Positioning device and switch automatic assembly equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a positioning device and automatic switch assembling equipment with the positioning device, the positioning device comprises a second assembly positioning mechanism, a jacking mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a spring positioning mechanism, the second assembly positioning mechanism is used for limiting a base of a second assembly, the clamping mechanism is used for clamping a mounting frame of the second assembly, and the spring positioning mechanism is used for positioning the second assembly. The jacking mechanism is used for driving the clamping mechanism to move, so that the mounting frame moves in the direction away from the base so as to form a gap between the mounting frame and the base, and the spring positioning mechanism penetrates through the gap between the mounting frame and the base and then is used for limiting the pendulous reed spring. And the special spring positioning mechanism is further arranged, the clamping mechanism and the jacking mechanism are matched to form a gap, the spring positioning mechanism can penetrate through the gap to position the pendulous reed spring, the device can be used in switch automatic assembly equipment, and a button is assembled on the pendulous reed spring in an automatic mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of low-voltage electrical appliances, specifically to a positioning device and an automated switch assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] According to the manufacturing process of the Type 86 switch, the toggle switch, pressure plate, conductive parts, moving contact sway bar, sway bar spring, stationary contact, base, and mounting plate are essential components for product assembly. Currently, the assembly of components for Type 86 switches is mainly done manually, resulting in low production efficiency, poor consistency and stability, difficulties in recruiting and managing personnel, and intense market competition. While assembly equipment for Type 86 switches exists, it is difficult to accurately fit the toggle switch onto the sway bar spring. This step is still primarily done manually along the conveyor line because the spring is prone to shifting and wobbling, and since it is mounted on the moving contact sway bar within the base, it is difficult to automate the process to accurately fit the toggle switch onto the sway bar spring. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome at least one defect of the prior art and provide an automated switch assembly device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A positioning device includes a second component positioning mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a clamping mechanism, and a spring positioning mechanism. The second component positioning mechanism is used to limit the base of a second component. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the mounting bracket of the second component. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move, so that the mounting bracket moves away from the base to form a gap between the mounting bracket and the base. The spring positioning mechanism passes through the gap between the mounting bracket and the base and is used to limit the swing spring.

[0006] Preferably, the spring positioning mechanism includes two positioning rods arranged opposite to each other, and a second driving mechanism for driving the two positioning rods to move closer and further apart from each other. The second driving mechanism is disposed on the transverse driving mechanism, which is used to drive the two positioning rods from the gap into the space between the mounting base and the base. The second driving mechanism can drive the two positioning rods to move closer to and limit the swing spring.

[0007] Preferably, both positioning rods are sheet-like structures, and the sides of the two positioning rods that are close to each other are respectively provided with recessed positioning holes. The positioning holes are semi-circular, and when the two positioning rods are close together, the positioning holes on the two positioning rods form a circle, which is used to cooperate with the swing plate spring for limiting.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning rod is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the number of positioning holes on the two positioning rods is equal and corresponds one-to-one.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes two clamping plates arranged opposite each other, and a first driving mechanism for driving the two clamping plates to move closer and further apart from each other, and the lifting mechanism includes a vertical movement driving mechanism for driving the clamping mechanism to rise and fall.

[0010] Preferably, the first driving mechanism includes two racks arranged opposite each other and a gear disposed between the two racks. The two racks are respectively connected to two clamping plates, and the gear is connected to a motor. The motor is used to drive the gear to rotate, so that the gear drives the two racks to move, and the racks drive the two clamping plates to move closer and further apart.

[0011] An automated switch assembly device includes the aforementioned positioning device.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a pressure plate material handling module, which mounts the first component onto the second component positioned by the positioning device, and makes the button of the first component fit onto the swing plate spring of the second component.

[0013] Preferably, the assembly also includes a button feeding and handling assembly module, a pressure plate feeding and handling assembly module, a pressure plate material clamping module, a pressure plate material flipping module, a base material feeding module, and a semi-finished product clamping module. The button feeding and handling assembly module is used to handle buttons. The pressure plate material feeding and handling assembly module is used to handle pressure plates and assemble them onto buttons. The pressure plate material clamping module is used to clamp the pressure plates and buttons together to form a first component. The pressure plate material flipping module is used to flip the first component. The base material feeding module is used to handle a second component consisting of a mounting frame, a base, a moving contact swing plate, and a swing plate spring. The positioning device is used to position the second component. The pressure plate material flipping module is used to flip the first component. The pressure plate material handling module is used to handle the flipped first component and install it on the second component limited by the positioning device. The semi-finished product clamping module is used to clamp the first component and the second component together.

