Installation devices and assembly equipment

Abstract

This application relates to an installation device and assembly equipment. The installation device includes a support base and a connector. The connector is disposed on the support base and includes a body and a push rod. The body has a material receiving cavity and an opening for the material receiving cavity to communicate with the outside. The push rod movably passes through the body to extend to the material receiving cavity and the opening. The push rod is used to block the opening when not being lifted. The material receiving cavity is used to receive a sub-workpiece. The opening is at least partially inserted into the area of ​​a side hole on the mother workpiece. When the opening is inserted with the mother workpiece, the push rod is lifted by the mother workpiece to open the opening, allowing the sub-workpiece to enter the side hole. The installation device uses the connector to position the mother workpiece during insertion, so that the side hole on the mother workpiece can be positioned with the sub-workpiece located in the connector, thereby allowing the sub-workpiece to be easily installed into the side hole. The above-mentioned insertion action is simple, easy to automate, and can improve assembly efficiency. The assembly equipment including the above-mentioned installation device has high production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector technology, and in particular to an installation device and assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In current connectors, steel balls are typically used as the locking element to achieve self-locking or locking positioning. However, for small, difficult-to-position parts like steel balls, automated assembly is challenging, thus limiting connector production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an installation device and assembly equipment to address the problem that it is difficult to automate the assembly of small, inconveniently positioned, and transferable parts.

[0004] This application provides an installation device for inserting a sub-workpiece into a side hole of a mother workpiece. The installation device includes a support base and a connecting head. The connecting head is disposed on the support base and includes a body and a push rod. The body has a material-containing cavity and an opening for communicating with the outside. The push rod movably passes through the body to extend to the material-containing cavity and the opening. The push rod is used to block the opening when not being lifted. The material-containing cavity is used to accommodate the sub-workpiece. The opening is at least partially inserted into the area where the side hole on the mother workpiece is located. When the opening is inserted into the mother workpiece, the push rod is lifted by the mother workpiece to open the opening, allowing the sub-workpiece to enter the side hole.

[0005] In one embodiment, the mounting device further includes a rotary drive member disposed on the support base and connected to the coupling head, the rotary drive member being used to drive the coupling head to rotate relative to the female workpiece.

[0006] In one embodiment, the push rod includes a rod body and an abutment body. The abutment body is disposed on the outer periphery of the rod body and is configured to be spaced apart from the free end of the rod body. The portion of the rod body located between the abutment body and the free end of the rod body is referred to as an insertion segment. The insertion segment is used to insert into the shaft hole of the female workpiece, and the abutment body is used to be abutted by the female workpiece to push the push rod up.

[0007] In one embodiment, the push rod has a blocking position and an open position. The push rod is used to be lifted by the mother workpiece and move from the blocking position to the open position. When the push rod is not lifted, it can return to the blocking position. When the push rod is in the blocking position, at least a portion of the insert section is located in the opening to block the opening. When the push rod is in the open position, the insert section is located in the material cavity to open the opening, allowing the sub-workpiece to enter the side hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, the insertion segment is arranged concentrically with the opening; and / or the joint further includes a reset member, which is elastically connected between the push rod and the body, and is used to drive the push rod from the open position to the blocking position when the push rod is not pushed up.

[0009] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the material cavity is further provided with an inlet annular surface. The opening is formed in the bottom wall of the material cavity and located in the central region of the inlet annular surface. The central region of the inlet annular surface is gradually recessed relative to the edge region of the inlet annular surface to guide the sub-workpiece into the opening.

[0010] In one embodiment, the installation device further includes a hopper, a material distribution structure, and a conduit. The hopper and the material distribution structure are both located on the support base. The hopper is used to hold the sub-workpiece, and the conduit is used to transport the sub-workpiece. The conduit is connected in sequence to the hopper, the material distribution structure, and the material-containing cavity. The material distribution structure can open and cut off the conduit.

