An automatic assembly machine for openable drag chain

Abstract

This invention relates to an openable cable chain automatic assembly machine, comprising a frame, a baffle feeding vibratory feeder, and a main body feeding vibratory feeder. The frame is equipped with a baffle feeding mechanism that cooperates with the baffle feeding vibratory feeder to feed the baffles, a main body feeding mechanism that cooperates with the main body feeding vibratory feeder to feed the main body, a splicing mechanism for splicing multiple chain links, and a transfer mechanism for engaging the baffles with the main body and transferring the chain links. This openable cable chain automatic assembly machine can realize fully automated production of openable cable chains, significantly improving production efficiency and product competitiveness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cable chain production equipment technology, and in particular to an openable automatic cable chain assembly machine. Background Technology

[0002] Openable cable chains, such as Figure 1 As shown, it is composed of several chain links spliced ​​together. Each chain link is formed by snapping together a main body 100 and a baffle 200. The two ends of the main body are respectively formed with hinge holes 300 and hinge shafts 400. During assembly, the hinge shafts 400 are snapped into the hinge holes 300 of adjacent chain links to achieve the splicing of chain links. The detachable baffles allow the loading space inside the main body to be opened, which is convenient for the cable, oil pipe, air pipe, etc. transferred inside the main body during the use of the cable chain.

[0003] The aforementioned openable cable chains are mostly assembled manually. Workers attach baffles to the main body to form chain links, and then splice multiple chain links to form a cable chain of a certain length. This process is inefficient. Existing technologies, such as the invention patent "An Automated Assembly Equipment and Method for Cable Chains" (Publication No.: CN119635229B), disclose a cable chain assembly equipment. However, the aforementioned structure can only complete the splicing process of multiple chain links and is not fully applicable to applications like... Figure 1 The diagram shows the fully automated assembly of the openable cable chain. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this invention is to provide an openable cable chain automatic assembly machine to solve the above problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an openable cable chain automatic assembly machine, including a frame, a baffle feeding vibratory feeder and a main body feeding vibratory feeder, wherein the frame is provided with a baffle feeding mechanism, a main body feeding mechanism, a splicing mechanism and a transfer mechanism.

[0006] The baffle feeding mechanism includes a baffle feeding seat mounted on a frame, a baffle feeding groove on the baffle feeding seat, a baffle feeding port on the side wall of the baffle feeding groove that connects to the discharge port of the baffle feeding vibratory plate, a baffle pusher block that is slidably mounted in the baffle feeding groove and is drivenly connected to a first cylinder, and a baffle placement groove that matches the baffle is mounted on the baffle pusher block, the baffle placement groove being able to slide with the baffle pusher block and align with the baffle feeding port;

[0007] The main feeding mechanism includes a main feeding seat mounted on a frame. The main feeding seat has a main feeding groove that matches the main body and is sealed at one end. The main feeding groove has a main feeding port on its side wall that connects to the discharge port of the main feeding vibrating plate. A main pushing block that is slidably connected to the second cylinder is slidably mounted inside the main feeding groove.

[0008] The splicing mechanism includes a splicing seat mounted on a frame, a splicing groove that matches the main body and extends along the length direction on the splicing seat, a limiting insert block that is slidably mounted above the splicing groove and is connected to the third cylinder and can pass into the splicing groove, and a splicing push block that is connected to the linear module is slidably mounted in the splicing groove.

[0009] The transfer mechanism includes a fourth cylinder that can move between the baffle feeding trough, the main body feeding trough, and the splicing trough. The output shaft of the fourth cylinder, which moves along the Z-axis, is equipped with a pneumatic finger.

[0010] Preferably, the baffle loading seat, the main body loading seat, and the splicing seat are arranged side by side along the X-axis on the frame, so that the baffle loading groove, the main body loading groove, and the splicing groove are parallel to each other. The frame is provided with a sliding plate that slides along the X-axis and is connected to the fifth cylinder for transmission. The fourth cylinder is disposed on the sliding plate.

[0011] Preferably, the baffle feeding groove, the main body feeding groove and the splicing groove are arranged at equal intervals, and two fourth cylinders are arranged side by side on the sliding plate along the X-axis direction. The two pneumatic fingers can be aligned with the baffle feeding groove and the main body feeding groove at the same time, or with the main body feeding groove and the splicing groove at the same time.

