Elastic sheet assembling equipment and process method thereof

By designing an automated shrapnel assembly equipment, using components such as upper flow lines, down flow lines, pallet loading and unstable materials, the problems of traditional manual assembly are solved, and efficient and accurate shrapnel assembly is achieved.

CN119589408APending Publication Date: 2025-03-11SUZHOU HUAGONG AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411933413.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-03-11

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, there are problems such as low production efficiency, high cost and affecting product quality during the shrapnel assembly process, and traditional manual assembly has problems such as low efficiency, high labor intensity and high cost.

Method used

A shrapnel assembly equipment is designed, including an upper flow line, a down flow line, a pallet loading and unloading mechanism, a material collection mechanism, a positioning mechanism, an upper camera mechanism, an assembly mechanism, and a lower camera mechanism. Through the coordinated work of these components, an automated shrapnel assembly process is realized.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, reduces manual operation costs, ensures consistency and high precision of product quality, and significantly improves production efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The invention discloses elastic piece assembling equipment and a technological method thereof. The elastic piece assembling equipment comprises an upper streamline, a lower streamline, a tray feeding and discharging mechanism, a material taking mechanism, a positioning mechanism, an upper camera mechanism, an assembling mechanism and a lower camera mechanism. The upper flow line is arranged between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate, and the lower flow line is arranged below the upper flow line; a tray feeding and discharging mechanism is installed on the edge of the outer side of the first bottom plate. The material taking mechanism, the positioning mechanism and the lower camera mechanism are mounted on the first bottom plate; the positioning mechanism and the lower camera mechanism are arranged between the tray feeding and discharging mechanism and the upper flow line. The upper camera mechanism is arranged on the second bottom plate; the assembling mechanism is erected on the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate and surrounds the positioning mechanism, the upper streamline, the upper camera mechanism and the lower camera mechanism. Automatic equipment is adopted for assembling the elastic pieces, so that the efficiency is improved, and the quality is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of product assembly, and in particular relates to a spring assembly device and a process method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Shrapnel assembly equipment refers to automated or semi-automated mechanical equipment used to install shrapnel to a predetermined position. This type of equipment is widely used in many industrial fields such as automobile manufacturing, electronic appliances, and mechanical assembly, especially in situations that require a lot of repetitive work and high-precision assembly requirements.

[0003] As the manufacturing industry develops towards a more sophisticated and automated direction, higher requirements are placed on the accuracy and efficiency of the assembly process. AC springs are an important component of many electrical products, and their correct installation is crucial to ensuring the performance of the product. Currently, the existing technology is still using traditional manual assembly methods. Manual production has problems such as low efficiency, high labor intensity and high cost, and is prone to cause unstable assembly quality, thereby reducing the product qualification rate.

[0004] Therefore, the above situation needs to be resolved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0005] Purpose of the invention: In order to overcome the above shortcomings, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a spring assembly equipment and a process method thereof, to solve the problems of low production efficiency, high cost and affecting product quality, optimize the production process, and strengthen quality control measures to improve efficiency and ensure quality.

[0006] Technical solution: A spring assembly device, including an upper streamline, a lower streamline, a tray loading and unloading mechanism, a material picking mechanism, a positioning mechanism, an upper camera mechanism, an assembly mechanism, and a lower camera mechanism; the upper streamline is arranged between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate, and the lower streamline is arranged below the upper streamline; the tray loading and unloading mechanism is installed on the outer edge of the first bottom plate; the material picking mechanism, the positioning mechanism, and the lower camera mechanism are installed on the first bottom plate; the positioning mechanism and the lower camera mechanism are arranged between the tray loading and unloading mechanism and the upper streamline; the upper camera mechanism is arranged on the second bottom plate; the assembly mechanism is mounted on the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate, and surrounds the positioning mechanism, the upper streamline, the upper camera mechanism, and the lower camera mechanism. The design structure of the present invention is simple and reliable, economical and affordable, and can be widely expanded and used in multi-field automated attachment equipment.

[0007] Furthermore, the pallet loading and unloading mechanism includes a pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism, a pallet positioning mechanism, and a pallet transfer mechanism; the pallet positioning mechanism is installed on the first bottom plate, and at least two pallet positioning mechanisms are provided, each located above the pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism; the pallet transfer mechanism is installed on the first bottom plate, and the pallet transfer mechanism is arranged around the pallet positioning mechanism. The pallet loading and unloading mechanism of the present invention can smoothly and quickly provide materials to the equipment assembly area.

[0008] Furthermore, the pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism includes a loading lifting mechanism and a unloading lifting mechanism, the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading lifting mechanism are arranged in parallel, the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading lifting mechanism both include an elevator and a transport line, the elevator is vertically connected to the transport line, the transport line is used to transport the pallet, and the elevator is used to lift the pallet; a pallet separation mechanism is installed on the top of the loading lifting mechanism to separate the pallets. The pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism of the present invention can complete the loading and unloading of materials.

[0009] Furthermore, the pallet positioning mechanism includes a pallet positioning bracket, a driving device, a fixing bracket, and a vacuum suction cup; the driving device is installed on the pallet positioning bracket; the driving device is connected to the fixing bracket; the vacuum suction cup is installed at the extended long block of the fixing bracket; the vacuum suction cup abuts against the pallet and is distributed at the long sides of the pallet. The pallet positioning mechanism of the present invention can quickly and stably position the pallet.

