Automatic installation mechanism for fuse end cap

By adopting two-way positioning structure and automated production process in the automatic installation mechanism of the fuse end cap, the unstable manual operation, insufficient automation and other problems in traditional installation solutions are solved, and the precise installation of the end cap and the improvement of production efficiency are achieved.

CN222986153UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17MERSEN ELECTRIC TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422182939.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

The traditional fuse end cap installation solution has problems such as unstable manual operation speed, insufficient automation, easy to cause crooked caps, difficult to guarantee tightness, damaged pipe body and high scrap rate.

Method used

An automatic installation mechanism for the fuse end cap is designed, including the end cap feeding module, a one-positioning pallet, an installation module, a pipe body transmission module and a servo controller. It adopts a two-positioning structure and an automated production process to ensure the accurate positioning and automatic installation of the end cap.

Benefits of technology

The precise installation of the end cap is achieved, the scrap rate is reduced, the production efficiency and product qualification rate is improved, the crooked cap and tightness problems caused by manual operation are avoided, and the pipe body damage caused by improper operation of the semi-automatic equipment is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a fuse end cap automatic installation mechanism. The fuse end cap automatic installation mechanism comprises an end cap feeding module, an end cap primary positioning tray, an end cap installation module, a pipe body transmission module and a servo controller. The pipe body conveying module is arranged on one side of the end cap mounting module; the end cap feeding module and the end cap primary positioning tray are arranged on the other side of the end cap mounting module, and an end cap primary positioning structure matched with an end cap is arranged on the upper end face of the end cap primary positioning tray; the end cap mounting module comprises a moving sub-module and a secondary positioning sub-module, and the moving sub-module is located on one side of the secondary positioning sub-module; the secondary positioning sub-module comprises an end cap secondary positioning structure, a pipe body positioning base and a clamping and overturning structure. According to the scheme, by arranging the two-time positioning structure of the end cap, accurate positioning of end cap installation can be achieved, the accuracy of the installation angle and position of the end cap is ensured, meanwhile, automatic production is adopted, and the production efficiency and the product percent of pass are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fuse end cap installation, and specifically, to an automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps. Background Art

[0002] In the traditional fuse end cap installation scheme, first, the end caps are manually transferred from a disposable tray to a common plastic tray with slightly harder material, and then the plastic trays are stacked in sequence. Since the operation speed of manual work is sometimes fast and sometimes slow, the transfer mechanism often jams during operation, resulting in inaccurate and intermittent tray detection signals, which makes the subsequent end cap suction mechanism prone to crashing into the machine, consuming working hours and being prone to errors. Moreover, due to the large gaps between the stacked plastic trays, it is easy to cause unstable material taking. Secondly, the degree of automation in the end cap installation process is insufficient. Usually, manual operation or semi-automatic equipment is used, which limits the improvement of production efficiency. If manual installation is adopted, there will be a phenomenon of tilted caps, and at the same time, it is difficult to ensure the tightness, affecting the product performance. While using semi-automatic equipment is prone to tube body breakage due to improper operation or inaccurate equipment adjustment, increasing material loss. In addition, since the end cap installation in the traditional scheme is only calibrated once during installation, it is easy to damage the terminal coating due to the end cap not being properly aligned during the installation process, increasing the rejection rate. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] Aiming at the defects in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps. By setting a two-time positioning structure for the end caps, accurate positioning of the end cap installation can be achieved, ensuring the accuracy of the installation angle and position of the end caps. At the same time, automated production is adopted to improve production efficiency and product qualification rate.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps, including an end cap feeding module, a primary end cap positioning tray, an end cap installation module, a tube body transmission module, and a servo controller. The end cap feeding module, the primary end cap positioning tray, the end cap installation module, and the tube body transmission module are all electrically connected to the servo controller;

[0005] The tube body transmission module is arranged on one side of the end cap installation module and is used to provide tube bodies for the end cap installation module;

[0006] The end cap feeding module and the primary end cap positioning tray are arranged on the other side of the end cap installation module. The end cap feeding module is arranged on one side of the primary end cap positioning tray and is used to provide unpositioned end caps for the primary end cap positioning tray. The upper end surface of the primary end cap positioning tray is provided with a primary end cap positioning structure matching the end cap and is used to perform primary positioning on the end cap;

