Automatic dotter

By designing an automatic buckle machine, the fast installation of snaps is achieved using robotic hands and adsorption components, the problem of inconvenience in installation of traditional snaps is solved and the installation efficiency and practicality are improved.

CN119734074APending Publication Date: 2025-04-01芜湖市顺昌汽车配件有限公司
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Application Number
CN202411892477.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2025-04-01

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Technical Problem

The installation of traditional automotive decorative panel clamps requires manual operation, which leads to inconvenient installation and poor practicality.

Method used

An automatic buckle machine is designed, using a robot and an adsorption assembly to move the snap to the upper side of the bottom plate and connected to the decorative panel installed on the clamping block to achieve rapid installation of the snap.

Benefits of technology

Through the automatic buckle machine, the fast connection between the snap and the decorative panel is realized, making the installation more convenient and quick, and is suitable for the mass production of decorative panels.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic dotter, and relates to the technical field of buckle mounting equipment, the automatic dotter comprises a bottom plate and a clamping block arranged on the bottom plate and used for clamping a decorative plate, the bottom plate is provided with a fixing assembly used for fixing the decorative plate, and one side of the bottom plate is provided with a manipulator; and an adsorption assembly for adsorbing and moving the buckle is arranged at the moving end of the manipulator. The decoration plate is fixed through the fixing assembly on the bottom plate, the manipulator works to enable the adsorption assembly to adsorb the buckle and then move the buckle to the bottom plate, and the adsorption assembly works to move the buckle to the decoration plate, so that rapid connection of the buckle and the decoration plate is achieved, the buckle is convenient and rapid to install, and the buckle mounting device is suitable for large-scale production of the decoration plate.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of buckle installation equipment, in particular to an automatic buckle-attaching machine. Background Art

[0002] Buckles are one of the commonly used fasteners on car decorative panels. When installing, just snap the buckles into the car decorative panels. Car decorative panels usually include inner panels and outer panels, which are usually fixed by spraying glue. The buckle installation of traditional decorative panels is done manually, which is inconvenient.

[0003] For example, the publication number CN102139668A disclosed a plastic clip for automobile decorative panels on August 3, 2011, which belongs to the technical field of automobile accessories, and specifically relates to a plastic clip for fixing automobile decorative panels. The clip comprises two symmetrically arranged inner clips, the two inner clips are fixedly connected to each other, the outer sides of the two inner clips are respectively fixedly connected to an outer clip, and the lower ends of the two outer clips are respectively provided with a blocking piece. When installing the clip disclosed above, manual installation of the clip cannot be achieved, and the practicality is poor. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic buckle-fastening machine with higher practicality. The present invention moves the buckle to the upper side of the bottom plate through a manipulator and an adsorption component, so as to connect the buckle with the decorative plate installed on the clamping block, thereby realizing rapid installation of the buckle, which is more practical.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: an automatic buckle-fastening machine, including a base plate and a clamping block arranged on the base plate for clamping the decorative plate, the base plate is provided with a fixing component for fixing the decorative plate, a manipulator is provided on one side of the base plate, and an adsorption component for adsorbing and moving the buckle is provided on the moving end of the manipulator.

[0006] The clamping block comprises a straight seat, a bending seat and an end seat, wherein the straight seat, the bending seat and the end seat are all provided with a clamping groove, and an avoidance groove is provided in the clamping groove.

[0007] Vertical plates with different heights are arranged on both sides of the straight seat, the bending seat and the end seat, and slots are formed between adjacent vertical plates.

[0008] The fixing assembly comprises a first cylinder connected to the bottom plate, a connecting seat is arranged on the piston of the first cylinder, a vertical column is arranged on the connecting seat, and a pressing block is arranged on the vertical column.

[0009] The connecting seat is provided with a through hole for the vertical column to pass through, the outer wall of the vertical column is provided with an external thread, and fixing nuts matching with the vertical column threads are provided on both sides of the connecting seat.

