A kind of rotating tail plug assembly device and assembly method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automated production lines, and discloses a tail-turning plug assembly device and an assembly method, wherein the device comprises a base, wherein the base is provided with a transfer component, a loading component, an installation component, and a discharging component; the transfer component comprises a disc and a plurality of installation stations, and the installation stations are arranged at the outer edge of the disc surface; the loading component, the installation component, and the discharging component are distributed around the disc, and the joints and seat cover parts of the tail-turning plug are loaded by the loading component, and the installation component picks up the loaded materials of the loading component and assembles them at the installation station in the transfer component, and the discharging component discharges the assembled tail-turning plug finished product from the transfer component, and the transfer component drives the installation station to perform circular motion with the midpoint of the disc as the center, so as to realize the movement of the workpiece between the plurality of installation components and the discharging component. The scheme of the invention can realize the automated assembly production of the tail-turning plug.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automated production lines, and in particular to a tail-turning plug assembly device and an assembly method. Background Art

[0002] A swivel plug, also known as a swivel female socket, is a connecting element used at the swivel end of electrical products such as hair straighteners and curling irons. The circuit can be rotated inside the swivel plug to facilitate users to use it at multiple angles and avoid circuit entanglement. The swivel plug is usually composed of an insulating seat cover and a conductive connector. Existing swivel plugs are mostly assembled manually, which has low assembly efficiency.

[0003] Chinese patent 202410450883.X discloses an automatic valve core assembly production line, including a production line base, on which a rotary assembly area, a linear assembly area and a detection area are arranged. The rotary assembly area is provided with a rotary unit, a first station, a second station, a third station and a fourth station. The linear assembly area is provided with a linear transport unit, a fifth station, a sixth station, a seventh station, an eighth station, a ninth station and a tenth station. The detection area is equipped with a detection conveying unit and a detection mechanism. The assembly process of the valve core can be realized quickly and automatically. However, the production line solution cannot realize the automatic loading, assembly and unloading of the tail plug parts.

[0004] The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and provides a rotary plug assembly device, which can realize the automated production of the rotary plug. Summary of the invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a rotary plug assembly device, comprising a base, wherein the base is provided with a transfer component, a loading component, an installation component, and a discharging component;

[0006] The transfer assembly includes a disc and a plurality of installation stations, wherein the installation stations are arranged at the outer edge of the surface of the disc;

[0007] The loading assembly, the installation assembly, and the discharging assembly are distributed around the disc. The loading assembly is used to move the workpiece to the loading station. The installation assembly moves the workpiece from the loading station to the installation station for assembly. The discharging assembly is used to move the assembled workpiece from the installation station for discharging.

[0008] The installation assembly is used for moving and assembling the seat cover or the joint, and the rotation of the disc drives the installation station to move between the installation assembly and the discharge assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the installation assembly includes a first installation assembly and a second installation assembly, the first installation assembly is used to move the seat cover to the installation station for fixing, and the second installation assembly is used to assemble the joint and the seat cover;

[0010] The disc rotates one circle, and the installation station passes through the first installation component, the second installation component and the discharge component in sequence.

[0011] Optionally, the first installation component includes a first clamp, a first movable component and a first support, the first support is connected to the base and the first movable component, the first movable component is connected to the first clamp, the first clamp is located above the disc, and the first movable component drives the first clamp to move between the loading station and the installation station.

[0012] Optionally, the second installation component includes a pre-loading component, a second moving component, a suction nozzle and a second support. The pre-loading component is arranged on the base, and the pre-loading component is used to move the workpiece to the preparation station. The second support connects the base and the second moving component, and the second moving component is connected to the suction nozzle, and the suction nozzle is located above the disc. The second moving component drives the suction nozzle to move between the preparation station and the installation station.

[0013] Optionally, when the disc drives the installation station to rotate to the installation component to install the workpiece, the position is the working position; when the disc drives the installation station to rotate to the discharge component to discharge the material, the position is the working position; when the disc drives the installation station to rotate between adjacent working positions, the position is the transition position.

[0014] Optionally, the number of the second installation components is 2, and the two second installation components are arranged adjacent to each other; the installation station takes the first installation component as the starting point, and when the disc rotates one circle, the installation station passes through the first installation component, the two second installation components and the discharge component in sequence.

[0015] Optionally, the installation station includes a bearing platform, the bearing platform is fixedly connected to the disc, the bearing platform is provided with a mounting hole for placing the workpiece, and the bearing platform is provided with positioning holes, and the positioning holes are located on both sides of the mounting hole.

[0016] Optionally, the feeding assembly includes a vibration plate and a feeding track, the vibration plate is connected to the head end of the feeding track, the end of the feeding track is connected to a material dividing assembly, and the material dividing assembly is provided with the feeding station.

