A mini-fakra connector assembly apparatus and method

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment and method, belong to radio frequency connector production equipment technical field.It includes: rack, transport component, multiple feeding assemblies, single-point first welding machine, two groups of second welding machine, multiple welding clamps, detection assembly, reel machine.The transport component includes first transport channel and carrier tape, and multiple components are arranged in the first transport channel by carrier tape;Multiple feeding assemblies are assembled and processed;First welding machine is welded by laser welding to the single-sided welding point and weld on workpiece;Two groups of second welding machine are welded to multiple welding points on the sidewall of workpiece;Multiple welding clamps are used to fix the workpiece to be welded;Detection assembly is installed on transport component, and workpiece is detected and screened;Reel machine is installed on transport component, and carrier tape is collected to collect the workpiece after welding.The applicability of the connector needing welding and multiple organization is improved, and the connector is detected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of radio frequency connector manufacturing equipment, and specifically relates to a MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment and method. Background Technology

[0002] FAKRA connectors are widely used in communication connections, primarily for communication technologies. FAKRA connectors are known for their excellent durability and wide applicability. Their housings reduce the impact of external environments on the internal structure. FAKRA connectors come in various subtypes, including the MINI-FAKRA connector, a smaller and lighter version of the standard FAKRA connector, used in automobiles, personal electric vehicles, and light electric vehicles. Compared to traditional FAKRA connectors, the MINI-FAKRA connector saves significant space, offers higher data rates, and boasts greater modularity, allowing for customized input or output interfaces to meet specific application requirements.

[0003] Patent CN117374696A discloses a MINI-FAKRA connector shell assembly device and method. The device includes: a pre-layout mechanism comprising a robotic arm and a pre-threading assembly, the robotic arm being configured to clamp the cable and thread it into the pre-threading assembly to form a four-core structure; an A-shell assembly mechanism comprising a shell conveying assembly, a first locking tab conveying assembly, a second locking tab conveying assembly, and an assembly assembly; and a wire-shifting mechanism, movable relative to the pre-layout mechanism and the A-shell assembly mechanism, used to move the four-core structure formed on the pre-layout mechanism to the A-shell assembly mechanism for threading. This invention pre-threads the wire harness according to the inner core structure of the shell using the pre-layout mechanism, then automatically assembles the shell using the shell assembly mechanism, and finally uses the wire-shifting mechanism to insert the pre-threaded wire harness. Compared with existing technologies, this setup improves the assembly and threading efficiency of connectors.

[0004] When using the existing technology represented by the aforementioned patents for the MINI-FAKRA connector, at least the following problems exist during use:

[0005] The use of through-shell assembly equipment for assembling connectors is not suitable for connectors that require soldering and multiple assembly steps, and the through-shell assembly equipment lacks post-assembly inspection. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention provides a MINI-FAKRA connector assembly device and method to solve the problems of existing technologies that are not suitable for connectors that require soldering and multiple assembly processes when using through-shell assembly equipment, and lack technical capabilities for post-assembly inspection.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0008] A MINI-FAKRA connector assembly device includes: a frame, a transport component, multiple feeding assemblies, a single-point first welding machine, two sets of second welding machines, multiple welding grippers, a detection component, and a reel machine. The transport component is mounted on the frame and includes a first transport channel and a carrier belt, through which multiple components are fed and assembled onto a workpiece. The first welding machine is mounted on the transport component, downstream of the feeding assemblies, and performs laser welding on single-sided welding points and weld seams on the workpiece. The two sets of second welding machines are mounted on the transport component, downstream of the first welding machines, and each set of second welding machines... There are two welding machines, and two sets of the second welding machines are respectively set on both sides of the first transport channel to weld multiple weld points on the side wall of the workpiece; multiple welding grippers are installed on the first transport channel and correspond to the installation positions of the two sets of the second welding machines to fix the workpiece to be welded; a detection component is installed on the transport component to detect and screen the installation height, concentricity, and weld point quality of the welded workpiece through optical devices; a winding machine is installed on the transport component and located downstream of the detection component to collect the welded workpiece by winding the carrier belt.

