Fully automated assembly line for an encoder

Abstract

The application relates to a full-automatic assembling production line of an encoder, which is composed of a first assembling production line for producing an assembling semi-product, a shaft center assembling device, a shaft sleeve assembling device, a stop sheet assembling device, a gasket assembling device, a spring sheet assembling device and a pressing sheet assembling device which are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of a first carrier conveying device, a second assembling production line for assembling a finished product, a positioning sheet assembling device, a partition plate assembling device, at least one movable arm assembling device, at least one body assembling device, a rear cover assembling device, a rivet assembling device and a riveting device which are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of a second carrier conveying device, and an adapter device, so as to form a full-automatic encoder assembling production equipment, which has high structural reliability, high assembling operation fluency and high automation degree, and can assemble the encoders in groups, thereby greatly improving the assembling quality and production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated production technology, and in particular to a fully automated assembly line for encoders. Background Technology

[0002] Current encoder assembly lines have achieved automated production, significantly improving efficiency and quality compared to traditional semi-automatic methods. However, current automated assembly relies on the premise that all components are already prepared, and primarily applies to relatively simple encoders. For encoders with more parts, achieving automation remains challenging. Furthermore, current assembly equipment for encoders with numerous parts assembles all components continuously at once, which is prone to errors, impacting efficiency and quality. Therefore, both the automation level of the assembly line and its structural reliability and operational smoothness require improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a fully automated assembly line for encoders, addressing the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] This invention provides a fully automated assembly line for encoders, which is used to assemble encoders consisting of a shaft, bushing, stop plate, gasket, spring plate, pressure plate, positioning plate, partition plate, at least one movable arm, at least one body, rear cover, and rivets. The assembly line includes a first assembly line for assembling semi-finished products consisting of a shaft, bushing, stop plate, gasket, spring plate, and pressure plate, and a second assembly line for assembling finished products consisting of semi-finished products, positioning plate, partition plate, at least one movable arm, at least one body, rear cover, and rivets. The first assembly line and the second assembly line are connected by a material transfer device.

[0005] The first assembly line includes: a first carrier conveying device for conveying carriers to each workstation; and a shaft assembly device arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the first carrier conveying device for inverting a shaft onto a carrier, a bushing assembly device for inverting a bushing onto a carrier and fitting it with the shaft, a stop plate assembly device for inverting a stop plate into the bushing on the carrier, a gasket assembly device for inverting a gasket onto the surface of the stop plate on the carrier, a spring plate assembly device for inverting a spring sheet onto the surface of the gasket on the carrier, and a pressure plate assembly device for inverting a pressure plate onto the surface of the spring sheet on the carrier.

[0006] The second assembly line includes: a second carrier conveying device for conveying carriers to each workstation; a positioning piece assembly device arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the second carrier conveying device for inverting positioning pieces onto the surface of semi-finished products on the carrier; a partition assembly device for inverting partitions onto the surface of positioning pieces on the carrier; at least one boom assembly device for inverting booms onto the surface of partitions on the carrier; at least one body assembly device for inverting the body onto the surface of booms on the carrier; a rear cover assembly device for inverting rear covers onto the surface of the body on the carrier; a rivet assembly device for attaching rivets to the carrier to sequentially penetrate the rear cover, body, partition, positioning piece, and bushing; and a riveting device for riveting the rivets to complete the finished product.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first assembly line further includes a spindle oiling device for oiling the spindle before spindle assembly, and a bushing oiling device for oiling the bushing before bushing assembly.

[0008] In some embodiments, both the first and second vehicle conveying devices are rotary conveying devices, and the vehicle moves back and forth between the first and second vehicle conveying devices.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first assembly line also includes a spring cutting device for winding up and unwinding the stock and cutting spring sheets from the stock.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first assembly line also includes a tableting and cutting device for winding up and unwinding the stock and cutting tablets from the stock.

