A waterproof ring assembly device

Abstract

The application provides a waterproof ring assembly device, which comprises a rack, a tray assembly, a conveying line assembly, a dispensing assembly and a waterproof ring assembly assembly. The tray assembly is installed on the rack and is used for lifting a tray carrying a plurality of Type C connectors. A carrier moves along the length direction of the rack under the driving of the conveying line and is used for positioning and supporting the Type C connectors. A transfer module is used for transferring the Type C connectors on the tray to the carrier. The dispensing assembly is used for dispensing the positioned Type C connectors, and the waterproof ring assembly assembly is used for assembling waterproof rings on the calibrated Type C connectors. The Type C connectors on the carrier sequentially pass through the dispensing assembly and the waterproof ring assembly assembly under the driving of the conveying line, realizing the automatic assembly of the waterproof rings on the Type C connectors and improving the assembly efficiency of the waterproof ring assembly device on the Type C connectors and the waterproof rings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of waterproof ring assembly equipment, and more particularly to a waterproof ring assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, Type C connectors are widely used in charging devices. Type C connectors support high-power transmission and require the assembly of waterproof rings. In existing technology, the Type C connector is moved to the waterproof ring station by a conveyor line, where an operator assembles the Type C connector and waterproof ring. This means that the assembly of the Type C connector and waterproof ring is done manually, and cannot be automated. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a waterproof ring assembly device. A tray assembly is mounted on a frame and is used to lift and lower a tray carrying multiple Type-C connectors. A conveyor line assembly is located on one side of the frame and includes a conveyor line, a carrier, and a transfer module. The carrier moves along the length of the frame under the drive of the conveyor line and is used to position and support the Type-C connectors. The transfer module is used to transfer the Type-C connectors on the tray to the carrier. A dispensing assembly is located on one side of the conveyor line and is used to dispense adhesive onto the positioned Type-C connectors, performing multi-sided dispensing along the peripheral sidewalls of the ends of the Type-C connectors. A waterproof ring assembly assembly is located on one side of the conveyor line and is used to assemble waterproof rings onto the calibrated Type-C connectors. The Type-C connectors on the carrier pass sequentially through the dispensing assembly and the waterproof ring assembly assembly under the drive of the conveyor line, achieving automated assembly of the waterproof rings onto the Type-C connectors. This avoids manual assembly of the Type-C connectors and waterproof rings, improving the assembly efficiency of the waterproof ring assembly device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a waterproof ring assembly device, the waterproof ring assembly device being used to assemble a waterproof ring to a Type C connector; the waterproof ring assembly device comprising:

[0005] frame;

[0006] A tray assembly, mounted on the rack, is used to lift a tray that carries multiple Type-C connectors;

[0007] A conveyor assembly is disposed on one side of the frame; the conveyor assembly includes a conveyor line, a carrier, and a transfer module; the carrier moves along the length of the frame under the drive of the conveyor line, and the carrier is used to position and support the Type C connector; the transfer module is used to transfer the Type C connector on the tray to the carrier;

[0008] A dispensing assembly is disposed on one side of the conveyor line. The dispensing assembly is used to dispense adhesive onto the positioned Type C connector and to dispense adhesive on multiple sides along the peripheral sidewall of the end of the Type C connector.

[0009] A waterproof ring assembly assembly is disposed on one side of the conveyor line, and the waterproof ring assembly assembly assembly is used to assemble the waterproof ring on the calibrated Type C connector;

[0010] The Type C connector in the carrier passes sequentially through the dispensing assembly and the waterproof ring assembly under the drive of the conveyor line.

[0011] Optionally, the pallet assembly includes a first pallet module, a second pallet module, and a pallet transfer module;

[0012] The first tray module and the second tray module are arranged adjacent to each other; the first tray module carries a tray with a Type C connector; the second tray module carries a tray without a Type C connector; the tray transfer module transfers the tray without a Type C connector from the first tray module to the second tray module.

