Connector terminal assembly machine

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a connector terminal assembly machine, and relates to the technical field of automation equipment. The assembly machine comprises a rack and a processing track arranged on the rack, and a plug end mechanism is arranged on the processing track. The plug end mechanism comprises a first support, a second motor, a first cam groove, a second cam groove and a third cam groove arranged in sequence at the output end of the second motor. The first support is hingedly connected with a first cross rod and a second cross rod. The first cross rod is driven by the first cam groove, and the other end is movably connected with a first cutting block. The second cross rod is driven by the second cam groove, and the other end is movably connected with a first clamping plate. A second clamping plate is also slidably arranged on the first support and is driven by the third cam groove. The assembly machine further comprises a material folding assembly arranged downstream of the plug end mechanism. The three cam grooves are used to realize linkage of cutting, clamping and plug end, and are matched with the independent material folding assembly. The structure is compact, debugging is convenient, and the production efficiency and reliability are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated equipment technology, and in particular to a connector terminal assembly machine. Background Technology

[0002] The existing cam-type terminal block mechanism uses multiple independent cams with spring reset to achieve terminal material support, cutting, clamping, and insertion, which has the following shortcomings: Each cam needs to be equipped with a return spring, resulting in numerous parts, easy fatigue failure, and decreased stability during high-frequency operation; the material support assembly relies on the support of the terminal strip, which is prone to deformation when the terminal strip is not rigid enough, affecting the insertion accuracy; the folding process and the insertion process are coupled in the same cam system, and the cam curve needs to be adjusted as a whole when changing product specifications, resulting in a long debugging cycle and poor flexibility; the overall structure is loose, occupies a large space, and is not convenient for multi-station parallel arrangement.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need for a connector terminal assembly machine that eliminates the need for spring reset, features a compact structure, decouples insertion and folding, and facilitates switching between multiple specifications. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a connector terminal assembly machine.

[0005] The connector terminal assembly machine provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: A connector terminal assembly machine includes a frame with a processing track. Two insertion mechanisms are sequentially arranged along the processing direction on the processing track, and a cutting component is provided at both the beginning and end of the processing track. Two conveying mechanisms corresponding to the two insertion mechanisms are provided on the frame. A connector feeding and assembly mechanism is also provided on the frame, which engages with the cutting component at the beginning of the processing track to transport the connector onto the processing track. Each insertion mechanism includes a terminal feeding component, an insertion component, and a bending component. The insertion component includes a first bracket, on which a second motor is mounted. The output end of the second motor is sequentially provided with a first cam groove, a second cam groove, and a third cam groove. A first cutting block is slidably mounted on the first bracket, and the first cutting block is provided with... There is a slit for the terminal strip to pass through, and its sliding direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the terminal strip; a first crossbar and a second crossbar are hinged to the first bracket to form a lever; one end of the first crossbar is movably connected to a first cutting block; one end of the second crossbar is movably connected to a first clamping plate, which is slidably disposed on the first bracket and slides in a direction perpendicular to the terminal strip; a first cam groove and a second cam groove respectively drive the first crossbar and the second crossbar to swing, thereby realizing the sliding of the first cutting block and the first clamping plate; a second clamping plate is also slidably disposed on the first bracket and slides in a vertical direction; the first clamping plate moves toward the second clamping plate to clamp the terminal strip, and the third cam groove drives the second clamping plate to move downward, inserting the terminal into the connector on the lower processing track.

[0006] Optionally, the folding assembly includes a second bracket mounted on the frame; the second bracket is equipped with a flipping motor, the output end of which is also equipped with a flipping support; a flipping track slides on the flipping support; a first cylinder is mounted on the flipping support, the output end of which is connected to the flipping track; a notch is provided at the folding assembly location, allowing the flipping track to slide into the processing track to receive products; two blocking blocks are also provided on the flipping support to hold products on the flipping track; a waste bin is provided on one side of the second bracket; a second cylinder is fixed on the second bracket; a second cutting block slides on the second bracket, and the second cylinder is connected to the second cutting block; the flipping motor drives the flipping track to flip, causing the product to face the second cutting block; the second cylinder drives the second cutting block to move, thereby breaking off the excess terminal strip on the product.

[0007] Optionally, the terminal feeding assembly includes a feeding tray and a feeding motor. The feeding tray is mounted on the frame, and the feeding motor is mounted on the first support, for conveying the terminal strip on the feeding tray to the insertion assembly.

