Connector detecting and packaging mechanism

Abstract

The invention discloses a connector detecting and packaging mechanism, and relates to the field of connector production equipment, and the connector detecting and packaging mechanism comprises a rack, and an electric detection module, a carrying module, a visual detection module, a cap feeding, taking and assembling module, a caching module, a sorting module and a packaging module which are arranged on the rack. The electrical testing module detects the electrical performance of the workpiece through upper and lower probes and probes; the carrying module transfers the workpiece and cooperates with the visual detection module to detect the upper end, the periphery and the assembled appearance of the workpiece; the cap feeding module supplies materials in order, the piece taking module transfers caps, and the assembling module achieves accurate assembling through a rotary disc and a jacking and pressing assembly. The caching module is used for temporarily storing workpieces; the sorting module detects the bottoms of the workpieces and sorts the workpieces; and the two groups of packaging modules are used for heat-sealing and rolling qualified workpieces through a carrier tape and a protective film. The full-process automatic operation of electrical performance detection, assembly, multi-dimensional appearance detection and automatic packaging of the connector is achieved, and the production efficiency and the product percent of pass are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of connector manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a connector testing and packaging mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Connectors are key components in electronic devices that enable circuit connections, and their quality directly affects the reliability and stability of these devices. The connector manufacturing process involves multiple steps, including electrical performance testing, visual inspection, cap assembly, post-assembly inspection, and packaging. The accuracy and efficiency of each step significantly impact product qualification rate and production efficiency.

[0003] In existing technologies, the aforementioned processes for connectors are mostly completed step-by-step using decentralized manual operations or single-function equipment. Manual operations are not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also prone to human error leading to inconsistent inspection and assembly quality. Single-function equipment requires frequent workpiece transfers, increasing the risk of workpiece damage and extending the production cycle. Furthermore, poor coordination between different devices makes it difficult to achieve continuous and automated production, further impacting overall production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a connector inspection and packaging mechanism that automates the entire process of connector inspection, from electrical performance testing and multi-dimensional appearance inspection to cap assembly, post-assembly inspection, and automatic packaging, thereby improving production efficiency and product qualification rate.

[0005] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: A connector packaging and inspection mechanism includes a frame, and an electrical testing module, a handling module, a vision inspection module, a cap feeding module, a component picking module, an assembly module, a buffer module, a sorting module, and a packaging module disposed on the frame. The electrical testing module is used to perform electrical performance tests on the finished workpiece. The transport module is located downstream of the electrical testing module, and the transport component transports the finished workpiece from the electrical testing module to the assembly module and the buffer module; The cap feeding module is located on one side of the conveying module and is used for feeding caps. The part-retrieving module is set at the unloading position of the cap feeding module. The part-retrieving module picks up the cap from the cap feeding module and transfers it to the assembly module. The assembly module assembles the cap with the finished workpiece. The visual inspection module includes a first visual inspection unit, a second visual inspection unit, a third visual inspection unit, and a fourth visual inspection unit. The first visual inspection unit inspects the upper end of the finished workpiece, the second visual inspection unit inspects the outer periphery of the finished workpiece, the third visual inspection unit inspects the outer periphery of the finished workpiece with the cap assembled, and the fourth visual inspection unit inspects the upper end of the finished workpiece with the cap assembled. The buffer module is located downstream of the transport module and is used to temporarily store the workpiece to be inspected; The sorting module is located downstream of the buffer module and is used to perform bottom inspection on finished workpieces and transfer qualified workpieces to the packaging module. The packaging module is located downstream of the sorting module and is used to package and roll up the qualified finished products.

[0006] Furthermore, the electrical testing module includes an electrical testing component, an electrical testing carrier, a first X-axis transmission module, and a second X-axis transmission module; The electrical measurement carrier is driven by the first X-axis transmission module and the second X-axis transmission module; The electrical testing assembly includes an upper electrical testing drive cylinder, an upper electrical testing probe, a lower electrical testing drive cylinder, and a lower electrical testing probe. The upper electrical testing drive cylinder is mounted on the frame, and the upper electrical testing probe is mounted on the drive end of the upper electrical testing drive cylinder and moves above the first X-axis transmission module and the second X-axis transmission module. The lower electrical testing drive cylinder is positioned between the first X-axis transmission module and the second X-axis transmission module, and the lower electrical testing probe is positioned at the drive end of the lower electrical testing drive cylinder. A first Y-axis transmission module is connected to the first X-axis transmission module, and the electrical testing carrier is driven by the first Y-axis transmission module.

