Automobile seat plug clamping device and method

Abstract

The present invention discloses a device and method for clamping plugs on a car seat, which is used to clamp the plugs on the backrest or seat cushion of a seat, and includes: a loading assembly for carrying the backrest or seat cushion; a lifting assembly for preventing the plugs from slipping when clamping the plugs; a clamping assembly for clamping the plugs on the backrest or seat cushion; a collecting assembly for classifying and collecting the plugs clamped by the clamping assembly; and a control assembly for controlling the lifting assembly, the clamping assembly, and the collecting assembly. The present invention places the backrest or seat cushion on the loading assembly, removes the plugs from the backrest or seat cushion by the clamping assembly, and classifies and collects the clamped plugs by the collecting assembly, thereby realizing automated plug removal processing for the backrest or seat cushion, saving workers' labor, making plug removal more efficient, and improving the production efficiency of car seats.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile processing devices, and in particular to a device and method for clamping a plug of an automobile seat. Background Art

[0002] During the hot summer months, cars spend extended periods of time under the sun, causing seats to heat up very high, impacting the user experience. Driving for extended periods with the back and buttocks pressed against the seat prevents air circulation and prevents sweat from easily escaping, making it uncomfortable and potentially dangerous for the driver. Consequently, modern cars incorporate ventilation features into their seats. These features incorporate one or more fans within the seat cushion and backrest. When turned on, these fans rotate, drawing heat from the seat through vents into the ventilation duct, which then exhausts the heat outside the vehicle. However, during the manufacturing process, these seats require plugs to be installed on the seat cushion and backrest. Once these plugs are removed, the vents are created, allowing air from the duct to flow out and cool the user. At present, the plugs in these production processes are all clamped manually using clamps. Workers use clamps to clamp the ends of the plugs and then pull the plugs outwards to remove them. This clamping method is very harmful to the workers' labor. Due to the large number of plugs on the backrest and seat cushion, the workers' labor intensity is high and the efficiency of clamping the plugs is low, which affects the production efficiency of the seats. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem of large labor force and low efficiency in the prior art of manually clamping the plug.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a car seat plug clamping device for clamping the plug on the seat back or seat cushion, comprising:

[0005] A material carrying assembly, used for carrying the backrest or the seat cushion;

[0006] A lifting assembly, used to prevent the plug from slipping when the plug is clamped;

[0007] A clamping assembly, used for clamping the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion;

[0008] A collecting component, used for classifying and collecting the plugs clamped by the clamping component;

[0009] A control component is used to control the ejecting component, the clamping component and the collecting component, wherein:

[0010] After the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion is taken out by the clamping assembly, a ventilation hole is formed which is communicated with the ventilation cavity inside the backrest or the seat cushion.

[0011] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the loading assembly includes a material ejection port and an air guide port, the material ejection port is arranged corresponding to the plug position of the backrest or the seat cushion, and the air guide port is connected to the ventilation cavity.

[0012] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the surface shape of the carrier assembly is set according to the shape of the backrest or the seat cushion, so that the backrest or the seat cushion can be placed flat on the carrier assembly.

[0013] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the lifting assembly is arranged below the loading assembly, and the lifting assembly includes a lifting rack arranged below the loading assembly, a lifting cylinder is installed on the lifting rack, and the output end of the lifting cylinder is connected to a lifting plate, and a lifting head is provided on the lifting plate corresponding to the lifting port on the loading assembly.

[0014] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly includes a material picking rack, a material picking plate is slidably provided on the material picking rack, and a clamping mechanism is provided on the material picking plate corresponding to the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion.

[0015] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the clamping mechanism includes a positioning sleeve, a material clamp is slidably provided on the positioning sleeve, and a return spring connected to the material picking plate is provided above the positioning sleeve.

[0016] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, a drive motor is provided above the material reclaiming rack, a screw rod and a slide are provided on one side of the material reclaiming rack, the material reclaiming plate is cooperatively connected with the slide, and the drive motor is used to drive the material reclaiming plate to move on the screw rod.

[0017] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the collecting assembly includes a collecting cylinder arranged on one side of the material taking rack, the output end of the collecting cylinder is connected to a discharge hopper, the outlet end of the discharge hopper is connected to a discharge pipe, and the outlet end of the discharge pipe is provided with a collecting trough.

[0018] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the discharge hopper is divided into a first discharge hopper and a second discharge hopper according to the different types of the collected plugs, the discharge pipes corresponding to the outlets of the first discharge hopper and the second discharge hopper are divided into a first discharge pipe and a second discharge pipe, and the collecting tanks corresponding to the outlets of the first discharge pipe and the second discharge pipe are divided into a first collecting tank and a second collecting tank.

