Automatic assembly equipment and system

Abstract

The invention provides automatic assembling equipment and system.The automatic assembling equipment comprises an operation table, an automatic supply mechanism, a cache transferring mechanism, an adsorption mechanism and a mounting mechanism, the automatic supply mechanism, the cache transferring mechanism, the adsorption mechanism and the mounting mechanism are arranged on the operation table, the automatic supply mechanism is provided with a keycap placing table, and the keycap placing table is provided with a keycap clamping mechanism; the keycap placement table is provided with a character sensor, the automatic supply mechanism installs keycaps on the cache transfer mechanism, the cache transfer mechanism is in sliding fit with the adsorption mechanism, the adsorption mechanism is in sliding fit with the installation mechanism, and the automatic supply mechanism is utilized to complete corresponding placement of all the keycaps. The key mounting module is conveyed to a corresponding position through the cache transfer mechanism, the keycap-free keyboard is overturned and slid to the position under the adsorption mechanism through the mounting mechanism, the adsorption mechanism sucks the keycap-free keyboard, then the keycap-free keyboard slides to the corresponding position of the key mounting module, and assembly of all keycaps is completed by pressing the keycap-free keyboard downwards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of keyboard assembly equipment, and in particular to an automatic assembly equipment and system. Background Art

[0002] With the advent of the big data era, more and more jobs rely on computer office work. One of the most important accessories of a computer is the keyboard. Most traditional keyboard assembly relies on manual operation, which is relatively inefficient and has high labor costs. Therefore, it cannot stimulate businesses' enthusiasm for keyboard manufacturing.

[0003] At the same time, manual operation is prone to errors, resulting in low product consistency. Not only that, manual operation cannot accurately position the keycaps, which may damage the joints of the keycaps and affect the service life of the keyboard. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: to realize the automated assembly of the keyboard, to realize the one-time complete assembly of the keycaps, to accurately locate the keycap positions during operation, to reduce errors, to indirectly protect the keycap connections, to increase the service life of the keyboard, and at the same time to adjust the structure of the key installation module according to different keyboard conditions to suit the conditions of different keyboards.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an automated assembly device and system, comprising: an operating table, an automatic supply mechanism, a cache transfer mechanism, an adsorption mechanism and an installation mechanism, wherein the automatic supply mechanism, the cache transfer mechanism, the adsorption mechanism and the installation mechanism are arranged on the operating table, the automatic supply mechanism is provided with a keycap placement table, the keycap placement table is provided with a character sensor, the automatic supply mechanism installs the keycap on the cache transfer mechanism, the cache transfer mechanism is slidably matched with the adsorption mechanism, and the adsorption mechanism is slidably matched with the installation mechanism.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, the automatic supply mechanism includes a robotic arm, which includes a fixed base, a rotating table, a fixed block, a first movable arm, a second movable arm, a first driving member, a rotating arm, a second driving member and a rotating gripper. The fixed base is fixedly connected to the operating table, the rotating table is rotatably connected to the fixed base, the fixed block is fixedly connected to the rotating table, the first movable arm is rotatably connected to the fixed block, the second movable arm is rotatably connected to the first movable arm, the first driving member is fixedly connected to the second movable arm, the rotating arm is rotatably connected to the first driving member, the second driving member is fixedly connected to the rotating arm, and the rotating gripper is rotatably connected to the second driving member.

