An upper cover and base dispensing, assembling and marking integrated machine

CN116871123BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-04SUZHOU RUOCHEN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310951121.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-31
Publication Date
2026-09-04
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-31

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Technical Problem

[0005]为此,本发明所要解决的技术问题在于克服现有技术中电气器件的壳体与上盖之间仍然依靠传统的手工装配,不仅质量无法保证,并且生产效率低下,成本较高的问题

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[0033] The integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base described in this invention uses a linear conveyor chain to sequentially pass through a dispensing unit, a top cover assembly unit, and a marking unit. First, the outer shell is automatically dispensed with glue, and the dispensing detection function is also included. This is combined with the subsequent automatic feeding of the top cover and the structure that automatically assembles the top cover onto the outer shell. Finally, the assembled product is marked with a code, thus completing the assembly of electronic components in a fully automated manner, replacing the traditional manual assembly method and improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The application relates to a glue dispensing, assembling and marking integrated machine for upper covers and bases, which comprises a glue dispensing unit, an upper cover assembling unit, a marking unit and a chain conveying line; the chain conveying line is provided with a plurality of jigs, the jigs are provided with to-be-glued housings, and the chain conveying line is used for conveying the jigs to sequentially pass through the glue dispensing unit, the upper cover assembling unit and the marking unit to respectively perform glue dispensing, upper cover assembling and marking. The glue dispensing, assembling and marking integrated machine for upper covers and bases sequentially passes through the glue dispensing unit, the upper cover assembling unit and the marking unit through the linear conveying chain conveying line, first automatically dispenses glue on the housings, has a glue dispensing detection function, cooperates with subsequent upper cover automatic feeding and an upper cover automatic assembling structure to the housings, and finally marks the assembled products, so that the assembly of electronic devices is fully automated, the traditional manual assembly mode is replaced, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated assembly technology, and in particular to an integrated machine for dispensing, assembling, and marking a top cover and a base. Background Technology

[0002] The assembly of an electronic sensor on a motorcycle is generally done manually, including the assembly of the top cover plastic shell. The assembly of the top cover plastic shell mainly involves the following steps: feeding the electronic sensor housing - positioning the electronic sensor housing using a fixture - applying glue along a fixed trajectory on the sensor housing - feeding the top cover plastic shell - pressing down by hand using a special machine to press the electronic sensor housing and the top cover plastic shell together to form the finished electronic sensor.

[0003] It is evident that traditional assembly methods all require manual labor, which leads to low work efficiency, difficulty in ensuring work quality, high labor intensity for workers, and the need to arrange multiple workers for the operation, resulting in high labor costs.

[0004] With the continuous improvement of production automation, there is an increasing need for production lines that can complete automatic assembly to replace manual labor. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem that the housing and top cover of electrical devices in the prior art still rely on traditional manual assembly, which not only cannot guarantee the quality, but also has low production efficiency and high cost.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an integrated machine for dispensing, assembling and marking a top cover and a base, comprising: a dispensing unit, a top cover assembly unit, a marking unit and a chain conveyor line;

[0007] A chain conveyor line carries several fixtures, each fixture having a housing to be glued. The chain conveyor line is used to transport the fixtures sequentially through a glue dispensing unit, a cover assembly unit, and a marking unit.

[0008] The dispensing unit includes:

[0009] A dispensing unit is mounted above a chain conveyor line. The dispensing unit includes a dual-axis moving device and a dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly is connected to the dual-axis moving device, and the dual-axis moving device drives the dispensing assembly to move in the horizontal and vertical directions. The dispensing assembly is used to dispense glue onto the outer shell to be glued on the fixture.

[0010] A camera detection unit is located behind the dispensing unit along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line. The camera detection unit includes a camera position adjustment device, a detection camera, and a detection light source. The detection camera and the detection light source are both connected to the camera position adjustment device. The detection light source is located directly below the detection camera, and the detection camera is located directly above the fixture. The detection camera is used to detect the dispensing trajectory of the outer shell to be dispensed on the fixture.

[0011] The top cover assembly unit includes:

[0012] The feeding vibratory plate has an inner cover that is to be assembled with the housing;

[0013] The top cover shaping module is connected to the discharge end of the feeding vibratory feeder. The top cover to be assembled in the feeding vibratory feeder is transported to the top cover shaping module, which is used to press and shape the top cover to be assembled.

[0014] A robotic arm for assembling the top cover; it is used to pick up the top cover to be assembled.

[0015] The top cover positioning module is used to position the top cover to be assembled so that it can be picked up by the top cover assembly robot.

[0016] A housing shape-changing module is used to separate the pushing fixture from the chain conveyor line, and the housing shape-changing module drives the fixture to switch positions along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line;

[0017] The marking unit includes:

[0018] Marking machine;

[0019] The marking machine housing cover is fixedly installed on the marking machine platform;

[0020] A marking machine module is set on a marking machine platform. The marking machine module includes a marking machine and a marking cover. The marking cover covers the fixture. The marking machine is set inside the marking cover and is used to mark the parts on the fixture.

