Continuous grid clamp assembling equipment and method thereof

By designing a continuous grid clamp assembly equipment, and utilizing a synchronous belt ring rail conveyor line and a precision assembly mechanism, continuous assembly of U-shaped clamps and buckles was achieved, solving the problem of mutual friction and collision of components after assembly, and improving the integrity and stability of the assembly.

CN121756076APending Publication Date: 2026-03-31SHANGHAI ELECTRIC POWER IND +2
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CN · China
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Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2026-03-02
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Metal components such as buckles and clamps of grating plate fixtures rub and collide with each other after assembly, causing wear and damage to the external packaging, and it is difficult to avoid missing or mismatched parts.

Method used

A continuous grid clamp assembly device was designed, including a machine base, a synchronous belt ring rail conveyor, a moving platform, a fixing component assembly mechanism, a buckle assembly mechanism, and an assembly fastening mechanism. These mechanisms enable the continuous assembly of U-shaped clamps and buckles. The device utilizes components such as a conformal positioning frame, a cylinder linear module, and a belt conveyor for precise positioning and assembly, avoiding collisions.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous assembly of U-shaped clamps and buckles, avoiding collisions between components after assembly, improving the integrity and stability of the assembly, and reducing wear and packaging damage.

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Abstract

The invention discloses continuous grid clamp assembling equipment and a method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of clamp assembling. The continuous grid clamp assembling equipment comprises a machine table, a synchronous belt annular guide rail conveying line and a movable carrying table; fixing frames are symmetrically and fixedly installed on the machine table. A synchronous belt annular guide rail conveying line is installed on the machine table, a plurality of movable carrying tables are evenly installed at the movable end of the synchronous belt annular guide rail conveying line at equal intervals, and conformal positioning carrying frames are fixedly installed on the movable carrying tables; a fixed part assembling mechanism is mounted on the machine table; the machine table is provided with a buckle assembling mechanism used for synchronously installing two buckles on a fixing piece. Assembling and fastening mechanisms for mounting fastening bolts and nuts on the U-shaped hoops and the buckles are symmetrically mounted on the machine table; the assembling and fastening mechanism comprises a bolt feeding assembly, an automatic screwing machine, a nut feeding assembly, a nut supplying assembly and a nut transferring assembly. By means of the mode, continuous assembly of the U-shaped hoop and the buckle is achieved, and the U-shaped hoop and the buckle are prevented from colliding with each other after being assembled.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fixture assembly technology, and more specifically to a continuous grid fixture assembly device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Grating fixtures typically include C-type clips for securing the grating, clamps for securing structural components, and corresponding fixing nuts, screws, etc. After production, to ensure the integrity and compatibility of the components and to avoid omissions or mismatches, the various components are assembled. The assembled fixtures prevent the metal fasteners from rubbing and colliding with each other, and are easy for non-professionals to understand and install.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN117697400B discloses a device for automatic assembly of sheet metal structural parts. The device includes an automatic wire locking machine. After the sheet metal structural parts are automatically clamped, positioned and assembled by a moving clamping structure, they are fixed by the automatic wire locking machine.

[0004] However, the buckles and clamps of the grid plate clamps are mostly stamped metal components with sharp edges and corners. Before shipment, the initial basic assembly can only check whether there are any missing or mismatched parts. After assembly, the structural components of the clamps may move relative to each other, which can lead to friction and collision between the structural components, resulting in wear of the components and damage to the outer packaging.

[0005] Based on this, the present invention designs a continuous grid fixture assembly device and method to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a continuous grid fixture assembly device and method.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A continuous grid fixture assembly device includes a machine base, a synchronous belt ring rail conveyor line, a moving platform, a fixing component assembly mechanism, a snap-fit ​​assembly mechanism, and an assembly fastening mechanism. The machine base is symmetrically and fixedly mounted with fixed frames; a synchronous belt ring rail conveyor is fixedly mounted on the machine base, and multiple mobile platforms are evenly and uniformly fixedly mounted at the moving end of the synchronous belt ring rail conveyor. A conformal positioning frame for supporting and positioning the U-shaped clamp is fixedly mounted on the mobile platform. The machine base is equipped with a fastener assembly mechanism for installing fasteners onto U-shaped clamps; the machine base is equipped with a buckle assembly mechanism for simultaneously installing two clips onto fasteners; and the machine base is symmetrically equipped with assembly and fastening mechanisms for installing fastening bolts and nuts onto U-shaped clamps and clips. The assembly and fastening mechanism includes a bolt feeding assembly, an automatic thread locking machine, a nut feeding assembly, a nut supply assembly, and a nut transfer assembly. The bolt feeding assembly is mounted on the machine base, the automatic thread locking machine is fixedly mounted on the gantry frame, and the gantry frame is fixedly mounted on the machine base. The nut feeding assembly is mounted on the machine base, and the nut transfer assembly is mounted on a fixed frame. A nut supply assembly is installed on the machine base to transfer the nuts from the nut feeding assembly to the nut transfer assembly one by one.

