Assembly equipment and production lines

Abstract

This application relates to an assembly equipment and production line. The assembly equipment includes a hopper, an assembly component, an information acquisition component, and a base. The hopper includes a tray with multiple parts to be assembled. The assembly component includes a pick-up structure and a transfer structure. The information acquisition component includes a first information acquisition structure, a second information acquisition structure, and a third information acquisition structure. By identifying the position information of the corresponding parts to be assembled, the pick-up structure, and the product through multiple information acquisition structures, assembly is performed in coordination, thereby achieving an automated assembly process. Because position information is acquired, assembly accuracy is ensured, effectively addressing the assembly of highly integrated products, achieving highly automated production, high assembly efficiency, and stable assembly quality. This application effectively solves the problems of low automation and poor efficiency and yield of manual assembly of highly integrated products in existing technologies.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of automated production equipment, and more particularly to an assembly equipment and production line. Background Technology

[0002] With the development and innovation of science and technology, intelligent products have gradually appeared in people's field of vision. Highly integrated products are ubiquitous and are gradually affecting all aspects of life. At present, the manufacturing level of the manufacturing industry is gradually improving, and the requirements for production and manufacturing are also getting higher and higher. In order to achieve a high degree of integration, while ensuring the integrity of their functions, the components are reduced in size as much as possible. While reducing the amount of materials used, the structure is more compact, which is conducive to the design of the appearance.

[0003] In existing technologies, assembly is performed manually. Due to the precision and small size of the components, manual assembly requires the use of magnifying instruments such as microscopes to examine the parts and their positions before assembly. The main assembly tool is tweezers, and multiple workers surround the production line to perform the assembly work. This manual assembly requires prolonged periods of focused visual attention, leading to visual fatigue and impacting efficiency. Furthermore, prolonged assembly gradually reduces hand control, causing damage to the components with the tweezers and resulting in defective products. Ultimately, this leads to low production efficiency and low yield rates for highly integrated products. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an assembly equipment and production line to solve the problems in the prior art where highly integrated products are assembled manually, resulting in low automation and poor efficiency and yield of manual operations.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides an assembly device, including: a hopper, an assembly component, an information acquisition component, and a base. The hopper includes a tray on which multiple parts to be assembled are disposed.

[0006] The assembly component includes a pick-up structure and a transfer structure, with the pick-up structure and the transfer structure fixedly connected; the pick-up structure can grab the parts to be assembled.

[0007] The information acquisition component includes a first information acquisition structure, a second information acquisition structure, and a third information acquisition structure. The first information acquisition structure acquires the position information of the parts to be assembled on the tray, the second information acquisition structure acquires the position information of the picking structure, and the third information acquisition structure acquires the assembly position information of the product. The picking structure and the transfer structure transfer the parts to be assembled to the assembly position of the product for assembly according to the position information.

[0008] Both the hopper and the assembly components are fixedly mounted on the base.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the transfer structure includes a first displacement component disposed along a first direction, a first information acquisition structure and the first displacement component are slidably connected along the first direction, and a pickup structure and the first displacement component are slidably connected.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the pickup structure includes a suction nozzle and a second displacement component. The suction nozzle and the second displacement component are slidably connected along a second direction, and the second displacement component and the first displacement component are slidably connected along a first direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the pickup structure further includes a light source and a mounting base. The mounting base is provided with a mounting cavity and a mounting position. The nozzle is fixedly connected to the mounting position. The light source is disposed in the mounting cavity. A light through hole is provided between the mounting cavity and the mounting position. The light generated by the light source shines from the mounting cavity to the mounting position.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the picking structure further includes a rotating component and a third displacement component. The mounting base is connected to the output end of the rotating component. The rotating component and the third displacement component are slidably connected along a third direction. The third displacement component and the second displacement component are slidably connected along a second direction. The third direction is perpendicular to the second direction and the first direction, respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the second information acquisition structure is disposed between the nozzle and the base, and the acquisition direction of the second information acquisition structure is set in a direction away from the base.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the assembly assembly further includes an auxiliary displacement component, wherein the second displacement component and the auxiliary displacement component are slidably connected along a first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the hopper includes a storage area, a recycling area, a conveying structure, and multiple trays. The trays can be transferred from the storage area to the recycling area via the conveying structure, and the picking structure picks up the parts to be assembled from the trays during the transfer process.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the product is slidably disposed on the transmission line, the transmission line is disposed along the second direction, the information acquisition component also includes a mounting bracket, a third information acquisition structure is disposed on the mounting bracket, the third information acquisition structure is located on the side of the transmission line away from the base, and the acquisition direction of the third information acquisition structure is disposed along the third direction towards the base.

