Automobile charging terminal waterproof component mounting process and its mounting equipment

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle charging terminal waterproof component mounting process and mounting equipment, relates to the technical field of part assembly, and has the technical scheme as follows: a machine table is provided with a feeding slide rail, a feeding mechanical claw, a mounting disc and a plurality of feeding plates; a reinforcing assembly, a detection assembly, a waterproof cap mounting assembly, a sealing ring second preassembly assembly, a sealing ring mounting assembly and an acceptance assembly are fixedly arranged on the mounting disc in sequence around the shaft; a waterproof cap preassembly assembly, a sealing ring first preassembly assembly and a discharging assembly are arranged on the machine table around the mounting disc; and a bottom electric track is slidably connected to the bottom end of the waterproof cap preassembly assembly and the sealing ring first preassembly assembly. The two-step waterproof cap mounting process and the three-step sealing ring mounting process improve the mounting precision and the yield.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of component assembly technology, and more specifically, to the installation process and equipment for waterproof components of automotive charging terminals. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the technology and market of new energy vehicles have developed rapidly, and the supporting new energy charging devices have also continued to develop. As a crucial component of charging equipment, the demand and performance requirements of charging terminals are also getting higher and higher.

[0003] The charging terminal has a relatively simple structure. In daily use, since it is often exposed to the open air, waterproof caps and sealing rings are added to the charging terminal to improve charging safety and protect the normal operation of the equipment.

[0004] Existing waterproof cap installation methods mostly rely on manual installation, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also inefficient, leading to low production efficiency. Furthermore, since waterproof caps and sealing rings are generally made of plastic, excessive force during installation can damage them, resulting in a high defect rate. For these reasons, there is an urgent need for a new installation process and equipment for waterproof components of automotive charging terminals. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide an installation process and equipment for waterproof components of vehicle charging terminals, so as to solve the problems of low installation efficiency and high defect rate of charging terminals mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an installation process and equipment for waterproof components of vehicle charging terminals, comprising a machine base, wherein a feeding slide rail, a feeding mechanical claw, and an installation disc are mounted on the machine base; a station ring is rotatably connected to the side of the installation disc, and a rotating motor for driving its rotation is connected to the station ring; a plurality of feeding plates are slidably connected to the feeding slide rail, and a plurality of installation holes are opened on the feeding plates; the feeding mechanical claw is mounted on the machine base on one side of the feeding slide rail; a reinforcement component, a detection component, a waterproof cap installation component, a second pre-installed sealing ring component, a sealing ring installation component, and an acceptance component are uniformly and sequentially fixedly installed on the installation disc around the axial direction. The machine platform is equipped with a waterproof cap pre-assembly component, a first sealing ring pre-assembly component, and a feeding component, all mounted around a fixed mounting disc. The bottom ends of the waterproof cap pre-assembly component and the first sealing ring pre-assembly component are slidably connected to a bottom electric track. The waterproof cap pre-assembly component is located between the detection component and the waterproof cap installation component, and the first sealing ring pre-assembly component is located between the waterproof cap installation component and the second sealing ring pre-assembly component. The feeding component is mounted on the machine platform at a position corresponding to the acceptance component. A first vibrating conveyor and a second vibrating conveyor, respectively cooperating with the waterproof cap pre-assembly component and the first sealing ring pre-assembly component, are fixedly mounted on the machine platform. Eight fixing components are provided on the workstation ring.

[0007] A further technical solution of this application: the reinforcement component includes a cylinder and a push rod connected to each other; the fixing component includes a fixing block and a stop block, a groove is provided on one side edge of the fixing block, the stop block is set in the groove and engaged with the inner side, and a first arc-shaped groove and a second arc-shaped groove that cooperate with each other are respectively provided on the side of the groove and the side of the stop block on the fixing block.

[0008] A further technical solution of this application: the waterproof cap pre-assembly assembly, the waterproof cap installation assembly, the first pre-assembly assembly of the sealing ring, the second pre-assembly assembly of the sealing ring, and the sealing ring installation assembly have the same structure; the waterproof cap pre-assembly assembly includes: an installation platform and a sliding rail and a telescopic cylinder fixedly installed on the installation platform, a slider connected to the telescopic cylinder is slidably connected on the sliding rail, and a sleeve is fixedly installed on the slider.

