Busbar semi-automatic riveting equipment

By designing the BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting equipment, an automated production process was achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency, large footprint, and high labor costs of existing equipment, and improving production efficiency and return on investment.

CN117961484BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SHANGHAI SHARETEK TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI SHARETEK TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-12-25
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing BUSBAR production equipment is inefficient, occupies a large space, has high labor costs, cannot effectively manage product information, and poses safety hazards.

Method used

Design a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting equipment, including a turntable module, a feeding and transfer module, a laser engraving and detection module, a vibratory feeder module, a riveting module, and a current and resistance testing module, to realize an automated production process and reduce manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

Improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, optimize land use, achieve effective management of good and defective products, and enhance the return on investment of equipment.

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Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of BUSBAR semi-automatic test riveting equipment, it is related to the field of automated equipment, it includes carousel module, is arranged in the upper feeding transplanting module of carousel module outer circle, laser engraving & detection module, vibration disc A feeding module, riveting module, current resistance test module, vibration disc B feeding module, BIN conveying belt module, high pressure test module, defective product conveying belt;From the upper feeding transplanting module to carousel module is equipped with single-shaft transplanting module, there is handling module A between laser engraving & detection module and carousel module, there is handling module B between vibration disc A feeding module and carousel module, there is handling module C between vibration disc B feeding module and carousel module, there is handling module D between BIN conveying belt module and carousel module, there is handling module E between defective product conveying belt and carousel module.The present application can reduce manual participation, realize multiple tedious process technology, with higher degree of equipment automation to improve productivity, optimize cost.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of semi-automatic equipment, and more particularly to a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device. Background Technology

[0002] Busbars, also known as composite busbars, are multi-layered composite structure connectors and can be considered the "highways" of power distribution systems. Compared to traditional, bulky, time-consuming, and cumbersome wiring methods, busbars offer advantages such as ease of design, low impedance, interference resistance, high reliability, space saving, and simple and quick assembly. With the rapid development of the global economy, busbars are widely used in electric and hybrid traction, electric traction equipment, cellular communications, base stations, telephone switching systems, large network equipment, large and medium-sized computers, power switch systems, welding systems, military equipment systems, power generation systems, and power conversion modules for electric equipment, leading to ever-increasing market demand. As a crucial component in new energy power distribution systems, most factories currently produce busbars using a combination of manual labor and single-machine equipment, but this method can no longer meet the growing demand. In a market where efficiency is paramount, automated and intelligent busbar production methods are particularly important.

[0003] The BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting equipment is mainly used for the handling, laser engraving, inspection, riveting, testing, and automatic BIN separation of busbars. It is simple to operate, highly efficient, cost-effective, and improves the return on investment. This equipment can meet higher production demands while significantly reducing labor costs and increasing production efficiency. Based on the process requirements of automated production and tailored to the actual production needs of enterprises, the BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting equipment combines functions such as busbar loading, laser engraving, inspection, riveting, high-voltage testing, current and resistance testing, BIN separation and unloading, and product information management. This greatly improves production efficiency, reduces labor, minimizes floor space, and enhances safety and reliability.

[0004] Currently, most BUSBAR manufacturers use manual assembly lines for production, which is extremely inefficient and involves risks associated with equipment such as laser engraving. Existing production equipment and methods occupy significant space, have unreasonable workstation cycles, easily lead to product backlogs at some workstations, and make it impossible to manage product information and effectively control the management of good and defective products. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a semi-automatic testing and riveting device for BUSBAR, which reduces manual intervention, increases production capacity and optimizes costs with a high degree of equipment automation, and addresses the need for automated production of BUSBAR.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device, including a turntable module, and a feeding and transfer module, a laser engraving and detection module, a vibratory feeder A feeding module, a riveting module, a current and resistance testing module one, a vibratory feeder B feeding module, a current and resistance testing module two, a BIN-separating conveyor belt module, a high-voltage testing module, and a defective product conveyor belt, all located on the outer ring of the turntable module. A single-axis transfer module is provided from the feeding and transfer module to the turntable module. The laser engraving and detection module is located above the single-axis transfer module. A transport module A is provided between the laser engraving and detection module and the turntable module. A transport module B is provided between the vibratory feeder A feeding module and the turntable module. A transport module C is provided between the vibratory feeder B feeding module and the turntable module. A transport module D is provided between the BIN-separating conveyor belt module and the turntable module. A transport module E is provided between the defective product conveyor belt and the turntable module.

[0007] Preferably, the feeding and transfer module includes a feeding platform on the single-axis transfer module, a dual control button on one side of the feeding platform, a tray slot and an automatic material picking Z-axis on the feeding platform, and a cylinder at the bottom of the feeding platform.

[0008] Preferably, the loading platform is equipped with a foolproof detection structure.

[0009] Preferably, the laser engraving and inspection module includes an inspection station located above the single-axis transfer module and a laser engraving station located on one side of the inspection station.

[0010] Preferably, the laser engraving station is equipped with an air blowing dust extraction structure, and the inspection station and one side of the laser engraving station are equipped with a barcode scanning inspection structure.

