Copper cylinder automatic crimping machine for lens

Abstract

The invention discloses a copper cylinder automatic crimping machine used for a lens, the lens comprises a lens base and a copper cylinder, the side surface of the lens base is non-uniformly provided with a plurality of crimping holes used for crimping the copper cylinder, the copper cylinder automatic crimping machine comprises a cam separation disc, the upper side surface of the cam separation disc is provided with at least one mounting part used for crimping the copper cylinder, the mounting part is provided with a containing hole for containing a copper column and a containing groove for containing a mirror base, the cam separation disc is sequentially provided with a copper column feeding position, a mirror base feeding position, a crimping position and a discharging position in the circumferential direction, and the cam separation disc can rotate so that the mounting part can be sequentially switched among the copper column feeding position, the mirror base feeding position, the crimping position and the discharging position. By introducing the cam separation disc and the related design thereof, an efficient, accurate and flexible copper column automatic crimping solution is provided, and the automatic crimping device is particularly suitable for a lens base with non-uniformly distributed crimping holes. According to the equipment, the crimping accuracy and orderliness are remarkably improved, and the strict requirements of the modern industry for efficient and high-quality production are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of copper pillar crimping for lenses, and specifically relates to an automatic copper pillar crimping machine for lenses. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of optical equipment manufacturing, lens assembly is a crucial step, particularly the crimping process involving the lens mount and the copper post. Traditional lens copper post crimping methods primarily rely on manual operation or semi-automated mechanical devices. These methods typically involve the following steps: first, placing the copper post in a predetermined position, and then using manual tools or simple mechanical equipment to press the copper post into the crimping hole on the lens mount. While this method can accomplish basic crimping tasks, it suffers from significant shortcomings in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.

[0003] When processing mirror mounts with non-uniformly distributed crimping holes, traditional equipment often struggles to ensure that each copper post is accurately pressed into its corresponding crimping hole. Due to the complex and irregular layout of the crimping holes on the side of the mirror mount, existing automated equipment cannot achieve high-precision alignment and crimping.

[0004] Furthermore, in existing automated equipment, the switching process between multiple stations from copper column loading to final unloading is quite complex, typically requiring multiple independent robotic arms and sophisticated control systems to coordinate the operations of each station. This not only increases equipment cost and maintenance difficulty but may also lead to synchronization errors between stations, affecting overall efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides an automatic copper column crimping machine for lenses, which solves the problems of inaccurate alignment between the lens mount and the copper column in traditional equipment with non-uniformly distributed crimping holes, as well as the complex switching between copper column loading and final unloading.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: An automatic copper pillar crimping machine for a lens, the lens including a lens mount and copper pillars, wherein the side of the lens mount is non-uniformly provided with a plurality of crimping holes for crimping the copper pillars, and the automatic copper pillar crimping machine includes: A cam separator has at least one mounting part for pressing copper pillars on its upper side. The mounting part has a receiving hole for accommodating the copper pillar and a receiving groove for accommodating the mirror mount. The cam separator has a copper pillar loading position, a mirror mount loading position, a pressing position, and a unloading position in sequence along its circumference. The cam separator can rotate to allow the mounting part to switch sequentially between the copper pillar loading position, the mirror mount loading position, the pressing position, and the unloading position.

[0007] The automatic copper column crimping machine for lenses described in this application also has the following additional technical features: The mirror mount is provided with recessed or protruding positioning parts in the circumferential direction. The edge contour of the receiving groove matches the outer contour of the mirror base, and a positioning section is provided for use with the positioning part.

[0008] When the mounting part is located between the material loading position of the mirror base and the crimping position, there is a copper pillar in the receiving hole and a mirror base in the receiving groove. The crimping hole of the mirror base faces the copper pillar. The upper edge of the copper pillar is higher than the upper edge of the receiving hole to support the mirror base. There is a crimping gap between the mirror base and the bottom wall of the receiving groove. The width of the crimping gap is greater than the depth of the crimping hole.

[0009] The automatic copper column crimping machine is equipped with a crimping mechanism on one side of the crimping position. The crimping mechanism can push the mirror base to move towards the crimping gap so that the copper column is crimped into the crimping hole of the mirror base.

[0010] The crimping mechanism has a pressure sensor to monitor the crimping force between the copper pillar and the mirror mount in real time.

[0011] The automatic copper column crimping machine is equipped with a copper column feeding mechanism on one side of the copper column feeding position for placing the copper column into the receiving hole. The copper column feeding mechanism has a copper column feeding arm, which can move in a horizontal plane relative to the cam separator to feed multiple copper columns into the crimping holes one by one.

[0012] The automatic copper column crimping machine also has a copper column vibratory plate, which is located above the copper column feeding arm. The copper column vibratory plate has a placement area for placing the copper column and a guide part surrounding the placement area. The guide part forms a guide channel, which has an outlet end and an inlet end connecting to the placement area. The angle between the guide part and the vertical plane gradually decreases along the direction toward the outlet end. The outlet end allows the copper column to enter the copper column feeding arm.

[0013] The automatic copper column crimping machine is equipped with a feeding arm and a feeding conveyor for transporting the mirror mount on one side of the mirror mount feeding position. The feeding arm can grab the mirror mount on the feeding conveyor and place it into the receiving groove. The automatic copper column crimping machine is equipped with a feeding arm and a feeding conveyor for transporting the lens after the copper column is crimped on one side of the feeding position. The feeding arm can grab the lens and feed it to the feeding conveyor.