[0017] Optionally, the discharging assembly includes a third support, a third moving assembly, a second clamping jaw, a detection mechanism, a first material guide channel and a second material guide channel, the third support is connected to the base and the third moving assembly, the third moving assembly is connected to the second clamping jaw and the detection mechanism, and the second clamping jaw and the detection mechanism are located above the disc;

[0018] The third moving component drives the second clamping jaw to move between the installation station and the first material guide channel, or drives the second clamping jaw to move between the installation station and the second material guide channel;

[0019] The detection mechanism is used to detect the workpiece clamped by the second clamping jaw.

[0020] The present invention also provides a method for assembling a rotary plug, comprising the following steps:

[0021] S100, loading and dividing the seat cover, and moving the divided seat cover to the installation station for positioning, at which time the installation station is located at the first working position;

[0022] S200, the installation station drives the seat cover to move to the first transition position, and then moves to the second working position;

[0023] S300, assembling the first joint with the seat cover of the installation station, and the installation station drives the assembled joint and seat cover to move to the second transition position, and then to the third working position;

[0024] S400, assembling the second joint with the seat cover of the installation station to obtain a swivel plug, and the installation station drives the assembled swivel to move to the third transition position, and then to the fourth working position;

[0025] S500, at the fourth working position, the tail plug is separated from the installation position and inspected.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The swivel plug assembly equipment provided by the present invention loads the joints and seat cover parts of the swivel plug through a loading component, the installation component picks up the materials loaded from the loading component, and assembles them at an installation station in the transfer component, and the discharge component discharges the assembled swivel plug product from the transfer component, and the transfer component drives the installation station to perform circular motion with the midpoint of the disk as the center, thereby realizing the movement of the workpiece between multiple installation components and discharge components, realizing the automated assembly and production of the swivel plug, and improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements, and the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations unless otherwise stated.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the use scenario of the rotary plug;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotary plug;

[0031] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the embodiment of the rotary plug assembly device of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 4 It is a partial enlarged view of the embodiment A of the rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 It is a top view of an embodiment of a rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 It is a partial enlarged view of the embodiment B of the rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of a first mounting assembly and a seat cover feeding assembly of an embodiment of a rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 It is a partial enlarged view of the embodiment C of the rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0037] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a second mounting assembly and a connector loading assembly of an embodiment of a rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of a pre-feeding component of an embodiment of a rotary tail plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0039] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram of a second moving assembly example of an embodiment of a rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0040] Fig.12 It is a partial enlarged view of the D of the embodiment of the rotary plug assembly device of the present invention;

[0041] Fig.13 Schematic diagram of the embodiment of the rotary plug assembly device of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0042] Fig.14 It is a partial enlarged view of Example E of the rotary plug assembly device of the present invention.

[0043] Reference numerals:

[0044] 1-swivel plug; 11-seat cover; 12-connector; 100-base; a-first cylinder; b-second cylinder; c-third cylinder; d-servo motor; e-fifth cylinder; f-sixth cylinder;

[0045] 120-pre-feeding assembly; 121-L-shaped bracket; 122-first moving mechanism; 1221-first moving mechanism; 1222-second moving mechanism; 123-second moving mechanism; 124-gripping mechanism; 125-preparation table; 1251-installation slot; 130-second moving assembly; 131-second support; 132-third moving mechanism; 133-fourth moving mechanism; 134-sucking nozzle; 135-fixed mechanical arm; 1351-cantilever; 1352-fifth moving mechanism; 1353-positioning clamp; 136-fixing plate; 137-positioning pin;

[0046] 200-transfer assembly; 210-disc; 220-installation station; 221-carrying platform; 222-installation hole; 223-positioning hole;

[0047] 300-feeding assembly; 301-vibrating plate; 302-feeding track; 303-feeding assembly; 310-seat cover feeding assembly; 311-seat cover feeding platform; 312-seat cover slot; 313-feeding sheet; 314-feeding rod; 320-joint feeding assembly; 321-feeding platform; 322-feeding cylinder; 323-feeding block; 324-feeding slot;

[0048] 400-installation assembly; 410-first installation assembly; 411-first clamping jaw; 412-first moving assembly; 4121-lateral moving mechanism; 4122-vertical moving mechanism; 413-first support; 420-second installation assembly;

[0049] 500 - material discharging assembly; 510 - third support; 520 - third moving assembly; 530 - second clamping jaw; 540 - first material guiding channel; 550 - second material guiding channel; 560 - material barrel; 600 - induction assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention is described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on another element, or there can be one or more centered elements therebetween. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to another element, or there can be one or more centered elements therebetween. In the description of the present invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated; "multiple" means two or more. The term "including" and any variation thereof means non-exclusive inclusion, and one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, units, components and / or combinations thereof may exist or be added. In addition, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense.

[0051] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0052] A swivel plug is a connecting element used at the end of an electrical product. The circuit is connected through the swivel plug, and the circuit can rotate inside the swivel plug. Figure 1 The figure shows a schematic diagram of a swivel plug used in a hair straightener.