[0007] As a preferred solution of an automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, wherein: the cache transfer mechanism includes an installation seat, a linear drive element, a button installation module, a rear end fixing plate, a front end fixing plate, a rotation connection element, a locking element, a drive rod protective shell, a motor and an L-shaped fixed seat, the installation seat is fixedly connected to the operating table, the linear drive element is slidably connected to the installation seat, the button installation module is fixedly connected to the linear drive element, the rear end fixing plate is fixedly connected to one end of the installation seat, the front end fixing plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the installation seat, the rotation connection element is fixedly connected to the front end fixing plate, the locking element is slidably connected to the rotation connection element, the drive rod protective shell is rotationally connected to the rotation connection element, the drive rod protective shell is rotationally connected to the motor, the motor is fixedly connected to the L-shaped fixed seat, and the L-shaped fixed seat is fixedly connected to the operating table.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, wherein: the adsorption mechanism includes a support column, a third sliding rail, a sliding plate, an adsorption drive component, a connecting plate and a second suction cup, the support column is fixedly connected to the operating table, the third sliding rail is fixedly connected to the support column, the sliding plate is slidably connected to the third sliding rail, the adsorption drive component is slidably connected to the sliding plate, the connecting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the adsorption drive component, and the second suction cup is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, the installation mechanism includes a fourth sliding rail, a sliding block, a slide and a placement plate, the fourth sliding rail is fixedly connected to the operating table, the sliding block is slidably connected to the fourth sliding rail, half of the slide is fixedly connected to the sliding block, and the placement plate is sucked onto the slide.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, a telescopic rod is provided in the middle of the rotating gripper.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, the button installation module includes a mounting table, a first sliding rail, a first sliding bar, a second sliding rail and a second sliding bar, the mounting table is fixedly connected to the linear drive element, the first sliding rail is fixedly connected to the mounting table, the first sliding bar is provided with six strips, the first sliding bar is slidably connected to the first sliding rail, the second sliding rail is provided with six strips, the second sliding rail is fixedly connected to the first sliding bar, the second sliding bar is provided with six strips, and the second sliding bar is slidably connected to the second sliding rail.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, a plurality of first suction cups are evenly arranged on the upper end of the second sliding bar, and an in-position sensor is arranged on the first suction cup.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, a placement groove matching the placement plate is opened in the middle of the slide, the slide is a left-right symmetrical structure, and a rotating shaft is arranged in the middle of the slide.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the automated assembly equipment and system described in the present invention, a limiting component is provided on one side of the placement plate, a third suction cup is provided on the other side of the placement plate, and a keycap-free keyboard is placed on one side of the limiting component of the placement plate.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0016] 1. The present invention places the keycap character surface downwards at the corresponding position of the key installation module according to the keyboard specifications by a mechanical arm to complete the keycap caching, drives the original to slide under the adsorption mechanism by linear drive, and the adsorption mechanism slides to the corresponding position to press down the keycap-free keyboard to complete the keycap assembly of the entire keyboard.

[0017] 2. The present invention utilizes the cooperation of multiple sets of sliding rails to achieve the change of the key cap spacing, fit different keyboards, and realize the assembly functions of different keyboards. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an automated assembly device in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the side stereoscopic structure of an automated assembly device in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the robotic arm in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cache transfer mechanism in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the adsorption mechanism in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the installation mechanism in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the placement plate in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Operation table; 2. Automatic feeding mechanism; 3. Cache transfer mechanism; 4. Adsorption mechanism; 5. Installation mechanism; 21. Keycap placement table; 22. Mechanical arm; 221. Fixed base; 222. Rotating table; 223. Fixed block; 224. First movable arm; 225. Second movable arm; 226. First driving member; 227. Rotating arm; 228. Second driving member; 229. Rotating gripper; 2210. Telescopic rod; 31. Installation fixed seat; 32. Linear drive element; 33. Key installation module; 34. Rear fixed plate; 35. Front fixed plate; 36. Rotating connection element; 37. Locking Original part; 38. Drive rod protective shell; 39. Motor; 310. L-shaped fixing seat; 331. Mounting table; 332. First sliding rail; 333. First sliding bar; 334. Second sliding rail; 335. Second sliding bar; 336. First suction cup; 41. Support column; 42. Third sliding rail; 43. Sliding plate; 44. Adsorption drive assembly; 45. Connecting plate; 46. Second suction cup; 51. Fourth sliding rail; 52. Sliding block; 53. Slide table; 54. Placement plate; 531. Rotation axis; 532. Placement slot; 541. Third suction cup; 542. Limit assembly; 543. Keycap-free keyboard. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 This embodiment provides an automated assembly device and system, including an operating table 1, an automatic feeding mechanism 2, a cache transfer mechanism 3, an adsorption mechanism 4 and an installation mechanism 5, wherein the automatic feeding mechanism 2, the cache transfer mechanism 3, the adsorption mechanism 4 and the installation mechanism 5 are arranged on the operating table 1, the automatic feeding mechanism 2 is provided with a keycap placement table 21, the keycap placement table 21 is provided with a character sensor, the automatic feeding mechanism 2 installs the keycap on the cache transfer mechanism 3, the cache transfer mechanism 3 is slidably matched with the adsorption mechanism 4, and the adsorption mechanism 4 is slidably matched with the installation mechanism 5;

