A switch assembly production line and use method

By designing an automated switch assembly production line, including bending, assembly and inspection components, the problem of missing automatic loading and unloading structures in the prior art is solved, an efficient and continuous production process is achieved, and production efficiency and accuracy are improved.

CN119381187BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11ZHEJIANG ZHIJU INTELLIGENT MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411962337.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-30

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Technical Problem

The existing switch assembly automatic machines lack automatic loading and automatic loading structures, which makes it difficult to meet efficient and continuous production needs.

Method used

A switch assembly production line is designed, including bending components, assembly components, inspection components, etc. Through the coordination of the drive unit, bending unit, feeding unit and discharge unit, the full process of automation from the pin loading, clamping, moving, bending to discharge is realized.

Benefits of technology

Through automated processes, production efficiency and processing accuracy are significantly improved, manual intervention is reduced, and efficient and continuous production needs are met.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a switch assembly production line and a method of using the same, including a bending component, an assembly component, and a detection component. The bending component includes a support unit and a drive unit, and the drive end of the drive unit is connected to the support unit; the bending unit includes a bending lower die and a bending upper die, and the bending portion of the bending upper die is arranged opposite to the bending lower die. The support unit is driven by the drive unit, thereby driving the bending upper die to move, and the tool is bent in cooperation with the bending lower die; the feeding unit includes a first feeding unit and a second feeding unit, the first feeding unit is used to feed the pin into the second feeding unit, and the second feeding unit is used to feed the pin into the bending unit; the discharging unit, the discharging end of the discharging unit is located on the bending unit. The present invention has an automated process, and the entire production line realizes automated operation from feeding, bending, discharging, assembly to detection, which greatly reduces manual intervention and improves production efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of switch assembly, and in particular to a switch assembly production line and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] The word switch is interpreted as opening and closing. It also refers to an electronic component that can open a circuit, interrupt the current or make it flow to other circuits. The most common switch is an electromechanical device operated by humans, which has one or more electronic contacts. The "closed" contact means that the electronic contact is conductive, allowing current to flow through, and the "open circuit" of the switch means that the electronic contact is not conductive, forming an open circuit, and does not allow current to flow through.

[0003] In the prior art, the patent document with application number: CN202211008501.5 discloses a multi-position push plate switch assembly automatic machine, including a workbench, a frame installed at the bottom of the workbench, an electric control box arranged inside the frame, and a feeding component and an assembly component arranged on the top of the workbench. The multi-position push plate switch assembly automatic machine realizes the automatic loading of each component, the fully automatic material distribution and the fully automatic assembly of the multi-position push plate switch product. The multi-position push plate switch product has parts, among which the base component and the plastic push handle and the plastic cover are compatible with multiple models, and can quickly switch models. In accordance with the product function requirements, the point lubrication grease and product function detection are realized with high precision, and 30 finished products are produced per minute, which greatly improves the factory production efficiency and product qualification rate. During the installation process, the different parts of the multi-position push plate switch are separately inserted into the interior of the switch base.

[0004] However, the existing switch assembly automatic machine lacks automatic loading and unloading structures, and a lot of time is needed to load and unload during the processing, which makes it difficult for the switch assembly automatic machine to meet the needs of efficient and continuous production. Therefore, it is necessary to improve such a structure to overcome the above defects. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a switch assembly production line and a method of use, so as to solve the problem that the existing switch assembly automatic machine cannot automatically load and unload materials.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A switch assembly production line, comprising:

[0008] A bending assembly, the bending assembly having a bending portion, and the bending assembly is used to perform bending processing on the pins of the switch;

[0009] An assembly component, which is located at the output end of the bending component and is used to receive the bent pins and assemble the pins with the switch housing;

[0010] Detection component: The inspection component is located at the output end of the assembly component. The inspection component is used to receive the assembled switch and test the switch;

[0011] Bending components include:

[0012] A support unit, the support unit is used to provide a support plane and an installation space;

[0013] A driving unit, wherein the driving unit is arranged on the supporting unit, a driving end of the driving unit is connected to the supporting unit, and a driving force is transmitted to the supporting unit through the driving unit;

[0014] The bending unit includes a bending lower die and a bending upper die. The bending lower die is arranged on the supporting unit. The bending lower die is used to fix and support the pin to be bent. The bending upper die is arranged on the supporting unit. The bending portion of the bending upper die is arranged opposite to the bending lower die. The supporting unit is driven by the driving unit, thereby driving the bending upper die to move, and cooperates with the bending lower die to perform bending processing on the pin;

[0015] A feeding unit, the feeding unit comprises a first feeding unit and a second feeding unit arranged on the supporting unit, the first feeding unit is used to feed the plug pins into the second feeding unit, and the second feeding unit is used to feed the plug pins into the bending unit;

[0016] The discharging unit is arranged on the supporting unit, and the discharging end of the discharging unit is located on the bending unit, and the processed bent pins are discharged outwardly through the discharging unit.