[0014] Preferably, the pressure plate material handling module includes a third robotic arm for handling the first component. The third robotic arm includes two opposing gripping claws and a third drive mechanism for driving the two gripping claws to move closer and further apart. A plurality of compression springs are provided between the two gripping claws. The axial direction of the compression springs is parallel to the third direction. The first direction and the third direction are orthogonal. The compression springs are used to press the button onto the pressure plate. The third drive mechanism can drive the two gripping claws to move closer and clamp the pressure plate.

[0015] Preferably, a positioning element is provided between the two gripping claws. The positioning element includes two positioning plates arranged opposite each other along a second direction. The second direction, the first direction, and the third direction are orthogonal to each other.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a second conveyor line for moving the second component, the second component positioning mechanism of the positioning device is a blocking mechanism, the blocking mechanism is used to block the second component in the second conveyor line at the fifth position, the spring positioning mechanism is disposed on the side of the second conveyor line; the lifting mechanism and the clamping mechanism are disposed below the second conveyor line.

[0017] Preferably, the blocking mechanism includes a blocking member and a blocking cylinder for driving the blocking member to move, the blocking cylinder being used to drive the blocking member to block the base.

[0018] The positioning device created by this invention not only has a second component positioning mechanism for positioning the base of the second component, but also a special spring positioning mechanism. A gap is formed by the cooperation of the clamping mechanism and the lifting mechanism, so that the spring positioning mechanism can pass through the gap to position the swing spring. It can be used in automatic switch assembly equipment to automatically assemble the button onto the swing spring.

[0019] The automated assembly equipment for switches invented in this invention is equipped with a positioning device that can fix the swing spring on the second component and prevent the swing spring from swinging. The first component is installed on the second component through the pressure plate material handling module, and the button of the first component is fitted onto the swing spring of the second component, realizing the automated assembly of the button and the swing spring and improving the assembly efficiency.

[0020] In addition, the third robotic arm can press the button firmly onto the pressure plate by using a compression spring, preventing the button from falling off or moving during the movement. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a top view of the automated switch assembly equipment created by this invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This invention provides an assembly flowchart for an automated switch assembly equipment.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two-prong switch for assembly created in this invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the three-prong switch for assembly created in this invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This invention is a creation Figure 3 Exploded view;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the button and the pressure plate as the first component of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting frame of this invention when it is placed on the base;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket of the present invention when a gap is created when it is far away from the base;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning device created in this invention;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pendulum spring before it is limited by the positioning device, as described in this invention.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pendulum spring created by the present invention after it is limited by the positioning device;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third robotic arm created by this invention;

[0033] Figure 13 This invention is a creation Figure 12 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 4 First pressing device 35 Second conveyor line

[0036] 5. Tilting device 61. Clamping plate

[0037] 6 Positioning device 62 First drive mechanism

[0038] 7 Second pressing device 63 Vertical movement drive mechanism

[0039] 11 First position 64 blocking component

[0040] 12 Second Position 65 Blocking Cylinder

[0041] 13 Third position 66 positioning rod

[0042] 14 Fourth position 67 Second drive mechanism

[0043] 15 Fifth Position 68 Lateral Movement Drive Mechanism

[0044] 16 Sixth Position 210 Slot

[0045] 17-inch indexing plate, 221-inch slide.

[0046] 20 gaps 241 mounting blocks

[0047] 21 Buttons 331 First Robotic Arm

[0048] 22 Mounting Frame 332 Second Robotic Arm

[0049] 23 rocker arm 333 third robotic arm

[0050] 24 bases and 334 grippers

[0051] 25 Moving contact oscillating plate 335 Third drive mechanism

[0052] 26-inch swing spring, 336 positioning component

[0053] 27 pressure plate 337 positioning plate

[0054] 31 First robotic arm 338 Compression spring

[0055] 32 Second robotic arm 621 rack

[0056] 33 Third robotic arm 622 gear

[0057] 34 First conveyor line 623 motor Detailed Implementation

[0058] The following embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further illustrate specific implementations of the automated switch assembly equipment of the present invention. The automated switch assembly equipment of the present invention is not limited to the descriptions in the following embodiments.