[0010] The adsorption assembly comprises a back plate connected to the manipulator, a second cylinder is arranged on the back plate, an adsorption tube is arranged on the piston of the second cylinder, and the adsorption tube is externally connected to a negative pressure gas source.

[0011] A transverse plate is mounted on the back plate by fixing bolts, the second cylinder is connected to the transverse plate, a guide rail is arranged on the back plate, a first slider is arranged on the guide rail, a mounting seat is arranged on the first slider, and the mounting seat is connected to the adsorption tube.

[0012] An adsorption head is provided at one end of the adsorption tube, and a hose is provided at the other end of the adsorption tube, and the hose is connected to a negative pressure gas source. A mounting side plate is provided on the movable seat, and a mounting hole for mounting the adsorption tube is provided on the mounting side plate. A fastening bolt is provided on the mounting side plate, and a threaded hole connected to the mounting hole is provided on the mounting side plate, and the fastening bolt abuts against the adsorption tube.

[0013] A base is provided on one side of the bottom plate, a vibrating feeding tray is provided on the base, a discharge pipe is provided at the discharge end of the vibrating feeding tray, a material receiving seat is provided on the base, and a placement groove for placing a buckle is provided on the material receiving seat.

[0014] A linear module is arranged on the base, a second sliding block is arranged on the linear module, and the second sliding block is connected to the material receiving seat.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] The decorative panel is fixed by the fixing component on the bottom plate, and the robot works to make the adsorption component adsorb the buckle and move it to the bottom plate, and the adsorption component works to move the buckle to the decorative panel, thereby realizing the quick connection between the buckle and the decorative panel. The buckle is easy and quick to install, and is suitable for mass production of decorative panels;

[0017] The decorative plate is stably clamped on the bottom plate by a clamping block composed of a straight seat, a bending seat, and an end seat, and a fixing assembly composed of a first cylinder, a connecting seat, a vertical column, and a pressing block, thereby preventing the decorative plate from moving during the buckling process;

[0018] The buckle is conveniently moved through the adsorption assembly composed of the second cylinder, adsorption tube, hose and negative pressure air source, thereby realizing the rapid installation of the buckle, and the buckle is moved from the discharge pipe to the placement groove of the material receiving seat by vibrating the feeding tray. At this time, the robot moves the adsorption tube to the material receiving seat to adsorb and move the buckle, further increasing the movement efficiency of the buckle, thereby realizing the rapid installation of the buckle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic button-fastening machine of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the straight seat structure.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the fixed component structure.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the snap-on adsorption component structure.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the mobile seat structure.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connection structure of the vibrating feeder plate, base, linear module and material receiving seat.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings: 1-bottom plate, 2-clamping block, 201-straight seat, 202-bending seat, 203-end seat, 3-vertical plate, 4-card slot, 5-avoidance slot, 6-first cylinder, 7-connecting seat, 8-vertical column, 9-pressing block, 10-fixing nut, 11-manipulator, 12-back plate, 13-second cylinder, 14-adsorption tube, 15-adsorption head, 16-cross plate, 17-fixing bolt, 18-guide rail, 19-first slider, 20-mounting seat, 21-hose, 22-mounting side plate, 23-fastening bolt, 24-mounting hole, 25-threaded hole, 26-base, 27-vibrating feed tray, 28-discharge pipe, 29-linear module, 30-second slider, 31-material receiving seat, 32-placement slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0028] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the automatic buckle-fastening machine includes a base plate 1 and a clamping block 2 arranged on the base plate 1 for clamping the decorative panel, a fixing component for fixing the decorative panel is provided on the base plate 1, a manipulator 11 is provided on one side of the base plate 1, and an adsorption component for adsorbing and moving the buckle is provided on the moving end of the manipulator 11. The fixing component works to ensure that the decorative panel is stably placed on the clamping block 2, and prevents the block from shaking when it is moved to the decorative panel driven by the adsorption component, thereby ensuring stable installation of the buckle.