[0017] Secondly, this application provides a production line, which includes a transmission line and assembly equipment. The assembly equipment is the aforementioned assembly equipment, and there are one or more assembly equipment, which are arranged sequentially along the length of the transmission line.

[0018] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0019] This application provides an assembly equipment and production line. The assembly equipment includes a hopper, an assembly component, an information acquisition component, and a base. The hopper includes a tray with multiple parts to be assembled. The assembly component includes a picking structure and a transfer structure, which are fixedly connected. The picking structure can pick up the parts to be assembled. The information acquisition component includes a first information acquisition structure, a second information acquisition structure, and a third information acquisition structure. The first information acquisition structure acquires the position information of the parts to be assembled on the tray, the second information acquisition structure acquires the position information of the picking structure, and the third information acquisition structure acquires the assembly position information of the product. The picking structure and the transfer structure transfer the parts to be assembled to the product's assembly position for assembly based on the position information. The hopper and the assembly component are both fixedly mounted on the base. By identifying the corresponding positions of the parts to be assembled, the picking structure, and the product through multiple information acquisition structures, and coordinating them for assembly, an automated assembly process is achieved. Because position information is acquired, assembly accuracy is ensured, effectively addressing the assembly of highly integrated products, achieving highly automated production, high assembly efficiency, and stable assembly quality. This application effectively solves the problems in the prior art where highly integrated products are assembled manually, resulting in low automation and poor efficiency and yield. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0023] Figure 1 This paper shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an assembly device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Top view of the assembly equipment;

[0025] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 Front view schematic diagram of the assembly equipment;

[0026] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 Top view of the internal structure of the assembly equipment;

[0027] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 Side view of the internal structure of the assembly equipment;

[0028] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the pickup structure of the assembly equipment;

[0029] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 Side view of the picking structure;

[0030] Figure 8 It shows Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of the picking structure;

[0031] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 A bottom-view diagram of the pickup structure;

[0032] Figure 10 It shows Figure 6 A bottom view of the mounting base for the pickup structure;

[0033] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 Front view of the mounting base;

[0034] Figure 12 It shows Figure 1 A top view of the material hopper of the assembly equipment;

[0035] Figure 13 It shows Figure 12 Front view of the silo;

[0036] Figure 14 It shows Figure 12 Side view of the silo;

[0037] Figure 15 It shows Figure 1 A top view of the transmission lines of the assembly equipment;

[0038] Figure 16 It shows Figure 15 Rear view of the transmission line.

[0039] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0040] 10. Hopper; 11. Tray; 12. Storage area; 121. First limiting structure; 122. First clamping structure; 13. Recycling area; 131. Second limiting structure; 132. Second clamping structure; 14. Conveying structure; 141. Conveying displacement component; 15. Lifting structure; 20. Assembly assembly; 21. Pick-up structure; 211. Nozzle; 212. Second displacement component; 213. Light source; 214. Mounting base; 2141. Mounting cavity; 2142. Mounting position; 2 143. Light aperture; 215. Rotating component; 216. Third displacement component; 22. Transfer structure; 221. First displacement component; 23. Auxiliary displacement component; 30. Information acquisition component; 31. First information acquisition structure; 32. Second information acquisition structure; 33. Third information acquisition structure; 34. Mounting bracket; 40. Base; 50. Transmission line; 51. Product flow channel; 52. Displacement mechanism; 53. Automatic locking mechanism; 100. Accessories to be assembled; 200. Product. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0043] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in a first aspect, this application provides an assembly device, including: a hopper 10, an assembly component 20, an information acquisition component 30, and a base 40. The hopper 10 includes a tray 11 on which multiple parts to be assembled 100 are disposed. The assembly component 20 includes a picking structure 21 and a conveying structure 22, with the picking structure 21 and the conveying structure 22 fixedly connected. The picking structure 21 can pick up the parts to be assembled 100. The information acquisition component 30 includes a first information acquisition structure 31, a second information acquisition structure 32, and a third information acquisition structure 33. The first information acquisition structure 31 acquires the position information of the parts to be assembled 100 on the tray 11, the second information acquisition structure 32 acquires the position information of the picking structure 21, and the third information acquisition structure 33 acquires the assembly position information of the product 200. The picking structure 21 and the conveying structure 22 convey the parts to be assembled 100 to the assembly position of the product 200 for assembly according to the position information. Both the hopper 10 and the assembly component 20 are fixedly disposed on the base 40.