[0008] Furthermore, the fastener assembly mechanism includes a belt conveyor and a fastener assembly assembly. The belt conveyor is fixedly mounted on a machine base, and the fastener assembly assembly is mounted on the machine base for mounting the fasteners on the belt conveyor to the U-shaped clamps.

[0009] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​assembly mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​feeding assembly and a snap-fit ​​assembly assembly. The snap-fit ​​feeding assembly is mounted on the machine base, and the machine base is equipped with a snap-fit ​​assembly assembly assembly for simultaneously mounting two snap-fits onto the fixing member.

[0010] Furthermore, the conformal positioning frame includes a U-shaped seat, side baffles, and a support plate. The U-shaped seat is fixedly installed on the movable platform, and the side baffles are symmetrically fixedly installed on the U-shaped seat. The support plate is fixedly installed on the side baffles, and the two sides of the side baffles are provided with clearance grooves to facilitate the assembly of nuts and fastening bolts. The U-shaped seat, side baffles, and support plate constitute a platform for conformal support and positioning of the U-shaped clamp.

[0011] Furthermore, the fastener assembly includes a support frame, a first linear cylinder module, a second linear cylinder module, a mounting plate, a positioning plate, a clamping cylinder, and a conformal clamping plate. The support frame is fixedly mounted on the machine base. The first linear cylinder module is fixedly mounted on the support frame. The second linear cylinder module is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the first linear cylinder module. The mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the second linear cylinder module. A positioning plate for conformal clamping with the upper side of the fastener is fixedly mounted on the lower side of the mounting plate. Clamping cylinders are symmetrically fixedly mounted on the mounting plate. A conformal clamping plate for conformal clamping of the outer side of the side plate is fixedly mounted on the output end of the clamping cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the buckle feeding assembly includes a mounting platform, a second belt conveyor, and side baffles. The mounting platform is fixedly mounted on the machine base, and the second belt conveyor for conveying buckles is symmetrically mounted on the mounting platform. Side baffles for limiting the sides of the buckles are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the second belt conveyor. The distance between the buckles on the two second belt conveyors is the same as the distance between the buckles on the U-shaped clamp.

[0013] Furthermore, the buckle assembly includes a mounting frame, a linear cylinder module three, a material transfer cylinder, a material transfer plate, and a conformal magnetic suction plate. The mounting frame is fixedly mounted on the machine base, and the linear cylinder module three is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame. The material transfer cylinder is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the linear cylinder module three, and the material transfer plate is fixedly mounted on the output end of the material transfer cylinder. The conformal magnetic suction plate is fixedly mounted on the material transfer plate for synchronously picking up the buckles on the two belt conveyors two. The conformal magnetic suction plate is provided with a clearance groove two.

[0014] Furthermore, the nut feeding assembly includes a frustum, a mounting disc, a rotating plate, and an annular baffle. The frustum is fixedly mounted on the machine base, and the mounting disc is fixedly mounted on the frustum. The rotating plate is rotatably mounted on the mounting disc. A servo motor for driving the rotating plate to rotate is fixedly mounted inside the frustum. The rotating plate has conformal grooves evenly spaced in a circular array. The annular baffle is fixedly mounted on the mounting disc. A material drop groove is provided on the side of the mounting disc away from the nut feeding assembly to facilitate the vertical fall of the nut.

[0015] Furthermore, the nut transfer assembly includes a transfer cylinder, a moving platform, and a rotating cylinder. The transfer cylinder is fixedly mounted on a fixed frame, and the moving platform is fixedly mounted on the output end of the transfer cylinder. A rotating cylinder driven by a motor is rotatably mounted on the moving platform. The rotating cylinder has a conformal slot for conformally positioning the nut. The bottom of the conformal slot has a clearance groove for accommodating the fastening bolt.