[0021] A barcode scanning module is installed on the marking machine platform. The barcode scanning module is located behind the marking machine module along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line, and the barcode scanning module is used to scan the QR codes on the parts.

[0022] A label printer is installed on the marking machine platform. The label printer is located behind the barcode scanning module along the conveyor belt, and the label printer is used to print labels on parts.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, a fixture lifting component is provided at the positions of the dispensing unit, camera detection unit, housing changeover module, marking machine module and barcode scanning module. The fixture lifting component is used to push the fixture to separate from the chain conveyor line.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the dispensing assembly includes a dispensing frame, a dispensing valve, a glue needle, a dispensing valve lifting adjustment motor, and a dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw. The dispensing frame is connected to a dual-axis moving device. The dispensing valve lifting adjustment motor is fixedly mounted on the dispensing frame and connected to the dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw. The dispensing valve is fixedly connected to the screw nut of the dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw. The glue needle is mounted on the dispensing valve.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the camera position adjustment device includes a camera support frame, a camera vertical adjustment cylinder, a camera adjustment guide rail, a camera adjustment slider, a camera vertical adjustment slide plate, a camera horizontal adjustment cylinder, and a camera mounting plate. The camera vertical adjustment cylinder and the camera adjustment guide rail are both fixedly mounted on the camera support frame. The camera adjustment slider and the camera vertical adjustment slide plate are fixedly connected, and the camera adjustment slider and the camera adjustment guide rail are slidably connected. The camera horizontal adjustment cylinder is fixedly mounted on the camera vertical adjustment slide plate. The camera mounting plate is connected to the piston rod of the camera horizontal adjustment cylinder. The detection camera and the detection light source are both mounted on the camera mounting plate. The camera vertical adjustment cylinder and the camera horizontal adjustment cylinder respectively drive the detection camera and the detection light source to move vertically and horizontally.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover shaping module includes a cylinder mounting plate, a shaping cylinder, a shaping block, a shaping support base plate, a shaping pusher assembly, and a residual material discharge assembly. The shaping cylinder is fixedly mounted on the cylinder mounting plate. The shaping block is connected to the piston rod of the shaping cylinder. The shaping support base plate is connected to the residual material discharge assembly, and the shaping support base plate is located directly below the shaping block. The shaping pusher assembly is mounted on the shaping support base plate and is used to push the upper cover to be assembled on the shaping support base plate to the shaping position. The feeding vibratory feeder transports the upper cover to be assembled to the shaping support base plate.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cylinder mounting plate is provided with a shaping baffle and a shaping reference plate. The shaping pusher assembly pushes the top cover to be assembled into contact with the shaping baffle. The shaping reference plate is provided with a reference hole. The shaping cylinder drives the shaping block to pass through the reference hole and press it onto the top cover to be assembled.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shaping and pushing assembly includes a shaping and pushing cylinder and a shaping and pushing block. The shaping and pushing cylinder is fixedly mounted on the shaping support base plate, and the piston rod of the shaping and pushing cylinder is connected to the shaping and pushing block. The shaping and pushing block is parallel to and directly opposite the shaping and blocking edge, and the top cover to be assembled is located between the shaping and pushing block and the shaping and blocking edge.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the waste material discharge assembly includes a waste material discharge cylinder, a waste material discharge connecting plate, a waste material discharge upper channel, a waste material discharge lower channel, and a waste material collection box. The piston rod of the waste material discharge cylinder is connected to the shaping support base plate through the waste material discharge connecting plate. The upper opening of the waste material discharge upper channel is located directly below the shaping pressure block. The waste material discharge upper channel is connected to the waste material discharge lower channel, and the waste material discharge lower channel is connected to the waste material collection box.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover positioning module includes a positioning support base, a shifting linear module, an upper cover receiving plate, a positioning drive cylinder, and a positioning push plate. The shifting linear module is fixedly mounted on the positioning support base. The upper cover receiving plate is connected to the slider of the shifting linear module. The upper cover receiving plate is provided with partition blocks, and a plurality of partition blocks are provided and arranged in parallel. The partition blocks form an upper cover placement groove. An upper cover to be assembled is provided in the upper cover placement groove. The upper cover receiving plate is provided with a positioning baffle, which is arranged perpendicularly to the partition blocks. The positioning push plate is connected to the piston rod of the positioning drive cylinder. The positioning drive cylinder drives the positioning push plate to push the upper cover to be assembled in the upper cover placement groove to contact the positioning baffle.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the scanning module includes a scanning outer shell, a scanning machine, a scanning machine support base, a scanning machine position adjustment cylinder, and a scanning machine mounting plate. The two side walls of the scanning outer shell, which are conveyed along the chain conveyor line, are configured as open structures. The scanning machine support base is disposed inside the scanning outer shell. The scanning machine position adjustment cylinder is fixedly disposed on the upper end of the scanning machine support base. The scanning machine mounting plate is connected to the piston rod of the scanning machine position adjustment cylinder. The scanning machine is disposed on the scanning machine mounting plate.

