Component clamping and feeding device and component supply system

Abstract

The invention discloses a component clamping and feeding device and a component supply system. The component clamping and feeding device comprises a first base; the mounting plate is movably mounted on the first base and can move in the first horizontal direction; the plurality of clamps are movably mounted on the mounting plate respectively and can move between an extending position and a retracting position along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and the pushing device is fixedly mounted on the first base and is used for pushing the clamp to move from the retraction position to the extension position. The multiple clamps are arranged in a row in the first horizontal direction, and the mounting plate is used for moving the multiple clamps one by one to the position aligned with the pushing device in the first horizontal direction; when the pushing device pushes the clamp aligned with the pushing device to the extending position, the part clamped on the clamp is moved to a preset station. The automatic part supply device can realize automatic supply of parts, improves the supply efficiency and the supply precision of the parts, and is suitable for an automatic production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a component clamping and feeding device and a component supply system including the component clamping and feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, in crimping systems that press terminals onto resistor leads, resistors are typically supplied manually to the crimping station. However, this manual supply method suffers from low efficiency and poor accuracy. Furthermore, it is not suitable for automated production lines. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a component clamping and feeding device is provided. The component clamping and feeding device includes: a first base; a mounting plate movably mounted on the first base and movable along a first horizontal direction; a plurality of clamps movably mounted on the mounting plate and movable between an extended position and a retracted position along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and a pushing device fixedly mounted on the first base for pushing the clamps from the retracted position to the extended position. The plurality of clamps are arranged in a row along the first horizontal direction, and the mounting plate is used to move the plurality of clamps one by one along the first horizontal direction to a position aligned with the pushing device; when the pushing device pushes one of the clamps aligned with it to the extended position, a component clamped on the one clamp is moved to a predetermined workstation.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component clamping and feeding device further includes: a plurality of slide rails fixed to the top surface of the mounting plate and arranged in a row in the first horizontal direction; and a plurality of sliders respectively cooperating with the plurality of slide rails to be able to slide along the slide rails, the slide rails extending in the second horizontal direction, and the bottoms of the plurality of clamps being respectively fixed to the plurality of sliders, such that each of the plurality of clamps is able to move in the second horizontal direction between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component clamping and feeding device further includes: a plurality of return springs, respectively connected between the plurality of clamps and the mounting plate, for resetting the clamps from the extended position to the retracted position.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first connecting post is formed on the clamp, and a plurality of second connecting posts are formed on the mounting plate, the plurality of second connecting posts corresponding to the first connecting posts on the plurality of clamps respectively; one end of the plurality of return springs is connected to the first connecting post on the plurality of clamps respectively, and the other end of the plurality of return springs is connected to the plurality of second connecting posts on the mounting plate respectively.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the pushing device is a cylinder having a telescopic rod capable of extending and retracting along the second horizontal direction, the telescopic rod being used to push a clamp aligned therewith from the retracted position to the extended position; when the telescopic rod of the pushing device retracts, the clamp can be reset from the extended position to the retracted position under the action of a reset spring connected thereto.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the component is in the predetermined work position and a corresponding operation is being performed on the component, the telescopic rod is held in the extended state to hold the clamp in the extended position; after the corresponding operation on the component has been completed, the telescopic rod is retracted, and the clamp is automatically reset to the retracted position by the action of the reset spring connected thereto.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the clamp includes: a horizontal moving block fixed to the slider for moving together with the slider in the first horizontal direction; a vertical moving block movably mounted to the horizontal moving block for moving in the vertical direction; and a pair of gripping claws mounted on the vertical moving block for opening and closing to grip and release the component.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal moving block includes a horizontal plate and a vertical plate connected vertically, the bottom of the horizontal plate is fixed to the slider, and a vertical groove is formed on the vertical plate; a vertical slide rail is provided on the vertical moving block, and the vertical slide rail engages with the vertical groove, so that the vertical moving block can move along the vertical direction.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a positioning post is formed on the end face of the horizontal moving block, and the mounting plate has a vertical positioning plate perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and a positioning groove corresponding to the positioning post is formed on the vertical positioning plate; when the clamp is in the retracted position, the end face of the horizontal moving block abuts against the vertical positioning plate and the positioning post cooperates with the positioning groove to position the clamp in the retracted position.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting post is formed on the horizontal plate of the horizontal moving block, the second connecting post is formed on the vertical positioning plate, and the pushing device drives the clamp to move from the retracted position to the extended position by pushing the positioning post.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component clamping and feeding device further includes: a position detection device, mounted on the mounting plate, for detecting whether all of the plurality of clamps are in the retracted position.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in the first horizontal direction; the position detection device includes: a light emitter mounted on the first end of the mounting plate; and a light receiver mounted on the second end of the mounting plate. When all the plurality of clamps are in the retracted position, the light emitted by the light emitter is not blocked by any of the clamps, allowing the light receiver to receive the light emitted by the light emitter; when one of the plurality of clamps is not reset to the retracted position, the light emitted by the light emitter is blocked by the unreset clamp, preventing the light receiver from receiving the light emitted by the light emitter.