[0011] This application also provides an assembly device, which includes a carrier and an installation device as described above. The carrier is used to place a mother workpiece, and the installation device is used to insert a daughter workpiece into a side hole of the mother workpiece.

[0012] In one embodiment, the carrier has a placement hole for placing the mother workpiece; the assembly equipment further includes a positioning structure, the positioning structure includes a chuck, the carrier has an inner extension hole communicating with the placement hole, the chuck movably passes through the inner extension hole for positioning engagement or disengagement with the mother workpiece; or the placement hole is positioned engagement with the mother workpiece.

[0013] In one embodiment, the assembly equipment further includes a vacuum generator, and the carrier has a negative pressure channel for communicating with the side hole of the mother workpiece. The vacuum generator is connected to the negative pressure channel to generate negative pressure in the negative pressure channel and the side hole.

[0014] In the aforementioned installation device, the push rod blocks the opening when not being lifted, ensuring the sub-workpiece remains stably positioned within the material receiving cavity. During assembly with the mother workpiece, the opening of the control joint is engaged with the mother workpiece. The mother workpiece then lifts the push rod, opening the opening and allowing the sub-workpiece within the material receiving cavity to enter the side hole of the mother workpiece, thus achieving assembly. It is readily understood that this application utilizes the engagement of the connector with the mother workpiece for positioning, enabling the side hole on the mother workpiece to be positioned with the sub-workpiece within the connector, facilitating the insertion of the sub-workpiece into the side hole. The engagement action between the connector and the mother workpiece in the installation device is simple and easily automated. The automatic assembly of the sub-workpiece and mother workpiece by the installation device can achieve higher assembly efficiency and improve overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of an assembly device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A side view of the rotary drive component and the joint in the assembly equipment shown.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a child workpiece and a mother workpiece in one direction, provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the mounting device in the assembly equipment shown in one direction.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the installation device shown at point A.

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part B in the assembly equipment shown.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Assembly equipment; 10. Mounting device; 20. Carrier; 21. Placement hole; 22. Inner extension hole; 100. Support base; 200. Joint; 210. Body; 211. Material cavity; 212. Opening; 213. Guide ring; 214. Central area; 215. Edge area; 216. Through hole; 217. Feed channel; 220. Push rod; 221. Rod body; 222. Abutment body; 223. Insertion section; 224. Guide section; 225. Transition section; 226. Mating section; 230. Sealing ring; 300. Hopper; 400. Material distribution structure; 500. Guide tube; 600. Rotary drive component; 700. Longitudinal drive component; 2a. Sub-workpiece; 2b. Female workpiece; 2c. Side hole; 2d. Shaft hole; S. Reference direction. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0024] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0027] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0028] Current connectors typically consist of a housing and a steel ball. The housing has side holes on its sidewalls, and the steel ball is housed within these holes for axial positioning of structures fitted over the housing. Alternatively, the steel ball can be movably positioned within the side holes. The connector uses other auxiliary components to control the position of the steel ball within the side holes. When a portion of the steel ball protrudes outside the side hole, it engages the male and female connectors of a self-locking connector, achieving self-locking. When the steel ball is within the side hole, it no longer provides the engaging effect, allowing the male and female connectors to separate freely and be easily inserted and removed. This design enables axial positioning or self-locking functions with a simple steel ball. However, the steel ball's small size and smooth outer surface make it difficult to pick up and transfer using traditional methods (such as robotic arms or grippers). Currently, the steel ball is typically inserted manually into the side holes of the housing. However, this assembly method limits connector production efficiency.