[0013] Optionally, the first tray module includes a first bracket and a first tray support arm. The first bracket is provided with a first receiving groove, and the first tray support arm is vertically connected to the first bracket and supports the tray in the first receiving groove.

[0014] The second tray module includes a second bracket and a second tray support arm. The second bracket is provided with a second receiving groove, and the second tray support arm is vertically connected to the second bracket and supports the tray located in the second receiving groove.

[0015] The tray transfer module includes a third support and a tray suction arm. The tray suction arm is movably connected to the third support and moves between the first tray module and the second tray module.

[0016] The tray suction arm is vertically and vertically connected to the third support and is used to suction trays at different heights.

[0017] Optionally, the carrier is provided with a plurality of positioning slots, which are arranged along the length of the carrier, and each positioning slot is used to position a Type C connector;

[0018] The transfer module includes a fourth bracket, a first movable seat, a first lifting seat, and at least one first suction cup;

[0019] The first movable seat is movably connected to the fourth bracket and can move in the horizontal direction;

[0020] The first lifting seat is vertically connected to the first movable seat and supports the first suction cup. The first suction cup is used to attract the Type C connector, so that the Type C connector in the tray is transferred to the corresponding positioning slot.

[0021] Optionally, the waterproof ring assembly equipment further includes a positioning component, which is located on one side of the transfer module;

[0022] The positioning component is used to laterally position the Type C connector in the vehicle, at which time the vehicle and the Type C connector are in a lateral state;

[0023] The positioning assembly includes a fifth bracket, a second movable seat, and a first docking arm;

[0024] The first docking arm is connected to the second movable seat, which is movably connected to the fifth bracket, and drives the first docking arm to dock with the Type C connector in the carrier, so that the Type C connector in the carrier is positioned by the first docking arm.

[0025] Optionally, the dispensing assembly includes a first dispensing module and a second dispensing module, which are arranged adjacent to each other and are both located on one side of the conveyor line.

[0026] The first dispensing module and the second dispensing module dispense adhesive onto the upper and lower surfaces of the Type C connector, respectively.

[0027] Optionally, the waterproof ring assembly equipment further includes a calibration component, which is disposed on one side of the dispensing component and is used to calibrate the Type C connector after dispensing.

[0028] The calibration assembly includes a sixth support, a third movable base, a third lifting base, and a calibration module;

[0029] The third movable seat is movably connected to the sixth bracket;

[0030] The third lifting seat is vertically connected to the third movable seat and supports the calibration module. The calibration module is used to perform clamp-type calibration on the vehicle to ensure the positional accuracy of the vehicle.

[0031] Optionally, the waterproof ring assembly assembly includes a waterproof ring conveying module, a clamping module, and a waterproof ring assembly module;

[0032] The clamping module is disposed on one side of the conveyor line and clamps the Type C connector in the carrier;

[0033] The waterproof ring conveying module is used to convey waterproof rings sequentially, and the waterproof ring assembly module is used to assemble the waterproof rings into the Type C connector.

[0034] Optionally, the waterproof ring assembly module includes a seventh bracket, a fourth movable seat, a fourth lifting seat, and an extension arm;

[0035] The fourth movable seat is movably mounted on the seventh bracket, and the fourth lifting seat is vertically mounted on the fourth movable seat, thereby driving the extension arm to rise and fall.

[0036] The extension arm has an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the extension arm extends the waterproof ring and fits the waterproof ring onto the Type C connector; in the retracted state, the extension arm disengages from the waterproof ring.

[0037] Optionally, the waterproof ring assembly assembly further includes a detection module, which is located on one side of the waterproof ring conveying module. The waterproof ring conveying module conveys the waterproof ring to the detection module, and the detection module detects the waterproof ring and determines the current shape of the waterproof ring based on its position and attitude parameters.