[0014] Both the feeding conveyor and the unloading conveyor are equipped with material trays, and the material trays are provided with multiple placement positions that can accommodate the lens or the lens mount.

[0015] The automatic copper pillar crimping machine is equipped with a programmable logic controller (PLC) to control the loading arm to sequentially pick up the lens mounts from multiple placement positions, and the unloading arm to sequentially place the lenses into the corresponding placement positions. Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows: 1. This invention provides an automatic copper post crimping machine for lenses, comprising a cam separator plate. The upper side of the cam separator plate has at least one mounting portion for crimping copper posts. The mounting portion has a receiving hole for receiving the copper post and a receiving groove for receiving the lens mount. The mounting portion on the cam separator plate has specially designed receiving holes and receiving grooves for precisely receiving the copper post and the lens mount, respectively. This design ensures that each copper post can be accurately placed in the corresponding crimping hole, avoiding crimping failure or unstable quality due to positional deviation.

[0016] The cam-separating plate has, in sequence along its circumference, a copper column loading position, a mirror mount loading position, a pressing position, and a unloading position. The cam-separating plate can rotate to allow the mounting part to sequentially switch between these positions. The cam-separating plate integrates four main functions: copper column loading, mirror mount loading, pressing, and unloading, and completes the switching between these positions through a simple rotational motion. Compared to traditional multi-robot collaborative control methods, this method greatly simplifies the equipment structure and reduces the complexity of the control system.

[0017] Since all operations are concentrated on the same rotating platform, the synchronization between various workstations is significantly improved, reducing time waste and errors caused by improper coordination of multiple robotic arms.

[0018] By rotating the cam divider, the mounting section can precisely switch between different workstations, ensuring that each operation is performed in the predetermined position, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the entire process. Since the cam divider can continuously complete operations such as copper pillar loading, mirror mount loading, crimping, and unloading without stopping the machine, overall production efficiency is significantly improved. Especially in large-scale production scenarios, this continuous operation mode can greatly reduce downtime and changeover time. The entire crimping process is highly automated, reducing the need for manual intervention and further improving production efficiency and product consistency. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic copper column crimping machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2This is a top view of the automatic copper column crimping machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting portion according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the copper column material position of the automatic copper column crimping machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a top view of a portion of the material tray according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the automatic copper column crimping machine at the crimping position according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of the automatic copper column crimping machine at the crimping position according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lens structure according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] in: 1 Lens; 11 Lens mount; 111 Crimp hole; 112 Positioning part; 12 Copper pillar; 2. Cam separator; 21. Mounting part; 211. Receiving hole; 212. Receiving groove; 213. Positioning section; 22. Copper column loading position; 23. Mirror mount loading position; 24. Pressing position; 25. Unloading position; 3. Crimping mechanism; 31. Pressure sensing element; 4. Copper column feeding mechanism; 41. Copper column feeding arm; 42. Copper column vibratory feeder; 421. Placement area; 422. Guide section; 423. Guide channel; 51. Feeding arm; 52. Feeding conveyor; 61. Feeding arm; 62. Feeding conveyor; 7 material trays; 71 placement positions; 8 Programmable Logic Controllers. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present invention, a detailed description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0022] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] Furthermore, in the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0024] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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, an electrical connection, or a communication 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "below" the second feature may be in direct contact with the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "implementation," "example," "aspect," "specific example," or "specific example" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, an automatic copper pillar crimping machine for a lens 1 is disclosed. The lens 1 includes a lens mount 11 and a copper pillar 12. The side of the lens mount 11 is non-uniformly provided with a plurality of crimping holes 111 for crimping the copper pillar 12. The automatic copper pillar crimping machine includes: The cam divider 2 has at least one mounting portion 21 for pressing the copper pillar 12 on its upper side. The mounting portion 21 has a receiving hole 211 for accommodating the copper pillar 12 and a receiving groove 212 for accommodating the mirror base 11. The cam divider 2 has a copper pillar loading position 22, a mirror base loading position 23, a pressing position 24, and a unloading position 25 in sequence along the circumference. The cam divider 2 can rotate so that the mounting portion 21 can switch between the copper pillar loading position 22, the mirror base loading position 23, the pressing position 24, and the unloading position 25 in sequence.

[0027] This invention relates to an automatic copper pillar crimping machine for a lens 1, particularly suitable for lens mounts 11 with non-uniformly distributed crimping holes 111. This equipment, through the integration of components such as a cam separator 2, achieves a highly efficient and precise copper pillar crimping process.

[0028] Understandably, the lens mount 11 has multiple crimping holes 111 on its side for crimping the copper pillars 12. These crimping holes 111 are not evenly distributed, but are designed according to actual needs to meet specific optical and mechanical requirements. Each crimping hole 111 has the same shape and size to facilitate the insertion of identical copper pillars 12. The main function of these crimping holes 111 is to achieve a secure connection between the lens mount 11 and other components (such as the housing, support, etc.) by crimping the copper pillars 12, ensuring that the entire lens assembly 1 does not loosen or shift during use.

[0029] The non-uniformly distributed crimping holes 111 can be flexibly arranged according to the specific design requirements of the lens mount 11, such as avoiding key optical components, heat dissipation channels or other functional areas, thereby optimizing the overall structural design. By rationally arranging the position of the crimping holes 111, the copper pillar 12 can form a more stable support structure after crimping, enhancing the overall mechanical strength and stability of the lens mount 11.

