A module plug-in device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of module automatic plugging, and discloses a module plugging device which is used for solving the problem that poor contact between a module and a slot is easily caused in the process of manually plugging the module in the prior art. In the module plugging device, a first opening and a second opening are arranged at the bottom of the side wall of a vertical feeding bin; a pushing assembly is used for extending into the bottom of the vertical feeding bin through the first opening under the driving of a first driving assembly, and pushing the module at the lowermost position out of the vertical feeding bin through the second opening or resetting under the driving of the first driving assembly; a clamping assembly is used for clamping the module pushed out of the second opening under the driving of a second driving assembly or releasing the module inserted into the corresponding slot under the driving of the second driving assembly; and an insertion driving mechanism is used for driving the clamping mechanism to move along the insertion direction of the module so as to insert the module into the corresponding slot or reset the clamping mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automatic module insertion technology, and more particularly to a module insertion device. Background Technology

[0002] When conducting module testing, staff need to manually insert the modules into the slots in the chassis. However, due to the large number of modules, staff are prone to fatigue after prolonged periods of intense work, which can lead to poor contact between the modules and the slots and affect the module testing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a module insertion device to solve the problem in the prior art where poor contact between the module and the slot is easily caused during the manual insertion of the module.

[0004] This invention provides a module insertion device for inserting modules into slots in a chassis. The device includes a support platform, a vertical feeding bin disposed on the support platform, a side pushing mechanism, a clamping mechanism, and an insertion driving mechanism.

[0005] The vertical feeding hopper is used to accommodate multiple modules stacked vertically, and the bottom of the side wall of the vertical feeding hopper is provided with a first opening and a second opening.

[0006] The side-pushing mechanism includes a pushing component and a first driving component. The pushing component is connected to the first driving component and is used to extend into the bottom of the vertical feeding hopper through the first opening under the drive of the first driving component, and push the module located at the bottommost position out of the vertical feeding hopper through the second opening, or reset under the drive of the first driving component.

[0007] The clamping mechanism includes a clamping component and a second driving component. The clamping component is connected to the second driving component and is used to clamp the module pushed out from the second opening under the drive of the second driving component, or to release the module that has been inserted into the corresponding slot under the drive of the second driving component.

[0008] The insertion drive mechanism is connected to the clamping mechanism and is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move along the insertion direction of the module to insert the module into the corresponding slot, or to drive the clamping mechanism to reset.

[0009] In the above embodiments, the modules are stacked vertically in the vertical feeding bin, and the modules can move downwards under gravity. For the module located at the bottom of the vertical feeding bin, under the action of the first driving component, the pushing component can extend into the bottom of the vertical feeding bin through the first opening and push the module out of the vertical feeding bin through the second opening. Then, under the action of the second driving component, the clamping component can clamp the module. Finally, under the action of the insertion driving mechanism, the clamping mechanism carries the module along the insertion direction of the module and inserts the module into the corresponding slot in the chassis. In this way, the automatic insertion of the module is realized. In each insertion process, the travel of the module along the insertion direction is consistent, so that each module can be inserted into the slot to the set depth and make good contact with the slot, avoiding the phenomenon of poor contact between the module and the slot.

[0010] Optionally, the orientation of the first opening and the second opening is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the module.

[0011] Optionally, the vertical feeding hopper includes a first side plate, a second side plate, and an end plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite to each other and are spaced apart. The end plate is disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate and is fixedly connected to the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0012] The first opening is located at the bottom of the first side plate, and the second opening is located at the bottom of the second side plate.

[0013] Optionally, the first side plate is provided with a first stop edge on the side away from the end plate, and the second side plate is provided with a second stop edge on the side away from the end plate. The shortest distance between the first stop edge and the second stop edge is less than the distance between the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0014] Optionally, the first stop and the first side plate are detachably connected, and the second stop and the second side plate are detachably connected.

[0015] Optionally, the module plug-in device further includes a hopper support plate and a lifting mechanism. The hopper support plate is mounted on the support platform via support columns, and the hopper support plate is located at the bottom of the vertical feeding hopper.

