Rapid heat dissipation male plug assembly machine

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a quick plug male head assembly machine. The quick plug male head assembly machine comprises a male head transmission mechanism, a male head feeding mechanism, a sealing ring assembly mechanism, a movable valve assembly mechanism, a spring assembly mechanism and a male key assembly mechanism; a plurality of male head assembly clamps are uniformly distributed on the annular transmission line; the male head feeding mechanism is used for moving the male head seat to the male head assembly clamp; the sealing ring assembly mechanism is used for installing the inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring in the inner groove and the outer tube of the male head seat respectively; the movable valve assembly mechanism is used for embedding the movable valve in the inner groove of the male head seat; the spring assembly mechanism is used for embedding the spring in the inner groove of the male head seat and abutting against the movable valve; and the male key assembly mechanism is used for assembling the male head cover in the inner groove of the male head seat. The whole process is automated, without manual intervention or offline transfer, which not only reduces labor cost, but also avoids contamination of the parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of heat dissipation quick connector technology, and in particular to a heat dissipation quick connector male connector assembly machine. Background Technology

[0002] Quick-connect thermal interface materials (QIMTs) are standardized fluid connection devices designed specifically for high-density heat dissipation scenarios, widely used in liquid-cooled environments such as data centers, AI computing servers, and energy storage systems. They connect cooling pipes to cold plates or manifolds quickly, safely, and leak-free, enabling efficient coolant flow and online maintenance. Their core advantage lies in their bidirectional self-sealing valve assembly, allowing for insertion and removal under pressure and automatic sealing upon disconnection to prevent leakage and protect electronic equipment. They also support blind insertion or manual insertion, significantly improving operational efficiency, and are particularly suitable for high-density deployments and automation requirements. Mainstream types include blind-insertion and manual-insertion types, with materials ranging from stainless steel and engineering plastics. Sealing materials often utilize EPDM or fluororubber to ensure temperature, pressure, and corrosion resistance.

[0003] Heat dissipation quick-connect connectors typically consist of a male and a female connector. The male connector has complex internal components and requires a high degree of sealing due to their special components, resulting in a large number of internal sealing rings. These sealing rings and springs are prone to damage from contamination under manual handling conditions, leading to frequent rework and consequently high production costs for the male connector. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a heat-dissipating quick-connect male connector assembly machine that avoids contamination of components and reduces production costs.

[0005] The purpose of this disclosure is achieved through the following technical solution: A heat-dissipating quick-connect male connector assembly machine includes: a male connector conveying mechanism, a male connector feeding mechanism, a sealing ring assembly mechanism, a movable valve assembly mechanism, a spring assembly mechanism, and a male connector key assembly mechanism. The male connector conveying mechanism includes a ring conveyor line and multiple male connector assembly fixtures. The ring conveyor line is sequentially arranged with a male connector feeding area, a sealing ring assembly area, a movable valve assembly area, a spring assembly area, and a male connector key assembly area. The multiple male connector assembly fixtures are evenly distributed on the ring conveyor line, and are used to fix the male connector and sequentially pass through the aforementioned areas. The male connector feeding mechanism is located in the male connector feeding area and is used to transfer the male connector seat onto the male connector assembly fixtures. The sealing ring assembly mechanism... The sealing ring assembly mechanism is located in the sealing ring assembly area. It is used to install the inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring into the inner groove and outer tube of the male connector respectively. The actuating valve assembly mechanism is located in the actuating valve assembly area. It is used to embed the actuating valve into the inner groove of the male connector. The spring assembly mechanism is located in the spring assembly area. It is used to embed the spring into the inner groove of the male connector and abut against the actuating valve. The male connector key assembly mechanism is located in the male connector key assembly area. It is used to assemble the male connector cap into the inner groove of the male connector so that the male connector cap fits inside the inner sealing ring and abuts against the end of the spring away from the actuating valve, and to install the key buckle on the male connector cap.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, this disclosure has at least the following advantages: 1. The male connector assembly fixture circulates on the ring conveyor line, achieving single-clamp positioning and avoiding repeated disassembly and assembly of the male connector at different workstations. This eliminates positioning errors and the risk of pinching damage caused by secondary clamping. The sealing ring assembly mechanism, movable valve assembly mechanism, spring assembly mechanism, and male connector key assembly mechanism all revolve around the fixture at the fixed workstation, ensuring consistent coaxiality and pressing depth of the inner sealing ring, outer sealing ring, movable valve, spring, and male connector cap. This effectively solves problems such as sealing ring twisting, spring misalignment, and movable valve jamming that easily occur during manual assembly or transfer of split-type equipment, significantly improving assembly yield and thus reducing production costs.

[0007] 2. Each mechanism is installed in sequence according to the process order: the inner sealing ring is embedded into the inner groove of the male connector seat, the outer sealing ring is fitted into the outer tube, the movable valve and spring are embedded in sequence, and the male connector cover is pressed into place. The clearance and compression of each component are controlled to ensure the sealing reliability of the quick-connect male connector during insertion and removal, and reduce the risk of leakage.

[0008] 3. The circular conveyor line connects processes such as male connector loading, sealing ring assembly, movable valve assembly, spring assembly, and male connector key assembly into a continuous production line. Each station operates in parallel, eliminating waiting time between processes. The assembly cycle time depends only on the single action time of the slowest station, enabling high-speed continuous production. Moreover, the entire process from male connector loading to finished product output is automated, requiring no manual intervention or offline transfer, thus reducing labor costs and avoiding contamination of components. Attached Figure Description

[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this disclosure and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine in one embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the male head feeding mechanism in one embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an outer sealing ring assembly device in one embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an inner sealing ring assembly device in one embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the movable valve assembly device in one embodiment; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a valve body sealing ring assembly device in one embodiment; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a spring assembly mechanism in one embodiment; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the male head cap feeding assembly in one embodiment; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a key fob feeding assembly in one embodiment; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled components in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0011] To facilitate understanding of this disclosure, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. However, this disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure.

[0012] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0013] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this disclosure. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0014] Please see Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the components of a heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] One embodiment of a heat-dissipating quick-connect male connector assembly machine 10 includes a male connector transmission mechanism 100, a male connector loading mechanism 200, a sealing ring assembly mechanism 300, a movable valve assembly mechanism 400, a spring assembly mechanism 500, and a male connector key assembly mechanism 600. The male connector transmission mechanism 100 includes a ring transmission line 110 and multiple male connector assembly fixtures 120. The ring transmission line 110 is sequentially provided with a male connector loading area, a sealing ring assembly area, a movable valve assembly area, a spring assembly area, and a male connector key assembly area. The multiple male connector assembly fixtures 120 are evenly distributed on the ring transmission line 110, and are used to fix the male connector and sequentially pass through the aforementioned areas. The male connector loading mechanism 200 is disposed in the male connector loading area and is used to transfer the male connector seat to the male connector assembly area. The fixture 120 includes: a sealing ring assembly mechanism 300 located in the sealing ring assembly area, used to install the inner and outer sealing rings into the inner groove and outer tube of the male connector respectively; a movable valve assembly mechanism 400 located in the movable valve assembly area, used to embed the movable valve into the inner groove of the male connector; a spring assembly mechanism 500 located in the spring assembly area, used to embed the spring into the inner groove of the male connector and abut against the movable valve; and a male connector key assembly mechanism 600 located in the male connector key assembly area, used to assemble the male connector cap into the inner groove of the male connector, so that the male connector cap fits inside the inner sealing ring and abuts against the end of the spring away from the movable valve, and to install the key buckle on the male connector cap.

