Optical port female connector automatic assembly equipment and method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of optical port female seat connector automation assembly equipment, including product conveying mechanism, pin installation mechanism, switching mechanism and power detection mechanism, product conveying mechanism includes vibration disc and conveying track, the conveying track one side is provided with conveying plate and the conveying hook of pushing product into conveying track;Pin installation mechanism is provided with two, the pin installation mechanism includes the installation plate one of driving product movement and the cutting component of cutting pin, the cutting component includes cutter one and cutter two;Switching mechanism is arranged between two pin installation mechanisms.Two pin installation mechanisms are arranged, the alternate use of installation plate one and installation plate two is cooperated, greatly reduce waiting time, improve pin assembly efficiency, layout is reasonable between each mechanism, smooth connection, transfer cylinder adjusts product spacing by transfer plate, ensure the orderly progress of detection procedure, realize whole-process automation efficient operation, reduce manpower cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of connector assembly technology, and in particular to an automated assembly equipment and method for optical female connectors. Background Technology

[0002] As a core connection component in optical communication equipment, the assembly accuracy and efficiency of optical port female connectors directly affect the transmission stability and production efficiency of optical communication systems. The assembly process of optical port female connectors involves multiple steps.

[0003] Currently, the various processes in the assembly equipment are not well connected, resulting in a lot of waiting time. The overall level of automation integration is low, making it difficult to achieve fully automated operation from product loading, assembly, testing to unloading and storage. This fails to meet the demand for large-scale and high-efficiency production of optical female connectors. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem mentioned in the background art above, which is that the overall automation integration is low and it is difficult to achieve full-process automation of product loading, assembly, testing and unloading.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors includes a product conveying mechanism, a pin mounting mechanism, a switching mechanism, and a power-on detection mechanism. The product conveying mechanism includes a vibratory feeder and a conveying track. A conveying plate and a conveying hook for pushing products into the conveying track are provided on one side of the conveying track. Two pin mounting mechanisms are provided, each including a mounting plate for moving the product and a cutting component for cutting the pins. The cutting component includes a first cutter and a second cutter. The switching mechanism is located between the two pin mounting mechanisms. The switching mechanism includes a first switching cylinder. A toothed plate is fixed to the output end of the first switching cylinder. A meshing gear is provided on one side of the toothed plate. A switching plate is fixed to the upper end of the gear shaft. Switching blocks for accommodating products are fixed to both ends of the switching plate. The power-on detection mechanism includes symmetrically arranged first detection cylinders. The output end of one first detection cylinder is fixed to a PCB power-on board that contacts the pin, and the output end of the other first detection cylinder is fixed to a detection probe that contacts the pin.

[0006] Preferably, the product conveying mechanism further includes a conveying cylinder one and a conveying cylinder two. The output end of the conveying cylinder one is fixedly connected to the conveying plate, and the output end of the conveying cylinder two is fixed with a conveying slide plate. The conveying hook is installed on the conveying slide plate, and a conveying channel for the movement of the conveying hook is opened on the conveying track.

[0007] Preferably, the pin mounting mechanism further includes a mounting motor 1, the output end of which is fixed with a lead screw 1, and a mounting block 1 is connected to the lead screw 1. A mounting motor 2 is provided below the mounting motor 1, the output end of which is fixed with a lead screw 2, and a mounting block 2 is connected to the lead screw 2.

[0008] Preferably, the cutting component further includes a cutting motor and a cutting support frame. The output end of the cutting motor is connected to a rotating shaft via a pulley assembly. A first stroke wheel, a second stroke wheel, and a third stroke wheel are fixed on the rotating shaft. The first stroke wheel has a cam groove one, the second stroke wheel has cam groove two and cam groove three, and the third stroke wheel has cam groove four and cam groove five. A cutting clamp first is slidably connected to the cutting support frame, and a cutting clamp second is fixed on the cutting support frame. One end of the cutting clamp first is slidably engaged with the cam groove one.

[0009] Preferably, the cutting support frame is slidably connected to a moving block, and the first cutter and the second cutter are slidably mounted on the moving block. One end of the moving block is slidably engaged with the second cam groove. The two sides of the moving block are provided with a first drive plate and a second drive plate. The first drive plate and the second drive plate are rotatably connected to the cutting support frame. One end of the first drive plate is connected to the first cutter, and the other end is slidably engaged with the third cam groove. One end of the second drive plate is connected to the second cutter, and the other end is slidably engaged with the fifth cam groove. A push plate is slidably connected to the moving block. One end of the push plate is slidably engaged with the fourth cam groove. A moving motor is fixed on the cutting support frame, and a wheel frame for driving the pin to move downward is fixed at the output end of the moving motor.

[0010] Preferably, the switching mechanism further includes a second switching cylinder, the output end of which is fixed with a switching part for accommodating products, and a third switching cylinder is provided on one side of the conveying track, the output end of which is fixed with a switching rod.

[0011] Preferably, the power-on detection mechanism further includes a second detection cylinder, the output end of which is fixed with a PCB high-voltage power board with contact pins.

[0012] Preferably, a rejection mechanism is provided downstream of the power-on detection mechanism. The rejection mechanism includes a rejection cylinder one and a rejection cylinder two. A rejection block is fixed to the output end of the rejection cylinder one, and a rejection rod is fixed to the output end of the rejection cylinder two.

[0013] Preferably, camera detection mechanisms are provided on both sides of the conveying track. The camera detection mechanism includes an equidistant conveying component and a camera detection component. A feeding device is provided at the tail end of the conveying track. The feeding device includes multiple movable detection suction cups and a feeding plate that fixes multiple products.