[0016] The lifting mechanism includes a lifting platform and a third drive assembly. The lifting platform is connected to the third drive assembly and is used to rise to a position corresponding to the hopper support plate under the drive of the third drive assembly to carry the module pushed out from the second opening, or to reset under the drive of the third drive assembly to avoid the clamping mechanism during the movement of the clamping mechanism.

[0017] Optionally, the hopper support plate is provided with a notch, and the lifting platform is located in the space corresponding to the notch;

[0018] Along the insertion direction of the module, there is a gap between the lifting platform and the edge of the notch. When the module is pushed out of the vertical feeding hopper from the second opening, the first part of the module is located in the gap, the second part of the module is located on the hopper support plate, and the third part of the module is located on the lifting platform.

[0019] The clamping assembly includes an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate, which are used to clamp the first part of the module. After the clamping mechanism is reset under the drive of the insertion driving mechanism, the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate are located within the gap.

[0020] Optionally, the lifting platform is provided with a first positioning block, and the hopper support plate is provided with a second positioning block. The first positioning block and the second positioning block are arranged on the ejection path of the module and are used to restrict the movement of the module.

[0021] Optionally, the hopper support plate is provided with a boss, and the side of the module facing the hopper support plate includes a first surface and a second surface with a height difference. The first surface is close to the hopper support plate, and the second surface is away from the hopper support plate. The boss is used to support the second surface so that the module falling onto the hopper support plate remains horizontal.

[0022] The lifting platform is used to rise to a position corresponding to the boss under the drive of the third drive component.

[0023] Optionally, the module insertion device further includes a horizontal drive mechanism, which is used to drive the support platform to slide in the horizontal direction;

[0024] And / or, the module insertion device further includes a vertical drive mechanism for driving the support platform to slide in the vertical direction. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the module plug-in device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 , Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the vertical feeding hopper in the modular plug-in device.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the pushing mechanism in the module insertion device.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the clamping mechanism in the module plug-in device.

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the lifting mechanism in the module plug-in device.

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a combination of the hopper support plate, lifting platform, lifting mechanism, and insertion drive mechanism in the modular plug-in device.

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the positions of the hopper support plate, lifting platform, and module after the module is pushed out of the vertical feeding hopper in the modular insertion device.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the module provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 10-Bearing platform; 20-Vertical feeding hopper; 201-First opening; 202-Second opening; 21-First side plate; 22-Second side plate; 23-End plate; 24-First guard edge; 25-Second guard edge; 30-Side pushing mechanism; 31-Pushing component; 32-First driving component; 40-Clamping mechanism; 41-Clamping component; 411-Upper clamping plate; 412-Lower clamping plate; 42-Second driving component; 50-Insertion driving mechanism; 60-Hopper support plate; 601-Notch; 602-Boss; 603-First positioning block; 70-Lifting mechanism; 71-Lifting platform; 711-Second positioning block; 72-Third driving component; 80-Module; 81-Main body; 82-Pull ring; 801-First part; 802-Second part; 803-Third part; 8001-First surface; 8002-Second surface. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0036] This invention provides a module insertion device to solve the problem in the prior art where poor contact between the module and the slot is easily caused during the manual insertion of the module.

[0037] This module connector is used to insert module 80 into the slot in the chassis, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the module insertion device includes a support platform 10, a vertical feeding hopper 20 disposed on the support platform 10, a side pushing mechanism 30, a clamping mechanism 40, and an insertion driving mechanism 50, wherein:

[0038] The vertical feeding bin 20 is used to accommodate multiple modules 80 stacked in a vertical direction, and the bottom of the side wall of the vertical feeding bin 20 is provided with a first opening 201 and a second opening 202.

[0039] The side-pushing mechanism 30 includes a pushing component 31 and a first driving component 32. The pushing component 31 is connected to the first driving component 32 and is used to extend into the bottom of the vertical feeding bin 20 through the first opening 201 under the drive of the first driving component 32, and push the module 80 located at the bottom through the second opening 202 to the outside of the vertical feeding bin 20, or reset under the drive of the first driving component 32.