[0017] The present invention is further configured as follows: the support unit comprises:

[0018] The top surface of the base is a support plane, and each unit arranged on the base is supported by the support plane. The base is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, and the fixing holes run through the upper and lower ends of the base;

[0019] A column, wherein the first end of the column is arranged in the fixing hole, the second end of the column is extended to the outside of the fixing hole and connected to the bottom surface of the support plate, a plurality of guide holes are opened on the support plate, and the guide holes penetrate the upper and lower ends of the support plate, and the upper and lower end surfaces of the support plate are both planes, which are used to provide installation space;

[0020] The guide column is arranged on the support plate through the guide hole, a guide sleeve is arranged at the connection between the guide column and the support plate, the first end of the guide column passes through the guide hole and is connected to the movable plate, the second end of the guide column is arranged outside the guide hole, the guide column can move along its own axial direction and drive the movable plate to move synchronously, and a movable block is arranged on the movable plate.

[0021] The present invention is further configured as follows: the driving unit comprises:

[0022] A driving member is used to provide driving force. The driving member is arranged on the support plate. A through hole is opened on the support plate. The through hole runs through the upper and lower ends of the support plate. The driving end of the driving member passes through the through hole and is connected to the moving plate through the moving block. The driving force is transmitted to the moving plate through the driving member, driving the moving plate to move up and down.

[0023] The present invention is further configured as follows: the bending upper die comprises:

[0024] The bending upper die includes an upper die seat, which is arranged at the bottom end of the movable plate and can be lifted and lowered with the movable plate. A bending portion is arranged on the bottom surface of the upper die seat, and the pins are bent by the cooperation of the bending portion and the bearing portion. A plurality of positioning columns are also arranged on the bottom surface of the upper die seat, and the movable plate is driven by the driving unit to drive the upper die seat downward, and the positioning columns extend into the positioning holes, and the pins placed on the bearing portion are bent by the bending portion;

[0025] The bending lower die includes a fixed bracket, the bottom end of the fixed bracket is arranged on the base, the top end of the fixed bracket is provided with a lower die seat, the lower die seat is provided with a bearing part, the bearing part is used to place the pin to be processed, and the lower die seat is also provided with a plurality of positioning holes;

[0026] The mounting bracket has a bottom end arranged on the base, the mounting bracket has a mounting space, a bending piece is arranged on the mounting bracket, a bending groove is provided on the top of the bending piece, the bending groove matches the bending portion, and the pin is bent by the cooperation of the bending groove and the bending portion.

[0027] The present invention is further configured as follows: the first feeding unit comprises:

[0028] The mounting plate is arranged on the supporting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a first electric guide rail, the input end of the first motor guide rail is connected with the output end of the first driving motor, a movable slide 1 is arranged on the first electric guide rail, a movable seat 1 is arranged on the movable slide 1, the movable seat 1 can move synchronously with the movable slide 1, a clamping cylinder is arranged on the movable seat 1, a clamping piece is arranged at the output end of the clamping cylinder, the pin is clamped by the clamping piece, and the pin is moved to the second feeding unit;

[0029] The second feeding unit comprises a feeding bracket, which is arranged on the base and is used to provide support and installation space;

[0030] The second electric guide rail is arranged on the feeding bracket, the input end of the second motor guide rail is connected to the output end of the second driving motor, a movable slide 2 is arranged on the second electric guide rail, a movable seat 2 is arranged on the movable slide 2, the movable seat 2 can move synchronously with the movable slide 2, and a feeding mechanism is arranged on the movable seat 2.

[0031] The present invention is further configured as follows: the feeding mechanism comprises:

[0032] A feeding plate, the feeding plate is arranged on the movable seat 2 and can move synchronously with the movable seat 2, a guide slide rail is arranged on the top of the feeding plate, a feeding seat is arranged on the guide slide rail, the feeding seat can move axially along the guide slide rail, a feeding piece for clamping the pin is arranged on one end of the feeding seat, a feeding cylinder is arranged on the feeding seat, the cylinder shaft of the feeding cylinder is connected with the transmission piece, the first end of the transmission piece is arranged on the feeding plate, the second end of the transmission piece is connected with the feeding seat, the transmission piece is driven by the feeding cylinder, and then the feeding seat is driven to move along the guide slide rail, thereby driving the feeding piece to send the pin into the bending unit.

[0033] The present invention is further configured as follows: the discharging unit comprises:

[0034] The discharging bracket is located at one end of the bending lower die, the bottom end of the discharging bracket is arranged on the base, the discharging bracket has an installation space, a linear electromagnetic vibrator is arranged on the discharging bracket, an electromagnet and an exciter are arranged in the linear electromagnetic vibrator, a channel for accommodating the bending pins is opened on the linear electromagnetic vibrator, the input end of the channel is connected with the output end of the bending part, and is used to receive the bending pins.

[0035] The present invention is further configured as follows: the assembly component comprises:

[0036] An assembly rack, the assembly rack is used to provide support and installation space;

[0037] The rotating unit is mounted on the assembly bracket. The rotating unit includes an annular guide rail, which is used to provide a moving track. An assembly table is mounted on the annular guide rail. The bottom of the assembly table is slidably matched with the annular guide rail. The assembly table is used to receive the pins and place the switch housing.