[0012] Preferably, each of the two grippers of the pneumatic finger is fixedly connected to a clamping block, and each of the two clamping blocks has a clamping groove on its opposite surface that matches the thickness of the baffle.

[0013] Preferably, the main body feeding seat is provided with a positioning top rod that is connected to the sixth cylinder for transmission. When the main body is pushed to the sealing end of the main body feeding groove by the main body push block, the positioning top rod can be inserted into the hinge hole of the main body.

[0014] Preferably, the splicing groove is formed by connecting a straight section extending horizontally from the bottom of the groove and an inclined section extending upward from the bottom of the groove, the splicing push block is disposed in the straight section, and the limiting plug is disposed above the inclined section.

[0015] Preferably, the splicing base is provided with a stop block located above the junction of the straight section and the inclined section. The limiting block passes through the stop block. The surface of the stop block facing the bottom of the splicing groove has a straight surface and an inclined surface that are parallel to the bottom of the straight section and the bottom of the inclined section, respectively. The straight surface and the straight section, and the inclined surface and the inclined section, respectively form a straight channel and an inclined channel that match the height of the main body.

[0016] Preferably, a first recessed clearance groove is formed at the junction of the bottom of the straight section and the bottom of the inclined section, and a second recessed clearance groove is formed at the junction of the straight surface and the inclined surface.

[0017] Preferably, two pressure rollers are rotatably arranged above the end of the splicing groove away from the splicing push block, and the two pressure rollers can respectively abut against the two locking positions of the drag chain baffle and the main body placed in the splicing groove.

[0018] Preferably, the ends of the main push block and the splicing push block are concave arc shapes that match the ends of the main body.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0020] 1. Through the cooperation of the baffle feeding mechanism, the main feeding mechanism, the splicing mechanism and the transfer mechanism, the assembly of the openable cable chain can be completed automatically, which greatly improves the production efficiency and product competitiveness.

[0021] 2. By dividing the splicing groove into a straight section and an inclined section, the two links to be spliced ​​are at a certain angle, which prevents interference when the two links are spliced ​​and ensures the smoothness of the splicing, thereby ensuring production efficiency.

[0022] 3. By setting two pressure rollers to roll and abut against the two engagement positions of the baffle and the main body, downward pressure is applied to the baffle, ensuring that the baffle of the drag chain passing through the splicing slot port is fully engaged with the main body, thereby ensuring the quality of the assembled product. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only for this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembled cable chain using the structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle feeding mechanism in this invention;

[0030] Figure 7This is an exploded view of the baffle feeding mechanism in this invention;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the main feeding mechanism in this invention;

[0032] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the main feeding mechanism in this invention;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the splicing mechanism in this invention;

[0034] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the splicing mechanism in this invention;

[0035] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the splicing mechanism in this invention;

[0036] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the splicing mechanism in the working state of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism in this invention;

[0038] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the pneumatic finger in this invention.

[0039] The diagram is marked as follows:

[0040] 100, Main body; 200, Baffle plate; 300, Hinge hole; 400, Hinge shaft; 500, Limiting protrusion; 600, Limiting groove;

[0041] 1. Frame; 2. Baffle feeding vibratory feeder; 3. Main feeding vibratory feeder; 4. Baffle loading mechanism; 41. Baffle loading seat; 411. Baffle loading groove; 412. Baffle inlet; 42. Baffle pusher block; 421. Baffle placement groove; 43. First cylinder; 44. First infrared sensor; 45. Limiting plate; 5. Main loading mechanism; 51. Main loading seat; 511. Main loading groove; 512. Main inlet; 52. Main pusher block; 53. Second cylinder; 54. Positioning push rod; 55. Sixth cylinder; 56. Second infrared sensor; 6. Splicing mechanism; 61. Splicing seat; 611. Splicing groove; 6111. Straight section; 6112. Inclined section; 6113. First clearance groove; 62. Limiting block; 63. Splicing push block; 64. Straight module; 65. Stop block; 651. Straight surface; 652. Inclined surface; 653. Second clearance groove; 66. Straight channel; 67. Inclined channel; 68. Pressure roller; 69. Third cylinder; 7. Transfer mechanism; 71. Fourth cylinder; 72. Pneumatic finger; 73. Sliding plate; 74. Fifth cylinder; 75. Clamping block; 751. Clamping groove. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0043] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this invention should have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, an openable cable chain assembled using the present invention includes several spliced ​​links. Each link is formed by a baffle 200 snapping into a main body 100. The main body 100 has hinge holes 300 and hinge shafts 400 at both ends. The hinge shafts 400 snap into the hinge holes 300 of adjacent links to achieve splicing of two adjacent links. The main body 100 has limit protrusions 500 and limit grooves 600 at both ends. The limit protrusions 500 are held in the limit grooves 600 of adjacent links. The limit grooves 600 limit the swing amplitude of the limit protrusions 500, constraining the swing amplitude of two adjacent links.