[0045] By identifying the position information of the corresponding parts to be assembled 100, the picking structure 21, and the product 200 through multiple information acquisition structures, and coordinating their assembly, an automated assembly process is achieved. Because position information is collected, assembly accuracy is ensured, effectively addressing the assembly of highly integrated products, achieving highly automated production, high assembly efficiency, and stable assembly quality. This application effectively solves the problems of existing technologies that rely on manual labor for assembling highly integrated products, resulting in low automation levels and poor efficiency and yield rates.

[0046] It should be noted that the information acquisition structure can be a digital camera, 3D scanning camera, thermal imaging or infrared laser positioning, or other components with location information acquisition functions. At the same time, the information acquisition structure can also inspect the parts to be assembled 100 and the product 200 to prevent defective parts from being assembled, which would lead to the production of defective products.

[0047] This application embodiment can be applied to the coil assembly of a motor. The motor is a micro motor with a small size, and the corresponding micro coil is also small. The coil has a conductive core inside and an integrated plastic structure on the outside, which is roughly circular. The picking structure 21 picks up the coil along a third direction and finally extends into the inside of the motor housing to complete the assembly.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the transfer structure 22 includes a first displacement component 221 arranged along a first direction, a first information acquisition structure 31 slidably connected to the first displacement component 221, and a pickup structure 21 slidably connected to the first displacement component 221. The arrangement of the first displacement component 221 enables the pickup structure 21 and the first information acquisition structure 31 to cooperate, with the same sliding reference, enabling precise positioning, identification, and pickup of the part to be assembled 100 in the first direction. The acquisition accuracy of the first information acquisition structure 31 and the pickup accuracy of the pickup structure 21 are also more accurate. This arrangement is compact, saves on the arrangement structure of the first information acquisition structure 31, has high integration, and a higher degree of automation.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the transfer structure 22 includes a first displacement component 221 arranged along a first direction, a first information acquisition structure 31 slidably connected to the first displacement component 221, and a pickup structure 21 slidably connected to the first displacement component 221. The arrangement of the first displacement component 221 enables the pickup structure 21 and the first information acquisition structure 31 to cooperate, with the same sliding reference, enabling precise positioning, identification, and pickup of the part to be assembled 100 in the first direction. The acquisition accuracy of the first information acquisition structure 31 and the pickup accuracy of the pickup structure 21 are also more accurate. This arrangement is compact, saves on the arrangement structure of the first information acquisition structure 31, has high integration, and a higher degree of automation.

[0050] It should be noted that the first displacement component 221 can specifically be a guide rail. Multiple first displacement components 221 can be set and stacked sequentially along a third direction. The pickup structure 21 and the first information acquisition structure 31 are slidably connected to multiple first displacement components 221 respectively. This arrangement is beneficial to the stability setting of the displacement components, strengthens the structure of the displacement components, and avoids the situation where the error of the parts connected to the displacement components increases too quickly after long-term use, which will eventually lead to failure. It can effectively extend the service life of the pickup structure 21 and the first information acquisition structure 31.

[0051] Furthermore, the first information acquisition structure 31 and the pickup structure 21 can be driven by a motor and a ball screw. The motor drives the corresponding ball screw to rotate. The first information acquisition structure 31 and the pickup structure 21 form separable threaded pairs with the ball screws, or the first information acquisition structure 31 and the pickup structure 21 form threaded pairs with two ball screws arranged along the first direction. Combined with the limitation of the first displacement component 221, displacement is achieved. The use of ball screws can precisely control the amount of displacement, thereby making the acquisition and recognition more accurate.