[0010] Furthermore, the pallet transfer mechanism includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a slide rail, a slider, a pallet transfer sensor, a drag chain, a pallet, and a pallet positioning servo motor; the first bracket and the second bracket are relatively arranged on both sides of the first bottom plate opening, the slide rails are respectively installed on the inner long sides of the first bracket and the second bracket, the drag chain is installed at one end of the outer side of the long side of the second bracket, and the pallet transfer sensor is installed at the other end; the pallet is slidably connected to the slide rails on the first bracket and the second bracket through a slider for placing a pallet; the first bracket is provided with a pallet positioning servo motor, and a driven wheel is provided at the end away from the pallet positioning servo motor, and a driving wheel is provided at the output end of the pallet positioning servo motor, the driving wheel is connected to the driven wheel through a synchronous belt, and one side of the pallet is connected to the synchronous belt. The pallet transfer mechanism involved in the present invention can significantly improve material handling efficiency, reduce manual operations, and ensure safe transfer of materials.

[0011] Furthermore, the material picking mechanism includes a material picking X-axis bracket, a material picking X-axis module, a material picking X-axis drag chain, a material picking Y-axis fixed frame, a material picking Y-axis module, a material picking Y-axis drag chain, and a material picking Z-axis fixed frame; a material picking Z-axis module, a material picking Z-axis drag chain, and a material picking Z-axis clamping module; the material picking X-axis bracket is higher than the upper part of the tray loading and unloading mechanism; the material picking X-axis module is installed on the material picking X-axis bracket, and the side of the material picking X-axis bracket is installed with a material picking guide rail, the material picking guide rail is connected to the material picking slider, and the Y-axis fixed frame The material picking slide block and the sliding seat are slidably connected with the material picking guide rail and the material picking X-axis module; the material picking X-axis drag chain is installed on the outer side of the long side of the material picking X-axis bracket; the material picking Y-axis module is arranged on the material picking Y-axis fixing frame, and the material picking Y-axis drag chain is installed on the material picking Y-axis fixing frame; the material picking Z-axis fixing frame is slidably connected with the material picking Y-axis module, the material picking Z-axis module is installed on the material picking Z-axis fixing frame, and the side of the material picking Z-axis fixing frame is connected to the material picking Z-axis drag chain; the material picking Z-axis module is connected to the material picking Z-axis clamping module. The material picking mechanism involved in the present invention is used for grabbing spring pieces, and is placed in a positioning mechanism, so that flexible material picking can be achieved in three-axis directions.

[0012] Furthermore, the assembly mechanism includes a first X-axis bracket, a second X-axis bracket, an assembled X-axis module, an assembled X-axis drag chain, an assembled X-axis slide rail, an assembled X-axis slider, an assembled Y-axis crossbeam, an assembled Y-axis module, an assembled Y-axis drag chain, an assembled Y-axis slide rail, an assembled Y-axis slider, an assembled Z-axis fixed frame, an assembled Z-axis module, and an assembled Z-axis drag chain; the assembled X-axis slide rail is installed on the first X-axis bracket; the assembled X-axis module is installed on the second X-axis bracket, and the outer side of the second X-axis bracket is connected to the assembled X-axis drag chain; One side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam is connected to the assembled X-axis slide rail through the assembled X-axis slider, and the other side is connected to the assembled X-axis module; the assembled Y-axis module is installed on the assembled Y-axis crossbeam, and the outer side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam is connected to the assembled Y-axis drag chain; the assembled Y-axis slide rail is installed on the inner side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam; the assembled Z-axis fixed frame is slidably connected to the assembled Y-axis slide rail and the assembled Y-axis module through the assembled Y-axis slider; the assembled Z-axis module is installed on the Z-axis fixed frame, and the side of the Z-axis fixed frame is connected to the assembled Z-axis drag chain. The assembly mechanism involved in the present invention removes the spring piece from the positioning mechanism and assembles it into the bottom shell in the carrier, which can realize automatic assembly.

[0013] Further, the assembly Z-axis module includes a first assembly Z-axis module, a second assembly Z-axis module, a first assembly Z-axis drag chain, a second assembly Z-axis drag chain, an assembly Z-axis chuck, and an assembly XY-axis fine-tuning module; the first assembly Z-axis module and the second assembly Z-axis module are installed on an assembly Z-axis fixed frame; the first assembly Z-axis drag chain and the second assembly Z-axis drag chain are respectively provided on both sides of the assembly Z-axis fixed frame; the first assembly Z-axis module and the second assembly Z-axis module are both connected to the assembly Z-axis chuck; the upper end of the assembly Z-axis chuck of the second assembly Z-axis module is connected to the assembly XY-axis fine-tuning module; a plurality of photoelectric sensing switches are installed between the first assembly Z-axis module and the second assembly Z-axis module, and a plurality of photoelectric sensing switches are installed between the second assembly Z-axis module and the second assembly Z-axis drag chain. The present application involves two assembly Z-axis modules, wherein the connected assembly chucks can flexibly load the springs into the bottom shell carrier device.

