A module plug-in device

Abstract

This application discloses a module insertion device for inserting modules into a chassis. The device includes a pushing mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a base, with the pushing mechanism and feeding mechanism mounted on the base. The pushing mechanism includes a baffle and a pushing assembly, the pushing assembly being mounted on the baffle, which is parallel to the insertion direction of the module and perpendicular to the base. The feeding mechanism, located on the side of the pushing assembly near the chassis, includes a hopper and a pushing mechanism. The hopper accommodates the module, and the pushing mechanism drives the module to move closer to or away from the baffle along a first direction, perpendicular to both the insertion direction and the baffle. When the module contacts the baffle, the pushing assembly drives the module closer to the chassis along the insertion direction. This module insertion device solves the problems of fatigue and low efficiency associated with manual module insertion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automatic feeding technology, and in particular to a module plug-in device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, module testing requires manual insertion of modules into the chassis by workers. Due to the large number of modules, prolonged operation can lead to worker fatigue. Furthermore, the high slot density and small spacing between adjacent slots in the chassis make manual module insertion difficult and inefficient. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated module insertion device to replace manual module insertion. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a module insertion device to solve the problem of low efficiency in manual module insertion.

[0004] This application provides a module insertion device for inserting a module into a chassis. The module insertion device includes a pushing mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a base, with the pushing mechanism and the feeding mechanism mounted on the base. The pushing mechanism includes a baffle and a pushing assembly, the pushing assembly being mounted on the baffle, which is parallel to the insertion direction of the module and perpendicular to the base. The feeding mechanism is located on the side of the pushing assembly near the chassis and includes a hopper and a pushing mechanism. The hopper is used to accommodate the module, and the pushing mechanism drives the module to approach the baffle along a first direction, which is perpendicular to both the insertion direction and the baffle. When the module contacts the baffle, the pushing assembly drives the module to approach the chassis along the insertion direction.

[0005] In the above embodiment, the module is placed into the hopper. The chassis includes multiple slots arranged in an array. The module insertion device is placed next to the slot, so that the push assembly corresponds to a slot position. The pusher mechanism can automatically push the modules sequentially to a preset position, that is, the position where the module contacts the baffle. Then the push-in mechanism is activated to push the module at the preset position into the slot of the chassis. The above-described module insertion device solves the problems of fatigue and low efficiency caused by manual module insertion.

[0006] In an optional technical solution, the propulsion assembly includes a rack, a gear, and a motor. The rack meshes with the gear, the gear is mounted on the output shaft of the motor, the rack is slidably mounted on the baffle, the extension direction of the rack is the same as the insertion direction, and the gear drives the rack to move along the insertion direction.

[0007] In an optional technical solution, the rack includes a first rack and a second rack, and the hopper includes a first hopper and a second hopper stacked together, wherein the first rack corresponds to the position of the first hopper, and the second rack corresponds to the position of the second hopper.

[0008] In an optional technical solution, the pushing mechanism includes a pusher plate assembly, a base, and a first driving assembly. The base is slidably mounted on the hopper, the pusher plate assembly is mounted on the base, and the first driving assembly is connected to the base to drive the base to move along the first direction.

[0009] In an optional technical solution, the push plate assembly includes a push plate body, a bracket, and a limiting member. The push plate body is mounted on the bracket via a rotating shaft, the extension direction of which is consistent with the insertion direction. The push plate body can rotate towards or away from the baffle. The limiting member is mounted on the push plate body to limit the rotation angle of the push plate body, which is 90 degrees.

[0010] In an optional technical solution, the pusher assembly further includes a reset member, which is disposed between the pusher body and the bracket and is used to drive the pusher body to rotate away from the baffle.

[0011] In an optional technical solution, the pushing mechanism includes a first pushing mechanism and a second pushing mechanism, the first pushing mechanism and the second pushing mechanism having the same structure; the hopper includes a first hopper and a second hopper stacked together, the first pushing mechanism is installed in the first hopper, and the second pushing mechanism is installed in the second hopper.