[0040] The clamping mechanism 40 includes a clamping component 41 and a second driving component 42. The clamping component 41 is connected to the second driving component 42 and is used to clamp the module 80 pushed out from the second opening 202 under the drive of the second driving component 42, or to release the module 80 that has been inserted into the corresponding slot under the drive of the second driving component 42.

[0041] The insertion drive mechanism 50 is connected to the clamping mechanism 40 and is used to drive the clamping mechanism 40 to move along the insertion direction of the module 80 to insert the module 80 into the corresponding slot, or to drive the clamping mechanism 40 to reset.

[0042] Specifically, in this module insertion device, modules 80 are stacked vertically and stored in the vertical feeding bin 20. For the module 80 located at the bottom of the vertical feeding bin 20, driven by the first driving component 32, the pushing component 31 can extend into the bottom of the vertical feeding bin 20 through the first opening 201 and push the module 80 out of the vertical feeding bin 20 through the second opening 202. Then, the pushing component 31 resets under the drive of the first driving component 32. At this time, the remaining modules 80 in the vertical feeding bin 20 move downwards under gravity for replenishment. Regarding the module 80 ejected from the vertical feeding hopper 20, under the drive of the second drive assembly 42, the clamping assembly 41 can clamp the module 80. Then, under the action of the insertion drive mechanism 50, the clamping mechanism 40 carries the module 80 and moves it along the insertion direction of the module 80, inserting the module 80 into the corresponding slot in the chassis. In this way, the automatic insertion of the module 80 is realized. For the module 80 that has been inserted into the slot, the clamping assembly 41 releases the module 80 under the drive of the second drive assembly 42. Then, the insertion drive mechanism 50 drives the clamping mechanism 40 to reset.

[0043] Thus, with the cooperation of the vertical feeding hopper 20, the side pushing mechanism 30, the clamping mechanism 40, and the insertion driving mechanism 50, the module insertion device can automatically insert the module 80. In each insertion process, the pushing component 31 travels in the same direction under the drive of the first driving component 32, thereby ensuring that each module 80 can be pushed to the same position and accurately clamped by the clamping component 41. At the same time, the clamping mechanism 40 travels in the same direction under the drive of the insertion driving mechanism 50, thereby ensuring that each module 80 can be inserted into the slot to the set depth and make good contact with the slot, avoiding the phenomenon of poor contact between the module 80 and the slot.

[0044] In some embodiments, the orientation of the first opening 201 and the second opening 202 is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the module 80. If the orientation of the first opening 201 and the second opening 202 is defined as the first direction, and the insertion direction of the module 80 is defined as the second direction, then the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is the X-axis direction, and the second direction is the Y-axis direction.

[0045] Module 80 is generally a long strip structure. Module 80 is placed within the vertical feeding hopper 20 along the second direction; that is, within the vertical feeding hopper 20, the length direction of module 80 is consistent with the second direction. For the module 80 located at the bottom of the vertical feeding hopper 20, the first opening 201 and the second opening 202 are located on both sides of the module 80. The pushing component 31 acts on the side of the module 80. During the process of the pushing component 31 entering the vertical feeding hopper 20 through the first opening 201, it applies a pushing force to the side of the module 80. The module 80 is gradually pushed out from the second opening 202. In this way, the movement path of the module 80 is shorter and the contact area between the module 80 and the pushing component 31 is larger. The lateral pushing force on the module 80 is more uniform, which ensures that the module 80 can be pushed out from the second opening 202 relatively smoothly. The head and tail of the module 80 are less likely to be offset. After the module 80 is pushed out from the second opening 202, the head of the module 80 can be aligned with the entrance of the slot, so that it can be smoothly inserted into the slot after being gripped by the gripping component 41.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the vertical feeding hopper 20 has a flat structure and is vertically mounted on the support platform 10. The side pushing mechanism 30 is located on the side of the vertical feeding hopper 20 corresponding to the first opening 201. The clamping mechanism 40 and the insertion driving mechanism 50 are located on the side of the vertical feeding hopper 20 corresponding to the second opening 202. In this way, space can be used reasonably and the space utilization rate can be improved.