[0008] Optionally, the connector loading and assembly mechanism includes a main body vibratory feeder, a housing vibratory feeder, and a connector vibratory feeder; the housing vibratory feeder has an assembly track at its end, the assembly track is connected to the connector vibratory feeder at its end, a loading cylinder and a first push block are provided below the assembly track, the loading cylinder is connected to the first push block and drives it to slide; a pressing cylinder is provided above the assembly track; an assembly work frame is provided at the end of the main body vibratory feeder, a second push block is slidably mounted on the assembly work frame, and a third cylinder is provided to drive the second push block to move; the movement direction of the second push block is perpendicular to the assembly track.

[0009] Optionally, the frame is equipped with a first motor, and the output end of the first motor is equipped with a rotating block. The rotating block has four slots evenly distributed on it. The four slots are perpendicular to each other, and two slots are always respectively connected to the assembly track and the connector vibrating feeder. The frame is also equipped with a third support, on which a third push block is slidably mounted, and a fourth cylinder is provided to drive the third push block to move.

[0010] Optionally, the first push block has three protrusions, which correspond to the entry station of the assembly track, the connector assembly station and the ejection station, respectively.

[0011] Optionally, the conveying mechanism includes a second linear slide, the output end of which is provided with a first support plate, which can slide in a direction parallel to the processing track; a second support plate is slidably provided on the first support plate, and a fifth cylinder is also provided on the first support plate to drive the second support plate to slide in the direction of the processing track; a first pusher is provided on the side of the second support plate near the processing track, and a second pusher is also slidably provided on the second support plate, and a sixth cylinder is provided to drive the second pusher to slide in the direction parallel to the processing track; both the first pusher and the second pusher are provided with several clamping blocks.

[0012] Optionally, the processing track is provided with several grooves for matching connectors; the end of the connector vibratory feeder is provided with a cutting component, which includes a fourth bracket and a first linear slide. The output end of the first linear slide is provided with a loading track, which has the same structure as the processing track for docking.

[0013] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: The design incorporates a cam groove instead of an outer cam and spring: the follower moves within the closed groove, eliminating the need for a return spring in both forward and reverse directions, simplifying the structure, extending lifespan, and making it suitable for high-frequency operation; a cylinder-lifted connector replaces the material-supporting cam: avoiding stress on the terminals, reducing the rigidity requirements of the terminals, and improving insertion reliability; an independently driven bending mechanism: achieving flipping and bending through a rotary motor and cylinder, decoupled from the main cam system, allowing for individual adjustment of bending parameters to accommodate multiple product specifications; overall modular design: facilitating the parallel connection of two insertion units to increase production capacity; flexible configuration of upstream and downstream feeding, assembly, and insertion machines without compromising the integrity of the core mechanism; convenient debugging and maintenance: only the phase of the cam drive shaft needs adjustment, eliminating the need to individually calibrate multiple spring return mechanisms. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of the invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector loading and assembly mechanism. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the handling mechanism; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the insertion mechanism; Figure 6 This is a side view of the insertion mechanism; Figure 7 This is a first-person view diagram of the plug-in assembly; Figure 8 This is a second-view diagram of the insert assembly; Figure 9 This is a third-person perspective diagram of the plug-in assembly; Figure 10This is a first-person view diagram of the folding component; Figure 11 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the folding component.

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 2. Processing track; 3. Connector loading and assembly mechanism; 4. Insertion mechanism; 5. Cutting assembly; 6. Transport mechanism; 7. Terminal loading assembly; 311. Main body vibratory feeder; 312. Housing vibratory feeder; 313. Connector vibratory feeder; 32. Assembly track; 321. Loading cylinder; 322. Pressing cylinder; 323. Second push block; 324. Third cylinder; 331. First motor; 332. Rotating block; 333. Slot; 341. Third bracket; 342. Third push block; 343. Fourth cylinder; 41. Insertion assembly; 412. First bracket; 413. First slide groove; 414. Second slide groove; 431. Second motor; 432. First cam groove; 433. Second... 434. Cam groove; 441. First cutter; 442. First crossbar; 443. Second crossbar; 444. First clamping plate; 445. Second clamping plate; 446. Positioning post; 42. Folding assembly; 421. Second bracket; 422. Tilting motor; 423. Tilting bracket; 424. Tilting track; 425. First cylinder; 426. Blocking block; 427. Waste bin; 428. Second cylinder; 429. Second cutter; 51. First linear slide; 52. Loading track; 611. Second linear slide; 612. First support plate; 613. Second support plate; 614. Fifth cylinder; 615. First pusher; 616. Second pusher; 617. Sixth cylinder; 71. Feeding tray; 72. Feeding motor. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The terminology used in the following embodiments is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more,” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that in the following embodiments of this application, “at least one” and “one or more” refer to one, two, or more than two. The term “and / or” is used to describe the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist; for example, A and / or B can indicate: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character “ / ” generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an “or” relationship.

