Full-automatic mounting equipment for blind plug of automobile connector and operation method

Abstract

The invention relates to full-automatic mounting equipment for an automobile connector blind plug and an operation method. Full-automatic mounting equipment for an automobile connector blind plug comprises a first feeding mechanism, the first feeding mechanism is used for conveying a plastic shell, a positioning mechanism is arranged beside the discharging end of the first feeding mechanism, a transferring mechanism is arranged beside the positioning mechanism, a shaping mechanism and a knockout mechanism are arranged above the transferring mechanism, and the shaping mechanism and the knockout mechanism are arranged on the upper portion of the first feeding mechanism. A feeding port of the knockout mechanism is connected with the discharging end of the second feeding mechanism through the conveying pipe set, and the second feeding mechanism supplies blind plugs into the knockout mechanism through the conveying pipe set. Full-automatic high-precision assembling of the automobile connector plastic shell and the blind plug can be achieved, the production takt is compact, the production efficiency is high, the requirement of large-scale production can be met, the production cost is effectively reduced, and the assembling quality consistency is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive parts assembly equipment technology, and in particular to a fully automatic installation device and operating method for blind plugging of automotive connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive connectors are primarily used for wiring harness connections in automotive circuits, serving as electrical relay stations between electrical devices. Blind seals are crucial components of automotive connectors, used to seal unused connector sockets or terminals. Their main functions are waterproofing, dustproofing, and insulation, ensuring stable operation of the wiring harness connector in complex environments.

[0003] In existing technologies, the installation of blind plugs mainly relies on operators manually installing each blind plug into the corresponding hole in the connector housing. However, manual installation of blind plugs is slow, resulting in low production efficiency and making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production; moreover, labor costs are high, leading to increased production costs; in addition, manual operation can also lead to inconsistent installation quality, affecting the overall performance and reliability of the product. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to address the problems of low production efficiency, high production cost, and poor product quality consistency caused by relying on manual blind plug installation in the existing technology, and to provide a fully automated installation device and operation method for blind plugs of automotive connectors.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: A fully automatic installation device for blind plugs in automotive connectors includes a first feeding mechanism for conveying plastic shells. A positioning mechanism is arranged next to the discharge end of the first feeding mechanism, and a transfer mechanism is arranged next to the positioning mechanism. A shaping mechanism and a feeding mechanism are arranged above the transfer mechanism. The inlet of the feeding mechanism is connected to the discharge end of a second feeding mechanism through a conveying pipe assembly. The second feeding mechanism supplies blind plugs to the feeding mechanism through the conveying pipe assembly. A robotic arm is arranged on one side of the first feeding mechanism. The robotic arm transfers the plastic shell from the discharge end of the first feeding mechanism to the transfer mechanism. The transfer mechanism drives the corresponding plastic shell to move horizontally. The shaping mechanism shapes the plastic shell on the transfer mechanism, and the punching mechanism punches the corresponding blind plug into the plastic shell on the transfer mechanism.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The positioning mechanism has the following structure: it includes a positioning seat, a positioning groove is opened on the top of the positioning seat, a positioning cylinder is fixed on one side of the positioning seat, the output end of the positioning cylinder is connected to a push plate, and the push plate extends into the positioning groove. The positioning cylinder drives the push plate to move linearly in the horizontal direction, thereby pushing the plastic shell in the positioning groove and positioning the plastic shell in the positioning groove.

[0007] The positioning groove has clearance grooves on its two inner sidewalls that are opposite to each other.

[0008] The structure of the robotic arm mechanism is as follows: it includes a robotic arm, and the working end of the robotic arm is connected to the gripper cylinder through a cylinder connecting seat.

[0009] The transfer mechanism comprises a first linear module, the output end of which is connected to a first transverse base. A second linear module is fixed to the top of the first transverse base, the output end of which is connected to the second transverse base. A lifting electric module is fixed to the second transverse base, the output end of which is connected to a lifting base. A rotary cylinder is fixed to the top of the lifting base, the output end of which is connected to a rotary base. A mold fixture is fixed to the top of the rotary base. The rotary cylinder drives the mold fixture to rotate through the rotary base. The mold fixture is used to support the plastic shell. A loading seat is arranged on one side of the end of the first linear module. At least two carrier placement slots are opened on the top of the loading seat, and a single carrier placement slot is used to support the mold tooling. The first linear module drives the first transverse seat to move linearly along the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the second transverse seat to move linearly along the first horizontal direction through the second linear module, and then driving the mold tooling to move laterally along the first horizontal direction. The second linear module drives the second transverse seat to move linearly along the second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the mold tooling to move laterally along the second horizontal direction. The electric lifting module drives the lifting seat to move linearly in the vertical direction, thereby causing the mold tooling to rise and fall in the vertical direction.

