Vehicle Inductor Assembly Production Equipment and Processing Method

Abstract

This invention relates to the technical field of automotive inductor manufacturing, specifically to automotive inductor assembly and manufacturing equipment and its processing method. The equipment includes a jig for carrying the automotive inductor and initially positioning the electromagnetic core and outwardly extending pins of the inductor; a flipping mechanism including a flipping platform rotating about a fixed axis, the top of which has a first working surface offset from the fixed axis; a locking mechanism, the movement path of the locking end of the locking mechanism intersecting with the flipping path on the flipping mechanism, the locking end of the locking mechanism clamping the initially positioned pins; and a cutting mechanism, the movement path of the cutting end of the cutting mechanism intersecting with the flipping path on the flipping mechanism. This application ensures that the cutting length of each automotive inductor pin is accurate, guaranteeing the stability of the automotive inductor in critical dimensions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of automotive inductor manufacturing, and particularly to automotive inductor assembly and manufacturing equipment and processing methods. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive inductors, as key energy storage and filtering components, are widely used in various electronic circuits. Automotive inductors typically consist of an electromagnetic core and pins formed by coils wound around the core, to meet specific inductance values ​​for circuit connections. The pins include a first contact and a second contact. In the pin manufacturing process, flat, slender coils are used to form the pins, ensuring they possess a certain degree of flexibility and conductivity.

[0003] The winding process for automotive inductors primarily relies on traditional manual methods. However, the efficiency of manual operation is affected by various factors such as worker condition and skill level, resulting in low production efficiency, slow production cycle, and difficulty in meeting the demands of large-scale production. Furthermore, manual operation is highly dependent on worker skill levels; differences in skill levels among workers make it difficult to ensure consistency in key dimensions and parameters such as lead bending angles and cutting lengths. Inconsistent lead bending angles may lead to insecure mounting of the automotive inductor on the circuit board, affecting circuit stability; while inaccurate cutting lengths affect the reliability of the connection between the automotive inductor and other components, and may even cause serious problems such as short circuits. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide automotive inductor assembly production equipment and processing methods to solve the problem of poor consistency of key parameters in manual bending and cutting of automotive inductors in the prior art, which affects the reliability of circuits and components.

[0005] The technical solution of this invention is: an automotive inductor assembly and production equipment, comprising:

[0006] A fixture is used to support the vehicle-mounted inductor and to initially position the electromagnetic core and outwardly extending pins of the vehicle-mounted inductor.

[0007] A flipping mechanism includes a flipping platform that rotates about a fixed axis. The top of the flipping platform is provided with a first working surface that is offset from the fixed axis. The first working surface of the flipping platform is used to support the fixture, so that the vehicle inductor carried by the fixture rotates around the fixed axis.

[0008] A locking mechanism, wherein the moving path of the locking end of the locking mechanism intersects with the flipping path on the flipping mechanism, and the locking end of the locking mechanism performs a clamping action on the initially positioned pin to constrain and position the pin for a second time.

[0009] A cutting mechanism, wherein the moving path of the cutting end of the cutting mechanism intersects with the flipping path on the flipping mechanism, is used to cut the pins that are positioned in the secondary position; when the pins are cut, the fixture on the flipping mechanism, the locking end of the locking mechanism, and the cutting end of the cutting mechanism are circumferentially distributed around the fixed axis.

[0010] Preferably, the flipping mechanism further includes a first motor and a flange. The first motor drives the flange to rotate about a fixed axis as the central axis. The flipping platform is fixed to the vertical end face of the flange, and the first working surface is offset from the rotational central axis of the flange.

[0011] Preferably, the flange is fixedly provided with a first limiting member, which is located at the end of the movement path of the fixture on the flipping platform along the first direction. The flipping platform is fixedly provided with a second limiting member and a stop cylinder. The piston rod of the stop cylinder is fixedly provided with a stop member. The second limiting member and the stop member are located on both sides of the flipping platform perpendicular to the first direction to clamp the fixture.

[0012] Preferably, the vehicle-mounted inductor automatic processing equipment includes a frame and a transfer mechanism. The transfer mechanism includes a central transfer platform and a buffer platform fixed to the frame. The top of the central transfer platform is provided with a second working surface for supporting the fixture, and the top of the buffer platform is provided with a third working surface for supporting the fixture. When the first working surface of the flipping platform is flipped to vertically upward, the first working surface, the second working surface and the third working surface are connected and located on the same horizontal plane, forming a channel for the translation and transfer of the fixture.

[0013] Preferably, the transfer mechanism further includes multiple sets of transfer components for transporting the fixture between the intermediate transfer platform, the buffer platform, and the flipping platform.

[0014] Preferably, the frame is fixedly provided with a loading platform, and the loading platform, intermediate transfer platform and flipping platform are distributed sequentially along the second direction. A gripping mechanism is slidably connected to the top of the frame. The moving trajectory of the output end of the gripping mechanism passes through the loading platform, the intermediate transfer platform and the flipping platform. The gripping mechanism is used to transfer the fixture carrying the automotive inductor to be processed from the loading platform to the intermediate transfer platform, or to transfer the fixture carrying the automotive inductor that has been processed from the flipping platform to the intermediate transfer platform.

