An automatic model car assembly device

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of model car automatic assembly equipment, including conveying line, fixture, chassis automatic feeding device, chassis component automatic assembly station, body automatic feeding device, body component automatic assembly station, automatic assembly locking station and unloading device, the fixture is equipped with chassis placement slot and body placement slot, the conveying line transports the fixture through the chassis automatic feeding device, chassis component automatic assembly station, body automatic feeding device, body component automatic assembly station, automatic assembly locking station and unloading device, respectively complete the feeding of chassis, chassis component assembly, the feeding of body, body component assembly, the assembly and locking of chassis and body, and the unloading of model car, to complete the automatic assembly of model car.The model car automatic assembly equipment provided by the present application realizes the automatic assembly of model car, significantly improves the assembly efficiency and assembly precision of model car, reduces labor cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of model car assembly equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic model car assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing model cars mainly rely on manual assembly. However, manual assembly suffers from problems such as low efficiency, high labor costs, and low assembly accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic assembly equipment for model cars, which can realize the automated assembly of model cars, significantly improve the assembly efficiency and accuracy of model cars, and reduce labor costs.

[0004] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: an automatic assembly equipment for model cars, including a conveyor line, a jig, an automatic chassis feeding device, an automatic chassis component assembly station, an automatic body feeding device, an automatic body component assembly station, an automatic assembly and locking station, and a feeding device.

[0005] The fixture is provided with a chassis placement slot and a body placement slot. The conveyor line is used to transport the fixture through the automatic chassis feeding device, the automatic chassis component assembly station, the automatic body feeding device, the automatic body component assembly station, the automatic assembly and locking station, and the unloading device. The automatic chassis loading device is used to place the chassis into the chassis placement slot when the fixture passes by; the automatic chassis component assembly station is used to install a gearbox with one pair of wheels, another pair of wheels, and a seat onto the chassis when the fixture passes by. The automatic vehicle body loading device is used to place the vehicle body into the vehicle body placement slot when the fixture passes by; the automatic vehicle body component assembly station is used to install the windshield, rear windshield, dashboard and steering wheel, triangular window and headlights onto the vehicle body when the fixture passes by. The automatic assembly and locking station is used to align and assemble the assembled chassis with the vehicle body when the fixture passes by, and to lock the chassis with the vehicle body by screws. The unloading device is used to remove the assembled model car from the conveyor line.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, the automatic model car assembly equipment provided by this invention uses a conveyor line to move the fixture. The chassis is loaded and assembled via an automatic chassis loading device and an automatic chassis component assembly station. The body is loaded and assembled via an automatic body loading device and an automatic body component assembly station. Finally, the assembled chassis and body are aligned and locked together via an automatic assembly and locking station. The unloading device removes the assembled model car from the conveyor line, thereby achieving automated assembly of model cars, significantly improving assembly efficiency and accuracy, and reducing labor costs.

[0007] In one embodiment, the conveyor line is a circular conveyor line, which includes a circular track and a conveyor trolley that circulates along the circular track, and the fixture is disposed on the conveyor trolley; The automatic chassis feeding device, automatic chassis component assembly station, automatic body feeding device, automatic body component assembly station, automatic assembly and locking station, and unloading device are arranged sequentially around the circular track. This arrangement helps to reduce the space occupied by the automatic model car assembly equipment.

[0008] In one embodiment, the automatic chassis component assembly station is equipped with a gearbox mounting device, a wheel mounting device, and a seat mounting device. These devices are arranged sequentially along the conveyor line and are respectively used to mount a gearbox with one pair of wheels, another pair of wheels, and a seat to the chassis. The gearbox, wheels, and seat are installed using the gearbox mounting device, wheel mounting device, and seat mounting device, respectively.

[0009] In one embodiment, the vehicle body placement slot includes a first placement slot for placing the vehicle body upright and a second placement slot for placing the vehicle body upside down. The automatic vehicle body loading device is used to place the vehicle body in the first placement slot when the fixture passes by. The automated assembly station for vehicle body components is equipped with a windshield mounting device, a rear windshield mounting device, a vehicle body tilting device, an instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device, a triangular window mounting device, and a headlight mounting device. These devices are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor line. The vehicle body tilting device flips the vehicle body, which is placed upright in the first placement slot, into the second placement slot. The windshield mounting device, rear windshield mounting device, instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device, triangular window mounting device, and headlight mounting device are respectively used to install the windshield, rear windshield, instrument panel and steering wheel, triangular window, and headlight onto the vehicle body as the fixture passes by. Through this arrangement, the installation of the windshield, rear windshield, instrument panel and steering wheel, triangular window, and headlight is completed sequentially.

[0010] In one embodiment, the automatic chassis feeding device includes a chassis feeding line, a first flexible vibrating plate, a first image acquisition device, and a chassis feeding mechanism. The chassis feeding line is used to transport a certain number of chassis to the first flexible vibrating plate, which is used to orient and arrange the chassis through flexible vibration. The first image acquisition device is disposed above the first flexible vibrating plate to acquire images of the chassis located within the first flexible vibrating plate. The chassis feeding mechanism is disposed on one side of the first flexible vibrating plate to grasp the chassis according to the image and place the chassis into the chassis placement slot when the fixture passes by. Automatic chassis feeding is achieved through the first flexible vibrating plate, the first image acquisition device, and the chassis feeding mechanism.

[0011] In one embodiment, the gearbox mounting device includes a gearbox feeding mechanism and a gearbox mounting mechanism. The gearbox feeding mechanism includes a first vibratory feeder and a first linear vibrating feeder connected to the outlet of the first vibratory feeder. The first vibratory feeder stores a certain number of gearboxes and outputs them one by one to the first linear vibrating feeder in a uniform manner. The first linear vibrating feeder is used to transport the gearboxes. The gearbox mounting mechanism is located at the end of the first linear vibrating feeder and is used to grab the gearboxes output from the first linear vibrating feeder and install them onto the chassis as the fixture passes by. The feeding and installation of the gearboxes are completed through the first vibratory feeder, the first linear vibrating feeder, and the gearbox mounting mechanism.