[0045] Example 1:

[0046] like Figure 2-15 As shown, an openable cable chain automatic assembly machine includes a frame 1, a baffle feeding vibratory plate 2 and a main body feeding vibratory plate 3. The frame 1 is equipped with a baffle feeding mechanism 4, a main body feeding mechanism 5, a splicing mechanism 6 and a transfer mechanism 7.

[0047] The baffle feeding mechanism 4 includes a baffle feeding seat 41 mounted on the frame 1. The baffle feeding seat 41 has a baffle feeding groove 411. The side wall of the baffle feeding groove 411 has a baffle feeding port 412 that connects to the discharge port of the baffle feeding vibrating plate 2. A baffle pusher 42 is slidably mounted in the baffle feeding groove 411 and is connected to the first cylinder 43 mounted on the frame 1 and slides along the length of the baffle feeding groove 411. The baffle pusher 42 has a baffle placement groove 421 that matches the baffle. Specifically, the length of the baffle placement groove 421 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the baffle pusher 42 and the placement groove passes through the baffle pusher 42 along the length, so that one end of the baffle placement groove 421 can slide with the baffle pusher 42 and align with the baffle feeding port 412.

[0048] The main feeding mechanism 5 includes a main feeding seat 51 mounted on the frame 1. The main feeding seat 51 has a main feeding groove 511 that matches the width of the main body and is sealed at one end. The main feeding groove 511 has a main feeding port 512 on its side wall that connects to the discharge port of the main feeding vibrating plate 3. A main pushing block 52 that is slidably mounted in the main feeding groove 511 and is connected to the second cylinder 53 mounted on the frame 1 is driven by it.

[0049] The splicing mechanism 6 includes a splicing seat 61 mounted on a frame 1. The splicing seat 61 has a splicing groove 611 that matches the width of the main body and extends along the length of the splicing seat 61. A limiting block 62, which is connected to a third cylinder 69 and can be inserted into the splicing groove 611, is slidably mounted above the splicing groove 611. A splicing push block 63, which is connected to a linear module 64 mounted on the frame 1, is slidably mounted inside the splicing groove 611. The splicing push block 63 is inserted into the splicing groove 611 through one end port of the splicing groove 611.

[0050] The transfer mechanism 7 includes a fourth cylinder 71 that can move between the baffle loading groove 411, the main body loading groove 511, and the splicing groove 611. The output shaft of the fourth cylinder 71, which moves along the Z-axis, is equipped with a pneumatic finger 72.

[0051] Specifically, in order to improve the moving efficiency of the fourth cylinder 71 between the baffle loading slot 411, the main body loading slot 511, and the splicing slot 611, the baffle loading seat 41, the main body loading seat 51, and the splicing seat 61 are arranged side by side along the X-axis on the frame 1, so that the baffle loading slot 411, the main body loading slot 511, and the splicing slot 611 are parallel to each other. The frame 1 is provided with a sliding plate 73 that slides along the X-axis and is connected to the fifth cylinder 74 in a transmission. The fourth cylinder 71 is disposed on the sliding plate 73.

[0052] Using the above structure, as follows Figure 1The workflow for assembling the openable cable chain is as follows:

[0053] Step 1: Insert baffles and the main body into the baffle feed vibratory plate 2 and the main body feed vibratory plate 3 respectively. The baffles and the main body are arranged and conveyed to the discharge port of the baffle feed vibratory plate 2 and the main body feed vibratory plate 3 respectively. The structure and working principle of the baffle feed vibratory plate 2 and the main body feed vibratory plate 3 are common existing technologies, which will not be described in detail here.

