Seal installation modules and seal installation systems

By designing a sealing ring installation module, using a sealing ring picking and transfer device that cooperates with the support and outer cylinder, and combining a sealing ring expansion device and robot transmission, the problem of low efficiency in manual installation of sealing rings is solved, and automated and efficient installation of sealing rings is achieved.

CN116728054BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30TYCO ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202210193941.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-01
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-01

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Technical Problem

The manual installation of the sealing ring in the prior art is inefficient and easily damaged, especially because the sealing ring surface is slippery and difficult to operate.

Method used

A sealing ring installation module is designed, including a sealing ring picking and transferring device. The support member and the outer cylinder are used to cooperate to realize the automatic picking and transferring of the sealing ring. The sealing ring is expanded to a predetermined expansion state through the sealing ring expansion device, and automated installation is realized by combining a robot and a transmission device.

Benefits of technology

It realizes high-speed and efficient automatic installation of the sealing ring, improves installation efficiency and avoids the risk of damage during manual operation.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a sealing ring installation module and a sealing ring installation system. The sealing ring installation module includes a sealing ring picking and transferring device, which is suitable for picking up a sealing ring that has been stretched and transferring the picked up sealing ring to a component. The sealing ring picking and transferring device includes: a support member, whose shape and outer dimensions are the same as those of the component; and an outer cylinder, which is mounted on the support member, one end of the support member extends from an opening at one end of the outer cylinder, and is used to pick up and support the stretched sealing ring, and one of the outer cylinder and the support member can move axially relative to the other, so that the sealing ring supported on one end of the support member can be transferred from the support member to a component that is axially aligned and in contact with one end of the support member under the push of the end face of one end of the outer cylinder. In the present invention, the sealing ring installation module can automatically install the sealing ring on the component, thereby realizing high-speed and efficient installation of the sealing ring.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a sealing ring installation module and a sealing ring installation system comprising the sealing ring installation module. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, sealing rings are often manually installed onto components, such as connector housings, to achieve a seal. However, because sealing rings are often coated with oil and have a slippery surface, manual installation is difficult. Manual installation of sealing rings is highly inefficient and can sometimes result in damage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a sealing ring installation module is provided, comprising: a sealing ring picking and transferring device, adapted to pick up a stretched sealing ring and transfer the picked up sealing ring to a component. The sealing ring picking and transferring device comprises: a support member, the outer shape and outer dimensions of which are the same as those of the component; and an outer cylinder, which is mounted on the support member, one end of the support member extending from an opening at one end of the outer cylinder, for picking up and supporting the stretched sealing ring; one of the outer cylinder and the support member is capable of axially moving relative to the other, so that the sealing ring supported on one end of the support member can be transferred from the support member to a component that is axially aligned with and in contact with the one end of the support member under the push of the end surface of one end of the outer cylinder.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the outer cylinder is an immovable fixed component, and the support component is a movable component that can move axially relative to the outer cylinder.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring installation module further includes: a spring supported on the other end of the support member so that the support member can float axially relative to the outer cylinder.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, after the component is axially aligned with one end of the support member, the component pushes the support member toward the interior of the outer cylinder so that the sealing ring is transferred to the component.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove extending axially is formed on one of the outer cylinder and the support member, and a protruding guide pin is formed on the other; the guide pin slides in engagement with the guide groove to guide one of the support member and the outer cylinder to move axially relative to the other.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the shape and size of the inner cavity of the outer cylinder are the same as the outer shape and outer size of the support member and the component, so that the support member and the component can be matched into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring installation module further comprises: a sealing ring expansion device comprising two sealing ring expansion units adapted to expand the two sealing rings to predetermined expansion states, respectively. The sealing ring expansion units comprise: a support plate having two intersecting slide grooves formed thereon; four pins adapted to synchronously move away from each other along the slide grooves to expand the sealing rings mounted thereon; and a first driving device for driving the four pins to move; when one end of the support member of the sealing ring picking and transferring device is inserted into the expanded sealing ring, the four pins move out of the slide grooves, thereby releasing the sealing rings and transferring them to one end of the support member.