[0012] In one embodiment, the seat mounting device includes an indexing plate, and a seat loading device, a seat mounting device, and a mounting mechanism arranged sequentially around the indexing plate. The indexing plate is provided with a seat fixture. The seat loading device is used to place the seat onto the seat fixture and to mount the seat onto the seat located on the seat fixture. The mounting mechanism is used to grasp the seat with the seat attached and, as the fixture passes by, mount the seat with the seat attached onto the chassis. Through the above arrangement, the assembly of the seat and seat is completed, and the installation of the seat is finished.

[0013] In one embodiment, the automatic vehicle body loading device includes a vehicle body unloading platform, a vehicle body feeding mechanism, a vehicle body positioning platform, a vehicle body loading mechanism, and a first plastic cover collection box. The vehicle body unloading platform is used to stack several first plastic covers, each containing several vehicle bodies. The vehicle body feeding mechanism is used to grab the vehicle bodies from the first plastic covers one by one, place them on the vehicle body positioning platform, and after all the vehicle bodies in the first plastic covers have been grabbed, place the first plastic cover into the first plastic cover collection box. The vehicle body loading mechanism is used to grab the vehicle bodies from the vehicle body positioning platform and place them into the vehicle body placement slot as the fixture passes by. Through the above configuration, vehicle body feeding and loading are achieved.

[0014] In one embodiment, the dashboard and steering wheel mounting device includes a dashboard feeding device, a steering wheel feeding device, an assembly platform, and a dashboard and steering wheel mounting mechanism. The assembly platform has a dashboard placement slot. The dashboard feeding device is used to feed dashboards. The dashboard and steering wheel mounting mechanism is used to pick up dashboards from the dashboard feeding device and place them in the dashboard placement slot. The steering wheel feeding device is used to mount the steering wheel onto the dashboard located on the assembly platform. The dashboard and steering wheel mounting mechanism is also used to pick up the assembled dashboard and steering wheel, and mount the assembled dashboard and steering wheel onto the vehicle body as the fixture passes by. Through the above configuration, the assembly and installation of the dashboard and steering wheel are achieved.

[0015] In one embodiment, the automatic assembly and locking station is equipped with a chassis flipping device and a screw fastening device; the chassis flipping device is used to flip the assembled chassis onto the assembled vehicle body; the screw fastening device is used to lock the chassis to the vehicle body. The chassis flipping device and the screw fastening device achieve the assembly and locking of the chassis and vehicle body.

[0016] To better understand and implement this invention, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the automatic model car assembly equipment described in this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic chassis loading device described in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gearbox mounting device described in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wheel mounting device described in this embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the seat mounting device described in this embodiment. Figure 1 ; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the seat mounting device described in this embodiment. Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the stamping device described in this embodiment; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic vehicle body loading device described in this embodiment; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the windshield mounting device described in this embodiment; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device described in this embodiment; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the triangular window mounting device described in this embodiment; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle light mounting device described in this embodiment; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic assembly and locking station described in this embodiment.

[0018] Reference numerals: 10, conveyor line; 20, fixture; 21, chassis placement slot; 22, first placement slot; 23, second placement slot; 30, automatic chassis feeding device; 31, first flexible vibrating plate; 32, first image acquisition device; 33, chassis feeding mechanism; 40, gearbox mounting device; 41, first vibrating plate; 42, first linear vibrating material rail; 43, gearbox mounting mechanism; 50, wheel mounting device; 51, second vibrating plate; 52, second linear vibrating material rail; 53, wheel mounting mechanism; 60, seat mounting device; 61, indexing plate; 62, seat fixture; 63, seat feeding device; 64 1. Second flexible vibratory feeder; 632. Second image acquisition device; 633. Seat loading mechanism; 64. Seat loading device; 641. Third vibratory feeder; 642. Third linear vibratory feeder; 643. Seat loading mechanism; 65. Installation mechanism; 66. Seat flipping mechanism; 70. Stamping device; 80. Automatic car body loading device; 81. Car body unloading platform; 82. Car body feeding mechanism; 83. Car body positioning platform; 84. Car body loading mechanism; 85. First cover collection box; 90. Windshield mounting device; 91. Windshield unloading platform; 92. Windshield feeding mechanism; 93. Windshield positioning device. Platform; 94. Front windshield mounting mechanism; 95. Second cover collection box; 100. Rear windshield mounting device; 110. Instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device; 1101. Instrument panel feeding device; 11011. Third flexible vibratory feeder; 11012. Third image acquisition device; 1102. Steering wheel feeding device; 11021. Fourth vibratory feeder; 11022. Fourth linear vibratory feeder; 11023. Steering wheel feeding mechanism; 1103. Assembly table; 1104. Instrument panel and steering wheel mounting mechanism; 120. Triangular window mounting device; 1201. Fourth flexible vibratory feeder; 1202. Fourth image acquisition device Collector; 1203, triangular window mounting mechanism; 130, vehicle light mounting device; 1301, front vehicle light feeding mechanism; 13011, fifth flexible vibratory feeder; 13012, fifth image acquisition device; 1302, rear vehicle light feeding mechanism; 13021, sixth flexible vibratory feeder; 13022, sixth image acquisition device; 1303, feeding mechanism; 1304, front vehicle light mounting mechanism; 1305, rear vehicle light mounting mechanism; 140, automatic assembly and locking station; 141, chassis tilting device; 142, screw fastening device; 1421, screw machine; 1422, electric screwdriver; 150, model car collection platform. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic model car assembly device, including a conveyor line 10, a fixture 20, an automatic chassis loading device 30, an automatic chassis component assembly station, an automatic body loading device 80, an automatic body component assembly station, an automatic assembly and locking station 140, and a unloading device (not shown). The fixture 20 is provided with a chassis placement slot 21 and a body placement slot. The conveyor line 10 is used to transport the fixture 20 through the automatic chassis loading device 30, the automatic chassis component assembly station, the automatic body loading device 80, the automatic body component assembly station, the automatic assembly and locking station 140, and the unloading device. The automatic chassis loading device 30 is used to place the chassis in the chassis placement slot 21 as the fixture 20 passes by. 1. The automatic chassis component assembly station is used to install a gearbox with one pair of wheels, another pair of wheels, and a seat onto the chassis when the fixture 20 passes by; the automatic body loading device 80 is used to place the body into the body placement slot when the fixture 20 passes by; the automatic body component assembly station is used to install the windshield, rear windshield, dashboard and steering wheel, triangular window, and headlights onto the body when the fixture 20 passes by; the automatic assembly and locking station 140 is used to align and assemble the assembled chassis with the body when the fixture 20 passes by, and to lock the chassis to the body with screws; the unloading device is used to remove the assembled model car from the conveyor line 10. The model car is assembled automatically by moving the jig 20 via the conveyor line 10, passing through the automatic chassis loading device 30 and the automatic chassis component assembly station to complete the loading of the chassis and the assembly of the chassis components. Then, it passes through the automatic body loading device 80 and the automatic body component assembly station to complete the loading of the body and the assembly of the body components. Finally, it passes through the automatic assembly and locking station 140 to align and assemble the assembled chassis and body, and lock them together with screws. The unloading device removes the assembled model car from the conveyor line 10, thus achieving automatic assembly of the model car. Therefore, the automatic model car assembly equipment provided in this embodiment can achieve automated assembly of model cars, significantly improving assembly efficiency and accuracy while reducing labor costs.