[0011] In some embodiments, the transfer device includes a first unloading robot for unloading the finished product from the first assembly line and a transfer platform for receiving the semi-finished product carried by the first unloading robot.

[0012] In some embodiments, a detection device is also included for detecting whether the shaft, bushing, stop plate, gasket, spring, pressure plate, positioning plate, partition, boom, body, rear cover and rivets are in place after assembly.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second assembly line also includes a sorting and discharging device for sorting out finished products.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second assembly line also includes a back cover cutting device for winding up the material roll and cutting the back cover from the material roll.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first assembly line also includes a stop plate clamping device for clamping the assembled stop plates.

[0016] Compared to related technologies, the fully automated encoder assembly production line provided in this embodiment of the invention comprises a first assembly line for producing semi-finished products, consisting of a first carrier conveying device and a shaft assembly device, a bushing assembly device, a stop plate assembly device, a gasket assembly device, a spring plate assembly device, and a pressing plate assembly device arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the first carrier conveying device; a second assembly line for assembling finished products, consisting of a second carrier conveying device and a positioning plate assembly device, a partition plate assembly device, at least one boom assembly device, at least one body assembly device, a rear cover assembly device, a rivet assembly device, and a riveting device arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the second carrier conveying device; and a transfer device. This constitutes a fully automated encoder assembly production equipment with high structural reliability, smooth assembly operation, and a high degree of automation. By assembling encoders in groups sequentially, it greatly improves assembly quality and production efficiency.

[0017] Details of one or more embodiments of the present invention are set forth in the following drawings and description, so that other features, objects and advantages of the invention will be more readily understood. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the first assembly line of the fully automated assembly line for encoders according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the second assembly line of the fully automated assembly line for encoders according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. First assembly line; 2. Second assembly line; 3. Material transfer device; 4. First unloading robot; 5. Transfer platform; 6. First carrier conveyor; 7. First front conveyor track; 8. First rear return conveyor chain; 9. Shifting claw; 10. Shaft assembly device; 11. Bushing assembly device; 12. Stop plate assembly device; 13. Gasket assembly device; 14. Spring plate assembly device; 15. Press plate assembly device; 16. Shaft riveting device; 17. Second carrier conveyor; 18. Second front conveyor track; 19. Second rear return conveyor chain; 20. Positioning plate assembly device. ; 21. Positioning plate cutting device; 22. Partition plate assembly device; 23. Partition plate cutting device; 24. First boom assembly device; 25. First body assembly device; 26. Second boom assembly device; 27. Second body assembly device; 28. Third boom assembly device; 29. ​​Third body assembly device; 30. Fourth boom assembly device; 31. Fourth body assembly device; 32. Rear cover assembly device; 33. Rear cover cutting device; 34. Rivet assembly device; 35. Riveting device; 36. Stop plate clamping device; 37. Spring plate cutting device; 38. Pressing plate cutting device; 39. Sorting and discharge device. Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be described and illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments provided by this invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this invention. Furthermore, it is understood that although the efforts made in such a development process may be complex and lengthy, for those skilled in the art related to the content disclosed in this invention, some design, manufacturing, or production modifications based on the technical content disclosed in this invention are merely conventional technical means and should not be construed as insufficient disclosure of the invention.

[0023] In this invention, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this invention may be combined with other embodiments without conflict.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this invention shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms "a," "an," "an," "the," and similar words used in this invention do not indicate quantity limitation and may indicate singular or plural. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and any variations thereof used in this invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or modules (units) is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may also include steps or units not listed, or may include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices. The terms "connected," "linked," "coupled," and similar words used in this invention are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "A plurality" used in this invention means two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist; for example, "A and / or B" can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The terms "first," "second," and "third" used in this invention are merely to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific ordering of the objects.