[0007] The end cap mounting module includes a moving sub-module and a secondary positioning sub-module. The moving sub-module is located on one side of the secondary positioning sub-module. The secondary positioning sub-module includes an end cap secondary positioning structure, a pipe body positioning base, and a clamping and flipping structure. The moving sub-module is used to move the pipe body located in the pipe body transmission module into the pipe body positioning base to position the pipe body before end cap installation, and to move the end cap located on the primary positioning tray of the end cap to the end cap secondary positioning structure for secondary positioning of the end cap, and then move the secondary-positioned end cap to the pipe body, and realize the automatic installation of the end cap through the clamping and flipping structure.

[0008] Among them, the moving sub-module includes a moving device and a vision detection structure. The moving device and the vision detection structure are detachably connected. The vision detection structure is electrically connected to an image analysis system, and is used to take pictures of the end cap feeding module, the primary positioning tray of the end cap, the pipe body transmission module, and the secondary positioning sub-module, so as to determine the coordinates and terminal slot angles of the un-positioned end cap and the coordinates of the positioned end cap and pipe body through the image analysis system, and then enable the moving device to accurately move the end cap and the pipe body under the control of the servo controller, and is used to take pictures of the pipe body after the end cap is installed to analyze whether the installation effect meets the preset conditions and record the installation information for easy traceability.

[0009] Further, the secondary positioning sub-module further includes a third bracket. The lower end surfaces of the end cap secondary positioning structure, the pipe body positioning base, and the clamping and flipping structure are all detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket.

[0010] The end cap secondary positioning structure includes a secondary positioning support and a secondary positioning sunk table. The upper end surface of the secondary positioning support is fixedly connected or integrally formed with the lower end surface of the secondary positioning sunk table. The lower end surface of the secondary positioning support is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket. The outer wall of the secondary positioning sunk table matches the inner wall of the end cap, and a secondary positioning terminal matching the terminal of the pipe body is provided on the upper end surface of the secondary positioning sunk table.

[0011] The upper end surface of the pipe body positioning base is provided with a pipe body slot matching the pipe body for accommodating the pipe body to facilitate the automatic installation of the end cap.

[0012] Further, the moving device includes a three-way moving structure, a connecting frame, an end cap suction structure, and a pipe body clamping structure. The end cap suction structure, the pipe body clamping structure, and the vision detection structure are detachably connected to the three-way moving structure through the connecting frame.

[0013] The end cap sucking structure is used to move the end cap in a sucking manner;

[0014] The tube body clamping structure is used to move the tube body in a clamping manner.

[0015] Furthermore, the end cap sucking structure includes a suction head part, a vacuum negative pressure device and an end cap rotating mechanism. The suction head part is connected to the vacuum negative pressure device. Under the negative pressure action of the vacuum negative pressure device, the suction head part generates suction force to realize the sucking of the end cap. Moreover, the suction head part is also axially connected to the end cap rotating mechanism. The rotation of the end cap rotating mechanism drives the end cap sucked by the suction head part to rotate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the end cap angle, so that the secondary positioning terminal is inserted into the terminal slot of the end cap.

[0016] Furthermore, the tube body clamping structure includes a clamping cylinder and a first clamping jaw, and the clamping cylinder is connected to the first clamping jaw.

[0017] Furthermore, the secondary positioning sub-module further includes a clamping and flipping structure. The clamping and flipping structure is located on one side of the tube body positioning base. The lower end surface of the clamping and flipping structure is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third telescopic structure. The lower end surface of the third telescopic structure is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket. The clamping and flipping structure includes a clamping and flipping cylinder and a second clamping jaw, and the clamping and flipping cylinder is connected to the second clamping jaw;

[0018] When the end cap is sleeved on the tube body, the second clamping jaw provides a downward pressure on the end cap to realize the fixation between the end cap and the tube body;

[0019] When the end cap is installed on one side of the tube body and not installed on the other side, when the third telescopic structure is in the first position, the second clamping jaw of the clamping and flipping structure clamps the outer wall of the tube body, so that the third telescopic structure changes from the first position to the second position. When the third telescopic structure is in the second position, under the flipping action of the clamping and flipping structure, the tube body flips, so that after the tube body flips, the third telescopic structure changes from the second position to the first position, thereby completing the installation of the end cap on the other side of the tube body.

