Assembly equipment and assembly device thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to assembly equipment and an assembly device thereof. The assembling device installs a first workpiece to a second workpiece and comprises an assembling mechanism, a material taking mechanism, a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism, the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism drive the two mechanisms respectively, the material taking mechanism comprises a material taking needle, the assembling mechanism comprises a pressing head, the material taking needle is provided with a working end used for holding the first workpiece, and the pressing head is provided with a pressing end. The working end and the pressing head are located on the same side of the assembling device. The material taking needle penetrates through the pressing head, and at least one of the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism can drive the material taking needle and the pressing head to move relatively in the extending direction of the material taking needle so that the first workpiece can be ejected out of the working end through the pressing end. Through cooperation of the material taking mechanism and the assembling mechanism, the first workpiece can be assembled to the target position of the second workpiece, the mounting position of the first workpiece can be set, and the accuracy of the mounting position of the first workpiece can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of atomization module production equipment, and specifically to an assembly device and an assembly apparatus thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, in the atomizer module with separated liquid and core, the liquid guide hole is arranged on the circumference of the sleeve of the atomizer module, and the seal is arranged around the circumference of the sleeve. The liquid guide hole is shielded and sealed by the seal in the inactive state, and the liquid guide hole is exposed in the active state so that the atomized matrix can enter the atomizer core through the liquid guide hole for heating and atomization. Therefore, the installation position of the seal in the atomizer module is very important. If the seal is not installed in place, the atomized matrix in the inactive state may leak from the liquid guide hole, or the atomized matrix in the active state may fail to enter the liquid guide hole for heating and atomization. Utility Model Content

[0003] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present application provides an assembly device for installing a first workpiece to a second workpiece, comprising a first driving mechanism, a second driving mechanism, an assembly mechanism and a picking mechanism, wherein the first driving mechanism drives the picking mechanism, and the second driving mechanism drives the assembly mechanism; the picking mechanism is used to move the first workpiece to an installation position, and the assembly mechanism is used to assemble the first workpiece located at the installation position to a target position of the second workpiece; the picking mechanism comprises a picking needle, and the assembly mechanism comprises a pressing head, the picking needle is provided with a working end for holding the first workpiece, the pressing head is provided with a pressing end, and the working end and the pressing head are located on the same side of the assembly device; the picking needle is inserted into the pressing head, and at least one of the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism can drive the picking needle and the pressing head to move relative to each other along the extension direction of the picking needle, so as to use the pressing end to push the first workpiece out of the working end.

[0004] In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism is provided with a positioning portion, and the positioning portion is provided on the pressure head. When the pressure head pushes the first workpiece to reach the target position, the positioning portion is configured to abut against the second workpiece.

[0005] In some embodiments, the positioning portion is arranged on the circumference of the pressing head, and the distance from the positioning portion to the pressing end of the pressing head is a set distance.

[0006] In some embodiments, the second workpiece has a cylindrical structure, and the target position is a position at a specific depth inside the cylindrical structure of the second workpiece; the pressure head is configured to be able to extend into the cylindrical structure, and when the upper edge of the cylindrical structure of the second workpiece contacts the positioning portion, the first workpiece reaches the target position.

[0007] In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism also includes a ram mounting bracket and a buffer member, the ram mounting bracket is provided with a ram accommodating cavity; the pressing end of the ram is located outside the ram accommodating cavity, the opposite end of the pressing end is an assembly end, the assembly end is arranged in the ram accommodating cavity, and the buffer member is arranged between the assembly end and the inner wall of the ram accommodating cavity; the ram accommodating cavity limits the movement of the ram in the circumferential direction, and the ram is configured to be movable along the axial direction of the ram accommodating cavity.

[0008] In some embodiments, the buffer is an elastic member, one end of which abuts or is fixed to the inner wall of the ram accommodating cavity on the side opposite to the assembly end of the ram, and the other end abuts or is fixed to the ram.

[0009] In some embodiments, there are multiple press head accommodating cavities, the number of the press heads matches the number of the press head accommodating cavities, and the assembly ends of the multiple press heads are arranged in the multiple press head accommodating cavities.

[0010] In some embodiments, the material picking mechanism also includes a mounting plate, which is connected to the first driving mechanism; one end of the material picking needle is arranged on the mounting plate, and the other end is passed through the pressure head and can be extended and retracted in the pressure head under the drive of the mounting plate; there are multiple material picking needles, and the multiple material picking needles are respectively passed through the multiple pressure heads.

[0011] An embodiment of the present application also provides an assembly device, including the assembly device described above.

[0012] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment also includes a material conveying mechanism, a material dividing mechanism, a loading robot, a correction mechanism, an assembly robot and a control system; the material conveying mechanism is used to convey the first workpiece; the material dividing mechanism is arranged at the unloading end of the material conveying mechanism and receives the first workpiece; the loading robot is arranged above the material dividing mechanism and can convey the first workpiece from the material dividing mechanism to the correction mechanism; the correction mechanism is located at one end of the material dividing mechanism away from the material conveying mechanism, and the correction mechanism is used to perform position correction on the first workpiece; the assembly robot is located above the correction mechanism and can convey the first workpiece from the correction mechanism to the assembly device; the assembly device is located at one end of the correction mechanism away from the material dividing mechanism, and the assembly device is used to move the first workpiece from the correction mechanism to the installation position, and assemble the first workpiece to the target position of the second workpiece; the control system is used to control the operation of the assembly equipment.

