Cutting and crimping equipment and riveting method

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses cutting and crimping equipment and a riveting method, the cutting and crimping equipment comprises a terminal feeding and cutting mechanism, a wire harness feeding mechanism and a riveting mechanism, the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism comprises a plurality of feeding and cutting modules and a clamping and taking module, the wire harness feeding mechanism comprises a wire harness carrying module and a wire harness crimping module, and the clamping and taking module comprises a plurality of clamping and taking modules. The feeding and cutting module conveys a to-be-cut terminal row to the clamping and taking module to be clamped and fixed, then the terminal row is cut, the clamping and taking module moves the cut terminal row to a crimping position of the riveting mechanism, the wire harness carrying module and the wire harness crimping module are matched to move a wire harness to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism, and the riveting mechanism is used for riveting the terminal row. And the riveting mechanism is used for crimping the terminal row and the wire harness at the crimping position. The cutting and crimping equipment can be used for crimping various wire harnesses and terminals, and meanwhile, the production efficiency can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated equipment, and more specifically to a cutting and crimping device and a riveting method. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive wiring harnesses mainly consist of wires, connectors, terminals, and various protective layers (such as tapes and conduits). The terminals are connected to the wire conductors via a crimping process, enabling electrical connections between various automotive electrical components. Because the operating environment of automobiles often involves severe vibrations and significant temperature changes, the failure of a single crimp point can lead to system malfunction. Therefore, the safety and reliability requirements for terminal crimping are extremely stringent.

[0003] The common production methods for wire harnesses include: (1) single-head single-station crimping machine. This equipment requires operators to hold the wire harness and crimp the terminals one by one on a single crimping mold. It has problems such as low efficiency, high labor intensity and poor consistency; (2) multiple crimping machines are connected in series. Although this improves efficiency to a certain extent, it occupies a large area and has high equipment and labor costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a cutting and pressing device and a riveting method, which can improve production efficiency and reduce production costs.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a cutting and pressing device, the cutting and pressing device comprising: A terminal feeding and cutting mechanism includes multiple feeding and cutting modules and a clamping and picking module. The clamping and picking module is disposed at the output end of the multiple feeding and cutting modules and moves relative to the multiple feeding and cutting modules. A wire harness feeding mechanism includes at least one wire harness handling module and at least one wire harness crimping module, wherein the wire harness crimping module is disposed above the wire harness handling module; And at least one riveting mechanism, disposed between the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism and the wire harness feeding mechanism; The material feeding and cutting module delivers the terminal block to be cut to the clamping and picking module for clamping and fixing. The material feeding and cutting module cuts the terminal block to be cut. The clamping and picking module moves the cut terminal block to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism. The wire harness handling module and the wire harness crimping module work together to move the wire harness to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism or work together to remove the crimped wire harness. The riveting mechanism crimps the terminal block at the crimping position to the wire harness.

[0006] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a riveting method for a cutting and crimping device, the riveting method comprising: The feeding and cutting module conveys the terminal blocks to be cut to the clamping and picking module for clamping and fixing; The feeding and cutting module cuts the terminal block to be cut that is held by the clamping and picking module; The clamping and picking module moves the cut terminal block to the riveting mechanism; The wire harness handling module transfers the wire harness to the wire harness crimping module; The wire harness crimping module moves the wire harness to the riveting mechanism; The riveting mechanism presses the terminal block and the wire harness together.

[0007] This invention provides a cutting and crimping device and a riveting method, including a terminal feeding and cutting mechanism, a wire harness feeding mechanism, and a riveting mechanism. The terminal feeding and cutting mechanism includes multiple feeding and cutting modules and a clamping and picking module. The wire harness feeding mechanism includes a wire harness conveying module and a wire harness crimping module. The feeding and cutting modules transport the terminal blocks to be cut to the clamping and picking module for clamping and fixing, and then cut the terminal blocks. The clamping and picking module moves the cut terminal blocks to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism. The wire harness conveying module and the wire harness crimping module cooperate to move the wire harness to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism, and the riveting mechanism crimps the terminal blocks and wire harness at the crimping position. This cutting and crimping device can crimp various wire harnesses and terminals, while improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0008] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer from the following description of embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting and pressing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of multiple material feeding and cutting modules installed on the first support plate according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding and cutting module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping and picking module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the terminal transfer mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the wire harness feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Another structural diagram; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the wire harness handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the wire harness crimping module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wire harness flipping module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Another structural diagram; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the transport mechanism and unlocking module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper module and the rotating module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the riveting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 17 This is an exploded view of the riveting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the waste suction mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the riveting module according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 21 This is a flowchart of the riveting method of the cutting and crimping equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure label: 100-Terminal bar; 101-Skirt; 200-Wire harness; X-First direction; Y-Second direction; Z-Third direction; 1-Terminal feeding and cutting mechanism; 11-Feeding and cutting module; 111-Flow channel plate; 1111-Flow channel bottom plate; 1112-Pressure plate assembly; 11121-Flow channel hole; 11122-First pressure plate; 11123-Second pressure plate; 112-Terminal moving assembly; 1121-Terminal feeding driver; 1122-Terminal feeding claw; 113-Terminal cutting assembly; 1131-Lower cutting block; 1132-Upper cutting block; 1133-Cutting and flattening driver; 114-Skirt flattening assembly; 1141-Skirt convex pressure knife; 115-Flow channel; 116-Pressure plate driving structure; 117-The 1. Connecting plate; 12. Clamping and picking module; 121. First linear drive module; 122. Picking mechanism; 1221. Picking driver; 1222. Picking gripper driver; 1223. Picking gripper; 123. Terminal transfer mechanism; 1231. Support rod; 1232. Transfer gripper driver; 1233. Transfer gripper; 124. First fixing plate; 125. Second fixing plate; 13. Terminal feeding mechanism; 131. Terminal feeding tray; 14. Waste tape collection mechanism; 141. Waste tape collection tray; 15. First support plate; 2. Wire harness feeding mechanism; 21. Wire harness handling module; 211. Wire harness motion driver; 212. Wire harness gripper driver; 213. Wire harness gripper; 214. Wire protection driver; 21 5-Wire guard pole; 216-Third fixing plate; 22-Wire harness crimping module; 221-First mounting plate; 222-Crimping motion driver; 223-Crimping gripper driver; 224-Crimping gripper; 225-Crimping alignment driver; 226-Riveting position locator; 23-Second linear drive module; 24-Gantry frame; 25-Wire harness flipping module; 251-Flipping motion driver; 252-Second mounting plate; 253-Wire harness flipping driver; 254-Flipping gripper driver; 255-Flipping gripper; 256-Fifth mounting plate; 3-Riveting mechanism; 31-Fourth linear drive module; 311-First driving component; 312-First slide rail; 313-First slider; 314-Sixth mounting plate; 32-Fifth linear drive module 33-Line drive module; 331-Lower riveting base; 332-Lower riveting component; 333-Upper riveting base; 334-Upper riveting component; 34-Riveting power module; 341-Riveting power source; 342-Lower pressure block; 343-Push rod; 344-Main workpiece; 35-Receiving module; 351-Third mounting plate; 352-Terminal riveting driver; 353-Fourth mounting plate; 355-Upper terminal clamping component; 356-Lower terminal clamping component; 357-First elastic element; 36-Unlocking module; 361-Unlocking driver; 4-Transfer mechanism; 41-Third linear drive module; 42-Gripper module; 421-Clamping drive component; 422-Transfer gripper; 43-Rotation module; 44-Second support plate;45-First fixing seat; 46-Recycling box; 5-Waste suction mechanism; 6-Base plate; 7-Side plate. Detailed Implementation

[0010] The present application is described below based on embodiments, but it is not limited to these embodiments. In the detailed description of the present application below, certain specific details are described in detail. Those skilled in the art can fully understand the present application without these details. To avoid obscuring the substance of the present application, well-known methods, processes, flows, elements, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0011] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that the accompanying drawings provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0012] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0013] Unless the context explicitly requires it, words such as "including" or "contains" throughout the application should be interpreted as including rather than exclusive or exhaustive; that is, meaning "including but not limited to".