[0015] Preferably, the fixture includes a base and a support column fixed to the top of the base. The base is rotatably connected to a clamping member. The top of the support column is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The clamping member, the first limiting part, and the second limiting part surround the outer periphery of the electromagnetic core. A gap is formed between the first limiting part and the second limiting part. The first and second tentacles extend outward along both sides of the second limiting part. The top of the clamping member and the top of the support column are coplanar.

[0016] Preferably, the cutting mechanism includes a fourth driving member and a tray driven by the fourth driving member to move along a second direction. A cutting slider slides along the second direction. A cutting blade is fixed to the cutting slider facing the flipping platform end. A buffer is fixed to the tray. A third spring is fixed between the buffer and the cutting slider. When the support column rotates to the point where the top of the electromagnetic core faces the cutting blade, the cutting blade cuts the pins at the top of the electromagnetic core along the second direction.

[0017] This application also provides a processing method, the specific method of which is as follows:

[0018] Vehicle inductor positioning steps:

[0019] The fixture performs multi-directional positioning of the vehicle inductor, so that the electromagnetic core of the vehicle inductor and the first and second tentacles extending from it are constrained in a predetermined position.

[0020] Steps for inductive current transfer and attitude change in vehicle:

[0021] The transfer mechanism sequentially transfers the fixture carrying the vehicle inductor to the flipping platform, and the flipping mechanism drives the fixture and the vehicle inductor to rotate eccentrically around a fixed axis, thereby changing the spatial orientation of the vehicle inductor.

[0022] Secondary constraint steps;

[0023] When the orientation of the vehicle inductor is adjusted to a preset direction, the locking mechanism drives the locking end to move, applying a clamping force to the already positioned first and second contact points for secondary positioning and constraint.

[0024] Simultaneous cutting steps:

[0025] The locking mechanism is stationary, and the flipping mechanism flips relative to the locking mechanism, causing the first and second tentacles, which are constrained twice, to bend and come into contact with a predetermined plane. Then, the cutting mechanism located on one side of the flipping mechanism cuts the first and second tentacles simultaneously.

[0026] Preferred,

[0027] Material loading and initial positioning steps:

[0028] The fixture carrying the automotive inductor to be processed is placed on the loading platform. The fixture is transferred to the intermediate transfer platform by the gripping mechanism. After being temporarily stored and guided by the buffer platform, the fixture is pushed into the flipping platform by the transfer component. The fixture is clamped and fixed by the first limit member, the second limit member and the stop member on the flipping platform.

[0029] Flip and pin preparation steps:

[0030] By driving the tilting platform to rotate counterclockwise by a first angle, the fixture changes from a horizontal state to a vertical state, and the first and second contacts of the vehicle inductor extend upward; then the locking mechanism descends to provide secondary constraint on the first and second contacts;

[0031] Bending and simultaneous cutting steps:

[0032] By driving the flipping platform to rotate clockwise by a second angle, the first and second tentacles held by the locking mechanism bend and come into contact with the top plane of the electromagnetic core; at this time, the cutting mechanism drives the cutting blade forward to simultaneously cut the first and second tentacles along the reference plane that is coplanar with the first limiting part and the top of the clamping part on the fixture.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0034] (1) The flipping mechanism enables the vehicle-mounted inductor carried by the fixture to rotate around a fixed axis, providing space for the locking mechanism and the cutting mechanism to operate in parallel. During the flipping process of the vehicle-mounted inductor, the locking mechanism and the cutting mechanism can simultaneously perform secondary constraint positioning and cutting operations on the vehicle-mounted inductor pins at different positions, further increasing the production quantity per unit time and improving production efficiency.

[0035] (2) The locking end of the locking mechanism performs a clamping action on the pins that are initially positioned, realizing secondary constraint and positioning. This dual positioning mechanism can more accurately control the position and angle of the pins, ensuring that the bending angle of each inductor pin is consistent. At the same time, the cutting mechanism cuts the pins after secondary positioning with a fixed and precise positional relationship, ensuring that the cutting length of each inductor pin is accurate, ensuring the stability of the inductor in key dimensions, and enabling the inductor to be firmly installed on the circuit board, effectively improving the stability of the circuit. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted inductor described in this invention;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted inductor assembly and production equipment described in this invention;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping mechanism described in this invention;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer mechanism described in this invention;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism described in this invention;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixture described in this invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism described in this invention;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting block and the wire pressing head described in this invention;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a bottom view of the limiting block described in this invention;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a top view of the limiting block described in this invention;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the driven member and the movable clamping plate according to the present invention;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting mechanism described in this invention;

[0049] Figure 13 This is a side view of the flipping mechanism, locking mechanism, and cutting mechanism described in this invention;

[0050] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the recycling mechanism described in this invention.