[0007] Furthermore, the transport module includes a buffer support and a transport component. The buffer support is located downstream of the electrical testing module. The first vision inspection unit, the second vision inspection unit, the third vision inspection unit, and the fourth vision inspection unit are arranged along the buffer support. The transport component is located on one side of the buffer support and is movable above the electrical testing module and the buffer support. The transport component transports the finished workpiece from the electrical testing module to the assembly module and the buffer module.

[0008] Furthermore, the conveying assembly is mounted on the frame and includes a conveying drive, a connecting plate, multiple first suction cups, and multiple first collection chambers. The conveying drive is located on one side of the buffer support, and the multiple first collection chambers are located on the other side of the buffer support. A discharge pipe is also correspondingly provided above the first collection chambers. The connecting plate is connected to the conveying drive, and the multiple first suction cups are arranged side by side on the connecting plate. The conveying drive drives the first suction cups to move up and down and left and right, thereby conveying the finished workpiece from the electrical testing carrier to the assembly module and the buffer module.

[0009] Furthermore, the cap feeding module includes a vibrating feeding plate, a feeding track, and a feeding assembly, wherein the feeding track is disposed between the vibrating feeding plate and the feeding assembly; The feeding assembly includes a feeding seat, a feeding slider, a limiting plate, and a feeding drive cylinder. The feeding slider is slidably mounted on the feeding seat and connected to the drive end of the feeding drive cylinder. Corresponding feeding slots are provided on the feeding seat and the feeding slider. The vibrating feeding plate transports the cap to the feeding slot through the feeding track.

[0010] Furthermore, the part-retrieving module includes a second Y-axis drive module, a second Z-axis drive module, and a second suction cup. The second Y-axis drive module is mounted on the frame via a first upright plate. The second Z-axis drive module is drively connected to the second Y-axis drive module. The second suction cup is slidably disposed on the second Z-axis drive module. The second Y-axis drive module and the second Z-axis drive module are used to drive the second suction cup to retrieve the cap from the loading trough and transfer it to the assembly module.

[0011] Furthermore, the assembly module includes a first turntable assembly, a lifting assembly, and a pressing assembly. The first turntable assembly includes a first turntable, a first turntable motor, and a first turntable frame. The first turntable frame is mounted on the frame, and the first turntable and the first turntable motor are mounted on the first turntable frame. The first turntable is connected to the drive end of the first turntable motor. The lifting assembly and the pressing assembly are mounted on the first turntable frame. The pressing assembly is movable above the first turntable, and the lifting assembly is movable below the first turntable corresponding to the pressing assembly. Two sets of first product loading slots are symmetrically distributed on the first turntable, and the finished workpiece is assembled with the cap in the first product loading slot. Both the lifting assembly and the pressing assembly include a first driving cylinder, a guide block, and a guide rod, with the guide rod passing through the guide block and connected to the driving end of the first driving cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the sorting module includes a third Y-axis drive module, a third Z-axis drive module, a third X-axis drive module, a third suction cup, a fifth vision inspection unit, and two second collection bins. The buffer module is located on one side of the fifth vision inspection unit. The third Y-axis drive module is mounted on the frame via a second vertical plate. The third Z-axis drive module is drive-connected to the third Y-axis drive module. The third X-axis drive module is drive-connected to the third Z-axis drive module. The third suction cup is slidably disposed on the third X-axis drive module and is movable above the fifth vision inspection unit. The third suction cup picks up qualified finished workpieces with caps assembled from the buffer module and transfers them to the top of the fifth vision inspection unit for inspection, then transfers the qualified workpieces to the packaging module. The fifth vision inspection unit performs bottom inspection on the qualified finished workpieces with caps assembled. The two second collection bins are located on both sides of the fifth vision inspection unit, and a discharge pipe is correspondingly provided above the second collection bins.