[0013] The assembly device provided in the present application can assemble the first workpiece to the target position of the second workpiece through the cooperation of the material picking mechanism and the assembly mechanism, and can set the installation position of the first workpiece to ensure the accuracy of the installation position of the first workpiece. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the assembly equipment in some embodiments of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the atomization module in some embodiments of the present application;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at AA in the illustrated embodiment;

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of some structures in the illustrated embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the illustrated embodiment;

[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of partial structural disassembly of an atomization module in some embodiments of the present application;

[0021] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the seal assembly of the atomization module in some embodiments of the present application;

[0022] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an assembly device in some embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at CC in the illustrated embodiment;

[0024] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 An enlarged schematic diagram of point D in the illustrated embodiment;

[0025] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pressure head of an assembly device in some embodiments of the present application;

[0026] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at EE in the illustrated embodiment;

[0027] Fig.13 yes Fig.11 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at FF in the illustrated embodiment;

[0028] Fig.14 is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure of the atomization module in some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at GG in the illustrated embodiment;

[0030] Fig.16 is a schematic diagram of the assembly plate structure of the assembly equipment in some embodiments of the present application;

[0031] Fig.17 yes Fig.16 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at HH in the illustrated embodiment;

[0032] Fig.18 It is a schematic diagram of the process of the assembly method in some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. It is particularly noted that the following examples are only used to illustrate the present application, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Similarly, the following examples are only some embodiments of the present application rather than all embodiments, and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0034] The terms "first", "second", and "third" in the embodiments of the present application are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first", "second", and "third" can expressly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In the embodiments of the present application, all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication also changes accordingly. The terms "including" and "having" in the embodiments of the present application and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes other steps or components inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0035] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0036] The present application embodiment provides an assembly device. Figure 1 , Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the assembly equipment in some embodiments of the present application. The assembly equipment 100 may include an assembly device 60 for assembling the first workpiece to a set position, for example, assembling the first workpiece to a target position of the second workpiece. The first workpiece and the second workpiece are two different workpieces. In some application scenarios where one workpiece needs to be assembled to another workpiece, the assembly equipment 100 can complete the assembly of the first workpiece through the assembly device 60. In addition, the assembly equipment 100 may also include other structures, such as but not limited to a structure for controlling the assembly device 60, a structure for fixing the assembly device 60, etc.

[0037] Optionally, the assembly equipment 100 may include a material conveying mechanism 10 for conveying a first workpiece to be assembled, a material dividing mechanism 20 for receiving the first workpiece to be assembled, a loading robot 30 for conveying the first workpiece to be assembled from the material dividing mechanism 20 to the correction mechanism 40, a correction mechanism 40 for performing position correction on the first workpiece to be assembled, an assembly robot 50 for conveying the first workpiece to be assembled from the correction mechanism 40 to an assembly device 60, an assembly device 60 provided with a positioning portion 6331 and used to assemble the first workpiece to be assembled to a set position, and a control system 70 for controlling the operation of the assembly equipment 100. Of course, the assembly equipment 100 of the embodiment of the present application is not limited to the above structure.

[0038] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment 100 may further include an assembly table 80 for assembling the first workpiece and the second workpiece. In some embodiments, the assembly equipment 100 also includes a sensor for sensing whether the first workpiece is in place. In some embodiments, the assembly equipment 100 also includes other components, such as a cylinder, etc., which will not be described in detail. In some embodiments, the assembly equipment 100 has multiple workstations, and multiple refers to two or more, such as three, four, etc. Multiple workstations improve the efficiency of assembly and increase production capacity. The diagram only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed.

[0039] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the atomization module in some embodiments of the present application; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at AA in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of some structures in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structural disassembly of the atomization module in some embodiments of the present application.

[0040] The assembly device 100 provided in the present application can be applied to the assembly of the atomization module 200 with a liquid core separation, and can be specifically applied to the application scenario of the assembly of the sealing member 220 with a liquid guide hole 231 in the atomization module 200, which can realize the automatic and precise positioning of the assembly position of the sealing member 220, thereby reducing labor costs, improving production efficiency, and ensuring assembly accuracy. In other words, the sealing member 220 can be the first workpiece mentioned above.

[0041] The atomization module 200 may include a housing 210 provided with a housing chamber 201 and having an upper edge 211 and a lower edge 212. The housing 210 may be the second workpiece described above. The atomization module 200 may further include a sealing member 220 provided in the housing chamber 201. In other words, the target position of the second workpiece may be located in the housing chamber 201. The atomization module 200 may further include a sleeve 230 and an atomization core 240. The atomization core 240 is provided in the sleeve 230, the sleeve 230 is provided with a liquid guide hole 231, and the sealing member 220 is provided around the sleeve 230.

[0042] In some embodiments, a metal sheet 221 is provided in the seal 220 to enhance the strength of the seal 220 and prevent it from deforming, such as a steel sheet. The liquid guide hole 231 is shielded and sealed by the seal 220 in an unactivated state, and the liquid guide hole 231 is exposed in an activated state for the substrate to be atomized to enter the atomization core 240 through the liquid guide hole 231 for heating and atomization. The assembly device 100 provided in the present application is suitable for installing the seal 220 to a specified position of the accommodating chamber 201 so that the seal 220 and the liquid guide hole 231 of the sleeve 230 have a preset relative position.