[0014] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, the cutting and crimping equipment in this embodiment includes a terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1, a wire harness feeding mechanism 2, and a riveting mechanism 3. The riveting mechanism 3 is located between the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1 and the wire harness feeding mechanism 2. The terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1 cuts the terminal block 100 and feeds it to the riveting mechanism 3, while the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 feeds the wire harness 200 to the riveting mechanism 3. The riveting mechanism 3 then rivets the cut terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200 together. By automatically feeding the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200 to the riveting mechanism 3 for crimping, the riveting efficiency is improved, and production costs are reduced.

[0016] like Figure 1As shown, the cutting and crimping equipment also includes a base plate 6, on which the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1, the wire harness feeding mechanism 2, and the riveting mechanism 3 are all mounted. Specifically, the base plate 6 is rectangular. The riveting mechanism 3 is located in the middle of the base plate 6, while the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1 and the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 are respectively located on both sides of the base plate 6 in the second direction Y. This arrangement allows the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200 to be transported separately from both sides of the riveting mechanism 3, avoiding interference during transport and improving riveting efficiency.

[0017] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1 includes multiple feeding and cutting modules 11 and a clamping and picking module 12. The clamping and picking module 12 is disposed at the output end of the multiple feeding and cutting modules 11 and can move relative to the multiple feeding and cutting modules 11. The feeding and cutting modules 11 are used to first feed the terminal block 100 to be cut to the clamping and picking module 12 for clamping and fixing, and then the feeding and cutting modules 11 cut the clamped terminal block 100. After the cutting is completed, the clamping and picking module 12 moves the cut terminal block 100 to the riveting mechanism 3.

[0018] Specifically, multiple feeding and cutting modules 11 are fixed to one edge of the substrate 6 along the second direction Y via a first support plate 15, and the multiple feeding and cutting modules 11 are arranged at intervals on the first support plate 15 along the first direction X. Each of the multiple feeding and cutting modules 11 is independently configured, allowing for the separate conveying and cutting of terminal blocks 100 of different specifications and models, thus improving equipment utilization. Specifically, the feeding and cutting modules 11 convey and cut the terminal blocks 100 in the second direction Y. A clamping and picking module 12 is disposed along the second direction Y on the inner side of the substrate 6 relative to the multiple feeding and cutting modules 11 (i.e., the output end), and is movable on the substrate 6 along the first direction X. Therefore, the clamping and picking module 12 can move along the first direction X between the output ends of the multiple feeding and cutting modules 11, thereby conveying the terminal blocks 100 cut by different feeding and cutting modules 11 to the riveting mechanism 3 for riveting. The first direction X refers to the length direction of the substrate 6, and the second direction Y refers to the width direction of the substrate 6. The first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other.

[0019] The height of each feeding and cutting module 11 is the same as the height of the clamping and picking module 12, so that the clamping and picking module 12 can smoothly clamp and fix the terminal block 100. Specifically, the height of the feeding and cutting module 11 is the same as the height of the picking mechanism 122 and the height of the terminal transfer mechanism 123.

[0020] like Figure 4As shown, the feeding and cutting module 11 includes a flow channel plate 111, a terminal moving assembly 112, a terminal cutting assembly 113, and a skirt flattening assembly 114. The flow channel plate 111 extends along the second direction Y and is disposed on the first support plate 15. The flow channel plate 111 forms a flow channel 115 extending along the second direction Y. The terminal block 100 to be cut can be conveyed from one outer end of the substrate 6 into the flow channel 115.

[0021] The feeding and cutting module 11 also includes a first connecting plate 117, located on one side of the flow channel plate 111 along the second direction Y and fixed on the first support plate 15. A terminal moving assembly 112 is fixed on the first connecting plate 117 and positioned above the flow channel plate 111. A skirt flattening assembly 114 and a terminal cutting assembly 113 are sequentially arranged along the transmission direction (i.e., the second direction Y) at the output end of the flow channel 115. The terminal moving assembly 112 drives the terminal block 100 to be cut on the flow channel plate 111 to move towards the output end of the flow channel plate 111, so that the terminal block 100 is first pressed by the skirt flattening assembly 114, and then cut by the terminal cutting assembly 113 to form a single terminal with a skirt, facilitating subsequent riveting.

[0022] In this embodiment, the flow channel plate 111 includes a flow channel base plate 1111 and a pressure plate assembly 1112. The pressure plate assembly 1112 is disposed on the flow channel base plate 1111, and a flow channel 115 is formed between the pressure plate assembly 1112 and the flow channel base plate 1111 for the terminal block 100 to be cut to pass through. In this embodiment, the flow channel 115 can limit the two sides of the terminal block 100 and avoid the portion of the terminal block 100 to be crimped, which can improve the accuracy of the conveying direction of the terminal block 100, thereby improving the accuracy of subsequent cutting and reducing the damage rate of the terminal block 100 after cutting. The pressure plate assembly 1112 has a flow channel hole 11121 communicating with the flow channel 115. The end of the terminal moving assembly 112 can extend into the flow channel hole 11121 to push the terminal block 100 forward.

[0023] The pressure plate assembly 1112 includes a first pressure plate 11122 and a second pressure plate 11123, which are disposed opposite each other above the flow channel bottom plate 1111 along the width direction (i.e., the first direction X). The first pressure plate 11122 is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 117 and extends above the flow channel bottom plate 1111. A first flow channel portion is formed between the first pressure plate 11122 and the flow channel bottom plate 1111. A second flow channel portion with adjustable height is formed between the second pressure plate 11123 and the flow channel bottom plate 1111. A third flow channel portion is formed between the first pressure plate 11122 and the second pressure plate 11123. The first flow channel portion, the third flow channel portion, and the second flow channel portion are connected. The skirt 101 of the terminal block 100 is located within the second flow channel section, and the height of the second flow channel section can be adaptively adjusted according to the protrusion of the skirt 101; the side of the terminal block 100 away from the skirt 101 is located within the first flow channel section; the middle part of the terminal block 100 to be crimped is located within the third flow channel section. The two ends of the second pressure plate 11123 and the flow channel base plate 1111 can be connected by two springs to achieve height floating adjustment.

[0024] Specifically, a flow channel hole 11121 is provided on the second pressure plate 11123. After the end of the terminal moving assembly 112 extends into the flow channel hole 11121, it engages with the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100, thereby pushing the terminal block 100 forward. The engagement of the terminal moving assembly 112 with the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100 can prevent damage to the crimping portion of the terminal block 100.

[0025] Furthermore, the feeding and cutting module 11 also includes a pressure plate drive structure 116, which is disposed on the first support plate 15. The pressure plate drive structure 116 is connected to the second pressure plate 11123 to pull the second pressure plate 11123 downward, so that the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100 is adapted to the second flow channel portion. The pressure plate drive structure 116 can be a combination of a cylinder and a connecting rod assembly.

[0026] like Figure 4 As shown, the terminal moving assembly 112 includes a terminal feeding driver 1121 and a terminal feeding claw 1122. The terminal feeding driver 1121 is fixed to the first connecting plate 117. The driving end of the terminal feeding driver 1121 is connected to one end of the terminal feeding claw 1122, and the other end of the terminal feeding claw 1122 cooperates with the terminal block 100 to push the terminal block 100 forward. Specifically, the other end of the terminal feeding claw 1122 extends into the flow channel hole 11121 to push the terminal block 100 to move.

[0027] In this embodiment, the terminal feeding driver 1121 can be formed by combining a cylinder and a connecting rod assembly. When the cylinder extends, the connecting rod assembly drives the terminal feeding claw 1122 to move forward, pushing the terminal block 100 forward. When the cylinder retracts, the terminal feeding claw 1122 slides past the terminal block 100 and retracts, repeating this process to continuously move the terminal block 100 towards the output end, improving the automation level of the equipment. Optionally, a slide rail and a slider can be provided between the connecting rod assembly and the first connecting plate 117 to guide the movement of the connecting rod assembly. In addition, the terminal feeding driver 1121 can also be configured with other driving structures.

[0028] The terminal cutting assembly 113 is disposed outside the output end of the flow channel plate 111, and is used to cut the terminal block 100 to be cut. The skirt flattening assembly 114 is disposed above the flow channel plate 111 and between the terminal moving assembly 112 and the terminal cutting assembly 113, specifically between the output end of the flow channel plate 111 and the terminal cutting assembly 113. The skirt flattening assembly 114 is used to flatten the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100 to be cut before cutting.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the terminal cutting assembly 113 includes a lower cutting block 1131, an upper cutting block 1132, and a cutting and flattening driver 1133. The lower cutting block 1131 is fixed to one side of the output end of the flow channel plate 111, specifically located outside the output end of the flow channel base plate 1111. The top surface of the lower cutting block 1131 is flush with the bottom surface of the flow channel 115 (i.e., the top surface of the flow channel base plate 1111) to facilitate the smooth delivery of the terminal block 100 to the lower cutting block 1131 for flattening and cutting.