[0051] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0052] 1. Transfer mechanism; 11. Intermediate transfer platform; 111. Second working surface; 112. First limiting protrusion; 12. Buffer platform; 121. Third working surface; 122. Second limiting protrusion; 13. Loading platform; 14. Transfer assembly; 141. Transfer cylinder; 142. Push plate; 2. Tilting mechanism; 21. First motor; 22. Flange; 23. Tilting platform; 231. First working surface; 24. First limiting component; 25. Second limiting component; 26. Stop component; 2 7. Stop cylinder; 28. Fixed shaft; 3. Locking mechanism; 31. Second driving member; 32. Mounting base; 33. Bearing plate; 331. First mounting side; 332. Second mounting side; 333. First guide hole; 334. Second guide hole; 335. Second spring; 34. Third driving member; 35. Guide member; 36. Driven member; 361. Driven part; 362. First rotating part; 363. Actuating part; 364. First spring; 37. Movable clamping plate; 371. 372. Main body; 373. Second rotating part; 374. Transmission part; 38. Limiting block; 385. First structural part; 386. Second structural part; 387. Mounting part; 388. First limiting groove; 389. Second limiting groove; 390. Supporting part; 391. Wire pressing head; 4. Relief groove; 4. Fixture; 41. Base; 42. Bearing column; 421. First limiting part; 422. Second limiting part; 43. Clamping member; 44. Clamping spring; 5. Cutting mechanism; 51. 52. Four-wheel drive component; 53. Pallet; 54. Second guide rail; 55. Buffer component; 56. Cutting slider; 57. Telescopic rod; 58. Third spring; 6. Cutting blade; 6. Gripping mechanism; 61. First drive component; 62. Gripper; 7. Recycling mechanism; 71. Recycling funnel; 72. Vacuum conveyor; 9. Frame; 91. First guide rail; 92. First bracket; 100. Vehicle-mounted inductor; 210. Electromagnetic core; 220. Pin; 310. First antenna; 320. Second antenna. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0054] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0055] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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.

[0056] Example 1:

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the automotive inductor assembly production equipment includes a fixture 4, a frame 9, and a transfer mechanism 1, a flipping mechanism 2, a fixture 4, a cutting mechanism 5, and a locking mechanism 3 integrated on the frame 9. The flipping mechanism 2 rotates eccentrically around a fixed axis 28, causing the fixture 4 and the automotive inductor 100 placed on it to rotate in a revolution-like manner. The transfer mechanism 1 is used to achieve orderly transfer of the fixture 4 between loading / unloading, temporary storage, and flipping stations. The fixture 4 is used for multi-directional positioning of the electromagnetic core 210, the first contact 310, and the second contact 320. The locking mechanism 3 drives the clamping component to actuate via a transmission assembly, applying secondary constraints to the positioned first contact 310 and second contact 320. The cutting mechanism 5 is located on one side of the flipping mechanism 2, synchronously cutting the locked first contact 310 and second contact 320. All mechanisms work together to achieve fully automated processing of the automotive inductor 100 pins 220 from positioning and clamping to cutting.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, the flipping mechanism 2 includes a first motor 21, a flange 22, and a flipping platform 23. The housing of the first motor 21 is fixed within the frame 9 via a first bracket 92. The output shaft of the first motor 21 extends along a first direction and is connected to the flange 22 for transmission. The rotation axis of the flange 22 is parallel to the rotation axis of the output shaft of the first motor 21. The flipping platform 23 is fixed on the vertical end face of the flange 22. The flipping platform 23 has a first working surface 231 for supporting the fixture 4. The first working surface 231 is perpendicular to the vertical end face of the flange 22 and offset from the rotation axis of the flange 22, so that when the flipping platform 23 rotates with the flange 22, the on-board inductor 100 on the fixture 4 always rotates around the rotation axis of the flange 22. The flipping mechanism 2 creates a reliable spatial and temporal coordination reference for the clamping and positioning of the locking mechanism 3 and the synchronous cutting of the cutting mechanism 5.

[0059] The flipping mechanism 2 also includes a first limiting member 24 and a second limiting member 25. The first limiting member 24 is fixed to the flange 22 and is located at the end of the movement path of the fixture 4 along the first direction on the flipping platform 23, used to limit the fixture 4 in the first direction. The second limiting member 25 is fixed to one side of the flipping platform 23 along the second direction, providing a reference positioning surface. On the side of the flipping platform 23 opposite to the second limiting member 25, there is a stop cylinder 27 driving a stop member 26. The stop cylinder 27 drives the stop member 26 to reciprocate along the second direction. During operation, the stop cylinder 27 drives the stop member 26 to extend, working in conjunction with the second limiting member 25 to clamp the fixture 4 from both sides, thereby completing dynamic locking in the second direction. Thus, the first limiting member 24, the second limiting member 25, and the stop member 26 together form a "U-shaped" semi-enclosed positioning structure that constrains the fixture 4 in the plane, thereby constraining the fixture 4 from two vertical directions to prevent any displacement during subsequent high-speed flipping.

[0060] The first and second directions are perpendicular to each other in the horizontal plane.

[0061] like Figure 4 As shown, the transfer mechanism 1 includes a transfer platform 11 and a buffer platform 12, both of which are fixed on the frame 9. The transfer platform 11 is arranged adjacent to the tilting platform 23 along the second direction. The top of the transfer platform 11 is provided with a second working surface 111 for supporting the fixture 4. When the first working surface 231 of the tilting platform 23 is tilted to the vertical upward, the first working surface 231 and the second working surface 111 are located on the same horizontal plane. The top edge of the transfer platform 11 is provided with two first limiting protrusions 112 extending along the first direction. The two first limiting protrusions 112 are used to guide and limit the fixture 4 moving along the first direction. The transfer platform 11 serves as a crossroads with functions of feeding buffer, transfer buffer, discharge buffer, and transfer conveying.