[0043] When the assembly device 100 abuts against the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, the seal 220 is installed to the designated position of the accommodating chamber 201, and the designated position (i.e., the target position) can be a position at a specific depth in the accommodating chamber 201 of the housing 210. Of course, in other embodiments, the target position can also be other positions of the housing 210. The metal sheet 221 of the seal 220 can abut against the step 213 in the accommodating chamber 201 of the housing 210, and there is a preset relative position between the seal 220 and the liquid guide hole 231 of the sleeve 230; at this time, the seal 220 meets the liquid guide hole 231, which is shielded and sealed in the unactivated state to prevent the atomized matrix from leaking from the liquid guide hole 231, and the liquid guide hole 231 is completely exposed in the activated state so that the atomized matrix enters the atomizing core 240 through the liquid guide hole 231 for heating and atomization.

[0044] In some embodiments, the second workpiece may be a housing 210 in which a sleeve 230 and an atomizing core 240 are provided in the accommodating cavity 201. In other embodiments, the second workpiece may be other components. In some embodiments, the second workpiece has a cylindrical structure. In some embodiments, the second workpiece is cylindrical. In some embodiments, the second workpiece is an elliptical cylinder. In other embodiments, the second workpiece may be of other shapes. In some embodiments, the housing 210 is cylindrical. In some embodiments, the housing 210 is an elliptical cylinder. In some embodiments, the housing 210 may be of other shapes. The diagram only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art may adjust as needed. It should be noted that the "upper" and "lower" in the upper edge 211 and the lower edge 212 are not used as a direction limitation for the housing 220, but only the orientation of the housing 220 in a specific assembly scenario. In other scenarios, the orientation of the housing 220 during assembly can be adjusted.

[0045] It should be noted that the above-mentioned atomization module 200 is only an optional structural form among the many kinds of workpieces provided in this embodiment. The assembly equipment 100 provided in this embodiment can also be used for other products. The assembly equipment 100 provided in this embodiment focuses on realizing the automatic assembly of workpieces and ensuring assembly accuracy.

[0046] In some embodiments, the material conveying mechanism 10 is located at the feeding end of the assembly equipment 100, and is used to convey the first workpiece to be assembled. In some embodiments, there are two material conveying mechanisms 10 to make the assembly efficiency higher. In some embodiments, the material conveying mechanism 10 can convey multiple first workpieces at a time to improve the assembly efficiency. In some embodiments, the material distribution mechanism 20 is arranged at the unloading end of the material conveying mechanism 10, and receives the first workpiece to be assembled. In some embodiments, the material distribution mechanism 20 can receive multiple first workpieces to improve the assembly efficiency. In some embodiments, the feeding manipulator 30 is arranged above the material distribution mechanism 20, and can convey the first workpiece to be assembled from the material distribution mechanism 20 to the correction mechanism 40. In some embodiments, the feeding manipulator 30 can convey multiple first workpieces at a time to improve the assembly efficiency. In some embodiments, the correction mechanism 40 is located at one end of the material distribution mechanism 20 away from the material conveying mechanism 10, and the correction mechanism 40 is used to perform position correction on the first workpiece to be assembled. In some embodiments, the correction mechanism 40 can correct multiple first workpieces at a time to improve the assembly efficiency.

[0047] In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 is located at one end of the correction mechanism 40 away from the material distribution mechanism 20, and is used to move the first workpiece from the correction mechanism to the installation position, and install the first workpiece to the second workpiece. In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 is used to assemble the first workpiece to be assembled to a set position. In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 is used to assemble the first workpiece to be assembled to the target position of the second workpiece. In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 can assemble multiple first workpieces at a time to improve assembly efficiency.

[0048] See also Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 , Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the seal assembly of the atomization module in some embodiments of the present application; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an assembly device in some embodiments of the present application; Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at CC in the illustrated embodiment; Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 An enlarged schematic diagram of point D in the illustrated embodiment.

[0049] In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 includes a first drive mechanism 61, a second drive mechanism 62, an assembly mechanism 63 and a pick-up mechanism 64. In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 may include an assembly robot 65. In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 is provided with a connecting plate connected to the assembly robot 65. In some embodiments, the first drive mechanism 61 drives the pick-up mechanism 64, and the second drive mechanism 62 drives the assembly mechanism 63. In some embodiments, the pick-up mechanism 64 can be used to move the first workpiece to the installation position. During assembly, the pick-up mechanism 64 can move the first workpiece to abut against the second workpiece, and then return in the opposite direction of conveying the first workpiece.

[0050] In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism 63 can be used to assemble the first workpiece to a set position. In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism 63 can be used to assemble the first workpiece located at the installation position to the target position of the second workpiece. The assembly mechanism 63 can continue to transport the first workpiece to the target position of the second workpiece when the material picking mechanism 64 is retracted. In some embodiments, the first drive mechanism 61 drives the assembly mechanism 63, and the second drive mechanism 62 drives the material picking mechanism 64. In some embodiments, the assembly device 60 may also include other mechanisms, such as cylinders, sensors, etc., which are not described in detail. The figure only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art can adjust them as needed.

[0051] In some embodiments, the assembly robot 65 is located above the correction mechanism 40 and can transport the first workpiece to be assembled from the correction mechanism 40 to the assembly device 60. In some embodiments, the assembly robot 65 can transport multiple first workpieces at a time to improve assembly efficiency.

[0052] In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism 63 may be provided with a positioning portion 6331. The positioning portion 6331 may be used to position the first workpiece to be assembled to a set position. In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism 63 may include a pressure head mounting bracket 630 and a pressure head 633. In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism 63 may also be provided with a buffer 634.