[0011] Preferably, the transport module is equipped with an error-prevention and omission detection structure on one side of the single-axis transplant module.

[0012] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0013] This invention can reduce manual intervention, realize a variety of cumbersome processes, improve production capacity and optimize costs with a high degree of equipment automation, solve the needs of BUSBAR automated production, increase production capacity, save costs, save land, and improve return on investment. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding and transfer module in a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the laser engraving and detection module in a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the handling module A in a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the turntable module in a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the high-pressure testing module in a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device of the present invention.

[0020] Attached reference numerals: 1. Feeding and transferring module; 101. Feeding platform; 102. Tray slot; 103. Cylinder; 104. Dual control button; 105. Manual feeding port; 106. Automatic material handling position; 107. Foolproof detection structure; 108. Automatic material handling Z-axis; 2. Single-axis transfer module; 3. Laser engraving & inspection module; 301. Laser engraving station; 302. Inspection station; 303. Air blowing and dust extraction structure; 304. Barcode scanning and inspection structure; 4. Handling module; 401. Handling module A; 402. Error prevention and omission detection structure; 403, turntable feeding position; 5, turntable module; 501, motor; 502, workstation fixture; 6, vibratory feeder feeding module; 7, riveting module; 8, current resistance testing module; 9, high voltage testing module; 10, BIN conveyor belt module; 11, vibratory feeder A feeding module; 12, handling module B; 13, vibratory feeder B feeding module; 14, handling module C; 15, handling module D; 16, handling module E; 17, defective product conveyor belt; 18, turntable unloading position. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] This invention discloses a BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device, which includes a turntable module 5. The turntable module 5 is surrounded by a feeding platform 101, a feeding and transfer module 1, a laser engraving and detection module 3, a handling module A401, a single-axis transfer module 2, a handling module A401, a vibratory feeder A feeding module 11, a handling module B12, a riveting module 7, a current and resistance testing module 8, a vibratory feeder B feeding module 13, a handling module C14, and a handling module E16.

[0023] The manual placement of the Busbar on the loading platform 101 is initiated by activating the dual control button 104 near the loading platform 101 to move the product to the automatic picking position 106 of the loading platform 101; the automatic picking Z-axis 108 is activated, and after error-proof detection and picking, the product is placed on the single-axis transfer module 2.

[0024] Driven by the single-axis transfer module 2, the product is moved to the laser engraving & inspection module 3. While the product is being laser engraved, it also performs air blowing and dust extraction, and product information is being entered simultaneously. After laser engraving and inspection, the product is moved to the transport module A401. The transport module A401 picks up the product and performs error-proofing and omission-proofing checks according to the product's process requirements, then transports it to the turntable station. Driven by the turntable module 5, component A (spring sheet) is fed through the vibratory feeder A loading module 11. The transport module B12 picks up component A and transports it to the Busbar product in the turntable station. Driven by the turntable module 5, the product enters the riveting module 7 for riveting. Driven by the turntable module 5, the product is then subjected to current and resistance testing by the module 8 after riveting. Driven by the vibratory feeder B, component B (fuse) is fed through the vibratory feeder B feeding module 13. The transport module C14 picks up component B and transports it to the Busbar product in the turntable station. It is pressed in along the Z-axis. The turntable module 5 drives the current and resistance test module 8 to test the product after component B is installed. The turntable module 5 drives the product to be sorted into BINs according to the settings. Good products are taken out by the transport module D15, while defective products are picked up by the transport module E16 and placed into the defective product conveyor line. Good products are taken out by the transport module D15 and enter the high voltage test module 9. After the test is completed, they are sorted into BINs according to the settings. Good products enter the finished product conveyor belt, while defective products are guided into the defective product conveyor belt 17 through the flow channel.

[0025] The loading and transfer module 1 includes a loading platform 101 mounted on the single-axis transfer module 2. One end of the loading platform 101 is provided with a manual loading port 105, and the other end is provided with an automatic material handling position 106. A dual control button 104 is provided near the end of the loading platform 101 where the manual loading port 105 is located. The loading platform 101 has multiple tray slots 102 from the manual loading port 105 to the automatic material handling position 106. The end near the automatic material handling position 106 is provided with an automatic material handling Z-axis 108 and a foolproof detection structure 107. A cylinder 103 is provided at the bottom of the loading platform 101.

[0026] Workflow of loading and transfer module 1: The product is manually picked up and placed in the tray cavity 102 of the manual loading port 105. After confirming that it is correct, the left and right dual control buttons 104 are pressed at the same time. The loading port tray is driven by the cylinder 103 to slide into the rear automatic material picking position 106. The automatic material picking Z-axis 108 descends to pick up the material (parallel error-proof detection) and rises, and the loading tray returns. The automatic material picking Z-axis 108 descends again to place the product into the cavity of the single-axis transfer module 2 and then returns. The single-axis transfer module 2 moves to feed the material. This cycle is repeated.

