A cleaning, priming, mushroom snap assembly all-in-one machine

Abstract

This invention discloses an integrated cleaning, primer coating, and mushroom-fastener assembly machine, belonging to the field of automotive parts assembly technology. It includes a workbench with a cleaning agent bottle fixture, a primer coating bottle fixture, a barcode printer for printing expiration control labels for the cleaning agent and primer, and a barcode scanner for identifying the expiration dates of the cleaning agent and primer. The workbench surface also includes a product clamping cylinder, a product positioning fixture, a sensor base for determining the position and sequence of the cleaning and primer coating processes, a mushroom-fastener assembly system, and a display system. The bottoms of the cleaning agent bottle fixture and the primer coating bottle fixture are equipped with sensors to prevent incorrect sequence alignment of the cleaning agent and primer. Both the cleaning agent bottle and the primer coating bottle have magnetic rings. The mushroom-fastener assembly system features a flip-plate mechanism for precise positioning of the mushroom-fasteners. With its compact design, it completes cleaning, primer coating, and mushroom-fastener assembly, saving costs for enterprises while ensuring quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automotive parts assembly technology, and in particular relates to an integrated machine for cleaning, priming, and mushroom-shaped fastener assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In the context of industrial automation, equipment is developing towards precision, automation, convenience, and safety. The mushroom-shaped hook-and-loop fasteners on automotive sunroof rails are indispensable components of the sunroof structure. When attaching these fasteners, operators can follow the product markings if they are labeled; otherwise, laser marking is required. However, both methods can result in the fasteners being attached at an angle, potentially leading to mismatches with compatible parts at the customer's end.

[0003] Most existing equipment is of the modular assembly type, with one station handling the application of cleaning agent and primer, and another station handling the application of mushroom-shaped fasteners. This results in equipment that is not compact enough or production lines that are too long. In addition, the stations for applying cleaning agent and primer do not have measures to prevent missed applications or errors in the order of application. They are mostly controlled manually, which makes it easy for missed applications to occur. Furthermore, it is impossible to visually inspect whether the primer has been missed or whether the application is even and thorough. There is also no control over the expiration date of the cleaning agent and primer before they are put into production.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new technical solution to address this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an integrated cleaning, primer, and mushroom-shaped fastener assembly machine, which solves the problems of missed application of cleaning agents and primers, disordered application sequence, difficulty in controlling the expiration date, insufficient equipment compactness, and tilted mushroom-shaped fastener adhesion.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this invention is: an integrated cleaning, primer, and mushroom-shaped hook-and-loop fastener assembly machine, comprising a workbench. On the user-facing side of the workbench are a cleaning agent bottle fixture, a primer bottle fixture, a barcode printer, and a barcode scanner. The workbench surface is also equipped with a product clamping cylinder, a product positioning fixture, a sensor base, a mushroom-shaped hook-and-loop fastener assembly system, and a display system. The bottoms of both the cleaning agent bottle fixture and the primer bottle fixture are equipped with sequence error prevention sensors. These sequence error prevention sensors are used to prevent errors in the order of the cleaning agent and primer bottle. Both the cleaning agent bottle and the primer bottle are equipped with magnetic rings. The barcode printer is used to print expiration date control labels for the cleaning agent and primer. The barcode scanner is used to identify the expiration dates of the cleaning agent and primer. The sensor base contains a magnetic sensor, which is used to determine the position and order of the cleaning and primer application processes.

[0007] The preferred mushroom-shaped hook and loop assembly system includes a flipping mechanism and a mushroom-shaped hook and loop assembly frame; the flipping mechanism is used for positioning and flipping the mushroom-shaped hook and loop assembly frame.

[0008] The preferred flipping mechanism includes a flipping cylinder, a fixed bracket, a flipping block, a cylinder push plate, and a push arm; the flipping cylinder and the fixed bracket are fixed on the workbench surface; the fixed bracket has a first through hole; the flipping block has a fixed rotating shaft in the middle, the upper part of the flipping block is perpendicularly fixed to the mushroom-shaped hook-and-loop assembly frame, and the lower part of the flipping block has a transverse strip hole; the fixed rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first through hole on the fixed bracket; a moving shaft is provided in the transverse strip hole, and the long axis of the transverse strip hole forms a 135-degree angle with the vertical plane; the cylinder push plate is fixed to the telescopic arm of the flipping cylinder; one end of the push arm is fixed to the cylinder push plate, and the other end of the push arm has a second through hole; the moving shaft is connected to the second through hole.

[0009] Preferably, the display system is used to display the determination result of the expiration date of the cleaning agent and the primer, and the display system is used to display the cleaning and primer position information.