[0013] Furthermore, the packaging module is configured as two sets, located downstream of the sorting module. The two sets of packaging modules are correspondingly arranged on both sides of the fifth vision inspection unit. The packaging module includes a loading reel, a unloading reel, a transfer track, and a carrier belt. A workpiece carrier is provided on the carrier belt. The sorting and picking module transfers qualified workpieces from above the fifth vision inspection unit to the workpiece carrier. The carrier belt is horizontally transported on the transfer track and wound up on the unloading reel. The material on the feeding reel is a protective film. A first guide component, a second guide component, a first positioning component, and a heat sealing component are sequentially arranged on the transfer track along the winding direction. The protective film is attached to the surface of the carrier tape by passing through the feeding reel, the first guide component, the second guide component, the first positioning component, and the heat sealing component in sequence. Furthermore, the buffer module includes a second turntable and a second turntable motor. The second turntable motor is mounted on the frame, and the second turntable is connected to the drive end of the second turntable motor. Multiple sets of second product loading slots are evenly distributed on the second turntable. The handling module transfers the finished workpieces that have passed the inspection by the vision inspection module to the second product loading slots.

[0014] This invention integrates an electrical testing module, a handling module, a vision inspection module, a cap feeding module, a component picking module, an assembly module, a buffer module, a sorting module, and a packaging module. It realizes fully automated operation of connectors from electrical performance testing, multi-dimensional appearance inspection, cap assembly to automatic packaging, without the need for manual intervention in the transfer and operation between processes, which greatly reduces labor intensity and improves production efficiency.

[0015] The visual inspection module of this invention is equipped with four visual inspection units, which respectively perform comprehensive inspection of the upper end and outer periphery of the finished workpiece and the outer periphery and upper end of the workpiece after the cap is assembled. In conjunction with the fifth visual inspection unit of the sorting module, the bottom of the workpiece is inspected, realizing the inspection of the entire surface of the workpiece without dead angles. The electrical testing module ensures the accuracy of electrical performance testing through the cooperation of upper and lower probes / probes, effectively improving the product qualification rate.

[0016] The cap feeding module of this invention achieves orderly feeding of caps through a vibrating feeding plate and a feeding component. The picking module drives a suction cup to accurately pick up and transfer materials through a multi-axis transmission module. The assembly module uses a turntable component in conjunction with a lifting and pressing component to achieve precise positioning and stable assembly of caps and workpieces, thereby improving assembly consistency and reliability.

[0017] This invention features a buffer module for temporary storage of qualified workpieces, which balances the production rhythm of each process and prevents the overall production from being affected by a temporary halt in a certain process. The handling module and sorting module adopt a multi-axis drive and multi-nozzle design to achieve rapid transfer of workpieces, ensure smooth connection between processes, and improve the overall production continuity.

[0018] This invention sets up two packaging modules to work simultaneously, and with the heat-sealing packaging method of carrier tape and protective film, it can quickly roll up and package qualified workpieces, improve packaging efficiency, and the protective film can effectively protect the workpieces and avoid damage during transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector inspection and packaging mechanism of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical measurement module of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the product sorting component of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cap feeding module of the present invention (including the part picking module structure). Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly module of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting module of the present invention (including the structure of the buffer module). Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging module of the present invention; Figure label: 1. Rack; 2. Electrical testing module; 21. Electrical testing assembly; 211. Upper electrical testing drive cylinder; 212. Upper electrical testing probe; 213. Lower electrical testing drive cylinder; 214. Lower electrical testing probe; 22. Electrical testing carrier; 23. First X-axis transmission module; 24. Second X-axis transmission module; 25. First Y-axis transmission module; 3. Transport module; 31. Buffer support; 32. Transport component; 321. Transport drive component; 322. Connecting plate; 323. First suction cup; 324. First collection bin; 4. Visual inspection module; 41. First visual inspection unit; 42. Second visual inspection unit; 43. Third visual inspection unit; 44. Fourth visual inspection unit; 5. Cap feeding module; 51. Vibrating feeding plate; 52. Feeding track; 53. Feeding assembly; 531. Feeding seat; 532. Feeding slider; 533. Limiting plate; 534. Feeding drive cylinder; 535. Feeding trough; 6. Picking module; 61. Second Y-axis transmission module; 62. Second Z-axis transmission module; 63. Second suction cup; 64. First upright plate; 7. Assembly module; 71. First turntable assembly; 711. First turntable; 712. First turntable motor; 713. First turntable frame; 714. First product loading slot; 72. Lifting assembly; 73. Pressing assembly; 731. First drive cylinder; 732. Guide block; 733. Guide rod; 8. Buffer module; 81. Second turntable; 82. Second turntable motor; 83. Second product loading slot; 9. Sorting module; 91. Third Y-axis drive module; 92. Third Z-axis drive module; 93. Third X-axis drive module; 94. Third suction cup; 95. Fifth vision inspection unit; 96. Second collection bin; 97. Second vertical plate; 10. Packaging module; 101. Feeding reel; 102. Unloading reel; 103. Transfer track; 104. Carrier belt; 105. First guide assembly; 106. Second guide assembly; 107. First positioning assembly; 108. Heat sealing assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0022] It should also be noted that the terms "vertical direction," "up," "down," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a connector inspection and packaging mechanism, including a frame 1, and an electrical testing module 2, a handling module 3, a vision inspection module 4, a cap feeding module 5, a component picking module 6, an assembly module 7, a buffer module 8, a sorting module 9, and a packaging module 10 disposed on the frame 1. Each module works in concert to realize the fully automated operation of connectors from inspection to packaging.