[0014] A method for automating the assembly of optical female connectors includes the following steps: S1, feeding and conveying: After the vibratory plate sorts the product, it is conveyed through the conveyor track. Conveying cylinder one and conveying cylinder two drive the conveying hook to push the product to the installation section. The stabilizing plate presses the product under the action of the stabilizing spring to achieve positioning. S1, Single-sided pin insertion: Mounting plate one and mounting plate two clamp the product and adjust its alignment, the wheel frame conveys the pin belt, cutter one and cutter two work together to cut the pin insertion, the pusher plate pushes the pin insertion to the product pin insertion hole, and the mounting plates work alternately to improve efficiency. S3, Debris Cleaning: The cleaning motor drives the brush wheel to rotate at high speed to clean the cut debris and impurities on the surface and connection of the pins; S4 Product Flipping: The switching cylinder drives the switching plate and switching block to rotate through the toothed plate and gears, causing the product to flip 180°. Then, the conveying hook pushes it back to the conveying track to repeat the single-sided pin insertion and cleaning steps, completing the pin installation on the other side of the product. S5, Spacing Adjustment: The transfer cylinder drives the transfer plate to keep the product at the set spacing to accommodate subsequent testing; S6, Power-on test: Test cylinder one drives the PCB power-on board and test probe to test the continuity performance, test cylinder two drives the PCB high-voltage power-on board to test the high-voltage performance, and unqualified products are rejected by rejection cylinder one and rejection cylinder two in cooperation. S7, Camera Inspection: The conveyor motor of the equidistant conveyor component drives the horizontal plate to convey the products. The horizontal movement cylinder separates adjacent products. Five camera inspection components sequentially inspect the flatness of the pins, plastic defects, etc., and unqualified products are rejected immediately. S8, Unloading and Storage: Qualified products are conveyed to the unloading plate by the push rod of conveying cylinder four and the limiting plate of conveying cylinder five. Multi-station equidistant suction components adsorb the products and arrange them at equal intervals, placing them on the storage tray to complete the storage.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The product conveying mechanism uses a stabilizing plate and a stabilizing spring to press and limit the product on the conveying track from above, ensuring that the product does not deviate or shake during conveying and insertion.

[0016] Two pin insertion mechanisms are set up, working in tandem with mounting plate one and mounting plate two. Once mounting plate one completes the pin insertion operation on a product and moves it away from the workstation, mounting plate two can immediately move the next set of products into the pin insertion station, significantly reducing waiting time and improving pin insertion assembly efficiency. The changing mechanism, through the coordination of switching cylinders, gear plates, gears, and switching plates, can precisely flip the product 180°. The various mechanisms are rationally laid out and smoothly connected. The transfer cylinder adjusts the product spacing via the transfer plate, ensuring the orderly progress of the inspection process and achieving fully automated, efficient operation, reducing labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall pin mounting mechanism of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor plate and conveyor hook of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of mounting plate one and mounting plate two of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting component of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first stroke wheel, the second stroke wheel, and the third stroke wheel of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of drive board one and drive board three of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first cutter and the second cutter of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the third stroke wheel of the present invention from two perspectives.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the switching mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the power-on detection mechanism of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer plate and rejection mechanism of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the rejection mechanism on both sides of the conveying track of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the rejection mechanism of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the product testing support part of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the push rod and the limiting plate of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device of the present invention.

[0035] Drawing number explanation: 1. Workbench; 2. Product conveying mechanism; 21. Vibratory feeder; 22. Conveyor track; 221. Stabilizing plate; 222. Stabilizing spring; 23. Conveyor cylinder one; 231. Conveyor plate; 24. Conveyor cylinder two; 241. Conveyor hook; 242. Conveyor spring; 243. Conveyor slide plate; 25. Conveyor cylinder three; 251. Slide rail; 252. Conveyor block; 26. Transfer cylinder; 261. Transfer plate; 27. Conveyor cylinder four; 271. Push rod; 28. Conveyor cylinder five; 281. Limit plate; 3. Pin mounting mechanism; 31. Mounting plate one; 32. Mounting motor one; 33. Lead screw one; 34. Mounting block one; 341. Mounting cylinder one; 35. Mounting motor two; 36. Lead screw two; 37. Mounting block two; 371. Mounting cylinder two; 38. Mounting plate two; 39. Cutting component; 391. Cutter one; 3911. Insert rod; 3912. Drive plate one; 392. Cutter two; 3921. Drive plate two; 393. Cutting motor; 394. Cutting support frame; 3941. Cutting clamp one 3942. Cutting clamp blade II; 3943. Drive plate III; 395. Rotating shaft; 3951. First stroke wheel; 3952. Second stroke wheel; 3953. Third stroke wheel; 3954. Cam groove I; 3955. Cam groove II; 3956. Cam groove III; 3957. Cam groove IV; 3958. Cam groove V; 396. Moving block; 3961. Push plate; 3962. Returning spring I; 3963. Returning spring II; 397. Moving motor; 398. Wheel frame; 399. Reel; 4. Switching mechanism; 41. Switching cylinder one; 42. Gear plate; 43. Gear; 44. Switching plate; 45. Switching block; 46. Switching cylinder two; 47. Switching part; 48. Switching cylinder three; 49. Switching rod; 5. Power-on testing mechanism; 51. Testing cylinder one; 52. PCB power-on board; 53. Testing probe; 54. Testing cylinder two; 55. PCB high-voltage power-on board; 6. Cleaning components; 61. Cleaning motor; 62. Brush wheel; 7. Rejection mechanism; 71. Rejection cylinder one; 72. Rejection cylinder two; 73. Rejection block; 74. Rejection rod; 8. Camera inspection mechanism; 81. Equidistant conveying components; 811. Conveyor motor; 812. Horizontal plate; 813. U-shaped groove; 814. Lateral movement cylinder; 82. Camera inspection components; 83. Product inspection support; 84. Push cylinder; 85. Push plate; 9. Feeding device; 91. Multi-station equidistant suction component; 92. Feeding plate; 93. Storage tray; 94. Feeding cylinder one; 95. Linear motor module two; 96. Sliding part; 97. Feeding cylinder two; 98. Linear motor module one. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] The following description is intended to disclose the invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0038] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this invention, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely simplified descriptions for the convenience of describing this invention and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0039] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0040] Please see Figures 1-17 An automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors includes a workbench 1 and a product conveying mechanism 2, a pin mounting mechanism 3, a switching mechanism 4, and a power-on detection mechanism 5 fixed on the workbench 1.