[0059] like Figure 3-5 As shown, the switch used for assembly in this embodiment includes a toggle 21, a mounting bracket 22, a pressure plate 27, a base 24, a terminal block, a stationary contact, a moving contact sway bar 25, and a sway bar spring 26.

[0060] Mounting bracket 22 is mounted on base 24. Terminal blocks, stationary contacts, and moving contact sway plates 25 are mounted inside base 24. Sway plate spring 26 is mounted on moving contact sway plate 25. Pressure plate 27 is mounted on base 24 and fixes the terminal blocks and stationary contacts inside base 24. Pressure plate 27 has a toggle mounting hole. Toggle 21 is mounted on pressure plate 27, passes through the toggle mounting hole, and is fitted onto sway plate spring 26. Rocker 23 is mounted on pressure plate 27. Pressing rocker 23 causes pressure plate 27 to rotate toggle 21. When toggle 21 rotates, it causes moving contact sway plate 25 to swing, causing moving contact sway plate 25 to contact and separate from stationary contacts, thereby closing and opening the circuit controlled by the switch. Figure 3-4 The two-way switch and the three-way switch are shown respectively, each with two and three pressure plates 27. This embodiment can also be used to assemble a single-way or four-way switch.

[0061] like Figure 1-2As shown, the automated switch assembly equipment and method of this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0062] Step S1: Place the buttons 21, which have been sorted by the button hopper and the flexible vibrating disc, into the first position 11 in sequence, and then transport the buttons 21 in the first position 11 to the second position 12 in sequence.

[0063] Step S2: Place the pressure plate 27 onto the button 21 at the second position 12 in sequence, with the button mounting hole on the pressure plate 27 corresponding to the button 21. Then, transport the button 21 and the pressure plate 27 at the second position 12 to the third position 13 in sequence.

[0064] Step S3: Press the pressure plate 27 and the button 21 of the third position 13 together so that the pressure plate 27 and the button 21 form the first component, and then transport the first component of the third position 13 to the fourth position 14 in sequence.

[0065] Step S4: Flip the first component in the fourth position 14 so that the side of the button 21 with the slot 210 on the first component faces down;

[0066] Step S5: Send the second component to the fifth position 15. The second component includes the assembled base 24, mounting bracket 22, moving contact sway 25, and sway spring 26. Then, place the first component, which was flipped in step S4, onto the second component in the fifth position 15. Then, transport the second component and the first component to the sixth position 16 in sequence.

[0067] Step S6: Press the button 21 of the second component and the first component of the sixth position 16 together to assemble the moving contact sway bar 25, sway bar spring 26, pressure plate 27, button 21 and mounting bracket 22 into one unit.

[0068] like Figure 2As shown, the automated switch assembly equipment of this embodiment can realize the various steps of the automated switch assembly method, including a button feeding and handling assembly module, a pressure plate feeding and handling assembly module, a pressure plate material clamping module, a pressure plate material flipping module, a pressure plate material handling module, a base material feeding module, a moving contact swing plate positioning module, and a semi-finished product clamping module. The button feeding and handling assembly module includes a module for sorting and handling buttons 21, the pressure plate material feeding and handling assembly module is used for sorting and handling pressure plates 27, and the pressure plate material clamping module is used for clamping the pressure plates and buttons to form a first component. The material flipping module is used to flip the first component. The base material feeding module is used to sort and transport the second component, which consists of the mounting frame 22, the base 24, the moving contact swing plate 25, and the swing plate spring 26. The second component has been assembled by the previous process. The moving contact swing plate positioning module is used to position the swing plate spring 26 on the second component so that the button 21 of the first component can be aligned with the swing plate spring 26. The pressure plate material handling module is used to transport the rotated first component and install it on the second component limited by the passive contact swing plate positioning module. The semi-finished product pressing module is used to press the first component and the second component together.

