Antenna connector terminal assembly apparatus

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of antenna connector production, and particularly relates to an antenna connector terminal assembling equipment. The equipment comprises: a connector feeding device for feeding connectors; a conveying device comprising a conveying track and a material moving mechanism, wherein the conveying track is arranged along a first direction, and the material moving mechanism is arranged on one side of the conveying track and used for moving the connectors on the conveying track; two plug-in devices are respectively and separately arranged on one side of the conveying track; and two material strip separating devices are respectively and separately arranged on one side of the conveying track, and each material strip separating device is located on one side of one plug-in device. The equipment is provided with two plug-in devices and two material strip separating devices, so that multi-station terminal plug-in is realized, and the structure of the assembling equipment is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of antenna connector manufacturing technology, and in particular to an antenna connector terminal assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional antenna connectors have slots spaced apart along their width, resulting in a large connector size. To reduce the connector width, multiple slots are provided along the connector's length. These slots are divided into first and second slots, which are staggered along the connector's height. The terminals include a tape portion, spacers, connecting portions, and contacts. There are four connecting portions, spaced apart from the tape portion. There are also four spacers, each connected to a tape portion and located between two connecting portions. The contacts are bent into shape on the connecting portions. Each antenna connector requires two terminals to be inserted in both directions.

[0003] In related technologies, assembly equipment typically involves first inserting one terminal in the forward direction, and then inserting another terminal in the reverse direction via a rotating mechanism. This results in a complex assembly equipment structure and requires high precision in the coordination between the mechanisms.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of at least one of the above technical problems, this application provides an antenna connector terminal assembly device.

[0006] This application provides an antenna connector terminal assembly device, the device comprising: Connector feeding device, used for feeding connectors; A conveying device includes a conveying channel and a material transfer mechanism. The conveying channel is arranged along a first direction, and the material transfer mechanism is arranged on one side of the conveying channel for moving the connector located on the conveying channel. Two insertion devices are respectively arranged at intervals on one side of the conveying channel; Two strip release devices are provided, spaced apart on one side of the conveyor, with each strip release device located on one side of an insert device.