[0020] Furthermore, the secondary positioning sub-module further includes a second telescopic structure and a pressing block. The upper end surface of the second telescopic structure is detachably connected to the lower end surface of the pressing block, and the lower end surface is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket. When the second telescopic structure is in the third position, one end of the lower end surface of the pressing block contacts the terminal of the tube body.

[0021] Further, a plurality of the first-stage end cap positioning structures are regularly distributed on the upper end surface of the first-stage end cap positioning tray. The first-stage end cap positioning structure includes a first-stage positioning terminal that matches the terminal of the tube body.

[0022] Further, the moving sub-module further includes a lighting device. The lighting device is located below the vision detection structure and is detachably connected to the connecting frame to provide a light source for the vision detection structure.

[0023] Further, the first-stage end cap positioning structures with different specifications from those on the upper end surface are also provided on the lower end surface of the first-stage end cap positioning tray, so that the first-stage end cap positioning tray is adapted to different specifications of end caps.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] 1. By providing the two-stage positioning structure for the end cap, accurate positioning of the end cap installation can be achieved, ensuring the accuracy of the installation angle and position of the end cap, reducing the rejection rate, and avoiding the situation in the traditional solution where the end cap installation is only calibrated once during installation, which easily damages the terminal coating due to the end cap not being properly aligned.

[0026] 2. Automated production is adopted, which improves production efficiency and avoids the phenomena of tilted caps and difficult-to-guarantee tightness during manual installation, thereby affecting product performance. Moreover, it also avoids the situation where the tube body is easily damaged and the material loss is increased due to improper operation or inaccurate equipment adjustment when using semi-automatic equipment, which is beneficial to further improving the product qualification rate.

[0027] 3. Compared with the traditional technical solution of manually transferring the end cap from a disposable tray to a slightly harder ordinary plastic suction tray and then stacking the plastic suction trays in sequence, this technical solution does not require stacking the first-stage end cap positioning trays in sequence, avoiding unstable material taking. And an automated moving device is used to transfer the end cap from the end cap tray to the first-stage end cap positioning tray, which is convenient to operate, easy to place, has stable efficiency, and avoids the frequent jamming during the operation of the transfer mechanism, resulting in inaccurate tray detection signals that sometimes appear and sometimes disappear, causing the subsequent end cap suction mechanism to easily collide with the machine, consuming working hours and being prone to errors. In addition, a round of visual defect inspection can be carried out through the vision detection structure after the placement is completed. The inspection process is convenient and fast, and the system's defect judgment criteria are constant, avoiding human judgment errors.

[0028] 4. By providing the first-stage end cap positioning structure on the first-stage end cap positioning tray, preliminary end cap positioning can be carried out during the first transfer of the end cap, effectively utilizing the first transfer of the end cap, avoiding the accumulation of positioning errors in one link, and reducing the accident risk after mistakes.

[0029] 5. The secondary positioning for tool change is fast. For end caps of different specifications, only the corresponding secondary positioning structure of the end cap needs to be replaced.

[0030] 6. The positioning accuracy of the end cap suction structure is high. There is no need for cumbersome vision photography in each step. It can be automatically positioned according to the coordinates taught by the servo controller, realizing blind picking and placing.