[0010] The structure of the mold tooling is as follows: it includes a tooling mounting plate, and several plastic shell placement carriers are fixed on the top of the tooling mounting plate. Each plastic shell placement carrier is used to place a plastic shell.

[0011] A waste channel is fixed on one side of the feeding seat, and a waste collection box is arranged at the discharge end of the waste channel.

[0012] The bottom of the first transverse sliding seat is fitted with a first slide rail assembly, and the bottom of the second transverse sliding seat is fitted with a second slide rail assembly.

[0013] The structure of the shaping mechanism is as follows: it includes a third linear module, the output end of which is connected to a shaping connecting seat, and the bottom of the shaping connecting seat is fixed with a shaping fixture; The third linear module drives the shaping fixture to move in a straight line in the vertical direction through the shaping connecting seat, so that the shaping fixture contacts the plastic shell on the transfer mechanism, thereby realizing the shaping operation.

[0014] An operating method for a fully automated installation device for blind-blocking automotive connectors, as described above, includes the following steps: S1. The first feeding mechanism is started to transport the plastic shell to the first target position. The robotic arm mechanism then transfers the plastic shells that have reached the first target position to the working position of the positioning mechanism one by one, thereby sorting and positioning the plastic shells one by one. The second feeding mechanism is activated, supplying blind plugs to the feeding mechanism; S2. The transfer mechanism moves to the second target position in advance to wait, and the plastic shell that has been sorted and positioned is transferred to the transfer mechanism that has reached the second target position by the robotic arm mechanism; S3. The corresponding plastic shell is moved to the third target position by the transfer mechanism. The third target position is equipped with a camera component. The camera component takes pictures of the plastic shell on the transfer mechanism to determine whether the plastic shell has defects. If no defects are found, the transfer mechanism moves the corresponding plastic shell to the fourth target position. If a defect is detected, the corresponding plastic shell is transferred to the waste collection area via a robotic arm mechanism; S4. The plastic shell that has reached the fourth target position is shaped by the shaping mechanism and then moved to the fifth target position by the transfer mechanism; S5. The plastic shell that reaches the fifth target position is fed by the feeding mechanism, thereby injecting the corresponding blind plug into the plastic shell; S6. The plastic shell that has completed the material filling is moved to the third target position again under the drive of the transfer mechanism. It is then photographed and detected by the camera component. Afterwards, the transfer mechanism drives the plastic shell that has completed the material filling back to the second target position. Based on the photos taken by the camera components, determine whether there are any defects in the completed plastic shells; If no defects are found, the corresponding completed plastic shell is transferred to the product collection area by a robotic arm. If a defect is detected, the corresponding completed plastic shell is transferred to the waste collection area via a robotic arm.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention features a compact and rational structure, and is easy to operate. By setting up a first feeding mechanism, a second feeding mechanism, a positioning mechanism, a robotic arm mechanism, a transfer mechanism, a shaping mechanism, and a feeding mechanism, it can achieve fully automatic and high-precision assembly of automotive connector plastic shells and blind plugs. Its production cycle is compact and its production efficiency is high, which can meet the needs of large-scale production and effectively reduce production costs. At the same time, the assembly quality is consistent, thus effectively ensuring the quality and reliability of the assembled products.

[0016] The present invention also has the following advantages: (1) By setting up a first feeding mechanism, the present invention can transport plastic shells based on soft vibration technology, ensuring stable transport and controllable rhythm; at the same time, the first feeding mechanism adopts a bottom light source supplementary lighting method, which can improve the contrast of the photos taken by the camera, thereby improving the image detection accuracy.

[0017] (2) By setting a second feeding mechanism, the present invention can achieve stable conveying of blind blockage based on the principle of negative pressure, thereby providing stable material supply to the feeding mechanism.

[0018] (3) By setting a guide tube, the present invention can guide the linear motion of the push rod and ensure its smooth motion.

[0019] (4) By setting the avoidance groove, the present invention can prevent the plastic shell 1 in the positioning groove from shaking due to the gripping action, thus affecting the positioning accuracy.

[0020] (5) By setting up multiple carrier placement slots, the present invention can reduce waiting time, realize continuous operation, and improve transfer efficiency and overall production rhythm. (6) By setting a rotary cylinder, the present invention enables the module tooling to have a circumferential rotation function, which facilitates the alignment of the corresponding hole with the discharge pipe during the feeding process, thereby improving feeding efficiency and accuracy.

[0021] (7) By setting up shaping fixtures, the present invention can further position the plastic shell on the transfer mechanism, correct its positional deviation, ensure the accurate posture of the plastic shell, and provide a reliable guarantee for the high-precision material feeding of the blind blocker in the future.