[0047] In a specific configuration, the vertical feeding hopper 20 includes a first side plate 21, a second side plate 22, and an end plate 23. The first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart. The end plate 23 is arranged on the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 and is fixedly connected to the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22. The first side plate 21, the second side plate 22, and the end plate 23 together form a space for storing the module 80. The first opening 201 is located at the bottom of the first side plate 21, and the second opening 202 is located at the bottom of the second side plate 22.

[0048] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 are spaced apart along a first direction (X-axis direction). The distance between the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22 along the first direction can only accommodate one module 80, while multiple modules 80 are stacked along the height direction of the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22. The end plate 23 blocks the side of the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22, while the opening on the opposite side of the end plate 23 is left open. This is because, as Figure 9As shown, module 80 includes a main body 81 and a pull ring 82. The side opening is used to avoid the pull ring 82 of module 80, so that the pull ring 82 extends out from the vertical feeding hopper 20, and the pushing component 31 applies force only to the main body 81 of module 80.

[0049] To prevent module 80 from sliding out of the side opening, a first baffle 24 is provided on the side of the first side plate 21 away from the end plate 23, and a second baffle 25 is provided on the side of the second side plate 22 away from the end plate 23. The shortest distance between the first baffle 24 and the second baffle 25 is less than the distance between the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22. In this way, the main body 81 of module 80 is located in the space between the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22, and the pull ring 82 is exposed from the gap between the first baffle 24 and the second baffle 25. Furthermore, the first baffle 24 and the second baffle 25 block the main body 81 of module 80, preventing the main body 81 of module 80 from falling out of the vertical feeding hopper 20.

[0050] In a specific configuration, the surfaces of the first stop 24 and the second stop 25 that are positioned opposite each other are smooth curved surfaces, which can reduce the friction with the tail of the main body 81 and the pull ring 82.

[0051] The first flange 24 and the second flange 25 can be welded to the corresponding side plates, or they can be detachably connected to the corresponding side plates, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the first retaining edge 24 and the second retaining edge 25 are connected to the corresponding side plates by fasteners. For different models of modules 80, the length of the main body 81 of the module 80 is different. In order to adapt to different models of modules 80, the first retaining edge 24 and the second retaining edge 25 can be replaced to increase the internal length of the vertical feeding bin 20, so that the main body 81 of the module 80 can be installed in the bin. Alternatively, gaskets can be set between the first retaining edge 24 and the second retaining edge 25 and the corresponding side plates, which can also achieve the purpose of increasing the internal length of the vertical feeding bin 20, so that the main body 81 of the module 80 can be installed in the bin.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, the side-pushing mechanism 30 includes a pushing component 31 and a first driving component 32. The pushing component 31 includes a push plate that can pass through the first opening 201. The first driving component 32 can be a cylinder, with a piston connected to the push plate. The maximum stroke of the piston pushes the module 80 from the second opening 202 to a set position outside the vertical feeding hopper 20. After the piston extends and reaches its maximum stroke, it retracts to reset the push plate. During the repeated insertion of the module 80 into the corresponding slot of the chassis, since the maximum stroke of the piston remains unchanged, the position of the module after being pushed out of the vertical feeding hopper 20 remains unchanged. Thus, the clamping component 41 can accurately clamp the pushed-out module 80 from the set position each time.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the module insertion device also includes a hopper support plate 60 and a lifting mechanism 70. The hopper support plate 60 is mounted on the support platform 10 via support columns and is located at the bottom of the vertical feeding hopper 20. The modules 80 stored in the vertical feeding hopper 20 fall onto the surface of the hopper support plate 60 under the action of gravity. The lifting mechanism 70 includes a lifting platform 71 and a third drive assembly 72. The lifting platform 71 is connected to the third drive assembly 72 and is used to rise to a position corresponding to the hopper support plate 60 under the drive of the third drive assembly 72 to carry the module 80 pushed out from the second opening 202, or to reset under the drive of the third drive assembly 72 to avoid the clamping mechanism 40 during its movement.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, with the support of the support column, the hopper support plate 60 is higher than the surface of the support platform 10. The hopper support plate 60 is located at the bottom of the vertical feeding hopper 20. The modules 80 stored in the vertical feeding hopper 20 will fall onto the surface of the hopper support plate 60 under the action of gravity.

