Full-automatic modular key assembling machine

The modularly designed fully automatic button assembly machine solves the compatibility problem of dedicated button assembly machines in existing technologies, achieving fully automated production and wide compatibility, saving time and labor costs.

CN120839449AActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28SHENZHEN DEZHIXIN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511320778.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-16
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2045-09-16

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Technical Problem

Existing button assembly machines are dedicated to specific machines and have low compatibility, failing to adapt to all models.

Method used

Design a fully automatic modular button assembly machine, which adopts a modular component design, including a middle frame transport, button transport, and button fitting components. The automated assembly of buttons is achieved through visual positioning and component grasping.

Benefits of technology

It improves the adaptability of the button assembly machine, enabling it to be compatible with different models, saving time and labor costs, and achieving fully automated production.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of electronic product manufacturing, in particular to a full-automatic modular key assembling machine which comprises a rack, and the rack is at least provided with a middle frame conveying total assembly, a key conveying total assembly and a key embedding assembly. The middle frame transportation total assembly comprises a first conveying assembly, a first steering assembly, a first grabbing assembly and an oil coating assembly, and the key transportation total assembly comprises a feeding assembly, a second grabbing assembly, a first visual positioning assembly, a second steering assembly and a third steering assembly. And the key embedding assembly comprises a third grabbing assembly, a second visual positioning assembly and a third visual positioning assembly. All the components of the key assembling machine are in modular design and are not limited to special machines, different process modules can be assembled according to the key number and positions of different middle frame side keys, and therefore the key assembling machine can adapt to all machine types in the market, and time and labor are saved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic product manufacturing technology, and in particular to a fully automatic modular button assembly machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the development and progress of science and technology, network information has become ubiquitous, and people's daily lives are inseparable from electronic products such as mobile phones and computers. The manufacturing processes of these devices are constantly improving and perfecting, including traditional button assembly, such as the assembly of side buttons on tablets and mobile phones.

[0003] Currently available non-standard mechanical designs, such as button assembly machines, are all custom-designed and cannot be adapted to all models. Therefore, we need a fully automatic modular button assembly machine. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the following shortcomings in the prior art: button assembly machines are dedicated to specific machines and have low adaptability, and to propose a fully automatic modular button assembly machine.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A fully automatic modular button assembly machine includes a frame, on which at least a middle frame transport component, a button transport component, and a button fitting component are provided. The button assembly machine further includes: A middle frame fixing component, wherein the middle frame fixing component is used to fix the middle frame, and there are at least two such components, namely fixing component No. 1 and fixing component No. 2; An oiling assembly is positioned to match the first fixing assembly and is used to apply grease to the middle frame of the first fixing assembly. The middle frame transport assembly picks up the middle frame and sends it into the second fixing assembly. The second fixing component is rotatably mounted on the stand to rotate the oiled middle frame; The button transport component includes: The feeding assembly includes two stacking assemblies, and each stacking assembly is equipped with a tray handling assembly. The tray handling assembly is used to handle the tray longitudinally. A transverse steering screw assembly is installed on the frame. The transverse steering screw assembly controls the transverse handling of the tray through the base plate. The second gripping component has a first vision positioning component installed on one side. The first vision positioning component assists the second gripping component in gripping and moving the buttons in the stacking component. The lateral steering screw component cooperates with the movement of the second gripping component and moves the material tray. The second steering component receives the button on the second gripping component via the first vision positioning component and rotates it to a position that matches the second fixing component; The button fitting component includes a third gripping component, which is used to grip the button on the second steering component and embed the button into the middle frame on the second fixing component through a third visual positioning component. A second visual positioning component is installed between the second fixing component and the second steering component to assist the third gripping component in positioning and gripping the button on the second steering component. The third steering assembly is used to receive the middle frame detached from the second fixing assembly and with the buttons installed.