[0014] Furthermore, the positioning and flipping mechanism includes a first longitudinal support plate, a second longitudinal support plate, a servo motor, a first fixed block, a second fixed block, a transverse support plate, a sensor, an upper positioning block group, and a lower positioning block group; the first fixed block and the second fixed block are respectively connected to the first longitudinal support plate and the second longitudinal support plate through bearings; the transverse support plate is connected between the first fixed block and the second fixed block; the upper positioning block group is installed on the upper end surface of the transverse support plate, and the lower positioning block group is installed on the lower end surface of the transverse support plate; the sensor is installed on the second longitudinal support plate, and the servo motor is vertically installed on the outer side of the second support plate, and the output end of the servo motor is connected to the second fixed block. The positioning and flipping mechanism involved in the present application has a simple structure, occupies a small space, can realize flexible positioning and flipping, and has high efficiency.

[0015] Furthermore, the process steps of the shrapnel assembly device include:

[0016] Step S1, after the pallet loaded with the shrapnel is lifted to a certain height by the pallet loading and unloading mechanism, the pallet transfer sensor outputs a signal, the pallet positioning mechanism positions the pallet, the material taking mechanism moves to the corresponding position, and then the material taking Z-axis gripping module grabs the shrapnel and puts it into the positioning mechanism;

[0017] Step S2, the bottom shell carrier equipment flows in through the front upper flow line and the lower flow line, scans the code and reads the RFID, and the assembly mechanism assembles the spring piece;

[0018] Step S3, after the bottom shell carrier equipment moves into position, the upper camera mechanism and the lower camera mechanism start to photograph the bottom shell position in the carrier, and the assembly chuck in the assembly mechanism grabs the spring piece from the positioning mechanism, and the magnetic switch output signal of the first cylinder and the second cylinder is used to confirm the state of the assembly mechanism grabbing the spring piece;

[0019] Step S4, the assembly mechanism photographs the position of the clamped shrapnel through the upper camera mechanism and the lower camera mechanism, and through the photographed position, the assembly X-axis module, the assembly Y-axis module, and the assembly Z-axis module of the assembly mechanism realize XYZ three-axis operation, perform position compensation, and then accurately assemble the shrapnel into the bottom shell carrier device;

[0020] Step S5, repeat steps S1-S4, reciprocating operation.

[0021] The present invention relates to a process method for shrapnel assembly equipment, which can ensure the material assembly quality and reduce labor costs, and can not only control the product assembly efficiency but also ensure the product quality.

[0022] It can be seen from the above technical solution that the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. The design structure of the present invention is simple and reliable, and it has high flexibility and scalability, and can be integrated into a variety of automated attachment equipment. Its excellent performance and stability make it show a wide range of application prospects in many fields, greatly improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0024] 2. The equipment involved in this application can achieve a bonding speed of 5.76 seconds per piece. The production capacity of a single device saves a lot of manual workload, while greatly reducing the frequency of human contact with the shrapnel, effectively improving the product yield and ensuring higher production quality and consistency.

[0025] 3. The material-retrieving mechanism and assembly mechanism of the present invention can realize highly flexible operation in three-axis directions, not only supporting multi-angle and multi-directional operation requirements, but also having high-precision positioning capabilities. This design significantly improves production efficiency and flexibility, while ensuring the accuracy and reliability of operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the structure of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a tray loading and unloading mechanism of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0028] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a tray loading and unloading lifting mechanism in a tray loading and unloading mechanism of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pallet positioning mechanism in a pallet loading and unloading mechanism of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pallet transfer mechanism in a pallet loading and unloading mechanism of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material taking mechanism of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0032] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly mechanism structure of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0033] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a Z-axis module structure assembled in an assembly mechanism of a spring assembly device;

[0034] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an upper camera mechanism and a lower camera mechanism of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0035] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the positioning and flipping mechanism structure of a shrapnel assembly device;

[0036] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an upper positioning block group in a positioning and flipping mechanism of a spring assembly device;

[0037] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower positioning block group in the positioning and flipping mechanism of a spring assembly device;

[0038] Description of reference numerals: 1-frame; 2-first bottom plate; 3-second bottom plate; 4-upper flow line; 5-lower flow line; 6-tray loading and unloading mechanism; 601-tray loading and unloading lifting mechanism; 6011-elevator; 6012-transport line; 602-tray positioning mechanism; 6021-tray positioning bracket; 6022-driving device; 6023-fixed frame; 6024-vacuum suction cup; 603-tray transplanting mechanism; 6030-first bracket; 6031-second bracket; 6032-slide rail; 6033-slider; 6034-tray transplanting sensor; 6035-drag chain; 6036-support plate; 6037-tray positioning servo motor; 6038-driven wheel; 603 9-synchronous belt; 7-feeding mechanism; 701-feeding X-axis bracket; 702-feeding X-axis module; 703-feeding X-axis drag chain; 704-feeding Y-axis fixed frame; 705-feeding Y-axis module; 706-feeding Y-axis drag chain; 707-feeding Z-axis fixed frame; 708-feeding Z-axis module; 709-feeding Z-axis drag chain; 710-feeding Z-axis clamping module; 711-feeding guide rail; 712-feeding slider; 8-positioning flip mechanism; 801-first longitudinal support plate; 802-second longitudinal support plate; 803-servo motor; 804-first fixed block; 805-second fixed block; 806-first cylinder; 807-second cylinder; 808-transverse support plate ;809-sensor;810-first positioning block;811-second positioning block;812-spring;813-third positioning block;814-fourth positioning block;815-fifth positioning block;816-upper slider;817-upper guide rail;818-sixth positioning block;819-seventh positioning block;820-lower slider;821-eighth positioning block;822-lower guide rail;823-limiting block;9-upper camera mechanism;901-linear module;902-upper bottom plate;903-upper connecting plate;904-upper back plate;905-upper camera;906-upper aperture;10-assembly mechanism;1001-first X-axis bracket;1002-second X-axis bracket;1003-assembly X-axis module; 1004- assemble X-axis drag chain; 1005- assemble X-axis slide rail; 1006- assemble X-axis slider; 1007- assemble Y-axis crossbeam; 1008- assemble Y-axis module; 1009- assemble Y-axis drag chain; 1010- assemble Y-axis slide rail; 1011- assemble Y-axis slider; 1012- assemble Z-axis fixed frame; 1013- first assemble Z-axis module; 1014- second assemble Z-axis module; 1015- first assemble Z-axis drag chain; 1016- second assemble Z-axis drag chain; 1017- assemble Z-axis chuck; 1018- assemble XY-axis fine-tuning module; 11- lower camera mechanism; 1101- lower aperture; 1102- lower back plate; 1103- lower camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The present invention is further explained below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0040] Example

