Metallic spring sheet feeding device for 5g antenna

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of 5G antenna component production, in particular relates to a metal spring piece feeding equipment for 5G antenna, comprising: a metal spring piece transfer device, comprising a transfer driving assembly and a lifting assembly arranged on the transfer driving assembly, the lifting assembly comprising a first support frame, a lifting cylinder, a lifting seat, a locking block, an extension column and a workpiece placing table; a material taking and transferring device arranged on one side of the metal spring piece transfer device; the metal spring piece feeding equipment is simple and reliable in structure, low in manufacturing cost, can ensure non-damage feeding of the metal spring piece, and is high in feeding efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of 5G antenna component manufacturing technology, and in particular to a metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, metal springs include a sheet body and multiple extension springs. The multiple extension springs are located on the same side of the sheet body. During feeding, due to the small size and light weight of the metal springs, they are easily touched or impacted during the transfer process, causing the extension springs to bend, shift or break, thus damaging the metal springs and affecting the subsequent product installation.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of at least one of the above technical problems, this application provides a metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas, which has a simple and reliable structure, can ensure the metal spring feeding without damage, and has high feeding efficiency.

[0005] This application embodiment provides a metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas, including:

[0006] A metal shrapnel transfer device includes a transfer drive assembly and a lifting assembly mounted on the transfer drive assembly. The lifting assembly includes a first support frame, a lifting cylinder, a lifting seat, a locking block, an extension column, and a workpiece placement table. The first support frame is mounted on the transfer drive assembly, the lifting cylinder is mounted on the first support frame, the lifting seat is located on the output end of the lifting cylinder, the lifting seat has a first ventilation channel extending along the length of the lifting seat, the extension column is located on the lifting seat, the extension column has a second ventilation channel extending along the length of the extension column and communicating with the first ventilation channel, the top of the extension column has a first ventilation hole communicating with the second ventilation channel, the top of the extension column has a positioning column, the locking block is located on the lifting seat and presses the extension column onto the lifting seat, the workpiece placement table is located on the top of the extension column, the workpiece placement table has a second ventilation hole corresponding to the first ventilation hole, and the positioning column passes through the workpiece placement table.

[0007] The material handling and transfer device is located on one side of the metal spring transfer device;

[0008] When the metal spring is placed on the workpiece placement table, the positioning post passes through the metal spring, and the first air pipe connected to the first ventilation channel draws air outward, so that a negative pressure is generated at the opening of the second ventilation hole opposite to the first ventilation hole, thereby sucking in the metal spring.

[0009] Compared with existing technologies, this metal shrapnel feeding device has a simple and reliable structure, low manufacturing cost, can ensure non-destructive feeding of metal shrapnel, and has high feeding efficiency.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the surface of the lifting seat facing the extension column is provided with a third vent hole and a sealing groove. The third vent hole penetrates the surface of the lifting seat and communicates with the first vent channel. The third vent hole is also communicated with the second vent channel. The sealing groove is arranged around the third vent hole, and a sealing ring is provided in the sealing groove. The sealing ring abuts against the extension column.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the lock block has a receiving cavity and a through slot, the receiving cavity and the through slot are connected, a portion of the extension post is received in the receiving cavity, and another portion of the extension post extends out from the through slot.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the lock block is also provided with multiple first mounting holes, which are located on one side of the through slot and communicate with the receiving cavity;

