USB c protective cover automatic assembly equipment

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of USBC protective cover automatic assembly equipment, with the product conveying line of outside connection, for the protective cover is assembled on product, product conveying line transports product and product carrier, product is placed in product carrier, comprising: rack, conveying module, protective cover supply module, screw feeder and assembly module.The application can solve the installation position precision problem of protective cover, while reducing production cycle, reducing the original 25s to 14s operation time, yield is improved from 85% to 99.5%, effectively improve production efficiency and product yield, reduce the original station three operators to one operator, reduce manpower, effectively reduce enterprise cost.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of assembly, in particular to a USB C protective cover automatic assembly equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The USB C protective cover is a protective material for preventing foreign matters from entering the USB C, which has a protruding part on one side and one or more through holes for fixing screws around, and is installed in the bottom of a computer, specifically on the wire of the USB C joint of the screen of a notebook computer. In the prior art, the USB C protective cover is installed manually, and the manual feeding and screw locking are difficult, low in efficiency, and unable to control the installation precision, resulting in a low yield. With the gradual increase of labor cost, there is an urgent need for a USB C protective cover automatic assembly equipment. SUMMARY

[0003] According to the embodiment of the present application, a USB C protective cover automatic assembly equipment is provided, which is connected with an external product conveying line and used for assembling the protective cover on the product. The product conveying line conveys the product and a product carrier, and the product is placed in the product carrier. The equipment comprises a rack, a conveying module, a protective cover feeding module, a screw feeder and an assembly module.

[0004] The conveying module, the protective cover feeding module and the screw feeder are arranged on the rack, and the assembly module is arranged on the rack and the conveying module.

[0005] The two ends of the conveying module are connected with the product conveying line, the conveying module conveys the product to the assembly station and fixes it, and the product after assembly is output.

[0006] The protective cover feeding module is connected with the assembly module, and the protective cover feeding module outputs the protective cover to the assembly module.

[0007] The screw feeder is connected with the assembly module, the output end of the screw feeder is connected with the assembly module, and the screw feeder outputs the screw to the assembly module.

[0008] The assembly module receives the protective cover and assembles it on the product, receives the screw and locks the protective cover and the product.

[0009] Further, the conveying module comprises a three-section conveying line, a pair of shot sensors, a cover plate and a fixing mechanism.

[0010] The three-section conveying line is arranged on the rack, and the three-section conveying line comprises a feeding conveying line, an assembly conveying line and a discharging conveying line connected in sequence. The feeding conveying line and the discharging conveying line are connected with the product conveying line.

[0011] The cover plate, the pair of shot sensors and the fixing mechanism are arranged on the assembly conveying line, and the emitting end and the receiving end of the pair of shot sensors are arranged on the two sides of the assembly conveying line, respectively.

[0012] Two sides of the cover plate are fixed on two sides of the assembly conveying line, and the cover plate is provided with a placing opening and a mounting opening, the mounting opening is used for mounting the assembly module, and the placing opening can accommodate the protective cover;

[0013] When the product carrier is detected by the light barrier sensor, the fixing mechanism fixes the product carrier and the product.

[0014] Further, the fixing mechanism comprises a positioning cylinder, a carrier fixing cylinder and a product fixing assembly;

[0015] The positioning cylinder and the product fixing assembly are arranged on the side of the light barrier sensor close to the feeding conveying line, and the positioning cylinder and the product fixing assembly are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the assembly conveying line;

[0016] The carrier fixing cylinder is arranged on the side of the light barrier sensor close to the feeding conveying line;

[0017] The positioning cylinder is extended to limit the movement of the product carrier, the carrier fixing cylinder is extended to fix the product carrier, and the product fixing assembly fixes the product.

[0018] Further, the product fixing assembly comprises a mounting seat, a product fixing cylinder, a sliding rail and a fixing block;

[0019] The mounting seat is fixed on one side of the assembly conveying line;

[0020] The product fixing cylinder is mounted on the mounting seat;

[0021] The sliding rail is in sliding connection with the mounting seat;

[0022] The fixing block is fixed on one end of the sliding rail and connected with the telescopic rod of the product fixing cylinder, and the fixing block is provided with a clamping groove matched with the corner of the product;

[0023] The telescopic rod of the product fixing cylinder is extended and retracted to drive the sliding rail and the fixing block to slide, so that the clamping groove of the fixing block is abutted with the corner of the product.