[0041] This embodiment introduces a spring assembly device, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the top structure of a spring assembly device, the device includes a frame 1, a first bottom plate 2, a second bottom plate 3, an upper streamline 4, a lower streamline 5, a tray loading and unloading mechanism 6, a material taking mechanism 7, a positioning mechanism 8, an upper camera mechanism 9, an assembly mechanism 10, and a lower camera mechanism 11; the first bottom plate 2 and the second bottom plate 3 are installed on the upper end of the frame 1; the upper streamline 4 is arranged between the first bottom plate 2 and the second bottom plate 3, and the lower streamline 5 is arranged below the upper streamline 4; the tray is installed on the outer edge of the first bottom plate 2 The loading and unloading mechanism 6; the picking mechanism 7, the positioning mechanism 8, and the lower camera mechanism 11 are installed on the first bottom plate 2; the positioning mechanism 8 and the lower camera mechanism 11 are arranged between the tray loading and unloading mechanism 6 and the upper streamline 4; the upper camera mechanism 9 is arranged on the second bottom plate 3; the assembling mechanism 10 is mounted on the first bottom plate 2 and the second bottom plate 3, and is arranged around the positioning mechanism 8, the upper streamline 4, the upper camera mechanism 9, and the lower camera mechanism 11; the lower camera head 1103 of the lower camera mechanism 11 is flush with the first bottom plate 2.

[0042] For further information, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of a pallet loading and unloading mechanism, wherein the pallet loading and unloading mechanism 6 comprises a pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism 601, a pallet positioning mechanism 602, and a pallet transplanting mechanism 603; the pallet positioning mechanism 602 is installed on the first bottom plate 2, and at least two pallet positioning mechanisms 602 are arranged, which are respectively located above the pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism 601; the pallet transplanting mechanism 603 is installed on the first bottom plate 2, and the pallet transplanting mechanism 603 is arranged around the pallet positioning mechanism 602; at least two pallet positioning mechanisms 602 are arranged.

[0043] For further information, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism; the pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism 601 includes a loading lifting mechanism and a unloading lifting mechanism, the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading lifting mechanism are arranged in parallel, the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading lifting mechanism both include an elevator 6011 and a transport line 6012, the elevator 6011 is vertically connected to the transport line 6012, the transport line 6012 is used to transport pallets, and the elevator 6011 is used to lift pallets; a pallet separation mechanism is installed on the top of the loading lifting mechanism for separating pallets.

[0044] For further information, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the tray positioning mechanism; the tray positioning mechanism 602 includes a tray positioning bracket 6021, a driving device 6022, a fixing frame 6023, and a vacuum suction cup 6024; the driving device 6022 is installed on the tray positioning bracket 6021; the driving device 6022 is connected to the fixing frame 6023; the vacuum suction cup 6024 is installed at the extended long block of the fixing frame 6023; the vacuum suction cup 6024 abuts the tray and is distributed on both sides of the long sides of the tray.

[0045] For further information, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the pallet transplanting mechanism; the pallet transplanting mechanism 603 includes a first bracket 6030, a second bracket 6031, a slide rail 6032, a slider 6033, a pallet transplanting sensor 6034, a drag chain 6035, a support plate 6036, and a pallet positioning servo motor 6037; the first bracket 6030 and the second bracket 6031 are relatively arranged on both sides of the opening of the first bottom plate 2, the slide rail 6033 is respectively installed at the inner long side of the first bracket 6030 and the second bracket 6031, and the drag chain 6035 is installed at one end of the outer side of the long side of the second bracket 6031, and the other end is provided with a towline 6035. A pallet transfer sensor 6034 is installed at one end; the pallet 6036 is slidably connected to the first bracket 6030 and the slide rail 6032 on the second bracket 6031 through a slider 6033, and is used to place the pallet; a pallet positioning servo motor 6037 is provided on the first bracket 6030, and a driven wheel 6038 is provided at the end away from the pallet positioning servo motor 6037, and a driving wheel is provided at the output end of the pallet positioning servo motor 6037, and the driving wheel is connected to the driven wheel 6038 through a synchronous belt 6039, and one side of the pallet 6038 is connected to the synchronous belt.