[0025] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the electrical testing module 2 is used to perform electrical performance testing on the finished workpiece. It includes an electrical testing component 21, an electrical testing carrier 22, a first X-axis transmission module 23, and a second X-axis transmission module 24. The first X-axis transmission module 23 and the second X-axis transmission module 24 are arranged side by side on the frame 1. The electrical testing carrier 22 is driven by the first X-axis transmission module 23 and the second X-axis transmission module 24 respectively, and is used to carry the finished workpiece and realize the transfer of the workpiece at the electrical testing station. The electrical testing assembly 21 includes an upper electrical testing drive cylinder 211, an upper electrical testing probe 212, a lower electrical testing drive cylinder 213, and a lower electrical testing probe 214. The upper electrical testing drive cylinder 211 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The upper electrical testing probe 212 is mounted on the drive end of the upper electrical testing drive cylinder 211 and located above the first X-axis transmission module 23 and the second X-axis transmission module 24. The lower electrical testing drive cylinder 213 is positioned between the first X-axis transmission module 23 and the second X-axis transmission module 24. The lower electrical testing probe 214 is mounted on the drive end of the lower electrical testing drive cylinder 213. To improve the transfer flexibility of the electrical testing carrier 22, a first Y-axis transmission module 25 is also connected to the first X-axis transmission module 23, and the electrical testing carrier 22 is correspondingly driven by the first Y-axis transmission module 25. During electrical testing, the finished workpiece is placed on the electrical testing carrier 22. The first X-axis transmission module 23 and the second X-axis transmission module 23 drive the electrical testing carrier 22 to move to the testing position. The upper electrical testing drive cylinder 211 drives the upper electrical testing probe 212 to move downward, and the lower electrical testing drive cylinder 213 drives the lower electrical testing probe 214 to move upward, so that they contact the upper and lower testing points of the workpiece respectively, and complete the electrical performance test.

[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the transport module 3 is located downstream of the electrical testing module 2 and is used to transport the finished workpiece after electrical testing to the assembly module 7 and the buffer module 8. It includes a buffer support 31 and a transport component 32. The buffer support 31 is located downstream of the electrical testing module 2, the vision inspection module 4 is located along the buffer support 31, and the transport component 32 is located on one side of the buffer support 31 and is movable above the electrical testing module 2 and the buffer support 31.