[0041] Product conveying mechanism 2 includes a vibratory feeder 21 and a conveying track 22. The vibratory feeder 21 is existing technology and will not be described further. The output of the vibratory feeder 21 is connected to the conveying track 22. The conveying track 22 is used to convey products and consists of a transition section connecting the vibratory feeder 21, a mounting section for mounting pins, and a detection section. Multiple stabilizing plates 221 are slidably connected to the mounting section and the detection section. The stabilizing plates 221 correspond to the product stop position. Mounting grooves for mounting stabilizing springs 222 are provided on both the conveying track 22 and the stabilizing plates 221. The two ends of the stabilizing springs 222 abut against the conveying track 22 and the stabilizing plate 221, respectively. A stabilizing plate 221 presses down on the product from above. A conveying plate 231 and a conveying hook 241 for pushing the product into the conveying track 22 are provided on one side of the conveying track 22. The product conveying mechanism 2 also includes a first conveying cylinder 23 and a second conveying cylinder 24. The output end of the first conveying cylinder 23 is fixedly connected to the conveying plate 231, which can accommodate two products. A conveying slide plate 243 is fixedly attached to the output end of the second conveying cylinder 24, and the conveying hook 241 is mounted on the conveying slide plate 243. A conveying channel for the movement of the conveying hook 241 is provided on the conveying track 22. The conveying slide plate 243 is slidably mounted on a support leg, which is fixed to the worktable 1. The first conveying cylinder 23 and the second conveying cylinder 24 are fixed to the worktable 1. The conveying hook 241 is rotatably connected to the conveying slide plate 243. A conveying spring 242 is provided between the conveying hook 241 and the conveying slide plate 243. The conveying hook 241 and the conveying slide plate 243 are both provided with mounting grooves for installing the conveying spring 242. The two ends of the conveying spring 242 abut against the conveying hook 241 and the conveying slide plate 243 respectively.

[0042] Two pin mounting mechanisms 3 are provided for mounting pins on both sides of the product. The pin mounting mechanism 3 includes a mounting plate 31 that moves the product and a cutting component 39 that cuts off the pins. The pins are wound on a reel 399, which is rotatably connected to the worktable 1.

[0043] The pin mounting mechanism 3 also includes a mounting motor 32, the output end of which is fixed with a lead screw 33. A mounting block 34 is connected to the lead screw 33, and a mounting cylinder 341 is fixed to the mounting block 34. The output end of the mounting cylinder 341 is fixed to the mounting plate 31. A mounting motor 35 is provided below the mounting motor 32, the output end of which is fixed with a lead screw 36. A mounting block 37 is connected to the lead screw 36, and a mounting cylinder 371 is fixed to the mounting block 37. The output end of the mounting cylinder 371 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 38. The ends of the mounting plate 31 and the mounting plate 38 have grooves for moving the product. The mounting motor 32 and the mounting motor 35 are both fixed on the worktable 1. The lead screws 33 and 36 are rotatably mounted on the worktable 1. The connection between the mounting block 34 and the lead screw 33, and the connection between the mounting block 37 and the lead screw 36, are existing technologies. One side of mounting block 34 and mounting block 37 are slidably connected to the bracket on the workbench 1. The efficiency of the product pins is improved by alternating the use of mounting plate 31 and mounting plate 38.

[0044] The cutting component 39 includes a first cutter 391 and a second cutter 392, which are used to cut the needles on the needle belt. The cutting component 39 also includes a cutting motor 393 and a cutting support frame 394. The cutting support frame 394 is fixed on the worktable 1. The output end of the cutting motor 393 is connected to a rotating shaft 395 via a pulley assembly. The rotating shaft 395 is rotatably connected to the cutting support frame 394. A first stroke wheel 3951, a second stroke wheel 3952, and a third stroke wheel 3953 are fixed on the rotating shaft 395. The first stroke wheel 3951 has a cam groove 3954, and the second stroke wheel 3952 has a cam groove 3953. Cam grooves 3955 and 3956 are provided. Cam grooves 3957 and 3958 are provided on the third stroke wheel 3953. A cutting clamp knife 3941 is slidably connected to the cutting support frame 394. A cutting clamp knife 3942 is fixed on the cutting support frame 394. A drive plate 3943 is rotatably connected to the cutting support frame 394. A sliding groove 3 is provided on the cutting clamp knife 3941. Both ends of the drive plate 3943 have drive wheels, one located in the sliding groove 3 and the other in the cam groove 3954. The cutting clamp knife 3941 and the cutting clamp knife 3942 are staggered vertically for cutting the needle strip.