[0055] The lifting mechanism 70 includes a lifting platform 71 and a third drive assembly 72. Driven by the third drive assembly 72, the lifting platform 71 can rise to a height corresponding to the hopper support plate 60, thereby receiving the module 80 pushed out from the second opening 202. After the module 80 moves onto the lifting platform 71, the clamping assembly 41 clamps the module 80 under the drive of the second drive assembly 42. Then, the lifting platform 71 descends to the initial position under the drive of the third drive assembly 72. Finally, the clamping mechanism 40 moves along the insertion direction of the module 80 with the clamped module 80 under the drive of the insertion drive mechanism 50 until the module 80 is inserted into the corresponding slot in the chassis. After the module 80 is inserted into the slot, the clamping mechanism 40 returns to the initial position under the drive of the insertion drive mechanism 50. During the reciprocating movement of the clamping mechanism 40, since the lifting platform 71 has descended to the initial position, the clamping mechanism 40 will not interfere with the lifting platform 71.

[0056] In specific settings, such as Figure 7 As shown, the hopper support plate 60 is provided with a notch 601, and the lifting platform 71 is located in the space corresponding to the notch 601. Furthermore, along the insertion direction (Y-axis direction) of the module 80, there is a gap C between the lifting platform 71 and the edge of the notch 601. Figure 8As shown, when module 80 is pushed out of vertical feeding bin 20 from the second opening 202, the first part 801 of module 80 is located in the gap C, the second part 802 of module 80 is located on the bin support plate 60, and the third part 803 of module 80 is located on the lifting platform 71. That is, the bin support plate 60 and the lifting platform 71 support the two ends of module 80 respectively, while the first part 801 of module 80 is suspended in the air. At this time, there are no other parts above and below the first part 801, thus providing operating space for the clamping component 41 to clamp.

[0057] The first part 801 is located between the second part 802 and the third part 803. Optionally, the first part 801 is part of the main body 81, and the first part 801 can be set as the middle part of the main body 81. In this way, the clamping component 41 can clamp the middle part of the main body 81, so that the module 80 is more stable when it is inserted into the slot.

[0058] Optional, such as Figure 5 As shown, the clamping assembly 41 includes an upper clamping plate 411 and a lower clamping plate 412. Under the drive of the second drive assembly 42, the upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 can move relatively close to each other to clamp the first part 801 of the module 80. Furthermore, the upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 can also move relatively far apart under the drive of the second drive assembly 42 to release the first part 801 of the module 80. After the clamping mechanism 40 is reset under the drive of the insertion drive mechanism 50, the upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 return to the aforementioned gap C.

[0059] When the clamping mechanism 40 returns to its initial position, the upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 are exactly within the gap C. At this time, the upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 are in an open state. After the lifting platform 71 rises to the position corresponding to the hopper support plate 60, the module 80 is moved out of the vertical feeding hopper 20 under the push of the side pushing mechanism 30. The first part 801 of the module 80 can fall into the gap C, the second part 802 of the module 80 can fall on the hopper support plate 60, and the third part 803 of the module 80 can fall on the lifting platform 71. Then, the upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 clamp the first part 801, the lifting platform 71 descends to the initial position, and the insertion drive mechanism 50 drives the clamping mechanism 40 to move along the insertion direction to insert the clamped module 80 into the corresponding slot.

[0060] The second drive component 42 can be a cylinder component. Similarly, the power output component in the insertion drive mechanism 50 can also be a cylinder component. In addition to the power output component, the insertion drive mechanism 50 can also include a slide rail and a connecting seat. The slide rail is set along the insertion direction of the module and is fixed on the support platform. The connecting seat can slide along the slide rail and is connected to the second drive component 42 in the clamping mechanism 40. The power output component drives the connecting seat to move back and forth along the slide rail, thereby driving the clamping mechanism 40 to move closer to or away from the chassis along the insertion direction.