[0010] Through the above design scheme, the present invention can bring the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. Control the shelf life of cleaning agents and primers using barcode printers and barcode scanners;

[0012] 2. Utilize sensors to prevent errors, such as missed application of cleaning agents and primers, or incorrect application sequence;

[0013] 3. The mushroom-shaped hook and loop fastener assembly system is equipped with a flip-plate mechanism to achieve precise positioning of the mushroom-shaped hook and loop fasteners;

[0014] 4. The compact design facilitates cleaning, priming, and mushroom-shaped fastener assembly, saving costs for businesses while ensuring quality. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning, primer, and mushroom-shaped fastener assembly integrated machine according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the workbench structure of a cleaning, primer, and mushroom-shaped fastener assembly integrated machine according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the mushroom hook-and-loop assembly system of a cleaning, primer coating, and mushroom hook-and-loop assembly integrated machine of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism of a cleaning, primer, and mushroom-shaped snap fastener assembly integrated machine according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the hidden fixing bracket of the flip-plate mechanism of a cleaning, primer, and mushroom snap fastener assembly integrated machine of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flip-plate mechanism concealing the fixing bracket and push arm of a cleaning, primer coating, and mushroom snap fastener assembly integrated machine according to the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Workbench, 2-Cleaning material bottle fixture, 21-Cleaning material bottle, 3-Primer bottle fixture, 31-Primer bottle, 4-Barcode printer, 5-Bar scanner, 6-Product clamping cylinder, 7-Product positioning fixture, 8-Sensor base, 9-Mushroom hook and loop assembly system, 91-Flipping mechanism, 9101-Flipping cylinder, 9102-Fixed bracket, 9103-Flipping block, 9104-Cylinder push plate, 9105-Push arm, 9106-First through hole, 9107-Fixed rotating shaft, 9108-Horizontal strip hole, 9109-Moving shaft, 9110-Second through hole, 92-Mushroom hook and loop assembly frame, 93-Mushroom hook and loop, 10-Display system. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "front and back," "up and down," and "left and right" mentioned in the text are merely simplified descriptions of positional relationships based on the accompanying drawings, and are not intended to limit the technical solution.

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the present invention, the following description, in conjunction with preferred embodiments, further clarifies the invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the specific description below is illustrative rather than restrictive, and users may make various changes to the following parameters without departing from the inventive mechanism and scope set forth in the claims. To avoid obscuring the essence of the invention, well-known methods and processes are not described in detail.

[0025] From the appendix Figures 1-6The machine depicts an integrated cleaning, primer coating, and mushroom-style hook-and-loop fastener assembly machine, comprising a workbench 1. On the user-facing side of the workbench 1 are a cleaning agent bottle fixture 2, a primer coating bottle fixture 3, a barcode printer 4, and a barcode scanner 5. The workbench 1 also includes a product clamping cylinder 6, a product positioning fixture 7, a sensor base 8, a mushroom-style hook-and-loop fastener assembly system 9, and a display system 10. The bottoms of the cleaning agent bottle fixture 2 and the primer coating bottle fixture 3 are equipped with sequence error prevention sensors. These sensors are used to prevent incorrect sequence alignment of the cleaning agent bottle 21 and the primer coating bottle 31. Both the cleaning agent bottle 21 and the primer coating bottle 31 are equipped with magnetic rings. The barcode printer 4 is used to print expiration date control labels for the cleaning agent and primer. The barcode scanner 5 is used to identify the expiration dates of the cleaning agent and primer. The sensor base 8 contains a magnetic sensor and is used to determine the position and sequence of the cleaning and primer coating processes.

[0026] Furthermore, the mushroom-shaped hook and loop fastener assembly system 9 includes a flipping mechanism 91 and a mushroom-shaped hook and loop fastener assembly frame 92; the flipping mechanism 91 is used for positioning and flipping the mushroom-shaped hook and loop fastener assembly frame 92.

[0027] The further described flipping mechanism 91 includes a flipping cylinder 9101, a fixed bracket 9102, a flipping block 9103, a cylinder push plate 9104, and a push arm 9105; the flipping cylinder 9101 and the fixed bracket 9102 are fixed on the table surface of the workbench 1; the fixed bracket 9102 has a first through hole 9106; the flipping block 9103 has a fixed rotating shaft 9107 in the middle, the upper part of the flipping block 9103 is vertically fixed to the mushroom hook and loop fastener assembly frame 92, and the lower part of the flipping block 9103 has a horizontal strip hole 9. 108; The fixed rotating shaft 9107 is rotatably connected to the first through hole 9106 on the fixed bracket 9102; A movable shaft 9109 is provided in the transverse strip hole 9108, and the long axis of the transverse strip hole 9108 forms a 135-degree angle with the vertical plane; The cylinder push plate 9104 is fixed to the telescopic arm of the tilting cylinder 9101; One end of the push arm 9105 is fixed to the cylinder push plate 9104, and the other end of the push arm 9105 has a second through hole 9110; The movable shaft 9109 is connected to the second through hole 9110.

[0028] Furthermore, a mushroom-shaped hook and loop fastener 93 is placed on the mushroom-shaped hook and loop fastener assembly frame 92.