[0016] In this embodiment, the male connector assembly fixture 120 circulates on the ring transmission line 110. Through a single clamping and positioning, repeated disassembly and assembly of the male connector at different workstations is avoided, eliminating positioning errors and the risk of pinching damage caused by secondary clamping. The sealing ring assembly mechanism 300, the movable valve assembly mechanism 400, the spring assembly mechanism 500, and the male connector key assembly mechanism 600 all revolve around the fixture at the fixed workstation, ensuring consistent coaxiality and pressing depth of the inner sealing ring, outer sealing ring, movable valve, spring, and male connector cap. This effectively solves problems such as sealing ring twisting, spring misalignment, and movable valve jamming that easily occur during manual assembly or transfer of split-type equipment, significantly improving assembly yield and reducing production costs. Each mechanism sequentially embeds the inner sealing ring into the inner groove of the male connector, fits the outer sealing ring into the outer tube, inserts the movable valve and spring sequentially, and presses the male connector cap into place. The clearance and compression of each component are controlled, ensuring the sealing reliability of the quick-connect male connector during insertion and removal, and reducing the risk of leakage. The circular conveyor line 110 connects the processes of male connector loading, sealing ring assembly, movable valve assembly, spring assembly, and male connector key assembly into a continuous production line. Each station operates in parallel, eliminating waiting time between processes. The assembly cycle time depends only on the single action time of the slowest station, enabling high-speed continuous production. Moreover, the entire process from male connector loading to finished product output is automated, requiring no manual intervention or offline transfer, which reduces labor costs and avoids contamination of components.

[0017] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The male head feeding mechanism 200 includes a male head storage platform 210 and a male head feeding mechanical claw 220. The male head storage platform 210 is used to place male head seats. The male head feeding mechanical claw 220 is located between the male head storage platform 210 and the ring conveyor line 110. The male head feeding mechanical claw 220 is used to transfer the male head seats from the male head storage platform 210 to the male head assembly fixture 120.

[0018] In this embodiment, the male head loading robotic gripper 220 performs a fixed-point transfer between the male head storage platform 210 and the circular conveyor line 110. The male head seat is directly transferred from the storage platform to the male head assembly fixture 120 for clamping. The entire loading process involves only one gripping-release action, avoiding the positioning reference offset caused by multi-stage transfer. The male head assembly fixture 120 serves as a common reference for all subsequent assembly processes. The precise positioning in the loading stage lays a unified reference for the concentric assembly of the sealing ring, movable valve, spring, and male head cover, ensuring the overall assembly accuracy from the source.

[0019] The mechanical gripper 220 for loading the male head and the male head assembly fixture 120 can be designed with a mechanical interlock or guide fit structure to ensure that the posture and position of the male head seat are consistent each time it falls into the fixture, eliminating abnormalities such as skewing and failure to fall into place that are common in manual or simple loading methods, and providing reliable preconditions for subsequent automated assembly.

[0020] The male head storage platform 210 and the male head loading robotic gripper 220 constitute an independent loading module, which runs in parallel with the assembly process on the ring conveyor line 110. The male head loading robotic gripper 220 can complete the gripping, transferring, and clamping actions while working at the assembly station. The loading cycle is decoupled from the assembly cycle, does not occupy the main line time, and ensures that the overall line cycle is compact.

[0021] The male head storage platform 210 can be designed as an adjustable material channel or a quick-change material tray according to different specifications of male head seats. The clamping parts of the male head loading mechanical claw 220 can be replaced with claws that are adapted to different shapes of male head seats. The changeover time is short and meets the needs of multi-variety co-line production.

[0022] The storage platform is compatible with tray-packaged, tube-packaged, or bulk materials. Combined with the flexible gripping capability of the robotic claw, it reduces dependence on the packaging form of upstream materials and improves the overall compatibility of the production line.

[0023] The two-point feeding system consisting of the male head storage platform 210 and the male head loading mechanical claw 220 has a simple structure and few moving parts. Compared with multi-axis robotic arms or complex conveyor belt solutions, it has fewer failure points, lower maintenance costs, and is suitable for long-term continuous production.

[0024] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The sealing ring assembly mechanism 300 includes an outer sealing ring assembly device 310 and an inner sealing ring assembly device 320 arranged sequentially. The outer sealing ring assembly device 310 is used to fit the outer sealing ring onto the outer tube of the male connector, and the inner sealing ring assembly device 320 is used to embed the inner sealing ring into the inner groove of the male connector.

[0025] In this embodiment, the outer sealing ring assembly device 310 first places the outer sealing ring onto the outer tube of the male connector. At this time, the inner groove of the male connector is in an open state, without internal parts such as moving valves and springs, and the assembly action is not interfered with by the internal structure. When the outer sealing ring is inserted into the outer tube, the robot or guide sleeve can smoothly advance along the axial direction of the outer tube to avoid twisting, flipping, or scratching of the sealing ring, and to ensure the fit and positional consistency of the outer sealing ring on the tube wall.

[0026] After the outer sealing ring is installed, the inner sealing ring assembly device 320 embeds the inner sealing ring into the inner groove of the male connector. At this time, the inner groove is a cavity, and the inner sealing ring can be pressed vertically along the groove wall. The embedding depth and compression amount are precisely controlled by the stroke of the assembly device to avoid the sealing ring being misaligned or not in place due to the internal parts being installed first, thus ensuring the matching accuracy between the inner sealing ring and the subsequent moving valve and spring.

[0027] The outer sealing ring assembly device 310 and the inner sealing ring assembly device 320 are arranged sequentially, following the assembly sequence of "outer first, then inner". After the outer sealing ring is in place, the sealing surface of the male connector outer tube is formed. The subsequent assembly of the inner sealing ring, the movable valve, the spring, and the male connector cap is all carried out with the outer sealing ring fixed in place, to avoid the internal assembly action generating axial thrust or compression on the outer sealing ring, and to prevent the outer sealing ring from shifting or falling off.

[0028] The outer and inner sealing rings are assembled by independent devices. The pressing force, stroke, and guiding structure of the two devices can be independently optimized for the size and material of their respective sealing rings, avoiding parameter compromises and assembly quality fluctuations caused by sharing a mechanism. This ensures that both the inner and outer sealing rings reach the design compression rate, improving the reliability of the double seal during quick-connect male plug insertion and removal.

[0029] The outer sealing ring assembly device 310 and the inner sealing ring assembly device 320 are arranged sequentially in the sealing ring assembly area of ​​the ring transmission line 110. The male head assembly fixture 120 carries the male head seat through two stations in sequence. The two devices work in parallel. While the outer sealing ring is assembled at the first station, the inner sealing ring can be assembled on the first male head seat at the second station. The process cycle is balanced and there is no waiting bottleneck.

[0030] Further, please refer to Figure 3The outer ring assembly device 310 includes an outer ring feeding assembly 312 and an outer ring assembly assembly 314. The outer ring feeding assembly 312 includes an outer ring feeding bracket 312a, an outer ring mixing tank 312b, an outer ring feeding seat 312c, and an outer ring pushing component 312d. The outer ring mixing tank 312b is disposed on the outer ring feeding bracket 312a and is used for cutting and distributing the outer ring. The outer ring feeding seat 312c is located between the outer ring feeding bracket 312a and the annular transmission line 110 and is used to carry the outer ring output from the discharge channel of the outer ring mixing tank 312b. The outer ring pushing component 312d includes an outer ring pushing slide rail 3122, an outer ring pushing block 3124, and an outer ring pushing rod 3126. The outer ring pushing slide rail 3122 is connected to the outer ring feeding bracket 312a, and the outer ring pushing block 3124 slides... The outer ring is slidably mounted on the outer ring pusher slide rail 3122. The outer ring pusher rod 3126 is connected to the outer ring pusher block 3124. The outer ring pusher rod 3126 is slidably mounted in the discharge channel of the outer ring mixing tank 312b to push out the outer sealing ring. The outer ring assembly assembly 314 includes an outer ring assembly bracket 314a, an outer ring assembly lifting motor 314b, an outer ring assembly rotary motor 314c, and an outer ring assembly gripper 314d. The outer ring assembly lifting motor 314b is mounted on the outer ring assembly bracket 314a. The lifting end of the outer ring assembly lifting motor 314b is connected to the outer ring assembly rotary motor 314c. The rotating shaft of the outer ring assembly rotary motor 314c is connected to the outer ring assembly gripper 314d so that the outer ring assembly gripper 314d grabs the outer sealing ring on the outer ring feeding seat 312c and rotates it by a preset angle, and then puts the outer sealing ring on the outer tube of the male head seat.