[0032] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0033] The integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base described in this invention uses a linear conveyor chain to sequentially pass through a dispensing unit, a top cover assembly unit, and a marking unit. First, the outer shell is automatically dispensed with glue, and the dispensing detection function is also included. This is combined with the subsequent automatic feeding of the top cover and the structure that automatically assembles the top cover onto the outer shell. Finally, the assembled product is marked with a code, thus completing the assembly of electronic components in a fully automated manner, replacing the traditional manual assembly method and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, wherein...

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the dispensing unit of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing unit of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing assembly of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the camera position adjustment device of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the assembly unit of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the assembly unit of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the assembly unit of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0043] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the assembly unit of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0044] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper cover shaping module and the upper cover positioning module of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0045] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper cover shaping module and the upper cover positioning module of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0046] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper cover shaping module and the upper cover positioning module of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0047] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover assembly robot of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the housing replacement module of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 15 This is a structural diagram of the marking unit of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the marking unit of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the marking machine module of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0052] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the marking machine module of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0053] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the barcode scanning module of the present invention.

[0054] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: Fixture 100, Chain conveyor line 101, Dispensing unit 102, Dual-axis moving device 103, Dispensing assembly 104, Camera detection unit 105, Camera position adjustment device 106, Detection camera 107, Detection light source 108, Fixture lifting assembly 109, Gantry bracket 110, Horizontal linear module 111, Vertical drive cylinder 112, Horizontal slide plate 113, Horizontal linear guide rail 114, Slider 115, Vertical linear guide rail 116, Vertical slide plate 117, Dispensing frame 118, Dispensing valve 119, Glue needle 120, Dispensing valve lifting adjustment motor 121, Dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw 122, Support base 123, Excess glue collection box 124, Camera support frame 125. Camera vertical adjustment cylinder 126, camera adjustment guide rail 127, camera adjustment slider 128, camera vertical adjustment slide plate 129, camera horizontal adjustment cylinder 130, camera mounting plate 131, lifting mounting plate 132, lifting drive cylinder 133, lifting plate 134, lifting head 135, L-shaped mounting plate 136, pad block 137, limit block 138, feeding vibratory feeder 201, top cover shaping module 202, top cover assembly robot 203, top cover positioning module 204, shell shape changing module 206, cylinder mounting plate 207, shaping cylinder 208, shaping pressure block 209, shaping support base plate 210, shaping pusher assembly 211, excess material discharge assembly 212, shaping retainer 213, shaping reference plate 214, reference hole 2 15. Shaping and pushing cylinder; 216. Shaping pushing block; 217. Excess material discharge cylinder; 218. Excess material discharge connecting plate; 219. Excess material discharge upper channel; 220. Excess material discharge lower channel; 221. Excess material collection box; 222. Gantry frame II; 223. Assemble horizontal linear module; 224. Assemble horizontal linear guide rail; 225. Assemble horizontal slide plate; 226. Assemble vertical linear module; 227. Assemble vertical slide plate; 228. Assemble rotary cylinder; 229. Top cover suction nozzle; 230. Suction nozzle mounting plate; 231. Buffer assembly; 232. Buffer connecting plate; 233. Guide rod; 234. Spring; 235. Positioning support seat; 236. Shifting linear module; 237. Top cover receiving plate; 238. Positioning drive cylinder; 239. Positioning push plate; 240. Divider block; 241. Top cover. 242. Placement slot; 243. Positioning baffle; 244. Switching drive assembly; 245. Fixture lifting assembly; 246. Switching drive cylinder; 247. Switching mounting base plate; 248. Switching linear guide rail; 249. Switching slider; 250. Switching slide plate; 301. Marking machine base; 302. Marking machine housing cover; 304. Marking machine module; 305. Barcode scanning module; 306. Label printer; 307. Stopper; 308. Feed inlet; 309. Discharge outlet; 310. Lifting door; 311. Door panel; 312. Lifting drive cylinder; 313. Door panel connecting plate; 314. Door panel limiting plate; 315. Limiting groove; 316. Barcode scanner outer cover; 317. Barcode scanner support base; 318. Barcode scanner position adjustment cylinder; 319. Barcode scanner mounting plate; 320. Linear guide rail; 321.Lifting slider 322. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments described are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base of the present invention includes: a dispensing unit, a top cover assembly unit, a marking unit, and a chain conveyor line; the chain conveyor line carries a plurality of fixtures, each fixture having a housing to be dispensed with glue, and the chain conveyor line is used to convey the fixtures sequentially through the dispensing unit, the top cover assembly unit, and the marking unit.

