Assembly device and assembly method for plug connector

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of electronic device assembling, in particular to an assembling device and method for a plug-in connector, the assembling device comprises a control unit, a mounting frame extending in the vertical direction and two plug-in connector assembling mechanisms, and the two plug-in connector assembling mechanisms are both installed on the mounting frame in a sliding mode; the two plug-in connector assembling mechanisms are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, each plug-in connector assembling mechanism comprises a horizontal guide rail, a connecting rod assembly and a clamping assembly, the horizontal guide rails are slidably connected to the mounting frame and can move in the vertical direction, and the first ends of the connecting rod assemblies are rotationally connected with the horizontal guide rails and can move in the axial direction of the horizontal guide rails; the clamping assembly is installed at the second end of the connecting rod assembly and used for clamping a plug or a socket of the connector, and the control unit is configured to control the two sets of connecting rod assemblies to rotate, control the two sets of connecting rod assemblies to translate along the horizontal guide rails and control the two sets of horizontal guide rails to relatively move in the vertical direction so that the plug and the socket can be accurately and efficiently assembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of electronic device assembly technology, and specifically relates to an assembly device and assembly method for connectors. Background Technology

[0002] A connector, also known as a plug or plug-in connector, is an electronic component that enables the transmission of current, signals, or data between two or more circuits or parts through a plug-in or fixed connection. It typically consists of a plug, a socket, connecting terminals, and a housing. The plug and socket engage through a plugging and unplugging mechanism. The connecting terminals are the key components for achieving the electrical connection and are generally made of a metal material with good conductivity. The housing protects the internal structure and secures the connection. Currently, there are two methods for inserting connectors. The first method involves fixing the plug and socket of the connector to the measuring equipment fixture and moving the two ends of the connector relative to each other at a speed of (50±10) mm / min until they are fully engaged. The second method involves holding the connector plug or socket with one hand, visually observing that the reference surface of the connector is level, and using the other hand to control the switch of the testing equipment fixture, causing the fixture to clamp the plug or socket. The movement of the fixture then connects the plug and socket.

[0003] However, using the above methods will result in an angle difference between the reference planes during the plug and socket connection process. If the angle difference is too large, it will also cause damage to the connector. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an assembly device and assembly method for connectors, thereby solving the technical problem in the prior art where the reference planes of the plug and socket of the connector have an angle difference, which leads to damage to the connector.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an assembly device for connectors. The assembly device includes a control unit, a vertically extending mounting frame, and two sets of connector assembly mechanisms. Both sets of connector assembly mechanisms are slidably mounted on the mounting frame and are vertically spaced apart. Each set of connector assembly mechanisms includes: A horizontal guide rail extends horizontally and is slidably connected to the mounting bracket, allowing it to move vertically. The first end of the linkage assembly is rotatably connected to the horizontal guide rail and can move along the axial direction of the horizontal guide rail; A clamping assembly, mounted on the second end of the linkage assembly, is used to clamp the plug or socket of the connector. The control unit is electrically connected to the assembly mechanism of both sets of connectors. The control unit is configured to: control the rotation of the two sets of linkage assemblies respectively so that the reference planes of the plug and socket are kept horizontal; control the translation of the two sets of linkage assemblies along the horizontal guide rail respectively so that the plug and socket are vertically spaced; and control the relative vertical movement of the two sets of horizontal guide rails respectively so that the plug and socket are assembled.

[0006] In some embodiments, each set of horizontal guide rails includes two horizontal guide rails arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The linkage assembly includes: a linkage member, the second end of which is connected to a clamping assembly; two sliding members, which are slidably connected to the two horizontal guide rails respectively; a rotating shaft connected between the two sliding members, the first end of which is connected to the rotating shaft; and a first rotation drive member mounted on the sliding members and drivenly connected to the rotating shaft. The first rotation drive member is communicatively connected to the control unit and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate according to the control command of the control unit.

[0007] In some embodiments, the horizontal guide rail is a lead screw, the sliding element is a nut, and a second rotary drive element for driving the lead screw to rotate is installed at the end of the lead screw.

[0008] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly includes: a mounting base mounted on the second end of the linkage, the mounting base having a mounting portion; and a clamping member disposed on the mounting portion, the clamping member having two clamping portions that can move closer to or further away from each other, the two clamping portions being used to clamp a plug or socket.