[0030] However, due to the irregular position of the crimping hole 111, the automatic crimping machine needs to have high-precision positioning capabilities to ensure that the copper pillar 12 can be accurately pressed into the corresponding crimping hole 111 in each operation.

[0031] In this invention, the upper side of the cam separator 2 is provided with at least one mounting portion 21 for pressing the copper pillar 12. Each mounting portion 21 includes two key parts: a receiving hole 211 for precisely receiving the copper pillar 12 to be pressed, and a receiving groove 212 for precisely receiving the mirror base 11 to be pressed.

[0032] The cam separator 2 has four main stations arranged in sequence along the circumference: the copper column loading station 22 is used to accurately place the copper column 12 into the receiving hole 211; the mirror base loading station 23 is used to accurately place the mirror base 11 into the receiving groove 212; the copper column 12 is aligned and pressed into the pressing hole 111 of the mirror base 11 at the pressing station 24; and the unloading station 25 is used to remove the pressed mirror base 11 from the equipment.

[0033] The cam separator 2 can rotate around its central axis, allowing the mounting part 21 to switch sequentially between the four workstations, thereby achieving automated continuous operation.

[0034] During the operation of the automatic crimping machine in this invention, the copper column 12 is fed to the material position 22 on the copper column by a vibratory plate or other feeding device, and is accurately placed into the receiving hole 211 of the mounting part 21 by a robot or vacuum nozzle. The mirror mount 11 is placed manually or by an automated conveying system to the mirror mount material position 23, and then accurately placed into the receiving groove 212 of the mounting part 21 by a robotic arm; When the mounting part 21 rotates to the crimping position 24, the crimping unit driven by the servo motor starts to work, precisely pressing the copper pillar 12 into the corresponding crimping hole 111 on the mirror base 11. After the crimping is completed, the mounting part 21 continues to rotate to the unloading position 25. The robot or conveying system will take out the crimped mirror base 11 and arrange it neatly in the material tray 7, ready for further processing or packaging.

[0035] This invention, through specially designed receiving holes 211 and receiving grooves 212, ensures precise alignment of the copper pillar 12 and the mirror base 11 in their respective positions, avoiding crimping failures or quality problems caused by positional deviations. Furthermore, the cam separator 2 integrates multiple functional stations and achieves switching between stations through a simple rotational motion, simplifying the equipment structure and control system complexity, and improving synchronization and efficiency.

[0036] The entire crimping process is highly automated, reducing the need for manual intervention and significantly improving production efficiency and product consistency. Especially in large-scale production scenarios, this continuous operation mode can greatly reduce downtime and changeover time.

[0037] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the mirror base 11 is provided with a recessed or protruding positioning part 112 in the circumferential direction. The edge contour of the receiving groove 212 matches the outer contour of the mirror base 11, and a positioning section 213 is provided to cooperate with the positioning part 112.

[0038] In the lens assembly 1, the positioning portion 112 (such as a recess or protrusion) of the lens mount 11 is used to ensure that the lens mount 11 can be accurately placed and fixed during the automatic crimping process, preventing it from shifting or rotating during operation. By cooperating with the corresponding structure on the automatic crimping machine, the positioning portion 112 can significantly improve the mechanical stability of the lens mount 11 throughout the crimping process, ensuring that each copper post 12 can be accurately pressed into the corresponding crimping hole 111.

[0039] The recessed positioning part 112 is usually manifested as a groove or pit on the side of the mirror base 11. These recesses can be identified and aligned by a robotic arm or other automated device. The raised positioning part 112 is usually a protrusion or bump on the side of the mirror base 11. These protrusions can serve as physical markers to help automated equipment quickly identify and correctly place the mirror base 11.

[0040] Meanwhile, the edge contour of the receiving groove 212 is carefully designed to ensure a perfect match with the outer contour of the mirror base 11. This design not only improves the adaptability of the mirror base 11 during installation but also reduces errors and quality problems caused by dimensional mismatch. To achieve a precise match, the receiving groove 212 is typically manufactured using high-precision machining processes to ensure that its shape and size are consistent with the outer contour of the mirror base 11.

[0041] Special positioning segments 213 are provided on the edge contour of the receiving groove 212, and these positioning segments 213 match the positioning portions 112 (recesses or protrusions) on the mirror mount 11. For example: If there is a recess in the mirror base 11, the positioning section 213 that accommodates the groove 212 will be designed as a corresponding protrusion so as to fit into the recess; If there is a protrusion on the mirror base 11, the positioning section 213 of the receiving groove 212 will be designed as a corresponding recessed part to accommodate the protrusion.

[0042] The tight fit between the positioning part 112 of the mirror mount 11 and the positioning section 213 of the receiving groove 212 significantly reduces the positional deviation of the mirror mount 11 during installation, ensuring that each copper post 12 can be accurately pressed into the corresponding crimping hole 111. This design ensures high consistency in each operation, reduces errors caused by manual operation, and improves the stability of product quality.

[0043] The coordinated use of the positioning part 112 and the positioning section 213 effectively prevents the mirror mount 11 from shifting or rotating during the crimping process, ensuring the smooth progress of the entire crimping process. Through precise positioning and fixing, the mechanical strength of the mirror mount 11 is significantly improved throughout the crimping process, reducing quality problems caused by external interference.