[0053] In some embodiments, the ram mounting bracket 630 may be provided with a ram accommodating chamber 635. The ram may be at least partially accommodated in the ram accommodating chamber 635. The ram accommodating chamber 635 may be used to limit the movable space of the ram 633. In some embodiments, the ram mounting bracket 630 may be provided with an assembly pressure strip 631 and a ram fixing plate 632. In some embodiments, the assembly pressure strip 631 may be connected to the second driving mechanism 62. The ram fixing plate 632 may be connected to the assembly pressure strip 631. The ram 633 may be arranged on the ram fixing plate 632. The ram 633 may be used to transport the first workpiece to a specified position.

[0054] In some embodiments, the assembly pressure strip 631, the pressure head fixing plate 632 and the pressure head 633 can be separately arranged, so that when at least one of the three is damaged, it can be replaced more conveniently. In some embodiments, the assembly pressure strip 631 and the pressure head fixing plate 632 can be an integral structure. In some embodiments, the assembly pressure strip 631, the pressure head fixing plate 632 and the pressure head 633 can be an integral structure. In some embodiments, the assembly pressure strip 631, the pressure head fixing plate 632, the pressure head 633 and the buffer 634 can be an integral structure. In some embodiments, the pressure head accommodating cavity 635 can be provided in the pressure head fixing plate 632.

[0055] In some embodiments, the pressure head accommodating cavity 635 can limit the movement of the pressure head 633 in the circumferential direction, and the pressure head 633 is configured to be movable along the axial direction of the pressure head accommodating cavity 635. In some embodiments, the number of the pressure head accommodating cavity 635 can be multiple.

[0056] See also Fig.10 , Fig.11 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 , Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a pressure head of an assembly device in some embodiments of the present application; Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at EE in the illustrated embodiment; Fig.13 yes Fig.11Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view of the structure at FF in the illustrated embodiment.

[0057] In some embodiments, one end of the ram 633 is disposed on the ram mounting bracket 630, and the other end is used to abut the first workpiece. In some embodiments, one end of the ram 633 is disposed on the ram fixing plate 632, and the other end is used to abut the first workpiece. In some embodiments, one end of the ram 633 close to the assembly pressure strip 631 may be provided with a mounting hole 6332 for setting a buffer 634. In some embodiments, the ram 633 may be provided with a through hole 6333 in the axial direction, so that the material taking mechanism 64 can pass therethrough and can be retracted in the through hole 6333.

[0058] In some embodiments, the press head 633 may be provided with a pressing end 6334 and an assembly end 6335. In some embodiments, the pressing end 6334 of the press head 633 may be located outside the press head accommodating chamber 635 and may be used to abut the first workpiece. The other end of the press head 633 opposite to the pressing end 6334 may be an assembly end 6335, and the assembly end 6335 may be arranged in the press head accommodating chamber 635. In some embodiments, the assembly end 6335 may be a rectangular column. In other embodiments, the assembly end 6335 may also be in other shapes, such as a prism, a cylinder, etc. In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the pressing end 6334 is adapted to the first workpiece. In some embodiments, the pressing end 6334 is a cylinder, and its axis may be parallel to the conveying direction of the first workpiece. In some embodiments, the pressing end 6334 may be in other shapes, such as a prism, etc., as long as its cross-sectional shape is adapted to the first workpiece, it is an embodiment covered by the present application. In some embodiments, the number of press heads 633 is adapted to the number of press head accommodating chambers 635. In some embodiments, there are multiple pressing heads 633 , and the assembly ends 6335 of the multiple pressing heads 633 are disposed in multiple pressing head accommodating cavities 635 .

[0059] In some embodiments, the ram 633 may be provided with a positioning portion 6331 in the circumferential direction of the first workpiece conveying direction. When the positioning portion 6331 abuts against the set position of the second workpiece, the ram 633 may stop conveying the first workpiece and complete the assembly of the first workpiece to the second workpiece. In some embodiments, the ram 633 is configured as a cylindrical structure that can extend into the second workpiece. When the upper edge 211 of the cylindrical structure of the second workpiece contacts the positioning portion 6331, the first workpiece reaches the target position. In some embodiments, when the positioning portion 6331 abuts against the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 of the atomization module 200, the ram 633 stops conveying the first workpiece, and the first workpiece is conveyed to a specified position, specifically, the specified position is the target position of the second workpiece.

[0060] In some embodiments, the pressure head 633 may be provided with a positioning portion 6331 in the circumferential direction of the first workpiece conveying direction. The positioning portion 6331 may be sensed by the sensor. When the sensor senses the positioning portion 6331, the pressure head 633 may stop conveying the first workpiece, and the first workpiece is conveyed to the specified position. Specifically, the specified position is the target position of the second workpiece. The figure only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art may adjust as needed.

[0061] In some embodiments, the positioning portion 6331 can be used to position the first workpiece to be assembled to the target position of the second workpiece. In some embodiments, the positioning portion 6331 can be provided on the press head 633, and when the press head 633 pushes the first workpiece to reach the target position, the positioning portion 6331 can be configured to abut the second workpiece. In some embodiments, the positioning portion 6331 can be provided on the circumference of the press head 633. In some embodiments, the positioning portion 6331 can be provided on the circumference of the press head 633 in the conveying direction of the first workpiece.

[0062] In some embodiments, the distance from the positioning portion 6331 to the pressing end 6334 of the pressing head 633 is a set distance, such as Fig.12 L1 distance. In some embodiments, the positioning portion 6331 may be a groove for sensor recognition. In some embodiments, the positioning portion 6331 may be a positioning protrusion. The positioning protrusion extends toward the end of the pressure head 633 abutting the first workpiece. When the positioning protrusion abuts the set position of the second workpiece, the assembly mechanism 63 stops conveying the first workpiece and completes the assembly of the first workpiece to the second workpiece. In some embodiments, a positioning portion 6331 is arranged on the circumference of a pressure head 633. In some embodiments, a plurality of positioning portions 6331 are evenly arranged on the circumference of a pressure head 633 to make the positioning more precise, and a plurality refers to two or more than two, such as three, four, etc. In some embodiments, when the positioning protrusion abuts the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, the pressure head 633 stops conveying the first workpiece and completes the assembly of the first workpiece to the second workpiece.