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a light-emitting via extending along the first horizontal direction is formed on the clamp; when all the clamps are in the retracted position, the light-emitting vias on the clamps are aligned in the first horizontal direction, so that the light emitted by the light emitter can reach the light receiver through the light-emitting vias on the clamps; when one of the clamps is not reset to the retracted position, the light-emitting via on the unreset clamp is not aligned with the light-emitting via on the clamp in the retracted position, so that the light emitted by the light emitter cannot reach the light receiver through the light-emitting vias on the clamps.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component clamping and feeding device further includes: a first driving device, mounted on the first base, for driving the mounting plate to move along the first horizontal direction.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first driving device includes: a first slide rail fixed to the first base and extending along the first horizontal direction; a first lead screw rotatably mounted on the first base and rotatable about an axis extending along the first horizontal direction; a first slider threadedly connected to the first lead screw and slidingly engaged with the first slide rail; and a first motor mounted on the first base and connected to one end of the first lead screw for driving the first lead screw to rotate. When the first lead screw rotates, the first slider moves along the first slide rail under the drive of the first lead screw, and the mounting plate is connected to the first slider to move along the first slide rail together with the first slider.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first threaded hole that is threadedly connected to the first lead screw and a first slide groove that slides in cooperation with the first slide rail are formed on the first slider; the first driving device further includes: a base plate, the bottom of which is fixed to the top of the first slider, and the bottom of the mounting plate is fixed to the base plate.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component clamping and feeding device further includes: a second base, wherein the first base is movably mounted on the second base and is movable along the second horizontal direction; and a second driving device, mounted on the second base, for driving the first base to move along the second horizontal direction.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second driving device includes: a second slide rail fixed on the second base and extending along the second horizontal direction; a second lead screw rotatably mounted on the second base and rotatable about an axis extending along the second horizontal direction; a second slider threadedly connected to the second lead screw and slidingly engaged with the second slide rail; and a second motor mounted on the second base and connected to one end of the second lead screw for driving the second lead screw to rotate. When the second lead screw rotates, the second slider moves along the second slide rail under the drive of the second lead screw, and the second mounting plate is connected to the second slider to move along the second slide rail together with the second slider.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second threaded hole that is threadedly connected to the second lead screw and a second slide groove that slides in cooperation with the second slide rail are formed on the second slider, and the bottom of the first base is fixed to the top of the second slider.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component is a resistor, and the predetermined station is a crimping station for crimping a terminal onto the pin of the resistor.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the mounting plate is movable relative to the first base along the first horizontal direction between an initial position and an end position; when the mounting plate is in the initial position, the first clamp in a row of clamps is aligned with the pushing device; when the mounting plate is in the end position, the last clamp in a row of clamps is aligned with the pushing device.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present invention, a component supply system is provided. The component supply system includes: the aforementioned component clamping and feeding device; a first gripping device disposed at a first position adjacent to the initial position of the mounting plate, for simultaneously gripping multiple components from a component carrier and simultaneously placing the gripped multiple components onto the multiple clamps; and a second gripping device disposed at a second position adjacent to the terminating position of the mounting plate, for simultaneously gripping multiple components clamped on the multiple clamps and simultaneously returning the gripped multiple components to the component carrier.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component supply system further includes: a component carrier for loading a plurality of components; and a carrier conveying device for conveying the component carrier along the first horizontal direction. When the component carrier is conveyed to the first position, the first gripping device simultaneously grips the plurality of components from the component carrier; when the component carrier is conveyed to the second position, the second gripping device simultaneously places the gripped plurality of components back onto the component carrier.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the component supply system further includes: a first locking device for locking the component carrier in the first position to ensure that the component carrier remains stationary when the first gripping device grips the plurality of components from the component carrier; and a second locking device for locking the component carrier in the second position to ensure that the component carrier remains stationary when the second gripping device places the gripped plurality of components back onto the component carrier.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the component carrier is in the first position and the mounting plate is in the initial position, the component carrier and the mounting plate are arranged side by side in the second horizontal direction; and when the component carrier is in the second position and the mounting plate is in the final position, the component carrier and the mounting plate are arranged side by side in the second horizontal direction.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first gripping device includes: a plurality of first grippers arranged in a row along a first horizontal direction for simultaneously gripping the plurality of components; and a first moving device, wherein the plurality of first grippers are mounted on the first moving device, and the first moving device is adapted to move the plurality of components gripped by the plurality of first grippers along a vertical direction and a second horizontal direction.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second gripping device includes: a plurality of second grippers arranged in a row along a first horizontal direction for simultaneously gripping the plurality of components; and a second moving device, wherein the plurality of second grippers are mounted on the second moving device, and the second moving device is adapted to move the plurality of components gripped by the plurality of second grippers along a vertical direction and a second horizontal direction.