[0045] A cutting support frame 394 is slidably connected to a moving block 396. Cutter 1 391 and cutter 2 392 are slidably mounted on the moving block 396. Cutter 1 391 has an insertion rod 3911 with a hole for inserting a needle; the end of the insertion rod 3911 is tapered. One end of the moving block 396 is slidably engaged with cam groove 2 3955 via a drive wheel. Drive plates 1 3912 and 2 3921 are provided on both sides of the moving block 396. Drive plates 1 3912 and 2 3921 are rotatably connected to the cutting support frame 394. One end of drive plate 1 3912 is connected to cutter 1 391, and the other end is slidably engaged with cam groove 3 3956. Cutter 1 391 has a sliding groove 1. Both ends of drive plate 1 3912 have drive wheels, one located in sliding groove 1 and the other in cam groove 3 3956. One end of the drive plate 3921 is connected to the cutter 392, and the other end is slidably engaged with the cam groove 3958. The cutter 392 has a sliding groove 2. Both ends of the drive plate 3921 also have drive wheels, one located in the sliding groove 2 and the other in the cam groove 3958. A push plate 3961 is slidably connected to the moving block 396. One end of the push plate 3961 is slidably engaged with the cam groove 3957 via a drive wheel. The cam groove 3955 causes the moving block 396 to move first, then remain stationary, and finally return. A return spring 3962 is provided between the moving block 396 and the cutting support frame 394. The two ends of the return spring 3962 are connected to the cutting support frame 394 and the moving block 396, respectively. A return spring 3963 is provided between the moving block 396 and the push plate 3961. The two ends of the return spring 3963 are connected to the moving block 396 and the push plate 3961, respectively. A moving motor 397 is fixed on the cutting support frame 394, and a wheel frame 398 for driving the insert pin downward is fixed to the output end of the moving motor 397. The wheel frame 398 has evenly distributed protrusions on its circumference, which are used to insert into the needle tape hole of the insert pin. The rotation of the wheel frame 398 causes the needle tape and insert pin to move downward. The moving block 396 has a limiting groove for limiting the needle tape, and the needle tape can pass through the limiting groove.

[0046] The conveyor track 22 is equipped with two cleaning components 6 fixed on the workbench 1. The cleaning components 6 are located downstream of the corresponding pin mounting mechanism 3. The cleaning components 6 include a cleaning motor 61, which is connected to a brush wheel 62 through a pulley assembly. The brush wheel 62 cleans the debris at the pin by rotating.

[0047] A switching mechanism 4 is positioned between two pin mounting mechanisms 3. The switching mechanism 4 rotates the product to accommodate pins on the other side. The switching mechanism 4 includes a first switching cylinder 41, which is fixed to the worktable 1. A gear plate 42 is fixed to the output end of the first switching cylinder 41. A meshing gear 43 is provided on one side of the gear plate 42. The gear 43 is rotatably connected to the worktable 1 via a shaft. A switching plate 44 is fixed to the upper end of the shaft of the gear 43. Switching blocks 45, which accommodate products, are fixed to both ends of the switching plate 44. The switching mechanism 4 also includes a second switching cylinder 46, whose output end is fixed to a switching part 47 that accommodates products. A third switching cylinder 48 is provided on one side of the conveyor track 22, and a switching rod 49 is fixed to the output end of the third switching cylinder 48. The switching rod 49 moves to push the product into the switching block 45, and then completes the surface switching by rotation.

[0048] The upper side of the switching plate 44 is also equipped with a second conveying cylinder 24, a conveying slide plate 243, a conveying hook 241 and a conveying spring 242, and the connection method is the same. The conveying track 22 here is also provided with a conveying channel for the conveying hook 241 to move, and then the other side of the product is inserted.

[0049] At the tail end of the installation section, a transfer cylinder 26 is fixed to the workbench 1. The output end of the transfer cylinder 26 is fixed with two transfer plates 261 that accommodate products. There is a space between the two transfer plates 261 to accommodate one product. After the pins are installed on both sides of the product, the product is arranged in an orderly manner on the conveyor track 22, which pushes the downstream product to move and finally enters the transfer plate 261. Then, each of the two transfer plates 261 drives one product to move, and the two products are separated by the distance of one product for subsequent power-on testing.

[0050] A conveying cylinder 25 is installed on the lower side of the inspection section. A slide rail 251 is fixed to the output end of the conveying cylinder 255. The slide rail 251 slides on the support of the workbench 1. Multiple conveying blocks 252 are fixed on the slide rail 251. A conveying hook 241 is rotatably connected to each conveying block 252. A conveying spring 242 is also installed between the conveying hook 241 and the conveying block 252. The conveying cylinder 25, in conjunction with the slide rail 251, the conveying block 252, the conveying hook 241, and the conveying spring 242, moves the product during inspection.

[0051] The power-on testing mechanism 5 includes symmetrically arranged testing cylinders 51. One of the testing cylinders 51 has a PCB power-on board 52 fixed to its output end for contacting pins, and the other testing cylinder 51 has a testing probe 53 fixed to its output end for contacting pins. The PCB power-on board 52 is inserted into the product and contacts the inner pins, while the testing probe 53 contacts the outer pins of the product. Power-on testing is a prior art technology. The PCB power-on board 52 and the testing probe 53 are located on both sides of the product, thereby contacting the pins and then performing power-on testing.

[0052] The power-on testing mechanism 5 also includes a second testing cylinder 54, and the output end of the second testing cylinder 54 is fixed with a PCB high-voltage power-on board 55 with contact pins, which is used to test whether it is qualified under high voltage conditions.

[0053] Downstream of the power-on detection mechanism 5 are two rejection mechanisms 7, one located downstream of the power-on detection mechanism 5 and the other downstream of the camera detection mechanism 8. Each rejection mechanism 7 includes a rejection cylinder 1 71 and a rejection cylinder 2 72. A rejection block 73 is fixed to the output end of rejection cylinder 1 71, and a rejection rod 74 is fixed to the output end of rejection cylinder 2 72. The rejection mechanism 7 has two sets of rejection cylinders 1 71 and 2 72, located on opposite sides of the conveyor track 22.