[0063] In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion may be provided with a set distance from the end of the assembly mechanism 63 in the first workpiece conveying direction, such as Fig.12 When the positioning protrusion abuts against the set position of the second workpiece, the end of the assembly mechanism 63 can transport the first workpiece to the designated position of the second workpiece, and the designated position is the position of the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 plus the preset distance.

[0064] In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion may be provided with a set distance from the end of the pressing head 633 away from the pressing head fixing plate 632 in the first workpiece conveying direction, such as Fig.12When the positioning protrusion abuts against the set position of the second workpiece, the end of the ram 633 away from the ram fixing plate 632 transports the first workpiece to the target position of the second workpiece.

[0065] In some embodiments, the target position can be the position of the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 plus a preset distance. During processing and assembly, the specific delivery position of the first workpiece can be adjusted by adjusting the preset distance as needed, which is convenient and simple. In the embodiment of the present application, the positioning protrusion can abut the second workpiece to achieve the positioning purpose, which is simple, convenient and highly operable. The figure only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art can adjust them as needed.

[0066] The mounting hole 6332 may extend toward the end of the ram 633 abutting against the first workpiece. In some embodiments, there are multiple mounting holes 6332, and the multiple mounting holes 6332 are evenly distributed at one end of the ram 633 close to the assembly strip 631, and multiple buffers 634 are respectively disposed in the multiple mounting holes 6332, and multiple refers to two or more, such as two, three, four, etc. Multiple buffers 634 are disposed on the ram 633, so that the movement of the ram 633 in the opposite direction of conveying the first workpiece is more stable.

[0067] In some embodiments, the shape of the through hole 6333 matches the shape of the material picking mechanism 64. In some embodiments, in the state of grabbing the first workpiece, one end of the material picking mechanism 64 is inserted into the through hole 6333 and grabs the first workpiece. The first workpiece is placed in the installation position, and the material picking mechanism 64 is driven to retract into the through hole 6333. In some embodiments, in the state of adsorbing the first workpiece, one end of the material picking mechanism 64 is inserted into the through hole 6333 and adsorbs the first workpiece. The first workpiece is placed in the installation position, and the material picking mechanism 64 is driven to retract into the through hole 6333.

[0068] In some embodiments, the shape of the through hole 6333 can be a cylindrical through hole or a prismatic through hole. In other embodiments, the shape of the through hole 6333 can be other shapes, as long as it is compatible with the shape of the material taking mechanism 64 so that the material taking mechanism 64 can be extended and retracted therein, it is an embodiment of the present application. In some embodiments, the axis of the through hole 6333 is parallel to the direction in which the pressure head 633 conveys the first workpiece.

[0069] Please continue reading Fig.10, the buffer 634 can be arranged between the assembly end 6335 and the inner wall of the pressure head accommodating cavity 635. In some embodiments, one end of the buffer 634 abuts or is arranged on the pressure head mounting bracket 630, and the other end is arranged on the pressure head 633. The buffer 634 can be used to buffer the impact of the pressure head 633 on the workpiece. In some embodiments, one end of the buffer 634 abuts or is arranged on the assembly pressure strip 631, and the other end is arranged on the pressure head 633, and the buffer 634 is used to buffer the impact of the pressure head 633 on the workpiece. In some embodiments, the other end of the buffer 634 is arranged in the mounting hole 6332 of the pressure head 633. In some embodiments, the number of buffers 634 is adapted to the number of mounting holes 6332. In some embodiments, the number of buffers 634 is one. In some embodiments, the number of buffers 634 is multiple, and multiple refers to two or more than two, such as three, four, etc.

[0070] In some embodiments, the buffer 634 can be used to buffer the impact of the ram 633 on the housing 210. When there is an error in the second workpiece or an error in the jig, for example, the step 213 of the housing 210 is set relatively close to the upper edge 211 or the end of the ram 633 used to abut the first workpiece is too long, the buffer 634 provides a buffer space for the ram 633, so that there is a certain space for the ram 633 to move in the opposite direction of the conveying direction of the first workpiece, thereby avoiding the impact of the ram 633 on the first workpiece, the second workpiece or the housing 210. Multiple buffers 634 make the callback of the ram 633 more stable.

[0071] In some embodiments, the buffer 634 may be a rubber member. In some embodiments, the buffer 634 may be an elastic member. The elastic member may abut or be fixed at one end to the inner wall of the pressure head accommodating chamber 635 on the side opposite to the assembly end 6335 of the pressure head 633, and the other end may abut or be fixed to the pressure head 633. The elastic member can be compressed so as to provide a certain buffer space for the pressure head 633. In some embodiments, the buffer 634 is a spring, and the spring is compressed to provide a certain buffer space for the pressure head 633, and also plays a role in shock absorption. The figure only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed.

[0072] The material picking mechanism 64 can be used to move the first workpiece to the installation position. In some embodiments, the material picking mechanism 64 can include a mounting plate 641 and a material picking needle 642. The mounting plate 641 is connected to the first driving mechanism 61. The material picking needle 642 can be connected to the mounting plate 641. The material picking needle 642 can be used to grab or adsorb the first workpiece.