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, the rotary plug 1 is generally composed of a seat cover 11 and a connector 12. The seat cover can be an insulating seat cover, and the connector is a conductive connector. The conductive connector is a copper sheet structure, which can be divided into two types: a long copper sheet and a short copper sheet. The rotary plug assembled in the embodiment of the present invention includes a seat cover and two connectors. This embodiment is used to achieve the following Figure 2 The shown process includes loading of the seat cover, loading of two connectors, assembly of the two connectors with the seat cover, and unloading and inspection of the finished swivel plug.

[0054] like Figure 3-14 The figure is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the rotary plug assembly equipment provided by the present invention.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 3-14 This embodiment is used for the automated assembly production of the rotary tail plug, and includes a base 100, which is provided with a transfer assembly 200, a loading assembly 300, an installation assembly 400, and a discharge assembly 500. The transfer assembly 200 includes a disc 210 and a plurality of installation stations 220, and the installation stations 220 are arranged on the outer edge of the surface of the disc 210.

[0056] The loading assembly 300, the installation assembly 400, and the discharging assembly 500 are distributed around the disc 210. The loading assembly 300 is used to move the workpiece to the loading station, the installation assembly 400 moves the workpiece from the loading station to the installation station 220 for assembly, and the discharging assembly 500 is used to move the assembled workpiece out of the installation station 220. The installation assembly 400 is used to move and assemble the seat cover or joint, and the rotation of the disc 210 drives the installation station 220 to move between the installation assembly 400 and the discharging assembly 500.

[0057] The workpiece specifically refers to the seat sleeve 11 or the connector 12 of the rotary tail plug 1 .

[0058] The loading assembly 300 loads the connector 12 and the seat cover 11 of the rotary tail plug 1. The loading assembly 300 specifically includes two types, namely, the seat cover loading assembly 310 and the connector loading assembly 320. The installation assembly 400 picks up the loading of the loading assembly and assembles it at the installation station 220 in the transfer assembly 200. The installation assembly 400 specifically includes two types, namely, the first installation assembly 410 for seat cover installation and the second installation assembly 420 for connector installation. The number of the second installation assemblies 420 is 2. The first installation assembly 410 is correspondingly provided with a seat cover loading assembly 310, and the second installation assembly 420 is correspondingly provided with a connector loading assembly 320. The unloading assembly 500 unloads the assembled rotary tail plug finished product from the transfer assembly 200. The transfer assembly 200 drives the installation station to make a circular motion with the midpoint of the disk as the center, so as to realize the movement of the workpiece between the first installation assembly 410, the second installation assembly 420 and the unloading assembly 500, and realize the automated assembly production of the rotary tail plug.

[0059] In one embodiment, if Figure 5-6 As shown, the installation assembly 400 includes a first installation assembly 410 and a second installation assembly 420. The first installation assembly 410 is used to move the seat cover to the installation station for fixing, and the second installation assembly 420 is used to assemble the joint and the seat cover. When the disc 210 rotates one circle, the installation station passes through the first installation assembly 410, the second installation assembly 420 and the discharge assembly 500 in sequence.

[0060] Specifically, starting from the first installation component 410, rotating clockwise along the periphery of the disc 210, the installation station 220 passes through the first installation component 410, two second installation components 420 and the discharge component 500 in sequence. From a top-down perspective, the first installation component 410, the two second installation components 420 and the discharge component 500 are distributed in a cross shape. The first installation component 410 moves the seat cover from the seat cover loading component 310 to the installation station 220, the disc 210 rotates and moves the installation station 220 to the next position, and the second installation component 420 moves the first joint from the joint loading component 320 to the installation station and assembles it with the seat cover. Similarly, the second joint is assembled. After the assembly is completed, the disc 210 rotates and moves the installation station 220 to the discharge component 500 to discharge the material. The disc 210 can be specifically driven to rotate by a servo motor and a speed change gear set. It is a conventional design and will not be repeated.

[0061] In one embodiment, the feeding assembly 300 includes a vibration plate 301 and a feeding track 302, the vibration plate 301 is connected to the head end of the feeding track 302, the end of the feeding track 302 is connected to the dividing assembly 303, and the dividing assembly 303 is provided with a feeding station.

[0062] The vibration plate 301 is connected to the base 100 through a vibration mechanism, and the feeding track 302 is fixedly connected to the base 100, and is used to arrange and transport the seat covers or joints to the separation assembly 303, and the separation assembly 303 is used to separate a single seat cover or joint. Compared with the seat cover feeding assembly 310 and the joint feeding assembly 320, the number of feeding tracks 302 in the seat cover feeding assembly 310 is two, which can be used for feeding two different types of seat covers.

[0063] like Fig.10 As shown, the dividing component 303 of the joint loading component 320 includes a dividing platform 321, a dividing cylinder 322, and a dividing block 323. The dividing platform 321 is arranged on the base 100, and the dividing platform 321 is provided with a dividing cylinder 322. The dividing cylinder 322 drives the dividing block 323 to move. The dividing block 323 is provided with a dividing trough 324, and the dividing trough 324 is connected to the end of the loading track 302.