[0009] A further technical solution of this application: there are two sets of the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove, and there are two sleeves on the fixing block.

[0010] A further technical solution of this application: the detection component and the acceptance component have the same structure; the detection component includes: a mounting bracket and a height sensor.

[0011] A further technical solution of this application: the unloading component includes: a first unloading box, a second unloading box, and an unloading mechanical gripper, wherein the unloading mechanical gripper cooperates with the height sensor of the acceptance component.

[0012] This invention provides the following technical solution: An installation process for a waterproof component of a vehicle charging terminal includes the following steps:

[0013] 1) Before starting the machine, manually insert the charging terminals into the mounting holes on the feeding plate. After inserting all the terminals, place the plate in the feeding slide rail and push it to slide under the feeding mechanical claw so that it can grab the feeding material in sequence. During the operation, add new feeding plates. Install a sufficient number of waterproof caps in the first vibrating conveyor and a sufficient number of sealing rings in the second vibrating conveyor.

[0014] 2) Next, the feeding mechanical claw inserts the charging terminal into the middle of the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove. The cylinder pushes the push rod, which in turn pushes the stop block, so that the inner side of the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove is in close contact with the charging terminal, fixing the charging terminal in a vertical position.

[0015] 3) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to the corresponding position of the detection component. The height sensor detects the height of the charging terminal. If the height is qualified, the subsequent steps can be continued normally. If it is not qualified, the subsequent steps will not be carried out.

[0016] 4) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to below the waterproof cap pre-installation component. The first vibrating conveyor will transport the waterproof cap to directly below the sleeve. After the sleeve takes the waterproof cap, start the bottom electric track to position the sleeve directly above the charging terminal. Start the cylinder to press down the sleeve so that the waterproof cap is pre-installed on the charging terminal. Start the rotating motor again to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to below the waterproof cap pre-installation component. The sleeve will press the waterproof cap into place.

[0017] 5) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate. The charging terminal moves sequentially to the bottom of the first pre-installed component of the sealing ring, the second pre-installed component of the sealing ring, and the sealing ring installation component. When it is under the first pre-installed component of the sealing ring, start the second vibrating conveyor to move the sealing ring to the bottom of the sleeve. After it is put on, start the bottom electric track and start the cylinder to press down the sleeve. The sealing ring is pre-installed on the top of the charging terminal. When it is under the first pre-installed component of the sealing ring, press the sealing ring down a certain distance to complete the first pre-installation process. When it is under the second pre-installed component, press the sealing ring into place to complete the installation of the sealing ring.

[0018] 6) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to the corresponding position of the acceptance component. Detect the height of the charging terminal after installation using a height sensor, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to below the unloading mechanical claw of the unloading component. If the above acceptance is qualified, the unloading mechanical claw will grab it and move it to the first unloading box for stacking. If the above acceptance is unqualified, the unloading mechanical claw will grab it and move it to the second unloading box for stacking.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. Due to the adoption of a two-step installation process for the waterproof cap, the first step is pre-installation for positioning and initial fixation of the waterproof cap onto the charging terminal, and the second step is pressing down and snapping the charging terminal onto the charging terminal. This improves the installation accuracy and reduces the possibility of damage to the waterproof cap due to installation deviation. At the same time, the two-step installation also reduces the chance of breaking the waterproof cap by pressing it too hard in one step, thereby improving the yield rate.

[0021] 2. Due to the adoption of a three-step process for installing the sealing ring, the first step is to initially fix the sealing ring on the top of the charging terminal, the second step is to press the sealing ring down to the middle position of the charging terminal, and the third step is to press the sealing ring down into place and separate the pressing of the sealing ring. This not only improves the installation accuracy, but also reduces the risk of installation deviation, sealing ring flipping, and damage caused by excessive pressing speed when installing in one step while meeting production speed requirements.