[0022] (8) The operation method of the present invention, through automated process and precise positioning design, realizes rapid alignment, efficient material feeding and intelligent sorting, reduces manual intervention, reduces production costs, and effectively improves production efficiency and product quality stability. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The main view.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Top view (first feeding mechanism omitted).

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm mechanism in this invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism in this invention.

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the shaping mechanism in this invention.

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in this invention (the other three feeding units are omitted).

[0032] Figure 10 This is a full sectional view of one of the feeding units in this invention.

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one of the feeding units in this invention.

[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the plastic shell and the blind plug in this invention.

[0035] The components include: 1. First feeding mechanism; 2. Second feeding mechanism; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Cover plate; 5. Positioning mechanism; 6. Robotic arm mechanism; 7. Camera assembly; 8. Transfer mechanism; 9. Shaping mechanism; 10. Feeding mechanism; 11. Plastic shell; 12. Blind plug; 13. Hole position; 101. Vibrating feeder; 102. Base; 103. Receiving trough; 104. Light shield; 105. Camera; 201. Negative pressure source; 202. Mounting housing; 203. Discharge port; 204. Material box; 501. Positioning cylinder; 502. Push plate; 503. Positioning seat; 504. Positioning groove; 505. Clearance groove; 601. Robotic arm; 602. Cylinder connector; 603. Gripper cylinder; 604. Gripper finger; 801. First linear module; 802. Second linear module; 803. First slide rail assembly; 804. Second slide rail assembly; 805. First transverse slide seat; 806. Second transverse slide seat; 807. Scrap channel; 808. Lifting seat; 809. Lifting electric module; 810. Rotary cylinder; 811. Rotary seat; 812. Loading seat; 813. Carrier placement slot; 814. Tooling mounting plate; 815. Plastic shell placement carrier; 901. Third linear module; 902. Shaping connector; 903. Shaping fixture; 1001. Feeding mounting plate; 1002. Feeding cylinder; 1003. Push rod; 1004. Fourth linear module; 1005. Feeding connector; 1006. Mounting base; 1007. Feed pipe; 1008. Rotating block; 1009. Discharge pipe; 1010. Guide pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] like Figures 1-12 As shown, the fully automatic installation equipment for blind plugs of automotive connectors in this embodiment includes a first feeding mechanism 1, which is used to transport plastic shells 11. A positioning mechanism 5 is arranged on one side of the discharge end of the first feeding mechanism 1, and a transfer mechanism 8 is arranged on one side of the positioning mechanism 5. A shaping mechanism 9 and a feeding mechanism 10 are arranged above the transfer mechanism 8. The inlet of the feeding mechanism 10 is connected to the discharge end of the second feeding mechanism 2 through a conveying pipe assembly. The second feeding mechanism 2 supplies blind plugs 12 into the feeding mechanism 10 through the conveying pipe assembly. A robotic arm mechanism 6 is arranged on one side of the first feeding mechanism 1. The robotic arm mechanism 6 transfers the plastic shells 11 from the discharge end of the first feeding mechanism 1 to the transfer mechanism 8. The transfer mechanism 8 drives the corresponding plastic shells 11 to move horizontally. The shaping mechanism 9 shapes the plastic shells 11 on the transfer mechanism 8, and the feeding mechanism 10 feeds the corresponding blind plugs 12 into the plastic shells 11 on the transfer mechanism 8. By setting up a first feeding mechanism 1, a second feeding mechanism 2, a positioning mechanism 5, a robotic arm mechanism 6, a transfer mechanism 8, a shaping mechanism 9, and a feeding mechanism 10, fully automatic high-precision assembly of automotive connector plastic shell 11 and blind plug 12 can be achieved. Its production cycle is compact and its production efficiency is high, which can meet the needs of large-scale production and effectively reduce production costs. At the same time, the assembly quality is consistent, thus effectively ensuring the quality and reliability of the assembled products.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figures 1-4As shown, the first feeding mechanism 1, the second feeding mechanism 2, the positioning mechanism 5, the robotic arm mechanism 6, the transfer mechanism 8, the shaping mechanism 9, and the feeding mechanism 10 are all supported by the mounting frame 3. The mounting frame 3 is fitted with a cover plate 4 to protect the internal components of the equipment.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 12 As shown, several holes 13 are opened on the outer wall surface of a single plastic shell 11. The fully automatic installation equipment of this embodiment can insert blind plugs 12 into some or all of the holes 13 of the plastic shell 11 to seal the holes 13.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the structure of the first feeding mechanism 1 is as follows: it includes a vibrating feeder 101, a base 102 arranged on one side of the vibrating feeder 101, a receiving groove 103 opened on the top of the base 102, the discharge end of the vibrating feeder 101 is connected to the receiving groove 103, the bottom wall of the receiving groove 103 is made of transparent glass, a light source is installed inside the base 102, a camera 105 is arranged above the receiving groove 103, and a light-blocking plate 104 is arranged between the camera 105 and the receiving groove 103 in the vertical direction. A light-transmitting hole is opened on the end face of the light-blocking plate 104, and the light-transmitting hole is directly facing the lens of the camera 105. The vibrating feeder 101 generates vibration by relying on the vibrator, thereby conveying the plastic shell 11 into the receiving groove 103. The light emitted by the light source passes through the transparent glass, thereby illuminating the plastic shell 11 in the receiving groove 103, and then the camera 105 takes a picture of the plastic shell 11 in the receiving groove 103. By setting the first feeding mechanism 1, the plastic shell 11 can be conveyed based on the soft vibration technology, ensuring stable conveying and controllable rhythm; by using bottom light source supplementary lighting, combined with light blocking plate 104, the contrast of the photos captured by camera 105 can be improved, thereby improving the image detection accuracy.