[0073] In some embodiments, the mounting plate 641 can be disposed at one end of the pressure head mounting bracket 630 away from the pressure head 633. In some embodiments, the mounting plate 641 can be disposed at one end of the assembly pressure strip 631 away from the pressure head 633. In some embodiments, the mounting plate 641 and the material extraction needle 642 can be an integral structure. The figure only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art can adjust as needed. The material extraction needle 642 can be inserted into the pressure head 633.

[0074] The material extraction needle 642 can be arranged at one end on the mounting plate 641 and the other end through the pressure head 633 and can be extended and retracted in the pressure head 633 under the drive of the mounting plate 641. In some embodiments, the material extraction needle 642 is provided with a working end 6421 for holding the first workpiece, and the working end 6421 and the pressure head 633 are located on the same side of the assembly device 60. The working end 6421 and the pressure head 633 can both extend in the direction of conveying the first workpiece. In some embodiments, the material extraction needle 642 can be arranged at one end of the mounting plate 641 facing the pressure head mounting bracket 630. In some embodiments, the material extraction needle 642 can be arranged at one end of the mounting plate 641 facing the assembly pressure strip 631.

[0075] In some embodiments, at least one of the first driving mechanism 61 and the second driving mechanism 62 can drive the material extraction needle 642 and the pressing head 633 to move relative to each other along the extension direction of the material extraction needle 642 , so as to use the pressing end 6334 to push the first workpiece out of the working end 6421 .

[0076] For example, the second driving mechanism 62 can drive the pressing head 633 to move along the material taking needle 642 , so as to use the pressing end 6334 to push the first workpiece out of the working end 6421 .

[0077] For another example, the first driving mechanism 61 can drive the material taking needle 642 to move relative to the pressure head 633 , specifically, to move in the opposite direction of the direction of conveying the first workpiece, so as to use the pressing end 6334 to push the first workpiece out of the working end 6421 .

[0078] For example, the first driving mechanism 61 can drive the material picking needle 642 to move, and the second driving mechanism 62 can drive the pressure head 633 to move along the material picking needle 642, so that the material picking needle 642 and the pressure head 633 move relative to each other along the extension direction of the material picking needle 642, so as to use the pressing end 6334 to push the first workpiece out of the working end 6421.

[0079] In some embodiments, the material extraction needle 642 may be a suction cup. In some embodiments, the material extraction needle 642 may be a micro air pump. An air pump is a simple and effective tool for sucking objects, and its application range is wide, which can meet the needs of different fields. In some embodiments, the material extraction needle 642 may be a clamping claw. In some embodiments, the number of the material extraction needles 642 is adapted to the number of the clamping holes 222 of the seal 220. In some embodiments, the number of the material extraction needles 642 is at least two, and in the state of holding the seal 220, at least two material extraction needles 642 are arranged in the clamping holes 222 of the seal 220 to hold the seal 220 together. In some embodiments, the number of the material extraction needles 642 is two, and the two material extraction needles 642 hold the first workpiece together. In some embodiments, the number of the material extraction needles 642 may be multiple, such as three, four, etc. In some embodiments, the number of the material extraction needles 642 is multiple, and in the state of holding the seal 220, multiple material extraction needles 642 are arranged in the clamping holes 222 of the seal 220 to hold the seal 220 together. In some embodiments, there are multiple pick-up needles 642 , and the multiple pick-up needles 642 can be inserted into multiple pressure heads 633 to hold the first workpiece. Each pressure head 633 has at least two pick-up needles 642 inserted therein, which will not be repeated here.

[0080] See also Fig.14 and Fig.15 , Fig.14 is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure of the atomization module in some embodiments of the present application; Fig.15 yes Fig.14 In some embodiments, the seal 220 of the atomizing module 200 is provided with a clamping hole 222, and the shape and number of the clamping hole 222 are adapted to the shape and number of the material extraction needle 642, so as to be held by the material extraction needle 642. The material extraction needle 642 can be extended and retracted in the clamping hole 222.

[0081] In some embodiments, the material extraction needle 642 can extend toward the pressure head 633. The material extraction needle 642 can penetrate the assembly layer 631, the pressure head mounting plate 632 and the pressure head 633, so that the material extraction needle 642 can extend out of the pressing end 6334 of the pressure head 633 and hold the seal 220. In some embodiments, the seal 220 is provided with a groove 223 for sensor induction and identification. In some embodiments, the shape of the material extraction needle 642 is cylindrical. In some embodiments, the shape of the material extraction needle 642 is prismatic. In some embodiments, the shape of the material extraction needle 642 can be other shapes, such as a cylinder with an elliptical cross section, which will not be repeated. As long as the material extraction needle 642 can hold the seal 220 through the clamping hole 222 and extend and retract in the clamping hole 222, it is an embodiment of the present application. The figure only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art can adjust as needed. It should be noted that the above-mentioned seal 220 is only an optional structural form among the many kinds of workpieces provided in this embodiment. The assembly device 100 provided in this embodiment can also be used for other products. The assembly device 100 provided in this embodiment focuses on realizing the automatic assembly of workpieces and ensuring assembly accuracy. The figure only gives some examples, and those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed.

[0082] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment 100 further includes an assembly table 80, which serves as a workstation for assembling and installing the first workpiece and the second workpiece. Fig.16 and Fig.17 , Fig.16 is a schematic diagram of the assembly plate structure of the assembly equipment in some embodiments of the present application, Fig.17 yes Fig.16 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at HH in the illustrated embodiment. In some embodiments, the assembly table 80 is provided with an assembly plate 81, one end of the assembly plate 81 faces the first workpiece, and the other end faces the second workpiece. In some embodiments, a horn hole 810 is provided on the assembly plate 81 so that the first workpiece or the second workpiece can be well installed and positioned. In some embodiments, the horn hole 810 is provided on both the end of the assembly plate 81 facing the first workpiece and the end facing the second workpiece, so as to respectively provide installation and positioning for both.

