Guided connector assembly apparatus and method of processing

Abstract

The application provides a guiding type connector assembly device, which comprises a positioning frame, a rotating frame connected with the positioning frame in a rotating mode, a clamp table for placing a plastic shell and a first fixing assembly for fixing the plastic shell on the clamp table, a rotating assembly for driving the rotating frame to reciprocating rotate in a small angle mode, and a conveying frame arranged below the positioning frame, wherein the conveying frame is movably provided with a conveying assembly for driving cables and a plurality of parts to cooperate with the plastic shell, so as to realize the assembly of the plastic shell and the cables. The positioning frame is matched with the rotating frame, and the rotating assembly is used to drive the rotating frame to reciprocating rotate in a small angle mode, so that the plastic shell is reciprocating rotated in a small angle mode, the cables are butt-jointed with the plastic shell under the action of the conveying assembly, the interference phenomenon during the butt-joint of the cables and the plastic shell is reduced, and the qualified rate of product processing is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated assembly, and more specifically to a guide-type connector assembly equipment and its processing method. Background Technology

[0002] The installation of cables and plastic casings is also becoming increasingly automated. Automated production, which uses automated technology, has a profound impact on human society. Most importantly, it has greatly improved social labor productivity and enhanced human beings' ability to transform nature.

[0003] However, before the cable can be assembled, one end of the cable needs to be cut and the plug terminals need to be installed. Only after all of this is completed can the cable be installed with the plastic shell. When existing assembly equipment is used, it often directly connects the cable with the plastic shell. However, the cable is made of a flexible material, and the plastic shell also has dimensional deviations. The cable end also has dimensional deviations, which can cause local interference when the two are directly plugged in, affecting subsequent processing. Therefore, the requirements for dimensional deviations are high during processing, and the product qualification rate is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention proposes a guide-type connector assembly device, comprising: a positioning frame, a rotating frame rotatably connected to the positioning frame, a fixture table for placing a plastic shell and a first fixing component for fixing the plastic shell on the fixture table fixedly connected to the rotating frame, a rotating component for driving the rotating frame to reciprocate at small angles fixedly connected to the positioning frame, and a conveying frame located directly below the positioning frame. The conveying frame is equipped with a conveying component that moves to engage cables and multiple parts with the plastic shell, thereby assembling the plastic shell and cables. By engaging the positioning frame with the rotating frame and driving the rotating frame to reciprocate at small angles via the rotating component, the plastic shell is reciprocated at small angles. Under the action of the conveying component, the cables are engaged with the plastic shell, reducing interference during cable-plastic shell engagement and improving the product processing qualification rate.

[0005] Preferably, the first fixing component includes: a first slide rail fixedly mounted on the rotating frame and a first cylinder, wherein the first cylinder drives the first clamping block to move towards each other along the first slide rail and clamp the plastic shell.

[0006] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes: a movable plate that reciprocates along the conveyor frame; the movable plate is provided with a driving unit; the driving unit cooperates with a movable module; the movable module drives the movable plate to reciprocate along the conveyor frame; the movable plate is fixedly connected to multiple positioning plates; each of the multiple positioning plates is fixedly connected to two parallel lifting platforms; each lifting platform is fixedly connected to a movable block; a second slide rail is movably mounted on the movable block; a support platform is fixedly connected to the ends of the two second slide rails; each support platform is fixedly connected to a clamping assembly; each positioning plate is fixedly connected to a lifting assembly that drives the support platform to rise and fall; the multiple clamping assemblies are divided into a terminal clamping assembly, a middle clamping assembly, a conveying clamping assembly, and a rear cover clamping assembly, wherein the conveying clamping assembly and the rear cover clamping assembly are fixedly mounted on the same support platform.

[0007] Preferably, both the terminal clamping assembly and the mid-end clamping assembly include: a limiting plate fixed on the support platform, the support platform being fixedly connected to a third slide rail and a second cylinder, the third slide rail being movably provided with a second clamping block, and the second cylinder driving the second clamping block to cooperate with the limiting plate to clamp the two cables.

[0008] Preferably, the conveying clamping assembly includes: a positioning frame fixedly connected to the support platform, a fourth slide rail, and a third cylinder. The positioning frame is provided with a groove for placing cables. The fourth slide rail is movably provided with a third clamping block. The third cylinder drives the third clamping block to move along the length direction of the fourth slide rail and cooperates with the positioning frame to achieve clearance fit with the cables.