[0019] A method for clamping a plug of an automobile seat, comprising the steps of: clamping a plug on a seat backrest or a seat cushion by using the automobile seat plug clamping device as described above; and

[0020] Step 1: The user places the backrest or the seat cushion on the loading assembly;

[0021] Step 2: Start the device, and the lifting assembly drives the lifting head to press below the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion;

[0022] Step 3: The clamping assembly drives the clamping mechanism to move downward, so that the clamping mechanism clamps the plug;

[0023] Step 4: The clamping assembly drives the clamping mechanism to move upward, and the collecting cylinder drives the lower hopper to move to the bottom of the clamping mechanism;

[0024] Step 5: The clamping mechanism places the clamped plugs onto the collection component, which then classifies and collects the plugs.

[0025] Step 6: The user removes the backrest or the seat cushion after clamping the plug on the loading assembly.

[0026] Beneficial effects

[0027] The present invention provides a car seat plug clamping device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. The present invention places a backrest or seat cushion on a loading assembly, removes the plugs on the backrest or seat cushion by a clamping assembly, and classifies and collects the clamped plugs by a collecting assembly, thereby realizing automatic plug removal processing for the backrest or seat cushion, saving workers' labor, making plug removal more efficient, and improving the production efficiency of automobile seats.

[0029] 2. The present invention arranges a loading assembly according to the shape of the backrest or seat cushion, so that the backrest or seat cushion is more flat after being placed on the loading assembly, which facilitates subsequent processing of the backrest or seat cushion.

[0030] 3. The present invention drives the pushing head to the bottom of the plug through the pushing assembly to prevent the plug from slipping when clamping the plug, ensuring that the clamping mechanism can clamp the plug smoothly. The collecting mechanism can separate the collected plugs by setting up multiple lower hoppers, so that the collecting trough can classify and collect plugs of different types. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of this application, are intended to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are intended to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a car seat plug clamping device according to the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 2A schematic diagram shows a front view of a car seat plug clamping device according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 A side view of a car seat plug clamping device according to the present invention is schematically shown;

[0035] Figure 4 A schematic perspective view of a material loading assembly of a car seat plug clamping device according to the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 5 A schematic perspective view of a lifting assembly of a plug clamping device for an automobile seat according to the present invention is shown;

[0037] Figure 6 The present invention schematically shows a stereoscopic view of a clamping mechanism of a car seat plug clamping device.

[0038] In the figure: 1 is the loading assembly, 11 is the ejection port, 2 is the ejection assembly, 21 is the ejection rack, 22 is the ejection cylinder, 23 is the ejection plate, 24 is the ejection head, 3 is the clamping assembly, 31 is the picking rack, 32 is the picking plate, 33 is the clamping mechanism, 331 is the positioning sleeve, 332 is the material clamp, 333 is the return spring, 4 is the collecting assembly, 41 is the collecting cylinder, 42 is the unloading hopper, 43 is the unloading pipe, and 44 is the collecting trough. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following is an explanation of the embodiments of the present invention by specific specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. Although the description of the present invention will be introduced in conjunction with the preferred embodiment, this does not mean that the features of this invention are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of introducing the invention in conjunction with the embodiment is to cover other options or modifications that may be extended based on the claims of the present invention. In order to provide a deep understanding of the present invention, the following description will contain many specific details. The present invention can also be implemented without using these details. In addition, in order to avoid confusion or blurring the focus of the present invention, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0040] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the inventive product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0041] The terms “first”, “second”, etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0042] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "provided with," "disposed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this embodiment based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a car seat plug clamping device is used to clamp the plug on the seat back or seat cushion, comprising:

[0044] A material carrying assembly 1, used for carrying the backrest or the seat cushion;

[0045] A lifting assembly 2, used to prevent the plug from slipping when the plug is clamped;

[0046] A clamping assembly 3, used for clamping the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion;

[0047] A collecting component 4 is used to classify and collect the plugs clamped by the clamping component 3;

[0048] The control component is used to control the ejecting component 2, the clamping component 3 and the collecting component 4, wherein:

[0049] After the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion is taken out by the clamping assembly, a ventilation hole is formed which is communicated with the ventilation cavity inside the backrest or the seat cushion.

[0050] That is to say, the backrest or seat cushion is placed on the loading component 1, the pushing component 2 is pushed to the bottom of the plug on the backrest or seat cushion, the plug on the backrest or seat cushion is removed by the clamping component 3, and the collecting component 4 collects the plugs removed by the clamping component 3, and the collecting component 4 classifies them according to the plug model.

[0051] It should be noted that the present application does not limit the specific structure of the material carrying component 1 , and a reasonable choice can be made according to actual conditions. It only needs to be able to place the backrest or seat cushion stably on the material carrying component 1 .