[0009] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket includes: two vertical beams, which are spaced apart from each other and extend vertically, and two horizontal guide rails that are slidably connected between the two vertical beams and are spaced apart from each other in parallel.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connector assembly mechanism further includes: a height detection component mounted on a vertical beam, the height detection component being used to detect a first height and a second height at both ends of a reference plane of the plug or socket and send the information to a control unit; the control unit is further configured to: determine the rotation angle of the linkage assembly based on the first height and the second height.

[0011] In some embodiments, the detection assembly includes two laser generators, each mounted on two vertical beams and on the same horizontal plane, which are used to detect a first height and a second height, respectively, and transmit the data to a control unit.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control unit is further configured to: determine a first travel distance of the second end of the linkage assembly based on the rotation angle of the linkage assembly and the length of the linkage assembly; determine a second travel distance of the linkage assembly translated along the horizontal guide rail based on the first travel distance; and control the linkage assembly to translate the second travel distance along the horizontal guide rail.

[0013] In some implementations, the control unit is further configured to: acquire a third height of the socket and a fourth height of the plug via a height detection component; determine the height difference between the third and fourth heights; determine a first movement distance and a second movement distance of the two sets of horizontal guide rails based on the height difference; and control the two sets of horizontal guide rails to move vertically by the first and second movement distances respectively, so that the plug and socket are connected.

[0014] A second aspect of the present invention provides an assembly method for a connector, and an assembly device for the aforementioned connector. The assembly method includes: controlling two sets of linkage assemblies to rotate so that the reference surfaces of the plug and the socket are both horizontal; controlling the two sets of linkage assemblies to translate along a horizontal guide rail so that the plug and the socket are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mounting bracket; and controlling the two sets of horizontal guide rails to move relative to each other vertically so that the plug and the socket are mated.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the assembly device for the connectors includes a control unit, a vertically extending mounting bracket, and two sets of connector assembly mechanisms. Both sets of connector assembly mechanisms are slidably mounted on the mounting bracket and are vertically spaced apart. Each set of connector assembly mechanisms includes a horizontal guide rail, a linkage assembly, and a clamping assembly. The horizontal guide rail is perpendicular to the mounting bracket, providing a horizontal track for the linkage assembly to ensure precise horizontal movement. One end of the linkage assembly is rotatably connected to the horizontal guide rail, allowing it to move on the horizontal guide rail and rotate around the connection point to adjust the angle of the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is installed at the other end of the linkage assembly to securely clamp the plug or socket of the connector, ensuring stability during connection. The control unit is electrically connected to the assembly mechanism of the two sets of connectors, precisely controlling the rotation of the linkage assembly to keep the reference surfaces of the plug and socket horizontal, avoiding docking problems caused by angle differences. Subsequently, the linkage assembly can be controlled to translate along the horizontal guide rail, so that the plug and socket are vertically spaced. Finally, the two sets of horizontal guide rails are controlled to move relative to each other along the axial direction of the mounting bracket, realizing the precise assembly and docking of the plug and socket. This effectively solves the problem of angle differences in the reference surfaces during connector docking in the prior art, which can easily lead to connector damage, and improves the accuracy and reliability of connector assembly.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate embodiments of the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the embodiments of the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. Those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on the structures shown in these drawings without any inventive effort. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of an assembly apparatus provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of an assembly device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view schematic diagram of an assembly device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 11 Vertical beams 20 horizontal guide rails 31 Connecting rod 32 First Rotary Drive Component 33 Rotation axis 40 Clamping Components 51 Laser Generator Detailed Implementation The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0019] The assembly apparatus and assembly method for connectors according to the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a front view of an assembly device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; as shown Figure 2 The diagram shown is a top view of an assembly device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention; as shown Figure 3 The figure shown is a side view of an assembly device provided according to an embodiment of the present invention. The assembly device for connectors provided in this embodiment includes a control unit (not shown), a vertically extending mounting frame, and two sets of connector assembly mechanisms. Both sets of connector assembly mechanisms are slidably mounted on the mounting frame and are vertically spaced apart. Each set of connector assembly mechanisms includes: The horizontal guide rail 20 extends in the horizontal direction and is slidably connected to the mounting bracket and can move vertically. The first end of the linkage assembly is rotatably connected to the horizontal guide rail 20 and can move along the axial direction of the horizontal guide rail 20; Clamping assembly 40 is mounted on the second end of the linkage assembly and is used to clamp the plug or socket of the connector. The control unit is electrically connected to the assembly mechanism of both sets of connectors. The control unit is configured to: control the rotation of the two sets of linkage assemblies respectively so that the reference planes of the plug and socket are kept horizontal; control the translation of the two sets of linkage assemblies along the horizontal guide rail 20 respectively so that the plug and socket are vertically spaced; and control the relative vertical movement of the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 respectively so that the plug and socket are assembled.