[0046] For further information, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the material picking mechanism; the material picking mechanism 7 includes a material picking X-axis bracket 701, a material picking X-axis module 702, a material picking X-axis drag chain 703, a material picking Y-axis fixed frame 704, a material picking Y-axis module 705, a material picking Y-axis drag chain 706, and a material picking Z-axis fixed frame 707; a material picking Z-axis module 708, a material picking Z-axis drag chain 709, and a material picking Z-axis clamping module 710; the material picking X-axis bracket 701 is higher than the top of the tray loading and unloading mechanism 6; the material picking X-axis module 704 is installed on the material picking X-axis bracket 701, and the side of the material picking X-axis bracket 701 is installed with a material picking guide rail 711, and the material picking guide rail 711 is connected to a material picking slider 712, and the Y-axis The fixed frame 704 is slidably connected to the material picking guide rail 711 and the material picking X-axis module 702 through the material picking sliding block 712 and the sliding seat; the material picking X-axis drag chain 705 is installed on the outer side of the long side of the material picking X-axis bracket 701; the material picking Y-axis module 705 is arranged on the material picking Y-axis fixed frame 704, and the material picking Y-axis drag chain 706 is installed on the material picking Y-axis fixed frame 704; the material picking Z-axis fixed frame 707 is slidably connected to the material picking Y-axis module 705, and the material picking Z-axis module 708 is installed on the material picking Z-axis fixed frame 707, and the side of the material picking Z-axis fixed frame 707 is connected to the material picking Z-axis drag chain 709; the material picking Z-axis module 708 is connected to the material picking Z-axis clamping module 710.

[0047] For further information, please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 1004, an assembled X-axis module 1005, an assembled X-axis slider 1006, an assembled Y-axis crossbeam 1007, an assembled Y-axis module 1008, an assembled Y-axis drag chain 1009, an assembled Y-axis slide rail 1010, an assembled Y-axis slider 1011, an assembled Z-axis fixed frame 1012, an assembled Z-axis module, and an assembled Z-axis drag chain; the assembled X-axis slide rail 1005 is installed on the first X-axis bracket 1001; the assembled X-axis module 1003 is installed on the second X-axis bracket 1002, and the outer side of the second X-axis bracket 1002 is connected to the assembled X-axis Drag chain 1004; one side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam 1007 is connected to the assembled X-axis slide rail 1005 through the assembled X-axis slider 1006, and the other side is connected to the assembled X-axis module 1003; the assembled Y-axis module 1008 is installed on the assembled Y-axis crossbeam 1007, and the outer side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam 1007 is connected to the assembled Y-axis drag chain 1009; the assembled Y-axis slide rail 1010 is installed on the inner side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam 1007; the assembled Z-axis fixed frame 1012 is slidably connected to the assembled Y-axis slide rail 1010 and the assembled Y-axis module 1008 through the assembled Y-axis slider 1011; the assembled Z-axis module is installed on the Z-axis fixed frame 1012, and the side of the Z-axis fixed frame 1012 is connected to the assembled Z-axis drag chain.

[0048] For further information, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the assembled Z-axis module in the assembly mechanism; the assembled Z-axis module includes a first assembled Z-axis module 1013, a second assembled Z-axis module 1014, a first assembled Z-axis drag chain 1015, a second assembled Z-axis drag chain 1016, an assembled Z-axis chuck 1017, and an assembled XY-axis fine-tuning module 1018; the first assembled Z-axis module 1013 and the second assembled Z-axis module 1014 are installed on an assembled Z-axis fixed frame 1012; the first assembled Z-axis drag chain 1015 is respectively provided on both sides of the assembled Z-axis fixed frame 1012 , and a second assembly Z-axis drag chain 1016; the first assembly Z-axis module 1013 and the second assembly Z-axis module 1014 are both connected to an assembly Z-axis chuck 1017; the upper end of the assembly Z-axis chuck 1017 of the second assembly Z-axis module 1014 is connected to an assembly XY-axis fine-tuning module 1018; a plurality of photoelectric sensing switches are installed between the first assembly Z-axis module 1013 and the second assembly Z-axis module 1014, and a plurality of photoelectric sensing switches are installed between the second assembly Z-axis module 1014 and the second assembly Z-axis drag chain 1016.

[0049] For further information, please refer to Fig. 9 , Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper camera mechanism and the lower camera mechanism; the upper camera mechanism 9 includes an upper camera head 905 and an upper aperture 906; the upper camera mechanism 9 is installed on a linear module 901 for realizing linear sliding; an upper base plate 902 is installed on the linear module 901, and upper connecting plates 903 are vertically installed on both sides of the short sides of the upper base plate 902, and the upper connecting plates 903 are in a "┐" shape, and an upper back plate 904 is vertically installed at the head end. The upper camera head 905 is installed at the upper end of the upper back plate 904, and the upper aperture 906 is vertically installed at the lower end. The lower camera mechanism 11 includes a lower aperture 1101, a lower back plate 1102, and a lower camera head 1103. The lower camera head 1103 is installed at the bottom of the lower back plate 1102, and the lower aperture 1101 is vertically installed at the upper end; the upper camera mechanism 9 and the lower camera mechanism 11 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0050] For further information, please refer to Fig.10 , Fig.10The structural diagram of the positioning and flipping mechanism is as follows: the positioning and flipping mechanism 8 includes a first longitudinal support plate 801, a second longitudinal support plate 802, a servo motor 803, a first fixed block 804, a second fixed block 805, a transverse support plate 808, a sensor 808, an upper positioning block group, and a lower positioning block group; the first fixed block 804 and the second fixed block 805 are respectively connected to the first longitudinal support plate 801 and the second longitudinal support plate 802 through bearings; the transverse support plate 808 is connected between the first fixed block 804 and the second fixed block 805; the upper positioning block group is installed on the upper end surface of the transverse support plate 808, and the lower positioning block group is installed on the lower end surface of the transverse support plate 808; the sensor 809 is installed on the second longitudinal support plate 802, and the servo motor 803 is vertically installed on the outer side of the second support plate 802, and the output end of the servo motor 803 is connected to the second fixed block 805.