[0024] Further, the protective cover feeding module comprises a protective cover feeding mechanism, a tray discharging mechanism and a protective cover conveying mechanism;

[0025] The protective cover feeding mechanism, the tray discharging mechanism and the protective cover conveying mechanism are all arranged on the rack, and the protective cover feeding mechanism and the tray discharging mechanism are arranged adjacent to each other and above the protective cover conveying mechanism;

[0026] The protective cover feeding mechanism and the tray discharging mechanism are connected with the protective cover conveying mechanism, and the protective cover conveying mechanism is connected with the assembly module;

[0027] The protective cover feeding mechanism outputs the protective cover and the tray for positioning the protective cover to the protective cover conveying mechanism;

[0028] The protective cover conveying mechanism conveys the protective cover to the assembly module, and conveys the tray to the tray unloading mechanism;

[0029] The tray unloading mechanism unloads and outputs the tray.

[0030] Further, the protective cover conveying mechanism comprises a linear motion module and a positioning plate;

[0031] The linear motion module is arranged on the rack and below the assembly module, and the output end of the linear motion module is provided with the positioning plate;

[0032] The positioning plate positions and fixes the tray, and the positioning plate is connected with the protective cover loading mechanism, the tray unloading mechanism and the assembly module;

[0033] The linear motion module drives the positioning plate to move back and forth between the protective cover loading mechanism, the tray unloading mechanism and the assembly module, so as to receive and output the protective cover and the tray.

[0034] Further, the protective cover loading mechanism comprises a pull-down module, four first positioning columns, a pair of supporting cylinders and a pair of supporting plates;

[0035] The four first positioning columns are arranged on the rack, and the four first positioning columns respectively position the four corners of the tray, and a plurality of trays are stacked between the four first positioning columns;

[0036] The output end of the pull-down module is provided with a suction cup, and the pull-down module is arranged on the rack and below the four first positioning columns, and the pull-down module adsorbs the tray and fixes the tray on the protective cover conveying mechanism;

[0037] The pair of supporting cylinders are arranged on the rack, and the pair of supporting cylinders are oppositely arranged on the two sides of the pull-down module and respectively connected with the pair of supporting plates, the supporting cylinders are extended to drive the supporting plates to be inserted between the adjacent trays.

[0038] Further, the tray unloading mechanism comprises a jacking module, four second positioning columns, a pair of mounting blocks, a pair of supporting plates and a plurality of pairs of tension springs;

[0039] The four second positioning columns are arranged on the rack, and the four second positioning columns respectively position the four corners of the tray, and a plurality of trays are stacked between the four second positioning columns;

[0040] The jacking module is arranged on the rack and below the four second positioning columns, and the jacking module is used for jacking the tray;

[0041] The pair of mounting blocks are arranged on the rack and oppositely arranged on the two sides of the jacking module;

[0042] The pair of supporting plates are respectively rotationally connected with the pair of mounting blocks, and the supporting plates are used for supporting the tray to be unloaded;

[0043] A plurality of pairs of tension springs are arranged in a pair of mounting blocks, one end of the tension spring is connected with the support plate, and the other end is connected with the mounting block, and the tension spring is used for resetting the support plate.

[0044] Further, the assembly module comprises: a three-axis module, a suction nozzle module, an electric screwdriver module, a camera module and a press-fitting mechanism.

[0045] The three-axis module is arranged on the rack, and the press-fitting mechanism is arranged on the conveying module.

[0046] The suction nozzle module, the electric screwdriver module and the camera module are arranged at the output end of the three-axis module.

[0047] The three-axis module drives the suction nozzle module, the electric screwdriver module and the camera module to move.

[0048] The camera module recognizes and positions the protective cover.

[0049] The suction nozzle module adsorbs and fixes the protective cover output by the protective cover feeding module.

[0050] The electric screwdriver module is connected with the output end of the screw feeder, and the electric screwdriver module receives and locks the screw output by the screw feeder on the protective cover.

[0051] The press-fitting mechanism press-fits the protective cover and the product.

[0052] Further, the press-fitting mechanism comprises: a horizontal moving air cylinder, a press-fitting air cylinder, a connecting block, a first guide rail, a second guide rail and a press-fitting plate.

[0053] The horizontal moving air cylinder and the first guide rail are fixed on the conveying module.

[0054] The connecting block is slidingly arranged on the first guide rail and connected with the output end of the horizontal moving air cylinder.

[0055] The second guide rail and the press-fitting air cylinder are vertically fixed on the connecting block.

[0056] The press-fitting plate is slidingly arranged on the second guide rail and connected with the output end of the press-fitting air cylinder, the press-fitting air cylinder is extended to drive the press-fitting plate to press the protective cover onto the product.