[0044] Because of the high-precision matching between the mirror mount 11 and the receiving groove 212, the operation of the automatic crimping machine is simplified, reducing the time and cost of debugging and maintenance. The entire crimping process is highly automated, enabling continuous operation of multiple stations without stopping the machine, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0045] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, when the mounting part 21 is located between the lens mount loading position 23 and the crimping position 24, the receiving hole 211 contains a copper pillar 12, the receiving groove 212 contains a lens mount 11, the crimping hole 111 of the lens mount 11 faces the copper pillar 12, the upper edge of the copper pillar 12 is higher than the upper edge of the receiving hole 211 to support the lens mount 11, and there is a crimping gap between the lens mount 11 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 212, the width of the crimping gap is greater than the depth of the crimping hole 111.

[0046] When the mounting part 21 is located between the mirror mount loading position 23 and the crimping position 24, it indicates that the mounting part 21 has completed the initial loading of the copper pillar 12 and the mirror mount 11 and is ready to enter the crimping stage.

[0047] The copper pillar 12 is precisely placed in the receiving hole 211 to ensure its position is fixed and accurate. The upper edge of the copper pillar 12 is higher than the upper edge of the receiving hole 211, which provides a support point for the mirror base 11, allowing the mirror base 11 to be stably placed on it.

[0048] The mirror mount 11 is precisely placed in the receiving groove 212 to ensure its horizontal position is fixed and accurate. The crimping holes 111 on the mirror mount 11 face the copper post 12 below so that the copper post 12 can be accurately pressed into these holes during subsequent crimping operations.

[0049] Since the upper edge of the copper pillar 12 is higher than the upper edge of the receiving hole 211, the copper pillar 12 can support the lens mount 11, ensuring that the lens mount 11 remains horizontal and stable during the crimping process. This design can effectively prevent the lens mount 11 from shifting or tilting before crimping, thereby ensuring that each copper pillar 12 can be accurately pressed into the corresponding crimping hole 111.

[0050] At this time, there is a crimping gap between the mirror base 11 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 212. The crimping gap refers to the distance between the mirror base 11 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 212, that is, the space between the two. The width of the crimping gap must be greater than the depth of the crimping hole 111. This is to ensure that there is enough space for the copper pillar 12 to smoothly enter the crimping hole 111 and reach the predetermined depth during the crimping process.

[0051] If the crimping gap is too small, the copper pillar 12 may be obstructed during the crimping process and unable to smoothly enter the crimping hole 111; conversely, if the gap is too large, the mirror base 11 may be unstable during the crimping process, affecting the crimping accuracy. By reasonably designing the crimping gap, it can be ensured that the copper pillar 12 can be pressed into the crimping hole 111 smoothly and accurately, thereby improving the crimping quality and consistency.

[0052] The support provided by the copper pillars 12 and the design of the crimping gap ensure the accuracy and stability of the position of the mirror base 11 before crimping, thereby improving the precision of the copper pillars 12 being pressed into the crimping holes 111. This design reduces crimping errors caused by the offset or tilt of the mirror base 11, ensuring that each copper pillar 12 can be accurately pressed into the corresponding crimping hole 111.

[0053] As one embodiment of this implementation, the automatic copper column crimping machine is provided with a crimping mechanism 3 on one side of the crimping position 24. The crimping mechanism 3 can push the mirror base 11 to move towards the crimping gap so that the copper column 12 is crimped into the crimping hole 111 of the mirror base 11.

[0054] The crimping mechanism 3 is located near the crimping position 24 of the equipment, ensuring that it can align and operate the mirror base 11 and copper post 12 in the mounting part 21 at the appropriate time. The main function of the crimping mechanism 3 is to push the mirror base 11 to move into the crimping gap, so that the copper post 12 can be accurately pressed into the crimping hole 111 on the mirror base 11.

[0055] By pushing the mirror base 11 towards the crimping gap, and by using the sidewall of the receiving groove 212 to horizontally restrict the mirror base 11, horizontal wobbling of the mirror base 11 during the crimping process can be avoided, thus allowing multiple copper pillars 12 to be crimped into the crimping holes 111 simultaneously. The crimping mechanism 3 ensures that each copper pillar 12 is firmly embedded in the corresponding crimping hole 111, thereby improving the crimping quality and consistency.

[0056] The crimping mechanism 3 typically includes a drive unit, a crimping head, a guide rail, and a guiding system. The crimping mechanism 3 is usually equipped with a high-precision servo motor to provide accurate power output, ensuring consistency and controllability in each crimping operation.

[0057] The servo motor is connected to a planetary gearbox at the rear end to reduce the speed and increase the torque, so as to provide enough force to complete the pressing action.

[0058] The crimp connector is the part that comes into direct contact with the lens mount 11. Its shape and size are carefully designed to ensure a perfect fit with the surface of the lens mount 11 and to distribute the crimping force evenly.

[0059] Crimping fittings typically integrate pressure sensors to monitor changes in crimping force in real time, ensuring that each crimping operation is performed within the set range and recording data for subsequent analysis.

[0060] The crimping mechanism 3 is typically mounted on a precision guide rail to ensure that it maintains linear motion during the crimping process and avoids any offset or tilting.

[0061] The guiding system includes components such as linear guides and sliders to ensure the smooth movement of the crimping joint in the vertical direction, thereby achieving high-precision crimping operations.