[0025] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the fully automated assembly line for encoders provided in this embodiment of the invention is used to assemble encoders consisting of a shaft, bushing, stop plate, gasket, spring plate, pressure plate, positioning plate, partition, first moving arm, first body, second moving arm, second body, third moving arm, third body, fourth moving arm, fourth body, rear cover, and rivets. It includes a first assembly line 1 that assembles semi-finished products consisting of a shaft, bushing, stop plate, gasket, spring plate, and pressure plate, and a second assembly line 2 that assembles finished products consisting of semi-finished products, positioning plate, partition, first moving arm, first body, second moving arm, second body, third moving arm, third body, fourth moving arm, fourth body, rear cover, and rivets. The first assembly line 1 and the second assembly line 2 are connected by a material transfer device 3.

[0026] The transfer device in this embodiment includes a first unloading robot 4 for unloading the finished product from the first assembly line 1 and a transfer platform 5 for receiving the semi-finished product transported by the first unloading robot 4.

[0027] The first assembly line 1 in this embodiment includes: a first carrier conveying device 6 for conveying carriers to each workstation, and a shaft assembly device 10 for inverting the shaft onto the carrier, a bushing assembly device 11 for inverting the bushing onto the carrier and fitting it with the shaft, arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the first carrier conveying device 6, a stop piece assembly device 12 for inverting the stop piece into the bushing on the carrier, a gasket assembly device 13 for inverting the gasket onto the surface of the stop piece on the carrier, a spring piece assembly device 14 for inverting the spring piece onto the surface of the gasket on the carrier, and a pressure plate assembly device 15 for inverting the pressure plate onto the surface of the spring piece on the carrier.

[0028] In this embodiment, the first carrier conveying device 6 is a rotary conveying device. The carrier flows back and forth in the first carrier conveying device 6, which includes a first front conveying track 7. A shifting claw 9 driven by a motor is provided in the first front conveying track 7. The shifting claw 9 is used to move in a directional and fixed stroke to push the carrier located on the first front conveying track 7 in a directional and fixed stroke to switch work positions. A first rear return conveying plate chain 8 is connected to both ends of the first front conveying track 7. The carrier with the hole after discharge flows back to the first front conveying track 7 through the second rear return conveying plate chain 19, thereby continuing to work and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0029] The shaft assembly device 10 in this embodiment includes a shaft orientation vibratory feeder and a shaft assembly robot. An oiling device is also provided at the outlet of the shaft orientation vibratory feeder for oiling the shaft before assembly. After the shaft assembly robot picks up the shaft from the shaft orientation vibratory feeder and oils it using the oiling device, it is then transported to a carrier for shaft assembly. After the shaft assembly is completed, a shaft detection device checks whether the shaft has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0030] The bushing assembly device 11 in this embodiment includes a bushing-selective vibratory feeder and a bushing assembly robot. An oiling device for oiling the bushing before assembly is also provided at the outlet of the vibratory feeder. After the bushing assembly robot picks up the bushing from the vibratory feeder and oils it using the oiling device, it is transported to a carrier for assembly. During assembly, the bushing is fitted onto the shaft already assembled on the carrier. After the bushing assembly is complete, a bushing detection device checks whether the bushing has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0031] The stop plate assembly device 12 in this embodiment includes a stop plate orientation vibratory feeder, a stop plate assembly robot, and a stop plate clamping device 36 for clamping the assembled stop plates. The stop plate assembly robot picks up the stop plates from the stop plate orientation vibratory feeder and transports them to a carrier for assembly. The stop plates are assembled into the mounting slots of the bushings already assembled on the carrier. After the stop plates are assembled, a stop plate detection device detects whether the stop plates have been assembled in place and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0032] The gasket assembly device 13 in this embodiment includes a gasket orientation vibratory feeder and a gasket assembly robot. The gasket assembly robot picks up a gasket from the gasket orientation vibratory feeder and transports it to a carrier for gasket assembly. The gasket is assembled onto the surface of a stop plate in the mounting groove of a bushing already assembled on the carrier. After the gasket assembly is completed, a gasket detection device detects whether the gasket has been assembled in place and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0033] The spring assembly device 14 in this embodiment includes a spring assembly robot and a spring cutting device 37 that works in conjunction with the robot for unwinding and cutting springs from the roll. The spring cutting device 37 includes an unwinder, a rewinder, and a punching head. The punching head punches and stamps the metal roll unwound from the unwinder to obtain a spring. The spring assembly robot picks up the spring from the spring cutting device 37 and transports it to a carrier for assembly. The spring is assembled onto the surface of a gasket in the mounting groove of a bushing already assembled on the carrier. After the spring is assembled, a spring detection device checks whether the spring has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0034] The tablet assembly device 15 in this embodiment includes a tablet assembly robot and a tablet cutting device 38 that works in conjunction with the robot for unwinding and cutting tablets from the roll. The tablet cutting device 38 includes an unwinder, a rewinder, and a punching head. The punching head punches and presses the roll unwound from the unwinder to obtain a tablet. The tablet assembly robot picks up the tablet from the tablet cutting device 38 and transports it to a carrier for tablet assembly. The tablet is assembled on the surface of a spring in the mounting groove of a bushing already assembled on the carrier. After the tablet assembly is completed, a tablet detection device checks whether the tablet has been assembled in place and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0035] In this embodiment, after the pressure plate is assembled, the shaft needs to be riveted to limit the shaft's position relative to the previously assembled gasket, spring, and pressure plate, thus completing the semi-finished product. Therefore, a shaft riveting device 16 is provided. This device utilizes a riveting head at the end of a lever to rivet the shaft. After the shaft is riveted, a shaft riveting detection device checks whether the shaft has been properly riveted and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0036] After processing by the assembly and processing device described above, the semi-finished product is completed. The transfer device discharges the semi-finished product from the first front conveyor track 7, and the carrier returns to the beginning of the first front conveyor track 7 via the first rear return plate chain, thus completing the cycle. The transferred finished product is placed on the transfer platform 5 and transferred to the second assembly production line 2 by a robot or manually to begin further assembly.

