Automatic lid-closing flip lock attachment device

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic cover closing and turnover locking device for screw locking of a handle after turnover of the handle. The automatic cover closing and turnover locking device comprises a rotating disc device, a feeding device, a screw locking device and a discharging device. The rotating disc device comprises a rotating driving mechanism, a rotating disc connected with an output shaft of the rotating driving mechanism and a plurality of product carriers arranged on an upper surface of the rotating disc. The feeding device comprises turnover mechanisms, temporary storage mechanisms and feeding mechanisms which are arranged at intervals on the outer side of the rotating disc. The screw locking device comprises first screw locking devices and second screw locking devices which are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotating disc. The discharging device comprises a discharging mechanism arranged on the outer side of the rotating disc and a conveying mechanism arranged at intervals with the discharging mechanism. The discharging mechanism carries the handle from the rotating disc to the conveying mechanism. The device can perform turnover operation on the handle and then lock the screw, thereby improving the degree of automation, improving the production efficiency and reducing the cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an automatic lid closing and flipping locking device, belonging to the field of screw installation technology. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of game controllers, manufacturers typically use screws for assembly to ensure a robust and stable structure. Therefore, the correct installation of these screws is a crucial step. This stage requires workers to install each screw individually into its designated position on the controller, ensuring each connection point is securely fixed to guarantee the quality and performance of the final product.

[0003] However, the manual screw installation process has a potential problem: low efficiency. Because it is a time-consuming task, operators may find it difficult to maintain high efficiency during mass production. Manual operation can also introduce human factors, such as inconsistent force and speed, thus affecting the overall quality of the product. Therefore, seeking ways to improve installation efficiency and reduce costs becomes particularly important. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cover-closing and flipping locking device that can improve the efficiency of handle screw locking and reduce production costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic lid-closing, flipping, and locking device, used for screwing the handle in place after flipping it over; the automatic lid-closing, flipping, and locking device comprises:

[0006] A turntable device includes a rotary drive mechanism, a turntable connected to the output shaft of the rotary drive mechanism, and a plurality of product carriers disposed on the upper surface of the turntable.

[0007] The feeding device includes a flipping mechanism, a temporary storage mechanism, and a feeding mechanism located on the outside of the turntable and spaced apart. The flipping mechanism flips the handle and places it on the temporary storage mechanism. The feeding mechanism transports the handle located on the temporary storage mechanism to the product carrier.

[0008] A screw-locking device, comprising a first screw-locking device and a second screw-locking device spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the turntable, for screwing the handle; and

[0009] The unloading device includes an unloading mechanism disposed on the outside of the turntable and a transport mechanism disposed at a distance from the unloading mechanism. The unloading mechanism transports the handle from the turntable to the transport mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the turntable is provided with four product carriers arranged in a cross shape, and the feeding device, the first screw-locking device, the second screw-locking device, and the unloading device each work in cooperation with a product carrier.

[0011] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes:

[0012] The first slide rail assembly includes a first slide rail located outside the turntable and a first slider base slidably disposed on the first slide rail;

[0013] A first drive motor is spaced apart from the first slide rail assembly and drives the first slider base to slide along a first direction, wherein the first direction is the extension direction of the first slide rail;

[0014] A flip motor is mounted on the first slider base;

[0015] The first clamping member includes a clamping arm connected to the output shaft of the flipping motor and a first gripper connected to the clamping arm; and

[0016] A first gripper motor is mounted on the gripping arm to drive the first gripper to open or close.

[0017] Furthermore, the first gripper includes a first gripper portion and a second gripper portion connected to the gripping arm, wherein the projected length of the first gripper portion in the horizontal direction is less than the projected length of the second gripper portion in the horizontal direction.

[0018] Furthermore, the temporary storage mechanism includes:

[0019] A temporary storage base is provided at intervals from the first slide rail along the first direction;

[0020] A lifting component is mounted on the temporary storage base;

[0021] A first positioning element, disposed on the lifting component, is used to hold the handle and, driven by the lifting component, can move up and down relative to the temporary storage base; and

[0022] The first pressure sensor is mounted on the first positioning element.