[0016] To better achieve the objectives of this invention, this invention also provides a grid fixture assembly method, comprising the following steps: Step 1: The conformal positioning frame on the moving platform conformally positions and supports the U-shaped clamp, and the synchronous belt ring rail conveyor line drives the U-shaped clamp to move through the moving platform and the conformal positioning frame. Step 2: When the U-shaped clamp moves to the lower side of the fastener assembly assembly, the fastener on the belt conveyor is moved and assembled onto the U-shaped clamp through the fastener assembly assembly assembly; Step 3: When the U-shaped clamp moves to the lower side of the buckle assembly assembly, the two sets of buckles on the buckle feeding assembly assembly are moved synchronously and assembled to the upper side of the fixing part through the buckle assembly assembly assembly. Step 4: The nut feeding assembly moves the nuts on the nut feeding assembly one by one to the nut transfer assembly. The nut transfer assembly then moves the nuts to the lower side of the round hole on the U-shaped clamp ear plate. At the same time, the automatic thread locking machine moves the fastening bolt on the bolt feeding assembly and passes it from top to bottom through the round hole of the buckle, between the insert plate, and through the round hole on the U-shaped clamp ear plate. Then, the fastening bolt is locked to the nut on the nut transfer assembly. This completes the assembly of the U-shaped clamp and buckle. After assembly, the automatic thread locking machine, buckle assembly assembly, and nut transfer assembly are reset in sequence.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this invention are as follows: The U-shaped clamp is positioned and supported by the conformal positioning frame on the moving platform; the synchronous belt annular guide rail conveyor drives the U-shaped clamp to move via the moving platform and the conformal positioning frame; when the U-shaped clamp moves to the lower side of the fixing component assembly assembly, the fixing component assembly assembly moves and assembles the fixing component on the belt conveyor onto the U-shaped clamp; when the U-shaped clamp moves to the lower side of the snap-fit ​​assembly assembly, the snap-fit ​​assembly assembly synchronously moves and assembles the two sets of snaps on the snap-fit ​​feeding assembly onto the upper side of the fixing component; the nut feeding assembly drives... Nuts on the nut feeding assembly are transferred one by one to the nut transfer assembly. The nut transfer assembly moves the nuts to the lower side of the round hole on the U-shaped clamp ear plate. At the same time, the automatic thread locking machine moves the fastening bolt on the bolt feeding assembly and passes it from top to bottom through the round hole of the buckle, between the insert plate, and through the round hole on the U-shaped clamp ear plate. Then, the fastening bolt is locked to the nut on the nut transfer assembly. This achieves continuous assembly of the U-shaped clamp and buckle. The insert plate and side plate limit the U-shaped clamp and buckle to prevent them from colliding with each other after assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This invention provides a three-dimensional continuous grid fixture assembly device. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a front view of a continuous grid fixture assembly device according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a left view of a continuous grid fixture assembly device according to the present invention; Figure 4 This invention provides a three-dimensional continuous grid fixture assembly device. Figure 2 ; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the U-shaped clamp and its connection structure; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the U-shaped seat and its connection structure; Figure 7 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 8 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the conformal clamp and its connection structure; Figure 10 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C in the middle; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating plate and its connecting structure; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating cylinder and its connecting structure.

[0020] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Machine base; 11. Fixed frame; 2. Synchronous belt circular guide rail conveyor line; 3. Moving platform; 31. Conforming positioning frame; 311. U-shaped seat; 312. Side baffle; 313. Support plate; 314. Clearance groove one; 4. Fixture assembly mechanism; 41. Belt conveyor one; 42. Fixture assembly assembly; 421. Support frame; 422. Cylinder linear module one; 423. Cylinder linear module two; 424. Mounting plate; 425. Positioning plate; 426. Clamping cylinder; 427. Conforming clamping plate; 5. Buckle assembly mechanism; 51. Buckle feeding assembly; 511. Mounting platform; 512. Belt conveyor two; 513. Side baffle; 52. Buckle assembly assembly; 521. Mounting frame; 522. Cylinder linear module one; Line module three; 523, material transfer cylinder; 524, material transfer plate; 525, clearance groove two; 526, conformal magnetic suction plate; 6, assembly and fastening mechanism; 61, bolt feeding assembly; 611, linear feeder one; 612, fixed storage platform; 62, automatic thread locking machine; 63, nut feeding assembly; 631, linear feeder two; 64, nut feeding assembly; 641, truncated cone; 642, mounting disc; 643, rotating plate; 644, conformal groove; 645, annular baffle; 646, material drop chute; 65, nut transfer assembly; 651, transfer cylinder; 652, moving platform; 653, rotating cylinder; 654, conformal slot; 7, fastener; 71, insert plate; 72, side plate; 81, U-shaped clamp; 82, buckle; 83, fastening bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] The terms "left," "right," "front," "back," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to the orientation from the perspective of the front view.