[0064] The material distribution table 321 is fixedly connected to the base 100, providing a support height and installation position for the material distribution cylinder 322. The material distribution cylinder 322 drives the material distribution block 323 to move, so that the material distribution groove 324 of the material distribution block 323 is connected to the end of the loading track 302. The shape and size of the material distribution groove 324 match the shape and size of a single joint or seat cover to achieve the separation of a single joint or seat cover. The position of the material distribution groove 324 is the position of the loading station. The material distribution cylinder 322 and the material distribution block 323 are connected by long screw holes and bolts, and the fixed connection position can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0065] like Figure 7 and 8 As shown, the material dividing assembly 303 of the seat cover feeding assembly 310 includes a seat cover material dividing platform 311, which is provided with a seat cover groove 312 matching the shape and size of the seat cover, the seat cover groove 312 is connected to the end of the feeding track 302, and the seat cover material dividing platform 311 can be moved by the first cylinder a. A seat cover material dividing platform 311 is respectively provided at the end of the two feeding tracks 302 in the seat cover feeding assembly 310, one of the seat cover material dividing platforms 311 is provided with a second cylinder b and a material dividing sheet 313, and the second cylinder b drives the material dividing sheet 313 to extend from the side into the seat cover in the seat cover groove 312; the other seat cover material dividing platform 311 is provided with a material dividing rod 314 for detection, the material dividing rod 314 is connected to the telescopic end of the third cylinder c, the third cylinder c is connected to the slider of the servo motor d, the material dividing rod 314 is close to the seat cover groove 312 through the servo motor d, and then is inserted into the seat cover from the top of the seat cover groove 312 through the telescopic end of the third cylinder c. The dividing piece 313 or the dividing rod 314 enters the seat sleeve groove 312, and detects whether there is a seat sleeve in the seat sleeve groove 312 by sensing the displacement of the dividing piece 313 or the dividing rod 314, and moves the seat sleeve dividing platform 311 through the first cylinder a to achieve material dividing.

[0066] In one embodiment, if Figure 7 and 8 As shown, the first installation component 410 includes a first clamping jaw 411, a first movable component 412 and a first support 413. The first support 413 is connected to the base 100 and the first movable component 412. The first movable component 412 is connected to the first clamping jaw 411. The first clamping jaw 411 is located above the disc 210. The first movable component 412 drives the first clamping jaw 411 to move between the loading station and the installation station 220 of the seat cover loading component 310.

[0067] The first moving assembly 412 includes a transverse moving mechanism 4121 and a vertical moving mechanism 4122. The transverse moving mechanism 4121 drives the vertical moving mechanism 4122 to move in the horizontal direction. The vertical moving mechanism 4122 is connected to the first clamping jaw 411 to drive the first clamping jaw 411 to move in the vertical direction. The transverse moving mechanism 4121 is specifically a servo motor. The guide rail of the servo motor is installed on the first support 413 and is parallel to the horizontal plane. The section of the guide rail covers the loading station and the installation station 220 of the seat cover loading assembly 310. The vertical moving mechanism 4122 is specifically a cylinder. The cylinder is connected to the slider of the guide rail. The telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to the first clamping jaw 411. The first clamping jaw 411 is clamped or opened by another cylinder.

[0068] In one embodiment, if Fig. 9 As shown, the second installation component 420 includes a pre-loading component 120, a second movable component 130, a suction nozzle 134 and a second support 131. The pre-loading component 120 is arranged on the base 100. The pre-loading component 120 is used to move the workpiece to the preparation station. The second support 131 is connected to the base 100 and the second movable component 130. The second movable component 130 is connected to the suction nozzle 134. The suction nozzle 134 is located above the disc 210. The second movable component 130 drives the suction nozzle 134 to move between the preparation station and the installation station 220.

[0069] like Fig.10 As shown, the pre-loading assembly 120 includes an L-shaped bracket 121, a first moving mechanism 122, a second moving mechanism 123, a clamping mechanism 124 and a preparation table 125. The first moving mechanism 122 is arranged on the base 100, and the movable end of the first moving mechanism 122 is connected to the horizontal end of the L-shaped bracket 121, driving the L-shaped bracket 121 to move closer to or away from the loading station in the horizontal direction. The preparation table 125 is located in the horizontal movement interval of the L-shaped bracket 121, and the preparation table 125 is arranged on the base 100. The preparation table 125 is provided with a mounting groove 1251, and the shape and size of the mounting groove match the shape and size of a single joint, and the mounting groove 1251 is the preparation station.

[0070] The second moving mechanism 123 is arranged at the vertical end of the L-shaped bracket 121, and the movable end of the second moving mechanism 123 is connected to the clamping mechanism 124, driving the clamping mechanism 124 to approach or move away from the loading station in the vertical direction, or driving the clamping mechanism 124 to approach or move away from the preparation station in the vertical direction.

