Modular Corner Connectors

Abstract

The utility model relates to a modular corner connector, comprising: a base connection module, wherein a socket is provided in the middle of the base connection module, and a first pin hole penetrating the socket is provided on the side of the base connection module; a workbench connection module, wherein a mounting shaft adapted to the socket is provided at the bottom of the workbench connection module, and a second pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole is provided through the mounting shaft; a bridge connection module, wherein the base connection module is accommodated in the bridge connection module, and a third pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole is provided through the side of the bridge connection module; and a locking pin. By relatively fixing the base connection module, the workbench connection module and the bridge connection module, that is, the equipment base, the equipment workbench and the equipment bridge are connected and fixed to each other, a fast, flexible and convenient modular assembly of the equipment is achieved, thereby facilitating the replacement and transformation of the equipment functional modules to meet the processing and assembly requirements of different products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of equipment connection structures, in particular to a modular corner connector. Background Art

[0002] As the complexity of automated processing scenarios increases, more requirements are placed on the functions of automated equipment, especially in the field of product assembly. Due to the diversity of product shapes and structures, the functions of the automated equipment used also need to match them. Traditional automated equipment can usually only adapt to the needs of one operating scenario and cannot be reconfigured to adapt to different operating scenarios or operating objects. The main reason is that due to the limitations of the connection structure, it is difficult to reassemble and use each functional module. Even if some functional modules can be reconfigured, it may affect the stability of the functional modules. Therefore, existing automated equipment usually requires a lot of redesign or large-scale equipment modification to adapt the equipment to new usage requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a modular corner connector, which has the advantage of facilitating modular assembly of equipment.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose and other related purposes, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A modular corner connector, comprising:

[0006] A base connection module for assembly with the device base, wherein a plug hole is provided in the middle of the base connection module, and a first pin hole penetrating the plug hole is provided on the side of the base connection module;

[0007] A workbench connection module for assembly with the equipment workbench, wherein the bottom of the workbench connection module is provided with a mounting shaft adapted to the jack, and the mounting shaft is provided with a second pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole;

[0008] A bridging connection module for assembly with a device bridge, wherein the base connection module is accommodated in the bridging connection module, and a third pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole is provided through a side surface of the bridging connection module; and

[0009] A locking pin is sequentially inserted into the third pin hole, the first pin hole and the second pin hole to lock and fix the base connection module, the workbench connection module and the bridge connection module.

[0010] To implement the above technical solution, when performing modular assembly, the base connection module is fixed to the equipment base, the bridge connection module is fixed to the equipment bridge, and the bridge connection module is inserted into the base connection module so that the first pin hole corresponds to the third pin hole. Then the workbench connection module is fixed to the bottom of the equipment workbench, and the installation shaft is inserted into the socket so that the second pin hole corresponds to the first pin hole. Finally, the locking pin is inserted into the third pin hole, the first pin hole and the second pin hole in sequence, so that the base connection module, the workbench connection module and the bridge connection module are relatively fixed, that is, the equipment base, the equipment workbench and the equipment bridge are connected and fixed to each other, so as to realize fast, flexible and convenient modular assembly of the equipment, and thus facilitate the replacement and modification of the equipment functional modules to meet the processing and assembly requirements of different products.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a first connecting plate is provided at the bottom of the base connecting module, and a plurality of first connecting holes are provided on the first connecting plate. The first connecting holes are used to insert a first locking member to lock the base connecting module with the device base.

[0012] The implementation of the above technical solution facilitates the rapid assembly and disassembly of the base connection module and the device base, thereby improving the flexibility of installation.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a positioning block is also provided at the bottom of the base connection module.

[0014] To implement the above technical solution, the positioning block can cooperate with the positioning hole provided on the device base, thereby facilitating the positioning and installation of the base connection module.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a second connecting plate is provided on the side of the bridging connection module, and a plurality of second connecting holes are provided on the second connecting plate. The second connecting holes are used to insert a second locking member to lock the bridging connection module with the equipment bridge.

[0016] The above technical solution is implemented, and the second connecting plate is used to facilitate quick assembly and disassembly with the equipment bridge.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the utility model, one side of the workbench connection module is open and formed with an interlocking groove, and the side of the workbench connection module is provided with a plurality of through third connection holes, and the third connection holes are used to insert a third locking piece to lock and fix the workbench connection module to the bottom of the equipment workbench.

[0018] To implement the above technical solution, the workbench connection module is easily matched with the mounting bracket at the bottom of the equipment workbench through the embedding groove, and the workbench connection module and the equipment workbench are easily quickly assembled and disassembled through the third connecting hole.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the locking pin includes a pin body and a pin head, and a spherical brake component is provided on the end of the pin body away from the pin head, and the spherical brake component can be clamped in the third pin hole.

[0020] By implementing the above technical solution, the spherical brake can achieve close cooperation between the locking pin and the bridge connection module, thereby improving the connection stability of the base connection module, the workbench connection module and the bridge connection module.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a data conductor is provided in the workbench connection module, and the data conductor extends to the bottom of the installation shaft. A wiring terminal adapted to the data conductor is provided in the base connection module.

