Dispensing and forming equipment for components

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of component processing equipment, in particular to component dispensing and forming equipment, which realizes efficient and accurate component dispensing and forming through innovative mechanism design and technological process integration. According to the equipment, rotating disc type layout is adopted to be matched with jigs arranged circumferentially, the procedures of feeding, locking, overturning, dispensing, curing, unlocking, discharging and the like are integrated in an automatic cycle, the production efficiency is remarkably improved, dispensing forming of a plurality of components can be completed in a single cycle, and compared with traditional single-station equipment, the efficiency is remarkably improved; the unique double-turnover mechanism design is matched with the lateral dispensing mechanism, the complete technological process that components are fed in the horizontal state, dispensed in the vertical state and then reset to be horizontally discharged is achieved, and the technical bottleneck that lateral precise dispensing is difficult to achieve through traditional equipment is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of component processing equipment technology, and in particular to a component dispensing and molding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of electronic component manufacturing, dispensing technology is widely used for fixing, sealing, or encapsulating components. Traditional dispensing methods typically employ a top-down dispensing approach, suitable for dispensing and molding single or small numbers of components. However, for the simultaneous dispensing of multiple components, especially when it is necessary to evenly distribute the adhesive between components, existing technologies often suffer from insufficient dispensing accuracy or low efficiency, making it difficult to meet the production requirements of high precision and high consistency.

[0003] Furthermore, due to the limitations of component structures, traditional dispensing equipment typically only allows for vertical dispensing operations, making it difficult to perform precise lateral dispensing. The need for lateral dispensing is particularly acute when components are closely packed or obstructed by space, but existing equipment lacks effective positioning and securing mechanisms, resulting in inaccurate glue injection at the target location, impacting dispensing quality and product reliability. Therefore, a solution capable of simultaneously securing multiple components and supporting lateral dispensing is urgently needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a component dispensing and molding equipment.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A component dispensing and molding equipment for dispensing adhesive to multiple components includes a turntable and a feeding mechanism, a locking mechanism, a first flipping mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, a curing mechanism, a second flipping mechanism, an unlocking mechanism, and a unloading mechanism arranged sequentially around the turntable.

[0007] The upper surface of the turntable is provided with a plurality of fixtures arranged in a circular array. The fixtures include a connecting seat fixedly connected to the upper surface of the turntable and a clamping seat rotatably connected to the connecting seat. The clamping seat is provided with a positioning groove for accommodating components. The clamping seat is also provided with a clamping member movably connected thereto. The clamping member includes a movable column that passes through the clamping seat, a pressure cap integrally formed at one end of the movable column, and an elastic element sleeved on the outside of the movable column.

[0008] The locking mechanism is used to push the movable column to move axially and rotate, so that the clamping cap is aligned with the component. After the locking mechanism is released, the elastic element drives the clamping cap to clamp the component. The unlocking mechanism is used to push the movable column to move axially and rotate in the opposite direction to release the clamping cap from the component. The first flipping mechanism is used to flip the clamping seat so that the clamping seat and the connecting seat are perpendicular to each other. The second flipping mechanism is used to reset the clamping seat to the initial position.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding component, a vision inspection component, and a picking robot; the vision inspection component is located between the feeding component and the picking robot.

[0010] The feeding assembly includes a feeding track and a blocking module disposed on the feeding track; the blocking module includes a blocking cylinder and a clamping block connected by a drive, the blocking cylinder driving the clamping block to move perpendicular to the feeding direction of the feeding track to block the components.

[0011] The visual inspection component includes an inspection bracket and multiple inspection lenses, which are respectively located on the left and right sides and the bottom of the inspection bracket;

[0012] The material handling robot includes a first XYZ triaxial linear module and a material handling clamping arm installed at the execution end of the first XYZ triaxial linear module. The first XYZ triaxial linear module drives the material handling clamping arm to move in space, so as to realize the transfer of components from the blocking module to the positioning groove of the fixture.