[0023] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes:

[0024] The feeding base is arranged at intervals from the temporary storage base along the first direction;

[0025] The first linear motor includes a first motor body mounted on the top of the feeding base and a second slider base slidably disposed on the first motor body;

[0026] The first vertical base is fixed on the second slider base;

[0027] The first vertical slider is slidably disposed on the first vertical base;

[0028] A first vertical drive motor is mounted on the first vertical slider and drives the first vertical slider to slide along the vertical direction on the first vertical base;

[0029] The second gripper is installed at the bottom of the first vertical slider; and

[0030] The second gripper motor is installed between the first vertical slider and the second gripper, driving the second gripper to open or close.

[0031] Furthermore, the second gripper includes a third gripper portion and a fourth gripper portion mounted on the bottom of the first vertical slider; wherein the third gripper portion is close to the temporary storage mechanism and is configured as an arc shape.

[0032] Furthermore, the first screw-locking device includes:

[0033] The second slide rail assembly includes a second slide rail located outside the turntable and a second slider base slidably disposed on the second slide rail;

[0034] The second drive motor is spaced apart from the second slide rail assembly and drives the second slider base to slide on the second slide rail;

[0035] The third slide rail assembly includes a third slide rail mounted on the second slider base and a third slider base slidably disposed on the third slide rail;

[0036] A third drive motor is mounted on the third slider base and drives the third slider base to slide on the third slide rail; wherein, the movement direction of the second slider base is perpendicular to the movement direction of the third slider base;

[0037] The electric screwdriver slider is slidably mounted on the third slider base;

[0038] An electric screwdriver, mounted on the slider of the electric screwdriver; and

[0039] A servo motor, mounted on the third slider base, drives the electric screwdriver slider to slide in the vertical direction.

[0040] Furthermore, the unloading mechanism includes:

[0041] A discharge base is located on the outside of the turntable;

[0042] The second linear motor includes a second motor body mounted on the top of the unloading base and a fourth slider base slidably disposed on the second motor body;

[0043] The second vertical base is fixed on the fourth slider base;

[0044] The second vertical slider is slidably disposed on the second vertical base;

[0045] A second vertical drive motor is mounted on the second vertical slider and drives the second vertical slider to slide along the vertical direction on the second vertical base;

[0046] The third gripper is installed at the bottom of the second vertical slider; and

[0047] The third gripper motor is installed between the second vertical slider and the third gripper, driving the third gripper to open or close.

[0048] Furthermore, the transport mechanism includes a waste material channel and a good material channel arranged side by side, and one end of the waste material channel and the good material channel is located below the second linear motor.

[0049] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This application achieves fully automated processing of the handle through components such as a turntable device, a feeding device, a screw-locking device, and a discharging device. The flipping mechanism flips the handle and then places it on a temporary storage mechanism for feeding, eliminating the need for further flipping and positioning by other mechanisms, thus improving efficiency. The turntable device, through its rotation drive mechanism and product carrier, ensures stable operation of the handle during the screw-locking step, requiring no manual intervention. The first and second screw-locking devices are arranged along the circumferential direction of the turntable for automatically screwing the handle. This device significantly improves production efficiency, reduces costs, improves product quality, and makes the production line more flexible and efficient.

[0050] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0051] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic lid closing and flipping device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the automatic lid-closing and flipping device from another perspective;

[0053] Figure 3 for Figure 1A partial structural diagram of the automatic lid-closing and flipping device shown;

[0054] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial structural diagram;

[0055] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the feeding device in the middle;

[0056] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the central locking screw device;

[0057] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding device in the middle; Detailed Implementation

[0058] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0060] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0061] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0062] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The automatic lid-closing and flipping device 100 shown in a preferred embodiment of this application includes a turntable device 2, a feeding device 3, a screw-locking device 4, and a discharging device 5. This automatic lid-closing and flipping device 100 is used to screw the handle in after flipping it over. The handle includes a grip portion and a display block disposed on the central axis of the grip portion.

[0063] In order for the automatic lid closing and flipping device 100 to have a stable operating support platform, the turntable device 2, the feeding device 3, the screw locking device 4 and the unloading device 5 are all installed on the worktable 1, so that the screw locking installation of the handle can be completed on the worktable 1. The worktable 1 mainly serves a support function, and its specific structure is not limited here.