[0041] like Figure 11 As shown, the second feeding mechanism 2 includes several feeding units. The structure of a single feeding unit is as follows: it includes a mounting shell 202, a negative pressure source 201 is mounted on the top of the mounting shell 202, and a material box 204 is mounted on the bottom of the mounting shell 202. A conveying channel is provided inside the mounting shell 202, one end of which leads to the material box 204, and the other end forms a discharge port 203 on the outer wall of the mounting shell 202. The discharge port 203 is connected to one end of the conveying pipe assembly. When the negative pressure source 201 is activated, a negative pressure is created within the conveying channel, allowing the blind plugs 12 pre-stored in the material box 204 to enter the conveying pipe assembly via the conveying channel. By setting multiple feeding units, it is possible to feed blind plugs 12 of various specifications.

[0042] In addition, in this embodiment, the first feeding mechanism 1 can use a vibratory feeder or belt to convey the plastic shell 11, thereby realizing the feeding; the second feeding mechanism 2 can use a vibratory feeder or feeder to convey the blind plug 12 to the feeding mechanism 10, thereby realizing the feeding of the blind plug 12.

[0043] like Figures 9-10 As shown, the feeding mechanism 10 has the following structure: it includes a feeding mounting plate 1001, and at least one feeding unit is mounted on both the front and back of the feeding mounting plate 1001. Each feeding unit has the following structure: it includes a feeding cylinder 1002 fixed to the feeding mounting plate 1001, with the output end of the feeding cylinder 1002 connected to a push rod 1003; it also includes a fourth linear module 1004 fixed to the feeding mounting plate 1001, with the output of the fourth linear module 1004... The feeding connector 1005 is connected to the end of the feeding connector 1005. A mounting base 1006 is fixed on the feeding connector 1005. An inlet pipe 1007 and an outlet pipe 1009 are respectively mounted on the mounting base 1006. The inlet pipe 1007 is connected to the other end of the conveying pipe assembly. Vertically, the outlet pipe 1009 is directly opposite the push rod 1003. A rotating block 1008 is arranged between the inlet pipe 1007 and the outlet pipe 1009. The rotating block 1008 is rotatably mounted on the mounting base 1006. A feeding channel is provided inside the rotating block 1008, and the output end of the rotating block 1008 is connected to the linear drive (not shown in the attached figure). When the second feeding mechanism 2 conveys the blind plug 12 into the feed pipe 1007 via the conveying pipe group, the linear drive retracts horizontally, thereby connecting the feeding channel inside the rotating block 1008 with the feed pipe 1007, and allowing the blind plug 12 in the feed pipe 1007 to enter the feeding channel. Subsequently, the linear drive extends horizontally, thereby driving the rotating block 1008 to rotate relative to the mounting base 1006, thereby connecting the feeding channel inside the rotating block 1008 with the discharge pipe 1009. Then, the ejector cylinder 1002 drives the push rod 1003 to descend vertically, thereby allowing the blind plug 12 in the feeding channel to be accurately ejected into the corresponding hole 13 of the plastic shell 11 on the transfer mechanism 8 through the discharge pipe 1009, so as to achieve accurate installation of the blind plug 12 and ensure the sealing and assembly quality of the automotive connector.

[0044] In this embodiment, a baffle plate 5 is installed in the feeding channel to limit the blind plug 12 when it enters the feeding channel through the feed pipe 1007; and to release the limit on the blind plug 12 when the push rod 1003 pushes the blind plug 12 into the feeding channel vertically downward. Furthermore, a guide tube 1010 is installed on the mounting base 1006, and the push rod 1003 is installed inside the guide tube 1010. By setting the guide tube 1010, the linear movement of the push rod 1003 can be guided, ensuring its smooth movement.

