Automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switch

Abstract

The invention discloses seven-pin toggle switch automatic assembling equipment which comprises a rack, an index plate combination station arranged on the rack, a base combination station distributed in the circumferential direction of the index plate combination station, a reed combination station, an upper cover combination station, a movable contact piece combination station, a toggle piece combination station and a discharging combination station. The index plate combination station is provided with a rotating disc clamp used for bearing and positioning the seven-pin toggle switch. Through cooperative operation of the index plate combination station and multiple work stations, automatic feeding, high-precision assembling and finished product discharging of the bases, the reeds, the movable contact pieces, the shifting pieces and the upper covers are achieved. And by adopting the technologies of a turntable clamp positioning mechanism (the gap is smaller than or equal to 0.02 mm), precise grabbing of a servo electric cylinder, automatic waste cutting and the like, the problems of low efficiency and poor precision of traditional manual assembly are solved, and the production quality and efficiency are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to automatic assembly equipment for a toggle switch, in particular to automatic assembly equipment for a seven-pin toggle switch. Background Art

[0002] The seven-pin toggle switch is a common electronic component with a complex structure, consisting of multiple precision parts, including a base, reed, movable contact, paddle, and upper cover. Traditional assembly methods rely on manual labor, resulting in low efficiency, poor precision, high scrap rates, and high labor costs. Existing automated equipment often suffers from inadequate coordination in the feeding, positioning, and assembly of various components, inconvenient waste disposal, and difficulty meeting required positioning accuracy. Therefore, there is an urgent need for integrated, high-precision automated assembly equipment to achieve efficient and stable production of seven-pin toggle switches. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides an automatic assembly device for a seven-pin toggle switch. By cooperating with a dividing plate assembly station and a multi-station, the device realizes the automatic feeding, precise positioning, efficient assembly and waste disposal of a base, a reed, a movable contact piece, a paddle and an upper cover, thereby solving the problems of low efficiency, insufficient precision and complex waste disposal in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A seven-pin toggle switch automatic assembly equipment is characterized in that it includes a frame, a dividing plate assembly station arranged on the frame, a base assembly station distributed in the circumferential direction of the dividing plate assembly station, a reed assembly station, an upper cover assembly station, a moving contact assembly station, a paddle assembly station and a discharging assembly station, wherein the dividing plate assembly station is provided with a turntable fixture for carrying and positioning the seven-pin toggle switch; the base assembly station is used to transport the base material strip and grab the base from the base material strip and transfer it to the turntable fixture; the reed assembly station is used to transport the reed and realize assembly with the base; the moving contact assembly station is used to transport the moving contact and realize assembly with the base; the paddle assembly station is used to transport the paddle and assemble it with the base; the upper cover assembly station is used to transport the upper cover and assemble it with the base; and the discharging assembly station is used to discharge the assembled toggle switch.

[0005] The present invention is further provided that the indexing plate assembly station comprises: Divider, used to achieve precise indexing of the turntable; Drive motor to provide power to the divider; A table, which is fixedly installed above the divider and is used to carry the turntable and other assembly components; Waste cutting assembly: The waste cutting assembly is arranged under the table and is used to cut off the waste on the material belt.

[0006] The present invention is further provided that the turntable fixture comprises: Fixture body: The fixture body is fixedly mounted on the turntable and is used to carry and position the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch; Positioning mechanism: The positioning mechanism is set on the fixture body and is used to accurately position the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch. The positioning clearance is controlled within 0.02mm to ensure assembly accuracy; Clamping mechanism: The clamping mechanism is provided on the fixture body and is used to clamp and fix the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch. The clamping mechanism adopts the cooperation mode of spring and pin; The fixture body is adapted to the internal structure of the seven-pin toggle switch; The present invention is further provided that the base assembly station comprises: Base feeding device: The base feeding device adopts the base feeding method, and the base is fed into the mold through the automatic loading device; Mold: used to stamp the base together to form a single base; Transfer platform: The transfer platform is used to receive a single base from the mold and temporarily store it; Servo electric cylinder: The servo electric cylinder is used to grab a single base from the transfer platform and accurately place it on the turntable fixture, while completing the clamping action to achieve the installation of the base; Material strip collecting device: The material strip collecting device includes a stainless steel material pipe and a material strip cutting device, which is used to transport the excess material strip generated by the base feeding device through the stainless steel material pipe to the material strip cutting device under the turntable for cutting and collection.