[0057] A pair of positioning holes are formed in the press-fitting plate, and the positioning holes are used for positioning the locking position of the screw.

[0058] The USB C protective cover automatic assembly equipment according to the embodiment of the application can solve the installation position precision problem of the protective cover, reduce the production cycle, reduce the operation time from the original 25s to 14s, improve the yield from 85% to 99.5%, effectively improve the production efficiency and product yield, reduce the number of operators from three to one, reduce the labor, and effectively reduce the cost of enterprises.

[0059] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation of the subject technology claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0060] Figure 1 Structure diagram of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0061] Figure 2 Top view diagram of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0062] Figure 3 Top view diagram of the conveying module of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Figure 4 Structure diagram of the conveying module of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0064] Figure 5 Diagram of the product fixing assembly of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0065] Figure 6 Structure diagram of the protective cover feeding module of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0066] Figure 7 Side view diagram of the protective cover feeding module of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Figure 8 Top view diagram of the protective cover feeding module of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Figure 9 Structure diagram of the supporting air cylinder of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0069] Figure 10 Structure diagram of the mounting block of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0070] Figure 11 Structure diagram of the supporting plate of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0071] Figure 12 Structure diagram of the assembly module of the automatic assembly equipment of USB C protective cover according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0072] Figure 13This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the assembly module of the USBC protective cover automatic assembly equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0073] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism of an automatic assembly equipment for USBC protective covers according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0074] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, further illustrating the present invention.

[0075] First, combine Figures 1-14 This invention describes an automated assembly device for USB-C protective covers according to embodiments of the present invention, which is used for assembling USB-C protective covers and has a wide range of applications.

[0076] like Figures 1-14 As shown, the USB-C protective cover automatic assembly equipment of this embodiment of the invention is connected to an external product conveyor line and is used to assemble the protective cover onto the product 11. The product conveyor line transports the product 1 and the product carrier 2. The product 1 is placed in the product carrier 2. The product 1 refers to a laptop computer. When it is placed in the product carrier 2, its bottom is facing upward. The equipment includes: a frame 3, a conveyor module 4, a protective cover feeding module 5, a screw feeder 6, and an assembly module 7.

[0077] Specifically, such as Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, the conveying module 4, the protective cover feeding module 5, and the screw feeder 6 are mounted on the frame 3, which provides a platform for supporting and fixing the entire equipment. The assembly module 7 is mounted on the frame 3 and the conveying module 4. The two ends of the conveying module 4 are connected to the product conveying line. The conveying module 4 receives the product 1 and product carrier 2 conveyed by the product conveying line and continues to convey the product 1 and product carrier 2 to the assembly station for fixing. After the product 1 is assembled, the product carrier 2 and the assembled product 1 are output to the product conveying line. The protective cover feeding module 5 is connected to the assembly module 7, and outputs the protective cover to the assembly module 7. The screw feeder 6 is connected to the assembly module 7, and its output end is connected to the assembly module 7, outputting screws to the assembly module 7. The assembly module 7 receives the protective cover and assembles it onto the product 1, and receives the screws and locks the protective cover and product 1 in place. This equipment automates the assembly process, improves assembly efficiency, and reduces labor costs.

[0078] Specifically, such as Figures 1-14As shown, in this embodiment, the conveying module 4 includes: a three-section conveyor line 41, a through-beam sensor 42, a cover plate 43, and a fixing mechanism. The three-section conveyor line 41 is mounted on the frame 3 and includes a feeding conveyor line 411, an assembly conveyor line 412, and a discharging conveyor line 413 connected in sequence. The feeding conveyor line 411 and the discharging conveyor line 413 are connected to the product conveyor line, that is, the three-section conveyor line 41 is interspersed between the customer's product conveyor lines, improving flexibility and applicability. The feeding conveyor line 411, the assembly conveyor line 412, and the discharging conveyor line 413 are used for feeding, assembling, and discharging the product 1, respectively. The input end of the feeding conveyor line 411 is provided with a separating cylinder 414 to prevent the product 1 from accumulating on the three-section conveyor line 41. By extending the separating cylinder 414, the product 1 on the product conveyor line can be restricted from continuing to enter the three-section conveyor line. The assembly conveyor line 41; cover plate 43, through-beam sensor 42 and fixing mechanism are all set on the assembly conveyor line 412. The transmitting end and receiving end of through-beam sensor 42 are respectively set opposite to each other on both sides of the assembly conveyor line 412; both sides of cover plate 43 are fixed to both sides of assembly conveyor line 412. Cover plate 43 has a placement port 431 and an installation port 432. Installation port 432 is used to install assembly module 7, specifically for installing the pressing mechanism in assembly module 7. Placement port 431 can accommodate a protective cover. The protective cover is placed on product 1 through placement port 431. Cover plate 43 is used to protect product 1 and prevent damage to parts of product 1 outside the assembly area caused by misoperation during assembly; through-beam sensor 42 is used to detect whether product 1 is in place. When through-beam sensor 42 detects product carrier 2, fixing mechanism fixes product carrier 2 and product 1.