[0037] The second assembly line 2 in this embodiment includes: a second carrier conveying device 17 for conveying carriers to each workstation, and a positioning piece assembly device 20 for inverting positioning pieces onto the surface of semi-finished products on the carrier, a partition assembly device for inverting partitions onto the surface of positioning pieces on the carrier, a first boom assembly device 24 for inverting the first boom onto the surface of the partition on the carrier, a first body assembly device 25 for inverting the first body onto the surface of the first boom on the carrier, a second boom assembly device 26 for inverting the second boom onto the surface of the first body on the carrier, and a first body assembly device 27 for inverting the second body onto the surface of the second boom on the carrier. Device 25; third boom assembly device 28 for inverting the third boom onto the surface of the second body on the carrier; third body assembly device 29 for inverting the third body onto the surface of the third boom on the carrier; fourth boom assembly device 30 for inverting the fourth boom onto the surface of the third body on the carrier; fourth body assembly device 31 for inverting the fourth body onto the surface of the fourth boom on the carrier; rear cover assembly device 32 for inverting the rear cover onto the surface of the fourth body on the carrier; rivet assembly device 34 for attaching rivets to the carrier to sequentially penetrate the rear cover, fourth body, third body, second body, first body, partition, positioning piece, and bushing; and riveting device 35 for riveting the rivets to complete the finished product.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second carrier conveying device 17 is a rotary conveying device. The carrier flows back and forth in the second carrier conveying device 17, which includes a second front conveying track 18. A shifting claw 9 is provided in the second front conveying track 18. The shifting claw 9 is used to move in a directional and fixed stroke to push the carrier located on the second front conveying track 18 in a directional and fixed stroke to switch work positions. A second rear return conveying plate chain 19 is connected to both ends of the second front conveying track 18. The carrier with the hole after discharge flows back to the second front conveying track 18 through the second rear return conveying plate chain 19, thereby continuing to work and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0039] The positioning piece assembly device 20 in this embodiment includes a positioning piece assembly robot and a positioning piece cutting device 21 that works in conjunction with the robot for unwinding and cutting positioning pieces from the roll. The positioning piece cutting device 21 includes an unwinder, a rewinder, and a punching head. The punching head punches and presses the roll unwound from the unwinder to obtain the positioning piece. The positioning piece assembly robot picks up the positioning piece from the positioning piece cutting device 21 and transports it to a carrier for assembly. The positioning piece is assembled onto the pressing surface within the mounting groove of the bushing already assembled on the carrier. After the positioning piece is assembled, a positioning piece detection device checks whether the positioning piece has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0040] The separator assembly device 22 in this embodiment includes a separator assembly robot and a separator cutting device 23 that works in conjunction with the robot for unwinding and winding material rolls and cutting separators from the rolls. The separator cutting device 23 includes an unwinder, a rewinder, and a punching head. The punching head punches and stamps the material roll unwound from the unwinder to obtain separators. The separator assembly robot picks up the separators from the separator cutting device 23 and transports them to a carrier for separator assembly. The separators are assembled onto the positioning plate surface within the mounting groove of the bushing already assembled on the carrier. After the separators are assembled, a separator detection device checks whether the separators have been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0041] The first boom assembly device 24 in this embodiment includes a first boom orientation vibratory feeder, a first boom assembly robot, and a first boom clamping device for clamping the assembled first boom. The first boom assembly robot picks up the first boom from the first boom orientation vibratory feeder and transports it to a carrier for assembly. The first boom is assembled onto the surface of the spacer in the mounting groove of the bushing already assembled on the carrier. After the first boom is assembled, a first boom detection device checks whether the first boom has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Before assembling the first boom, a vision inspection device visually inspects the brushes of the first boom and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0042] The first body assembly device 25 in this embodiment includes a first body orientation vibratory feeder and a first body assembly robot. An oiling device is also provided at the outlet of the first body orientation vibratory feeder for oiling the first body before assembly. After the first body assembly robot picks up the first body from the first body orientation vibratory feeder and oils it using the oiling device, it is then transported to a carrier for assembly. The first body is assembled onto the surface of the first boom. After the first body is assembled, a first body detection device checks whether the first body has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Furthermore, the amount of oil applied is checked before assembly after oiling.