[0007] This equipment simplifies the assembly equipment structure by setting up two insertion devices and two strip release devices to achieve multi-station terminal insertion.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the insertion device includes a terminal feeding mechanism and a terminal insertion mechanism, both located on one side of the conveyor channel. The terminal feeding mechanism is used to feed terminal strips to the terminal insertion mechanism, and the terminal insertion mechanism is used to separate the terminal strips and insert the separated terminals into the connector.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the terminal feeding mechanism includes a secondary material channel, a first motor, a drive disk, and a pressing unit. The secondary material channel is disposed on one side of the conveying channel along a first direction. The first motor is disposed on one side of the secondary material channel. The drive disk is screwed to the output end of the first motor. The drive disk has protrusions spaced apart around its periphery. The pressing unit is disposed at the inlet end of the secondary material channel and is used to make the terminal strip close to the secondary material channel.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the pressing unit includes a mounting component, a spring, a pressing component, and a pressing wheel. The mounting component is screwed to the feed end of the auxiliary material channel. The end of the pressing component away from the first motor is pivotally connected to the mounting component. The end of the pressing component near the first motor is connected to the mounting component via a spring. The pressing wheel is rotatably disposed at the end of the pressing component near the first motor.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the terminal insertion mechanism includes a base plate, a first cylinder, a drive plate, a moving plate, a lifting member, a material fixing unit, an upper clamping unit, and a lower clamping unit. The base plate is located on one side of the conveying channel. The moving plate is movably mounted on the base plate. The drive plate is movably mounted on the moving plate. The moving direction of the drive plate coincides with the second direction. The drive plate is connected to the output end of the first cylinder. A mating groove is provided at the end of the drive plate away from the first cylinder. The lifting member is movably mounted on the moving plate. The moving direction of the lifting member coincides with the third direction. A cam that mates with the mating groove is rotatably mounted on the lifting member. The top of the lifting member is a pressing end. The material fixing unit is mounted on the terminal feeding mechanism. The material fixing unit is configured to fix part of the terminal strip under the downward pressure of the lifting member. Part of the lower clamping unit is mounted on the end of the moving plate near the conveying channel. The remaining part of the lower clamping unit is mounted on the base plate. The upper clamping unit is mounted on the moving member and is set corresponding to the lower clamping unit. Both the upper clamping unit and the lower clamping unit are located on one side of the material fixing unit.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the material holding unit includes a pressing block that engages with the pressing end of the lifting member, and the pressing block is movably mounted on the terminal feeding mechanism.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the lower clamping unit includes a pulley, a lifting engagement component, and a lower clamping component. The pulley is rotatably mounted on the base plate. The lifting engagement component is fixed to the movable plate and has a lifting ramp that engages with the pulley. The lower clamping component is fixed to the lifting engagement component. A first protrusion is provided at one end of the lower clamping component near the material fixing unit. The first protrusion has clearance grooves spaced apart and multiple positioning holes spaced apart that engage with the upper clamping unit.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the upper clamping block unit includes a connector, a disassembly component, a stop block, and a positioning post. The connector is connected to the lifting component, the disassembly component is detachably mounted on the connector, and multiple positioning posts are provided through the disassembly component. The positioning posts are provided corresponding to the lower clamping unit, and the stop block is fixed on the connector and abuts against the top of the positioning post.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the strip release device includes a release mechanism and a connector pressing mechanism. The connector pressing mechanism is located on the conveyor channel and is used to fix the connector. The release mechanism is provided corresponding to the connector pressing mechanism and is used to remove the strip portion of the terminals on the fixed connector.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the release mechanism includes a second cylinder, a sliding plate, and a gripping claw. The second cylinder is disposed on one side of the conveyor channel in a third direction, the sliding plate is fixed to the output end of the second cylinder, and the gripping claw is mounted on the sliding plate. The gripping claw's claw block is configured to be movable in a third direction.

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the antenna connector terminal assembly equipment provided in the application embodiment; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the middle insertion device; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first structure of the middle terminal insertion mechanism; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Second structural schematic diagram of the middle terminal insertion mechanism; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the separation device; In the picture: 100. Connector feeding device; 200. Conveying device; 210. Conveying channel; 220. Transfer mechanism; 300. Insertion device; 310. Terminal feeding mechanism; 320. Terminal insertion mechanism; 311. Secondary material channel; 312. First motor; 313. Drive disc; 314. Pressing unit; 3141. Mounting component; 3142. Pressure component; 3143. Pressure roller; 321. Base plate; 322. First cylinder; 323. Drive board; 324. Moving plate; 325. Lifting component; 326. Material holding unit; 327. Upper clamping unit; 328. Lower clamping unit; 3261. Pressing block; 3281. Pulley; 3282. Lifting assembly; 3283. Lower clamping assembly; 3271. Connecting component; 3272. Disassembly component; 3273. Stop block; 3274. Positioning pin; 400. Disengagement device; 410. Disengagement mechanism; 420. Connector clamping mechanism; 411. Second cylinder; 412. Sliding plate; 413. Clamping gripper; Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, one embodiment provides an antenna connector terminal assembly device, which includes: a connector feeding device 100, a conveying device 200, an insertion device 300, and a tape release device 400.

[0022] The connector feeding device 100 is used for feeding connectors; the conveying device 200 includes a conveying channel 210 and a material transfer mechanism 220. The conveying channel 210 is arranged along a first direction, and the material transfer mechanism 220 is arranged on one side of the conveying channel 210 for moving the connector located on the conveying channel 210; two insertion devices 300 are respectively arranged at intervals on one side of the conveying channel 210; two strip release devices 400 are respectively arranged at intervals on one side of the conveying channel 210, and each strip release device 400 is located on one side of an insertion device 300.