[0009] Furthermore, the equipment also includes: a second transport channel, a first feeding tray, a second feeding tray, a suction bin, a first anchoring machine, and a second anchoring machine. The second transport channel is parallel to the first transport channel, and both the first and second transport channels have inlets located on the same side, and outlets on the other side. The second transport channel is used to transport parts, and the feeding assembly assembles the parts on the second transport channel onto the parts on the first transport channel. The first feeding tray is installed at the inlet of the first transport channel and loads parts placed on the carrier belt. The second feeding tray is installed at the inlet of the second transport channel and loads other parts placed on the carrier belt. The suction bin is installed on the transport component, downstream of the second welding machine, and is used for blowing air and cleaning the workpiece. The first anchoring machine is installed on the transport component, between the first and second welding machines, and is used to anchor the workpiece processed by the first welding machine. The second anchoring machine is installed on the transport component, between the second welding machine and the suction bin, and is used to anchor the workpiece processed by the second welding machine.

[0010] Further, the transport component includes: multiple support columns, guide rails, multiple mounting seats, a push cylinder, a drive block, multiple mounting plates, a clamping cylinder, and grippers. Multiple support columns are mounted on the frame to support the first transport channel and the second transport channel; guide rails are mounted on the multiple support columns; multiple mounting seats are spaced apart on the guide rails; push cylinders are mounted on the mounting seats; the drive block has two positioning rods and is mounted on the push cylinder; positioning holes are evenly distributed on the carrier belt, and the drive block drives the positioning rods to slide into the positioning holes; the push cylinder drives the drive block to reciprocate, thereby controlling the movement of the carrier belt along the first or second transport channel; multiple mounting plates are mounted on the guide rail corresponding to each predetermined clamping position; the clamping cylinder is mounted on the mounting plate and has a drive unit; grippers are mounted on the drive unit for clamping and fixing the workpiece to be processed.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes: a vibrating feeding plate, a feeding frame, a shield, a feeding seat, and a robotic arm. The vibrating feeding plate has a feeding trough, which is used to vibrate and screen the parts into the feeding trough; the feeding frame is erected between the feeding trough and the first transport channel; the shield covers the feeding frame; the feeding seat has a preset feeding port and a loader, which loads the parts from the feeding frame into the feeding port; the robotic arm has mounting claws for clamping the parts loaded at the feeding port and assembling them onto the first transport channel.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes a cutter. The cutter is installed on the second transport channel and is used to cut the parts transported by the carrier belt. The robotic arm uses the mounting claw to install the cut parts onto the first transport channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the inspection assembly includes a four-camera inspection unit and a single-point camera inspection unit. The four-camera inspection unit is installed on the transport component, located downstream of the suction hopper, and inspects multiple weld points on the periphery of the workpiece; the single-point camera inspection unit is installed on the transport component, located downstream of the four-camera inspection unit, and inspects welds and weld points on one side of the workpiece.

[0014] Furthermore, the detection component also includes a depth vision sensor and a concentricity vision sensor. The depth vision sensor is mounted on the transport component, downstream of the single-point camera detection unit, and is used to detect the installation depth between the assembled components; the concentricity vision sensor is mounted on the transport component, downstream of the depth vision sensor, and is used to detect the concentricity of the workpiece.

[0015] Furthermore, the detection assembly also includes: a fixed base, a driving component, a cutting block, a fixing rod, and a collection bin. The fixed base is mounted on the guide rail and located downstream of the concentricity vision sensor; the driving component is mounted on the fixed base and has an output end that moves along the upper surface of the fixed base and in a direction perpendicular to the first transport channel; the cutting block is mounted on the output end, and the first transport channel has corresponding cutting grooves and fixing holes on both sides of the cutting grooves, and the cutting block cuts the workpiece from one side of the first transport channel; the fixing rod is mounted on the output end and passes through the fixing holes and the positioning holes on the carrier belt to position and fix the workpiece to be cut; the collection bin is mounted on the other side of the first transport channel, and one end of the collection bin is open and faces the position corresponding to the cutting block, and the other end of the collection bin has a storage bin.

[0016] An assembly method includes the following steps:

[0017] Step 1: The transport component transports the carrier belt containing the parts into the first transport channel via the first loading tray, and drives the carrier belt to move along the first transport channel by controlling the positioning rod through the push cylinder;

[0018] Step 2: The components to be assembled are loaded from the feeding rack and the loader into the feeding port by multiple vibrating feeding plates. At the same time, the clamping cylinder drives the gripper to fix the components on the first transport channel. Then, the mounting claw takes out multiple components to be installed from the feeding port and fastens them to the components on the first transport channel to complete the assembly.

[0019] Step 3: Repeat Step 2 multiple times to fasten all the parts that need to be installed onto the parts on the first transport channel, thereby initially processing and forming the workpiece;

[0020] Step 4: Fix the workpiece with anchor points using the first anchor point machine or the second anchor point machine;

[0021] Step 5: The workpiece is inspected and recorded by the single-point camera inspection unit or the four-camera inspection unit. Then, the installation depth and concentricity of the workpiece after assembly are detected and recorded by the depth vision sensor and the concentricity vision sensor.