[0079] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing mechanism includes: a positioning cylinder 44, a carrier fixing cylinder 45, and a product fixing assembly. The positioning cylinder 44 and the product fixing assembly are disposed on the side of the through-beam sensor 42 near the unloading conveyor line 413, and are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the assembly conveyor line 412. The carrier fixing cylinder 45 is disposed on the side of the through-beam sensor 42 near the infeed conveyor line 411. The positioning cylinder 44 extends to restrict the forward movement of the product carrier 2, and the carrier fixing cylinder 45 extends to fix the product carrier 2. The product fixing assembly fixes the product 1. By fixing the product carrier 2 and the product 1 respectively with the carrier fixing cylinder 45, the positioning accuracy is enhanced, the assembly accuracy in the subsequent assembly process is improved, and the yield rate is increased.

[0080] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-14As shown, in the embodiment, the product fixing assembly comprises a mounting seat 46, a product fixing cylinder 47, a sliding rail 48 and a fixing block 49; the mounting seat 46 is fixed on one side of the assembly conveying line 412; the product fixing cylinder 47 is installed on the mounting seat 46; the sliding rail 48 is in sliding connection with the mounting seat 46; the fixing block 49 is fixed on one end of the sliding rail 48 and is connected with the telescopic rod of the product fixing cylinder 47; a clamping groove is formed on the fixing block 49 and is matched with the corner of the product 1; specifically, the telescopic rod and the sliding rail 48 are parallel to each other, the sliding rail 48 is arranged at an angle of 45° with respect to the conveying direction of the assembly conveying line 412, so as to ensure that the fixing block 49 abuts against the corner of the product 1 when the telescopic rod is extended, and the L-shaped port of the cover plate 43 near the corner of the product fixing cylinder 47 is used to limit the telescopic rod; specifically, when the product 1 is fixed, the product fixing cylinder 47 drives the telescopic rod to extend, and drives the sliding rail 48 and the fixing block 49 to move towards the corner of the product 1 together, and when the telescopic rod abuts against the L-shaped port of the cover plate 43, it indicates that the fixing block 49 has been moved to the specified position and has been clamped with the corner of the product 1.

[0081] Specifically, as shown in the figure, Figures 1-14 As shown, in the embodiment, the protective cover feeding module 5 comprises a protective cover feeding mechanism 51, a tray discharging mechanism 52 and a protective cover conveying mechanism 53; the protective cover feeding mechanism 51, the tray discharging mechanism 52 and the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 are all arranged on the rack 3, the protective cover feeding mechanism 51 and the tray discharging mechanism 52 are arranged adjacent to each other and above the protective cover conveying mechanism 53; the protective cover feeding mechanism 51 and the tray discharging mechanism 52 are connected with the protective cover conveying mechanism 53, and the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 is connected with the assembly module 7; the protective cover feeding mechanism 51 outputs the protective cover and the tray 54 used for positioning the protective cover to the protective cover conveying mechanism 53; the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 conveys the protective cover to the assembly module 7 and conveys the tray 54 to the tray discharging mechanism 52; the tray discharging mechanism 52 discharges the tray 54. Specifically, the tray 54 with the protective cover placed thereon is placed on the protective cover feeding mechanism 51 by manual operation or an external device, the protective cover feeding mechanism 51 outputs the tray 54 and the protective cover to the protective cover conveying mechanism 53, the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 conveys the tray 54 and the protective cover to the specified position, the assembly module 7 takes away the protective cover on the tray 54, and the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 conveys the empty tray 54 to the tray discharging mechanism 52 for discharging, so as to realize the feeding and conveying of the protective cover and the recycling of the tray 54, and the protective cover feeding mechanism 51 and the tray discharging mechanism 52 are arranged adjacent to each other, which can facilitate the manual operation of taking and placing the tray 54.