[0054] Step two: The baffles conveyed to the outlet of the baffle feeding vibratory feeder 2 fall into the baffle placement groove 421 through the baffle inlet 412. The first cylinder 43 drives the baffle pusher 42 to move the baffles within the baffle loading groove 411, thus loading the baffles. Simultaneously, the main body conveyed to the outlet of the main body feeding vibratory feeder 3 falls into the main body loading groove 511 through the main body inlet 512. The second cylinder 53 drives the main body pusher 52 to move the main body within the main body loading groove 511 to the sealed end of the main body loading groove 511, thus loading the main body. To ensure the stability of the baffles when they are conveyed from the baffle feeding vibratory feeder 2 to the baffle placement groove 421, a limiting plate 45 is provided on the baffle loading seat 41 at the upper opening of the baffle inlet 412. The baffle placement groove 421 is connected to the baffle inlet... When the opening 412 is aligned, the limiting plate 45 covers part of the opening of the baffle material placement groove to ensure that the baffle will not fall out of the baffle material placement groove 421 during the process of conveying the baffle from the baffle feed vibrating plate 2 to the baffle material placement groove 421, thus ensuring the stability of the baffle during feeding. In addition, the baffle feeding seat 41 is provided with a first infrared sensor 44 located above the part of the baffle material placement groove 421 not covered by the limiting plate 45 when the port of the baffle material placement groove 421 is aligned with the baffle feed opening 412, which is used to detect whether the baffle is correctly fed into the baffle material placement groove, further ensuring the stability of the baffle during feeding. Similarly, in order to ensure the stability of the main body during feeding, the main body feeding seat 51 is provided with a second infrared sensor 56 opposite to the main body feed opening 512, which is used to detect whether the main body is correctly fed into the main body feeding groove 511.

[0055] Step 3: The fifth cylinder 74 drives the sliding plate 73, which in turn drives the fourth cylinder 71 to slide, so that the pneumatic finger 72 moves to the top of the baffle loading groove 411 and aligns with the baffle after loading. The fourth cylinder 71 drives the pneumatic finger 72 to move towards the baffle at the loading port. After the pneumatic finger 72 picks up the baffle after loading, it drives the pneumatic finger 72 to move upward and reset, so that the baffle leaves the baffle placement groove 421, realizing the removal of the baffle. After the removal is completed, the baffle pusher 42 is reset under the drive of the first cylinder 43, so that one side port of the baffle placement groove 421 is aligned with the baffle inlet for the next baffle loading.

[0056] Step four: The fifth cylinder 74 drives the sliding mechanism, which in turn drives the fourth cylinder 71 to slide, causing the pneumatic finger 72 to move above the main body feeding trough 511 and align with the main body after feeding. The fourth cylinder 71 drives the pneumatic finger 72, which in turn drives the baffle clamped on the pneumatic finger 72 to move towards the main body, so that the baffle is engaged with the main body, thus forming a chain link. After the baffle is engaged with the main body, the fourth cylinder 71 drives the pneumatic finger 72 to move upward and reset, causing the chain link to leave the main body feeding trough 511.

[0057] Step 5: The fifth cylinder 74 drives the sliding plate 73, which in turn drives the fourth cylinder 71 to slide, causing the pneumatic finger 72 to move above the splicing groove 611. After the pneumatic finger 72 releases its grip on the baffle, the chain link falls into the splicing groove 611. The linear module 64 drives the splicing push block 63 to slide within the splicing groove 611, pushing the chain link to slide below the limiting insert block 62. The sixth cylinder 55 drives the limiting insert block 62 to penetrate into the splicing groove 611 and pass through the space between the baffles of adjacent two chain links. The gap is inserted into the main body, so that the limiting plug 62 is located in front of the splicing push block 63 in the splicing groove 611 and applies a limit to the sliding of the chain link in the splicing groove 611. At the same time, the transfer mechanism 7 transfers the next chain link into the splicing groove 611. After being reset, the splicing module pushes the next chain link to slide towards the previous chain link that is limited by the limiting plug 62 in the splicing groove 611, so that the hinge shaft of the next chain link is engaged in the hinge hole of the previous chain link, thereby realizing the splicing of two adjacent chain links.