[0022] Step 6: Fix the defective workpieces with the fixing rod, then cut the defective workpieces off the carrier belt through the cutting block at the output end, and transport the defective workpieces to the storage bin through the collection bin.

[0023] Furthermore, step three also includes the following: during the processing of workpieces of different models, the carrier belt containing the parts is transported to the second transport channel via the second loading tray, and the parts are clamped and fixed by the mounting claw. The parts are then separated from the carrier belt by the cutter, and subsequently the parts are assembled onto the first transport channel by the robotic arm driven by the mounting claw, thereby initially forming the workpiece.

[0024] This invention provides a MINI-FAKRA connector assembly device and method, with the following advantages:

[0025] Multiple feeding components are used to assemble the parts transported by the carrier belt on the first transport channel into other parts. Depending on the different processes and part types, a first welding machine for single-point use or a second welding machine for multiple points is selected. The assembled workpiece is positioned and fixed with welding grippers, and then welding is performed. Multiple detection components are set on the first transport channel to detect, mark and screen the height concentricity of the workpiece and the welding quality of the welding points, thereby improving the reliability and efficiency of production and processing. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a MINI-FAKRA connector assembly device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the transport component and the loading component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view at point A1;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the vibrating feeding tray and the transport assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view at point B1;

[0032] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of another installation structure of the vibrating feeder and transport assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C1;

[0034] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first welding machine, the first anchoring machine, and the transport assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the second welding machine and the transport assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view at point D1;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the four-camera detection unit and the single-point camera detection unit with the transport components provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view at point E1;

[0039] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the dust collection chamber and the transport assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second anchor point machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 15 The depth vision sensor provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 16 The concentricity visual sensor provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the cutting block provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a transportation component provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] In the picture:

[0046] 10-Frame; 20-Transportation component; 201-First transport channel; 202-Carrier belt; 30-Feeding assembly; 401-First welding machine; 402-Second welding machine; 403-Welding gripper; 4031-Gripper fixing seat; 50-Detection assembly; 60-Rolling machine; 203-Second transport channel; 204-First feeding tray; 205-Second feeding tray; 206-Suction bin; 2061-Pipeline; 2062-Fixing buckle; 207-First anchoring machine; 208-Second anchoring machine; 2081-Anchoring drive component; 2082-Anchoring push rod; 2083-Anchoring abutment cone; 2084-Anchor mounting seat; 2085-Mounting drive component; 210-Support column; 211-Guide rail; 212-Mounting seat; 213-Push cylinder; 214-Drive block; 2141-Fixing block Positioning rod; 2142-Positioning hole; 215-Mounting plate; 216-Clamping cylinder; 217-Drive unit; 218-Gripper; 310-Vibrating feeder; 311-Feeding trough; 312-Feeding rack; 313-Shield; 314-Feeding seat; 315-Feeding port; 316-Loader; 320-Robotic arm; 321-Mounting gripper; 322-Drive seat; 330-Cutter; 331-Slide; 510-Four-camera inspection unit; 5101-Inspection gripper; 511-Single-point camera inspection unit; 520-Depth vision sensor; 530-Concentricity vision sensor; 531-Auxiliary ring; 532-Drive component; 540-Fixed seat; 541-Drive component; 542-Output end; 543-Cut block; 544-Fixed rod; 550-Collection bin; 551-Storage bin. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0049] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0050] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welding, bolting, or riveting; they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] Example:

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1 to 18 As shown, this embodiment provides a MINI-FAKRA connector assembly device, including: a frame 10, a transport component 20, multiple feeding assemblies 30, a single-point first welding machine 401, two sets of second welding machines 402, multiple welding grippers 403, a detection component 50, and a reeling machine 60. The transport component 20 is mounted on the frame 10 and includes a first transport channel 201 and a carrier belt 202. Multiple components pass through the carrier belt 202 within the first transport channel 201. Multiple feeding assemblies 30 are mounted on the transport component 20, and each feeding assembly 30 feeds multiple components and assembles them onto the workpiece to be processed. The first welding machine 401 is mounted on the transport component 20, downstream of the feeding assembly 30, and performs laser welding on single-sided welding points and weld seams on the workpiece. Two sets of second welding machines 402 are mounted on the transport component 20, downstream of the first welding machine 401. Each set of second welding machines... Each receiving machine 402 has two welding machines. The two sets of second welding machines 402 are respectively set on both sides of the first transport channel 201 to weld multiple weld points on the side wall of the workpiece. Multiple welding grippers 403 are installed on the first transport channel 201 and correspond to the installation positions of the two sets of second welding machines 402 to fix the workpiece to be welded. The detection component 50 is installed on the transport component 20 and uses optical devices to detect and screen the installation height, concentricity, and weld point quality of the welded workpiece. The winding machine 60 is installed on the transport component 20 and is located downstream of the detection component 50. It gathers the carrier belt 202 to collect the welded workpiece.