[0062] When the mounting part 21 is in the crimping position 24, the copper pillar 12 is already placed in the receiving hole 211, and the mirror base 11 is also placed in the receiving groove 212. The crimping hole 111 of the mirror base 11 faces the copper pillar 12, and the upper edge of the copper pillar 12 is higher than the upper edge of the receiving hole 211 to support the mirror base 11. At the same time, there is a crimping gap between the mirror base 11 and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 212.

[0063] The control system issues a command to start the servo motor, which transmits power to the crimp connector via a planetary reducer. The crimp connector moves downward along the guide rail, gradually approaching the mirror mount 11.

[0064] When the crimp connector contacts the lens mount 11, a preset pressure is applied, pushing the lens mount 11 towards the crimping gap. As the lens mount 11 moves, the copper pillar 12 is gradually pressed into the crimping hole 111 of the lens mount 11 until a predetermined depth is reached.

[0065] Throughout the crimping process, a pressure sensor monitors the crimping force in real time to ensure it remains within the set range and records the relevant data. After crimping is complete, the servo motor reverses, driving the crimping head back to its initial position, ready for the next operation.

[0066] Utilizing a high-precision servo motor and planetary reducer, the crimping mechanism 3 provides highly accurate power output, ensuring consistency and accuracy in every crimping operation. Real-time monitoring of the crimping force ensures that each crimp is performed within the set range, reducing quality issues caused by excessive or insufficient crimping force.

[0067] Furthermore, through the cooperation of precision guide rails and a guiding system, the crimping joint can maintain smooth movement in the vertical direction, avoiding any offset or tilting, thereby improving the mechanical stability of the crimping process. This design effectively prevents the mirror mount 11 from shifting and rotating during the crimping process, enhancing the mechanical stability of the entire crimping process.

[0068] Furthermore, due to the highly automated design of the crimping mechanism 3, the operation process is simplified, reducing the time and cost of debugging and maintenance. The entire crimping process is highly automated, enabling continuous operation of multiple stations without stopping the machine, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0069] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the automatic copper column crimping machine is equipped with a copper column feeding mechanism 4 on one side of the copper column feeding position 22 for placing the copper column 12 into the receiving hole 211. The copper column feeding mechanism 4 has a copper column feeding arm 41, which can move in the horizontal plane relative to the cam separator 2 to feed multiple copper columns 12 into the crimping holes 111 one by one.

[0070] The copper column feeding mechanism 4 is located near the copper column feeding position 22 of the equipment, ensuring that it can be aligned with and operate the receiving hole 211 in the mounting part 21 at the appropriate time. The main function of the copper column feeding mechanism 4 is to accurately place the copper column 12 into the receiving hole 211 on the cam separator 2. Through automated operation, manual intervention is reduced, significantly improving production efficiency and consistency.

[0071] The copper column loading arm 41 is the core component of the copper column loading mechanism 4, and it typically consists of a robotic arm and an end effector. The robotic arm is responsible for moving in the horizontal plane, while the end effector is responsible for gripping and releasing the copper column 12. The copper column loading arm 41 can move freely in the horizontal plane, ensuring that it can accurately feed the copper column 12 into the receiving hole 211 on the cam separator 2.

[0072] Common end effector designs include vacuum nozzles that use negative pressure to hold the copper column 12 in place, ensuring it does not fall or shift during transport. Another common design uses specialized clamps to grip the copper column 12; this design is suitable for situations requiring greater force or more precise control.

[0073] As a preferred embodiment of this implementation, the automatic copper column crimping machine further includes a copper column vibratory plate 42, which is located above the copper column feeding arm 41. The copper column vibratory plate 42 has a placement area 421 for placing the copper column 12 and a guide portion 422 surrounding the placement area 421. The guide portion 422 forms a guide channel 423, which has an outlet end and an inlet end connecting to the placement area 421. The angle between the guide portion 422 and the vertical plane gradually decreases along the direction toward the outlet end, and the outlet end allows the copper column 12 to enter the copper column feeding arm 41.

[0074] The copper column vibratory feeder 42 is typically installed above the copper column feeding arm 41 to ensure that the arranged copper columns 12 are fed one by one to the gripping position of the copper column feeding arm 41. The main function of the copper column vibratory feeder 42 is to arrange the disordered copper columns 12 neatly through vibration and feed them one by one to the outlet end so that the copper column feeding arm 41 can accurately grip them. Through automated operation, manual intervention is reduced, significantly improving production efficiency and consistency.

[0075] Placement area 421 is where the copper pillars 12 are initially placed. It is usually a large circular or square area used to accommodate a large number of unarranged copper pillars 12. Placement area 421 should be designed to be as large as possible to accommodate enough copper pillars 12 to ensure that the equipment does not require frequent material replenishment during long-term operation.

[0076] The guide section 422 surrounds the placement area 421, forming a spiral or inclined guide channel 423, which gradually guides the copper pillar 12 in the placement area 421 to the outlet end. The guide channel 423 has an inlet end and an outlet end. The inlet end is connected to the placement area 421, and the outlet end is close to the gripping position of the copper pillar loading arm 41.

[0077] The guide section 422 gradually decreases in angle with the vertical plane along the direction toward the outlet end. This design allows the copper pillars 12 to be gradually guided and aligned neatly during vibration, ultimately reaching the outlet end in the correct position and orientation. The gradually changing angle design effectively prevents the copper pillars 12 from becoming blocked or stuck during vibration, ensuring that each copper pillar 12 can smoothly enter the outlet end.

