Connector automatic assembly detection device

Abstract

This application discloses an automatic connector assembly and testing device, relating to the field of connector manufacturing technology. It includes a chassis, and further includes a conveying mechanism, a first assembly mechanism, a second assembly mechanism, a third assembly mechanism, and a testing mechanism disposed within the chassis. The first assembly mechanism of this automatic connector assembly and testing device can automatically assemble the upper terminals, the second assembly mechanism can automatically assemble the lower terminals, and the third assembly mechanism can automatically assemble the spring contacts. Simultaneously, each component is automatically tested after assembly, thereby greatly improving connector production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automated connector assembly and testing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the electronics industry and the continuous expansion of production scale, after semi-automatic assembly, connectors are generally inspected and sorted by a combination of manual labor and CCD cameras.

[0003] Reference Figure 1 The plastic base 13 is the base of the connector. The side wall of the base 13 has an upper mounting groove 15, a middle mounting groove 16 and a lower mounting groove 17 formed from top to bottom. The upper mounting groove 15 is used to insert the upper terminal, the middle mounting groove 16 is used to insert the spring contact, and the lower mounting groove 17 is used to insert the lower terminal.

[0004] Conventional semi-automatic assembly equipment can only automatically insert one component at a time. After insertion, quality inspection and sorting are performed manually in conjunction with a CCD camera. When a connector requires the insertion of three components—upper terminal, spring contact, and lower terminal—after each component is inserted, manual visual inspection is required to ensure the insertion is up to standard. Defective components are returned, while qualified components are transferred to the next assembly unit. This process of automatic insertion, manual inspection, and transfer for the second component is repeated three times to complete the connector assembly and inspection, significantly reducing assembly efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To improve connector production efficiency, this application provides an automated connector assembly and testing device.

[0006] The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An automatic connector assembly and testing device includes a chassis and a conveying mechanism disposed within the chassis for synchronously conveying multiple bases. A vibrating feeding assembly is located at the front end of the conveying mechanism within the chassis, feeding the bases into the conveying mechanism. A sorting and unloading assembly is located at the rear end of the conveying mechanism within the chassis. A first assembly mechanism, located at the front section of the conveying mechanism, is used to automatically assemble upper terminals into the bases. A first feeding assembly is located at the front section of the conveying mechanism within the chassis, feeding the upper terminals into the first assembly mechanism. The system includes: a second assembly mechanism located in the middle section of the conveying mechanism, used to automatically assemble the lower terminal into the base; a second feeding component located in the middle section of the conveying mechanism, used to feed the lower terminal into the second assembly mechanism; a third assembly mechanism located at the rear section of the conveying mechanism, used to automatically assemble the spring into the base; a third feeding component located in the middle section of the conveying mechanism, used to feed the spring into the third assembly mechanism; and a detection mechanism used to detect the assembly and electrical performance of the upper terminal, lower terminal, and spring.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, during connector assembly, the vibration feeding component sequentially feeds the base into the conveying mechanism, which simultaneously conveys multiple bases. The first feeding component feeds the upper terminal into the first assembly mechanism, which automatically installs the upper terminal into the base. Simultaneously, the second feeding component feeds the lower terminal into the second assembly mechanism, which automatically installs the lower terminal into the base. The inspection mechanism inspects the assembly of the upper and lower terminals. The conveying mechanism continues to convey qualified semi-finished products. Subsequently, the third feeding component feeds the spring into the third assembly mechanism, which automatically installs the spring into the base. The inspection mechanism inspects the finished connector. The sorting and unloading component unloads the qualified finished connector. The automatic connector assembly and inspection equipment can continuously and automatically assemble the upper terminal, lower terminal, and spring. At the same time, each part is automatically inspected after assembly, thereby greatly improving the production efficiency of connectors.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a vibrating conveying component, a sorting conveying component, and two synchronous conveying components. The two synchronous conveying components are spaced apart inside the housing. The sorting conveying component and the vibrating conveying component are located inside the housing and between the two synchronous conveying components. Each synchronous conveying component includes a moving arm, a driving component, and multiple suction components. The driving component is located inside the housing. The moving arm is located at the driving end of the driving component. The driving component drives the moving arm to reciprocate. The multiple suction components are located on the moving arm and are used to suction the base.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the driving component drives the moving arm to move back and forth, and the moving arm drives multiple suction components to move synchronously. The suction components transport the base of the vibrating feeding component to the assembly station, so that the first assembly mechanism and the second assembly mechanism can assemble the upper and lower terminals. After the inspection mechanism inspects the semi-finished products, the sorting and conveying component transports the qualified semi-finished products to the vibrating conveying component. The vibrating conveying component transports the base, and the second synchronous conveying component then transports the base of the vibrating conveying component to the assembly station, so that the third assembly mechanism can assemble the spring pieces.

[0011] Preferably, the first assembly mechanism includes a first feeding component, a first insertion component, a first compaction component, and a first folding component arranged sequentially along the length of the moving arm. The first feeding component pulls the material belt in the first feeding component to feed material. The first insertion component cuts the upper terminal on the material belt and inserts the upper terminal into the base. The first compaction component presses the upper terminal into the base. The first folding component breaks off the excess material on the upper terminal.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the material strip is wound inside the first feeding component, the first feeding component pulls the material strip to move and feed the material, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the first insertion component, the first insertion component first cuts the upper terminal inside the material strip, and then inserts the upper terminal into the base, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the first compaction component, the first compaction component presses the upper terminal into the base, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the first folding component, the first folding component breaks off the excess material on the upper terminal, thereby automatically completing the automatic assembly of the upper terminal.

