Double-nut implanting machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of nut implanting equipment, and provides a double-nut implanting machine which comprises a rack and a portal frame arranged on a workbench of the rack, a multi-shaft sliding table module is arranged on the portal frame, and a plurality of implanting mechanisms are arranged at the working end of the multi-shaft sliding table module; the implanting mechanism comprises a bottom plate, a first implanting machine head arranged on the side face of the bottom plate in a sliding mode and a second implanting machine head arranged in parallel with the first implanting machine head, the first implanting machine head is connected with the working end of a telescopic air cylinder so as to slide, and the second implanting machine head is connected with the working end of the telescopic air cylinder. The first implanting machine head and the second implanting machine head are matched for asynchronous double-nut implanting; the device is high in automation degree and high in nut implanting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of nut implanting equipment, in particular to a double nut implanting machine. Background Art

[0002] During the product assembly process, nuts are often needed to assemble and reinforce parts, so the nuts need to be implanted in advance. The existing automatic nut implanting equipment generally has a single implanting head, that is, a single screwdriver is set to press down and implant the nut. Generally, a manipulator is set to clamp the nut, and after the nut is placed in the implantation position, the screwdriver is used to press down on the nut for implantation. This implantation method can only implant a single nut each time, with a long cycle and low implantation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem solved by the utility model is how to provide a double nut implanting machine which can improve the nut implanting efficiency.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a double nut implanter, including a frame and a gantry arranged on the workbench of the frame, the gantry is provided with a multi-axis slide module, and a plurality of implanting mechanisms are arranged on the working end of the multi-axis slide module; the implanting mechanism includes a side plate, a first implanting head slidably arranged on the side of the side plate, and a second implanting head arranged in parallel with the first implanting head, the first implanting head is connected to the working end of the telescopic cylinder for sliding, and the first implanting head and the second implanting head cooperate to perform asynchronous double nut implanting.

[0005] Optionally, the implantation machine head includes a base, an electric batching structure and a pushing structure arranged on the base, the pushing structure including a feed tube, the feed tube is arranged opposite to the batch head of the electric batching structure, the pushing structure also includes a distribution pipe, and a pushing plate arranged at the bottom of the distribution pipe, the distribution pipe is suitable for being connected to the feed pipe of the vibration plate, the pushing plate pushes the nut through the distribution pipe into the feed tube, and the batch head presses down through the feed tube to implant the nut.

[0006] Optionally, the electric screwdriver structure includes a driving cylinder, an adapter block and a screwdriver bit, the driving cylinder is arranged on the top of the base, the adapter block is slidably arranged on the side of the base, the working end of the driving cylinder is connected to one end of the adapter block, and the other end of the adapter block is connected to the screwdriver bit to drive the screwdriver bit to press down the implant nut.

[0007] Optionally, the pushing structure also includes a double-layer base, the double-layer base includes a top plate and a bottom plate, the top plate and the bottom plate are arranged in an up and down position relationship through a plurality of connecting shafts, a bottom plate is arranged under the bottom plate, a slide groove is formed between the bottom plate and the bottom plate, the pushing plate is slidably inserted in the slide groove, a sliding cylinder is arranged on the double-layer base, and one end of the pushing plate is connected to the working end of the sliding cylinder through a connecting rod for sliding.

[0008] Optionally, the discharge end of the distribution pipe vertically passes through the top plate and the bottom plate, and a hole is provided on the push plate. When the push plate is in the initial position, the discharge end of the distribution pipe is connected to the hole to transport the nut into the hole.

[0009] Optionally, the feed end of the feed tube is arranged upwardly through the bottom plate and is located in the sliding direction of the push plate. When the push plate moves, the hole of the push plate is directly connected to the feed end of the feed tube to transport the nut in the hole into the feed tube. The discharge end of the feed tube is suitable for positioning at the position where the nut is to be implanted.