[0030] The automatic feeding mechanism 2 includes a mechanical arm 22, and the mechanical arm 22 includes a fixed base 221, a rotating table 222, a fixed block 223, a first movable arm 224, a second movable arm 225, a first driving member 226, a rotating arm 227, a second driving member 228 and a rotating gripper 229, wherein the fixed base 221 is fixedly connected to the operating table 1, the rotating table 222 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 221, the fixed block 223 is fixedly connected to the rotating table 222, the first movable arm 224 is rotatably connected to the fixed block 223, the second movable arm 225 is rotatably connected to the first movable arm 224, the first driving member 226 is fixedly connected to the second movable arm 225, the rotating arm 227 is rotatably connected to the first driving member 226, the second driving member 228 is fixedly connected to the rotating arm 227, and the rotating gripper 229 is rotatably connected to the second driving member 228;

[0031] The cache transfer mechanism 3 includes an installation base 31, a linear drive element 32, a button installation module 33, a rear end fixing plate 34, a front end fixing plate 35, a rotation connection element 36, a locking element 37, a drive rod protection shell 38, a motor 39 and an L-shaped fixing base 310, wherein the installation base 31 is fixedly connected to the operating table 1, the linear drive element 32 is slidably connected to the installation base 31, the button installation module 33 is fixedly connected to the linear drive element 32, the rear end fixing plate 34 is fixedly connected to one end of the installation base 31, the front end fixing plate 35 is fixedly connected to the other end of the installation base 31, the rotation connection element 36 is fixedly connected to the front end fixing plate 35, the locking element 37 is slidably connected to the rotation connection element 36, the drive rod protection shell 38 is rotationally connected to the rotation connection element 36, the drive rod protection shell 38 is rotationally connected to the motor 39, the motor 39 is fixedly connected to the L-shaped fixing base 310, and the L-shaped fixing base 310 is fixedly connected to the operating table 1;

[0032] A telescopic rod 2210 is provided in the middle of the rotating gripper 229;

[0033] A plurality of first suction cups 336 are evenly disposed on the upper end of the second sliding bar 335 , and a position sensor is disposed on the first suction cups 336 .

[0034] Preferably, in this embodiment, the keycap placement table 21 makes the keycap character face downward through the character sensor, and uses the rotating table 222 of the mechanical arm 22 to change the direction at will to clamp the keycap in the keycap placement table 21, and then feedback information through the in-place sensor on the first suction cup 336. The system plans the route to prompt the first movable arm 224 and the second movable arm 225 to move, and send the keycap to the corresponding first suction cup 336. When the characters are inconsistent, the rotating gripper 229 can rotate according to the system command to achieve consistency, and finally the keycap is pressed onto the corresponding first suction cup 336 through the telescopic rod 2210 on the rotating gripper 229.

[0035] The button installation module 33 includes a mounting platform 331, a first sliding rail 332, a first sliding bar 333, a second sliding rail 334 and a second sliding bar 335. The mounting platform 331 is fixedly connected to the linear drive element 32, the first sliding rail 332 is fixedly connected to the mounting platform 331, six first sliding bars 333 are provided, and the first sliding bars 333 are slidably connected to the first sliding rail 332, six second sliding rails 334 are provided, and the second sliding rail 334 is fixedly connected to the first sliding bar 333, six second sliding bars 335 are provided, and the second sliding bar 335 is slidably connected to the second sliding rail 334.

[0036] Preferably, in this embodiment, the key installation module 33 is provided with a plurality of first sliding rails 332, a second sliding rail 334, a first sliding bar 333 and a second sliding bar 335. By using sliding rails and sliding bars in different directions, after obtaining the structure of the assembled keyboard through scanning, the system issues instructions to change the positions of different sliding bars according to the structure of the keyboard, so that the key installation module 33 is consistent with the structure of the keyboard to be installed.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] Reference Figure 5 This embodiment provides an automated assembly device and system, including an adsorption mechanism 4, a rotating mechanism 2, the adsorption mechanism 4 including a support column 41, a third sliding rail 42, a sliding plate 43, an adsorption drive assembly 44, a connecting plate 45 and a second suction cup 46, the support column 41 is fixedly connected to the operating table 1, the third sliding rail 42 is fixedly connected to the support column 41, the sliding plate 43 is slidably connected to the third sliding rail 42, the adsorption drive assembly 44 is slidably connected to the sliding plate 43, the connecting plate 45 is fixedly connected to one end of the adsorption drive assembly 44, and the second suction cup 46 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 45.