[0013] Preferably, the second assembly mechanism is located on the side of the first assembly mechanism close to the sorting and conveying component. The second assembly mechanism includes a second insertion component, a second feeding component, a second compaction component, and a second folding component arranged sequentially along the length of the moving arm.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the material strip is wound inside the second feeding component, the second feeding component pulls the material strip to move and feed the material, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base with the upper terminal installed to the second insertion component, the second insertion component first cuts the lower terminal in the material strip, and then inserts the lower terminal into the base, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the second compacting component, the second compacting component presses the lower terminal into the base, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the second folding component, the second folding component breaks off the excess material on the lower terminal, thereby automatically completing the automatic assembly of the lower terminal.

[0015] Preferably, the first plug-in assembly includes a first clamping component and a first plug-in component. The first clamping component includes a second base, a third driving component, a first base plate, a first carrier, a first sliding plate, and a first pressure seat. The second base is disposed inside the chassis. The third driving component is disposed on the second base. The first base plate is disposed on the second base. The first carrier is disposed on the first base plate. The first sliding plate is slidably disposed on the first base plate and connected to the driving end of the third driving component. The first pressure seat is disposed on the first sliding plate. The first plug-in component includes a third base, a fourth driving component, a first push-pull plate, a first fixing block, a first moving block, a first clamping block, and a first cutter. The third base is disposed inside the chassis. The fourth driving component is disposed inside the third base. The first push-pull plate is disposed on the driving end of the fourth driving component. The first fixing block is disposed on the third base. The first moving block is slidably disposed inside the first fixing block. The first clamping block is slidably disposed on the first moving block. The first cutter is fixedly disposed on the first clamping block. The first push-pull block is slidably disposed inside the first moving block and is drively connected to the first clamping block.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when the suction component puts the base into the first carrier, the third driving component drives the first pressing seat to move through the first sliding plate. The first pressing seat moves to the top of the first carrier and presses the base into the first carrier. The fourth driving component drives the first clamping block and the first cutter to move downward through the first push-pull plate. The first cutter cuts the upper terminal on the material strip, the first clamping block clamps the upper terminal, and the first push-pull plate then drives the first moving block to move so that the upper terminal can be inserted into the base.

[0017] Preferably, the first folding component includes a first flipping component and a first folding component. The first flipping component includes a first fixed base, a first lifting component, a second push-pull block, a first rotating block, and a second carrier. The first fixed base is disposed inside the machine housing. The first rotating block is rotatably disposed inside the first fixed base. The second carrier is disposed on the first rotating block. The first lifting component is disposed inside the machine housing. The second push-pull block is disposed at the lifting end of the first lifting component and is drive-connected to the first rotating block. The first folding component includes a sixth driving component, a third push-pull plate, a second lifting component, a first lifting plate, a fourth push-pull plate, and a first clamping frame. The second lifting component is disposed inside the machine housing. The first lifting plate is disposed at the lifting end of the second lifting component. The sixth driving component is disposed inside the machine housing. The fourth push-pull plate is slidably disposed on the first lifting plate. One end of the third push-pull plate is fixedly connected to the fourth push-pull plate, and the other end is drive-connected to the driving end of the sixth driving component. The first clamping frame is fixedly disposed at the end of the fourth push-pull plate away from the third push-pull plate.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the suction component places the base inside the second carrier. The first lifting component drives the second push-pull block to move upward. The second push-pull block drives the first rotating block to rotate via rollers. The first rotating block drives the second carrier to rotate, causing the base to rotate from a horizontal state to a vertical state. The second lifting component drives the first clamping frame to move upward via the first lifting plate and the fourth push-pull plate, so that the excess material on the upper terminal is located in the clamping groove of the first clamping frame. The sixth driving component drives the third push-pull plate to move back and forth via rollers. The third push-pull plate then drives the first clamping frame to move back and forth in the horizontal direction via the fourth push-pull plate, thereby breaking off the excess material on the upper terminal.

[0019] Preferably, the third assembly mechanism includes a first shearing component, a third insertion component, a third compaction component, and a third folding component arranged sequentially along the length of the moving arm. The first shearing component is used to shear the limiting end foot on the spring sheet. The third insertion component cuts the spring sheet on the material strip and inserts the spring sheet into the base. The third compaction component presses the spring sheet tightly into the base. The third folding component breaks off the excess material on the spring sheet.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the material strip is wound inside the third feeding component, the vibrating conveying component conveys the base to the first shearing component, the first shearing component cuts the limiting end feet on the spring sheet, then the third insertion component first cuts the spring sheet inside the material strip, and then inserts the spring sheet into the base, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the third compacting component, the third compacting component presses the spring sheet tightly inside the base, the synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the third folding component, the third folding component breaks off the excess material on the spring sheet, thereby automatically completing the automatic assembly of the spring sheet.

[0021] Preferably, the first shearing assembly includes a fifth base, a third lifting component, a connecting rod, a lifting block, and a second cutter. The fifth base is disposed inside the housing, the third lifting component is disposed on the fifth base, the lifting block is slidably disposed on the fifth base, the second cutter is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the lifting block, and the connecting rod is rotatably disposed on the fifth base. The two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the third lifting component and the lifting block for transmission.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the third feeding component feeds the material strip into the fifth base, and the third lifting component drives the lifting block to move downward through the connecting rod. The lifting block drives the second cutter to move downward, and the second cutter cuts off the limiting end foot of the spring piece.

[0023] Preferably, the detection mechanism includes a first detection component, a flipping component, a second detection component, an electrical detection component, a third detection component, a fourth detection component, and a fifth detection component. The first detection component and the flipping component are disposed between the sorting and conveying component and the second assembly mechanism. The second detection component is disposed at the front end of the third assembly mechanism. The electrical detection component, the third detection component, the fourth detection component, and the fifth detection component are disposed at the rear end of the third assembly mechanism.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the first detection component detects the insertion of the upper and lower terminals, the second detection component detects the springs on the strip, the electrical detection component detects the electrical performance of the connector, and the third, fourth and fifth detection components detect the assembly of the connector, thereby enabling comprehensive testing of the product.

