks the latch 12a of the top cover 12, and the transport mechanism 150, driven by the support 130, transports the top cover 12. The unlocking and transporting process of the top cover 12 does not require manual operation. In other words, the installation or disassembly of the top cover 12 and the bottom shell 11 does not require manual operation. Thus, the unlocking and transporting process of the top cover 12 can be automated, and the accidental fall of the top cover 12 can be avoided from injuring the operator, making the unlocking and transporting process of the top cover 12 highly safe.

[0082] The cover removal and installation device 180 provided in this application embodiment includes a support 130, an unlocking mechanism 140, and a transport mechanism 150. Both the unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150 are connected to the support 130, and the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150. The unlocking mechanism 140 is used to engage with and unlock the latch 12a on the cover 12 under the drive of the support 130, thus eliminating the need for manual unlocking of the latch 12a. The transport mechanism 150 is used to clamp the cover 12 and transport the cover 12 to a preset position under the drive of the support 130, thus eliminating the need for manual transport of the cover 12. The unlocking and transporting process of the cover 12 does not require manual operation, and the installation and removal process of the cover 12 and the bottom shell 11 both include unlocking and transporting. In other words, the installation or removal of the cover 12 and the bottom shell 11 does not require manual operation, thereby automating the unlocking and transporting process of the cover 12. Furthermore, by using the conveying mechanism 150 to clamp the cover 12 and move it to a preset position, it is possible to prevent the cover 12 from falling and injuring the operator, thus making it safer to unlock and move the cover 12 using the cover removal and assembly device 180.

[0083] The specific structure of the unlocking mechanism 140 will be described below.

[0084] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 See also Figure 10As shown, the unlocking mechanism 140 includes an unlocking hook 141 and a first cylinder 142. The first cylinder 142 is connected between the support 130 and the unlocking hook 141. The first cylinder 142 can drive the unlocking hook 141 to move relative to the support 130. The unlocking hook 141 is used to engage with the latch 12a.

[0085] Specifically, the first cylinder 142 includes a first fixed part 1421 and a first movable part 1422. The first fixed part 1421 is connected to the support body 131, and the first movable part 1422 is connected to the unlocking hook 141. The first movable part 1422 can move relative to the first fixed part 1421 in a third direction Z to drive the unlocking hook 141 to move relative to the support 130 in a third direction Z. This increases the travel range of the unlocking hook 141 in the third direction Z, and the unlocking hook 141 can be retracted after the unlocking action is completed, thereby avoiding interference of the unlocking hook 141 with the conveying mechanism 150 clamping the top cover 12.

[0086] The specific structure of the handling mechanism 150 will be described below.

[0087] The handling mechanism 150 may include multiple grippers with telescopic arms. When it is necessary to handle the top cover 12, the grippers engage with the side of the top cover 12 under the action of the telescopic arms, and then move under the drive of the drive mechanism 120 to handle the top cover 12.

[0088] Please continue reading Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 150 includes a suction cup 151 and a ventilation link 152, and the suction cup 151 is connected to the support 130 through the ventilation link 152.

[0089] After the unlocking mechanism 140 opens the latch 12a, the air at the suction cup 151 can be drawn out through the ventilation link 152, so that the suction cup 151 contacts the top cover 12 and adsorbs the top cover 12.

[0090] The unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150 are respectively connected to different parts of the support 130 to avoid interference between the unlocking mechanism 140 and the transport mechanism 150.

[0091] For details, please continue reading. Figure 10 As shown, the support body 131 includes a first mounting part 1311 and a second mounting part 1312 surrounding the first mounting part 1311. The first cylinder 142 in the unlocking mechanism 140 is connected to the first mounting part 1311, and the air connecting rod 152 in the conveying mechanism 150 is connected to the second mounting part 1312.

[0092] The first mounting part 1311 has a first adapter plate 1311a, and the first fixing part 1421 of the first cylinder 142 is connected to the first adapter plate 1311a, thereby reliably fixing the first fixing part 1421 of the first cylinder 142 onto the first mounting part 1311.

