Device for assembling plug assembly
By designing a device for assembling plug components, efficient assembly of joints and housing is achieved using rotating tables and camera units, the problems of low efficiency and low quality of manual assembly in the prior art are solved, and a more efficient and accurate assembly process is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311583177.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing operating process of assembled plug components leads to manual fatigue production, low work efficiency and low product quality, posing safety hazards.
A device for assembling plug assembly is designed, including a rotary table, a feed unit and an imaging unit. The rotary table controls the placement and assembly of the joint and housing, and the imaging unit is used to determine and adjust the position of the joint to ensure assembly accuracy.
It improves the assembly efficiency of plug components, reduces manual errors, improves product quality, and reduces safety risks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of manufacturing, and more particularly to a device for assembling a plug component. Background Art
[0002] Under the guidance of the current national intelligent manufacturing direction, as the market's demand for high-quality products increases, the competition in refined production in the industry intensifies. In the manufacturing industry, the operating efficiency, quality control, and degree of intelligent application of each process have become key points in quality competition.
[0003] The plug component is one of the most common parts in industrial production and is widely used in various industries such as machinery, electronics, and industrial products, playing a role in connecting and fastening. In the actual production process, when assembling the plug component manually, it is necessary to adjust the positions of the grooves and protrusions before assembling the plug component. In this way, the labor intensity of workers is high, which is prone to fatigue production, and the work efficiency is low; when using manual operations, it is easy to have phenomena such as selecting the wrong fitting bolts, placing them in the wrong position, and mis-tightening or missing tightening, and there is a lack of supervision. This brings potential safety hazards to the products, endangers the lives of consumers, and causes the product quality to decline.
[0004] In summary, the existing operation process for assembling plug components is prone to manual fatigue production, low work efficiency, and low product quality. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device for assembling a plug component to solve the problems existing in the prior art.
[0006] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0007] A device for assembling a plug component, the plug component is composed of a connector and a housing, the device is used for assembling the connector and the housing, and the device includes:
[0008] A base;
[0009] A rotating unit: It is arranged above the base. The rotating unit includes a storage rack and a rotating table. There are multiple storage racks on the rotating table. The rotating table is used to control the rotation of the storage rack, and the storage rack is used to place the plug component;
[0010] A first feeding unit: It is arranged above the base. The first feeding unit is arranged on one side of the rotating table. The first feeding unit is used to place the housing above the storage rack;
[0011] A second feeding unit: It is arranged above the base. The second feeding unit is arranged on one side of the rotating table. The second feeding unit is used to install the connector into the housing above the storage rack;
[0012] Discharge pipe: It is arranged above the base, on one side of the rotating table, and is used to send out the assembled plug components.
[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating table is installed above the base through a control column, and the control column is used to control the rotation of the rotating table.
[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first feeding unit includes a second feeding pipe and a blanking pipe. The second feeding pipe is communicated with the blanking pipe, and the blanking pipe is used to place the shell above the storage rack.
[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second feeding unit includes a fixed table, a first feeding pipe, and a picking pipe. One end of the first feeding pipe is for feeding, the other end of the first feeding pipe is connected to the fixed table, and the picking pipe is slidably arranged above the fixed table.
[0016] The first feeding pipe conveys the connector. The fixed table is used to place the connector, and the picking pipe is used to install the connector into the shell above the storage rack.
[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the device further includes a camera unit. The camera unit includes a first camera, which is arranged above the fixed table. The first camera is externally connected to a controller and is used to photograph the placement position of the connector above the fixed table.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first camera is fixed above the base through a bracket.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, a magnifying glass is provided on the bracket, and the magnifying glass is on the same straight line as the centers of the first camera and the fixed table.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the camera unit further includes a second camera, which is arranged on one side of the fixed table. The second camera is externally connected to a controller and is used to photograph the placement position of the shell above the storage rack rotated to one side of the fixed table.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second camera is fixed on the bracket through a connecting rod.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the connector is provided with a plurality of grooves, and the shell is provided with a plurality of protrusions. The second camera is used to determine the position of the protrusions on the shell, and the first camera is used to determine the position of the grooves in the connector. The picking pipe is externally connected to a controller, and the controller is used to receive the shooting information of the first camera and the second camera. The picking pipe adjusts the position of the connector through the controller to make the grooves match the protrusions.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0024] 1. By setting up a rotating table, the present invention can continuously place the connector and the housing, thus improving the production efficiency.
[0025] 2. By providing two feeding units, the present invention facilitates the separate conveyance of the connector and the housing to the storage rack, with convenient and fast operation, good working effect and high efficiency.