[0038] The extension arm grasps the waterproof ring conveyed by the waterproof ring conveying module according to the position and current shape of the waterproof ring.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0040] This invention provides a waterproof ring assembly device. A tray assembly is mounted on a frame and is used to lift and lower a tray that carries multiple Type-C connectors. A conveyor line assembly is located on one side of the frame and includes a conveyor line, a carrier, and a transfer module. The carrier moves along the length of the frame under the drive of the conveyor line and is used to position and support the Type-C connectors. The transfer module is used to transfer the Type-C connectors on the tray to the carrier. A dispensing assembly is located on one side of the conveyor line and is used to dispense adhesive onto the positioned Type-C connectors, and to dispense adhesive on multiple sides along the peripheral sidewalls of the ends of the Type-C connectors. A waterproof ring assembly assembly is located on one side of the conveyor line and is used to assemble waterproof rings onto the calibrated Type-C connectors. The Type-C connectors on the carrier pass sequentially through the dispensing assembly assembly and the waterproof ring assembly assembly under the drive of the conveyor line, realizing automated assembly of the waterproof rings onto the Type-C connectors. This avoids manual assembly of the Type-C connectors and waterproof rings and improves the assembly efficiency of the waterproof ring assembly device. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0043] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a waterproof ring assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0044] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a tray assembly of a waterproof ring assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0045] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the transfer module of a waterproof ring assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0046] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the positioning components of a waterproof ring assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0047] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the dispensing assembly of a waterproof ring assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0048] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the calibration components of a waterproof ring assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0049] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a waterproof ring assembly assembly assembly of a waterproof ring assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0050] Figure Labels

[0051] 100. Waterproof ring assembly equipment;

[0052] 10. Rack;

[0053] 20. Pallet assembly; 21. First pallet module; 211. First support; 211a. First receiving slot; 212. First pallet support arm; 22. Second pallet module; 221. Second support; 221a. Second receiving slot; 23. Pallet transfer module; 231. Third support; 232. Pallet suction arm;

[0054] 30. Conveyor line assembly; 31. Conveyor line; 32. Carrier; 32a. Positioning slot; 33. Transfer module; 331. Fourth support; 332. First movable seat; 333. First lifting seat; 334. First suction cup;

[0055] 40. Dispensing assembly; 41. First dispensing module; 42. Second dispensing module;

[0056] 50. Waterproof ring assembly assembly; 51. Waterproof ring conveying module; 52. Clamping module; 53. Waterproof ring assembly module; 531. Seventh bracket; 532. Fourth movable seat; 533. Fourth lifting seat; 534. Extending arm; 54. Detection module;

[0057] 60. Positioning component; 61. Fifth bracket; 62. Second movable seat; 63. First docking arm;

[0058] 70. Calibration component; 71. Sixth support; 72. Third movable seat; 73. Third lifting seat; 74. Calibration module. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0060] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-7This application provides a waterproof ring assembly device 100, which is used to assemble waterproof rings to Type C connectors.

[0061] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-7 In this embodiment, the waterproof ring assembly equipment 100 includes a frame 10, a tray assembly 20, a conveyor line 31 assembly 30, a dispensing assembly 40, and a waterproof ring assembly 50. The tray assembly 20 is mounted on the frame 10 and is used to lift the tray, which carries multiple Type-C connectors. The conveyor line 31 assembly 30 is located on one side of the frame 10 and includes a conveyor line 31, a carrier 32, and a transfer module 33. The carrier 32 moves along the length of the frame 10 under the drive of the conveyor line 31 and is used to position and support the Type-C connectors. The transfer module 33 is used to transfer the Type-C connectors on the tray to the carrier 32. The dispensing assembly 40 is located on one side of the conveyor line 31 and is used to dispense adhesive onto the positioned Type-C connectors, and to dispense adhesive along the peripheral sidewalls of the ends of the Type-C connectors on multiple surfaces. The waterproof ring assembly 50 is located on one side of the conveyor line 31 and is used to assemble the calibrated Type-C connectors. The Type C connector is assembled with a waterproof ring. The Type C connector in the carrier 32 passes through the dispensing assembly 40 and the waterproof ring assembly assembly 50 in sequence under the drive of the conveyor line 31, realizing the automated assembly of the waterproof ring with the Type C connector. This avoids the assembly of the Type C connector and the waterproof ring under human intervention and improves the assembly efficiency of the waterproof ring assembly equipment 100 for the Type C connector and the waterproof ring.