[0031] In this embodiment, the outer ring mixing tank 312b is used for cutting and separating the outer sealing rings. Through stirring or rotating, the stacked or tangled outer sealing rings are separated one by one, ensuring that only a single outer sealing ring enters the discharge channel at a time. This eliminates assembly abnormalities caused by simultaneous feeding of multiple rings from the source. The feeding reliability is significantly better than the stacking and jamming problems that are prone to occur in the feeding of flexible sealing rings by traditional vibratory feeders.

[0032] Driven by the outer ring pusher block 3124, the outer ring pusher rod 3126 slides along the discharge channel of the outer ring mixing tank, forcibly pushing the separated outer sealing ring to the outer ring feeding seat 312c. The pushing action is achieved by the cooperation of the slide rail and the pusher block to achieve linear motion. The stroke and pushing force are controllable, and the discharge rhythm is precisely matched with the assembly rhythm, avoiding the sealing ring from being stuck in the channel or the feeding delay, and ensuring the continuity of feeding.

[0033] The outer ring feeder 312c is located between the outer ring feeding bracket 312a and the annular transmission line 110. It serves as a transfer and positioning platform between the outer sealing ring feeding and assembly. Each time, the push rod pushes the outer sealing ring to a fixed position on the feeder. The outer ring assembly gripper 314d picks up the material at the same gripping point each time, eliminating the impact of material picking position fluctuations on assembly accuracy.

[0034] The outer ring assembly rotary motor 314c drives the outer ring assembly gripper 314d to grasp the outer sealing ring and rotate it by a preset angle, for example, 90 degrees, changing the sealing ring from a horizontal feeding posture to a vertical insertion posture, aligning its axis with the axis of the male connector's outer tube. The rotation angle is precisely controlled by the motor, ensuring good consistency in posture conversion and avoiding misalignment, flipping, or jamming caused by sealing ring posture deviations during manual assembly or fixed-direction assembly.

[0035] The outer ring assembly lifting motor 314b drives the outer ring assembly rotary motor 314c and the gripper to lift and lower as a whole, vertically inserting the rotated outer sealing ring into place along the axial direction of the male connector's outer tube. The lifting stroke is precisely controlled by the motor, ensuring that the outer sealing ring is inserted into the outer tube at the same position and depth, guaranteeing uniform contact between the sealing ring and the tube wall, and ensuring sealing performance for subsequent insertion and removal.

[0036] While the outer ring pusher 312d pushes the outer sealing ring to the outer ring feeder 312c, the outer ring assembly gripper 314d can complete the assembly action of the previous sealing ring and return to the pick-up position. The pushing and assembly actions overlap in time, reducing waiting time and improving the cycle efficiency of a single station.

[0037] The outer ring assembly lifting motor 314b and the outer ring assembly rotary motor 314c work together. After the gripper picks up the material, it rotates to a preset angle, and then the lifting motor presses down to fit the material. The action is closely connected without any intermediate pauses, resulting in a short assembly cycle that can match the high-speed operation of the ring transmission line 110.

[0038] The outer ring feeding assembly 312 and the outer ring assembly assembly 314 are independent modules, each with its own independent drive and guiding system. When the feeding channel is blocked or the gripper is worn, the machine can be stopped separately without affecting the operation of other stations, resulting in high equipment availability.

[0039] The outer ring push rod 3126 is slidably set in the discharge channel, and the gap between it and the inner wall of the channel is controllable. During the pushing process, the sealing ring attached to the inner wall of the channel can be pushed out together, reducing the risk of residue and jamming in the channel and reducing the frequency of manual intervention.

[0040] The outer ring assembly gripper 314d can integrate a gripping detection sensor to confirm that the sealing ring has been successfully gripped before performing rotation and pressing actions, avoiding missed installation caused by empty gripping and reducing the defect rate of finished products.

[0041] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 4The inner sealing ring assembly device 320 includes an inner ring feeding assembly 322 and an inner ring assembly assembly 324; the inner ring feeding assembly 322 includes an inner ring feeding bracket 322a, an inner ring mixing tank 322b, and an inner ring pusher 322c. The inner ring mixing tank 322b is mounted on the inner ring feeding bracket 322a and is used for cutting and separating the inner sealing ring; the inner ring pusher 322c includes an inner ring pusher slide rail 322c. 222, Inner ring pusher block 3224 and inner ring pusher rod 3226, inner ring pusher slide rail 3222 is connected to inner ring feeding bracket 322a, inner ring pusher block 3224 is slidably disposed on inner ring pusher slide rail 3222, inner ring pusher rod 3226 is connected to inner ring pusher block 3224, inner ring pusher rod 3226 is slidably disposed in the discharge channel of inner ring mixing tank 322b to push out inner sealing ring; inner ring assembly assembly 324 includes an inner ring assembly bracket 324a, a first inner ring assembly lifting motor 324b, a second inner ring assembly lifting motor 324c, an inner ring assembly adapter plate 324d, and an inner ring mounting plate 324e. The first inner ring assembly lifting motor 324b is mounted on the inner ring assembly bracket 324a, and its lifting end is connected to the inner ring assembly adapter plate 324d. The second inner ring assembly lifting motor 324c and the inner ring mounting plate 324e are both mounted on the inner ring assembly adapter plate 324d. The inner ring mounting plate 324e is used to receive the inner sealing ring pushed out from the discharge channel of the inner ring mixing tank 322b. The inner ring mounting plate 324e has an inner ring assembly hole 302. The lifting end of the second inner ring assembly lifting motor 324c is used to embed the inner sealing ring on the inner ring mounting plate 324e into the inner groove of the male head seat through the inner ring assembly hole 302.

[0042] In this embodiment, the inner ring mixing tank 322b is used for separating and distributing the inner sealing rings. Through stirring or rotation, the stacked inner sealing rings are separated one by one, ensuring that only a single inner sealing ring enters the discharge channel at a time. Inner sealing rings are usually small in size and made of soft material, making them prone to stacking or entanglement during feeding. The separating mechanism of the mixing tank eliminates the risk of multiple rings being fed at the same time from the source, and the feeding reliability is significantly better than that of traditional vibratory feeder solutions.

[0043] Driven by the inner ring pusher block 3224, the inner ring pusher rod 3226 slides along the discharge channel of the inner ring mixing tank 322b, forcibly pushing the separated inner sealing ring to the inner ring mounting plate 324e. The pushing action is achieved by the cooperation of the slide rail and the pusher block to achieve linear motion. The stroke and pushing force are controllable, and the discharge rhythm is precisely matched with the assembly rhythm, avoiding the sealing ring from being stuck in the channel or the feeding delay, thus ensuring the continuity of feeding.

[0044] The inner ring mounting plate 324e is mounted on the inner ring assembly adapter plate 324d to receive the inner sealing ring pushed out from the discharge channel. Each time the push rod pushes the inner sealing ring to the fixed position on the mounting plate, the relative position of the inner sealing ring and the inner ring assembly hole 302 remains consistent, providing a stable material picking reference for subsequent pressing operations and eliminating the impact of material picking position fluctuations on assembly accuracy.

