Automatic installation equipment for threaded connecting piece

By designing automatic installation equipment for threaded connectors, the installation mechanism of sliding and rotating components and the feeding mechanism of vibrating discs and vacuum suction pipes are used to realize the automatic installation of threaded connectors, solving the time-consuming, labor-intensive and unstable quality of manual installation. Problem, improving production efficiency and assembly quality.

CN222449179UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11ZHONGSHAN WIDESEA PRECISION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421146781.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-23

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the installation of threaded connectors requires manual handheld screwdrivers, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the installation quality is unstable, which can easily lead to damage to the threaded holes and reduce assembly quality.

Method used

An automatic installation device for threaded connectors is designed, including a base, installation station, installation mechanism and feeding mechanism. The mounting mechanism automatically installs the threaded connector on the threaded hole of the L-shaped base through sliding and rotating components, and the feeding mechanism transports the threaded connector to the installation mechanism through a vibrating disc and a vacuum suction pipe.

Benefits of technology

The automatic installation of threaded connectors is realized, the production efficiency and assembly quality is improved, the time and labor of manual operation is reduced, and the installation angle is more stable, avoiding damage to threaded holes.

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Abstract

The utility model provides automatic threaded connecting piece mounting equipment which comprises a base, a mounting station arranged on the base, a mounting mechanism arranged on the base and a feeding mechanism arranged on the base, the mounting mechanism is arranged above the mounting station, and after the mounting mechanism moves to the position above the feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism can feed the threaded connecting piece into the mounting station. The feeding mechanism conveys the threaded connecting piece to the mounting mechanism in the direction that a nut faces upwards, then the mounting mechanism moves to the position above the mounting station, the threaded connecting piece is mounted on the L-shaped base fixed to the mounting station, the mode that the threaded connecting piece is manually mounted on the L-shaped base through a screwdriver can be replaced, time and labor are saved, and the production efficiency of supports is improved; and the support assembling device has the advantages of being easy to operate, high in automation degree and convenient to popularize and implement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of construction power tool manufacturing, and specifically relates to an automatic installation device for threaded connectors. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a laser line marker usually needs to be used in conjunction with a support and a tripod. The existing support is composed of an L-shaped base, a support shell and other components. In the actual production process, after the other components are pre-installed on the L-shaped base, they need to be fixed by threaded connectors.

[0003] In the prior art, such as Figure 1 The figure shows an L-shaped base. In order to install the threaded connector on the corresponding position of the base, the threaded connector is usually installed manually by holding a threaded connector knife. On the one hand, manual installation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, which reduces the production efficiency of the support. On the other hand, when the threaded connector is installed manually, there is a misalignment of the installation angle of the threaded connector, which is not perpendicular to the threaded hole on the L-shaped base, thereby damaging the thread on the threaded hole, which is not conducive to the installation of subsequent components and reduces the assembly quality of the L-shaped base. Therefore, improvements are urgently needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems in the prior art that, during the production process of electric tools, some components need to be fixed by threaded connectors after being installed on the L-shaped base, and the conventional threaded connector installation method is to manually install the threaded connector knife at the corresponding threaded holes of the L-shaped base, and this installation process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the installation quality is uneven, the present application proposes an automatic threaded connector installation device.

[0005] The present application adopts the following scheme, an automatic installation device for threaded connectors, including a base, an installation station arranged on the base for fixing the L-shaped base, an installation mechanism arranged on the base and located at a corresponding position above the installation station, and a feeding mechanism arranged on the base, the feeding mechanism is used to transport the threaded connector to the installation mechanism, and the installation mechanism is used to match and install the threaded connector on the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

[0006] Furthermore, the installation mechanism includes a first connecting seat slidably arranged on the base, and a rotating mounting head matched with the first connecting seat, the first connecting seat can slide along the length direction of the base, and a sliding assembly is provided between the rotating mounting head and the first connecting seat, and the rotating mounting head can be moved toward the installation station through the sliding assembly to match and install the threaded connector on the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

[0007] Furthermore, the sliding assembly includes a mounting guide groove provided on the first connecting seat, a sliding seat matched with the mounting guide groove, and a mounting guide rail provided on the sliding seat, and the rotating mounting head is matched and slidably provided on the mounting guide rail, and the rotating mounting head can be moved along the mounting guide rail toward the installation station to match and install the threaded connector on the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

[0008] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes a vibration plate arranged on the base, a pushing assembly arranged on the vibration plate, a rotating feeding assembly arranged at the discharge end of the pushing assembly, and a vacuum suction pipe arranged on the sliding seat and located below the rotating mounting head, the vibration plate is used to vibrate the threaded connector and transport its nut upward and backward toward the pushing assembly, the pushing assembly is used to push the threaded connector to the rotating feeding assembly, the rotating feeding assembly is used to drive the threaded connector to move below the vacuum suction pipe, and the vacuum suction pipe is used to drive the threaded connector to move toward the rotating mounting head.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating feeding assembly includes a rotating disk that is rotatably arranged on the vibration disk at a position corresponding to the discharge port of the pushing assembly, and material receiving holes that are circumferentially spaced apart from each other on the rotating disk. The pushing assembly can push the threaded connector into the material receiving hole, and the rotating disk can rotate relative to the vibration disk to drive the threaded connector to the bottom of the vacuum suction tube.