[0052] Specifically, such as Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the loading assembly 1 includes a loading port 11 and an air guide port. The loading port 11 is positioned corresponding to the plug of the backrest or seat cushion, and the air guide port is connected to the ventilation channel. The surface shape of the loading assembly 1 is set according to the shape of the backrest or seat cushion, so that the backrest or seat cushion can be placed flat on the loading assembly 1.

[0053] It should be noted that the present application does not limit the specific structure of the ejector assembly 2, and a reasonable selection can be made according to actual conditions, as long as it can prevent the clamped object from slipping when clamping the plug.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figures 4 and 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting component 2 is arranged below the loading component 1, and the lifting component 2 includes a lifting rack 21 arranged below the loading component, and a lifting cylinder 22 is installed on the lifting rack 21. The output end of the lifting cylinder 22 is connected to a lifting plate 23, and a lifting head 24 is provided on the lifting plate 23 corresponding to the lifting port 11 on the loading component 1.

[0055] That is to say, the ejecting head 24 is extended into the ejecting port 11 by driving the ejecting cylinder 22, so that the ejecting head 24 is pressed under the plug, thereby preventing the clamped object from slipping when clamping the plug. The ejecting assembly 2 is mainly used to prevent the object to be clamped in the backrest or seat cushion from sinking when the clamping mechanism moves downward for clamping. The ejecting cylinder 22 drives the ejecting head 24 to move to the same height each time, so that the height position of the object to be clamped after being supported by the ejecting head 24 remains unchanged, ensuring that the object to be clamped is in the clamping position, which is convenient for the clamping mechanism to clamp the object to be clamped.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the gripping assembly 3 includes a retrieving frame 31, on which a retrieving plate 32 is slidably mounted. A gripping mechanism is provided on the retrieving plate 32, corresponding to the plug on the backrest or seat cushion. The gripping mechanism includes a positioning sleeve 331, on which a material clamp 332 is slidably mounted. A return spring 333 is provided above the positioning sleeve 331, connected to the retrieving plate 32.

[0057] That is to say, the picking plate 32 moves downward so that the positioning sleeve 331 is sleeved on the plug for positioning. As the picking plate 32 descends, the return spring 333 contracts so that the material clamp 332 can clamp the plug. The material clamp 332 clamps the plug, and the picking plate 32 moves upward so that the material clamp 332 clamps the plug.

[0058] It should be noted that the present application does not limit the specific structure of the material clamp 332, and a reasonable selection can be made according to actual conditions. Specifically, the material clamp 332 can use a pneumatic clamp or an electric clamp, as long as it can clamp the plug.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a driving motor is provided above the material picking rack 31, a screw rod and a slide are provided on one side of the material picking rack 31, the material picking plate 32 is connected with the slide, and the driving motor is used to drive the material picking plate 32 to move on the screw rod.

[0060] It should be noted that this application does not make any specific restrictions on the movement mode and driving form of the material picking plate 32 on the material picking rack 31. Reasonable selection can be made according to actual conditions, as long as the material picking plate 32 can move up and down on the material picking rack 31.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the collecting component 4 includes a collecting cylinder 41 arranged on one side of the material picking rack 31, and the output end of the collecting cylinder 41 is connected to a discharge hopper 42, and the discharge hopper 42 is divided into a first discharge hopper 42 and a second discharge hopper 42 according to the type of the collected plug. The outlet end of the discharge hopper 42 is connected to a discharge pipe 43, and the discharge pipe 43 is divided into a first discharge pipe 43 and a second discharge pipe 43 corresponding to the outlets of the first discharge hopper 42 and the second discharge hopper 42. The outlet end of the discharge pipe 43 is provided with a collecting tank 44, and the collecting tank 44 is divided into a first collecting tank 44 and a second collecting tank 44 corresponding to the outlets of the first discharge pipe 43 and the second discharge pipe 43.

[0062] That is to say, the lower hopper 42 is moved to the bottom of the clamping assembly through the collecting cylinder 41, and the material clamp 332 lowers the plug into the lower hopper 42. The two types of plugs enter the first lower hopper 42 and the second lower hopper 42 respectively, and are transported through the lowering pipe 43 so that the two types of plugs enter the first collection tank 44 and the second collection tank 44 respectively for collection.

[0063] It should be noted that the collection mechanism in this application can be equipped with multiple discharge channels as needed to meet the collection needs of more types of plugs.

[0064] In this embodiment, the control component includes a console and an electrical control cabinet. The console is used to control the top material component 2, the clamping component 3 and the collection component 4, and the electrical control cabinet is used to control the circuits of the top material component 2, the clamping component 3 and the collection component 4.