[0006] Preferably, the middle frame transport assembly includes a first conveying assembly, a first steering assembly, and a first gripping assembly. The first conveying assembly is mounted on a platform and is used to convey the middle frame. The middle frame is horizontally mounted on the first conveying assembly. The first steering assembly grips the middle frame conveyed on the first conveying assembly and rotates the middle frame axially so that it is perpendicular to the platform. The first gripping assembly moves left and right on the platform, and the moving axis is the same as the moving axis of the first conveying assembly. After gripping the middle frame on the first steering assembly, the first gripping assembly moves it one stroke and places it on the first fixed assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the first conveying assembly includes a conveying transverse lead screw assembly mounted on a frame, a movable stage is fixedly mounted on the conveying transverse lead screw assembly, and a horizontally arranged conveying middle frame fixture is mounted on the movable stage.

[0008] Preferably, after the first steering component grasps the middle frame on the first conveying component, it rotates to a position facing the first grasping component, and the first steering component is equipped with a multi-claw suction cup two via a steering component.

[0009] Preferably, the first gripping component is equipped with multiple multi-claw suction cups three via a first gripping screw assembly. The multi-claw suction cups three are used to adsorb and transport the middle frame on the first steering component to the first fixing component and to adsorb and transport the middle frame in the first fixing component to the second fixing component. The multi-claw suction cups three, the first fixing component, and the second fixing component are equally spaced and their positions match the multiple multi-claw suction cups three.

[0010] Preferably, the oiling assembly includes an oiling screw assembly, on which a dispensing machine is mounted for applying oil to the groove of the middle frame on the first fixing assembly.

[0011] Preferably, one of the stacking components is mounted directly below the second gripping component, and the tray on the stacking component is moved to the other stacking component by a lateral steering screw.

[0012] Preferably, the second gripping component includes a second gripping screw assembly and a gripping head, the first visual positioning component is mounted on the second gripping screw assembly, and the second gripping screw assembly controls the movement stroke of the gripping head with the assistance of the first visual positioning component.

[0013] Preferably, the second steering assembly includes a rotating member mounted on the lateral steering screw assembly, one side of which is used to receive a button from the second gripping assembly and rotates to the side to cooperate with the third gripping assembly for gripping.

[0014] Preferably, the second visual positioning component is located on the platform and is lower than the second steering component and the third gripping component. When the third gripping component grips the button, it passes above the second visual positioning component, so that the third gripping component positions the third gripping component. With the assistance of the third visual positioning component, the third gripping component fits the button into the side of the middle frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The components of the button assembly machine are all modularly designed, not limited to dedicated machines. Different process modules can be assembled according to the number and position of the side buttons on different mid-frames, so that it can be adapted to all models on the market, saving time and effort. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a fully automatic modular button assembly machine proposed in this invention; Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the front view of the mid-frame transport assembly; Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the rear structure of the mid-frame transport assembly; Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the second fixing component; Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the front view of the button transport component; Figure 6 This is a top-view, partially enlarged structural diagram of the button transport component; Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the two sides of the shaft of the button fitting assembly and the second steering assembly; Figure 8 This is a top-view, partially enlarged structural diagram of the button engagement assembly and the second steering assembly. Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the second steering component; Figure 10 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the button fitting assembly.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Middle frame transport assembly; 11. First conveying assembly; 111. Conveying transverse lead screw assembly; 12. First gripping assembly; 121. First gripping transverse lead screw assembly; 122. Second gripping transverse lead screw assembly; 123. Fixture 1; 124. Multi-claw suction cup 3; 13. First steering assembly; 14. Oiling assembly; 141. Oiling lead screw assembly; 1411. Oiling longitudinal lead screw assembly; 1412. Oiling transverse lead screw assembly; 143. Dispensing machine; 15. Middle frame fixing assembly; 151. Fixture 1; 152. Fixture 2; 1521. I-beam frame; 153. Fixing middle frame fixture; 154. Rotating table; 155. Movable arm; 156. Support platform; 2. Button transport assembly; 21. Loading assembly. 211 Tray support frame, 213 Tray screw assembly, 214 Multi-claw suction cup four, 215 Tray handling telescopic cylinder assembly, 216 Base plate, 217 Lateral steering screw assembly, 218 Base frame, 22 First vision positioning assembly, 23 Second gripping assembly, 231 Second gripping longitudinal screw assembly, 232 Gripping stepper motor one, 233 Gripping head one, 24 Second steering assembly, 241 Rotary cylinder, 242 Rotary table, 243 Keypad latch, 3 Keypad fitting assembly, 31 Third gripping assembly, 311 Gripping head two, 312 Gripping stepper motor two, 313 Gripping telescopic cylinder assembly two, 32 Second vision positioning assembly, 33 Third vision positioning assembly, 34 Third steering assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0019] refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 A fully automatic modular button assembly machine includes a frame 4, on which at least a middle frame transport component 1, a button transport component 2, and a button fitting component 3 are provided. The middle frame transport component 1 includes: The middle frame fixing component 15 is used to fix the middle frame, and there are at least two of them, namely fixing component 151 and fixing component 152, and the numbering is based on the number of components.