[0022] 3. By using detection and acceptance components with height sensors, ineffective processing of fixed components without charging terminals is avoided, and defective products with incorrect installation are rejected, thereby improving the yield rate. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the detection component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforcement component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pre-installation assembly of the waterproof cap according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding plate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] 1. Machine base; 2. Feeding slide rail; 3. Feeding plate; 31. Mounting hole; 4. Mounting disc; 5. Station ring; 6. Reinforcing assembly; 61. Push rod; 62. Cylinder; 7. Fixing assembly; 71. Fixing block; 711. First arc groove; 712. Second arc groove; 72. Stop block; 73. Groove; 9. Detection assembly; 91. Height sensor; 92. Mounting bracket; 10. Waterproof cap pre-assembly assembly; 101. Mounting platform; 102. 103. Sliding rail; 104. Telescopic cylinder; 105. Slider; 11. First vibrating conveyor; 12. Waterproof cap mounting assembly; 13. First pre-installed assembly of sealing ring; 14. Second vibrating conveyor; 15. Second pre-installed assembly of sealing ring; 16. Sealing ring mounting assembly; 17. Acceptance assembly; 18. Unloading mechanical claw; 19. First unloading box; 20. Second unloading box; 21. Loading mechanical claw; 22. Bottom electric rail. Implementation

[0031] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following specific embodiments are only used to further illustrate the present application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present application based on the above application content.

[0032] Please refer to the accompanying drawings for the installation process and equipment of waterproof components for automotive charging terminals. In one embodiment of this application, an installation device for waterproof components of automotive charging terminals is provided, including a machine base 1. The machine base 1 is equipped with a feeding slide rail 2, a feeding mechanical claw 21, and an installation disc 4. A station ring 5 is rotatably connected to the side of the installation disc 4, and a rotary motor is connected to the station ring 5 to drive its rotation. Several feeding plates 3 are slidably connected to the feeding slide rail 2. Several mounting holes 31 are opened on the feeding plates 3. The feeding mechanical claw 21 is installed on the machine base 1 on one side of the feeding slide rail 2. Multiple feeding plates 3 filled with charging terminals can be stacked on the feeding slide rail 2, and the feeding plates 3 below the feeding mechanical claw 21 can be moved and replenished as needed.

[0033] The mounting disc 4 is uniformly and sequentially fixed around the axial direction with a reinforcement component 6, a detection component 9, a waterproof cap mounting component 12, a second pre-installed sealing ring component 15, a sealing ring mounting component 16, and an acceptance component 17. The machine base 1 is mounted around the fixed mounting disc 4 with a waterproof cap pre-installed component 10, a first pre-installed sealing ring component 13, and a feeding component. The bottom ends of the waterproof cap pre-installed component 10 and the first pre-installed sealing ring component 13 are slidably connected to a bottom electric track 22. The waterproof cap pre-installed component 10 is located between the detection component 9 and the waterproof cap mounting component 12, and the first pre-installed sealing ring component 13 is located between the waterproof cap mounting component 12 and the second pre-installed sealing ring component 15. The feeding component is installed on the machine base 1 at a position corresponding to the acceptance component 17. The machine base 1 is fixedly mounted with a first vibrating conveyor 11 and a second vibrating conveyor 14, which respectively cooperate with the waterproof cap pre-installed component 10 and the first pre-installed sealing ring component 13. The workstation ring 5 is equipped with eight fixing components 7, which correspond to the reinforcement component 6, the testing component 9, the waterproof cap pre-installation component 10, the waterproof cap installation component 12, the first sealing ring pre-installation component 13, the second sealing ring pre-installation component 15, the sealing ring installation component 16, and the acceptance component 17, respectively.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the reinforcing component 6 includes a cylinder 62 and a push rod 61 connected to each other. The fixing component 7 includes a fixing block 71 and a stop block 72. A groove 73 is provided on one edge of the fixing block 71, and the stop block 72 is disposed in the groove 73 and engaged with the inner side. A first arc-shaped groove 711 and a second arc-shaped groove 712 that cooperate with each other are respectively provided on the side of the groove 73 and the side of the stop block 72 on the fixing block 71.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the waterproof cap pre-assembly assembly 10, the waterproof cap mounting assembly 12, the first sealing ring pre-assembly assembly 13, the second sealing ring pre-assembly assembly 15, and the sealing ring mounting assembly 16 have the same structure. The waterproof cap pre-assembly assembly 10 includes: a mounting frame 101 and a sliding rail 102 and a telescopic cylinder 103 fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 101. A slider 104 connected to the telescopic cylinder 103 is slidably connected to the sliding rail 102, and a sleeve 105 is fixedly mounted on the slider 104.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment of this application, there are two sets of the first arc groove 711 and the second arc groove 712, and two sleeves 105 on the fixing block 71.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the detection component 9 and the acceptance component 17 have the same structure. The detection component 9 includes: a mounting bracket 92 and a height sensor 91.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment of this application, the unloading assembly includes: a first unloading box 19, a second unloading box 20, and an unloading mechanical gripper 18, which cooperates with the height sensor 91 of the acceptance assembly 17.