[0045] The first inner ring assembly lifting motor 324b drives the inner ring assembly adapter plate 324d to lift as a whole, sending the inner ring mounting plate 324e and the second inner ring assembly lifting motor 324c to the upper part of the male connector's inner groove. The second inner ring assembly lifting motor 324c independently drives its lifting end to vertically press the inner sealing ring into the inner groove of the male connector through the inner ring assembly hole 302. The two-stage lifting has a clear division of labor: the first stage is responsible for coarse positioning, and the second stage is responsible for precision pressing. The pressing stroke and pressing force are precisely controlled by the second inner ring assembly lifting motor 324c to ensure that the inner sealing ring embedding depth and compression amount are consistent, avoiding excessive deformation of the sealing ring due to excessive pressing or insufficient pressing that leads to sealing failure.

[0046] The inner ring mounting hole 302 on the inner ring mounting plate 324e serves as a press-fit guide channel for the inner sealing ring. Under the push of the second inner ring mounting lifting motor 324c, the inner sealing ring descends vertically along the mounting hole. The mounting hole is coaxially aligned with the inner groove of the male head seat, ensuring that the inner sealing ring is evenly embedded in the inner groove, avoiding skewing, folding, or uneven local compression, and ensuring the fitting accuracy between the sealing ring and the moving valve and spring.

[0047] While the inner ring pusher 322c pushes the inner sealing ring to the inner ring mounting plate 324e, the first inner ring assembly lifting motor 324b can drive the inner ring assembly adapter plate 324d back to the material picking position. The pushing and resetting actions overlap in time, reducing waiting time and improving the cycle efficiency of a single station.

[0048] The first inner ring assembly lifting motor 324b and the second inner ring assembly lifting motor 324c work together. The first stage sends the inner ring mounting plate 324e to the top of the male head seat, and the second stage immediately performs the pressing. The action is closely connected without intermediate pauses, the assembly cycle is short, and it can match the high-speed operation of the ring transmission line 110.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The movable valve assembly mechanism 400 includes a movable valve assembly device 410 and a valve body sealing ring assembly device 420. The valve body sealing ring assembly device 420 is used to fit the valve body sealing ring onto the movable valve, and the movable valve assembly device 410 is used to transport the movable valve and embed the movable valve with the valve body sealing ring into the inner groove of the male head seat.

[0050] In this embodiment, the valve body sealing ring assembly device 420 first places the valve body sealing ring onto the movable valve. This process is independent of the movable valve's insertion into the male connector seat, allowing for precise fitting of the sealing ring and the movable valve at a dedicated station. The device precisely controls the insertion position, compression amount, and orientation of the valve body sealing ring, preventing misalignment, flanged edges, or incomplete placement of the sealing ring caused by simultaneous ring placement during the movable valve's insertion into the male connector seat. This ensures reliable radial sealing between the movable valve and the inner groove of the male connector seat from the source.

[0051] The movable valve assembly device 410 inserts the movable valve with the valve body sealing ring already fitted into the inner groove of the male connector seat. The insertion depth is precisely controlled by the stroke of the assembly device to ensure that the axial clearance between the bottom of the movable valve and the bottom surface of the inner groove is consistent. This provides a stable reference surface for the subsequent compression of the spring and avoids deviation of the spring preload due to the movable valve being inserted too deeply or too shallowly, which would affect the insertion and removal feel and sealing performance of the quick-connect male connector.

[0052] The valve body sealing ring assembly device 420 and the movable valve assembly device 410 operate sequentially, following the process sequence of "first completing the pre-assembly of the movable valve assembly, and then embedding it into the male connector seat as a whole". The valve body sealing ring has been fitted before the movable valve is embedded into the inner groove of the male connector seat. The embedding action will not cause additional compression or friction to the sealing ring, avoiding the sealing ring from falling off or being damaged during the embedding process, and ensuring the integrity of the movable valve assembly.

[0053] The movable valve assembly mechanism 400 is located after the sealing ring assembly mechanism 300 and before the spring assembly mechanism 500. At this time, the inner and outer sealing rings of the male head seat have been installed in place, and the inner groove is in a cavity state. The movable valve insertion action is not interfered with by internal parts. After insertion, the movable valve provides a positioning reference for the spring. The spring assembly mechanism 500 can directly place the spring into the inner groove and abut against the movable valve. The process is compact and there is no need for intermediate adjustment or secondary positioning.

[0054] The valve body sealing ring assembly device 420 and the movable valve assembly device 410 can operate in parallel. The former completes the sealing ring fitting during the material feeding process of the movable valve, while the latter synchronously performs the embedding action of the previous movable valve. The operation time of the two devices overlaps, shortening the total cycle time of a single station and matching the high-speed operation requirements of the ring transmission line 110.

[0055] The feeding of the movable valve, the fitting of the valve body sealing ring, and the embedding of the movable valve are all completed by automated devices without human intervention. The movable valve feeding mechanism can be integrated with a vibratory feeder or material channel conveyor, and can be quickly picked up and placed by a robotic arm. The assembly cycle is fast and meets the needs of mass production.

[0056] Further, please refer to Figure 5The movable valve assembly device 410 includes a movable valve feeding assembly 412 and a movable valve transfer assembly 414. The movable valve feeding assembly 412 includes a movable valve vibrator 412a and a movable valve temporary storage seat 412b. The movable valve vibrator 412a is used for vibrating and distributing the movable valve. The outlet of the movable valve vibrator 412a faces the movable valve temporary storage seat 412b, which is used to receive the movable valve. The movable valve transfer assembly 414 includes a movable valve transfer bracket 414a, a movable valve transfer horizontal slide rail 414b, and a movable valve transfer lifting motor. 414c, movable valve transfer gripper 414d, and movable valve positioning gripper 414e, movable valve transfer horizontal slide rail 414b, and movable valve positioning gripper 414e are all mounted on movable valve transfer bracket 414a. Movable valve transfer lifting motor 414c is slidably mounted on movable valve transfer horizontal slide rail 414b. The lifting end of movable valve transfer lifting motor 414c is connected to movable valve transfer gripper 414d. Movable valve transfer gripper 414d is used to transfer the movable valve from movable valve temporary storage seat 412b to movable valve positioning gripper 414e for fixing.

[0057] In this embodiment, the vibratory damper 412a is used for vibratory material distribution of the movable valves. Through vibration, the stacked movable valves are separated one by one and conveyed directionally to the discharge port. The amplitude and frequency of the vibratory damper are adjustable, and the discharge rhythm is precisely matched with the assembly rhythm, avoiding the accumulation of movable valves in the feeding channel or the lag in feeding. The feeding reliability is better than that of traditional hopper feeders, which are prone to jamming and stacking problems when feeding small parts.

[0058] The discharge port of the active valve vibrator 412a faces the active valve temporary storage seat 412b. After each material distribution, the active valve falls into a fixed position on the temporary storage seat. The active valve transfer gripper 414d has the same gripping point for each material pick-up, eliminating the influence of material pick-up position fluctuations on subsequent transfer and positioning accuracy, and providing stable preconditions for the precision assembly of the active valve.

[0059] The movable valve transfer horizontal slide rail 414b works in conjunction with the movable valve transfer lifting motor 414c to realize the horizontal transfer and vertical lifting of the movable valve from the temporary storage seat to the positioning gripper. The horizontal slide rail provides linear guidance, the lifting motor precisely controls the picking and placing height, and the transfer path has high repeatability and positioning accuracy, ensuring that the movable valve is in the same position every time it is transferred to the positioning gripper, avoiding the accumulation of positional deviations during the transfer process.