[0069] The automated switch assembly equipment of this embodiment has multiple assembly positions, including a first position 11, a second position 12, a third position 13, a fourth position 14, a fifth position 15, and a sixth position 16, which correspond to different assembly processes.

[0070] In this embodiment, the first position 11, the second position 12, the third position 13, and the fourth position 14 are evenly arranged on the indexing plate 17; the fifth position 15 and the sixth position 16 are located on the second conveyor line 35, and respectively correspond to the moving contact swing plate positioning module and the semi-finished product pressing module. It should be noted that more or fewer assembly positions can be set. All assembly positions can be set on the indexing plate, on the conveyor line, or beside the conveyor line.

[0071] The indexing plate 17 is provided with fixing seats for fixing the button 21 at the first position 11, the second position 12, the third position 13 and the fourth position 14 respectively. The indexing plate 17 rotates 90 degrees each time, and the above steps S1 to S4 are performed simultaneously. The indexing plate 17 simultaneously moves the fixing seat of the first position 11 to the second position 12, the fixing seat of the second position 12 to the third position 13, the fixing seat of the third position 13 to the fourth position 14, and the fixing seat of the fourth position 14 to the first position 11. After each rotation of the indexing plate 17, the operation is performed on the first position 11 to the fourth position 14 at the same time, and then the cycle is repeated.

[0072] The button loading, handling and assembly module includes a first robotic arm 31, which moves the button 21 to the fixed seat at the first position 11;

[0073] The pressure plate material loading, handling and assembly module includes a second robotic arm 32, which moves the pressure plate 27 to the button 21 at the second position 12 and assembles the pressure plate 27 onto the button 21.

[0074] The pressure plate material clamping module includes a first pressing device 4, which is used to press the pressure plate and the button together to form a first component.

[0075] The pressure plate material flipping module includes a flipping device 5, which flips the first component so that the side of the button 21 with the slot 210 on the first component changes from facing upwards to facing downwards.

[0076] The base material feeding module is used to sort and transport the second component, which consists of base 24, moving contact swing plate 25 and swing plate spring 26.

[0077] The moving contact swing plate positioning module is the positioning device 6 in this embodiment. The positioning device 6 includes a second component positioning mechanism and a spring positioning mechanism. The second component positioning mechanism positions the second component, and the spring positioning mechanism limits the swing plate spring 26 to prevent the swing plate spring 26 from swinging, so that the slot 210 of the button 21 can be accurately fitted onto the swing plate spring 26.

[0078] The pressure plate material handling module includes a third robotic arm 33 for handling the first component. The third robotic arm 33 mounts the flipped first component onto the second component, which is limited by the passive contact swing plate positioning module.

[0079] The semi-finished product pressing module includes a second pressing device 7, which presses the first component and the second component together. In step S1, the first robotic arm 31 sequentially places the buttons 21 onto the fixed seat at the first position 11 on the indexing plate 17, and then the indexing plate 17 sequentially transports the buttons 21 at the first position 11 to the second position 12.

[0080] In step S2, the pressure plate 27 is sequentially sent to the second robot arm 32 via the first conveyor line 34. The second robot arm 32 places the pressure plate 27 in the first conveyor line 34 onto the button 21 on the fixed seat of the second position 12. Then the indexing plate 17 sequentially conveys the button 21 and the pressure plate 27 of the second position 12 to the third position 13.

[0081] In step S3, the first pressing device 4 presses the pressure plate 27 and the button 21 of the third position 13 together, so that the pressure plate 27 and the button 21 form the first component. Then the indexing plate 17 sequentially transports the first component of the third position 13 to the fourth position 14.

[0082] In step S4, the first component at the fourth position 14 is flipped by the flipping device 5. The flipping device 5 includes a gripping mechanism for gripping the first component and a rotating cylinder for driving the gripping mechanism to rotate. The rotating cylinder drives the gripping mechanism to rotate 180 degrees, so that the first component is flipped.

[0083] In step S5, the second component is sent to the fifth position 15 via the second conveyor line 35. The fifth position 15 is set in correspondence with the positioning device 6. The positioning device 6 is used to limit the base 24 at the fifth position 15.

[0084] The first component after being rotated in step S4 is placed sequentially into the second component that is limited to the fifth position 15 by the positioning device 6 by the third robotic arm 33. Then the positioning device 6 releases the positioning of the second component at the fifth position 15, so that the second component moves to the sixth position 16 with the second conveyor line 35. The sixth position 16 is set in correspondence with the second pressing device 7.