[0045] like Figure 2 , Figure 4As shown, the positioning mechanism 5 has the following structure: it includes a positioning seat 503, a positioning groove 504 on the top of the positioning seat 503, a positioning cylinder 501 fixed to one side of the positioning seat 503, and a push plate 502 connected to the output end of the positioning cylinder 501. The push plate 502 extends into the positioning groove 504. The positioning cylinder 501 drives the push plate 502 to move linearly in the horizontal direction, thereby pushing the plastic shell 11 in the positioning groove 504 and positioning the plastic shell 11 in the positioning groove 504. The positioning mechanism 5 is used to position the plastic shell 11 to ensure its accurate position, thereby providing a benchmark for subsequent shaping and feeding operations, and improving assembly accuracy and product quality.

[0046] The positioning groove 504 has two opposing inner side walls with relief grooves 505 respectively. By setting the relief grooves 505, when the robotic arm mechanism 6 grabs the plastic shell 11 in the positioning groove 504, it can avoid the plastic shell 11 from shaking due to the grabbing action, which would affect the positioning accuracy.

[0047] like Figure 5 As shown, the structure of the robotic arm mechanism 6 includes a robotic arm 601. The working end of the robotic arm 601 is connected to a gripper cylinder 603 via a cylinder connector 602. The gripper cylinder 603 is equipped with two gripper fingers 604. Driven by the gripper cylinder 603, the two gripper fingers 604 move in a linear motion, either close to or far apart, thereby gripping or releasing the plastic shell 11. The robotic arm 601 is a six-axis robotic arm, capable of flexibly achieving precise movement and positioning at multiple angles and directions, and efficiently completing the gripping and transfer of the plastic shell 11 between different workstations.

[0048] like Figures 6-7As shown, the transfer mechanism 8 has the following structure: it includes a first linear module 801, the output end of which is connected to a first transverse base 805. A second linear module 802 is fixed to the top of the first transverse base 805, the output end of which is connected to a second transverse base 806. A lifting electric module 809 is fixed to the second transverse base 806, the output end of which is connected to a lifting base 808. A rotary cylinder 810 is fixed to the top of the lifting base 808, the output end of which is connected to a rotary base 811. A mold fixture is fixed to the top of the rotary base 811. The rotary cylinder 810 drives the mold fixture to rotate through the rotary base 811. The mold fixture is used to support the plastic shell 11. The end of the first linear module 801... A loading seat 812 is arranged on one side, and at least two carrier placement slots 813 are opened on the top of the loading seat 812. Each carrier placement slot 813 is used to carry the mold tooling. The first linear module 801 drives the first transverse seat 805 to move linearly in the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the second transverse seat 806 to move linearly in the first horizontal direction through the second linear module 802, and thus driving the mold tooling to move laterally in the first horizontal direction. The second linear module 802 drives the second transverse seat 806 to move linearly in the second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the mold tooling to move laterally in the second horizontal direction. The lifting electric module 809 drives the lifting seat 808 to move linearly in the vertical direction, thereby driving the mold tooling to rise and fall in the vertical direction. The transfer mechanism 8 is used to drive the plastic shell 11 to move linearly in the first horizontal direction, the second horizontal direction, and the vertical direction, and can also realize circumferential rotation.

[0049] The transfer mechanism 8 in this embodiment, by setting multiple carrier placement slots 813, can reduce waiting time, achieve continuous operation, and improve transfer efficiency and overall production rhythm.

[0050] The mold fixture has the following structure: it includes a fixture mounting plate 814, and several plastic shell placement carriers 815 are fixed to the top of the fixture mounting plate 814. Each plastic shell placement carrier 815 is used to place a plastic shell 11. When the mold fixture is waiting in one of the carrier placement slots 813, the tooling mounting plate 814 cooperates with the carrier placement slot 813, and the robot arm mechanism 6 picks up the plastic shells 11 one by one and places them into the corresponding plastic shell placement carriers 815. When all the plastic shell placement carriers 815 in the mold fixture are full, the transfer mechanism 8 drives the plastic shells 11 on them to move through the mold fixture for subsequent shaping and feeding operations.

[0051] A waste channel 807 is fixed on one side of the feeding seat 812, and a waste collection box is arranged at the discharge end of the waste channel 807. When waste is detected, the robotic arm mechanism 6 grabs the waste and sends it into the waste channel 807, and then it is transferred to the waste collection box for unified collection and processing.