[0058] Step six: Through repeated cooperation of the baffle feeding mechanism 4, the main feeding mechanism 5, the splicing mechanism 6, and the transfer mechanism 7, a certain length of drag chain is formed in the splicing groove 611. The drag chain in the splicing groove 611 is pushed out of the splicing groove 611 away from the port of the splicing push block 63 by the splicing push block 63. When the drag chain that has passed out of the splicing groove 611 reaches a certain length, it breaks from the drag chain located in the splicing groove 611 due to its own weight, thus realizing the automatic unloading of the drag chain. The unloaded drag chain has a certain length, which is convenient for subsequent transportation and storage.

[0059] Through the aforementioned structure and workflow, this openable cable chain automatic assembly machine can automatically complete tasks such as... Figure 1 The assembly process shown for the openable cable chain greatly improves production efficiency and product competitiveness.

[0060] Example 2:

[0061] like Figure 2-15As shown, based on Embodiment 1, the baffle loading groove 411, the main loading groove 511 and the splicing groove 611 are arranged at equal intervals. Two fourth cylinders 71 are arranged side by side on the sliding plate 73 along the X-axis direction. The two pneumatic fingers 72 can be aligned with the baffle loading groove 411 and the main loading groove 511 or the main loading groove 511 and the splicing groove 611 at the same time.

[0062] In the above structure, the sliding plate 73 allows the two pneumatic fingers 72 to simultaneously align with the baffle loading groove 411 and the main body loading groove 511, or the main body loading groove 511 and the splicing groove 611. This allows the baffle gripping operation and the chain link gripping operation to be performed simultaneously. The baffle engaging with the main body and the chain link feeding to the splicing groove 611 can be performed simultaneously, reducing the travel distance required by the sliding plate 73 in one work cycle of baffle gripping-baffle engaging with the main body-chain link gripping-chain link feeding, thereby further improving production efficiency. It should be noted that after this setting, the pneumatic finger 72 releases the baffle after engaging it with the main body in the main body loading groove 511, and the other pneumatic finger 72 grips the baffle and then transfers the chain link to the splicing groove 611.

[0063] Other, such as Figure 15 As shown, each of the two grippers of the pneumatic finger 72 is fixedly connected to a clamping block 75. Each of the two clamping blocks 75 has a clamping groove 751 on its opposite surface that matches the thickness of the baffle. When the two grippers of the pneumatic finger 72 drive the two clamping blocks 75 to clamp the baffle, the side end of the baffle is inserted into the clamping groove 751, which strengthens the clamping firmness of the pneumatic finger 72 on the baffle, thereby ensuring the stability of the baffle when it is clamped onto the main body, and thus ensuring that the baffle is clamped into place with the main body.

[0064] Other, such as Figure 5 , Figure 9 As shown, the main body feeding seat 51 is provided with a positioning top rod 54 that is connected to the sixth cylinder 55 for transmission. When the main body fed into the main body feeding groove 511 is moved to the sealing end of the main body feeding groove 511 by the main body push block 52, the sixth cylinder 55 drives the positioning top rod 54 to pass into the main body feeding groove 511 and then into the hinge hole of the main body. The positioning top rod 54 applies a limit to the main body to ensure the accuracy of the position of the baffle and the main body when they are engaged and the stability of the main body, thereby ensuring that the baffle and the main body are engaged in place. Of course, there can be two positioning top rods 54 and six cylinders 55 symmetrically arranged, so that the two positioning top rods 54 correspond to the two hinge holes of the main body respectively, so as to achieve a more stable limiting effect on the main body.

[0065] Example 3:

[0066] like Figure 2-15As shown, based on Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, the splicing groove 611 is formed by connecting a straight section 6111 extending horizontally from the bottom of the groove and an inclined section 6112 extending upwardly from the bottom of the groove. The splicing push block 63 is disposed in the straight section 6111, and the limiting insert block 62 is disposed above the inclined section 6112.