[0064] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The turntable device 2 includes a rotary drive mechanism 22 mounted on the worktable 1, a turntable 21 connected to the output shaft of the rotary drive mechanism 22, and a plurality of product carriers 23 mounted on the upper surface of the turntable 21. The number of product carriers 23 is at least one. In a preferred embodiment, the screw-locking device 4 includes a first screw-locking device 41 and a second screw-locking device 42 spaced apart. Four product carriers 23 are mounted on the turntable 21, arranged in a cross shape around the turntable 21. The feeding device 3, the first screw-locking device 41, the second screw-locking device 4, and the unloading device 5 each cooperate with one product carrier 23. In this case, each product carrier 23 participates in the screw-locking process, and there are no idle product carriers 23. Optionally, the number of product carriers 23 can be more than four. In this way, only four product carriers 23 on the turntable participate in the screw-locking process at the same time, while other product carriers 23 are in a waiting state, which plays a buffering role. Alternatively, the number of product carriers 23 can be less than four. In this way, one or more of the feeding device 3, the first screw-locking device 41, the second screw-locking device 4, and the unloading device 5 may be in a waiting state, resulting in slower efficiency.

[0065] Driven by the rotary drive mechanism 22, the turntable 21 rotates, aligning the required working devices (loading device 3, screw-locking device 4, and unloading device 5) with the product carrier 23 at the current position for corresponding operations. As the turntable 21 continues to rotate, different product carriers 23 are sequentially brought to the working positions of each working device, achieving an efficient and continuous production process. The cross-shaped distribution structure of the product carriers 23 on the turntable 21 ensures that each working device can efficiently handle its corresponding handle, operating without affecting other operations. This design improves production efficiency and automation, enabling the equipment to complete multiple processes simultaneously, further enhancing the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0066] Please see Figure 3The feeding device 3 includes a flipping mechanism 31, a temporary storage mechanism 32, and a feeding mechanism 33, which are spaced apart on the workbench 1 and located outside the turntable 21. The flipping mechanism 31 flips the handle and places it on the temporary storage mechanism, exposing the screw hole at the bottom of the handle. The feeding mechanism 33 transports the handle located on the temporary storage mechanism 32 to the corresponding product carrier 23.

[0067] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The flipping mechanism 31 includes a first slide rail assembly 311, a first drive motor (not shown), a flipping motor 313, a first clamping member 314, and a first gripper motor 315.

[0068] The first slide rail assembly 311 includes a first slide rail 3111 disposed on the worktable 1 and located on one side of the turntable 21, and a first slider base 3112 slidably disposed on the first slide rail 3111. A first drive motor is disposed on the worktable 1 at a distance from the first slide rail assembly 311, and the first drive motor is capable of driving the first slider base 3112 along a first direction (…). Figure 1 The slide rail 3111 extends in the first direction (aa direction). A flip motor 313 is mounted on the first slider base 3112. The first clamping member 314 includes a clamping arm 3141 connected to the output shaft of the flip motor 313 and a first gripper 3142 connected to the clamping arm 3141. A first gripper motor 315 is mounted on the clamping arm 3141 and can drive the first gripper 3142 to open or close.

[0069] The first slide rail assembly 311 achieves precise positioning of the handle by controlling the sliding position of the first slider base 3112 and the clamping state of the first gripper 3142. By driving the first slider base 3112 to slide along a first direction, the handle can be moved to the desired position. The flip motor 313 enables the first gripper 3142 to perform a flipping action. Furthermore, by controlling the flip motor 313, the angle of the clamping arm 3142 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the clamping angle of the first gripper 3142 to adapt to handles of different shapes and sizes. In addition, the first gripper motor 315 controls the first gripper 3141 to perform the operation of clamping or releasing the handle.

[0070] The first gripper 3142 includes a first gripper portion 3143 and a second gripper portion 3144 connected to the gripping arm 3141. The first gripper portion 3143 and the second gripper portion 3144 open to form a gripping space, and the robotic arm of the previous station places the handle in the gripping space.

[0071] Typically, the first gripper portion 3143 and the second gripper portion 3144 are such that the projected length of the first gripper portion 3143 in the horizontal direction is the same as the projected length of the second gripper portion 3144 in the horizontal direction. That is, the two gripper portions 3143 and 3144 are identical in length and width, and their outer end faces are flush. In this structure, the process of the first gripper 3142 gripping the handle is as follows: the robotic arm of the previous station adjusts the position of the handle to align with the gripping space, and then inserts the handle into the gripping space. In this process, the handle is inserted into the clamping space while suspended in mid-air. The handle must first be positioned in a space at the same height as the clamping space before the insertion is completed. This method is equivalent to the alignment of the space (clamping space) and the space (handle positioning space). Therefore, the robotic arm must have high operating precision to ensure the accurate positioning of the handle in the space. Furthermore, the robotic arm must have high stability during the insertion process to prevent movement or displacement that would prevent the handle from being inserted into the clamping space.