[0071] The first moving mechanism 122 and the second moving mechanism 123 enable the clamping mechanism 124 to move in the horizontal and vertical directions. The clamping mechanism 124 is driven by a cylinder, and the clamping or opening action of the clamping mechanism 124 is achieved by the cylinder to achieve clamping and loosening of the joint. The clamping mechanism 124 is specifically driven by the cylinder to drive the two clamping blocks to extend and retract, and the two clamping blocks are respectively connected to a clamping sheet, thereby driving the two clamping sheets to clamp or loosen. The size of the joint is small, and it is convenient to clamp by the clamping sheet.

[0072] The first moving mechanism 122 includes a first-level moving mechanism 1221 and a second-level moving mechanism 1222. The first-level moving mechanism 1221 is arranged on the base 100. The movable end of the first-level moving mechanism 1221 is connected to the second-level moving mechanism 1222, driving the second-level moving mechanism 1222 to approach or move away from the loading station in the horizontal direction. The movable end of the second-level moving mechanism 1222 is connected to the horizontal end of the L-shaped bracket 121, driving the L-shaped bracket 121 to approach or move away from the loading station in the horizontal direction.

[0073] The moving directions of the primary moving mechanism 1221 and the secondary moving mechanism 1222 are parallel, which is an extended range movement, and can expand the horizontal moving distance of the L-shaped bracket. The expansion of the moving distance means that more space can be reserved for the subsequent movement of the second moving assembly 130, avoiding the L-shaped bracket 121 and the first moving mechanism 122, the second moving mechanism 123, and the clamping mechanism 124 connected to the L-shaped bracket 121 from interfering with the movement of the second moving assembly 130.

[0074] Specifically, the specific process of pre-loading is as follows: the primary moving mechanism 1221 drives the secondary moving mechanism 1222 and the clamping mechanism 124 to move horizontally to the maximum stroke in the direction of the loading station, and the secondary moving mechanism 1222 drives the clamping mechanism 124 to continue to move horizontally in the direction of the loading station until the clamping mechanism 124 is located at the top of the loading station. The second moving mechanism 123 drives the clamping mechanism 124 downward to approach the loading station, clamps the upper part of the joint at the loading station and then moves upward. The secondary moving mechanism 1222 retreats to drive the clamped workpiece to move directly above the preparatory table 125, and the second moving mechanism 123 drives the clamping mechanism 124 downward to approach the preparatory station so that the lower part of the joint enters the installation groove 1251. The clamping mechanism 124 releases the clamped joint, and the second moving mechanism 123 drives the clamping mechanism 124 to move upward a certain distance away from the preparatory table 125. The secondary moving mechanism 1222 drives the clamping mechanism 124 back to the minimum stroke, and the primary moving mechanism 1221 drives the secondary moving mechanism 1222 and the clamping mechanism 124 back to the minimum stroke, away from the preparation table 125, so that there is enough space in the preparation table 125 area to facilitate the subsequent picking up and moving of the structure by the second moving component 130, and the pre-material collection process ends here.

[0075] The primary moving mechanism 1221, the secondary moving mechanism 1222 and the second moving mechanism 123 in the above embodiment all use cylinders, which are conventional components and their specific structures are not described in detail.

[0076] like Fig.11 and 12 As shown, the second moving assembly 130 includes a second support 131, a third moving mechanism 132, a fourth moving mechanism 133 and a suction nozzle 134. The second support 131 is provided on the base 100, the third moving mechanism 132 is provided on the second support 131, and the movable end of the third moving mechanism 132 is connected to the fourth moving mechanism 133, driving the fourth moving mechanism 133 to approach or move away from the installation station 220 in the horizontal direction. The movable end of the fourth moving mechanism 133 is connected to the suction nozzle 134, driving the suction nozzle 134 to approach or move away from the installation station 220 in the vertical direction, or driving the suction nozzle 134 to approach or move away from the preparation station in the vertical direction.

[0077] The second moving assembly 130 is used to move the joint from the preparation station to the installation station 220, and the installation station 220 is arranged on the disc 210 of the transfer assembly 200. The second support 131 is composed of a vertical rod and a horizontal rod, and the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the base 100. The third moving mechanism 132 specifically adopts a servo motor, including a guide rail and a slider structure that moves along the guide rail. The guide rail is arranged on the horizontal rod. The slider structure is connected to the fourth moving mechanism 133, driving the fourth moving mechanism 133 to move along the guide rail to achieve horizontal movement. The fourth moving mechanism 133 is specifically a cylinder, and the telescopic end of the cylinder is connected to the suction nozzle 134, driving the suction nozzle 134 to move in the vertical direction. The suction nozzle 134 can specifically be a vacuum suction nozzle, which is used to suck the top of the joint. When it is a vacuum suction nozzle, it is equipped with a vacuum pump. In addition, it can also be an electromagnetic suction nozzle.