[0054] Camera detection mechanisms 8 are provided on both sides of the conveyor track 22. Each camera detection mechanism 8 includes an equidistant conveying component 81 and a camera detection component 82. There are five camera detection components 82, and the image detection by these components is existing technology. The operation of the equidistant conveying component 81 is also existing technology. A push cylinder 84 is provided on one side of the conveyor track 22, and the output of the push cylinder 84 is a push plate 85 that can accommodate two products. The equidistant conveying component 81 includes a conveying motor 811, which is connected to a horizontal plate 812 via a connecting rod. The connecting rod is rotatably connected to a support plate, which has an inverted U-groove 813. The connecting rod has an insertion hole, through which the horizontal plate 812 passes and enters the inverted U-groove 813. A longitudinal slider is fixed on the support plate, and the horizontal plate 812 can slide laterally on the longitudinal slider. Through cooperation, the horizontal plate 812 moves upward first, then laterally, and finally descends. After descending, it is photographed and detected by the camera detection component 82. Multiple detection suction cups are fixed on the horizontal plate 812 in pairs. One of the detection suction cups in the end pair is slidably connected to the horizontal plate 812, and a transverse movement cylinder 814 is fixed on the horizontal plate 812. The output end of the transverse movement cylinder 814 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the detection suction cup, which is used to separate two products in contact on the conveying track 22. Five product inspection support parts 83 are provided below the equidistant conveying component 81. Four camera inspection components 82 correspond to one product inspection support part 83 respectively, and a waste collection box is provided between two adjacent product inspection support parts 83.

[0055] Downstream of the camera inspection mechanism 8, there are conveying cylinder 4 27 and conveying cylinder 5 28. Both conveying cylinder 4 27 and conveying cylinder 5 28 are fixed on the worktable 1. The output end of conveying cylinder 4 27 is fixed with a push rod 271, and the output end of conveying cylinder 5 28 is fixed with a limit plate 281.

[0056] A feeding device 9 is provided at the tail end of the conveyor track 22. The feeding device 9 includes a multi-station equidistant suction component 91, a feeding plate 92 for positioning multiple products, and a receiving tray 93. A linear motor module 98 is provided under the receiving tray 93, and the receiving tray 93 is placed on the moving part of the linear motor module 98. The multi-station equidistant suction component 91 is prior art, which picks up products by suction cups, separates them at equal intervals during movement, and finally places them on the receiving tray 93. The feeding device 9 also includes a feeding cylinder 94 and a linear motor module 95. The linear motor module is prior art. The output end of the feeding cylinder 94 is fixed to the feeding plate 92. The number of products that the feeding plate 92 can hold is the same as the number of suction cups in the multi-station equidistant suction component 91. The multi-station equidistant suction component 91 is longitudinally slidably mounted on the sliding part 96 of the linear motor module 2 95. The sliding part 96 is fixed with the unloading cylinder 2 97, and the output end of the unloading cylinder 2 97 is fixed to the upper end of the multi-station equidistant suction component 91.

[0057] In use, the vibratory feeder 21 arranges the products to be assembled in an orderly manner, and then connects with the conveyor rail 22 through its output end to transport the products to the transition section of the conveyor rail 22. Two products enter the conveyor plate 231. The first conveyor cylinder 23 drives the conveyor plate 231 to move. Then the second conveyor cylinder 24 is started, driving the conveyor slide plate 243 to slide. The conveyor slide plate 243 moves synchronously with the conveyor hook 241. The conveyor hook 241 moves along the conveyor through groove opened on the conveyor rail 22, and smoothly pushes the products on the conveyor plate 231 into the conveyor rail 22, where they are pressed down by the stabilizing plate 221.

[0058] The installation cylinder 341 is activated, causing the mounting plate 31 to move, thus positioning the two products within the groove. Then, the installation motor 32 is activated, rotating the lead screw 33 fixed to its output end, which in turn moves the mounting block 34, driving the installation cylinder 341 and the mounting plate 31 to adjust the position of the product to be fitted with pins, ensuring precise alignment of the pins with the product's pin holes. At this station, the installation motor 32 repeatedly moves the mounting block 34 short distances (multiple pins need to be installed on the product, each pin corresponding to one pin hole). The slots are evenly distributed until the pin insertion is completed. After the product enters the mounting plate 31 and leaves the workstation, the mounting motor 35 starts, and the lead screw 36 fixed at its output end rotates, driving the mounting block 37, the mounting cylinder 371, and the mounting plate 38 to move. After the product on the mounting plate 31 completes the pin insertion and leaves, the mounting plate 38 moves to the pin insertion workstation via the mounting motor 35, reducing waiting time. By alternating the use of the mounting plate 31 and the mounting plate 38, the assembly efficiency is improved.

[0059] When the moving motor 397 fixed on the cut-off support frame 394 is started, the wheel frame 398 fixed at its output end rotates synchronously. The protrusion of the wheel frame 398 is inserted into the needle belt hole. Through the continuous rotation of the wheel frame 398, the needle belt and the insert pin move downward, and the insert pin is delivered to the insert pin installation position of the product, providing a continuous and stable supply of insert pins for insert pin installation.

[0060] Then, the cutting motor 393 starts, and its output end drives the rotating shaft 395 to rotate through the pulley assembly. The first stroke wheel 3951, the second stroke wheel 3952, and the third stroke wheel 3953 fixed on the rotating shaft 395 rotate synchronously. The cam grooves on each stroke wheel drive the cutter to complete the needle cutting action through sliding engagement with the corresponding parts. The cam groove 3956 of the second stroke wheel 3952 rotates to make the drive plate 3912 swing. The drive plate 3912 drives the cutter 391 to slide on the moving block 396 via the drive wheel. The insertion rod 3911 on the cutter 391 is first inserted into the needle belt hole to stabilize the needle. The cam groove 3958 of the third stroke wheel 3953 rotates to make the drive plate 3921 swing. The drive plate 3921 slides on the moving block 396 with the cutter 392 via the drive wheel. The cutter 391 and the cutter 392 cooperate to cut the needle on the needle belt.