[0072] As can be seen from the above description, the existing arrangement of the first gripper part 3143 and the second gripper part 3144 requires a relatively tall robotic arm, which increases production costs. However, for the target application of this application—handle assembly—the company's profit margin is not very high, and reducing costs by replacing manual labor with equipment is also one of the objectives of this application. Therefore, the further problem to be solved by this application is how to reduce equipment costs.

[0073] To address the aforementioned issues, in this embodiment, the projected length of the first gripper 3143 in the horizontal direction is less than the projected length of the second gripper 3144 in the horizontal direction, and initially, the first gripper 3143 is positioned above the second gripper 3144. In this configuration, the process of the first gripper 3142 gripping the handle is as follows: the robotic arm at the previous station positions the handle above the first gripper 3142, and then moves downwards. Since the projected length of the first gripper 3143 is less than the projected length of the second gripper 3144, the arm will not collide with the first gripper 3143. The handle continues to move downwards until it touches the second gripper 3144, and then the second gripper 3144 pushes the handle into the gripping space. In the process of this embodiment, before the handle is pushed into the clamping space, it first abuts against the second gripper 3144. Then, when the handle is pushed into the clamping space by the second gripper 3144, there is no need to use a robotic arm with high operating precision and high stability, which helps to reduce costs.

[0074] Once the handle is placed in the holding space, the robotic arm is released, and the first gripper 3143 and the second gripper 3144 close to hold the handle, completing the operation of receiving the handle from the previous station. Subsequently, driven by the flip motor 313, the first gripper 3142 flips the handle 180 degrees, exposing the screw hole at the bottom of the handle, and then, driven by the first drive motor, moves towards the temporary storage mechanism 32, so that the handle lands above the temporary storage mechanism.

[0075] The temporary storage mechanism 32 includes a temporary storage base 321, a lifting component (not shown), a first positioning component 322, and a first pressure sensor 323. The temporary storage base 321 is spaced apart from the first slide rail 3111 on the worktable 1 along a first direction. The lifting component is mounted on the temporary storage base 321 and can drive the first positioning component 322 to move up and down relative to the temporary storage base 321. The lifting component can be a cylinder, motor, etc., and is not limited here. The first positioning component 322 is mounted on the lifting component and is used to hold the handle. The first pressure sensor 323 is mounted on the first positioning component 322 and is used to detect the weight and position of the handle, thereby determining whether the loading is ready. Through the cooperation of the first positioning component 322 and the second pressure sensor 323, the handle can be correctly placed into the temporary storage mechanism 32, thereby improving work efficiency and accuracy.

[0076] When the handle is above the temporary storage mechanism 32, the first positioning member 322 moves upward under the drive of the lifting component until the handle falls into the groove of the first positioning member 322. At this time, since the horizontal projection length of the first gripper 3143 is less than the horizontal projection length of the second gripper 3144, although the second gripper is above the first positioning member, the first gripper 3143 does not contact the first positioning member 322 during the upward movement of the first positioning member 322, thus avoiding interference. The first gripper 3143 and the second gripper 3144 open, releasing the handle and allowing it to fall completely into the first positioning member 322, completing the temporary storage of the handle. Driven by the first drive motor, the flipping mechanism 31 returns to its initial position, and then, driven by the flipping motor 313, flips 180 degrees, ready for the next loading.

[0077] The feeding mechanism 33 includes: a feeding base 331, a first linear motor 332, a first vertical base 333, a first vertical slider 334, a first vertical drive motor (not shown), a second gripper 336, and a second gripper motor 337.

[0078] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5The feeding base 331 is spaced apart from the temporary storage base 321 on the worktable 1 along a first direction. The first linear motor 332 includes a first motor body 3321 mounted on the top of the feeding base 331 and a second slider base 3322 slidably mounted on the first motor body 3321. In this embodiment, limit switches 3323 are provided at both ends of the first motor body 3321 to detect the position of the second slider base 3322, ensuring accurate positioning and motion control of the feeding system. The first vertical base 333 is fixed on the second slider base 3322, and the first vertical slider 334 is slidably mounted on the first vertical base 333. The first vertical drive motor is mounted on the first vertical slider 334 and drives the first vertical slider 334 to slide along the first vertical base 333 in a vertical direction. The second gripper 336 is mounted on the bottom of the first vertical slider 334, and the second gripper motor 337 is mounted between the first vertical slider 334 and the second gripper 336, driving the second gripper 336 to open or close, thereby gripping or releasing the handle.