[0062] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-7 In this embodiment, the frame 10 serves as a supporting component of the waterproof ring assembly equipment 100. The frame 10 is used to support the tray assembly 20, the conveyor line 31 assembly 30, the dispensing assembly 40, and the waterproof ring assembly 50.

[0063] The tray assembly 20 is disposed on the upper side of the frame 10. The tray assembly 20 is mounted on the frame 10 so that the tray assembly 20 is fixed on the upper side of the frame 10. The tray assembly 20 is used to lift the tray so that the height of the tray can be adjusted under the action of the tray assembly 20. The tray carries multiple Type C connectors; the multiple Type C connectors are lifted and lowered with the lifting of the tray to adjust the height position of the multiple Type C connectors.

[0064] The conveyor line 31 assembly 30 is disposed on the upper side of the frame 10; the conveyor line 31 assembly 30 includes a conveyor line 31, a carrier 32, and a transfer module 33; the carrier 32 moves along the length direction of the frame 10 under the drive of the conveyor line 31, so as to adjust the length position of the carrier 32 relative to the frame 10. The carrier 32 is used to position and support the Type C connector, ensuring the positional accuracy of the Type C connector relative to the carrier 32 and avoiding positional deviation of the Type C connector relative to the carrier 32; the transfer module 33 is used to transfer the Type C connector on the tray to the carrier 32; the transfer module 33 realizes the automated transfer of the Type C connector, avoiding the Type C connector being transferred from the tray to the carrier 32 by human intervention.

[0065] The dispensing assembly 40 is located on the outside of the conveyor line 31. The dispensing assembly 40 is used to dispense adhesive to the positioned Type C connector and to dispense adhesive on multiple sides along the peripheral sidewall of the end of the Type C connector. The dispensing assembly 40 enables automated dispensing of the Type C connector, avoiding the need for manual dispensing of the Type C connector.

[0066] The waterproof ring assembly component 50 is located outside the conveyor line 31. The waterproof ring assembly component 50 is used to assemble the waterproof ring on the calibrated Type C connector. The Type C connector in the carrier 32 passes through the dispensing component 40 and the waterproof ring assembly component 50 in sequence under the drive of the conveyor line 31, realizing the automated assembly of the waterproof ring on the Type C connector. This avoids the assembly of the Type C connector and the waterproof ring under human intervention and improves the assembly efficiency of the waterproof ring assembly equipment 100 on the Type C connector and the waterproof ring.

[0067] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-2 In this embodiment, the pallet assembly 20 includes a first pallet module 21, a second pallet module 22, and a pallet transfer module 23. The first pallet module 21 and the second pallet module 22 are arranged adjacent to each other. The first pallet module 21 carries a pallet with a Type C connector on the carrier 32. The pallet with the Type C connector is used for the transfer module 33 to transfer the Type C connector to the carrier 32. The second pallet module 22 carries a pallet without a Type C connector. The pallet transfer module 23 is located between the first pallet module 21 and the second pallet module 22. The pallet transfer module 23 transfers the pallet without a Type C connector from the first pallet module 21 to the second pallet module 22 to realize the transfer of empty pallets.

[0068] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-2In this embodiment, the first tray module 21 includes a first bracket 211 and a first tray support arm 212. The first bracket 211 is provided with a first receiving groove 211a, which serves as the internal space of the first bracket 211. A tray with a Type C connector is received in the first receiving groove 211a. The first tray support arm 212 is vertically connected to the first bracket 211 to adjust the height position of the first tray support arm 212 relative to the first bracket 211. The first tray support arm 212 supports the tray in the first receiving groove 211a to adjust the height position of the tray in the first receiving groove 211a, thereby facilitating the raising of the tray with the Type C connector to the Type C connector transfer area.