[0029] The decorative panel is placed on the clamping block 2 of the base plate 1, and the decorative panel is fixed by the fixing component on the base plate 1. The manipulator 11 works so that the adsorption component adsorbs the buckle and moves it to the base plate 1. The adsorption component works to move the buckle to the decorative panel, thereby realizing a quick connection between the buckle and the decorative panel. The buckle is easy and quick to install and is suitable for mass production of decorative panels.

[0030] The clamping block 2 includes a straight seat 201, a bending seat 202 and an end seat 203. The straight seat 201, the bending seat 202 and the end seat 203 are all provided with a card slot 4, and the card slot 4 is provided with an avoidance slot 5. The decorative plate is stably clamped on the bottom plate 1 through the card slots 4 on the straight seat 201, the bending seat 202 and the end seat 203. Specifically, the card slots in the straight seat 201, the bending seat 202 and the end seat 203 are adapted to the shape of the decorative plate. The card slot 4 in the straight seat 201 is a rectangular slot, and the card slot 4 in the bending seat 202 is a rectangular slot. The cross-section of the card slot 4 is arc-shaped, and the end seat 203 is clamped with the end of the decorative plate. In this embodiment, there are two straight seats 201, two bending seats 202 and two end seats 203, and the two straight seats 201, the bending seat 202 and the end seat 203 are symmetrically arranged on the base plate 1. The straight seat 201, the bending seat 202 and the end seat 203 are all connected to the base plate 1 by bolts, and threaded holes cooperating with the bolts are provided at the lower ends of the straight seat 201, the bending seat 202 and the end seat 203, and through holes cooperating with the bolts are provided on the base plate 1.

[0031] Vertical plates 3 of different heights are provided on both sides of the straight seat 201, the bending seat 202 and the end seat 203, and a slot 4 is formed between adjacent vertical plates 3. The arrangement of two vertical plates 3 of different heights facilitates the decorative plate to be moved into the slot 4 when taken by the staff.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and 3 The fixing assembly includes a first cylinder 6 connected to the base plate 1, a connecting seat 7 is provided on the piston of the first cylinder 6, a vertical column 8 is provided on the connecting seat 7, and a pressing block 9 is provided on the vertical column 8. The first cylinder 6 works to move the connecting seat 7, and the movement of the connecting seat 7 causes the pressing block 9 on the vertical column 8 to move, and then the pressing block 9 abuts and fixes the decorative panel in the clamping block 2, thereby ensuring the stable placement of the decorative panel on the base plate 1 and preventing the decorative panel from moving during the buckling process. Specifically, a first cylinder 6 is provided on the side of each clamping block 2, the first cylinder 6 is connected to the base plate 1 by bolts, and the end of the first cylinder 6 fixes the connecting seat 7 by a nut. Specifically, a through hole is provided on the connecting seat 7, and the cross-section of the connecting seat 7 is Z-shaped. The pressing block 9 is made of rubber, and the pressing block 9 is clamped with the vertical column 8.

[0033] The connecting seat 7 is provided with a through hole for the vertical column 8 to pass through, and the outer wall of the vertical column 8 is provided with an external thread. Both sides of the connecting seat 7 are provided with fixing nuts 10 that cooperate with the threads of the vertical column 8. The position of the vertical column 8 on the connecting seat 7 is moved, and the vertical column 8 is fixed by the fixing nuts 10, so as to realize the height adjustment of the pressing block 9 and the vertical column 8, which is convenient for stabilizing the decorative panel.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-5 The adsorption component includes a back plate 12 connected to the manipulator 11, a second cylinder 13 is provided on the back plate 12, an adsorption tube 14 is provided on the piston of the second cylinder 13, and the adsorption tube 14 is connected to a negative pressure air source. When the negative pressure air source works, the adsorption plate 14 adsorbs the buckle into the adsorption plate 14, and the manipulator 11 works to move the buckle in the adsorption tube 14 on the back plate 12 to the upper side of the decorative plate. At this time, the second cylinder 13 works to move the adsorption tube 14, and then the buckle on the adsorption plate 14 is snapped with the decorative plate. At this time, the negative pressure air source does not work, and the adsorption tube 14 does not adsorb the buckle. The manipulator 11 moves to move the next buckle. In this embodiment, 8 adsorption tubes 14 and eight second cylinders 13 are provided on the back plate 12, so as to realize the rapid buckling of the buckle.