[0038] The annular motor is used to provide driving force. The output end of the annular motor is connected to the input end of the annular guide rail. The power is transmitted to the annular guide rail through the annular motor, thereby driving the assembly platform to move along the annular guide rail.

[0039] A conveying unit, the conveying unit includes a conveying track, and the conveying track is used to provide a moving track for the switch parts;

[0040] The loading unit is located at one end of the conveying unit. The loading unit is used to transport the switch parts on the conveying unit to the assembly table for assembly. The loading unit includes a loading bracket, a loading guide rail is installed on the loading bracket, a loading seat is slidably installed on the loading guide rail, a loading part is provided on the loading seat, and the loading seat can move along the loading guide rail.

[0041] The present invention is further configured as follows: the detection component comprises:

[0042] A turntable, on which a plurality of placement parts are mounted, the placement parts can move synchronously with the turntable, and the turntable is used to provide a driving force to drive the placement parts to rotate;

[0043] A transport unit, wherein an input end of the transport unit is connected to the assembly component, an output end of the transport unit is connected to the assembly component, and a transport portion is provided on the transport unit, and the assembled switch is moved to the placement portion through the transport portion;

[0044] A test unit, wherein a test end of the test unit is arranged toward the placement portion, and the test unit is used to perform a test operation on the switch;

[0045] The screening unit has a screening part, and the screening unit is used to separate and transport the switches after being tested.

[0046] A method for using a switch assembly production line comprises the following steps:

[0047] Step 1: Feeding stage: Start the first feeding unit, the clamping cylinder extends the clamping piece to stably clamp the pin, and under the joint action of the first electric guide rail and the first drive motor, the pin is moved from the initial position to the designated second feeding unit. The second feeding unit is started, and the pin is fed into the bending unit through the feeding cylinder and the feeding seat;

[0048] Step 2: Bending stage: Place the pin into the bearing part of the bending lower die, start the drive unit, the gas-liquid booster cylinder pushes the moving plate to drive the bending upper die to move downward, the positioning column enters the positioning hole, and the bending part gradually contacts and applies pressure to the pin until the predetermined bending angle and shape are reached;

[0049] Step 3: Discharging stage: After the bending is completed, the driving unit moves in the reverse direction to drive the bending upper die to rise and reset, and the pin slides into the linear electromagnetic vibrator of the discharging unit through the preset channel. The linear electromagnetic vibrator starts, pushing the pin to move forward quickly and smoothly in the channel to the end of the discharging unit and discharged outward to enter the assembly table;

[0050] Step 4: In the assembly stage, the ring motor is started to make the rotating unit start working, driving the assembly table to move to the predetermined position, and then the loading seat starts to move, carrying the switch parts to the assembly table, inserting the pins into the switch housing, and completing the assembly of the switch. After completing the assembly of a switch, the rotating unit continues to drive the assembly table to move, and the conveying unit continues to convey the next switch part;

[0051] Step 5: During the testing phase, when the assembly component completes the assembly of a switch, the transport unit starts and transports the assembled switch from the assembly component to the placement portion of the turntable. The turntable starts to rotate, driving the placement portion and the switch to move synchronously. When the switch on the placement portion moves to the test end of the test unit, the test unit starts and performs a performance test on the switch. After the test is completed, the turntable continues to rotate and moves to the screening unit. The screening unit separates and transports the switches according to the test results, and transports qualified switches and unqualified switches to different containers respectively until all switches to be tested have been processed.

[0052] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0053] The present invention is provided with a driving unit, a bending unit, a feeding unit and a discharging unit. Through the cooperation of each unit, the whole process from pin loading, clamping, moving, bending to discharging is realized, and the production efficiency and processing accuracy are significantly improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0054] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the bending component.

[0055] Figure 2 It is the front view of the bending component.

[0056] Figure 3 is a side view of the bending assembly.

[0057] Figure 4 It is a top view of the bending component.

[0058] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the bending lower die and the discharge unit.

[0059] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the bending upper die.

[0060] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second feeding unit and the feeding mechanism.

[0061] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of the assembly components.

[0062] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating unit.

[0063] Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transport unit and the loading unit.

[0064] Fig.11 It is a structural diagram of the detection component.

[0065] Fig.12 It is a structural schematic diagram of the screening unit.

[0066] Fig.13 It is a structural diagram of the test unit.

[0067] Fig.14 It is a structural schematic diagram of the transport unit.