[0052] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the pickup structure 21 includes a suction nozzle 211 and a second displacement component 212. The second displacement component 212 is arranged along a second direction. The suction nozzle 211 is slidably connected to the second displacement component 212, and the second displacement component 212 is slidably connected to a first displacement component 221. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The second displacement component 212 is used to adjust the position of the suction nozzle 211 in the second direction. Combined with the first displacement component 221, it enables the pickup to reach any point on the plane, adapting to the distribution of the parts 100 to be assembled in different positions. The slidable connection between the suction nozzle 211 and the second displacement component 212 allows for adjustment in the third direction and fine-tuning in the second direction, facilitating more precise pickup. The suction nozzle 211 is designed to accommodate parts 100 that are relatively weak. It sucks up the parts 100 by suction, preventing damage to the parts 100 caused by clamping or damage to the fixture due to lint or other reasons. It also saves the time of cleaning the fixture.

[0053] It should be noted that in the technical solution of this embodiment, multiple suction nozzles 211 can be configured, and each suction nozzle 211 is slidably connected to the second displacement component 212. This configuration allows multiple suction nozzles to work simultaneously, increasing the adsorption efficiency of the suction nozzles 211. Correspondingly, multiple second information acquisition structures 32 can be configured, each capable of acquiring the position and shape of the suction nozzles 211. Under certain conditions, different second information acquisition structures 32 can mutually verify the acquired suction nozzles 211, thereby achieving more accurate acquisition of position information. The second displacement component 212 can specifically be a guide rail. Multiple second displacement components 212 can be configured and stacked sequentially along a third direction. This configuration can improve the setting accuracy of the guide rail, facilitate assembly, and also increase structural strength, ensuring the service life and structural stability of the guide rail.

[0054] like Figures 6 to 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the pickup structure 21 further includes a light source 213 and a mounting base 214. The mounting base 214 has a mounting cavity 2141 and a mounting position 2142. The suction nozzle 211 is fixedly connected to the mounting position 2142. The light source 213 is disposed within the mounting cavity 2141. A light through-hole 2143 is provided between the mounting cavity 2141 and the mounting position 2142. The light generated by the light source 213 shines from the mounting cavity 2141 to the mounting position 2142. The light source 213 is used to illuminate along a third direction, and works with the second information acquisition structure 32 to confirm the shape and position of the suction nozzle 211, thereby facilitating the calculation of the position of the suction nozzle 211 and the calculation of the displacement that needs to be adjusted. The mounting base 214 has an air passage that connects to the suction nozzle 211 to facilitate the output of air pressure.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the mounting base 214 is generally C-shaped, with a compact and stable structure that facilitates assembly. The mounting position 2142 is located at the bottom of the mounting base 214. Multiple light through holes 2143 are arranged around the center of the suction nozzle 211, projecting along a third direction. This arrangement allows the position of the suction nozzle 211 to be distinguished after the light source emits a beam, while reducing the light intensity to ensure that the acquisition accuracy of the second information acquisition structure 32 is not affected. A clearance groove is provided on the suction nozzle 211 corresponding to the position of the light through hole 2143. The structure forming the clearance groove acts as a reinforcing rib, improving the strength of the suction nozzle, and also avoids light irradiation, ensuring appropriate illumination.

[0056] like Figures 6 to 8As shown, in this embodiment, the picking structure 21 further includes a rotating component 215 and a third displacement component 216. The third displacement component 216 is arranged along a third direction. The mounting base 214 is connected to the output end of the rotating component 215. The rotating component 215 and the third displacement component 216 are slidably connected, and the third displacement component 216 is slidably connected to the second displacement component 212. The third direction is perpendicular to both the second and first directions. The rotating component 215 is used to adjust the circumferential state of the suction nozzle 211, thereby enabling it to better grip the part to be assembled 100. The third displacement component 216 is used for adjustment in the third direction, so that when gripping the part to be assembled 100, it can be displaced in the third direction. During assembly, it can also insert the part to be assembled 100 into the assembly position along the third direction while the product 200 remains stationary. When the part to be assembled 100 has relatively high hardness and pressure holding is required during assembly, the third displacement component 216 can also achieve pressure holding. The third displacement component 216 can be a guide rail, which works with a motor to adjust the position of the third upward suction nozzle 211.