[0021] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the conveyor line 10 is a circular conveyor line, which includes a circular track and a conveyor trolley that circulates along the circular track. The fixture 20 is mounted on the conveyor trolley. The automatic chassis loading device 30, the automatic chassis component assembly station, the automatic body loading device 80, the automatic body component assembly station, the automatic assembly and locking station 140, and the unloading device are arranged sequentially around the circular track. This arrangement helps to reduce the space occupied by the automatic model car assembly equipment. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the conveyor line 10 is not limited to a circular conveyor line, but can also be other conveyor lines, such as a straight conveyor line, a U-shaped conveyor line, an L-shaped conveyor line, etc. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the automatic chassis loading device 30, the automatic chassis component assembly station, the automatic body loading device 80, the automatic body component assembly station, and the automatic assembly and locking station 140 are not limited to the above-described arrangement order. Other arrangements are also possible, as long as the automatic chassis component assembly station is located after the automatic chassis loading device 30, and the automatic body component assembly station is located after the automatic body loading device 80. The specific order can be designed according to actual conditions and is not limited here. In this embodiment, the number of conveyor trolleys is one, two, or more; the specific number can be designed according to actual conditions and is not limited here.

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the automatic chassis feeding device 30 includes a chassis feeding line (not shown), a first flexible vibrating plate 31, a first image acquisition device 32, and a chassis feeding mechanism 33. The chassis feeding line is used to transport a certain number of chassis to the first flexible vibrating plate 31. The first flexible vibrating plate 31 is used to orient and arrange the chassis through flexible vibration. The first image acquisition device 32 is disposed above the first flexible vibrating plate 31 and is used to acquire images of the chassis located within the first flexible vibrating plate 31. The chassis feeding mechanism 33 is disposed on one side of the first flexible vibrating plate 31 and is used to grasp the chassis according to the image of the chassis and place the chassis into the chassis placement slot 21 when the fixture 20 passes by. Automatic chassis feeding is achieved through the first flexible vibrating plate 31, the first image acquisition device 32, and the chassis feeding mechanism 33. In this embodiment, the first image acquisition device 32 can be a camera or a video camera. The chassis loading mechanism 33 described in this embodiment can be a robotic arm with clamps or suction devices, or a transfer mechanism with clamps or suction devices. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the automatic chassis loading device 30 can include a chassis feeding turntable and a chassis loading mechanism 33. The chassis feeding turntable has at least two chassis placement positions for stacking a certain number of chassis. The chassis loading mechanism 33 picks up the chassis one by one from the chassis placement positions and places them in the chassis placement slot 21.

[0023] In this embodiment, the automatic chassis loading device includes a chassis positioning platform (not shown). The chassis positioning platform has a chassis positioning groove. The chassis loading mechanism 33 is used to grasp the chassis according to the image, place the chassis in the chassis positioning groove for positioning, and remove the chassis from the chassis positioning groove and place it in the chassis placement groove 21 when the fixture 20 passes by. The chassis positioning groove of the chassis positioning platform ensures that the chassis can be accurately placed in the chassis placement groove 21. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the automatic chassis loading device 30 may not include the chassis positioning platform, and the chassis loading mechanism 33 may directly place the chassis in the chassis placement groove 21 after grasping the chassis according to the image.