[0021] In existing technologies, there is an angle difference in the reference plane when assembling connectors, which can easily cause damage to the connectors during the assembly process. In particular, connector plugs usually have multiple parallel and spaced connection terminals (also known as pins). If the angle difference is large during assembly, the connection terminals are very easy to be damaged.

[0022] This invention provides an assembly device for connectors, comprising a control unit, a vertically extending mounting bracket, and two sets of connector assembly mechanisms. The mounting bracket serves as the support structure for the entire device, ensuring that the two sets of connector assembly mechanisms can be stably slidably mounted on it. The two sets of connector assembly mechanisms are vertically spaced, providing a foundation for subsequent precise assembly. The two sets of connector assembly mechanisms are the core components of this device, each including a horizontal guide rail 20, a connecting rod assembly, and a clamping assembly 40.

[0023] The horizontal guide rail 20 extends horizontally and is slidably connected to the mounting bracket, while also being able to move vertically. This provides a horizontal track for the linkage assembly, ensuring precise horizontal movement. The first end of the linkage assembly is rotatably connected to the horizontal guide rail 20, allowing it to move along the rail and rotate around the connection point. This design enables the linkage assembly to flexibly adjust its angle and position according to the control unit's commands, thereby driving the clamping assembly 40 to adjust accordingly. The clamping assembly 40 is mounted on the second end of the linkage assembly and securely clamps the plug or socket of the connector. The design of the clamping assembly 40 ensures that the plug or socket remains stable during docking, preventing wobbling or shifting, thus guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of the docking. The control unit is electrically connected to the assembly mechanisms of both sets of connectors and can precisely control the rotation of the linkage assembly. The control unit first controls the linkage assembly to rotate and adjust, ensuring that the reference planes of the plug and socket remain horizontal. Subsequently, the control unit controls the linkage assembly to translate along the horizontal guide rail 20, so that the plug and socket are vertically spaced, preparing for subsequent docking. Finally, the control unit controls the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 to move relative to each other vertically, achieving precise assembly and docking of the plug and socket.

[0024] The assembly device described above effectively solves the problem in existing technologies where angular differences in the reference surfaces during connector mating can easily lead to connector damage. This precise control method ensures that the plug and socket maintain accurate relative positions during mating, avoiding damage to the connection terminals caused by angular differences or positional deviations.

[0025] In one embodiment, each set of horizontal guide rails 20 includes two horizontal guide rails 20 arranged parallel and spaced apart. The linkage assembly includes a linkage 31, two sliding members (not shown), a rotating shaft 33, and a first rotation drive 32. The second end of the linkage 31 is connected to the clamping assembly 40. The two sliding members are slidably connected to the two horizontal guide rails 20 respectively. The rotating shaft 33 is connected between the two sliding members. The first end of the linkage 31 is connected to the rotating shaft 33. The first rotation drive 32 is mounted on the sliding member and driven by the rotating shaft 33. The first rotation drive 32 is communicatively connected to the control unit and is used to drive the rotating shaft 33 to rotate according to the control command of the control unit. This structure of the linkage assembly allows the linkage 31 to move flexibly between the two horizontal guide rails 20, and through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 33 and the first rotation drive 32, the linkage 31 can rotate around the rotating shaft 33. This design not only enhances the movement flexibility of the linkage assembly but also enables the clamping assembly 40 to make precise position adjustments in three-dimensional space. In actual operation, the control unit can send control commands to the first rotary drive 32 as needed, driving the rotary shaft 33 to rotate, which in turn causes the connecting rod 31 and the clamping assembly 40 to make corresponding angle adjustments. This ensures that the plug and socket maintain an accurate relative angle during the docking process, avoiding docking failure or damage to the connection terminals due to angle deviation. At the same time, the two sliding parts are slidably connected to the two horizontal guide rails 20, which also ensures the stable movement of the connecting rod assembly in the horizontal direction, improving the reliability and accuracy of the entire assembly device.