[0057] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the second information acquisition structure 32 is disposed between the suction nozzle 211 and the base 40, and the acquisition direction of the second information acquisition structure 32 is set in a direction away from the base 40 along a third direction. The position of the second information acquisition structure 32 is fixed, and accurate acquisition can be achieved by changing the position of the suction nozzle 211. This ensures the accuracy of acquisition while fixing the acquisition area, enabling further control and refinement of accuracy, and providing referenceable acquisition data.

[0058] It should be noted that both the first information acquisition structure 31 and the second information acquisition structure 32 are equipped with a structure that can be displaced along a third direction. This setting can adjust the focusing direction of the information acquisition structure to accommodate detection positions at different locations.

[0059] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the assembly component 20 further includes an auxiliary displacement component 23, which is arranged along a first direction. The second displacement component 212 is slidably connected to the auxiliary displacement component 23. The auxiliary displacement component 23 is designed to support the first displacement component 221, preventing the first displacement component 221 from becoming unsupported and damaged or shifting due to excessive weight caused by placing too many components on the second displacement component 212. Specifically, the auxiliary displacement component 23 is fixedly connected to the base 40, which is a single track. The second displacement component 212 is positioned between the auxiliary displacement component 23 and the first displacement component 221. The auxiliary displacement component 23 can distribute the weight and form a weight distribution with a span, reducing the weight on the first displacement component 221 and preventing damage.

[0060] like Figures 12 to 14 As shown, in this embodiment, the hopper 10 includes a storage area 12, a recycling area 13, a conveying structure 14, and multiple trays 11. The trays 11 can be transferred from the storage area 12 to the recycling area 13 via the conveying structure 14. During the transfer of the trays 11, the picking structure 21 picks up the parts to be assembled 100 from the trays 11. The storage area 12 is used to store the trays 11 containing the parts to be assembled 100. The trays 11 can be stacked, allowing for the storage of a large number of parts to be assembled 100 at once, suitable for large-scale production. The recycling area 13 is used to recycle the trays 11 and store them in a stacked manner.

[0061] like Figures 12 to 14 As shown in the technical solution of this embodiment, the storage area 12 of the hopper 10 also includes a first limiting structure 121 and a first clamping structure 122. The tray 11 is roughly square. The first limiting structure 121 is arranged around the four corners of the square structure to restrict the circumferential degree of freedom of the tray 11. The first clamping structure 122 is located on opposite sides of the tray 11 and can extend and retract in the direction close to the tray 11, as well as slide in the third direction. This arrangement is used to realize the displacement and limiting of the tray 11 in the third direction, ensuring that a single tray 11 can be transferred.

[0062] The recovery area 13 of the hopper 10 also includes a second limiting structure 131 and a second clamping structure 132. The setting principle of the second limiting structure 131 and the second clamping structure 132 is similar to that of the first limiting structure 121 and the first clamping structure 122, and will not be described again here. The first limiting structure 121 and the second limiting structure 131 can be fixed to the base 40 with a structure similar to angle steel, which can limit the movement. The first clamping structure 122 and the second clamping structure 132 can be set with multiple sliding structures to realize sliding in the horizontal direction and sliding in the vertical direction, respectively, in conjunction with the recovery and release of the material tray 11.

[0063] like Figures 12 to 14As shown, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the conveying structure 14 of the hopper 10 includes a conveying displacement component 141. The conveying displacement component 141 can support the material tray 11 and is relatively fixed to the material tray 11 for conveying. Specifically, the conveying displacement component 141 can be a combination of a guide rail and a motor. The guide rail is set along the second direction and can cooperate with the first information acquisition structure 31 to realize the positioning of the part to be assembled 100. This reduces the displacement requirement of the first information acquisition structure 31 along the second direction, simplifies the structure, and makes full use of the dynamic process of transfer between the storage area 12 and the recycling area 13. The structure is more streamlined and the accuracy is higher.