[0030] The upper cutting block 1132 is positioned above the lower cutting block 1131 along the height direction, and the upper cutting block 1132 and the lower cutting block 1131 are closely attached to each other along the conveying direction (i.e., the second direction Y). That is, in a top-view projection, the upper cutting block 1132 and the lower cutting block 1131 do not overlap along the second direction Y. When the terminal block 100 moves directly below the upper cutting block 1132, the upper cutting block 1132 moves downwards to engage with the edge of the lower cutting block 1131, thereby cutting the terminal block 100. Specifically, the upper cutting block 1132 is configured with a C-shaped or rectangular cutting opening. The terminal block 100 is first conveyed into the cutting opening, and then the upper cutting block 1132 performs two cutting operations by moving downwards and then upwards to engage with the edge of the lower cutting block 1131, ensuring the cutting effect of the terminal block 100.

[0031] The cutting and flattening actuator 1133 is fixed on the first connecting plate 117. The driving end of the cutting and flattening actuator 1133 is connected to the upper cutting block 1132. The cutting and flattening actuator 1133 drives the upper cutting block 1132 to move downward, thereby cooperating with the lower cutting block 1131 to cut the terminal block 100. The cutting and flattening actuator 1133 can be a cylinder, and a guide structure can be provided between the upper cutting block 1132 and the first connecting plate 117 to improve the accuracy of the movement direction.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the skirt flattening assembly 114 includes a skirt convex pressing knife 1141, which is movable along the height direction and positioned above the lower cutting block 1131. The skirt convex pressing knife 1141 is located between the upper cutting block 1132 and the flow channel plate 111. The cutting and flattening driver 1133 is connected to the skirt convex pressing knife 1141. The cutting and flattening driver 1133 can simultaneously drive the skirt convex pressing knife 1141 to flatten the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100 while driving the upper cutting block 1132 to move and cut the terminal block 100. It should be noted that the upper cutting block 1132 cuts the outermost terminal on the terminal block 100 located at the output end, and the skirt convex pressing knife 1141 flattens the inner terminal adjacent to the outermost terminal.

[0033] In other embodiments, the skirt flattening assembly 114 may also be provided with a separate driver that is connected to the skirt protrusion pressing knife 1141, which allows for separate control when flattening and cutting the terminal block 100.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the clamping and picking module 12 includes a first linear drive module 121 and at least one picking mechanism 122. The first linear drive module 121 is disposed on one side of the output end of the plurality of feeding and cutting modules 11 and extends along the first direction X on the substrate 6. At least one picking mechanism 122 is disposed on the first linear drive module 121. The first linear drive module 121 is used to drive the picking mechanism 122 to move to the corresponding feeding and cutting module 11 to receive the terminal block 100 to be cut.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first linear drive module 121 includes at least one drive member and a moving component. The moving component is disposed on the substrate 6 and extends along the first direction X. The drive member is connected to the moving component, and the material picking mechanism 122 is connected to the drive member. The drive member drives the material picking mechanism 122 to move on the moving component.

[0036] The moving component includes a slide rail and a slider. The slide rail is mounted on the base plate 6, and the slider is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The material handling mechanism 122 can be connected to the moving component via a first fixing plate 124, specifically connected to the slider. When the driving component drives the material handling mechanism 122 to move, the sliding engagement between the slide rail and the slider can improve the stability of the material handling mechanism 122 during movement.

[0037] In this embodiment, there are two drive units, each of which is connected to a material picking mechanism 122. The two material picking mechanisms 122 can move simultaneously to two material feeding and cutting modules 11 to receive two terminal blocks 100 to be cut at the same time, which improves the overall working efficiency of the equipment.

[0038] like Figure 6 As shown, the material handling mechanism 122 includes a material handling driver 1221, a material handling gripper driver 1222, and a material handling gripper 1223. The material handling driver 1221 is mounted on the first linear drive module 121, specifically via a first fixing plate 124. The material handling gripper driver 1222 is mounted on the material handling driver 1221, specifically via a second fixing plate 125. The material handling gripper 1223 is mounted on the material handling gripper driver 1222. The material handling driver 1221 drives the material handling gripper driver 1222 and the material handling gripper 1223 to move toward the output end of the corresponding feeding and cutting module 11, i.e., to move along the second direction Y; the material handling gripper driver 1222 drives the material handling gripper 1223 to open and close, thereby gripping or releasing the terminal block 100.

[0039] The material handling driver 1221 can be a linear drive structure, such as a motor and gear / rack transmission mechanism, a motor and synchronous belt, a linear cylinder, or a ball screw. The material handling gripper driver 1222 can be a gripper cylinder. It should be noted that guide structures can be provided between the material handling driver 1221 and the second fixed plate 125, and between the material handling gripper driver 1222 and the second fixed plate 125, respectively, to improve the stability of movement.

[0040] In this embodiment, the clamping and picking module 12 further includes at least one terminal transfer mechanism 123, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown. The number of terminal transfer mechanisms 123 is the same as the number of picking mechanisms 122, and they are respectively arranged on one side of the corresponding picking mechanism 122. The picking mechanism 122 is used to move and transfer the cut terminal block 100 to the corresponding terminal transfer mechanism 123, so that the picking mechanism 122 can continue to move to the feeding and cutting module 11 to clamp the terminal block 100.

[0041] Specifically, the terminal transfer mechanism 123 is located outside the plurality of feeding and cutting modules 11 along the first direction X, so that the material picking mechanism 122 can transfer the terminal block 100 cut by any feeding and cutting module 11 to the terminal transfer mechanism 123.

[0042] like Figure 7 As shown, the terminal transfer mechanism 123 includes a support rod 1231, a transfer gripper driver 1232, and a transfer gripper 1233. The support rod 1231 is fixed to the base plate 6 on one side of the picking mechanism 122. The transfer gripper driver 1232 is mounted on the support rod 1231, and the transfer gripper 1233 is mounted on the transfer gripper driver 1232. The transfer gripper driver 1232 is used to drive the transfer gripper 1233 to open and close, so as to grasp or release the terminal block 100.

[0043] The terminal transfer mechanism 123 is positioned opposite the material handling mechanism 122 along the second direction Y, meaning that the transfer gripper 1233 and the material handling gripper 1223 are positioned opposite each other and at the same height. This allows the material handling mechanism 122 to transfer the terminal block 100 to the terminal transfer mechanism 123 for gripping when it moves closer to the terminal transfer mechanism 123. The transfer gripper driver 1232 can be a gripper cylinder.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1 also includes a terminal feeding mechanism 13 and a waste tape collection mechanism 14. Both the terminal feeding mechanism 13 and the waste tape collection mechanism 14 are located on the outer side of the substrate 6, specifically near the outer side of the input ends of the plurality of feeding and cutting modules 11. The terminal feeding mechanism 13 is used to provide terminal blocks 100 to the plurality of feeding and cutting modules 11; the waste tape collection mechanism 14 is used to collect the waste tape left after the terminal blocks 100 are conveyed.

[0045] The terminal feeding mechanism 13 includes multiple terminal feeding trays 131, the number of which is the same as the number of feeding and cutting modules 11. The multiple terminal feeding trays 131 are correspondingly arranged on the outside of the input ends of the multiple feeding and cutting modules 11, so as to provide terminal blocks 100 of different specifications to the corresponding feeding and cutting modules 11.

[0046] The waste tape collection mechanism 14 includes waste tape collection trays 141, the same number as the terminal feed trays 131. Each waste tape collection tray 141 is positioned between the input end of the corresponding feed cutting module 11 and the corresponding terminal feed tray 131. Each waste tape collection tray 141 collects waste tape from the terminal block 100 at the corresponding position by rotating.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 , Figure 9As shown, the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 includes at least one wire harness handling module 21 and at least one wire harness crimping module 22, with the crimping module 22 positioned above the handling module 21. The handling module 21 and crimping module 22 can cooperate to move the wire harness 200 to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism 3, or cooperate to remove the crimped wire harness 200 and move it to the next station. In this embodiment, the handling module 21 is used to transfer the wire harness 200 from the previous station to the crimping module 22, the crimping module 22 is used to move the wire harness 200 to the crimping position for riveting, and the handling module 21 is also used to remove the riveted wire harness 200 from the crimping module 22 and transfer it to the next station.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the cutting and crimping equipment also includes a side plate 7, which is connected to the side of the substrate 6 and extends downward toward the substrate 6. Specifically, the side plate 7 is located on the side of the substrate 6 away from the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1 along the second direction Y. The wire harness handling module 21 is mounted on the side plate 7 and extends above the surface of the substrate 6.