[0067] In the above structure, the chain link fed into the splicing groove 611 is located within the straight section 6111. The splicing push block 63 pushes the chain link to move within the splicing groove 611 into the inclined section 6112. The limiting insert block 62 is inserted into the chain link to limit its movement. At this time, the hinge hole of the chain link is located above the position where the bottom of the straight section 6111 groove meets the bottom of the inclined section 6112 groove. After the next chain link is fed into the straight section 6111, the two adjacent chain links to be spliced ​​form a certain angle. The splicing push block 63 pushes the straight section 6111... When the link in section 11 is spliced ​​with the link in the inclined section 6112, the limiting protrusion of the link in the straight section 6111 will not interfere with the side wall of the limiting groove of the link in the inclined section 6112 because the two links are at a certain angle. This is because when two adjacent links swing to parallel, the limiting protrusion abuts against the side wall of the limiting groove to limit the swing. This ensures that the two links to be spliced ​​can be spliced ​​more smoothly, thereby ensuring the stability of the splicing operation and ensuring production efficiency.

[0068] Other, such as Figure 10-13 As shown, the splicing base 61 is provided with a stop block 65 located above the junction of the straight section 6111 and the inclined section 6112. The limiting insert 62 passes through the stop block 65. The surface of the stop block 65 facing the bottom of the splicing groove 611 has a straight surface 651 and an inclined surface 652 that are parallel to the bottom of the straight section 6111 and the bottom of the inclined section 6112, respectively. The straight surface 651 and the straight section 6111, and the inclined surface 652 and the inclined section 6112, respectively form a straight channel 66 and an inclined channel 67 that match the height of the main body. The two chains to be spliced When the links are spliced, the first link, which is limited by the limiting block 62, is located in the inclined channel 67. The inclined channel 67 limits the swing of the link in the depth direction of the splicing groove 611, ensuring the stability of the link. The second link, which is pushed by the splicing push block 63, enters the straight channel 66. Similarly, the straight channel 66 limits the swing of the link in the depth direction of the splicing groove 611, ensuring the stability of the link. In this way, the two links to be spliced ​​remain stable during splicing, ensuring the accuracy of their position and the smoothness of the splicing, thereby ensuring production efficiency.

[0069] Other, such as Figure 10-13As shown, a downwardly recessed first clearance groove 6113 is formed at the junction of the bottom of the straight section 6111 and the bottom of the inclined section 6112. An upwardly recessed second clearance groove 653 is formed at the junction of the straight surface 651 and the inclined surface 652. The hinge hole of the chain link, which is limited by the positioning block 62 and located in the inclined channel 67, is located between the first clearance groove 6113 and the second clearance groove 653. When the chain link pushed by the splicing push block 63 splices with the chain link in the inclined channel 67, the first clearance groove 6113 and the second clearance groove 653 provide space for the small amplitude between the two chain links caused by the force during splicing, preventing the two chain links to be spliced ​​from getting stuck in the splicing groove 611 when splicing under force, thereby ensuring the smoothness of splicing and ensuring production efficiency.

[0070] Example 4:

[0071] like Figure 2-15 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2, or Embodiment 3, two pressure rollers 68 are rotatably arranged above the end of the splicing groove 611 away from the splicing push block 63. The two pressure rollers 68 can respectively abut against the two snap-fit ​​positions of the drag chain baffle and the main body placed in the splicing groove 611.

[0072] In the above structure, when the assembled cable chain moves within the splicing groove 611 and passes through the port of the splicing groove 611, the pressure rollers 68, which roll and abut against the two engagement positions of the baffle and the main body, apply downward pressure to the baffle, ensuring that the baffle of the cable chain passing through the port of the splicing groove 611 is fully engaged with the main body, thereby ensuring the quality of the assembled product.

[0073] Furthermore, the ends of the main push block 52 and the splicing push block 63 are concave arc-shaped to match the ends of the main body. When the main push block 52 and the splicing push block 63 push the main body and the chain link in the main feeding groove 511 and the splicing groove 611 respectively, the arc-shaped ends of the main body are located inside the concave arc-shaped ends of the main push block 52 and the splicing push block 63, thereby enhancing the stability of the main push block 52 and the splicing push block 63 when pushing the main body and the connecting movement.

[0074] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of the invention (including the claims) is limited to these examples; within the framework of the invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of the invention as described above, which are not provided in the details for the sake of brevity.