[0007] The present invention is further provided that the upper cover assembly station comprises: Vertical feeding device: The vertical feeding device is used to feed the reed into the work station in a vertical posture, which is suitable for the structure of the seven-pin toggle switch reed; Cutting die: The cutting die is used to cut the reed from the material strip to form a single reed; Feeding mechanism: The feeding mechanism adopts a manipulator to directly deliver the cut single reed to the installation position; Reed mounting mechanism: The reed mounting mechanism is used to accurately mount the reed to a designated position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0008] The present invention further provides that the reed assembly station includes: An upper cover feeding device, which is used to feed double-row connected upper cover material strips into the work station; An integrated cutting die is used to stamp and form the double-row connected upper cover strips to form a single upper cover, and to simultaneously complete the cutting action; A spacing adjustment mechanism, which is used to adjust the spacing between the cut-off individual upper covers to meet assembly requirements; The upper cover installation mechanism is used to accurately install the upper cover with adjusted spacing to the specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0009] The present invention further provides that the movable contact piece assembly station includes: A horizontal feeding device is used to feed the moving contact into the work station in a horizontal posture to meet the installation requirements of the moving contact of the seven-pin toggle switch; A lightweight cutting die is used to cut the movable contact piece from the material strip to form a single movable contact piece, and directly feed it into the turntable fixture; A moving contact piece installation mechanism is used to accurately install the moving contact piece at a specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0010] The present invention further provides that the pick assembly station includes: A fully engraved and milled vibration plate, which is used to transport the picks to the designated positions in an orderly manner; A vacuum suction device, which is used to suck the pick conveyed by the vibrating plate and transfer it to the installation position; The rotary cylinder is used to drive the vacuum suction device to rotate and accurately install the paddle to the specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0011] The present invention is further provided that the discharging assembly station includes a first part, and the first part includes: A vacuum suction cup is used to suck the finished product from the turntable fixture.

[0012] A rotating mechanism is used to drive the vacuum suction cup to rotate and place the finished product on the rodless cylinder for mid-shifting; The rodless cylinder is used to receive the finished product from the rotating mechanism and perform horizontal displacement.

[0013] The present invention is further provided that the discharging assembly station further includes a second part, and the second part includes: A turning mechanism, which is used to turn the finished product on the rodless cylinder 180 degrees; A vacuum suction device is used to suck the finished product after flipping and clamp it during transportation; The air blowing and conveying device is used to blow the finished product into the material channel to complete the discharge.

[0014] Beneficial effects of the present invention: High-precision positioning: The positioning clearance of the turntable fixture is ≤0.02mm, and the clamping mechanism uses springs and pins to ensure assembly accuracy.

[0015] Efficient collaboration: The indexing table works in coordination with each workstation to achieve seamless connection of multiple processes.

[0016] Automatic waste handling: The base assembly station's strip collection device and waste removal components reduce manual intervention.