[0064] Furthermore, lifting structures 15 are provided at the bottom of both the storage area 12 and the recycling area 13 of the hopper 10. The lifting structures 15 are slidably arranged in a third direction. Specifically, the lifting structures are U-shaped and are arranged around the bottom of the conveying displacement component 141. The lifting structures 15 can lift the entire material tray 11, and together with the first clamping structure 122 or the second clamping structure 132, the material tray can be separated and fixed, thereby realizing the automation of material feeding. Specifically, during loading, the lifting structure 15 lifts all the trays 11 upwards along the third direction. At this time, the first clamping structure 122 retracts, releasing the restriction of the trays 11 in the third direction. The lifting structure 15 then descends until the tray 11 to be separated is under the first clamping structure 122. The lifting structure 15 stops, and the first clamping structure 122 extends to hold the remaining trays 11, completing the automatic separation of the trays 11. During the recycling of the trays 11, the lifting structure 15 moves to the recycling area 13 and pushes the empty trays 11 along the third direction until they are against the remaining empty trays. At this time, the second clamping structure 132 retracts, releasing the restriction of all the trays 11 in the third direction. The lifting structure 15 continues to push, so that all the trays 11 are above the second clamping structure 132. At this time, the second clamping structure 132 extends and, in conjunction with the descent of the lifting structure 15, confines the empty trays 11 within the recycling area.

[0065] like Figures 15-16 As shown, in this embodiment, the product 200 is slidably mounted on the transmission line 50, which is arranged along a second direction. The information acquisition component 30 also includes a mounting bracket 34, and a third information acquisition structure 33 is mounted on the mounting bracket 34. The third information acquisition structure 33 is located on the side of the transmission line 50 away from the base 40, and its acquisition direction is along a third direction towards the base 40. The third information acquisition structure 33 is used to detect the installation position on the product 200, and detecting the specific installation position makes the assembly more precise.

[0066] It should be noted that the third information acquisition structure 33 on the mounting bracket 34 can be displaced in the vertical plane relative to the mounting bracket 34. This arrangement facilitates the focusing operation of the third information acquisition structure 33, as its position is not relatively fixed. Furthermore, it allows for detection at different positions according to actual needs, enabling monitoring of whether the conditions before and after assembly meet requirements, reducing the defect rate during assembly, and effectively saving costs. Multiple third information acquisition structures 33 can be configured, or multiple third information acquisition structures 33 can be used to inspect the assembly process of the component 100 to be assembled.

[0067] In some alternative embodiments, the mounting bracket 34 can be configured as a fixed frame that cooperates with the base 40, with both the first displacement component 221 and the auxiliary displacement component 23 mounted on the mounting bracket 34, thereby saving assembly space.

[0068] In this embodiment, the assembly equipment also includes a control component. The hopper 10, assembly component 20, and information acquisition component 30 are all electrically connected to the control component. Specifically, the first information acquisition structure 31, the second information acquisition structure 32, the third information acquisition structure 33, the first clamping structure 122, the second clamping structure 132, the lifting structure 15, the picking structure 21, the suction nozzle 211, the light source 213, and the transfer structure 22 are all electrically connected to the control component. Through the functional cooperation of each component, the initial position, movement process, and assembly process of the part to be assembled 100 are visualized and monitored. While ensuring assembly accuracy, the manual intervention is reduced, the assembly accuracy is guaranteed, and the yield of the product 200 is also high.

[0069] Secondly, this application provides a production line, which includes a transmission line 50 and assembly equipment. The assembly equipment is one or more as described above, and these assembly equipment are arranged sequentially along the length of the transmission line 50. A production line using the aforementioned assembly equipment can effectively improve the automation of the production process, reduce labor costs, and achieve better assembly results, thus meeting the requirements of highly automated production.

[0070] It should be noted that, as shown in the figure, the transmission line 50 includes a product flow channel 51, a displacement mechanism 52, and an automatic locking mechanism 53. The product flow channel 51 is arranged along the second direction, and the product 200 can be displaced relative to the product flow channel 51 along the second direction. The output end of the displacement mechanism 52 is detachably connected to the product 200. The automatic locking mechanism 53 can fix and detach the end of the displacement mechanism 52 from the product 200.

[0071] As shown in the figure, the displacement mechanism 52 uses a ball screw to drive the linear guide in reciprocating motion. The output end of the ball screw is provided with an S-shaped arc-shaped limiting groove, and the linear guide is slidably located within the arc-shaped limiting groove. That is, the displacement mechanism 52 can drive the linear guide to perform S-shaped displacement in the vertical plane. This configuration allows for a detachable connection with the product 200. The automatic locking mechanism 53 is located on one side of the product flow channel 51. When the linear guide pushes out of the product 200, the automatic locking mechanism 53 locks with the product 200, thus facilitating assembly. It should be noted that multiple limiting blocks can be set at both ends of the linear guide to position and transport the product. This configuration improves the contact accuracy between the linear guide and the product, facilitates processing, and also reduces the contact between the linear guide and the product, simplifying the structure and reducing the possibility of interference.