[0023] Example 1: In some embodiments, please refer to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-3 and Figure 5 A continuous grid fixture assembly equipment includes a machine base 1, a synchronous belt ring rail conveyor line 2, a movable platform 3, a fixing component assembly mechanism 4, a snap-fit ​​assembly mechanism 5, and an assembly fastening mechanism 6. A fixed frame 11 is symmetrically fixedly installed on the machine base 1; a synchronous belt ring rail conveyor 2 is fixedly installed on the machine base 1, and multiple mobile platforms 3 are evenly fixedly installed at equal intervals on the moving end of the synchronous belt ring rail conveyor 2; and a conformal positioning frame 31 for supporting and positioning the U-shaped clamp 81 is fixedly installed on the mobile platform 3. The machine base 1 is equipped with a fastener assembly mechanism 4 for installing the fastener 7 onto the U-shaped clamp 81; the machine base 1 is equipped with a buckle assembly mechanism 5 for simultaneously installing two buckles 82 onto the fastener 7; the machine base 1 is symmetrically equipped with an assembly fastening mechanism 6 for installing fastening bolts 83 and nuts onto the U-shaped clamp 81 and buckles 82. like Figure 3 As shown, the assembly and fastening mechanism 6 includes a bolt feeding assembly 61, an automatic thread locking machine 62, a nut feeding assembly 63, a nut feeding assembly 64, and a nut transfer assembly 65. The bolt feeding assembly 61 is mounted on the machine base 1, the automatic thread locking machine 62 is fixedly mounted on the gantry frame, and the gantry frame is fixedly mounted on the machine base 1; the nut feeding assembly 63 is mounted on the machine base 1, and the nut transfer assembly 65 is mounted on the fixed frame 11; the machine base 1 is equipped with a nut feeding assembly 64 for transferring the nuts from the nut feeding assembly 63 to the nut transfer assembly 65 one by one.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, the fastener assembly mechanism 4 includes a belt conveyor 41 and a fastener assembly assembly 42. The belt conveyor 41 is fixedly installed on the machine base 1, and the fastener assembly assembly 42 is installed on the machine base 1 for installing the fastener 7 on the belt conveyor 41 onto the U-shaped clamp 81.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the buckle assembly mechanism 5 includes a buckle feeding component 51 and a buckle assembly component 52. The buckle feeding component 51 is installed on the machine base 1, and the machine base 1 is equipped with a buckle assembly component 52 for synchronously installing two buckles 82 onto the fixing member 7.

[0026] The U-shaped clamp 81 has ear plates fixedly installed on both sides; the insert plate 71 is located between the ear plates of the U-shaped clamp 81 and the buckle 82; the insert plate 71 and the buckle 82 have round holes for easy passage of the fastening bolt 83. The fastener 7 has symmetrically fixed insert plates 71 for engaging with the buckle 82 on both sides, and symmetrically fixed side plates 72 for engaging with the U-shaped clamp 81 on the lower side. The fastener 7 is made of plastic.

[0027] In this embodiment, when the continuous grid fixture assembly equipment is working normally, the U-shaped clamp 81 is positioned and supported by the conformal positioning frame 31 on the moving platform 3, and the synchronous belt ring rail conveyor 2 drives the U-shaped clamp 81 to move through the moving platform 3 and the conformal positioning frame 31. When the U-shaped clamp 81 moves to the underside of the fastener assembly 42, the fastener 7 on the belt conveyor 41 is moved and assembled onto the U-shaped clamp 81 by the fastener assembly 42. When the U-shaped clamp 81 moves to the lower side of the snap-fit ​​assembly 52, the snap-fit ​​assembly 52 moves the two sets of snaps 82 on the snap-fit ​​feeding assembly 51 synchronously and assembles them onto the upper side of the fixing part 7. The nut feeding assembly 64 drives the nuts on the nut feeding assembly 63 to be transferred one by one to the nut transfer assembly 65. The nut transfer assembly 65 drives the nuts to be moved to the lower side of the round hole on the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp 81. At the same time, the automatic thread locking machine 62 drives the fastening bolt 83 on the bolt feeding assembly 61 to move, and passes the fastening bolt 83 from top to bottom through the round hole of the snap 82, between the insert plate 71, and the round hole on the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp 81. Then the fastening bolt 83 is locked with the nut on the nut transfer assembly 65. Thus, the assembly of the U-shaped clamp 81 and the snap 82 is completed. After assembly, the automatic thread locking machine 62, the buckle assembly assembly 52, and the nut transfer assembly 65 are reset in sequence to facilitate subsequent assembly. This allows for the continuous assembly of the U-shaped clamp 81 and the buckle 82, and the U-shaped clamp 81 and the buckle 82 are limited by the insert plate 71 and the side plate 72 to prevent them from colliding with each other after assembly.