[0093] The second mounting portion 1312 is a plate-like component connected around the first mounting portion 1311, and the outer contour of the second mounting portion 1312 basically matches the outer contour of the upper cover 12. The second mounting portion 1312 has a plurality of mounting holes 1312a spaced apart along its circumference. A venting connecting rod 152 is inserted into the mounting holes 1312a to connect the conveying mechanism 150 to the second mounting portion 1312. In other words, suction cups 151 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the upper cover 12. This allows the conveying mechanism 150 to apply a uniform force to the upper cover 12 when it is being moved, resulting in a balanced force on the upper cover 12 and reducing the risk of the upper cover 12 falling off.

[0094] The following describes how the unlocking mechanism 140 determines the specific position of the latch 12a before opening it, and how the transport mechanism 150 confirms the specific position of the cover 12 before transporting it.

[0095] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 .

[0096] See Figure 11 As shown, the top cover removal and installation device 180 also includes a position detection mechanism, which includes a camera 160 and a controller (not shown) electrically connected to the camera 160. The camera 160 is connected to the connecting arm 132, and the controller is electrically connected to the drive mechanism 120. The camera 160 in the position detection mechanism can accurately determine the initial position of the latch 12a and the initial position of the top cover 12. The controller in the position detection mechanism can accurately control the movement range of the support 130, thereby accurately controlling the movement range of the unlocking mechanism 140 and the conveying mechanism 150. Among these, in... Figure 11 In the illustrated embodiment, the camera 160 includes a lens 161 and a camera 162, which is electrically connected to the controller. It should be noted that the camera 162 and the controller can be electrically connected via cable, or they can be wirelessly connected.

[0097] Next, we will first explain the specific position of the locking buckle 12a confirmed by the position detection mechanism.

[0098] The camera 160 is used to confirm the position information of the latch 12a. For ease of description, the position information of the latch 12a is referred to as the first coordinate position. After confirming the first coordinate position of the latch 12a, the camera 160 sends the first coordinate position of the latch 12a to the controller. The controller is used to control the support 130 to move according to the first coordinate position of the latch 12a, so as to drive the unlocking mechanism 140 to move, thereby so that the unlocking hook 141 is hooked on the latch 12a. The controller has the stroke of the latch 12a pre-stored. The controller is used to control the support 130 to move according to the first coordinate position of the latch 12a and the stroke of the latch 12a, so as to drive the unlocking mechanism 140 to move, thereby so that the unlocking hook 140 opens the latch 12a.

[0099] The first coordinate position is the position of the latch 12a when it is engaged. After the camera 160 determines the first coordinate position of the latch 12a, it sends the first coordinate position to the controller.

[0100] The travel of latch 12a is the path that the unlock hook 141 takes to move latch 12a from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0101] Figure 12 This is the first path for the unlocking hook to drive the latch in the cover removal and installation device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0102] See Figure 12 As shown, the stroke of the latch 12a can be set to the arc R formed by the unlock hook 141 driving the latch 12a to move along the third direction Z and the first direction X.

[0103] Figure 13 This is the second path for the unlocking hook to drive the latch in the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0104] See Figure 13 As shown, the travel of the latch 12a can be set to allow the unlock hook 141 to travel at multiple points intersecting the third direction Z and the first direction X. Figure 12 In the illustrated embodiment, eight points are shown. Specifically, the unlocking hook 141 first moves the latch 12a to the first point P1 along the third direction Z, then moves it to the second point P2 along the first direction X, then moves it to the third point P3 along the third direction Z, then moves it to the fourth point P4 along the first direction X, then moves it to the fifth point P5 along the third direction Z, then moves it to the sixth point P6 along the first direction X, then moves it to the seventh point P7 along the third direction Z, and then moves it to the eighth point P8 along the first direction X, thereby opening the latch 12a.

[0105] It should be noted that the stroke of different latches 12a is different. The drive mechanism 120 provided in this application embodiment is a three-axis moving mechanism. The three-axis moving mechanism can drive the unlocking hook 141 to any point within the stroke range of the three traveling arms of the three-axis moving mechanism. Therefore, different paths can be set for the unlocking hook 141 to drive the latch 12a to move according to the different strokes of different latches 12a.

[0106] The following explains how the position detection mechanism confirms the specific location of the upper cover 12.

[0107] The controller has a preset position stored in it. The camera 160 is used to confirm the initial position of the cover 12 and to send the initial position of the cover 12 to the controller. The controller is used to control the support 130 to move according to the initial position and the preset position, so as to drive the conveying mechanism 150 to move, thereby moving the cover 12 to the preset position.