[0049] like Figure 8 As shown, the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 also includes at least one second linear drive module 23, which is mounted on the side plate 7 and extends along the first direction X. The wire harness handling module 21 is mounted on the second linear drive module 23, and the second linear drive module 23 drives the wire harness handling module 21 to move the wire harness 200 along the first direction X.

[0050] The second linear drive module 23 can be a combination of a motor and gears, a rack and pinion transmission mechanism, a motor and a synchronous belt, a linear cylinder, or a ball screw, etc. In this embodiment, the second linear drive module 23 is a motor and a synchronous belt. The synchronous belt is mounted on the side plate 7 via a driving pulley and a driven pulley, and the wire harness handling module 21 is fixed to the synchronous belt. When the motor drives the synchronous belt to rotate, it moves the wire harness handling module 21. Furthermore, a guide structure is provided on the top surface of the side plate 7, and the wire harness handling module 21 is connected to the guide structure to improve the stability of the linear motion of the wire harness handling module 21.

[0051] like Figure 10As shown, the wire harness handling module 21 includes a wire harness motion driver 211, two wire harness gripper drivers 212, and two sets of wire harness grippers 213. The wire harness motion driver 211 is mounted on the second linear drive module 23. Both wire harness gripper drivers 212 are mounted on the wire harness motion driver 211, and the two sets of wire harness grippers 213 are respectively mounted on the two wire harness gripper drivers 212. The two sets of wire harness grippers 213 are used to grip both ends of the wire harness 200. The wire harness grippers 213 are positioned upwards. The wire harness motion driver 211 drives the two wire harness gripper drivers 212 and the two sets of wire harness grippers 213 to move along the second direction Y. The two wire harness gripper drivers 212 respectively drive the two sets of wire harness grippers 213 to open and close to grip or release both ends of the wire harness 200.

[0052] like Figure 10 As shown, the wire harness handling module 21 also includes two wire protection drivers 214 and two wire protection rods 215. Both wire protection drivers 214 are mounted on the wire harness motion driver 211, and the two wire protection rods 215 are respectively mounted on the two wire protection drivers 214. The two wire protection drivers 214 are used to drive the two wire protection rods 215 to rotate relative to each other to limit the swing range of the wire harness 200 during movement, thus protecting the wire harness 200.

[0053] In this embodiment, the wire harness motion driver 211 can be a linear cylinder, the wire harness gripper driver 212 is a gripper cylinder, and the wire protection driver 214 is a rotary cylinder or a motor. The wire harness motion driver 211 can be mounted on the timing belt and guide structure via the third fixing plate 216, the wire protection driver 214 is fixed to the wire harness motion driver 211, and the wire harness gripper driver 212 can be connected to the housing of the wire protection driver 214 via two connecting rods.

[0054] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 also includes a gantry 24, which is connected to the substrate 6 and extends above the side plate 7. The wire harness crimping module 22 is mounted on the gantry 24, thereby being located above the wire harness handling module 21 in the height direction.

[0055] like Figure 11As shown, the wire harness crimping module 22 includes a first mounting plate 221, two crimping motion actuators 222, two crimping jaw actuators 223, and two sets of crimping jaws 224. The first mounting plate 221 is movably connected to the gantry 24 along a first direction X. A guide structure, such as a slide rail and a slider, can be installed between the first mounting plate 221 and the gantry 24. The two crimping motion actuators 222 are fixed to the first mounting plate 221. The two crimping jaw actuators 223 are respectively mounted on the two crimping motion actuators 222, and the two sets of crimping jaws 224 are respectively mounted on the two crimping jaw actuators 223. The two crimping motion actuators 222 are used to drive the two crimping jaw actuators 223 and the two sets of crimping jaws 224 to move along a second direction Y. The two crimping jaw actuators 223 are used to drive the two sets of crimping jaws 224 to open and close to clamp or release the two ends of the wire harness 200.

[0056] In this embodiment, the two crimping motion actuators 222 are linear cylinders, the two crimping jaw actuators 223 are jaw cylinders, and the two sets of crimping jaws 224 are arranged downwards. The height of the two sets of crimping jaws 224 is the same as the height of the two sets of wire harness jaws 213, and they are arranged adjacently and alternately along the second direction Y, so that the wire harness 200 can be smoothly transferred between the crimping jaws 224 and the wire harness jaws 213.

[0057] like Figure 11 As shown, the wire harness crimping module 22 also includes a crimping alignment driver 225 and two crimping position positioners 226. The crimping alignment driver 225 is fixed on the gantry frame 24 and is drivenly connected to the first mounting plate 221 to drive the first mounting plate 221 to move along the first direction X. The two crimping position positioners 226 are respectively fixed on the gantry frame 24 and are arranged on both sides of the first mounting plate 221 along the first direction X. The crimping alignment driver 225 drives two sets of crimping jaws 224 to move along the first direction X to the end of the wire harness 200 and align with the crimping position through the first mounting plate 221, so that the wire harness 200 can be accurately aligned and the crimping accuracy can be improved.

[0058] Two crimping position locators 226 are located on either side of the two sets of crimping jaws 224. When the crimping alignment driver 225 drives the first mounting plate 221 to abut against one of the crimping position locators 226, it indicates that the end of the wire harness 200 near that crimping position locator 226 is aligned with the crimping position. Specifically, depending on the crimping requirements of the wire harness end, the first mounting plate 221 can be controlled to abut against one of the crimping position locators 226 or sequentially against both crimping position locators 226. Optionally, the crimping alignment driver 225 is a linear cylinder.

[0059] like Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 also includes a wire harness flipping module 25, which and the wire harness crimping module 22 are respectively mounted on the gantry 24 along the first direction X. The wire harness flipping module 25 adjusts the angle of the wire harness 200 by rotation. Specifically, the wire harness flipping module 25 can remove the wire harness 200 from the wire harness handling module 21, then rotate and adjust the wire harness 200, and then move the adjusted wire harness 200 back to the wire harness handling module 21. The wire harness 200 can be a wire harness that has been twisted before riveting to facilitate riveting after adjustment, or it can be a wire harness whose terminal direction has been adjusted after riveting to adapt to the requirements of the next work station.

[0060] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the wire harness flipping module 25 includes a flipping motion driver 251, a second mounting plate 252, a wire harness flipping driver 253, a flipping gripper driver 254, and a flipping gripper 255. The flipping motion driver 251 is mounted on the gantry 24, the second mounting plate 252 is mounted on the flipping motion driver 251, the wire harness flipping driver 253 is mounted on the second mounting plate 252, the flipping gripper driver 254 is connected to the wire harness flipping driver 253, and the flipping gripper 255 is connected to the flipping gripper driver 254. The flip motion driver 251 is used to drive the second mounting plate 252, the wire harness flip driver 253, the flip gripper driver 254, and the flip gripper 255 to move along the height direction, so as to adjust the height of the flip gripper 255 to match the position of the wire harness 200; the wire harness flip driver 253 is used to drive the flip gripper driver 254 and the flip gripper 255 to rotate the wire harness 200; the flip gripper driver 254 is used to drive the flip gripper 255 to open and close to clamp or release the wire harness 200.

[0061] Specifically, the flip motion driver 251 can be mounted on the gantry 24 via the fifth mounting plate 256. The flip motion driver 251 can be a linear cylinder. The wire harness flip driver 253 can be a structure consisting of a motor, a rotary cylinder, or a linear cylinder coupled with a rack and pinion. The flip gripper driver 254 can be a gripper cylinder. The wire harness flip driver 253 includes a linear cylinder, a rack, and a gear. The gear is connected to the flip gripper driver 254 via a rotating shaft. The linear cylinder drives the gear to rotate via the rack, and the gear drives the flip gripper driver 254 and the flip gripper 255 to rotate together, completing the rotation of the wire harness 200.