[0024] In this embodiment, the automatic model car assembly equipment further includes a model car positioning platform (not shown) and a model car collection platform 150. The model car positioning platform is provided with a model car positioning slot, and the model car collection platform 150 is provided with a collection box for collecting model cars. The unloading device is used to take the assembled model car out from the fixture 20 and place it in the model car positioning slot for positioning. The chassis loading mechanism 33 is also used to take the model car out from the model car positioning slot and place it in the collection box.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the automatic assembly station for chassis components is equipped with a gearbox mounting device 40, a wheel mounting device 50, and a seat mounting device 60. The gearbox mounting device 40, wheel mounting device 50, and seat mounting device 60 are sequentially arranged along the conveyor line and are respectively used to install a gearbox with one pair of wheels, another pair of wheels, and a seat onto the chassis. The gearbox, wheels, and seat are installed using the gearbox mounting device 40, wheel mounting device 50, and seat mounting device 60, respectively. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the wheel mounting device 50 can be positioned before the gearbox mounting device 40. If the model car is a rear-wheel drive model car, the gearbox mounting device 40 is used to install the gearbox with one pair of rear wheels, and the wheel mounting device 50 is used to install one pair of front wheels; if the model car is a front-wheel drive model car, the gearbox mounting device 40 is used to install the gearbox with one pair of front wheels, and the wheel mounting device 50 is used to install one pair of rear wheels.

[0026] like Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the gearbox mounting device 40 includes a gearbox feeding mechanism and a gearbox mounting mechanism 43. The gearbox feeding mechanism includes a first vibratory feeder 41 and a first linear vibrating feeder 42 connected to the outlet of the first vibratory feeder 41. The first vibratory feeder 41 stores a certain number of gearboxes and outputs them one by one to the first linear vibrating feeder 42 in a uniform posture. The first linear vibrating feeder 42 is used to transport the gearboxes. The gearbox mounting mechanism 43 is located at the end of the first linear vibrating feeder 42 and is used to grab the gearboxes output from the first linear vibrating feeder 42 and install the gearboxes onto the chassis when the fixture 20 passes by. The feeding and installation of the gearboxes are completed by the first vibratory feeder 41, the first linear vibrating feeder 42, and the gearbox mounting mechanism 43. The gearbox mounting mechanism 43 can be a robotic arm with clamps or a transfer mechanism with clamps. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the gearbox feeding mechanism can include a gearbox feeding turntable, which is similar in structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable and will not be described in detail here.

[0027] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the wheel mounting device 50 includes a wheel feeding mechanism and a wheel mounting mechanism 53. The wheel feeding mechanism includes a second vibratory feeder 51 and a second linear vibrating feeder 52 connected to the outlet of the second vibratory feeder 51. The second vibratory feeder 51 stores a certain number of wheels and outputs them one by one to the second linear vibrating feeder 52 in a uniform posture. The second linear vibrating feeder 52 is used to transport the wheels. The wheel mounting mechanism 53 is located at the end of the second linear vibrating feeder 52 and is used to grab the wheels output by the second linear vibrating feeder 52 and mount the wheels to the chassis when the fixture 20 passes by. The wheel mounting mechanism 53 can be a robotic arm or a transfer mechanism. The wheel mounting is achieved through the second vibratory feeder 51, the second linear vibrating feeder 52, and the wheel mounting mechanism 53. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the wheel feeding mechanism may include a wheel feeding turntable, which has a similar structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable and will not be described in detail here.

[0028] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the seat mounting device 60 includes a dividing plate 61, and a seat feeding device 63, a seat feeding device 64, and a mounting mechanism 65 arranged sequentially around the dividing plate 61. The dividing plate 61 is provided with a seat fixture 62. The seat feeding device 63 is used to place the seat on the seat fixture 62, the seat feeding device 64 is used to install the seat onto the seat located on the seat fixture 62, and the mounting mechanism 65 is used to grab the seat with the seat and install the seat with the seat onto the chassis as the fixture 20 passes by. Through the above arrangement, the assembly of the seat and the installation of the entire seat are realized. The seat fixture 62 can be a single fixture or multiple fixtures arranged in a ring around the center of the dividing plate 61. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the seat mounting device may only include a seat feeding mechanism and a mounting mechanism 65, wherein the seat feeding mechanism is used to feed the pre-assembled seat.

[0029] In this embodiment, the seat loading device 63 includes a seat feeding line (not shown), a second flexible vibrating plate 631, a second image acquisition device 632, and a seat loading mechanism 633. The seat feeding line is used to convey a certain number of seats to the second flexible vibrating plate 631. The second flexible vibrating plate 631 is used to orient and arrange the seats through flexible vibration. The second image acquisition device 632 is disposed above the second flexible vibrating plate 631 and is used to acquire images of the seats located within the second flexible vibrating plate 631. The seat loading mechanism 633 is disposed on one side of the second flexible vibrating plate 631 and is used to grasp the seats according to the images and place the seats onto the seat fixture 62 as it passes by. Automatic seat loading is achieved through the second flexible vibrating plate 631, the second image acquisition device 632, and the seat loading mechanism 633. In this embodiment, the second image acquisition device 632 can be a camera or a video camera. The seat loading mechanism 633 described in this embodiment can be a robotic arm with clamps or suction cups, or a transfer mechanism with clamps or suction cups. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the seat loading device 63 can include a seat feeding turntable and a seat loading mechanism 633. The seat feeding turntable is similar in structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable, and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] In this embodiment, the seat feeding device 64 includes a seat feeding mechanism and a seat loading mechanism. The seat feeding mechanism includes a third vibratory feeder 641 and a third linear vibratory feeder 642 connected to the outlet of the third vibratory feeder 641. The third vibratory feeder 641 stores a certain number of seats and outputs them one by one to the third linear vibratory feeder 642 in a uniform posture. The third linear vibratory feeder 642 is used to transport the seats. The seat loading mechanism 643 is located at the end of the third linear vibratory feeder 642 and is used to grab the seats output by the third linear vibratory feeder 642 and install the seats onto the seat seats when the seat fixture 62 passes by. The seat loading mechanism 643 can be a robotic arm or a transfer mechanism. The installation of seats and seat seats is achieved through the third vibratory feeder 641, the third linear vibratory feeder 642, and the seat loading mechanism 643. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the seat feeding mechanism may include a seat feeding turntable, which is similar in structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable and will not be described in detail here. The mounting mechanism 65 may be a robotic arm or a transfer mechanism with clamps or suction cups.