[0010] Furthermore, the pushing assembly includes a pushing guide groove arranged on the vibration plate, and a pushing chute arranged on the pushing guide groove. The vibration plate vibrates the threaded connector and transports it to the pushing chute with its nut facing upward. The pushing chute is connected to the material receiving hole. The threaded connector is mounted on the pushing chute and can slide into the material receiving hole along the length direction of the pushing chute.

[0011] Furthermore, the installation station includes a second connecting seat arranged on the base, and a mounting fixture arranged on the second connecting seat, and the L-shaped base can be matched and fixed on the mounting fixture.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of installation stations are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base.

[0013] Furthermore, the base is provided with a vertical guide rail along its width direction, and the second connecting seat is provided with a vertical guide groove at a corresponding position of the vertical guide rail, and the second connecting seat can move along the length direction of the vertical guide rail to drive the installation fixture to move along the width direction of the base.

[0014] Furthermore, the base is provided with a horizontal guide rail along its length direction and above the vertical guide rail, and the first connecting seat is provided with a horizontal guide groove at a corresponding position of the horizontal guide rail. The first connecting seat can move along the length direction of the horizontal guide rail to drive the installation mechanism to move along the length direction of the base.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The present application provides an automatic installation device for threaded connectors, including a base, an installation station arranged on the base, an installation mechanism arranged on the base, and a feeding mechanism arranged on the base. By arranging the installation mechanism above the installation station, after the installation mechanism moves to above the feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism conveys the threaded connector to the installation mechanism with the nut facing upward, and the installation mechanism then moves to above the installation station to install the threaded connector on an L-shaped base fixed on the installation station. This can replace manual use of a screwdriver to install the threaded connector on the L-shaped base, saving time and effort, improving the production efficiency of the support, and improving the assembly quality of the support. It has the advantages of simple operation, high degree of automation, and easy promotion and implementation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for describing the embodiments are briefly introduced below.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an L-shaped base in the prior art;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the threaded connector installation process of the threaded connector automatic installation device of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 This application Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic installation equipment for threaded connectors of the present application during the material taking process;

[0022] Figure 5 This application Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the installation mechanism of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the installation mechanism of this application;

[0025] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the installation station of this application;

[0026] Fig. 9 It is a structural diagram of the feeding mechanism of this application;

[0027] Fig.10 This application Fig. 9 A partial enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0028] Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the base of this application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Combined with Figure 1-11 As shown, the technical solution is further described, the automatic installation equipment of threaded connectors includes a base 1, an installation station 2 provided on the base 1 for fixing the L-shaped base, an installation mechanism 4 provided on the base 1 and located at a corresponding position above the installation station 2, and a feeding mechanism 3 provided on the base 1, the feeding mechanism 3 is used to transport the threaded connector to the installation mechanism 4, and the installation mechanism 4 is used to match the threaded connector to the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

[0030] The present application provides an automatic installation device for threaded connectors, including a base, an installation station arranged on the base, an installation mechanism arranged on the base, and a feeding mechanism arranged on the base. By arranging the installation mechanism above the installation station, after the installation mechanism moves to above the feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism conveys the threaded connector to the installation mechanism with the nut facing upward, and the installation mechanism then moves to above the installation station to install the threaded connector on an L-shaped base fixed on the installation station. This can replace manual use of a screwdriver to install the threaded connector on the L-shaped base, saving time and effort, improving the production efficiency of the support, and improving the assembly quality of the support. It has the advantages of simple operation, high degree of automation, and easy promotion and implementation.

[0031] During the implementation of this embodiment, the installation mechanism 4 includes a first connecting seat 40 slidably arranged on the base 1, and a rotating installation head 41 matched with the first connecting seat 40. The first connecting seat 40 can slide along the length direction of the base 1. A sliding component 42 is provided between the rotating installation head 41 and the first connecting seat 40. The rotating installation head 41 can be moved toward the installation station 2 through the sliding component 42 to match the threaded connection to the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

[0032] During the actual implementation process, the installation mechanism and the sliding assembly are both electrically or pneumatically driven, and are both controlled by a PLC program. During the installation of the threaded connector, the installation mechanism can be moved along the length direction of the base toward the installation station to the corresponding position above the threaded hole of the L-shaped base, and the rotating installation head can be moved toward the threaded hole until the threaded connector enters the threaded hole. After the rotating installation head is rotated, the threaded connector can be placed in the threaded hole.