[0053] In this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, the frame 10 includes a support, a main housing, and a mounting plate 215. The mounting plate 215 is on the upper surface of the main housing. The main housing integrates various control and communication components required for equipment operation, which are used to coordinate the various components installed on the transport assembly to process and inspect the workpieces on the processing line. The equipment's processing line is designed for two types of connectors. The connectors mainly include an outer conductor, an insulator, and a sleeve. The carrier tape 202 is mainly used to transport the outer conductor in the first transport channel 201. The insulator and sleeve are sequentially installed on the outer conductor by the feeding assembly 30. The installation height of the upper end face of the sleeve and the upper end face of the inner insulator are inspected. The overall roundness of the connector is inspected. The welded connectors are cleaned and processed. The inspection of the solder joints is also included, mainly to check whether the solder joints are burst. The inspection data is then uploaded to the main housing in the frame 10 for data processing to screen defective products, thereby improving the applicability and convenience of the equipment when processing connectors.

[0054] Furthermore, in some implementations of this embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 13 As shown, the equipment also includes: a second transport channel 203, a first feeding tray 204, a second feeding tray 205, a suction bin 206, a first anchoring machine 207, and a second anchoring machine 208. The second transport channel 203 is parallel to the first transport channel 201, and both the first and second transport channels 201 have inlets located on the same side, and outlets on the other side. The second transport channel 203 is used to transport parts, and the feeding assembly 30 assembles the parts on the second transport channel 203 onto the parts on the first transport channel 201. The first feeding tray 204 is installed at the inlet of the first transport channel 201, and it holds parts placed on the carrier belt 202. The second feeding tray 205 is installed at the inlet of the second transport channel 203. The second feeding tray 205 is loaded with other components placed on the carrier belt 202; the suction bin 206 is installed on the transport component 20, located downstream of the second welding machine 402, and is used to blow air and clean the workpiece; the first anchoring machine 207 is installed on the transport component 20, located between the first welding machine 401 and the second welding machine 402, and is used to anchor the workpiece processed by the first welding machine 401; the second anchoring machine 208 is installed on the transport component 20, located between the second welding machine 402 and the suction bin 206, and is used to anchor the workpiece processed by the second welding machine 402.

[0055] In this embodiment, the second transport channel 203 is used to transport the connector of model 7823.MCAH (male connector) during the processing. Due to the special nature of the sleeve, a carrier tape 202 is required for transportation, hence the second transport channel 203. The first loading tray 204 is used to transport the carrier tape 202 with the outer conductor installed into the first transport channel 201, and the second loading tray 205 is used to transport the carrier tape 202 with the sleeve installed into the second transport channel 203. Figure 13 As shown, a pipe 2061 and a fixing buckle 2062 are installed on the suction bin 206. The fixing buckle 2062 fixes the position of the pipe 2061 in the frame 10. One end of the pipe 2061 is connected to the suction bin 206, and the other end is connected to the air pump in the frame 10. It is used to blow air to clean the welded connectors in the suction bin 206 and to suck up the welding fumes in the suction bin 206 through a fume extractor, which facilitates subsequent testing and prevents welding waste from scratching and damaging the connector surface during storage. The first anchoring machine 207 is a riveting mechanism that rivets and fastens the workpieces that have passed through the first welding machine 401. The second anchoring machine 208 includes an anchoring drive component 2081, an anchoring push rod 2082, an anchoring abutment cone 2083, an anchoring mounting base 2084, and a mounting drive component 2085. The driving component 2085 drives the anchor mounting base 2084 to be fitted onto the periphery of the connector to be processed. Then, the anchor driving component 2081 pushes the anchor push rod 2082 to drive the anchor machine to rotate around the central axis, thereby driving the anchor abutment cone 2083 to anchor and fasten the connector from the side.