[0068] Numbered: base 1, column 2, support plate 3, guide column 4, guide sleeve 5, movable plate 6, movable block 7, driving member 8, fixed bracket 9, lower die seat 10, bearing part 11, positioning hole 12, mounting bracket 13, bending member 14, bending groove 15, upper die seat 16, bending part 17, positioning column 18, mounting plate 19, first electric guide rail 20, movable seat one 21, clamping cylinder 22, clamping member 23, feeding bracket 24, second electric guide rail 25, movable seat two 26, feeding plate 27, guide slide rail 28, feeding seat 29, feeding member 30, feeding cylinder 31, transmission member 32, discharging bracket 33, linear electromagnetic vibrator 34, assembly frame 41, rotating unit 42, conveying unit 43, loading unit 44, turntable 51, placement part 52, handling unit 53, testing unit 54, screening unit 55. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0069] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with illustrations and specific embodiments.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, a switch assembly production line proposed by the present invention comprises:

[0071] A bending assembly, the bending assembly having a bending portion, and the bending assembly is used to perform bending processing on the pins of the switch;

[0072] An assembly component, which is located at the output end of the bending component and is used to receive the bent pins and assemble the pins with the switch housing;

[0073] Detection component: The inspection component is located at the output end of the assembly component. The inspection component is used to receive the assembled switch and test the switch;

[0074] The bending assembly includes a support unit, which is used to provide a support plane and installation space to ensure that each unit can operate stably;

[0075] The driving unit is arranged on the supporting unit, and the driving end of the driving unit is connected to the supporting unit. The driving force is transmitted to the supporting unit through the driving unit. When in use, the driving unit is started to drive the upper bending die to move according to a predetermined trajectory and cooperate with the lower bending die to complete the bending process;

[0076] The bending unit includes a bending lower die and a bending upper die. The bending lower die is arranged on the supporting unit. The bending lower die is used to fix and support the pin to be bent. The bending upper die is arranged on the supporting unit. The bending portion 17 of the bending upper die is arranged opposite to the bending lower die. The supporting unit is driven by the driving unit, thereby driving the bending upper die to move, and cooperates with the bending lower die to perform bending processing on the pin;

[0077] When in use, place the pin to be bent on the bending lower die and fix it, start the driving unit, and the bending upper die moves downward under the action of the driving force to cooperate with the bending lower die to complete the bending process. After the processing is completed, the bending upper die rises and resets to prepare for the next processing;

[0078] A feeding unit, the feeding unit comprises a first feeding unit and a second feeding unit arranged on the supporting unit, the first feeding unit is used to feed the plug pins into the second feeding unit, and the second feeding unit is used to feed the plug pins into the bending unit;

[0079] The discharging unit is arranged on the supporting unit, and the discharging end of the discharging unit is located on the bending unit, and the processed bent pins are discharged outwardly through the discharging unit.

[0080] In this embodiment, the supporting unit includes:

[0081] A base 1, the top surface of the base 1 is a support plane, and each unit arranged on the base 1 is supported by the support plane. The base 1 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, the number of the fixing holes is four, and the four fixing holes are distributed on the base 1 in a rectangular shape and penetrate the upper and lower ends of the base 1;

[0082] The column 2 is provided with four columns, the first end of the column 2 is provided in the fixing hole, the second end of the column 2 is extended to the outside of the fixing hole and connected to the bottom surface of the support plate 3, and a plurality of guide holes are provided on the support plate 3. The number of the guide holes is four, and the four guide holes are distributed on the support plate 3 in a rectangular shape and penetrate the upper and lower ends of the support plate 3. The upper and lower end surfaces of the support plate 3 are both planes, which are used to provide installation space;

[0083] A guide column 4, the guide column 4 is arranged on the support plate 3 through a guide hole, a guide sleeve 5 is arranged at the connection between the guide column 4 and the support plate 3, a first end of the guide column 4 passes through the guide hole and is connected to the movable plate 6, and a second end of the guide column 4 is arranged outside the guide hole, the guide column 4 can move along its own axial direction and drive the movable plate 6 to move synchronously, and a movable block 7 is arranged on the movable plate 6;

[0084] During assembly, use fasteners to fix the first ends of the four columns 2 in the four fixing holes on the base 1 respectively, ensure that the columns 2 are stable and do not shake, place the support plate 3 on the second end of the column 2, and fasten the support plate 3 to the column 2 by bolts or other means, pass the guide column 4 through the guide hole on the support plate 3, and install the guide sleeve 5 at the connection between the guide column 4 and the support plate 3. Ensure that the guide column 4 can move smoothly in the guide hole, connect the moving plate 6 to the first end of the guide column 4, ensure that the moving plate 6 can move synchronously with the movement of the guide column 4, and adjust the position of the moving plate 6 by moving the guide column 4, so as to achieve precise adjustment of the components installed on the moving plate 6.

[0085] In this embodiment, the driving unit includes a driving member 8, which is used to provide a driving force. The driving member 8 is arranged on the support plate 3. A through hole is opened on the support plate 3. The through hole runs through the upper and lower ends of the support plate 3. The driving end of the driving member 8 passes through the through hole and is connected to the moving plate 6 through the moving block 7. The driving force is transmitted to the moving plate 6 through the driving member 8, driving the moving plate 6 to move up and down; preferably, the driving member 8 adopts a gas-liquid booster cylinder, which provides a stable and efficient driving force, and converts the pressure of compressed air into the power of high-pressure liquid, thereby driving the moving plate 6 to move up and down;

[0086] When in use, ensure that the gas-liquid booster cylinder is filled with an appropriate amount of hydraulic oil, and introduce compressed air into the compressed air interface of the gas-liquid booster cylinder. As the compressed air enters, the piston inside the gas-liquid booster cylinder begins to move, pushing the hydraulic oil. Under the push of the high-pressure hydraulic oil, the moving block 7 drives the moving plate 6 to start lifting and moving. By accurately controlling the input amount of compressed air, the lifting speed and position of the moving plate 6 can be accurately controlled.