[0013] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a first connecting frame, a first pressing assembly, and a first rotary drive assembly; the first pressing assembly includes a first pressing cylinder vertically disposed on one side of the first connecting frame and a first pressure plate fixed to the telescopic end of the first pressing cylinder; the first rotary drive assembly includes a first lifting cylinder vertically disposed on the other side of the first connecting frame, a first lifting plate drivenly connected to the first lifting cylinder, a first rotary drive module mounted on the first lifting plate, and a first drive member fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first rotary drive module; the end of the first drive member is provided with a parallel structure that cooperates with the movable column;

[0014] The first pressing cylinder drives the first pressure plate to press down, thereby pressing the clamping seat; the first lifting cylinder drives the first lifting plate to move up, so that the flat structure of the first driving member engages with the movable column; the first rotating cylinder drives the first driving member to rotate, thereby causing the movable column to rotate, so that the pressing cap is aligned with the component.

[0015] Preferably, the unlocking mechanism includes a second connecting frame, a second pressing assembly, and a second rotary drive assembly; the second pressing assembly includes a second pressing cylinder vertically disposed on one side of the second connecting frame, and a second pressure plate fixed to the telescopic end of the second pressing cylinder; the second rotary drive assembly includes a second lifting cylinder vertically disposed on the other side of the second connecting frame, a second lifting plate drivenly connected to the second lifting cylinder, a second rotary drive module mounted on the second lifting plate, and a second drive member fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second rotary drive module; the end of the second drive member is provided with a parallel structure that cooperates with the movable column;

[0016] The second pressing cylinder drives the second pressure plate to press down, thereby pressing the clamping seat; the second lifting cylinder drives the second lifting plate to move up, so that the flat structure of the second driving member engages with the movable column; the second rotating cylinder drives the second driving member to rotate, thereby causing the movable column to rotate, so that the pressing cap is aligned with the component.

[0017] Preferably, the first flipping mechanism includes a vertically arranged first push cylinder and a first push block installed at the drive end of the first push cylinder; the first push cylinder drives the first push block to move vertically upward to push the clamping seat, so that the clamping seat rotates relative to the connecting seat.

[0018] Preferably, the second flipping mechanism includes a horizontally arranged second push cylinder and a second push block installed at the drive end of the second push cylinder; the second push cylinder drives the second push block to move horizontally to push the clamping seat, so that the clamping seat rotates relative to the connecting seat.

[0019] Preferably, the dispensing mechanism includes a glue supply module and a dispensing robot; the dispensing robot includes a second XYZ three-axis linear module and a dispensing head installed at the execution end of the second XYZ three-axis linear module; the second XYZ three-axis linear module drives the dispensing head to move along three-dimensional space, and the dispensing head injects glue laterally between the components.

[0020] Preferably, the curing mechanism includes a light shield and a UV lamp installed inside the light shield.

[0021] Preferably, the unloading mechanism includes a material tray conveying assembly and an unloading robot;

[0022] The material tray conveying assembly includes a feeding track and a sliding frame slidably connected to the feeding track;

[0023] The unloading robot includes a gantry perpendicular to the conveying direction of the unloading track, an unloading transverse module mounted on the gantry, an unloading lifting module mounted on the unloading transverse module, and a material gripper mounted on the unloading lifting module.

[0024] Preferably, the feeding mechanism further includes a defect sorting component;

[0025] The defective sorting component comprises, from top to bottom, a detection module, a sorting execution module, and a recycling module. The detection module includes a detection platform and multiple detection sensors fixed on the detection platform, and the detection platform has a material discharge port. The sorting execution module includes a drive-connected execution cylinder and a blocking block. The blocking block is located at the bottom of the detection platform, and when extended, it closes the material discharge port of the detection platform. The recycling module includes a recycling guide trough located below the material discharge port and a recycling bin located at the bottom of the recycling guide trough.

[0026] When the detection sensor detects a defective product, the actuator cylinder drives the block to retract, causing the material discharge port to open, and the component falls into the recycling box through the recycling guide chute.

[0027] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0028] The component dispensing and molding equipment involved in this invention achieves efficient and precise component dispensing and molding through innovative mechanism design and process integration. The equipment adopts a rotary layout with circumferentially arranged fixtures, integrating processes such as loading, locking, flipping, dispensing, curing, unlocking, and unloading into an automated cycle, significantly improving production efficiency. Multiple components can be dispensed and molded in a single cycle, representing a significant efficiency improvement compared to traditional single-station equipment. The unique double-flipping mechanism design, combined with the lateral dispensing mechanism, enables a complete process flow of component loading in a horizontal state, dispensing in a vertical state, and then resetting to a horizontal unloading state, effectively solving the technical bottleneck of traditional equipment's difficulty in achieving precise lateral dispensing.