[0031] In this embodiment, the seat loading device 63 is used to place the seat upside down on the seat fixture 62, and the seat loading device 64 is used to install the seat upside down on the seat fixture. A seat flipping mechanism 66 is also provided between the seat loading device 64 and the mounting mechanism 65. The seat flipping mechanism 66 is used to flip the seat containing the seat upside down onto the seat fixture 62. It should be noted that the installation of the seat flipping mechanism 66 depends on the assembly method of the seat and the seat. If the seat can be directly installed upright on the seat fixture, then it is not necessary to place the seat upside down on the seat fixture 62, and therefore, it is not necessary to provide a seat flipping mechanism. In this embodiment, the seat flipping mechanism 66 includes a rotary cylinder and a clamp disposed at the output end of the rotary cylinder, the clamp being used to hold the seat. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the seat flipping mechanism 66 may include a rotary motor and a clamp.

[0032] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the automatic assembly equipment for the model car further includes a stamping device 70. The stamping device 70 is positioned after the seat mounting device 60 and is used to stamp and reinforce the seat on the chassis as the fixture 20 passes by. The stamping device 70 includes a lifting mechanism and a punch. The punch is located at the output end of the lifting mechanism, which may include a stamping cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. The stamping device achieves the reinforcement of the seat mounting.

[0033] like Figure 8As shown, in this embodiment, the automatic vehicle body loading device 80 includes a vehicle body unloading platform 81, a vehicle body feeding mechanism 82, a vehicle body positioning platform 83, a vehicle body loading mechanism 84, and a first plastic cover collection box 85. The vehicle body unloading platform 81 is used to stack several first plastic covers, and several vehicle bodies are arranged in each first plastic cover. The vehicle body feeding mechanism 82 is used to grab the vehicle bodies in the first plastic covers one by one, place them on the vehicle body positioning platform for positioning, and after all the vehicle bodies in the first plastic covers are grabbed, the first plastic cover is grabbed and placed into the first plastic cover collection box 85. The vehicle body loading mechanism 84 is used to grab the vehicle bodies from the vehicle body positioning platform 83 and place the vehicle bodies into the vehicle body placement slot when the fixture 20 passes by. The vehicle body positioning platform 83 is provided with a vehicle body positioning slot for positioning the vehicle bodies. Through the above device, automatic loading of vehicle bodies is realized. In this embodiment, the vehicle body unloading platform 81 is a liftable unloading platform. When the first plastic cover is grabbed and placed into the first plastic cover collection box 85, it is automatically raised by the height of one first plastic cover to improve efficiency. In this embodiment, the vehicle body feeding mechanism 82 includes a transfer mechanism, a vehicle body clamp, and a first plastic cover clamp, which are disposed at the output end of the transfer mechanism. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the vehicle body feeding mechanism 82 may include a robotic arm, a vehicle body clamp, and a first plastic cover clamp. The vehicle body loading mechanism 84 may be a transfer mechanism with clamps or suction cups, or a robotic arm with clamps or suction cups.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, the vehicle body placement slot includes a first placement slot 22 for upright placement of the vehicle body and a second placement slot 23 for reverse placement of the vehicle body. The automatic vehicle body loading device 80 is used to place the vehicle body in the first placement slot 22 when the fixture 20 passes by. The automatic assembly station for vehicle body components is equipped with a windshield mounting device 90, a rear windshield mounting device 100, a vehicle body tilting device (not shown), an instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device 110, a triangular window mounting device 120, and a headlight mounting device 130. The windshield mounting device 90, the rear windshield mounting device 100, and the vehicle body tilting device 130 are all included in the automatic assembly station for vehicle body components. The rotating device, dashboard and steering wheel mounting device 110, triangular window mounting device 120, and headlight mounting device 130 are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor line 10. The windshield mounting device 90, rear windshield mounting device 100, dashboard and steering wheel mounting device 110, triangular window mounting device 120, and headlight mounting device 130 are respectively used to install the windshield, rear windshield, dashboard and steering wheel, triangular window, and headlights onto the vehicle body when the fixture 20 passes by. The vehicle body flipping device is used to flip the vehicle body, which is placed upright in the first placement slot 22, and place it in the second placement slot 23. Through the above arrangement, the installation of the windshield, rear windshield, dashboard and steering wheel, triangular window, and headlights is completed sequentially. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the arrangement order is not limited to the above. For example, the rear windshield mounting device 100 can be arranged arbitrarily before the windshield mounting device 90 and between the dashboard and steering wheel mounting device 110, triangular window mounting device 120, and headlight mounting device 130.

[0035] like Figure 9As shown, in this embodiment, the windshield mounting device 90 includes a windshield feeding platform 91, a windshield feeding mechanism 92, a windshield positioning platform 93, a windshield mounting mechanism 94, and a second cover collection box 95. The windshield feeding platform 91 is used to stack a plurality of second covers, each of which contains a plurality of windshields. The windshield feeding mechanism 92 is used to pick up the windshields from the second covers one by one, place them on the windshield positioning platform 93 for positioning, and after all the windshields in the second covers have been picked up, place the second cover into the second cover collection box 95. The windshield mounting mechanism 94 is used to pick up the windshields from the windshield positioning platform 93 and install the windshields onto the vehicle body as the fixture 20 passes by. The windshield is thus installed using this device. In this embodiment, the windshield feeding platform 91 is a liftable feeding platform. When the second cover is picked up and placed into the second cover collection box 95, it automatically rises by the height of the second cover to improve efficiency. In this embodiment, the windshield feeding mechanism 92 includes a transfer mechanism, a windshield suction cup, and a second cover suction cup. The windshield suction cup and the second cover suction cup are located at the output end of the transfer mechanism. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the windshield feeding mechanism 92 may include a robotic arm, a windshield suction cup, and a second cover suction cup. The windshield mounting mechanism 94 can be a transfer mechanism or a robotic arm. The rear windshield mounting device 100 in this embodiment has a basically the same structure as the front windshield mounting device 90; for details, please refer to the description of the front windshield mounting device 90, which will not be repeated here.