[0062] The buffer platform 12 is located on the side of the intermediate transfer platform 11 and the flipping platform 23 along the first direction. The top of the buffer platform 12 is provided with a third working surface 121 for transferring the jig 4. The third working surface 121 is coplanar with the second working surface 111; that is, when the first working surface 231 of the flipping platform 23 flips to a horizontal position, the third working surface 121 engages with both the first working surface 231 and the second working surface 111. The jig 4 on the intermediate transfer platform 11 moves to the buffer platform 12, and then from the buffer platform 12 to the flipping platform 23. The buffer platform 12 allows the jig 4 to temporarily detach from the intermediate transfer platform 11 and wait on the buffer platform 12. Decoupling the transfer function from the waiting function allows for continuous upstream material feeding without waiting for the processing station to be completely idle, thereby smoothing the production cycle, eliminating blockages, realizing asynchronous production processes, and improving overall production efficiency.

[0063] Meanwhile, the buffer platform 12 enhances the operational flexibility and robustness of the entire line, preventing minor delays in upstream or downstream processes, such as slow material feeding or fluctuations in processing cycles. The buffer platform 12 can play a balancing and adjusting role, avoiding the risk of downtime or collisions caused by momentary asynchrony.

[0064] The top of the buffer platform 12 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 122. The extension direction of the second limiting protrusion 122 is parallel to the expected transfer direction of the fixture 4 between the top surface of the buffer platform 12 and the adjacent intermediate transfer platform 11 and / or flipping platform 23. Specifically, the second limiting protrusion 122 extends along the top edge of the buffer platform 12 into a U-shaped structure with one open side. The open side of the U-shaped structure faces the material inlet and outlet direction of the fixture 4. The closed contour on three sides can accurately position and circumferentially constrain the parking position of the fixture 4 on the buffer station, preventing it from shifting during temporary storage.

[0065] Specifically, the transfer mechanism 1 includes multiple sets of transfer components 14 for transporting the fixture 4 between the intermediate transfer platform 11, the buffer platform 12 and the flipping platform 23, and each transfer component 14 has the ability to move along a first direction or a second direction.

[0066] The second working surface 111 of the transfer platform 11, the third working surface 121 of the buffer platform 12, and the first working surface 231 of the flipping platform 23 when it is reset are set at the same horizontal level and achieve planar docking. This creates a smooth physical channel for the jig 4 to move between different workstations in the "flow-flip-processing" process, ensuring that the jig 4 can move efficiently and smoothly.

[0067] In this embodiment, the transfer components 14 consist of three groups, and their configuration and operation are as follows:

[0068] The output end of the first set of transfer components 14 (not shown in the figure) pushes the jig 4 carrying the on-board inductor 100 to be processed from the transfer table 11 into the buffer table 12 in the first direction, or pushes the jig 4 carrying the on-board inductor 100 to be processed from the transfer table into the next process in the opposite direction of the first direction.

[0069] The output end of the second set of transfer components 14 pushes the fixture 4 carrying the vehicle-mounted inductor 100 to be processed from the side of the buffer platform 12 near the intermediate transfer platform 11 to the side of the buffer platform 12 near the flipping platform 23 along the second direction.

[0070] The output end of the third set of transfer components 14 pushes the fixture 4 carrying the on-board inductor 100 to be processed from the buffer stage 12 into the side of the flip stage 23 along the first direction, and the output end of the third set of transfer components 14 cooperates with the first limiting member 24 to clamp the positioning fixture 4 in the first direction.

[0071] Specifically, the transfer assembly 14 includes a transfer cylinder 141 and a push plate 142. The push plate 142 is fixed to the end of the piston rod of the transfer cylinder 141 to push the fixture 4 to move.

[0072] The frame 9 is fixedly provided with a loading platform 13. The top of the loading platform 13 is used to support the fixture 4 of the on-board inductor 100 to be processed. The loading platform 13, the intermediate transfer platform 11 and the flipping platform 23 are distributed in sequence along the second direction.

[0073] like Figure 5 As shown, the top of the frame 9 is provided with a first guide rail 91 extending in the second direction. The first guide rail 91 is slidably connected to the gripping mechanism 6. The loading platform 13, the intermediate transfer platform 11 and the flipping platform 23 are all located on the moving trajectory of the output end of the gripping mechanism 6. They are used to transfer the jig 4 carrying the completed vehicle inductor 100 on the flipping platform 23 to the intermediate transfer platform 11, or to transfer the jig 4 carrying the vehicle inductor 100 to be processed from the loading platform 13 to the intermediate transfer platform 11.

[0074] The gripping mechanism 6 includes a first driving member 61 and a gripper 62. The locking end of the gripper 62 is arranged vertically downwards, and the gripper 62 is fixed to the output end of the first driving member 61. The first driving member 61 drives the gripper 62 to move vertically, and the first driving member 61 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 91 in a second direction. Preferably, the first driving member 61 is a cylinder.

[0075] like Figure 6 As shown, the fixture 4 includes a base 41 and a support column 42. The top of the support column 42 is used to support the vehicle-mounted inductor 100. The support column 42 is vertically fixed to the top of the base 41. The top of the support column 42 is provided with a first limiting part 421 and a second limiting part 422. The first limiting part 421 is fixed to one side edge of the top of the support column 42 along a first direction, and the second limiting part 422 is fixed to one side edge of the top of the support column 42 along a second direction. The electromagnetic core 210 of the vehicle-mounted inductor 100 abuts against the first limiting part 421 in the first direction and against the second limiting part 422 in the second direction. A gap is formed between the first limiting part 421 and the second limiting part 422. The first antenna 310 and the second antenna 320 of the vehicle inductor 100 extend outward on both sides of the second limiting part 422. The second limiting part 422 positions the electromagnetic core 210 of the vehicle inductor 100 on the one hand, and limits the extension direction of the first antenna 310 and the second antenna 320 on the other hand, thus creating the preconditions for the locking mechanism 3 to reliably grasp and clamp.