[0009] Preferably, the back cover clamping assembly includes: a positioning seat fixedly mounted on a support platform, the positioning seat having a groove for placing the back cover, the support platform also being fixedly connected to a fifth slide rail and a fourth cylinder, the fifth slide rail being movably mounted with a fourth clamping block, and the fourth cylinder driving the fourth clamping block to move along the length direction of the fifth slide rail and clamp the back cover of the positioning seat.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning frame is fixedly connected to a fifth cylinder and a sixth slide rail, the sixth slide rail is movably provided with a movable seat, the movable seat is fixedly connected to a positioning component, and the positioning component is used to support the insertion hole of the plastic shell.

[0011] Preferably, the positioning component includes: a sixth cylinder fixedly mounted on the movable seat, the telescopic rod of the sixth cylinder cooperating with a clamping platform, the clamping platform being fixedly connected to a seventh cylinder, the seventh cylinder being fixedly connected to two grippers, and the seventh cylinder driving the two grippers to support the insertion hole of the plastic shell.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes: a locking plate, wherein the locking plate is fixedly connected to a locking frame that cooperates with the cable, an eighth cylinder and a seventh slide rail, the seventh slide rail is movably provided with a fifth clamping block, and the eighth cylinder drives the fifth clamping block to move along the length direction of the seventh slide rail and cooperate with the locking frame to clamp the cable.

[0013] Preferably, a processing method for a guide-type connector assembly device includes: S1: The plastic shell is placed on the fixture table and clamped by the first fixing component; S2: After the plastic shell is clamped, the positioning component supports the plastic shell; S3: The cable is connected to the plastic shell via the conveyor component; S4: The positioning component disengages from the support state, the rotating component drives the rotating frame to rotate back and forth at a small angle, and the conveying component drives the cable to move into the plastic shell; S5: The conveyor assembly drives multiple parts to work with the plastic shell to assemble the plastic shell and the cable.

[0014] The present invention has the following advantages: 1. By cooperating with the positioning frame and the rotating frame, and driving the rotating frame to reciprocate at a small angle through the rotating component, the plastic shell is reciprocated at a small angle. Under the action of the conveying component, the cable is driven to connect with the plastic shell, reducing the interference phenomenon when the cable and the plastic shell are connected, and improving the product processing qualification rate.

[0015] 2. The cable is clamped in segments by terminal clamping assembly, middle clamping assembly, conveying clamping assembly and rear cover clamping assembly. Different clamping assemblies drive the cable to cooperate with the plastic shell, improving automation efficiency and reducing processing difficulty.

[0016] 3. The positioning component works with the plastic shell to support the insertion hole of the plastic shell, reducing the deformation of the plastic shell insertion hole when the terminal is connected to the plastic shell insertion hole, and improving the product processing qualification rate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the guide-type connector assembly equipment in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial structural enlargement of the guide-type connector assembly equipment in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a partial structural enlargement of the guide-type connector assembly equipment in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a partial structural enlargement of the guide-type connector assembly equipment in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ; Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the guide-type connector assembly equipment in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Positioning frame; 2. Rotating frame; 3. Fixture table; 4. Plastic shell; 5. Conveying frame; 6. First slide rail; 7. First cylinder; 8. First clamping block; 9. Moving plate; 10. Moving module; 11. Positioning plate; 12. Lifting platform; 13. Moving block; 14. Second slide rail; 15. Support platform; 16. Limiting plate; 17. Third slide rail; 18. Second cylinder; 19. Second clamping block; 20. Moving frame; 21. Fourth slide rail; 22. Third cylinder; 23. Positioning seat; 24. Fifth slide rail; 25. Fourth cylinder; 26. Fourth clamping block; 27. Fifth cylinder; 28. Sixth slide rail; 29. ​​Moving seat; 30. Sixth cylinder; 31. Clamping platform; 32. Seventh cylinder; 33. Gripper; 34. Locking plate; 35. Locking frame; 36. Eighth cylinder; 37. Seventh slide rail; 38. Fifth clamping block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and specific implementation methods. Example

[0022] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, a guide-type connector assembly device includes: a positioning frame 1, a rotating frame 2 rotatably connected to the positioning frame 1, a clamping table 3 for placing a plastic shell 4 and a first fixing component for fixing the plastic shell 4 on the clamping table 3. The first fixing component includes: a first slide rail 6 fixedly disposed on the rotating frame 2 and a first cylinder 7. The first cylinder 7 drives a first clamping block 8 to move towards each other along the first slide rail 6 and clamp the plastic shell.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the positioning frame 1 is fixedly connected to a fifth cylinder 27 and a sixth slide rail 28. The sixth slide rail 28 is movably provided with a movable seat 29. The movable seat 29 is fixedly connected to a positioning component, which is used to support the insertion hole of the plastic shell 4.