[0078] The second support 131 is further provided with a fixed mechanical arm 135, which includes a cantilever 1351, a fifth moving mechanism 1352 and a positioning clamp 1353. One end of the cantilever 1351 is fixedly connected to the second support 131, and the other end is connected to the fifth moving mechanism 1352. The movable end of the fifth moving mechanism 1352 is connected to the positioning clamp 1353, which drives the positioning clamp 1353 to reciprocate between the side and bottom of the suction nozzle 134 and directly below.

[0079] The fixed mechanical arm 135 is used to fix and position the seat cover when the joint and the seat cover are installed. The horizontal rod of the second support 131 extends into the top of the disc of the transfer assembly, and the cantilever 1351 is arranged perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the disc, so that the fifth moving mechanism 1352 and the positioning clamp 1353 are located on the side of the installation station 220. Before the second moving assembly 130 assembles the joint and the seat cover of the installation station 220, the fifth moving mechanism 1352 drives the positioning clamp 1353 to approach from the side of the seat cover, so that the seat cover is located in the space clamped by the positioning clamp 1353, and the positioning clamp 1353 shrinks inward to clamp the seat cover, thereby achieving the fixed positioning of the seat cover.

[0080] The suction nozzle 134 is connected to the movable end of the fourth moving mechanism 133 through the fixing plate 136, and positioning pins 137 are respectively provided at both ends of the fixing plate 136. When the suction nozzle 134 drives the joint to be installed with the seat cover of the installation station 220, the positioning pin 137 is inserted into the positioning hole 223 of the installation station 220, which is used for positioning the suction nozzle 134 when the joint and the seat cover are installed.

[0081] Specifically, the specific process of the second installation component 420 moving and assembling the joint is as follows: the installation station 220 drives the seat cover to move to the specified position, the third moving mechanism 132 in the second moving component 130 drives the fourth moving mechanism 133 and the suction nozzle 134 to move along the guide rail to just above the preparation table 125 (preparation station), the fourth moving mechanism 133 drives the suction nozzle 134 to move downward close to the joint, and the suction nozzle 134 sucks the joint. The fourth moving mechanism 133 drives the joint to move upward, and the third moving mechanism 132 drives the joint to move horizontally to just above the installation station 220. The fixed robot arm 135 clamps the seat cover of the installation station 220 to position the seat cover. The fourth moving mechanism 133 drives the joint to move downward to assemble with the seat cover, and the assembly of the joint and the seat cover is completed.

[0082] In one embodiment, when the disc 210 drives the installation station 220 to rotate to the installation assembly 400 to install the workpiece, the position is the working position. When the disc 210 drives the installation station 220 to rotate to the discharge assembly 500 to discharge the material, the position is the working position. When the disc 210 drives the installation station 220 to rotate between adjacent working positions, the position is the transition position.

[0083] Furthermore, if Figure 6 As shown, the number of installation stations 220 in this embodiment is 8, which are equally spaced along the circumference of the disc 210. A single installation station 220 starts from the first installation assembly 410, and when the disc 210 rotates one circle, the installation station 220 passes through the first installation assembly 410, two second installation assemblies 420 and the discharge assembly 500 in sequence.

[0084] The specific transfer process is as follows: a single installation station 220 takes the working position of the first installation component 410 as the starting point, and the installation station 220 installs the seat cover at the working position of the first installation component 410. The disc 210 rotates clockwise, driving the installation station 220 to move from the working position corresponding to the first installation component 410 to the transition position between the first installation component 410 and the first second installation component 420. After the clockwise front working position is assembled, the installation station 220 moves from the transition position to the working position of the first second installation component 420 to install the first joint, and then moves to the transition position between the working positions of the two second installation components 420. After the front working position completes the assembly, the installation station 220 moves from the transition position to the working position of the second second installation component 420 to install the second joint, and the assembly of the tail plug is completed. The disc 210 continues to rotate. The installation station 220 carries the tail plug through two transition positions and arrives at the working position of the discharge component 500 to discharge. After the material is discharged, the installation station 220 passes through the transition position between the discharge assembly 500 and the first installation assembly 410, returns to the working position of the first installation assembly 410, and repeats the above process.

[0085] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the installation station 220 includes a support platform 221, which is fixedly connected to the disc 210. The support platform 221 is provided with a mounting hole 222, the shape and size of which match the seat cover and are used to place the seat cover. The support platform 221 is provided with two positioning holes 223, which are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the mounting hole 222 and are used for the suction nozzle 134 to position the suction joint and the seat cover when installing. The fixing plate 136 connected to the suction nozzle 134 is correspondingly provided with a positioning pin 137 matching the positioning hole 223.