[0085] In step S6, the sixth position 16 is pressed together with the second component and the first component by the second pressing device 7, so that the pressure plate 27 is fixed with the base 24, and the base 24, the mounting bracket 22, the moving contact swing plate 25, the swing plate spring 26, the button 21 and the pressure plate 27 are assembled into one unit.

[0086] like Figure 5-8 As shown, the mounting bracket 22 includes a flat mounting plate with a mounting hole in the middle that fits onto the outside of the base 24. A groove 221 is provided on the side wall of the mounting hole. The base 24 has a mounting block 241 for insertion into the groove 221 on its outer side. The mounting bracket 22 and the base 24 can move relative to each other, and the mounting block 241 slides in the groove 221. When the mounting bracket 22 contacts the base 24 under gravity, the mounting block 241 slides to the bottom of the groove 221, and there is no gap between the mounting bracket 22 and the base 24. When the mounting bracket 22 moves upward under the action of an external force, the mounting block 241 slides to the top of the groove 221, and the mounting plate of the mounting bracket 22 separates from the base 24, forming a gap 20 between the mounting plate of the mounting bracket 22 and the base 24.

[0087] like Figure 9-11As shown, an improvement of this invention lies in the positioning device 6, which includes a second component positioning mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a clamping mechanism, and a spring positioning mechanism. The second component positioning mechanism is used to limit the second component to the fifth position 15. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the mounting bracket 22 of the second component. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move upward, causing the mounting bracket 22 to move away from the base 24, forming a gap 20 between the mounting bracket 22 and the base 24. The spring positioning mechanism passes through the gap 20 between the mounting bracket 22 and the base 24 and is used to limit the swing spring 26. In this embodiment, the second component positioning mechanism is a blocking mechanism, which is used to block the second component in the second conveyor line 35 at the fifth position 15, preventing the second component from continuing to move with the second conveyor line 35. Of course, as another embodiment, the second component positioning mechanism can also be a fixed seat set next to the indexing plate or the second conveyor line 35, which can limit and fix the base 24 of the second component. The positioning device 6 in this embodiment not only has a second component positioning mechanism for positioning the base 24 of the second component, but also a dedicated spring positioning mechanism. A gap is formed by the cooperation of the clamping mechanism and the lifting mechanism, so that the spring positioning mechanism can pass through the gap to position the swing spring 26. It can be used in switch automated assembly equipment to automatically assemble the button 21 onto the swing spring 26.

[0088] Preferably, the lifting mechanism and clamping mechanism are located below the second conveyor line 35, and the blocking mechanism and spring positioning mechanism are located on the side of the second conveyor line 35. The blocking mechanism is used to block the second component in the second conveyor line 35 at the fifth position 15, preventing the second component from moving further with the second conveyor line 35. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the mounting bracket 22 of the second component. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism upward, causing the mounting bracket 22 to move away from the base 24, forming a gap between the mounting bracket 22 and the base 24. A gap 20 is formed, through which the spring positioning mechanism passes to limit the swing spring 26, ensuring it is perpendicular to the horizontal plane and aligned with the button 21. This prevents the swing spring 26 from swinging, facilitating positioning and reducing operational steps. Simultaneously, the sliding groove 221 on the mounting frame 22 can indirectly limit the base 24 via the mounting block 241, suspending the entire second component above the second conveyor line 35. The positioning device 6 simultaneously limits both the mounting frame 22 and the base 24. Obviously, the second component can also be left unsuspended.