[0056] Furthermore, in some implementations of this embodiment, such as Figure 18 As shown, the transport component 20 includes: multiple support columns 210, guide rails 211, multiple mounting bases 212, push cylinders 213, drive blocks 214, multiple mounting plates 215, clamping cylinders 216, and grippers 218. Multiple support columns 210 are mounted on the frame 10 to support the first transport channel 201 and the second transport channel 203; guide rails 211 are mounted on the multiple support columns 210; multiple mounting seats 212 are spaced apart on the guide rails 211; push cylinders 213 are mounted on the mounting seats 212; drive block 214 has two positioning rods 2141, and positioning holes 2142 are evenly opened on the carrier belt 202. The positioning rods 2141 are used to pass through the positioning holes 2142 and drive the carrier belt 202 to move along the first transport channel 201 or the second transport channel 203; multiple mounting plates 215 are mounted on the guide rails 211 corresponding to each predetermined workstation that needs to be clamped; clamping cylinders 216 are mounted on the mounting plates 215 and have a drive unit 217; grippers 218 are mounted on the drive unit 217 for clamping and fixing the workpiece to be processed.

[0057] In this embodiment, as Figure 18 As shown, multiple support columns 210 are spaced apart on the upper surface of the frame 10 and are evenly distributed along the distribution direction of the first transport channel 201 and the second transport channel 203. Guide rails 211 are provided on the side of the support base, and baffles are installed on both sides of the first transport channel 201 or the second transport channel 203 to assist in the installation of the mounting base 212 and the mounting plate 215.

[0058] Furthermore, in some implementations of this embodiment, such as Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the feeding assembly 30 includes: a vibrating feeding plate 310, a feeding frame 312, a cover 313, a feeding seat 314, and a robotic arm 320. The vibrating feeding plate 310 has a feeding trough 311, which is used to vibrate and screen parts into the feeding trough 311; the feeding frame 312 is erected between the feeding trough 311 and the first transport channel 201; the cover 313 covers the feeding frame 312; the feeding seat 314 has a preset feeding port 315 and a loader 316, which loads parts from the feeding frame 312 into the feeding port 315; the robotic arm 320 has a mounting claw 321, which is used to clamp the parts loaded at the feeding port 315 and assemble them onto the first transport channel 201.

[0059] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, in contrast to the second transport channel 203 used for transporting the required sleeves via carrier belt 202 in the 7823.MCAH (male connector) connector, the sleeves used in the processing of another connector model, 7824.MCAH (female connector), are fed using a vibratory feeder 310. Two models of the vibratory feeder 310 are used in the equipment, the main difference being their difference from the loader 316. Figure 5 The linear push-loader 316 shown loads vertical parts into the loading block. Repeating this action, the latching plate of the loading port 315 is released. In the linear push-loader 316, the loading seat 314 pushes the parts conveyed from the feeding rack 312 and feeds them into the loading port 315. The sleeve is fed into the loading port 315 via the sliding latching plate. Then, driven by the multi-axis robotic arm 320 and the three-jaw gripping mechanism, and driven by the drive motor or cylinder inside the drive seat 322, the sleeve is clamped. It is then transported by the robotic arm 320 to the corresponding assembly station on the first transport component. This assembly station is equipped with a clamping cylinder 216 and a gripper 218 to fix and support the component to be assembled. After the robotic arm 320 completes the assembly, the next assembly action is repeated. Figure 7The rotating loader 316 shown in the figure transports horizontal parts from the feeder 312 to the corresponding position of the feed port 315 through the feeding action of the feeder 314. The insulator is fed into the feed port 315 through the feeding action of the feeder 314. Then, the horizontal insulator is placed vertically by driving the rotation of the loader 316. The insulator is then installed onto the outer conductor fixed by the clamp 218 by the robotic arm 320 and the mounting claw 321. After the assembly is completed, the next assembly action is repeated.

[0060] Furthermore, in some implementations of this embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the feeding assembly 30 also includes a cutter 330. The cutter 330 is installed on the second transport channel 203 and is used to cut the parts transported by the carrier belt 202. The robotic arm 320 installs the cut parts onto the first transport channel 201 through the mounting claw 321.

[0061] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, for the sleeve conveyed in the second transport channel 203, after being transported to the predetermined station, the sleeve is fixed by the gripper 218. The slide 331 is controlled to move towards the carrier belt 202 by a cylinder-type drive structure. The cutter 330 is fixedly installed on the slide 331 by bolts. As the slide 331 moves, the cutter 330 cuts the carrier belt 202 and the sleeve. Then, the sleeve is taken out from the second transport channel 203 by the mounting claw 321, and the sleeve is installed on the connector of the first transport channel 201 to be installed by the mounting arm, completing the initial assembly.

