Oiling device and oiling installation equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an oiling device and oiling installation equipment, which are used for oiling a key cap, the key comprises a body and a plurality of connecting parts, the plurality of connecting parts are fixedly arranged on the body, and the oiling device is used for oiling the connecting parts; the oiling device comprises a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove, wherein the first limiting groove is used for containing the body; the plurality of second limiting grooves are communicated with the first limiting grooves, and one second limiting groove is used for accommodating one connecting part; and the oil outlets are formed in the second limiting grooves correspondingly, and the oil outlets are used for discharging oil materials and enabling the oil materials to be coated on the connecting part. According to the oil coating device, the oil coating position can be more accurately controlled, and meanwhile the oil coating efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oiling installation, in particular to an oiling device and oiling installation equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, buttons are widely used and indispensable as an important element of human-computer interaction. For example, in the computer field and the automotive field, buttons are one of the core components in input devices such as computer keyboards and mice. Users can achieve accurate and efficient information input and control through simple pressing actions. In electronic systems, buttons also play an important role, such as controlling the start and stop and adjustment functions of home appliances. These buttons are precisely designed and manufactured, and are rugged and reliable, and can withstand long-term and frequent use without failure. In automotive electronic systems, buttons are widely used to control various functions in the car, such as window lifting, seat adjustment, air conditioning temperature control, etc. The design and operation of these buttons are aimed at improving the driver's operating convenience and comfort and ensuring driving safety. Therefore, buttons play an important role in various fields with their simple and intuitive operation methods and wide application scenarios. Whether in the computer and electronics field or in the automotive industry and software interface design, buttons have brought great convenience to people's lives and work with their rugged reliability and efficient and convenient characteristics. In order to improve the operating feel of buttons, reduce friction, reduce wear, increase the life of buttons, and improve the user's operating experience, buttons are usually lubricated. When applying the lubricant manually, a cotton swab or the like is usually used to dip a proper amount of lubricant and apply it to the sliding part of the key. However, when applying the lubricant manually, not only the amount and position of the lubricant cannot be well controlled, but also the efficiency of applying the lubricant is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides an oiling device that can more accurately control the oil application position and improve the oil application efficiency.

[0004] The utility model also provides an oiling installation device.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the utility model, the oiling device is used to oil the key cap, the key comprises a main body and a plurality of connecting parts, the plurality of connecting parts are fixedly arranged on the main body, and the oiling device is used to oil the connecting parts; the oiling device comprises: a first limiting groove, the first limiting groove is used to accommodate the main body; a plurality of second limiting grooves, the second limiting grooves are connected to the first limiting groove, and one second limiting groove is used to accommodate one connecting part; an oil outlet, each of the second limiting grooves is provided with an oil outlet, the oil outlet is used to discharge oil and coat the oil on the connecting part.

[0006] According to the oiling device of the first embodiment of the utility model, at least the following beneficial effects are achieved: the key cap is fixed by the first limiting groove, and the connecting part is limited in the second limiting groove, and the oil is allowed to enter the second limiting groove through the oil outlet provided in the second limiting groove, so that the oil can be accurately applied to the connecting part through the oil outlet. And the oil is evenly applied to the connecting part through the second limiting groove, and will not flow onto the main body, which greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of oil application compared to manual application.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the button cap includes four connecting parts, the oiling device includes four clamping blocks, the clamping blocks are provided with limiting surfaces, the four limiting surfaces limit the first limiting grooves, and the connecting part is arranged between adjacent clamping blocks.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the gap between adjacent clamping blocks forms the second limiting groove, the surface of the clamping block limiting the second limiting groove is an oil outlet surface, and the oil outlet is arranged on the oil outlet surface.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the oil coating device also includes an oil pipe and an oil pump, the oil pipe is arranged on the clamping block and is connected to the oil outlet, and the oil pump is used to input the oil into the oil pipe and control the amount of oil input into the oil pipe.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, when the button cap is arranged on the oil coating device, the limiting surface abuts against the body, and the gap between the oil outlet surface and the connecting portion does not exceed 2 mm.