[0108] For details, please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the upper cover 12 can be preset with marker points 12c. After the camera 160 determines the initial position of the upper cover 12 based on the marker points 12c, it sends the initial position of the upper cover 12 to the controller. The controller controls the drive mechanism 120 to drive the suction cups 151 in the conveying mechanism 150 to adhere to the upper cover 12 based on the initial position.

[0109] The controller has a preset position for the top cover 12. The controller sets the movement path of the conveying mechanism 150 on the support 130 according to the position difference between the preset position and the initial position, thereby moving the top cover 12 to the preset position. The setting method of the movement path of the conveying mechanism 150 is the same as that of the unlocking mechanism 140, and will not be described in detail here.

[0110] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover removal and assembly device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 .

[0111] See Figure 14 As shown, the top cover removal and installation device 180 also includes a locking mechanism 170, which is connected to the connecting arm 132. The locking mechanism 170 is used to press the latch 12a onto the lock head of the bottom shell 11.

[0112] Specifically, after the latch 12a has been opened and the top cover 12 has been placed on the bottom cover 11, the camera 160 needs to confirm the second position coordinates of the latch 12a. The second coordinate position is the position of the latch 12a when it is open.

[0113] The controller controls the drive mechanism 120 to move the locking mechanism 170 on the support 130 based on the second coordinate position and stroke of the latch 12a. This causes the locking mechanism 170 to apply pressure to the latch 12a, pressing the latch 12a on the upper cover 12 against the lock head of the bottom shell 11. It should be noted that the movement path of the locking mechanism 170 is opposite to that of the unlocking mechanism 140. The specific settings for the movement paths of the locking mechanism 170 and the unlocking mechanism 140 are not detailed here.

[0114] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the connection between the locking mechanism and the support. (The diagram shows the structure of the locking mechanism and the support.) Figure 15 In the diagram, part of the connecting arm 132 is omitted to clearly show the specific way the locking mechanism is connected to the support.

[0115] See Figure 15 As shown, the locking mechanism 170 includes a locking wheel 171 and a second cylinder 172. The second cylinder 172 is connected between the support 130 and the locking wheel 171. The second cylinder 172 can drive the locking wheel 171 to move relative to the support 130. The locking wheel 171 is used to press the latch 12a onto the lock head of the bottom shell 11.

[0116] The second cylinder 172 includes a second fixed part 1721 and a second movable part 1722. The second fixed part 1721 is connected to the connecting arm 132, and the second movable part 1722 is connected to the locking wheel 171. The second movable part 1722 can move relative to the second fixed part 1721 in a third direction Z to drive the locking wheel 171 to move relative to the support 130 in a third direction Z. This increases the travel range of the locking wheel 171 in the third direction Z, and the locking wheel 171 can be retracted after the locking action is completed, thereby preventing the locking wheel 171 from interfering with the conveying mechanism 150 clamping the top cover 12.

[0117] Figure 16 A flowchart illustrating the method of using the cover removal and installation device provided in this application embodiment.

[0118] See Figure 16 The following describes how to use the top cover removal and installation device.

[0119] S101, the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to engage with the latch 12a on the upper cover 12 and open the latch 12a;

[0120] Driven by the drive mechanism 120, the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to move along the first direction X and the second direction Y, so that the unlocking hook 141 in the unlocking mechanism 140 is aligned with the latch 12a on the top cover 12; then the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to move along the third direction Z, so that the unlocking hook 141 enters the working gap 12b and the unlocking hook 141 is hooked on the latch 12a.

[0121] Driven by the drive mechanism 120, the support 130 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to move along the first direction X and the third direction Z, so that the unlocking hook 141 applies a pulling force on the latch 12a, thereby opening the latch 12a.

[0122] S102, the support 130 drives the conveying mechanism 150 to clamp the top cover 12 and move the top cover 12 to the preset position.

[0123] After the unlocking mechanism 140 opens the latch 12a, the unlocking hook 141 retracts under the action of the first cylinder 142. Then, the suction cup 151 in the transport mechanism 150 adsorbs the top cover 12. Driven by the drive mechanism 120, the support 130 drives the transport mechanism 150 to transport the top cover 12 to the preset position. It should be noted that when assembling the top cover 12 and the bottom shell 11, the preset position is the position where the top cover 12 and the bottom shell 11 are aligned. When disassembling the top cover 12, the preset position is the area where the top cover 12 is placed after being removed from the bottom shell 11.