[0082] Further, as shown in the figure, Figures 1-14As shown, in this embodiment, the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 includes: a linear motion module 531 and a positioning plate 532; the linear motion module 531 is mounted on the frame 3 and positioned below the assembly module 7, and the output end of the linear motion module 531 is provided with the positioning plate 532; the positioning plate 532 positions and fixes the tray 54, and the positioning plate 532 is connected to the protective cover loading mechanism 51, the tray unloading mechanism 52 and the assembly module 7. The positioning plate 532 is provided with positioning blocks 533 around its perimeter to position the tray 54 and improve accuracy. The positioning blocks 533 have a downward inclined guide surface to facilitate the smooth entry and exit of the tray 54 from the positioning plate 532; the linear motion module 531 drives the positioning plate 532 to move back and forth between the protective cover loading mechanism 51, the tray unloading mechanism 52 and the assembly module 7 to receive and output the protective cover and the tray 54. The positioning plate 532, the protective cover loading mechanism 51 and the tray unloading mechanism 52 are located on the same straight line, and the linear motion module 531 adopts the existing type.

[0083] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, the protective cover loading mechanism 51 includes: a pull-down module 511, four first positioning posts 512, a pair of supporting cylinders 513, and a pair of supporting plates 514; the four first positioning posts 512 are mounted on the frame 3, and the four first positioning posts 512 respectively position the four corners of the tray 54. Several trays 54 are stacked between the four first positioning posts 512. The placement area of ​​the tray 54 can be determined by the four first positioning posts 512, saving materials and costs; the output end of the pull-down module 511 is provided with a suction cup 515. The pull-down module 511 is mounted on the frame 3 and positioned below the four first positioning posts 512. The pull-down module 511 adsorbs and pulls down the tray 54 and fixes it. The pallet 54 is on the protective cover conveying mechanism 53. The pull-down module 511 adopts the existing lifting module, which includes lifting cylinders, lifting blocks, guide columns, etc. It is set below the frame 3 and passes through the frame 3. The lifting block at its output end is located above the frame 3. The positioning plate 532 of the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 has an opening 534 for accommodating the lifting block. A pair of support cylinders 513 are set on the frame 3. The pair of support cylinders 513 are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the pull-down module 511 and are respectively connected to a pair of support plates 514. The support cylinders 513 extend and drive the support plates 514 to insert between adjacent pallets 54. The frame 3 is also fixed with a guide rail 516 for guiding the movement of the support plates 514.

[0084] Specifically, a pair of supporting cylinders 513 drive the supporting plate 514 to extend. Manually or through other means, the pallets 54 with protective covers are stacked between the four first positioning posts 512. The supporting plate 514 supports the bottom pallet 54, preventing it from falling onto the linear motion module 531 due to gravity. During transport, the linear motion module 531 moves the positioning plate 532 directly under the stacked pallets 54. The pull-down module 511 drives the lifting block to rise, passing through the opening 534 on the positioning plate 532 until the suction cup 515 on the lifting block contacts the bottom pallet 54, thus adsorbing and fixing it in place. The pallet 54 is supported by a cylinder 513 that drives the support plate 514 to retract. The pull-down module 511 drives the lifting block to move the lowest pallet 54 down by the thickness of one pallet 54. The support cylinder 513 then drives the support plate 514 to extend, ensuring that the support plate 514 supports all the pallets 54 above the lowest pallet 54. The pull-down module 511 continues to drive the lifting block to move down, so that the pallet 54 it has picked up is placed on the positioning plate 532. The pull-down module 511 releases the suction cup 515 and continues to move down. The linear motion module 531 then drives the positioning plate 532, the pallet 54, and the protective cover to move below the assembly module 7.

[0085] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, the pallet unloading mechanism 52 includes: a lifting module 521, four second positioning posts 522, a pair of mounting blocks 523, a pair of support plates 524, and several pairs of tension springs 525; the four second positioning posts 522 are mounted on the frame 3, and the four second positioning posts 522 respectively position the four corners of the pallet 54, and several pallets 54 are stacked between the four second positioning posts 522; the lifting module 521 is mounted on the frame 3 and positioned below the four second positioning posts 522. 521 is used to lift the pallet 54; a pair of mounting blocks 523 are set on the frame 3 and are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the lifting module 521; a pair of support plates 524 are rotatably connected to the pair of mounting blocks 523 respectively, and the support plates 524 are used to support the pallet 54 to be unloaded; several pairs of tension springs 525 are respectively set in the pair of mounting blocks 523, one end of the tension spring 525 is connected to the support plate 524 and the other end is connected to the mounting block 523, and the tension spring 525 is used to reset the support plate 524, and the support plate 524 is Z-shaped.