[0027] The laser engraving and inspection module 3 includes an inspection station 302 located on the single-axis transfer module 2 and a laser engraving station 301 located on one side of the inspection station 302. The laser engraving station 301 is equipped with an air blowing and dust extraction structure 303. The inspection station 302 and the laser engraving station 301 are also equipped with a barcode scanning and inspection structure 304 on one side.

[0028] Laser engraving & inspection module 3 workflow: Single-axis transfer module 2 moves, carrying the product into inspection station 302 and laser engraving station 301. The sensor in inspection station 302 confirms the presence of the product, and laser engraving station 301 performs laser engraving. Once completed, single-axis transfer module 2 moves at equal intervals. The product that has completed laser engraving enters the barcode scanning and inspection position, while the next product enters the laser engraving area. Inspection and laser engraving are performed synchronously. Single-axis transfer module 2 moves again, and the previous product enters the subsequent station, while the next product enters the inspection position.

[0029] The handling module 4 includes an error prevention and omission detection structure 402 located on one side of the single-axis transfer module 2, a handling module A401 located above the single-axis transfer module 2, and a turntable feeding position 403 located on the turntable module 5.

[0030] Workflow of transport module 4: The single-axis transfer module 2 moves the laser-engraved and inspected products to the transport station. The transport module A401 grabs the product, clamps it, and rotates it 90°. The bottom of the product is aligned with the error-proof and omission detection sensor in the side error-proof and omission detection structure 402 to detect whether the product is incorrect or missing. After the test is completed, the transport module A401 moves the product horizontally to the top of the turntable unloading position 403 and rotates it horizontally 45° to unload the product. After unloading, the robot arm retracts and the cycle repeats.

[0031] The turntable module 5 includes a turntable that can hold eight workstations and a motor for driving the turntable.

[0032] Turntable Module 5 Workflow: The eight-station turntable is driven by a motor to rotate the eight station fixtures at equal angles. The process flows through: product turntable loading, spring loading, spring riveting, spring testing, fuse loading, fuse testing, product turntable unloading, and abnormal product unloading.

[0033] One side of the high-voltage test module 9 is equipped with a handling module D15 and a BIN conveyor belt module 10, while the other side of the high-voltage test module 9 is equipped with a handling module E16 and a defective product conveyor belt 17.

[0034] High Voltage Testing Module 9 Workflow: The transport module D15 first picks up the product in the turntable unloading position and rotates it to the subsequent high voltage testing station for testing. The transport module D15 then retracts. After testing, the product that the turntable has rotated to the correct position is picked up, rotated, and transported to the high voltage testing station for testing again. At the same time, the parallel grippers on the transport module D15 simultaneously grab and transport the originally tested product to the good product conveyor belt, and so on.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting device, characterized in that, The system includes a turntable module (5), and a feeding and transfer module (1), a laser engraving and detection module (3), a vibratory feeder A feeding module (11), a riveting module (7), a current resistance test module I, a vibratory feeder B feeding module (13), a current resistance test module II, a BIN conveyor belt module (10), a high voltage test module (9), and a defective product conveyor belt (17) located on the outer ring of the turntable module (5); a single-axis transfer module (2) is provided from the feeding and transfer module (1) to the turntable module (5), and the laser engraving and detection module (3) is located on the single-axis transfer module (11). 2) Above, a conveying module A (401) is provided between the laser engraving & detection module (3) and the turntable module (5), a conveying module B (12) is provided between the vibratory feeder A loading module (11) and the turntable module (5), a conveying module C (14) is provided between the vibratory feeder B loading module (13) and the turntable module (5), a conveying module D (15) is provided between the BIN conveyor belt module (10) and the turntable module (5), and a conveying module E (16) is provided between the defective product conveyor belt (17) and the turntable module (5). The loading and transfer module (1) includes a loading platform (101) on the single-axis transfer module (2), a dual control button (104) on one side of the loading platform (101), a tray cavity (102) and an automatic material picking Z-axis (108) on the loading platform (101), and a cylinder (103) at the bottom of the loading platform (101); the laser engraving and detection module (3) includes a detection station (302) above the single-axis transfer module (2) and a laser engraving station (301) on one side of the detection station (302); the laser engraving station (301) is provided with an air blowing dust extraction structure (303), and the detection station (302) and the laser engraving station (301) are provided with a barcode scanning detection structure (304) on one side; The high-pressure test module (9) is provided with the transport module D (15) and the BIN sorting conveyor belt module (10) on one side, and the high-pressure test module (9) is provided with the transport module E (16) and the defective product conveyor belt (17) on the other side; wherein the good products are taken out by the transport module D (15) and enter the high-pressure test module (9). After the test is completed, the good products are sorted into BIN according to the set, and the good products enter the finished product conveyor belt, while the defective products are introduced into the defective product conveyor belt (17) through the flow channel.

2. The BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading platform (101) is equipped with a foolproof detection structure (107).

3. The BUSBAR semi-automatic testing and riveting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport module (4) is provided with an error prevention and omission detection structure (402) on one side of the single-axis transplant module (2).

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