[0124] During the unlocking process, before the drive mechanism 120 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 to engage with and open the latch 12a on the top cover 12, it is necessary to confirm the first coordinate position of the latch 12a.

[0125] The camera 160 in the position detection mechanism is used to confirm the first coordinate position of the latch 12a and to send the first coordinate position of the latch 12a to the controller in the position detection mechanism. The controller is used to control the drive mechanism 120 to drive the support 130 to move according to the first coordinate position of the latch 12a. The support 130 drives the unlocking hook 141 to move to the first coordinate position, so that the unlocking hook 141 is hooked on the latch 12a.

[0126] During the handling process, before the drive mechanism 120 drives the handling mechanism 150 to clamp the top cover 12 and move the top cover 12 to the preset position, it is necessary to confirm the initial position of the top cover 12.

[0127] After the camera 160 in the position detection mechanism determines the initial position of the top cover 12 based on the marked point 12c, it sends the initial position of the top cover 12 to the controller. The controller controls the drive mechanism 120 to align the suction cup 151 in the conveying mechanism 150 with the top cover 12 based on the initial position, and the suction cup 151 adsorbs the top cover 12.

[0128] During the assembly of the upper cover 12 and the bottom shell 11, after the drive mechanism 120 drives the transport mechanism 150 to clamp the upper cover 12 and transport the upper cover 12 to the preset position, the latch 12a and the lock on the bottom shell 11 need to be locked.

[0129] Specifically, after the latch 12a has been opened and the top cover 12 has been placed on the bottom cover 11, the camera 160 needs to confirm the second position coordinates of the latch 12a. The second coordinate position is the position of the latch 12a when it is open.

[0130] The controller controls the drive mechanism 120 to drive the movement of the locking mechanism 170 on the support 130 according to the second coordinate position of the latch 12a and the stroke of the latch 12a, so that the locking mechanism 170 applies pressure on the latch 12a to press the latch 12a on the upper cover 12 onto the lock head of the bottom shell 11.

[0131] Figure 17 A diagram showing the usage status of the cover removal and installation device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0132] See Figure 17 As shown, the support frame 110 in the cover removal and installation equipment 100 spans the assembly line 200. The travel direction D of the assembly line 200 is consistent with the extension direction of the second traveling arm 122 of the drive mechanism 120. The assembly line 200 is used to place the bottom shell 11 of the cover 12 to be installed or the bottom shell 11 of the cover 12 to be removed. The area on the side of the assembly line 200 where the cover 12 is placed can be called the cover placement area 300.

[0133] The assembly line 200 passes through two portal frames 111 in the support frame 110. The travel direction D of the assembly line 200 is consistent with the second direction Y. The assembly line 200 can be a belt conveyor. The cover placement area 300 is used to place the cover 12 to be installed or the cover 12 that has been removed. It should be noted that the cover placement area 300 is also within the stroke range of the three traveling arms of the drive mechanism 120.

[0134] First, the process of disassembling the bottom shell 11 and the top cover 12 will be explained. The bottom shells 11 with the top cover 12 installed are arranged on the assembly line 200. When one of the bottom shells 11 with the top cover 12 installed moves to directly below the top cover removal and installation equipment 100 as the assembly line 200 moves, the assembly line 200 stops moving. The extension direction of the latch 12a on the top cover 12 on the assembly line 200 is consistent with the first direction X, so that the unlocking hook 141 can be hooked onto the latch 12a.

[0135] The unlocking mechanism 140 on the drive support 130 of the drive mechanism 120 opens the latch 12a of the top cover 12; then the transport mechanism 150 on the drive support 130 of the drive mechanism 120 transports the top cover 12 to the top cover placement area 300. Thus, the disassembly of one bottom shell 11 and top cover 12 is completed, and the production line 200 continues to move along the direction of travel D to disassemble the top cover 12 on the next bottom shell 11.

