Automatic assembling mechanism for knob of washing machine

By designing the automatic assembly mechanism of the knob of the washing machine and using automation equipment to realize automatic alignment and clamping of the knob, the problems of low manual assembly efficiency and inconsistent quality in the prior art are solved, and assembly efficiency and accuracy are improved.

CN222492976UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-18QINGDAO COLETTE PHOTOELECTRIC TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420278513.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-05
Publication Date
2025-02-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-05

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Technical Problem

In the production of existing washing machine knobs, manual assembly is mainly relied on, resulting in inefficiency and inconsistent product quality.

Method used

An automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs is designed, which uses motors, electric push rods, hydraulic lifting columns and vision detectors to realize automatic alignment and clamping of washing machine knobs, reducing manual operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the assembly efficiency and accuracy of the washing machine knob, saves manual operation time and cost, and ensures the stability and consistency of the assembly process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machine knob assembling, and discloses a washing machine knob automatic assembling mechanism which comprises a machine cover, a motor is fixedly arranged in the machine cover, a rotating shaft is fixedly arranged at the output end of the motor, and a first connecting block is fixedly arranged at the top end of the rotating shaft. And a first electric push rod is fixedly arranged on one side of the first connecting block. According to the utility model, the clamping block can be pushed through the third electric push rod, so that the clamping block clamps the washing machine knob, then the motor can drive the clamped washing machine knob to reach the upper part of the washing machine panel, and the second connecting block can be pushed through the first electric push rod, so that the alignment of the washing machine knob is facilitated; after alignment is completed, the hydraulic lifting column can be controlled to downwards clamp the washing machine knob on the washing machine panel, work is completed, the washing machine knob can be assembled without excessive manual operation, and the automatic assembling mechanism can greatly improve the assembling efficiency and accuracy of the washing machine knob.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machine knob assembly, in particular to an automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs. Background Art

[0002] The washing machine knob is a common control element on washing machines, which is used to select the working mode, washing time, temperature and other function settings of the washing machine. It is usually made of plastic or metal, with scales and logos, and can be rotated to select different functions and settings. The application of washing machine knobs is very wide. Whether it is a washing machine used at home or in commercial laundries, hotels and other places, it needs to be operated and set by knobs. Through the washing machine knob, users can select settings such as washing mode, temperature adjustment and washing time according to different washing needs, thereby realizing the diversification and personalization of washing clothes.

[0003] In the current production of washing machine knobs, most of them are still assembled manually, which has the problem of low work efficiency and inconsistent product quality due to the different technical levels of operators.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art provide an automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs to solve the problems raised in the above background technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to solve the shortcomings existing in the prior art and to propose an automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs. The automatic assembly mechanism can greatly improve the assembly efficiency and accuracy of washing machine knobs, save time and cost of manual operation, and ensure that the washing machine panel will not be offset during the transmission process, so as to ensure the accuracy of subsequent installation of the washing machine knobs.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A washing machine knob automatic assembly mechanism, comprising a hood, a motor is fixedly arranged in the hood, a rotating shaft is fixedly arranged at the output end of the motor, a first connecting block is fixedly arranged at the top end of the rotating shaft, a first electric push rod is fixedly arranged at one side of the first connecting block, and a second connecting block is fixedly arranged at one side of the first electric push rod;

[0008] A hydraulic lifting column is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the second connection block, a first connection plate is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the hydraulic lifting column, two third electric push rods are fixedly arranged in the first connection plate, and clamping blocks are fixedly arranged in the two third electric push rods;

[0009] Through the above technical solution, the clamping block can be pushed by the third electric push rod to clamp the washing machine knob, and then the motor can bring the clamped washing machine knob to the top of the washing machine panel, and the second connecting block can be pushed by the first electric push rod to facilitate the alignment of the washing machine knob. After the alignment is completed, the hydraulic lifting column can be controlled to clamp the washing machine knob downward on the washing machine panel to complete the work. The assembly of the washing machine knob can be completed without excessive manual operation. This automatic assembly mechanism can greatly improve the assembly efficiency and accuracy of the washing machine knob, save time and cost of manual operation, and at the same time, due to the use of automated equipment such as electric push rods and hydraulic lifting columns, the stability and consistency of the assembly process can be ensured.

[0010] Furthermore, a clamping block is fixedly provided on the rear end surface of the hydraulic lifting column, and a visual detector is clamped on the clamping block;

[0011] Through the above technical solution, the visual detector can provide real-time position relationship information.

[0012] Furthermore, a support platform is provided on the rear end surface of the hood;

[0013] Through the above technical solution, a support platform is provided to facilitate connection with the transfer platform.

[0014] Furthermore, a conveying platform is provided in the support platform;

[0015] Through the above technical solution, a conveying platform is provided to facilitate the conveyance of the washing machine panel.

[0016] Furthermore, two second connecting plates are fixedly arranged on the support platform;

[0017] Through the above technical solution, a second connecting plate is provided to facilitate connection with the second electric push rod.