[0076] Preferably, the top of the first limiting part 421 and the top of the second limiting part 422 are located on the same horizontal plane. More preferably, the height of the first limiting part 421 and the height of the second limiting part 422 are the same as the height of the electromagnetic core 210, so that the three together form a continuous, coplanar rigid reference plane, so that the cutting mechanism 5 can simultaneously cut the first antenna 310 and the second antenna 320 on this plane. The specific cutting method will be described later and will not be repeated here.

[0077] The fixture 4 is equipped with a clamping member 43, which cooperates with the first limiting part 421 and the second limiting part 422 to clamp and position the electromagnetic core 210 of the vehicle inductor 100 in a first direction and a second direction. The clamping member 43 is rotatably connected to the base 41. One end of the clamping member 43 is connected to the base 41 through a clamping spring 44, and the other end serves as the clamping end to clamp the vehicle inductor 100. Preferably, the clamping end of the clamping member 43 has a clamping effect on the vehicle inductor 100 in both the first and second directions. More preferably, the top of the clamping end of the clamping member 43 is coplanar with the top of the first limiting part 421. The clamping member 43 not only provides lateral clamping force, but also becomes part of the cutting reference plane, preventing the cutting mechanism 5 from damaging the electromagnetic core 210.

[0078] like Figures 7 to 11 As shown, the locking mechanism 3 includes a second driving member 31 and a mounting base 32. The second driving member 31 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 91, that is, both the first driving member 61 and the second driving member 31 move along the second direction on the first guide rail 91. The mounting base 32 is fixed to the output end of the second driving member 31, and the second driving member 31 drives the mounting base 32 to rise or fall vertically. Preferably, the second driving member 31 is a cylinder.

[0079] Mounting base 32 is fixedly provided with a support plate 33, which lies in a vertical plane and is perpendicular to the second direction. That is, the support plate 33 has a first mounting side 331 and a second mounting side 332 along the second direction. The first mounting side 331 of the support plate 33 is provided with a third driving member 34, a guide member 35, and a driven member 36. The third driving member 34 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 33, and its output end has a vertical movement trajectory. The guide member 35 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the third driving member 34. The driven member 36 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 32 and includes a driven part 361, a first rotating part 362, and an actuating part 363, which are fixedly connected in sequence. The end of the guide member 35 abuts against the top of the driven part 361. Preferably, the top of the driven part 361 is a plane, and the end of the guide member 35 is a spherical surface. The support plate 33 is provided with a first guide hole 333 that extends through the second direction, the first rotating part 362 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 32, and the actuating part 363 extends toward the first guide hole 333.

[0080] The driven member 36 is connected to a first spring 364. One end of the first spring 364 is fixed to the driven member 36, and the other end is fixed to the mounting base 32. The end of the guide member 35 abuts against the driven member 36.

[0081] The second mounting side 332 of the support plate 33 is provided with a movable clamping plate 37. One end of the movable clamping plate 37 is rotatably connected to the support plate 33, and the other end serves as a free end for clamping the first contact 310 and the second contact 320 of the vehicle inductor 100. The first guide hole 333 of part of the movable clamping plate 37 is connected to the driven member 36 for transmission.

[0082] Specifically, the support plate 33 is provided with a second guide hole 334 extending along the second direction. The movable clamping plate 37 includes a main body 371, a second rotating part 372, and a transmission part 373. The second rotating part 372 and the transmission part 373 are fixed on the same side of the main body 371. Preferably, the second rotating part 372 and the transmission part 373 are located at two thirds of the length of the main body 371. The second rotating part 372 is rotatably connected to the second guide hole 334. Preferably, the second guide hole 334 is a rectangular hole extending vertically. The second rotating part 372 is in contact with the second guide hole 334 on both sides along the first direction to avoid the movable clamping plate 37 from shaking during rotation and to improve the rotation accuracy of the movable clamping plate 37.

[0083] The transmission part 373 abuts against the output end of the driven member 36 in the first guide hole 333. The third driving member 34 drives the driven member 36 to move, thereby driving the support plate 33 to rotate through the transmission part 373. Preferably, the end of the actuating part 363 is an arc surface, and the surface of the transmission part 373 that contacts the actuating part 363 is a plane.

[0084] A limiting block 38 is provided at the bottom of the support plate 33, extending toward the second mounting side 332. The limiting block 38 includes a first structural part 381 extending in a vertical direction, a second structural part 382 extending in a second direction, and a mounting part 383 for mounting on the bottom of the support plate 33. The first structural part 381 and the second structural part 382 form an L-shaped cross-section, and the mounting part 383 and the second structural part 382 are respectively located on both sides of the first structural part 381.