[0057] Reference Figure 2 The dispensing unit shown comprises three main parts: a chain conveyor line 101, a dispensing unit 102, and a camera detection unit 105. The chain conveyor line 101 carries several fixtures 100, each fixture 100 having a housing to be dispensed. The dispensing unit 102 spans above the chain conveyor line 101 and includes a dual-axis moving device 103 and a dispensing assembly 104. The dispensing assembly 104 is connected to the dual-axis moving device 103, and the dual-axis moving device 103 drives the dispensing assembly 104 to move horizontally and vertically. The dispensing assembly 104 is used to move the fixtures. The outer casing to be glued on fixture 100 is glued; a camera detection unit 105 is located behind the glue dispensing unit 102 along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line 101. The camera detection unit 105 includes a camera position adjustment device 106, a detection camera 107, and a detection light source 108. The detection camera 107 and the detection light source 108 are both connected to the camera position adjustment device 106, and the detection light source 108 is located directly below the detection camera 107. The detection camera 107 is located directly above the fixture 100, and the detection camera 107 is used to detect the glue dispensing trajectory of the outer casing to be glued on the fixture 100.

[0058] When the chain conveyor line 101 conveys each fixture 100 through the dispensing unit 102 and the camera detection unit 105, dispensing is performed first, and then the dispensing trajectory is scanned and detected.

[0059] Reference Figure 3As shown, the dual-axis moving device 103 includes a gantry support 110, a horizontal linear module 111, and a vertical drive cylinder 112. The horizontal linear module 111 is mounted on the crossbeam of the gantry support 110. The vertical drive cylinder 112 is connected to the horizontal linear module 111, and the dispensing assembly 104 is connected to the vertical drive cylinder 112. The horizontal linear module 111 and the vertical drive cylinder 112 respectively drive the dispensing assembly 104 to move in both horizontal and vertical directions. A horizontal sliding plate 113 is connected to the slider of the horizontal linear module 111. A horizontal linear guide rail 114 is provided on the crossbeam of the gantry support 110. A slider 115 is connected to the horizontal sliding plate 113. The slider 115 and the horizontal linear guide rail 114 are slidably connected. The vertical drive cylinder 112 is fixedly mounted on the horizontal sliding plate 113. The horizontal slide plate 113 is provided with a vertical linear guide rail 116, and a vertical slide plate 117 is slidably connected to the vertical linear guide rail 116. The piston rod of the vertical drive cylinder 112 is connected to the vertical slide plate 117, and the dispensing assembly 104 is disposed on the vertical slide plate 117.

[0060] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the dispensing assembly 104 includes a dispensing frame 118, a dispensing valve 119, a glue needle 120, a dispensing valve lifting adjustment motor 121, and a dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw 122. The dispensing frame 118 is fixedly connected to the vertical slide plate 117. The dispensing valve lifting adjustment motor 121 is fixedly mounted on the dispensing frame 118 and connected to the dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw 122. The dispensing valve 119 is fixedly connected to the screw nut of the dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw 122. The glue needle 120 is mounted on the dispensing valve 119. A support base 123 is provided on one side of the gantry bracket 110. An excess glue collection box 124 is provided on the support base 123 for collecting the glue on the glue needle 120.

[0061] Reference Figure 5As shown, the camera position adjustment device 106 includes a camera support frame 125, a camera vertical adjustment cylinder 126, a camera adjustment guide rail 127, a camera adjustment slider 128, a camera vertical adjustment slide plate 129, a camera horizontal adjustment cylinder 130, and a camera mounting plate 131. The camera vertical adjustment cylinder 126 and the camera adjustment guide rail 127 are both fixedly mounted on the camera support frame 125. The camera adjustment slider 128 and the camera vertical adjustment slide plate 129 are fixedly connected and slidably connected. The camera horizontal adjustment cylinder 130 is fixedly mounted on the camera vertical adjustment slide plate 129. The camera mounting plate 131 is connected to the piston rod of the camera horizontal adjustment cylinder 130. The detection camera 107 and the detection light source 108 are both mounted on the camera mounting plate 131. The camera vertical adjustment cylinder 126 and the camera horizontal adjustment cylinder 130 respectively drive the detection camera 107 and the detection light source 108 to move vertically and horizontally.

[0062] In the above structure, fixture lifting assemblies 109 are provided on the chain conveyor line 101 at the positions of the dispensing unit 102 and the camera detection unit 105. The fixture lifting assemblies 109 are used to push the fixture 100 to separate from the chain conveyor line 101. The fixture lifting assembly 109 includes a lifting mounting plate 132, a lifting drive cylinder 133, a lifting plate 134, and a plurality of lifting heads 135. The lifting mounting plate 132 is fixedly connected to the frame of the chain conveyor line 101. The lifting drive cylinder 133 is fixedly mounted on the lifting mounting plate 132. The lifting plate 134 is connected to the piston rod of the lifting drive cylinder 133. The plurality of lifting heads 135 are mounted on the lifting plate 134.

[0063] In addition, the frame of the chain conveyor line 101 is provided with an L-shaped mounting plate 136, and the end of the L-shaped mounting plate 136 extending to the cross-sectional area of ​​the fixture 100 is provided with a pad 137. The fixture 100 is provided with a limiting block 138, and the limiting block 138 contacts the pad 137 for limiting.