[0087] In this embodiment, the bending lower die includes a fixed bracket 9, the bottom end of the fixed bracket 9 is arranged on the base 1, the top end of the fixed bracket 9 is provided with a lower die seat 10, the lower die seat 10 is provided with a bearing portion 11, the bearing portion 11 is used to place the pins to be processed, and the lower die seat 10 is also provided with a plurality of positioning holes 12;

[0088] The mounting bracket 13, the bottom end of which is arranged on the base 1, the mounting bracket 13 has a mounting space, the mounting bracket 13 is provided with a bending piece 14, the top end of the bending piece 14 is provided with a bending groove 15, the bending groove 15 matches the bending portion 17, and the pin is bent by the bending groove 15 and the bending portion 17;

[0089] When in use, install the bending lower die on the base 1, and ensure that the fixing bracket 9 and the mounting bracket 13 are stable and not loose, place the pin to be processed on the bearing part 11, and adjust the position and angle of the bending part 14 according to the bending requirements of the pin to ensure that the bending groove 15 is accurately matched with the bending part 17 of the pin, start the bending equipment, and the bending part 14 bends the pin under power drive.

[0090] In this embodiment, the bending upper die includes an upper die seat 16, which is arranged at the bottom end of the movable plate 6 and can be lifted and lowered with the movable plate 6. A bending portion 17 is arranged on the bottom surface of the upper die seat 16, and the bending portion 17 cooperates with the bearing portion 11 to perform bending processing on the pins. A plurality of positioning columns 18 are also arranged on the bottom surface of the upper die seat 16. When in use, the driving unit drives the movable plate 6 and drives the upper die seat 16 to move downward, and the positioning columns 18 extend into the positioning holes 12, and the pins placed on the bearing portion 11 are bent through the bending portion 17;

[0091] When in use, the pin to be processed is placed on the bearing portion 11, and the driving unit is started to drive the movable plate 6 to drive the upper die holder 16 to move downward. The positioning column 18 first enters the positioning hole 12 to ensure the precise positioning of the pin. As the upper die holder 16 descends, the bending portion 17 gradually contacts and applies pressure to the pin until a predetermined bending angle and shape are reached. After the bending is completed, the driving unit moves in the opposite direction to drive the upper die holder 16 to rise and reset. The processed pin is taken out from the bearing portion 11, and the next pin is placed on the bearing portion 11. The above steps are repeated for the next round of bending processing.

[0092] In this embodiment, the first feeding unit includes a mounting plate 19, which is arranged on the support plate 3, and a first electric guide rail 20 is arranged on the mounting plate 19, and the input end of the first motor guide rail is connected to the output end of the first driving motor, and a movable slide 1 is arranged on the first electric guide rail 20, and a movable seat 1 21 is arranged on the movable slide 1, and the movable seat 1 21 can move synchronously with the movable slide 1, and a clamping cylinder 22 is arranged on the movable seat 1 21, and a clamping member 23 is arranged at the output end of the clamping cylinder 22, and the pin is clamped by the clamping member 23, and the pin is moved to the second feeding unit;

[0093] When in use, place the pin to be processed at the initial position of the first feeding unit, and ensure that the pin is in a clampable state. After starting the equipment, the clamping cylinder 22 extends the clamping piece 23 under the drive of the control signal to stably clamp the pin. Under the joint action of the first electric guide rail 20 and the first drive motor, the moving slide 1 drives the moving seat 1 21 and the clamping cylinder 22 to move along the linear guide rail to move the pin from the initial position to the designated second feeding unit. When the pin reaches the designated position, the clamping cylinder 22 releases the clamping piece 23 under the drive of the control signal to release the pin to the second feeding unit. The clamping cylinder 22 and the moving slide 1 are reset to the initial position, waiting for the next clamping and moving operation.

[0094] In this embodiment, the second feeding unit includes a feeding bracket 24, which is arranged on the base 1, and the feeding bracket 24 is used to provide support and installation space, a second electric guide rail 25, and the second electric guide rail 25 is arranged on the feeding bracket 24. The input end of the second motor guide rail is connected to the output end of the second drive motor, and a movable slide 2 is arranged on the second electric guide rail 25, and a movable seat 26 is arranged on the movable slide 2. The movable seat 26 can move synchronously with the movable slide 2, and a feeding mechanism is arranged on the movable seat 26;

[0095] When in use, the second driving motor is started, and the motor operation drives the second movable slide on the second electric guide rail 25 to start moving. As the second movable slide moves, the feeding mechanism installed on the second movable seat 26 moves synchronously to transport the pin from the starting position to the target position. After the feeding is completed, the second movable slide and the feeding mechanism stop moving and reset to the initial position to prepare for the next feeding operation.