[0013] The extension column is provided with multiple second mounting holes, each corresponding to a first mounting hole, and a mounting pin is inserted between the first and second mounting holes.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the extension column includes a connected plate and a column, the plate abutting against the lifting seat and the sealing ring, a second mounting hole located on the plate, the column extending out from the through groove, and the positioning column and the workpiece placement table both located on top of the column.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the workpiece placement stage is provided with a placement boss, the width and length of which are smaller than the workpiece placement stage. The second vent hole extends longitudinally through the placement boss, and the positioning post passes through the placement boss.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the transfer drive assembly includes a transfer cylinder, a double-headed connector, a buffer cylinder, a connecting vertical plate, and a movable seat. The transfer cylinder is arranged along a second direction. The output end of the transfer cylinder is connected to one end of the double-headed connector, and the other end of the double-headed connector is connected to the cylinder body of the buffer cylinder. The free end of the buffer cylinder is connected to the connecting vertical plate, and the connecting vertical plate is connected to the movable seat. The first support is mounted on the movable seat.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the transfer drive assembly also includes a guide rail and a slider, with the guide rail and transfer cylinder arranged side by side, the slider slidably connected to the guide rail, and the moving seat connected to the slider.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the material handling and transfer device includes a linear drive mechanism, a material handling cylinder, and a material handling unit. The linear drive mechanism is located above the metal spring transfer device along a first direction, the material handling cylinder is located on the linear drive mechanism along a third direction, and the material handling unit is connected to the material handling cylinder.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the material handling unit includes a material handling mounting base and a material handling suction column. The material handling mounting base is mounted on the material handling cylinder, and the material handling suction column is mounted on the material handling mounting base and communicates with the material handling mounting base. The surface of the material handling suction column facing away from the material handling mounting base has suction holes.

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

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

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the metal spring feeding device shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the lifting component shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the transfer drive component shown in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the material handling and transfer device shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0027] 100. Metal shrapnel transfer device; 110. Transfer drive assembly; 120. Lifting assembly;

[0028] 121. First support frame; 122. Lifting cylinder; 123. Lifting seat; 124. Locking block; 125. Extension column;

[0029] 126. Workpiece placement stage; 127. Positioning column;

[0030] 1231, First ventilation channel; 1232, Third ventilation hole; 1233, Sealing groove; 1234, Sealing ring; 1241, Through groove;

[0031] 1251, First vent; 1252, Plate section; 1253, Column section; 1261, Placement boss;

[0032] 111. Transfer cylinder; 112. Double-headed connector; 113. Buffer cylinder; 114. Connecting vertical plate; 115. Moving base;

[0033] 200. Material handling and transfer device; 210. Linear drive mechanism; 220. Material handling cylinder; 230. Material handling unit;

[0034] 231. Material handling mounting base; 232. Material handling suction column; Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In the embodiments of this application, the first direction corresponds to the X-axis (i.e., the left-right direction) of the spatial coordinate axis, the second direction corresponds to the Y-axis (i.e., the front-back direction) of the spatial coordinate axis, and the third direction corresponds to the Z-axis (i.e., the up-down direction) of the spatial coordinate axis.

[0040] In related technologies, metal spring clips consist of a sheet body and multiple extension spring clips located on the same side of the sheet body. During loading, due to the small size and light weight of the metal spring clips, they are easily touched or impacted during transport, causing bending, displacement, or breakage, thus damaging the metal spring clips and affecting subsequent product installation. Compared with existing technologies, this metal spring clip loading equipment has a simple and reliable structure, low manufacturing cost, ensures damage-free loading of metal spring clips, and has high loading efficiency.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 ,in, Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the metal spring feeding device shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the lifting component shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the transfer drive component shown in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the material handling and transfer device shown in an embodiment of this application. This application provides a metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas, including a metal spring transfer device 100 and a material handling and transfer device 200.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown below, the specific structure of the metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas will be described in detail.

[0043] A metal shrapnel transfer device 100 includes a transfer drive assembly 110 and a lifting assembly 120 mounted on the transfer drive assembly 110. The lifting assembly 120 includes a first support frame 121, a lifting cylinder 122, a lifting seat 123, a locking block 124, an extension column 125, and a workpiece placement table 126. The first support frame 121 is mounted on the transfer drive assembly 110, the lifting cylinder 122 is mounted on the first support frame 121, the lifting seat 123 is located on the output end of the lifting cylinder 122, and the lifting seat 123 has a first ventilation channel 1231 extending along the length of the lifting seat 123. The extension column 125... The extension column 125 is mounted on the lifting seat 123 and has a second ventilation channel. The second ventilation channel extends along the length of the extension column 125 and communicates with the first ventilation channel 1231. The top of the extension column 125 has a first ventilation hole 1251 that communicates with the second ventilation channel. The top of the extension column 125 has a positioning post 127. The locking block 124 is mounted on the lifting seat 123 and presses the extension column 125 onto the lifting seat 123. The workpiece placement table 126 is mounted on the top of the extension column 125. The workpiece placement table 126 has a second ventilation hole corresponding to the first ventilation hole 1251. The positioning post 127 passes through the workpiece placement table 126.