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring expansion device also includes: a rotating plate, the two sealing ring expansion units are installed on the rotating plate; and a second driving device, for driving the rotating plate to rotate; when one of the two sealing ring expansion units is rotated by the rotating plate to the sealing ring loading position, the other is rotated to the sealing ring expansion position; when the sealing ring expansion unit is rotated to the sealing ring loading position, the sealing ring is sleeved on the four pins; when the sealing ring expansion unit is rotated to the sealing ring expansion position, the sealing ring is expanded to a predetermined expansion state by the four pins.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring installation module also includes: a first conveying device for conveying a carrier, in which the component on which the sealing ring is not yet installed is loaded; and a first robot suitable for grasping the component and moving the grasped component so that the component is axially aligned with one end of the support member and pushes the support member toward the interior of the outer cylinder through the component.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring installation module further includes: a unloading funnel for unloading the component with the sealing ring installed into a container, and after the sealing ring has been installed on the component, the first robot places the component into the entrance of the unloading funnel.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a sealing ring installation system is provided, comprising: the aforementioned sealing ring installation module; and a sealing ring supply module for supplying sealing rings to the sealing ring installation module.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring supply module includes: a vibrating feeding device, suitable for conveying the sealing ring forward by vibration and vibrating the sealing ring to a predetermined posture; and a second robot, used to grasp the sealing ring in the predetermined posture and load the grasped sealing ring onto the sealing ring installation module.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring installation module also includes a first mobile cart, and all other components of the sealing ring installation module are integrated on the first mobile cart; and the sealing ring supply module also includes a second mobile cart, and all other components of the sealing ring supply module are integrated on the second mobile cart.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring installation system also includes a docking station, which is used to dock with the sealing ring supply module and the sealing ring installation module to achieve mechanical and electrical connections between the sealing ring supply module and the sealing ring installation module.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sealing ring supply module and the sealing ring installation module further include interfaces for realizing power connection and / or signal connection respectively; the docking station includes: a rack, in which two docking chambers suitable for docking with the sealing ring supply module and the sealing ring installation module respectively are provided; and two docking interfaces, installed on the rack, for docking with the interfaces on the sealing ring supply module and the sealing ring installation module respectively to realize power connection and / or signal connection.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the docking station further includes a second transport device for transporting a carrier, and a component on which the sealing ring is not yet installed is loaded; the second transport device is suitable for docking with the first transport device on the sealing ring installation module to allow the carrier to be continuously transported on the first transport device and the second transport device.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second transmission device includes an interruption gap, and the first transmission device is suitable for docking in the interruption gap of the second transmission device to achieve connection between the first transmission device and the second transmission device.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the docking station further includes a locking device, which is mounted on the frame and is used to lock the first mobile cart and the second mobile cart in the docking chamber of the frame to prevent the sealing ring supply module and the sealing ring installation module from moving when docking with the docking station.

[0022] In the aforementioned various exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the sealing ring installation module can automatically install the sealing ring on the component, thereby achieving high-speed and efficient installation of the sealing ring.

[0023] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a sealing ring installation system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a sealing ring supply module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a sealing ring installation module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic plan view showing a sealing ring installation module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic plan view showing a second transmission device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 A schematic perspective view showing a sealing ring expansion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic plan view showing a sealing ring expansion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 A schematic perspective view showing a sealing ring picking and transferring device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 Display Utilization Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a sealing ring picking and transferring device is shown transferring a sealing ring to a component, wherein the component has not yet contacted the end surface of the support member;

[0033] Figure 10 Display Utilization Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a sealing ring picking and transferring device transferring a sealing ring to a component is shown, wherein the component has been in contact with the end surface of a support member and the sealing ring has been partially transferred to the component;