[0079] In this embodiment, the second gripper 336 includes a third gripper portion 3361 and a fourth gripper portion 3362 mounted on the bottom of the first vertical slider 334. The third gripper portion 3361 is close to the temporary storage mechanism, and when the flipping mechanism 31 retracts to the initial position, the second gripper 336 simultaneously grips the handle. In one embodiment, the third gripper portion 3361 is designed as a right angle; however, this arrangement has the following problem: if the third gripper portion 3361 is designed as a right angle, then the second gripper portion 3144 and the third gripper portion 3361 will have motion interference and collide. To solve the above problem, in this embodiment, the third gripper portion 3361 is set as an arc, thus effectively avoiding collision between the second gripper portion 3144 and the third gripper portion 3361.

[0080] Furthermore, when the third gripper portion 3361 is designed as a right angle, in order to prevent motion interference between the second gripper portion 3144 and the third gripper portion 3361, the relative distance between the third gripper portion 3361 and the fourth gripper portion 3362 in the closed state needs to be closer to prevent collision with the second gripper portion 3144. Therefore, when the third gripper portion 3361 and the fourth gripper portion 3362 change from the closed state to the open state, the stroke of the third gripper portion 3361 will increase accordingly. However, in this embodiment, the arc-shaped third gripper portion 3361 will not interfere with the second gripper portion 3144. Therefore, the relative distance between the third gripper portion 3361 and the fourth gripper portion 3362 in the closed state does not need to be shortened, so that the stroke of the third gripper portion 3361 will not increase when the third gripper portion 3361 and the fourth gripper portion 3362 change from the closed state to the open state. When the stroke of the third gripper portion 3361 increases, the required power of the second gripper motor 337 will increase accordingly, thus increasing the size of the second gripper motor 337. Consequently, in order to fix the second gripper motor 337, the size of the feeding base 331 needs to increase, which will increase the equipment cost and does not meet the purpose of cost reduction of this application. Therefore, the arc-shaped third gripper portion 3361 is a better configuration in this embodiment.

[0081] The arc-shaped third gripper portion 3361 is also adapted to the fact that the projected length of the first gripper portion 3143 in this embodiment is smaller than the projected length of the second gripper portion 3144. The third gripper portion 3361 includes a horizontal portion (unlabeled) connected to the first vertical slider 334, an arc-shaped portion (unlabeled) connected to the horizontal portion, and a vertical portion (unlabeled) connected to the arc-shaped portion. During the retraction of the first gripper 3144, the first gripper portion 3143 and the horizontal portion are at the same height. When the projected length of the first gripper portion 3143 is equal to the projected length of the second gripper portion 3144, the first gripper portion 3143 will still interfere with the third gripper portion 3361, causing wear. However, in this embodiment, the projected length of the first gripper portion 3143 is less than the projected length of the second gripper portion 3144. In this case, since the first gripper portion 3143 is shorter, the first gripper portion 3143 will not interfere with the third gripper portion 3361, thereby avoiding wear and collision, and correspondingly reducing the operating cost of the equipment.

[0082] Please see Figure 6 The screw-locking device 4 includes a first screw-locking device 41 and a second screw-locking device 42 that are spaced apart on the worktable 1 along the circumferential direction of the turntable 21, and is used to screw the handle.

[0083] The first screw-locking device 41 includes a second slide rail assembly 411, a second drive motor 412, a third slide rail assembly 413, a third drive motor 414, an electric screwdriver slider 415, an electric screwdriver 416, and a servo motor 417.