[0064] The piston rod of the lifting drive cylinder 133 extends, pushing the lifting mounting plate 132 upward, thereby causing several top heads 135 to contact the fixture 100. As the piston rod of the lifting drive cylinder 133 continues to extend, the fixture 100 separates from the chain conveyor line 101. When the limiting block 138 contacts the pad block 137, it indicates that the lifting is in place. At the same time, the pad block 137 also limits the maximum safe upward movement distance of the fixture 100.

[0065] Reference Figure 6-9The illustrated cover assembly unit includes: a feeding vibratory feeder 201, a cover shaping module 202, a cover assembly robot 203, a cover positioning module 204, and a housing shape-changing module 206; the feeding vibratory feeder 201 contains a cover to be assembled with the housing; the cover shaping module 202 is connected to the discharge end of the feeding vibratory feeder 201, and the cover to be assembled in the feeding vibratory feeder 201 is conveyed to the cover shaping module 202, which is used to press and shape the cover. Assemble the top cover; top cover assembly robot 203, which is used to adsorb the top cover to be assembled; top cover positioning module 204, which is used to position the top cover to be assembled for adsorption by top cover assembly robot 203; chain conveyor line 101, on which a fixture 100 is provided, the fixture 100 is provided with a housing; housing changing module 206, which is used to push the fixture 100 to separate from the chain conveyor line 101, and the housing changing module 206 drives the fixture 100 to change position along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line 101.

[0066] Reference Figure 10-12 As shown, the top cover shaping module 202 includes a cylinder mounting plate 207, a shaping cylinder 208, a shaping pressing block 209, a shaping support base plate 210, a shaping pushing component 211, and a residual material discharge component 212. The shaping cylinder 208 is fixedly mounted on the cylinder mounting plate 207. The shaping pressing block 209 is connected to the piston rod of the shaping cylinder 208. The shaping support base plate 210 is connected to the residual material discharge component 212, and the shaping support base plate 210 is located directly below the shaping pressing block 209. The shaping pushing component 211 is mounted on the shaping support base plate 210 and is used to push the top cover to be assembled on the shaping support base plate 210 to the shaping position. The feeding vibratory feeder 201 transports the top cover to be assembled to the shaping support base plate 210. The discharge end of the feeding vibratory plate 201 is connected to the position of the shaping support base plate 210. The top cover to be assembled is sequentially conveyed to the shaping support base plate 210. Then, the shaping pusher component 211 pushes the top cover to be assembled to the shaping position. The shaping cylinder 208 drives the shaping pressure block 209 to press down to shape the top cover to be assembled.

[0067] In the above structure, the cylinder mounting plate 207 is provided with a shaping baffle 213 and a shaping reference plate 214. The shaping pusher assembly 211 pushes the upper cover to be assembled into contact with the shaping baffle 213. The shaping reference plate 214 is provided with a reference hole 215. The shaping cylinder 208 drives the shaping pressing block 209 to pass through the reference hole 215 and press it onto the upper cover to be assembled.

[0068] In the above structure, the shaping and pushing assembly 211 includes a shaping and pushing cylinder 216 and a shaping pushing block 217. The shaping and pushing cylinder 216 is fixedly mounted on the shaping support base plate 210, and the piston rod of the shaping and pushing cylinder 216 is connected to the shaping pushing block 217. The shaping pushing block 217 is parallel to and directly opposite the shaping retaining edge 213. The top cover to be assembled is located between the shaping pushing block 217 and the shaping retaining edge 213. A feeding channel is formed between the shaping retaining edge 213 and the shaping pushing block 217. The discharge end of the feeding vibratory plate 201 is connected to the space between the shaping pushing block 217 and the shaping retaining edge 213, so that the top cover to be assembled fed by the feeding vibratory plate 201 directly reaches the space between the shaping pushing block 217 and the shaping retaining edge 213.

[0069] In the above structure, the waste material discharge assembly 212 includes a waste material discharge cylinder 218, a waste material discharge connecting plate 219, a waste material discharge upper channel 220, a waste material discharge lower channel 221, and a waste material collection box 222. The piston rod of the waste material discharge cylinder 218 is connected to the shaping support base plate 210 through the waste material discharge connecting plate 219. The upper opening of the waste material discharge upper channel 220 is located directly below the shaping pressure block 209. The waste material discharge upper channel 220 is connected to the waste material discharge lower channel 221, and the waste material discharge lower channel 221 is connected to the waste material collection box 222. This invention is applicable to various specifications of top covers to be assembled. When a type of top cover to be assembled is completed, if there is still material remaining in the feeding vibratory plate 201, the material discharge cylinder 218 drives the shaping support base plate 210 to move. At this time, the shaping push block 217 and the shaping stop 213 are hollowed out, exposing the material discharge upper channel 220 below. The top covers to be assembled fed in the feeding vibratory plate 201 fall into the material collection box 222 through the material discharge upper channel 220 and the material discharge lower channel 221, so as to recycle the excess top covers to be assembled.