[0086] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the discharging assembly 500 includes a third support 510, a third moving assembly 520, a second clamping jaw 530, a detection mechanism (not shown), a first guide channel 540 and a second guide channel 550. The third support 510 connects the base 100 and the third moving assembly 520, and the third moving assembly 520 connects the second clamping jaw 530 and the detection mechanism, and the second clamping jaw 530 and the detection mechanism are located above the disc 210. The third moving assembly 520 drives the second clamping jaw 530 to move between the installation station 220 and the first guide channel 540, or drives the second clamping jaw 530 to move between the installation station 220 and the second guide channel 550. The detection mechanism is used to detect the tail plug clamped by the second clamping jaw 530.

[0087] The third moving assembly 520 includes a fifth cylinder e and a sixth cylinder f. The fifth cylinder e is connected to the base 100 through the third support 510, and the telescopic end is connected to the sixth cylinder f, driving the sixth cylinder f to move in the horizontal direction. The moving range covers the inlet of the first guide channel 540 and the second guide channel 550. The telescopic end of the sixth cylinder f is connected to the second clamping jaw 530, driving the second clamping jaw 530 to move in the vertical direction. The second clamping jaw 530 is located above the installation station 220. The first guide channel 540 and the second guide channel 550 are respectively a good product channel and a defective product channel, and a material barrel 560 is respectively provided below them. The detection mechanism is specifically an optical detector, which is arranged on the side of the second clamping jaw 530 and moves synchronously with the second clamping jaw 530 to detect the assembly quality of the second clamping jaw 530 clamping the tail plug.

[0088] The second clamp 530 moves downward to clamp the tail plug and then lifts up, and the detection mechanism detects the quality of the tail plug. If it meets the requirements, the second clamp 530 moves horizontally to the top of the first guide channel 540 and releases, and the tail plug falls into the corresponding bucket 560 below along the first guide channel 540. If it does not meet the requirements, the second clamp 530 moves horizontally to the top of the second guide channel 550 and releases, and the tail plug falls into the corresponding bucket 560 below along the second guide channel 550.

[0089] In one embodiment, a sensing component 600 is further included. The sensing component 600 is disposed on the base 100 and is used to detect the seat cover on the installation station 220. The sensing component 600 is specifically a photoelectric sensor, which is used to detect the seat cover on the installation station 220. The sensing component 600 is disposed near the working station to detect whether there is a seat cover at the installation station, and can also be used to detect the assembly of the seat cover and the joint. The sensing component 600 is disposed near the transition position between the second installation component 420 and the discharge component 500, and is used to detect whether the installation station 220 at the transition position carries a tail plug.

[0090] The present invention also provides an embodiment of a method for assembling a rotary plug, comprising the following steps:

[0091] S100, loading and dividing the seat cover, and moving the divided seat cover to the installation station for positioning. At this time, the installation station is located at the first working position.

[0092] The seat cover loading assembly 310 loads and divides the seat covers, and the installation station 220 is located at the work station corresponding to the first installation assembly 410 (ie, the first work station). The first installation assembly 410 moves the divided seat covers to the installation hole of the installation station 220 of the transfer assembly 200 for positioning.

[0093] S200, the installation station drives the seat cover to move to the first transition position, and then moves to the second working position.

[0094] The clockwise rotation of the disc 210 drives the installation station 220 to move from the first working position to the transition position between the first installation component 410 and the second installation component 420 (i.e., the first transition position). After the front installation station 220 completes the assembly work, the disc 210 continues to rotate, driving the installation station 220 to move from the first transition position to the working position corresponding to the first second installation component 420 (i.e., the second working position).

[0095] S300, assembling the first joint with the seat cover of the installation station, and the installation station drives the assembled joint and seat cover to move to the second transition position, and then to the third working position.

[0096] The first second installation component 420 picks up the first joint and the seat cover of the installation station 220 for assembly, and the disc 210 continues to rotate, driving the installation station 220 to move to the transition position between the two second installation components 420 (i.e., the second transition position). After the front installation station 220 completes the assembly station, the disc 210 continues to rotate, driving the installation station 220 to move from the second transition position to the working position corresponding to the second second installation component 420 (i.e., the third working position).

[0097] S400, assembling the second joint with the seat cover of the installation station to obtain a swivel plug, and the installation station drives the assembled swivel to move to the third transition position, and then moves to the fourth working position.

[0098] The second second installation component 420 picks up the second joint and the seat cover of the installation station 220 to assemble to obtain a rotary plug. The disc 210 continues to rotate, driving the installation station 220 carrying the rotary plug to move to the transition position between the second installation component 420 and the discharge component 500 (i.e., the third transition position). After the front installation station 220 completes the discharge, the disc 210 continues to rotate, and then drives the installation station 220 carrying the rotary plug to move to the work position corresponding to the discharge component 500 (i.e., the fourth work position).

[0099] S500, at the fourth working position, the tail plug is separated from the installation position and inspected.

[0100] The discharging assembly 500 picks up the tail plug of the installation station 220 and inspects it, and separates and discharges the materials according to good products and defective products.