[0039] In one embodiment of this application, a process for installing waterproof components for automotive charging terminals is provided, including the following steps:

[0040] 1) Before starting the machine, manually insert the charging terminals into the mounting holes 31 on the feeding plate 3. After filling the holes, place the plate in the feeding slide rail 2 and push the feeding plate 3 to slide under the feeding mechanical claw 21 so that it can grab the charging terminals in sequence. During the operation, add new feeding plates 3. Install a sufficient number of waterproof caps in the first vibrating conveyor 11 and a sufficient number of sealing rings in the second vibrating conveyor 14.

[0041] 2) Next, the loading mechanical claw 21 inserts the charging terminal into the middle of the first arc-shaped groove 711 and the second arc-shaped groove 712. The cylinder pushes the push rod 61, which in turn pushes the stop block 72, so that the inner side of the first arc-shaped groove 711 and the second arc-shaped groove 712 is in close contact with the charging terminal, and the charging terminal is fixed in a vertical position.

[0042] 3) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring 5 to rotate, and move the charging terminal to the corresponding position of the detection component 9. The height sensor 91 detects the height of the charging terminal. If the height is qualified, the subsequent steps can be continued normally. If it is not qualified, the subsequent installation steps will not be performed.

[0043] 4) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring 5 to rotate, and move the charging terminal below the waterproof cap pre-installation component 10. The first vibrating conveyor 11 will transport the waterproof cap to the underside of the sleeve 105. After the sleeve 105 takes the waterproof cap, start the bottom electric track 22 to position the sleeve 105 directly above the charging terminal. Start the cylinder to press down the sleeve 105, so that the waterproof cap is pre-installed on the charging terminal. Start the rotating motor again to drive the station ring 5 to rotate, and move the charging terminal below the waterproof cap pre-installation component 10. The sleeve 105 will press the waterproof cap into place.

[0044] 5) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring 5 to rotate. The charging terminal moves sequentially to below the first pre-installed component 13 of the sealing ring, the second pre-installed component 15 of the sealing ring, and the sealing ring installation component 16. When it is below the first pre-installed component 13 of the sealing ring, start the second vibrating conveyor 14 to move the sealing ring to below the sleeve 105. After it is put on, start the bottom electric track 22 and start the cylinder to press down the sleeve 105. The sealing ring is pre-installed on the top of the charging terminal. When it is below the first pre-installed component 13 of the sealing ring, press the sealing ring down a certain distance to complete the first pre-installation process. When it is below the second pre-installed component, press the sealing ring into place to complete the installation of the sealing ring.

[0045] 6) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring 5 to rotate, and move the charging terminal to the corresponding position of the acceptance component 17. The height of the charging terminal after installation is detected by the height sensor 91. Then, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring 5 to rotate, and move the charging terminal to the bottom of the unloading mechanical claw 18 of the unloading component. If the above acceptance is qualified, the unloading mechanical claw 18 will grab it and move it to the first unloading box 19 for stacking. If the above acceptance is unqualified, the unloading mechanical claw 18 will grab it and move it to the second unloading box 20 for stacking.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "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, or to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for installing waterproof components for vehicle charging terminals, characterized in that, A waterproof component installation device for vehicle charging terminals includes a machine base, on which a feeding slide rail, a feeding mechanical claw, and an installation disc are installed. A station ring is rotatably connected to the side of the installation disc, and a rotary motor for driving its rotation is connected to the station ring. Several feeding plates are slidably connected to the feeding slide rail, and several mounting holes are opened on the feeding plates. The feeding mechanical claw is installed on the machine platform on one side of the feeding slide rail. The mounting disc is uniformly and sequentially fixedly mounted around the axial direction with a reinforcement component, a detection component, a waterproof cap mounting component, a second pre-installed sealing ring component, a sealing ring mounting component, and an acceptance component. The machine base is mounted around the fixed mounting disc with a waterproof cap pre-installed component, a first pre-installed sealing ring component, and a feeding component. The bottom ends of the waterproof cap pre-installed component and the first pre-installed sealing ring component are slidably connected to a bottom electric track. The waterproof cap pre-installed component is located between the detection component and the waterproof cap mounting component, and the first pre-installed sealing ring component is located between the waterproof cap mounting component and the second pre-installed sealing ring component. The feeding component is mounted on the machine base at a position corresponding to the acceptance component. The machine base is fixedly mounted with a first vibrating conveyor and a second vibrating conveyor, which respectively cooperate with the waterproof cap pre-installed component and the first pre-installed sealing ring component. The workstation ring is equipped with eight fixing components. Each fixing component includes interconnected cylinders and push rods. Each fixing component includes a fixing block and a stop block. A groove is formed on one edge of the fixing block, and the stop block is set in the groove and engages with the inner side. The fixing block has a first arc-shaped groove and a second arc-shaped groove that cooperate with each other on the side of the groove and the side of the stop block, respectively. There are two sets of the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove. There are two sleeves on the fixing block. The detection component and the acceptance component have the same structure. The detection component includes a mounting bracket and a height sensor.