[0035] A transverse plate 16 is installed on the back plate 12 by fixing bolts 17, and the second cylinder 13 is connected to the transverse plate 16. A guide rail 18 is provided on the back plate 12, and a first slider 19 is provided on the guide rail 18. A mounting seat 20 is provided on the first slider 19, and the mounting seat 20 is connected to the adsorption tube 14. The stable movement of the mounting seat 10 and the adsorption tube 14 is achieved through the cooperation of the first slider 19 and the guide rail 18, thereby achieving stable movement of the buckle. Specifically, the transverse plate 16 is connected to the back plate 12 by fixing bolts 17, thereby achieving disassembly and assembly of the transverse plate 16 and the back plate 12. In this embodiment, the guide rail 18 is connected to the back plate 16 by bolts, the second cylinder 13 is connected to the transverse plate 12 by bolts, the first slider 19 is linked to the mounting seat 20 by bolts, and the piston of the second cylinder 13 is connected to the moving seat 4 by bolts.

[0036] An adsorption head 15 is provided at one end of the adsorption tube 14, and the adsorption head 15 is adapted to the shape of the buckle, so that the adsorption head 15 is convenient for moving the buckle. A hose 21 is provided at the other end of the adsorption tube 14, and the hose 21 is connected to the negative pressure gas source. The setting of the hose 21 facilitates the adsorption tube 14 to always be connected to the negative pressure gas source after moving. Specifically, the negative pressure gas source is a negative pressure pump. A mounting side plate 22 is provided on the moving seat 20, and a mounting hole 24 for mounting the adsorption tube 14 is provided on the mounting side plate 22. A fastening bolt 23 is provided on the mounting side plate 22. A threaded hole 25 connected to the mounting hole 24 is provided on the mounting side plate 22, and the fastening bolt 23 abuts against the adsorption tube 14. The adsorption tube 24 is moved to the position of the mounting hole 24 of the mounting side plate 22. After the movement is completed, the adsorption tube 14 is fixed by the fastening bolt 23, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the adsorption tube 14 and the precise movement of the buckle. Specifically, two mounting side plates 22 are provided, and fastening bolts 23 are provided on both mounting side plates 22. The stable installation of the adsorption tube 14 is achieved by the two fastening bolts 23.

[0037] A base 26 is provided on one side of the bottom plate 1, and a vibrating feeding tray 27 is provided on the base 26. A discharge pipe 28 is provided at the discharge end of the vibrating feeding tray 27. A receiving seat 31 is provided on the base 26, and a placement groove 32 for placing a buckle is provided on the receiving seat 31. When the vibrating feeding tray 27 works, the buckle moves from the discharge pipe 28 to the placement groove 32 of the receiving seat 31. At this time, the manipulator 11 works to move the adsorption tube 14 to the receiving seat 31 to adsorb and move the buckle. Specifically, the vibrating feeding tray 27 relies on two eccentric vibration motors. Based on the principle of generating a force at an angle of 60° with the horizontal plane, the material in the feeding trough is pushed to do throwing or sliding motion through periodic vibration, thereby completing the uniform speed feeding operation of the material. The vibrating feeding plate 27 is installed on the base 26 by bolts. In this embodiment, two bases 26 are provided, and the two bases 26 are respectively provided with a vibrating feeding plate 27, so that when the manipulator 11 moves the buckle on the material receiving seat 31 on one base 26, the vibrating feeding plate 27 on the other base 26 can load the material receiving seat.