[0012] In an optional technical solution, the module insertion device further includes a guiding mechanism. The guiding mechanism is installed on the base and located on the side of the feeding mechanism facing the chassis. The guiding mechanism includes a guide wheel assembly and a second drive assembly. The second drive assembly drives the guide wheel assembly to move along the first direction. The guide wheel assembly includes a first wheel group, which includes a guide wheel shaft and at least two guide wheels. The guide wheels are installed on the guide wheel shaft, and the extension direction of the guide wheel shaft is perpendicular to the base. Two adjacent guide wheels, the guide wheel shaft, and the baffle form a guiding channel. The guiding channel corresponds to the position of the pushing mechanism. The distance 'a' between two adjacent guide wheels and the thickness 'b' of the insertion part of the module satisfy 'a=b'.

[0013] In an optional technical solution, the hopper includes a first hopper and a second hopper stacked together, the first wheel set includes three guide wheels, and the guide channel includes a first guide channel and a second guide channel. The first guide channel corresponds to the position of the first hopper, and the second guide channel corresponds to the position of the second hopper.

[0014] In an optional technical solution, the guide wheel assembly further includes a second wheel group, which has the same structure as the first wheel group, and the first wheel group and the second wheel group are arranged along the insertion direction.

[0015] In an optional technical solution, the guide wheel assembly further includes a mounting plate, the first wheel set and the second wheel set are mounted on the side of the mounting plate facing the baffle, the mounting plate is arranged parallel to the baffle, and the second drive assembly is connected to the mounting plate.

[0016] In an optional technical solution, the guiding mechanism further includes an auxiliary plate, which includes a body and a lifting part. The body is connected to the guide wheel assembly, and the lifting part is located on the edge of the body away from the hopper and has an obtuse angle with the body. The body and the bottom plate of the hopper are on the same plane, and the end of the lifting part away from the body is on the same plane as the bottom of the guiding channel.

[0017] In an optional technical solution, the second drive assembly includes a cylinder and a push rod, the push rod extending along the first direction, one end of the push rod being connected to the cylinder, and the other end being connected to the guide wheel assembly.

[0018] In an optional technical solution, the guide wheel assembly includes a mounting plate and a buffer assembly. The buffer assembly includes a telescopic rod, a spring, and a connector. One end of the telescopic rod is connected to the push rod through the connector, and the other end is connected to the mounting plate. The spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the telescopic rod and located between the mounting plate and the connector. The telescopic direction of the telescopic rod is the same as the first direction. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the module plug-in device in one embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher mechanism in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher assembly in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an assembly drawing of the push plate body, rotating shaft, and limiting member in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an assembly drawing of the push plate body and the reset component in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the guide mechanism structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the guide mechanism from another angle in one embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 100 - Module; 1 - Push-in mechanism; 2 - Feeding mechanism; 3 - Base; 11 - Baffle; 12 - Propulsion assembly; 21 - Hopper; 22 - Pushing mechanism; N - Insertion direction; M - First direction; 121 - Rack; 122 - Gear; 123 - Motor; 111 - Slide rail; 1211 - First rack; 1212 - Second rack; 211 - First hopper; 212 - Second hopper; 213 - Partition; 221 - Push plate assembly; 222 - Base; 223 - First drive assembly; 2231 - Lead screw; 2232 - Drive motor; 2221 - Threaded hole; 2211 - Push plate body; 2212 - Bracket; 2213 - Limiting component; 22 14-Rotating shaft; 2215-Reset component; 2210-First pushing mechanism; 2220-Second pushing mechanism; 2111-Top wall of the first hopper; 210-Strip groove; 4-Guiding mechanism; 41-Guide wheel assembly; 42-Second drive assembly; 411-First wheel group; 4111-Guide wheel shaft; 4112-Guide wheel; 431-First guide channel; 432-Second guide channel; 412-Second wheel group; 413-Mounting plate; 414-Auxiliary plate; 4141-Body; 4142-Lifting part; 421-Cylinder; 422-Push rod; 415-Buffer assembly; 4151-Spring; 4152-Connector; 112-Second slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To address the issue of low efficiency in manually inserting modules, embodiments of this application provide a module insertion device. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the module plug-in device in one embodiment of this application. Figure 1As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a module insertion device for inserting a module 100 into a chassis. The module insertion device includes a pushing mechanism 1, a feeding mechanism 2, and a base 3. The pushing mechanism 1 and the feeding mechanism 2 are mounted on the base 3. The pushing mechanism 1 includes a baffle 11 and a pushing assembly 12. The pushing assembly 12 is mounted on the baffle 11, which is parallel to the insertion direction N of the module 100 and perpendicular to the base 3. The feeding mechanism 2 is located on the side of the pushing assembly 12 near the chassis. The feeding mechanism 2 includes a hopper 21 and a pushing mechanism 22. The hopper 21 accommodates the module 100, and the pushing mechanism 22 drives the module to approach the baffle 11 along a first direction M. The first direction M is perpendicular to the insertion direction and perpendicular to the baffle 11. The module is placed in the hopper 21, and the pushing mechanism 22 pushes the module toward the baffle 11. When the module contacts the baffle 11, the pushing component 12 drives the module to approach the chassis along the insertion direction and insert it into the slot of the chassis (not shown in the figure).