[0031] 7. By setting up the vision detection structure, the coordinates of each end cap, each tube body, the secondary positioning structure of the end cap, and the tube body positioning base can be accurately obtained. Furthermore, blind picking and placing of the end cap and the tube body as well as automatic installation of the end cap can be realized. At the same time, relevant installation information of the tube body and the end cap can be uploaded, and the traceability is strong. Description of the Drawings

[0032] Other features, purposes, and advantages of the present utility model will become more obvious by reading the detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments with reference to the following drawings:

[0033] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a fuse end cap automatic installation mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a end cap loading module provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a end cap installation module provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a tube body transmission module provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] In the figure:

[0038] 1. End cap loading module; 101. First bracket; 102. First end cap tray rack; 103. End cap tray; 104. First slide rail; 105. Tray insertion tooth structure; 106. Second slide rail; 107. First connecting piece; 108. First telescopic structure; 109. Second end cap tray rack; 110. Third slide rail; 111. Second connecting piece; 112. Tray claw;

[0039] 2. End cap primary positioning tray; 201. End cap primary positioning structure;

[0040] 3. End Cap Installation Module; 301. Second Bracket; 302. First Moving Structure; 303. Second Moving Structure; 304. Connecting Frame; 305. End Cap Suction Structure; 306. Tube Clamping Structure; 307. Visual Inspection Structure; 308. Lighting Device; 309. Third Bracket; 310. End Cap Secondary Positioning Structure; 311. Tube Positioning Base; 312. Clamping and Flipping Structure; 313. Second Telescopic Structure; 314. Pressure Block; 315. Third Moving Structure;

[0041] 4. Tube Transmission Module; 401. Fourth Bracket; 402. Fourth Moving Structure; 403. Tube Tray. Detailed Implementation Manner

[0042] The present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments. The following embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present utility model, but do not limit the present utility model in any form. It should be noted that those of ordinary skill in the art can make several changes and improvements without departing from the concept of the present utility model. These all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0043] Embodiment:

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 - 4 , an automatic end cap installation mechanism for a fuse provided in an embodiment of the present application, includes a first-stage end cap positioning tray 2, an end cap installation module 3, a tube transmission module 4 and a servo controller. The first-stage end cap positioning tray 2, the end cap installation module 3 and the tube transmission module 4 are all electrically connected to the servo controller;

[0045] The tube transmission module 4 is arranged on one side of the end cap installation module 3 and is used to provide tubes for the end cap installation module 3;

[0046] The first-stage end cap positioning tray 2 is arranged on the other side of the end cap installation module 3. The upper end surface of the first-stage end cap positioning tray 2 is provided with a first-stage end cap positioning structure 201 matching the end cap, which is used for positioning the end cap for the first stage;

[0047] The end cap installation module 3 includes a moving sub-module and a secondary positioning sub-module. The moving sub-module is located on one side of the secondary positioning sub-module; the secondary positioning sub-module includes an end cap secondary positioning structure 310, a tube positioning base 311 and a clamping and flipping structure 312. The moving sub-module is used to move the tube in the tube transmission module 4 into the tube positioning base 311 to realize the positioning of the tube before end cap installation, and is used to move the end cap on the first-stage end cap positioning tray 2 to the end cap secondary positioning structure 310 for secondary positioning of the end cap, and move the end cap after secondary positioning to the tube, and realize the automatic installation of the end cap through the clamping and flipping structure 312;

[0048] Among them, the moving sub-module includes a moving device and a vision detection structure 307. The moving device and the vision detection structure 307 are detachably connected. The vision detection structure 307 is electrically connected to the image analysis system and is used to take pictures of the end cap primary positioning tray 2, the tube body transmission module 4, and the secondary positioning sub-module, so as to determine the coordinates of the end cap and the tube body through the image analysis system. Furthermore, the moving device can achieve precise movement of the end cap and the tube body under the control of the servo controller, and is also used to take pictures of the tube body with the end cap installed to analyze whether the installation effect meets the preset conditions and record the installation information for easy traceability.

[0049] In a specific embodiment, the automatic end cap installation mechanism for the fuse further includes an end cap feeding module 1. The end cap feeding module 1 is electrically connected to the servo controller and is used to provide end caps for the end cap primary positioning tray 2 under the control of the servo controller.