[0029] Combination Figure 3To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides an installation device including a connector with a receiving cavity for accommodating steel balls. The receiving cavity has an opening communicating with the outside. When assembly is not required, the opening is blocked, and the steel balls are located within the receiving cavity. When assembly is required, the housing can be inserted into the receiving cavity through the opening, allowing the steel balls to pass through the opening and enter the side hole, thus achieving assembly. Compared to the conventional assembly method that uses a robotic arm for gripping and transferring, this application utilizes a simple action of inserting the housing into the connector to position the steel balls and housing, facilitating automated assembly and improving production efficiency. The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides a brief overview of the installation device and assembly equipment including this device. It should be emphasized that the embodiments of this application will use the assembly of the steel balls (i.e., the sub-workpiece 2a mentioned below) and the housing (i.e., the mother workpiece 2b mentioned below) in the connector provided above as an example to illustrate the installation device. The installation device and assembly equipment provided in this application are not limited to assembling steel balls and housings, and even the sub-workpiece 2a is not limited to a spherical workpiece. The same principle applies when mounting devices and assembly equipment are used to assemble other small workpieces that are difficult to position or move; these will not be elaborated upon in the following embodiments.

[0030] See Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of this application provides an assembly device 1 including a mounting device 10 and a carrier 20. The carrier 20 is used to place a mother workpiece 2b, and the mounting device 10 is used to insert a daughter workpiece 2a into the side hole 2c of the mother workpiece 2b. The assembly device 1 can automatically insert the daughter workpiece 2a into the side hole 2c of the mother workpiece 2b, achieving efficient assembly.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 4 One embodiment of this application provides an installation device 10, which includes a support base 100 and a connector 200, with the connector 200 disposed on the support base 100. The connector 200 includes a body 210 and a push rod 220. The body 210 has a receiving cavity 211 and an opening 212. The receiving cavity 211 is used to receive a sub-workpiece 2a, and the opening 212 allows the receiving cavity 211 to communicate with the outside. The push rod 220 movably passes through the body 210 to extend into the receiving cavity 211 and the opening 212. The push rod 220 is used to block the opening 212 when not being lifted. The opening 212 is at least partially inserted into the opening 212 in the area where the side hole 2c on the mother workpiece 2b is located. When the opening 212 is inserted into the mother workpiece 2b, the push rod 220 is lifted by the mother workpiece 2b to open the opening 212, allowing the sub-workpiece 2a to enter the side hole 2c.

[0032] In the aforementioned mounting device 10, when the push rod 220 is not lifted, it blocks the opening 212, allowing the sub-workpiece 2a to be stably positioned within the material receiving cavity 211. When the sub-workpiece 2a is assembled with the mother workpiece 2b, the opening 212 of the control coupling head 200 is inserted into the mother workpiece 2b. The mother workpiece 2b can lift the push rod 220 to open the opening 212, allowing the sub-workpiece 2a in the material receiving cavity 211 to enter the side hole 2c of the mother workpiece 2b through the opening 212, thus achieving assembly. It is easy to understand that this application utilizes the insertion and positioning of the coupling head 200 with the mother workpiece 2b, so that the side hole 2c located on the mother workpiece 2b can be positioned with the sub-workpiece 2a located within the coupling head 200, thereby allowing the sub-workpiece 2a to be easily inserted into the side hole 2c. The insertion action of the coupling head 200 and the mother workpiece 2b in the mounting device 10 is simple and easy to automate. When the mounting device 10 automatically assembles the sub-workpiece 2a and the mother workpiece 2b, it can achieve higher assembly efficiency and improve overall production efficiency.

[0033] Furthermore, since the opening 212 and the mother workpiece 2b can be inserted into the area where the side hole 2c is located on the mother workpiece 2b, at least part of the opening 212 is inserted into the opening 212. Therefore, under the limiting effect of the inner wall of the opening 212 and the outer wall of the mother workpiece 2b, the probability that the daughter workpiece 2a will fall directly out of the opening 212 without entering the side hole 2c after the opening 212 is opened can be reduced, thereby improving the assembly success rate.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the mounting device 10 further includes a hopper 300, a distribution structure 400, and a conduit 500 (not shown in the figure, the same below). The hopper 300 and the distribution structure 400 are both located on the support base 100. The hopper 300 is used to hold the sub-workpiece 2a, and the conduit 500 is used to transport the sub-workpiece 2a. The conduit 500 connects the hopper 300, the distribution structure 400, and the receiving cavity 211 in sequence, so that the sub-workpiece 2a in the hopper 300 can enter the receiving cavity 211. The distribution structure 400 can open and cut off the conduit 500 to limit the number of sub-workpieces 2a in the receiving cavity 211, reducing the risk of material blockage due to an excessive number of sub-workpieces 2a in the receiving cavity 211.