[0023] It is understandable that the first direction corresponds to the X-axis (left-right direction) of the spatial coordinate system, the second direction corresponds to the Y-axis (front-back direction) of the spatial coordinate system, and the third direction corresponds to the Z-axis (up-down direction) of the spatial coordinate system. The first, second, and third directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0024] The material transfer mechanism 220 is a common material moving mechanism and will not be further specified here.

[0025] In this embodiment, during operation, the antenna connector terminal assembly equipment uses a vibratory feeder 100 to organize the disordered connectors into an oriented arrangement, and then transports the connectors one by one to the starting end of the conveyor channel 210. The transfer mechanism 220 then pushes the connectors on the conveyor channel 210 along a first direction to the station corresponding to the first insertion device 300 via a pusher block. After the first insertion device 300 completes the insertion of the first set of terminals on the connectors at that station, the transfer mechanism 220 continues to push the connectors to the station corresponding to the first cutting device. The cutting device cuts the inserted terminal strip, removing excess material. After the first cutting, the transfer mechanism 220 pushes the connectors to the station corresponding to the second insertion device 300, where the second insertion device inserts the second set of terminals. After insertion, the transfer mechanism 220 pushes the connectors to the station corresponding to the second cutting device to complete the cutting of the second set of terminal strips. Finally, the transfer mechanism 220 pushes the assembled connector to the end of the conveyor channel 210, completing the entire assembly process.

[0026] Understandable Figure 1 Only one insertion device is shown in the image.

[0027] This equipment, by setting up two insertion devices 300 and two strip release devices 400, realizes multi-station terminal insertion, thereby simplifying the assembly equipment structure.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in some embodiments, the insertion device 300 includes a terminal feeding mechanism 310 and a terminal insertion mechanism 320, both disposed on one side of the conveying channel 210. The terminal feeding mechanism 310 is used to feed terminal strips to the terminal insertion mechanism 320, and the terminal insertion mechanism 320 is used to separate the terminal strips and insert the separated terminals into the connector.

[0029] Once the conveying device 200 pushes the connector to the corresponding station of the insertion device 300 and positions it, the terminal feeding mechanism 310 starts, the tape reel releases the terminal tape, and then continuously conveys it to the terminal insertion mechanism 320. The terminal insertion mechanism 320 then separates the terminal tape for insertion and inserts the separated terminals into the connector. In this way, the terminal feeding mechanism 310 and the terminal insertion mechanism 320 have clearly defined roles, achieving continuous conveying of the terminal tape and precise separation and insertion of individual terminals, ensuring stable terminal supply and smooth insertion, and improving insertion efficiency. Furthermore, the terminal insertion mechanism 320 integrates separation and insertion functions, reducing terminal transfer steps, lowering the risk of terminal damage or positioning deviation, and improving the accuracy of terminal insertion.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the terminal feeding mechanism 310 includes a secondary material channel 311, a first motor 312, a drive disk 313, and a pressing unit 314. The secondary material channel 311 is disposed on one side of the conveying channel 210 along a first direction. The first motor 312 is disposed on one side of the secondary material channel 311. The drive disk 313 is screwed to the output end of the first motor 312. The drive disk 313 has protrusions spaced apart around its periphery. The pressing unit 314 is disposed at the inlet end of the secondary material channel 311 and is used to make the terminal strip close to the secondary material channel 311.

[0031] During operation, the terminal feeding mechanism 310 feeds terminals. After the terminal strip is drawn from the strip reel, it first passes through the pressing unit 314 and enters the groove of the secondary material channel 311. The first motor 312 starts, and its output end drives the drive disk 313 to rotate. The protrusions around the drive disk 313 rotate with the drive disk 313. When the protrusions rotate to align with the strip holes in the secondary material channel 311, the protrusions are embedded in the strip holes. As the drive disk 313 continues to rotate, the protrusions drive the strip to move along the groove of the secondary material channel 311 towards the terminal insertion mechanism 320 through the strip holes.