[0020] The first conveying assembly 11 is mounted on the frame 4 and includes a conveying transverse lead screw assembly 111 mounted on the frame 4. A movable table that moves laterally on the conveying transverse lead screw assembly 111 is mounted on the movable table. A horizontally arranged conveying middle frame fixture is fixedly connected to the movable table for conveying the middle frame. The middle frame is horizontally arranged on the first conveying assembly 11 and is installed and fixed in the conveying middle frame fixture. The movable table carrying the conveying middle frame fixture moves on the conveying transverse lead screw assembly 111 to the next process, that is, to the position matching the first steering assembly 13.

[0021] The first steering assembly 13 will grasp the middle frame conveyed on the first conveying assembly 11 and rotate the middle frame axially so that it is perpendicular to the platform 4. The platform 4 is equipped with a steering support frame. The first steering assembly 13 includes a rotating component mounted on the steering support frame. A multi-claw suction cup 2 is fixedly connected to the rotating component. The multi-claw suction cup 2 can adsorb the middle frame on the first conveying assembly 11. Then the rotating component rotates with the multi-claw suction cup 2 and rotates to face the first grasping assembly 12. The power source driving the rotating component to rotate is one or more combinations of cylinders, motors, etc. The lifting of the rotating component and the power source is controlled by commercially available cylinders, lead screws, and other equipment. The connection method is existing technology, and the working principle is not described in detail.

[0022] The first gripping component 12 moves left and right on the platform 4, and its moving axis is the same as that of the first conveying component 11. The first gripping component 12 is equipped with multiple multi-jaw suction cups 124 via a first gripping screw assembly. The multi-jaw suction cups 124 are used to suction and convey the middle frame on the first steering component 13 to the first fixing component 151, and to suction and convey the middle frame in the first fixing component 151 to the second fixing component 152. The multi-jaw suction cups 124, the first fixing component 151, and the second fixing component 152 are equally spaced and their positions match the multiple multi-jaw suction cups 124. The first gripping screw assembly includes a first gripping transverse screw assembly 121 mounted on the platform 4. A second gripping transverse screw assembly 122 is mounted on the first gripping transverse screw assembly 121 and controls its transverse movement. Its transverse movement causes the multi-jaw suction cups 124 to move transversely. A fixing frame 1 is mounted on the second gripping transverse screw assembly 122. 23. Control its longitudinal movement. Its longitudinal movement will cause the multi-claw suction cup 3 124 to move longitudinally. Each multi-claw suction cup 3 124 is installed at equal intervals on the fixed frame 1 123. When the first multi-claw suction cup 3 124 is adsorbing the middle frame on the multi-claw suction cup 2, the second multi-claw suction cup 3 124 will adsorb the middle frame on the first fixed component 151, and the third multi-claw suction cup 3 124 will adsorb the middle frame on the second fixed component 152. Since each multi-claw suction cup 3 124 is installed on the fixed frame 1 123, the movement state is consistent. When the first multi-claw suction cup 3 124 moves the middle frame on the multi-claw suction cup 2 to the first fixed component 151, the middle frame originally on the first fixed component 151 will move to the second fixed component 152, and then return along the original path to grab the middle frame on the multi-claw suction cup 2 again. The third multi-claw suction cup 3 124 moves in the same way. This process is repeated to complete the loading and unloading of the middle frame.