[0026] In one embodiment, the horizontal guide rail 20 is a lead screw, the sliding element is a nut, and a second rotary drive element is installed at the end of the lead screw to drive its rotation. The lead screw and nut structure converts rotational motion into linear motion, featuring high transmission accuracy and smooth operation. The second rotary drive element drives the lead screw to rotate, thereby causing the nut to move precisely in a straight line along the lead screw axis, thus achieving precise horizontal positioning of the linkage assembly. This design not only improves the accuracy of the assembly device but also enhances its operational stability and reliability, helping to further reduce angular and positional deviations during connector assembly. In practical applications, precise control of the second rotary drive element by the control unit allows for fine-tuning of the sliding element's movement distance, ensuring that the linkage assembly drives the clamping assembly 40 to the predetermined position, providing strong support for the precise mating of the plug and socket.

[0027] In one embodiment, the clamping assembly 40 includes a mounting base (not shown) and a clamping member (not shown). The mounting base is mounted on the second end of the connecting rod 31 and has a mounting portion. The clamping member is disposed on the mounting portion and has two clamping portions that can move closer to or further away from each other. The two clamping portions are used to clamp a plug or socket. The mounting base provides a stable mounting foundation for the clamping member, ensuring that the clamping member remains stable during clamping. The design of the two clamping portions of the clamping member allows it to adapt to plugs or sockets of different sizes, achieving a stable clamping of the plug or socket by moving closer to or further away from each other. This design not only improves the versatility of the clamping assembly 40 but also ensures the firmness of the clamping, effectively preventing the plug or socket from shaking or shifting during the mating process, thereby ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the mating. In practical applications, the clamping assembly 40 can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific size of the plug or socket to ensure that the best effect is achieved every time, providing strong support for the precise mating of plugs and sockets.

[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the mounting bracket includes two vertical beams 11, spaced apart and extending vertically, and two horizontal guide rails 20 slidably connected between the two vertical beams 11 and spaced parallel to each other. The two spaced-apart vertical beams 11 provide a stable and reliable support structure for the entire assembly device. This design allows the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 to be securely mounted between the vertical beams 11 and to slide along the axial direction of the vertical beams 11 to meet different assembly requirements. The robustness and stability of the vertical beams 11 ensure that the horizontal guide rails 20 will not wobble or shift during movement, thus guaranteeing that the linkage assembly and clamping assembly 40 can accurately reach their predetermined positions, providing a solid guarantee for the precise mating of the plug and socket. Simultaneously, the spacing between the two vertical beams 11 provides sufficient space for the movement of the horizontal guide rails 20, making the structure of the entire assembly device more rational and compact. In practical applications, the two vertical beams 11 can be the two vertical beams 11 of the tensioner. After removing the tensioning mechanism of the tensioner, the horizontal guide rail 20, the connecting rod assembly and the clamping assembly 40 are installed on the two vertical beams 11 of the tensioner.

[0029] In one embodiment, the connector assembly mechanism further includes a height detection component mounted on the vertical beam 11. The height detection component detects a first height and a second height at both ends of the reference surface of the plug or socket and sends these data to the control unit. The control unit is further configured to determine the rotation angle of the linkage assembly based on the first and second heights. The height detection component accurately measures the height difference between the two ends of the reference surface of the plug or socket, providing accurate data support to the control unit. Based on the received first and second heights, the control unit quickly calculates the required rotation angle of the linkage assembly using a built-in algorithm to ensure that the reference surfaces of the plug and socket can be adjusted to a horizontal state. This process not only improves assembly accuracy but also effectively avoids connector damage caused by reference surface angle differences.