[0084] The second slide rail assembly 411 includes a second slide rail 4112 disposed on the worktable 1 and located outside the turntable 21, and a second slider base 4113 slidably disposed on the second slide rail 4112. A second drive motor 412 is disposed on the worktable 1 at a distance from the second slide rail assembly 411, and the second drive motor 412 drives the second slider base 4113 to slide on the second slide rail 4112. The third slide rail assembly 413 includes a third slide rail 4131 mounted on the second slider base 4112 and a third slider base 4132 slidably disposed on the third slide rail 4131. In this embodiment, a second pressure sensor 418 is disposed at the bottom end of the third slider base 4132 to detect whether the screw is installed correctly. A third drive motor 414 is mounted on the third slider base 4132 and drives the third slider base 4132 to slide on the third slide rail 4131, wherein the movement direction of the second slider base 4113 is perpendicular to the movement direction of the third slider base 4132. The electric screwdriver slider 415 is slidably mounted on the third slider base 4132, and the electric screwdriver 416 is mounted on the electric screwdriver slider 415. The servo motor 417 is mounted on the third slider base 4132 and drives the electric screwdriver slider 415 to slide in the vertical direction, thereby driving the electric screwdriver 416 to move in the vertical direction to complete the screw tightening operation.

[0085] The first screw-locking device 41 can move in the second direction via the second slide rail assembly 411 and the second drive motor 412. Figure 1 The first screw-locking device 41 can move along the first direction (in the middle bb direction), and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Through the third slide rail assembly 413 and the third drive motor 414, the first screw-locking device 41 can be adjusted in position on the worktable 1 to accommodate handles of different sizes.

[0086] The servo motor 417 can precisely control the electric screwdriver slider 415, and the second pressure sensor 418 can monitor whether the screw is installed correctly, thereby determining whether the current handle is a defective or good product.

[0087] In this embodiment, the second screw-locking device 42 has a similar structure to the first screw-locking device 41, and will not be described in detail here.

[0088] Please see Figure 7 The unloading device 5 includes an unloading mechanism 52 disposed between the loading device 3 and the second screw-locking device 42 along the circumferential direction of the turntable 21, and a transport mechanism 51 disposed at a distance from the unloading mechanism 52 on the worktable 1. The unloading mechanism 52 transports the handle to the transport mechanism 51.

[0089] The unloading mechanism 51 includes an unloading base 521, a second linear motor 522, a second vertical base 523, a second vertical slider 524, a second vertical drive motor (not shown), a third gripper 526, and a third gripper motor 527.

[0090] The unloading base 521 is disposed on the workbench 1 and located outside the turntable 21. In this embodiment, the unloading base 521 is located between the feeding device 3 and the second screw-locking device 42 along the circumferential direction of the turntable 21. The second linear motor 522 includes a second motor body 5221 mounted on the top of the unloading base 521 and a fourth slider base 5222 slidably disposed on the second motor body 5221. The second vertical base 523 is fixed on the fourth slider base 5222, and the second vertical slider 524 is slidably disposed on the second vertical base 523. The second vertical drive motor is mounted on the second vertical slider 524 and drives the second vertical slider 524 to slide vertically on the second vertical base 523. The third gripper 526 is mounted on the bottom of the second vertical slider 524, and the third gripper motor 527 is mounted between the second vertical slider 524 and the third gripper 526 and drives the third gripper 526 to open or close, thereby gripping or releasing the handle.

[0091] The transport mechanism 51 includes a scrap material channel 511 and a good material channel 512 arranged side by side on the workbench 1, with one end located below the second linear motor 522. The handle is only transported to the good material channel 512 for transport if both the first screw-locking device 41 and the second screw-locking device 42 determine that the handle is a good product after inspection; otherwise, the handle is transported to the scrap material channel.

[0092] This application achieves fully automated handling of handles through components such as a turntable device 2, a feeding device 3, a screw-locking device 4, and a discharging device 5. The flipping mechanism 31 flips the handle and places it on the temporary storage mechanism 32 for feeding, eliminating the need for further flipping and positioning by other mechanisms, thus improving efficiency. The turntable device 2, through the rotation drive mechanism 22 and the product carrier 23, ensures stable operation of the handle during the screw-locking process without manual intervention. The first screw-locking device 41 and the second screw-locking device 42 are arranged circumferentially along the turntable for automatically screwing the handles. This device significantly improves production efficiency, reduces costs, improves product quality, and makes the production line more flexible and efficient.