[0022] The above technical solution is implemented by cooperating the data conductors with the wiring terminals, so as to facilitate data transmission and electrical connection between the functional modules.

[0023] As described above, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The present invention provides a modular corner connector in an embodiment, comprising: a base connection module for assembly with a device base, the base connection module having a socket in the middle, and a first pin hole penetrating the socket on a side of the base connection module; a workbench connection module for assembly with a device workbench, the workbench connection module having a mounting shaft adapted to the socket at the bottom, and a second pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole penetrating the mounting shaft; a bridging connection module for assembly with a device bridge, the base connection module being accommodated in the bridging connection module, and a third pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole penetrating the side of the bridging connection module; and a locking pin sequentially inserted into the third pin hole, the first pin hole and the second pin hole to lock and fix the base connection module, the workbench connection module and the bridging connection module. During modular assembly, the base connection module is fixed to the equipment base, the bridge connection module is fixed to the equipment bridge, and the bridge connection module is inserted into the base connection module so that the first pin hole corresponds to the third pin hole. Then the workbench connection module is fixed to the bottom of the equipment workbench, and the installation shaft is inserted into the socket so that the second pin hole corresponds to the first pin hole. Finally, the locking pin is inserted into the third pin hole, the first pin hole and the second pin hole in sequence, so that the base connection module, the workbench connection module and the bridge connection module are relatively fixed, that is, the equipment base, the equipment workbench and the equipment bridge are connected and fixed to each other, so as to realize fast, flexible and convenient modular assembly of the equipment, and thus facilitate the replacement and transformation of the equipment functional modules to meet the processing and assembly requirements of different products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1Shown is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] The numbers and letters in the figure represent the corresponding component names:

[0027] 1. Base connection module; 11. Socket; 12. First pin hole; 13. First connecting plate; 14. First connecting hole; 15. Positioning block; 2. Workbench connection module; 21. Mounting shaft; 22. Second pin hole; 23. Fitting groove; 24. Third connecting hole; 3. Bridge connection module; 31. Third pin hole; 32. Second connecting plate; 33. Second connecting hole; 4. Locking pin; 41. Pin body; 42. Pin head; 43. Spherical brake. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by means of specific embodiments. People familiar with the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification.

[0029] See also Figure 1 It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in the drawings in this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification for people familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the utility model, so they have no substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportion relationship, or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the utility model without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the utility model. At the same time, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" quoted in this specification are only for the convenience of description, and are not used to limit the scope of the implementation of the utility model. The change or adjustment of their relative relationship should also be regarded as the scope of the implementation of the utility model without substantially changing the technical content.

[0030] See also Figure 1The utility model provides a modular corner connector, comprising: a base connection module 1 for assembling with an equipment base, a socket 11 being provided in the middle of the base connection module 1, and a first pin hole 12 penetrating the socket 11 being provided on the side of the base connection module 1; a workbench connection module 2 for assembling with an equipment workbench, a mounting shaft 21 being provided at the bottom of the workbench connection module 2 and matching with the socket 11, and a second pin hole 22 corresponding to the first pin hole 12 being provided through the mounting shaft 21; a bridging connection module 3 for assembling with an equipment bridge, the base connection module 1 being accommodated in the bridging connection module 3, and a third pin hole 31 corresponding to the first pin hole 12 being provided through the side of the bridging connection module 3; and a locking pin 4 being sequentially inserted into the third pin hole 31, the first pin hole 12 and the second pin hole 22 to lock and fix the base connection module 1, the workbench connection module 2 and the bridging connection module 3.

[0031] Specifically, a first connecting plate 13 is provided at the bottom of the base connection module 1, and a plurality of first connecting holes 14 are provided on the first connecting plate 13. The first connecting holes 14 are used to insert the first locking member to lock the base connection module 1 with the device base. The base connection module 1 and the first connecting plate 13 can be integrally formed structural parts, and the first connecting plate 13 is slightly wider than the base connection module 1, so that a limiting abutment portion is formed on the periphery of the first connecting plate 13 located at the base connection module 1, and the limiting abutment portion can support the bridging connection module 3 to achieve relative coordination between the two. The first locking member can be a common fastener such as a bolt or a rivet, so as to facilitate the rapid assembly and disassembly of the base connection module 1 and the device base, thereby improving the flexibility of installation. At the same time, a positioning block 15 is also provided at the bottom of the base connection module 1, and the positioning block 15 can cooperate with the positioning hole provided on the device base to facilitate the positioning and installation of the base connection module 1.

[0032] A second connecting plate 32 is provided on the side of the bridging connection module 3, and a plurality of second connecting holes 33 are provided on the second connecting plate 32. The second connecting holes 33 are used to insert the second locking member to lock the bridging connection module 3 with the equipment bridge. The second connecting plate 32 and the bridging connection module 3 can also adopt an integrally formed structural member, and in this embodiment, the second connecting plate 32 is located on two adjacent sides of the bridging connection module 3, so that the two second connecting plates 32 are in a mutually perpendicular state. The second locking member can be a common fastener such as a bolt or a rivet, and the second connecting plate 32 is convenient for quick assembly and disassembly with the equipment bridge.