[0017] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as described in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0018] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-11 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0019] This application discloses a connector terminal assembly machine, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a frame 1, on which a processing track 2 is provided. Two insertion mechanisms 4 are arranged sequentially along the processing direction on the processing track 2. A cutting component 5 is provided at the beginning and end of the processing track 2 for moving products into or out of the processing track 2. The frame 1 is provided with two conveying mechanisms 6 corresponding to the two insertion mechanisms 4. Each conveying mechanism 6 is used to convey the products processed by the corresponding insertion mechanism 4, realizing the entry of unprocessed products and the exit of processed products. The frame 1 is also provided with a connector loading and assembly mechanism 3, which is connected to the cutting component 5 at the beginning of the processing track 2 for conveying connectors onto the processing track 2.

[0020] Reference Figure 3The connector loading and assembly mechanism 3 includes a main vibratory feeder 311, a housing vibratory feeder 312, and a connector vibratory feeder 313. The housing vibratory feeder 312 has an assembly track 32 at its end, which is connected to the connector vibratory feeder 313. Below the assembly track 32 are a loading cylinder 321 and a first push block, which has three protrusions. The loading cylinder 321 connects to the first push block and drives it to slide. Above the assembly track 32 is a pressing cylinder 322, used to press the housing conveyed by the housing vibratory feeder 312 into the assembly track 32. At the end of the main vibratory feeder 311 is an assembly work frame, on which a second push block 323 slides, and a third cylinder 324 drives the second push block 323 to move. The movement direction of the second push block 323 is perpendicular to the assembly track 32, used to... The main body is pushed onto the outer shell on the assembly track 32 to complete the assembly of the connector; the three protrusions correspond to the entry station, connector assembly station and ejection station of the assembly track 32 respectively; the frame 1 is equipped with a first motor 331, and the output end of the first motor 331 is equipped with a rotating block 332. The rotating block 332 has four slots 333 evenly distributed on it. The four slots 333 are perpendicular to each other, and two slots 333 are always connected to the assembly track 32 and the connector vibrating feeder 313 respectively, which are used to flip the connector on the assembly track 32 and transport it to the connector vibrating feeder 313; the frame 1 is also equipped with a third support 341, and a third push block 342 is slidably mounted on the third support 341, and a fourth cylinder 343 is provided to drive the third push block 342 to move. The third push block 342 is used to push the connector on the track into the connector vibrating feeder 313.

[0021] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The processing track 2 is provided with several grooves for matching connectors so as to carry multiple sets of connectors at the same time; the connector vibratory feeder 313 is provided with a cutting component 5 at its end, which includes a fourth bracket and a first linear slide 51. The output end of the first linear slide 51 is provided with a loading track 52, which has the same structure as the processing track 2 for docking; in use, the connectors delivered by the connector vibratory feeder 313 enter the grooves of the loading track 52 one by one under the drive of the first linear slide 51; after loading is completed, the loading track 52 docks with the processing track 2, and the conveying mechanism 6 drives the connectors into the processing track 2.

[0022] Reference Figure 4The conveying mechanism 6 includes a second linear slide 611, with a first support plate 612 at the output end of the second linear slide 611. The first support plate 612 can slide in a direction parallel to the processing track 2. A second support plate 613 is slidably mounted on the first support plate 612, and a fifth cylinder 614 is also mounted on the first support plate 612 to drive the second support plate 613 to slide in the direction of the processing track 2. A first pusher 615 is mounted on the side of the second support plate 613 near the processing track 2, and a second pusher 616 is also slidably mounted on the second support plate 613, with a sixth cylinder 617 to drive the second pusher 616 to slide in a direction parallel to the processing track 2. Both the first pusher 615 and the second pusher 616 are provided with several clamping blocks. In use, the clamping blocks on the first pusher 615 and the second pusher 616 cooperate in pairs to clamp the connector on the processing track 2 and move in the direction of the processing track 2.