[0096] The feeding mechanism includes a feeding plate 27, which is arranged on the second moving seat 26 and can move synchronously with the second moving seat 26. A guide rail 28 is arranged on the top of the feeding plate 27, and a feeding seat 29 is arranged on the guide rail 28. The feeding seat 29 can move along the axial direction of the guide rail 28. A feeding member 30 for clamping the pin is arranged on one end of the feeding seat 29. A feeding cylinder 31 is arranged on the feeding seat 29. The cylinder shaft of the feeding cylinder 31 is connected to a transmission member 32. The first end of the transmission member 32 is arranged on the feeding plate 27, and the second end of the transmission member 32 is connected to the feeding seat 29.

[0097] When in use, the transmission member 32 is driven by the feeding cylinder 31, thereby driving the feeding seat 29 to move along the guide rail 28, thereby driving the feeding member 30 to feed the pin into the bending unit.

[0098] In this embodiment, the discharging unit includes a discharging bracket 33, which is located at one end of the bending lower die, and the bottom end of the discharging bracket 33 is arranged on the base 1, and there is an installation space on the discharging bracket 33, and a linear electromagnetic vibrator 34 is arranged on the discharging bracket 33, and an electromagnet and an exciter are arranged in the linear electromagnetic vibrator 34, and a channel for accommodating the bending pin is opened on the linear electromagnetic vibrator 34, and the input end of the channel is connected with the output end of the bending part 14, and is used to receive the bending pin;

[0099] When in use, after the bending assembly completes the bending process of the pin, the pin slides into the linear electromagnetic vibrator 34 of the discharging unit through a preset channel, the linear electromagnetic vibrator 34 is started, and the electromagnet and the exciter work together to generate high-frequency vibrations, pushing the pin to move forward quickly and smoothly in the channel. After the pin is vibrated to the end of the discharging unit, it is discharged outward for subsequent processing;

[0100] The assembly component includes an assembly frame 41, which is used to provide support and installation space; a rotating unit 42, which is installed on an assembly bracket, and the rotating unit 42 includes an annular guide rail, which is used to provide a moving track, and an assembly table is installed on the annular guide rail. The bottom of the assembly table slides with the annular guide rail, and the assembly table is used to receive the pins and place the switch housing; an annular motor, which is used to provide a driving force, and the output end of the annular motor is connected to the input end of the annular guide rail, and the power is transmitted to the annular guide rail through the annular motor, thereby driving the assembly table to move along the annular guide rail; a conveying unit 43, which includes a conveying track, and the conveying track is used to provide a moving track for the switch parts; a loading unit 44, which is located at one end of the conveying unit, and the loading unit 44 is used to transport the switch parts on the conveying unit to the assembly table for assembly, and the loading unit 44 includes a loading bracket, and a loading guide rail is installed on the loading bracket, and a loading seat is slidably installed on the loading guide rail, and a loading portion is provided on the loading seat, and the loading seat can move along the loading guide rail;

[0101] The detection component includes a turntable 51, on which a plurality of placement parts 52 are installed. The placement parts can move synchronously with the turntable, and the turntable 51 is used to provide a driving force to drive the placement parts to rotate; a conveying unit 53, the input end of the conveying unit 53 is connected to the assembly component, and the output end of the conveying unit 53 is connected to the assembly component. The conveying unit is provided with a conveying part, and the assembled switch is moved to the placement part through the conveying part; a testing unit, the testing end of the testing unit 54 is arranged toward the placement part, and the testing unit 54 is used to test the switch; a screening unit 55, the screening unit 55 is provided with a screening part, and the screening unit 55 is used to separate and transport the switches after detection;

[0102] The use process and principle of the present invention are as follows: A method for using a switch assembly production line comprises the following steps:

[0103] Step 1: Feeding stage: Start the first feeding unit, the clamping cylinder extends the clamping piece to stably clamp the pin, and under the joint action of the first electric guide rail and the first drive motor, the pin is moved from the initial position to the designated second feeding unit. The second feeding unit is started, and the pin is fed into the bending unit through the feeding cylinder and the feeding seat;

[0104] Step 2: Bending stage: Place the pin into the bearing part of the bending lower die, start the drive unit, the gas-liquid booster cylinder pushes the moving plate to drive the bending upper die to move downward, the positioning column enters the positioning hole, and the bending part gradually contacts and applies pressure to the pin until the predetermined bending angle and shape are reached;

[0105] Step 3: Discharging stage: After the bending is completed, the driving unit moves in the reverse direction to drive the bending upper die to rise and reset, and the pin slides into the linear electromagnetic vibrator of the discharging unit through the preset channel. The linear electromagnetic vibrator starts, pushing the pin to move forward quickly and smoothly in the channel to the end of the discharging unit and discharged outward to enter the assembly table;

[0106] Step 4: In the assembly stage, the ring motor is started to make the rotating unit start working, driving the assembly table to move to the predetermined position, and then the loading seat starts to move, carrying the switch parts to the assembly table, inserting the pins into the switch housing, and completing the assembly of the switch. After completing the assembly of a switch, the rotating unit continues to drive the assembly table to move, and the conveying unit continues to convey the next switch part;

[0107] Step 5: During the testing phase, when the assembly component completes the assembly of a switch, the transport unit starts and transports the assembled switch from the assembly component to the placement portion of the turntable. The turntable starts to rotate, driving the placement portion and the switch to move synchronously. When the switch on the placement portion moves to the test end of the test unit, the test unit starts and performs a performance test on the switch. After the test is completed, the turntable continues to rotate and moves to the screening unit. The screening unit separates and transports the switches according to the test results, and transports qualified switches and unqualified switches to different containers respectively until all switches to be tested have been processed.