[0034] Figure 11 Display Utilization Figure 8A schematic diagram of a seal ring picking and transferring device transferring a seal ring to a component is shown, wherein the seal ring has been completely transferred to the component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0036] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0037] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a sealing ring installation module is provided, comprising: a sealing ring picking and transferring device, suitable for picking up a sealing ring that has been stretched and transferring the picked up sealing ring to a component. The sealing ring picking and transferring device comprises: a support member, whose shape and outer dimensions are the same as those of the component; and an outer cylinder, which is mounted on the support member, one end of the support member extends from an opening at one end of the outer cylinder, and is used to pick up and support the stretched sealing ring, and one of the outer cylinder and the support member can move axially relative to the other, so that the sealing ring supported on one end of the support member can be transferred from the support member to a component that is axially aligned with and in contact with one end of the support member under the push of the end surface of one end of the outer cylinder.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a sealing ring installation system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a sealing ring supply module 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a sealing ring installation module 20 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the sealing ring installation system mainly includes a sealing ring supply module 10 and a sealing ring installation module 20. The sealing ring supply module 10 is used to supply the sealing ring 1 to the sealing ring installation module 20.

[0040] Figure 8 A perspective schematic diagram showing a sealing ring picking and transferring device 220 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 Display Utilization Figure 8The schematic diagram of the sealing ring picking and transferring device 220 shown is a diagram of transferring the sealing ring 1 to the component 2, wherein the component 2 has not yet contacted the end surface of the support member 222; Figure 10 Display Utilization Figure 8 The schematic diagram of the sealing ring picking and transferring device 220 transferring the sealing ring 1 to the component 2 is shown, wherein the sealing ring 1 has been partially transferred to the component 2; Figure 11 Display Utilization Figure 8 The schematic diagram shown is of a sealing ring picking and transferring device 220 transferring a sealing ring 1 to a component 2 , wherein the sealing ring 1 has been completely transferred to the component 2 .

[0041] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring installation module 220 includes a sealing ring picking and transferring device 220. The sealing ring picking and transferring device 220 is suitable for picking up the expanded sealing ring 1 and transferring the picked up sealing ring 1 to the component 2. The sealing ring picking and transferring device 220 includes: a support member 222 having the same shape and outer dimensions as the component 2; and an outer cylinder 221, which is mounted on the support member 222. One end of the support member 222 extends from an opening at one end of the outer cylinder 221 and is used to pick up and support the expanded sealing ring 1. One of the outer cylinder 221 and the support member 222 is axially movable relative to the other, so that the sealing ring 1 supported on one end of the support member 222 can be transferred from the support member 222 to the component 2 that is axially aligned with and in contact with the one end of the support member 222 under the push of the end surface 221a of the outer cylinder 221.

[0042] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the outer cylinder 221 is an immovable fixed component, and the support component 222 is a movable component that can move axially relative to the outer cylinder 221.

[0043] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring installation module 220 further includes a spring 223. The spring 223 is supported on the other end of the support member 222, so that the support member 222 can float axially relative to the outer cylinder 221.

[0044] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, after component 2 is axially aligned with one end of the support member 222 , component 2 pushes the support member 222 toward the interior of the outer cylinder 221 so that the sealing ring 1 is transferred to component 2 .

[0045] like Figures 8 to 11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a guide groove 221b extending in the axial direction is formed on one of the outer cylinder 221 and the support member 222, and a protruding guide pin 222b is formed on the other. The guide pin 222b slidably engages with the guide groove 221b to guide the axial movement of one of the support member 222 and the outer cylinder 221 relative to the other.

[0046] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the shape and size of the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 221 are the same as the outer shape and outer size of the support member 222 and the component 2, so that the support member 222 and the component 2 can be matched into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 221.