[0030] In one embodiment, the detection component includes two laser generators 51, respectively mounted on two vertical beams 11 and positioned on the same horizontal plane. The two laser generators 51 are used to detect a first height and a second height, respectively, and transmit the data to a control unit. The laser generator 51 is a device capable of generating high-precision laser beams. Its application in the height detection component enables precise measurement of the heights at both ends of the plug or socket reference surface. The arrangement of the two laser generators 51 mounted on the two vertical beams 11 and positioned on the same horizontal plane ensures consistency of the measurement reference and improves measurement accuracy. In practical applications, the two laser generators 51 simultaneously emit laser beams, respectively illuminating both ends of the plug or socket reference surface. By measuring the reflection or reception time of the laser beams, the first and second heights can be accurately calculated, and this data is transmitted to the control unit in real time. The control unit quickly calculates and processes the received data to determine the required rotation angle of the linkage assembly, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the plug and socket reference surfaces and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the assembly process. This design not only improves the automation level of the assembly device but also reduces manual intervention and errors, providing more reliable technical support for the precise assembly of the connector and improving assembly efficiency.

[0031] In one embodiment, the control unit is further configured to: determine a first moving distance of the second end of the linkage assembly based on the rotation angle and length of the linkage assembly; determine a second moving distance of the linkage assembly along the horizontal guide rail 20 based on the first moving distance; and control the linkage assembly to move the second moving distance along the horizontal guide rail 20. When the linkage assembly rotates, its second end will undergo a corresponding positional change. The control unit can accurately determine the first moving distance of the second end of the linkage assembly by calculating the rotation angle and length of the linkage assembly. This first moving distance is the linear distance change in space of the second end of the linkage assembly relative to its initial position after rotation. Then, based on this first moving distance and considering the layout and assembly requirements of the horizontal guide rail 20, the control unit further determines the second moving distance that the linkage assembly needs to move along the horizontal guide rail 20. This second moving distance is the specific value that the linkage assembly needs to move in the horizontal direction to ensure that the plug and socket can be set according to the predetermined vertical spacing. Finally, the control unit precisely controls the linkage assembly to translate a second distance along the horizontal guide rail 20, causing the linkage assembly to drive the clamping assembly 40 to the accurate position, preparing for the subsequent precise assembly and docking of the plug and socket. This precise control method ensures the accuracy and reliability of the assembly process, improving the assembly efficiency and quality of the connector. Furthermore, the two clamping assemblies 40 provided in this embodiment are initially spaced vertically apart. Therefore, when the control unit controls the linkage assembly to translate a second distance along the horizontal guide rail 20, the height of the clamping assembly 40 will change, but the adjusted horizontal position will be the same as the initial horizontal position.

[0032] In one embodiment, the control unit is further configured to: acquire the third height of the socket and the fourth height of the plug via a height detection component; determine the height difference between the third and fourth heights; determine the first and second movement distances of the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 based on the height difference; and control the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 to move vertically by the first and second movement distances respectively, so that the plug and socket can mate. After the linkage assembly translates the second movement distance along the horizontal guide rails 20, the control unit further acquires the third height of the socket and the fourth height of the plug via the height detection component. Upon receiving these two height data, the control unit quickly calculates and determines the height difference between the third and fourth heights. This height difference reflects the relative deviation of the plug and socket in the vertical position and is an important basis for subsequent adjustment of the movement distance of the horizontal guide rails 20. Next, the control unit determines the first and second movement distances that the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 need to move based on this height difference, combined with the layout of the assembly device and the assembly requirements. These two movement distances are key parameters to ensure that the plug and socket can mate accurately; they take into account the influence of the height difference on the movement of the horizontal guide rails 20, ensuring the accuracy of the mating. Finally, the control unit precisely controls the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 to move vertically by a first movement distance and a second movement distance, respectively. During this process, the horizontal guide rails 20 move stably and accurately to the predetermined position according to the instructions of the control unit, thereby driving the plug and socket on the clamping assembly 40 to mate. Through this precise control method, the assembly device provided in this embodiment of the invention can ensure that the plug and socket maintain accurate relative positions during mating, avoiding damage to the connection terminals caused by height differences or positional deviations, and improving the assembly efficiency and quality of the connector.