[0032] During the conveying process, the pressing unit 314 continuously presses the conveyor belt against the groove of the auxiliary material channel 311, preventing the conveyor belt from lifting due to the pulling of the drive disc 313 or its own gravity. This ensures that the protrusion of the drive disc 313 can accurately and stably engage with the positioning hole of the conveyor belt, achieving continuous and precise conveying of the conveyor belt. When the conveyor belt is conveyed to the separation area of ​​the terminal insertion mechanism 320, the terminal insertion mechanism 320 separates and inserts the terminals on the conveyor belt. After the insertion is completed, the remaining part of the conveyor belt continues to be conveyed with the drive disc 313 to the conveyor belt release device 400 to await release processing.

[0033] This embodiment uses a first motor 312 to drive the drive disc 313, which, in conjunction with the engagement transmission between the protrusion and the material strip hole, achieves intermittent and precise material strip feeding. The feeding speed and step distance can be adjusted through motor parameters to adapt to the assembly requirements of different terminal spacings. The groove of the secondary material channel 311 guides and limits the material strip, and combined with the pressing function of the pressing unit 314, effectively prevents the material strip from shifting or lifting during feeding, ensuring stable drive transmission and reducing terminal separation failure or insertion deviation caused by material strip misalignment. The structure is simple and reliable, and the power transmission is direct. Compared with traditional belt or chain drives, it reduces transmission backlash and slippage risk, improving the accuracy and stability of material strip feeding.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressing unit 314 includes a mounting member 3141, a spring, a pressing member 3142, and a pressing wheel 3143. The mounting member 3141 is screwed to the feed end of the auxiliary material channel 311. The end of the pressing member 3142 away from the first motor 312 is pivotally connected to the mounting member 3141. The end of the pressing member 3142 near the first motor 312 is connected to the mounting member 3141 through the spring. The pressing wheel 3143 is rotatably disposed at the end of the pressing member 3142 near the first motor 312.

[0035] Mounting component 3141 is fixed to the feed end of auxiliary material channel 311 by bolts, providing a mounting base for pressing unit 314. Its material can be hard alloy to ensure structural stability.

[0036] The pressing component 3142 is a strip-shaped plate structure. Its end away from the first motor 312 is pivotally connected to the mounting component 3141 via a pin, allowing the pressing component 3142 to rotate around the pivot shaft. The end of the pressing component 3142 closest to the first motor 312 is connected to the mounting component 3141 via a spring. The spring is in a stretched or compressed state, providing continuous pressure to the pressing component 3142. The pressing wheel 3143 is made of wear-resistant rubber and is rotatably mounted on the end of the pressing component 3142 closest to the first motor 312, with its wheel surface corresponding to the groove in the secondary material channel 311. After the pressing unit 314 is installed, the spring applies a downward pulling force to the end of the pressing component 3142 closest to the first motor 312, causing the pressing component 3142 to rotate around the pivot shaft, thereby driving the pressing wheel 3143 to press against the terminal strip in the groove of the secondary material channel 311.

[0037] When the terminal strip is conveyed along the secondary material channel 311 by the drive disc 313, the pressure roller 3143 contacts the surface of the strip and continuously applies pressure to the strip under the elastic force of the spring, pressing the strip tightly into the groove of the secondary material channel 311. Simultaneously, since the pressure roller 3143 is rotatable, the movement of the strip will drive the pressure roller 3143 to rotate synchronously, converting the sliding friction between the pressure roller 3143 and the strip into rolling friction, reducing wear on the strip surface. If there is a slight deviation in the strip thickness, the pressure component 3142 can rotate slightly around the pivot shaft, and the spring adaptively adjusts its elastic force through deformation to ensure that the pressure roller 3143 always contacts the strip surface, maintaining a stable pressing effect.