[0033] During the implementation of this embodiment, the sliding assembly 42 includes an installation guide groove 420 provided on the first connecting seat 40, a sliding seat 421 matched with the installation guide groove 420, and an installation guide rail 422 provided on the sliding seat 421. The rotating installation head 41 is matched and slidably provided on the installation guide rail 422. The rotating installation head 41 can move along the installation guide rail 422 toward the installation station 2 to match and install the threaded connection on the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

[0034] During the actual implementation process, the rotating mounting head includes a connecting seat slidably arranged on the mounting guide rail, a rotating driving member arranged on the connecting seat, and a screwdriver head arranged at the driving end of the rotating driving member. The rotating driving member can drive the screwdriver head to rotate to set the threaded connecting member in the threaded hole.

[0035] During the implementation of this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 3 includes a vibration plate 30 arranged on the base 1, a pushing assembly 31 arranged on the vibration plate 30, a rotating feeding assembly 32 arranged at the discharge end of the pushing assembly 31, and a vacuum suction pipe 33 arranged on the sliding seat 421 and located below the rotating mounting head 41. The vibration plate 30 is used to vibrate the threaded connector and transport its nut upward and backward toward the pushing assembly 31, the pushing assembly 31 is used to push the threaded connector to the rotating feeding assembly 32, the rotating feeding assembly 32 is used to drive the threaded connector to move below the vacuum suction pipe 33, and the vacuum suction pipe 33 is used to drive the threaded connector to move toward the rotating mounting head 41.

[0036] During the actual implementation process, the vibration plate can vibrate at a fixed frequency so that the nut part of the threaded connector faces upward and the threaded part faces downward, and transports it to the pushing assembly. The vibration plate is a conventional means in the prior art and will not be described here.

[0037] During the implementation of this embodiment, the rotating feeding assembly 32 includes a rotating disk 320 that is rotatably arranged on the vibration disk 30 at a position corresponding to the discharge port of the pushing assembly 31, and material receiving holes 321 that are circumferentially spaced apart from each other along the rotating disk 320. The pushing assembly 31 can push the threaded connector into the material receiving hole 321, and the rotating disk 320 can rotate relative to the vibration disk 30 to drive the threaded connector to the bottom of the vacuum suction tube 33.

[0038] During the actual implementation process, the pushing assembly pushes the nut part of the threaded connector upward into the material receiving hole. The diameter of the material receiving hole is smaller than the cross-sectional radius of the nut part of the threaded connector and larger than the cross-sectional radius of the screw part of the threaded connector. The screw part can be matched and extended into the material receiving hole and mounted on the rotating disk through the nut part. The rotating disk can rotate relative to the vibrating disk to drive the threaded connector to the bottom of the vacuum suction pipe.

[0039] In actual implementation, the rotating disk can be detachably mounted on the vibration disk, and the rotating disk can be replaced according to threaded connectors of different specifications.

[0040] During the implementation of this embodiment, the pushing assembly 31 includes a pushing guide groove 310 provided on the vibration disk 30, and a pushing chute 311 provided on the pushing guide groove 310. The vibration disk 30 vibrates the threaded connector and transports the nut to the pushing chute 311 with the nut facing upward. The pushing chute 311 is connected to the material receiving hole 321. The threaded connector is mounted on the pushing chute 311 and can slide along the length direction of the pushing chute 311 into the material receiving hole 321.

[0041] During the implementation of this embodiment, the installation station 2 includes a second connecting seat 20 arranged on the base 1, and a mounting fixture 21 arranged on the second connecting seat 20, and the L-shaped base can be matched and fixed on the mounting fixture 21.

[0042] During the implementation of this embodiment, a plurality of installation stations 2 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base 1 .

[0043] During the implementation of this embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a vertical guide rail 10 along its width direction, and the second connecting seat 20 is provided with a vertical guide groove 11 at a corresponding position of the vertical guide rail 10. The second connecting seat 20 can move along the length direction of the vertical guide rail 10 to drive the installation fixture 21 to move along the width direction of the base 1.

[0044] During the implementation of this embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a horizontal guide rail 12 along its length direction and above the vertical guide rail 10, and the first connecting seat 40 is provided with a horizontal guide groove 13 at a corresponding position of the horizontal guide rail 12. The first connecting seat 40 can move along the length direction of the horizontal guide rail 12 to drive the installation mechanism 4 to move along the length direction of the base 1.