[0070] Reference Figure 13As shown, the top cover assembly robot 203 includes a gantry frame 223, a horizontal linear assembly module 224, a horizontal linear guide rail 225, a horizontal sliding plate 226, a vertical linear assembly module 227, a vertical sliding plate 228, a rotary cylinder 229, a top cover suction nozzle 230, a suction nozzle mounting plate 231, and a buffer assembly 232. The horizontal linear assembly module 224 and the horizontal linear guide rail 225 are both mounted on the gantry frame 223, and their movement directions are parallel. The horizontal sliding plate 226 is connected to the slider of the horizontal linear assembly module 224. The assembly horizontal slide plate 226 and the assembly horizontal linear guide rail 225 are slidably connected. The assembly vertical linear module 227 is set on the assembly horizontal slide plate 226, and the assembly vertical linear module 227 and the assembly horizontal linear module 224 constitute a dual-axis moving system. The assembly vertical slide plate 228 and the assembly vertical linear module 227 are connected. The assembly rotary cylinder 229 is set on the assembly vertical slide plate 228. The assembly rotary cylinder 229 is connected to the suction nozzle mounting plate 231 through the buffer assembly 232. The upper cover suction nozzle 230 is mounted on the suction nozzle mounting plate 231 and is used to adsorb the upper cover to be assembled. The buffer assembly 232 includes a buffer connecting plate 233, a guide rod 234, and a spring 235. The buffer connecting plate 233 is connected to the assembly rotary cylinder 229. The upper end of the guide rod 234 is fixedly connected to the buffer connecting plate 233, and the lower end of the guide rod 234 passes through the nozzle mounting plate 231. The lower end of the guide rod 234 is connected to a limiting plate, which limits the nozzle mounting plate 231 to the guide rod 234. The spring 235 is sleeved on the guide rod 234, and the guide rod 234 is located between the nozzle mounting plate 231 and the buffer connecting plate 233.

[0071] Furthermore, the upper cover positioning module 204 includes a positioning support 236, a shifting linear module 237, an upper cover receiving plate 238, a positioning drive cylinder 239, and a positioning push plate 240. The shifting linear module 237 is fixedly mounted on the positioning support 236. The upper cover receiving plate 238 is connected to the slider of the shifting linear module 237. The upper cover receiving plate 238 is provided with partition blocks 241, and several partition blocks 241 are provided. The arrangement includes a cover placement groove 242 between the partition blocks 241, where a cover to be assembled is placed. A positioning baffle 243 is provided on the cover receiving plate 238, and the positioning baffle 243 is perpendicular to the partition blocks 241. The positioning push plate 240 is connected to the piston rod of the positioning drive cylinder 239, and the positioning drive cylinder 239 drives the positioning push plate 240 to push the cover to be assembled in the cover placement groove 242 to contact the positioning baffle 243.

[0072] Reference Figure 14 As shown, the housing changeover module 206 includes a switching drive assembly 244 and a fixture lifting assembly 245. The fixture lifting assembly 245 is mounted on the switching drive assembly 244 and is used to push the fixture 100 away from the chain conveyor line 101. The fixture 100 has several product placement positions. After the fixture 100 is lifted by the fixture lifting assembly 245, the switching drive assembly 244 drives the fixture lifting assembly 245 to move along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line 101, thereby switching the product placement positions. This switching of product placement positions is possible because the upper cover assembly robot 203 only has dual-axis movement and does not have the function of moving along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line 101.

[0073] In the above structure, the switching drive assembly 244 includes a switching drive cylinder 246, a switching mounting base plate 247, a switching linear guide rail 248, a switching slider 249, and a switching slide plate 250. The switching drive cylinder 246 and the switching linear guide rail 248 are both mounted on the switching mounting base plate 247. The piston rod of the switching drive cylinder 246 is connected to the switching slide plate 250. The switching slider 249 is connected to the switching slide plate 250, and the switching slider 249 is slidably connected to the switching linear guide rail 248. The fixture lifting assembly 245 is mounted on the switching slide plate 250. Extending or retracting the piston rod of the switching drive cylinder 246 can move the switching slide plate 250, thereby allowing the fixture lifting assembly 245 to switch positions.

[0074] Reference Figure 15 , 16The marking unit shown includes: a marking machine base 301, a marking machine housing 302, a chain conveyor line 101, a marking machine module 304, a barcode scanning module 305, and a label printer 306; the marking machine housing 302 is fixedly mounted on the marking machine base 301; the chain conveyor line 101 is mounted on the marking machine base 301 and passes through the marking machine housing 302, and a fixture 100 is provided on the chain conveyor line 101, with parts mounted on the fixture; the marking machine module 304 is mounted on the marking machine base 301, and the marking machine module 304 includes a marking machine 305 and a marking cover 306, the marking cover 306 covering the fixture. 100, the marking machine 305 is disposed inside the marking cover 306, and the marking machine 305 is used to mark the parts on the fixture 100. The marking cover 306 is equipped with a dust collector; the barcode scanning module 305 is disposed on the marking machine table 301. The barcode scanning module 305 is located behind the marking machine module 304 along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line 101, and the barcode scanning module 305 is used to scan the QR code on the parts; the label printer 306 is disposed on the marking machine table 301. The label printer 306 is located behind the barcode scanning module 305 along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line 101, and the label printer 306 is used to print labels on the parts.