[0051] For further information, please refer to Fig.11 As shown, Fig.11 The schematic diagram of the structure of the upper positioning block group includes a first cylinder 806, a first positioning block 810, a second positioning block 811, a third positioning block 813, and a fourth positioning block 814; the output end of the first cylinder 806 abuts against the groove of the first positioning block 810, and the non-groove end of the first positioning block 810 is placed on the long side of the second positioning block 811; the lower end of the short side of the second positioning block 811 receives the fifth positioning block 815, and the lower end of the fifth positioning block 815 is connected to the fourth positioning block 814, and a spring 812 is placed on the fourth positioning block 814; the third positioning block 813 is cross-shaped and fits with the raised part of the fourth positioning block 814. The lower end surface of the second positioning block 811 is installed with an upper guide rail 817, and the second positioning block 811 is connected to the upper guide rail 817 through an upper slider 816.

[0052] For further information, please refer to Fig.12 As shown, Fig.12 The structure diagram of the lower positioning block group is shown in FIG. 8 , which includes a second cylinder 807, a sixth positioning block 818, a seventh positioning block 819, and an eighth positioning block 821; the upper end of the sixth positioning block 818 is vertically connected to the third positioning block 813, and the lower end of the sixth positioning block 818 is vertically connected to the eighth positioning block 821; the seventh positioning block 819 is connected to the side of the eighth positioning block 821, and the output end of the second cylinder 807 abuts against the seventh positioning block 819. The eighth positioning block 821 is installed with a lower guide rail 822, and a lower slider 820 is arranged on the lower guide rail 822; the lower slider 820 is connected to the transverse support plate 808. A limit block 823 is installed on the lower end surface of the transverse support plate 808, and the limit block 823 is vertical to the eighth positioning block 821 and is located on the short side of the first fixed block 804 to which the eighth positioning block 821 is close.

[0053] Furthermore, when the positioning and flipping mechanism is working, the tray loaded with the spring clip 812 is first lifted to a certain height by the feeding mechanism, and then the sensor outputs a signal to position the tray. The feeding mechanism reaches the corresponding position, and then grabs the spring clip 812 and puts it into the positioning and flipping mechanism involved in this application; the spring clip 812 is placed in the upper positioning block group, and the positioning block group cooperates with the first cylinder 806 and the second cylinder 807 to quickly and accurately position the spring clip 812. At the same time, after the positioning is completed, the horizontal support plate 808 will rotate 90° to make the spring clip 812 vertical, waiting for the assembly mechanism to clamp the spring clip 812 from the positioning and flipping mechanism, and confirm the state of the assembly mechanism grabbing the spring clip 812 through the output signal of the magnetic switch of the first cylinder 806 and the second cylinder 807, and then repeat the above operation.

[0054] Furthermore, when the shrapnel assembly device is working, the process steps of the shrapnel assembly device include:

[0055] Step S1, after the pallet loaded with the shrapnel 812 is lifted to a certain height by the pallet loading and unloading mechanism 6, the pallet transfer sensor 6034 outputs a signal, the pallet positioning mechanism 602 positions the pallet, the material taking mechanism 7 moves to the corresponding position, and then the material taking Z-axis gripping module 710 grabs the shrapnel 812 and puts it into the positioning mechanism 8;

[0056] Step S2, the bottom shell carrier equipment flows in through the front upper flow line 4 and the lower flow line 5, scans the code and reads the RFID, and the assembly mechanism 10 assembles the spring piece 812;

[0057] Step S3, after the bottom shell carrier device moves to its position, the upper camera mechanism 9 and the lower camera mechanism 11 start to photograph the bottom shell position in the carrier, and the assembly chuck 1017 in the assembly mechanism 10 grabs the spring piece 812 from the positioning mechanism 8, and the state of the assembly mechanism 10 grabbing the spring piece 812 is confirmed by the magnetic switch output signal of the first cylinder 806 and the second cylinder 807;

[0058] Step S4, the assembly mechanism 10 photographs the position of the clamped spring piece 812 via the upper camera mechanism 9 and the lower camera mechanism 11. Based on the photographed position, the assembly X-axis module 1007, the assembly Y-axis module 1013, and the assembly Z-axis module of the assembly mechanism 10 realize XYZ three-axis operation and perform position compensation, thereby accurately assembling the spring piece 812 into the bottom shell carrier device.