[0078] The exit end is the last part of the guide channel 423, and is usually designed as a small opening or a specific shape to ensure that only one copper column 12 can pass through at a time, and that the posture of the copper column 12 meets the gripping requirements. The exit end is directly aligned with the working position of the copper column loading arm 41 to ensure that the copper column loading arm 41 can accurately grip each copper column 12 that passes through the exit end.

[0079] Specifically, when the mounting section 21 is located at the copper column loading position 22, the cam separator 2 is ready to receive new copper columns 12, and the receiving hole 211 is in a state of waiting to be filled. The placement area 421 of the copper column vibratory feeder 42 is filled with copper columns 12 to be arranged, and the guide channel 423 is in a ready state, waiting for the vibratory feeder to be started for arrangement and feeding.

[0080] The copper column vibratory feeder 42 is driven by an electromagnetic actuator or other type of exciter to generate vibration. The vibration frequency and amplitude can be adjusted as needed to accommodate copper columns 12 of different shapes and sizes. During vibration, the copper column 12 moves gradually along the guide channel 423. Due to the design of the guide section 422, the copper column 12 is gradually aligned and eventually reaches the outlet end.

[0081] The outlet end is designed to allow only one copper column 12 to pass through at a time, ensuring that each output copper column 12 is independent and neatly arranged. This outlet end design ensures that the copper column 12 is in the correct orientation when leaving the vibratory feeder, facilitating gripping by the copper column loading arm 41. When the copper column 12 reaches the outlet end, the copper column loading arm 41 moves above the outlet end under the drive of a servo motor, and the end effector (such as a vacuum nozzle or clamp) approaches and grips the copper column 12.

[0082] The copper column loading arm 41 carries the copper column 12 horizontally to the receiving hole 211 on the cam separator 2. The copper column loading arm 41 descends vertically, accurately placing the copper column 12 into the receiving hole 211, ensuring that the copper column 12 is in the correct and stable position. The end effector releases the copper column 12, completing the copper column 12 loading operation.

[0083] In this embodiment, the design of the vibratory feeder allows the copper columns 12 to be precisely aligned during vibration, ensuring that each copper column 12 moves along a predetermined path and reaches the outlet. The gradient angle design effectively prevents the copper columns 12 from becoming blocked or stuck during vibration, improving the continuity and reliability of material supply.

[0084] The design of the guide channel 423 ensures that the copper column 12 can move smoothly during vibration, avoiding any deviation or rotation, thereby improving the mechanical stability of the entire feeding process. Through the design of the outlet end, the copper column 12 is already in the correct posture when leaving the vibratory plate, facilitating gripping by the copper column loading arm 41 and reducing gripping failures caused by incorrect posture.

[0085] Thanks to the highly automated design of the copper column feeding mechanism 4, the operation process is simplified, reducing the time and cost of debugging and maintenance. The entire feeding process is highly automated, enabling multiple feeding operations to be completed continuously without stopping the machine, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0086] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the automatic copper column crimping machine is provided with a feeding arm 51 and a feeding conveyor 52 for transporting the mirror base 11 on one side of the mirror base feeding position 23. The feeding arm 51 can grab the mirror base 11 on the feeding conveyor 52 and place it into the receiving groove 212. The automatic copper column crimping machine is equipped with a feeding arm 61 and a feeding conveyor 62 for transporting the lens 1 after the copper column 12 has been crimped on one side of the feeding position 25. The feeding arm 61 can grab the lens 1 and send it to the feeding conveyor 62.

[0087] The loading arm 51 is located near the mirror mount loading position 23 of the equipment, ensuring that it can be aligned and operate the receiving groove 212 in the mounting part 21 at the appropriate time. The main function of the loading arm 51 is to place the mirror mount 11 into the receiving groove 212 of the cam separator 2. Through automated operation, manual intervention is reduced, significantly improving production efficiency and consistency.

[0088] The feeding conveyor 52 typically adopts a conveyor belt design, which can smoothly transport the mirror mount 11 to the designated position.

[0089] The mirror mounts 11 are placed one by one onto the feeding conveyor 52, either manually or through an automated device. The conveyor belt transports the mirror mounts 11 one by one to the working area of ​​the feeding arm 51. When the mirror mount 11 reaches the designated position, the feeding arm 51 moves above the mirror mount 11 under the drive of a servo motor, and the end effector approaches and grasps the mirror mount 11. The feeding arm 51 carries the mirror mount 11 and moves horizontally to above the receiving groove 212 on the cam separator 2, then descends vertically to accurately place the mirror mount 11 into the receiving groove 212, ensuring that the mirror mount 11 is correctly positioned and stable.

[0090] The unloading arm 61 is located near the unloading position 25 of the equipment, ensuring that it can align and operate the crimped lens 1 at the appropriate time. The main function of the unloading arm 61 is to grab the crimped lens 1 from the receiving groove 212 of the cam separator 2 and place it onto the unloading conveyor 62. Through automated operation, manual intervention is reduced, significantly improving production efficiency and consistency.

[0091] The feeding conveyor 62 typically adopts a conveyor belt design, which can smoothly transport the pressed lens 1 to the designated position.

[0092] After lens 1 at position 25 is crimped, the unloading arm 61, driven by a servo motor, moves above lens 1, and the end effector approaches and grabs lens 1. The unloading arm 61 carries lens 1 horizontally to above the unloading conveyor 62, then descends vertically, accurately placing lens 1 onto the unloading conveyor 62, ensuring its correct and stable position. The unloading conveyor 62 then transports the crimped lenses 1 one by one to designated locations for subsequent processing or packaging.

