A method for manufacturing a terminal strip, a method for manufacturing a connector, and a connector.

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of connector manufacturing technology, and discloses a method for manufacturing terminal strips, a method for manufacturing connectors, and a connector, comprising: providing terminal strip and a slitting device; removing the head of the terminal strip and aligning and fixing the head of the terminal strip with the tail of a storage strip located on the slitting device; activating the slitting device so that the slitting device carries the terminal strip through the storage strip into the slitting station of the slitting device to slit the storage strip and the terminal strip to obtain multiple terminal strips. Through the above method, embodiments of the present invention eliminate the need to cut off the tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip, saving materials and placement time, and reducing production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of connector manufacturing technology, and in particular to a method for manufacturing terminal strips, a method for manufacturing connectors, and a connector. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of terminal production, in order to improve stamping production efficiency, progressive stamping dies are usually used to stamp metal sheets in a progressive manner to form a continuous strip of material including multiple terminal strips. In order to obtain terminals, the terminal strip needs to be cut into multiple separate terminal strips, and then the terminal strips are cut.

[0003] However, in the process of implementing the embodiments of the present invention, the inventors discovered that: currently, terminal strips are cut into multiple terminal strips by a slitting device. However, when inserting the terminal strip, there is a storage strip on the slitting device. The tail of the storage strip needs to be cut off and then the head of the terminal strip is inserted into the slitting device. Moreover, the head of the terminal strip is loose and unstable, which does not meet the requirements of the slitting device and needs to be cut off, resulting in material waste and thus high production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a method for manufacturing terminal strips, a method for manufacturing connectors, and a connector, aiming to solve the technical problem of high production costs caused by material waste during the insertion of material strips.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide a method for manufacturing terminal strips, comprising: Provide terminal strips and slitting equipment; Remove the head of the terminal strip and connect and fix the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip on the slitting device; Start the slitting device so that the slitting device brings the terminal strip into the slitting station of the slitting device through the storage tape, so as to slit the storage tape and the terminal strip to obtain multiple terminal strips.

[0006] Optionally, the step of removing the head of the terminal strip and connecting and fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip located on the slitting device further includes: Provide welding equipment; The welding device is used to weld and fix the tail end of the storage strip to the head end of the terminal strip.

[0007] Optionally, the welding device includes a first positioning fixture and a second positioning fixture; The step of removing the head of the terminal strip and connecting and fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip located on the slitting device further includes: Place the tail end of the storage strip into the first positioning fixture; Place the head of the terminal strip into the second positioning fixture; Connect the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip.

[0008] Optionally, the first positioning fixture includes a first positioning tray and a first cover plate; The step of placing the tail end of the storage strip onto the first positioning fixture further includes: Place the tail end of the storage strip onto the first positioning tray; The first cover plate is placed on the first positioning tray to restrict the tail of the storage belt; The tail end of the storage strip is cut to make the tail end of the storage strip flat.

[0009] Optionally, the second positioning fixture includes a second positioning tray and a second cover plate; The step of placing the head of the terminal strip into the second positioning fixture further includes: Place the head of the terminal strip onto the second positioning tray; The second cover plate is placed on the second positioning tray to restrict the head of the terminal strip; The head of the terminal strip is cut to make the head of the terminal strip flat.

[0010] Optionally, the step of docking the head of the terminal strip with the tail of the storage strip further includes: Drive the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture to move so that the head of the terminal strip aligns with the tail of the storage strip.

[0011] Optionally, the step of removing the head of the terminal strip and connecting and fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip located on the slitting device further includes: Remove the fixed tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip from the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture; Drive the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture to move and reset.

[0012] Optionally, the step of removing the fixed tail end of the storage strip and the head end of the terminal strip from the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture further includes: Drive the first cover plate to move to open the first positioning tray, and drive the second cover plate to move to open the second positioning tray; Remove the fixed tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip from the first positioning tray and the second positioning tray.

[0013] The present invention also provides an embodiment of a method for manufacturing a connector, comprising: Provide assembly equipment and insulation body; Start the assembly device so that the assembly device brings the terminal strip manufactured as described above into the cutting and installation station of the assembly device through the storage strip; The assembly device cuts the terminal strip to obtain terminals and installs the terminals onto the insulating body to obtain a connector.