[0093] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0094] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic lid-closing, flipping, and locking device, characterized in that, The automatic cover flipping and locking device, used for flipping the handle and then screwing it in, includes: A turntable device includes a rotary drive mechanism, a turntable connected to the output shaft of the rotary drive mechanism, and a plurality of product carriers disposed on the upper surface of the turntable. The feeding device includes a flipping mechanism, a temporary storage mechanism, and a feeding mechanism located on the outside of the turntable and spaced apart. The flipping mechanism flips the handle and places it on the temporary storage mechanism. The feeding mechanism transports the handle located on the temporary storage mechanism to the product carrier. A screw-locking device, comprising a first screw-locking device and a second screw-locking device spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the turntable, for screwing the handle; and The unloading device includes an unloading mechanism disposed on the outside of the turntable and a transport mechanism disposed at a distance from the unloading mechanism. The unloading mechanism transports the handle from the turntable to the transport mechanism. The flipping mechanism includes: The first slide rail assembly includes a first slide rail located outside the turntable and a first slider base slidably disposed on the first slide rail; A first drive motor is spaced apart from the first slide rail assembly and drives the first slider base to slide along a first direction, wherein the first direction is the extension direction of the first slide rail; A flip motor is mounted on the first slider base; The first clamping member includes a clamping arm connected to the output shaft of the flipping motor and a first gripper connected to the clamping arm; and A first gripper motor is mounted on the gripping arm to drive the first gripper to open or close. The first gripper includes a first gripper portion and a second gripper portion connected to the gripping arm, wherein the projected length of the first gripper portion in the horizontal direction is less than the projected length of the second gripper portion in the horizontal direction.

2. The automatic lid closing, flipping, and locking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The turntable is equipped with four product carriers arranged in a cross shape. The feeding device, the first screw-locking device, the second screw-locking device, and the unloading device each work in cooperation with a product carrier.

3. The automatic lid closing, flipping, and locking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The temporary storage institution includes: A temporary storage base is provided at intervals from the first slide rail along the first direction; A lifting component is mounted on the temporary storage base; A first positioning element, disposed on the lifting component, is used to hold the handle and, driven by the lifting component, can move up and down relative to the temporary storage base; and The first pressure sensor is mounted on the first positioning element.

4. The automatic lid closing, flipping, and locking device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes: The feeding base is arranged at intervals from the temporary storage base along the first direction; The first linear motor includes a first motor body mounted on the top of the feeding base and a second slider base slidably disposed on the first motor body; The first vertical base is fixed on the second slider base; The first vertical slider is slidably disposed on the first vertical base; A first vertical drive motor is mounted on the first vertical slider and drives the first vertical slider to slide along the vertical direction on the first vertical base; The second gripper is installed at the bottom of the first vertical slider; and The second gripper motor is installed between the first vertical slider and the second gripper, driving the second gripper to open or close.

5. The automatic lid closing, flipping, and locking device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second gripper includes a third gripper portion and a fourth gripper portion mounted on the bottom of the first vertical slider; wherein the third gripper portion is close to the temporary storage mechanism and is configured as an arc shape.

6. The automatic lid closing, flipping, and locking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first screw-locking device includes: The second slide rail assembly includes a second slide rail located outside the turntable and a second slider base slidably disposed on the second slide rail; The second drive motor is spaced apart from the second slide rail assembly and drives the second slider base to slide on the second slide rail; The third slide rail assembly includes a third slide rail mounted on the second slider base and a third slider base slidably disposed on the third slide rail; A third drive motor is mounted on the third slider base and drives the third slider base to slide on the third slide rail; wherein, the movement direction of the second slider base is perpendicular to the movement direction of the third slider base; The electric screwdriver slider is slidably mounted on the third slider base; An electric screwdriver, mounted on the slider of the electric screwdriver; and A servo motor, mounted on the third slider base, drives the electric screwdriver slider to slide in the vertical direction.

7. The automatic lid closing, flipping, and locking device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The unloading mechanism includes: A discharge base is located on the outside of the turntable; The second linear motor includes a second motor body mounted on the top of the unloading base and a fourth slider base slidably disposed on the second motor body; The second vertical base is fixed on the fourth slider base; The second vertical slider is slidably disposed on the second vertical base; A second vertical drive motor is mounted on the second vertical slider and drives the second vertical slider to slide along the vertical direction on the second vertical base; The third gripper is installed at the bottom of the second vertical slider; and The third gripper motor is installed between the second vertical slider and the third gripper, driving the third gripper to open or close.

8. The automatic lid closing, flipping, and locking device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The transport mechanism includes a waste material channel and a good material channel arranged side by side, with one end of the waste material channel and the good material channel located below the second linear motor.

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