[0043] The second boom assembly device 26 in this embodiment includes a second boom orientation vibratory feeder, a second boom assembly robot, and a second boom clamping device for clamping the assembled second boom. The second boom assembly robot picks up the second boom from the second boom orientation vibratory feeder and transports it to a carrier for assembly. The second boom is assembled onto the surface of the first body already assembled on the carrier. After the second boom is assembled, a second boom detection device checks whether it has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Before assembling the second boom, a vision inspection device visually inspects the brushes of the second boom and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0044] The second body assembly device 27 in this embodiment includes a second body orientation vibratory feeder and a second body assembly robot. The outlet of the second body orientation vibratory feeder is also equipped with a second body oiling device for oiling the second body before assembly. After the second body assembly robot picks up the second body from the second body orientation vibratory feeder and oils it using the second body oiling device, it is then transported to a carrier for assembly. The second body is assembled onto the surface of the second boom. After the second body is assembled, a second body detection device detects whether the second body has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Furthermore, the amount of oil applied is checked before assembly after oiling.

[0045] The third boom assembly device 28 in this embodiment includes a third boom orientation vibratory feeder, a third boom assembly robot, and a third boom clamping device for clamping the assembled third boom. The third boom assembly robot picks up the third boom from the third boom orientation vibratory feeder and transports it to a carrier for assembly. The third boom is assembled onto the surface of the second body already assembled on the carrier. After the third boom is assembled, a third boom detection device checks whether it has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Before assembling the third boom, a vision inspection device visually inspects the brushes of the third boom and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0046] The third body assembly device 29 in this embodiment includes a third body orientation vibratory feeder and a third body assembly robot. A third body oiling device is also provided at the outlet of the third body orientation vibratory feeder for oiling the third body before assembly. After the third body assembly robot picks up the third body from the third body orientation vibratory feeder and oils it using the third body oiling device, it is then transported to a carrier for assembly. The third body is assembled on the surface of the third boom. After the third body is assembled, a third body detection device detects whether the third body has been assembled correctly and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Furthermore, the amount of oil applied is checked before assembly.