[0075] In the above structure, both the marking machine module 304 and the barcode scanning module 305 where the chain conveyor line 101 is located are equipped with a stopper 307, which is used to stop the fixture 100.

[0076] Reference Figure 17 , 18As shown, the marking cover 306 has a rectangular box structure, and the two side walls of the marking cover 306 along the chain conveyor line 101 are respectively provided with a feed inlet 308 and a discharge outlet 309. The chain conveyor line 101 passes through the feed inlet 308 and the discharge outlet 309. A lifting door 310 is provided at the positions of the feed inlet 308 and the discharge outlet 309. The lifting door 310 includes a door panel 311, a lifting drive cylinder 312, and a door panel connecting plate 313. The lifting drive cylinder 312 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the marking cover 306. The lifting drive cylinder 312 is connected to the door panel 311 through the door panel connecting plate 313. The door panel 311 covers the positions of the feed inlet 308 and the discharge outlet 309. The outer wall of the marking cover 306 is provided with a linear guide rail 321, and the door panel connecting plate 313 is provided with a lifting slider 322. The lifting slider 322 and the linear guide rail 321 are slidably connected. The inlet 308 and the outlet 309 have rectangular cross sections, and door panel limiting plates 314 are provided on both sides of the inlet 308 and the outlet 309. The door panel limiting plates 314 are arranged parallel to the linear guide rail 321, and the door panel limiting plates 314 are provided with limiting grooves 315. The edge of the ear of the door panel 311 is placed in the limiting groove 315.

[0077] Reference Figure 19 As shown, the barcode scanning module 305 includes a barcode scanning outer shell 316, a barcode scanner 317, a barcode scanner support base 318, a barcode scanner position adjustment cylinder 319, and a barcode scanner mounting plate 320. The two side walls of the barcode scanning outer shell 316, which are conveyed along the chain conveyor line 101, are configured as open structures. The barcode scanner support base 318 is disposed inside the barcode scanning outer shell 316. The barcode scanner position adjustment cylinder 319 is fixedly disposed on the upper end of the barcode scanner support base 318. The barcode scanner mounting plate 320 is connected to the piston rod of the barcode scanner position adjustment cylinder 319. The barcode scanner 317 is disposed on the barcode scanner mounting plate 320.

[0078] In addition, both the marking machine module 304 and the barcode scanning module 305 where the chain conveyor line 101 is located are equipped with fixture lifting components 109, which are used to lift the fixture 100 away from the chain conveyor line 101.

[0079] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A machine for dispensing, assembling, and marking a top cover and a base, characterized in that, include: Dispensing unit, top cover assembly unit, marking unit and chain conveyor line; A chain conveyor line carries several fixtures, each fixture having a housing to be glued. The chain conveyor line is used to transport the fixtures sequentially through a glue dispensing unit, a cover assembly unit, and a marking unit. The dispensing unit includes: A dispensing unit is mounted above a chain conveyor line. The dispensing unit includes a dual-axis moving device and a dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly is connected to the dual-axis moving device, and the dual-axis moving device drives the dispensing assembly to move in the horizontal and vertical directions. The dispensing assembly is used to dispense glue onto the outer shell to be glued on the fixture. A camera detection unit is located behind the dispensing unit along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line. The camera detection unit includes a camera position adjustment device, a detection camera, and a detection light source. The detection camera and the detection light source are both connected to the camera position adjustment device. The detection light source is located directly below the detection camera, and the detection camera is located directly above the fixture. The detection camera is used to detect the dispensing trajectory of the outer shell to be dispensed on the fixture. The top cover assembly unit includes: The feeding vibratory plate has an inner cover that is to be assembled with the housing; The top cover shaping module is connected to the discharge end of the feeding vibratory feeder. The top cover to be assembled in the feeding vibratory feeder is transported to the top cover shaping module, which is used to press and shape the top cover to be assembled. A robotic arm for assembling the top cover; it is used to pick up the top cover to be assembled. The top cover positioning module is used to position the top cover to be assembled so that it can be picked up by the top cover assembly robot. A housing shape-changing module is used to separate the pushing fixture from the chain conveyor line, and the housing shape-changing module drives the fixture to switch positions along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line; The marking unit includes: Marking machine; The marking machine housing cover is fixedly installed on the marking machine platform; A marking machine module is set on a marking machine platform. The marking machine module includes a marking machine and a marking cover. The marking cover covers the fixture. The marking machine is set inside the marking cover and is used to mark the parts on the fixture. A barcode scanning module is installed on the marking machine platform. The barcode scanning module is located behind the marking machine module along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line, and the barcode scanning module is used to scan the QR codes on the parts. A label printer is installed on the marking machine platform. The label printer is located behind the barcode scanning module along the conveyor belt, and the label printer is used to print labels on parts. The dispensing unit, camera detection unit, housing changeover module, marking machine module and barcode scanning module are all equipped with fixture lifting components, which are used to push the fixture to separate from the chain conveyor line. The upper cover positioning module includes a positioning support base, a shifting linear module, an upper cover receiving plate, a positioning drive cylinder, and a positioning push plate. The shifting linear module is fixedly mounted on the positioning support base. The upper cover receiving plate is connected to the slider of the shifting linear module. The upper cover receiving plate is provided with partition blocks, and several partition blocks are arranged in parallel. The partition blocks form upper cover placement slots, and the upper cover to be assembled is placed in the upper cover placement slots. The upper cover receiving plate is provided with a positioning baffle, which is perpendicular to the partition blocks. The positioning push plate is connected to the piston rod of the positioning drive cylinder. The positioning drive cylinder drives the positioning push plate to push the upper cover to be assembled in the upper cover placement slots to contact the positioning baffle.