[0069] The second tray module 22 includes a second bracket 221 and a second tray support arm. The second bracket 221 is provided with a second receiving groove 221a, which serves as the internal space of the second bracket 221. A tray without a Type C connector is received in the second receiving groove 221a. The second tray support arm is vertically connected to the second bracket 221 to adjust the height position of the second tray support arm relative to the second bracket 221. The second tray support arm supports the tray in the second receiving groove 221a to adjust the height position of the tray in the second receiving groove 221a.

[0070] The tray transfer module 23 includes a third support 231 and a tray suction arm 232. The tray suction arm 232 is movably connected to the third support 231 to adjust the position of the tray suction arm 232 relative to the third support 231 and to move between the first tray module 21 and the second tray module 22. The tray suction arm 232 is vertically connected to the third support 231 and is used to suction trays at different heights so that the tray suction arm 232 can transfer the tray in the first receiving slot 211a to the second receiving slot 221a under the action of lifting and moving, thereby facilitating the collection of empty trays in the second receiving slot 221a.

[0071] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and 3 In this embodiment, the carrier 32 is provided with a plurality of positioning slots 32a, which are arranged along the length of the carrier 32. Each positioning slot 32a is used to position the Type C connector. This allows the inner sidewall of the positioning slot 32a to restrict the Type C connector, ensuring the positional accuracy of the Type C connector. By arranging a plurality of positioning slots 32a, the number of supports of the carrier 32 relative to the Type C connector is increased.

[0072] The transfer module 33 includes a fourth bracket 331, a first movable seat 332, a first lifting seat 333, and at least one first suction cup 334. The fourth bracket 331 is connected to the frame 10. The first movable seat 332 is movably connected to the fourth bracket 331 and moves horizontally to adjust the length of the first movable seat 332 relative to the fourth bracket 331, thereby facilitating the movement of the first movable seat 332 between the first tray module 21 and the carrier 32. The first lifting seat 333 is vertically connected to the first movable seat 332 to adjust the height of the first lifting seat 333 relative to the first movable seat 332. The first lifting seat 333 supports the first suction cup 334, which moves horizontally and vertically under the influence of the first lifting seat 333 and the first movable seat 332. The first suction cup 334 is used to attract Type-C connectors, transferring the Type-C connectors on the tray to the corresponding positioning slots 32a, thereby realizing the transfer of the Type-C connectors on the first tray module 21. The Type C connector is automatically transferred relative to the positioning slot 32a, avoiding the need for manual transfer of the Type C connector located in the first tray module 21 to the positioning slot 32a.

[0073] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and 4 In this embodiment, the waterproof ring assembly equipment 100 further includes a positioning component 60, which is located to the left of the transfer module 33. The positioning component 60 is used to laterally position the Type C connector on the carrier 32. At this time, the carrier 32 and the Type C connector are in a lateral state, ensuring the positional accuracy between the carrier 32 and the Type C connector. The positioning component 60 includes a fifth bracket 61, a second movable seat 62, and a first docking arm 63. The fifth bracket 61 is connected to the frame 10, and the first docking arm 63 is connected to the second movable seat 62. The second movable seat 62 is movably connected to the fifth bracket 61 to adjust the position of the second movable seat 62 relative to the fifth bracket 61. The second movable seat 62 drives the first docking arm 63 to dock with the Type C connector on the carrier 32, so that the first docking arm 63 presses the Type C connector on the carrier 32, ensuring that each Type C connector is kept on the same horizontal line. This ensures that the Type C connector on the carrier 32 is positioned by the first docking arm 63, guaranteeing the positional accuracy of the Type C connector relative to the carrier 32.

[0074] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and 5In this embodiment, the dispensing assembly 40 is disposed on the left side of the positioning assembly 60. The dispensing assembly 40 includes a first dispensing module 41 and a second dispensing module 42, which are arranged adjacent to each other and are both located on the same side of the conveyor line 31. The first dispensing module 41 and the second dispensing module 42 dispense adhesive to the upper and lower surfaces of the Type C connector, respectively, so as to achieve multi-face dispensing of the Type C connector through the cooperation of the first dispensing module 41 and the second dispensing module 42. This facilitates automated dispensing of the Type C connector and avoids dispensing of the Type C connector under human intervention. The arrangement of the first dispensing module 41 and the second dispensing module 42 increases the dispensing efficiency and stability of the Type C connector.