[0039] Preferably, in this embodiment, the second suction cup 46 adsorbs the keycap-free keyboard 543, and according to the system instruction, the keycap-free keyboard 543 is slid to above the key installation module 33 through the sliding plate 43. After reaching the position, the adsorption drive assembly 44 slides downward to complete the assembly of the keycap-free keyboard 543 and the keycaps. The second suction cup 46 can not only adsorb the keycap-free keyboard 543, but also play a certain buffering role to protect the keyboard connection.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7This embodiment provides an automated assembly device and system, including an installation mechanism 5, the installation mechanism 5 including a fourth sliding rail 51, a sliding block 52, a slide table 53 and a placement plate 54, the fourth sliding rail 51 is fixedly connected to the operating table 1, the sliding block 52 is slidably connected to the fourth sliding rail 51, half of the slide table 53 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 52, and the placement plate 54 is sucked and placed on the slide table 53;

[0042] A placement groove 532 matching the placement plate 54 is provided in the middle of the slide 53. The slide 53 is a bilaterally symmetrical structure. A rotation shaft 531 is provided in the middle of the slide 53.

[0043] A limiting component 542 is disposed on one side of the placement plate 54 , a third suction cup 541 is disposed on the other side of the placement plate 54 , and a keycap-free keyboard 543 is placed on one side of the limiting component 542 of the placement plate 54 .

[0044] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting mechanism 5 fixes the position of the keycap-free keyboard 543 through a limiting component 542, so that the operator can scan the keyboard structure conveniently; the slide 53 is a left-right symmetrical structure; a rotating shaft 531 is provided in the middle of the slide 53, and half of the slide 53 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 52; the placement plate 54 is turned into the placement groove 532 through the rotating shaft 531 to complete the flipping of the keycap-free keyboard 543; and then the flipped keycap-free keyboard 543 is sent to the bottom of the adsorption mechanism 4 through the cooperation of the fourth sliding rail 51, the sliding block 52 and the slide 53, so that the adsorption mechanism 4 can absorb the keycap-free keyboard 543 conveniently; a third suction cup 541 is provided on the other side of the placement plate 54, and the third suction cup 541 ensures that the placement plate 54 will not fall off during the flipping process, thereby reducing the damage of the keycap-free keyboard 543.

[0045] The implementation principle of the present invention is as follows: before using the device, the operator places the keycap-free keyboard 543 on the placement plate 54, scans the keycap-free keyboard 543 at the same time, and feeds back the structural information of the keycap-free keyboard 543 to the terminal. The terminal issues a command to complete the position adjustment of the sliding bar in the key installation module 33 to ensure that the key installation module 33 and the keycap-free keyboard 543 have consistent structures. At the same time, the keycap placement table 21 adjusts the keycap through the character sensor, with the keycap character side facing down. The system uses the information fed back by the character sensor to cooperate with the in-place sensor on the first suction cup 336 to plan the movement path of the robotic arm 22 so that the keycap reaches above the corresponding first suction cup 336. When the character on the keycap is not completely consistent with the character of the first suction cup 336 in the system, a command is issued to rotate the direction of the rotating gripper 229 to make the two completely consistent. When they are completely consistent, the telescopic rod in the rotating gripper 229 is rotated. 2210 is started, and the keycap is pressed on the corresponding first suction cup 336 until all the keycaps are matched. The linear drive original 32 slides the key installation module 33 to a fixed position, and the installation mechanism 5 rotates the placement plate 54 into the placement groove 532 through the rotating shaft 531 to complete the flipping of the keycap-free keyboard 543, and then the flipped keycap-free keyboard 543 is sent to the bottom of the adsorption mechanism 4 through the cooperation of the fourth sliding rail 51, the sliding block 52 and the slide 53. The second suction cup 46 on the adsorption drive component 44 absorbs the keycap-free keyboard 543, and according to the system instruction, the keycap-free keyboard 543 is slid to the top of the key installation module 33 through the sliding plate 43. After reaching the position, the adsorption drive component 44 slides downward to complete the assembly of the keycap-free keyboard 543 and the keycaps. The second suction cup 46 can not only adsorb the keycap-free keyboard 543, but also play a certain buffering role to protect the keyboard connection.

Claims

1. An automated assembly device and system, characterized in that: The invention comprises an operating table (1), an automatic supply mechanism (2), a cache transfer mechanism (3), an adsorption mechanism (4) and an installation mechanism (5); the automatic supply mechanism (2), the cache transfer mechanism (3), the adsorption mechanism (4) and the installation mechanism (5) are arranged on the operating table (1); the automatic supply mechanism (2) is provided with a key cap placement table (21); the key cap placement table (21) is provided with a character sensor; the automatic supply mechanism (2) installs the key cap on the cache transfer mechanism (3); the cache transfer mechanism (3) and the adsorption mechanism (4) are slidably matched; the adsorption mechanism (4) and the installation mechanism (5) are slidably matched.