[0083] The control system 70 is used to control the operation of the assembly equipment 100. In some embodiments, the control system 70 includes a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), input signals, etc. In some embodiments, the control system 70 may also include other components, such as actuators, etc., which will not be described in detail.

[0084] In some embodiments, the control system 70 controls the first driving mechanism 61 to drive the mounting plate 641, and then drives the material extraction needle 642 to penetrate the pressure head 633 to hold the first workpiece. In the following, the first workpiece is taken as the seal 220 as an example. The material extraction needle 642 can extend into the clamping hole 222 of the seal 220 to hold the seal 220, and then the seal 220 can be transported from the correction mechanism 40 to the assembly table 80. The second workpiece to be assembled can be prepared under the assembly plate 81 of the assembly table 80. The pressure head 633, the material extraction needle 642 and the held seal 220 are controlled to move together through the horn hole 810 of the assembly plate 81.

[0085] When the material extraction needle 642 transports the seal 220 to the target position of the second workpiece, such as the accommodating chamber 201 of the housing 210, the control system 70 can control the first driving mechanism 61 so that the material extraction needle 642 is driven to retract in the direction away from the seal 220. The control system 70 can control the second driving mechanism 62 to drive the assembly pressure strip 631, and then drive the pressure strip mounting plate 641, and further drive the pressure head 633 to continue to transport the seal 220 to the inside of the accommodating chamber 201 of the housing 210, such as the pressing end 6334 of the pressure head 633 presses the seal 220 to the inside of the accommodating chamber 201 of the housing 210. When the circumferential positioning protrusion of the pressure head 633 abuts against the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, the seal 220 is transported to the specified position and the assembly is completed. The control system 70 can control the second driving mechanism 62, and the pressure head 633 is driven to retract in the direction away from the seal 220, entering the next cycle of assembly.

[0086] In some embodiments, one or more first workpieces can be precisely assembled to a specified position, and a plurality refers to two or more, such as three, four, ten, twelve, etc., so as to improve efficiency. In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion is provided with a preset distance (e.g., a predetermined distance) from the end of the pressing head 633 away from the pressing head fixing plate 632 (i.e., the end of the pressing head 633 that abuts against the sealing member 220) in the conveying direction of the sealing member 220. Fig.12 The sealing member 220 is arranged at a distance L1 from the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, so that the sealing member 220 has the same distance from the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, thereby controlling the installation position of the sealing member 220, and making the installation position of the sealing member 220 more accurate. At the same time, the automated assembly improves the production efficiency.

[0087] In some embodiments, the distance between the side of the seal 220 close to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 is 12.4-12.7 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the side of the seal 220 close to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 is 12.4 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the side of the seal 220 close to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 is 12.5 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the side of the seal 220 close to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 is 12.55 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the side of the seal 220 close to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 is 12.6 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the side of the seal 220 close to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 is 12.65 mm. In some embodiments, the distance between the sealing member 220 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 is 12.7 mm.

[0088] In other embodiments, the distance between the side of the seal 220 close to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 and the upper edge 211 of the housing 210 can be other sizes, which can be adjusted as needed and will not be described in detail. The working process of the positioning portion 6331 being a groove for the sensor to identify and locate is similar to the above working process and will not be described in detail. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed. The working process of the material extraction needle 642 being a suction cup or an air pump is similar to the above working process and will not be described in detail. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed.

[0089] The working process of the first workpiece and the second workpiece being other workpieces or products is similar to the above working process and will not be described in detail. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed. This embodiment only describes the working process of one case and will not be described in detail for other embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed.

[0090] The embodiment of the present application provides an assembly method, which is performed by the above-mentioned assembly device 60 and has similar functions and beneficial effects.

[0091] See also Fig.18 , Fig.18 : is a flow chart of an assembly method in some embodiments of the present application. The assembly method provided in this embodiment includes:

[0092] S10: Control the first driving mechanism 61 to drive the picking mechanism 64 to transport the first workpiece after position correction to the installation position through the picking needle 642.

[0093] Specifically, the control system 70 controls the first driving mechanism 61 to drive the mounting plate 641, and then drives the pick-up needle 642 to penetrate the pressure head 633 to grab or absorb the first workpiece, and transport the first workpiece from the correction mechanism 40 to the assembly table 80 (i.e., the installation position), and the pressure head 633, the pick-up needle 642 and the first workpiece are controlled to move together through the horn hole 810 of the assembly plate 81. Of course, the installation position is not limited to the position on the assembly table 80.

[0094] S20: Control the first driving mechanism 61 to drive the material taking mechanism 64 to leave the installation position. In some embodiments, this step can control the first driving mechanism 61 to drive the material taking mechanism 64 to retract in the opposite direction of the conveying direction of the first workpiece.

[0095] Specifically, when the picking needle 642 transports the first workpiece to the designated position of the second workpiece, the control system 70 controls the first driving mechanism 61, and the picking needle 642 is driven to retract in a direction away from the first workpiece.

[0096] S30 : Control the second driving mechanism 62 to drive the assembly mechanism 63 to press the first workpiece located at the installation position to the target position of the second workpiece through the pressing end 6334 of the pressing head 633 .