[0093] Thanks to the highly automated design of the loading arm 51, unloading arm 61, and conveyor, the operation process is simplified, reducing the time and cost of debugging and maintenance. The entire loading and unloading process is highly automated, enabling multiple operations to be completed continuously without stopping the machine, significantly improving production efficiency.

[0094] As one embodiment of this implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, both the feeding conveyor 52 and the unloading conveyor 62 have material trays 7, and the material trays 7 are provided with multiple placement positions 71 that can accommodate the lens 1 or the lens mount 11.

[0095] The material tray 7 on the feeding conveyor 52 is used to load the lens mounts 11 to be crimped. The material tray 7 on the unloading conveyor 62 is used to load the lenses 1 after crimping. The material tray 7 can load multiple lens mounts 11 or lenses 1 at a time, improving the equipment's processing capacity and efficiency. The design of the material tray 7 reduces frequent manual operations and improves the degree of automation.

[0096] The material tray 7 is provided with multiple placement positions 71, each of which is designed to precisely accommodate a lens mount 11 or lens 1. These placement positions 71 are typically customized according to the shape of the lens mount 11 or lens 1 to ensure that it will not shift or tilt during transportation, and to ensure that the lens mount 11 or lens 1 can be accurately aligned and fixed in the designated position when placed.

[0097] The operator places multiple mirror mounts 11 to be crimped one by one into the respective positions 71 of the material tray 7, ensuring that each mirror mount 11 is correctly aligned and fixed. The material tray 7, filled with mirror mounts 11, is then installed onto the feeding conveyor 52, ready to begin the automatic feeding process.

[0098] The feeding conveyor 52 starts, transporting the material trays 7 one by one to the working area of ​​the feeding arm 51. Once the sensor detects that the material tray 7 has reached the designated position, it notifies the control system to prepare to grab the mirror holder 11. Driven by a servo motor, the feeding arm 51 moves above the material tray 7, and the end effector approaches and grabs a mirror holder 11, placing it into the receiving groove 212 of the cam separator 2. The feeding arm 51 repeats the above steps until all mirror holders 11 have been grabbed. The material tray 7 then continues to move forward until all mirror holders 11 have been processed.

[0099] The material tray 7 on the unloading conveyor 62 is in its initial position, ready to receive the pressed lenses 1. Each placement position 71 is ready to receive the lenses 1 and ensures they are securely fixed in their designated positions. After the lenses 1 at the unloading position 25 have been pressed, the unloading arm 61, driven by a servo motor, moves above the lenses 1, and the end effector approaches and grabs the lenses 1. The unloading arm 61 carries the lenses 1 horizontally to the material tray 7 on the unloading conveyor 62, descends vertically, and accurately places the lenses 1 into the placement positions 71 of the material tray 7, ensuring the lenses 1 are correctly and securely positioned. The unloading arm 61 repeats the above steps until all lenses 1 have been grabbed and placed into the material tray 7. The material tray 7 then continues to move forward until all lenses 1 have been collected.

[0100] The design of the material tray 7 allows the equipment to process multiple lens mounts 11 or lenses 1 at once, significantly improving production efficiency. Since multiple components can be processed in each operation, downtime and the frequency of manual intervention are reduced, further enhancing production efficiency.

[0101] The placement positions 71 on the material tray 7 are carefully designed to ensure that each lens mount 11 or lens 1 can be accurately placed in its designated position, improving the precision of the entire operation. This precise positioning design reduces errors caused by manual operation and improves the consistency of product quality.

[0102] The placement position 71 ensures that the lens mount 11 or lens 1 will not shift or tilt during transportation, enhancing the mechanical stability of the entire operation. Through a reasonable fixing design, the lens mount 11 or lens 1 remains stable throughout the entire operation.

[0103] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the automatic copper column crimping machine is equipped with a programmable logic controller 8 to control the loading arm 51 to sequentially grab the lens mount 11 from multiple placement positions 71, and the unloading arm 61 to sequentially place the lens 1 into the placement positions 71 one by one.

[0104] The PLC is the core of the entire automation system, responsible for coordinating and controlling the operation of various actuators (such as the loading arm 51, the unloading arm 61, and the conveyor). The PLC can monitor the operating status of the equipment in real time and make corresponding control decisions based on the preset program.

[0105] The PLC receives signals from various sensors (such as position sensors and pressure sensors) to detect the status of the equipment and the position of components. The PLC sends control signals to various actuators (such as servo motors and cylinders) to drive the equipment to complete specified operations.

[0106] When the material tray 7 is loaded onto the feeding conveyor 52, the PLC uses sensors to confirm the position of the material tray 7 and the status of each placement position 71. According to a preset program, the PLC sequentially controls the feeding arm 51 to grab the mirror holder 11 from each placement position 71 of the material tray 7. The specific steps are as follows: Positioning: The PLC first controls the feeding conveyor 52 to move the material tray 7 above the first placement position 71.

[0107] The gripping and loading arm 51 moves above the first placement position 71 under the drive of the servo motor, and the end effector approaches and grips the mirror holder 11.

[0108] Placement: The loading arm 51 carries the mirror base 11 and moves it horizontally to above the receiving groove 212 of the cam separator 2. It then descends vertically to accurately place the mirror base 11 into the receiving groove 212.