[0089] Specifically, the second conveyor line 35 includes a belt for moving the second component; the clamping mechanism includes two opposing clamping plates 61 and a first drive mechanism 62 for driving the two clamping plates 61 closer to and further away from each other; the lifting mechanism includes a vertical movement drive mechanism 63 for driving the clamping mechanism up and down; the blocking mechanism includes a blocking member 64 and a blocking cylinder 65 for driving the blocking member 64 to move; the blocking mechanism is mounted on one of the clamping plates 61; the blocking cylinder 65 drives the blocking member 64 to block the base 24; the first drive mechanism 62 drives the two clamping plates 61 closer to and clamps the mounting frame 22; and the vertical movement drive mechanism 63 drives the two clamping plates 61 upward and moves the mounting frame 22 and the base 24 together. 4. Separate to form a gap 20 between the mounting bracket 22 and the base 24. The spring positioning mechanism includes two positioning rods 66 arranged opposite each other, and a second driving mechanism 67 for driving the two positioning rods 66 to move closer and further apart. The second driving mechanism 67 is set on the transverse driving mechanism 68. The transverse driving mechanism 68 is used to drive the two positioning rods 66 from the gap 20 into the space between the mounting bracket and the base 24. The second driving mechanism 67 is used to drive the two positioning rods 66 to move closer to the swing spring 26. The positioning rods 66 push the swing spring 26 so that the end of the swing spring 26 away from the base 24 is vertically upward in the direction of the axis and the horizontal vertical, which makes it convenient to put the button 21 on the end of the swing spring 26 away from the base 24 from above.

[0090] Furthermore, both positioning rods 66 are sheet-like structures, and the sides of the two positioning rods 66 that are close to each other are respectively provided with recessed positioning holes 660. The positioning holes 660 are semi-circular, and when the two positioning rods 66 are close together, the positioning holes 660 on the two positioning rods 66 form a circle, which is used to limit the engagement with the swing spring 26.

[0091] Preferably, the positioning rod 66 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 660, and the number of positioning holes 660 on the two positioning rods 66 is equal and corresponds one to one. The positioning rod 66 can be used to simultaneously position multiple swing springs 26.

[0092] like Figure 9 As shown, the first driving mechanism 62 includes two racks 621 arranged opposite each other, and a gear 622 disposed between the two racks 621. The two racks 621 are respectively connected to two clamping plates 61, and the gear 622 is connected to a motor 623. The motor 623 drives the gear 622 to rotate, causing the gear 622 to drive the two racks 621 to move, thereby causing the two clamping plates 61 to move closer and further apart. It is understood that the two clamping plates 61 can also be moved closer and further apart in other ways, such as by using two cylinders to drive the two clamping plates 61 to move respectively, all of which fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0093] like Figure 12-13 As shown, the pressure plate material handling module includes a third robotic arm 33 for handling the first component. The third robotic arm 33 includes a first robotic arm 331, a second robotic arm 332, and a third robotic arm 333 connected in sequence, as well as two gripping claws 334 arranged opposite each other on the third robotic arm 333 along a first direction, and a third drive mechanism 335 for driving the two gripping claws 334 to move closer and further apart. A positioning element 336 is provided between the two gripping claws 334, and a compression spring 338 corresponding to the number of buttons 21. The compression spring 338 corresponds to the position of the buttons 21 on the base 24. The positioning component 336 includes two positioning plates 337 arranged opposite each other along a second direction. The axis of the compression spring 338 is parallel to a third direction. The first, second, and third directions are orthogonal to each other. The third robotic arm 333 can drive the positioning component 336 to be placed on the pressure plate 27 from above, so that the two positioning plates 337 limit the pressure plate 27 from both sides, and the compression spring 338 presses the button 21 into the pressure plate 27. The third drive mechanism 335 is used to drive the two gripping claws 334 to approach and clamp the pressure plate 27, so that the pressure plate 27 can move with the third robotic arm 33. The compression spring 338 can press the button 21 tightly onto the pressure plate 27 to prevent the button 21 from falling off or becoming misaligned during movement.

[0094] In this embodiment, the second drive mechanism 67, the shift drive mechanism 68, the vertical shift drive mechanism, and the third drive mechanism 335 are cylinders, but other drive mechanisms such as electric motors can also be used.

[0095] The automated switch assembly equipment of this embodiment has the following characteristics:

[0096] 1. Modular structural design improves production cycle time, and the simple and reliable structure solves the problems of slow cycle time in traditional production processes, resulting in high production stability and reliability.

[0097] 2. Through high-precision PLC program control, the fully automatic intelligent assembly of mechanical structures is realized. An innovative fully automatic component assembly method is proposed, which solves the complexity problem caused by the reliance on manual operation in the traditional production process.