[0097] Specifically, the assembly mechanism 63 is controlled to continue to convey the first workpiece in the direction opposite to the retracting direction of the material picking mechanism 64. When the positioning portion 6331 abuts against the set position, the conveyance of the first workpiece is stopped, and the first workpiece is assembled to the target position of the second workpiece.

[0098] In some embodiments, the control system 70 can control the second driving mechanism 62 to drive the assembly pressure strip 631, and then drive the pressure strip mounting plate 641, and further drive the pressing head 633 to continue to transport the first workpiece into the accommodating cavity 201 of the housing 210, such as controlling the pressing end 6334 of the pressing head 633 to press the sealing member 220 into the accommodating cavity 201 of the housing 210. When the circumferential positioning protrusion of the pressing head 633 abuts against the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, the first workpiece is transported to the target position of the accommodating cavity 201 of the housing 210 (the target position is a position at a specific depth in the accommodating cavity 201 of the housing 210), and the assembly is completed.

[0099] In some embodiments, the positioning protrusion is provided with a preset distance (e.g., a distance between the end of the pressing head 633 away from the pressing head fixing plate 632 (i.e., the end of the pressing head 633 that abuts against the first workpiece, i.e., the pressing end 6334) in the conveying direction of the first workpiece. Fig.12 The first workpiece is installed at a position L1 closer to the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, thereby making the first workpiece have the same distance with the upper edge 211 of the housing 210, thereby controlling the installation position of the first workpiece and making the installation position of the first workpiece more accurate.

[0100] It can be understood that the above steps S20 and S30 can be performed successively or simultaneously.

[0101] For details of the assembly method provided in the embodiment of the present application that are not fully described, please refer to the above and will not be repeated here.

[0102] The above descriptions are only some embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An assembly device for mounting a first workpiece to a second workpiece, characterized in that: It comprises a first driving mechanism, a second driving mechanism, an assembly mechanism and a material taking mechanism, wherein the first driving mechanism drives the material taking mechanism, and the second driving mechanism drives the assembly mechanism; The material taking mechanism is used to move the first workpiece to the installation position, and the assembly mechanism is used to assemble the first workpiece located at the installation position to the target position of the second workpiece; The material picking mechanism includes a material picking needle, and the assembly mechanism includes a pressure head. The material picking needle is provided with a working end for holding the first workpiece, and the pressure head is provided with a pressing end, and the working end and the pressure head are located on the same side of the assembling device; the material picking needle is inserted into the pressure head, and at least one of the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism can drive the material picking needle and the pressure head to move relative to each other along the extension direction of the material picking needle, so as to use the pressing end to push the first workpiece out of the working end.

2. The assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly mechanism is provided with a positioning portion, and the positioning portion is provided on the pressing head. When the pressing head pushes the first workpiece to reach the target position, the positioning portion is configured to abut against the second workpiece.

3. The assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning portion is arranged in the circumferential direction of the pressing head, and the distance from the positioning portion to the pressing end of the pressing head is a set distance.

4. The assembly device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second workpiece has a cylindrical structure, and the target position is a position at a specific depth inside the cylindrical structure of the second workpiece; The pressing head is configured to be able to extend into the cylindrical structure, and when the upper edge of the cylindrical structure of the second workpiece contacts the positioning portion, the first workpiece reaches the target position.

5. The assembly device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The assembly mechanism further includes a pressure head mounting bracket and a buffer member, wherein the pressure head mounting bracket is provided with a pressure head accommodating cavity; The pressing end of the pressure head is located outside the pressure head accommodating cavity, and the opposite end of the pressing end is an assembly end, which is arranged in the pressure head accommodating cavity, and the buffer member is arranged between the assembly end and the inner wall of the pressure head accommodating cavity; The ram accommodating cavity limits the movement of the ram in the circumferential direction, and the ram is configured to be movable along the axial direction of the ram accommodating cavity.

6. The assembly device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The buffer is an elastic member, one end of which abuts against or is fixed to the inner wall of the pressure head accommodating cavity on the side opposite to the assembly end of the pressure head, and the other end of which abuts against or is fixed to the pressure head.

7. The assembly device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are multiple press head accommodating cavities, the number of the press heads matches the number of the press head accommodating cavities, and the assembly ends of the multiple press heads are arranged in the multiple press head accommodating cavities.

8. The assembly device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism further comprises a mounting plate, and the mounting plate is connected to the first driving mechanism; One end of the material taking needle is arranged on the mounting plate, and the other end is penetrated through the pressure head and can be extended and retracted in the pressure head under the drive of the mounting plate; There are a plurality of the material taking needles, and the plurality of the material taking needles are respectively penetrated through the plurality of the pressure heads.

9. An assembly device, characterized in that: The invention comprises the assembly device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The assembly device according to claim 9, characterized in that The assembly equipment also includes a material conveying mechanism, a material distribution mechanism, a feeding manipulator, a correction mechanism, an assembly manipulator and a control system; The material conveying mechanism is used to convey the first workpiece; The material distribution mechanism is arranged at the unloading end of the material conveying mechanism and receives the first workpiece; The feeding robot is arranged above the material distribution mechanism and can transport the first workpiece from the material distribution mechanism to the correction mechanism; The correction mechanism is located at one end of the material distribution mechanism away from the material conveying mechanism, and the correction mechanism is used to perform position correction on the first workpiece; The assembly robot is located above the correction mechanism and can transport the first workpiece from the correction mechanism to the assembly device; The assembling device is located at one end of the correction mechanism away from the material distribution mechanism, and is used to move the first workpiece from the correction mechanism to the installation position, and assemble the first workpiece to the target position of the second workpiece; The control system is used to control the operation of the assembly equipment.

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