[0050] The end cap feeding module 1 includes a first support 101. On the upper end face of the first support 101, there is a first end cap tray rack 102. The first end cap tray rack 102 consists of four vertically arranged tray supports. The cross-section of the four tray supports in the horizontal direction of the space matches the end cap tray 103. Inside the first end cap tray rack 102, multiple end cap trays 103 are stacked vertically. On the upper end face of the first support 101, two first slide rails 104 are also arranged in parallel. The two first slide rails 104 are respectively located on both sides of the first end cap tray rack 102. A set of tray insertion teeth structures 105 are slidably connected to each first slide rail 104; below the first support 101, two second slide rails 106 are arranged in parallel. A first connecting member 107 is slidably connected to each second slide rail 106. The upper end face of the first connecting member 107 is detachably connected to a first telescopic structure 108. The upper end face of the first telescopic structure 108 is detachably connected to a second end cap tray rack 109. The upper end face of the second end cap tray rack 109 is used to place the end cap tray 103; when the second end cap tray rack 109 is directly below the first end cap tray rack 102, the first telescopic structure 108 extends, so that the upper end face of the second end cap tray rack 109 contacts the lower end face of the end cap tray 103 at the lowermost layer of the first end cap tray rack 102. At this time, the insertion teeth of the tray insertion teeth structure 105 shorten, and the insertion teeth are withdrawn from the lower end face of the end cap tray 103 at the corresponding position. The first telescopic structure 108 shortens until the position of the end cap tray 103 at the second-lowermost layer of the first end cap tray rack 102 corresponds to the tray insertion teeth structure 105, then the insertion teeth of the tray insertion teeth structure 105 extend, so that the upper end face of the insertion teeth contacts the lower end face of the end cap tray 103 at the corresponding position. Then, after the first telescopic structure 108 continues to shorten to a preset position, the first connecting member 107 slides on the second slide rail 106 to a preset position, and then the end cap in the end cap tray 103 is moved to the end cap primary positioning tray 2 by a moving device or other automated moving equipment; among them, the tray insertion teeth structure 105 slides on the first slide rail 104 under the driving action of a driving device such as a motor, and the first connecting member 107 also slides on the second slide rail 106 under the driving action of a driving device such as a motor. The first telescopic structure 108 can adopt an electric telescopic rod;

[0051] On the upper end face of the end cap primary positioning tray 2, multiple end cap primary positioning structures 201 are regularly distributed. The end cap primary positioning structure 201 includes a primary positioning terminal that matches the terminal of the tube body; optionally, the end cap primary positioning tray 2 can be provided with different specifications of end cap primary positioning structures 201 on both sides, so as to adapt to different specifications of end caps by turning it over, reduce the number of toolings, and reduce costs;

[0052] The secondary positioning sub-module further includes a third bracket 309. The lower end surfaces of the end cap secondary positioning structure 310, the tube positioning base 311, and the clamping and flipping structure 312 are detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket 309. The end cap secondary positioning structure 310 includes a secondary positioning support and a secondary positioning sunk platform. The upper end surface of the secondary positioning support is fixedly connected or integrally formed with the lower end surface of the secondary positioning sunk platform. The lower end surface of the secondary positioning support is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket 309. The outer wall of the secondary positioning sunk platform matches the inner wall of the end cap, and a secondary positioning terminal matching the terminal of the tube is provided on the upper end surface of the secondary positioning sunk platform. A tube slot matching the tube is formed on the upper end surface of the tube positioning base 311 for accommodating the tube to facilitate the automatic installation of the end cap.

[0053] The moving sub-module further includes a lighting device 308. The lighting device 308 is located below the vision detection structure 307 and is detachably connected to the connecting frame 304 to provide a light source for the vision detection structure 307. Among them, the vision detection structure 307 can adopt a high-definition camera.