[0024] The positioning component includes: a sixth cylinder 30 fixedly mounted on the movable seat 29, the telescopic rod of the sixth cylinder 30 cooperating with a clamping platform 31, a seventh cylinder 32 fixedly connected to the clamping platform 31, and two grippers 33 fixedly connected to the seventh cylinder 32. The seventh cylinder 32 drives the two grippers 33 to support the insertion hole of the plastic shell 4.

[0025] The plastic shell 4 socket is mainly made of flexible material. If placed directly, it will sag. The seventh cylinder 32 drives the clamp 33 to support the socket and reduce the sag.

[0026] A conveyor frame 5 is located directly below the positioning frame 1. The conveyor frame 5 moves to carry the conveying components, cables, and multiple parts to cooperate with the plastic shell 4 to achieve the assembly of the plastic shell 4.

[0027] The conveying assembly includes a movable plate 9 that reciprocates along the conveyor frame 5. The movable plate 9 is provided with a drive unit, which is engaged with a movable module 10. The movable module 10 drives the movable plate 9 to reciprocate along the conveyor frame 5.

[0028] The movable plate 9 is fixedly connected to multiple positioning plates 11. Each of the multiple positioning plates 11 is fixedly connected to two parallel lifting platforms 12. Each lifting platform 12 is fixedly connected to a movable block 13. A second slide rail 14 is movably mounted on the movable block 13. A support platform 15 is fixedly connected to the ends of the two second slide rails 14. Each support platform 15 is fixedly connected to a clamping assembly.

[0029] Each positioning plate 11 is fixedly connected to a lifting assembly that drives the support platform 15 to rise and fall. The lifting assembly includes a lifting cylinder fixed on the positioning plate 11. The telescopic rod of the lifting cylinder passes through the positioning plate 11 and cooperates with the support platform 15 to drive the support platform 15 to rise and fall.

[0030] The multiple clamping assemblies are divided into terminal clamping assemblies, mid-end clamping assemblies, conveying clamping assemblies and rear cover clamping assemblies, wherein the conveying clamping assemblies and the rear cover clamping assemblies are fixedly mounted on the same support platform 15.

[0031] The conveying component first drives the terminal clamping component to transport the plastic shell 4. The positioning frame 1 is fixedly connected to a rotating component that drives the rotating frame 2 to reciprocate at a small angle. The rotating component includes: a rotating motor fixedly mounted on the positioning frame 1, a drive gear fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor, and a driven gear that cooperates with the drive gear rotatably connected to the rotating frame 2 through a bearing. The rotating motor drives the drive gear to rotate, and the drive gear drives the driven gear to rotate, thereby driving the rotating frame 2 to rotate. The rotating frame 2 drives the plastic shell 4 to reciprocate at a small angle.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 5As shown, both the terminal clamping assembly and the mid-end clamping assembly include: a limiting plate 16 fixed on the support platform 15; a third slide rail 17 and a second cylinder 18 are fixedly connected to the support platform 15; the third slide rail 17 is movably provided with a second clamping block 19; and the second cylinder 18 drives the second clamping block 19 to cooperate with the limiting plate 16 to clamp the two cables.

[0033] The conveying component drives the terminal clamping component and the cable to move towards the plastic shell 4. When the terminal on the cable contacts the plastic shell 4, the positioning component disengages from the socket support of the plastic shell 4 and returns to the initial position because the terminal has been inserted into the socket at this time.

[0034] The terminal clamping assembly disengages from the cable, the lifting assembly drives the support platform 15 to move downward, and the rotating assembly drives the rotating frame 2 to rotate back and forth at a small angle, causing the cable terminal to contact the socket of the plastic shell 4. At this time, the conveying assembly drives the cable terminal to insert into the plastic shell 4, and drives part of the cable into the socket of the plastic shell 4.

[0035] The mid-end clamping component mainly functions as a wire clamp, preventing the cable from retracting when the terminal is pushed.

[0036] The conveying component drives the middle clamping component and the cable to continue moving towards the plastic shell 4, and the cable continues to enter the plastic shell 4. The middle clamping component releases its clamp on the cable, and the lifting component drives the support platform 15 and the middle clamping component to move downward.