[0052] A first slide rail assembly 803 is fitted to the bottom of the first transverse sliding seat 805, and a second slide rail assembly 804 is fitted to the bottom of the second transverse sliding seat 806. In this embodiment, both the first slide rail assembly 803 and the second slide rail assembly 804 include a slide rail and several sliders that cooperate with the slide rail; by setting the first slide rail assembly 803 and the second slide rail assembly 804, the motion stability of the corresponding transverse sliding seat can be improved.

[0053] like Figure 8 As shown, the structure of the shaping mechanism 9 is as follows: it includes a third linear module 901, the output end of which is connected to a shaping connecting seat 902, and a shaping fixture 903 is fixed to the bottom of the shaping connecting seat 902. The third linear module 901 drives the shaping fixture 903 to move linearly in the vertical direction through the shaping connecting seat 902, so that the shaping fixture 903 contacts the plastic shell 11 on the transfer mechanism 8, thereby realizing the shaping operation. By setting the shaping fixture 903, the plastic shell 11 on the transfer mechanism 8 can be further positioned, its positional deviation can be corrected, and the posture of the plastic shell 11 can be ensured to be accurate, providing a reliable guarantee for the high-precision feeding of the blind plug 12 in the subsequent process.

[0054] Based on the aforementioned fully automated installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors, this embodiment provides an operating method, including the following steps: S1. The first feeding mechanism 1 is started, and the plastic shell 11 is transported to the first target position. The robotic arm mechanism 6 transfers the plastic shells 11 that have reached the first target position to the working position of the positioning mechanism 5 one by one, so as to sort and position the plastic shells 11 one by one. The second feeding mechanism 2 is activated, supplying the blind block 12 into the feeding mechanism 10; Specifically, according to the model and specifications of the plastic shell 11 to be assembled, the corresponding shaping tool 903 is selected; in this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 10 is equipped with four feeding units, and according to the model and specifications of the blind plug 12 to be assembled, four feeding units are selected, and the outlets 203 of the four feeding units are connected to the feed pipes 1007 of the four feeding units one by one through the corresponding conveying pipe groups. In this embodiment, both the camera 105 and the camera assembly 7 are electrically connected to the industrial control computer and communicate with it. The industrial control computer can determine whether there are defects in the workpiece based on the photo information transmitted by the camera 105 and the photo information transmitted by the camera assembly 7. After the preparation is completed, the vibrating feeder 101 starts and conveys the plastic shell 11 into the receiving trough 103. The light source built into the base 102 emits light, and the camera 105 takes a picture of the plastic shell 11 in the receiving trough 103. The working machine determines the specifications and defects of the plastic shell 11 in the receiving tank 103 based on the photos taken by the camera 105. If the plastic shell 11 in the receiving tank 103 is the specification model to be processed in this operation and there are no defects, the next positioning operation is carried out; otherwise, it is transferred to the waste collection area by the robotic arm mechanism 6. During the positioning operation, the positioning cylinder 501 drives the push plate 502 to move linearly in the horizontal direction, thereby pushing the plastic shell 11 in the positioning groove 504 and positioning the plastic shell 11 in the positioning groove 504. Meanwhile, once the preparations are complete, the four negative pressure sources 201 are activated, extracting the blind plugs 12 from the corresponding material boxes 204 and sequentially sending them through the corresponding conveying channels, discharge ports 203, conveying pipe groups, and feed pipes 1007 into the feeding channels within the rotating block 1008 for waiting.

[0055] S2. The transfer mechanism 8 moves to the second target position in advance to wait, and the plastic shell 11 that has been sorted and positioned is transferred to the transfer mechanism 8 that has reached the second target position by the robotic arm mechanism 6; When the transfer mechanism 8 moves to the second target position in advance to wait, specifically, the first linear module 801 drives the mold tool to move in a straight line along the first horizontal direction, and the second linear module 802 drives the mold tool to move in a straight line along the second horizontal direction, so that the mold tool reaches one of the carrier placement slots 813. After it is in place, the lifting electric module 809 drives the mold tool to descend in the vertical direction, so that the tooling mounting plate 814 falls into the carrier placement slot 813 to wait for the plastic shell 11 to be loaded. The robotic arm 6 picks up the positioned plastic shells 11 one by one for loading. After a certain number are reached, the plastic shell placement carrier 815 is completely filled. Then, the lifting electric module 809 drives the mold fixture to rise vertically, so that the fixture mounting plate 814 leaves the carrier placement slot 813. The first linear module 801 drives the mold fixture to move linearly in the first horizontal direction, and the second linear module 802 drives the mold fixture to move linearly in the second horizontal direction, so as to drive the batch of plastic shells 11 to carry out subsequent shaping and feeding operations.