[0101] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them. Under the concept of the present invention, the technical features in the above embodiments or different embodiments may also be combined, the steps may be implemented in any order, and there are many other changes in different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of simplicity. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, a person of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rotary plug assembly device, characterized in that: It includes a base, and the base is provided with a transfer component, a loading component, a mounting component, and a discharging component; The transfer assembly includes a disc and a plurality of installation stations, wherein the installation stations are arranged at the outer edge of the surface of the disc; The loading assembly, the installation assembly, and the discharging assembly are distributed around the disc. The loading assembly is used to move the workpiece to the loading station. The installation assembly moves the workpiece from the loading station to the installation station for assembly. The discharging assembly is used to move the assembled workpiece from the installation station for discharging. The installation assembly is used to move and assemble the seat cover or the joint, and the rotation of the disc drives the installation station to move between the installation assembly and the discharge assembly; The installation assembly includes a first installation assembly and a second installation assembly, the first installation assembly is used to move the seat cover to the installation station for fixing, and the second installation assembly is used to assemble the joint and the seat cover; The disc rotates one circle, and the installation station passes through the first installation assembly, the second installation assembly and the discharge assembly in sequence; The second installation assembly includes a pre-loading assembly, a second moving assembly, a suction nozzle and a second support, wherein the pre-loading assembly is arranged on the base, and the pre-loading assembly is used to move the workpiece to the preparation station, the second support connects the base and the second moving assembly, the second moving assembly connects the suction nozzle, the suction nozzle is located above the disc, and the second moving assembly drives the suction nozzle to move between the preparation station and the installation station; The pre-loading assembly comprises an L-shaped bracket, a first moving mechanism, a second moving mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a preparation table; the first moving mechanism is arranged on a base, and the movable end of the first moving mechanism is connected to the horizontal end of the L-shaped bracket, driving the L-shaped bracket to approach or move away from the loading station in the horizontal direction; the preparation table is located in the interval of horizontal movement of the L-shaped bracket, the preparation table is arranged on the base, and the preparation table is provided with a mounting groove, the shape and size of the mounting groove match the shape and size of a single joint, and the mounting groove is a preparation station; The second support is also provided with a fixed mechanical arm, which includes a cantilever, a fifth moving mechanism and a positioning clamp; one end of the cantilever is fixedly connected to the second support, and the other end is connected to the fifth moving mechanism, and the movable end of the fifth moving mechanism is connected to the positioning clamp, driving the positioning clamp to reciprocate between the side and bottom of the suction nozzle and directly below it.

2. The rotary plug assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first installation component includes a first clamp, a first moving component and a first support, the first support is connected to the base and the first moving component, the first moving component is connected to the first clamp, the first clamp is located above the disc, and the first moving component drives the first clamp to move between the loading station and the installation station.

3. The rotary plug assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the disc drives the installation station to rotate to the installation component to install the workpiece, the position is the working position; when the disc drives the installation station to rotate to the discharge component to discharge the material, the position is the working position; when the disc drives the installation station to rotate between adjacent working positions, the position is the transition position.

4. The rotary plug assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the second installation components is 2, and the two second installation components are arranged adjacent to each other; The installation station takes the first installation component as the starting point, and when the disc rotates one circle, the installation station passes through the first installation component, two second installation components and the discharge component in sequence.

5. The rotary plug assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation station comprises a bearing platform, the bearing platform is fixedly connected to the disc, the bearing platform is provided with a mounting hole for placing the workpiece, and the bearing platform is provided with positioning holes, and the positioning holes are located on both sides of the mounting hole.

6. The rotary plug assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly comprises a vibration plate and a feeding track, wherein the vibration plate is connected to the head end of the feeding track, the end of the feeding track is connected to a material dividing assembly, and the material dividing assembly is provided with the feeding station.

7. The rotary plug assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging assembly comprises a third support, a third moving assembly, a second clamping jaw, a detection mechanism, a first material guide channel and a second material guide channel, the third support is connected to the base and the third moving assembly, the third moving assembly is connected to the second clamping jaw and the detection mechanism, and the second clamping jaw and the detection mechanism are located above the disc; The third moving component drives the second clamping jaw to move between the installation station and the first material guide channel, or drives the second clamping jaw to move between the installation station and the second material guide channel; The detection mechanism is used to detect the workpiece clamped by the second clamping jaw.

8. A method for assembling a rotary plug, characterized in that: The method is implemented by the rotary plug assembly device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising the following steps: S100, loading and dividing the seat cover, and moving the divided seat cover to the installation station for positioning, at which time the installation station is located at the first working position; S200, the installation station drives the seat cover to move to the first transition position, and then moves to the second working position; S300, assembling the first joint with the seat cover of the installation station, and the installation station drives the assembled joint and seat cover to move to the second transition position, and then to the third working position; S400, assembling the second joint with the seat cover of the installation station to obtain a swivel plug, and the installation station drives the assembled swivel to move to the third transition position, and then to the fourth working position; S500, at the fourth working position, the tail plug is separated from the installation position and inspected.

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