[0028] Example 2: In some embodiments, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the conformal positioning carrier 31 includes a U-shaped seat 311, side baffles 312, and a support plate 313. The U-shaped seat 311 is fixedly installed on the movable platform 3. The side baffles 312 are symmetrically fixedly installed on the U-shaped seat 311. The support plate 313 is fixedly installed on the side baffles 312. The two sides of the side baffles 312 are provided with clearance grooves 314 to facilitate the assembly of nuts and fastening bolts 83. The U-shaped seat 311, the side baffles 312, and the support plate 313 constitute a platform for conformal support and positioning of the U-shaped clamp 81.

[0029] like Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, the fastener assembly 42 includes a support frame 421, a first cylinder linear module 422, a second cylinder linear module 423, a mounting plate 424, a positioning plate 425, a clamping cylinder 426, and a conformal clamping plate 427. The support frame 421 is fixedly mounted on the machine base 1. The first cylinder linear module 422 is fixedly mounted on the support frame 421. The second cylinder linear module 423 is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the first cylinder linear module 422. The mounting plate 424 is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the second cylinder linear module 423. A positioning plate 425 for fitting against the upper side of the fastener 7 is fixedly mounted on the lower side of the mounting plate 424. The clamping cylinders 426 are symmetrically fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 424. The output end of the clamping cylinders 426 is fixedly mounted with a conformal clamping plate 427 for conformally clamping the outer side of the side plate 72. like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the buckle feeding assembly 51 includes a mounting platform 511, a second belt conveyor 512, and side baffles 513. The mounting platform 511 is fixedly mounted on the machine base 1. The second belt conveyor 512 for conveying buckles 82 is symmetrically mounted on the mounting platform 511. Side baffles 513 for limiting the sides of the buckles 82 are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the second belt conveyor 512. The distance between the buckles 82 on the two second belt conveyors 512 is the same as the distance between the buckles 82 on the U-shaped clamp 81. The end of belt conveyor 41 is fixedly installed with a limit frame for limiting the fixing part 7; the end of belt conveyor 512 is fixedly installed with an end plate for limiting the buckle 82. The buckle assembly 52 includes a mounting frame 521, a cylinder linear module 3 522, a material transfer cylinder 523, a material transfer plate 524, and a conformal magnetic suction plate 526. The mounting frame 521 is fixedly mounted on the machine base 1. The cylinder linear module 3 522 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 521. The material transfer cylinder 523 is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the cylinder linear module 3 522. The material transfer plate 524 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the material transfer cylinder 523. The conformal magnetic suction plate 526, which is used to simultaneously pick up the buckles 82 on the two belt conveyors 2 512, is fixedly mounted on the material transfer plate 524. The conformal magnetic suction plate 526 is provided with a clearance groove 2 525.

[0030] like Figures 10-12 As shown, the bolt feeding assembly 61 includes a linear feeder 611 and a fixed storage platform 612. The linear feeder 611 for continuously feeding the fastening bolts 83 is fixedly installed on the machine base 1. The fixed storage platform 612 is fixedly installed on the fixed frame 11. The fixed storage platform 612 has a conformal storage groove, and the inlet of the conformal storage groove on the fixed storage platform 612 is aligned with the outlet of the linear feeder 611. The nut feeding assembly 63 includes a linear feeder 631, which is fixedly installed on the machine base 1. The nut feeding assembly 64 includes a frustum 641, a mounting disc 642, a rotating plate 643, and an annular baffle 645. The frustum 641 is fixedly mounted on the machine base 1. The mounting disc 642 is fixedly mounted on the frustum 641. The rotating plate 643 is rotatably mounted on the mounting disc 642. A servo motor for driving the rotating plate 643 to rotate is fixedly mounted inside the frustum 641. The rotating plate 643 has evenly spaced conformal grooves 644 arranged in a circular array. The annular baffle 645 is fixedly mounted on the mounting disc 642. The annular baffle 645 has a notch that aligns with the discharge port of the linear feeder 631. A dropping groove 646 is provided on the side of the mounting disc 642 away from the linear feeder 631 to facilitate the vertical falling of the nut. The nut transfer assembly 65 includes a transfer cylinder 651, a moving platform 652, and a rotating cylinder 653. The transfer cylinder 651 is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame 11. The moving platform 652 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the transfer cylinder 651. The rotating cylinder 653, driven by a motor, is rotatably mounted on the moving platform 652. The rotating cylinder 653 has a conformal groove 654 for conformal positioning of the nut. The bottom of the conformal groove 654 has a relief groove for accommodating the fastening bolt 83.