[0065] A method for clamping a plug on a car seat, comprising clamping a plug on a seat back or cushion using the car seat plug clamping device as described above, comprising the following steps:

[0066] Step 1: The user places the backrest or the seat cushion on the loading assembly 1;

[0067] Step 2: Start the device, and the ejection assembly 2 drives the ejection plate 23 to move, so that the ejection head 24 is pressed under the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion;

[0068] Step 3: The clamping assembly 3 drives the clamping mechanism to move downward, so that the positioning sleeve 331 is placed on the plug and the plug is clamped by the material clamp 332;

[0069] Step 4: The clamping assembly 3 drives the clamping mechanism to move upward, and the collecting cylinder 41 drives the lower hopper 42 to move below the clamping mechanism;

[0070] Step 5: The clamping mechanism places the clamped plugs into the lower hopper 42, and the collecting component 4 classifies and collects the plugs;

[0071] Step 6: The user removes the backrest or the seat cushion after clamping the plug on the loading assembly 1.

[0072] In general, the present application provides a device for clamping plugs in automobile seats, which places a backrest or seat cushion through a loading component 1, and pushes a pushing head 24 under the plug on the backrest or seat cushion through a pushing component 2. The clamping mechanism 33 is driven down by a clamping component 3 so that a positioning sleeve 331 is sleeved on the plug, and the plug is clamped by a material clamp 332. The lower hopper 42 is driven to the lower part of the clamping mechanism 33 by a collecting cylinder 41, and the material clamp 332 places the clamped plug into the lower hopper 42. The collecting component 4 classifies and collects the plugs, thereby realizing automatic plug removal processing for the backrest or seat cushion, saving workers' labor, making plug removal more efficient, and improving the production efficiency of automobile seats.

[0073] In summary, the above embodiments provided by the present invention are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concepts disclosed herein shall be encompassed by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A car seat plug clamping device, used to clamp the plug on the seat back or seat cushion, its characteristics In, include: A material carrying assembly, used for carrying the backrest or the seat cushion; A lifting assembly, used to prevent the plug from slipping when the plug is clamped; A clamping assembly, used for clamping the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion; A collecting component, used for classifying and collecting the plugs clamped by the clamping component; A control component is used to control the ejecting component, the clamping component and the collecting component, wherein: After the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion is removed by the clamping assembly, a vent is formed that communicates with the ventilation cavity inside the backrest or the seat cushion; The loading assembly includes a material ejection port and an air guide port, the material ejection port is arranged corresponding to the plug position of the backrest or the seat cushion, and the air guide port is communicated with the ventilation cavity; The surface shape of the material carrying component is set according to the shape of the backrest or the seat cushion, so as to enable the backrest or the seat cushion to be placed flat on the material carrying component; The ejection assembly is arranged below the loading assembly, and the ejection assembly includes an ejection rack arranged below the loading assembly, a ejection cylinder is installed on the ejection rack, the output end of the ejection cylinder is connected to a ejection plate, and an ejection head is provided on the ejection plate corresponding to the ejection port on the loading assembly; The clamping assembly includes a material taking frame, a material taking plate is slidably provided on the material taking frame, and a clamping mechanism is provided on the material taking plate at a position corresponding to the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion; The clamping mechanism includes a positioning sleeve, a material clamp is slidably provided on the positioning sleeve, and a return spring connected to the material taking plate is provided above the positioning sleeve; A driving motor is provided above the material taking frame, a screw rod and a slide are provided on one side of the material taking frame, the material taking plate is cooperatively connected with the slide, and the driving motor is used to drive the material taking plate to move on the screw rod.

2. The seat plug clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collecting assembly includes a collecting cylinder arranged on one side of the material taking rack, the output end of the collecting cylinder is connected to a material discharge hopper, the outlet end of the material discharge hopper is connected to a material discharge pipe, and the outlet end of the material discharge pipe is provided with a collecting trough.

3. The seat plug clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The discharge hopper is divided into a first discharge hopper and a second discharge hopper according to the different types of the collected plugs. The discharge pipes corresponding to the outlets of the first discharge hopper and the second discharge hopper are divided into a first discharge pipe and a second discharge pipe. The collecting tanks corresponding to the outlets of the first discharge pipe and the second discharge pipe are divided into a first collecting tank and a second collecting tank.

4. A method for clamping a car seat plug, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: Step 1: The user places the backrest or the seat cushion on the loading assembly; Step 2: Start the device, and the lifting assembly drives the lifting head to press below the plug on the backrest or the seat cushion; Step 3: The clamping assembly drives the clamping mechanism to move downward, so that the clamping mechanism clamps the plug; Step 4: The clamping assembly drives the clamping mechanism to move upward, and the collecting cylinder drives the lower hopper to move to the bottom of the clamping mechanism; Step 5: The clamping mechanism places the clamped plugs onto a collecting assembly, and the collecting assembly classifies and collects the plugs; Step 6: The user removes the backrest or the seat cushion after clamping the plug on the loading assembly.

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