[0035] Furthermore, the hopper 300 can be funnel-shaped to facilitate the entry of the sub-workpiece 2a into the conduit 500.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 and combined Figure 4 In one embodiment, the body 210 has a feeding channel 217 that communicates with the material cavity 211. The conduit 500 is inserted into and communicates with the feeding channel 217 so as to send the sub-workpiece 2a into the material cavity 211 through the feeding channel 217.

[0037] Regarding the insertion action between the coupling head 200 and the female workpiece 2b, the female workpiece 2b can actively lift up to insert with the coupling head 200 and push open the push rod 220. Alternatively, the coupling head 200 can actively press down to insert with the female workpiece 2b, causing the female workpiece 2b to push open the push rod 220. Figure 1 In one embodiment, the mounting device 10 includes a longitudinal drive 700 connected to the engagement head 200 to drive the engagement head 200 to press down along the reference direction S toward the female workpiece 2b, so that the female workpiece 2b can be inserted into the opening 212 and lift the push rod 220.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment, when the opening 212 is open, the sub-workpiece 2a can enter the side hole 2c through the opening 212 under gravity. For example, when the mounting device 10 is in normal assembly operation, the material receiving cavity 211 is located above the side hole 2c of the mother workpiece 2b in the direction of gravity. Therefore, when the opening 212 is open, the sub-workpiece 2a can automatically enter the side hole 2c through the opening 212 based on its own gravity.

[0039] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the assembly device 1 may further include a vacuum generator (not shown, the same below) for creating a negative pressure within the side hole 2c. Thus, when the opening 212 is open, the sub-workpiece 2a can be guided into the side hole 2c through the opening 212 by negative pressure adsorption. For example, the carrier 20 has a negative pressure channel (not shown, the same below) for connecting the side hole 2c of the mother workpiece 2b, and the vacuum generator is connected to the negative pressure channel to create negative pressure within the negative pressure channel and the side hole 2c.

[0040] Of course, the sub-workpiece 2a can also be guided into the side hole 2c under the combined action of gravity and negative pressure adsorption.

[0041] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the material receiving cavity 211 is further provided with an inlet annular surface 213, and an opening 212 is formed in the bottom wall of the material receiving cavity 211 and located in the central region 214 of the inlet annular surface 213. The central region 214 of the inlet annular surface 213 is gradually recessed relative to the edge region 215 of the inlet annular surface 213 to guide the sub-workpiece 2a into the opening 212. Thus, the region of the inlet annular surface 213 located between the edge region 215 and the region where the opening 212 is located, and therefore the gradually recessed inlet annular surface 213 can guide the sub-workpiece 2a in the material receiving cavity 211 smoothly into the opening 212, improving the smoothness of assembly.

[0042] Regarding the aforementioned central region 214, it refers to the region located at the center of the guide annular surface 213 relative to the edge region 215, and is not limited to the opening 212 being located at the centroid of the shape of the guide annular surface 213. As long as the region of the guide annular surface 213 located between the edge region 215 and the region where the opening 212 is located can guide the sub-workpiece 2a in the material receiving cavity 211 into the opening 212, it is acceptable. Of course, the embodiments of this application do not preclude the opening 212 from being located at the centroid of the shape of the guide annular surface 213.