[0037] The conveying assembly drives the conveying clamping assembly and the rear cover clamping assembly to move toward the plastic shell 4. At this time, both cables are equipped with a sealing ring, and the sealing ring and the cable are fitted with a gap.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the conveying clamping assembly includes: a movable frame 20 fixedly connected to the support platform 15, a fourth slide rail 21, and a third cylinder 22. The movable frame 20 is provided with a groove for placing cables. The fourth slide rail 21 is movably provided with a third clamping block. The third cylinder 22 drives the third clamping block to move along the length direction of the fourth slide rail 21 and cooperates with the movable frame 20 to achieve clearance fit with the cable.

[0039] The movable frame 20 and the third clamping block are located at the rear end of the sealing ring. When the conveying component drives the conveying clamping component to move towards the plastic shell 4, the movable frame 20 and the third clamping block can push the sealing ring into the insertion hole of the plastic shell 4 because they are in clearance fit with the cable.

[0040] The conveying component here needs to move the sealing ring towards the 4-hole of the plastic shell multiple times. This is mainly because the sealing ring has high friction with the cable, and it may not be fully pushed in at once.

[0041] After the sealing ring is placed, the conveying component drives the rear cover clamping component to move towards the plastic shell 4.

[0042] The back cover clamping assembly includes: a positioning seat 23 fixedly mounted on the support platform 15, the positioning seat 23 having a groove for placing the back cover, the support platform 15 also being fixedly connected to a fifth slide rail 24 and a fourth cylinder 25, the fifth slide rail 24 being movably mounted with a fourth clamping block 26, the fourth cylinder 25 driving the fourth clamping block 26 to move along the length of the fifth slide rail 24 and clamping the back cover of the positioning seat 23.

[0043] The guide-type connector assembly equipment also includes: a locking plate 34, which is fixedly connected to a locking frame 35 that cooperates with the cable, an eighth cylinder 36, and a seventh slide rail 37. The seventh slide rail 37 is movably provided with a fifth clamping block 38. The eighth cylinder 36 drives the fifth clamping block 38 to move along the length of the seventh slide rail 37 and cooperate with the locking frame 35 to clamp the cable.

[0044] The cable is clamped by the fifth clamping block 38 driven by the eighth cylinder 36 and the locking frame 35. When the conveying component drives the rear cover clamping component to move towards the plastic shell 4, the cable remains stationary while the rear cover moves along the cable towards the plastic shell 4. Finally, the rear cover is closed on the plastic shell 4, and the cable is installed on the plastic shell 4.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a processing method for a guide-type connector assembly equipment includes: S1: The plastic shell 4 is placed on the fixture table 3 and clamped by the first fixing component; S2: After the plastic shell 4 is clamped, the positioning component supports the plastic shell 4; S3: The cable is driven to connect to the plastic shell 4 via the conveyor component; The conveying component first drives the terminal clamping component to transport to the plastic shell 4. When the terminal on the cable contacts the plastic shell 4, the positioning component disengages from the socket support of the plastic shell 4 and returns to the initial position because the terminal has now been inserted into the socket of the plastic shell 4.

[0046] S4: The positioning component disengages from the support state, the rotating component drives the rotating frame 2 to rotate back and forth at a small angle, and the conveying component drives the cable to move into the plastic shell 4; When the terminal clamping assembly disengages from the cable, the lifting assembly drives the support platform 15 to move downward, and the rotating assembly drives the rotating frame 2 to rotate back and forth at a small angle, causing the cable terminal to contact the socket of the plastic shell 4. At this time, the conveying assembly drives the cable terminal to insert into the plastic shell 4 and drives part of the cable into the socket of the plastic shell 4.

[0047] S5: The conveyor assembly drives multiple parts to cooperate with the plastic shell 4 to realize the assembly of the plastic shell 4 and the cable.

[0048] The conveying component drives the middle clamping component and the cable to continue moving towards the plastic shell 4, causing the cable to continue entering the plastic shell 4. The middle clamping component then releases its clamp on the cable, and the lifting component drives the support platform 15 and the middle clamping component to move downward.

[0049] The conveying assembly drives the conveying clamping assembly and the rear cover clamping assembly to move toward the plastic shell 4. At this time, both cables are equipped with a sealing ring, and the sealing ring and the cable are fitted with a gap.

[0050] When the conveying assembly drives the conveying clamping assembly to move toward the plastic shell 4, the sealing ring can be pushed into the insertion hole of the plastic shell 4 because the moving frame 20 and the third clamping block are in clearance with the cable.

[0051] The conveying component here needs to move the sealing ring towards the 4-hole of the plastic shell multiple times. This is mainly because the sealing ring has high friction with the cable, and it may not be fully pushed in at once.

[0052] After the sealing ring is placed, the conveying component drives the rear cover clamping component to move towards the plastic shell 4.