[0061] As described above, module 80 can be moved out of the second outlet 202 of the vertical feeding hopper 20 under the action of the side push mechanism 30. Because the side push mechanism 30 moves quickly, after the side push mechanism 30 stops power output, module 80 will continue to move in the original direction due to inertia. To limit the continued movement of module 80 and thus keep module 80 at a set position, such as... Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the hopper support plate 60 is provided with a first positioning block 603, and the lifting platform 71 is provided with a second positioning block 711. The first positioning block 603 and the second positioning block 711 are located on the push-out path of the module 80 and are used to limit the module 80 from continuing to move under inertia after the side push mechanism 30 stops power output.

[0062] Specifically, after the side-pushing mechanism 30 stops outputting power, the first positioning block 603 can prevent the second part 802 of the module 80 from continuing to move, and the second positioning block 711 can prevent the third part 803 of the module 80 from continuing to move. Under the action of the first positioning block 603 and the second positioning block 711, when the module 80 stops moving, the length direction of the module 80 can be kept consistent with the insertion direction of the module 80, avoiding deviation at both ends of the module 80 and ensuring that the module 80 can be aligned with the slot and inserted into the slot.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9As shown, the side of module 80 facing the hopper support plate 60 is not flat, but includes a first surface 8001 and a second surface 8002 with a height difference. The first surface 8001 is closer to the hopper support plate 60, and the second surface 8002 is farther from the hopper support plate 60. To ensure that the axis of module 80 is parallel to the insertion direction during insertion, optionally, a boss 602 is provided on the hopper support plate 60. The boss 602 supports the second surface 8002, so that module 80, when placed on the hopper support plate 60, remains horizontal. At this time, the lifting platform 71 is used to rise to the position corresponding to the boss 602 under the drive of the third drive component 72. The "corresponding position" can be understood as a position at the same height as the boss 602 or a position slightly lower than the height of the boss 602. In this way, the module 80 located at the bottom of the vertical feeding bin 20 is in a horizontal state during the movement. After moving to the lifting platform 71, it can still maintain a horizontal state. The clamping component 41 clamps the module 80, and under the action of the insertion drive mechanism 50, the module 80 can be inserted into the slot in a horizontal state.

[0064] To further improve the automation level of the module insertion device, the module insertion device also includes a horizontal drive mechanism (not shown), which is configured to drive the support platform 10 to slide in the horizontal direction; and / or, the module insertion device also includes a vertical drive mechanism (not shown), which is configured to drive the support platform 10 to slide in the vertical direction.

[0065] Here, the horizontal direction is the first direction, also known as the X-axis direction, and the vertical direction is the Z-axis direction. The slots on the chassis surface can be arranged horizontally and / or vertically. Specifically, the slots on the chassis surface are distributed in an array along the horizontal and vertical directions. After the module insertion device completes the insertion of a module 80, under the drive of the horizontal drive mechanism, the support platform 10 can move horizontally to the next station until all the slots in the horizontal direction are filled with modules 80. Then, under the drive of the vertical drive mechanism, the support platform 10 can descend to the height corresponding to the next row of slots and continue to move horizontally to insert modules 80 into the corresponding slots one by one.

[0066] It is worth noting that after the upper row of slots is filled with modules 80, the space above the lower row of slots will be occupied by the already inserted modules 80. Figure 1As shown, in this module insertion device, the main body of the clamping component 41 is located on the side of the module 80. The upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 of the clamping component 41 are located on the upper and lower sides of the module 80. They clamp the module 80 relatively close to each other and are relatively far away from the released module 80. The upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 are relatively thin. Furthermore, the stroke of the upper clamping plate 411 and the lower clamping plate 412 can be designed according to factors such as the distance between the upper and lower modules 80 and the thickness of the clamping plates. This ensures that the upper clamping plate 411 will not collide with the upper module 80 during the opening process. In addition, during the process of the insertion drive mechanism 50 driving the clamping mechanism 40 to reset, the upper clamping plate 411 can pass through the gap between the upper and lower modules 80.