[0029] Furthermore, the display system 10 is used to display the results of determining the expiration dates of the cleaning agent and primer, and the display system 10 is also used to display cleaning and primer location information.

[0030] In practice, labels for cleaning agents and primers are printed on the operating interface of the display system 10 and affixed to the cleaning agent bottle 21 and primer bottle 31. Large bottles of cleaning agents and primers are filled into the corresponding labeled bottles and placed in the designated chemical storage area. During production, the labeled cleaning agents and primers are retrieved from the chemical storage area. The labels on the bottles are scanned using a barcode scanner 5 on the equipment. The system 10 is checked to confirm the expiration date. After confirmation, magnetic rings are installed on the bottles and placed in the cleaning agent bottle fixture 2 and primer bottle fixture 3. The products are then placed on the workbench 1 and positioned by the product positioning fixture 7. The two-hand start button is pressed, and the product clamping cylinder 6 clamps the products. Apply the cleaning agent to the product in the prescribed order. After completion, return the cleaning agent bottle to the cleaning agent bottle fixture 2. Multiple sensor bases 8 are used to determine the cleaning position and order. If the order or position is incorrect, the equipment will alarm after returning the bottle, and the missing areas need to be re-coated before returning the bottle. Then, apply the primer to the product in the prescribed order. After completion, return the primer bottle to the primer bottle fixture 3. The principle is the same as when applying the cleaning agent. After the primer is returned, if there are no errors, the flipping mechanism 91 will automatically flip up and stick to the product. Then, attach the mushroom-shaped fastener 93. After completion, press the button, and the flipping mechanism 91 and the product clamping cylinder 6 will release, allowing you to remove the product. The operation is complete.

[0031] In addition to basic clamping and coating functions, this invention also features mushroom-shaped hook-and-loop fastening. Through structural design, the device becomes multifunctional. It incorporates features such as expiration date control after opening of cleaning agents and primers, anti-misapplication design for cleaning agents and primers, a visual inspection system, a mushroom-shaped hook-and-loop positioning system for the flip-plate mechanism, and a highly integrated and controllable industrial sequence control system. This reduces the need for personnel, saves on enterprise expenses, and enables efficient, precise, economical, and safe production of qualified products.

[0032] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning, primer, and mushroom-fastener assembly integrated machine, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: The workbench (1) facing the user is equipped with a cleaning bottle fixture (2), a primer bottle fixture (3), a barcode printer (4), and a barcode scanner (5). The workbench (1) also has a product clamping cylinder (6), a product positioning fixture (7), a sensor base (8), a mushroom-shaped fastener assembly system (9), and a display system (10). The bottoms of both the cleaning bottle fixture (2) and the primer bottle fixture (3) are equipped with sequence error prevention sensors. These sensors are used for sequence error prevention of the cleaning bottle (21) and the primer bottle (31). The cleaning agent bottle (21) and the primer bottle (31) are both equipped with magnetic rings; the barcode printer (4) is used to print expiration control labels for the cleaning agent and primer; the barcode scanner (5) is used to identify the expiration dates of the cleaning agent and primer; the sensor base (8) has a magnetic sensor inside, and the sensor base (8) is used to determine the position and sequence of the cleaning and primer; the mushroom hook and loop assembly system (9) includes a flipping mechanism (91) and a mushroom hook and loop assembly frame (92); the flipping mechanism (91) is used for positioning and flipping the mushroom hook and loop assembly frame (92); The flipping mechanism (91) includes a flipping cylinder (9101), a fixed bracket (9102), a flipping block (9103), a cylinder push plate (9104), and a push arm (9105); the flipping cylinder (9101) and the fixed bracket (9102) are fixed on the table surface of the workbench (1); the fixed bracket (9102) has a first through hole (9106); the flipping block (9103) has a fixed rotating shaft (9107) in the middle, the upper part of the flipping block (9103) is vertically fixed to the mushroom snap fastener assembly frame (92), and the lower part of the flipping block (9103) has a horizontal strip hole (9105). 108); the fixed rotating shaft (9107) is rotatably connected to the first through hole (9106) on the fixed bracket (9102); a moving shaft (9109) is provided in the transverse strip hole (9108), and the long axis of the transverse strip hole (9108) forms a 135-degree angle with the vertical plane; the cylinder push plate (9104) is fixed to the telescopic arm of the tilting cylinder (9101); one end of the push arm (9105) is fixed to the cylinder push plate (9104), and the other end of the push arm (9105) has a second through hole (9110); the moving shaft (9109) is connected to the second through hole (9110).

2. The cleaning, primer coating, and mushroom-shaped fastener assembly integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Mushroom hook and loop fasteners (93) are placed on the mushroom hook and loop assembly frame (92).

3. The cleaning, primer coating, and mushroom-shaped fastener assembly integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display system (10) is used to display the results of the determination of the expiration date of the cleaning agent and the primer, and the display system (10) is used to display the cleaning and primer position information.

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