[0027] The conveying assembly 32 includes a conveying drive 321, a connecting plate 322, multiple first suction cups 323, and multiple first collection chambers 324. The conveying drive 321 is disposed on one side of the buffer support 31 and adopts a multi-axis linear module. Multiple first collection chambers 324 are disposed on one side of the buffer support 31, and a discharge pipe is also disposed above the first collection chambers 324. The connecting plate 322 is connected to the output end of the conveying drive 321, and multiple first suction cups 323 are mounted side by side on the connecting plate 322. During transport, the transport drive 321 drives the first suction cup 323 to move above the electrical testing carrier 22. After the first suction cup 323 adsorbs the workpiece, the transport drive 321 drives it to move to the buffer support 31. During the process, the workpiece passes through the various inspection units of the vision inspection module 4 to complete the appearance inspection of the workpiece. The workpiece that passes the inspection is transported to the assembly module 7 for assembly and capping. The workpiece that fails the inspection is transported to the first collection chamber 324. The first suction cup 323 releases the workpiece, and the workpiece falls into the first collection chamber 324 for collection through the feeding pipe.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the visual inspection module 4 includes a first visual inspection unit 41, a second visual inspection unit 42, a third visual inspection unit 43, and a fourth visual inspection unit 44. Each unit is composed of an industrial camera and a light source. The lens of the first visual inspection unit 41 is positioned above the buffer support 31 and is used to inspect the upper surface of the finished workpiece to identify defects such as scratches and missing corners. The lens of the second visual inspection unit 41 faces the outer periphery of the workpiece and is used to inspect defects such as dimensional accuracy and burrs on the outer periphery of the workpiece. The third visual inspection unit 43 and the fourth visual inspection unit 44 are used to inspect the outer periphery and upper end of the finished workpiece after the cap is assembled, respectively, to ensure the assembly quality and the appearance of the assembled workpiece is qualified.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the cap feeding module 5 is disposed on one side of the conveying module 3 to realize automatic cap feeding. It includes a vibrating feeding plate 51, a feeding track 52, and a feeding assembly 53. The feeding track 52 is connected between the vibrating feeding plate 51 and the feeding assembly 53. The feeding assembly 53 includes a feeding seat 531, a feeding slider 532, a limiting plate 533, and a feeding drive cylinder 534. The feeding slider 532 is slidably disposed on the feeding seat 531 and connected to the drive end of the feeding drive cylinder 534. Corresponding feeding slots 535 are provided on the feeding seat 531 and the feeding slider 532. During feeding, the cap is placed in the vibrating feeding plate 51. The vibrating feeding plate 51 feeds the cap into the feeding track 52 in an orderly manner through vibration, and then the cap is transported to the feeding slot 535 through the feeding track 52. The feeding drive cylinder 534 drives the feeding slider 532 to move, transporting the cap to the picking position.

[0030] The picking module 6 is located at the unloading end of the cap loading module 5 and is used to pick up and transfer caps from the cap loading module 5 to the assembly module 7. It includes a second Y-axis drive module 61, a second Z-axis drive module 62, and a second suction cup 63. The second Y-axis drive module 61 is mounted on the frame 1 via a first vertical plate 64. The second Z-axis drive module 62 is driveably connected to the output end of the second Y-axis drive module 61. The second suction cup 63 is slidably disposed at the output end of the second Z-axis drive module 62. During picking, the second Y-axis drive module 61 drives the second Z-axis drive module 62 and the second suction cup 63 to move above the loading trough 535. The second Z-axis drive module 62 drives the second suction cup 63 downward to adsorb the cap. Subsequently, the second Z-axis drive module 62 moves upward, and the second Y-axis drive module 61 drives it to move above the assembly module 7, completing the cap transfer.

[0031] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the assembly module 7 is used to assemble the cap with the finished workpiece. It includes a first turntable assembly, a lifting assembly 72, and a pressing assembly 73. The first turntable assembly includes a first turntable 711, a first turntable motor 712, and a first turntable frame 713. The first turntable frame 713 is mounted on the frame 1. The first turntable 711 and the first turntable motor 712 are mounted on the first turntable frame 713. The first turntable 711 is connected to the drive end of the first turntable motor 712. Two sets of first product loading slots 714 are symmetrically distributed on the first turntable 711. The finished workpiece is assembled with a cap in the first product loading slot 714. The lifting assembly 72 and the pressing assembly 73 are both mounted on the first turntable frame 713. The pressing assembly 73 is located above the first turntable 711, and the lifting assembly 72 is located below the pressing assembly 73. Both the lifting assembly 72 and the pressing assembly 73 include a first drive cylinder 731, a guide block 732, and a guide rod 733. The guide rod 733 passes through the guide block 732 and is connected to the drive end of the first drive cylinder 731. The guide block 732 is used to improve the stability of the movement of the guide rod 733. During assembly, the transport module 3 sends the finished workpiece into the first product loading slot 714, the picking module 6 places the cap on the top of the workpiece, the first turntable motor 712 drives the first turntable 711 to rotate, and transfers the workpiece to the assembly position. The pressing assembly 73 moves downward and presses the cap onto the workpiece to complete the assembly. Then, the lifting assembly 72 moves upward and lifts the workpiece. After that, the first turntable 711 continues to rotate and transfers the assembled workpiece to the picking position, and then the transport module 3 transports it to the buffer module 8.

