Signal integration device of automatic dispensing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automatic equipment, and discloses a signal integration device of automatic dispensing equipment, which comprises a substrate, one side of the substrate is provided with a plurality of signal interfaces, each functional module of the dispensing equipment is provided with a connector, and each signal interface is in one-to-one correspondence with each connector; the signal interfaces are arranged on the base plate, the shell is internally provided with an accommodating cavity, the base plate is arranged in the accommodating cavity, one side, close to the signal interfaces, of the shell is provided with passing ports corresponding to the signal interfaces, and the signal interfaces respectively penetrate through the respective corresponding passing ports and protrude out of the outer surface of the shell. According to the scheme, the structure is simple, signals of all the functional modules of the dispensing equipment are arranged in an integrated mode, follow-up troubleshooting, maintenance and repair are facilitated, and the working efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular to a signal integration device for automated dispensing equipment. Background Art

[0002] Automated dispensing equipment is widely used in smart electronics, new energy vehicles, solar photovoltaic and other industries due to its advantages of precise positioning and precise control of glue quantity. The development trend of high integration in the electronics industry requires automated dispensing equipment to shift towards precise control and multi-functions. In order to achieve precise glue quantity control and accurate visual algorithms, multiple modules are installed on the automatic dispensing machine to achieve complex motion control, including: position compensation module, glue quantity control module, glue quantity sensing module, product detection module, etc.

[0003] The actuators and sensors of the above functional modules are mainly integrated and loaded on the Z-axis, while the control module is usually installed in the electrical control box. The interaction between the sensors and actuators and the control module needs to be connected through circuits to realize reset logic actions, and all electronic devices need to be connected to the host computer.

[0004] The communication and power supply between the electronic devices of the complex functional modules and the control module require a large amount of wiring above the Z-axis, which brings difficulties in wiring, compact wiring space, increased difficulty in electrical assembly and increased assembly time. At the same time, a large amount of wiring on the Z-axis will cause too many wires inside the drag chain, increase the volume of the drag chain, and increase the difficulty of mechanical design. In addition, a large amount of wiring will also cause the cost of wires to be too high, while increasing the difficulty of problem troubleshooting and equipment maintenance, and making it difficult to replace components and upgrade materials. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a signal integration device with a simple structure that is easy to troubleshoot and maintain. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a novel signal integration device for automated dispensing equipment to solve the problem that the signals of various modules of the existing dispensing equipment are too dispersed, which is not conducive to troubleshooting and maintenance.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A signal integration device for automated glue dispensing equipment, used for integrating and arranging signals of various functional modules of the glue dispensing equipment, comprising a substrate, one side of which is provided with a plurality of signal interfaces, each functional module of the glue dispensing equipment is provided with a connector, and each of the signal interfaces corresponds to each of the connectors one by one;

[0008] A shell, wherein a housing cavity is provided in the shell, the substrate is arranged in the housing cavity, and a through opening is provided on a side of the shell close to the signal interface, corresponding to the position of the signal interface, and each of the signal interfaces passes through the corresponding through opening and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell.

[0009] Furthermore, the plurality of signal interfaces include at least one first interface, at least one second interface, at least one third interface, at least one fourth interface and at least one fifth interface.

[0010] Furthermore, the first interface is an IO point signal interface, the second interface is an analog signal interface, the third interface is a light source communication interface, the fourth interface is a laser communication signal, and the fifth interface is a camera communication interface.

[0011] Furthermore, a bus interface and a signal connection interface are provided on the other side of the substrate for connecting to a control module.

[0012] Furthermore, the connector includes a plug connector and an adapter, wherein the plug connector is provided with a plug core, one end of the plug connector is inserted into the signal interface so that the plug core is electrically connected to the signal interface, and the other end of the plug connector is connected to the adapter.

[0013] Furthermore, the signal interface includes a socket body and a locking ring sleeved on the socket body, a plug-in core sleeve is provided in the socket body, a baffle is provided along the outer circumference of the socket body, and a pressure strip is extended inwardly along the circumference of the end of the locking ring away from the connector, and the pressure strip is located on the side of the baffle away from the connector.

[0014] Furthermore, the connector includes a socket, and a guide groove is provided on the outer side of the socket, one end of the guide groove extends in a direction away from the adapter and extends to the end surface of the socket away from the adapter to form a notch, and a slider is provided on the inner side of one end of the locking ring close to the socket.

[0015] Furthermore, a stop block is provided on the outer side surface of the socket, and a locking opening is provided on the locking ring at a position corresponding to the stop block.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer surface of the stop block protrudes from the outer side surface of the socket, and there is a gap between the stop block and the outer side surface of the socket.