[0060] The movable valve positioning jaw 414e is mounted on the movable valve transfer bracket 414a to fix the movable valve transferred by the movable valve transfer jaw 414d. The movable valve completes secondary positioning and clamping on the positioning jaw, and its posture and position are precisely constrained. This provides a unified assembly benchmark for the subsequent valve body sealing ring fitting and the movable valve embedding into the male connector seat groove, eliminating any slight posture deviations that may exist on the transfer jaw and ensuring the coaxiality and depth consistency of the embedding action.

[0061] While the moving valve transfer gripper 414d picks up the material from the temporary storage seat and transfers it to the positioning gripper, the previous moving valve can complete the valve body sealing ring fitting or embedding action on the positioning gripper. The material picking and assembly actions overlap in time, reducing waiting time and improving the cycle efficiency of a single station.

[0062] The movable valve transfer gripper 414d is responsible for rapid pick-up, drop-off and transfer, while the movable valve positioning gripper 414e is responsible for precise positioning and fixation. The two have a clear division of labor. After the transfer gripper releases the movable valve, it can return to pick up the material. The positioning gripper clamps synchronously and enters the assembly ready state. The actions are closely connected without intermediate pauses, and the assembly cycle is short. It can match the high-speed operation rhythm of the ring transmission line 110.

[0063] The movable valve feeding assembly 412 and the movable valve transfer assembly 414 are independent modules, each with its own independent drive and guidance system. When the linear vibrator track is blocked or the gripper is worn, the machine can be stopped separately without affecting the operation of other workstations, resulting in high equipment availability.

[0064] Both the movable valve transfer gripper 414d and the movable valve positioning gripper 414e can be integrated with gripping detection sensors to confirm that the movable valve has been successfully gripped and positioned before performing subsequent actions, avoiding missed parts and assembly abnormalities caused by empty gripping or incomplete positioning, and reducing the defect rate of finished products.

[0065] The discharge port of the 412a vibrator with a movable valve can be designed to have a smooth transition with the temporary storage seat, reducing the risk of jamming at the connection between the discharge port and the temporary storage seat. The temporary storage seat can be integrated with material shortage detection to ensure that the transfer gripper is triggered to pick up the material only after the movable valve is in place, thus reducing the frequency of manual intervention.

[0066] Furthermore, please refer to Figure 6The valve body sealing ring assembly device 420 includes a movable sealing ring feeding assembly 422 and a movable sealing ring transfer assembly 424. The movable sealing ring feeding assembly 422 includes a movable sealing ring feeding bracket 422a, a movable sealing ring mixing tank 422b, a movable sealing ring temporary storage seat 422c, and a movable sealing ring pusher 422d. The movable sealing ring mixing tank 422b is mounted on the movable sealing ring feeding bracket 422a and is used for cutting and distributing the inner sealing ring. The movable sealing ring pusher 422d includes a movable sealing ring pusher slide rail 4222, a movable sealing ring pusher block 4224, and a movable sealing ring pusher rod 4226. The movable sealing ring pusher slide rail 4222 and the movable sealing ring feeding bracket 422a are connected. 22a connection, the movable sealing ring pusher block 4224 is slidably disposed on the movable sealing ring pusher slide rail 4222, the movable sealing ring pusher rod 4226 is connected to the movable sealing ring pusher block 4224, and the movable sealing ring pusher rod 4226 is slidably disposed in the discharge channel of the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat 422c to push the movable sealing ring onto the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat 422c; the movable sealing ring transfer assembly 424 includes a first movable sealing ring transfer component 424a and a second movable sealing ring transfer component 424b. The first movable sealing ring transfer component 424a includes a first movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4242, a first movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4244, a first movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4246, and a first movable sealing ring... The first movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4244 is mounted on the first movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4242. The first movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4246 is slidably mounted on the first movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4244. The lifting end of the first movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4246 is connected to the first movable sealing ring gripper 4248. The first movable sealing ring gripper 4248 is used to grip the movable sealing ring on the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat 422c. The second movable sealing ring transfer component 424b includes a second movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4241, a second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4243, a second movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4245, a third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4247, and a second... The movable sealing ring gripper 4249 and the movable sealing ring lifting plate 4240 are provided. The second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4243 is located between the first movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4242 and the movable valve transfer bracket 414a. The second movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4241 is slidably mounted on the second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4243. The second movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4245 and the third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4247 are both fixed on the second movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4241. The lifting end of the second movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4245 is connected to the second movable sealing ring gripper 4249. The second movable sealing ring gripper 4249 is used to grip the movable sealing ring transferred by the first movable sealing ring gripper 4248.The lifting end of the third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4247 is connected to the movable sealing ring lifting plate 4240. The movable sealing ring lifting plate 4240 abuts against the bottom of the movable sealing ring on the second movable sealing ring gripper 4249 to lift the movable sealing ring and fit it onto the movable valve.

[0067] In this embodiment, the movable sealing ring mixing tank 422b is used for separating and distributing the valve body sealing rings. Through stirring or rotation, the stacked sealing rings are separated one by one, ensuring that only a single sealing ring enters the discharge channel at a time. The valve body sealing rings are small in size and soft in material, making them prone to stacking or entanglement during feeding. The separating mechanism of the mixing tank eliminates the risk of multiple rings being fed simultaneously from the source, and the feeding reliability is significantly better than that of traditional vibratory feeder solutions.

[0068] Driven by the pusher block, the movable sealing ring pusher rod 4226 slides along the discharge channel of the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat 422c, forcibly pushing the separated sealing ring to a fixed position on the temporary storage seat. The pushing action is achieved by the cooperation of the slide rail and the pusher block to achieve linear motion. The stroke and pushing force are controllable, and the discharge rhythm is precisely matched with the assembly rhythm, avoiding the sealing ring from being stuck in the channel or the feeding delay, and ensuring the continuity of feeding.

[0069] The first movable sealing ring gripper 4248, in cooperation with the first movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4246 and the first movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4244, grips the sealing ring at a fixed point on the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat 422c. The temporary storage seat provides a fixed picking position for the sealing ring, ensuring that the gripping point is consistent each time, thus eliminating the impact of fluctuations in the picking position on the subsequent transfer accuracy.

[0070] The second movable sealing ring gripper 4249 receives the sealing ring from the first movable sealing ring gripper 4248, completing the handover action between the grippers. The handover position of the two-stage grippers is precisely controlled by the second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4243 and the second movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4241. The sealing ring maintains a constant posture during the handover process, avoiding the accumulation of posture deviations caused by multiple gripping operations, and providing a stable posture reference for subsequent ring-locking actions.

[0071] The second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail 4243 is located between the first movable sealing ring transfer bracket 4242 and the movable valve transfer bracket 414a. It accurately transfers the sealing ring from the feeding station to the movable valve positioning station. The transfer path spans two station areas. The slide rail guide ensures that the transfer endpoint is coaxially aligned with the movable valve on the movable valve positioning jaw 414e, providing precise spatial positioning for the ring-fitting action.

[0072] The third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4247 drives the movable sealing ring lifting plate 4240 to rise. The lifting plate abuts against the bottom of the sealing ring on the second movable sealing ring clamp 4249, smoothly lifting the sealing ring along the axial direction of the movable valve and fitting it onto the movable valve. The lifting plate provides uniform axial thrust, ensuring even force on the sealing ring during fitting, avoiding twisting, flanging, or damage caused by single-point force, resulting in a high success rate of sealing ring fitting.