[0061] The cam groove 3955 of the second stroke wheel 3952 is slidably engaged with one end of the moving block 396. The rotation of the cam groove 3955 causes the moving block 396 to move towards the product on the cutting support frame 394. The return spring 3962 between the moving block 396 and the cutting support frame 394 ensures that the moving block 396 can return to its original position after the movement. The cutter 391 and cutter 392 on the moving block 396 move synchronously with the moving block 396, so that the pin is inserted into the product. Then, the cutter 391 and cutter 392 move away from each other. The cam groove 3957 of the third stroke wheel 3953 rotates to drive the push plate 3961 to slide on the moving block 396 (the return spring 3963 between the moving block 396 and the push plate 3961 ensures that the push plate 3961 can return to its original position after the action). The push plate 3961 continues to push the pin into the pin hole of the product, completing the final installation of the pin. Then, the product moves a short distance to make another slot correspond to the pin, waiting for the next pin insertion. After the needle is cut off, the remaining needle strip continues to move down. The cam groove 3954 of the first stroke wheel 3951 drives the cutting clamp 3941 to swing back and forth, cooperating with the cutting clamp 3942 fixed on the cutting support frame 394 to achieve pre-clamping of the needle strip. After the cutting action is completed, each stroke wheel continues to rotate. Under the action of the cam groove and each return spring, the moving block 396, the push plate 3961, the first cutter 391, the second cutter 392, the first cutting clamp 3941 and other components are reset, ready for the next needle cutting action.

[0062] After the pins are installed, the product continues to move along the conveyor track 22. When it passes the cleaning component 6 downstream of the pin installation mechanism 3, the cleaning motor 61 starts. Its output end drives the brush wheel 62 to rotate through the pulley assembly. During the high-speed rotation of the brush wheel 62, the surface of the pins installed on the product and the connection between the pins and the product are cleaned to remove debris and impurities generated during the pin cutting and installation process, so as to avoid debris affecting the accuracy of subsequent power-on testing.

[0063] After the pins on one side of the product are installed and cleaned, the conveying mechanism transports the product to the switching station between the two pin installation mechanisms 3. The switching mechanism 4 is activated to flip the product over so that the pins on the other side can be installed. The product enters the switching block 45. Then, the second switching cylinder 46 is activated, causing the switching part 47 to move. The third switching cylinder 48 causes the switching rod 49 to move. The switching rod 49 pushes the product into the switching block 45. The first switching cylinder 41 is activated, driving the gear plate 42 to move. The gear plate 42 causes the gear 43 and shaft to rotate. The switching plate 44, which is fixed at the upper end of the shaft of the gear 43, rotates synchronously with the gear 43. The switching blocks 45, which are fixed at both ends of the switching plate 44, can each accommodate two products. After the product enters the switching block 45, the rotation of the switching plate 44 causes the product to rotate 180°, completing the switching of the product assembly surface. The conveying hook 241 moves here, pushing the flipped product back to the installation section of the conveying track 22 for the installation and cleaning of the pins on the other side, ensuring that the pins on both sides of the product can be assembled.

[0064] After the pins on both sides of the product are installed and cleaned, the product continues to move to the end of the installation section along the conveyor track 22. The product is arranged in an orderly manner on the conveyor track 22 and gradually enters the two transfer plates 261 through the pushing action of the subsequent products. Then the transfer cylinder 26 is activated, driving the two transfer plates 261 to move the product and maintain a distance of one product between the two products.

[0065] After the product's spacing is adjusted by the transfer cylinder 26, the conveying cylinder 25 moves the slide rail 251. The slide rail 251 moves the conveying block 252 and the conveying hook 241. The conveying hook 241 moves the product to the power-on testing station. Then, the conveying hook 241 resets. During the reset process, the conveying hook 241 contacts the product and rotates, compressing the conveying spring 242. The power-on testing mechanism 5 tests the power-on performance of the product's pins. Two symmetrically arranged testing cylinders 51 are activated, and their output ends drive the PCB power board 52 and the testing probe 53 to approach the product. Multiple contact ends on the PCB power board 52 and the testing probe 53 contact the pins on both sides of the product. The conductivity of the pins is tested using existing power-on testing technology. After the test, the product moves to the next station, and the testing cylinder 54 is activated. Its output end drives the PCB high-voltage power board 55 to move. Multiple contact points on the PCB high-voltage power board 55 contact the pins to perform a high-voltage performance test on the pins.

[0066] If the power-on test finds that the product pins have unqualified power-on performance, when the product is transported to the rejection station downstream of the power-on test mechanism 5, the rejection cylinder 71 of the rejection mechanism 7 will carry the product away from the conveying track 22 through the rejection block 73. Then the rejection cylinder 72 will cause the rejection rod 74 to push the unqualified product away from the rejection block 73, thus completing the separation of the unqualified product.

[0067] Then, the first camera inspection component 82 takes a picture to check whether the flatness of the internal pins of the product is up to standard. Downstream of it is a rejection mechanism 7. If it is not up to standard, it will be rejected.