[0029] The fixture features an adaptable design, specifically employing a split structure of a connecting seat and a clamping seat. This ensures a rigid connection with the turntable while allowing for controllable rotation of the clamping seat, enabling precise control of the rotation angle. Simultaneously, the clamping components, in conjunction with locking and unlocking mechanisms, achieve high-precision positioning and reliable fixation of components through a combination of axial movement and rotation, ensuring accurate dispensing positions and meeting the processing requirements for lateral dispensing of multiple components. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the component dispensing and molding equipment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the component dispensing and molding equipment of the present invention from another angle;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a top view of the component dispensing and molding equipment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture in the unlocked state in this invention;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An exploded view of the fixture structure;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture in the present invention in a locked state;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding assembly in this invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism in this invention;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing mechanism in this invention;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in this invention;

[0040] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the defective sorting component in the process;

[0041] Figure 12 for Figure 11 An exploded view of the defective sorting component.

[0042] Numbering on the map:

[0043] 10-Turntable;

[0044] 20- Fixture; 21- Connecting seat; 211- Buffer column; 22- Clamping seat; 221- Positioning groove; 222- Through hole; 23- Clamping component; 231- Movable column; 232- Limiting part; 233- Pressing cap; 234- Elastic element;

[0045] 30 - Feeding mechanism;

[0046] 31-Feeding assembly; 311-Feeding track; 312-Blocking cylinder; 313-Clamping block;

[0047] 32-Visual inspection component; 321-Inspection bracket; 322-Inspection lens;

[0048] 33-Material handling robot; 331-First X-axis slide; 332-First Y-axis slide; 333-First lifting module; 334-Material handling gripper arm;

[0049] 40 - Locking mechanism;

[0050] 41-First connecting frame; 42-First clamping cylinder; 43-First pressure plate; 44-First lifting cylinder; 45-First lifting plate; 46-First rotation drive module; 47-First drive component;

[0051] 50 - First tilting mechanism; 51 - First pushing cylinder; 52 - First push block;

[0052] 60 - Dispensing mechanism; 61 - Glue supply module; 62 - Second X-axis slide; 63 - Second Y-axis slide; 64 - Second lifting module; 65 - Dispensing head;

[0053] 70 - Curing mechanism; 71 - Light shield; 72 - UV lamp;

[0054] 80 - Second tilting mechanism; 81 - Second push cylinder; 82 - Second push block;

[0055] 90 - Feeding mechanism;

[0056] 91-Plate conveyor assembly; 911-Discharge track; 912-Sliding frame;

[0057] 92-Unloading robot; 921-Gantry frame; 922-Unloading transverse transfer module; 923-Unloading lifting module; 924-Material gripper;

[0058] 93-Defective sorting component; 931-Detection platform; 932-Discharge port; 933-Detection sensor; 934-Actuation cylinder; 935-Block; 936-Recycling guide chute; 937-Recycling box. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0060] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "vertical direction," "up," "down," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0061] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 11 The diagram shows a component dispensing and molding apparatus of the present invention, used for lateral dispensing of adhesive to multiple components. The apparatus includes a turntable 10 and, sequentially arranged around the turntable 10, a feeding mechanism 30, a locking mechanism 40, a first flipping mechanism 50, a dispensing mechanism 60, a curing mechanism 70, a second flipping mechanism 80, an unlocking mechanism, and a unloading mechanism 90; a plurality of fixtures 20 arranged in a circular array are provided on the upper surface of the turntable 10. During actual processing, the turntable 10 drives the fixture 20 to sequentially enter multiple processing stations for different processing steps; the loading mechanism 30 loads multiple components into the fixture 20; the locking mechanism 40 adjusts the fixture 20 to the locked state to lock the components; the first flipping mechanism 50 flips the fixture 20, adjusting the components from a vertical state to a horizontal state; the dispensing mechanism 60 vertically aligns with the side of the components to dispense adhesive, so as to fill the gaps between the components; the curing mechanism 70 is used for adhesive curing; the second flipping mechanism 80 flips the fixture 20, adjusting the components from a horizontal state to a vertical state; the unlocking mechanism adjusts the fixture 20 to the unlocked state to unlock the components; and the unloading mechanism 90 unloads the components that have been dispensed.