[0085] The second structural part 382 has a first limiting groove 384 and a second limiting groove 385 for positioning the first contact 310 and the second contact 320 of the vehicle inductor 100. The first limiting groove 384 and the second limiting groove 385 are guided in the vertical direction, and their opening directions are set away from the direction of the first structural part 381. The first limiting groove 384 and the second limiting groove 385 both contract inward from their opening ends to form positioning endpoints, so that the first contact 310 is accurately engaged with the positioning endpoint of the first limiting groove 384, and the second contact 320 is accurately engaged with the positioning endpoint of the second limiting groove 385. Preferably, the first limiting groove 384 and the second limiting groove 385 are both V-shaped grooves.

[0086] Since both the first antennae 310 and the second antennae 320 are flat and elongated structures, positioning the first antennae 310 and the second antennae 320 is crucial for accurate subsequent cutting. During the positioning process, the first antennae 310 and the second antennae 320 are twisted. The first antennae 310 partially adheres to the side of the first limiting groove 384 near the second limiting groove 385, and the first antennae 310 abuts against the top of the first limiting groove 384. The second antennae 320 partially adheres to the side of the second limiting groove 385 near the first limiting groove 384, and the second antennae 320 abuts against the top of the second limiting groove 385.

[0087] The first structural part 381 is fixed with a support part 386, which is on the same side as the second structural part 382 and is located above the second structural part 382. The support part 386 extends along the first direction.

[0088] The bottom of the movable clamping plate 37 is fixedly provided with a wire pressing head 39, and the wire pressing head 39 is provided with a relief groove 391 extending in the first direction facing the bearing part 386. When the wire pressing head 39 moves toward the limiting block 38, the wire pressing head 39 twists the first contact 310 and the second contact 320 again, so that the two fit into the bearing part 386.

[0089] A second spring 335 is provided between the support plate 33 and the movable clamping plate 37. One end of the second spring 335 is fixed above the second guide hole 334 of the support plate 33, and the other end is fixed at the end of the main body 371 away from the transmission part 373. The second spring 335 adjusts the clamping force of the wire clamping head 39 on the first contact 310 and the second contact 320. The wire clamping head 39 and the limiting block 38 together constitute the locking end of the locking mechanism 3, which is used for secondary clamping and positioning of the pin 220.

[0090] like Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the cutting mechanism 5 is located on the side of the flipping mechanism 2 opposite to the gripping mechanism 6, and is used to cut the first contact 310 and the second contact 320 of the vehicle inductor 100. The cutting mechanism 5 includes a fourth driving member 51 and a support plate 52. The output end of the fourth driving member 51 extends and retracts along a second direction. Preferably, the fourth driving member 51 is a cylinder. The support plate 52 is fixed to the output end of the fourth driving member 51, and the top of the support plate 52 is constructed to be a horizontal plane. A second guide rail 53 and a buffer member 54 are fixed to the top of the support plate 52. The second guide rail 53 extends along the second direction, and a cutting slider 55 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 53 along the second direction. The cutting slider 55 is connected to a telescopic rod 56 and a third spring 57. One end of the telescopic rod 56 is fixed to the cutting slider 55, and the other end is fixed to the buffer member 54. The third spring 57 is sleeved on the telescopic rod 56. A cutting blade 58 is fixed at the end of the cutting slider 55 away from the buffer 54, and the moving path of the cutting blade 58 passes through the rotation axis of the flange 22.

[0091] like Figure 14 The frame 9 is fixedly equipped with a recovery mechanism 7 for recovering the cut-off first antenna 310 and second antenna 320, hereinafter referred to as tail wire. The recovery mechanism 7 includes a recovery funnel 71 and a vacuum conveyor 72. The top of the recovery funnel 71 has a recovery port. The locking mechanism 3 clamps the cut-off tail wire and puts it into the recovery port of the recovery funnel 71. The vacuum conveyor 72 generates negative pressure to recover the tail wire.

[0092] This application also provides a processing method, the specific method of which is as follows:

[0093] S1: Material loading and circulation

[0094] The jig 4, containing the on-board inductor 100 to be processed, is placed on the loading platform 13, either manually or automatically.

[0095] The gripping mechanism 6 moves to transport the fixture 4 from the loading platform 13 to the intermediate transfer platform 11;

[0096] The first set of transfer components 14 pushes the jig 4 on the transfer platform 11 into the buffer platform 12 along the first direction for temporary storage. Then the second set of transfer components 14 pushes the jig 4 on the buffer platform 12 along the second direction to the side close to the flipping platform 23.

[0097] When the flipping platform 23 is in the horizontal reset state and docks with the buffer platform 12, the third set of transfer components 14 pushes the fixture 4 into the flipping platform 23 in the X direction and makes the fixture 4 close to the first limiting member 24.

[0098] The stop cylinder 27 drives the stop member 26 to move, which works in conjunction with the second limit member 25 to clamp the fixture 4 in the second direction and complete the dynamic locking.

[0099] S2: Flip and Lock

[0100] The first motor 21 drives the tilting platform 23 and fixture 4 to rotate counterclockwise by 90 degrees. At this time, the first contact 310 and the second contact 320 of the vehicle-mounted inductor 100 change from horizontal to vertically upward.

[0101] The locking mechanism 3 descends, causing the first limiting groove 384 and the second limiting groove 385 on the limiting block 38 to respectively enclose the vertical first antenna 310 and the second pin 220, positioning and twisting them.