[0014] The present invention also provides a connector embodiment, wherein the connector is prepared by the connector manufacturing method described in the above embodiments.

[0015] In this embodiment of the invention, by fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip on the slitting device to form a continuous strip, the slitting device can bring the terminal strip into the slitting station of the slitting device through the storage strip, without having to cut off the tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip, thus saving materials and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative effort. Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a method for manufacturing terminal strips provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is another flowchart of the method for manufacturing terminal strips provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A detailed flowchart of step S02; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Another detailed flowchart of step S02; Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Detailed flowchart of step S023; Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Detailed flowchart of step S024; Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Another detailed flowchart of step S02; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Detailed flowchart of step S06; Figure 9 This is a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a connector provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0019] This invention provides a method for manufacturing terminal strips; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The methods include: Step S01: Provide terminal strip and slitting device.

[0020] Step S02: Remove the head of the terminal strip and connect and fix the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip on the slitting device.

[0021] Step S03: Start the slitting device so that the slitting device brings the terminal strip into the slitting station of the slitting device through the storage tape, so as to slit the storage tape and the terminal strip to obtain multiple terminal strips.

[0022] The slitting device is a splitting machine.

[0023] It should be noted that the storage strip is the portion of the previous terminal strip that has not yet been cut into terminal strips by the slitting device.

[0024] In this embodiment of the invention, by fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip on the slitting device to form a continuous strip, the slitting device can bring the terminal strip into the slitting station of the slitting device through the storage strip, without having to cut off the tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip, saving materials and placement time, and reducing production costs.

[0025] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The methods also include: Step S04: Install the terminal strip onto the shaft seat of the slitting device.

[0026] In some embodiments, the terminal strip is wound on a spool, and step S04 specifically involves: mounting the spool containing the terminal strip on the shaft seat of the slitting device so that the spool can rotate to separate the terminal strip.

[0027] It should be noted that the bearing seat is equipped with a snap-fit ​​structure to allow for quick assembly and disassembly of the tray, thus facilitating rapid tray replacement.

[0028] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 Step S02 further includes: S021: Provide welding equipment.

[0029] S022: Use a welding device to weld and fix the tail of the storage strip to the head of the terminal strip.

[0030] In some embodiments, the welding device uses laser welding or ultrasonic welding to weld and fix the tail end of the storage strip to the head end of the terminal strip.

[0031] It should be noted that after the tail of the storage strip is welded and fixed to the head of the terminal strip, it needs to be kept straight, without deformation or warping, so as to facilitate subsequent processing.

[0032] In this embodiment of the invention, efficiency is improved by welding the tail end of the material storage strip of the welding device to the head end of the terminal material strip.

[0033] It is understood that in some embodiments, the tail end of the storage strip and the head end of the terminal strip can be fixed by adhesive bonding.

[0034] In some embodiments, the welding apparatus includes a first positioning fixture and a second positioning fixture. See also... Figure 4 Step S02 further includes: Step S023: Place the tail end of the storage belt into the first positioning fixture.

[0035] It should be noted that the end of the storage belt is exposed to the first positioning fixture.

[0036] Step S024: Place the head of the terminal strip into the second positioning fixture.

[0037] It should be noted that the head end of the terminal strip is exposed to the second positioning fixture.

[0038] Step S025: Connect the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip.

[0039] In some embodiments, step S025 specifically involves: driving the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture to move so that the head of the terminal strip aligns with the tail of the storage strip.

[0040] Specifically, the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture are driven to move; in other words, the first positioning fixture is driven to move toward the second positioning fixture, or the second positioning fixture is driven to move toward the first positioning fixture, or the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture are driven to move toward each other.

[0041] In some embodiments, the process of driving the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture to move is divided into a fast-forward stage and a slow-connection stage. In the fast-forward stage, the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture move at a first speed to bring the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture close to a preset distance. In the slow-connection stage, the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture move at a second speed to continue moving until the end face of the tail of the storage strip is flat and attached to the head face of the terminal strip, so as to avoid end face misalignment or damage caused by impact during the docking process. The second speed is less than the first speed.