[0062] In one embodiment, the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 includes two wire harness crimping modules 22, which are mounted on both sides of the wire harness flipping module 25 along a first direction X, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the two wire harness crimping modules 22 can simultaneously move the two wire harnesses 200 to different crimping positions for crimping, improving equipment utilization.

[0063] The number of second linear drive modules 23 is the same as the number of wire harness handling modules 21, with one wire harness handling module 21 mounted on each second linear drive module 23. In one embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the wire harness feeding mechanism 2 includes three wire harness handling modules 21 and three second linear drive modules 23. The three second linear drive modules 23 are arranged sequentially along the first direction X, and there is an overlapping area between adjacent second linear drive modules 23, so that two adjacent second linear drive modules 23 can alternately transfer wire harnesses to the same wire harness crimping module 22.

[0064] In this process, three wire harness handling modules 21 and two wire harness crimping modules 22 move the wire harness 200 in a sequential, alternating manner, thereby completing the process of moving the wire harness 200 to be riveted from the previous station to the riveting mechanism 3 for riveting, and then transferring it to the next station after riveting. Specifically, with Figure 8 For example, the previous station hands the wire harness 200 to be crimped to the right wire harness handling module 21. The right wire harness handling module 21 then hands the wire harness to the right wire harness crimping module 22 for crimping. The middle wire harness handling module 21 takes the wire harness 200 crimped by the right wire harness crimping module 22 and hands it to the left wire harness crimping module 22. The left wire harness handling module 21 takes the wire harness 200 crimped by the left wire harness crimping module 22 and hands it to the next station.

[0065] like Figure 1 As shown, the cutting and crimping equipment includes at least one conveying mechanism 4. Figure 14 As shown, the conveying mechanism 4 includes a third linear drive module 41, a gripper module 42, and a rotary module 43. The third linear drive module 41 can be mounted on the substrate 6 via a second support plate 44, and extends along the second direction Y on the second support plate 44. The gripper module 42 is disposed on the third linear drive module 41, and the rotary module 43 is disposed between the third linear drive module 41 and the gripper module 42. The gripper module 42 is disposed on the third linear drive module 41, and the third linear drive module 41 is used to drive the gripper module 42 to move between the clamping and picking module 12 and the riveting mechanism 3 to convey the cut terminal block 100. The rotary module 43 is used to drive the gripper module 42 to rotate during the conveying process, thereby adjusting the orientation of the terminal block 100 to adapt to the angle requirements of the terminal block 100 in subsequent processes.

[0066] like Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown, the drive end of the third linear drive module 41 is provided with a first fixed base 45, the rotary module 43 is disposed on the first fixed base 45, and the gripper module 42 includes a gripping drive member 421 and a transport gripper 422 disposed on the gripping drive member 421. The gripping drive member 421 is disposed on the rotary module 43, and the gripping drive member 421 drives the transport gripper 422 to clamp or release the terminal block 100. Optionally, the gripping drive member 421 is a gripper cylinder, and the rotary module 43 is a rotary cylinder.

[0067] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 4 includes two, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the riveting mechanism 3 in the first direction X and close to the two terminal transfer mechanisms 123, so as to convey the cut terminal strip 100 held on the two terminal transfer mechanisms 123 to the riveting mechanism 3 for riveting with the wire harness 200, thereby further improving the production efficiency of the equipment.

[0068] like Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the riveting mechanism 3 includes multiple riveting modules 33 and a riveting power module 34. The multiple riveting modules 33 move relative to the riveting power module 34 along a first direction X, allowing different riveting modules 33 to move below the riveting power module 34. This allows the riveting power module 34 to drive the riveting modules 33 below it to move along a third direction Z (i.e., the height direction) to apply force, thereby riveting the wire harness 200 and terminal block 100. The third direction Z is perpendicular to the first direction X and the second direction Y. This embodiment, by setting multiple feeding and cutting modules 11 and multiple riveting modules 33, enables the simultaneous riveting of wire harnesses 200 and terminal blocks 100 of different specifications, improving equipment utilization. Simultaneously, this cutting and crimping equipment has a high degree of integration and automation, occupies a small area, reduces equipment and labor costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0069] like Figure 1 and Figure 16 As shown, the riveting power module 34 includes a riveting power source 341, a lower pressure block 342, and a push rod 343. One end of the lower pressure block 342 is connected to the drive end of the riveting power source 341, and the other end of the lower pressure block 342 is connected to the push rod 343. The riveting power module 34 is fixed to the base plate 6 by the main body workpiece 344, which prevents the riveting power source 341 from tipping over due to excessive rotational speed. The riveting power source 341 drives the push rod 343 downward through the lower pressure block 342 to push the riveting module 33 to apply force for riveting. In this embodiment, the riveting power source 341 is a driver that combines a motor and a worm gear reducer to provide sufficient pressure for riveting.

[0070] like Figure 16 and Figure 17As shown, the riveting mechanism 3 also includes a fourth linear drive module 31, which extends along the first direction X and is disposed on the substrate 6. A plurality of riveting modules 33 are disposed on the fourth linear drive module 31, which is used to drive the plurality of riveting modules 33 to move along the first direction X, so that the riveting modules 33 at different positions move to directly below the riveting power module 34.

[0071] In this embodiment, multiple riveting modules 33 move together along the first direction X via the fourth linear drive module 31; in other embodiments, the fourth linear drive module 31 can control a single riveting module 33 to move along the first direction X to directly below the riveting power module 34 as needed.

[0072] like Figure 17 As shown, the fourth linear drive module 31 includes a first drive member 311, a first slide rail 312, and a first slider 313. The first slide rail 312 extends along a first direction X and is disposed on the substrate 6. The first slider 313 is slidably disposed on the first slide rail 312. The drive end of the first drive member 311 is connected to the first slider 313. Multiple riveting modules 33 are fixed to the first slider 313 by a sixth mounting plate 314. The first drive member 311 drives the multiple riveting modules 33 to move back and forth along the extension direction of the first slide rail 312 through the first slider 313, thereby improving the stability of the multiple riveting modules 33 during movement, further improving the accuracy of the riveting mechanism 3 during riveting, and improving the yield of riveting the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200.

[0073] like Figure 20 As shown, the riveting module 33 includes a lower riveting base 331, a lower riveting member 332, an upper riveting base 333, an upper riveting member 334, and a second elastic element (not shown in the figure). The lower riveting base 331 is mounted on the fourth linear drive module 31, specifically fixedly disposed on the top of the sixth mounting plate 314. The lower riveting member 332 is disposed on the lower riveting base 331, with its riveting end facing upwards. The upper riveting base 333 is slidably disposed above the lower riveting base 331, and the two are connected by the second elastic element. The upper riveting member 334 is disposed at the bottom of the upper riveting base 333, with its riveting end facing downwards towards the riveting end of the lower riveting member 332.

[0074] Driven by the riveting power module 34, the riveting upper base 333 moves downward, and the second elastic element is subjected to force to store energy. At this time, the upper riveting member 334 and the lower riveting member 332 move closer to each other to rivet the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200. After the riveting is completed, the second elastic element releases its elastic force, and the second elastic element drives the riveting upper base 333 to move upward to return to its initial position. It should be noted that during the riveting process of the wire harness 200 and the terminal block 100, the riveting module 33 can also cut the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100.

[0075] like Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the riveting mechanism 3 also includes at least one receiving module 35, which is movably disposed on the base plate 6. The receiving module 35 is used to convey the terminal block 100 conveyed by the conveying mechanism 4 (i.e., the gripper module 42) to the riveting module 33 at the crimping position. In this embodiment, the crimping position refers to the position located directly below the riveting power module 34. When a certain riveting module 33 needs to rivet a wire harness 200 and a terminal block 100 of the corresponding specifications, it is only necessary to control the riveting module 33 to be moved directly below the riveting power module 34, and wait for the wire harness 200 and the terminal block 100 to be placed in the crimping position before riveting.

[0076] like Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the riveting mechanism 3 also includes a fifth linear drive module 32, which extends along the first direction X and is disposed on the substrate 6. A receiving module 35 is disposed on the fifth linear drive module 32. The fifth linear drive module 32 drives the receiving module 35 to move along the first direction X, so as to transport the terminal block 100 from one side of the conveying mechanism 4 to the riveting module 33 at the crimping position, or to move the skirt waste to the waste suction mechanism 5 for recycling. In this embodiment, the fifth linear drive module 32 is located on the side of the fourth linear drive module 31 away from the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism 1.