[0011] The oiling installation equipment according to the second aspect of the present invention includes the oiling device described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the key cap is also installed on the shell, and the oil coating installation equipment also includes a switching device, and the switching device is used to switch the shell between multiple workstations. The multiple workstations include a loading position, an installation position and a unloading position. The loading position is provided with a loading robot, and the loading robot is used to place the shell on the switching device. The installation position is provided with an installation robot, and the installation robot is used to install the oiled key cap on the shell. The unloading position is provided with a unloading robot, and the unloading robot is used to remove the shell with the key cap installed from the switching device.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the workstation further includes a detection workstation, and a detection device is provided on the detection workstation, and the detection device is used to detect the sealing gasket on the shell.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a conveying device is further included, wherein the unloading robot places the shell with the button cap installed from the switching device to the conveying device, and the conveying device is used to convey the shell out of the oiling installation equipment.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the switching device includes a turntable and a drive motor, the drive motor is used to drive the turntable to rotate, and the workstations are arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the turntable.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which a button cap is arranged on an oiling device in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an oil coating device in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the oil outlet area;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the button cap in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell in some embodiments of the utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Oiling device; 11. First limiting groove; 12. Second limiting groove; 13. Oil outlet; 14. Clamp; 141. Limiting surface; 142. Oil outlet surface; 15. Oil delivery pipe; 16. Oil delivery pump; 2. Shell; 3. Button cap; 31. Main body; 32. Connecting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, "several" means more than one, "many" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used to distinguish the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] The structure of a button mainly consists of several parts, including the button cap, return spring, static contact, moving contact, shell and support rod, etc. The button cap is the visible part of the button, and the user activates the button by clicking or touching this part. When the button is pressed, the return spring is responsible for returning the button to its original position. The static contact is the fixed part of the button circuit, which is separated from the moving contact when the button is not pressed. The moving contact is the active part of the button circuit, which contacts the static contact when the button is pressed, thus completing the circuit. The shell of the button protects the internal components and also provides the overall shape and appearance of the button. The support rod connects the button cap and the moving contact so that the moving contact can contact the static contact when the button cap is pressed. The design of the button needs to take into account the user experience, including the size, shape, color, feedback, etc. of the button. Reasonable button design can improve user efficiency and reduce the rate of misoperation.

[0030] In order to ensure the moving direction of the button, the button cap and the shell are connected by sliding. For example, a sliding groove is set on the shell, and a rib is set on the button cap, and the rib is set in the sliding groove on the shell, and the rib is restricted in the sliding groove to slide along the sliding groove. Usually, four ribs are set on the button cap along the circumference, and corresponding sliding grooves are set on the shell, so that the button cap can only slide along the direction of the sliding groove on the shell. In order to make the button cap slide more smoothly, lubricating oil is set between the rib and the sliding groove.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The oiling device 1 of the first aspect of the utility model is used to oil the key cap 3. The key includes a main body 31 and a plurality of connecting parts 32. The plurality of connecting parts 32 are fixedly arranged on the main body 31. The oiling device 1 is used to oil the connecting parts 32. Before the key cap 3 is arranged on the main body 31, the connecting parts 32 on the key cap 3 are coated with oil, so that the sliding connection between the connecting parts 32 and the shell 2 is smoother.

[0032] The oiling device 1 comprises: a first limiting groove 11, a plurality of second limiting grooves 12 and an oil outlet 13, wherein the first limiting groove 11 is used to accommodate a body 31; the second limiting groove 12 is connected to the first limiting groove 11, and one second limiting groove 12 is used to accommodate a connecting portion 32; each second limiting groove 12 is provided with an oil outlet 13, and the oil outlet 13 is used to discharge oil and coat the connecting portion 32 with the oil. By providing the first limiting groove 11, the body 31 is limited in the first limiting groove 11, and a preliminary fixation is formed for the key cap 3 to prevent the key cap 3 from shaking in the oiling device 1. The body 31 of the key cap 3 is mostly cylindrical, so the first limiting groove 11 can also be set to a cylindrical shape matching the body 31 of the key cap 3. The body 31 of the key cap 3 can also be set to other cylindrical shapes, and the first limiting groove 11 is set to a matching shape according to the shape of the body 31. The second limiting groove 12 accommodates the connecting portion 32 on the key cap 3, and the connecting portion 32 is limited in the second limiting groove 12, so that the connecting portion 32 can slide along the second limiting groove 12 in the second limiting groove 12. A certain gap can be set between the second limiting groove 12 and the connecting portion 32, so that the oil can be better coated on the connecting portion 32. The oil is discharged from the oil outlet 13 and coated on the connecting portion 32. Specifically, the oil outlet 13 is set in the second limiting groove 12. After the oil is discharged from the oil outlet 13, it directly enters the second limiting groove 12, and can be directly dotted on the connecting portion 32, or the oil can be filled between the connecting portion 32 and the second limiting groove 12 through the restriction of the second limiting groove 12, so that the oil can be more evenly coated on the connecting portion 32.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The key cap 3 includes four connecting parts 32, and the oiling device 1 includes four clamping blocks 14. The clamping blocks 14 are provided with limiting surfaces 141. The four limiting surfaces 141 limit the first limiting groove 11, and the connecting parts 32 are arranged between adjacent clamping blocks 14. The first limiting groove 11 and the second limiting groove 12 are formed by four clamping blocks 14. Specifically, the four clamping blocks 14 are arranged together to form the first limiting groove 11 in the middle of the four clamping blocks 14. That is, when the body 31 of the key cap 3 is arranged in the first limiting groove 11, the four clamping blocks 14 are arranged on the side of the body 31. Further, since the body 31 is mostly cylindrical, the surfaces of the four clamping blocks 14 that abut against the body 31 are set to arc surfaces, so that the body 31 of the key cap 3 and the first limiting groove 11 are better matched. Further, the four clamping blocks 14 are all provided with driving mechanisms, and the driving mechanisms can drive the four clamping blocks 14 to move away from or approach each other. When the four clamping blocks 14 move away from each other, the first limiting groove 11 is enlarged, so that the body 31 of the key cap 3 can easily enter the first limiting groove 11, and then the four clamping blocks 14 are driven to move closer to each other and abut against the body 31. Not only can the key cap 3 be fixed more tightly, but also key caps 3 of different sizes can be adapted.