[0031] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, automatic supply of components can be achieved, improving the efficiency and accuracy of component supply, and is applicable to automated production lines.

[0032] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 A perspective view of a component supply system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 A perspective view of a component clamping and feeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a first clamp is aligned with a pushing device and is in a retracted position;

[0035] Figure 3 A plan view of a component clamping and feeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a first clamp is aligned with a pushing device and is in a retracted position;

[0036] Figure 4 A perspective view of a component clamping and feeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a first clamp is aligned with a pushing device and pushed to an extended position;

[0037] Figure 5 A plan view of a component clamping and feeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a first clamp is aligned with a pushing device and pushed to an extended position;

[0038] Figure 6A perspective view of a component clamping and feeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a second clamp is aligned with a pushing device and pushed to an extended position;

[0039] Figure 7 A plan view of a component clamping and feeding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a second clamp is aligned with a pushing device and pushed to an extended position;

[0040] Figure 8 A perspective view of a clamp according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 9 An exploded view of a plurality of clamps and mounting plates according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 10 A perspective view of a first driving device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0043] Figure 11 An exploded schematic diagram of a first driving device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0044] Figure 12 A perspective view of a second driving device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0045] Figure 13 An exploded schematic diagram of a second drive device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0047] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0048] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a component clamping and feeding device is provided. The component clamping and feeding device includes: a first base; a mounting plate movably mounted on the first base and movable along a first horizontal direction; a plurality of clamps movably mounted on the mounting plate and movable between an extended position and a retracted position along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and a pushing device fixedly mounted on the first base for pushing the clamps from the retracted position to the extended position. The plurality of clamps are arranged in a row along the first horizontal direction, and the mounting plate is used to move the plurality of clamps one by one along the first horizontal direction to a position aligned with the pushing device; when the pushing device pushes one of the clamps aligned with it to the extended position, the component clamped on the one clamp is moved to a predetermined workstation.

[0049] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a component supply system is provided. The component supply system includes: the aforementioned component clamping and feeding device; a first gripping device disposed at a first position adjacent to the initial position of the mounting plate, for simultaneously gripping multiple components from a component carrier and simultaneously placing the gripped multiple components onto the multiple clamps; and a second gripping device disposed at a second position adjacent to the terminating position of the mounting plate, for simultaneously gripping multiple components clamped on the multiple clamps and simultaneously placing the gripped multiple components back onto the component carrier.