[0017] Furthermore, a rubber ring is provided at the opening of the shell.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present invention is that the above scheme is adopted, the structure of the present invention is simple, the signals of the functional modules of the dispensing equipment can be arranged in a centralized manner, and the functional modules are connected with the corresponding signal interface on the substrate through the connector at the end of the wiring harness to realize the integration of the signals of the functional modules, so as to solve the current problems of scattered functional module signals and difficult wiring. In the production and use of automated dispensing equipment, the signal integration of the dispensing system is conducive to subsequent problem investigation, safety inspection, maintenance and repair, device upgrade and replacement, which greatly improves work efficiency and reduces labor and material costs. In addition, the internal circuit board is protected by the shell to prevent dust from falling in, protect the reliability of the interface connection, and has the function of waterproofing and moisture-proofing, which improves the convenience of workers in wiring, reduces the difficulty of assembly operation, makes the overall wiring of the equipment beautiful, and improves the neatness of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a signal integration device of an automated dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a substrate of an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a connector of an embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a socket body and a connector of an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a socket body and a locking ring of an embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a plug connector of an embodiment;

[0025] In the figure, 1, shell; 2, signal interface; 21, first interface; 22, second interface; 23, fifth interface; 24, third interface; 25, fourth interface; 3, substrate; 4, socket body; 41, plug-in core sleeve; 42, stop bar; 5, locking ring; 51, locking mouth; 52, slider; 53, pressure strip; 6, connector; 7, plug-in component; 71, plug-in socket; 72, plug-in core body; 73, guide slide groove; 74, notch; 75, stop block; 8, adapter; 81, adapter socket; 82, connecting spring piece; 83, connecting protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To facilitate those skilled in the art to understand the present invention, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings provide preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0027] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "mounted", "fixed", "upper", "lower" and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used in this specification in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0029] One embodiment of the present invention is as follows Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment is used to integrate the signals of the functional modules of the dispensing equipment, including a substrate 3, one side of the substrate 3 is provided with a plurality of signal interfaces 2, each functional module of the dispensing equipment is provided with a connector 6, and each of the signal interfaces 2 corresponds to each of the connectors 6 one by one;

[0030] The shell 1 has a housing cavity therein, the substrate 3 is arranged in the housing cavity, and a through opening is opened on a side of the shell 1 close to the signal interface 2, corresponding to the position of the signal interface 2, and each of the signal interfaces 2 passes through the corresponding through opening and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell 1.

[0031] The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment of the scheme arranges the signals of the functional modules of the dispensing equipment in a centralized manner. Each functional module is plugged into the corresponding signal interface 2 on the substrate 3 through the connector 6 at the end of the wiring harness to realize the integration of the signals of each functional module, so as to solve the current problems of scattered functional module signals and difficult wiring. In the production and use of the automated dispensing equipment, the signal integration of the dispensing system is conducive to subsequent problem investigation, safety inspection, maintenance and repair, device upgrade and replacement, which greatly improves work efficiency and reduces labor and material costs. In addition, the shell 1 protects the internal circuit board, prevents dust from falling in, protects the reliability of the interface connection, and has the function of waterproofing and moisture-proofing, which improves the convenience of workers in wiring, reduces the difficulty of assembly operation, makes the overall wiring of the equipment beautiful, and improves the neatness of the equipment.

[0032] In this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the plurality of signal interfaces 2 include at least one first interface 21 , at least one second interface 22 , at least one third interface 24 , at least one fourth interface 25 and at least one fifth interface 23 .

[0033] Specifically, the substrate 3 is a circuit board, and a plurality of different types of interfaces are opened on the front of the circuit board according to the number of functional modules to integrate the signals of the dispensing system, which is conducive to subsequent problem troubleshooting, safety inspection, maintenance and repair, device upgrade and replacement, greatly improving work efficiency and facilitating manual operation, installation, maintenance and teaching.

[0034] In this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the first interface 21 is an IO point signal interface 2, the second interface 22 is an analog signal interface 2, the third interface 24 is a light source communication interface, the fourth interface 25 is a laser communication signal, and the fifth interface 23 is a camera communication interface.

[0035] Specifically, the IO point signal interface 2 includes a cylinder output signal interface 2, a cylinder in-position sensing signal interface 2, a Z-axis brake signal interface 2, a low liquid level signal interface 2, and a position sensor signal interface 2; the analog signal includes a pressure sensor signal interface 2.

[0036] In this embodiment, in order to realize the highly integrated and highly flexible data sharing function of the automated dispensing equipment, the technical feasibility of the invention of the present invention is fully described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. This device realizes the transmission of signal data and power of the automated dispensing system through positioning, pairing and connection between the devices in the system. The specific technical scheme is as follows: It includes a control unit, a detection device, an execution device, and a signal integration device. The control module is the hub of the entire system, which is used for signal collection, analysis and processing of the detection device, data conversion and calculation, and actuator control output. The detection device converts physical signals, chemical signals, and biological signals into electrical signals according to certain rules and outputs them. The execution device drives the controlled object to operate according to a certain value or range according to the control signal sent by the control unit. The signal integration module is the main body of the circuit board of the signal integration device, which is used to realize the integration of functional module signals and is connected to the lines of the control module.