[0086] Specifically, when the assembly module 7 takes away the protective cover on the positioning plate 532, the linear motion module 531 drives the positioning plate 532 and the empty tray to move to the lower side of the four second positioning columns 522, the jacking module 521 drives the output end to move upward and pass through the opening 534 on the positioning plate 532, and the empty tray is connected; the jacking module 521 continues to drive the output end and the empty tray to move upward, drives the supporting plate 524 to overturn upward, and at the same time, the supporting plate 524 overturns upward to stretch the tension spring 525; when the jacking module 521 continues to move upward and passes through the area of the supporting plate 524, the reset of the tension spring 525 drives the supporting plate 524 to overturn downward to a horizontal state to support the jacking plate, and then the jacking module 521 drives the output end to move downward and separate from the empty tray; when the empty tray 54 is discharged, the jacking module 521 drives the output end to move upward and downward to realize the upward stacking output of the empty tray, and the supporting plate 524 and the tension spring 525 can realize the automatic support of the empty tray, and the structure is simple and exquisite.

[0087] Specifically, as shown in Figures 1-14 In this embodiment, the assembly module 7 includes: a three-axis module 71, a suction nozzle module 72, an electric screwdriver module 73, a camera module 74 and a press-fitting mechanism 75; the three-axis module 71 is arranged on the rack 3, the press-fitting mechanism 75 is arranged on the conveying module 4, and the press-fitting mechanism 75 is arranged at the mounting port 432 of the cover plate 43; the suction nozzle module 72, the electric screwdriver module 73 and the camera module 74 are arranged on the output end of the three-axis module 71; the three-axis module 71 is connected with the protective cover feeding module 5 and the conveying module 4, and the three-axis module 71 drives the suction nozzle module 72, the electric screwdriver module 73 and the camera module 74 to move; the camera module 74 recognizes and positions the protective cover, accurately positions the position of the protective cover, and facilitates the suction nozzle module 72 to adsorb and fix the protective cover; the suction nozzle module 72 adsorbs and fixes the protective cover output by the protective cover feeding module 5; the electric screwdriver module 73 is connected with the output end of the screw feeder 6, the electric screwdriver module 73 receives and locks the screw output by the screw feeder 6 on the protective cover; and the press-fitting mechanism 75 press-fits the protective cover and the product 1.

[0088] Specifically, the Z-axis of the three-axis module 71 has two output ends. One output end is connected to the camera module 74 and the nozzle module 72, and the other output end is connected to the electric screwdriver module 73. That is, the three-axis module 71 drives the camera module 74, the nozzle module 72 and the electric screwdriver module 73 to move together in the X and Y directions, but the Z-axis movement of the electric screwdriver module 73 and the nozzle module 72 can be controlled independently. When the protective cover conveying mechanism 53 conveys the tray 54 and the protective cover to below the three-axis module 71, the three-axis module 71 drives the suction nozzle module 72, the electric screwdriver module 73, and the camera module 74 to move together above the protective cover. When the camera module 74 detects the protective cover, the three-axis module 71 drives the suction nozzle module 72 to continue moving downwards. The suction nozzle module 72 begins to suck up the protective cover on the tray 54. The three-axis module 71 then drives the electric screwdriver module 73, the camera module 74, and the suction nozzle module 72 to move together, placing the protective cover sucked up by the suction nozzle module 72 at the designated position on the product 1. The suction nozzle module 72 then cancels its sucking action, and the pressing mechanism 75 performs a pressing action, pressing down the protective cover to fix the protective cover and the product 1. The three-axis module 71 then drives the electric screwdriver module 73 to move to the screw fastening position on the protective cover to fasten the screws.

[0089] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, the pressing mechanism 75 includes: a transverse cylinder 751, a pressing cylinder 752, a connecting block 753, a first guide rail 754, a second guide rail 755, and a pressing plate 756; the transverse cylinder 751 and the first guide rail 754 are fixed on the conveying module 4, specifically fixed on the cover plate 43; the connecting block 753 is slidably disposed on the first guide rail 754 and connected to the output end of the transverse cylinder 751; the second guide rail 755 and the pressing cylinder 752 are vertically fixed on the connecting block 753; the pressing plate 756 is slidably disposed on the second guide rail 755 and connected to the output end of the pressing cylinder 752, the pressing cylinder 752 extends out, driving the pressing plate 756 to press the protective cover onto the product 1; a pair of positioning holes 757 are provided on the pressing plate 756, the positioning holes 757 are used to position the locking position of the screws, and the number and position of the positioning holes 757 are set according to the number and position of the locking screws. The first guide rail 754 and the second guide rail 755 are perpendicular to each other, and the first guide rail 754 is parallel to the conveying module 4. The first guide rail 754 is used to guide the movement of the pressing plate 756 along the length direction of the conveying module 4, and the second guide rail 755 is used to guide the vertical movement of the pressing plate 756. During the pressing action, the transverse cylinder 751 drives the connecting block 753, the pressing cylinder 752, the second guide rail 755, and the pressing plate 756 to move, moving the pressing plate 756 to the designated position. The pressing cylinder 752 then drives the pressing plate 756 to move vertically downward to press the protective cover onto the product 1. At the same time, it prevents the protective cover from moving during the locking action, which could cause accuracy problems. Meanwhile, the positioning hole 757 on the pressing plate 756 further improves the accuracy of installing the positioning locking screw.