[0038] In this embodiment, a spring provides elastic pressure, which, in conjunction with a rotatable pressure roller 3143, achieves flexible pressing of the material strip. This ensures that the material strip fits tightly against the auxiliary material channel 311 while accommodating minor fluctuations in strip thickness, avoiding deformation or damage caused by rigid pressing. The rotatable pressure roller 3143 converts sliding friction into rolling friction, significantly reducing wear on the strip surface, protecting the terminal structure on the strip, and improving terminal quality. The mounting component 3141 is screwed in place, and the pressure component 3142 is pivotally connected to the spring. The structure is easy to assemble and maintain. By replacing springs of different hardness or pressure rollers 3143 of different materials, it can be adapted to terminal strips of different materials and thicknesses, improving the adaptability of the equipment.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in some embodiments, the terminal insertion mechanism 320 includes a base plate 321, a first cylinder 322, a drive plate 323, a moving plate 324, a lifting member 325, a material fixing unit 326, an upper clamping unit 327, and a lower clamping unit 328. The base plate 321 is located on one side of the conveying channel 210. The moving plate 324 is movably disposed on the base plate 321, and the drive plate 323 is movably disposed on the moving plate 324. The moving direction of the drive plate 323 coincides with the second direction. The drive plate 323 is connected to the output end of the first cylinder 322. A mating groove is provided at the end of the drive plate 323 away from the first cylinder 322. The lifting member 325 is movably disposed on the moving plate 324. 4. The moving direction of the lifting member 325 coincides with the third direction. The lifting member 325 is rotatably provided with a cam that cooperates with the mating groove. The top of the lifting member 325 is a pressing end. The material fixing unit 326 is installed on the terminal feeding mechanism 310. The material fixing unit 326 is configured to fix part of the terminal strip under the pressing action of the lifting member 325. Part of the lower clamping unit 328 is installed on one end of the moving plate 324 near the conveying channel 210. The remaining part of the lower clamping unit 328 is installed on the base plate 321. The upper clamping unit 327 is installed on the moving member and is set corresponding to the lower clamping unit 328. The upper clamping unit and the lower clamping unit are both located on one side of the material fixing unit 326.

[0040] The substrate 321 is located on one side of the conveyor channel 210 and serves as the mounting base for the entire mechanism.

[0041] The movable plate 324 is movably mounted on the base plate 321 via a guide rail slider structure, and its moving direction coincides with the second direction.

[0042] A drive plate 323 is movably mounted on a movable plate 324, and the moving direction of the drive plate 323 coincides with the second direction. The drive plate 323 is connected to the output end of the first cylinder 322 and is driven by the first cylinder 322 to move along the second direction. The drive plate 323 can move relative to the movable plate 324. A mating groove is provided at the end of the drive plate 323 away from the first cylinder 322. This mating groove is an inclined waist-shaped groove structure. Specifically, the mating groove has a first position and a second position. In the third direction, the height of the first position is higher than the height of the second position.

[0043] The lifting member 325 is movably mounted on the moving plate 324, and its direction of movement coincides with the third direction. A cam that rotatably engages with the mating groove is rotatably mounted on the lifting member 325. The top of the lifting member 325 is a pressing end for engaging with the material securing unit 326. For example, when the drive plate 323 moves along the second direction, the mating groove drives the lifting member 325 to move up and down along the third direction via the cam. When the cam moves from the first position to the second position of the mating groove, the lifting member 325 moves from top to bottom along the third direction, causing the upper clamping unit 327 to move towards the lower clamping unit 328. Simultaneously, the top of the lifting member 325 abuts against the material securing unit 326, causing the material securing unit 326 to secure a portion of the terminal strip.

[0044] After the conveying device 200 pushes the connector to the insertion station, the first cylinder 322 drives the drive plate 323 to move in the second direction. When the drive plate 323 moves, its mating groove drives the lifting member 325 to rise in the third direction through the cam. At this time, the upper clamping unit 327 rises with the lifting member 325 and separates from the lower clamping unit 328 to form a clamping opening.