[0108] In summary, the present invention realizes automated operation of the entire production line from feeding, bending, discharging, assembly to testing through an automated process, which greatly reduces manual intervention and improves production efficiency.

[0109] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "left", "right" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the invention product is usually placed when in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "connection" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In this document, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion of elements other than those listed and may also include additional elements not expressly listed.

[0110] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. The present invention may be subject to various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. These changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A switch assembly production line, characterized in that: include, A bending assembly, the bending assembly having a bending portion, and the bending assembly is used to perform bending processing on the pins of the switch; An assembly component, which is located at the output end of the bending component and is used to receive the bent pins and assemble the pins with the switch housing; The assembly components include the assembly components include, An assembly rack, the assembly rack is used to provide support and installation space; The rotating unit is mounted on the assembly bracket. The rotating unit includes an annular guide rail, which is used to provide a moving track. An assembly table is mounted on the annular guide rail. The bottom of the assembly table is slidably matched with the annular guide rail. The assembly table is used to receive the pins and place the switch housing. The annular motor is used to provide driving force. The output end of the annular motor is connected to the input end of the annular guide rail. The power is transmitted to the annular guide rail through the annular motor, thereby driving the assembly platform to move along the annular guide rail. A conveying unit, the conveying unit includes a conveying track, and the conveying track is used to provide a moving track for the switch parts; The loading unit is located at one end of the conveying unit. The loading unit is used to carry the switch parts on the conveying unit to the assembly table for assembly. The loading unit includes a loading bracket, a loading guide rail is installed on the loading bracket, a loading seat is slidably installed on the loading guide rail, a loading part is arranged on the loading seat, and the loading seat can move along the loading guide rail; Detection component: The inspection component is located at the output end of the assembly component. The inspection component is used to receive the assembled switch and test the switch; Bending components include: A support unit, the support unit is used to provide a support plane and an installation space; A driving unit, wherein the driving unit is arranged on the supporting unit, a driving end of the driving unit is connected to the supporting unit, and a driving force is transmitted to the supporting unit through the driving unit; The bending unit includes a bending lower die and a bending upper die. The bending lower die is arranged on the supporting unit. The bending lower die is used to fix and support the pin to be bent. The bending upper die is arranged on the supporting unit. The bending portion of the bending upper die is arranged opposite to the bending lower die. The supporting unit is driven by the driving unit, thereby driving the bending upper die to move, and cooperates with the bending lower die to perform bending processing on the pin; The feeding unit includes a first feeding unit and a second feeding unit arranged on the supporting unit, the first feeding unit is used to feed the pins into the second feeding unit, and the second feeding unit is used to feed the pins into the bending unit. The first feeding unit includes: The mounting plate is arranged on the supporting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a first electric guide rail, the input end of the first motor guide rail is connected with the output end of the first driving motor, a movable slide 1 is arranged on the first electric guide rail, a movable seat 1 is arranged on the movable slide 1, the movable seat 1 can move synchronously with the movable slide 1, a clamping cylinder is arranged on the movable seat 1, a clamping piece is arranged at the output end of the clamping cylinder, the pin is clamped by the clamping piece, and the pin is moved to the second feeding unit; The second feeding unit comprises a feeding bracket, which is arranged on the base and is used to provide support and installation space; A second electric guide rail, the second electric guide rail is arranged on the feeding bracket, the input end of the second motor guide rail is connected to the output end of the second driving motor, a second movable slide is arranged on the second electric guide rail, a second movable seat is arranged on the second movable slide, the second movable seat can move synchronously with the second movable slide, and a feeding mechanism is arranged on the second movable seat; The discharging unit is arranged on the supporting unit, and the discharging end of the discharging unit is located on the bending unit. The processed bent pins are discharged outward through the discharging unit. The discharging unit includes: The discharging bracket is located at one end of the bending lower die, the bottom end of the discharging bracket is arranged on the base, the discharging bracket has an installation space, a linear electromagnetic vibrator is arranged on the discharging bracket, an electromagnet and an exciter are arranged in the linear electromagnetic vibrator, a channel for accommodating the bending pins is opened on the linear electromagnetic vibrator, the input end of the channel is connected with the output end of the bending part, and is used to receive the bending pins.

2. A switch assembly production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support unit includes: The top surface of the base is a support plane, and each unit arranged on the base is supported by the support plane. The base is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, and the fixing holes run through the upper and lower ends of the base; A column, wherein the first end of the column is arranged in the fixing hole, the second end of the column is extended to the outside of the fixing hole and connected to the bottom surface of the support plate, a plurality of guide holes are opened on the support plate, and the guide holes penetrate the upper and lower ends of the support plate, and the upper and lower end surfaces of the support plate are both planes, which are used to provide installation space; The guide column is arranged on the support plate through the guide hole, a guide sleeve is arranged at the connection between the guide column and the support plate, the first end of the guide column passes through the guide hole and is connected to the movable plate, the second end of the guide column is arranged outside the guide hole, the guide column can move along its own axial direction and drive the movable plate to move synchronously, and a movable block is arranged on the movable plate.