[0023] The oiling assembly 14 is positioned to match the first fixing assembly 151. The oiling assembly 14 includes an oiling lead screw assembly 141, on which a dispensing machine 143 is mounted for applying oil to the grooves in the middle frame of the first fixing assembly 151. The oiling lead screw assembly 141 includes an oiling longitudinal lead screw assembly 1411 mounted on the steering support frame, and an oiling transverse lead screw assembly 1412 mounted on the oiling longitudinal lead screw assembly 1411. An oiling longitudinal telescopic cylinder is mounted on the oiling longitudinal lead screw assembly 1411. The component is a glue dispensing machine 143, which is mounted on the oiling longitudinal telescopic cylinder assembly. The position of the glue dispensing machine 143 is controlled by the oiling screw assembly 141. The glue dispensing machine 143 applies grease to the middle frame of the first fixed assembly 151. It is worth mentioning that the glue dispensing machine 143 is a commercially available glue dispensing machine 143. The glue inside is replaced with grease, thereby achieving the application of grease. This is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. After the oiling assembly 14 applies grease to the middle frame, it is attracted by the multi-claw suction cup 3 124 and moved into the first fixed assembly 151.

[0024] The first fixing component 151 includes a fixture support frame mounted on the platform 4. A fixing fixture 153 for fixing the middle frame is mounted on the fixture support frame. The fixing fixture 153 is used to fix the middle frame that the first gripping component 12 grips and transfers from the first steering component 13. Then, the oiling component 14 applies oil to it. The second fixing component 152 is rotatably mounted on the platform 4. A support platform 156 is mounted on the platform 4. A rotating platform 154 is mounted on the support platform 156. The rotating platform 154 is controlled by a servo motor. A formwork frame 1521 is fixedly mounted on the rotating platform 154. Fixing fixtures 153 for fixing the middle frame are also mounted on opposite sides of the formwork frame 1521. When the oiled middle frame is gripped and moved by the first gripping component 12... When the middle frame fixture 153 on the I-beam 1521 is reached, the servo motor controls the rotating table 154 to rotate, thereby driving the I-beam 1521 to rotate by 180 degrees, thus rotating the middle frame without buttons to the installation position. The support table 156 is also equipped with a second fixed telescopic cylinder, and the output end of the second fixed telescopic cylinder is equipped with a movable arm 155. The movable arm 155 is equipped with rubber-coated screws to improve the stability of the middle frame. When the middle frame is to be installed with buttons, the rubber-coated screws abut against the middle frame to improve its stability. When the middle frame without buttons is rotated to the installation position, the middle frame with installed buttons is rotated to a position facing the first gripping component 12, and then the first gripping component 12 moves it to the subsequent processing process.

[0025] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 The button transport component 2 includes: The feeding assembly 21 includes two stacking assemblies arranged side by side. One stacking assembly is installed directly below the second gripping assembly 23 and is used to place a tray full of buttons; this is called the full-material stacking assembly. The other is called the empty-material stacking assembly. Multiple equally spaced and parallel strip slots are arranged within the tray, and each strip slot contains multiple button slots for placing buttons. Each stacking assembly includes a tray support frame 211. A tray screw assembly 213 is provided on one side of the tray support frame 211, and a tray support plate is installed on its output end to control its lifting and lowering. The tray is placed on the tray support plate. Each stacking assembly is equipped with a tray handling assembly for longitudinal transport of the trays. The tray handling assembly includes a tray handling telescopic cylinder assembly 215, the output end of which is fitted with a multi-claw suction cup 214 to control its lifting and lowering. A transverse steering screw assembly 217 is mounted on the platform 4. The transverse steering screw assembly 217 controls the transverse transport of the trays via two base plates 216, which are mounted on a base frame 218. The base frame 218 is mounted on the output end of the transverse steering screw assembly 217. The trays are placed on the base plates 216. When the buttons in the first slot of the material tray are completely gripped by the second gripping component 23, the lateral steering screw assembly 217 moves the base plate 216, which in turn moves the material tray, allowing the second slot to move to the original position of the first slot, facilitating precise gripping by the second gripping component 23. As the buttons are gradually gripped, the lateral steering screw assembly 217 controls the base plate 216 to move the material tray to the empty material stacking component. Then, the material tray transport telescopic cylinder assembly 215 on the empty material stacking component controls the multi-claw suction cup 214 to pick up and lift the empty material tray. At the same time, the material tray screw assembly on the full material stacking component... Component 213 controls the tray support plate to move upward, allowing the full tray to be attracted and lifted by the multi-claw suction cup 214 directly above. The lateral steering screw assembly 217 controls the base plate 216 to reset. Then, the multi-claw suction cup 214 on the full material stacking component places the full tray on the base plate 216 so that the second gripping component 23 can continue to grip it. The multi-claw suction cup 214 on the empty material stacking component places the empty tray onto the tray support plate. The tray screw assembly 213 on the empty material stacking component moves the tray support plate downward to facilitate the subsequent acceptance of empty trays. This cyclical movement enables the gripping of buttons and the processing of trays.