[0045] The terminal feeding mechanism 310 conveys the terminal strip to the insertion position, and the securing unit 326 is in a released state, allowing the strip to move. When the strip is in place, the first cylinder 322 drives the drive plate 323 to move in the opposite direction, causing the lifting member 325 to descend. During the descent of the lifting member 325, the pressing end first acts on the securing unit 326, fixing the strip in place; simultaneously, the upper clamping unit 327 descends with the lifting member 325, cooperating with the lower clamping unit 328 to clamp and position the terminal to be inserted on the strip.

[0046] Subsequently, the first cylinder 322 continues to drive the drive plate 323 to move. At this time, the drive plate 323 and the moving plate 324 are relatively stationary, thereby driving the moving plate 324 to move along the second direction towards the conveying channel 210, bringing the clamped terminal closer to the connector's insertion hole. During this process, the material strip of the clamped terminal and the terminal material strip are misaligned, thereby achieving separation. When the terminal reaches the insertion position, the upper and lower clamping units 328 press the terminal into the connector's insertion hole, completing the terminal insertion. After insertion is completed, the upper and lower clamping units 328 are released, the material holding unit 326 also releases the material strip, and the terminal feeding mechanism 310 continues to convey the material strip, preparing for the next insertion.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the material-fixing unit 326 includes a pressing block 3261 that cooperates with the pressing end of the lifting member 325, and the pressing block 3261 is movably disposed on the terminal feeding mechanism 310.

[0048] The material holding unit 326 also includes a reset spring and a reset base. The reset base is installed on the auxiliary material channel 311 and is connected to the auxiliary material channel 311. The reset spring is installed on the reset base.

[0049] When the lifting component 325 descends under the drive of the drive plate 323, its pressing end acts on the top of the lower pressing block 3261, pushing the lower pressing block 3261 downward along the guide rail, so that the bottom part of the lower pressing block 3261 presses on the terminal strip, preventing the strip from shifting during terminal separation and insertion. The bottom part of the lower pressing block 3261 compresses the return spring. When the lifting component 325 rises, the pressing end leaves the lower pressing block 3261, and the lower pressing block 3261 moves upward under the action of the return spring, releasing the fixing of the strip and allowing the strip to continue moving under the drive of the terminal feeding mechanism 310.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower clamping unit 328 includes a pulley 3281, a lifting engagement 3282, and a lower clamping member 3283. The pulley 3281 is rotatably mounted on the base plate 321. The lifting engagement 3282 is fixed on the moving plate 324. The lifting engagement 3282 is provided with a lifting inclined surface that cooperates with the pulley 3281. The lower clamping member 3283 is fixed on the lifting engagement 3282. A first protrusion is provided at one end of the lower clamping member 3283 near the material fixing unit 326. The first protrusion is provided with clearance grooves at intervals and a plurality of positioning holes at intervals that cooperate with the upper clamping unit 327.

[0051] As the moving plate 324 moves along the second direction toward the conveying channel 210, the lifting mating part 3282 moves together with the moving plate 324, and its lifting ramp gradually contacts the pulley 3281. As the moving plate 324 continues to move, the lifting ramp is lifted downward under the action of the pulley 3281, driving the lower clamping part 3283 to move downward. At the same time, the upper clamping part also moves downward. In this way, in the third direction, the material strip of the clamped terminal is misaligned with the terminal material strip, thereby achieving separation. Through the cooperation of the lifting ramp and the pulley 3281, the horizontal movement of the moving plate 324 is converted into the vertical movement of the lower clamping part 3283, cleverly realizing the lifting function of the lower clamping part 3283, simplifying the structural design, reducing the number of drive sources, and realizing terminal separation.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, in some embodiments, the upper clamping block unit includes a connector 3271, a disassembly member 3272, a stop block 3273, and a positioning post 3274. The connector 3271 is connected to the lifting member 325. The disassembly member 3272 is detachably installed on the connector 3271. Multiple positioning posts 3274 are provided and pass through the disassembly member 3272. The positioning posts 3274 are provided corresponding to the lower clamping unit 328. The stop block 3273 is fixed on the connector 3271 and abuts against the top of the positioning post 3274.