[0075] The dispensing assembly 40 also includes a rotating component, which is located between the first dispensing module 41 and the second dispensing module 42. The rotating component is used to rotate the Type C connector 180° to achieve double-sided rotation of the Type C connector.

[0076] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and 6 In this embodiment, the waterproof ring assembly equipment 100 further includes a calibration component 70, which is disposed on the left side of the dispensing component 40. The calibration component 70 is used to calibrate the Type C connector after dispensing, thus ensuring the positional accuracy of the Type C connector after dispensing. The calibration assembly 70 includes a sixth support 71, a third movable seat 72, a third lifting seat 73, and a calibration module 74. The sixth support 71 is connected to the frame 10, and the third movable seat 72 is movably connected to the sixth support 71 to adjust the length position of the third movable seat 72 relative to the sixth support 71. The third lifting seat 73 is movably connected to the third movable seat 72 to adjust the height position of the third lifting seat 73 relative to the third movable seat 72. The third lifting seat 73 supports the calibration module 74 so that the calibration module 74 can move and rise and fall under the action of the third lifting seat 73 and the third movable seat 72. The calibration module 74 is used to perform clamp-type calibration on the carrier 32 to ensure the positional accuracy of the carrier 32, so that the carrier 32 can rotate 90° under the action of the calibration module 74, thereby facilitating the carrier 32 to remain concentric with the waterproof ring assembly 50.

[0077] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and 7In this embodiment, the waterproof ring assembly assembly 50 includes a waterproof ring conveying module 51, a clamping module 52, and a waterproof ring assembly module 53. The clamping module 52 is located on the left side of the conveyor line 31 and clamps the Type C connector on the carrier 32. This allows the clamping module 52 to restrict the Type C connector on the carrier 32, ensuring the positional accuracy of the Type C connector. The waterproof ring conveying module 51 is used to convey waterproof rings sequentially, and the waterproof ring assembly module 53 is used to assemble the waterproof rings onto the Type C connector, so that the waterproof rings and Type C connectors can be automatically assembled through the waterproof ring assembly module 53.

[0078] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and 7 In this embodiment, the waterproof ring assembly module 53 includes a seventh bracket 531, a fourth movable seat 532, a fourth lifting seat 533, and an extension arm 534. The seventh bracket 531 is connected to the frame 10. The fourth movable seat 532 is movably mounted on the seventh bracket 531 to adjust its horizontal position relative to the seventh bracket 531. The fourth lifting seat 533 is vertically mounted on the fourth movable seat 532 to adjust its height relative to the fourth movable seat 532. The fourth lifting seat 533 drives the extension arm 534 to rise and fall, so that the extension arm 534 can move and rise and fall under the action of the fourth movable seat 532 and the fourth lifting seat 533.

[0079] The extension arm 534 has an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the extension arm 534 extends the waterproof ring to increase its area and fits the waterproof ring onto the Type C connector. In the retracted state, the extension arm 534 disengages from the waterproof ring to allow the waterproof ring to be assembled with the Type C connector.

[0080] Please refer to the attached document. Figure 1 and 7 In this embodiment, the waterproof ring assembly assembly 50 further includes a detection module 54, which is located outside the waterproof ring conveying module 51. The waterproof ring conveying module 51 conveys the waterproof ring to the detection module 54, which detects the waterproof ring and determines its current shape based on its position and orientation parameters. The extension arm 534 grabs the waterproof ring conveyed by the waterproof ring conveying module 51 based on its position and current shape, thereby ensuring the assembly pass rate of the waterproof ring and the Type C connector and facilitating the timely detection of defective products.