[0038] A linear module 29 is provided on the base 26, and a second slider 30 is provided on the linear module 29. The second slider 30 is connected to the material receiving seat 31. The linear module 29 works to move the second slider 30, and the movement of the second slider 30 causes the material receiving seat 31 to move on the lower side of the discharge pipe 28, so that the buckle hardcover discharged from the discharge pipe 28 falls on the material receiving seat 31. Specifically, the linear module is a highly integrated transmission platform, and its working principle is mainly to drive the slider on the guide rail to perform linear motion through a driving unit. The core components of the linear module include ball screws, linear guides, aluminum alloy profiles, couplings, motors, and photoelectric switches. When the motor is powered on, the ball screw is driven to rotate through the coupling, and then the slider matched with the ball screw moves along the linear guide to achieve linear motion of the load. In this embodiment, the second slider 20 is connected to the material receiving seat 31 by bolts.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Automatic buttoning machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base plate (1) and a clamping block (2) arranged on the base plate (1) for clamping a decorative plate, the base plate (1) is provided with a fixing component for fixing the decorative plate, a manipulator (11) is arranged on one side of the base plate (1), and a suction component for sucking and moving a buckle is arranged on the moving end of the manipulator (11).

2. The automatic buttoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping block (2) comprises a straight seat (201), a bending seat (202) and an end seat (203); the straight seat (201), the bending seat (202) and the end seat (203) are all provided with a clamping slot (4); and an avoidance slot (5) is provided in the clamping slot (4).

3. The automatic buttoning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Vertical plates (3) of different heights are provided on both sides of the straight seat (201), the bending seat (202) and the end seat (203), and a clamping groove (4) is formed between adjacent vertical plates (3).

4. The automatic buttoning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a first cylinder (6) connected to the base plate (1); a connecting seat (7) is provided on the piston of the first cylinder (6); a vertical column (8) is provided on the connecting seat (7); and a pressing block (9) is provided on the vertical column (8).

5. The automatic buttoning machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting seat (7) is provided with a through hole for the vertical column (8) to pass through, the outer wall of the vertical column (8) is provided with an external thread, and fixing nuts (10) that cooperate with the threads of the vertical column (8) are provided on both sides of the connecting seat (7).

6. The automatic buttoning machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The adsorption assembly comprises a back plate (12) connected to the manipulator (11); a second cylinder (13) is provided on the back plate (12); an adsorption tube (14) is provided on the piston of the second cylinder (13); and the adsorption tube (14) is externally connected to a negative pressure gas source.

7. The automatic button-fastening machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A transverse plate (16) is mounted on the back plate (12) via fixing bolts (17); the second cylinder (13) is connected to the transverse plate (16); a guide rail (18) is provided on the back plate (12); a first slider (19) is provided on the guide rail (18); a mounting seat (20) is provided on the first slider (19); and the mounting seat (20) is connected to the adsorption tube (14).

8. The automatic buttoning machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: An adsorption head (15) is provided at one end of the adsorption tube (14), and a hose (21) is provided at the other end of the adsorption tube (14), and the hose (21) is connected to a negative pressure gas source. A mounting side plate (22) is provided on the movable seat (20), and a mounting hole (24) for mounting the adsorption tube (14) is provided on the mounting side plate (22), and a fastening bolt (23) is provided on the mounting side plate (22), and a threaded hole (25) connected to the mounting hole (24) is provided on the mounting side plate (22), and the fastening bolt (23) abuts against the adsorption tube (14).

9. The automatic button-fastening machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A base (26) is provided on one side of the bottom plate (1), a vibrating feeding tray (27) is provided on the base (26), a discharge pipe (28) is provided at the discharge end of the vibrating feeding tray (27), a material receiving seat (31) is provided on the base (26), and a placement groove (32) for placing a buckle is provided on the material receiving seat (31).

10. The automatic buttoning machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The base (26) is provided with a linear module (29), the linear module (29) is provided with a second slide block (30), and the second slide block (30) is connected to a material receiving seat (31).

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