2. An automated assembly device and system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic feeding mechanism (2) comprises a mechanical arm (22), and the mechanical arm (22) comprises a fixed base (221), a rotating platform (222), a fixed block (223), a first movable arm (224), a second movable arm (225), a first driving member (226), a rotating arm (227), a second driving member (228) and a rotating gripper (229), wherein the fixed base (221) is fixedly connected to the operating table (1), the rotating platform (222) is rotatably connected to the fixed base (221), and the fixed The block (223) is fixedly connected to the rotating table (222), the first movable arm (224) is rotationally connected to the fixed block (223), the second movable arm (225) is rotationally connected to the first movable arm (224), the first driving member (226) is fixedly connected to the second movable arm (225), the rotating arm (227) is rotationally connected to the first driving member (226), the second driving member (228) is fixedly connected to the rotating arm (227), and the rotating gripper (229) is rotationally connected to the second driving member (228).

3. The automated assembly equipment and system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cache transfer mechanism (3) comprises a mounting seat (31), a linear drive element (32), a button mounting module (33), a rear end fixing plate (34), a front end fixing plate (35), a rotation connection element (36), a locking element (37), a drive rod protection shell (38), a motor (39) and an L-shaped mounting seat (310), wherein the mounting seat (31) is fixedly connected to the operating table (1), the linear drive element (32) is slidably connected to the mounting seat (31), the button mounting module (33) is fixedly connected to the linear drive element (32), and the rear end fixing plate (34) is fixedly connected to the front end fixing plate (35), and the rotation connection element (36) is fixedly connected to the front end fixing plate (35). The plate (34) is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting fixed seat (31), the front end fixed plate (35) is fixedly connected to the other end of the mounting fixed seat (31), the rotating connecting element (36) is fixedly connected to the front end fixed plate (35), the locking element (37) is slidably connected to the rotating connecting element (36), the driving rod protection shell (38) is rotationally connected to the rotating connecting element (36), the driving rod protection shell (38) is rotationally connected to the motor (39), the motor (39) is fixedly connected to the L-shaped fixing seat (310), and the L-shaped fixing seat (310) is fixedly connected to the operating table (1).

4. The automated assembly equipment and system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adsorption mechanism (4) comprises a support column (41), a third sliding rail (42), a sliding plate (43), an adsorption drive assembly (44), a connecting plate (45) and a second suction cup (46); the support column (41) is fixedly connected to the operating table (1); the third sliding rail (42) is fixedly connected to the support column (41); the sliding plate (43) is slidably connected to the third sliding rail (42); the adsorption drive assembly (44) is slidably connected to the sliding plate (43); the connecting plate (45) is fixedly connected to one end of the adsorption drive assembly (44); and the second suction cup (46) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (45).

5. The automated assembly equipment and system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism (5) comprises a fourth sliding rail (51), a sliding block (52), a sliding platform (53) and a placement plate (54); the fourth sliding rail (51) is fixedly connected to the operating table (1); the sliding block (52) is slidably connected to the fourth sliding rail (51); half of the sliding platform (53) is fixedly connected to the sliding block (52); and the placement plate (54) is sucked and placed on the sliding platform (53).

6. An automated assembly device and system as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: A telescopic rod (2210) is arranged in the middle of the rotating gripper (229).

7. An automated assembly device and system as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The key installation module (33) comprises a mounting platform (331), a first sliding rail (332), a first sliding bar (333), a second sliding rail (334) and a second sliding bar (335); the mounting platform (331) is fixedly connected to the linear drive element (32); the first sliding rail (332) is fixedly connected to the mounting platform (331); six first sliding bars (333) are provided; the first sliding bars (333) are slidably connected to the first sliding rail (332); six second sliding rails (334) are provided; the second sliding rail (334) is fixedly connected to the first sliding bar (333); six second sliding bars (335) are provided; the second sliding bar (335) is slidably connected to the second sliding rail (334).

8. An automated assembly device and system as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of first suction cups (336) are evenly arranged on the upper end of the second sliding bar (335), and an in-position sensor is arranged on the first suction cups (336).

9. An automated assembly device and system as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A placement groove (532) matching the placement plate (54) is provided in the middle of the slide (53). The slide (53) is a left-right symmetrical structure. A rotating shaft (531) is provided in the middle of the slide (53).

10. An automated assembly device and system as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting component (542) is arranged on one side of the placement plate (54), a third suction cup (541) is arranged on the other side of the placement plate (54), and a keycap-free keyboard (543) is placed on one side of the limiting component (542) of the placement plate (54).

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