[0054] The mobile device includes a second bracket 301, a three-way moving structure, a connecting frame 304, an end cap sucking structure 305, and a tube clamping structure 306. The upper end surface of the second bracket 301 is detachably connected to the lower end surface of the three-way moving structure. The end cap sucking structure 305, the tube clamping structure 306, and the vision inspection structure 307 are detachably connected to the three-way moving structure through the connecting frame 304. The end cap sucking structure 305 is used to move the end cap in a sucking manner. The tube clamping structure 306 is used to move the tube in a clamping manner. Among them, the three-way moving structure includes a first moving structure 302 for changing the position in the X-axis direction, a second moving structure 303 for changing the position in the Z-axis direction, and a third moving structure 315 for changing the position in the Y-axis direction. The connecting frame 304 is slidably connected to the third moving structure 315. The third moving structure 315 is slidably connected to the second moving structure 303. The second moving structure 303 is slidably connected to the first moving structure 302. The first moving structure 302 is detachably connected to the second bracket 301. Optionally, the first moving structure 302, the second moving structure 303, and the third moving structure can adopt a crawler-type moving structure. The end cap sucking structure 305 includes a suction head part, a vacuum negative pressure device, and an end cap rotating mechanism. The suction head part is connected to the vacuum negative pressure device. Under the negative pressure action of the vacuum negative pressure device, the suction head part generates suction force to realize the sucking of the end cap. Moreover, the suction head part is also axially connected to the end cap rotating mechanism. The rotation of the end cap rotating mechanism drives the end cap sucked by the suction head part to rotate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the end cap angle, so that the secondary positioning terminal is inserted into the terminal slot of the end cap. Optionally, the vacuum negative pressure device can include a negative pressure generating device and a pressure regulating device. The negative pressure generating device and the pressure regulating device are electrically connected. The pressure value is preset according to the model of the end cap. The pressure regulating device controls the negative pressure generating device to generate the corresponding negative pressure according to the preset pressure value. The tube clamping structure 306 includes a clamping cylinder and a first jaw. The clamping cylinder is connected to the first jaw. Preferably, both opposite sides of the two jaws of the first jaw are arc-shaped structures to facilitate fitting to the outer side of the tube and realizing better clamping of the tube.

[0055] The tube transmission module 4 includes a fourth bracket 401, a fourth moving structure 402, and a tube tray 403. The upper end surface of the fourth bracket 402 is detachably connected to the lower end surface of the fourth moving structure 402. The lower end surface of the tube tray 403 is slidably connected to the upper end surface of the fourth moving structure 402. The tube tray 403 contains tubes transferred from the welding station. These tubes have been aligned during the assembly at the welding station and have a specified notch direction. Among them, the fourth moving structure 402 is a belt-type transmission structure arranged in parallel.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, the secondary positioning sub-module further includes a clamping and flipping structure 312, a second telescopic structure 313, and a pressing block 314.

[0057] The clamping and flipping structure 312 is located on one side of the pipe body positioning base 311. The lower end surface of the clamping and flipping structure 312 is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third telescopic structure, and the lower end surface of the third telescopic structure is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket 309. The clamping and flipping structure 312 includes a clamping and flipping cylinder and a second jaw, and the clamping and flipping cylinder is connected to the second jaw. When the end cap is sleeved on the pipe body, the second jaw provides a downward pressure on the end cap to achieve the fixation between the end cap and the pipe body. When the end cap is installed on one side of the pipe body and not installed on the other side, when the third telescopic structure is in the first position, the second jaw of the clamping and flipping structure 312 clamps the outer wall of the pipe body, so that the third telescopic structure changes from the first position to the second position. When the third telescopic structure is in the second position, under the flipping action of the clamping and flipping structure 312, the pipe body flips, so that after the pipe body flips, the third telescopic structure changes from the second position to the first position, thereby completing the installation of the end cap on the other side of the pipe body;

[0058] The upper end surface of the second telescopic structure 313 is detachably connected to the lower end surface of the pressing block 314, and the lower end surface is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket 309. When the second telescopic structure 313 is in the third position, one end of the lower end surface of the pressing block 314 is in contact with the terminal of the pipe body, which is convenient for the second jaw to provide a downward pressure on the end cap without the pipe body rotating. When the second telescopic structure 313 is in the fourth position, the pressing block 314 is not in contact with the terminal of the pipe body;

[0059] Optionally, both the second telescopic structure 313 and the third telescopic structure can adopt electric telescopic rods.