[0034] The gaps between adjacent clamping blocks 14 form the second limiting groove 12, and the surface of the clamping block 14 limiting the second limiting groove 12 is the oil outlet surface 142, and the oil outlet 13 is arranged on the oil outlet surface 142. When the oil coating device 1 clamps the key cap 3, the connecting portion 32 is clamped in the gap between adjacent clamping blocks 14. Since the clamping block 14 is the first limiting groove 11 surrounded, one clamping block 14 has two adjacent clamping blocks 14, and four clamping blocks 14 will form four gaps, that is, four second limiting grooves 12 are formed, and the oil outlet 13 is arranged on the surface of the clamping block 14 where the second limiting groove 12 is formed, that is, the oil outlet surface 142.

[0035] The oiling device 1 further includes an oil delivery pipe 15 and an oil delivery pump 16. The oil delivery pipe 15 is arranged on the clamping block 14 and communicated with the oil outlet 13. The oil delivery pump 16 is used to input oil into the oil delivery pipe 15 and control the amount of oil input into the oil delivery pipe 15. After the connecting portion 32 is arranged in the second groove, a fixed amount of oil is input into the oil delivery pipe 15 through the oil delivery pump 16, and the oil is discharged from the oil outlet 13 through the oil delivery pipe 15. By controlling the amount of oil input into the oil delivery pipe 15 by the oil delivery pump 16, the amount of oil entering the second limiting groove 12 from the oil outlet 13 is controlled, that is, the amount of oil applied to the connecting portion 32 is controlled. Furthermore, a plurality of oil outlets 13 are provided on the oil outlet surface 142, and the plurality of oil outlets 13 are all connected to the oil pipe 15. When the oil pump 16 inputs oil into the oil pipe 15, the oil enters the second limiting groove 12 from the plurality of oil outlets 13 through the oil pipe 15, and is more evenly coated on the connecting portion 32.

[0036] When the key cap 3 is arranged on the oil coating device 1, the limiting surface 141 is in contact with the body 31, and the gap between the oil outlet surface 142 and the connecting portion 32 does not exceed 2 mm. In order to achieve a better effect of applying the oil on the connecting portion 32, the oil will not flow to other places after being applied on the connecting portion 32, so the oil cannot be applied too much or too thick. Therefore, the gap between the oil outlet surface 142 and the connecting portion 32 is limited to within 2 mm, so that the thickness of the oil applied on the connecting portion 32 will not be too thick, and the oil can be better squeezed between the connecting portion 32 and the oil outlet surface 142, so that the oil can be more evenly filled in the gap between the connecting portion 32 and the oil outlet surface 142, and the oil can be applied more evenly on the connecting portion 32.

[0037] The oiling installation device of the second embodiment of the utility model comprises the oiling device 1 of any of the above embodiments. Figure 4 and Figure 5 After coating the key cap 3 with oil, the key cap 3 is installed on the shell 2, which makes the key cap 3 smoother during installation and easier to match with the shell 2, and also allows smoother sliding between the key cap 3 and the shell 2 in subsequent use.

[0038] The oiling installation device is also used to install the key cap 3 on the housing 2. The oiling installation device also includes a switching device. The switching device is used to switch the housing 2 between multiple stations. The multiple stations include a loading station, an installation station and a unloading station. A loading manipulator is provided on the loading station. The loading manipulator is used to place the housing 2 on the switching device. An installation manipulator is provided on the installation station. The installation manipulator is used to install the oiled key cap 3 on the housing 2. A unloading manipulator is provided on the unloading station. The unloading manipulator is used to remove the housing 2 installed with the key cap 3 from the switching device. When installing the key cap 3 and the housing 2, the manipulator places the key cap 3 on the switching device. The switching device switches the key cap 3 to the installation station by rotating or the like. At the installation station, the manipulator installs the oiled key cap 3 on the housing 2. After the installation is completed, the switching device drives the housing 2 installed with the key cap 3 to the unloading station, and the manipulator on the unloading station removes the housing 2 installed with the key cap 3 from the switching device. When the key cap 3 and the housing 2 are installed together at the installation position, the position of the housing 2 can be captured by the image acquisition element, so that the key cap 3 can be installed on the housing 2 more accurately.