[0037] Specifically, the control module is an industrial computer or a programmable logic controller (PLC), which serves as the center of the entire system and is used for signal acquisition, analysis and processing of the detection device, data conversion and calculation, and actuator control output; the detection device includes a visual recognition module, a laser detection module, a glue quantity sensing module, a position sensing module, a pressure detection module, a cylinder in-place detection module, etc.; the execution device includes an axis control module, a glue valve module, a light source module, a cylinder module, etc.; the substrate 3 is a printed circuit board, and the signal interfaces 2 on the front of the substrate 3 are respectively M12 circular sockets, M8 circular sockets and HR10 circular sockets for connecting signal modules.

[0038] In this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a bus interface and a signal connection interface are provided on the other side of the substrate 3 for connecting to a control module.

[0039] Specifically, a bus interface and a signal connection interface are arranged on the back of the substrate 3. The interfaces on the back of the substrate 3 are a Molex socket, an ECON-4S socket, and a DB9 female socket. The signal is integrated from the front panel to the back socket through the signal integration device module, and multiple wiring harnesses are uniformly transferred to the electric control box. On the one hand, the number of wiring harnesses in the Z-axis drag chain can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, and the assembly workload can be reduced. On the other hand, the use of the front socket can meet the functions of quick plug-in and flexible replacement of devices.

[0040] In this embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the connector 6 includes a plug connector 7 and an adapter 8. A plug core 72 is provided in the plug connector 7. One end of the plug connector 7 is inserted into the signal interface 2 so that the plug core 72 is electrically connected to the signal interface 2. The other end of the plug connector 7 is connected to the adapter 8.

[0041] Specifically, an adapter core is provided in the adapter 8, and the adapter core is electrically connected to the plug-in core 72. A highly flexible wiring harness is provided at one end of the adapter 8 away from the plug-in connector 7. The highly flexible wiring harness uses a highly flexible and bend-resistant communication cable to reduce the wear caused by the reciprocating motion of the cable core in the drag chain, and is used for line connection between the circuit board main body and the control module; the highly flexible wiring harness is a multi-core cable.

[0042] In this embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the signal interface 2 includes a socket body 4 and a locking ring 5 sleeved on the socket body 4, a plug-in core sleeve 41 is provided inside the socket body 4, a baffle 42 is provided along the outer circumference of the socket body 4, and a pressure strip 53 is extended inwardly along the circumference of one end of the locking ring 5 away from the connector 6, and the pressure strip 53 is located on the side of the baffle 42 away from the connector 6.

[0043] Specifically, the connector 7 of the connector 6 is inserted into the socket body 4 of the signal interface 2 so that the plug core 72 is inserted into the plug core sleeve 41, and then the locking ring 5 is twisted toward the connector 7 to connect the locking ring 5 to the connector 7. At this time, the pressure strip 53 of the locking ring 5 presses the blocking strip 42 to prevent the connector 7 from detaching from the socket body 4.

[0044] In this embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the connector 7 includes a socket 71, and a guide groove 73 is provided on the outer side surface of the socket 71. One end of the guide groove 73 extends in a direction away from the adapter 8 and extends to the end surface of the socket 71 away from the adapter 8 to form a notch 74. A slider 52 is provided on the inner side of one end of the locking ring 5 close to the socket 71.

[0045] Specifically, symmetrical guide grooves 73 are provided on the outer peripheral side of the socket 71, and the two guide grooves 73 extend toward the end face of the socket 71 to form a notch 74. After the connector 7 is inserted into the socket body 4, the slider 52 of the locking ring 5 is aligned with the notch 74 of the guide groove 73, and the slider 52 slides into the notch 74 of the guide groove 73. The locking ring 5 is twisted toward the direction of the connector 7 to slide the slider 52 into the other end of the guide groove 73 to clamp the socket 71 and the socket body 4.

[0046] In this embodiment, Figure 5 , 6 As shown, a stop block 75 is provided on the outer side of the socket 71 , and a locking opening 51 is provided on the lock ring 5 at a position corresponding to the stop block 75 .

[0047] Specifically, symmetrical stop blocks 75 are provided on the outer peripheral side of the socket 71. When the slider 52 of the locking ring 5 slides into the notch 74 of the guide groove 73, the inner wall of the locking ring 5 presses the stop block 75. When the slider 52 slides into the other end of the guide groove 73, the stop block 75 is inserted into the locking opening 51 to lock the socket 71 with the socket body 4, so as to prevent the connector 7 from detaching from the socket body 4.