[0050] Figure 1 A perspective view of a component supply system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A perspective view of a component clamping and feeding device 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the first clamp 32 is aligned with the pushing device 34 and is in a retracted position; Figure 3 A plan view of a component clamping and feeding device 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the first clamp 32 is aligned with the pushing device 34 and is in a retracted position; Figure 4 A perspective view of a component clamping and feeding device 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a first clamp 32 is aligned with a pushing device 34 and pushed to an extended position; Figure 5 A plan view of a component clamping and feeding device 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a first clamp 32 is aligned with a pushing device 34 and pushed to an extended position; Figure 6 A perspective view of a component clamping and feeding device 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a second clamp 32 is aligned with a pushing device 34 and pushed to an extended position; Figure 7A plan view of a component clamping and feeding device 3 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a second clamp 32 is aligned with a pushing device 34 and pushed to an extended position; Figure 8 A perspective view of a clamp 32 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0051] Figure 9 An exploded view of a plurality of clamps 32 and mounting plate 31 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 10 A perspective view of a first driving device 37 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 11 An exploded view of a first driving device 37 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 12 A perspective view of a second driving device 38 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 13 An exploded view of a second drive device 38 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a component clamping and feeding device 3 is disclosed. The component clamping and feeding device 3 includes: a first base 30, a mounting plate 31, a plurality of clamps 32, and a pushing device 34. The mounting plate 31 is movably mounted on the first base 30 and is movable along a first horizontal direction X. The plurality of clamps 32 are respectively movably mounted on the mounting plate 31 and are movable between an extended position and a retracted position along a second horizontal direction Y perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X. The pushing device 34 is fixedly mounted on the first base 30 and is used to push the clamps 32 from the retracted position to the extended position. The plurality of clamps 32 are arranged in a row along the first horizontal direction X, and the mounting plate 31 is used to move the plurality of clamps 32 one by one along the first horizontal direction X to a position aligned with the pushing device 34. When the pushing device 34 pushes a clamp 32 aligned with it to the extended position, the component 4 clamped on one of the clamps 32 is moved to a predetermined station 6.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the component clamping and feeding device 3 further includes a plurality of slide rails 3a and a plurality of sliders 3b. The plurality of slide rails 3a are fixed to the top surface of the mounting plate 31 and arranged in a row in a first horizontal direction X. The plurality of sliders 3b respectively engage with the plurality of slide rails 3a to be able to slide along the slide rails 3a. The slide rails 3a extend along a second horizontal direction Y, and the bottoms of the plurality of clamps 32 are respectively fixed to the plurality of sliders 3b, such that each of the plurality of clamps 32 can move between a retracted position and an extended position along the second horizontal direction Y.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 13As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the component clamping and feeding device 3 further includes a plurality of return springs 35. The plurality of return springs 35 are respectively connected between the plurality of clamps 32 and the mounting plate 31, for returning the clamps 32 from the extended position to the retracted position.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a first connecting post 35a is formed on the clamp 32, and a plurality of second connecting posts 35b are formed on the mounting plate 31. The plurality of second connecting posts 35b correspond to the first connecting posts 35a on the clamps 32, respectively. One end of a plurality of return springs 35 is connected to the first connecting posts 35a on the clamps 32, and the other end of the plurality of return springs 35 is connected to the plurality of second connecting posts 35b on the mounting plate 31, respectively.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the pushing device 34 is a cylinder with a telescopic rod 341 capable of extending and retracting along a second horizontal direction Y. The telescopic rod 341 is used to push a clamp 32 aligned therewith from a retracted position to an extended position. When the telescopic rod 341 of the pushing device 34 retracts, a clamp 32 can be reset from the extended position to the retracted position under the action of a return spring 35 connected thereto.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when component 4 is at the predetermined work station 6 and a corresponding operation is being performed on component 4, the telescopic rod 341 is held in the extended state to hold a clamp 32 in the extended position. After the corresponding operation on component 4 has been completed, the telescopic rod 341 retracts, and a clamp 32 is automatically reset to the retracted position by the action of the return spring 35 connected to it.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the clamp 32 includes a horizontal moving block 320, a vertical moving block 323, and a pair of gripping claws 326. The horizontal moving block 320 is fixed to the slider 3b to move along the first horizontal direction X with the slider 3b. The vertical moving block 323 is movably mounted on the horizontal moving block 320 and is capable of moving along the vertical direction Z. The pair of gripping claws 326 are mounted on the vertical moving block 323 and are capable of opening and closing to grip and release the component 4.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the horizontal moving block 320 includes a horizontal plate 321 and a vertical plate 322 connected vertically. The bottom of the horizontal plate 321 is fixed to the slider 3b, and a vertical groove 325 is formed on the vertical plate 322. A vertical slide rail 324 is provided on the vertical moving block 323, and the vertical slide rail 324 engages with the vertical groove 325, allowing the vertical moving block 323 to move along the vertical direction Z.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a positioning post 32a is formed on the end face 32b of the horizontal moving block 320. The mounting plate 31 has a vertical positioning plate 310 perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X, and a positioning groove 31a corresponding to the positioning post 32a is formed on the vertical positioning plate 310. When the clamp 32 is in the retracted position, the end face 32b of the horizontal moving block 320 abuts against the vertical positioning plate 310, and the positioning post 32a cooperates with the positioning groove 31a to position the clamp 32 in the retracted position.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first connecting post 35a is formed on the horizontal plate 321 of the horizontal moving block 320, the second connecting post 35b is formed on the vertical positioning plate 310, and the pushing device 34 drives the clamp 32 from the retracted position to the extended position by pushing the positioning post 32a.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the component clamping and feeding device 3 further includes a position detection device 36. The position detection device 36 is mounted on the mounting plate 31 and is used to detect whether all the multiple clamps 32 are in the retracted position.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting plate 31 has a first end and a second end opposite each other in a first horizontal direction X. The position detection device 36 includes a light emitter 36a and a light receiver 36b. The light emitter 36a is mounted on the first end of the mounting plate 31. The light receiver 36b is mounted on the second end of the mounting plate 31. When all the clamps 32 are in the retracted position, the light emitted by the light emitter 36a is not blocked by any of the clamps 32, allowing the light receiver 36b to receive the light emitted by the light emitter 36a. When one of the clamps 32 is not reset to the retracted position, the light emitted by the light emitter 36a is blocked by the unreset clamp 32, preventing the light receiver 36b from receiving the light emitted by the light emitter 36a.