[0030] In the above embodiment, module 100 is placed into hopper 21. The chassis includes multiple arrayed slots. A module insertion device is placed next to a slot, so that the push assembly 12 corresponds to the position of one slot. The pusher mechanism 22 can automatically push module 100 to a preset position, that is, the position where module 100 contacts baffle 11. Then the push-in mechanism 1 is activated to push module 100 at the preset position into the slot of the chassis. The above-described module insertion device solves the problem of fatigue and low efficiency caused by manual module insertion.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the aforementioned propulsion assembly 12 may include a rack 121, a gear 122, and a motor 123. The rack 121 and gear 122 mesh with each other. The gear 122 is mounted on the output shaft of the motor 123. The rack 121 is slidably mounted on the baffle 11. The extension direction of the rack 121 is the same as the insertion direction N. The gear 122 drives the rack 121 to move along the insertion direction M of the module 100. Specifically, the motor 123 can be fixedly mounted on the baffle 11 by a clamp. A slide rail 111 can be provided on the side of the baffle 11 facing the propulsion assembly 12. The extension direction of the slide rail 111 is the same as the extension direction of the rack 121. The rack 121 is mounted on the slide rail 111, allowing the rack 121 to slide along the insertion direction N of the module. The motor 123 can drive the gear 122 to rotate by rotating forward and backward, thereby driving the rack 121 to move forward (closer to the chassis) or backward (away from the chassis). When module 100 contacts baffle 11, motor 123 rotates forward to drive gear 122 to rotate, thereby driving rack 121 to move toward the chassis slot, pushing module 100 into the slot. After the pushing action is completed, motor 123 reverses to make rack 121 slide in the opposite direction, returning to the initial position, waiting for the next module 100 to reach the preset position.

[0032] In an optional embodiment, the rack 121 may include a first rack 1211 and a second rack 1212, and the hopper 21 includes a first hopper 211 and a second hopper 212 stacked together. The first rack 1211 corresponds to the position of the first hopper 211, and the second rack 1212 corresponds to the position of the second hopper 212. Specifically, the hopper can be divided into upper and lower layers by a partition 213, with the upper layer being the first hopper 211 and the lower layer being the second hopper 212. The first rack 1211 is located above the partition 213 and is used to push the module 100 in the first hopper 211 into the upper slot. The second rack 1212 is located below the partition 213 and is used to push the module 100 in the second hopper 212 into the lower slot. The double-layer hopper not only increases the capacity of the hopper 21, but the pushing mechanism 1 can also push the two modules 100 from the upper and lower layers into the slots simultaneously, improving the working efficiency of the module insertion device.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material pushing mechanism in one embodiment of this application. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 In an optional embodiment, the aforementioned pushing mechanism 22 may include a pusher plate assembly 221, a base 222, and a first drive assembly 223. The base 222 is slidably mounted on the hopper 21, and the pusher plate assembly 221 is mounted on the base 222. The first drive assembly 223 is connected to the base 222 and drives the base 222 to move along a first direction M. Specifically, the aforementioned first drive assembly 223 may include a lead screw 2231 and a drive motor 2232. The lead screw 2231 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 2232. The extension direction of the lead screw 2231 is the same as the first direction M. The lead screw 2231 meshes with the thread in the threaded hole 2221 of the base 222. The drive motor 2232 drives the lead screw 2231 to rotate, thereby causing the base 222 to move along the first direction M. This causes the pusher plate assembly 221 to push the module to a preset position.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, two sets of the pusher assembly 221 can be provided. The two sets of pusher assemblies 221 are arranged side by side, and simultaneously push one side wall of the module, so that the module is subjected to uniform force when moving, reducing the possibility of displacement.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher assembly in one embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is an assembly drawing of the push plate body, rotating shaft, and limiting member in one embodiment of this application. Please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4In an optional embodiment, the push plate assembly 221 may include a push plate body 2211, a bracket 2212, and a limiting member 2213. The push plate body 2211 is mounted on the bracket 2212 via a rotating shaft 2214. The extending direction of the rotating shaft 2214 is consistent with the insertion direction N. The push plate body 2211 rotates towards or away from the baffle 11. The limiting member 2213 is mounted on the push plate body 2211 to limit the rotation angle of the push plate body. The rotation angle is 90 degrees. Specifically, the push plate body 2211 and the limiting member 2213 rotate together with the rotating shaft 2214. When the rotating shaft 2214 rotates to the position where the push plate body 2211 is upright, one end of the limiting member 2213 abuts against the bracket 2212, limiting the rotating shaft 2214 from continuing to rotate. The initial state of the push plate body 2211 is the upright state. In the initial state, the limiting member 2213 restricts the push plate body 2211 from rotating away from the baffle 11. In the initial state, the push plate body 2211 can push the module 100 closer to the baffle 11.