[0026] 3. By setting up a camera unit in cooperation with the feeding unit, the present invention can determine and adjust the position of the connector to avoid errors in the installation of the plug assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the housing;
[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the connector;
[0029] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the assembly process of the connector and the housing;
[0030] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the plug assembly;
[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic side view structural diagram of the device of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 6 is a schematic front view structural diagram of the device of the present invention.
[0033] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings: 1. Connector, 2. Housing, 3. First camera, 4. Fixed table, 5. Bracket, 6. Discharge pipe, 7. Magnifying glass, 8. Second camera, 9. First feed pipe, 10. Material taking pipe, 11. Storage rack, 12. Rotating table, 13. Control column, 14. Second feed pipe, 15. Feed pipe, 16. Base, 17. Groove, 18. Projection, 19. Connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0034] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is implemented on the premise of the technical solution of the present invention, and the detailed implementation manners and specific operation processes are given, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.
[0035] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.
[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0038] The following will describe in detail some embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings. Without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0039] Embodiment
[0040] See Figures 1 to 6 , this embodiment provides a device for assembling a plug assembly. The plug assembly is composed of a connector 1 and a housing 2. The device is used to assemble the connector 1 and the housing 2. The device includes:
[0041] A base 16;
[0042] A rotating unit: It is arranged above the base 16. The rotating unit includes a storage rack 11 and a rotating table 12. A plurality of storage racks 11 are provided on the rotating table 12. The rotating table 12 is used to control the rotation of the storage rack 11, and the storage rack 11 is used to place the plug assembly;
[0043] A first feeding unit: It is arranged above the base 16. The first feeding unit is arranged on one side of the rotating table 12. The first feeding unit is used to place the housing 2 above the storage rack 11;
[0044] A second feeding unit: It is arranged above the base 16. The second feeding unit is arranged on one side of the rotating table 12. The second feeding unit is used to install the connector 1 into the housing 2 above the storage rack 11;
[0045] Discharge pipe 6: It is arranged above the base 16, on one side of the rotating table 12, and is used to send out the assembled plug components.
[0046] In this embodiment, the rotating table 12 is installed above the base 16 through a control column 13, and the control column 13 is used to control the rotation of the rotating table 12.
[0047] In this embodiment, the first feeding unit includes a second feeding pipe 14 and a blanking pipe 15. The second feeding pipe 14 is communicated with the blanking pipe 15, and the blanking pipe 15 is used to place the housing 2 above the storage rack 11.
[0048] In this embodiment, the second feeding unit includes a fixed table 4, a first feeding pipe 9 and a material taking pipe 10. One end of the first feeding pipe 9 feeds materials, the other end of the first feeding pipe 9 is connected to the fixed table 4, and the material taking pipe 10 is slidably arranged above the fixed table 4.
[0049] The first feeding pipe 9 conveys the connector 1. The fixed table 4 is used to place the connector 1, and the material taking pipe 10 is used to install the connector 1 into the housing 2 above the storage rack 11.
[0050] In this embodiment, the device further includes a camera unit. The camera unit includes a first camera 3. The first camera 3 is arranged above the fixed table 4, is externally connected to a controller, and is used to photograph the placement position of the connector 1 above the fixed table 4.
[0051] In this embodiment, the first camera 3 is fixed above the base 16 through a bracket 5.
[0052] In this embodiment, a magnifying glass 7 is arranged on the bracket 5, and the magnifying glass 7, the first camera 3 and the center of the fixed table 4 are on the same straight line.
[0053] In this embodiment, the camera unit further includes a second camera 8. The second camera 8 is arranged on one side of the fixed table 4, is externally connected to a controller, and is used to photograph the placement position of the housing 2 above the storage rack 11 rotated to one side of the fixed table 4.
[0054] In this embodiment, the second camera 8 is fixed on the bracket 5 through a connecting rod 19.
[0055] In this embodiment, a plurality of grooves 17 are arranged in the connector 1, and a plurality of protrusions 18 are arranged in the housing 2. The second camera 8 is used to determine the position of the protrusions 18 on the housing 2, and the first camera 3 is used to determine the position of the grooves 17 in the connector 1.
[0056] The material taking pipe 10 is externally connected to a controller, and the controller is used to receive the shooting information of the first camera 3 and the second camera 8. The material taking pipe 10 controls the position of the adapter 1 through the controller to make the groove 17 match the protrusion 18.