[0048] In this embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the outer surface of the stop block 75 protrudes from the outer side surface of the socket 71 , and there is a gap between the stop block 75 and the outer side surface of the socket 71 .

[0049] Specifically, when the slider 52 of the locking ring 5 slides into the notch 74 of the guide slot 73, the inner wall of the locking ring 5 presses the stop block 75, so that the stop block 75 is squeezed inward by the locking ring 5. When the slider 52 slides into the other end of the guide slot 73, the stop block 75 pops up and snaps into the lock port 51 to lock the socket 71 with the socket body 4. When disassembling, the stop block 75 is pressed by the reset member to disengage it from the lock port 51.

[0050] In this embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the adapter 8 includes an adapter seat 81, the adapter seat 81 is provided with an adapter core, the adapter core is electrically connected to the plug core 72, and a connecting spring 82 is provided on the adapter seat 81. The connecting spring 82 has a connecting protrusion 83 at one end away from the plug connector 7.

[0051] Specifically, a connecting spring piece 82 is provided on the upper side of the adapter seat 81, and the outer end of the connecting spring piece 82 protrudes upward to form a connecting protrusion 83. The cable of the wiring harness can be directly connected to the adapter core, or an adapter interface can be provided at one end of the cable of the wiring harness, and a connecting buckle portion adapted to the connecting protrusion 83 is provided on the upper side of the adapter interface to facilitate the connection of the wiring harness.

[0052] In this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a rubber ring is provided at the opening of the housing 1.

[0053] Specifically, the rubber ring is sleeved on the socket body 4 of the signal interface 2. When the socket body 4 passes through the through opening, the rubber ring fills the gap between the socket body 4 and the through opening to make the housing 1 sealed and waterproof.

[0054] It should be noted that the above-mentioned technical features are further combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all deemed to be within the scope of the present invention; and, for ordinary technicians in this field, they can be improved or transformed according to the above description, and all these improvements and transformations should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A signal integration device for automated dispensing equipment, used to integrate and arrange the signals of various functional modules of the dispensing equipment, characterized by: It comprises a substrate (3), one side of the substrate (3) is provided with a plurality of signal interfaces (2), each functional module of the dispensing device is provided with a connector (6), and each of the signal interfaces (2) corresponds to each of the connectors (6) one by one; A shell (1), wherein a housing cavity is provided in the shell (1), and the substrate (3) is arranged in the housing cavity. A through opening is provided on a side of the shell (1) close to the signal interface (2) and corresponding to the position of the signal interface (2), and each of the signal interfaces (2) passes through the corresponding through opening and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell (1).

2. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of signal interfaces (2) include at least one first interface (21), at least one second interface (22), at least one third interface (24), at least one fourth interface (25) and at least one fifth interface (23).

3. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first interface (21) is an IO point signal interface (2), the second interface (22) is an analog signal interface (2), the third interface (24) is a light source communication interface, the fourth interface (25) is a laser communication signal, and the fifth interface (23) is a camera communication interface.

4. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other side of the substrate (3) is provided with a bus interface and a signal connection interface for connecting to a control module.

5. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (6) comprises a plug connector (7) and an adapter (8), wherein a plug core (72) is provided inside the plug connector (7), one end of the plug connector (7) is inserted into the signal interface (2) so that the plug core (72) is electrically connected to the signal interface (2), and the other end of the plug connector (7) is connected to the adapter (8).

6. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The signal interface (2) comprises a socket body (4) and a locking ring (5) sleeved on the socket body (4); a plug-in core sleeve (41) is provided inside the socket body (4); a retaining strip (42) is provided along the outer circumference of the socket body (4); a pressure strip (53) is provided at one end of the locking ring (5) away from the connector (6) and extending inward along the circumference thereof; the pressure strip (53) is located on the side of the retaining strip (42) away from the connector (6).

7. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector (7) includes a socket (71), the outer side surface of the socket (71) is provided with a guide groove (73), one end of the guide groove (73) extends in a direction away from the adapter (8) and extends to the end surface of the socket (71) away from the adapter (8) to form a notch (74), and a slider (52) is provided on the inner side of one end of the locking ring (5) close to the socket (71).

8. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: A stop block (75) is provided on the outer side surface of the plug socket (71), and a locking opening (51) is provided on the locking ring (5) at a position corresponding to the stop block (75).

9. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer surface of the stop block (75) protrudes from the outer side surface of the plug socket (71), and there is a gap between the stop block (75) and the outer side surface of the plug socket (71).

10. The signal integration device of the automated dispensing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber ring is provided at the opening of the shell (1).

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