[0036] In this embodiment, the vehicle body flipping device includes a rotary cylinder and a vehicle body clamp, the latter being disposed at the output end of the rotary cylinder. The vehicle body is held by the clamp, and then flipped and placed in the second placement slot 23 by the rotary cylinder. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the vehicle body flipping device may include a rotary motor and a vehicle body clamp.

[0037] like Figure 10As shown, in this embodiment, the dashboard and steering wheel mounting device 110 includes a dashboard feeding device 1101, a steering wheel feeding device 1102, an assembly platform 1103, and a dashboard and steering wheel mounting mechanism 1104. The assembly platform 1103 is provided with a dashboard placement slot. The dashboard feeding device 1101 is used for feeding the dashboard. The dashboard and steering wheel mounting mechanism 1104 is used for gripping the dashboard and placing it in the dashboard placement slot. The steering wheel feeding device 1102 is used for mounting the steering wheel onto the dashboard located on the assembly platform 1101. The dashboard and steering wheel mounting mechanism 1104 is also used for gripping the assembled dashboard and steering wheel, and mounting the assembled dashboard and steering wheel onto the vehicle body when the fixture 20 passes by. The dashboard and steering wheel are assembled using the dashboard feeding device 1101, the steering wheel feeding device 1102, and the assembly platform 1103. The assembled dashboard and steering wheel are then mounted onto the vehicle body using the dashboard and steering wheel mounting mechanism 1104, thus completing the installation of the dashboard and steering wheel.

[0038] In this embodiment, the instrument panel feeding device 1101 includes an instrument panel feeding assembly line (not shown), a third flexible vibratory feeder 11011, and a third image acquisition device 11012. The instrument panel feeding assembly line is used to feed a certain number of instrument panels to the third flexible vibratory feeder 11011. The third flexible vibratory feeder 11011 is used to orient and arrange the instrument panels through flexible vibration. The third image acquisition device 11012 is disposed above the third flexible vibratory feeder 11011 and is used to acquire images of the instrument panels located within the third flexible vibratory feeder 11011. The instrument panel and steering wheel mounting mechanism 1104 is used to grasp the instrument panels according to the images and place them in the instrument panel placement slot. Automatic feeding of instrument panels is achieved through the third flexible vibratory feeder 11011, the third image acquisition device 11012, and the instrument panel and steering wheel mounting mechanism 1104. In this embodiment, the third image acquisition device 11012 can be a camera or a video camera. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the instrument panel feeding device 1101 may include an instrument panel feeding turntable, which is similar in structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] In this embodiment, the steering wheel feeding device 1102 includes a steering wheel feeding mechanism and a steering wheel loading mechanism. The steering wheel feeding mechanism includes a fourth vibratory feeder 11021 and a fourth linear vibrating material rail 11022 connected to the outlet of the fourth vibratory feeder 11021. The fourth vibratory feeder 11021 stores a certain number of steering wheels and outputs them one by one to the fourth linear vibrating material rail 11022 in a uniform manner. The fourth linear vibrating material rail 11022 is used to transport the steering wheels. The steering wheel loading mechanism 11023 is located at the end of the fourth linear vibrating material rail 11022 and is used to grab the steering wheels output by the fourth linear vibrating material rail 11022 and install the steering wheels onto the dashboard located on the assembly platform 1103. The steering wheel loading mechanism 11023 can be a robotic arm or a transfer mechanism. The steering wheel installation is achieved through the fourth vibratory feeder 11021, the fourth linear vibrating material rail 11022, and the steering wheel loading mechanism 11023. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the steering wheel feeding mechanism may include a steering wheel feeding turntable, which is similar in structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable and will not be described in detail here. The instrument panel and steering wheel mounting mechanism 1104 may be a robotic arm or a transplanting mechanism. In this embodiment, the assembly platform 1103 includes a first flipping mechanism and a platform. The platform is located at the output end of the first flipping mechanism and has the instrument panel placement slot. The first flipping mechanism is used to flip the platform at a certain angle when installing the steering wheel, so that the steering wheel mounting position on the instrument panel faces upward, to facilitate the installation of the steering wheel. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the assembly platform 1103 may only include the platform with the instrument panel placement slot.