[0010] Optionally, the multi-axis slide module includes a first linear slide module and multiple second linear slide modules, the first linear slide module is horizontally arranged on the gantry, and each second linear slide module is vertically arranged on the working end of the first linear slide module, and the working end of each second linear slide module is respectively connected to each implant mechanism to drive the dual-axis linkage implant nut of each implant mechanism.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes multiple vibration plates, which are arranged on the top of the frame, and the discharge end of each vibration plate is respectively connected to one end of each feeding pipe, and the other end of each feeding pipe is respectively connected to the feed end of each distribution pipe, so as to continuously discharge the nuts.

[0012] Optionally, multiple loading mechanisms are also included, each of which includes a third linear slide module and an adsorption plate. The third linear slide module is arranged on the working table of the frame, and the working end of the third linear slide module is connected to the adsorption plate to drive the adsorption plate to slide and transport the product to be implanted with a nut.

[0013] Compared with the beneficial effects of the prior art, the utility model can enable the multi-axis linkage of the implantation mechanism and automatically adjust the implantation position by setting a multi-axis slide module. The implantation mechanism is set in multiple numbers, so that each of the implantation mechanisms can operate synchronously and implant multiple nuts at the same time. The implantation mechanism includes a first implantation head and a second implantation head arranged in parallel, wherein the first implantation head can slide vertically under the drive of the telescopic cylinder, and the initial height of the first implantation head is higher than that of the second implantation head. Therefore, when the implantation mechanism is driven and pressed down by the multi-axis slide module, the second implantation head first contacts the nut in place for implantation, and the first implantation head continues to be pressed down under the drive of the telescopic cylinder until it also contacts the nut in place for implantation, thereby cooperating in asynchronous double-nut implantation, with a short implantation time interval, and multiple nuts can also be implanted. Combined with the setting of multiple implantation structures, the nut implantation efficiency is further improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a double nut implanter in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the implantation mechanism in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first implant head in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the material pushing structure in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Markings shown in the accompanying drawings: 1-frame; 2-workbench; 3-multi-axis slide module; 4-implantation mechanism; 5-vibration plate; 6-loading mechanism; 41-side plate; 42-first implantation head; 43-second implantation head; 44-telescopic cylinder; 431-base; 432-driving cylinder; 433-batch head; 434-distribution pipe; 435-discharge pipe; 436-slide cylinder; 437-top plate; 438-bottom plate; 439-connecting shaft; 410-bottom plate; 411-connecting rod; 412-push plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the utility model described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0022] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "embodiment", "one embodiment" and "one implementation" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or implementation are included in at least one embodiment or implementation of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or implementation. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or implementations in a suitable manner.

[0023] The utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In order to solve the above technical problems, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a double nut implanter, comprising a frame 1, and a gantry frame arranged on a workbench 2 of the frame 1, the gantry frame is provided with a multi-axis slide module 3, and a plurality of implanting mechanisms 4 are arranged on the working end of the multi-axis slide module 3; the implanting mechanism 4 comprises a side plate 41, a first implanting head 42 slidably arranged on the side of the side plate 41, and a second implanting head 43 arranged in parallel with the first implanting head 42, the first implanting head 42 is connected to the working end of the telescopic cylinder 44 for sliding, and the first implanting head 42 and the second implanting head 43 cooperate to perform asynchronous double nut implanting.

[0025] It should be noted that by setting up a multi-axis slide module 3, the implantation mechanism 4 can be multi-axis linked and automatically adjusted to align with the implantation position. The implantation mechanism 4 is set in multiple numbers, so that each of the implantation mechanisms 4 can operate synchronously and implant multiple nuts at the same time. The implantation mechanism 4 includes a first implantation head 42 and a second implantation head 43 arranged in parallel, wherein the first implantation head 42 can slide vertically under the drive of the telescopic cylinder 44, and the initial height of the first implantation head 42 is higher than the second implantation head 43. Therefore, when the implantation mechanism 4 is driven and pressed down by the multi-axis slide module 3, the second implantation head 43 first contacts the nut in place for implantation, and the first implantation head 42 continues to be pressed down under the drive of the telescopic cylinder 44 until it also contacts the nut in place for implantation, thereby being able to cooperate in asynchronous double-nut implantation, with a short implantation time interval, and multiple nuts can also be implanted. Combined with the setting of multiple implantation structures, the nut implantation efficiency is further improved.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the implantation machine head includes a base 431, an electric batching structure and a pushing structure arranged on the base 431, the pushing structure includes a feed tube 435, the feed tube 435 is arranged opposite to the batch head 433 of the electric batching structure, the pushing structure also includes a feed distribution pipe 434, and a pushing plate 412 arranged at the bottom of the feed distribution pipe 434, the feed distribution pipe 434 is suitable for being connected to the feed pipe of the vibration plate 5, the pushing plate 412 pushes the nut passing through the feed distribution pipe 434 into the feed tube 435, and the batch head 433 presses down and penetrates the feed tube 435 to implant the nut.