[0072] Thirdly, this application also provides an assembly method, which uses the above-mentioned assembly equipment for assembly, and the assembly method further includes the following steps:

[0073] S10, acquire the position information of a part to be assembled 100; specifically, through the first information acquisition structure 31, acquire the position information of a part to be assembled 100 on the material tray 11 in the hopper 10 and feed it back to the control component.

[0074] S20, drive the picking structure 21 through the detection area of ​​the second information acquisition structure 32 and obtain the position information of the picking structure 21; specifically, the second information acquisition structure 32 obtains image information along the third direction away from the base 40, and records the state and position of the picking structure 21 at a certain time point or for a certain period of time.

[0075] S30, based on the position information of the part to be assembled 100 and the position information of the picking structure 21, the part to be assembled 100 is picked up;

[0076] S40, the third information acquisition structure 33 acquires the position information of the assembly position of the unassembled product 200;

[0077] S50, based on the position information of the assembly position of product 200, drives the picking structure 21 to drive the part to be assembled 100 to complete the assembly.

[0078] The above assembly method allows for the collection of positional information from multiple components. By controlling the components, precise positional control and assembly can be achieved, ensuring that the assembly accuracy meets requirements while maintaining assembly efficiency.

[0079] Furthermore, obtaining the location information of a component 100 to be assembled also includes the following steps:

[0080] S11, the lifting structure 15 of the storage area 12, in conjunction with the first clamping structure 122, separates a material tray 11 and places it on the conveying displacement component 141.

[0081] S12, the material tray 11 is transported to the collection area of ​​the first information collection structure 31 by the conveying displacement component 141; specifically, the adjustment of the part to be assembled 100 in the second direction can be realized by the conveying displacement component 141.

[0082] S13, adjust the position of the first information acquisition structure 31 in the first direction and the third direction, place a component 100 to be assembled in the center of the acquisition area, and record the position information of the component 100 to be assembled. The position information may include the real-time status of the component 100 to be assembled in the image, coordinates, etc.

[0083] This setup can effectively record the initial state and position information of the part to be assembled 100, so as to make subsequent grasping more accurate. At the same time, through the cooperation between the first displacement component 221, the first information acquisition structure 31 and the transmission displacement component 141, the positioning of the position in space and the adjustment of the acquisition position are realized.

[0084] Furthermore, the collection of assembly position information of the unassembled product 200 through the third information collection structure 33 may also include the following steps:

[0085] S41, the picking structure 21 that has completed the grabbing is detected by the second information acquisition structure 32; the purpose of this setting is to further check the status of the parts to be assembled 100 before assembly, so as to avoid problems in the subsequent assembly process.

[0086] It should be noted that step S30, which involves grabbing the part to be assembled 100, also includes:

[0087] S41, according to the position information of the part to be installed 100, adjust the nozzle 211 to contact the part to be installed 100; the purpose of this is to make the nozzle 211 and the part to be installed 100 form a combination, which facilitates subsequent assembly.

[0088] S42 activates the pneumatic components, causing the nozzle 211 to generate negative pressure, overcoming the gravity of the component 100 to be installed, and completing the adsorption.

[0089] This method not only protects the parts to be assembled from damage during the clamping process, but also facilitates control, resulting in a simpler and more reliable structure and a relatively simple positioning process.

[0090] After adsorbing 100 parts to be assembled, the following steps are also included:

[0091] S43, the drive rail pushes out the product 200 and locks it with the automatic locking mechanism 53;

[0092] S44, the third information acquisition structure 33 acquires the assembly position information of the product 200 at the locked position.

[0093] This setup provides product 200 with a degree of freedom in the product flow channel 51, so as to accommodate time errors between different processes. With the automatic locking mechanism 53, product 200 can be locked. With the third information acquisition structure 33, precise positioning and a high degree of freedom can be achieved, which is more conducive to improving automation and reducing the precision required during assembly.