[0047] The fourth boom assembly device 30 in this embodiment includes a fourth boom orientation vibratory feeder, a fourth boom assembly robot, and a fourth boom clamping device for clamping the assembled fourth boom. The fourth boom assembly robot picks up the fourth boom from the fourth boom orientation vibratory feeder and transports it to a carrier for assembly. The fourth boom is assembled onto the surface of the third body already assembled on the carrier. After the fourth boom is assembled, a fourth boom detection device checks whether it has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Before assembling the fourth boom, a vision inspection device visually inspects the brushes of the fourth boom and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0048] The fourth body assembly device 31 in this embodiment includes a fourth body orientation vibratory feeder and a fourth body assembly robot. An oiling device for oiling the fourth body before assembly is also provided at the outlet of the fourth body orientation vibratory feeder. After the fourth body assembly robot picks up the fourth body from the fourth body orientation vibratory feeder and oils it using the oiling device, it is then transported to a carrier for assembly. The fourth body is assembled onto the surface of the fourth boom. After the fourth body is assembled, a fourth body detection device checks whether the fourth body has been properly assembled and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. Furthermore, the amount of oil applied is checked before assembly.

[0049] The back cover assembly device 32 in this embodiment includes a back cover assembly robot and a back cover cutting device 33 that works in conjunction with the robot for unwinding and cutting the back cover from the roll. The back cover cutting device 33 includes an unwinder, a rewinder, and a punching head. The punching head punches and stamps the roll unwound from the unwinder to obtain the back cover. The back cover assembly robot picks up the back cover from the back cover cutting device 33 and transports it to a carrier for assembly. The back cover is assembled onto the surface of the fourth body already assembled on the carrier. After the back cover is assembled, a back cover detection device detects whether the back cover has been assembled in place and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device.

[0050] In this embodiment, there are four rivets, which are assembled in two stages. The rivet assembly device 34 in this embodiment includes a rivet assembly robot and a rivet vibratory feeder. The rivet assembly robot picks up the rivets from the rivet vibratory feeder and transports them to a carrier for assembly. After the rivets are assembled, a vision CCD rivet detection device detects whether the rivets have been assembled in place and generates detection information that is fed back to the main control device. After the first rivet assembly, the rivets are first riveted by a riveting device 35, then the second rivet assembly is performed, followed by riveting by another riveting device 35.

[0051] Furthermore, the second assembly line in this embodiment also includes a sorting and discharging device 39 for sorting and discharging finished products. The sorting and discharging device 39 is a sorting robot. The sorting robot distinguishes and transports good products and defective products according to the control of the main control device. The sorting is based on the detection information fed back by each detection device.

[0052] Compared to existing technologies, the fully automated encoder assembly production line provided in this embodiment of the invention comprises a first assembly line 1 for producing semi-finished products, consisting of a first carrier conveying device 6 and a shaft assembly device 10, a bushing assembly device 11, a stop plate assembly device 12, a gasket assembly device 13, a spring plate assembly device 14, and a pressing plate assembly device 15 arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the first carrier conveying device 6; a second assembly line 2 for assembling finished products, consisting of a second carrier conveying device 17 and a positioning plate assembly device 20, a partition assembly device, at least one boom assembly device, at least one body assembly device, a rear cover assembly device 32, a rivet assembly device 34, and a riveting device 35 arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the second carrier conveying device 17; and a transfer device. This constitutes a fully automated encoder assembly production equipment with high structural reliability, smooth assembly operation, and a high degree of automation. By assembling encoders in groups sequentially, it greatly improves assembly quality and production efficiency.