[0047] Figure 4 A schematic plan view showing a sealing ring installation module 20 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A perspective schematic diagram showing a sealing ring expansion device 210 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic plan view of a sealing ring expansion device 210 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0048] like Figure 4 and Figure 6-11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring installation module 20 further includes a sealing ring expansion device 210. The sealing ring expansion device 210 includes two sealing ring expansion units 211, 212, 213, and 214 adapted to expand the two sealing rings 1 to predetermined expansion states. The sealing ring expansion units 211, 212, 213, and 214 comprise a support plate 211 having two intersecting slide grooves 212 formed thereon; four pins 213 adapted to synchronously move away from each other along the slide grooves 212 to expand the sealing ring 1 mounted thereon; and a first drive device 214 for driving the four pins 213 to move. When one end of the support member 222 of the sealing ring picking and transferring device 220 is inserted into the expanded sealing ring 1, the four pins 213 move out of the slide grooves 212, releasing the sealing ring 1 and transferring it to one end of the support member 222.

[0049] like Figure 4 and Figure 6-11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring expansion device 210 further includes: a rotating plate 215, on which two sealing ring expansion units 211, 212, 213, 214 are mounted; and a second driving device 216 for driving the rotating plate 215 to rotate. When one of the two sealing ring expansion units 211, 212, 213, 214 is rotated by the rotating plate 215 to the sealing ring loading position, the other is rotated to the sealing ring expansion position. When the sealing ring expansion units 211, 212, 213, 214 are rotated to the sealing ring loading position, the sealing ring 1 is placed on the four pins 213. When the sealing ring expansion units 211, 212, 213, 214 are rotated to the sealing ring expansion position, the sealing ring 1 is expanded to a predetermined expanded state by the four pins 213.

[0050] like Figure 4 and Figure 6-11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring installation module 20 also includes: a first transmission device 21 for transmitting a carrier 22, in which the component 2 that has not yet been installed with the sealing ring 1 is loaded; and a first robot 23, suitable for grasping the component 2 and moving the grasped component 2 so that the component 2 is axially aligned with one end of the support member 222 and the support member 222 is pushed toward the interior of the outer cylinder 221 through the component 2.

[0051] like Figure 4 and Figure 6-11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring installation module 20 further includes a discharge hopper 24. The discharge hopper 24 is used to unload the component 2 with the sealing ring 1 installed into a container (not shown). After the sealing ring 1 is installed on the component 2, the first robot 23 places the component 2 into the inlet of the discharge hopper 24.

[0052] like Figure 1-4 and Figure 6-11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring supply module 10 includes: a vibrating feeding device 110, suitable for conveying the sealing ring 1 forward by vibration and vibrating the sealing ring 1 to a predetermined posture; and a second robot 120, used to grasp the sealing ring 1 in a predetermined posture and load the grasped sealing ring 1 onto the sealing ring installation module 20.

[0053] like Figure 1-4 and Figure 6-11As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring installation module 20 further includes a first mobile cart 200, on which all other components of the sealing ring installation module 20 are integrated. Thus, the entire sealing ring installation module 20 can be independently and freely moved. In the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring supply module 10 further includes a second mobile cart 100, on which all other components of the sealing ring supply module 10 are integrated. Thus, the entire sealing ring supply module 10 can be independently and freely moved.

[0054] like Figure 1-4 and Figure 6-11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring installation system also includes a docking station 30, which is used to dock with the sealing ring supply module 10 and the sealing ring installation module 20 to achieve mechanical and electrical connections between the sealing ring supply module 10 and the sealing ring installation module 20.

[0055] like Figure 1-4 and Figure 6-11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the sealing ring supply module 10 and the sealing ring installation module 20 further include interfaces (not shown) for achieving power connection and / or signal connection. The docking station 30 includes: a frame 320, in which are disposed two docking chambers 300 adapted to dock with the sealing ring supply module 10 and the sealing ring installation module 20, respectively; and two docking interfaces mounted on the frame 320, adapted to mate with interfaces on the sealing ring supply module 10 and the sealing ring installation module 20, respectively, to achieve power connection and / or signal connection.