[0043] Please refer to it again. Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the mounting device 10 further includes a rotary drive 600, which is disposed on the support base 100 and connected to the coupling head 200. The rotary drive 600 drives the coupling head 200 to rotate relative to the female workpiece 2b, so that the side hole 2c can be aligned with the sub-workpieces 2a located at various positions in the circumferential direction of the opening 212, facilitating the entry of the sub-workpieces 2a into the side hole 2c. With this configuration, the coupling head 200 and the female workpiece 2b do not need to be strictly aligned in the circumferential direction, reducing the difficulty of automated assembly. It is understood that the rotational movement of the coupling head 200 can occur after the female workpiece 2b is inserted into the opening 212 and the opening 212 is open.

[0044] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment, the rotary drive 600 and the coupling head 200 can be connected to the support base 100 via a longitudinal drive 700, which drives the rotary drive 600 and the coupling head 200 to move longitudinally synchronously. In one embodiment, the mounting device 10 may further include a transverse drive (not shown, the same below), which connects the longitudinal drive 700 to the support base 100. The transverse drive is used to move the coupling head 200 laterally to align it with different female workpieces 2b.

[0045] In one embodiment, a mother workpiece 2b can carry multiple daughter workpieces 2a. Side holes 2c can be spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the mother workpiece 2b. Since the coupling head 200 can rotate, during the rotation of the coupling head 200, the daughter workpieces 2a located at various positions in the material receiving cavity 211 can rotate with the coupling head 200 to a position aligned with each side hole 2c, so as to conveniently enter each side hole 2c.

[0046] In one embodiment, the push rod 220 can be arranged concentrically with the opening 212, that is, the central axis of the push rod 220 coincides with the central axis of the opening 212, so that the sub-workpieces 2a located at all circumferences of the opening 212 can easily enter the side hole 2c through the opening 212.

[0047] Of course, in another embodiment, the shape of the material-containing cavity 211 can be adjusted to define the position of the sub-workpiece 2a in the circumferential direction, and the carrier 20 can be configured to define the circumferential position of the mother workpiece 2b, so that the position of the sub-workpiece 2a is aligned with the position of the side hole 2c. Thus, after the mother workpiece 2b is inserted into the opening 212, the sub-workpiece 2a can directly enter the corresponding side hole 2c.

[0048] The circumferential direction can be the circumferential direction surrounding the aforementioned reference direction S.

[0049] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment, the push rod 220 has a blocking position and an open position. The push rod 220 is used to move from the blocking position to the open position when lifted by the female workpiece 2b, and the push rod 220 can return to the blocking position when not being lifted. When the push rod 220 is in the blocking position, the push rod 220 blocks the opening 212. When the push rod 220 is in the open position, the push rod 220 is located in the material receiving cavity 211, causing the opening 212 to open, allowing the female workpiece 2a to enter the side hole 2c. Since the push rod 220 has a reset function, when the female workpiece 2b is withdrawn from the joint head 200, the push rod 220 can return to the blocking position, preventing the female workpiece 2a from leaking out of the opening 212.

[0050] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 The push rod 220 shown is in the blocking position. It should be noted that the push rod 220 does not need to be in contact with the wall of the opening 212 to achieve blocking, as long as the distance between the outer circumferential surface of the push rod 220 and the wall of the opening 212 is less than the size (e.g., diameter) of the sub-workpiece 2a. The distance between the outer circumferential surface of the push rod 220 and the wall of the opening 212 can be set according to the size of the sub-workpiece 2a in actual design.

[0051] In one embodiment, the coupling head 200 includes a reset member (not shown in the figure, the same below), which is elastically connected between the push rod 220 and the body 210. The reset member is used to drive the push rod 220 from the open position to the blocking position when the push rod 220 is not being pushed up. Further, the body 210 may have a through hole 216 communicating with the material cavity 211, and the push rod 220 is movably inserted through the through hole 216. The reset member may be located in the through hole 216 and sleeved on the push rod 220, with both ends of the reset member abutting against the body 210 and the push rod 220 respectively. When the push rod 220 is pushed up, the reset member is elastically compressed. When the push rod 220 is no longer pushed up, the reset member elastically pushes the push rod 220 back to its original position to block the opening 212. The reset member may be configured as a compression spring. Of course, other forms of reset are also possible in the same way, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0052] like Figure 4As shown, in one embodiment, the output shaft of the rotary drive 600 can be connected to the body 210 to drive the engagement head 200 to rotate as a whole. Of course, the output shaft of the rotary drive 600 can be connected to both the body 210 and the push rod 220 to drive the engagement head 200 to rotate.