[0026] The second gripping component 23 is installed above the stacking component, which is a full-load stacking component. It is used to grip and move the buttons within the stacking component. The second gripping component 23 includes a second gripping screw assembly and a gripping head 233. The second gripping screw assembly includes a second gripping longitudinal screw assembly 231, on which a second gripping transverse screw assembly that moves longitudinally is mounted. The first vision positioning component 22 is installed on one side of the second gripping screw assembly. A gripping telescopic cylinder assembly 234 is mounted on the second gripping screw assembly. A gripping stepper motor 232 is mounted on the output end of the gripping telescopic cylinder assembly 234, and a gripping stepper motor 232 is mounted on the output end of the gripping stepper motor 232. The gripping head 233 and the first vision positioning component 22 are mounted on the second gripping component 23. The first vision positioning component 22 is used to accurately locate the position of the button in the material tray of the stacking component and assist the second gripping component 23 in accurately gripping. With the assistance of the first vision positioning component 22, the second gripping longitudinal lead screw component 231 controls the position of the second gripping transverse lead screw component, which in turn controls the position of the gripping telescopic cylinder component 234. The gripping telescopic cylinder component 234 controls the height of the gripping stepper motor 232 to control the gripping head 233 to enter the strip groove of the material tray to grip the button. With the assistance of the first vision positioning component 22, the rotation of the gripping stepper motor 232 controls the angle of the gripping head 233.

[0027] The second steering assembly 24 is mounted on the platform 4. The second steering assembly 24 receives the button on the second gripping assembly 23 through the first vision positioning assembly 22 and rotates it to a position that matches the second fixing assembly 152. The second steering assembly 24 includes a rotating component mounted on the transverse steering screw assembly 217. The rotating component includes a rotary cylinder 241 fixedly mounted on the housing of the transverse steering screw assembly 217. The output end of the rotary cylinder 241 controls the rotation of the rotary table 242. The two sides of the rotary table 242 are symmetrically equipped with button retaining blocks 243. The slots in the button retaining blocks 243 are used to hold the button grasped by the gripping head 233 of the second gripping assembly 23. Under the control of the rotary cylinder 241, the button retaining blocks 243 rotate to the other side for the third gripping assembly 31 to grasp and install.

[0028] refer to Figure 1 , Figures 7-10 The button fitting component 3 includes: The third gripping component 31 is mounted above the second fixed component 152. It is used to grip the button on the second steering component 24 and embed the button into the middle frame of the second fixed component 152. The third gripping component 31 and the second gripping component 23 have the same function and structure, which will not be described in detail here. The second visual positioning component 32 is located between the second fixed component 152 and the second steering component 24. It is used to assist the third gripping component 31 in gripping the button on the second steering component 24. When the rotary table 242 receives the button from the second gripping component 23, it rotates to the other side under the control of the rotary cylinder 241. The gripping head 311 in the third gripping component 31 grips the button. After gripping, the rotary table 242 rotates again, waiting for... The second grasping component 23 installs the new button into the slot of the button holder 243. At the same time, the button holder 243, which has the button on the other end, rotates to one side of the second visual positioning component 32 to wait for the third grasping component 31 to grasp it. The above process is repeated. When the third grasping component 31 grasps the button and moves it above the second fixing component 152, the third grasping component 31 will pass through the second visual positioning component 32. The second visual positioning component 32 will take multiple photos at a high frequency and transmit them to the server. The server will extract and compare the parameters in these photos. The parameters include, but are not limited to, button size parameters and position parameters, to assist the third grasping component 31 in moving and positioning it, so that it can move smoothly to the specified parameter coordinates.