[0027] It should be noted that the implantation machine head is shifted so that the discharge end of the feed tube 435 is aligned with the position to be implanted, the vibration disk 5 is connected to the distribution tube 434, and the nut is transported to the push plate 412 through the distribution tube 434. The push plate 412 pushes the nut into the feed tube 435 through the feed end of the feed tube 435, and then reaches the position to be implanted through the feed tube 435. Finally, the batch head 433 presses down to penetrate the feed tube 435 and press the nut into the implantation position. The coordinated arrangement of the electric batch structure and the push structure can enable the vibration disk 5 to continuously feed, thereby shortening the nut feeding and loading cycle and speeding up the implantation process.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the electric screwdriver structure includes a driving cylinder 432, an adapter block and a screwdriver bit 433. The driving cylinder 432 is arranged on the top of the base 431, and the adapter block is slidably arranged on the side of the base 431. The working end of the driving cylinder 432 is connected to one end of the adapter block, and the other end of the adapter block is connected to the screwdriver bit 433 to drive the screwdriver bit 433 to press down the implant nut.

[0029] It should be noted that a top cover shell is provided at the top of the base 431, and the driving cylinder 432 is provided on the top cover shell. The working end of the driving cylinder 432 passes through the top cover shell and is connected to one end of the adapter block. The adapter block is slidably provided on the side of the base plate 410, and the screwdriver bit 433 is inserted on the other end of the adapter block, so that the driving cylinder 432 can drive the screwdriver bit 433 to press down the implant nut through the adapter block. The setting of the adapter block can make the working end of the driving cylinder 432 and the screwdriver bit 433 stably connected.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the pushing structure also includes a double-layer base 431, and the double-layer base 431 includes a top plate 437 and a bottom plate 438. The top plate 437 and the bottom plate 438 are arranged in an upper and lower position relationship through multiple connecting shafts 439. A bottom plate 410 is arranged below the bottom plate 438, and a slide groove is formed between the bottom plate 438 and the bottom plate 410. The pushing plate 412 is slidably inserted in the slide groove. A sliding cylinder 436 is arranged on the double-layer base 431, and one end of the pushing plate 412 is connected to the working end of the sliding cylinder 436 through a connecting rod 411 for sliding.

[0031] It should be noted that the bottom plate 438 and the bottom plate 410 are stacked, and a horizontal slide groove is formed between the bottom plate 438 and the bottom plate 410, and the slide groove extends from the side of the double-layer base 431 away from the base 431 to the side close to the base 431, and the push plate 412 is slidably inserted in the slide groove, and a slide cylinder 436 is provided on the double-layer base 431, and the working end of the slide cylinder 436 is connected to the end of the push plate 412 away from the base 431 through a connecting rod 411, so that the slide cylinder 436 can drive the push plate 412 to slide toward the side close to the base 431, that is, close to the side of the discharge pipe 435, so that the push plate 412 transfers the nut between the distribution pipe 434 and the discharge pipe 435.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4As shown, the discharge end of the distribution pipe 434 vertically passes through the top plate 437 and the bottom plate 438, and a hole is provided on the push plate 412. When the push plate 412 is in the initial position, the discharge end of the distribution pipe 434 is connected to the hole to transport the nut into the hole.