2. The vehicle charging terminal waterproof component installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof cap pre-assembly assembly, waterproof cap installation assembly, first pre-assembly assembly of sealing ring, second pre-assembly assembly of sealing ring, and sealing ring installation assembly have the same structure. The waterproof cap pre-assembly assembly includes: a mounting frame and a sliding rail and a telescopic cylinder fixedly mounted on the mounting frame. A slider connected to the telescopic cylinder is slidably connected to the sliding rail, and a sleeve is fixedly mounted on the slider.

3. The vehicle charging terminal waterproof component installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material feeding assembly includes: a first material feeding box, a second material feeding box, and a material feeding mechanical gripper, wherein the material feeding mechanical gripper cooperates with the height sensor of the acceptance assembly.

4. The installation process of waterproof components for vehicle charging terminals, characterized in that, The process of using the waterproof component installation equipment for vehicle charging terminals as described in claim 3 includes the following steps: 1) Before starting the machine, manually insert the charging terminals into the mounting holes on the feeding plate. After inserting all the terminals, place the plate in the feeding slide rail and push it to slide under the feeding mechanical claw so that it can grab the feeding material in sequence. During the operation, add new feeding plates. Install a sufficient number of waterproof caps in the first vibrating conveyor and a sufficient number of sealing rings in the second vibrating conveyor. 2) Next, the feeding mechanical claw inserts the charging terminal into the middle of the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove. The cylinder pushes the push rod, which in turn pushes the stop block, so that the inner side of the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove is in close contact with the charging terminal, fixing the charging terminal in a vertical position. 3) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to the corresponding position of the detection component. The height sensor detects the height of the charging terminal. If the height is qualified, the subsequent steps can be continued normally. If it is not qualified, the subsequent steps will not be carried out. 4) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to below the waterproof cap pre-installation component. The first vibrating conveyor will transport the waterproof cap to directly below the sleeve. After the sleeve takes the waterproof cap, start the bottom electric track to position the sleeve directly above the charging terminal. Start the cylinder to press down the sleeve so that the waterproof cap is pre-installed on the charging terminal. Start the rotating motor again to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to below the waterproof cap pre-installation component. The sleeve will press the waterproof cap into place. 5) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate. The charging terminal moves sequentially to the bottom of the first pre-installed component of the sealing ring, the second pre-installed component of the sealing ring, and the sealing ring installation component. When it is under the first pre-installed component of the sealing ring, start the second vibrating conveyor to move the sealing ring to the bottom of the sleeve. After it is put on, start the bottom electric track and start the cylinder to press down the sleeve. The sealing ring is pre-installed on the top of the charging terminal. When it is under the first pre-installed component of the sealing ring, press the sealing ring down a certain distance to complete the first pre-installation process. When it is under the second pre-installed component, press the sealing ring into place to complete the installation of the sealing ring. 6) Next, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to the corresponding position of the acceptance component. Detect the height of the charging terminal after installation using a height sensor, start the rotating motor to drive the station ring to rotate, and move the charging terminal to below the unloading mechanical claw of the unloading component. If the above acceptance is qualified, the unloading mechanical claw will grab it and move it to the first unloading box for stacking. If the above acceptance is unqualified, the unloading mechanical claw will grab it and move it to the second unloading box for stacking.

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