[0025] Preferably, the electrical testing assembly includes a sixth base, a turntable, a seventh drive component, a fourth lifting component, a second lifting plate, and multiple third carriers. The sixth base is disposed inside a housing, the turntable is rotatably mounted on the sixth base, and the multiple third carriers are equally spaced on the turntable along its circumference. The seventh drive component is disposed inside the housing, and its drive end is connected to the turntable. The fourth lifting component is disposed on the sixth base, and the second lifting plate is slidably mounted on the sixth base and is drively connected to the lifting end of the fourth lifting component.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, after the spring is assembled, the suction component transports the base to the third carrier, the seventh driving component drives the third carrier to rotate through the turntable, and the fourth lifting component drives the detection head to move down through the second lifting plate. After the detection head is connected to the base, the electrical performance of the assembled connector can be tested.

[0027] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. During connector assembly, the vibratory feeding assembly sequentially feeds the base into the conveying mechanism, which simultaneously conveys multiple bases. The first feeding assembly feeds the upper terminal into the first assembly mechanism, which automatically installs the upper terminal into the base. Simultaneously, the second feeding assembly feeds the lower terminal into the second assembly mechanism, which automatically installs the lower terminal into the base. The inspection mechanism inspects the assembly of the upper and lower terminals. The conveying mechanism continues to convey qualified semi-finished products. Subsequently, the third feeding assembly feeds the spring into the third assembly mechanism, which automatically installs the spring into the base. The inspection mechanism inspects the finished connector. The sorting and unloading assembly unloads the qualified finished connector. The automatic connector assembly and inspection equipment can continuously and automatically assemble the upper terminal, lower terminal, and spring. Each part is automatically inspected after assembly, which greatly improves the production efficiency of connectors.

[0029] 2. The moving arm is driven to move back and forth by the driving component. The moving arm drives multiple suction components to move synchronously. The suction components transport the base of the vibrating feeding component to the assembly station, so that the first assembly mechanism and the second assembly mechanism can assemble the upper and lower terminals. After the inspection mechanism inspects the semi-finished products, the sorting and conveying component transports the qualified semi-finished products to the vibrating conveying component. The vibrating conveying component transports the base. The second synchronous conveying component then transports the base of the vibrating conveying component to the assembly station, so that the third assembly mechanism can assemble the spring pieces.

[0030] 3. The first feeding component pulls the material belt to move and feed the material. The synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the first insertion component. The first insertion component first cuts the upper terminal in the material belt and then inserts the upper terminal into the base. The synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the first compaction component. The first compaction component presses the upper terminal into the base. The synchronous conveying component conveys the base to the first folding component. The first folding component breaks off the excess material on the upper terminal, thereby automatically completing the automatic assembly of the upper terminal. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in the background art of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the drive component;

[0035] Figure 5 For this application Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the vibration conveying component and the sorting conveying component;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the first assembly mechanism;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the first mating component;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the first clamping component;

[0040] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the first compaction component;

[0041] Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the first folding component;

[0042] Figure 12 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the second assembly mechanism;

[0043] Figure 13 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the third assembly mechanism;

[0044] Figure 14 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the first shearing component;

[0045] Figure 15 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the first testing component;

[0046] Figure 16 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, to highlight the electrical testing components;

[0047] Figure 17 This is a partial structural diagram of the connector automatic assembly and testing equipment of this application, highlighting the sorting and unloading components.

[0048] Reference numerals: 1. Chassis; 2. First feeding assembly; 3. Second feeding assembly; 4. Third feeding assembly; 5. Conveying mechanism; 51. Vibrating conveying assembly; 511. Vibrator; 512. Conveying track; 52. Sorting conveying assembly; 521. First moving seat; 522. First slide rail; 523. First pull block; 53. Synchronous conveying assembly; 531. Moving arm; 532. Driving component; 5321. First base; 5322. First driving component; 5323. First rotating plate; 5324. First pull plate; 5325. Slide rail; 533. Suction component; 5331. Suction block; 5332. Mounting block; 5333. Stop block; 5334. First elastic element; 6. First assembly mechanism; 61. First feeding assembly; 6 11. Second driving component; 612. First driving tooth; 62. First insertion assembly; 621. First clamping component; 6211. Second base; 6212. Third driving component; 6213. First base plate; 6214. First carrier; 6215. First sliding plate; 6216. First pressure seat; 622. First insertion component; 6221. Third base; 6222. Fourth driving component; 6223. First push-pull plate; 6224. First fixing block; 6225. First moving block; 6226. First clamping block; 6227. First cutter; 63. First compaction assembly; 631. Fourth base; 632. Fifth driving component; 633. Second sliding plate; 634. First push block; 64. First folding assembly; 641. First flipping... 6411, First fixed base; 6412, First lifting component; 6413, Second push-pull block; 6414, First rotating block; 6415, Second carrier; 642, First folding component; 6421, Sixth driving component; 6422, Third push-pull plate; 6423, Second lifting component; 6424, First lifting plate; 6425, Fourth push-pull plate; 6426, First clamping frame; 7, Second assembly mechanism; 71, Second insertion assembly; 72, Second feeding assembly; 73, Second compaction assembly; 74, Second folding assembly; 8, Third assembly mechanism; 81, First shearing assembly; 811, Fifth base; 812, Third lifting component; 813, Connecting rod; 814, Lifting block; 815, Second cutter; 82, Third... 83. Plug-in assembly; 84. Third compaction assembly; 9. Third folding assembly; 9. Detection mechanism; 91. First detection assembly; 92. Tilting assembly; 93. Second detection assembly; 94. Electrical detection assembly; 941. Sixth base; 942. Turntable; 943. Seventh drive component; 944. Fourth lifting component; 945. Second lifting plate; 946. Third carrier; 95. Third detection assembly; 96. Fourth detection assembly; 97. Fifth detection assembly; 10. Vibrating feeding assembly; 11. Sorting and unloading assembly; 111. Second moving seat; 112. NG material box; 113. Unloading track; 12. Moving groove; 13. Base; 14. Second shearing assembly; 15. Upper mounting groove; 16. Middle mounting groove; 17. Lower mounting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 2-17 This application will be described in further detail.