[0036] The hopper 21 can hold multiple modules 100, which are arranged along the first direction M. After the pushing mechanism 22 has pushed all the modules between the pusher body 2211 and the baffle 11, the pushing mechanism 22 begins to retract, moving away from the baffle 11. At this time, the operator has added new modules to the hopper 21, which are located behind the pusher body 2211. When the pusher body 2211 moves away from the baffle 11, it is blocked by the newly placed module in the hopper 21. Driven by the blocking force of the newly placed module, the pusher body 2211 rotates towards the baffle 11 to avoid the newly placed module and continues to move away from the baffle 11. After rotating 90 degrees towards the baffle 11, the end of the pusher body 2211 away from the support abuts against the support and stops rotating. When the pushing mechanism 22 reaches the rear of the newly placed module, it stops retracting. Start moving in the opposite direction and begin pushing the next group of modules.

[0037] Figure 5 This is an assembly drawing of the push plate body and the reset member in one embodiment of this application. (In conjunction with...) Figure 3 and Figure 5 In an optional embodiment, the pusher assembly further includes a reset member 2215, which is disposed between the pusher body 2211 and the bracket 2212, and is used to drive the pusher body 2211 to rotate away from the baffle 11. Specifically, when the pusher assembly 221 retracts to the rearmost end of the new module in the hopper, since there is no object obstructing the pusher body 2211, under the drive of the reset member, the pusher body 2211 rotates upward 90 degrees, returning to its initial position. The reset member causes the pusher body 2211 to automatically spring back, eliminating the need for manual resetting of the pusher body 2211 and improving work efficiency.

[0038] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 5 In one specific embodiment, the reset element 2215 can be a retaining ring. The retaining ring can be installed between the push plate body 2211 and the bracket (not shown in the figure). One end of the retaining ring is engaged with the side of the push plate body 2211 facing the baffle, and the other end is engaged with the side of the bracket facing the baffle. When the push plate body rotates towards the baffle, the two ends of the retaining ring approach each other under the compression of the push plate body and the bracket, and the retaining ring has a tendency to spring back. When the push plate body leaves the newly placed module, the retaining ring springs back and drives the push plate body to rotate away from the baffle, realizing the automatic springback reset of the push plate body. The reset element and the limiting element can be installed on both sides of the push plate body respectively.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the aforementioned pushing mechanism 22 may include a first pushing mechanism 2210 and a second pushing mechanism 2220, with the first pushing mechanism 2210 and the second pushing mechanism 2220 having the same structure. The hopper 21 includes a first hopper 211 and a second hopper 212 stacked together. The first pushing mechanism 2210 is installed in the first hopper 211, and the second pushing mechanism 2220 is installed in the second hopper 212. Specifically, the first hopper 211 and the second hopper 212 are separated by a partition 213. The first pushing mechanism 2210 may be installed on the top wall 2111 of the first hopper 211, and a strip groove 210 may be formed on the top wall 2111. The pusher plate body 2211 of the first pushing mechanism 2210 extends from top to bottom through the strip groove 210 into the first hopper 211. It is worth noting that the bracket 2212 connected to the pusher plate body 2211 is not in the hopper, therefore the bracket 2212 will not interfere with the module. The base 222 is slidably mounted on the top wall 2111 on the side away from the first hopper 211 via the slide rail 111. The drive motor 2232 can be mounted on the side of the baffle 11 away from the hopper 21.