[0073] The second movable sealing ring clamp 4249 fixes the outer circumference of the sealing ring, while the movable sealing ring lifting plate 4240 pushes the bottom of the sealing ring. Working together, the sealing ring is smoothly fitted onto the outer wall of the movable valve under the radial constraint of the clamp and the axial push of the lifting plate. The stroke of the lifting plate is precisely controlled by the third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor 4247. The fitting position and depth of the sealing ring on the movable valve are consistent, ensuring the fitting accuracy between the valve body sealing ring and the movable valve, and guaranteeing the radial sealing performance after the movable valve is embedded in the male connector seat groove. The valve body sealing ring fitting action is completed independently on the movable valve positioning clamp 414e, separate from the feeding, transfer, and embedding actions of the movable valve. The fitting process is not interfered with by other processes, ensuring stable and controllable sealing ring fitting quality.

[0074] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 The spring assembly mechanism 500 includes a spring feeding assembly 510 and a spring assembly assembly 520. The spring feeding assembly 510 includes a spring feeding base 512 and a spring vibrating feeder 514, which is mounted on the spring feeding base 512 and is used for vibrating and distributing springs. The spring assembly assembly 520 includes a spring assembly bracket 522, a spring assembly lifting motor 524, a spring assembly pushing motor 526, a first pushing plate 528, and a second pushing plate 521. The spring assembly lifting motor 524 is mounted on the spring assembly bracket 522. The lifting end is connected to the second pusher plate 521. The first pusher plate 528 and the second pusher plate 521 are arranged parallel to each other. The first pusher plate 528 has a first discharge hole 502, which is used to receive the spring output by the spring vibration feeder 514. The second pusher plate 521 has a second discharge hole 504, which is aligned with the inner groove of the male head seat. The spring assembly pusher motor 526 is connected to the second pusher plate 521. The telescopic end of the spring assembly pusher motor 526 is connected to the first pusher plate 528 so that the spring in the first discharge hole 502 is embedded in the inner groove of the male head seat through the second discharge hole 504.

[0075] In this embodiment, the spring vibratory feeder 514 is used for vibratory distribution of springs. Through vibration, it separates stacked or tangled springs one by one and conveys them directionally to the discharge port. As slender and flexible parts, springs are prone to tangling or jamming during feeding. The amplitude and frequency of the vibratory feeder are adjustable, and the discharge rhythm is precisely matched with the assembly rhythm, ensuring that only a single spring enters the first discharge hole 502 each time. The feeding reliability is better than that of traditional hopper feeders, which are prone to tangling and jamming problems when feeding spring parts.

[0076] The spring feeding base 512 provides stable support for the spring vibratory feeder 514, which can effectively isolate the vibration of the vibratory feeder during operation from being transmitted to other workstations, avoid interfering with the positioning accuracy of other assembly processes on the ring transmission line 110, and ensure the stability of the entire line operation.

[0077] The first feeding hole 502 on the first pusher plate 528 is used to accommodate a single spring output by the spring vibration feeder 514. The size of the feeding hole matches the outer diameter of the spring, ensuring that only one spring is accommodated at a time, thus achieving single-time feeding. After the spring falls into the first feeding hole 502, its posture is constrained by the hole wall, preventing the spring from deviating or jumping out during subsequent pushing, and providing a stable initial posture for precise pushing.

[0078] The telescopic end of the spring-mounted pusher motor 526 is connected to the first pusher plate 528, driving the first pusher plate 528 to translate relative to the second pusher plate 521, pushing the spring in the first discharge hole 502 to the second discharge hole 504. The stroke of the pusher motor is precisely controllable, and the pushing action is smooth. During the pushing process, the spring is always constrained by the surfaces of the first discharge hole 502 and the second pusher plate 521, maintaining its posture and ensuring a consistent end point position.

[0079] The second discharge hole 504 on the second pusher plate 521 is aligned with the inner groove of the male connector. After the spring is pushed to the second discharge hole 504 by the first pusher plate 528, it falls vertically into the inner groove of the male connector under the action of gravity or auxiliary pushing force. The second discharge hole 504 serves as a guide channel for the spring and is coaxially aligned with the inner groove to ensure that the spring is vertically embedded in the inner groove, avoiding skewing or jamming. The embedding depth is automatically matched by the free length of the spring and the depth of the inner groove, ensuring good consistency.

[0080] The spring assembly lifting motor 524 drives the second pusher plate 521 to lift as a whole, and the height of the first pusher plate 528 and the second pusher plate 521 relative to the inner groove of the male head seat can be adjusted to meet the assembly requirements of springs of different lengths or inner grooves of different depths. It is convenient to change the type and has strong compatibility.

[0081] While the spring vibrating feeder 514 feeds material to the first discharge hole 502, the spring assembly pusher motor 526 can drive the first pusher plate 528 to push the previous spring to the second discharge hole 504 and embed it into the inner groove of the male head seat. The feeding and pushing actions overlap in time, reducing waiting time and improving the cycle efficiency of a single station.

[0082] The first pusher plate 528 and the second pusher plate 521 are arranged parallel to each other. After the first pusher plate 528 pushes the spring to the second discharge hole 504, the spring then falls into the inner groove along the second discharge hole 504. The pushing and embedding actions are closely connected without intermediate pauses, the assembly cycle is short, and it can match the high-speed operation rhythm of the ring transmission line 110.

[0083] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The male key assembly mechanism 600 includes a male keycap feeding assembly 610, a key ring feeding assembly 620, and a combination assembly assembly 630. Please refer to these documents together. Figure 8 The male cap feeding assembly 610 includes a male cap vibrator 612, a male cap temporary storage base 614, a male cap feeding bracket 616, a male cap feeding horizontal motor 618, a male cap feeding lifting motor 611, and a male cap feeding suction nozzle 613. The male cap vibrator 612 is used for vibrating and distributing the male caps. The outlet of the male cap vibrator 612 faces the male cap temporary storage base 614, which is used to receive the male caps. The male cap feeding horizontal motor 618 is mounted on the male cap feeding bracket 616. The translation end of the male cap feeding horizontal motor 618 is connected to the male cap feeding lifting motor 611, and the lifting end of the male cap feeding lifting motor 611 is connected to the male cap feeding suction nozzle 613. The male cap feeding suction nozzle 613 is used to pick up the male caps from the male cap temporary storage base 614. Please refer to the following: Figure 9 The keychain feeding assembly 620 includes a keychain vibrator 622, a keychain feeding bracket 624, a keychain feeding horizontal slide rail 626, a keychain feeding lifting motor 628, and a keychain feeding gripper 621. The keychain vibrator 622 is used for vibrating and distributing keychains. The keychain feeding horizontal slide rail 626 is mounted on the keychain feeding bracket 624. The keychain feeding lifting motor 628 is slidably mounted on the keychain feeding horizontal slide rail 626. The lifting end of the keychain feeding lifting motor 628 is connected to the keychain feeding gripper 621, which is used to grip the keychains output by the keychain vibrator 622. Please refer to the following: Figure 10The assembly assembly component 630 includes an assembly turntable 632, an assembly bracket 634, an assembly horizontal slide rail 636, an assembly lifting motor 638, and an assembly gripper 631. The assembly turntable 632 is located between the male cap feeding bracket 616 and the key ring feeding bracket 624. The assembly turntable 632 has multiple assembly slots 602, which are used to receive and assemble the male cap and the key ring. The assembly horizontal slide rail 636 is set on the assembly bracket 634. The assembly lifting motor 638 is slidably set on the assembly horizontal slide rail 636. The lifting end of the assembly lifting motor 638 is connected to the assembly gripper 631, which is used to press the assembled male cap and the key ring into the inner groove of the male cap seat.

[0084] In this embodiment, the male cap vibrator 612 and the keychain vibrator 622 are used for vibration and material distribution of the male cap and keychain, respectively. The two feeding channels operate independently, and their respective discharge rhythms can be adjusted independently without interference. Since the male cap and keychain have significantly different shapes, the independent feeding channels allow for optimized track design tailored to their respective shape characteristics, avoiding material jamming and stacking problems caused by sharing a feeding channel, thus significantly improving feeding reliability.