[0017] Flexible adaptation: The feeding device and installation mechanism of each workstation are optimized for different component structures to adapt to complex assembly requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the indexing plate assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the turntable clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the turntable clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the base assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a base assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a base assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the reed assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of an explosion of a reed assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 It is a structural diagram of the upper cover assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the upper cover assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the structure of the moving contact piece assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of an explosion of a moving contact piece assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the structure of the paddle assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of an exploded view of a pick assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 16 This is a structural diagram of the first part of the discharge assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 17 This is an exploded diagram of the first part of the discharge assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 18 This is a structural diagram of the second part of the discharge assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 19 This is an exploded diagram of the second part of the discharge assembly station according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Reference numerals: 10. Frame; 20. Indexing plate assembly station; 201. Divider; 202. Drive motor; 203. Platen; 204. Turntable; 205. Waste removal assembly; 30. Base assembly station; 301. Base feeding device; 302. Mold; 303. Transfer platform; 304. Servo cylinder; 305. Material strip collection device; 40. Reed assembly station; 401. Vertical feeding device; 402. Cutting mold; 403. Reed installation mechanism; 50. Upper cover assembly station; 501. Upper cover feeding device; 502. Integrated cutting mold; 503. Spacing adjustment mechanism; 5 04. Upper cover installation mechanism; 60. Moving contact piece assembly station; 601. Horizontal feeding device; 602. Lightweight cutting die; 603. Moving contact piece installation mechanism; 70. Pick assembly station; 701. Fully engraved and milled vibration plate; 702. Vacuum suction device; 703. Rotating cylinder; 80. Discharging assembly station; 801. Vacuum suction cup; 802. Rotating mechanism; 803. Rodless cylinder; 804. Flipping mechanism; 805. Vacuum suction device; 806. Air blowing and conveying device; 90. Turntable fixture; 901. Fixture body; 902. Positioning mechanism; 903. Clamping mechanism; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will explain the implementation methods of the present application in detail with reference to examples, so that the implementation process of how the present application applies technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0039] like Figures 1-19As shown, the present invention is an automatic assembly equipment for a seven-pin toggle switch, comprising a frame 10, a dividing plate assembly station 20 arranged on the frame 10, a base assembly station 30 distributed in the circumferential direction of the dividing plate assembly station 20, a reed assembly station 40, an upper cover assembly station 50, a moving contact assembly station 60, a paddle assembly station 70 and a discharging assembly station 80, wherein the dividing plate assembly station 20 is provided with a turntable 204 fixture for carrying and positioning the seven-pin toggle switch; the base assembly station 30 is used to transport the base material strip and grab the base from the base material strip and transfer it to the turntable 204 fixture; the reed assembly station 40 is used to transport the reed and realize assembly with the base; the moving contact assembly station 60 is used to transport the moving contact and realize assembly with the base; the paddle assembly station 70 is used to transport the paddle and assemble it with the base; the upper cover assembly station 50 is used to transport the upper cover and assemble it with the base; the discharging assembly station 80 is used to discharge the assembled toggle switch.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the indexing plate assembly station 20 in this embodiment includes: Divider 201, used to achieve accurate division of the turntable 204; The driving motor 202 provides power to the divider 201; A platen 203 , which is fixedly mounted above the divider 201 and is used to support the turntable 204 and other assembly components; Waste cutting assembly 205: The waste cutting assembly 205 is disposed below the platen 203 and is used to cut waste from the material strip.

[0041] like Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, the turntable 204 fixture in this embodiment includes: Clamp body 901: The clamp body 901 is fixedly mounted on the turntable 204 and is used to carry and position the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch; Positioning mechanism 902: The positioning mechanism 902 is provided on the fixture body 901 and is used to accurately position the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch. The positioning clearance is controlled within 0.02mm to ensure assembly accuracy. Clamping mechanism 903: The clamping mechanism 903 is provided on the fixture body 901 and is used to clamp and fix the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch. The clamping mechanism 903 adopts a spring and a pin in combination; The fixture body 901 is adapted to the internal structure of the seven-pin toggle switch and adopts a contoured design; like Figure 5-Figure 8 As shown, the base assembly station 30 in this embodiment includes: Base feeding device 301: The base feeding device 301 adopts a base feeding method, and feeds the base into the mold 302 through an automatic loading device; Mold 302: used for stamping the base together to form a single base; Transfer platform 303: The transfer platform 303 is used to receive a single base from the mold 302 and temporarily store it; Servo cylinder 304: The servo cylinder 304 is used to grab a single base from the transfer platform 303 and accurately place it on the fixture of the turntable 204, while completing the clamping action to achieve the installation of the base; The material strip collecting device 305 includes a stainless steel material pipe and a material strip cutting device, which is used to transport the excess material strip generated by the base feeding device 301 through the stainless steel material pipe to the material strip cutting device under the turntable 204 for cutting and collection.