[0029] The third visual positioning component 33 is fixedly connected above the second fixing component 152. It is used to position the third gripping component 31 on the middle frame and assist the third gripping component 31 in fitting the button into the middle frame. When the third gripping component 31 moves to the predetermined position with the assistance of the second visual positioning component 32, the third visual positioning component 33 will further adjust the position of the gripping head 311 in the third gripping component 31 according to the captured photo, so that it is aligned with the groove on the side of the middle frame. Then, the gripping telescopic cylinder component 313 in the third gripping component 31 controls the gripping stepper motor 312 to move downward. At the same time, the gripping stepper motor 312 controls the gripping head 311 to rotate to a position that matches the groove on the side of the middle frame, and then the button is installed in the groove on the side of the middle frame.

[0030] After the button is installed, the second fixed telescopic cylinder controls the movable arm 155 to leave the middle frame. Then, the rotating table 154 rotates to face the first gripping component 12. The multi-claw suction cup 124 on the first gripping component 12 picks up the middle frame and moves it one stroke to the third steering component 34. During this stroke, the middle frame on the first steering component 13 is moved to the first fixed component 151 to wait for oiling. After oiling, the middle frame is moved to the second fixed component 152 to wait for the button to be rotated and installed. When the third steering component 34 receives the installed middle frame, it rotates to the other side to match the next processing step.

[0031] The first visual positioning component 22, the second visual positioning component 32, and the third visual positioning component 33 all include at least a high-frequency high-definition camera, which is used to capture various photos of the equipment in operation at high frequency, so as to facilitate the extraction and processing of parameters, thereby facilitating the precise positioning of the grasping component. Their connection relationship and method belong to the prior art, and the working principle is not described in detail.

[0032] In summary, when the middle frame enters the first conveying assembly 11, the transverse lead screw assembly 111 moves the conveying middle frame fixture containing the middle frame to a position matching the first steering assembly 13. The multi-claw suction cup in the first steering assembly 13 adsorbs the middle frame and rotates it until it faces the first gripping assembly 12. After gripping the middle frame, the first gripping assembly 12 moves it to the first fixing assembly 151 and applies an oiling process to the middle frame. Then, the first gripping assembly 12 transfers the oiled middle frame to the second fixing assembly 152, while simultaneously moving a new middle frame to the first fixing assembly 151. The rotating table 154 on the second fixing assembly 152 rotates to the other side, waiting for the third gripping assembly 31 to install the button in the groove on the side of the middle frame. On the other side, the second gripping assembly 23... Under the action of the vision positioning component 22, the button in the tray is accurately grasped and placed on the rotary table 242 of the second steering component 24. When the rotary table 242 rotates to the other side, the third gripping component 31 grasps the button and moves it directly above the second fixed component 152 with the assistance of the second vision positioning component 32. Under the action of the third vision positioning component 33, the precise position of the third gripping component 31 is controlled, and the button is embedded by the gripping stepper motor 2 312 and the gripping telescopic cylinder component 2 313 to complete the assembly. Then the rotary table 242 rotates again to move the new middle frame over to wait for the button assembly. The installed middle frame rotates to the other side and is gripped by the first gripping component 12 and sent into the third steering component 34 to match the next processing process.

[0033] The components of the aforementioned button assembly machine are all modularly designed, not limited to dedicated machines. Different process modules can be assembled according to the number and position of the side buttons on different mid-frames. This makes it compatible with all models on the market, saving time and effort. Moreover, it adopts a fully automatic feeding method. Whether it is the feeding of the mid-frame or the buttons, with the assistance of the vision positioning component, the feeding, unloading and installation can be completed completely, accurately and continuously, greatly saving labor and time costs.