[0033] In one embodiment, an assembly method for a connector is provided, comprising the assembly device for the aforementioned connector. The assembly method includes: controlling two sets of linkage assemblies to rotate so that the reference planes of the plug and socket are both horizontal; controlling the two sets of linkage assemblies to translate along a horizontal guide rail 20 so that the plug and socket are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mounting bracket; and controlling the two sets of horizontal guide rails 20 to move vertically relative to each other so that the plug and socket are mated. Using the above assembly method, the precise control capability of the assembly device can be fully utilized to achieve efficient and accurate mating of the connector.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An assembly device for a connector, characterized in that, The assembly device includes a control unit, a vertically extending mounting frame, and two sets of connector assembly mechanisms. Both sets of connector assembly mechanisms are slidably mounted on the mounting frame. The two sets of connector assembly mechanisms are vertically spaced apart. Each set of connector assembly mechanisms includes: A horizontal guide rail (20) extends in the horizontal direction and is slidably connected to the mounting bracket and can move vertically. The first end of the linkage assembly is rotatably connected to the horizontal guide rail (20) and can move along the axial direction of the horizontal guide rail (20); A clamping assembly (40) is installed at the second end of the linkage assembly, the clamping assembly (40) being used to clamp the plug or socket of the connector; The control unit is electrically connected to the assembly mechanisms of the two sets of connectors. The control unit is configured to: control the rotation of the two sets of linkage assemblies respectively so that the reference planes of the plug and the socket are kept horizontal; control the translation of the two sets of linkage assemblies along the horizontal guide rail (20) respectively so that the plug and the socket are vertically spaced; and control the relative vertical movement of the two sets of horizontal guide rails (20) respectively so that the plug and the socket are assembled.

2. The assembly device for a connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each set of the horizontal guide rails (20) includes two horizontal guide rails (20), which are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The linkage assembly includes: Linkage member (31), the second end of which is connected to the clamping assembly (40); Two sliding members are slidably connected to the two horizontal guide rails (20), respectively; A rotating shaft (33) is connected between the two sliding members, and the first end of the connecting rod (31) is connected to the rotating shaft (33); The first rotation drive (32) is mounted on the sliding member and drivenly connected to the rotation shaft (33). The first rotation drive (32) is communicatively connected to the control unit and is used to drive the rotation shaft (33) to rotate according to the control command of the control unit.

3. The assembly device for a connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal guide rail (20) is a lead screw, the sliding member is a nut, and a second rotary drive member for driving the lead screw to rotate is installed at the end of the lead screw.

4. The assembly apparatus for a connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (40) includes: Mounting base, installed at the second end of the connecting rod (31), the mounting base is provided with mounting part; A clamping member is disposed on the mounting portion. The clamping member has two clamping portions that can move closer to or further away from each other, and the two clamping portions are used to clamp the plug or socket.

5. The assembly apparatus for a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes: Two vertical beams (11) are spaced apart from each other and extend vertically. Two horizontal guide rails (20) are slidably connected between the two vertical beams (11) and are spaced apart from each other in parallel.

6. The assembly apparatus for a connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The assembly mechanism of the connector also includes: A height detection component is installed on the vertical beam (11). The height detection component is used to detect the first height and the second height at both ends of the reference surface of the plug or the socket, and send them to the control unit. The control unit is also configured to: The rotation angle of the linkage assembly is determined based on the first height and the second height.

7. The assembly apparatus for a connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The detection component includes: Two laser generators (51) are respectively installed on the two vertical beams (11) and are on the same horizontal plane. The two laser generators (51) are used to detect the first height and the second height respectively, and send them to the control unit respectively.

8. The assembly apparatus for a connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control unit is also configured to: The first moving distance of the second end of the linkage assembly is determined based on the rotation angle of the linkage assembly and the length of the linkage assembly; The second movement distance of the linkage assembly along the horizontal guide rail (20) is determined based on the first movement distance; Control the linkage assembly to translate along the horizontal guide rail (20) by the second movement distance.

9. The assembly apparatus for a connector according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control unit is also configured to: The third height of the socket and the fourth height of the plug are obtained through the height detection component; Determine the height difference between the third height and the fourth height; The first and second movement distances of the two sets of horizontal guide rails (20) are determined based on the height difference. Control the two sets of horizontal guide rails (20) to move vertically by the first movement distance and the second movement distance respectively, so that the plug and the socket are connected.

10. An assembly method for a connector, characterized in that, An assembly apparatus for a connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the assembly method comprising: The two sets of linkage assemblies are rotated separately to keep the reference planes of the plug and the socket horizontal. The two sets of linkage assemblies are respectively controlled to translate along the horizontal guide rail (20) so that the plug and the socket are spaced apart along the extension direction of the mounting bracket; The two sets of horizontal guide rails (20) are controlled to move vertically relative to each other so that the plug and the socket are connected.

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