[0090] The above, with reference to Figures 1-14 Figures 1-14 The USBC protection cover automatic assembly equipment according to the embodiment of the application is described, which can solve the installation position precision problem of the protection cover, reduce the production cycle, reduce the original 25s to 14s operation time, improve the yield from 85% to 99.5%, effectively improve the production efficiency and product yield, reduce the original three operators to one operator, reduce the manpower, and effectively reduce the enterprise cost.

[0091] It should be noted that in this specification, the terms "comprising", "including", or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, so that processes, methods, articles or devices including a series of elements not only include those elements, but also include other elements not explicitly listed, or include elements inherent to such processes, methods, articles or devices. Without more limitations, the elements defined by the statement "include" do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0092] Although the content of the application has been described in detail by the above preferred embodiments, it should be recognized that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the application. After reading the above content, various modifications and alternatives of the application will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the protection scope of the application should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

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A USB C boot automatic assembly apparatus which is connected to an external product conveying line for assembling a boot on a product, the product conveying line conveying a product and a product carrier, the product being placed in the product carrier, characterized by, The device comprises a rack, a conveying module, a protective cover feeding module, a screw feeder and an assembling module; The conveying module, the protective cover feeding module and the screw feeder are arranged on the rack, and the assembling module is arranged on the rack and the conveying module; Two ends of the conveying module are connected with the product conveying line, the conveying module conveys the product to the assembling station and fixes it, and outputs the assembled product; The protective cover feeding module is connected with the assembling module, and the protective cover feeding module outputs the protective cover to the assembling module; The screw feeder is connected with the assembling module, the output end of the screw feeder is connected with the assembling module, and the screw feeder outputs the screw to the assembling module; The assembling module receives the protective cover and assembles it to the product, receives the screw and locks and fixes the protective cover and the product; The conveying module comprises a three-section conveying line, a pair of sensors, a cover plate and a fixing mechanism; The three-section conveying line is arranged on the rack, and comprises a feeding conveying line, an assembling conveying line and a discharging conveying line connected in sequence, and the feeding conveying line and the discharging conveying line are connected with the product conveying line; The cover plate, the pair of sensors and the fixing mechanism are arranged on the assembling conveying line, and the emitting end and the receiving end of the pair of sensors are arranged on the two sides of the assembling conveying line respectively; The two sides of the cover plate are fixed on the two sides of the assembling conveying line respectively, the cover plate is provided with a placing opening and a mounting opening, the mounting opening is used for mounting the assembling module, and the placing opening can accommodate the protective cover; When the pair of sensors detects the product carrier, the fixing mechanism fixes the product carrier and the product; The fixing mechanism comprises a positioning cylinder, a carrier fixing cylinder and a product fixing assembly; The positioning cylinder and the product fixing assembly are arranged on the side of the pair of sensors close to the discharging conveying line, and the positioning cylinder and the product fixing assembly are arranged on the two sides of the assembling conveying line respectively; The carrier fixing cylinder is arranged on the side of the pair of sensors close to the feeding conveying line; The positioning cylinder is extended to limit the movement of the product carrier, the carrier fixing cylinder is extended to fix the product carrier, and the product fixing assembly fixes the product; The product fixing assembly comprises a mounting seat, a product fixing cylinder, a sliding rail and a fixing block; The mounting seat is fixed on one side of the assembling conveying line; The product fixing cylinder is mounted on the mounting seat; The sliding rail is in sliding connection with the mounting seat; The fixing block is fixed on one end of the sliding rail and connected with the telescopic rod of the product fixing cylinder, the fixing block is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is matched with the corner of the product; The telescopic rod of the product fixing cylinder is telescoped to drive the sliding of the sliding rail and the fixing block, so that the clamping groove of the fixing block is abutted with the corner of the product; The assembling module comprises a three-axis module, a suction nozzle module, an electric screwdriver module, a camera module and a pressing mechanism. The three-axis module is arranged on the rack, and the pressing mechanism is arranged on the conveying module; The suction nozzle module, the electric screwdriver module and the camera module are arranged at the output end of the three-axis module; The three-axis module drives the suction nozzle module, the electric screwdriver module and the camera module to move; The camera module identifies the information of the product; The suction nozzle module adsorbs and fixes the protective cover output by the protective cover feeding module; The electric screwdriver module is connected with the output end of the screw feeder, and the electric screwdriver module receives and locks the screw output by the screw feeder on the protective cover; The pressing mechanism presses the protective cover and the product; The pressing mechanism comprises a horizontal moving air cylinder, a pressing air cylinder, a connecting block, a first guide rail, a second guide rail and a pressing plate; The horizontal moving air cylinder and the first guide rail are fixed on the conveying module; The connecting block is slidingly arranged on the first guide rail and connected with the output end of the horizontal moving air cylinder; The second guide rail and the pressing air cylinder are vertically fixed on the connecting block; The pressing plate is slidingly arranged on the second guide rail and connected with the output end of the pressing air cylinder, and the pressing air cylinder extends to drive the pressing plate to press the protective cover onto the product; A pair of positioning holes are formed in the pressing plate, and the positioning holes are used for positioning the locking position of the screw.