[0056] S3. The transfer mechanism 8 drives the corresponding plastic shell 11 to the third target position. The third target position is equipped with a camera component 7. The camera component 7 takes pictures of the plastic shell 11 on the transfer mechanism 8, thereby judging whether the plastic shell 11 has defects. Specifically, the industrial control computer judges whether the corresponding plastic shell 11 has appearance defects such as cracks or damage based on the photo information transmitted by the camera component 7. If it is determined that there is no defect, the transfer mechanism 8 will move the corresponding plastic shell 11 to the fourth target position; If a defect is detected, the corresponding plastic shell 11 is transferred to the waste collection area via the robotic arm mechanism 6.

[0057] S4. The plastic shell 11 that has reached the fourth target position is shaped by the shaping mechanism 9 and then moved to the fifth target position by the transfer mechanism 8. Specifically, the transfer mechanism 8 moves the batch of plastic shells 11 directly below the shaping mechanism 9. The third linear module 901 is activated, and the shaping fixture 903 is lowered vertically through the shaping connecting seat 902, so that the shaping fixture 903 contacts the top wall surface of the batch of plastic shells 11 for shaping. After shaping, the shaping fixture 903 rises vertically to reset under the action of the third linear module 901.

[0058] S5. The plastic shell 11 that reaches the fifth target position is fed by the feeding mechanism 10, thereby feeding the corresponding blind plug 12 into the plastic shell 11; Specifically, the transfer mechanism 8 drives the batch of plastic shells 11 to the bottom of the feeding mechanism 10, and under the action of the first linear module 801 and the second linear module 802, the hole 13 to be fed is aligned with the discharge pipe 1009 of the corresponding feeding unit. After the hole 13 is moved into place, the linear drive extends horizontally, thereby driving the rotating block 1008 to rotate relative to the mounting base 1006, thereby connecting the feeding channel in the rotating block 1008 with the discharge pipe 1009; then, the feeding cylinder 1002 drives the push rod 1003 to descend vertically, thereby pushing the blind plug 12 waiting in the feeding channel downward vertically, and then driving the blind plug 12 into the corresponding hole 13; Following the steps described above, after all holes 13 to be filled have been filled, proceed to the next step.

[0059] S6. The plastic shell 11 that has completed the material filling is moved to the third target position again under the drive of the transfer mechanism 8, and is photographed and detected by the camera component 7. Then the transfer mechanism 8 drives the plastic shell 11 that has completed the material filling back to the second target position. The industrial control computer determines whether the completed plastic shell 11 has defects based on the photos taken by the camera component 7. Specifically, the industrial control computer determines whether the corresponding completed plastic shell 11 has appearance defects such as missing material, incorrect material, or incomplete material filling based on the photo information transmitted by the camera component 7. If no defects are found, the corresponding completed plastic shell 11 is transferred to the product collection area via the robotic arm mechanism 6. If a defect is detected, the corresponding completed plastic shell 11 is transferred to the waste collection area via the robotic arm mechanism 6.

[0060] The above description is an explanation of the present invention and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims. Within the scope of protection of the present invention, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. A fully automatic installation device for blind-plugging automotive connectors, characterized in that: It includes a first feeding mechanism (1), which is used to transport plastic shell (11). A positioning mechanism (5) is arranged on one side of the discharge end of the first feeding mechanism (1). A transfer mechanism (8) is arranged on one side of the positioning mechanism (5). A shaping mechanism (9) and a feeding mechanism (10) are arranged above the transfer mechanism (8). The inlet of the feeding mechanism (10) is connected to the discharge end of the second feeding mechanism (2) through a conveying pipe assembly. The second feeding mechanism (2) supplies blind plug (12) to the feeding mechanism (10) through the conveying pipe assembly. A robotic arm mechanism (6) is arranged on one side of the first feeding mechanism (1). The robotic arm mechanism (6) transfers the plastic shell (11) at the discharge end of the first feeding mechanism (1) to the transfer mechanism (8). The transfer mechanism (8) drives the corresponding plastic shell (11) to move horizontally. The shaping mechanism (9) shapes the plastic shell (11) on the transfer mechanism (8). The feeding mechanism (10) feeds the corresponding blind plug (12) into the plastic shell (11) on the transfer mechanism (8).

2. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (5) has the following structure: it includes a positioning seat (503), a positioning groove (504) is opened on the top of the positioning seat (503), a positioning cylinder (501) is fixed on one side of the positioning seat (503), the output end of the positioning cylinder (501) is connected to a push plate (502), and the push plate (502) extends into the positioning groove (504). The positioning cylinder (501) drives the push plate (502) to move linearly in the horizontal direction, thereby pushing the plastic shell (11) in the positioning groove (504) and positioning the plastic shell (11) in the positioning groove (504).

3. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning groove (504) has clearance grooves (505) on its two inner sidewalls opposite to each other.

4. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the robotic arm mechanism (6) is as follows: it includes a robotic arm (601), and the working end of the robotic arm (601) is connected to the gripper cylinder (603) through a cylinder connecting seat (602).

5. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the transfer mechanism (8) is as follows: it includes a first linear module (801), the output end of the first linear module (801) is connected to a first transverse seat (805), a second linear module (802) is fixed on the top of the first transverse seat (805), the output end of the second linear module (802) is connected to a second transverse seat (806), a lifting electric module (809) is fixed on the second transverse seat (806), the output end of the lifting electric module (809) is connected to a lifting seat (808), a rotary cylinder (810) is fixed on the top of the lifting seat (808), the output end of the rotary cylinder (810) is connected to a rotary seat (811), a mold fixture is fixed on the top of the rotary seat (811), the rotary cylinder (810) drives the mold fixture to rotate through the rotary seat (811), and the mold fixture is used to support the plastic shell (11). A loading seat (812) is arranged on one side of the end of the first linear module (801). At least two carrier placement slots (813) are opened on the top of the loading seat (812). Each carrier placement slot (813) is used to carry the mold tooling. The first linear module (801) drives the first transverse slide (805) to move linearly along the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the second transverse slide (806) to move linearly along the first horizontal direction through the second linear module (802), and then driving the mold tooling to move laterally along the first horizontal direction. The second linear module (802) drives the second transverse slide (806) to move linearly along the second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, thereby driving the mold tooling to move laterally along the second horizontal direction. The electric lifting module (809) drives the lifting seat (808) to move linearly in the vertical direction, thereby causing the mold tooling to rise and fall in the vertical direction.

6. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The structure of the mold tooling is as follows: it includes a tooling mounting plate (814), and several plastic shell placement carriers (815) are fixed on the top of the tooling mounting plate (814). Each plastic shell placement carrier (815) is used to place a plastic shell (11).

7. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A waste channel (807) is fixed on one side of the feeding seat (812), and a waste collection box is arranged at the discharge end of the waste channel (807).

8. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the first transverse seat (805) is fitted with a first slide rail assembly (803), and the bottom of the second transverse seat (806) is fitted with a second slide rail assembly (804).

9. The fully automatic installation equipment for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the shaping mechanism (9) is as follows: it includes a third linear module (901), the output end of the third linear module (901) is connected to the shaping connector (902), and the bottom of the shaping connector (902) is fixed with a shaping fixture (903). The third linear module (901) drives the shaping fixture (903) to move in a straight line in the vertical direction through the shaping connector (902), so that the shaping fixture (903) contacts the plastic shell (11) on the transfer mechanism (8), thereby realizing the shaping operation.

10. An operating method for a fully automated installation device for blind-blocking automotive connectors as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. The first feeding mechanism (1) is started, and the plastic shell (11) is transported to the first target position. The plastic shell (11) that has reached the first target position is transferred one by one to the working position of the positioning mechanism (5) through the robot arm mechanism (6), so as to sort and position the plastic shell (11) one by one. The second feeding mechanism (2) is activated, supplying the blind plug (12) to the feeding mechanism (10); S2. The transfer mechanism (8) moves to the second target position in advance to wait, and the plastic shell (11) that has been sorted and positioned is transferred to the transfer mechanism (8) that has reached the second target position by the robot arm mechanism (6); S3. The corresponding plastic shell (11) is moved to the third target position by the transfer mechanism (8). The third target position is equipped with a camera assembly (7). The camera assembly (7) takes pictures of the plastic shell (11) on the transfer mechanism (8) to determine whether the plastic shell (11) has defects. If it is determined that there is no defect, the transfer mechanism (8) will move the corresponding plastic shell (11) to the fourth target position; If a defect is detected, the corresponding plastic shell (11) is transferred to the waste collection area via the robotic arm mechanism (6); S4. The plastic shell (11) that has reached the fourth target position is shaped by the shaping mechanism (9) and then moved to the fifth target position by the transfer mechanism (8); S5. The plastic shell (11) that has reached the fifth target position is fed by the feeding mechanism (10), thereby feeding the corresponding blind plug (12) into the plastic shell (11); S6. The plastic shell (11) that has completed the material filling is moved to the third target position again under the drive of the transfer mechanism (8), and is photographed and detected by the camera assembly (7). Then the transfer mechanism (8) drives the plastic shell (11) that has completed the material filling back to the second target position. Based on the photos taken by the camera assembly (7), determine one by one whether there are defects in the completed plastic shell (11); If it is determined that there is no defect, the corresponding completed plastic shell (11) is transferred to the product collection area via the robot arm mechanism (6); If a defect is found, the corresponding completed plastic shell (11) is transferred to the waste collection area via the robotic arm mechanism (6).

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