[0032] like Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the buffer module 8 is used to temporarily store finished workpieces that have passed visual inspection, balancing the pace of each process. It includes a second turntable 81 and a second turntable motor 82. The second turntable motor 82 is mounted on the frame 1, and the second turntable 81 is connected to the drive end of the second turntable motor 82. Multiple sets of second product loading slots 83 are evenly distributed on the second turntable 81. The handling module 3 transfers the finished workpieces that have passed visual inspection by the visual inspection module 4 to the second product loading slots 83. The second turntable motor 82 drives the second turntable 81 to rotate, achieving workpiece buffering and orderly output.

[0033] The sorting module 9 is located downstream of the buffer module 8 and is used to perform bottom inspection on finished workpieces and transfer qualified workpieces to the packaging module 10. It includes a third Y-axis drive module 91, a third Z-axis drive module 92, a third X-axis drive module 93, a third suction cup 94, a fifth vision inspection unit 95, and two second collection bins 96. The buffer module 8 is located to one side of the fifth vision inspection unit 95. The third Y-axis drive module 91 is mounted on the frame 1 via a second vertical plate 97. The third Z-axis drive module 92 is drive-connected to the output end of the third Y-axis drive module 91, and the third X-axis drive module 93 is drive-connected to the output end of the third Z-axis drive module 92. The third suction cup 94 is slidably disposed at the output end of the third X-axis drive module 93 and moves above the fifth vision inspection unit 95. The fifth vision inspection unit 95 is used to perform bottom inspection on finished workpieces with qualified caps. The two second collection bins 96 are located on both sides of the fifth vision inspection unit 95, with corresponding feed pipes above them. During sorting, the third Y-axis drive module 91, the third Z-axis drive module 92, and the third X-axis drive module 93 drive the third suction cup 94 to move above the buffer module 8, adsorb the workpiece, and then transfer it to the fifth vision inspection unit 95. The fifth vision inspection unit 95 inspects the bottom of the workpiece. Workpieces that pass the inspection are transferred to the packaging module 10, while workpieces that fail the inspection are transferred to the second collection bin 96 and released into the second collection bin 96 through the feeding pipe.

[0034] like Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the packaging module 10 is configured as two sets, which are located downstream of the sorting module 9. The two sets of packaging modules 10 are correspondingly arranged on both sides of the fifth vision inspection unit 95, and are used to package and rewind the finished workpieces that have passed the inspection. The packaging module 10 includes a feeding reel 101, a discharging reel 102, a transfer track 103, and a carrier belt 104. Workpiece seats are spaced apart on the carrier belt 104. A protective film is wound on the feeding reel 101. A first guide component 105, a second guide component 106, a first positioning component 107, and a heat sealing component 108 are sequentially arranged on the transfer track 103 along the winding direction. During packaging, the third suction cup 94 of the sorting module 9 transfers qualified workpieces to the workpiece carrier of the carrier belt 104, and the carrier belt 104 is horizontally transported on the transfer track 103. At the same time, the protective film on the loading reel 101 is guided by the first guide component 105, the second guide component 106 and positioned by the first positioning component 107, and then adheres to the surface of the carrier belt 104. The heat sealing component 108 heat seals the protective film and the carrier belt 104, sealing the workpiece between the protective film and the carrier belt 104. Finally, the unloading reel 102 winds up the packaged carrier belt 104.

[0035] The connector detection and packaging mechanism of the present invention is equipped with multiple position sensors and communicates with each module, thereby realizing the automated operation of the present invention, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The workflow of this invention is as follows: The finished workpiece enters the electrical testing module 2, is carried by the electrical testing carrier 22 and transferred to the testing position, where the electrical testing component 21 performs electrical performance testing; the workpiece after electrical testing is adsorbed by the first suction cup 323 of the handling module 3, and during the handling process, the upper end and outer periphery of the workpiece are inspected by the first and second vision inspection units of the vision inspection module 4; the workpiece that passes the inspection is transferred to the first product loading slot 714 of the assembly module 7, the cap feeding module 5 feeds the caps in an orderly manner to the picking position, and the picking module 6 transfers the caps to the first product loading slot 714. On the workpiece, the lifting component 72 and the pressing component 73 of the assembly module 7 work together to complete the cap assembly; the assembled workpiece is transported by the handling module 3, and during the process, the outer periphery and upper end of the assembled workpiece are inspected by the third and fourth vision inspection units. If it is qualified, it is sent to the buffer module 8 for buffering; the workpiece in the buffer module 8 is transferred by the third suction cup 94 of the sorting module 9 to the top of the fifth vision inspection unit 95 for bottom inspection. The qualified workpiece is transferred to the packaging module 10, carried by the carrier belt 104, and heat-sealed with protective film before being rolled up. The unqualified workpieces are collected by the corresponding collection bins of each module.