[0034] The specific connection methods of the structures in each component are all conventional connection methods in non-standard machinery and belong to existing technology. Therefore, the working principle will not be described in detail. In addition, the equipment adopts unified control by PLC, which belongs to existing technology and its working principle will not be described in detail.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, who makes equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic modular button assembly machine, characterized in that, The system includes a platform, on which at least a mid-frame transport assembly, a button transport assembly, and a button fitting assembly are provided. The mid-frame transport assembly includes: A mid-frame fixing component, wherein the mid-frame fixing component is used to fix the mid-frame, and there are at least two such components, namely fixing component number one, fixing component number two, and so on according to the number of components; A first conveying assembly is mounted on a platform and is used to convey a middle frame, wherein the middle frame is horizontally positioned on the first conveying assembly. The first steering assembly will grab the middle frame conveyed on the first conveying assembly and rotate the middle frame in the axial direction so that it is perpendicular to the platform. The first gripping component moves left and right on the platform, and the axis of movement is the same as the axis of movement of the first conveying component. The first gripping component grips the middle frame on the first steering component and moves it one stroke to place it on the first fixed component. An oiling component is provided, which is positioned to match the first fixing component. The oiling component applies grease to the middle frame of the first fixing component, and the first gripping component grips the middle frame and feeds it into the second fixing component. The second fixing component is rotatably mounted on the stand to rotate the oiled middle frame; The button transport assembly includes: The feeding assembly includes two stacking assemblies, and each stacking assembly is equipped with a tray handling assembly. The tray handling assembly is used to handle the tray longitudinally. A transverse steering screw assembly is installed on the frame. The transverse steering screw assembly controls the transverse handling of the tray through the base plate. The second gripping component is installed above the stacking component and is used to grip and move the buttons in the stacking component. The lateral steering screw assembly cooperates with the movement of the second gripping component to move the material tray. A first vision positioning component is installed on the second gripping component and is used to accurately locate the position of the button in the material tray of the stacking component; The second steering assembly is movably mounted on the platform. The second steering assembly receives the button on the second gripping assembly through the first vision positioning assembly and rotates it to a position that matches the second fixing assembly. The third steering assembly is mounted on one side of the second fixing assembly and is used to receive the middle frame from which the button is detached from the second fixing assembly and installed; The button engagement component includes: The third gripping component is installed above the second fixing component and is used to grip the button on the second steering component and embed the button into the middle frame on the second fixing component; The second visual positioning component is located between the second fixing component and the second steering component, and is used to assist the third grasping component in grasping the button on the second steering component. The third visual positioning component is fixedly connected above the second fixed component and is used to position the third grasping component on the middle frame, assisting the third grasping component in fitting the button into the middle frame.

2. The fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing component is used to fix the middle frame that the first gripping component grabs and moves from the first steering component, and the second fixing component is used to fix the middle frame that the first gripping component grabs and moves from the first fixing component.

3. The fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first conveying assembly includes a conveying transverse lead screw assembly mounted on a frame, a movable stage fixedly mounted on the conveying transverse lead screw assembly, and a horizontally arranged conveying middle frame fixture mounted on the movable stage.

4. The fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, After the first steering component grabs the middle frame on the first conveying component, it rotates to face the first gripping component. The first steering component is equipped with a multi-claw suction cup 2 via a steering component.

5. The fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first gripping component is equipped with multiple multi-claw suction cups 3 via the first gripping screw assembly. The multi-claw suction cups 3 are used to adsorb and transport the middle frame on the first steering component to the first fixing component, and to adsorb and transport the middle frame in the first fixing component to the second fixing component. The multi-claw suction cups 2, the first fixing component, and the second fixing component are equally spaced and their positions match the multiple multi-claw suction cups 3.

6. The fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The oiling assembly includes an oiling screw assembly, on which a dispensing machine is mounted for applying oil to the groove of the middle frame on the first fixing assembly.

7. The fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, One of the stacking components is mounted directly below the second gripping component, and the tray on the stacking component is moved to the other stacking component by a lateral steering screw.

8. The fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second gripping assembly includes a second gripping screw assembly and a gripping head. The first vision positioning assembly is mounted on the second gripping screw assembly, and the second gripping screw assembly controls the movement stroke of the gripping head with the assistance of the first vision positioning assembly.

9. A fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second steering assembly includes a rotating member mounted on a lateral steering screw assembly. One side of the rotating member is used to receive a button from the second gripping assembly, and it rotates to the side to engage with the third gripping assembly for gripping.

10. A fully automatic modular button assembly machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second visual positioning component is located on the platform and is lower than the second steering component and the third gripping component. When the third gripping component grips the button, it passes above the second visual positioning component, so that the third gripping component positions itself. With the assistance of the third visual positioning component, the third gripping component fits the button into the side of the middle frame.

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