[0040] like Figure 11As shown, in this embodiment, the triangular window installation device 120 includes a triangular window feeding line (not shown), a fourth flexible vibrating plate 1201, a fourth image acquisition device 1202, and a triangular window installation mechanism 1203. The triangular window feeding line is used to feed a certain number of triangular windows to the fourth flexible vibrating plate 1201. The fourth flexible vibrating plate 1201 is used to orient and arrange the triangular windows through flexible vibration. The fourth image acquisition device 1202 is disposed above the fourth flexible vibrating plate 1201 and is used to acquire images of the triangular windows located within the fourth flexible vibrating plate 1201. The triangular window installation mechanism 1203 is disposed on one side of the fourth flexible vibrating plate 1201 and is used to grasp the triangular windows according to the images of the triangular windows, and install the triangular windows onto the chassis when the fixture 20 passes by. Automatic installation of the triangular windows is achieved through the fourth flexible vibrating plate 1201, the fourth image acquisition device 1202, and the triangular window installation mechanism 1203. In this embodiment, the fourth image acquisition device 1202 can be a camera or a video camera. The triangular window installation mechanism 1203 described in this embodiment can be a robotic arm with clamps or suction cups, or a transplanting mechanism with clamps or suction cups. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the triangular window installation device 120 can include a triangular window feeding turntable and a triangular window installation mechanism 1203. The triangular window feeding turntable is similar in structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable, and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] like Figure 12As shown, in this embodiment, the vehicle light mounting device 130 includes a front vehicle light supply mechanism 1301, a rear vehicle light supply mechanism 1302, a feeding mechanism 1303, a front vehicle light mounting mechanism 1304, and a rear vehicle light mounting mechanism 1305. The front headlight feeding mechanism 1301 includes a front headlight feeding assembly line (not shown), a fifth flexible vibrating plate 13011, and a fifth image acquisition device 13012. The front headlight feeding assembly line is used to feed a certain number of front headlights to the fifth flexible vibrating plate 13011. The fifth flexible vibrating plate 13011 is used to orient and organize the front headlights through flexible vibration. The fifth image acquisition device 13012 is disposed above the fifth flexible vibrating plate 13011 and is used to acquire images of the front headlights located in the fifth flexible vibrating plate 13011. The loading mechanism 1303 is used to grab the front headlights according to the images of the front headlights and place the front headlights on the front headlight mounting mechanism 1304. In this embodiment, the rear light supply mechanism 1302 includes a rear light supply line (not shown), a sixth flexible vibratory feeder 13021, and a sixth image acquisition device 13022. The rear light supply line is used to feed a certain number of rear lights to the sixth flexible vibratory feeder 13021. The sixth flexible vibratory feeder 13021 is used to orient and organize the rear lights through flexible vibration. The sixth image acquisition device 13022 is disposed above the sixth flexible vibratory feeder 13021 and is used to acquire images of the rear lights located within the sixth flexible vibratory feeder 13021. The loading mechanism 1303 is also used to grab the rear lights according to the images and place them on the rear light mounting mechanism 1305. The front light mounting mechanism 1304 and the rear light mounting mechanism 1305 are respectively disposed on both sides of the annular track and are used to install the front lights and rear lights onto the vehicle body, respectively. The feeding mechanism 1303 described in this embodiment can be a robotic arm with clamps or suction cups, or a transfer mechanism with clamps or suction cups. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the front headlight feeding mechanism 1301 can include a front headlight feeding turntable, and the rear headlight feeding mechanism 1302 can include a rear headlight feeding turntable. The front and rear headlight feeding turntables are similar in structure to the aforementioned chassis feeding turntable, and will not be described in detail here. The front headlight mounting mechanism 1304 includes a second flipping mechanism, a telescopic cylinder, and a front headlight suction cup. The telescopic cylinder is located at the output end of the second flipping mechanism, and the front headlight suction cup is located at the output end of the telescopic cylinder. When the feeding mechanism 1303 picks up the front headlight and places it into the front headlight mounting mechanism, the second flipping mechanism flips so that the front headlight suction cup faces upwards, and the feeding mechanism 1303 places the front headlight into the front headlight suction cup. After the headlights are in place, the second flipping mechanism flips so that the headlight suction cups face the vehicle body, and the telescopic cylinder extends so that the headlights are mounted on the vehicle body.The second flipping mechanism can be a rotary cylinder or a rotary motor. The rear light mounting mechanism 1305 has the same structure as the front light mounting mechanism 1304, and will not be described again here.

[0042] like Figure 13 As shown, in this embodiment, the automatic assembly and locking station 140 is equipped with a chassis flipping device 141 and a screw fastening device 142. The chassis flipping device 141 is used to flip the assembled chassis onto the assembled vehicle body, and includes a chassis flipping cylinder and a chassis clamp, with the chassis clamp disposed on the chassis flipping cylinder. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the chassis flipping device 141 may include a chassis flipping motor and a chassis clamp. The screw fastening device 142 is used to fasten the chassis to the vehicle body, and includes a screw feeder 1421 and an electric screwdriver 1422. The screw feeder 1421 provides screws to the electric screwdriver 1422, and the electric screwdriver 1422 inserts the screws into the screw holes of the chassis and the vehicle body and fastens them.

[0043] In this embodiment, the automatic model car assembly equipment further includes a model car collection box feeding mechanism. The model car collection box feeding mechanism is used to place model car collection boxes onto the model car collection platform 150, and includes a transfer mechanism and a model car collection box suction cup, the suction cup being disposed at the output end of the transfer mechanism. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the model car collection box feeding mechanism may include a robotic arm and a model car collection box suction cup; or the model car collection box feeding mechanism may include a transfer cylinder and a model car collection box suction cup.

[0044] In this embodiment, the automatic model car assembly equipment further includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the conveyor line, the automatic chassis feeding device, the gearbox mounting device, the wheel mounting device, the seat mounting device, the stamping device, the automatic body feeding device, the windshield mounting device, the rear windshield mounting device, the body tilting device, the dashboard and steering wheel mounting device, the triangular window mounting device, the headlight mounting device, the chassis tilting device, the screw fastening device, and the unloading device to control the operation of each device.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the automatic model car assembly equipment provided in this embodiment uses the conveyor line 10 to drive the fixture 20 to move. After passing through the automatic chassis feeding device 30 and the automatic chassis component assembly station, the chassis is fed and the chassis components are assembled. After passing through the automatic body feeding device 80 and the automatic body component assembly station, the body is fed and the body components are assembled. Finally, after passing through the automatic assembly and locking station 140, the assembled chassis and the body are aligned and assembled, and the chassis and the body are locked with screws. The unloading device is used to remove the assembled model car from the conveyor line 10, thereby realizing the automated assembly of model cars, significantly improving the assembly efficiency and assembly accuracy of model cars, and reducing labor costs.