[0042] like Figure 8-Figure 9 As shown, the reed assembly station 40 in this embodiment includes: Vertical feeding device 401: The vertical feeding device 401 is used to feed the reed into the work station in a vertical posture, which is suitable for the structure of the seven-pin toggle switch reed; Cutting die 402302: The cutting die 402302 is used to cut the reed from the material strip to form a single reed; Feeding mechanism: The feeding mechanism adopts a manipulator to directly deliver the cut single reed to the installation position; Reed mounting mechanism 403: The reed mounting mechanism 403 is used to accurately mount the reed to a designated position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0043] like Figure 10-11 As shown, the upper cover assembly station 50 in this embodiment includes: The upper cover feeding device 501 is used to feed the double-row connected upper cover material strips into the work station; An integrated cutting die 502302 is used to stamp and form the double-row connected upper cover strips to form a single upper cover, and to simultaneously complete the cutting action; A spacing adjustment mechanism 503 is used to adjust the spacing between the removed upper covers to meet assembly requirements; The upper cover mounting mechanism 504 is used to accurately mount the upper cover with the adjusted spacing to the designated position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0044] like Figure 12-13 As shown, the movable contact piece assembly station 60 in this embodiment includes: A horizontal feeding device 601 is used to feed the movable contact piece into the work station in a horizontal posture to meet the installation requirements of the movable contact piece of the seven-pin toggle switch; Lightweight cutting die 602402302, which is used to cut the movable contact piece from the material strip to form a single movable contact piece and directly feed it into the fixture of the turntable 204; The movable contact piece installation mechanism 603 is used to accurately install the movable contact piece at a specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0045] like Figure 14-15 As shown, the pick assembly station 70 includes: A fully engraved and milled vibration plate 701, which is used to transport the picks to the designated positions in an orderly manner; A vacuum suction device 805702 is used to suck the pick conveyed by the vibration plate and transfer it to the installation position; The rotary cylinder 703 is used to drive the vacuum suction device 805702 to rotate, and accurately install the paddle to the specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

[0046] like Figure 16-17 As shown, the discharging assembly station 80 includes a first part, which includes: The vacuum suction cup 801 is used to suck the finished product from the fixture of the turntable 204.

[0047] Rotating mechanism 802, which is used to drive the vacuum suction cup 801 to rotate and place the finished product on the intermediate transfer rodless cylinder 803; The rodless cylinder 803 is used to receive the finished product from the rotating mechanism 802 and perform horizontal displacement.

[0048] like Figure 18-19 As shown, the discharging assembly station 80 further includes a second part, which includes: A flipping mechanism 804 is used to flip the finished product on the rodless cylinder 803 180 degrees; A vacuum suction device 805702 is used to suck the finished product after flipping and clamp it during transportation; The air blowing and conveying device 806 is used to blow the finished product into the material channel to complete the discharge.

[0049] Beneficial effects of the present invention: High-precision positioning: The positioning clearance of the turntable 204 fixture is ≤0.02mm, and the clamping mechanism 903 uses a spring and a pin to ensure assembly accuracy.

[0050] Efficient collaboration: The indexing table works in coordination with each workstation to achieve seamless connection of multiple processes.

[0051] Automatic waste processing: The material strip collection device 305 and the waste cutting assembly 205 of the base assembly station 30 reduce manual intervention.

[0052] Flexible adaptation: The feeding device and installation mechanism of each workstation are optimized for different component structures to adapt to complex assembly requirements.

[0053] For example, certain words are used in the specification and claims to refer to specific components. Those skilled in the art should understand that hardware manufacturers may use different terms to refer to the same component. This specification and claims do not use differences in names as a way to distinguish components, but use differences in the functions of the components as the criteria for distinction. For example, "including" mentioned throughout the specification and claims is an open term and should be interpreted as "including but not limited to". "Approximately" means that within an acceptable error range, those skilled in the art can solve technical problems within a certain error range and basically achieve technical effects.

[0054] It should be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or system. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system comprising the element.

[0055] The foregoing description shows and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously mentioned, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. Rather, the present invention can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments and can be modified within the scope of the present invention through the above teachings or through technology or knowledge in the relevant field. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be protected by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a dividing plate assembly station arranged on the frame, a base assembly station distributed in the circumferential direction of the dividing plate assembly station, a reed assembly station, an upper cover assembly station, a moving contact assembly station, a paddle assembly station and a discharging assembly station. The dividing plate assembly station is provided with a turntable fixture for carrying and positioning the seven-pin toggle switch; the base assembly station is used to transport the base material strip and grab the base from the base material strip and transfer it to the turntable fixture; the reed assembly station is used to transport the reed and realize the assembly with the base; the moving contact assembly station is used to transport the moving contact and realize the assembly with the base; the paddle assembly station is used to transport the paddle and assemble it with the base; the upper cover assembly station is used to transport the upper cover and assemble it with the base; The discharging assembly station is used to discharge the assembled toggle switches.

2. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indexing plate assembly station includes: Divider, used to achieve precise indexing of the turntable; Drive motor to provide power to the divider; A table, which is fixedly installed above the divider and is used to carry the turntable and other assembly components; Waste cutting assembly: The waste cutting assembly is arranged under the table and is used to cut off the waste on the material belt.

3. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable fixture comprises: Fixture body: The fixture body is fixedly installed on the turntable and is used to carry and position the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch; Positioning mechanism: The positioning mechanism is set on the fixture body and is used to accurately position the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch. The positioning clearance is controlled within 0.02mm to ensure assembly accuracy; Clamping mechanism: The clamping mechanism is provided on the fixture body and is used to clamp and fix the various components of the seven-pin toggle switch. The clamping mechanism adopts the cooperation mode of spring and pin; The clamp body is adapted to the internal structure of the seven-pin toggle switch.

4. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base assembly station includes: Base feeding device: The base feeding device adopts the base feeding method, and the base is fed into the mold through the automatic loading device; Mold: used to stamp the base together to form a single base; Transfer platform: The transfer platform is used to receive a single base from the mold and temporarily store it; Servo electric cylinder: The servo electric cylinder is used to grab a single base from the transfer platform and accurately place it on the turntable fixture, while completing the clamping action to achieve the installation of the base; Material strip collecting device: The material strip collecting device includes a stainless steel material pipe and a material strip cutting device, which is used to transport the excess material strip generated by the base feeding device through the stainless steel material pipe to the material strip cutting device under the turntable for cutting and collection.

5. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reed assembly station includes: Vertical feeding device: The vertical feeding device is used to feed the reed into the work station in a vertical posture, which is suitable for the structure of the seven-pin toggle switch reed; Cutting die: The cutting die is used to cut the reed from the material strip to form a single reed; Feeding mechanism: The feeding mechanism adopts a manipulator to directly deliver the cut single reed to the installation position; Reed mounting mechanism: The reed mounting mechanism is used to accurately mount the reed to a designated position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

6. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover assembly station includes: An upper cover feeding device, which is used to feed double-row connected upper cover material strips into the work station; An integrated cutting die is used to stamp and form the double-row connected upper cover strips to form a single upper cover, and to simultaneously complete the cutting action; A spacing adjustment mechanism, which is used to adjust the spacing between the cut-off individual upper covers to meet assembly requirements; The upper cover installation mechanism is used to accurately install the upper cover with adjusted spacing to the specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

7. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving contact piece assembly station includes: A horizontal feeding device is used to feed the moving contact into the work station in a horizontal posture to meet the installation requirements of the moving contact of the seven-pin toggle switch; A lightweight cutting die is used to cut the movable contact piece from the material strip to form a single movable contact piece, and directly feed it into the turntable fixture; A moving contact piece installation mechanism is used to accurately install the moving contact piece at a specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

8. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: Pick Combination Station Includes: A fully engraved and milled vibration plate, which is used to transport the picks to the designated positions in an orderly manner; A vacuum suction device, which is used to suck the pick conveyed by the vibrating plate and transfer it to the installation position; The rotary cylinder is used to drive the vacuum suction device to rotate and accurately install the paddle to the specified position of the seven-pin toggle switch.

9. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging assembly station includes a first part, which includes: A vacuum suction cup, which is used to suck the finished product from the turntable fixture; A rotating mechanism is used to drive the vacuum suction cup to rotate and place the finished product on the rodless cylinder for mid-shifting; The rodless cylinder is used to receive the finished product from the rotating mechanism and perform horizontal displacement.

10. The automatic assembly equipment for seven-pin toggle switches according to claim 9, characterized in that: The discharging assembly station further includes a second part, which includes: A turning mechanism, which is used to turn the finished product on the rodless cylinder 180 degrees; A vacuum suction device is used to suck the finished product after flipping and clamp it during transportation; The air blowing and conveying device is used to blow the finished product into the material channel to complete the discharge.

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