[0031] In this embodiment, the U-shaped clamp 81 is placed between the U-shaped seat 311, the side baffle 312, and the support plate 313. The U-shaped clamp 81 is conformally positioned and supported by the U-shaped seat 311, the side baffle 312, and the support plate 313. The first linear cylinder module 422 drives the second linear cylinder module 423 to move horizontally, and the second linear cylinder module 423 drives the mounting plate 424 to move vertically, thereby allowing the mounting plate 424 to move in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. When the second linear cylinder module 423 is located above the belt conveyor 41, the mounting plate 424 is moved vertically downward by the second linear cylinder module 423. The positioning plate 425 is moved until it contacts the fixing member 7. At this time, the conformal clamping plate 427 is inserted between the insert plates 71. The clamping cylinders 426 on both sides drive the conformal clamping plates 427 on both sides to clamp the fixing member 7, thereby clamping the fixing member 7. Then, the cylinder linear module 1 422 drives the cylinder linear module 2 423 to move horizontally to the upper side of the U-shaped clamp 81. The cylinder linear module 2 423 drives the mounting plate 424, positioning plate 425, conformal clamping plate 427 and fixing member 7 to move vertically downward, so that the side plate 72 is inserted between the two ear plates of the U-shaped clamp 81, and the insert plate 71 moves to the two ear plates of the U-shaped clamp 81. The U-shaped clamp 81 moves to the lower side of the transfer cylinder 523; the two sets of belt conveyors 512 drive the buckle 82 to move until the buckle 82 contacts the end plate. During this process, the side baffles 513 position the two sides of the buckle 82; the cylinder linear module 522 drives the transfer cylinder 523 to move horizontally. When the transfer cylinder 523 moves to the upper side of the belt conveyor 512, the transfer cylinder 523 drives the transfer plate 524 and the conformal magnetic suction plate 526 to move vertically downward. The process involves using a conformal magnetic suction plate 526 to position the buckle 82, and then using the conformal magnetic suction plate 526 to attract the buckle 82 to complete the pickup of the buckle 82; then the transfer cylinder 523 is reset, and the cylinder linear module 3 522 drives the transfer cylinder 523 to move to the upper side of the U-shaped clamp 81; the transfer cylinder 523 drives the transfer plate 524 and the conformal magnetic suction plate 526 to move vertically, so that the two buckles 82 on the lower side of the conformal magnetic suction plate 526 are engaged with the upper side of the insert plate 71; Linear feeder 631 moves the nut onto the rotating plate 643, aligning it with the conformal groove 644 at the outlet of linear feeder 631. The rotating plate 643 rotates, causing the nut to rotate. During this process, the bottom of the nut is supported by the mounting disc 642, and the annular baffle 645 blocks the sides of the nut to prevent it from flying out. This continues until the nut moves to the position aligned with the drop groove 646. The nut falls from the drop groove 646 onto the rotating cylinder 653. The rotating cylinder 653 rotates until the conformal slot 654 on the rotating cylinder 653 aligns with the nut, causing the nut to fall into the conformal slot 654. Then, the transfer cylinder 651 moves the moving table 652 and the rotating cylinder 653 to the underside of the U-shaped clamp 81, thereby moving the nut to the underside of the U-shaped clamp 81. At this point, the nut is aligned with the round hole at the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp 81. The linear feeder 611 moves the fastening bolt 83 into the fixed storage platform 612; the automatic thread locking machine 62 drives the fastening bolt 83 in the fixed storage platform 612 to move, so that the fastening bolt 83 passes through the round hole of the buckle 82, between the insert plate 71, and the round hole on the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp 81 from top to bottom. Then, the automatic thread locking machine 62 drives the fastening bolt 83 to rotate and move down, so that the fastening bolt 83 is fixed with the nut in the conformal groove 654. During this process, the rotating cylinder 653 can drive the nut to rotate, and the rotation direction of the nut is greater than the rotation direction of the electric screwdriver bit of the automatic thread locking machine 62 and opposite to the rotation direction.