[0042] In this embodiment of the invention, the tail of the storage strip is positioned by a first positioning fixture, and the head of the terminal strip is positioned by a second positioning fixture, so that the tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip can be accurately aligned to avoid displacement.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first positioning fixture includes a first positioning tray and a first cover plate. See also... Figure 5 Step S023 further includes: Step S0231: Place the tail end of the storage belt onto the first positioning tray.

[0044] The first positioning tray is provided with a first positioning post, which is used to be inserted into the first opening at the end of the storage belt to position the storage belt.

[0045] Step S0232: Place the first cover plate on the first positioning tray to restrict the tail of the storage belt.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first cover plate is rotatably disposed on the first positioning tray so that the first cover plate rotates to cover or open the second positioning tray.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first cover plate is provided with a first positioning hole, and the first positioning tray is provided with a third positioning post. When the first cover plate is closed on the first positioning tray, the third positioning post is inserted into the first positioning hole to position the first cover plate, thereby restricting the movement of the first cover plate.

[0048] Step S0233: Cut the tail of the storage strip to make the end face of the tail of the storage strip flat.

[0049] In some embodiments, a laser or a shearing tool is used to cut the tail of the storage strip.

[0050] In this embodiment of the invention, by cutting the tail of the storage strip to make the end face of the tail of the storage strip flat, it is beneficial to connect and weld the tail of the storage strip with the head of the terminal strip, and it is also beneficial to keep the spacing of the terminals on the subsequently formed continuous strip uniform, which is beneficial to subsequent processing.

[0051] In some embodiments, the second positioning fixture includes a second positioning tray and a second cover plate. See also... Figure 6 Step S024 further includes: Step S0241: Place the head of the terminal strip onto the second positioning tray.

[0052] Step S0242: Place the second cover plate on the second positioning tray to restrict the head of the terminal strip.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second cover plate is rotatably disposed on the second positioning tray so that the second cover plate rotates to close or open the second positioning tray.

[0054] In some embodiments, the second cover plate is provided with a second positioning hole, and the second positioning tray is provided with a fourth positioning post. When the second cover plate is closed on the second positioning tray, the fourth positioning post is inserted into the second positioning hole to position the second cover plate, thereby restricting the movement of the second cover plate.

[0055] Step S0243: Cut the head of the terminal strip to make the end face of the terminal strip flat.

[0056] In some embodiments, a laser or a shearing tool is used to cut the head of the terminal strip.

[0057] In this embodiment of the invention, by cutting the head of the terminal strip to make the end face of the head of the terminal strip flat, it is beneficial to connect and weld the head of the terminal strip with the tail of the storage strip, and it is also beneficial to maintain the consistency of the spacing of the terminals on the subsequently formed continuous strip, which in turn is beneficial to subsequent processing steps.

[0058] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 Step S02 further includes: S026: Remove the tail end of the fixed storage strip and the head end of the terminal strip from the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture.

[0059] Step S027: Drive the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture to move and reset.

[0060] Specifically, the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture are driven to move and reset. In other words, the first positioning fixture is driven to move and reset away from the second positioning fixture, or the second positioning fixture is driven to move and reset away from the first positioning fixture, or the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture are driven to move and reset in opposite directions.

[0061] In some embodiments, after the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture are reset, the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture are cleaned to remove any residual foreign matter on the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture, which helps to maintain the positioning accuracy in the next operation.

[0062] In this embodiment of the invention, the tail end of the fixed storage strip and the head end of the terminal strip are removed from the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture to loosen the tail end of the storage strip and the head end of the terminal strip for subsequent processing.

[0063] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 Step S026 further includes: S0261: Drive the first cover plate to move to open the first positioning tray, and drive the second cover plate to move to open the second positioning tray.

[0064] S0262: Remove the tail end of the fixed storage strip and the head end of the terminal strip from the first positioning tray and the second positioning tray.

[0065] This invention also provides a method for manufacturing a connector; please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 The methods include: Step S11: Provide the assembly device and the insulation body.