[0039] The multiple stations also include a detection station, and a detection device is provided at the detection station, and the detection device is used to detect the sealing gasket on the shell 2. A sealing gasket is provided on the shell 2, and the sealing gasket is easy to fall off during the transportation of the shell 2, or even during the manufacturing process, the shell 2 lacks a sealing gasket. In short, there are many factors that cause the lack of a sealing gasket on the shell 2. After the lack of a sealing gasket on the shell 2, it is a defective product when installed together with the key cap 3, so it is necessary to detect whether the sealing gasket is missing on the shell 2 before installing the key cap 3 on the shell 2. The specific detection device can use an image acquisition element for detection. At the same time, the position of the shell 2 on the switching device can also be detected, so that the key cap 3 can be installed on the shell 2 more accurately and quickly when performing the installation step at the installation station.

[0040] The oiling installation device also includes a conveying device, and the unloading manipulator places the housing 2 with the key cap 3 installed from the switching device to the conveying device, and the conveying device is used to convey the housing 2 out of the oiling installation device. The specific conveying device is set as a conveyor belt, and the housing 2 with the key cap 3 installed is transferred from the switching device to the conveyor belt by the manipulator on the unloading station, and the housing 2 with the key cap 3 installed is conveyed out by the conveyor belt for storage.

[0041] The switching device includes a turntable and a drive motor, the drive motor is used to drive the turntable to rotate, and the workstations are arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the turntable. Specifically, the switching device is set to a turntable and a drive motor, and the housing 2 is driven to rotate by the turntable, so that the housing 2 switches between various workstations. Not only does it make the housing 2 more stable during the switching process, but more workstations can also be arranged along the circumference of the turntable according to needs.

[0042] In the description of the utility model, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

Claims

1. An oiling device, characterized in that: Used to apply oil to a key cap, the key comprising a body and a plurality of connecting parts, the plurality of connecting parts are fixedly arranged on the body, and the oiling device is used to apply oil to the connecting parts; The oiling device comprises: A first limiting groove, wherein the first limiting groove is used to accommodate the body; A plurality of second limiting grooves, wherein the second limiting grooves are connected to the first limiting grooves, and one second limiting groove is used to accommodate one connecting portion; An oil outlet is provided in each of the second limiting grooves, and the oil outlet is used to discharge oil and coat the oil on the connecting portion.

2. The oil coating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button cap includes four connecting parts, the oiling device includes four clamping blocks, the clamping blocks are provided with limiting surfaces, the four limiting surfaces limit the first limiting grooves, and the connecting part is arranged between adjacent clamping blocks.

3. The oil coating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gap between adjacent clamping blocks forms the second limiting groove, the surface of the clamping block limiting the second limiting groove is the oil outlet surface, and the oil outlet is arranged on the oil outlet surface.

4. The oil coating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The oiling device also includes an oil delivery pipe and an oil delivery pump. The oil delivery pipe is arranged on the clamping block and communicated with the oil outlet. The oil delivery pump is used to input the oil into the oil delivery pipe and control the amount of the oil input into the oil delivery pipe.

5. The oil coating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the key cap is arranged on the oil coating device, the limiting surface abuts against the body, and the gap between the oil outlet surface and the connecting portion does not exceed 2 mm.

6. Oiling installation equipment, characterized in that, The invention comprises the oil coating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The oiling installation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It is also used to install the button cap on the shell. The oil coating installation equipment also includes a switching device. The switching device is used to switch the shell between multiple workstations. The multiple workstations include a loading position, an installation position and an unloading position. A loading robot is provided on the loading position. The loading robot is used to place the shell on the switching device. An installation robot is provided on the installation position. The installation robot is used to install the oiled button cap on the shell. A unloading robot is provided on the unloading position. The unloading robot is used to remove the shell with the button cap installed from the switching device.

8. The oiling installation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The workstation also includes a detection workstation, on which a detection device is provided, and the detection device is used to detect the sealing gasket on the shell.

9. The oiling installation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a conveying device, and the unloading robot places the shell installed with the button cap from the switching device to the conveying device, and the conveying device is used to convey the shell out of the oiling installation equipment.

10. The oiling installation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The switching device comprises a rotating disk and a driving motor, wherein the driving motor is used for driving the rotating disk to rotate, and the workstations are arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the rotating disk.

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