[0063] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The bottom of the turntable 10 is connected to a motor and a reducer to drive the turntable 10 to rotate, so that the fixture 20 can rotate to multiple processing mechanisms to perform various processing steps.

[0064] Please see Figures 4 to 6The fixture 20 includes a connecting seat 21 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the turntable 10, and a clamping seat 22 rotatably connected to the connecting seat 21. The connecting seat 21 has a horizontally arranged buffer post 211, which is used to prevent damage caused by a hard collision between the clamping seat 22 and the connecting seat 21 when the clamping seat 22 rotates. The clamping seat 22 has a positioning groove 221 for accommodating components, and a through hole 222 is provided through the clamping seat 22. A clamping member 23 movably connected to the through hole 222 is provided therein. The clamping member 23 includes a movable post 231 inserted into the through hole 222, a pressure cap 233 integrally formed at one end of the movable post 231, and an elastic element 234 sleeved on the outside of the movable post 231. The perforation 222 includes a circular hole section and a square hole section, while the outer wall of the movable column 231 has a rectangular limiting part 232 protruding from it. When the limiting part 232 of the movable column 231 engages with the square hole section, it restricts the rotation of the movable column 231. When the movable column 231 is pushed axially, causing the limiting part 232 of the movable column 231 to disengage from the square hole section, the movable column 231 can rotate. It should be noted that the fixture 20 has an unlocked state and a locked state, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fixture 20 is in the unlocked state at this time, the clamping cap 233 is misaligned with the positioning groove 221, and the component can be removed from the positioning groove 221; as Figure 6 As shown, the fixture 20 is in a locked state at this time, and the clamping cap 233 corresponds to the positioning groove 221. The clamping cap 233 can clamp the components to achieve locking.

[0065] Please see Figure 7 The feeding mechanism 30 includes a feeding component 31, a vision inspection component 32, and a picking robot 33; the vision inspection component 32 is located between the feeding component 31 and the picking robot 33.

[0066] Specifically, the feeding assembly 31 includes a feeding track 311 and a blocking module disposed on the feeding track 311. The blocking module includes a blocking cylinder 312 and a clamping block 313 connected by a drive. The blocking cylinder 312 drives the clamping block 313 to move perpendicular to the feeding direction of the feeding track 311 to block the components and position the components to facilitate the subsequent picking up of the components by the picking robot 33.

[0067] Specifically, the visual inspection component 32 includes an inspection bracket 321 and multiple inspection lenses 322. The inspection lenses 322 are respectively located on the left and right sides and the bottom of the inspection bracket 321. After the material handling robot 33 picks up the component, it moves to the top of the inspection bracket 321. The multiple inspection lenses 322 inspect the picked-up component from multiple angles to ensure the loading accuracy.

[0068] Specifically, the material handling robot 33 includes a first XYZ three-axis linear module and a material handling clamping arm 334 installed at the execution end of the first XYZ three-axis linear module. The first XYZ three-axis linear module drives the material handling clamp to move in space, so as to realize the transfer of components from the blocking module to the positioning groove 221 of the fixture 20. The first XYZ three-axis linear module includes a first X-axis slide 331, a first Y-axis slide 332 and a first lifting module 333 connected in sequence. The first lifting module 333 is driven by a motor and a screw. The material handling clamping arm 334 is located at the execution end of the first lifting module 333. At the same time, the material handling clamping arm 334 is provided with a three-station structure in this embodiment to improve the material handling efficiency.