[0077] like Figure 17 As shown, the fifth linear drive module 32 includes a second drive member 321, a second slide rail 322, and a second slider 323. The second slide rail 322 extends along the first direction X and is disposed on the substrate 6. The second slider 323 is slidably disposed on the second slide rail 322. The drive end of the second drive member 321 is connected to the second slider 323. The receiving module 35 is fixed to the second slider 323 by the third mounting plate 351. The second drive member 321 drives the receiving module 35 to move back and forth along the extension direction of the second slide rail 322 through the second slider 323, thereby improving the stability of the receiving module 35 during movement, further improving the accuracy of the riveting mechanism 3 during riveting, and improving the yield of riveting the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200.

[0078] like Figure 18As shown, the receiving module 35 includes a third mounting plate 351, a terminal crimping driver 352, a fourth mounting plate 353, an upper terminal clamping member 355, a lower terminal clamping member 356, and at least one first elastic element 357. The third mounting plate 351 is mounted on the fifth linear drive module 32, the terminal crimping driver 352 is mounted on the third mounting plate 351, and the fourth mounting plate 353 is mounted on the terminal crimping driver 352 and slides along the second direction Y above the third mounting plate 351.

[0079] The upper terminal clamp 355 is mounted on the top of the fourth mounting plate 353. The lower terminal clamp 356 is slidably disposed below the upper terminal clamp 355 along the third direction Z, allowing the lower terminal clamp 356 to engage or disengage with the bottom of the upper terminal clamp 355, thereby enabling the clamping or release of the terminal block 100. The top of the upper terminal clamp 355 is provided with a guide groove to guide the wire harness 200, facilitating the fitting of the terminal block 100 onto the periphery of the wire harness 200. At least one end of a first elastic element 357 is connected to the fourth mounting plate 353, and the other end is connected to the lower terminal clamp 356. The first elastic element 357 is used to drive the lower terminal clamp 356 to move upward and engage with the bottom of the upper terminal clamp 355 to clamp the terminal block 100.

[0080] In this embodiment, two first elastic elements 357 are symmetrically arranged and connect the fourth mounting plate 353 and the terminal lower clamping member 356. The two first elastic elements 357 can improve the stability of the terminal lower clamping member 356 when it moves upward and resets.

[0081] like Figure 14 As shown, the riveting mechanism 3 also includes an unlocking module 36, located above the receiving module 35. When the terminal block 100 held by the conveying mechanism 4 needs to be transferred to the receiving module 35, the receiving module 35 needs to be opened first through the unlocking module 36, that is, the lower terminal clamping member 356 and the upper terminal clamping member 355 are separated. Then, the conveying mechanism 4 is controlled to move the gripper module 42 to the position of the receiving module 35 so that one end of the terminal block 100 on it is inserted between the lower terminal clamping member 356 and the upper terminal clamping member 355. Then, the unlocking module 36 is controlled to reset, and the lower terminal clamping member 356 is reset under the action of the first elastic element 357 and fits against the upper terminal clamping member 355 to clamp the terminal block 100.

[0082] The unlocking module 36 includes an unlocking driver 361, which can be a linear cylinder or the like. The unlocking driver 361 can move downwards to push the lower terminal gripper 356 downwards to separate it from the upper terminal gripper 355. In this embodiment, the unlocking module 36 is located on the side of the conveying mechanism 4 away from the terminal transfer mechanism 123 along the second direction Y, and on the side of the receiving module 35 along the first direction X. Specifically, the unlocking module 36 is mounted on the second support plate 44.

[0083] In other embodiments, the unlocking module 36 can also be directly mounted on the receiving module 35.

[0084] In this embodiment, the riveting mechanism 3 includes two, which are arranged side by side along the first direction X, and can rivet two wire harnesses 200 and two terminal blocks 100 at the same time, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0085] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 4 is also equipped with a recycling box 46, which is specifically installed on the second support plate 44. The recycling box 46 is used to place the terminal blocks 100 that are not up to standard after cutting.

[0086] like Figure 19 As shown, the cutting and crimping equipment also includes at least one waste suction mechanism 5, which is disposed on one side of the receiving module 35. The waste suction mechanism 5 is also located near the unlocking module 36. The waste suction mechanism 5 is used to collect the remaining skirt waste after the terminal block 100 is riveted. Specifically, the waste suction mechanism 5 includes a suction cylinder 51 and a suction pipe 52. The suction pipe 52 passes through the substrate 6, and the suction port of the suction pipe 52 is close to the terminal clamping member 356. The suction cylinder 51 is connected to an air source to suck the skirt waste into the suction pipe 52.

[0087] The waste suction mechanism 5 also includes a slide cylinder 53, which is fixed on the base plate 6, and the suction pipe 52 is connected to the drive end of the slide cylinder 53. The slide cylinder 53 moves along the third direction Z to adjust the position of the suction pipe 52 so as to accurately recycle the skirt waste.

[0088] After the wire harness and terminal block are riveted together, the trimmed edge 101 of the terminal block 100 is held between the upper terminal clamp 355 and the lower terminal clamp 356. When the receiving module 35 moves to the unlocking module 36, the unlocking module 36 controls the receiving module 35 to open, and the waste suction mechanism 5 starts to suck the waste edge into the suction pipe 52 for recycling.

[0089] In this embodiment, there are two waste suction mechanisms 5, which are respectively arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with two receiving modules 35, so as to collect the skirts 101 of the two terminal blocks 100 after being riveted at the same time, thereby improving the cleanliness of the equipment.

[0090] The specific process of crimping terminal blocks 100 and wire harnesses 200 by the cutting and crimping equipment is as follows: First, the terminal block 100 to be cut on the terminal feeding tray 131 is placed at the input end of the corresponding feeding and cutting module 11. Then, the terminal moving component 112 is controlled to move the terminal block 100 to be cut toward the output end of the feeding and cutting module 11. The terminal block 100 first passes through the skirt flattening component 114 to flatten the skirt of the convex bulge, and then passes through the terminal cutting component 113 to reach the output end. At this time, the clamping and picking module 12 is controlled to move to the output end of the feeding and cutting module 11 to clamp the terminal block 100. Then, the terminal cutting component 113 is controlled to cut the terminal block 100.

[0091] After the cutting is completed, the control clamping and picking module 12 first transfers the terminal block 100 to the terminal transfer mechanism 123; then the gripper module 42 of the conveying mechanism 4 moves to the vicinity of the terminal transfer mechanism 123 to clamp the terminal block 100; then the control gripper module 42 moves to the vicinity of the unlocking module 36, and during the movement, the control rotation module 43 drives the terminal block 100 to rotate 90 degrees.

[0092] Simultaneously, the receiving module 35 of the riveting mechanism 3 is moved to the unlocking module 36, and then the unlocking module 36 is controlled to unlock the receiving module 35, opening the gap between the upper terminal clamping member 355 and the lower terminal clamping member 356; then the gripper module 42 is moved so that the unclamped side of the terminal block 100 extends between the upper terminal clamping member 355 and the lower terminal clamping member 356; then the unlocking module 36 is reset, at which point the lower terminal clamping member 356, together with the upper terminal clamping member 355, clamps the terminal block 100; then the receiving module 35 is controlled to move the terminal block 100 to the riveting position of the riveting mechanism 3. At this time, the corresponding specification riveting module 33 of the riveting mechanism 3 has been controlled to move to the riveting position, so that the terminal block 100 is supported on the riveting module 33.

[0093] After the previous station transfers the wire harness 200 to the wire harness handling module 21, the wire harness handling module 21 is controlled to move the wire harness 200 to the position of the wire harness crimping module 22. The wire harness crimping module 22 is then controlled to clamp the wire harness 200, completing the transfer of the wire harness 200. Then, the wire harness crimping module 22 is controlled to move the wire harness 200 to the riveting position of the riveting mechanism 3, at which point the terminal block 100 is sleeved around the wire harness 200.

[0094] After the wire harness 200 and terminal block 100 are transported separately, the riveting power module 34 is controlled to apply downward force so that the riveting module 33 at the riveting position rivets the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200 together. After riveting is completed, the riveting power module 34 resets, and the wire harness crimping module 22 is controlled to transfer the riveted product to the wire harness transport module 21, which then transfers the riveted product to the next station. At the same time, after riveting is completed, the receiving module 35 is controlled to move to the position of the unlocking module 36, and the unlocking module 36 is controlled to open the receiving module 35; then the waste suction mechanism 5 is started to collect the skirt waste.