[0053] The design of the detachable disassembly component 3272 allows the upper clamping unit 327 to easily replace components of different specifications to accommodate terminals of different sizes and shapes, improving the versatility of the equipment. Specifically, the disassembly component 3272 is screwed onto the connector 3271.

[0054] The stop block 3273 limits the positioning post 3274, preventing the positioning post 3274 from moving upward during operation, thus ensuring the positioning effect and service life of the positioning post 3274.

[0055] When the lifting member 325 descends, the connecting member 3271 drives the disassembly member 3272 and the positioning post 3274 to descend together. The tapered structure at the lower end of the positioning post 3274 first inserts into the positioning hole of the lower clamping unit 328 to achieve precise alignment of the upper and lower clamping units 328, thus positioning the terminal. When the lifting member 325 rises, the connecting member 3271 drives the disassembly member 3272 and the positioning post 3274 to rise together, the upper and lower clamping units 328 separate, and the clamping of the terminal is released.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the strip release device 400 includes a release mechanism 410 and a connector pressing mechanism 420. The connector pressing mechanism 420 is disposed on the conveying channel 210 and is used to fix the connector. The release mechanism 410 is disposed corresponding to the connector pressing mechanism 420 and is used to remove the strip portion of the terminal on the fixed connector.

[0057] The connector clamping mechanism 420 is mounted on the conveyor channel 210 and is used to fix the connectors that arrive at the release station to prevent the connectors from moving during the release of the conveyor belt. The connector clamping mechanism 420 may include a clamping cylinder and a clamping block. The clamping cylinder is fixed to one side of the conveyor channel 210, and the clamping block is connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder to clamp the connectors under the drive of the clamping cylinder.

[0058] The release mechanism 410 includes a second cylinder 411, a sliding plate 412, and a clamping gripper 413. The second cylinder 411 is disposed on one side of the conveying channel 210 along a third direction. The sliding plate 412 is fixed on the output end of the second cylinder 411. The clamping gripper 413 is mounted on the sliding plate 412, and the gripper block of the clamping gripper 413 is configured to be able to move along a third direction.

[0059] When the conveyor 200 pushes the connector with the inserted terminal to the strip release station, the pressing cylinder of the connector pressing mechanism 420 actuates, driving the pressing block to descend and pressing the connector firmly onto the conveyor channel 210. Subsequently, the second cylinder 411 of the release mechanism 410 drives the sliding plate 412 to descend, causing the clamping claw 413 to approach the terminal strip portion on the connector. The claws of the clamping claw 413 close, tightly clamping the terminal strip portion. Next, the second cylinder 411 drives the sliding plate 412 to rise, and the sliding plate 412 drives the clamping claw 413 to rise together. The clamping claw 413 pulls the connecting rib between the terminal and the strip through the clamped strip portion, so that the terminal is completely released from the strip and firmly fixed to the connector. Finally, the gripper 413 opens its gripper block, releasing the material strip. The second cylinder 411 drives the sliding plate 412 to descend back to its initial position. The pressure block of the connector pressing mechanism 420 rises, releasing the pressure on the connector. The conveying device 200 continues to push the connector that has completed the material strip release to the next station.

[0060] In the description of the above embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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 this application.