[0046] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments and claims of this application are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that, unless otherwise stated, “a plurality” refers to two or more; the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used only to distinguish and not to describe a particular order or sequence, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items. When the above description relates to drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. In the description of this application, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic assembly device for model cars, characterized in that, It includes conveyor lines, jigs, automatic chassis feeding devices, automatic chassis component assembly stations, automatic body feeding devices, automatic body component assembly stations, automatic assembly and locking stations, and unloading devices. The fixture is provided with a chassis placement slot and a body placement slot. The conveyor line is used to transport the fixture through the automatic chassis feeding device, the automatic chassis component assembly station, the automatic body feeding device, the automatic body component assembly station, the automatic assembly and locking station, and the unloading device. The automatic chassis loading device is used to place the chassis into the chassis placement slot when the fixture passes by; the automatic chassis component assembly station is used to install a gearbox with one pair of wheels, another pair of wheels, and a seat onto the chassis when the fixture passes by. The automatic vehicle body loading device is used to place the vehicle body into the vehicle body placement slot when the fixture passes by; the automatic vehicle body component assembly station is used to install the windshield, rear windshield, dashboard and steering wheel, triangular window and headlights onto the vehicle body when the fixture passes by. The automatic assembly and locking station is used to align and assemble the assembled chassis with the vehicle body when the fixture passes by, and to lock the chassis with the vehicle body by screws. The unloading device is used to remove the assembled model car from the conveyor line.

2. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor line is a circular conveyor line, which includes a circular track and a conveyor trolley that moves cyclically along the circular track, and the fixture is mounted on the conveyor trolley; The automatic chassis loading device, automatic chassis component assembly station, automatic body loading device, automatic body component assembly station, automatic assembly and locking station, and unloading device are arranged sequentially around the circular track.

3. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic assembly station for chassis components is equipped with a gearbox mounting device, a wheel mounting device, and a seat mounting device; the gearbox mounting device, wheel mounting device, and seat mounting device are arranged sequentially along the conveyor line and are respectively used to install a gearbox with a pair of wheels, another pair of wheels, and a seat onto the chassis.

4. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body placement slot includes a first placement slot for placing the vehicle body upright and a second placement slot for placing the vehicle body upside down. The automatic vehicle body loading device is used to place the vehicle body in the first placement slot when the fixture passes by. The automated assembly station for vehicle body components is equipped with a windshield mounting device, a rear windshield mounting device, a vehicle body tilting device, an instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device, a triangular window mounting device, and a headlight mounting device. These devices are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor line. The vehicle body tilting device flips the vehicle body, which is placed upright in the first placement slot, and places it in the second placement slot. The windshield mounting device, rear windshield mounting device, instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device, triangular window mounting device, and headlight mounting device are respectively used to install the windshield, rear windshield, instrument panel and steering wheel, triangular window, and headlight onto the vehicle body as the fixture passes by.

5. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The automatic chassis feeding device includes a chassis feeding line, a first flexible vibrating plate, a first image acquisition device, and a chassis feeding mechanism. The chassis feeding line is used to transport a certain number of chassis to the first flexible vibrating plate, which is used to orient and arrange the chassis through flexible vibration. The first image acquisition device is located above the first flexible vibrating plate to acquire images of the chassis located within the first flexible vibrating plate. The chassis feeding mechanism is located on one side of the first flexible vibrating plate to grab the chassis according to the image of the chassis and place the chassis into the chassis placement slot when the fixture passes by.

6. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gearbox mounting device includes a gearbox feeding mechanism and a gearbox mounting mechanism. The gearbox feeding mechanism includes a first vibrating disc and a first linear vibrating material rail connected to the outlet of the first vibrating disc. The first vibrating disc is used to store a certain number of gearboxes and outputs the gearboxes one by one to the first linear vibrating material rail in a uniform posture. The first linear vibrating material rail is used to transport the gearboxes. The gearbox mounting mechanism is located at the end of the first linear vibrating material rail and is used to grab the gearboxes output from the first linear vibrating material rail and install the gearboxes onto the chassis when the fixture passes by.

7. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The seat installation device includes an indexing plate, and a seat loading device, a seat loading device, and an installation mechanism arranged sequentially around the indexing plate. The indexing plate is provided with a seat fixture. The seat loading device is used to place the seat on the seat fixture and to install the seat onto the seat located on the seat fixture. The installation mechanism is used to grab the seat with the seat and install the seat with the seat onto the chassis as the fixture passes by.

8. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic vehicle body loading device includes a vehicle body unloading platform, a vehicle body feeding mechanism, a vehicle body positioning platform, a vehicle body loading mechanism, and a first plastic cover collection box. The vehicle body unloading platform is used to stack several first plastic covers, and several vehicle bodies are arranged in each first plastic cover. The vehicle body feeding mechanism is used to grab the vehicle bodies in the first plastic covers one by one, place them in the vehicle body positioning platform, and after all the vehicle bodies in the first plastic covers are grabbed, grab the first plastic cover and place it in the first plastic cover collection box. The vehicle body loading mechanism is used to grab the vehicle bodies from the vehicle body positioning platform and place the vehicle bodies in the vehicle body placement slot when the fixture passes by.

9. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The instrument panel and steering wheel mounting device includes an instrument panel feeding device, a steering wheel feeding device, an assembly platform, and an instrument panel and steering wheel mounting mechanism. The assembly platform is provided with an instrument panel placement slot. The instrument panel feeding device is used to feed the instrument panel. The instrument panel and steering wheel mounting mechanism is used to pick up the instrument panel from the instrument panel feeding device and place it in the instrument panel placement slot. The steering wheel feeding device is used to mount the steering wheel onto the instrument panel located on the assembly platform. The instrument panel and steering wheel mounting mechanism is also used to pick up the assembled instrument panel and steering wheel, and mount the assembled instrument panel and steering wheel onto the vehicle body as the fixture passes by.

10. The automatic model car assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic assembly and locking station is equipped with a chassis flipping device and a screw fastening device; the chassis flipping device is used to flip the assembled chassis and install it onto the assembled vehicle body; the screw fastening device is used to lock the chassis to the vehicle body.

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