[0059] Step S5, repeat steps S1-S4, reciprocating operation.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that a person skilled in the art can make several improvements without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements should also be regarded as within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shrapnel assembly device, characterized in that: The invention comprises an upper streamline (4), a lower streamline (5), a tray loading and unloading mechanism (6), a material taking mechanism (7), a positioning mechanism (8), an upper camera mechanism (9), an assembly mechanism (10), and a lower camera mechanism (11); the upper streamline (4) is arranged between a first bottom plate (2) and a second bottom plate (3), and the lower streamline (5) is arranged below the upper streamline (4); the tray loading and unloading mechanism (6) is installed on the outer edge of the first bottom plate (2); the material taking mechanism (7), the positioning mechanism (8), and the lower camera mechanism (11) are installed on the first bottom plate (2); the positioning mechanism (8) and the lower camera mechanism (11) are arranged between the tray loading and unloading mechanism (6) and the upper streamline (4); the upper camera mechanism (9) is arranged on the second bottom plate (3); the assembly mechanism (10) is mounted on the first bottom plate (2) and the second bottom plate (3), and is arranged around the positioning mechanism (8), the upper streamline (4), the upper camera mechanism (9), and the lower camera mechanism (11).

2. A shrapnel assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pallet loading and unloading mechanism (6) comprises a pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism (601), a pallet positioning mechanism (602), and a pallet transplanting mechanism (603); the pallet positioning mechanism (602) is installed on the first bottom plate (2), and at least two pallet positioning mechanisms (602) are provided, each of which is located above the pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism (601); the pallet transplanting mechanism (603) is installed on the first bottom plate (2), and the pallet transplanting mechanism (603) is arranged around the pallet positioning mechanism (602).

3. A shrapnel assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pallet loading and unloading lifting mechanism (601) comprises a loading lifting mechanism and a unloading lifting mechanism, wherein the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading lifting mechanism are arranged in parallel, and both the loading lifting mechanism and the unloading lifting mechanism comprise an elevator (6011) and a transport line (6012), wherein the elevator (6011) and the transport line (6012) are vertically connected, wherein the transport line (6012) is used for conveying pallets, and the elevator (6011) is used for lifting pallets; a pallet separation mechanism is installed on the top of the loading lifting mechanism for separating pallets.

4. The shrapnel assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tray positioning mechanism (602) comprises a tray positioning bracket (6021), a driving device (6022), a fixing frame (6023), and a vacuum suction cup (6024); the driving device (6022) is installed on the tray positioning bracket (6021); the driving device (6022) is connected to the fixing frame (6023); the vacuum suction cup (6024) is installed at the extended long block of the fixing frame (6023); the vacuum suction cup (6024) abuts against the tray and is distributed at the two long sides of the tray.

5. The shrapnel assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pallet transfer mechanism (603) comprises a first bracket (6030), a second bracket (6031), a slide rail (6032), a slider (6033), a pallet transfer sensor (6034), a drag chain (6035), a support plate (6036), and a pallet positioning servo motor (6037); the first bracket (6030) and the second bracket (6031) are relatively arranged on both sides of the opening of the first bottom plate (2); the slide rail (6033) is respectively installed on the inner long sides of the first bracket (6030) and the second bracket (6031); the drag chain (6035) is installed at one end of the outer side of the long side of the second bracket (6031), and the other end is installed A pallet transfer sensor (6034); the support plate (6036) is slidably connected to the first bracket (6030) and the slide rails (6032) on the second bracket (6031) through a slider (6033) for placing the pallet; the first bracket (6030) is provided with a pallet positioning servo motor (6037), and a driven wheel (6038) is provided at the end away from the pallet positioning servo motor (6037); the output end of the pallet positioning servo motor (6037) is provided with a driving wheel, and the driving wheel is connected to the driven wheel (6038) through a synchronous belt (6039), and one side of the support plate (6038) is connected to the synchronous belt.

6. The shrapnel assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material picking mechanism (7) comprises a material picking X-axis bracket (701), a material picking X-axis module (702), a material picking X-axis drag chain (703), a material picking Y-axis fixed frame (704), a material picking Y-axis module (705), a material picking Y-axis drag chain (706), and a material picking Z-axis fixed frame (707); a material picking Z-axis module (708), a material picking Z-axis drag chain (709), and a material picking Z-axis clamping module (710); the material picking X-axis bracket (701) is higher than the upper part of the tray loading and unloading mechanism (6); the material picking X-axis module (704) is installed on the material picking X-axis bracket (701), and a material picking guide rail (711) is installed on the side of the material picking X-axis bracket (701), and the material picking guide rail (711) is connected to a material picking slider (712), and the Y-axis fixed frame (708) is connected to the material picking Z-axis module (709). 04) is slidably connected to the material picking guide rail (711) and the material picking X-axis module (702) through the material picking sliding block (712) and the sliding seat; the material picking X-axis drag chain (705) is installed on the outer side of the long side of the material picking X-axis bracket (701); the material picking Y-axis module (705) is arranged on the material picking Y-axis fixed frame (704), and the material picking Y-axis drag chain (706) is installed on the material picking Y-axis fixed frame (704); the material picking Z-axis fixed frame (707) is slidably connected to the material picking Y-axis module (705), and the material picking Z-axis module (708) is installed on the material picking Z-axis fixed frame (707), and the side of the material picking Z-axis fixed frame (707) is connected to the material picking Z-axis drag chain (709); the material picking Z-axis module (708) is connected to the material picking Z-axis clamping module (710).