[0061] In the description of the above embodiments, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0062] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0063] In the above embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0064] In the above embodiments, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0065] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not constitute any limitation on this application. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the technical solution of this application, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the shape, structure, and principle of this application without departing from the content of the technical solution of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An antenna connector terminal assembly apparatus, characterized by, The device includes: A connector feeding device, wherein the connector feeding device is used for feeding connectors; A conveying device, comprising a conveying channel and a material transfer mechanism, wherein the conveying channel is arranged along a first direction and the material transfer mechanism is disposed on one side of the conveying channel for moving a connector located on the conveying channel; Two insertion devices are respectively arranged at intervals on one side of the conveying channel; Two strip release devices are respectively arranged at intervals on one side of the conveyor channel, and each strip release device is located on one side of one of the insert devices. The insertion device includes a terminal feeding mechanism and a terminal insertion mechanism, both located on one side of the conveying channel. The terminal feeding mechanism is used to feed terminal strips to the terminal insertion mechanism, and the terminal insertion mechanism is used to separate the terminal strips and insert the separated terminals into the connector. The terminal feeding mechanism includes a secondary material channel, a first motor, a drive disk, and a pressing unit. The secondary material channel is disposed on one side of the conveying channel along a first direction. The first motor is disposed on one side of the secondary material channel. The drive disk is screwed to the output end of the first motor. The drive disk has protrusions spaced apart around its periphery. The pressing unit is disposed at the inlet end of the secondary material channel and is used to make the terminal strip close to the secondary material channel. The pressing unit includes a mounting component, a spring, a pressing component, and a pressing wheel. The mounting component is screwed to the inlet end of the auxiliary material channel. The end of the pressing component away from the first motor is pivotally connected to the mounting component. The end of the pressing component near the first motor is connected to the mounting component through the spring. The pressing wheel is rotatably disposed at the end of the pressing component near the first motor. The terminal insertion mechanism includes a base plate, a first cylinder, a drive plate, a movable plate, a lifting component, a material fixing unit, an upper clamping unit, and a lower clamping unit. The base plate is located on one side of the conveying channel. The movable plate is movably disposed on the base plate. The drive plate is movably disposed on the movable plate, and the movement direction of the drive plate coincides with a second direction. The drive plate is connected to the output end of the first cylinder. A mating groove is formed at the end of the drive plate away from the first cylinder. The lifting component is movably disposed on the movable plate, and the movement direction of the lifting component coincides with a third direction. The lifting member is rotatably provided with a cam that engages with the mating groove. The top of the lifting member is a pressing end. The material-fixing unit is mounted on the terminal feeding mechanism. The material-fixing unit is configured to fix part of the terminal strip under the downward pressing action of the lifting member. Part of the lower clamping unit is mounted on one end of the moving plate near the conveying channel. The remaining part of the lower clamping unit is mounted on the base plate. The upper clamping unit is mounted on the moving member and is arranged corresponding to the lower clamping unit. Both the upper clamping unit and the lower clamping unit are located on one side of the material-fixing unit.

2. The antenna connector terminal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material-fixing unit includes a pressing block that cooperates with the pressing end of the lifting member, and the pressing block is movably disposed on the terminal feeding mechanism.

3. The antenna connector terminal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower clamping unit includes a pulley, a lifting engagement component, and a lower clamping component. The pulley is rotatably mounted on the base plate. The lifting engagement component is fixed to the movable plate and has a lifting inclined surface that engages with the pulley. The lower clamping component is fixed to the lifting engagement component. The lower clamping component has a first protrusion at one end near the material fixing unit. The first protrusion has clearance grooves spaced apart and multiple positioning holes spaced apart that engage with the upper clamping unit.

4. The antenna connector terminal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper clamping unit includes a connector, a disassembly component, a stop block, and a positioning post. The connector is connected to the lifting component. The disassembly component is detachably installed on the connector. Multiple positioning posts are provided and pass through the disassembly component. The positioning posts are provided corresponding to the lower clamping unit. The stop block is fixed on the connector and abuts against the top of the positioning post.

5. The antenna connector terminal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The strip release device includes a release mechanism and a connector pressing mechanism. The connector pressing mechanism is located on the conveyor channel and is used to fix the connector. The release mechanism is provided corresponding to the connector pressing mechanism and is used to remove the strip portion of the terminals on the fixed connector.

6. The antenna connector terminal assembly equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The release mechanism includes a second cylinder, a sliding plate, and a clamping gripper. The second cylinder is disposed on one side of the conveying channel along a third direction. The sliding plate is fixed to the output end of the second cylinder. The clamping gripper is mounted on the sliding plate, and the gripper's gripper block is configured to move along a third direction.

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