[0050] This application discloses an automatic connector assembly and testing device.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 An automatic connector assembly and testing device includes a chassis 1, and a conveying mechanism 5, a first assembly mechanism 6, a second assembly mechanism 7, a third assembly mechanism 8, a testing mechanism 9, a vibrating feeding assembly 10, a sorting and unloading assembly 11, a first feeding assembly 2, a second feeding assembly 3, and a third feeding assembly 4 are installed inside the chassis 1.

[0052] The vibrating feeding assembly 10 is located at the beginning of the conveying mechanism 5. The vibrating feeding assembly 10 feeds the base 13 into the conveying mechanism 5, and the conveying mechanism 5 synchronously conveys multiple bases 13 in the horizontal direction. The first assembly mechanism 6, the second assembly mechanism 7, and the third assembly mechanism 8 are installed sequentially in the front, middle, and rear sections of the conveying mechanism 5 along the conveying direction of the bases 13.

[0053] The first feeding assembly 2 is located at the front of the conveying mechanism 5. The first feeding assembly 2 feeds the upper terminal into the first assembly mechanism 6, and the first assembly mechanism 6 automatically assembles the upper terminal into the base 13. The second feeding assembly 3 is located below the middle section of the conveying mechanism 5. The second feeding assembly 3 feeds the lower terminal into the second assembly mechanism 7, and the second assembly mechanism 7 automatically assembles the lower terminal into the base 13. The third feeding assembly 4 is located above the middle section of the conveying mechanism 5. The third feeding assembly 4 feeds the spring sheet into the third assembly mechanism 8, and the third assembly mechanism 8 automatically assembles the spring sheet into the base 13.

[0054] The testing unit 9 tests the assembly of the upper terminals, lower terminals, and spring contacts, as well as the electrical performance of the finished connectors. The sorting and unloading assembly 11, located at the tail end of the conveying mechanism 5, unloads and conveys the qualified connectors. The automatic connector assembly and testing equipment can continuously and automatically assemble the upper terminals, lower terminals, and spring contacts, and automatically test each assembled part, thus greatly improving connector production efficiency.

[0055] Specifically, the conveying mechanism 5 includes a vibrating conveying component 51, a sorting conveying component 52, and two synchronous conveying components 53. The two synchronous conveying components 53 are installed at intervals within the housing 1, with the vibrating conveying component 51 and the sorting conveying component 52 located between the two synchronous conveying components 53. A first assembly mechanism 6 and a second assembly mechanism 7 are installed at the first synchronous conveying component 53, and a third assembly mechanism 8 is installed at the second synchronous conveying component 53.

[0056] Reference Figure 4 The synchronous conveying component 53 includes a moving arm 531, a driving component 532, and multiple suction components 533. The multiple suction components 533 are installed at equal intervals along the length direction of the moving arm 531. The moving arm 531 is installed at the driving end of the driving component 532, and the driving component 532 drives the moving arm 531 to move back and forth.

[0057] The driving component 532 includes a first base 5321, a first driving member 5322, a first rotating plate 5323, a first pulling plate 5324, and three sets of slide rails 5325. The first base 5321 is installed inside the housing 1, the first driving member 5322 is installed inside the first base 5321, and the first rotating plate 5323 is rotatably installed on the first base 5321 and fixedly connected to the driving end of the first driving member 5322. A moving groove 12, which is U-shaped, is provided inside the first base 5321. A waist-shaped groove is provided inside the first rotating plate 5323. The top end of the first pulling plate 5324 is slidably installed in the moving groove 12 and the waist-shaped groove via rollers, and the bottom end of the first pulling plate 5324 is fixedly installed in the middle of the moving arm 531. The moving arm 531 is slidably installed on the first base 5321 in both horizontal and vertical directions via the three sets of slide rails 5325. In this application, the first driving member 5322 can be a spring.

[0058] Reference Figure 5 The suction component 533 includes a suction block 5331, a mounting block 5332, a stop block 5333, and two first elastic members 5334. The mounting block 5332 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the moving arm 531. The suction block 5331 is slidably mounted in the mounting block 5332 in the vertical direction. The stop block 5333 is fixedly mounted on the top of the moving arm 531. The two first elastic members 5334 are mounted on the top of the suction block 5331, and the top of the first elastic member 5334 abuts against the stop block 5333. In this application, the first elastic member 5334 can be selected as a spring.

[0059] The moving arm 531 drives the suction block 5331 to move, and the bottom end of the suction block 5331 abuts against the base 13. The first elastic member 5334 provides a pre-tightening force to the suction block 5331, so that the bottom end of the suction block 5331 can press firmly against the base 13, and then the suction block 5331 can pick up the base 13. The first driving member 5322 drives the first rotating plate 5323 to reciprocate, the first rotating plate 5323 drives the first pulling plate 5324 to reciprocate within the moving groove 12, and the first pulling plate 5324 drives the moving arm 531 to reciprocate along the moving groove 12, thereby enabling multiple bases 13 to be transported synchronously.