[0053] Please see Figures 3 to 5 In one embodiment, the push rod 220 includes a rod body 221 and an abutment body 222. The abutment body 222 is disposed on the outer periphery of the rod body 221, and the reset member may abut between the abutment body 222 and the body 210. The abutment body 222 is configured to be spaced from the free end of the rod body 221. The portion of the rod body 221 located between the abutment body 222 and the free end of the rod body 221 is designated as the insertion segment 223. The insertion segment 223 is used to insert into the shaft hole 2d of the female workpiece 2b, and the abutment body 222 is used to be abutted by the female workpiece 2b to push the push rod 220 up. Due to the presence of the insertion segment 223, after the push rod 220 has completed a certain degree of insertion with the female workpiece 2b, the abutment body 222 abuts against the female workpiece 2b to push the push rod 220 up. In other words, the push rod 220 can position the mother workpiece 2b before being lifted, reducing the chance that the position of the mother workpiece 2b will be offset, causing the daughter workpiece 2a to be unable to smoothly enter the side hole 2c.

[0054] Furthermore, the shaft hole 2d is connected to the side hole 2c, and the vacuum generator can create a negative pressure in the side hole 2c through the shaft hole 2d to adsorb the sub-workpiece 2a. Thus, the insertion section 223 can block the end of the shaft hole 2d away from the vacuum generator by inserting it into the shaft hole 2d, thereby improving the vacuum adsorption effect in the side hole 2c.

[0055] Please see Figure 5 In one embodiment, the connector 200 further includes a sealing ring 230, which is fitted around the outer periphery of the insertion section 223. When the insertion section 223 is inserted into the shaft hole 2d, the sealing ring 230 abuts against the inner wall of the insertion section 223 and the shaft hole 2d, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0056] Please see Figure 5In one embodiment, the insertion segment 223 includes a guide segment 224, a transition segment 225, and a mating segment 226 connected in sequence. The guide segment 224 is located at the end closest to the opening 212 relative to the mating segment 226, thus allowing the guide segment 224 to be inserted into the female workpiece 2b before the mating segment 226. Furthermore, the outer diameter of the guide segment 224 is smaller than that of the mating segment 226, enabling the guide segment 224 to guide the insertion. The outer diameter of the mating segment 226 can match the shaft hole 2d, and the sealing ring 230 is fitted onto the mating segment 226. The outer diameter of one end of the transition segment 225 is the same as that of the guide segment 224, and the outer diameter of the other end is the same as that of the mating segment 226. In the direction from the guide segment 224 to the mating segment 226, the outer diameter of the transition segment 225 gradually increases. The transition segment 225 serves as an intermediate transition guide during the insertion process of the push rod 220 and the female workpiece 2b, allowing the female workpiece 2b to eventually move to a position where it is tightly inserted and mated with the mating segment 226.

[0057] like Figure 5 In one embodiment, when the push rod 220 is in the blocking position, at least a portion of the insert segment 223 is located within the opening 212 to block the opening 212. When the push rod 220 is in the open position, the insert segment 223 is located within the material receiving cavity 211, causing the opening 212 to open and allowing the sub-workpiece 2a to enter the side hole 2c.

[0058] In one embodiment, the insertion segment 223 is arranged concentrically with the opening 212, so that the sub-workpieces 2a located at various points around the opening 212 can easily enter the side hole 2c through the opening 212.

[0059] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment, the carrier 20 has a placement hole 21 for placing the female workpiece 2b. The assembly equipment 1 also includes a positioning structure (not shown in the figure, the same below), which can limit the female workpiece 2b, keeping it fixed during the rotation of the coupling head 200, and facilitating the alignment of the sub-workpieces 2a and the side holes 2c at various points in the material cavity 211. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the placement hole 21 can be directly provided to position and cooperate with the female workpiece 2b to limit the female workpiece 2b.