[0062] Furthermore, in some implementations of this embodiment, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the inspection assembly 50 includes a four-camera inspection unit 510 and a single-point camera inspection unit 511. The four-camera inspection unit 510 is installed downstream of the suction bin 206 to inspect multiple weld points on the periphery of the workpiece; the single-point camera inspection unit 511 is installed downstream of the four-camera inspection unit 510 to inspect welds and weld points on one side of the workpiece.

[0063] In this embodiment, as Figure 11 As shown, the four-camera inspection unit 510 uses visual sensing and data comparison to inspect the welding position, size, and presence of weld defects at the solder joints; the single-point camera inspection unit 511 inspects connectors welded on one side. Figure 12 As shown, the detection gripper 5101 is installed on the testing station of the testing unit to fix the connector, thereby improving the accuracy of the test.

[0064] Furthermore, in some implementations of this embodiment, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the detection assembly 50 also includes a depth vision sensor 520 and a concentricity vision sensor 530. The depth vision sensor 520 is installed downstream of the single-point camera detection unit 511 and is used to detect the installation depth between multiple assembled components; the concentricity vision sensor 530 is installed downstream of the depth vision sensor 520 and is used to detect the concentricity of the workpiece.

[0065] In this embodiment, as Figure 15 As shown, after the connector is fixed by the gripper 218, the depth sensor is lowered and used to detect the height difference between the sleeve and the insulator by abutting against the upper surface of the connector sleeve; as shown Figure 16 As shown, the connector to be inspected for concentricity is fixed by gripper 218, and an auxiliary ring 531 and a drive unit 532 are also mounted. The drive unit 532 moves the concentricity vision sensor 530 above the connector to be inspected for inspection.

[0066] Furthermore, in some implementations of this embodiment, such as Figure 17 As shown, the detection component 50 also includes: a fixing base 540, a driving component 532, a cutting block 543, a fixing rod 544, and a collection bin 550. A fixed base 540 is mounted on a guide rail 211 and is located downstream of the concentricity vision sensor 530. A drive unit 532 is mounted on the fixed base 540 and has an output end 542 that moves along the upper surface of the fixed base 540 and in a direction perpendicular to the first transport channel 201. A cutting block 543 is mounted on the output end 542. The first transport channel 201 has a corresponding cutting groove and fixing holes on both sides of the cutting groove. The cutting block 543 cuts the workpiece from one side of the first transport channel 201. A fixing rod 544 is mounted on the output end 542 and is used to pass through the fixing hole and the positioning hole 2142 on the carrier belt 202 to position and fix the workpiece to be cut. A collection bin 550 is mounted on the other side of the first transport channel 201, with one end of the collection bin 550 open and facing the position corresponding to the cutting block 543, and the other end of the collection bin 550 has a storage bin 551.

[0067] In this embodiment, as Figure 17 As shown, the driving component 532 is a cylinder, and the output end 542 is a bracket with a sliding block installed. The sliding block is connected to the driving component 532 in a transmission manner. The cutting block 543 is installed on the sliding block. The cutting block 543 is provided with a cutting blade on the side near the first transport channel 201 for cutting defective parts and carrier belt 202. Two fixing rods 544 are respectively provided on both sides of the cutting block 543 for positioning and fixing the carrier belt 202. The collection bin 550 is an open collection pipe 2061. An openable storage bin 551 is provided below the collection bin 550 for collecting and processing unqualified connectors.

[0068] An assembly method includes the following steps:

[0069] Step 1: The transport component transports the carrier belt 202 containing parts into the first transport channel 201 via the first loading tray 204, and drives the carrier belt 202 to move along the first transport channel 201 by pushing the positioning rod 2141 through the cylinder 213.

[0070] Step 2: Multiple vibrating feeding trays 310 feed the parts to be assembled from the feeding rack 312 and the loader 316 into the feeding port 315. At the same time, the clamping cylinder 216 drives the gripper 218 to fix the parts on the first transport channel 201. Then, the mounting claw 321 takes out multiple parts to be installed from the feeding port 315 and attaches them to the parts on the first transport channel 201 to complete the assembly.

[0071] Step 3: Repeat Step 2 multiple times to fasten all the parts that need to be installed onto the parts on the first transport channel 201, thereby initially processing and forming the workpiece;

[0072] Step 4: Anchor the workpiece using either the first anchoring machine 207 or the second anchoring machine 208;

[0073] Step 5: The workpiece is inspected and recorded by the single-point camera inspection unit 511 or the four-camera inspection unit 510. Then, the installation depth and concentricity of the workpiece after assembly are detected and recorded by the depth vision sensor 520 and the concentricity vision sensor 530.