[0023] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The terminal insertion mechanism 4 includes a terminal feeding assembly 7, an insertion assembly 41, and a folding assembly 42. The insertion assembly 41 includes a first bracket 412, on which a second motor 431 is mounted. The output end of the second motor 431 is sequentially provided with a first cam groove 432, a second cam groove 433, and a third cam groove 434. The terminal feeding assembly 7 includes a feeding tray 71 and a feeding motor 72. The feeding tray 71 is mounted on the frame 1, and the feeding motor 72 is mounted on the first bracket 412, used to transport the terminal strip on the feeding tray 71 to the insertion assembly 41. The first bracket 41... The first support 412 is provided with a first slide groove 413, and a first cutting block 441 is slidably arranged in the first slide groove 413. The first cutting block 441 is provided with a cut for the terminal strip to pass through, and its sliding direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the terminal strip. A first crossbar 442 and a second crossbar 443 are hinged to the first support 412 to form a lever. One end of the first crossbar 442 is provided with a first bearing, and the other end is movably connected to the first cutting block 441. The first bearing is rolled in the first cam groove 432, thereby driving the first crossbar 442 to swing, causing the first cutting block 441 to move and cut the terminal strip through the cut. Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9The second crossbar 443 has a second bearing at one end and a first clamping plate 444 movably connected to the other end. The second bearing is rolled in the second cam groove 433, driving the second crossbar 443 to swing. The first bracket 412 is also provided with a second slide groove 414, in which a second clamping plate 445 is slidably mounted. The second clamping plate 445 can slide vertically. A third bearing is provided at the end of the second clamping plate 445 near the third cam groove 434, and the third bearing is rolled in the third cam groove 434. The first clamping plate 444 is provided with four positioning pins 446, and the second clamping plate 445 is provided with corresponding positioning holes. The positioning holes and positioning pins 446 constrain the sliding direction of the first clamping plate 444. When the second crossbar 443 swings, the first clamping plate 444 drives the positioning pins 446 to slide along the positioning holes. The first cam groove 432 moves downward under the drive of the third cam groove 434 to insert the terminal into the connector on the lower processing track 2. During operation, the second motor 431 drives the cam groove to rotate continuously. The first cam groove 432 drives the first cutting block 441 to cut the terminal strip through the first crossbar 442. Then, the second cam groove 433 drives the first clamping plate 444 to slide towards the second clamping plate 445 through the second crossbar 443, clamping the terminal strip in the middle. Next, the third cam groove 434 drives the second clamping plate 445 to slide downward through the third bearing, inserting the terminal on the terminal strip into the connector. The first clamping plate 444 remains in the clamping state until the insertion is completed. Then, the second clamping plate 445 resets first, and the first clamping plate 444 resets later.

[0024] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11The folding assembly 42 includes a second bracket 421, which is mounted on the frame 1. A tilting motor 422 is mounted on the second bracket 421, and a tilting bracket 423 is mounted at the output end of the tilting motor 422. A tilting track 424 slides on the tilting bracket 423, and a first cylinder 425 is mounted on the tilting bracket 423, with its output end connected to the tilting track 424. A notch is provided on the processing track 2 at the folding assembly 42. Two blocking blocks 426 are also provided on the tilting bracket 423 to hold the products on the tilting track 424. A waste bin 427 is located on one side of the second bracket 421, and a second cylinder 428 is fixed on the second bracket 421. A second cutting block 429 is slidably mounted on the upper part of the machine. A second cylinder 428 is connected to the second cutting block 429 to drive the second cutting block 429 to slide horizontally. During operation, a first cylinder 425 pushes a flipping track 424 into the processing track 2 to receive the product. Then, the first cylinder 425 retracts the flipping track 424, and the flipping motor 422 drives the flipping track 424 to flip, causing the product to flip 180 degrees. The second cylinder 428 drives the second cutting block 429 to move, thereby breaking off the excess terminal strip on the product. The broken part falls into the waste bin. The flipping motor 422 drives the flipping track 424 to flip again, and the first cylinder 425 pushes the flipping track 424 into the processing track 2 to complete the material breaking operation.

[0025] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Any equivalent modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art based on the content disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. A connector terminal assembly machine, comprising a frame (1), wherein a processing track (2) is provided on the frame (1); two insertion mechanisms (4) are sequentially provided on the processing track (2) along the processing direction, characterized in that: A cutting component (5) is provided at the beginning and end of the processing track (2); two conveying mechanisms (6) corresponding to the two insertion mechanisms (4) are provided on the frame (1); a connector feeding and assembly mechanism (3) is also provided on the frame (1), which is connected to the cutting component (5) at the beginning of the processing track (2) and is used to transport the connector to the processing track (2); the insertion mechanism (4) includes a terminal feeding component (7), an insertion component (41) and a folding component (42); the insertion component (41) includes a first bracket (412), a second motor (431) is provided on the first bracket (412), and the output end of the second motor (431) is provided with a first cam groove (432), a second cam groove (433) and a third cam groove (434) in sequence; a first cutting block (441) is slidably provided on the first bracket (412), and the first cutting block (441) is provided with a cut for the terminal strip to pass through, and its sliding direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the terminal strip; the first A first crossbar (442) and a second crossbar (443) are hinged to the bracket (412) to form a lever; one end of the first crossbar (442) is movably connected to the first cutting block (441); one end of the second crossbar (443) is movably connected to the first clamping plate (444), the first clamping plate (444) is slidably disposed on the first bracket (412), and the first clamping plate (444) slides in a direction perpendicular to the terminal material strip; the first cam groove (432) and the second cam groove (433) respectively drive the first crossbar The rod (442) and the second crossbar (443) swing to achieve the sliding of the first cutting block (441) and the first clamping plate (444); the second clamping plate (445) is also slidably provided on the first bracket (412), and the second clamping plate (445) slides in the vertical direction; the first clamping plate (444) moves toward the second clamping plate (445) to clamp the terminal strip, and the third cam groove (434) drives the second clamping plate (445) to move downward to insert the terminal into the connector on the lower processing track (2).