[0060] Furthermore, the positioning structure includes a chuck. The carrier 20 has an inner extension hole 22 that communicates with the placement hole 21, and the chuck is movably inserted through the inner extension hole 22 for positioning and engagement or separation with the mother workpiece 2b.

[0061] In one embodiment, the negative pressure channel can be connected to the placement hole 21 to facilitate the vacuum generator to form negative pressure in the shaft hole 2d and the side hole 2c.

[0062] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0063] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An installation device, characterized in that, The mounting device is used to insert the sub-workpiece into the side hole of the mother workpiece, and the mounting device includes: Support base; A joint head is provided on the support base. The joint head includes a body and a push rod. The body has a material cavity and an opening for the material cavity to communicate with the outside. The push rod movably passes through the body to extend to the material cavity and the opening. The push rod is used to block the opening when not being pushed up. The material cavity is used to accommodate the sub-workpiece. Wherein, the opening is at least partially inserted into the area where the side hole on the mother workpiece is located, and when the opening is inserted into the mother workpiece, the push rod is used to be pushed up by the mother workpiece to open the opening, so that the child workpiece can enter the side hole; The push rod includes a rod body and an abutment body. The abutment body is located on the outer periphery of the rod body and is configured to be spaced apart from the free end of the rod body. The portion of the rod body located between the abutment body and the free end of the rod body is referred to as the insertion segment. The insertion segment is used to insert into the shaft hole of the female workpiece. The abutment body is used to push the push rod up by being abutted by the female workpiece. The push rod has a blocking position and an open position. The push rod is used to move from the blocking position to the open position when pushed up by the female workpiece. The push rod can return to the blocking position when it is not being pushed up. When the push rod is in the blocking position, at least a portion of the structure of the plug segment is located inside the opening to block the opening; When the push rod is in the open position, the insertion section is located in the material cavity, causing the opening to open and allowing the sub-workpiece to enter the side hole.

2. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting device further includes a rotary drive component, which is disposed on the support base and connected to the coupling head. The rotary drive component is used to drive the coupling head to rotate relative to the female workpiece.

3. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug section and the opening are arranged concentrically.

4. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The joint also includes a reset member, which is elastically connected between the push rod and the body. The reset member is used to drive the push rod from the open position to the blocking position when the push rod is not pushed up.

5. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the material cavity is also provided with an inlet ring surface. The opening is opened on the bottom wall of the material cavity and located in the central area of ​​the inlet ring surface. The central area of ​​the inlet ring surface is gradually recessed relative to the edge area of ​​the inlet ring surface to guide the sub-workpiece into the opening.

6. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation device also includes a hopper, a material distribution structure, and a conduit. The hopper and the material distribution structure are both located on the support base. The hopper is used to hold the sub-workpiece, and the conduit is used to transport the sub-workpiece. The conduit is connected in sequence to the hopper, the material distribution structure, and the material holding cavity. The material distribution structure can open and cut off the conduit.

7. An assembly device, characterized in that, The assembly equipment includes a carrier and an installation device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the carrier is used to place a mother workpiece and the installation device is used to insert a daughter workpiece into a side hole of the mother workpiece.

8. The assembly equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The carrier is provided with a placement hole for placing the mother workpiece. The assembly equipment further includes a positioning structure, which includes a jaw. The carrier has an inner extension hole communicating with the placement hole. The jaw movably passes through the inner extension hole for positioning and engaging or disengaging with the mother workpiece; or The placement hole is positioned and engaged with the mother workpiece.

9. The assembly equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The assembly equipment also includes a vacuum generator. The carrier has a negative pressure channel for connecting the side hole of the mother workpiece. The vacuum generator is connected to the negative pressure channel to form a negative pressure in the negative pressure channel and the side hole.

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