[0067] As can be seen from the above description, the module insertion device provided in this embodiment of the invention, with the cooperation of the vertical feeding bin 20, the side pushing mechanism 30, the clamping mechanism 40, and the insertion driving mechanism 50, can realize the automatic insertion of the module 80. In each insertion process, the pushing component 31 travels in the same direction under the drive of the first driving component, thereby ensuring that each module 80 can be pushed to the same position and accurately clamped by the clamping component 41. At the same time, the clamping mechanism 40 travels in the same direction under the drive of the insertion driving mechanism 50, thereby ensuring that each module 80 can be inserted into the slot to the set depth and make good contact with the slot, avoiding the phenomenon of poor contact between the module 80 and the slot.

[0068] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A modular plug-in device, characterized in that The device is used to insert modules into slots in the chassis, including a support platform, a vertical feeding bin on the support platform, a side pushing mechanism, a clamping mechanism, and an insertion driving mechanism. The vertical feeding hopper is used to accommodate multiple modules stacked vertically, and the bottom of the side wall of the vertical feeding hopper is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The side-pushing mechanism includes a pushing component and a first driving component. The pushing component is connected to the first driving component and is used to extend into the bottom of the vertical feeding hopper through the first opening under the drive of the first driving component, and push the module located at the bottommost position out of the vertical feeding hopper through the second opening, or reset under the drive of the first driving component. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping component and a second driving component. The clamping component is connected to the second driving component and is used to clamp the module pushed out from the second opening under the drive of the second driving component, or to release the module that has been inserted into the corresponding slot under the drive of the second driving component. The insertion drive mechanism is connected to the clamping mechanism and is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move along the insertion direction of the module so as to insert the module into the corresponding slot, or to drive the clamping mechanism to reset. The module plug-in device also includes a hopper support plate and a lifting mechanism. The hopper support plate is mounted on the support platform via support columns, and the hopper support plate is located at the bottom of the vertical feeding hopper. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting platform and a third drive assembly. The lifting platform is connected to the third drive assembly and is used to rise to a position corresponding to the hopper support plate under the drive of the third drive assembly to carry the module pushed out from the second opening, or to reset under the drive of the third drive assembly to avoid the clamping mechanism during the movement of the clamping mechanism.

2. The module plug-in device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The orientation of the first opening and the second opening is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the module.

3. The module plug-in device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical feeding hopper includes a first side plate, a second side plate, and an end plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite each other and are spaced apart. The end plate is arranged between the first side plate and the second side plate and is fixedly connected to the first side plate and the second side plate. The first opening is located at the bottom of the first side plate, and the second opening is located at the bottom of the second side plate.

4. The module plug-in device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first side plate has a first stop edge on the side away from the end plate, and the second side plate has a second stop edge on the side away from the end plate. The shortest distance between the first stop edge and the second stop edge is less than the distance between the first side plate and the second side plate.

5. The module plug-in device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first guard edge and the first side plate are detachably connected, and the second guard edge and the second side plate are detachably connected.

6. The module plug-in device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The silo support plate is provided with a notch, and the lifting platform is located in the space corresponding to the notch; Along the insertion direction of the module, there is a gap between the lifting platform and the edge of the notch. When the module is pushed out of the vertical feeding hopper from the second opening, the first part of the module is located in the gap, the second part of the module is located on the hopper support plate, and the third part of the module is located on the lifting platform. The clamping assembly includes an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate, which are used to clamp the first part of the module. After the clamping mechanism is reset under the drive of the insertion driving mechanism, the upper clamping plate and the lower clamping plate are located within the gap.

7. The module plug-in device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The lifting platform is provided with a first positioning block, and the hopper support plate is provided with a second positioning block. The first positioning block and the second positioning block are located on the ejection path of the module and are used to restrict the movement of the module.

8. The module plug-in device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The hopper support plate is provided with a boss. The side of the module facing the hopper support plate includes a first surface and a second surface with a height difference. The first surface is close to the hopper support plate, and the second surface is away from the hopper support plate. The boss is used to support the second surface so that the module falling onto the hopper support plate remains horizontal. The lifting platform is used to rise to a position corresponding to the boss under the drive of the third drive component.

9. The module plug-in device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The module plug-in device also includes a horizontal drive mechanism, which is used to drive the support platform to slide in the horizontal direction; And / or, the module insertion device further includes a vertical drive mechanism for driving the support platform to slide in the vertical direction.

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