[0040] Similarly, the second pushing mechanism 2220 can be mirror-mounted on the bottom wall of the second hopper 212, with the partition 213 as a mirror surface. The installation direction is opposite to that of the first pushing mechanism. The bottom wall of the second hopper 212 is also provided with a strip groove, through which the pusher plate of the second pushing mechanism extends into the second hopper from bottom to top. The base of the second pushing mechanism is slidably mounted on the side of the bottom wall opposite to the second hopper via a slide rail. The motor can be mounted on the side of the baffle opposite to the pushing mechanism.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, the first and second pushing mechanisms described above can share a single motor. A drive wheel is mounted on the end of the lead screw of the first pushing mechanism, and a drive wheel is also mounted on the end of the lead screw of the second pushing mechanism. The two drive wheels are connected by a belt for power transmission. The output shaft of the motor is connected to one of the drive mechanisms, driving the first and second pushing mechanisms to operate simultaneously.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the guide mechanism structure in one embodiment of this application. Please refer to it. Figure 1 and Figure 6 In an optional embodiment, the module insertion device further includes a guide mechanism 4, which is mounted on the base 3 and located on the side of the feeding mechanism 2 facing the chassis. The guide mechanism 4 includes a guide wheel assembly 41 and a second drive assembly 42, which drives the guide wheel assembly 41 to move along a first direction M. When the pushing mechanism 1 pushes the module 100 into the slot, the guide mechanism 4 guides the module 100, ensuring that one side remains in contact with the baffle 11. Furthermore, the guide wheel assembly 41 restricts the movement of the module 100 in a direction perpendicular to the base 3, preventing the module 100 from deviating vertically from the slot's insertion opening. Specifically, the guide wheel assembly 41 may include a first wheel group 411, which includes a guide wheel shaft 4111 and at least two guide wheels 4112. The guide wheels 4112 are mounted on the guide wheel shaft 4111. The extension direction of the guide wheel shaft 4111 is perpendicular to the base 3. Two adjacent guide wheels 4112, the guide wheel shaft 4111 and the baffle 11 form a guide channel. The guide channel corresponds to the position of the push-in mechanism 1. The distance a between two adjacent guide wheels 4112 and the thickness b of the insertion part 101 of the module 100 satisfy a = b.

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the guide mechanism from another angle in one embodiment of this application. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 7 In one specific embodiment, the first wheel group 411 may include three guide wheels 4112, and the guide channels include a first guide channel 431 and a second guide channel 432. The first guide channel 431 corresponds to the position of the first hopper 211, and the second guide channel 432 corresponds to the position of the second hopper 212. The pushing mechanism 22 can simultaneously push two modules 100 into the slot. The three guide wheels 4112 have two guide channels, which can guide two modules 100 simultaneously. The thickness of the middle guide wheel 4112 in the first wheel group 411 can limit the distance between the two modules 100. This prevents the upper and lower modules 100 from moving too close or too far apart from each other and deviating from the slot, ensuring the accuracy of the module 100's insertion position into the slot and reducing the possibility of module damage due to misalignment.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the guide wheel assembly may further include a second wheel group 412, which has the same structure as the first wheel group 411. The first wheel group 411 and the second wheel group 412 are arranged along the insertion direction N. The first wheel group 411 and the second wheel group 412 are arranged side by side, which increases the length of the guide channel and further improves the positional accuracy of the module 100 when inserted into the slot.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the guide wheel assembly 41 may further include a mounting plate 413, with the first wheel group 411 and the second wheel group 412 mounted on the side of the mounting plate 413 facing the baffle 11. The mounting plate 413 is arranged parallel to the baffle 11, and the second drive assembly 42 is connected to the mounting plate 413.