[0018] Further, the two second connecting plates are both fixedly provided with second electric push rods, the two second electric push rods are both fixedly provided with guide blocks, and the two guide blocks are both provided with a plurality of guide wheels;

[0019] Through the above technical solution, when the device is in use, it only needs to place the washing machine panel on the conveying platform, and then the second electric push rod can push the guide wheel in the guide block, and the guide wheel can fit the two sides of the washing machine panel to ensure that the washing machine panel will not be offset during the conveying process, so as to ensure the accuracy of the subsequent installation of the washing machine knob.

[0020] Furthermore, a control panel is fixedly provided on the front end surface of the hood, and the control panel is electrically connected to the first electric push rod, the second electric push rod, the hydraulic lifting column, the third electric push rod, the motor, the conveying platform, and the visual detector;

[0021] Through the above technical solution, a control panel is fixedly arranged on the front end surface of the hood, and the control panel is electrically connected to the first electric push rod, the second electric push rod, the hydraulic lifting column, the third electric push rod, the motor, the conveying platform, and the visual detector.

[0022] Furthermore, the control panel can automatically control the operation of the mechanism according to preset data, thereby realizing a fully automated washing machine knob assembly process.

[0023] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. The utility model proposes an automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs. The clamping block can be pushed by the third electric push rod to clamp the washing machine knob. Then the motor can bring the clamped washing machine knob to the top of the washing machine panel. The second connecting block can be pushed by the first electric push rod to facilitate the alignment of the washing machine knob. After the alignment is completed, the hydraulic lifting column can be controlled to clamp the washing machine knob on the washing machine panel to complete the work. The assembly of the washing machine knob can be completed without too much manual operation. This automatic assembly mechanism can greatly improve the assembly efficiency and accuracy of the washing machine knob, save the time and cost of manual operation, and at the same time, due to the use of automated equipment such as electric push rods and hydraulic lifting columns, the stability and consistency of the assembly process can be ensured.

[0025] 2. The utility model proposes an automatic assembly mechanism for a washing machine knob. When in use, the washing machine panel only needs to be placed on a conveying platform, and then the guide wheel in the guide block can be pushed by the second electric push rod. The guide wheel can fit the two sides of the washing machine panel to ensure that the washing machine panel will not be offset during the conveying process, so as to ensure the accuracy of the subsequent installation of the washing machine knob.

[0026] 3. The utility model proposes an automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs, which can realize automatic control and judgment of the assembly process of washing machine knobs by introducing a visual detector and a control panel. The visual detector can provide real-time position relationship information, and the control panel can automatically control the operation of the mechanism according to preset data, thereby realizing a fully automated washing machine knob assembly process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is an axonometric diagram of an automatic assembly mechanism for a washing machine knob proposed by the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is an axonometric view of a clamping device of an automatic assembly mechanism for a washing machine knob proposed by the utility model;

[0029] Figure 3This is an axonometric view of a guide device of an automatic assembly mechanism for a washing machine knob proposed by the utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a top view of an automatic assembly mechanism for a washing machine knob proposed by the utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 The utility model is a side sectional view of an automatic assembly mechanism for a washing machine knob.

[0032] Legend:

[0033] 1. Machine cover; 2. Control panel; 3. Rotating shaft; 4. First connecting block; 5. Second connecting block; 6. First electric push rod; 7. Second electric push rod; 8. Hydraulic lifting column; 9. Third electric push rod; 10. First connecting plate; 11. Clamping block; 12. Guide block; 13. Guide wheel; 14. Second connecting plate; 15. Conveying platform; 16. Support platform; 17. Motor; 18. Clamping block; 19. Visual detector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the specific implementation of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the specific implementation of the utility model. Obviously, the specific implementation described is only a part of the specific implementation of the utility model, not all of the specific implementation. Based on the specific implementation of the utility model, all other specific implementations obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-5 The utility model provides a specific embodiment: an automatic assembly mechanism for a washing machine knob, comprising a hood 1, a motor 17 is fixedly arranged in the hood 1, a rotating shaft 3 is fixedly arranged at the output end of the motor 17, a first connecting block 4 is fixedly arranged at the top of the rotating shaft 3, a first electric push rod 6 is fixedly arranged on one side of the first connecting block 4, and a second connecting block 5 is fixedly arranged on one side of the first electric push rod 6;

[0036] A hydraulic lifting column 8 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the second connecting block 5, and a first connecting plate 10 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the hydraulic lifting column 8. Two third electric push rods 9 are fixedly provided in the first connecting plate 10, and a clamping block 11 is fixedly provided in each of the two third electric push rods 9. The clamping block 11 can be pushed by the third electric push rod 9 to clamp the washing machine knob. Then the motor 17 can bring the clamped washing machine knob to the top of the washing machine panel, and the second connecting block 5 can be pushed by the first electric push rod 6 to facilitate the alignment of the washing machine knob. After the alignment is completed, the hydraulic lifting column 8 can be controlled to clamp the washing machine knob downward on the washing machine panel to complete the work. The assembly of the washing machine knob can be completed without excessive manual operation. This automatic assembly mechanism can greatly improve the assembly efficiency and accuracy of the washing machine knob, save the time and cost of manual operation, and at the same time, due to the use of automated equipment such as electric push rods and hydraulic lifting columns 8, the stability and consistency of the assembly process can be ensured.