[0098] 3. Intelligent electronic control programs, combined with precision mechanical structures, control the assembly form and execute corresponding assembly processes, resulting in high product consistency and solving the problem of excessive reliance on manual experience and adjustment techniques in traditional production processes.

[0099] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship conventionally placed during use. They are used only for ease of description and do not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating relative importance.

[0100] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present invention. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the inventive concept, and all such modifications and substitutions should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A positioning device, characterized in that: The system includes a second component positioning mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a clamping mechanism, and a spring positioning mechanism. The second component positioning mechanism is used to limit the base (24) of the second component. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the mounting bracket (22) of the second component. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move, so that the mounting bracket (22) moves away from the base (24) to form a gap (20) between the mounting bracket (22) and the base (24). The spring positioning mechanism passes through the gap (20) between the mounting bracket (22) and the base (24) and is used to limit the swing spring (26).

2. The positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring positioning mechanism includes two positioning rods (66) arranged opposite to each other, and a second driving mechanism (67) for driving the two positioning rods (66) to move closer and further away from each other. The second driving mechanism (67) is arranged on the transverse driving mechanism (68), which is used to drive the two positioning rods (66) to be inserted from the gap (20) into the space between the mounting base and the base (24). The second driving mechanism (67) can drive the two positioning rods (66) to move closer to and limit the swing spring (26).

3. The positioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both positioning rods (66) are sheet-like structures, and the two positioning rods (66) are respectively provided with recessed positioning holes (660) on their sides that are close to each other. The positioning holes (660) are semi-circular. When the two positioning rods (66) are close to each other, the positioning holes (660) on the two positioning rods (66) form a circle, which is used to limit the engagement with the swing spring (26).

4. The positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning rod (66) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (660), and the number of positioning holes (660) on the two positioning rods (66) is equal and corresponds one to one.

5. The positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes two clamping plates (61) arranged opposite to each other, and a first driving mechanism (62) for driving the two clamping plates (61) to move closer and further apart from each other. The lifting mechanism includes a vertical moving driving mechanism (63) for driving the clamping mechanism to rise and fall.

6. The positioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first drive mechanism (62) includes two racks (621) arranged opposite to each other, and a gear (622) arranged between the two racks (621). The two racks (621) are respectively connected to two clamping plates (61), and the gear (622) is connected to a motor (623). The motor (623) is used to drive the gear (622) to rotate, so that the gear (622) drives the two racks (621) to move, and the racks (621) drive the two clamping plates (61) to move closer and further apart.

7. An automated switch assembly device, characterized in that: The positioning device (6) includes any one of claims 1-6.

8. The automated switch assembly equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure plate material handling module, which installs the first component on the second component positioned by the positioning device (6) and makes the button (21) of the first component fit on the swing spring (26) of the second component.

9. The automated switch assembly equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a button feeding and handling assembly module, a pressure plate feeding and handling assembly module, a pressure plate material pressing module, a pressure plate material flipping module, a base material feeding module, and a semi-finished product pressing module. The button feeding and handling assembly module includes a button (21) for handling. The pressure plate material feeding and handling assembly module is used to handle the pressure plate (27) and assemble it onto the button (21). The pressure plate material pressing module is used to press the pressure plate and the button together to form a first component. The pressure plate material flipping module is used to flip the first component. The base material feeding module is used to handle a second component consisting of a mounting bracket (22), a base (24), a moving contact swing plate (25), and a swing plate spring (26). The positioning device (6) is used to position the second component. The pressure plate material flipping module is used to flip the first component. The pressure plate material handling module is used to handle the flipped first component and install it on the second component limited by the positioning device (6). The semi-finished product pressing module is used to press the first component and the second component together.

10. The automated switch assembly equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pressure plate material handling module includes a third robotic arm (33) for handling the first component. The third robotic arm (33) includes two gripping claws (334) arranged opposite to each other and a third drive mechanism (335) for driving the two gripping claws (334) to move closer and further apart. A plurality of compression springs (338) are provided between the two gripping claws (334). The axial direction of the compression springs (338) is parallel to the third direction. The first direction and the third direction are orthogonal. The compression springs (338) are used to press the button (21) onto the pressure plate (27). The third drive mechanism (335) can drive the two gripping claws (334) to move closer to and clamp the pressure plate (27).

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