7. The shrapnel assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly mechanism (10) comprises a first X-axis bracket (1001), a second X-axis bracket (1002), an assembled X-axis module (1003), an assembled X-axis drag chain (1004), an assembled X-axis slide rail (1005), an assembled X-axis slider (1006), an assembled Y-axis crossbeam (1007), an assembled Y-axis module (1008), an assembled Y-axis drag chain (1009), an assembled Y-axis slide rail (1010), an assembled Y-axis slider (1011), an assembled Z-axis fixed frame (1012), an assembled Z-axis module, and an assembled Z-axis drag chain; the first X-axis bracket (1001) is mounted with the assembled X-axis slide rail (1005); the second X-axis bracket (1002) is mounted with the assembled X-axis module (1003); the outer side of the second X-axis bracket (1002) is connected to the assembled X-axis drag chain (1011). 004); one side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam (1007) is connected to the assembled X-axis slide rail (1005) through the assembled X-axis slider (1006), and the other side is connected to the assembled X-axis module (1003); the assembled Y-axis module (1008) is installed on the assembled Y-axis crossbeam (1007), and the outer side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam (1007) is connected to the assembled Y-axis drag chain (1009); the assembled Y-axis slide rail (1010) is installed on the inner side of the assembled Y-axis crossbeam (1007); the assembled Z-axis fixed frame (1012) is slidably connected to the assembled Y-axis slide rail (1010) and the assembled Y-axis module (1008) through the assembled Y-axis slider (1011); the assembled Z-axis module is installed on the Z-axis fixed frame (1012), and the side of the Z-axis fixed frame (1012) is connected to the assembled Z-axis drag chain.

8. The shrapnel assembly device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The assembled Z-axis module comprises a first assembled Z-axis module (1013), a second assembled Z-axis module (1014), a first assembled Z-axis drag chain (1015), a second assembled Z-axis drag chain (1016), an assembled Z-axis chuck (1017), and an assembled XY-axis fine-tuning module (1018); the first assembled Z-axis module (1013) and the second assembled Z-axis module (1014) are installed on an assembled Z-axis fixed frame (1012); the first assembled Z-axis drag chain (1015) and the second assembled Z-axis drag chain are respectively provided on both sides of the assembled Z-axis fixed frame (1012). (1016); the first assembly Z-axis module (1013) and the second assembly Z-axis module (1014) are both connected to an assembly Z-axis chuck (1017); the upper end of the assembly Z-axis chuck (1017) of the second assembly Z-axis module (1014) is connected to an assembly XY-axis fine-tuning module (1018); a plurality of photoelectric sensing switches are installed between the first assembly Z-axis module (1013) and the second assembly Z-axis module (1014), and a plurality of photoelectric sensing switches are installed between the second assembly Z-axis module (1014) and the second assembly Z-axis drag chain (1016).

9. The shrapnel assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning and flipping mechanism (8) comprises a first longitudinal support plate (801), a second longitudinal support plate (802), a servo motor (803), a first fixed block (804), a second fixed block (805), a transverse support plate (808), a sensor (809), an upper positioning block group, and a lower positioning block group; the first fixed block (804) and the second fixed block (805) are respectively connected to the first longitudinal support plate (801) and the second longitudinal support plate (802) through bearings; the transverse support plate (808) is connected between the first fixed block (804) and the second fixed block (805); the upper positioning block group is installed on the upper end surface of the transverse support plate (808), and the lower positioning block group is installed on the lower end surface of the transverse support plate (808); the sensor (809) is installed on the second longitudinal support plate (802); the servo motor (803) is vertically installed on the outer side of the second support plate (802), and the output end of the servo motor (803) is connected to the second fixed block (805).

10. A shrapnel assembly device and a process method thereof according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The method steps include: Step S1, after the tray loaded with the spring piece (812) is lifted to a certain height by the tray loading and unloading mechanism (6), the tray transfer sensor (6034) outputs a signal, the tray positioning mechanism (602) positions the tray, the material taking mechanism (7) moves to the corresponding position, and then the material taking Z-axis gripping module (710) grabs the spring piece (812) and puts it into the positioning mechanism (8); Step S2, the bottom shell carrier equipment flows in through the front upper flow line (4) and the lower flow line (5), scans the code and reads the RFID, and the assembly mechanism (10) assembles the spring piece (812); Step S3: After the bottom shell carrier device is moved into position, the upper camera mechanism (9) and the lower camera mechanism (11) start to photograph the bottom shell position in the carrier, and the assembly chuck (1017) in the assembly mechanism (10) grabs the spring piece (812) from the positioning mechanism (8), and the state of the assembly mechanism (10) grabbing the spring piece (812) is confirmed by the magnetic switch output signal of the first cylinder (806) and the second cylinder (807); Step S4, the assembly mechanism (10) photographs the position of the clamped spring piece (812) via the upper camera mechanism (9) and the lower camera mechanism (11), and through the photographed position, the assembly X-axis module (1007), the assembly Y-axis module (1013), and the assembly Z-axis module of the assembly mechanism (10) realize XYZ three-axis operation, perform position compensation, and then accurately assemble the spring piece (812) into the bottom shell carrier device; Step S5, repeat steps S1-S4, reciprocating operation.

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