[0033] An opening is formed on one side of the workbench connection module 2 with an interlocking groove 23, and a plurality of through third connection holes 24 are opened on the side of the workbench connection module 2. The third connection holes 24 are used to insert the third locking member to lock and fix the workbench connection module 2 to the bottom of the equipment workbench. The interlocking groove 23 facilitates the coordination between the workbench connection module 2 and the mounting bracket at the bottom of the equipment workbench, and the third connection holes 24 facilitate the rapid assembly and disassembly of the workbench connection module 2 and the equipment workbench. The third locking member can be made of common fasteners such as bolts and rivets, and the workbench connection module 2 and the mounting shaft 21 are fixed by welding or integral molding.

[0034] In this embodiment, the locking pin 4 includes a pin body 41 and a pin head 42. A spherical brake component 43 is provided on the pin body 41 at one end away from the pin head 42. The spherical brake component 43 can be clamped in the third pin hole 31. The spherical brake component 43 can adopt a jumping bean spring or other components that can perform a certain degree of telescopic movement. Through the spherical brake component 43, the locking pin 4 and the bridging connection module 3 can be closely matched, thereby improving the connection stability of the base connection module 1, the workbench connection module 2 and the bridging connection module 3.

[0035] Furthermore, a data conductor is provided in the workbench connection module 2, and the data conductor extends to the bottom of the mounting shaft 21. A wiring terminal compatible with the data conductor is provided on the base connection module 1. Of course, a wire trough, a wire tube or other similar structures can be provided in the workbench connection module 2 to facilitate the laying or installation of the data conductor. The data conductor cooperates with the wiring terminal to facilitate data transmission and electrical connection between the functional modules.

[0036] During modular assembly, the base connection module 1 is fixed to the equipment base, the bridge connection module 3 is fixed to the equipment bridge, and the bridge connection module 3 is inserted into the base connection module 1 so that the first pin hole 12 corresponds to the third pin hole 31. Then the workbench connection module 2 is fixed to the bottom of the equipment workbench, and the installation shaft 21 is inserted into the socket 11 so that the second pin hole 22 corresponds to the first pin hole 12. Finally, the locking pin 4 is inserted into the third pin hole 31, the first pin hole 12 and the second pin hole 22 in sequence, so that the base connection module 1, the workbench connection module 2 and the bridge connection module 3 are relatively fixed, that is, the equipment base, the equipment workbench and the equipment bridge are connected and fixed to each other, so as to realize fast, flexible and convenient modular assembly of the equipment, and thus facilitate the replacement and transformation of the equipment functional modules to meet the processing and assembly requirements of different products.

[0037] Of course, in some embodiments, according to actual assembly needs, multiple combinations of connection can be adopted, such as the base connection module 1 cooperating with the workbench connection module 2, the base connection module 1 cooperating with the bridging connection module 3, the workbench connection module 2 cooperating with the bridging connection module 3, etc., which has a wider range of applicable scenarios.

[0038] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the technology may modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by a person of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular corner connector, characterized in that: include: A base connection module for assembly with the device base, wherein a plug hole is provided in the middle of the base connection module, and a first pin hole penetrating the plug hole is provided on the side of the base connection module; A workbench connection module for assembly with the equipment workbench, wherein the bottom of the workbench connection module is provided with a mounting shaft adapted to the jack, and the mounting shaft is provided with a second pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole; A bridging connection module for assembly with a device bridge, wherein the base connection module is accommodated in the bridging connection module, and a third pin hole corresponding to the first pin hole is provided through a side surface of the bridging connection module; and A locking pin is sequentially inserted into the third pin hole, the first pin hole and the second pin hole to lock and fix the base connection module, the workbench connection module and the bridge connection module.

2. The modular corner connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first connecting plate is provided at the bottom of the base connecting module, and a plurality of first connecting holes are provided on the first connecting plate. The first connecting holes are used to penetrate a first locking member to lock the base connecting module with the device base.

3. The modular corner connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: A positioning block is also provided at the bottom of the base connection module.

4. The modular corner connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second connection plate is provided on the side of the bridge connection module, and a plurality of second connection holes are provided on the second connection plate. The second connection holes are used to penetrate a second locking member to lock the bridge connection module with the equipment bridge.

5. The modular corner connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the workbench connection module is open and formed with an engaging groove, and the side of the workbench connection module is provided with a plurality of through third connection holes, and the third connection holes are used to insert a third locking member to lock and fix the workbench connection module to the bottom of the equipment workbench.

6. The modular corner connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking pin comprises a pin body and a pin head. A spherical brake component is provided on the end of the pin body away from the pin head. The spherical brake component can be clamped in the third pin hole.

7. The modular corner connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench connection module is provided with a data conductor, and the data conductor extends to the bottom of the installation shaft. The base connection module is provided with a wiring terminal adapted to the data conductor.

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