[0060] Reference Figure 6The sorting and conveying assembly 52 includes a first movable seat 521, a first slide rail 522, and a first pull block 523. The first movable seat 521 is slidably installed inside the housing 1, the first slide rail 522 is fixedly installed on the top of the first movable seat 521, and the first pull block 523 is slidably installed inside the first slide rail 522. The movement of the first movable seat 521 and the first pull block 523 is driven by a cylinder. After the upper and lower terminals are assembled inside the base 13, they are inspected. The first synchronous conveying assembly 53 sends the inspected base 13 into the slide rail, and the first pull block 523 drives the qualified base 13 into the vibrating conveying assembly 51. When a base 13 fails the inspection, the first movable seat 521 moves, and the first pull block 523 sends the unqualified base 13 into the NG material area.

[0061] The vibratory conveying assembly 51 consists of a vibrator 511 and a conveying track 512. The vibrator 511 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1, and the conveying track 512 is fixedly installed on the top of the vibrator 511. The first pull block 523 sends the qualified base 13 into the conveying track 512. The vibrator 511 drives the conveying track 512 to vibrate, thereby sending the base 13 into the second synchronous conveying assembly 53 for the assembly of the spring pieces.

[0062] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 Specifically, the first assembly mechanism 6 includes a first feeding assembly 61, a first insertion assembly 62, a first compaction assembly 63, and a first folding assembly 64, arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the base 13. The first feeding assembly 61 consists of a second driving member 611 and a first driving tooth 612. The first driving tooth 612 is installed at the driving end of the second driving member 611. In this application, the second driving member 611 can be a servo motor. The second driving member 611 drives the first driving tooth 612 to rotate, and the first driving tooth 612 pulls the material belt in the first feeding assembly 2 to convey the material, and the material belt conveys the upper terminal along the moving direction of the base 13.

[0063] The first insertion assembly 62 includes a first clamping component 621 and a first insertion component 622 located on both sides of the moving arm 531 in the width direction. The first clamping component 621 includes a second base 6211, a third driving component 6212, a first base plate 6213, a first carrier 6214, a first sliding plate 6215, and a first pressure seat 6216. The second base 6211 is fixedly installed inside the chassis 1. The first base plate 6213 is installed on the top of the second base 6211. The first carrier 6214 is installed inside the first base plate 6213, and the base 13 is picked up and placed inside the first carrier 6214. The first sliding plate 6215 is slidably installed on the first base plate 6213. The third driving component 6212 is fixedly installed on the second base 6211, and the driving end of the third driving component 6212 is connected to the first sliding plate 6215. The first pressure seat 6216 is installed on the first sliding plate 6215.

[0064] The first insertion component 622 includes a third base 6221, a fourth drive member 6222, a first push-pull plate 6223, a first fixing block 6224, a first moving block 6225, a first clamping block 6226, and a first cutter 6227. The third base 6221 is fixedly installed inside the chassis 1, the fourth drive member 6222 is fixedly installed on the third base 6221, and the first moving block 6225 is fixedly installed on the moving end of the fourth drive member 6222. The first fixing block 6224 is fixedly installed on the third base 6221, the first moving block 6225 is slidably installed inside the first fixing block 6224, the first push-pull plate 6223 is slidably installed inside the first moving block 6225, the first clamping block is slidably installed at the end of the first moving block 6225, and the first cutter 6227 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the first clamping block. In this application, both the third drive member 6212 and the fourth drive member 6222 can be selected as cylinders.

[0065] When the suction block 5331 places the base 13 into the first carrier 6214, the third drive member 6212 drives the first pressure seat 6216 to move via the first slide plate 6215. The first pressure seat 6216 moves above the first carrier 6214 and presses the base 13 into the first carrier 6214. The fourth drive member 6222 first drives the first clamping block 6226 and the first cutter 6227 to move downward via the first push-pull plate 6223. The first cutter 6227 cuts the upper terminal on the material strip, the first clamping block 6226 clamps the upper terminal, and the first push-pull plate 6223 then drives the first moving block 6225 to move, so that the upper terminal can be inserted into the base 13. Subsequently, the third drive member 6212 drives the first pressure seat 6216 to move and reset, and the fourth drive member 6222 drives the first moving block 6225 to move and reset, so that the base 13 can be conveyed to the next station by the suction block 5331.

[0066] Reference Figure 10The first compaction component 63 includes a fourth base 631, a fifth drive member 632, a second slide plate 633, and a first pusher 634. The fourth base 631 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1, the fifth drive member 632 is fixedly installed on the fourth base 631, the second slide plate 633 is slidably installed on the fourth base 631 and connected to the fifth drive member 632, and the first pusher 634 is fixedly installed on the second slide plate 633. In this application, the fifth drive member 632 can be a cylinder.

[0067] The movable arm 531 is located on the other side of the first compaction component 63 as the first pressing component 621. The base 13 is fixed inside the first pressing component 621. The fifth drive member 632 drives the first push block 634 to move through the second slide plate 633. The first push block 634 moves to abut against the upper terminal, thereby pressing the upper terminal into the base 13.

[0068] Reference Figure 11 The first folding assembly 64 includes a first flipping component 641 and a first folding component 642 located on both sides of the moving arm 531. The first flipping component 641 includes a first fixed base 6411, a first lifting component 6412, a second push-pull block 6413, a first rotating block 6414, and a second carrier 6415. The first fixed base 6411 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1, the first rotating block 6414 is rotatably installed inside the first fixed base 6411, and the second carrier 6415 is fixedly installed on the first rotating block 6414. The first lifting component 6412 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1, and the second push-pull block 6413 is installed on the lifting end of the first lifting component 6412 and slides vertically on the side wall of the first fixed base 6411. The first rotating block 6414 has a waist-shaped groove, and the top end of the second push-pull block 6413 is slidably installed in the waist-shaped groove of the first rotating block 6414 via rollers. In this application, the first lifting component 6412 can be a cylinder.