2. The integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispensing assembly includes a dispensing frame, a dispensing valve, a glue needle, a dispensing valve lifting adjustment motor, and a dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw. The dispensing frame is connected to a dual-axis moving device. The dispensing valve lifting adjustment motor is fixedly mounted on the dispensing frame and connected to the dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw. The dispensing valve is fixedly connected to the screw nut of the dispensing valve lifting adjustment screw. The glue needle is mounted on the dispensing valve.

3. The integrated machine for dispensing, assembling, and marking the top cover and base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The camera position adjustment device includes a camera support frame, a camera vertical adjustment cylinder, a camera adjustment guide rail, a camera adjustment slider, a camera vertical adjustment slide plate, a camera horizontal adjustment cylinder, and a camera mounting plate. The camera vertical adjustment cylinder and the camera adjustment guide rail are both fixedly mounted on the camera support frame. The camera adjustment slider and the camera vertical adjustment slide plate are fixedly connected, and the camera adjustment slider and the camera adjustment guide rail are slidably connected. The camera horizontal adjustment cylinder is fixedly mounted on the camera vertical adjustment slide plate. The camera mounting plate is connected to the piston rod of the camera horizontal adjustment cylinder. The detection camera and the detection light source are both mounted on the camera mounting plate. The camera vertical adjustment cylinder and the camera horizontal adjustment cylinder respectively drive the detection camera and the detection light source to move vertically and horizontally.

4. The integrated machine for dispensing, assembling, and marking the top cover and base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover shaping module includes a cylinder mounting plate, a shaping cylinder, a shaping block, a shaping support base plate, a shaping pusher assembly, and a residual material discharge assembly. The shaping cylinder is fixedly mounted on the cylinder mounting plate. The shaping block is connected to the piston rod of the shaping cylinder. The shaping support base plate is connected to the residual material discharge assembly, and the shaping support base plate is located directly below the shaping block. The shaping pusher assembly is mounted on the shaping support base plate and is used to push the top cover to be assembled on the shaping support base plate to the shaping position. The feeding vibratory feeder transports the top cover to be assembled to the shaping support base plate.

5. The integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cylinder mounting plate is provided with a shaping baffle and a shaping reference plate. The shaping pusher component pushes the top cover to be assembled into contact with the shaping baffle. The shaping reference plate is provided with a reference hole. The shaping cylinder drives the shaping block to pass through the reference hole and press it onto the top cover to be assembled.

6. The integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shaping and pushing assembly includes a shaping and pushing cylinder and a shaping pushing block. The shaping and pushing cylinder is fixedly mounted on the shaping support base plate, and the piston rod of the shaping and pushing cylinder is connected to the shaping pushing block. The shaping pushing block is parallel to and directly opposite the shaping stop edge, and the top cover to be assembled is located between the shaping pushing block and the shaping stop edge.

7. The integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base according to claim 6, characterized in that: The waste material discharge assembly includes a waste material discharge cylinder, a waste material discharge connecting plate, a waste material discharge upper channel, a waste material discharge lower channel, and a waste material collection box. The piston rod of the waste material discharge cylinder is connected to the shaping support base plate through the waste material discharge connecting plate. The upper opening of the waste material discharge upper channel is located directly below the shaping pressure block. The waste material discharge upper channel is connected to the waste material discharge lower channel, and the waste material discharge lower channel is connected to the waste material collection box.

8. The integrated dispensing, assembly, and marking machine for the top cover and base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scanning module includes a scanning outer shell, a scanning machine, a scanning machine support base, a scanning machine position adjustment cylinder, and a scanning machine mounting plate. The two side walls of the scanning outer shell along the conveying direction of the chain conveyor line are set as open structures. The scanning machine support base is set inside the scanning outer shell. The scanning machine position adjustment cylinder is fixedly set on the upper end of the scanning machine support base. The scanning machine mounting plate is connected to the piston rod of the scanning machine position adjustment cylinder. The scanning machine is mounted on the scanning machine mounting plate.

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