[0085] The discharge port of the male cap vibrator 612 faces the male cap temporary storage seat 614. After each batch of material, the male cap falls into a fixed position on the temporary storage seat. The male cap feeding nozzle 613 picks up the material at the same point each time, eliminating the impact of material position fluctuations on subsequent transfer accuracy. The discharge port of the key ring vibrator 622 directly connects to the material picking position of the key ring feeding claw 621. The claw picks up the material at the same position each time, resulting in high material picking accuracy.

[0086] The male cap feeding nozzle 613 uses vacuum adsorption to pick up the male cap from the male cap storage seat 614. There is no mechanical clamping force during the material picking process, which avoids scratches or deformation of the male cap surface that may be caused by the gripper picking. It is especially suitable for scenarios where the appearance of the male cap has surface treatment requirements, ensuring the appearance quality of the finished product.

[0087] The male cap loading horizontal motor 618 and the male cap loading lifting motor 611 work together to realize the horizontal transfer and vertical lifting of the male cap from the temporary storage seat to the assembly turntable 632; the key ring loading horizontal slide rail 626 and the key ring loading lifting motor 628 work together to realize the transfer of the key ring from the vibrator outlet to the assembly turntable 632. Both transfer paths are precisely controlled by motors and slide rails, with high repeatability, ensuring that the male cap and key ring are always placed in the same position in the assembly slot 602.

[0088] The assembly turntable 632 has multiple assembly slots 602. The male cap and key ring are placed and assembled sequentially in different slots on the turntable. The turntable can rotate to switch workstations. The assembly action and the pressing action of the assembly gripper 631 can be performed in parallel, improving the assembly cycle. The assembly slots 602 provide positioning constraints for the male cap and key ring, ensuring their accurate relative positions within the slots, and providing a stable assembly posture for subsequent overall pressing into the male cap seat's inner slot.

[0089] The assembly gripper 631 presses the assembled male cap and key ring together into the inner groove of the male connector seat. The pressing action is driven by the assembly lifting motor 638, and the pressing force and stroke are precisely controllable. The male cap and key ring are pressed in synchronously as a whole, avoiding misalignment or key ring skew caused by step-by-step pressing, ensuring a tight fit between the male cap and the inner groove, proper key ring installation, and good assembly consistency.

[0090] The male cap feeding assembly 610, key fob feeding assembly 620, and assembly assembly assembly 630 can operate in parallel. The male cap and key fob are simultaneously fed to the assembly turntable 632, and the assembly gripper 631 synchronously performs the pressing action of the previous set of male caps and key fobs. The overlapping operation times of the three components significantly shorten the overall cycle time of the male cap and key fob assembly station, matching the high-speed operation requirements of the ring conveyor line 110. The multi-slot design of the assembly turntable 632 allows the three actions of male cap placement, key fob placement, and assembly pressing to be performed simultaneously in different slots. The turntable rotates and switches between stations, with tight action connections, no intermediate stops, short assembly cycle, and high production capacity.

[0091] In another embodiment, each of the sealing ring assembly mechanism, the movable valve assembly mechanism, the spring assembly mechanism, and the male key assembly mechanism is followed by a corresponding detection mechanism. For example, a CCD detection mechanism is provided after the sealing ring assembly mechanism to detect the installation position of the outer and inner sealing rings; a movable valve & sealing ring detection mechanism is provided after the movable valve assembly mechanism to detect the assembly of the movable valve with its sealing ring; a spring detection mechanism is provided after the spring assembly mechanism to detect the assembly of the spring; and a CCD detection mechanism is provided after the male key assembly mechanism to detect the installation position of the male cap and key ring.

[0092] In the above embodiments, each slide rail has a corresponding drive motor to make the components on the slide rail slide.

[0093] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this disclosure, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this disclosure, and these all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A heat-dissipating quick-connect male connector assembly machine, characterized in that, include: The male connector transmission mechanism includes a ring transmission line and multiple male connector assembly fixtures. The ring transmission line is sequentially provided with a male connector feeding area, a sealing ring assembly area, a movable valve assembly area, a spring assembly area, and a male connector key assembly area. The multiple male connector assembly fixtures are evenly distributed on the ring transmission line. The male connector assembly fixtures are used to fix the male connector and pass through the above-mentioned areas in sequence. A male head feeding mechanism is provided in the male head feeding area and is used to transfer the male head seat onto the male head assembly fixture. A sealing ring assembly mechanism is provided in the sealing ring assembly area. The sealing ring assembly mechanism is used to install the inner sealing ring and the outer sealing ring into the inner groove and the outer tube of the male connector, respectively. An active valve assembly mechanism is provided in the active valve assembly area and is used to embed the active valve into the inner groove of the male connector. A spring assembly mechanism is provided in the spring assembly area. The spring assembly mechanism is used to embed the spring into the inner groove of the male connector and abut against the movable valve. A male key assembly mechanism is provided in the male key assembly area. The male key assembly mechanism is used to assemble the male key cover into the inner groove of the male key seat so that the male key cover is fitted into the inner sealing ring and abuts against the end of the spring away from the movable valve, and to install the key buckle on the male key cover.

2. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The male head feeding mechanism includes a male head storage platform and a male head feeding mechanical claw. The male head storage platform is used to place the male head seat. The male head feeding mechanical claw is located between the male head storage platform and the annular transmission line. The male head feeding mechanical claw is used to transfer the male head seat from the male head storage platform to the male head assembly fixture.

3. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing ring assembly mechanism includes an outer sealing ring assembly device and an inner sealing ring assembly device arranged in sequence. The outer sealing ring assembly device is used to fit the outer sealing ring onto the outer tube of the male connector, and the inner sealing ring assembly device is used to embed the inner sealing ring into the inner groove of the male connector.

4. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer sealing ring assembly device includes an outer ring feeding assembly and an outer ring assembly assembly. The outer ring feeding assembly includes an outer ring feeding bracket, an outer ring mixing tank, an outer ring feeding seat, and an outer ring pushing component. The outer ring mixing tank is disposed on the outer ring feeding bracket and is used for cutting and distributing the outer sealing rings. The outer ring feeding seat is located between the outer ring feeding bracket and the annular transmission line and is used to carry the outer sealing rings output from the discharge channel of the outer ring mixing tank. The outer ring pushing component includes an outer ring pushing slide rail, an outer ring pushing block, and an outer ring pushing rod. The outer ring pushing slide rail is connected to the outer ring feeding bracket, and the outer ring pushing block is slidably disposed on the outer ring. On the pusher slide rail, the outer ring pusher rod is connected to the outer ring pusher block. The outer ring pusher rod is slidably disposed in the discharge channel of the outer ring mixing tank to push out the outer sealing ring. The outer ring assembly assembly includes an outer ring assembly bracket, an outer ring assembly lifting motor, an outer ring assembly rotary motor, and an outer ring assembly gripper. The outer ring assembly lifting motor is disposed on the outer ring assembly bracket. The lifting end of the outer ring assembly lifting motor is connected to the outer ring assembly rotary motor. The rotating shaft of the outer ring assembly rotary motor is connected to the outer ring assembly gripper so that the outer ring assembly gripper grabs the outer sealing ring on the outer ring feeding seat and rotates it 90 degrees, and then puts the outer sealing ring onto the outer tube of the male head seat.

5. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner sealing ring assembly device includes an inner ring feeding assembly and an inner ring assembly assembly; the inner ring feeding assembly includes an inner ring feeding bracket, an inner ring mixing tank, and an inner ring pushing component. The inner ring mixing tank is disposed on the inner ring feeding bracket and is used for cutting and distributing the inner sealing ring; the inner ring pushing component includes an inner ring pushing slide rail, an inner ring pushing block, and an inner ring pushing rod. The inner ring pushing slide rail is connected to the inner ring feeding bracket, the inner ring pushing block is slidably disposed on the inner ring pushing slide rail, and the inner ring pushing rod is connected to the inner ring pushing block. The inner ring pushing rod is slidably disposed in the discharge channel of the inner ring mixing tank to push out the inner sealing ring; the inner ring assembly assembly includes The system comprises an inner ring assembly bracket, a first inner ring assembly lifting motor, a second inner ring assembly lifting motor, an inner ring assembly adapter plate, and an inner ring mounting plate. The first inner ring assembly lifting motor is mounted on the inner ring assembly bracket, and its lifting end is connected to the inner ring assembly adapter plate. Both the second inner ring assembly lifting motor and the inner ring mounting plate are mounted on the inner ring assembly adapter plate. The inner ring mounting plate is used to receive the inner sealing ring pushed out from the discharge channel of the inner ring mixing tank. The inner ring mounting plate has an inner ring assembly hole. The lifting end of the second inner ring assembly lifting motor is used to embed the inner sealing ring on the inner ring mounting plate into the inner groove of the male head seat through the inner ring assembly hole.

6. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable valve assembly mechanism includes a movable valve assembly device and a valve body sealing ring assembly device. The valve body sealing ring assembly device is used to fit the valve body sealing ring onto the movable valve. The movable valve assembly device is used to transport the movable valve and embed the movable valve with the valve body sealing ring into the inner groove of the male connector.

7. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The movable valve assembly device includes a movable valve feeding assembly and a movable valve transfer assembly. The movable valve feeding assembly includes a movable valve vibrator and a movable valve temporary storage seat. The movable valve vibrator is used for vibrating and distributing the movable valve, and its outlet faces the movable valve temporary storage seat, which is used to receive the movable valve. The movable valve transfer assembly includes a movable valve transfer bracket, a movable valve transfer horizontal slide rail, a movable valve transfer lifting motor, a movable valve transfer gripper, and a movable valve positioning gripper. The movable valve transfer horizontal slide rail and the movable valve positioning gripper are both mounted on the movable valve transfer bracket. The movable valve transfer lifting motor is slidably mounted on the movable valve transfer horizontal slide rail, and its lifting end is connected to the movable valve transfer gripper. The movable valve transfer gripper is used to transfer the movable valve from the movable valve temporary storage seat to the movable valve positioning gripper for fixation.

8. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The valve body sealing ring assembly device includes a movable sealing ring feeding assembly and a movable sealing ring transfer assembly. The movable sealing ring feeding assembly includes a movable sealing ring feeding bracket, a movable sealing ring mixing tank, a movable sealing ring temporary storage seat, and a movable sealing ring pusher. The movable sealing ring mixing tank is disposed on the movable sealing ring feeding bracket and is used for cutting and distributing the inner sealing ring. The movable sealing ring pusher includes a movable sealing ring pushing slide rail, a movable sealing ring pushing block, and a movable sealing ring pushing rod. The movable sealing ring pushing slide rail is connected to the movable sealing ring feeding bracket. The movable sealing ring pushing block is slidably disposed on the movable sealing ring pushing slide rail. The movable sealing ring pushing rod is connected to the movable sealing ring pushing block and is slidably disposed in the discharge channel of the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat to push the movable sealing ring onto the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat. The movable sealing ring transfer assembly includes a first movable sealing ring transfer component and a second movable sealing ring transfer component. The first movable sealing ring transfer component includes a first movable sealing ring transfer bracket, a first movable sealing ring transfer slide rail, a first movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor, and a first movable sealing ring gripper. The first movable sealing ring transfer slide rail is disposed on the first movable sealing ring transfer bracket, and the first movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor is slidably disposed on the first movable sealing ring transfer slide rail. The lifting end of the first movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor is connected to the first movable sealing ring gripper, and the first movable sealing ring gripper is used to grip the movable sealing ring on the movable sealing ring temporary storage seat. The second movable sealing ring transfer component includes a second movable sealing ring transfer bracket, a second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail, a second movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor, and a third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor. The second movable sealing ring clamp and the movable sealing ring lifting plate are present. The second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail is located between the first movable sealing ring transfer bracket and the movable valve transfer bracket. The second movable sealing ring transfer bracket is slidably disposed on the second movable sealing ring transfer slide rail. The second movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor and the third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor are both fixed on the second movable sealing ring transfer bracket. The lifting end of the second movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor is connected to the second movable sealing ring clamp, which is used to clamp the movable sealing ring transferred by the first movable sealing ring clamp. The lifting end of the third movable sealing ring transfer lifting motor is connected to the movable sealing ring lifting plate, which abuts against the bottom of the movable sealing ring on the second movable sealing ring clamp to lift the movable sealing ring and fit it onto the movable valve.

9. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring assembly mechanism includes a spring feeding assembly and a spring assembly assembly. The spring feeding assembly includes a spring feeding base and a spring vibrating feeder. The spring vibrating feeder is disposed on the spring feeding base and is used for vibrating and distributing springs. The spring assembly assembly includes a spring assembly bracket, a spring assembly lifting motor, a spring assembly pushing motor, a first pushing plate, and a second pushing plate. The spring assembly lifting motor is disposed on the spring assembly bracket, and its lifting end is connected to the second pushing plate. The first pushing plate and the second pushing plate are arranged parallel to each other. The first pushing plate has a first discharge hole for receiving the springs output by the spring vibrating feeder. The second pushing plate has a second discharge hole aligned with the inner groove of the male connector. The spring assembly pushing motor is connected to the second pushing plate, and its telescopic end is connected to the first pushing plate to insert the springs in the first discharge hole into the inner groove of the male connector through the second discharge hole.

10. The heat dissipation quick-connect male connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The male key assembly mechanism includes a male key cap feeding assembly, a key buckle feeding assembly, and a combined assembly assembly assembly. The male cap feeding assembly includes a male cap vibrator, a male cap temporary storage seat, a male cap feeding bracket, a male cap feeding horizontal motor, a male cap feeding lifting motor, and a male cap feeding nozzle. The male cap vibrator is used for vibrating and distributing the male caps. The outlet of the male cap vibrator faces the male cap temporary storage seat, which is used to receive the male caps. The male cap feeding horizontal motors are all mounted on the male cap feeding bracket. The translation end of the male cap feeding horizontal motor is connected to the male cap feeding lifting motor. The lifting end of the male cap feeding lifting motor is connected to the male cap feeding suction nozzle. The male cap feeding suction nozzle is used to pick up the male caps on the male cap temporary storage seat. The keychain feeding assembly includes a keychain vibrator, a keychain feeding bracket, a keychain feeding horizontal slide rail, a keychain feeding lifting motor, and keychain feeding grippers. The keychain vibrator is used for vibrating and distributing keychains. The keychain feeding horizontal slide rail is mounted on the keychain feeding bracket. The keychain feeding lifting motor is slidably mounted on the keychain feeding horizontal slide rail. The lifting end of the keychain feeding lifting motor is connected to the keychain feeding grippers, which are used to grip the keychains output by the keychain vibrator. The assembly assembly includes an assembly turntable, an assembly bracket, an assembly horizontal slide rail, an assembly lifting motor, and assembly grippers. The assembly turntable is located between the male cap feeding bracket and the key fob feeding bracket. The assembly turntable has multiple assembly slots for receiving and assembling the male cap and key fob. The assembly horizontal slide rail is mounted on the assembly bracket, and the assembly lifting motor is slidably mounted on the assembly horizontal slide rail. The lifting end of the assembly lifting motor is connected to the assembly grippers, which are used to press the assembled male cap and key fob together into the inner groove of the male cap holder.

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