[0046] Please combine Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In an optional embodiment, the guide mechanism 4 may further include an auxiliary plate 414, which includes a body 4141 and a lifting portion 4142. The body 4141 is connected to the guide wheel assembly 41, and the lifting portion 4142 is located at the edge of the body 4141 away from the hopper 21, forming an obtuse angle with the body 4141. The body 4141 and the bottom plate of the hopper 21 are on the same plane, and the end of the lifting portion 4142 away from the body 4141 is on the same plane as the bottom of the guide channel. Specifically, the module 100 is irregularly shaped, with a thinner insertion portion 101 and a thicker end away from the slot. When the module 100 gradually approaches the slot, before the guide mechanism 4 contacts the module 100, the insertion portion 101 leaves the hopper 21 and is suspended. The lifting portion 4142 of the auxiliary plate 414 can support the insertion portion 101, preventing the module 100 from tilting downwards. Module 100 can continue to move towards the slot with the support of auxiliary plate 414 until the guide mechanism 4 contacts module 100, guiding module 100 to insert into the slot. The thicker end of the module facing the slot is a ramp 102, the angle of which is the same as the angle of the lifting part 4142. When the ramp 102 contacts the lifting part 4142, module 100 is inserted into the slot.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the number of auxiliary plates can be set to two, located in the first guide channel and the second guide channel respectively. This improves the accuracy of inserting the two modules from the first and second hoppers into the chassis.

[0048] In an optional embodiment, the second drive assembly 42 may include a cylinder 421 and a push rod 422. The push rod 422 extends along a first direction M, with one end connected to the cylinder 421 and the other end connected to the guide wheel assembly 41. The cylinder 421 drives the push rod 422 to move along the first direction M, driving the guide wheel assembly 41 to move closer to or away from the baffle 11.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the guide wheel assembly 41 may further include a buffer assembly 415. The buffer assembly 415 includes a telescopic rod (not shown), a spring 4151, and a connector 4152. One end of the telescopic rod is connected to the push rod 422 via the connector 4152, and the other end is connected to the mounting plate 413. The spring 4151 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the telescopic rod and located between the mounting plate 413 and the connector 4152. The telescopic direction of the telescopic rod is the same as the first direction M. When the guide wheel assembly 41 moves closer to the baffle 11, causing the module 100 to contact the baffle 11 for lateral positioning, the spring 4151 and the telescopic rod are positioned between the mounting plate 413 and the connector 4152, allowing the guide wheel assembly 41 to have a springback margin in the direction away from the baffle 11. This reduces the possibility of the module 100 being pressed too tightly against the baffle 11, preventing the module 100 from moving.

[0050] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 5 In an optional embodiment, the guide wheel assembly 41 can be connected to the base 3 via a second slide rail 112. The extension direction of the second slide rail 112 is the same as the first direction M. The second slide rail 112 can guide the guide wheel assembly 41, improving the reliability of the guide mechanism 4.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, the module insertion device may further include a workbench (not shown in the figure), with a base slidably mounted on the workbench. The base is slidable along a first direction M. After inserting two modules from the first and second hoppers, the base slides along the first direction M, aligning the pushing mechanism with the next set of slots for insertion of the next set of modules.

[0052] Please continue to refer to this. Figures 1 to 7 The working process of the above-mentioned module insertion device is as follows: Module 100 is loaded into the hopper 21 of the feeding mechanism 2, and the pushing mechanism 22 pushes the module 100 to a preset position along the first direction M. The pushing component 12 of the pushing mechanism 1 pushes the module 100 towards the slot. When the module 100 is about to reach the position of the guide mechanism 4, the guide wheel component 41 extends to guide the module 100. The pushing component 12 continues to insert the module 100 into the equipment. The motor 123 of the pushing mechanism 1 can be a servo motor. The servo motor can achieve insertion at a specified torque through torque control, avoiding hard insertion of the module and damage to the chassis or module. After the module insertion is completed, the guide mechanism 4 and the pushing mechanism 1 retract. The base 3 moves to the left to continue the next module insertion.

[0053] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", 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.