[0069] The first folding component 642 includes a sixth driving member 6421, a third push-pull plate 6422, a second lifting member 6423, a first lifting plate 6424, a fourth push-pull plate 6425, and a first clamping frame 6426. The second lifting member 6423 is installed inside the housing 1, and the first lifting plate 6424 is fixedly installed at the lifting end of the second lifting member 6423. The fourth push-pull plate 6425 is slidably installed on the first lifting plate 6424. The first clamping frame 6426 and the third push-pull plate 6422 are fixedly installed at both ends of the fourth push-pull plate 6425. The sixth driving member 6421 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1. A waist-shaped groove is formed inside the third push-pull plate 6422, and a roller is eccentrically mounted on the top of the sixth driving member 6421. The roller rolls within the waist-shaped groove of the third push-pull plate 6422. In this application, the sixth driving member 6421 can be a servo motor, and the second lifting member 6423 can be a cylinder.

[0070] The suction block 5331 places the base 13 inside the second carrier 6415. The first lifting member 6412 drives the second push-pull block 6413 to move upward. The second push-pull block 6413 drives the first rotating block 6414 to rotate via rollers. The first rotating block 6414 drives the second carrier 6415 to rotate, causing the base 13 to rotate from a horizontal state to a vertical state. The second lifting member 6423 drives the first clamping frame 6426 to move upward via the first lifting plate 6424 and the fourth push-pull plate 6425, so that the excess material of the upper terminal is located in the clamping groove of the first clamping frame 6426. The sixth driving member 6421 drives the third push-pull plate 6422 to move back and forth via rollers. The third push-pull plate 6422 then drives the first clamping frame 6426 to move back and forth in the horizontal direction via the fourth push-pull plate 6425, thereby breaking off the excess material on the upper terminal.

[0071] Reference Figure 12 The second assembly mechanism 7 is located between the first assembly mechanism 6 and the sorting and conveying assembly 52. ​​The second assembly mechanism 7 includes a second insertion assembly 71, a second feeding assembly 72, a second compaction assembly 73, and a second folding assembly 74, which are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the base 13. The second assembly mechanism 7 has the same structure as the first assembly mechanism 6 and is used to automatically assemble the lower terminals into the base 13. The material belt supplied by the second feeding assembly 3 conveys the lower terminals in the opposite direction of the movement of the base 13.

[0072] Reference Figure 13 The third assembly mechanism 8 includes a first shearing component 81, a third insertion component 82, a third compaction component 83 and a third folding component 84 arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the base 13. The third insertion component 82, the third compaction component 83 and the third folding component 84 have the same structure as the first insertion component 62, the first compaction component 63 and the first folding component 64.

[0073] Reference Figure 14 The first shearing assembly 81 includes a fifth base 811, a third lifting member 812, a connecting rod 813, a lifting block 814, and a second cutter 815. The fifth base 811 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1, the third lifting member 812 is fixedly installed inside the fifth base 811, the connecting rod 813 is rotatably installed on the fifth base 811, the lifting block 814 is slidably installed on the fifth base 811 in a vertical direction, and the second cutter 815 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting block 814. Both ends of the connecting rod 813 have waist-shaped grooves. The lifting end of the third lifting member 812 and the top end of the lifting block 814 are slidably connected to the waist-shaped grooves of the connecting rod 813 via pins. In this application, the third lifting member 812 can be a cylinder.

[0074] The third feeding assembly 4 feeds the material strip into the fifth base 811. The third lifting component 812 drives the lifting block 814 to move downwards via the connecting rod 813. The lifting block 814 drives the second cutter 815 to move downwards, and the second cutter 815 cuts off the limiting end foot of the spring piece. Subsequently, the third insertion assembly 82 assembles the spring piece into the base 13, the third compaction assembly 83 presses the spring piece tightly into the base 13, and the third material breaking assembly 84 breaks off the excess material on the spring piece.

[0075] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 The detection mechanism 9 includes a first detection component 91, a flipping component 92, a second detection component 93, an electrical detection component 94, a third detection component 95, a fourth detection component 96, and a fifth detection component 97. Two sets of the first detection component 91 and the flipping component 92 are installed, alternating between each other and located between the second assembly mechanism 7 and the sorting and conveying component 52. The first detection component 91 consists of a translation plate and a first camera. The translation plate is slidably installed inside the housing 1 and driven by a servo component, while the first camera is installed inside the housing 1.

[0076] After the upper and lower terminals are assembled, the suction block 5331 places the base 13 on the translation plate. The servo component drives the translation plate to move below the first camera, which then detects the insertion status of the upper terminal. The suction block 5331 then places the base 13 on the flipping component 92, which rotates the base 13 180°. Subsequently, the first camera detects the insertion status of the lower terminal.

[0077] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 14 The second detection component 93 is installed between the third feeding component 4 and the first shearing component 81, and the second detection component 93 consists of a second camera. A second shearing component 14 is installed between the second detection component 93 and the first shearing component 81, and the second shearing component 14 has the same structure as the first shearing component 81. The second camera detects the spring clips on the material strip; when a spring clip is defective, the second shearing component 14 cuts off the defective spring clip from the material strip.