[0094] Furthermore, after the drive pickup structure 21 drives the assembly of the part to be assembled 100 to complete the assembly, the following steps may also be included:

[0095] S60, drive the pickup structure 21 to maintain a certain pressure in the direction of the third direction close to the base 40; complete the pressure holding operation.

[0096] S70, complete assembly, separate the pickup structure 21 and the part to be assembled 100;

[0097] S80, through the third information acquisition structure 33, collects external information of the assembled product 200 to determine the assembly quality of the product 200. This setup automates the inspection process, avoids further inspection work, reduces production steps, and improves production efficiency.

[0098] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0099] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0100] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. An assembly apparatus, characterized by The application relates to an assembly device for assembling products (200) by using a plurality of parts (100) to be assembled. The assembly device comprises a hopper (10) and an assembly assembly (20). The hopper (10) comprises a tray (11) provided with a plurality of parts (100) to be assembled. The assembly assembly (20) comprises a picking structure (21) and a transferring structure (22). The picking structure (21) can pick the parts (100) to be assembled. The information acquisition assembly (30) comprises a first information acquisition structure (31), a second information acquisition structure (32) and a third information acquisition structure (33). The first information acquisition structure (31) acquires position information of the parts (100) to be assembled on the tray (11). The second information acquisition structure (32) acquires position information of the picking structure (21). The third information acquisition structure (33) acquires assembly position information of the products (200). The picking structure (21) and the transferring structure (22) transmit the parts (100) to be assembled to the assembly position of the products (200) according to the position information. The transferring structure (22) comprises a first displacement component (221) arranged along a first direction. The first information acquisition structure (31) is slidably connected with the first displacement component (221) along the first direction. The picking structure (21) is slidably connected with the first displacement component (221). The first information acquisition structure is used for positioning the picking structure to pick the parts to be assembled along the first direction according to the position of the parts to be assembled. The picking structure (21) comprises a suction nozzle (211) and a second displacement component (212). The suction nozzle (211) is slidably connected with the second displacement component (212) along a second direction. The second displacement component (212) is slidably connected with the first displacement component (221) along the first direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The picking structure (21) further comprises a light source (213) and a mounting seat (214). The mounting seat (214) is provided with a mounting cavity (2141) and a mounting position (2142). The suction nozzle (211) is fixedly connected with the mounting position (2142). The light source (213) is arranged in the mounting cavity (2141). The mounting cavity (2141) and the mounting position (2142) are provided with light through holes (2143). The light through holes (2143) are a plurality of and are arranged in a surrounding manner. The light through holes (2143) are arranged around the center of the suction nozzle (211) along a third direction.

2. The assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The picking structure (21) further comprises a rotating component (215) and a third displacement component (216), the mounting seat (214) is connected with an output end of the rotating component (215), the rotating component (215) is slidably connected with the third displacement component (216) along a third direction, the third displacement component (216) is slidably connected with the second displacement component (212) along a second direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the second direction and the first direction respectively.

3. The assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The second information collection structure (32) is arranged between the suction nozzle (211) and the base (40), and a collection direction of the second information collection structure (32) is arranged in a direction away from the base (40) along a third direction.

4. The assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The assembly component (20) further comprises an auxiliary displacement component (23), and the second displacement component (212) is slidably connected with the auxiliary displacement component (23) along a first direction.

5. The assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The hopper (10) comprises a storage area (12), a recycling area (13), a conveying structure (14) and a plurality of material trays (11), the material trays (11) can be transferred from the storage area (12) to the recycling area (13) through the conveying structure (14), and the picking structure (21) grabs the to-be-assembled part (100) on the material tray (11) during the transfer of the material tray (11).

6. The assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The product (200) is slidably arranged on a transmission line (50), the transmission line (50) is arranged along a second direction, the information collection assembly (30) further comprises a mounting rack (34), the third information collection structure (33) is arranged on the mounting rack (34), the third information collection structure (33) is located on a side of the transmission line (50) away from the base (40), and a collection direction of the third information collection structure (33) is arranged in a direction close to the base (40) along a third direction.

7. A production line, characterized in that, The production line comprises a transmission line (50) and assembly devices, the assembly devices are the assembly devices in any one of claims 1 to 6, and one or more assembly devices are sequentially arranged along a length direction of the transmission line (50).

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