[0032] Example 3: In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-12 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a grid fixture assembly method includes the following steps: Step 1: The conformal positioning frame 31 on the mobile platform 3 conformally positions and supports the U-shaped clamp 81, and the synchronous belt ring rail conveyor 2 drives the U-shaped clamp 81 to move through the mobile platform 3 and the conformal positioning frame 31. Step 2: When the U-shaped clamp 81 moves to the underside of the fastener assembly 42, the fastener 7 on the belt conveyor 41 is moved and assembled onto the U-shaped clamp 81 by the fastener assembly 42. Step 3: When the U-shaped clamp 81 moves to the lower side of the buckle assembly assembly 52, the two sets of buckles 82 on the buckle feeding assembly 51 are moved synchronously and assembled to the upper side of the fixing part 7 through the buckle assembly assembly 52. Step 4: The nut feeding assembly 64 moves the nuts on the nut feeding assembly 63 one by one to the nut transfer assembly 65. The nut transfer assembly 65 moves the nuts to the lower side of the round hole on the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp 81. At the same time, the automatic thread locking machine 62 moves the fastening bolt 83 on the bolt feeding assembly 61 and passes the fastening bolt 83 from top to bottom through the round hole of the buckle 82, between the insert plate 71, and the round hole on the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp 81. Then, the fastening bolt 83 is locked with the nut on the nut transfer assembly 65. This completes the assembly of the U-shaped clamp 81 and the buckle 82. After the assembly is completed, the automatic thread locking machine 62, the buckle assembly assembly 52, and the nut transfer assembly 65 are reset in sequence.

[0033] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A continuous grid fixture assembly device, comprising a machine base (1), a synchronous belt annular guide rail conveyor line (2), a moving platform (3), a fixing component assembly mechanism (4), a snap-fit ​​assembly mechanism (5), and an assembly fastening mechanism (6), characterized in that: The machine base (1) is symmetrically fixedly installed with a fixed frame (11); a synchronous belt ring rail conveyor (2) is fixedly installed on the machine base (1), and multiple mobile platforms (3) are evenly fixedly installed at equal intervals on the moving end of the synchronous belt ring rail conveyor (2). A conformal positioning frame (31) for supporting and positioning the U-shaped clamp (81) is fixedly installed on the mobile platform (3). The machine base (1) is equipped with a fastener assembly mechanism (4) for installing the fastener (7) onto the U-shaped clamp (81); the machine base (1) is equipped with a buckle assembly mechanism (5) for simultaneously installing two buckles (82) onto the fastener (7); the machine base (1) is symmetrically equipped with an assembly and fastening mechanism (6) for installing fastening bolts (83) and nuts onto the U-shaped clamp (81) and buckles (82). The assembly and fastening mechanism (6) includes a bolt feeding assembly (61), an automatic thread locking machine (62), a nut feeding assembly (63), a nut feeding assembly (64), and a nut transfer assembly (65). The bolt feeding assembly (61) is installed on the machine base (1), the automatic thread locking machine (62) is fixedly installed on the gantry frame, and the gantry frame is fixedly installed on the machine base (1). The nut feeding assembly (63) is installed on the machine base (1), and the nut transfer assembly (65) is installed on the fixed frame (11). The machine base (1) is equipped with a nut feeding assembly (64) for transferring the nuts on the nut feeding assembly (63) one by one to the nut transfer assembly (65).

2. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener assembly mechanism (4) includes a belt conveyor (41) and a fastener assembly assembly (42). The belt conveyor (41) is fixedly installed on the machine base (1). The machine base (1) is equipped with a fastener assembly assembly (42) for installing the fastener (7) on the belt conveyor (41) onto the U-shaped clamp (81).

3. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle assembly mechanism (5) includes a buckle feeding assembly (51) and a buckle assembly assembly (52). The buckle feeding assembly (51) is installed on the machine base (1), and the machine base (1) is equipped with a buckle assembly assembly assembly (52) for synchronously installing two buckles (82) on the fixing member (7).

4. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conformal positioning frame (31) includes a U-shaped seat (311), side baffles (312) and a support plate (313). The U-shaped seat (311) is fixedly installed on the movable platform (3). The side baffles (312) are symmetrically fixedly installed on the U-shaped seat (311). The support plate (313) is fixedly installed on the side baffles (312). The two sides of the side baffles (312) are provided with clearance grooves (314) to facilitate the assembly of nuts and fastening bolts (83). The U-shaped seat (311), side baffles (312) and support plate (313) constitute a platform for conformal support and positioning of the U-shaped clamp (81).

5. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing assembly (42) includes a support frame (421), a cylinder linear module one (422), a cylinder linear module two (423), a mounting plate (424), a positioning plate (425), a clamping cylinder (426), and a conformal clamping plate (427). The support frame (421) is fixedly mounted on the machine base (1), and the cylinder linear module one (422) is fixedly mounted on the support frame (421). The moving end of the cylinder linear module one (422) is fixedly mounted on the machine base (1). The cylinder linear module 2 (423) is equipped with a mounting plate (424) fixedly installed at the moving end of the cylinder linear module 2 (423). A positioning plate (425) for fitting with the upper side of the fixing part (7) is fixedly installed on the lower side of the mounting plate (424). A clamping cylinder (426) is symmetrically fixedly installed on the mounting plate (424). A conformal clamping plate (427) for conformal clamping of the outer side of the side plate (72) is fixedly installed at the output end of the clamping cylinder (426).

6. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buckle feeding assembly (51) includes a mounting platform (511), a second belt conveyor (512), and a side baffle (513). The mounting platform (511) is fixedly installed on the machine base (1). The second belt conveyor (512) for conveying buckles (82) is symmetrically fixedly installed on the mounting platform (511). The side baffles (513) for limiting the sides of the buckles (82) are symmetrically fixedly installed on both sides of the second belt conveyor (512). The distance between the buckles (82) on the two second belt conveyors (512) is the same as the distance between the buckles (82) on the U-shaped clamp (81).

7. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The buckle assembly (52) includes a mounting frame (521), a cylinder linear module three (522), a material transfer cylinder (523), a material transfer plate (524), and a conformal magnetic suction plate (526). The mounting frame (521) is fixedly mounted on the machine base (1). The cylinder linear module three (522) is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame (521). The material transfer cylinder (523) is fixedly mounted on the moving end of the cylinder linear module three (522). The material transfer plate (524) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the material transfer cylinder (523). The conformal magnetic suction plate (526) for synchronously picking up the buckles (82) on the two belt conveyors two (512) is fixedly mounted on the material transfer plate (524). The conformal magnetic suction plate (526) is provided with a clearance groove two (525).

8. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nut feeding assembly (64) includes a frustum (641), a mounting disc (642), a rotating plate (643), and an annular baffle (645). The frustum (641) is fixedly mounted on the machine base (1). The mounting disc (642) is fixedly mounted on the frustum (641). The rotating plate (643) is rotatably mounted on the mounting disc (642). A servo motor for driving the rotating plate (643) to rotate is fixedly mounted inside the frustum (641). The rotating plate (643) has evenly spaced conformal grooves (644) arranged in a circular array. The annular baffle (645) is fixedly mounted on the mounting disc (642). A material drop groove (646) is provided on the side of the mounting disc (642) away from the nut feeding assembly (63) to facilitate the vertical fall of the nut.

9. The continuous grid fixture assembly equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The nut transfer assembly (65) includes a transfer cylinder (651), a moving platform (652), and a rotating cylinder (653). The transfer cylinder (651) is fixedly mounted on the fixed frame (11). The moving platform (652) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the transfer cylinder (651). The rotating cylinder (653) driven by a motor is rotatably mounted on the moving platform (652). The rotating cylinder (653) is provided with a conformal groove (654) for conformal positioning of the nut. The bottom of the conformal groove (654) is provided with a relief groove for accommodating the fastening bolt (83).

10. A grid fixture assembly method, utilizing the continuous grid fixture assembly equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: The conformal positioning frame (31) on the mobile platform (3) conformally positions and supports the U-shaped clamp (81), and the synchronous belt ring rail conveyor (2) drives the U-shaped clamp (81) to move through the mobile platform (3) and the conformal positioning frame (31); Step 2: When the U-shaped clamp (81) moves to the underside of the fastener assembly (42), the fastener (7) on the belt conveyor (41) is moved and assembled onto the U-shaped clamp (81) by the fastener assembly (42); Step 3: When the U-shaped clamp (81) moves to the lower side of the buckle assembly assembly (52), the two sets of buckles (82) on the buckle feeding assembly (51) are moved synchronously and assembled to the upper side of the fastener (7) through the buckle assembly assembly assembly (52); Step 4: The nut feeding assembly (64) moves the nuts on the nut feeding assembly (63) one by one to the nut transfer assembly (65). The nut transfer assembly (65) moves the nuts to the lower side of the round hole on the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp (81). At the same time, the automatic thread locking machine (62) moves the fastening bolt (83) on the bolt feeding assembly (61) and passes the fastening bolt (83) from top to bottom through the round hole of the buckle (82), between the insert plate (71) and the round hole on the ear plate of the U-shaped clamp (81). Then the fastening bolt (83) is locked with the nut on the nut transfer assembly (65). Thus, the assembly of the U-shaped clamp (81) and the buckle (82) is completed. After the assembly is completed, the automatic thread locking machine (62), the buckle assembly assembly assembly (52) and the nut transfer assembly (65) are reset in sequence.

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