2. The connector terminal assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly (42) includes a second bracket (421), which is mounted on the frame (1). A flipping motor (422) is mounted on the second bracket (421), and a flipping bracket (423) is mounted at the output end of the flipping motor (422). A flipping track (424) is slidably mounted on the flipping bracket (423), and a first cylinder (425) is mounted on the flipping bracket (423). The output end of the first cylinder (425) is connected to the flipping track (424). A notch is provided at the folding assembly (42), allowing the flipping track (424) to slide into the processing track (2). The flipping bracket (423) is also provided with two blocking blocks (426) to hold the product on the flipping track (424); a waste bin (427) is provided on one side of the second bracket (421), a second cylinder (428) is fixed on the second bracket (421), a second cutting block (429) is slidably provided on the second bracket (421), and the second cylinder (428) is connected to the second cutting block (429); the flipping motor (422) drives the flipping track (424) to flip, and the second cylinder (428) drives the second cutting block (429) to move, thereby breaking off the excess part of the terminal strip on the product.

3. A connector terminal assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The terminal feeding assembly (7) includes a feeding tray (71) and a feeding motor (72). The feeding tray (71) is mounted on the frame (1), and the feeding motor (72) is mounted on the first bracket (412) to transport the terminal strip on the feeding tray (71) to the insertion assembly (41).

4. A connector terminal assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector loading and assembly mechanism (3) includes a main body vibrating feeder (311), a housing vibrating feeder (312) and a connector vibrating feeder (313); the housing vibrating feeder (312) has an assembly track (32) at its end, the end of the assembly track (32) is connected to the connector vibrating feeder (313), and a loading cylinder (321) and a first push block are provided below the assembly track (32). The loading cylinder (321) is connected to the first push block and drives it to slide. A pressing cylinder (322) is provided above the assembly track (32); an assembly work frame is provided at the end of the main vibrating feeder (311), a second push block (323) is slidably provided on the assembly work frame, and a third cylinder (324) is provided to drive the second push block (323) to move; the moving direction of the second push block (323) is perpendicular to the assembly track (32).

5. A connector terminal assembly machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame (1) is equipped with a first motor (331), and the output end of the first motor (331) is equipped with a rotating block (332). The rotating block (332) has four slots (333) evenly distributed on it. The four slots (333) are perpendicular to each other, and two slots (333) are always connected to the assembly track (32) and the connector vibrating feeder (313) respectively. The frame (1) is also equipped with a third support (341), and a third push block (342) is slidably provided on the third support (341), and a fourth cylinder (343) is provided to drive the third push block (342) to move.

6. A connector terminal assembly machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first push block has three protrusions, which correspond to the entry station, connector assembly station and ejection station of the assembly track (32) respectively.

7. A connector terminal assembly machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (6) includes a second linear slide (611), the output end of which is provided with a first support plate (612), which can slide in a direction parallel to the processing track (2); a second support plate (613) is slidably provided on the first support plate (612), and a fifth cylinder (614) is also provided on the first support plate (612) to drive the second support plate (613) to slide in the direction of the processing track (2); a first pusher (615) is provided on the side of the second support plate (613) near the processing track (2), and a second pusher (616) is also slidably provided on the second support plate (613), and a sixth cylinder (617) is provided to drive the second pusher (616) to slide in a direction parallel to the processing track (2); a number of clamping blocks are provided on both the first pusher (615) and the second pusher (616).

8. A connector terminal assembly machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The processing track (2) is provided with several grooves for the adapter connectors; the connector vibrating feeder (313) is provided with a cutting component (5) at the end, which includes a fourth bracket and a first linear slide (51). The output end of the first linear slide (51) is provided with a loading track (52), which has the same structure as the processing track (2) for docking.

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