[0074] Step 6: Fix the unqualified workpieces, including those with weld defects, excessive welds, and those with unqualified installation height and concentricity, using the fixing rod 544. Then, cut the unqualified workpieces off the carrier belt 202 using the cutting block 543 through the output end 542, and transport the unqualified workpieces to the storage bin 551 through the collection bin 550.

[0075] Furthermore, step three also includes that during the processing of different types of workpieces, the carrier belt 202 with parts is transported to the second transport channel 203 by the second loading tray 205, and the parts are clamped and fixed by the mounting claw 321. The parts are separated from the carrier belt 202 by the cutter 330, and then the parts are assembled onto the first transport channel 201 by the robotic arm 320 driving the mounting claw 321, thereby initially forming the workpiece.

[0076] In summary, the carrier belt 202 containing components is transported to the first transport channel 201 via the first feeding tray 204, and the positioning rod 2141 is driven by the push cylinder 213 to move the carrier belt 202 along the first transport channel 201. The outer conductor on the first transport channel 201 is assembled by the vibrating feeding tray 310 or the second transport channel 203, and the insulator and bushing are installed on the outer conductor. Then, the connector at the processing position is welded by the first welding device or the second welding device. Then, the connector at the processing position is anchored by the first anchoring machine 207 or the second anchoring machine 208. The welding fumes generated are sucked up by the suction bin 206. Then, the welding quality of the welding points is compared and read by the detection component 50, and the concentricity and installation height are detected and recorded. Finally, the unqualified connectors are cut off by the cutting block 543. This improves the efficiency of connector assembly and processing, and the production quality is improved by setting up the detection component 50.

[0077] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope described in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A MINI-FAKRA connector assembly device, characterized in that, include: Rack (10); The transport component (20) is mounted on the frame (10) and includes a first transport channel (201) and a carrier belt (202). Multiple components are passed through the carrier belt (202) in the first transport channel (201). Multiple feeding assemblies (30) are installed on the transport component (20), and the multiple feeding assemblies (30) respectively feed multiple parts and assemble them onto the workpiece to be processed; The first welding machine (401) is installed on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the loading assembly (30). The first welding machine (401) performs welding processing on the single-sided welding points and weld seams on the workpiece by laser welding. Two sets of second welding machines (402) are installed on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the first welding machine (401). Each set of second welding machines (402) has two welding machines. The two sets of second welding machines (402) are respectively set on both sides of the first transport channel (201) and respectively weld multiple welding points on the side wall of the workpiece. Multiple welding grippers (403) are installed on the first transport channel (201) and correspond to the installation positions of the two sets of second welding machines (402) for fixing the workpiece to be welded; The detection component (50) is installed on the transport component (20) and uses optical devices to detect and screen the welded workpiece for installation height, concentricity and weld quality. A winding machine (60), mounted on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the detection component (50), gathers the carrier belt (202) to collect the welded workpiece; The second transport channel (203) is parallel to the first transport channel (201), and both the first transport channel (201) and the second transport channel (203) have entrances on the same side and exits on the other side. The second transport channel (203) is used to transport parts, and the parts on the second transport channel (203) are assembled onto the parts on the first transport channel (201) by the loading assembly (30). The first loading tray (204) is installed at the entrance of the first transport channel (201), and the first loading tray (204) is loaded with parts placed on the carrier belt (202); The second loading tray (205) is installed at the entrance of the second transport channel (203), and the second loading tray (205) is loaded with other components placed on the carrier belt (202); The suction chamber (206), installed on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the second welding machine (402), is used to blow air and clean the workpiece; The first anchoring machine (207) is installed on the transport component (20) and located between the first welding machine (401) and the second welding machine (402) for anchoring the workpiece processed by the first welding machine (401); The second anchoring machine (208) is installed on the transport component (20) and located between the second welding machine (402) and the suction bin (206) for anchoring the workpiece processed by the second welding machine (402).

2. The MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport component (20) includes: Multiple support columns (210) are installed on the frame (10) to support the first transport channel (201) and the second transport channel (203); Guide rails (211) are mounted on the plurality of support columns (210); Multiple mounting bases (212) are installed at intervals on the guide rail (211); The cylinder (213) is pushed and mounted on the mounting base (212); The drive block (214) has two positioning rods (2141). The drive block (214) is mounted on the push cylinder (213). Positioning holes (2142) are evenly opened on the carrier belt (202). The drive block (214) drives the positioning rods (2141) to slide into the positioning holes (2142). The push cylinder (213) drives the drive block (214) to reciprocate, thereby controlling the carrier belt (202) to move along the first transport channel (201) or the second transport channel (203). Multiple mounting plates (215) are installed on the guide rail (211) corresponding to each predetermined work station that needs to be clamped; A clamping cylinder (216) is mounted on the mounting plate (215) and has a drive unit (217). The gripper (218) is mounted on the drive unit (217) and is used to clamp and fix the workpiece to be processed.