[0095] This embodiment also provides a riveting method for a cutting and crimping device. This riveting method, based on the cutting and crimping device described in the above embodiments, can automate the crimping of wire harnesses and terminals. Figure 21 As shown, the riveting method includes: Step S1000: The feeding and cutting module 11 feeds the terminal block 100 to be cut to the clamping and picking module 12 for clamping and fixing.

[0096] The terminal feeding mechanism 13 is located on one side of the input end of the plurality of feeding and cutting modules 11, and is used to provide the terminal blocks 100 to be cut to the feeding and cutting modules 11. The clamping and picking module 12 is located on one side of the output end of the plurality of feeding and cutting modules 11, and the clamping and picking module 12 can move along the first direction X to the output end of any one of the feeding and cutting modules 11.

[0097] After a terminal feeding tray 131 of the terminal feeding mechanism 13 provides a terminal block 100 to be cut to the input end of the corresponding feeding and cutting module 11, the terminal moving component 112 of the feeding and cutting module 11 moves the terminal block 100 to be cut toward the output end of the feeding and cutting module 11. During the movement, the terminal block 100 first passes through the skirt flattening component 114 to flatten the convex skirt, and then passes through the terminal cutting component 113 to reach the output end. At this time, the control clamping and picking module 12 moves to the output end of the feeding and cutting module 11 to clamp the terminal block 100. It should be noted that the clamping and picking module 12 clamps one side of the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100.

[0098] It should be noted that during the process of the terminal moving assembly 112 moving the terminal block 100 to be cut toward the output end of the feeding and cutting module 11, the waste tape collection mechanism 14 is used to collect the waste tape left after the terminal block 100 is conveyed.

[0099] Step S2000: The terminal block 100 to be cut is held by the material feeding and cutting module 11 and the material holding and picking module 12.

[0100] After the clamping and picking module 12 clamps the terminal block 100, the terminal cutting component 113 of the feeding and cutting module 11 is controlled to cut the terminal block 100 to be cut. It should be noted that the terminal block 100 cut by the terminal cutting component 113 is located at the connection point between the other side of the skirt 101 of the terminal block 100 clamped by the clamping and picking module 12 and the next terminal block 100.

[0101] Step S3000: The clamping and picking module 12 moves the cut terminal block 100 to the riveting mechanism 3.

[0102] After cutting, the clamping and picking module 12 moves the clamped terminal block 100 to the riveting mechanism 3. Specifically, the clamping and picking module 12 first transfers the terminal block 100 to the terminal transfer mechanism 123; then the gripper module 42 of the conveying mechanism 4 moves to the vicinity of the terminal transfer mechanism 123 to clamp the terminal block 100; then the gripper module 42 is controlled to move towards the vicinity of the unlocking module 36, and during the movement, the rotating module 43 is controlled to drive the terminal block 100 to rotate 90 degrees.

[0103] Simultaneously, the receiving module 35 of the riveting mechanism 3 is moved to the unlocking module 36, and then the unlocking module 36 is controlled to unlock the receiving module 35, opening the gap between the upper terminal clamping member 355 and the lower terminal clamping member 356; then the gripper module 42 is moved so that the unclamped side of the terminal block 100 extends between the upper terminal clamping member 355 and the lower terminal clamping member 356; then the unlocking module 36 is reset, at which point the lower terminal clamping member 356, together with the upper terminal clamping member 355, clamps the terminal block 100; then the receiving module 35 is controlled to move the terminal block 100 to the riveting position of the riveting mechanism 3. At this time, the corresponding specification riveting module 33 of the riveting mechanism 3 has been controlled to move to the riveting position, so that the terminal block 100 is supported on the riveting module 33.

[0104] In step S4000, the wire harness handling module 21 transfers the wire harness 200 onto the wire harness crimping module 22.

[0105] After the previous station transfers the wire harness 200 to the wire harness handling module 21, the wire harness handling module 21 is controlled to move the wire harness 200 to the position of the wire harness crimping module 22, and the wire harness crimping module 22 is controlled to clamp the wire harness 200, thus completing the transfer of the wire harness 200.

[0106] Step S5000: The wire harness crimping module 22 moves the wire harness 200 to the riveting mechanism 3.

[0107] The control wire harness crimping module 22 moves the wire harness 200 to the crimping position of the crimping mechanism 3, at which time the terminal block 100 is sleeved around the wire harness 200.

[0108] It should be noted that the handling of wire harness 200 and terminal block 100 can be carried out in any order and can be performed simultaneously.

[0109] Step S6000: The riveting mechanism 3 crimps the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200.

[0110] After the wire harness 200 and terminal block 100 are transported, the riveting power module 34 of the riveting mechanism 3 applies downward force so that the riveting module 33 of the riveting position rivets the terminal block 100 and the wire harness 200 together.

[0111] After riveting is completed, the riveting power module 34 is reset, and the control wire harness crimping module 22 can transfer the riveted finished product to the wire harness handling module 21, and then the wire harness handling module 21 can transfer the riveted finished product to the next station.

[0112] It should be noted that during riveting, the riveting module 33 and the receiving module 35 can work together to cut off the skirt of the terminal block 100 at the same time. At this time, the receiving module 35 holds the skirt waste.

[0113] After riveting is completed, control the receiving module 35 to move to the position of the unlocking module 36, control the unlocking module 36 to open the receiving module 35; then control the waste suction mechanism 5 to start and recycle the skirt waste.

[0114] The cutting and crimping equipment of this application includes a terminal feeding and cutting mechanism, a wire harness feeding mechanism, and a riveting mechanism. The terminal feeding and cutting mechanism includes multiple feeding and cutting modules and a clamping and picking module. The wire harness feeding mechanism includes a wire harness handling module and a wire harness crimping module. The feeding and cutting modules transport the terminal blocks to be cut to the clamping and picking module for clamping and fixing, and then cut the terminal blocks. The clamping and picking module moves the cut terminal blocks to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism. The wire harness handling module and the wire harness crimping module cooperate to move the wire harness to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism, and the riveting mechanism crimps the terminal blocks and wire harness at the crimping position. This cutting and crimping equipment can improve production efficiency and reduce production costs. Furthermore, by setting multiple feeding and cutting modules and multiple riveting modules, it is possible to simultaneously rivet wire harnesses and terminals of different specifications, improving equipment utilization. At the same time, this cutting and crimping equipment has a high degree of integration and automation, occupies a small area, reduces equipment and labor costs, and improves production efficiency.

[0115] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cutting and crimping device, characterized in that, The cutting and pressing equipment includes: A terminal feeding and cutting mechanism includes multiple feeding and cutting modules and a clamping and picking module. The clamping and picking module is disposed at the output end of the multiple feeding and cutting modules and moves relative to the multiple feeding and cutting modules. A wire harness feeding mechanism includes at least one wire harness handling module and at least one wire harness crimping module, wherein the wire harness crimping module is disposed above the wire harness handling module; And at least one riveting mechanism, disposed between the terminal feeding and cutting mechanism and the wire harness feeding mechanism; The material feeding and cutting module delivers the terminal block to be cut to the clamping and picking module for clamping and fixing. The material feeding and cutting module cuts the terminal block to be cut. The clamping and picking module moves the cut terminal block to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism. The wire harness handling module and the wire harness crimping module work together to move the wire harness to the crimping position of the riveting mechanism or work together to remove the crimped wire harness. The riveting mechanism crimps the terminal block at the crimping position to the wire harness.

2. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding and cutting module includes: Flow channel plate; A terminal moving assembly is disposed above the flow channel plate, and the terminal moving assembly drives the terminal block to be cut on the flow channel plate to move toward the output end of the flow channel plate; A terminal cutting assembly is disposed on the outside of the output end of the flow channel plate, and the terminal cutting assembly cuts the terminal block to be cut; A skirt flattening assembly is disposed above the flow channel plate and between the terminal moving assembly and the terminal cutting assembly. The skirt flattening assembly flattens the skirt of the terminal block to be cut.

3. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flow channel plate includes: flow channel bottom plate; A pressure plate assembly is disposed on the flow channel bottom plate, and a flow channel is formed between the pressure plate assembly and the flow channel bottom plate for the terminal block to be cut to pass through; The pressure plate assembly has a flow channel hole communicating with the flow channel, and the end of the terminal moving assembly extends into the flow channel hole.

4. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The terminal moving assembly includes a terminal feeding driver and a terminal feeding claw. One end of the terminal feeding claw is connected to the terminal feeding driver, and the other end of the terminal feeding claw passes through the flow channel hole to push the terminal block to move.

5. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The terminal cutting assembly includes: The lower cutting block is fixed to the outside of the output end of the flow channel bottom plate, and the top surface of the lower cutting block is flush with the bottom surface of the flow channel. The upper cutting block is moved along the height direction and positioned above the lower cutting block, with the upper cutting block and the lower cutting block being closely attached to each other along the conveying direction; A cutting and flattening driver is connected to the upper cutting block. The cutting and flattening driver drives the upper cutting block to move downward and cooperate with the lower cutting block to cut the terminal block.

6. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The skirt flattening assembly includes: The skirt convex pressing knife is moved along the height direction and positioned above the lower cutting block, between the upper cutting block and the flow channel plate. The cutting and flattening driver is connected to the skirt convex pressing knife, and the cutting and flattening driver drives the skirt convex pressing knife to move downward to flatten the skirt of the terminal block.

7. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping and picking module includes: The first linear drive module is located on one side of the output end of the plurality of feeding and cutting modules; At least one material handling mechanism is mounted on the first linear drive module, and the first linear drive module drives the material handling mechanism to move to the output end of one of the feeding and cutting modules to clamp the terminal block to be cut; At least one terminal transfer mechanism, the same number as the material picking mechanism, is provided on one side of the corresponding material picking mechanism. The material picking mechanism moves the cut terminal block to the corresponding terminal transfer mechanism.

8. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism includes: The material handling driver is installed on the first linear drive module; A material handling gripper driver is mounted on the material handling driver; The material handling gripper is mounted on the material handling gripper driver; The material handling driver drives the material handling gripper to move toward the output end of the material feeding and cutting module, and the material handling gripper driver drives the material handling gripper to open and close.

9. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The terminal transfer mechanism includes: A support rod is fixed to one side of the material handling mechanism; A transfer gripper driver is mounted on the support rod; A transfer gripper is mounted on the transfer gripper driver, which drives the transfer gripper to open and close.

10. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire harness feeding mechanism further includes at least one second linear drive module, which extends along the arrangement direction of the plurality of feeding and cutting modules. The wire harness handling module is mounted on the second linear drive module, and the second linear drive module drives the wire harness handling module to move the wire harness along the first direction.

11. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The wire harness handling module includes: A wire harness motion driver is mounted on the second linear drive module; Two wire harness gripper drivers are both mounted on the wire harness motion driver; Two sets of wire harness grippers are respectively mounted on two wire harness gripper drivers, and the two sets of wire harness grippers respectively grip both ends of the wire harness; The wire harness motion driver drives two sets of wire harness grippers to move along a second direction, and the two wire harness gripper drivers respectively drive the two sets of wire harness grippers to open and close.

12. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The wire harness handling module also includes: Both wire protection drivers are mounted on the wire harness motion driver; Two wire guard rods are respectively mounted on two wire guard drivers, and the two wire guard drivers drive the two wire guard rods to rotate relative to each other to restrict the wire bundle.

13. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire harness feeding mechanism also includes: Gantry frame; A wire harness flipping module and a wire harness crimping module are respectively mounted on the gantry along a first direction; The wire harness flipping module adjusts the angle of the wire harness by rotating it.

14. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The wire harness crimping module includes: The first mounting plate is movably connected to the gantry frame; Two press-fit motion actuators are fixed to the first mounting plate; Two crimping gripper drivers are respectively mounted on the two crimping motion drivers; Two sets of crimping jaws are respectively mounted on two crimping jaw drivers, and the two sets of crimping jaws respectively grip both ends of the wire harness; A crimping alignment driver is fixed on the gantry frame, and the crimping alignment driver is driven to connect to the first mounting plate. Two riveting positioners are fixed on the gantry frame and arranged on both sides of the first mounting plate along the first direction; The two crimping motion drivers respectively drive the two sets of crimping jaws to move along the second direction, the two crimping jaw drivers respectively drive the two sets of crimping jaws to open and close, and the crimping alignment driver drives the two sets of crimping jaws to move along the first direction until the end of the wire harness is aligned with the crimping position.

15. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The wire harness flipping module includes: A flip motion actuator is mounted on the gantry frame; A second mounting plate is mounted on the flip motion driver; A wire harness flip driver is mounted on the second mounting plate; A flip-grip driver is connected to the wire harness flip-grip driver; The flip-grip is connected to the flip-grip driver; The flip motion driver drives the flip gripper to move along the height direction, the wire harness flip driver drives the flip gripper to rotate the wire harness, and the flip gripper driver drives the flip gripper to open and close.

16. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting and crimping equipment includes at least one conveying mechanism, which includes a third linear drive module, a gripper module, and a rotating module. The gripper module is disposed between the third linear drive module and the gripper module. The gripper module holds the terminal block. The third linear drive module drives the gripper module to move between the gripping and picking module and the riveting mechanism. The rotating module drives the gripper module to rotate and adjust the direction of the terminal block.

17. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The riveting mechanism includes: Fourth linear drive module; Fifth linear drive module; Multiple riveting modules and a riveting power module are provided. The multiple riveting modules are disposed on the fourth linear drive module. The fourth linear drive module drives the multiple riveting modules to move relative to the riveting power module along a first direction. The riveting power module drives the riveting modules to move along a third direction. The first direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. At least one receiving module is installed on the fifth linear drive module. The receiving module presses the terminal block conveyed by the gripper module, and the fifth linear drive module drives the receiving module to convey the terminal block to the riveting module.

18. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, The receiving module includes: The third mounting plate is mounted on the fifth linear drive module; A terminal crimping driver is mounted on the third mounting plate; The fourth mounting plate is mounted on the terminal crimping driver; Terminal clamps are mounted on the top of the fourth mounting plate; The lower terminal clamp is slidably disposed below the upper terminal clamp, and the lower terminal clamp is either attached to or separated from the bottom of the upper terminal clamp; At least one first elastic element, one end of which is connected to the fourth mounting plate and the other end of which is connected to the lower terminal clamp. The first elastic element drives the lower terminal clamp to move upward and fit against the bottom of the upper terminal clamp.

19. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 18, characterized in that, The riveting mechanism further includes an unlocking module located above the receiving module. The unlocking module includes an unlocking driver, which drives the lower terminal clamp to move downward and separate from the upper terminal clamp.

20. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, The riveting module includes: The base is riveted and installed in the fourth linear drive module; A lower riveting clamp is disposed on the lower riveting base, and the riveting end of the lower riveting clamp is positioned upward; The upper base is riveted and slidably positioned above the lower base; An upper riveting clamp is disposed at the bottom of the upper riveting base, with the riveting end of the upper riveting clamp facing downward toward the riveting end of the lower riveting clamp; The second elastic element connects the lower riveting base and the upper riveting base, and the second elastic element drives the upper riveting base to move upward and reset.

21. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, The cutting and crimping equipment includes at least one waste suction mechanism, which is disposed on one side of the receiving module and receives the waste material of the terminal block after it has been riveted and clamped by the receiving module.

22. The cutting and crimping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The terminal feeding and cutting mechanism further includes: A terminal feeding mechanism includes a number of terminal feeding trays equal to the number of the feeding and cutting modules, and the terminal feeding trays are correspondingly disposed at the input end of the feeding and cutting modules; The waste tape collection mechanism includes waste tape collection trays in the same number as the terminal feed trays, and the waste tape collection trays are disposed between the input end of the corresponding feeding and cutting module and the corresponding terminal feed tray.

23. A riveting method for a cutting and crimping device, characterized in that, The riveting method includes: The feeding and cutting module conveys the terminal blocks to be cut to the clamping and picking module for clamping and fixing; The feeding and cutting module cuts the terminal block to be cut that is held by the clamping and picking module; The clamping and picking module moves the cut terminal block to the riveting mechanism; The wire harness handling module transfers the wire harness to the wire harness crimping module; The wire harness crimping module moves the wire harness to the riveting mechanism; The riveting mechanism presses the terminal block and the wire harness together.

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