[0056] Figure 5 A schematic plan view of a second transmission device 310 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the docking station 30 further includes a second conveying device 310 for conveying the carrier 22, and the component 100 that has not yet been installed with the seal 1 is loaded on the carrier 22. The second conveying device 310 is adapted to dock with the first conveying device 21 on the seal installation module 20 to allow the carrier 22 to be continuously conveyed on the first conveying device 21 and the second conveying device 310.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second conveying device 310 includes an interruption notch 311, and the first conveying device 21 is adapted to dock in the interruption notch 311 of the second conveying device 310 to achieve a connection between the first conveying device 21 and the second conveying device 310. In this way, the carrier 22 can be continuously transported on the first conveying device 21 and the second conveying device 310.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the docking station 30 also includes a locking device, which is installed on the frame 320 and is used to lock the first mobile vehicle 200 and the second mobile vehicle 100 in the docking chamber 300 of the frame 320 to prevent the sealing ring supply module 10 and the sealing ring installation module 20 from moving when docking with the docking station 30.

[0060] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0061] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0062] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0063] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A sealing ring installation module, characterized in that: include: A sealing ring expansion device (210) comprising two sealing ring expansion units adapted to expand the two sealing rings (1) to predetermined expansion states, respectively; and The sealing ring picking and transferring device (220) is suitable for picking up the expanded sealing ring (1) and transferring the picked sealing ring (1) to the component (2). The sealing ring picking and transferring device (220) comprises: A support member (222) having the same shape and outer dimensions as the member (2); and The outer cylinder (221) is mounted on the support member (222). One end of the support member (222) extends from an opening at one end of the outer cylinder (221) and is used to pick up and support the expanded sealing ring (1). One of the outer cylinder (221) and the support member (222) is capable of axially moving relative to the other, so that the sealing ring (1) supported on one end of the support member (222) can be transferred from the support member (222) to a component (2) axially aligned with and in contact with one end of the support member (222) under the push of the end surface (221a) of one end of the outer cylinder (221). The sealing ring expansion device (210) further includes: a rotating plate (215), on which the two sealing ring expansion units are mounted; and The second driving device (216) is used to drive the rotating plate (215) to rotate. When one of the two sealing ring expansion units is rotated by the rotating plate (215) to a sealing ring loading station for loading the sealing ring (1), the other is rotated to a sealing ring expansion station for expanding the sealing ring.

2. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer cylinder (221) is an immovable fixed component, and the support component (222) is a movable component that can move axially relative to the outer cylinder (221).

3. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A spring (223) is supported on the other end of the support member (222), so that the support member (222) can float axially relative to the outer cylinder (221).

4. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 2, characterized in that: After the component (2) is axially aligned with one end of the support member (222), the component (2) pushes the support member (222) toward the interior of the outer cylinder (221) so that the sealing ring (1) is transferred to the component (2).

5. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide groove (221b) extending in the axial direction is formed on one of the outer cylinder (221) and the support member (222), and a protruding guide pin (222b) is formed on the other one; The guide pin (222b) is slidably engaged with the guide groove (221b) to guide one of the support member (222) and the outer cylinder (221) to move axially relative to the other.

6. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape and size of the inner cavity of the outer cylinder (221) are the same as the outer shape and outer size of the support member (222) and the component (2), so that the support member (222) and the component (2) can be matched to the inner cavity of the outer cylinder (221).

7. The sealing ring installation module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The sealing ring expansion unit (211, 212, 213, 214) includes: A support plate (211) having two intersecting slide grooves (212) formed thereon; Four pins (213) adapted to move synchronously along the slide groove (212) in a direction away from each other to open the sealing ring (1) mounted thereon; and A first driving device (214) is used to drive the four pins (213) to move. When one end of the support member (222) of the sealing ring picking and transferring device (220) is inserted into the stretched sealing ring (1), the four pins (213) are moved out of the sliding groove (212), so that the sealing ring (1) is released and transferred to one end of the support member (222).

8. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the sealing ring expansion unit (211, 212, 213, 214) is rotated to the sealing ring loading station, the sealing ring (1) is sleeved on the four pins (213); When the sealing ring expansion unit (211, 212, 213, 214) is rotated to the sealing ring expansion station, the sealing ring (1) is expanded to a predetermined expansion state by the four pins (213).

9. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: a first transport device (21) for transporting a carrier (22) in which a component (2) not yet equipped with the sealing ring (1) is loaded; and The first robot (23) is adapted to grasp the component (2) and move the grasped component (2) so that the component (2) is axially aligned with one end of the support member (222) and pushes the support member (222) toward the interior of the outer cylinder (221) through the component (2).

10. The sealing ring installation module according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A discharge funnel (24) is used to discharge the component (2) with the sealing ring (1) installed into a container, After the sealing ring (1) has been mounted on the component (2), the first robot (23) places the component (2) into the inlet of the discharge funnel (24).

11. A sealing ring installation system, characterized in that: include: The sealing ring installation module (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and The sealing ring supply module (10) is used to supply the sealing ring (1) to the sealing ring installation module (20).

12. The sealing ring installation system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The sealing ring supply module (10) comprises: a vibrating feeding device (110) adapted to convey the sealing ring (1) forward by vibration and vibrate the sealing ring (1) to a predetermined posture; and The second robot (120) is used to grasp the sealing ring (1) in the predetermined posture and load the grasped sealing ring (1) onto the sealing ring installation module (20).

13. The sealing ring installation system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The sealing ring installation module (20) further comprises a first mobile vehicle (200), and all other components of the sealing ring installation module (20) are integrated on the first mobile vehicle (200); and The sealing ring supply module (10) further comprises a second mobile vehicle (100), and all other components of the sealing ring supply module (10) are integrated on the second mobile vehicle (100).

14. The sealing ring installation system according to claim 13, characterized in that: Also includes: A docking station (30) is used to dock with the sealing ring supply module (10) and the sealing ring installation module (20) to achieve mechanical and electrical connections between the sealing ring supply module (10) and the sealing ring installation module (20).

15. The sealing ring installation system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The sealing ring supply module (10) and the sealing ring installation module (20) further respectively include interfaces for realizing power connection and / or signal connection; The docking station (30) comprises: a frame (320), wherein two docking chambers (300) are provided in the frame (320) and are adapted to dock with the sealing ring supply module (10) and the sealing ring installation module (20), respectively; and Two mating interfaces are mounted on the frame (320) and are used to mate with interfaces on the sealing ring supply module (10) and the sealing ring installation module (20) respectively to achieve power connection and / or signal connection.

16. The sealing ring installation system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The docking station (30) further comprises a second transport device (310) for transporting a carrier (22), on which the component (2) not yet equipped with the sealing ring (1) is loaded; The second transmission device (310) is adapted to dock with the first transmission device (21) on the sealing ring installation module (20) to allow the carrier (22) to be continuously transmitted on the first transmission device (21) and the second transmission device (310).

17. The sealing ring installation system according to claim 16, characterized in that: The second transmission device (310) comprises an interruption gap (311), and the first transmission device (21) is adapted to be docked in the interruption gap (311) of the second transmission device (310) to achieve connection between the first transmission device (21) and the second transmission device (310).

18. The sealing ring installation system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The docking station (30) further comprises a locking device, which is mounted on the frame (320) and is used to lock the first mobile vehicle (200) and the second mobile vehicle (100) in the docking chamber (300) of the frame (320) to prevent the sealing ring supply module (10) and the sealing ring installation module (20) from moving when docking with the docking station (30).

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