[0069] Please see Figure 8 The locking mechanism 40 includes a first connecting frame 41, a first pressing assembly, and a first rotary drive assembly. The first pressing assembly includes a first pressing cylinder 42 vertically disposed on one side of the first connecting frame 41, and a first pressing plate 43 fixed to the telescopic end of the first pressing cylinder 42; the first rotary drive assembly includes a first lifting cylinder 44 vertically disposed on the other side of the first connecting frame 41, a first lifting plate 45 drivenly connected to the first lifting cylinder 44, a first rotary drive module 46 mounted on the first lifting plate 45, and a first drive member 47 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first rotary drive module 46; the end of the first drive member 47 is provided with a flat structure that cooperates with the movable column 231. During operation, the first clamping cylinder 42 drives the first pressure plate 43 to press down, thereby clamping the clamping seat 22; the first lifting cylinder 44 drives the first lifting plate 45 to move up, so that the flat structure of the first driving component 47 engages with the movable column 231, and at the same time pushes the movable column 231 axially, so that the limiting part 232 of the movable column 231 disengages from the square hole section of the through hole 222, facilitating subsequent rotation; the first rotating cylinder drives the first driving component 47 to rotate, thereby driving the movable column 231 to rotate, so that the clamping cap 233 aligns with the component; then the first lifting cylinder 44 drives the first lifting plate 45 to move down and reset, at which time the elastic element 234 pushes the movable column 231, so that the movable column 231 moves down, and the clamping cap 233 presses down on the component to lock the component.

[0070] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first flipping mechanism 50 includes a vertically arranged first pushing cylinder 51 and a first pushing block 52 installed on the driving end of the first pushing cylinder 51. The first pushing cylinder 51 drives the first pushing block 52 to move vertically upward to push the clamping seat 22, so that the clamping seat 22 flips upward relative to the connecting seat 21, thereby making the component in a horizontal state.

[0071] Please see Figure 9The dispensing mechanism 60 includes a glue supply module 61 and a dispensing robot. The dispensing robot includes a second XYZ three-axis linear module and a dispensing head mounted on the execution end of the second XYZ three-axis linear module. The second XYZ three-axis linear module drives the dispensing head to move along three-dimensional space, and the dispensing head injects glue laterally between the components. The second XYZ three-axis linear module includes a second X-axis slide 62, a second Y-axis slide 63, and a second lifting module 64 connected in sequence, and the dispensing head is mounted on the execution end of the second lifting module 64.

[0072] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The curing mechanism 70 includes a light shield 71 and a UV lamp 72 installed inside the light shield 71, which cures the adhesive using UV curing technology. In this embodiment, two curing mechanisms 70 are provided, ensuring the quality of the cured adhesive through two curing processes.

[0073] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second flipping mechanism 80 includes a horizontally arranged second push cylinder 81 and a second push block 82 installed on the drive end of the second push cylinder 81; the second push cylinder 81 drives the second push block 82 to move horizontally to push the clamping seat 22, so that the clamping seat 22 flips down relative to the connecting seat 21 to reset, so that the component returns to the vertical state.

[0074] The unlocking mechanism includes a second connecting frame, a second clamping assembly, and a second rotary drive assembly. The second clamping assembly includes a second clamping cylinder vertically disposed on one side of the second connecting frame and a second pressure plate fixed to the telescopic end of the second clamping cylinder; the second rotary drive assembly includes a second lifting cylinder vertically disposed on the other side of the second connecting frame, a second lifting plate drivenly connected to the second lifting cylinder, a second rotary drive module mounted on the second lifting plate, and a second drive component fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second rotary drive module; the end of the second drive component is provided with a flat structure that cooperates with the movable column 231. During operation, the second clamping cylinder drives the second pressure plate to press down, clamping the clamping seat 22; the second lifting cylinder drives the second lifting plate to move up, so that the parallel structure of the second driving component engages with the movable column 231, and simultaneously pushes the movable column 231 axially, so that the limiting part 232 of the movable column 231 disengages from the square hole section of the through hole 222, facilitating subsequent rotation; the second rotating cylinder drives the second driving component to rotate, thereby causing the movable column 231 to rotate, so that the clamping cap 233 disengages from the component; subsequently, the second lifting cylinder drives the second lifting plate to move down and reset, at which time the elastic element 234 pushes the movable column 231, so that the clamping component 23 resets. Since the unlocking mechanism and the locking mechanism have the same structure, the illustration of the unlocking mechanism is omitted here.

[0075] Please see Figures 10 to 12The unloading mechanism 90 includes a material tray conveying assembly 91, an unloading robot arm 92, and a defective sorting assembly 93.