[0102] When the third drive member 34 of the locking mechanism 3 is activated, the movable clamp 37 rotates, and the wire pressing head 39 at the bottom of the movable clamp 37 presses down, further bending the first antenna 310 and the second antenna 320 and pressing them tightly against the plane of the support part 386, thus completing the secondary locking.

[0103] S3: Second flip and cutting

[0104] The first motor 21 drives the flipping platform 23 to rotate 180 degrees clockwise. Since the flipping mechanism 2 is an eccentric revolution, this action causes the pin 220, which has been clamped and bent by the locking mechanism 3, to be wound and flatly attached to the top plane of the electromagnetic core 210 of the vehicle inductor 100.

[0105] At this time, the fourth drive component 51 of the cutting mechanism 5 is activated, pushing the cutting blade 58 forward in the second direction;

[0106] As the cutting blade 58 moves forward, its edge is in close contact with the reference plane of the fixture 4, simultaneously cutting off the first tentacle 310 and the second tentacle 320 that are attached to it.

[0107] To ensure complete separation of the tail wire, the locking mechanism 3 can make slight oscillations;

[0108] After cutting is completed, the cutting blade 58 retracts under the drive.

[0109] S4: Tail wire retraction and reset

[0110] The locking mechanism 3 remains in a clamping state, and after moving the cut tail wire above the recycling funnel 71, it is released and the tail wire is vacuumed back.

[0111] The first motor 21 drives the tilting platform 23 to rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise, restoring it to a horizontal state and docking with the buffer platform 12.

[0112] S5: Material Feeding and Circulation

[0113] The gripping mechanism 6 grips the finished fixture 4 from the flipping platform 23 to the intermediate transfer platform 11;

[0114] The first set of transfer components 14 pushes the finished product fixture 4 on the transfer platform 11 out in the direction away from the buffer platform 12, and enters the next process.

[0115] At the same time, the new jig 4 to be processed has moved from the buffer stage 12 to the flipping stage 23, and the next processing cycle has begun.

[0116] Example 2:

[0117] like Figure 2 As shown, the difference in this embodiment is that multiple vehicle inductors 100 are simultaneously subjected to preliminary positioning, secondary positioning, and cutting operations. Specifically, the fixture 4 has multiple support columns 42, which are arranged in a single row along the first direction and fixed on the base 41. Each support column 42 is used for preliminary positioning of one vehicle inductor 100.

[0118] The support plate 33 has multiple first guide holes 333 and multiple second guide holes 334, which are arranged in a single row along the first direction and correspond one-to-one in the vertical direction. The first rotating part 362 of the follower 36 is connected to multiple actuating parts 363, which are arranged in a single row along the first direction. The first rotating part 362 synchronously controls the synchronous movement of the multiple actuating parts 363. Multiple movable clamping plates 37 are provided and rotatably connected to the support plate 33 in correspondence with the second guide holes 334, that is, the movable clamping plates 37 rotate independently of each other. The movable clamping plates 37 are connected to the actuating parts 363 one-to-one through transmission. Each movable clamping plate 37 is connected to the support plate 33 through a second spring 335, so that each movable clamping plate 37 is synchronously controlled by the follower 36 to open relative to the support plate 33, and each movable clamping plate 37 is independently controlled by the second spring 335 to clamp the pin 220.

[0119] The cutting blade 58, the third spring 57, the telescopic rod 56, the cutting slider 55, and the second guide rail 53 form a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is arranged in a single row along the first direction on the support plate 52. Each cutting blade 58 cuts a pin 220 on a support column 42.

[0120] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical concept and features of the present invention, intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention.

Claims

1. Vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment, characterized in that, include: The fixture (4) is used to carry the vehicle inductor (100) and to initially position the electromagnetic core (210) and the outwardly extending pins (220) of the vehicle inductor (100); The flipping mechanism (2) includes a flipping platform (23) that rotates about a fixed axis (28). The top of the flipping platform (23) is provided with a first working surface (231) that is offset from the fixed axis (28). The first working surface (231) of the flipping platform (23) is used to support the fixture (4), so that the vehicle inductor (100) carried by the fixture (4) rotates around the fixed axis (28). The locking mechanism (3) has a moving path of the locking end of the locking mechanism (3) that intersects with the flipping path on the flipping mechanism (2). The locking end of the locking mechanism (3) performs a clamping action on the pin (220) that is initially positioned, so as to constrain and position the pin (220) for a second time. The cutting mechanism (5) has a moving path of the cutting end that intersects with the flipping path on the flipping mechanism (2) to cut the pin (220) that is positioned for secondary positioning. When the cutting action is performed on the pin (220), the fixture (4) on the flipping mechanism (2), the locking end of the locking mechanism (3) and the cutting end of the cutting mechanism (5) are circumferentially distributed around the fixed axis (28).

2. The vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism (2) further includes a first motor (21) and a flange (22). The first motor (21) drives the flange (22) to rotate around a fixed axis (28) as the central axis. The flipping platform (23) is fixed to the vertical end face of the flange (22). The first working surface (231) is offset from the rotational central axis of the flange (22).

3. The vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flange (22) is fixed with a first limiting member (24), which is located at the end of the movement path of the fixture (4) on the flipping platform (23) along the first direction. The flipping platform (23) is fixed with a second limiting member (25) and a stop cylinder (27). The piston rod of the stop cylinder (27) is fixed with a stop member (26). The second limiting member (25) and the stop member (26) are located on both sides of the flipping platform (23) perpendicular to the first direction to clamp the fixture (4).