[0037] This invention automates the entire connector testing and packaging process through the collaborative work of various modules, improving the comprehensiveness of testing, assembly accuracy, and production efficiency, and effectively solving the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0038] The above description merely illustrates preferred technical solutions of the present invention, and while the description is relatively specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the present invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A connector package inspection mechanism comprising a frame, characterized by: Further comprising an electrical testing module, a carrying module, a visual detection module, a cap feeding module, a taking module, an assembling module, a buffer module, a sorting module and a packaging module arranged on the rack; The electrical testing module is used for testing the electrical performance of the finished workpiece; The carrying module is arranged downstream of the electrical testing module and is used for carrying the finished workpiece from the electrical testing module to the assembling module; The cap feeding module is arranged on one side of the carrying module and is used for feeding the cap; The taking module is arranged downstream of the cap feeding module, and the taking module transfers the cap from the cap feeding module to the assembling module, and the assembling module assembles the cap with the finished workpiece; The visual detection module comprises a first visual detection machine group, a second visual detection machine group, a third visual detection machine group and a fourth visual detection machine group, the first visual detection machine group detects the upper end of the finished workpiece, the second visual detection machine group detects the outer periphery of the finished workpiece, the third visual detection machine group detects the outer periphery of the finished workpiece assembled with the cap, and the fourth visual detection machine group detects the upper end of the finished workpiece assembled with the cap; The buffer module is arranged downstream of the carrying module and is used for temporarily storing the workpiece to be detected; The sorting module is arranged downstream of the buffer module and is used for detecting the bottom of the finished workpiece and transferring the workpiece meeting the detection requirements to the packaging module; The packaging module is arranged downstream of the sorting module and is used for packaging and rolling the finished workpiece meeting the detection requirements.

2. The connector inspection packaging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by: The electrical testing module comprises an electrical testing assembly, an electrical testing carrier, a first X-axis transmission module and a second X-axis transmission module; The electrical testing carrier is driven by the first X-axis transmission module and the second X-axis transmission module; The electrical testing assembly comprises an upper electrical testing driving cylinder, an upper electrical testing probe, a lower electrical testing driving cylinder and a lower electrical testing probe, the upper electrical testing driving cylinder is arranged on the rack, the upper electrical testing probe is arranged on the driving end of the upper electrical testing driving cylinder and is movable above the first X-axis transmission module and the second X-axis transmission module; The lower electrical testing driving cylinder is arranged between the first X-axis transmission module and the second X-axis transmission module, and the lower electrical testing probe is arranged on the driving end of the lower electrical testing driving cylinder; the first Y-axis transmission module is drivingly connected to the first X-axis transmission module, and the electrical testing carrier is driven by the first Y-axis transmission module.

3. The connector inspection packaging mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The carrying module comprises a buffer support and a carrying assembly, the buffer support is arranged downstream of the electrical testing module, the first visual detection machine group, the second visual detection machine group, the third visual detection machine group and the fourth visual detection machine group are arranged along the buffer support, the carrying assembly is arranged on one side of the buffer support and is movable above the electrical testing module and the buffer support, and the carrying assembly carries the finished workpiece from the electrical testing module to the assembling module and the buffer module.

4. The connector inspection packaging mechanism according to claim 3, characterized by: The carrying assembly is arranged on the rack and comprises a carrying drive, a connecting plate, a plurality of first suction cups and a plurality of first collection bins. The carrying drive is arranged on one side of the buffer support, and the plurality of first collection bins are arranged on the other side of the buffer support. A discharging pipe is further arranged above the first collection bin. The connecting plate is connected to the carrying drive, and the plurality of first suction cups are arranged side by side on the connecting plate. The carrying drive drives the first suction cups to move up and down and left and right, so as to carry the finished workpiece from the electrical measurement module to the assembly module and the buffer module.