[0076] The material tray conveying assembly 91 includes a feeding track 911 and a sliding frame 912 slidably connected to the feeding track 911. Under the drive of the motor, the sliding frame 912 slides along the feeding track 911. In actual application, a material tray is placed on the sliding frame 912, and the feeding robot 92 places the processed components onto the material tray.

[0077] The unloading robot 92 includes a gantry 921 perpendicular to the conveying direction of the unloading track 911, an unloading traverse module 922 mounted on the gantry 921, an unloading lifting module 923 mounted on the unloading traverse module 922, and a picking gripper 924 mounted on the unloading lifting module 923. The unloading traverse module 922 and the unloading lifting module 923 drive the picking gripper 924 to move. The picking gripper 924 is used to pick up and put down components, realizing the movement of components from the fixture 20 to the tray.

[0078] The defective sorting component 93 consists of a detection module, a sorting execution module, and a recycling module arranged from top to bottom. The detection module includes a detection platform 931 and multiple detection sensors 933 fixed on the detection platform 931. The detection platform 931 has a material discharge port 932. The sorting execution module includes an execution cylinder 934 and a blocking block 935 connected to the drive. The blocking block 935 is located at the bottom of the detection platform 931. When the blocking block 935 is extended, it closes the material discharge port 932 of the detection platform 931. The recycling module includes a recycling guide trough 936 located below the material discharge port 932 and a recycling box 937 located at the bottom of the recycling guide trough 936. When the detection sensor 933 detects a defective product, the execution cylinder 934 drives the blocking block 935 to retract, causing the material discharge port 932 to open, and the component falls into the recycling box 937 through the recycling guide trough 936.

[0079] Compared to existing technologies, the component dispensing and molding equipment involved in this invention achieves efficient and precise component dispensing and molding through innovative mechanism design and process integration. The equipment employs a rotary table layout with circumferentially arranged fixtures 20, integrating loading, locking, flipping, dispensing, curing, unlocking, and unloading processes into an automated cycle, significantly improving production efficiency. Multiple components can be dispensed and molded in a single cycle, representing a significant efficiency improvement compared to traditional single-station equipment. The unique double-flipping mechanism design, in conjunction with the lateral dispensing mechanism 60, enables a complete process flow of component loading in a horizontal state, dispensing in a vertical state, and then resetting to a horizontal unloading state, effectively solving the technical bottleneck of traditional equipment's difficulty in achieving precise lateral dispensing.

[0080] The above description merely illustrates preferred technical solutions of the present invention, and while the description is relatively specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the present invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A component dispensing and molding equipment for dispensing adhesive onto multiple components, characterized in that, It includes a turntable and a feeding mechanism, a locking mechanism, a first flipping mechanism, a dispensing mechanism, a curing mechanism, a second flipping mechanism, an unlocking mechanism, and a discharging mechanism arranged sequentially around the turntable; The upper surface of the turntable is provided with a plurality of fixtures arranged in a circular array. The fixtures include a connecting seat fixedly connected to the upper surface of the turntable and a clamping seat rotatably connected to the connecting seat. The clamping seat is provided with a positioning groove for accommodating components. The clamping seat is also provided with a clamping member movably connected thereto. The clamping member includes a movable column that passes through the clamping seat, a pressure cap integrally formed at one end of the movable column, and an elastic element sleeved on the outside of the movable column. The locking mechanism is used to push the movable column to move axially and rotate, so that the clamping cap is aligned with the component. After the locking mechanism is released, the elastic element drives the clamping cap to clamp the component. The unlocking mechanism is used to push the movable column to move axially and rotate in the opposite direction to release the clamping cap from the component. The first flipping mechanism is used to flip the clamping seat so that the clamping seat and the connecting seat are perpendicular to each other. The second flipping mechanism is used to reset the clamping seat to the initial position.

2. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a feeding component, a vision inspection component, and a picking robot; the vision inspection component is located between the feeding component and the picking robot. The feeding assembly includes a feeding track and a blocking module disposed on the feeding track; the blocking module includes a blocking cylinder and a clamping block connected by a drive, the blocking cylinder driving the clamping block to move perpendicular to the feeding direction of the feeding track to block the components. The visual inspection component includes an inspection bracket and multiple inspection lenses, which are respectively located on the left and right sides and the bottom of the inspection bracket; The material handling robot includes a first XYZ triaxial linear module and a material handling clamping arm installed at the execution end of the first XYZ triaxial linear module. The first XYZ triaxial linear module drives the material handling clamping arm to move in space, so as to realize the transfer of components from the blocking module to the positioning groove of the fixture.

3. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes a first connecting frame, a first pressing assembly, and a first rotary drive assembly; the first pressing assembly includes a first pressing cylinder vertically disposed on one side of the first connecting frame and a first pressure plate fixed to the telescopic end of the first pressing cylinder; the first rotary drive assembly includes a first lifting cylinder vertically disposed on the other side of the first connecting frame, a first lifting plate drivenly connected to the first lifting cylinder, a first rotary drive module mounted on the first lifting plate, and a first drive component fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first rotary drive module; The end of the first driving component is provided with a parallel structure that cooperates with the movable column; The first pressing cylinder drives the first pressure plate to press down, thereby pressing the clamping seat; the first lifting cylinder drives the first lifting plate to move up, so that the flat structure of the first driving member engages with the movable column; the first rotating cylinder drives the first driving member to rotate, thereby causing the movable column to rotate, so that the pressing cap is aligned with the component.

4. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking mechanism includes a second connecting frame, a second pressing assembly, and a second rotary drive assembly; the second pressing assembly includes a second pressing cylinder vertically disposed on one side of the second connecting frame, and a second pressure plate fixed to the telescopic end of the second pressing cylinder; the second rotary drive assembly includes a second lifting cylinder vertically disposed on the other side of the second connecting frame, a second lifting plate drivenly connected to the second lifting cylinder, a second rotary drive module mounted on the second lifting plate, and a second drive component fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second rotary drive module; The end of the second driving component is provided with a parallel structure that cooperates with the movable column; The second pressing cylinder drives the second pressure plate to press down, thereby pressing the clamping seat; the second lifting cylinder drives the second lifting plate to move up, so that the flat structure of the second driving member engages with the movable column; the second rotating cylinder drives the second driving member to rotate, thereby causing the movable column to rotate, so that the pressing cap is aligned with the component.

5. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first flipping mechanism includes a vertically arranged first push cylinder and a first push block installed at the drive end of the first push cylinder; the first push cylinder drives the first push block to move vertically upward to push the clamping seat, so that the clamping seat rotates relative to the connecting seat.

6. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second flipping mechanism includes a horizontally arranged second push cylinder and a second push block installed at the drive end of the second push cylinder; the second push cylinder drives the second push block to move horizontally to push the clamping seat, so that the clamping seat rotates relative to the connecting seat.

7. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing mechanism includes a glue supply module and a dispensing robot; the dispensing robot includes a second XYZ three-axis linear module and a dispensing head installed at the execution end of the second XYZ three-axis linear module; the second XYZ three-axis linear module drives the dispensing head to move along three-dimensional space, and the dispensing head injects glue laterally between the components.

8. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The curing mechanism includes a light shield and a UV lamp installed inside the light shield.

9. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unloading mechanism includes a material tray conveying assembly and an unloading robot; The material tray conveying assembly includes a feeding track and a sliding frame slidably connected to the feeding track; The unloading robot includes a gantry perpendicular to the conveying direction of the unloading track, an unloading transverse module mounted on the gantry, an unloading lifting module mounted on the unloading transverse module, and a material gripper mounted on the unloading lifting module.

10. The component dispensing and molding equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism also includes a defect sorting component; The defective sorting component comprises, from top to bottom, a detection module, a sorting execution module, and a recycling module. The detection module includes a detection platform and multiple detection sensors fixed on the detection platform, and the detection platform has a material discharge port. The sorting execution module includes a drive-connected execution cylinder and a blocking block. The blocking block is located at the bottom of the detection platform, and when extended, it closes the material discharge port of the detection platform. The recycling module includes a recycling guide trough located below the material discharge port and a recycling bin located at the bottom of the recycling guide trough. When the detection sensor detects a defective product, the actuator cylinder drives the block to retract, causing the material discharge port to open, and the component falls into the recycling box through the recycling guide chute.

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