[0075] This invention is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An openable cable chain automatic assembly machine, comprising a frame (1), a baffle feeding vibratory feeder (2), and a main feeding vibratory feeder (3), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a baffle feeding mechanism (4), a main body feeding mechanism (5), a splicing mechanism (6) and a transfer mechanism (7). The baffle feeding mechanism (4) includes a baffle feeding seat (41) set on the frame (1), a baffle feeding groove (411) is provided on the baffle feeding seat (411), a baffle feeding port (412) connected to the discharge port of the baffle feeding vibrating plate (2) is provided on the side wall of the baffle feeding groove (411), a baffle push block (42) connected to the first cylinder (43) is slidably arranged in the baffle feeding groove (411), and a baffle placing groove (421) matching the baffle is provided on the baffle push block (42). The baffle placing groove (421) can slide with the baffle push block (42) and align with the baffle feeding port (412). The main feeding mechanism (5) includes a main feeding seat (51) set on the frame (1), a main feeding groove (511) matching the main body and sealed at one end is provided on the main feeding seat (511), a main feeding port (512) connected to the discharge port of the main feeding vibrating plate (3) is provided on the side wall of the main feeding groove (511), and a main feeding block (52) connected to the second cylinder (53) is slidably arranged in the main feeding groove (511). The splicing mechanism (6) includes a splicing seat (61) set on the frame (1). The splicing seat (61) has a splicing groove (611) that matches the main body and runs through it along the length direction. A limiting block (62) that is slidably arranged above the splicing groove (611) is connected to the third cylinder (69) and can be inserted into the splicing groove (611). A splicing push block (63) that is connected to the linear module (64) is slidably arranged in the splicing groove (611). The transfer mechanism (7) includes a fourth cylinder (71) that can move between the baffle loading groove (411), the main loading groove (511), and the splicing groove (611). The output shaft of the fourth cylinder (71) that moves along the Z-axis is provided with a pneumatic finger (72).

2. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle loading seat (41), the main loading seat (51) and the splicing seat (61) are arranged side by side along the X-axis on the frame (1), so that the baffle loading groove (411), the main loading groove (511) and the splicing groove (611) are parallel to each other. The frame (1) is provided with a sliding plate (73) that slides along the X-axis and is connected to the fifth cylinder (74) for transmission. The fourth cylinder (71) is located on the sliding plate (73).

3. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The baffle loading groove (411), the main loading groove (511) and the splicing groove (611) are arranged at equal intervals. There are two fourth cylinders (71) arranged side by side on the sliding plate (73) along the X-axis direction. The two pneumatic fingers (72) can be aligned with the baffle loading groove (411) and the main loading groove (511) at the same time, or with the main loading groove (511) and the splicing groove (611) at the same time.

4. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the two grippers of the pneumatic finger (72) is fixedly connected to a clamping block (75), and each of the two clamping blocks (75) has a clamping groove (751) matching the thickness of the baffle plate on its opposite surface.

5. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body loading seat (51) is provided with a positioning top rod (54) that is connected to the sixth cylinder (55) for transmission. When the main body is pushed to the sealing end of the main body loading groove (511) by the main body push block (52), the positioning top rod (54) can be inserted into the hinge hole of the main body.

6. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The splicing groove (611) is formed by connecting a straight section (6111) extending horizontally from the bottom of the groove and an inclined section (6112) extending upward from the bottom of the groove. The splicing push block (63) is located in the straight section (6111), and the limiting plug (62) is located above the inclined section (6112).

7. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The splicing base (61) is provided with a stop block (65) located above the junction of the straight section (6111) and the inclined section (6112). The limiting block (62) passes through the stop block (65). The surface of the stop block (65) facing the bottom of the splicing groove (611) has a straight surface (651) and an inclined surface (652) that are parallel to the bottom of the straight section (6111) and the bottom of the inclined section (6112) respectively. The straight surface (651) and the straight section (6111) and the inclined surface (652) and the inclined section (6112) respectively form a straight channel (66) and an inclined channel (67) that match the height of the main body.

8. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first recessed clearance groove (6113) is formed at the junction of the bottom of the straight section (6111) and the bottom of the inclined section (6112), and a second recessed clearance groove (653) is formed at the junction of the straight surface (651) and the inclined surface (652).

9. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two pressure rollers (68) are rotatably arranged above the end of the splicing groove (611) away from the splicing push block (63). The two pressure rollers (68) can respectively abut against the two snap-fit ​​positions of the drag chain baffle and the main body placed in the splicing groove (611).

10. The openable cable chain automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the main push block (52) and the splicing push block (63) are concave arc shapes that match the ends of the main body.

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