[0033] It should be noted that the distribution pipe 434 vertically penetrates the top plate 437 and the bottom plate 438, and the discharge end of the distribution pipe 434 is just flush with the bottom end of the bottom plate 438, so as not to affect the sliding of the push plate 412, and the feed end of the distribution pipe 434 is suitable for being connected to the vibration disk 5, and the push plate 412 is provided with a through hole. When the push plate 412 is in the initial position, the discharge end of the distribution pipe 434 is relatively connected with the hole on the push plate 412, so that the nut can be transported into the hole. The bottom side of the push plate 412 is provided with a bottom plate 410, so that the nut will be accommodated in the hole. The hole of the push plate 412 is set to accommodate just one nut, so that the nuts that are continuously discharged can be transported individually through the setting of the distribution pipe 434 and the push plate 412, which is convenient for subsequent implantation.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the feed end of the feed tube 435 is arranged to penetrate the bottom plate 410 upwardly and is located in the sliding direction of the push plate 412. When the push plate 412 moves, the hole of the push plate 412 is directly connected to the feed end of the feed tube 435 to transport the nuts in the hole into the feed tube 435. The discharge end of the feed tube 435 is suitable for positioning at the position where the nuts are to be implanted.

[0035] It should be noted that the feed tube 435 is arranged on the bottom side of the base plate 410, and the feed end of the feed tube 435 is arranged to penetrate the base plate 410 upward, and the feed end of the feed tube 435 is flush with the top of the base plate 410. The push plate 412 slides toward the side close to the feed tube 435 under the drive of the slide cylinder 436 until the hole is aligned with the feed end of the feed tube 435. At this time, the discharge end of the feed tube 435 has been shifted to align with the position of the nut to be implanted, so that the nut is directly aligned for feeding, and then the batch head 433 is pressed down to penetrate the feed tube 435 to implant the nut.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, the multi-axis slide module 3 includes a first linear slide module and multiple second linear slide modules. The first linear slide module is horizontally arranged on the gantry 3, and each second linear slide module is vertically arranged on the working end of the first linear slide module. The working end of each second linear slide module is respectively connected to each implant mechanism 4 to drive the double-axis linkage implant nut of each implant mechanism 4.

[0037] It should be noted that the first linear slide module is horizontally arranged on the gantry 3, and a plurality of second linear slide modules are vertically spaced on the working end of the first linear slide module to drive each of the second linear slide modules to move horizontally, and each of the implanting mechanisms 4 is respectively arranged on the working end of each of the second linear slide modules to drive each of the implanting mechanisms 4 to move vertically. In summary, the multi-axis slide module 3 can drive the two axes of each of the implanting mechanisms 4 to be linked, so that the screwdriver bit 433 can be aligned with the position to be implanted to implant the nut, and the degree of automation is high.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a plurality of vibration plates 5, which are arranged on the top of the frame 1, and the discharge end of each vibration plate 5 is respectively connected to one end of each feed pipe, and the other end of each feed pipe is respectively connected to the feed end of each distribution pipe 434, so as to continuously discharge the nuts.

[0039] It should be noted that the vibration plate 5 can be arranged on the frame 1, so that the nuts can be discharged by the height difference, and the space occupied by the equipment can be saved. The distribution pipe 434 and the vibration plate 5 are connected by a feeding pipe, so that a robot is not required, the structure is simple, and the feeding is smooth. Preferably, the feeding pipe is a Teflon tube.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a plurality of loading mechanisms 6, each of the loading mechanisms 6 includes a third linear slide module and an adsorption plate, the third linear slide module is arranged on the workbench 2 of the frame 1, and the working end of the third linear slide module is connected to the adsorption plate to drive the adsorption plate to slide and transport the product to be implanted with a nut.

[0041] It should be noted that the number of the loading structures is compatible with the implanting mechanism 4, so that they can work in coordination one by one. The loading mechanism 6 includes a third linear slide module horizontally arranged on the workbench 2 of the frame 1. An adsorption plate is arranged on the working end of the third linear slide module. The adsorption plate is suitable for adsorbing the products to be implanted with nuts, so that the products to be implanted with nuts can be automatically loaded and unloaded, which is convenient and fast.

[0042] It should be noted that the above-mentioned technical features are further combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all deemed to be within the scope of the present utility model specification; and, for ordinary technicians in this field, they can be improved or transformed according to the above description, and all these improvements and transformations should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present utility model.