[0078] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 16The electrical detection component 94 is located on the side of the third folding component 84 away from the third compaction component 83. The electrical detection component 94 includes a sixth base 941, a turntable 942, a seventh drive component 943, a fourth lifting component 944, a second lifting plate 945, and four third carriers 946. The sixth base 941 and the seventh drive component 943 are installed inside the housing 1. The turntable 942 is rotatably mounted on the sixth base 941 and connected to the drive end of the seventh drive component 943. The four third carriers 946 are fixedly mounted on the turntable 942 at equal intervals along its circumference. The fourth lifting component 944 is mounted on the sixth base 941. The second lifting plate 945 is slidably mounted on the sixth base 941 in the vertical direction and connected to the lifting end of the fourth lifting component 944. The detection head is mounted on the second lifting plate 945. In this application, the seventh drive component 943 can be a servo motor, and the fourth lifting component 944 can be a cylinder.

[0079] After the spring is assembled, the suction block 5331 transports the base 13 into the third carrier 946. The seventh drive component 943 drives the third carrier 946 to rotate through the turntable 942. The fourth lifting component 944 drives the detection head to move down through the second lifting plate 945. After the detection head is connected to the base 13, the electrical performance of the assembled connector can be tested.

[0080] Reference Figure 13 The third detection component 95, the fourth detection component 96, and the fifth detection component 97 are located on the side of the electrical detection component 94 away from the third bending component 84. The third detection component 95 consists of a third camera, the fourth detection component 96 consists of a fourth camera, and the fifth detection component 97 consists of a fifth camera and a light source. The third detection component 95, the fourth detection component 96, and the fifth detection component 97 respectively detect the front and back sides of the connector and under illumination conditions.

[0081] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 17 The sorting and unloading assembly 11 is located on the side of the fifth detection assembly 97 away from the fourth detection assembly 96. The sorting and unloading assembly 11 includes a second movable seat 111, an NG material box 112, and a unloading track 113. The second movable seat 111 is slidably installed inside the housing 1 and driven by a cylinder. The NG material box 112 and the unloading track 113 are both fixedly installed on the second movable seat 111. The second movable seat 111 drives the NG material box 112 and the unloading track 113 to move, so that products that fail the inspection are conveyed into the NG material box 112, and products that pass the inspection are conveyed into the unloading track 113.

[0082] The implementation principle of the automatic connector assembly and testing equipment in this application embodiment is as follows: When assembling the connector, the vibration feeding component 10 feeds the base 13 into the conveying mechanism 5 in sequence. The conveying mechanism 5 simultaneously conveys multiple bases 13. The first feeding component 2 feeds the upper terminal into the first assembly mechanism 6, and the first assembly mechanism 6 automatically installs the upper terminal into the base 13. At the same time, the second feeding component 3 feeds the lower terminal into the second assembly mechanism 7, and the second assembly mechanism 7 automatically installs the lower terminal into the base 13. The testing mechanism 9 tests the assembly of the upper and lower terminals. The conveying mechanism 5 continues to convey the qualified semi-finished products. Subsequently, the third feeding component 4 feeds the spring into the third assembly mechanism 8, and the third assembly mechanism 8 automatically installs the spring into the base 13. The testing mechanism 9 tests the finished connector. The sorting and unloading component 11 unloads the qualified finished connector. The automatic connector assembly and testing equipment can continuously and automatically assemble the upper terminal, lower terminal and spring. At the same time, each part is automatically tested after assembly, thereby greatly improving the production efficiency of the connector.

[0083] The above are merely optional embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Various modifications and variations can be made to this disclosure by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An automatic connector assembly and testing device, comprising a chassis (1), characterized in that: It also includes the components housed within the chassis (1). A conveying mechanism (5) is used to simultaneously convey multiple bases (13). A vibrating feeding assembly (10) is provided at the beginning of the conveying mechanism (5) in the housing (1). The vibrating feeding assembly (10) is used to feed the bases (13) into the conveying mechanism (5). A sorting and unloading assembly (11) is provided at the end of the conveying mechanism (5) in the housing (1). The first assembly mechanism (6) is located at the front end of the conveying mechanism (5) and is used to automatically assemble the upper terminal into the base (13). The first feeding component (2) is provided in the housing (1) at the front end of the conveying mechanism (5). The first feeding component (2) is used to feed the upper terminal into the first assembly mechanism (6). The first assembly mechanism (6) includes a first feeding component (61), a first insertion component (62), a first compaction component (63), and a first folding component (64) arranged sequentially along the length of the conveying mechanism (5). The first insertion component (62) includes a first pressing component (621). The first clamping component (621) includes a second base (6211), a third drive member (6212), a first base plate (6213), a first carrier (6214), a first sliding plate (6215), and a first pressing seat (6216). The second base (6211) is disposed inside the chassis (1). The third drive member (6212) is disposed on the second base (6211). The first base plate (6213) is disposed on the second base (6211). The first carrier (6214) is disposed on the first base plate (6213). The first sliding plate (6215) is disposed on the first base plate (6216). 6215) is slidably disposed on the first base plate (6213) and connected to the driving end of the third driving member (6212); the first pressure seat (6216) is disposed on the first slide plate (6215); the first plug-in component (622) includes a third base (6221), a fourth driving member (6222), a first push-pull plate (6223), a first fixing block (6224), a first moving block (6225), a first clamping block (6226), and a first cutter (6227); the third base (6221) is disposed inside the chassis (1); the fourth driving member (6222) is disposed on the third base plate (6215). Inside the base (6221), the first push-pull plate (6223) is disposed at the driving end of the fourth driving member (6222), the first fixed block (6224) is disposed on the third base (6221), the first moving block (6225) is slidably disposed inside the first fixed block (6224), the first clamping block (6226) is slidably disposed on the first moving block (6225), the first cutter (6227) is fixedly disposed on the first clamping block (6226), and the first push-pull plate (6223) is slidably disposed inside the first moving block (6225) and is connected to the first clamping block (6226) in a transmission manner; The second assembly mechanism (7) is located in the middle section of the conveying mechanism (5) and is used to automatically assemble the lower terminal into the base (13). The second feeding component (3) is provided in the middle section of the conveying mechanism (5) inside the chassis (1). The second feeding component (3) is used to feed the lower terminal into the second assembly mechanism (7). The third assembly mechanism (8) is located at the rear of the conveying mechanism (5) and is used to automatically assemble the spring into the base (13). The third feeding component (4) is provided in the middle section of the conveying mechanism (5) inside the housing (1). The third feeding component (4) is used to feed the spring into the third assembly mechanism (8). The testing unit (9) is used to test the assembly and electrical performance of the upper terminal, lower terminal and spring.

2. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (5) includes a vibrating conveying assembly (51), a sorting conveying assembly (52), and two synchronous conveying assemblies (53). The two synchronous conveying assemblies (53) are spaced apart inside the housing (1). The sorting conveying assembly (52) and the vibrating conveying assembly (51) are located inside the housing (1) and between the two synchronous conveying assemblies (53). The synchronous conveying assembly (53) includes a moving arm (531), a driving component (532), and multiple suction components (533). The driving component (532) is located inside the housing (1). The moving arm (531) is located at the driving end of the driving component (532). The driving component (532) drives the moving arm (531) to move back and forth. The multiple suction components (533) are located on the moving arm (531). The suction components (533) are used to suction the base (13).

3. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first feeding component (61) pulls the material belt in the first feeding component (2) to feed the material. The first insertion component (62) cuts the upper terminal on the material belt and inserts the upper terminal into the base (13). The first compaction component (63) presses the upper terminal into the base (13). The first folding component (64) breaks off the excess material on the upper terminal.

4. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second assembly mechanism (7) is located on the side of the first assembly mechanism (6) near the sorting and conveying assembly (52). The second assembly mechanism (7) includes a second plug-in assembly (71), a second feeding assembly (72), a second compaction assembly (73), and a second folding assembly (74) arranged sequentially along the length of the moving arm (531).

5. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first folding assembly (64) includes a first flipping component (641) and a first folding component (642). The first flipping component (641) includes a first fixed base (6411), a first lifting component (6412), a second push-pull block (6413), a first rotating block (6414), and a second carrier (6415). The first fixed base (6411) is disposed inside the housing (1). The first rotating block (6414) is rotatably disposed inside the first fixed base (6411). The second carrier (6415) is disposed on the first rotating block (6414). The first lifting component (6412) is disposed inside the housing (1). The second push-pull block (6413) is disposed at the lifting end of the first lifting component (6412) and is connected to the first rotating block (6414) in a transmission manner. The first folding component (642) includes a sixth drive. The device comprises a moving part (6421), a third push-pull plate (6422), a second lifting part (6423), a first lifting plate (6424), a fourth push-pull plate (6425), and a first clamping frame (6426). The second lifting part (6423) is disposed inside the housing (1). The first lifting plate (6424) is disposed at the lifting end of the second lifting part (6423). The sixth driving part (6421) is disposed inside the housing (1). The fourth push-pull plate (6425) is slidably disposed on the first lifting plate (6424). One end of the third push-pull plate (6422) is fixedly connected to the fourth push-pull plate (6425), and the other end is drivenly connected to the driving end of the sixth driving part (6421). The first clamping frame (6426) is fixedly disposed at the end of the fourth push-pull plate (6425) away from the third push-pull plate (6422).

6. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third assembly mechanism (8) includes a first shearing component (81), a third insertion component (82), a third compaction component (83), and a third folding component (84) arranged sequentially along the length of the moving arm (531). The first shearing component (81) is used to shear the limiting end foot on the spring sheet. The third insertion component (82) cuts the spring sheet on the material strip and inserts the spring sheet into the base (13). The third compaction component (83) presses the spring sheet tightly into the base (13). The third folding component (84) breaks off the excess material on the spring sheet.

7. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first shearing assembly (81) includes a fifth base (811), a third lifting member (812), a connecting rod (813), a lifting block (814), and a second cutter (815). The fifth base (811) is disposed inside the housing (1). The third lifting member (812) is disposed on the fifth base (811). The lifting block (814) is slidably disposed on the fifth base (811). The second cutter (815) is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the lifting block (814). The connecting rod (813) is rotatably disposed on the fifth base (811). The two ends of the connecting rod (813) are respectively connected to the third lifting member (812) and the lifting block (814) for transmission.

8. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (9) includes a first detection component (91), a flipping component (92), a second detection component (93), an electrical detection component (94), a third detection component (95), a fourth detection component (96), and a fifth detection component (97). The first detection component (91) and the flipping component (92) are disposed between the sorting and conveying component (52) and the second assembly mechanism (7). The second detection component (93) is disposed at the front end of the third assembly mechanism (8). The electrical detection component (94), the third detection component (95), the fourth detection component (96), and the fifth detection component (97) are disposed at the rear end of the third assembly mechanism (8).

9. The connector automatic assembly and testing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The electrical testing component (94) includes a sixth base (941), a turntable (942), a seventh drive unit (943), a fourth lifting unit (944), a second lifting plate (945), and a plurality of third carriers (946). The sixth base (941) is disposed inside the housing (1). The turntable (942) is rotatably disposed on the sixth base (941). The plurality of third carriers (946) are disposed at equal intervals along the circumference of the turntable (942). The seventh drive unit (943) is disposed inside the housing (1). The drive end of the seventh drive unit (943) is connected to the turntable (942). The fourth lifting unit (944) is disposed on the sixth base (941). The second lifting plate (945) is slidably disposed on the sixth base (941) and is connected to the lifting end of the fourth lifting unit (944) in a transmission connection.

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