[0053] Those skilled in the art should understand that the technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments have been described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0054] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fully automated assembly line for encoders, characterized in that, The application relates to an assembly line for assembling an encoder composed of a shaft core, a shaft sleeve, a stop sheet, a gasket, an elastic sheet, a pressing sheet, a positioning sheet, a partition plate, at least one movable arm, at least one body, a rear cover and a rivet, which comprises a first assembly production line (1) for assembling a semi-finished product composed of the shaft core, the shaft sleeve, the stop sheet, the gasket, the elastic sheet and the pressing sheet, and a second assembly production line (2) for assembling a finished product composed of the semi-finished product, the positioning sheet, the partition plate, the at least one movable arm, the at least one body, the rear cover and the rivet; the first assembly production line (1) and the second assembly production line (2) are connected through a material transfer device (3). The first assembly production line (1) comprises a first carrier conveying device (6) for conveying carriers to each station, a shaft core assembling device (10) for inversely loading the shaft core onto the carrier, a shaft sleeve assembling device (11) for inversely loading the shaft sleeve onto the carrier to be sleeved with the shaft core, a stop sheet assembling device (12) for inversely loading the stop sheet into the shaft sleeve on the carrier, a gasket assembling device (13) for inversely loading the gasket onto the surface of the stop sheet on the carrier, an elastic sheet assembling device (14) for inversely loading the elastic sheet onto the surface of the gasket on the carrier, and a pressing sheet assembling device (15) for inversely loading the pressing sheet onto the surface of the elastic sheet on the carrier. The second assembly production line (2) comprises a second carrier conveying device (17) for conveying carriers to each station, a positioning sheet assembling device (20) for inversely loading the positioning sheet onto the surface of the semi-finished product on the carrier, a partition plate assembling device for inversely loading the partition plate onto the surface of the positioning sheet on the carrier, at least one movable arm assembling device for inversely loading the movable arm onto the surface of the partition plate on the carrier, at least one body assembling device for inversely loading the body onto the surface of the movable arm on the carrier, a rear cover assembling device (32) for inversely loading the rear cover onto the surface of the body on the carrier, a rivet assembling device (34) for loading the rivet onto the carrier to sequentially penetrate the rear cover, the body, the partition plate, the positioning sheet and the shaft sleeve, and a riveting device (35) for riveting the rivet to complete the finished product.

2. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first assembly production line (1) further comprises a shaft core oiling device for oiling the shaft core before assembly and a shaft sleeve oiling device for oiling the shaft sleeve before assembly.

3. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first carrier conveying device (6) and the second carrier conveying device (17) are both rotary conveying devices, and the carriers flow back and forth in the first carrier conveying device (6) and the second carrier conveying device (17).

4. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first assembly production line (1) further comprises an elastic sheet cutting device (37) for unwinding a material roll and cutting the elastic sheet from the material roll.

5. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first assembly production line (1) further comprises a pressing sheet cutting device (38) for unwinding a material roll and cutting the pressing sheet from the material roll.

6. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer device comprises a first unloading mechanical arm (4) for unloading the semi-finished product from the first assembly production line (1) and a transfer platform (5) for receiving the semi-finished product carried by the first unloading mechanical arm (4).

7. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection device is used for detecting whether the shaft core, shaft sleeve, stop piece, gasket, elastic piece, pressing piece, positioning piece, partition, movable arm, body, rear cover and rivet are in place after assembly.

8. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second assembly production line (2) further comprises a sorting and discharging device (39) for sorting and discharging finished products.

9. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second assembly production line (2) further comprises a rear cover cutting device (33) for cutting a rear cover from a material roll and winding the material roll.

10. The fully automated assembly line for encoders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first assembly production line (1) further comprises a stop piece pressing device (36) for pressing the assembled stop piece.

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