[0109] Repeat the operation, and the PLC continues to control the feeding arm 51 to grab the next mirror holder 11 in the placement position 71 in sequence until all mirror holders 11 have been processed.

[0110] When the material tray 7 on the feeder 62 is ready to receive the lens 1, the PLC uses sensors to confirm the position of the material tray 7 and the status of each placement position 71. According to a preset program, the PLC sequentially controls the feeding arm 61 to place the pressed lens 1 into each placement position 71 of the material tray 7. The specific steps are as follows: For positioning, the PLC first controls the feeding conveyor 62 to move the material tray 7 above the first placement position 71.

[0111] After the lens 1 at the current material position 25 is pressed, the unloading arm 61 moves above the lens 1 under the drive of the servo motor, and the end effector approaches and grabs the lens 1.

[0112] The unloading arm 61 carries the lens 1 and moves it horizontally to the first placement position 71 of the material tray 7. It then descends vertically to accurately place the lens 1 into the placement position 71.

[0113] Repeat the operation, and the PLC continues to control the unloading arm 61 to place the next lens 1 into the next placement position 71 in sequence until all lenses 1 have been collected.

[0114] With precise control from the PLC, the entire loading and unloading process is highly automated, reducing the need for manual intervention and significantly improving production efficiency. The PLC can coordinate the work of various actuators, ensuring that the equipment can continuously complete multiple operations without stopping, further enhancing production efficiency.

[0115] By controlling servo motors and sensors, the PLC ensures high-precision positioning and grasping in every operation, improving operational accuracy. Precise control logic reduces errors caused by manual operation, thus improving product quality consistency.

[0116] The PLC precisely controls the movement trajectories of the loading arm 51 and the unloading arm 61, ensuring that the lens mount 11 and the lens 1 do not shift or tilt during transportation, thus enhancing the mechanical stability of the entire operation. Through reasonable control logic, the lens mount 11 and the lens 1 remain stable and orderly throughout the entire operation. Any aspects not described in this invention can be achieved by using or referencing existing technologies.

[0117] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0118] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A copper column automatic crimping machine for a lens, the lens comprising a lens holder and a copper column, a side surface of the lens holder being non-uniformly provided with a plurality of crimping holes for crimping the copper column, characterized in that, The copper column automatic crimping machine comprises: A cam separating disc, the upper side of the cam separating disc has at least one mounting part for copper column crimping, the mounting part has a receiving hole for accommodating the copper column and a receiving groove for accommodating the lens seat, the cam separating disc has a copper column loading position, a lens seat loading position, a crimping position and a discharging position in sequence along the circumference, and the cam separating disc can be rotated to switch the mounting part between the copper column loading position, the lens seat loading position, the crimping position and the discharging position in sequence.

2. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 1, wherein, The lens seat is provided with a concave or convex positioning part in the circumference, The edge profile of the receiving groove matches the outer profile of the lens seat, and is provided with a positioning section for cooperating with the positioning part.

3. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 1, wherein, When the mounting part is located between the lens seat loading position and the crimping position, the receiving hole has a copper column, the receiving groove has a lens seat, the crimping hole of the lens seat faces the copper column, the upper edge of the copper column is higher than the upper edge of the receiving hole to support the lens seat, and the lens seat has a crimping gap with the bottom wall of the receiving groove, the width of the crimping gap is greater than the depth of the crimping hole.

4. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 3, wherein, The copper column automatic crimping machine is provided with a crimping mechanism on one side of the crimping position, the crimping mechanism can push the lens seat to move towards the crimping gap, so that the copper column is crimped in the crimping hole of the lens seat.

5. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 4, wherein, The crimping mechanism has a pressure sensing part to monitor the crimping force between the copper column and the lens seat in real time.

6. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 1, wherein, The copper column automatic crimping machine is provided with a copper column loading mechanism on one side of the copper column loading position for placing a copper column in the receiving hole, The copper column loading mechanism has a copper column loading arm, which can move in the horizontal plane relative to the cam separating disc to send a plurality of copper columns into the crimping hole one by one.

7. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 6, wherein, The copper column automatic crimping machine further has a copper column vibrating disc, the copper column vibrating disc is located above the copper column loading arm, the copper column vibrating disc has a placement area for placing the copper column and a guide part surrounding the placement area, the guide part encloses a guide channel, the guide channel has an outlet end and an inlet end connected to the placement area, the guide part gradually decreases the included angle with the vertical plane in the direction towards the outlet end, and the outlet end can make the copper column enter the copper column loading arm.

8. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 1, wherein, The copper column automatic crimping machine is provided with a feeding arm and a feeding conveyor for conveying the lens holder on one side of the lens holder feeding position, the feeding arm can grab the lens holder on the feeding conveyor to the accommodating groove; The copper column automatic crimping machine is provided with a discharging arm and a discharging conveyor for conveying the lens after copper column crimping on one side of the discharging position, the discharging arm can grab the lens to the discharging conveyor.

9. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 8, wherein, The feeding conveyor and the discharging conveyor are both provided with a material tray, the material tray is provided with a plurality of placing positions capable of accommodating the lens or the lens holder.

10. The copper column automatic crimping machine for lens according to claim 9, wherein, The copper column automatic crimping machine is provided with a programmable logic controller to control the feeding arm to sequentially grab the lens holder from a plurality of placing positions, and the discharging arm to sequentially place the lens one by one in the placing positions.

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