3. The MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (30) includes: A vibrating feeder (310) has a feeding trough (311), the vibrating feeder (310) is used to vibrate and screen the parts into the feeding trough (311); The feeding rack (312) is installed between the feeding trough (311) and the first transport channel (201); A cover (313) is provided over the feeding rack (312); The feeding seat (314) has a preset feeding port (315) and a loader (316) that loads parts from the feeder (312) into the feeding port (315); The robotic arm (320) has a mounting claw (321) for gripping the parts loaded at the feed port (315) and assembling them onto the first transport channel (201).

4. The MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding assembly (30) also includes: The cutter (330) is slidably mounted on the second transport channel (203) for cutting parts transported by the carrier belt (202). The robotic arm (320) installs the cut parts onto the first transport channel (201) via the mounting claw (321).

5. The MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection component (50) includes: The four-camera inspection unit (510) is installed on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the suction bin (206) to inspect multiple weld points on the periphery of the workpiece; A single-point camera inspection unit (511) is installed on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the four-camera inspection unit (510) to inspect the welds and weld points on one side of the workpiece.

6. The MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The detection component (50) further includes: A depth vision sensor (520), mounted on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the single-point camera inspection unit (511), is used to detect the installation depth between multiple assembled components; A concentricity vision sensor (530) is mounted on the transport component (20) and located downstream of the depth vision sensor (520) for detecting the concentricity of the workpiece.

7. The MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detection component (50) further includes: A mounting base (540) is installed on the guide rail (211) and is located downstream of the concentricity vision sensor (530); The drive unit (532) is mounted on the fixed base (540) and has an output end (542) that moves along the upper surface of the fixed base (540) and in a direction perpendicular to the first transport channel (201). A cutting block (543) is installed on the output end (542). The first transport channel (201) has a corresponding cutting groove and fixing holes on both sides of the cutting groove. The cutting block (543) cuts the workpiece from one side of the first transport channel (201). A fixing rod (544) is installed on the output end (542) and is used to pass through the fixing hole and the positioning hole (2142) on the carrier belt (202) to position and fix the workpiece to be cut; A collection compartment (550) is installed on the other side of the first transport channel (201), with one end of the collection compartment (550) open and facing the position corresponding to the cutting block (543), and the other end of the collection compartment (550) having a storage compartment (551).

8. An assembly method, based on the MINI-FAKRA connector assembly equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: The transport component transports the carrier belt (202) with parts into the first transport channel (201) via the first loading tray (204), and drives the carrier belt (202) to move along the first transport channel (201) by controlling the positioning rod (2141) through the push cylinder (213); Step 2: The components to be assembled are loaded from the feeder (312) and the loader (316) into the feed port (315) by multiple vibrating feeders (310). At the same time, the clamping cylinder (216) drives the gripper (218) to fix the components on the first transport channel (201). Then, the mounting claw (321) takes out multiple components to be installed from the feed port (315) and attaches them to the components on the first transport channel (201) to complete the assembly. Step 3: Repeat Step 2 multiple times to fasten all the parts that need to be installed onto the parts on the first transport channel (201), thereby initially processing and forming the workpiece; Step 4: Anchor the workpiece using the first anchoring machine (207) or the second anchoring machine (208); Step 5: The workpiece is inspected and recorded by the single-point camera inspection unit (511) or the four-camera inspection unit (510). Then, the installation depth and concentricity of the workpiece after assembly are detected and recorded by the depth vision sensor (520) and the concentricity vision sensor (530). Step 6: Fix the unqualified workpieces by fixing rod (544), then cut the unqualified workpieces off the carrier belt (202) by the cutting block (543) through the output end (542), and transport the unqualified workpieces to the storage bin (551) through the collection bin (550).

9. The assembly method according to claim 8, characterized in that, Step three also includes that, during the processing of different types of workpieces, the carrier belt (202) with parts is transported to the second transport channel (203) via the second loading tray (205), and the parts are clamped and fixed by the mounting claw (321). The parts are separated from the carrier belt (202) by the cutter (330), and then the parts are assembled onto the first transport channel (201) by the robotic arm (320) driving the mounting claw (321), thereby initially forming the workpiece.

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