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 13As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a light-emitting via 36c extending along a first horizontal direction X is formed on the clamp 32. When all clamps 32 are in the retracted position, the light-emitting vias 36c on the clamps 32 are aligned in the first horizontal direction X, allowing light emitted from the light emitter 36a to reach the light receiver 36b via the light-emitting vias 36c on the clamps 32. When one of the clamps 32 is not reset to the retracted position, the light-emitting via 36c on the unreset clamp 32 is not aligned with the light-emitting via 36c on the clamp 32 in the retracted position, preventing light emitted from the light emitter 36a from reaching the light receiver 36b via the light-emitting vias 36c on the clamps 32.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the component clamping and feeding device 3 further includes a first driving device 37, which is mounted on the first base 30 and is used to drive the mounting plate 31 to move along the first horizontal direction X.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first driving device 37 includes: a first slide rail 371, a first lead screw 373, a first slider 372, and a first motor 370. The first slide rail 371 is fixed on the first base 30 and extends along a first horizontal direction X. The first lead screw 373 is rotatably mounted on the first base 30 and is capable of rotating about an axis extending along the first horizontal direction X. The first slider 372 is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 373 and slides in engagement with the first slide rail 371. The first motor 370 is mounted on the first base 30 and connected to one end of the first lead screw 373 for driving the first lead screw 373 to rotate. When the first lead screw 373 rotates, the first slider 372 moves along the first slide rail 371 under the drive of the first lead screw 373. The mounting plate 31 is connected to the first slider 372 to move along the first slide rail 371 together with the first slider 372.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a first threaded hole 37a that is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 373 and a first slide groove 37b that slides with the first slide rail 371 are formed on the first slider 372. The first drive device 37 also includes a base plate 374, the bottom of which is fixed to the top of the first slider 372, and the bottom of the mounting plate 31 is fixed to the base plate 374.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the component clamping and feeding device 3 further includes a second base 39 and a second drive device 38. The first base 30 is movably mounted on the second base 39 and is capable of moving along a second horizontal direction Y. The second drive device 38 is mounted on the second base 39 and is used to drive the first base 30 to move along the second horizontal direction Y.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second driving device 38 includes: a second slide rail 381, a second lead screw 383, a second slider 382, ​​and a second motor 380. The second slide rail 381 is fixed on the second base 39 and extends along a second horizontal direction Y. The second lead screw 383 is rotatably mounted on the second base 39 and is capable of rotating about an axis extending along the second horizontal direction Y. The second slider 382 is threadedly connected to the second lead screw 383 and slides in engagement with the second slide rail 381. The second motor 380 is mounted on the second base 39 and connected to one end of the second lead screw 383 for driving the second lead screw 383 to rotate. When the second lead screw 383 rotates, the second slider 382 moves along the second slide rail 381 under the drive of the second lead screw 383. The second mounting plate 31 is connected to the second slider 382 to move along the second slide rail 381 together with the second slider 382.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a second threaded hole that is threaded to the second lead screw 383 and a second slide groove 38b that slides with the second slide rail 381 are formed on the second slider 382, ​​and the bottom of the first base 30 is fixed to the top of the second slider 382.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, component 4 is a resistor, and predetermined station 6 is a crimping station for crimping terminal 5 onto the pin of the resistor.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting plate 31 is movable relative to the first base 30 along a first horizontal direction X between an initial position and a final position. When the mounting plate 31 is in the initial position, the first clamp 32 in a row of clamps 32 is aligned with the pushing device 34. When the mounting plate 31 is in the final position, the last clamp 32 in a row of clamps 32 is aligned with the pushing device 34.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a component supply system is also disclosed. This component supply system includes: the aforementioned component clamping and feeding device 3, a first gripping device 1, and a second gripping device 2. The first gripping device 1 is located at a first position adjacent to the initial position of the mounting plate 31, and is used to simultaneously grip multiple components 4 from the component carrier and simultaneously place the gripped multiple components 4 onto multiple clamps 32. The second gripping device 2 is located at a second position adjacent to the end position of the mounting plate 31, and is used to simultaneously grip the multiple components 4 clamped on the multiple clamps 32 and simultaneously return the gripped multiple components 4 to the component carrier.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the component supply system further includes a component carrier (not shown) and a carrier conveying device (not shown). The component carrier is used to load a plurality of components 4. The carrier conveying device is used to convey the component carrier along a first horizontal direction X. When the component carrier is conveyed to a first position, a first gripping device 1 simultaneously grips a plurality of components 4 from the component carrier. When the component carrier is conveyed to a second position, a second gripping device 2 simultaneously places the gripped plurality of components 4 back onto the component carrier.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the component supply system further includes a first locking device (not shown) and a second locking device (not shown). The first locking device is used to lock the component carrier in a first position to ensure that the component carrier remains stationary when the first gripping device 1 grips multiple components 4 from the component carrier. The second locking device is used to lock the component carrier in a second position to ensure that the component carrier remains stationary when the second gripping device 2 places the gripped multiple components 4 back onto the component carrier.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the component carrier is in the first position and the mounting plate 31 is in the initial position, the component carrier and the mounting plate 31 are arranged side by side in the second horizontal direction Y. When the component carrier is in the second position and the mounting plate 31 is in the final position, the component carrier and the mounting plate 31 are arranged side by side in the second horizontal direction Y.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first gripping device 1 includes a plurality of first grippers 11 and a first moving device 12. The plurality of first grippers 11 are arranged in a row along a first horizontal direction X for simultaneously gripping a plurality of parts 4. The plurality of first grippers 11 are mounted on the first moving device 12. The first moving device 12 is adapted to move the plurality of parts 4 gripped by the plurality of first grippers 11 along a vertical direction Z and a second horizontal direction Y.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 13 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second gripping device 2 includes a plurality of second grippers 21 and a second moving device 22. The plurality of second grippers 21 are arranged in a row along a first horizontal direction X for simultaneously gripping a plurality of components 4. The plurality of second grippers 21 are mounted on the second moving device 22. The second moving device 22 is adapted to move the plurality of components 4 gripped by the plurality of second grippers 21 along a vertical direction Z and a second horizontal direction Y.