4. The vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle-mounted inductor automatic processing equipment includes a frame (9) and a transfer mechanism (1). The transfer mechanism (1) includes a central transfer platform (11) and a buffer platform (12) fixed to the frame (9). The top of the central transfer platform (11) is provided with a second working surface (111) for carrying the fixture (4). The top of the buffer platform (12) is provided with a third working surface (121) for carrying the fixture (4). When the first working surface (231) of the flipping platform (23) is flipped to vertically upward, the first working surface (231), the second working surface (111) and the third working surface (121) are connected and located on the same horizontal plane, forming a channel for the translation and transfer of the fixture (4).

5. The vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (1) also includes multiple sets of transfer components (14) for transporting the fixture (4) between the intermediate transfer platform (11), the buffer platform (12) and the flipping platform (23).

6. The vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame (9) is fixedly provided with a loading platform (13). The loading platform (13), the intermediate transfer platform (11) and the flipping platform (23) are distributed in sequence along the second direction. The top of the frame (9) is slidably connected to a gripping mechanism (6). The moving trajectory of the output end of the gripping mechanism (6) passes through the loading platform (13), the intermediate transfer platform (11) and the flipping platform (23). The gripping mechanism (6) is used to transfer the fixture (4) carrying the on-board inductor (100) to be processed from the loading platform (13) to the intermediate transfer platform (11), or to transfer the fixture (4) carrying the on-board inductor (100) that has been processed from the flipping platform (23) to the intermediate transfer platform (11).

7. The vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture (4) includes a base (41) and a support column (42) fixed to the top of the base (41). The base (41) is rotatably connected to a clamping member (43). The top of the support column (42) is provided with a first limiting part (421) and a second limiting part (422). The clamping member (43), the first limiting part (421) and the second limiting part (422) surround the outer periphery of the electromagnetic core (210). A gap is formed between the first limiting part (421) and the second limiting part (422). The first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320) extend outward along both sides of the second limiting part (422). The top of the clamping member (43) and the top of the support column (42) are coplanar.

8. The vehicle-mounted inductor assembly production equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cutting mechanism (5) includes a fourth driving member (51) and a tray (52) driven by the fourth driving member (51) to move along a second direction. A cutting slider (55) slides along the second direction on the tray (52). A cutting blade (58) is fixedly provided on the cutting slider (55) facing the flipping platform (23). A buffer (54) is fixedly provided on the tray (52). A third spring (57) is fixed between the buffer (54) and the cutting slider (55). When the support column (42) rotates to the point where the top of the electromagnetic core (210) faces the cutting blade (58), the cutting blade (58) cuts the pin (220) at the top of the electromagnetic core (210) along the second direction.

9. A processing method, characterized in that, The specific method for using the vehicle inductor assembly production equipment according to any one of claims 1-8 is as follows: Vehicle inductor (100) positioning steps: The fixture (4) performs multi-directional positioning of the vehicle inductor (100) so that the electromagnetic core (210) of the vehicle inductor (100) and the first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320) extending therefrom are constrained in a predetermined position; Steps of inductor (100) flow and attitude change: The transfer mechanism (1) orderly transfers the fixture (4) carrying the vehicle inductor (100) to the flipping platform (23), and the flipping mechanism (2) drives the fixture (4) and the vehicle inductor (100) to rotate eccentrically around a fixed axis (28), thereby changing the spatial orientation of the vehicle inductor (100). Secondary constraint steps; When the posture of the vehicle inductor (100) is adjusted to a preset direction, the locking mechanism (3) drives the locking end to move, and applies clamping force to the first contact (310) and the second contact (320) that have been positioned to perform secondary positioning and constraint; Simultaneous cutting steps: The locking mechanism (3) is stationary, and the flipping mechanism (2) flips relative to the locking mechanism (3), causing the first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320) which are constrained twice to bend and stick to the predetermined plane. Then, the cutting mechanism (5) located on one side of the flipping mechanism (2) cuts the first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320) simultaneously.

10. The processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that: Material loading and initial positioning steps: The fixture (4) carrying the vehicle inductor (100) to be processed is placed on the loading platform (13). The fixture (4) is transferred to the intermediate transfer platform (11) by the gripping mechanism (6). After being temporarily stored and guided by the buffer platform (12), the fixture (4) is pushed into the flipping platform (23) by the transfer component (14). The fixture (4) is clamped and fixed by the first limiting member (24), the second limiting member (25) and the stop member (26) on the flipping platform (23). Flip and pin (220) preparation steps: By driving the flipping platform (23) to rotate counterclockwise by a first angle, the fixture (4) changes from a horizontal state to a vertical state, and the first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320) of the vehicle inductor (100) extend upward; then the locking mechanism (3) descends to perform secondary constraint on the first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320); Bending and simultaneous cutting steps: By driving the flipping platform (23) to rotate clockwise by a second angle, the first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320) held by the locking mechanism (3) are bent and attached to the top plane of the electromagnetic core (210); at this time, the cutting mechanism (5) drives the cutting blade (58) to move forward and simultaneously cut the first antenna (310) and the second antenna (320) along the reference plane that is coplanar with the first limiting part (421) on the fixture (4) and the top of the clamping member (43).

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