[0081] Workflow: A tray with a Type C connector is placed in the first receiving slot 211a. The first tray support arm 212 lifts the tray with the Type C connector in the first receiving slot 211a. The tray with the Type C connector in the first receiving slot 211a is lifted to the transfer area. The first suction cup 334 transfers the Type C connector in the transfer area to the positioning slot 32a of the carrier 32. At the same time, the tray suction arm 232 lifts the empty tray in the first receiving slot 211a to the second receiving slot 221a, so that the second receiving slot 221a can collect the empty tray.

[0082] The Type C connector, located on carrier 32, passes through positioning assembly 60 driven by conveyor line 31. First mating arm 63 presses the Type C connector relative to carrier 32 to position it. After positioning, the Type C connector passes through first dispensing module 41 driven by conveyor line 31. First dispensing module 41 dispenses adhesive onto the upper surface of the Type C connector. After dispensing, the Type C connector rotates 180° driven by rotating component to reach second dispensing module 42, thus facilitating dispensing adhesive onto the lower surface of the Type C connector by second dispensing module 42.

[0083] After dispensing, the Type C connector passes through the calibration assembly 70 driven by the conveyor line 31, so that the calibration module 74 can perform clamping calibration on the carrier 32. After calibration, the Type C connector passes through the waterproof ring assembly assembly 50 driven by the conveyor line 31. The clamping module 52 clamps the Type C connector, the waterproof ring conveying module 51 conveys the waterproof ring, and the extension arm 534 of the waterproof ring assembly module 53 assembles the Type C connector and the waterproof ring. The assembled Type C connector and waterproof ring are carried to the detection module 54 by the waterproof ring conveying module 51 to realize the detection of the Type C connector and the waterproof ring.

[0084] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0085] This invention provides a waterproof ring assembly device 100. A tray assembly 20 is mounted on a frame 10 and is used to lift and lower a tray that carries multiple Type-C connectors. A conveyor line 31 assembly 30 is disposed on one side of the frame 10. The conveyor line 31 assembly 30 includes a conveyor line 31, a carrier 32, and a transfer module 33. The carrier 32 moves along the length of the frame 10 under the drive of the conveyor line 31 and is used to position and support the Type-C connectors. The transfer module 33 is used to transfer the Type-C connectors on the tray to the carrier 32. A dispensing assembly 40 is disposed on one side of the conveyor line 31 and is used to dispense adhesive onto the positioned Type-C connectors, and to dispense adhesive on multiple sides along the peripheral sidewalls of the ends of the Type-C connectors. A waterproof ring assembly assembly 50 is disposed on one side of the conveyor line 31 and is used to assemble waterproof rings onto the calibrated Type-C connectors. The Type-C connectors on the carrier 32... Driven by the conveyor line 31, the Type-C connector sequentially passes through the dispensing assembly 40 and the waterproof ring assembly assembly 50, realizing the automated assembly of the waterproof ring with the Type-C connector. This avoids manual assembly of the Type-C connector and waterproof ring, improving the assembly efficiency of the waterproof ring assembly equipment 100 for both Type-C connectors and waterproof rings.

[0086] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0087] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may be connected to an intermediary component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component through an intermediary component.