[0079] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0080] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0081] While some embodiments of the general concept of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0082] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A component clamping and feeding device, characterized in that, include: First base (30); Mounting plate (31) is movably mounted on the first base (30) and is capable of moving along the first horizontal direction (X); Multiple clamps (32) are movably mounted on the mounting plate (31) and are capable of moving between an extended position and a retracted position along a second horizontal direction (Y) perpendicular to the first horizontal direction (X); and A pushing device (34), fixedly mounted on the first base (30), is used to push the clamp (32) from the retracted position to the extended position. The plurality of clamps (32) are arranged in a row in the first horizontal direction (X), and the mounting plate (31) is used to move the plurality of clamps (32) one by one along the first horizontal direction (X) to a position aligned with the pushing device (34). When the pushing device (34) pushes a clamp (32) aligned with it to the extended position, the component (4) clamped on the clamp (32) is moved to the predetermined station (6).

2. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple slide rails (3a) are fixed on the top surface of the mounting plate (31) and arranged in a row in the first horizontal direction (X); and Multiple sliders (3b) respectively cooperate with the multiple slide rails (3a) to slide along the slide rails (3a). The slide rail (3a) extends along the second horizontal direction (Y), and the bottoms of the plurality of clamps (32) are respectively fixed to the plurality of sliders (3b), such that each of the plurality of clamps (32) can move along the second horizontal direction (Y) between the retracted position and the extended position.

3. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple return springs (35) are connected between the multiple clamps (32) and the mounting plate (31) respectively, for returning the clamps (32) from the extended position to the retracted position.

4. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first connecting post (35a) is formed on the clamp (32), and a plurality of second connecting posts (35b) are formed on the mounting plate (31), the plurality of second connecting posts (35b) corresponding to the first connecting posts (35a) on the plurality of clamps (32); One end of each of the plurality of return springs (35) is connected to a first connecting post (35a) on the plurality of clamps (32), and the other end of each of the plurality of return springs (35) is connected to a plurality of second connecting posts (35b) on the mounting plate (31).

5. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pushing device (34) is a cylinder, which has a telescopic rod (341) that can extend and retract along the second horizontal direction (Y), the telescopic rod (341) being used to push a clamp (32) aligned thereto from the retracted position to the extended position; When the telescopic rod (341) of the pushing device (34) retracts, the clamp (32) can be reset from the extended position to the retracted position under the action of the reset spring (35) connected thereto.

6. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the component (4) is in the predetermined work position (6) and a corresponding operation is being performed on the component (4), the telescopic rod (341) is held in the extended state to hold the clamp (32) in the extended position; After the corresponding operation of the component (4) has been completed, the telescopic rod (341) retracts, and the clamp (32) is automatically reset to the retracted position by the action of the reset spring (35) connected to it.

7. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamp (32) includes: A horizontal moving block (320) is fixed to the slider (3b) to move together with the slider (3b) along the first horizontal direction (X); A vertical moving block (323) is movably mounted on the horizontal moving block (320) and is capable of moving in the vertical direction (Z); and A pair of gripping claws (326) are mounted on the vertical moving block (323) and are capable of opening and closing to grip and release the component (4).

8. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The horizontal moving block (320) includes a horizontal plate (321) and a vertical plate (322) connected vertically. The bottom of the horizontal plate (321) is fixed to the slider (3b), and a vertical groove (325) is formed on the vertical plate (322). A vertical slide rail (324) is provided on the vertical moving block (323), and the vertical slide rail (324) engages with the vertical insertion groove (325) so that the vertical moving block (323) can move along the vertical direction (Z).

9. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A positioning post (32a) is formed on the end face (32b) of the horizontal moving block (320), and the mounting plate (31) has a vertical positioning plate (310) perpendicular to the first horizontal direction (X), and a positioning groove (31a) corresponding to the positioning post (32a) is formed on the vertical positioning plate (310). When the clamp (32) is in the retracted position, the end face (32b) of the horizontal moving block (320) abuts against the vertical positioning plate (310) and the positioning post (32a) engages with the positioning groove (31a) to position the clamp (32) in the retracted position.

10. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first connecting post (35a) is formed on the horizontal plate (321) of the horizontal moving block (320), the second connecting post (35b) is formed on the vertical positioning plate (310), and the pushing device (34) drives the clamp (32) from the retracted position to the extended position by pushing the positioning post (32a).

11. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A position detection device (36) is installed on the mounting plate (31) to detect whether the plurality of clamps (32) are all in the retracted position.

12. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The mounting plate (31) has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in the first horizontal direction (X); The position detection device (36) includes: A light emitter (36a) is mounted at the first end of the mounting plate (31); and A light receiver (36b) is installed at the second end of the mounting plate (31). When all the clamps (32) are in the retracted position, the light emitted by the light emitter (36a) will not be blocked by any clamp (32), so that the light receiver (36b) can receive the light emitted by the light emitter (36a). When one of the plurality of clamps (32) is not reset to the retracted position, the light emitted by the light emitter (36a) is blocked by the clamp (32) that is not reset, so that the light receiver (36b) cannot receive the light emitted by the light emitter (36a).

13. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 12, characterized in that: A light aperture (36c) extending along the first horizontal direction (X) is formed on the clamp (32); When all the clamps (32) are in the retracted position, the light apertures (36c) on the clamps (32) are aligned in the first horizontal direction (X), so that the light emitted by the light emitter (36a) can reach the light receiver (36b) through the light apertures (36c) on the clamps (32). When one of the plurality of clamps (32) is not reset to the retracted position, the light aperture (36c) on the unreset clamp (32) is misaligned with the light aperture (36c) on the clamp (32) in the retracted position, so that the light emitted by the light emitter (36a) cannot reach the light receiver (36b) through the light aperture (36c) on the plurality of clamps (32).

14. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A first driving device (37) is mounted on the first base (30) for driving the mounting plate (31) to move along the first horizontal direction (X).

15. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The first drive device (37) includes: The first slide rail (371) is fixed on the first base (30) and extends along the first horizontal direction (X); The first lead screw (373) is rotatably mounted on the first base (30) and is capable of rotating about an axis extending along the first horizontal direction (X); The first slider (372) is threadedly connected to the first lead screw (373) and slidably engaged with the first slide rail (371); and A first motor (370) is mounted on the first base (30) and connected to one end of the first lead screw (373) to drive the first lead screw (373) to rotate. When the first lead screw (373) rotates, the first slider (372) moves along the first slide rail (371) under the drive of the first lead screw (373). The mounting plate (31) is connected to the first slider (372) so that it moves along the first slide rail (371) together with the first slider (372).

16. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 15, characterized in that: A first threaded hole (37a) that is threadedly connected to the first lead screw (373) and a first slide groove (37b) that is slidably engaged with the first slide rail (371) are formed on the first slider (372); The first drive device (37) further includes: The base plate (374) is fixed at its bottom to the top of the first slider (372), and the bottom of the mounting plate (31) is fixed to the base plate (374).

17. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second base (39) is movably mounted on the first base (30) and is movable along the second horizontal direction (Y); and A second drive unit (38) is mounted on the second base (39) for driving the first base (30) to move along the second horizontal direction (Y).

18. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 17, characterized in that: The second drive unit (38) includes: The second slide rail (381) is fixed on the second base (39) and extends along the second horizontal direction (Y); The second lead screw (383) is rotatably mounted on the second base (39) and is capable of rotating about an axis extending along the second horizontal direction (Y); The second slider (382) is threadedly connected to the second lead screw (383) and slidably engaged with the second slide rail (381); and A second motor (380) is mounted on the second base (39) and connected to one end of the second lead screw (383). It drives the second lead screw (383) to rotate. When the second lead screw (383) rotates, the second slider (382) moves along the second slide rail (381) under the drive of the second lead screw (383). The second mounting plate (31) is connected to the second slider (382) so as to move together with the second slider (382) along the second slide rail (381).

19. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 18, characterized in that: A second threaded hole is formed on the second slider (382) that is threaded to the second lead screw (383) and a second slide groove (38b) that slides with the second slide rail (381), and the bottom of the first base (30) is fixed to the top of the second slider (382).

20. The component clamping and feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The component (4) is a resistor, and the predetermined station (6) is a crimping station for crimping the terminal (5) onto the pin of the resistor.

21. The component clamping and feeding device according to any one of claims 1-20, characterized in that: The mounting plate (31) is movable relative to the first base (30) along the first horizontal direction (X) between an initial position and an end position; When the mounting plate (31) is in the initial position, the first clamp (32) in a row of clamps (32) is aligned with the pushing device (34); When the mounting plate (31) is in the terminated position, the last clamp (32) in a row of clamps (32) is aligned with the push device (34).

22. A component supply system, characterized in that, include: The component clamping and feeding device (3) according to claim 21; The first gripping device (1) is set at a first position adjacent to the initial position of the mounting plate (31) and is used to simultaneously grip multiple parts (4) from the part carrier and place the gripped multiple parts (4) onto the multiple clamps (32). and The second gripping device (2) is located at a second position adjacent to the end position of the mounting plate (31) and is used to simultaneously grip multiple parts (4) clamped on the multiple clamps (32) and simultaneously place the gripped multiple parts (4) back onto the part carrier.

23. The component supply system according to claim 22, characterized in that, Also includes: Component carrier for loading multiple components (4); and A carrier transport device for transporting the component carrier along the first horizontal direction (X). When the component carrier is transported to the first position, the first gripping device (1) simultaneously grips the plurality of components (4) from the component carrier. When the component carrier is transported to the second position, the second gripping device (2) simultaneously places the gripped components (4) back onto the component carrier.

24. The component supply system according to claim 23, characterized in that, Also includes: A first locking device is used to lock the component carrier in the first position to ensure that the component carrier remains stationary when the first gripping device (1) grips the plurality of components (4) from the component carrier; and A second locking device is used to lock the component carrier in the second position to ensure that the component carrier remains stationary when the second gripping device (2) puts the gripped components (4) back onto the component carrier.

25. The component supply system according to claim 23, characterized in that: When the component carrier is in the first position and the mounting plate (31) is in the initial position, the component carrier and the mounting plate (31) are arranged side by side in the second horizontal direction (Y); and When the component carrier is in the second position and the mounting plate (31) is in the termination position, the component carrier and the mounting plate (31) are arranged side by side in the second horizontal direction (Y).

26. The component supply system according to claim 22, characterized in that: The first gripping device (1) includes: Multiple first grippers (11) are arranged in a row along a first horizontal direction (X) for simultaneously gripping the multiple components (4); and A first moving device (12), on which the plurality of first grippers (11) are mounted, The first moving device (12) is adapted to move the plurality of components (4) gripped by the plurality of first grippers (11) along the vertical direction (Z) and the second horizontal direction (Y).

27. The component supply system according to claim 22, characterized in that: The second gripping device (2) includes: Multiple second grippers (21) are arranged in a row along a first horizontal direction (X) for simultaneously gripping the multiple components (4); and A second moving device (22), on which the plurality of second grippers (21) are mounted, The second moving device (22) is adapted to move the plurality of components (4) gripped by the plurality of second grippers (21) along the vertical direction (Z) and the second horizontal direction (Y).

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