[0037] A clamping block 18 is fixedly provided on the rear end face of the hydraulic lifting column 8, and a visual detector 19 is clamped on the clamping block 18. The visual detector 19 can provide real-time position relationship information. A support platform 16 is provided on the rear end face of the hood 1. The support platform 16 is provided to facilitate connection with the conveying platform 15. The conveying platform 15 is provided in the support platform 16. The conveying platform 15 is provided to facilitate conveying the washing machine panel. Two second connecting plates 14 are fixedly provided on the support platform 16. The second connecting plates 14 are provided to facilitate connection with the second electric push rod 7. The second electric push rod 7 is fixedly provided in the two second connecting plates 14. The two second electric push rods 7 are fixedly provided with guide blocks 12. Multiple guide wheels 13 are provided in the two guide blocks 12. When the device is in use, it only needs to place the washing machine panel on the conveying platform 15, and then the second electric push rod 7 can push The guide wheel 13 in the movable guide block 12 can fit the two sides of the washing machine panel to ensure that the washing machine panel will not be offset during the transmission process to ensure the accuracy of the subsequent installation of the washing machine knob. The front end surface of the hood 1 is fixedly provided with a control panel 2, and the control panel 2 is electrically connected to the first electric push rod 6, the second electric push rod 7, the hydraulic lifting column 8, the third electric push rod 9, the motor 17, the conveying platform 15, and the visual detector 19. The front end surface of the hood 1 is fixedly provided with a control panel 2, and the control panel 2 is electrically connected to the first electric push rod 6, the second electric push rod 7, the hydraulic lifting column 8, the third electric push rod 9, the motor 17, the conveying platform 15, and the visual detector 19. The control panel 2 can automatically control the operation of the mechanism according to preset data to realize a fully automated washing machine knob assembly process.

[0038] Working principle: When the device is in use, it only needs to place the washing machine panel on the conveying platform 15, and then the second electric push rod 7 can push the guide wheel 13 in the guide block 12, and the guide wheel 13 can fit the two sides of the washing machine panel to ensure that the washing machine panel will not be offset during the conveying process, so as to ensure the accuracy of the subsequent installation of the washing machine knob. The third electric push rod 9 can push the clamping block 11, so that the clamping block 11 clamps the washing machine knob, and then the motor 17 can bring the clamped washing machine knob to the top of the washing machine panel, and the first electric push rod 6 can push the second connecting block 5 to facilitate the alignment of the washing machine knob. After the alignment is completed, the hydraulic lifting column 8 can be controlled to clamp the washing machine knob on the washing machine panel downward to complete the work, and the visual detector 19 on the clamping block 18 can automatically determine the position of the washing machine knob and the washing machine panel, and send the information to the control panel 2. Finally, the data input in advance by the control panel 2 is used to control the operation of the device to complete the fully automated washing machine knob assembly.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned specific implementation methods, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned specific implementation methods, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine knob automatic assembly mechanism, comprising a hood (1), characterized in that: A motor (17) is fixedly arranged in the hood (1), a rotating shaft (3) is fixedly arranged at the output end of the motor (17), a first connecting block (4) is fixedly arranged at the top end of the rotating shaft (3), a first electric push rod (6) is fixedly arranged on one side of the first connecting block (4), and a second connecting block (5) is fixedly arranged on one side of the first electric push rod (6); A hydraulic lifting column (8) is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the second connection block (5), a first connection plate (10) is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the hydraulic lifting column (8), two third electric push rods (9) are fixedly arranged inside the first connection plate (10), and a clamping block (11) is fixedly arranged inside the two third electric push rods (9).

2. The automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping block (18) is fixedly provided on the rear end surface of the hydraulic lifting column (8), and a visual detector (19) is clamped on the clamping block (18).

3. The automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support platform (16) is provided on the rear end surface of the hood (1).

4. The automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs according to claim 3, characterized in that: A conveying platform (15) is arranged inside the supporting platform (16).

5. The automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two second connecting plates (14) are fixedly arranged on the support platform (16).

6. The automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second electric push rods (7) are fixedly arranged in the two second connecting plates (14), the guide blocks (12) are fixedly arranged in the two second electric push rods (7), and the two guide blocks (12) are provided with a plurality of guide wheels (13).

7. The automatic assembly mechanism for washing machine knobs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control panel (2) is fixedly disposed on the front end surface of the hood (1), and the control panel (2) is electrically connected to the first electric push rod (6), the second electric push rod (7), the hydraulic lifting column (8), the third electric push rod (9), the motor (17), the conveying platform (15), and the visual detector (19).