[0088] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this invention is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0089] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof ring assembly device, characterized in that, The waterproof ring assembly equipment is used to assemble a waterproof ring to a Type-C connector; the waterproof ring assembly equipment includes: frame; A tray assembly, mounted on the rack, is used to lift a tray that carries multiple Type-C connectors; A conveyor assembly is disposed on one side of the frame; the conveyor assembly includes a conveyor line, a carrier, and a transfer module; the carrier moves along the length of the frame under the drive of the conveyor line, and the carrier is used to position and support the Type C connector; the transfer module is used to transfer the Type C connector on the tray to the carrier; A dispensing assembly is disposed on one side of the conveyor line. The dispensing assembly is used to dispense adhesive onto the positioned Type C connector and to dispense adhesive on multiple sides along the peripheral sidewall of the end of the Type C connector. A waterproof ring assembly assembly is disposed on one side of the conveyor line, and the waterproof ring assembly assembly assembly is used to assemble the waterproof ring on the calibrated Type C connector; The Type C connector in the carrier passes sequentially through the dispensing assembly and the waterproof ring assembly under the drive of the conveyor line; The pallet assembly includes a first pallet module, a second pallet module, and a pallet transfer module; The first tray module and the second tray module are arranged adjacent to each other; the first tray module carries a tray with a Type C connector; the second tray module carries a tray without a Type C connector; the tray transfer module transfers the tray without a Type C connector from the first tray module to the second tray module; The waterproof ring assembly assembly includes a waterproof ring conveying module, a clamping module, and a waterproof ring assembly module; The clamping module is disposed on one side of the conveyor line and clamps the Type C connector in the carrier; The waterproof ring conveying module is used to convey waterproof rings sequentially, and the waterproof ring assembly module is used to assemble the waterproof rings into the Type C connector; The waterproof ring assembly module includes a seventh bracket, a fourth movable seat, a fourth lifting seat, and an extension arm; The fourth movable seat is movably mounted on the seventh bracket, and the fourth lifting seat is vertically mounted on the fourth movable seat, thereby driving the extension arm to rise and fall. The extension arm has an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the extension arm extends the waterproof ring and fits the waterproof ring onto the Type C connector; in the retracted state, the extension arm disengages from the waterproof ring.

2. The waterproof ring assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first tray module includes a first bracket and a first tray support arm. The first bracket is provided with a first receiving groove, and the first tray support arm is vertically connected to the first bracket and supports the tray located in the first receiving groove. The second tray module includes a second bracket and a second tray support arm. The second bracket is provided with a second receiving groove, and the second tray support arm is vertically connected to the second bracket and supports the tray located in the second receiving groove. The tray transfer module includes a third support and a tray suction arm. The tray suction arm is movably connected to the third support and moves between the first tray module and the second tray module. The tray suction arm is vertically and vertically connected to the third support and is used to suction trays at different heights.

3. The waterproof ring assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier is provided with a plurality of positioning slots, which are arranged along the length of the carrier, and each positioning slot is used to position a Type C connector. The transfer module includes a fourth bracket, a first movable seat, a first lifting seat, and at least one first suction cup; The first movable seat is movably connected to the fourth bracket and can move in the horizontal direction; The first lifting seat is vertically connected to the first movable seat and supports the first suction cup. The first suction cup is used to attract the Type C connector, so that the Type C connector in the tray is transferred to the corresponding positioning slot.

4. The waterproof ring assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof ring assembly equipment also includes a positioning component, which is located on one side of the transfer module; The positioning component is used to laterally position the Type C connector in the vehicle, at which time the vehicle and the Type C connector are in a lateral state; The positioning assembly includes a fifth bracket, a second movable seat, and a first docking arm; The first docking arm is connected to the second movable seat, which is movably connected to the fifth bracket, and drives the first docking arm to dock with the Type C connector in the carrier, so that the Type C connector in the carrier is positioned by the first docking arm.

5. The waterproof ring assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing assembly includes a first dispensing module and a second dispensing module, which are arranged adjacent to each other and are both located on one side of the conveyor line. The first dispensing module and the second dispensing module dispense adhesive onto the upper and lower surfaces of the Type C connector, respectively.

6. The waterproof ring assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof ring assembly equipment also includes a calibration component, which is disposed on one side of the dispensing component and is used to calibrate the Type C connector after dispensing. The calibration assembly includes a sixth support, a third movable base, a third lifting base, and a calibration module; The third movable seat is movably connected to the sixth bracket; The third lifting seat is vertically connected to the third movable seat and supports the calibration module. The calibration module is used to perform clamp-type calibration on the vehicle to ensure the positional accuracy of the vehicle.

7. The waterproof ring assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof ring assembly also includes a detection module, which is located on one side of the waterproof ring conveying module. The waterproof ring conveying module conveys the waterproof ring to the detection module, which detects the waterproof ring and determines its current shape based on its position and orientation parameters. The extension arm grasps the waterproof ring conveyed by the waterproof ring conveying module according to the position and current shape of the waterproof ring.

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