[0044] The material handling and transfer device 200 is located on one side of the metal spring sheet transfer device 100;

[0045] When the metal spring is placed on the workpiece placement table 126, the positioning post 127 passes through the metal spring, and the first air pipe connected to the first air passage 1231 draws air outward, so that a negative pressure is generated at the opening of the second air hole facing away from the first air hole 1251, thereby sucking in the metal spring.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the surface of the lifting seat 123 facing the extension column 125 is provided with a third vent 1232 and a sealing groove 1233. The third vent 1232 penetrates the surface of the lifting seat 123 and communicates with the first vent channel 1231. The third vent 1232 communicates with the second vent channel. The sealing groove 1233 is arranged around the third vent 1232. A sealing ring 1234 is provided in the sealing groove 1233. The sealing ring 1234 abuts against the extension column 125.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the locking block 124 has a receiving cavity and a through groove 1241, the receiving cavity and the through groove 1241 are connected, a portion of the extension post 125 is received in the receiving cavity, and another portion of the extension post 125 extends out from the through groove 1241.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the locking block 124 is also provided with multiple first mounting holes, which are located on one side of the through slot 1241 and communicate with the receiving cavity; the extension post 125 is provided with multiple second mounting holes, which correspond one-to-one with the first mounting holes, and mounting pins are inserted between the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes. By providing the locking block 124, the extension post 125 is fixed between the locking block 124 and the lifting seat 123, thereby improving the stability of the extension post 125.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the extension column 125 includes a plate portion 1252 and a column portion 1253 connected together. The plate portion 1252 abuts against the lifting seat 123 and the sealing ring 1234. The second mounting hole is located on the plate portion 1252. The column portion 1253 extends out from the through groove 1241. The positioning column 127 and the workpiece placement table 126 are both located on top of the column portion 1253.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the workpiece placement table 126 is provided with a placement boss 1261. The width and length of the placement boss 1261 are both smaller than the workpiece placement table 126. The second vent hole extends longitudinally through the placement boss 1261, and the positioning post 127 passes through the placement boss 1261.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some examples, the transfer drive assembly 110 includes a transfer cylinder 111, a double-headed connector 112, a buffer cylinder 113, a connecting vertical plate 114, and a movable seat 115. The transfer cylinder 111 is arranged along the second direction. The output end of the transfer cylinder 111 is connected to one end of the double-headed connector 112. The other end of the double-headed connector 112 is connected to the cylinder body of the buffer cylinder 113. The free end of the buffer cylinder 113 is connected to the connecting vertical plate 114. The connecting vertical plate 114 is connected to the movable seat 115. The first support frame 121 is disposed on the movable seat 115.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the transfer drive assembly 110 also includes a guide rail and a slider. The guide rail is arranged in parallel with the transfer cylinder 111, the slider is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the moving seat 115 is connected to the slider.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the material handling and transfer device 200 includes a linear drive mechanism 210, a material handling cylinder 220, and a material handling unit 230. The linear drive mechanism 210 is disposed above the metal spring transfer device 100 along a first direction, the material handling cylinder 220 is disposed on the linear drive mechanism 210 along a third direction, and the material handling unit 230 is connected to the material handling cylinder 220.

[0054] Please see Figure 4 The linear drive mechanism 210 is a linear motor used to drive the material handling cylinder 220 and the material handling unit 230 to move left and right.