Claims

1. A double nut implanter, characterized in that: The invention comprises a frame (1) and a gantry frame arranged on a workbench (2) of the frame (1), wherein a multi-axis slide module (3) is arranged on the gantry frame, and a plurality of implantation mechanisms (4) are arranged on the working end of the multi-axis slide module (3); the implantation mechanism (4) comprises a side plate (41), a first implantation head (42) slidably arranged on the side of the side plate (41), and a second implantation head (43) arranged in parallel with the first implantation head (42), wherein the first implantation head (42) is connected to the working end of a telescopic cylinder (44) for sliding, and the first implantation head (42) and the second implantation head (43) cooperate to perform asynchronous double nut implantation.

2. The double nut implanter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The implantation machine head includes a base (431), an electric batching structure and a pushing structure arranged on the base (431), the pushing structure including a feed tube (435), the feed tube (435) being arranged opposite to a batch head (433) of the electric batching structure, the pushing structure also including a feed distribution pipe (434), and a pushing plate (412) arranged at the bottom of the feed distribution pipe (434), the feed distribution pipe (434) being suitable for being connected to a feed pipe of a vibration plate (5), the pushing plate (412) pushing a nut passing through the feed distribution pipe (434) into the feed tube (435), and the batch head (433) pressing down to penetrate the feed tube (435) to implant the nut.

3. The double nut implanter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric screwdriver structure comprises a driving cylinder (432), an adapter block and a screwdriver bit (433); the driving cylinder (432) is arranged on the top of the base (431); the adapter block is slidably arranged on the side of the base (431); the working end of the driving cylinder (432) is connected to one end of the adapter block, and the other end of the adapter block is connected to the screwdriver bit (433) to drive the screwdriver bit (433) to press down the implant nut.

4. The double nut implanter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing structure also includes a double-layer base (431), and the double-layer base (431) includes a top plate (437) and a bottom plate (438). The top plate (437) and the bottom plate (438) are arranged in an up-and-down position relationship via a plurality of connecting shafts (439). A bottom plate (410) is arranged below the bottom plate (438), and a slide groove is formed between the bottom plate (438) and the bottom plate (410). The pushing plate (412) is slidably inserted into the slide groove. A slide cylinder (436) is arranged on the double-layer base (431), and one end of the pushing plate (412) is connected to the working end of the slide cylinder (436) via a connecting rod (411) for sliding.

5. The double nut implanter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The discharge end of the distribution pipe (434) vertically passes through the top plate (437) and the bottom plate (438), and a hole is provided on the push plate (412). When the push plate (412) is in the initial position, the discharge end of the distribution pipe (434) is connected to the hole to transport the nut into the hole.

6. The double nut implanter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feed end of the feed tube (435) is arranged to penetrate the bottom plate (410) upward and is located in the sliding direction of the push plate (412). When the push plate (412) moves, the hole of the push plate (412) is directly connected to the feed end of the feed tube (435) to transport the nuts in the hole into the feed tube (435). The discharge end of the feed tube (435) is suitable for being positioned at the position where the nuts are to be implanted.

7. The double nut implanter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-axis slide module (3) includes a first linear slide module and a plurality of second linear slide modules, wherein the first linear slide module is horizontally arranged on the gantry, and each of the second linear slide modules is vertically arranged on the working end of the first linear slide module, and the working end of each of the second linear slide modules is respectively connected to each of the implant mechanisms (4) to drive the double-axis linkage implant nut of each of the implant mechanisms (4).

8. The double nut implanter according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of vibration plates (5), which are arranged on the top of the frame (1), and the discharge end of each vibration plate (5) is respectively connected to one end of each feed pipe, and the other end of each feed pipe is respectively connected to the feed end of each distribution pipe (434) to continuously discharge the nuts.

9. The double nut implanter according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of loading mechanisms (6), each of the loading mechanisms (6) includes a third linear slide module and an adsorption plate, the third linear slide module is arranged on the workbench (2) of the frame (1), and the working end of the third linear slide module is connected to the adsorption plate to drive the adsorption plate to slide and transport the product to be implanted with a nut.

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