[0053] The cable is clamped by the fifth clamping block 38 driven by the eighth cylinder 36 and the locking frame 35. When the conveying component drives the rear cover clamping component to move towards the plastic shell 4, the cable remains stationary while the rear cover moves along the cable towards the plastic shell 4. Finally, the rear cover is closed on the plastic shell 4, and the cable is installed on the plastic shell 4.

[0054] Therefore, various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A guide-type connector assembly device, characterized in that, include: A positioning frame is rotatably connected to a rotating frame. The rotating frame is fixedly connected to a fixture table for placing a plastic shell and a first fixing component for fixing the plastic shell on the fixture table. The positioning frame is fixedly connected to a rotating component that drives the rotating frame to reciprocate at a small angle. A conveying frame is provided directly below the positioning frame. The conveying frame moves and a conveying component drives a cable and multiple parts to cooperate with the plastic shell to realize the assembly of the plastic shell and the cable. The conveying assembly includes: a movable plate that reciprocates along a conveyor frame; the movable plate is provided with a driving unit; the driving unit is coupled with a movable module; the movable module drives the movable plate to reciprocate along the conveyor frame; the movable plate is fixedly connected to multiple positioning plates; each of the multiple positioning plates is fixedly connected to two parallel lifting platforms; each lifting platform is fixedly connected to a movable block; a second slide rail is movably mounted on the movable block; a support platform is fixedly connected to the ends of the two second slide rails; each support platform is fixedly connected to a clamping assembly; each positioning plate is fixedly connected to a lifting assembly that drives the support platform to rise and fall; the multiple clamping assemblies are divided into a terminal clamping assembly, a middle clamping assembly, a conveying clamping assembly, and a rear cover clamping assembly; wherein the conveying clamping assembly and the rear cover clamping assembly are fixedly mounted on the same support platform. The positioning frame is fixedly connected to a fifth cylinder and a sixth slide rail. The sixth slide rail is movably provided with a movable seat. The movable seat is fixedly connected to a positioning component. The positioning component is used to support the insertion hole of the plastic shell. The positioning component includes: a sixth cylinder fixedly mounted on a movable base, the telescopic rod of the sixth cylinder cooperating with a clamping platform, the clamping platform being fixedly connected to a seventh cylinder, the seventh cylinder being fixedly connected to two grippers, and the seventh cylinder driving the two grippers to support the insertion hole of the plastic shell.

2. The guide-type connector assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing component includes: a first slide rail fixedly mounted on the rotating frame and a first cylinder, wherein the first cylinder drives the first clamping block to move towards each other along the first slide rail and clamp the plastic shell.

3. The guide-type connector assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the terminal clamping assembly and the mid-end clamping assembly include: a limiting plate fixed on the support platform; the support platform is fixedly connected to a third slide rail and a second cylinder; the third slide rail is movably provided with a second clamping block; and the second cylinder drives the second clamping block to cooperate with the limiting plate to clamp the two cables.

4. The guide-type connector assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conveying clamping assembly includes: a positioning frame fixedly connected to the support platform, a fourth slide rail, and a third cylinder. The positioning frame is provided with a groove for placing cables. The fourth slide rail is movably provided with a third clamping block. The third cylinder drives the third clamping block to move along the length direction of the fourth slide rail and cooperates with the positioning frame to achieve clearance fit with the cables.

5. The guide-type connector assembly equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The back cover clamping assembly includes: a positioning seat fixedly mounted on a support platform, the positioning seat having a groove for placing the back cover, the support platform also being fixedly connected to a fifth slide rail and a fourth cylinder, the fifth slide rail being movably mounted with a fourth clamping block, the fourth cylinder driving the fourth clamping block to move along the length direction of the fifth slide rail and clamping the back cover of the positioning seat.

6. The guide-type connector assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The locking plate is fixedly connected to a locking frame that cooperates with the cable, an eighth cylinder, and a seventh slide rail. The seventh slide rail is equipped with a fifth clamping block. The eighth cylinder drives the fifth clamping block to move along the length of the seventh slide rail and cooperates with the locking frame to clamp the cable.

7. A processing method for the guide-type connector assembly equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, include: S1: The plastic shell is placed on the fixture table and clamped by the first fixing component; S2: After the plastic shell is clamped, the positioning component supports the plastic shell; S3: The cable is connected to the plastic shell via the conveyor component; S4: The positioning component disengages from the support state, the rotating component drives the rotating frame to rotate back and forth at a small angle, and the conveying component drives the cable to move into the plastic shell; S5: The conveyor assembly drives multiple parts to work with the plastic shell to assemble the plastic shell and the cable.

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