[0057] In addition, this embodiment also provides a usage method of a device for assembling a plug assembly, and the specific steps are as follows:
[0058] The blanking pipe 15 places the housing 2 above the storage rack 11. The rotating table 12 controls the storage rack 11 to rotate to one side of the fixed table 4. The first feeding pipe 9 conveys the adapter 1 onto the fixed table 4. The second camera 8 determines the placement position of the protrusion 18 on the housing 2 above the storage rack 11. The first camera 3 determines the position of the groove 17 in the adapter 1. The material taking pipe 10 controls the position of the adapter 1 through the controller to make the groove 17 match the protrusion 18, and the material taking pipe 10 installs the adapter 1 into the housing 2 above the storage rack 11. The rotating table 12 controls the storage rack 11 to rotate to one side of the discharge pipe 6, and the discharge pipe 6 is used to send out the assembled plug assembly.
[0059] The above description of the embodiments is to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand and use the invention. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications to these embodiments and apply the general principles described herein to other embodiments without creative labor. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and all improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention as disclosed should be within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A device for assembling a plug component, the plug component being composed of a connector (1) and a housing (2), the device being used for assembling the connector (1) and the housing (2). Characterized in that the device comprises: a base (16); a rotating unit: provided above the base (16), the rotating unit includes a storage rack (11) and a rotating table (12), a plurality of storage racks (11) are provided on the rotating table (12), the rotating table (12) is used to control the rotation of the storage rack (11), and the storage rack (11) is used to place the plug component; a first feeding unit: provided above the base (16), the first feeding unit is provided on one side of the rotating table (12), and the first feeding unit is used to place the housing (2) above the storage rack (11); a second feeding unit: provided above the base (16), the second feeding unit is provided on one side of the rotating table (12), and the second feeding unit is used to install the connector (1) into the housing (2) above the storage rack (11); a discharge pipe (6): provided above the base (16), the discharge pipe (6) is provided on one side of the rotating table (12), and the discharge pipe (6) is used to send out the assembled plug component.
2. A device for assembling a plug component according to claim 1, Characterized in that the rotating table (12) is installed above the base (16) through a control column (13), and the control column (13) is used to control the rotation of the rotating table (12).
3. A device for assembling a plug component according to claim 1, Characterized in that the first feeding unit includes a second feeding pipe (14) and a blanking pipe (15), the second feeding pipe (14) is communicated with the blanking pipe (15), and the blanking pipe (15) is used to place the housing (2) above the storage rack (11).
4. A device for assembling a plug component according to claim 1, Characterized in that the second feeding unit includes a fixed table (4), a first feeding pipe (9) and a material taking pipe (10), one end of the first feeding pipe (9) feeds materials, the other end of the first feeding pipe (9) is connected to the fixed table (4), the material taking pipe (10) is slidably provided above the fixed table (4), the first feeding pipe (9) conveys the connector (1), the fixed table (4) is used to place the connector (1), and the material taking pipe (10) is used to install the connector (1) into the housing (2) above the storage rack (11).
5. A device for assembling a plug component according to claim 4, Characterized in that the device further includes a camera unit, the camera unit includes a first camera (3), the first camera (3) is provided above the fixed table (4), the first camera (3) is externally connected to a controller, and the first camera (3) is used to photograph the placement position of the connector (1) above the fixed table (4).
6. A device for assembling a plug component according to claim 5, Characterized in that the first camera (3) is fixed above the base (16) through a bracket (5).
7. A device for assembling a plug component according to claim 6, It is characterized in that a magnifying glass (7) is provided on the bracket (5), and the magnifying glass (7), the first camera (3) and the center of the fixed table (4) are on the same straight line.
8. A device for assembling a plug assembly according to claim 6, It is characterized in that the camera unit further includes a second camera (8), the second camera (8) is arranged on one side of the fixed table (4), the second camera (8) is externally connected to a controller, and the second camera (8) is used to photograph the placement position of the outer shell (2) above the storage rack (11) rotated to one side of the fixed table (4).
9. A device for assembling a plug assembly according to claim 8, It is characterized in that the second camera (8) is fixed to the bracket (5) through a connecting rod (19).
10. A device for assembling a plug assembly according to claim 8, It is characterized in that a plurality of grooves (17) are provided in the joint (1), and a plurality of protrusions (18) are provided in the outer shell (2). The second camera (8) is used to determine the position of the protrusions (18) on the outer shell (2), and the first camera (3) is used to determine the position of the grooves (17) in the joint (1). The material taking pipe (10) is externally connected to a controller, and the controller is used to receive the shooting information of the first camera (3) and the second camera (8). The material taking pipe (10) controls and adjusts the position of the joint (1) through the controller so that the grooves (17) match the protrusions (18).