[0066] Step S12: Start the assembly device so that the assembly device brings the terminal strip manufactured as described above into the cutting station of the assembly device through the storage strip.

[0067] The storage strip is obtained by cutting the terminal strip by the slitting device, and the assembly device is the pin insertion device. The assembly device and the slitting device form a connector production line.

[0068] Step S13: The assembly device cuts terminal strips to obtain terminals, and installs the terminals onto the insulating body to obtain a connector.

[0069] The assembly device is a pin insertion device.

[0070] In some embodiments, step S13 specifically involves: the assembly device positioning the insulating body, the assembly device cutting terminal strips to obtain terminals, and inserting the terminals into the insulating body to obtain a connector.

[0071] Furthermore, the assembly device cuts the terminal strips to obtain a preset number of rows of terminals, and inserts the rows of terminals into the insulating body, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0072] It should be noted that the spacing between the terminals on the terminal strip is the same as the spacing between the connectors, which facilitates terminal assembly.

[0073] In this embodiment of the invention, the assembly device and the cutting device form a production line to realize automated production of connectors, which improves production efficiency. Furthermore, since the storage strip and the terminal strip form a continuous strip, the terminal strip also forms a continuous terminal strip, eliminating the need to cut off the tail of the storage strip on the assembly device, further saving materials and insertion time, and further reducing production costs.

[0074] The present invention provides another embodiment of a connector, wherein the connector is manufactured by the method described above.

[0075] It should be noted that while the preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the specification and accompanying drawings, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of the present invention; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of the present invention. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of the present invention specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing terminal strips, characterized in that, include: Provide terminal strips and slitting equipment; Remove the head of the terminal strip and connect and fix the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip on the slitting device; Start the slitting device so that the slitting device brings the terminal strip into the slitting station of the slitting device through the storage tape, so as to slit the storage tape and the terminal strip to obtain multiple terminal strips.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of removing the head of the terminal strip and connecting and fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip located on the slitting device further includes: Provide welding equipment; The welding device is used to weld and fix the tail end of the storage strip to the head end of the terminal strip.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The welding device includes a first positioning fixture and a second positioning fixture; The step of removing the head of the terminal strip and connecting and fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip located on the slitting device further includes: Place the tail end of the storage strip into the first positioning fixture; Place the head of the terminal strip into the second positioning fixture; Connect the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first positioning fixture includes a first positioning tray and a first cover plate; The step of placing the tail end of the storage strip onto the first positioning fixture further includes: Place the tail end of the storage strip onto the first positioning tray; The first cover plate is placed on the first positioning tray to restrict the tail of the storage belt; The tail end of the storage strip is cut to make the tail end of the storage strip flat.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: The second positioning fixture includes a second positioning tray and a second cover plate; The step of placing the head of the terminal strip into the second positioning fixture further includes: Place the head of the terminal strip onto the second positioning tray; The second cover plate is placed on the second positioning tray to restrict the head of the terminal strip; The head of the terminal strip is cut to make the head of the terminal strip flat.

6. The method according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The step of connecting the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip further includes: Drive the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture to move so that the head of the terminal strip aligns with the tail of the storage strip.

7. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of removing the head of the terminal strip and connecting and fixing the head of the terminal strip to the tail of the storage strip located on the slitting device further includes: Remove the fixed tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip from the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture; Drive the first positioning fixture and / or the second positioning fixture to move and reset.

8. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of removing the fixed tail end of the storage strip and the head end of the terminal strip from the first positioning fixture and the second positioning fixture further includes: Drive the first cover plate to move to open the first positioning tray, and drive the second cover plate to move to open the second positioning tray; Remove the fixed tail of the storage strip and the head of the terminal strip from the first positioning tray and the second positioning tray.

9. A method for manufacturing a connector, characterized in that, include: Provide assembly equipment and insulation body; Start the assembly device so that the assembly device brings the terminal strip manufactured by the method of any one of claims 1-8 into the cutting station of the assembly device through the storage strip; The assembly device cuts the terminal strip to obtain terminals, and installs the terminals onto the insulating body to obtain a connector.

10. A connector, characterized in that, The connector is manufactured using the method described in any one of claims 1-9.

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