[0045] The present application provides an automatic installation device for threaded connectors, including a base, an installation station arranged on the base, an installation mechanism arranged on the base, and a feeding mechanism arranged on the base. By arranging the installation mechanism above the installation station, after the installation mechanism moves to above the feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism conveys the threaded connector to the installation mechanism with the nut facing upward, and the installation mechanism then moves to above the installation station to install the threaded connector on an L-shaped base fixed on the installation station. This can replace manual use of a screwdriver to install the threaded connector on the L-shaped base, saving time and effort, improving the production efficiency of the support, and improving the assembly quality of the support. It has the advantages of simple operation, high degree of automation, and easy promotion and implementation.

[0046] The above are only embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Automatic installation equipment for threaded connectors, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (1), an installation station (2) arranged on the base (1) for fixing an L-shaped base, a mounting mechanism (4) arranged on the base (1) and located at a corresponding position above the installation station (2), and a feeding mechanism (3) arranged on the base (1), wherein the feeding mechanism (3) is used to convey a threaded connector to the installation mechanism (4), and the installation mechanism (4) is used to match and install the threaded connector on a threaded hole at a corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

2. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism (4) comprises a first connecting seat (40) slidably mounted on the base (1), and a rotating mounting head (41) matched with the first connecting seat (40); the first connecting seat (40) can slide along the length direction of the base (1); a sliding assembly (42) is provided between the rotating mounting head (41) and the first connecting seat (40); the rotating mounting head (41) can be moved toward the mounting station (2) through the sliding assembly (42) so as to match and mount the threaded connector on the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

3. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding assembly (42) includes a mounting guide groove (420) provided on the first connecting seat (40), a sliding seat (421) matched with the mounting guide groove (420), and a mounting guide rail (422) provided on the sliding seat (421); the rotating mounting head (41) is matched and slidably provided on the mounting guide rail (422); the rotating mounting head (41) can move along the mounting guide rail (422) toward the installation station (2) so as to match and install the threaded connector on the threaded hole at the corresponding position of the L-shaped base.

4. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (3) comprises a vibration plate (30) arranged on the base (1), a pushing assembly (31) arranged on the vibration plate (30), a rotating feeding assembly (32) arranged at the discharge end of the pushing assembly (31), and a vacuum suction pipe (33) arranged on the sliding seat (421) and located below the rotating mounting head (41), wherein the vibration plate (30) is used to vibrate the threaded connector and convey its nut upward and backward toward the pushing assembly (31), the pushing assembly (31) is used to push the threaded connector to the rotating feeding assembly (32), the rotating feeding assembly (32) is used to drive the threaded connector to move below the vacuum suction pipe (33), and the vacuum suction pipe (33) is used to drive the threaded connector to move in a direction close to the rotating mounting head (41).

5. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating feeding assembly (32) comprises a rotating disk (320) rotatably arranged on the vibration disk (30) at a position corresponding to the discharge port of the pushing assembly (31), and material receiving holes (321) arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating disk (320). The pushing assembly (31) can push the threaded connector into the material receiving hole (321), and the rotating disk (320) can rotate relative to the vibration disk (30) to drive the threaded connector to the bottom of the vacuum suction pipe (33).

6. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pushing assembly (31) comprises a pushing guide groove (310) arranged on the vibration plate (30), and a pushing chute (311) arranged on the pushing guide groove (310); the vibration plate (30) vibrates the threaded connector and transports the threaded connector to the pushing chute (311) with the nut facing upward; the pushing chute (311) is connected to the material receiving hole (321); the threaded connector is mounted on the pushing chute (311) and can slide along the length direction of the pushing chute (311) into the material receiving hole (321).

7. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation station (2) comprises a second connecting seat (20) arranged on the base (1), and an installation fixture (21) arranged on the second connecting seat (20), and the L-shaped base can be matched and fixed on the installation fixture (21).

8. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of installation stations (2) are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base (1).

9. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a vertical guide rail (10) along its width direction, and the second connecting seat (20) is provided with a vertical guide groove (11) at a position corresponding to the vertical guide rail (10), and the second connecting seat (20) can move along the length direction of the vertical guide rail (10) to drive the installation fixture (21) to move along the width direction of the base (1).

10. The automatic installation device for threaded connectors according to claim 9, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a horizontal guide rail (12) along its length direction and above the vertical guide rail (10); the first connecting seat (40) is provided with a horizontal guide groove (13) at a corresponding position of the horizontal guide rail (12); the first connecting seat (40) can move along the length direction of the horizontal guide rail (12) to drive the installation mechanism (4) to move along the length direction of the base (1).