2. The USB C boot automatic assembly equipment of claim 1, wherein, The protective cover feeding module comprises a protective cover feeding mechanism, a tray discharging mechanism and a protective cover conveying mechanism; The protective cover feeding mechanism, the tray discharging mechanism and the protective cover conveying mechanism are arranged on the rack, and the protective cover feeding mechanism and the tray discharging mechanism are arranged adjacent to each other and above the protective cover conveying mechanism; The protective cover feeding mechanism and the tray discharging mechanism are connected with the protective cover conveying mechanism, and the protective cover conveying mechanism is connected with the assembly module; The protective cover feeding mechanism outputs the protective cover and the tray for positioning the protective cover to the protective cover conveying mechanism; The protective cover conveying mechanism conveys the protective cover to the assembly module and conveys the tray to the tray discharging mechanism; The tray discharging mechanism discharges and outputs the tray.

3. The USB C boot automatic assembly equipment of claim 2, wherein, The protective cover conveying mechanism comprises a linear motion module and a positioning plate; The linear motion module is arranged on the rack and below the assembly module, and the output end of the linear motion module is provided with the positioning plate; The positioning plate positions and fixes the tray, and the positioning plate is connected with the protective cover feeding mechanism, the tray discharging mechanism and the assembly module; The linear motion module drives the positioning plate to move back and forth between the protective cover feeding mechanism, the tray discharging mechanism and the assembly module to receive and output the protective cover and the tray.

4. The USB C boot automatic assembly equipment of claim 2, wherein, The protective cover feeding mechanism comprises a downward pulling module, four first positioning columns, a pair of supporting air cylinders and a pair of supporting plates; The four first positioning columns are arranged on the rack, and the four first positioning columns respectively position four corners of the tray, and a plurality of trays are stacked between the four first positioning columns; The output end of the downward pulling module is provided with a suction cup, the downward pulling module is arranged on the rack and below the four first positioning columns, the downward pulling module adsorbs and fixes the tray on the protection cover conveying mechanism; The pair of supporting air cylinders are arranged on the rack, oppositely arranged on the two sides of the downward pulling module, and connected with the pair of supporting plates respectively, the supporting air cylinders are extended to drive the supporting plates to be inserted between the adjacent trays.

5. The USB C boot automatic assembly equipment of claim 2, wherein, The tray blanking mechanism comprises a jacking module, four second positioning columns, a pair of mounting blocks, a pair of supporting plates and a plurality of pairs of tension springs; The four second positioning columns are arranged on the rack, and the four second positioning columns are arranged at the four corners of the tray respectively, and a plurality of trays are stacked between the four second positioning columns; The jacking module is arranged on the rack and below the four second positioning columns, and the jacking module is used for jacking the tray; The pair of mounting blocks are arranged on the rack and oppositely arranged on the two sides of the jacking module; The pair of supporting plates are rotatably connected with the pair of mounting blocks respectively, and the supporting plates are used for supporting the tray to be blanked; The plurality of pairs of tension springs are arranged in the pair of mounting blocks respectively, one end of the tension spring is connected with the supporting plate, and the other end is connected with the mounting block, and the tension spring is used for resetting the supporting plate.

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