[0136] The process of assembling the bottom shell 11 and the top cover 12 will then be described. When assembling the top cover 12 on the bottom shell 11, the bottom shell 11 is arranged on the assembly line 200. When one of the bottom shells 11 moves with the progress of the assembly line 200 to the point directly below the top cover disassembly and assembly equipment 100, the assembly line 200 stops moving.

[0137] The top cover 12 to be installed is stored in the top cover placement area 300. The drive mechanism 120 drives the unlocking mechanism 140 on the support 130 to open the latch 12a of the top cover 12. The drive mechanism 120 drives the conveying mechanism 150 on the support 130 to move the top cover 12 above the bottom shell 11 and place the top cover 12 on the bottom shell 11. The drive mechanism 120 drives the locking mechanism 170 to lock the latch 12a with the latch on the bottom shell 11. Thus, the assembly of one bottom shell 11 and top cover 12 is completed. The assembly line 200 continues to move along the travel direction D to install the next bottom shell 11 and top cover 12. The extension direction of the latch 12a on the top cover 12 in the top cover placement area 300 is consistent with the first direction X, so that the unlocking hook 141 can be hooked on the latch 12a.

[0138] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0139] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0140] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although the embodiments of this application have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A cover removal and assembly device, characterized in that, The device includes a support, an unlocking mechanism, and a transport mechanism; The unlocking mechanism and the transport mechanism are connected to the support; The support is used to move the unlocking mechanism and the transport mechanism; The unlocking mechanism is used to engage with and open the latch on the top cover; The transport mechanism is used to move the disassembled top cover and transport it to a preset position; The unlocking mechanism includes an unlocking hook and a first cylinder; The first cylinder is connected between the support and the unlocking hook; the first cylinder is used to drive the unlocking hook to move relative to the support; the unlocking hook is used to engage with the latch and open the latch; The top cover disassembly and assembly device also includes a position detection mechanism; The position detection mechanism includes a controller; the controller has pre-stored the travel information of the latch; The unlocking hook has different paths for driving the lock to move depending on the different strokes of the different locks.

2. The cover disassembly and assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes a suction cup and a ventilation link; the suction cup is connected to the support through the ventilation link; the suction cup is used to adhere to the upper cover and move the upper cover to the preset position.

3. The cover disassembly and assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support includes a support body and a connecting arm; the connecting arm is connected to the support body; The support body includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part surrounding the first mounting part; the first cylinder in the unlocking mechanism is connected to the first mounting part. The ventilation link in the transport mechanism is connected to the second mounting part.

4. The cover disassembly and assembly device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The position detection mechanism includes a camera; the camera is connected to the connecting arm; the camera is electrically connected to the controller; The camera is used to acquire the position information of the latch and send the position information of the latch to the controller; The controller is used to control the movement of the support according to the position information of the latch, so as to drive the unlocking mechanism to move and make the unlocking hook hooked on the latch.

5. The cover disassembly and assembly device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The controller is used to control the movement of the support according to the position information and travel information of the latch, so as to drive the unlocking mechanism to move and make the unlocking hook open the latch.

6. The cover disassembly and assembly device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The controller also stores the preset position in advance; The camera is also used to acquire the initial position of the top cover and send the initial position of the top cover to the controller. The controller is used to control the movement of the support according to the initial position information and the preset position information, so as to drive the transport mechanism to move and transport the top cover to the preset position.

7. The cover disassembly and assembly device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top cover disassembly and assembly device also includes a locking mechanism; The locking mechanism is connected to the connecting arm; the locking mechanism is used to press the latch onto the lock head of the bottom shell.

8. A cover disassembly and assembly device, characterized in that, It includes a support frame, a drive mechanism, and a cover removal and assembly device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; the drive mechanism is connected to the support frame and is used to drive the cover removal and assembly device to move.

9. The cover disassembly and assembly device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drive mechanism is a three-axis moving mechanism, which includes a first traveling arm, a second traveling arm, and a third traveling arm; There are two first traveling arms; the two first traveling arms are respectively connected to the two support frames; The two ends of the second traveling arm are respectively connected to the two first traveling arms; the second traveling arm can move relative to the first traveling arm along a first direction; The third traveling arm is connected to the second traveling arm; the third traveling arm is movable relative to the second traveling arm along a second direction; The support is connected to the third traveling arm; The support is movable relative to the third traveling arm in a third direction; Among the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction, any two directions are perpendicular.

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