5. The connector inspection packaging mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The cap feeding module comprises a vibrating feeding disc, a feeding track and a feeding assembly. The feeding track is arranged between the vibrating feeding disc and the feeding assembly. The feeding assembly comprises a feeding seat, a feeding slider, a limiting plate and a feeding drive cylinder. The feeding slider is slidably arranged in the feeding seat and connected to the driving end of the feeding drive cylinder. The feeding seat and the feeding slider are provided with corresponding feeding grooves. The vibrating feeding disc delivers the cap to the feeding groove through the feeding track.

6. The connector inspection packaging mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The taking module comprises a second Y-axis transmission module, a second Z-axis transmission module and a second suction cup. The second Y-axis transmission module is mounted on the rack through a first vertical plate. The second Z-axis transmission module is transmissionally connected to the second Y-axis transmission module. The second suction cup is slidably arranged in the second Z-axis transmission module. The second Y-axis transmission module and the second Z-axis transmission module are used to drive the second suction cup to transfer the cap from the feeding groove to the assembly module.

7. The connector inspection packaging mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The assembly module comprises a first rotary disc assembly, a jacking assembly and a pressing assembly. The first rotary disc assembly comprises a first rotary disc, a first rotary disc motor and a first rotary disc holder. The first rotary disc holder is mounted on the rack. The first rotary disc and the first rotary disc motor are mounted on the first rotary disc holder. The first rotary disc is connected to the driving end of the first rotary disc motor. The jacking assembly and the pressing assembly are mounted on the first rotary disc holder. The pressing assembly is movably arranged above the first rotary disc. The jacking assembly is movably arranged below the first rotary disc corresponding to the pressing assembly. The first rotary disc is symmetrically provided with two groups of first product loading grooves. The finished workpiece is assembled with the cap in the first product loading groove. The jacking assembly and the pressing assembly each comprise a first drive cylinder, a guide block and a guide rod. The guide rod passes through the guide block and is connected to the driving end of the first drive cylinder.

8. The connector inspection packaging mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The sorting module includes a third Y-axis transmission module, a third Z-axis transmission module, a third X-axis transmission module, a third suction disc, a fifth visual inspection machine module, and two second collection bins. The buffer module is located on one side of the fifth visual inspection machine module. The third Y-axis transmission module is installed on the rack through a second vertical plate. The third Z-axis transmission module is transmissionally connected to the third Y-axis transmission module. The third X-axis transmission module is transmissionally connected to the third Z-axis transmission module. The third suction disc is slidably arranged on the third X-axis transmission module. The third suction disc is movable above the fifth visual inspection machine module. The third suction disc takes the finished product workpiece with a qualified cap assembly from the buffer module and transfers it to above the fifth visual inspection machine module for detection and moves the qualified workpiece to the packaging module. The fifth visual inspection machine module detects the bottom of the finished product workpiece with a qualified cap assembly. The two second collection bins are located on both sides of the fifth visual inspection machine module. A discharge pipe is further provided above the second collection bin.

9. The connector inspection packaging mechanism of claim 8, wherein: The packaging module is provided in two groups and is located downstream of the sorting module. The two groups of packaging modules are correspondingly arranged on both sides of the fifth visual inspection machine module. The packaging module includes a feeding reel, a discharging reel, a transfer track, and a carrier tape. The carrier tape is provided with a workpiece seat. The sorting module takes the qualified workpiece from above the fifth visual inspection machine module and moves it into the workpiece seat. The carrier tape is horizontally transferred on the transfer track and is wound on the discharging reel. The material on the feeding reel is a protective film. The transfer track is sequentially provided with a first guide assembly, a second guide assembly, a first positioning assembly, and a heat sealing assembly in the winding direction. The protective film is sequentially attached to the surface of the carrier tape through the feeding reel, the first guide assembly, the second guide assembly, the first positioning assembly, and the heat sealing assembly.

10. The connector inspection packaging mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by: The buffer module includes a second turntable and a second turntable motor. The second turntable motor is installed on the rack. The second turntable is connected to the driving end of the second turntable motor. The second turntable is uniformly provided with multiple groups of second product loading grooves. The handling module transfers the finished product workpiece that has passed the detection of the visual inspection module to the second product loading groove.

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