[0068] The qualified product continues to move on the conveyor track 22. After entering the pusher plate 85, the pusher cylinder 84 drives the pusher plate 85 to move the product. Then, the equidistant conveyor component 81 works, and the conveyor motor 811 starts. Through the connecting rod, it drives the horizontal plate 812 to move. The insertion hole on the connecting rod cooperates with the rod body on the horizontal plate 812. Combined with the guiding effect of the U-groove 813, the horizontal plate 812 achieves a trajectory movement of "first moving upward, then moving horizontally, and then descending". After the horizontal plate 812 descends, multiple detection suction cups (in pairs) fixed on it adsorb the product. To keep the product stable, when the product is on the product inspection support 83, the camera inspection component 82 takes multi-angle photos of the product and the pins to inspect them in sequence, completing the inspection of plastic defects, front pin flatness, rear pin flatness and bottom side pin length. The camera inspection component 82 takes pictures of the bottom of the product by reflecting the image through a prism. During the product transfer process, the transverse cylinder 814 on the horizontal plate 812 is activated, driving the inspection suction cup (one of the sliding inspection suction cups in the end set) that is fixedly connected to it to move, separating the two contacting products.

[0069] The qualified product is moved onto the conveyor track 22. Then, the conveyor cylinder 28 is activated, causing the limit plate 281 to move above the product for a limit. Then, the conveyor cylinder 27 is activated, causing the push rod 271 to move. The push rod 271 causes the product to continue moving on the conveyor track 22. Then, the product enters the unloading plate 92 from the tail end. Unloading cylinder 94 is activated, causing the unloading plate 92 to move with multiple products. Then, linear motor module 95 drives unloading cylinder 97 and multi-station equidistant suction component 91 to move above the product via sliding part 96. Unloading cylinder 97 causes multi-station equidistant suction component 91 to move down and then suck up the product. After that, linear motor module 95 and unloading cylinder 97 cooperate to make multi-station equidistant suction component 91 move up first, then move horizontally to above storage tray 93, and finally descend (during this process, multi-station equidistant suction component 91 arranges the products at equal intervals to meet the placement requirements of storage tray 93). The product is placed in storage tray 93, completing the unloading. After one row is placed, linear motor module 98 drives storage tray 93 to move horizontally via drive moving part to continue placing the next group of products.

[0070] A method for automating the assembly of optical female connectors using the aforementioned equipment includes the following steps: S1, feeding and conveying: After the vibratory plate 21 sorts the product, it is conveyed through the conveying track 22. The conveying cylinder 1 23 and the conveying cylinder 24 drive the conveying hook 241 to push the product to the installation section. The stabilizing plate 221 presses the product under the action of the stabilizing spring 222 to achieve positioning. S1, Single-sided pin insertion: Mounting plate 1 31 and mounting plate 2 38 clamp the product and adjust its alignment, wheel frame 398 conveys the pin belt, cutter 1 391 and cutter 2 392 work together to cut the pin insertion, pusher plate 3961 pushes the pin insertion to the product pin insertion hole, and the mounting plates work alternately to improve efficiency. S3, Debris Cleaning: The cleaning motor 61 drives the brush wheel 62 to rotate at high speed to clean the cut debris and impurities on the surface and connection of the pins. S4 Product Flipping: Switching cylinder 41 drives switching plate 44 and switching block 45 to rotate through toothed plate 42 and gear 43, causing the product to flip 180°, and then the conveying hook 241 pushes it back to the conveying track 22 to repeat the single-sided pin insertion and cleaning steps to complete the pin installation on the other side of the product. S5, Spacing Adjustment: Transfer cylinder 26 drives transfer plate 261 to keep the product at the set spacing to adapt to subsequent testing; S6, Power-on test: Detection cylinder 1 51 drives PCB power board 52 and detection probe 53 to detect conductivity; detection cylinder 2 54 drives PCB high voltage power board 55 to test high voltage performance; unqualified products are rejected by rejection cylinder 1 71 and rejection cylinder 2 72. S7, Camera Inspection: The conveyor motor 811 of the equidistant conveyor component 81 drives the horizontal plate 812 to convey the products. The transverse cylinder 814 separates adjacent products. The five camera inspection components 82 sequentially inspect the flatness of the pins, plastic defects, etc., and unqualified products are immediately rejected. S8, Unloading and Storage: Qualified products are conveyed to the unloading plate 92 by the push rod 271 of conveying cylinder 4 27 and the limiting plate 281 of conveying cylinder 5 28. The multi-station equidistant suction component 91 adsorbs the products and arranges them at equal intervals, placing them on the storage tray 93 to complete the storage.

[0071] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The objectives of the present invention have been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments, and any modifications or variations may be made to the implementation of the present invention without departing from the stated principles.

Claims

1. An automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors, characterized in that, include: The product conveying mechanism (2) includes a vibrating plate (21) and a conveying track (22). A conveying plate (231) and a conveying hook (241) for pushing products into the conveying track (22) are provided on one side of the conveying track (22). The pin mounting mechanism (3) has two parts. The pin mounting mechanism (3) includes a mounting plate (31) that moves the product and a cutting component (39) that cuts the pin. The cutting component (39) includes a cutter (391) and a cutter (392). A switching mechanism (4) is provided between two pin mounting mechanisms (3). The switching mechanism (4) includes a switching cylinder (41). A toothed plate (42) is fixed at the output end of the switching cylinder (41). A meshing gear (43) is provided on one side of the toothed plate (42). A switching plate (44) is fixed at the upper end of the shaft of the gear (43). Switching blocks (45) that accommodate products are fixed at both ends of the switching plate (44). The power-on detection mechanism (5) includes symmetrically arranged detection cylinders (51), one of which has a PCB power-on board (52) with contact pins fixed at its output end, and the other has a detection probe (53) with contact pins fixed at its output end.

2. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The product conveying mechanism (2) further includes a conveying cylinder one (23) and a conveying cylinder two (24). The output end of the conveying cylinder one (23) is fixedly connected to the conveying plate (231). The output end of the conveying cylinder two (24) is fixed with a conveying slide plate (243). The conveying hook (241) is installed on the conveying slide plate (243). The conveying track (22) is provided with a conveying channel for the movement of the conveying hook (241).

3. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin mounting mechanism (3) further includes a mounting motor (32), the output end of which is fixed with a lead screw (33), and a mounting block (34) is connected to the lead screw (33). A mounting motor (35) is provided on the lower side of the mounting motor (32), the output end of which is fixed with a lead screw (36), and a mounting block (37) is connected to the lead screw (36).

4. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cutting component (39) further includes a cutting motor (393) and a cutting support frame (394). The output end of the cutting motor (393) is connected to a rotating shaft (395) via a pulley assembly. A first stroke wheel (3951), a second stroke wheel (3952), and a third stroke wheel (3953) are fixed on the rotating shaft (395). A cam groove 1 (3954) is provided on the first stroke wheel (3951), a cam groove 2 (3955) and a cam groove 3 (3956) are provided on the second stroke wheel (3952), and a cam groove 4 (3957) and a cam groove 5 (3958) are provided on the third stroke wheel (3953). A cutting clamp knife 1 (3941) is slidably connected to the cutting support frame (394), and a cutting clamp knife 2 (3942) is fixed on the cutting support frame (394). One end of the cutting clamp knife 1 (3941) is slidably engaged with the cam groove 1 (3954).

5. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cutting support frame (394) is slidably connected to a moving block (396). The first cutter (391) and the second cutter (392) are slidably mounted on the moving block (396). One end of the moving block (396) is slidably engaged with the second cam groove (3955). The two sides of the moving block (396) are provided with a first drive plate (3912) and a second drive plate (3921). The first drive plate (3912) and the second drive plate (3921) are respectively rotatably connected to the cutting support frame (394). One end of the first drive plate (3912) is connected to the first cutter. (391) is connected, and the other end is slidably engaged with the cam groove three (3956). One end of the drive plate two (3921) is connected to the cutter two (392), and the other end is slidably engaged with the cam groove five (3958). A push plate (3961) is slidably connected on the moving block (396). One end of the push plate (3961) is slidably engaged with the cam groove four (3957). A moving motor (397) is fixed on the cutting support frame (394). A wheel frame (398) for driving the pin to move down is fixed at the output end of the moving motor (397).

6. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching mechanism (4) also includes a second switching cylinder (46), the output end of which is fixed with a switching part (47) for accommodating products, and a third switching cylinder (48) is provided on one side of the conveying track (22), the output end of which is fixed with a switching rod (49).

7. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power-on detection mechanism (5) also includes a second detection cylinder (54), and the output end of the second detection cylinder (54) is fixed with a PCB high-voltage power board (55) with contact pins.

8. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: Downstream of the power-on detection mechanism (5) is a rejection mechanism (7), which includes rejection cylinder one (71) and rejection cylinder two (72). The output end of rejection cylinder one (71) is fixed with a rejection block (73), and the output end of rejection cylinder two (72) is fixed with a rejection rod (74).

9. The automated assembly equipment for optical female connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying track (22) is provided with camera detection mechanism (8) on both sides. The camera detection mechanism (8) includes an equidistant conveying component (81) and a camera detection component (82). The tail end of the conveying track (22) is provided with a feeding device (9). The feeding device (9) includes multiple movable detection suction cups and a feeding plate (92) that fixes multiple products.

10. A method for automated assembly of optical female connectors according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1, feeding and conveying: After the vibratory plate (21) sorts the product, it is conveyed through the conveying track (22). The conveying cylinder one (23) and the conveying cylinder two (24) drive the conveying hook (241) to push the product to the installation section. The stabilizing plate (221) presses the product under the action of the stabilizing spring (222) to achieve positioning. S1, Single-sided insertion pin: Mounting plate one (31) and mounting plate two (38) clamp the product and adjust its alignment, wheel frame (398) conveys the pin belt, cutter one (391) and cutter two (392) work together to cut the insertion pin, pusher plate (3961) pushes the insertion pin to the product insertion pin hole, and the mounting plates work alternately to improve efficiency; S3, Debris cleaning: The cleaning motor (61) drives the brush wheel (62) to rotate at high speed to clean the cut debris and impurities on the surface and connection of the pin; S4 Product flipping: The switching cylinder (41) drives the switching plate (44) and switching block (45) to rotate through the toothed plate (42) and gear (43), causing the product to flip 180°, and then the conveying hook (241) pushes it back to the conveying track (22) to repeat the single-sided pin insertion and cleaning steps to complete the pin installation on the other side of the product; S5, Spacing adjustment: The transfer cylinder (26) drives the transfer plate (261) to keep the product at the set spacing to adapt to subsequent testing; S6, Power-on test: Detection cylinder one (51) drives the PCB power board (52) and detection probe (53) to detect the continuity performance, and detection cylinder two (54) drives the PCB high voltage power board (55) to test the high voltage performance. Non-conforming products are rejected by rejection cylinder one (71) and rejection cylinder two (72) working together. S7, Camera Inspection: The conveyor motor (811) of the equidistant conveyor component (81) drives the horizontal plate (812) to convey the product, the horizontal movement cylinder (814) separates the adjacent products, and the five camera inspection components (82) sequentially inspect the flatness of the pins, plastic defects, etc., and the unqualified products are immediately rejected; S8, Unloading and Storage: Qualified products are conveyed to the unloading plate (92) by the push rod (271) of conveying cylinder four (27) and the limiting plate (281) of conveying cylinder five (28). The multi-station equidistant suction component (91) adsorbs the products and arranges them at equal intervals, placing them on the storage tray (93) to complete the storage.

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