[0055] Please continue reading. Figure 4 The linear drive mechanism 210 moves the picking cylinder 220 and the picking unit 230 to the left, directly above the metal spring transfer device 100. The drive cylinder moves the picking unit 230 closer to the workpiece placement table 126, causing the picking suction column 232 of the picking unit 230 to come into contact with the metal spring on the workpiece placement table 126. Then, the suction inside the extension column 125 stops, and the suction inside the picking suction column 232 begins to suck in air, thus holding the metal spring. The drive cylinder moves the picking unit 230 away from the workpiece placement table 126, and then it moves to the right under the drive of the linear drive mechanism 210.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some examples, the material handling unit 230 includes a material handling mounting base 231 and a material handling suction column 232. The material handling mounting base 231 is mounted on the material handling cylinder 220, and the material handling suction column 232 is mounted on the material handling mounting base 231 and communicates with the material handling mounting base 231. The surface of the material handling suction column 232 facing away from the material handling mounting base 231 has suction holes.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not constitute any limitation on this application. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this application, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the shape, structure, and principle of this application without departing from the content of the technical solution of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas, characterized in that, include: A metal shrapnel transfer device includes a transfer drive assembly and a lifting assembly disposed on the transfer drive assembly. The lifting assembly includes a first support frame, a lifting cylinder, a lifting seat, a locking block, an extension column, and a workpiece placement platform. The first support frame is mounted on the transfer drive assembly, the lifting cylinder is mounted on the first support frame, the lifting seat is disposed on the output end of the lifting cylinder, the lifting seat has a first ventilation channel extending along the length direction of the lifting seat, the extension column is disposed on the lifting seat, the extension column has a second ventilation channel extending along the length direction of the extension column and communicating with the first ventilation channel, the top of the extension column has a first ventilation hole communicating with the second ventilation channel, the top of the extension column has a positioning column, the locking block is disposed on the lifting seat and presses the extension column onto the lifting seat, the workpiece placement platform is disposed on the top of the extension column, the workpiece placement platform has a second ventilation hole corresponding to the first ventilation hole, and the positioning column passes through the workpiece placement platform. A material handling and transfer device is disposed on one side of the metal spring transfer device; When the metal spring is placed on the workpiece placement table, the positioning post passes through the metal spring, and the first air pipe connected to the first ventilation channel draws air outward, so that a negative pressure is generated at the opening of the second ventilation hole opposite to the first ventilation hole, thereby sucking in the metal spring. The lifting seat has a third vent hole and a sealing groove on its surface facing the extension column. The third vent hole penetrates the surface of the lifting seat and communicates with the first vent channel. The third vent hole communicates with the second vent channel. The sealing groove is arranged around the third vent hole. A sealing ring is arranged in the sealing groove. The sealing ring abuts against the extension column. The locking block has a receiving cavity and a through groove, the receiving cavity is connected to the through groove, a portion of the extension post is received in the receiving cavity, and another portion of the extension post protrudes from the through groove; The locking block is also provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, the first mounting holes being located on one side of the through groove and communicating with the receiving cavity; The extension column is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes, each of which corresponds to a first mounting hole, and a mounting pin is provided between the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole. The extension column includes a plate and a column connected to each other. The plate abuts against the lifting seat and the sealing ring. The second mounting hole is located on the plate. The column extends out from the through groove. The positioning column and the workpiece placement table are both located on the top of the column. The material handling and transfer device includes a linear drive mechanism, a material handling cylinder, and a material handling unit. The linear drive mechanism is located above the metal spring transfer device along a first direction, the material handling cylinder is located on the linear drive mechanism along a third direction, and the material handling unit is connected to the material handling cylinder. The material handling unit includes a material handling mounting base and a material handling suction column. The material handling mounting base is disposed on the material handling cylinder, and the material handling suction column is disposed on the material handling mounting base and communicates with the material handling mounting base. The surface of the material handling suction column facing away from the material handling mounting base has suction holes.

2. The metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workpiece placement platform is provided with a placement boss, the width and length of which are smaller than the workpiece placement platform. The second vent hole extends longitudinally through the placement boss, and the positioning post passes through the placement boss.

3. The metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer drive assembly includes a transfer cylinder, a double-headed connector, a buffer cylinder, a connecting vertical plate, and a movable seat. The transfer cylinder is arranged along a second direction. The output end of the transfer cylinder is connected to one end of the double-headed connector, and the other end of the double-headed connector is connected to the cylinder body of the buffer cylinder. The free end of the buffer cylinder is connected to the connecting vertical plate, and the connecting vertical plate is connected to the movable seat. The first support is mounted on the movable seat.

4. The metal spring feeding device for 5G antennas according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transfer drive assembly also includes a guide rail and a slider. The guide rail is arranged in parallel with the transfer cylinder, the slider is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the movable seat is connected to the slider.

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