[0054] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A module insertion device for inserting modules into a chassis, characterized in that, It includes a pushing mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a base, wherein the pushing mechanism and the feeding mechanism are mounted on the base. The pushing mechanism includes a baffle and a pushing assembly. The pushing assembly is mounted on the baffle, which is parallel to the insertion direction of the module and perpendicular to the base. The feeding mechanism is located on the side of the propulsion assembly near the chassis, and includes a hopper and a pushing mechanism. The hopper is used to accommodate the module, and the pushing mechanism drives the module to approach the baffle along a first direction, which is perpendicular to the insertion direction and perpendicular to the baffle. When the module contacts the baffle, the propulsion assembly drives the module to approach the chassis along the insertion direction; The module plug-in device further includes a guide mechanism, which is mounted on the base and located on the side of the feeding mechanism facing the chassis. The guide mechanism includes a guide wheel assembly and a second drive assembly, which drives the guide wheel assembly to move along the first direction. The guide wheel assembly includes a first wheel group, which includes a guide wheel shaft and at least two guide wheels. The guide wheels are mounted on the guide wheel shaft, and the extension direction of the guide wheel shaft is perpendicular to the base. Two adjacent guide wheels, the guide wheel shaft, and the baffle form a guide channel. The guide channel corresponds to the position of the push-in mechanism. The distance 'a' between two adjacent guide wheels and the thickness 'b' of the insertion part of the module satisfy 'a=b'.

2. The module plug-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The propulsion assembly includes a rack, a gear, and a motor. The rack meshes with the gear, the gear is mounted on the output shaft of the motor, the rack is slidably mounted on the baffle, the rack extends in the same direction as the insertion direction, and the gear drives the rack to move along the insertion direction.

3. The module plug-in device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rack includes a first rack and a second rack, and the hopper includes a first hopper and a second hopper stacked together. The first rack corresponds to the position of the first hopper, and the second rack corresponds to the position of the second hopper.

4. The module plug-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism includes a pusher plate assembly, a base, and a first driving assembly. The base is slidably mounted on the hopper, the pusher plate assembly is mounted on the base, and the first driving assembly is connected to the base to drive the base to move along the first direction.

5. The module plug-in device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The push plate assembly includes a push plate body, a bracket, and a limiting member. The push plate body is mounted on the bracket via a rotating shaft, the extension direction of which is consistent with the insertion direction. The push plate body can rotate towards or away from the baffle. The limiting member is mounted on the push plate body to limit the rotation angle of the push plate body, which is 90 degrees.

6. The module plug-in device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The push plate assembly also includes a reset member disposed between the push plate body and the bracket, which is used to drive the push plate body to rotate away from the baffle.

7. The module plug-in device according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that, The material pushing mechanism includes a first material pushing mechanism and a second material pushing mechanism, the first material pushing mechanism and the second material pushing mechanism having the same structure; the hopper includes a first hopper and a second hopper stacked together, the first material pushing mechanism is installed in the first hopper and the second material pushing mechanism is installed in the second hopper.

8. The module plug-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper includes a first hopper and a second hopper stacked together. The first wheel set includes three guide wheels. The guide channel includes a first guide channel and a second guide channel. The first guide channel corresponds to the position of the first hopper, and the second guide channel corresponds to the position of the second hopper.

9. The module plug-in device according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that, The guide wheel assembly also includes a second wheel group, which has the same structure as the first wheel group, and the first wheel group and the second wheel group are arranged along the insertion direction.

10. The module plug-in device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The guide wheel assembly further includes a mounting plate, the first wheel set and the second wheel set are mounted on the side of the mounting plate facing the baffle, the mounting plate is arranged parallel to the baffle, and the second drive assembly is connected to the mounting plate.

11. The module plug-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism further includes an auxiliary plate, which includes a body and a lifting part. The body is connected to the guide wheel assembly. The lifting part is located on the edge of the body away from the hopper and has an obtuse angle with the body. The body and the bottom plate of the hopper are on the same plane. The end of the lifting part away from the body is on the same plane as the bottom of the guiding channel.

12. The module plug-in device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second drive assembly includes a cylinder and a push rod, the push rod extending along the first direction, one end of the push rod being connected to the cylinder, and the other end being connected to the guide wheel assembly.

13. The module plug-in device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The guide wheel assembly includes a mounting plate and a buffer assembly. The buffer assembly includes a telescopic rod, a spring, and a connector. One end of the telescopic rod is connected to the push rod through the connector, and the other end is connected to the mounting plate. The spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the telescopic rod and located between the mounting plate and the connector. The telescopic rod extends in the same direction as the first direction.

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