3. A switch assembly production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive unit includes: A driving member is used to provide driving force. The driving member is arranged on the support plate. A through hole is opened on the support plate. The through hole runs through the upper and lower ends of the support plate. The driving end of the driving member passes through the through hole and is connected to the moving plate through the moving block. The driving force is transmitted to the moving plate through the driving member, driving the moving plate to move up and down.

4. A switch assembly production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bending die includes: The bending upper die includes an upper die seat, which is arranged at the bottom end of the movable plate and can be lifted and lowered with the movable plate. A bending portion is arranged on the bottom surface of the upper die seat, and the pins are bent by the cooperation of the bending portion and the bearing portion. A plurality of positioning columns are also arranged on the bottom surface of the upper die seat, and the movable plate is driven by the driving unit to drive the upper die seat downward, and the positioning columns extend into the positioning holes, and the pins placed on the bearing portion are bent by the bending portion; The bending lower die includes a fixed bracket, the bottom end of the fixed bracket is arranged on the base, the top end of the fixed bracket is provided with a lower die seat, the lower die seat is provided with a bearing part, the bearing part is used to place the pin to be processed, and the lower die seat is also provided with a plurality of positioning holes; The mounting bracket has a bottom end arranged on the base, the mounting bracket has a mounting space, a bending piece is arranged on the mounting bracket, a bending groove is provided on the top of the bending piece, the bending groove matches the bending portion, and the pin is bent by the cooperation of the bending groove and the bending portion.

5. A switch assembly production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism includes: A feeding plate, the feeding plate is arranged on the movable seat 2 and can move synchronously with the movable seat 2, a guide slide rail is arranged on the top of the feeding plate, a feeding seat is arranged on the guide slide rail, the feeding seat can move axially along the guide slide rail, a feeding piece for clamping the pin is arranged on one end of the feeding seat, a feeding cylinder is arranged on the feeding seat, the cylinder shaft of the feeding cylinder is connected with the transmission piece, the first end of the transmission piece is arranged on the feeding plate, the second end of the transmission piece is connected with the feeding seat, the transmission piece is driven by the feeding cylinder, and then the feeding seat is driven to move along the guide slide rail, thereby driving the feeding piece to send the pin into the bending unit.

6. A switch assembly production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection components include: A turntable, on which a plurality of placement parts are mounted, the placement parts can move synchronously with the turntable, and the turntable is used to provide a driving force to drive the placement parts to rotate; A transport unit, wherein an input end of the transport unit is connected to the assembly component, an output end of the transport unit is connected to the assembly component, and a transport portion is provided on the transport unit, and the assembled switch is moved to the placement portion through the transport portion; A test unit, wherein a test end of the test unit is arranged toward the placement portion, and the test unit is used to perform a test operation on the switch; The screening unit has a screening part, and the screening unit is used to separate and transport the switches after being tested.

7. The method for using the switch assembly production line according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Feeding stage: Start the first feeding unit, the clamping cylinder extends the clamping piece to stably clamp the pin, and under the joint action of the first electric guide rail and the first drive motor, the pin is moved from the initial position to the designated second feeding unit. The second feeding unit is started, and the pin is fed into the bending unit through the feeding cylinder and the feeding seat; Step 2: Bending stage: Place the pin into the bearing part of the bending lower die, start the drive unit, the gas-liquid booster cylinder pushes the moving plate to drive the bending upper die to move downward, the positioning column enters the positioning hole, and the bending part gradually contacts and applies pressure to the pin until the predetermined bending angle and shape are reached; Step 3: Discharging stage: After the bending is completed, the driving unit moves in the reverse direction to drive the bending upper die to rise and reset, and the pin slides into the linear electromagnetic vibrator of the discharging unit through the preset channel. The linear electromagnetic vibrator starts, pushing the pin to move forward quickly and smoothly in the channel to the end of the discharging unit and discharged outward to enter the assembly table; Step 4: In the assembly stage, the ring motor is started to make the rotating unit start working, driving the assembly table to move to the predetermined position, and then the loading seat starts to move, carrying the switch parts to the assembly table, inserting the pins into the switch housing, and completing the assembly of the switch. After completing the assembly of a switch, the rotating unit continues to drive the assembly table to move, and the conveying unit continues to convey the next switch part; Step 5: During the testing phase, when the assembly component completes the assembly of a switch, the transport unit starts and transports the assembled switch from the assembly component to the placement portion of the turntable. The turntable starts to rotate, driving the placement portion and the switch to move synchronously. When the switch on the placement portion moves to the test end of the test unit, the test unit starts and performs a performance test on the switch. After the test is completed, the turntable continues to rotate and moves to the screening unit. The screening unit separates and transports the switches according to the test results, and transports qualified switches and unqualified switches to different containers respectively until all switches to be tested have been processed.

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