[0060] In an alternative embodiment, the end cap loading module 1 further includes a third slide rail 110, a second connecting member 111, and a tray gripper 112. The second connecting member 111 is slidably connected to the third slide rail 110, and the second connecting member 101 is detachably connected to the tray gripper 112. At this time, the structure composed of the foregoing first bracket 101, the first end cap tray rack 102, the end cap tray 103, the first slide rail 104, the tray tooth inserting structure 105, the second slide rail 106, the first connecting member 107, the first telescopic structure 108, and the second end cap tray rack 109 has two sets. One set is used to place the end cap tray 103 with end caps, and the other set is used to place the empty end cap tray 103 without end caps. When the end caps in the end cap tray 103 on a second end cap tray rack 109 are all removed, the tray gripper 112 moves to the corresponding position under the sliding action of the second connecting member 111, grabs the empty end cap tray 103, and then moves to the corresponding position of another second end cap tray rack 109 and puts down the empty end cap tray 103. The other second end cap tray rack 109 moves to the corresponding position of another first end cap tray rack 102 under the sliding action of the first connecting member 107, and the other first telescopic structure 108 extends so that the upper end surface of the empty end cap tray 103 on the other second end cap tray rack 109 contacts the lower end surface of the end cap tray 103 at the lowermost layer of the other first end cap tray rack 102. At this time, the teeth of the other tray tooth inserting structure 105 shorten and are withdrawn from the lower end surface of the end cap tray 103 at the corresponding position. The other first telescopic structure 108 continues to extend until the position of the empty end cap tray 103 on the other second end cap tray rack 109 corresponds to the other tray tooth inserting structure 105, then the teeth of the other tray tooth inserting structure 105 extend so that the upper end surface of the teeth contacts the lower end surface of the end cap tray 103 at the corresponding position. Then, after the other first telescopic structure 108 shortens to a preset position, the other second end cap tray rack 109 slides to a preset position on the other second slide rail 106 through the other first connecting member 107 and continues the next operation.

[0061] In this embodiment, this kind of fuse end cap automatic installation mechanism can achieve accurate positioning of the end cap installation by setting two positioning structures for the end cap, ensure the accuracy of the installation angle and position of the end cap, reduce the rejection rate. At the same time, adopting automated production improves the production efficiency, avoids the phenomenon of crooked end caps and the difficulty in ensuring the tightness during manual installation, and also avoids the situation that the tube body is damaged and the material loss is increased due to improper operation or inaccurate equipment adjustment when using semi-automatic equipment, which is beneficial to further improving the product qualification rate.

[0062] The specific embodiments of the present utility model have been described above. It should be understood that the present utility model is not limited to the above specific embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, which does not affect the essence of the present utility model. Without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other arbitrarily.

Claims

1. A fuse end cap automatic installation mechanism, characterized in that: It comprises an end cap feeding module (1), an end cap one-time positioning tray (2), an end cap installation module (3), a tube body transmission module (4) and a servo controller, wherein the end cap feeding module (1), the end cap one-time positioning tray (2), the end cap installation module (3) and the tube body transmission module (4) are all electrically connected to the servo controller; The tube body transmission module (4) is arranged on one side of the end cap installation module (3) and is used to provide the tube body to the end cap installation module (3); The end cap feeding module (1) and the end cap one-time positioning tray (2) are arranged on the other side of the end cap installation module (3); the end cap feeding module (1) is arranged on one side of the end cap one-time positioning tray (2) and is used to provide unpositioned end caps for the end cap one-time positioning tray (2); the upper end surface of the end cap one-time positioning tray (2) is provided with an end cap one-time positioning structure (201) matching the end cap and used to perform one-time positioning on the end cap; The end cap installation module (3) comprises a moving submodule and a secondary positioning submodule, wherein the moving submodule is located at one side of the secondary positioning submodule; the secondary positioning submodule comprises an end cap secondary positioning structure (310), a tube body positioning base (311) and a clamping and flipping structure (312), wherein the moving submodule is used to move the tube body located in the tube body transmission module (4) to the tube body positioning base (311) to realize the positioning of the tube body before the end cap is installed, and to move the end cap located on the end cap primary positioning tray (2) to the end cap secondary positioning structure (310) to perform secondary positioning of the end cap, and to move the end cap after secondary positioning to the tube body to realize automatic installation of the end cap through the clamping and flipping structure (312); The movable submodule comprises a movable device and a visual detection structure (307), wherein the movable device and the visual detection structure (307) are detachably connected, and the visual detection structure (307) is electrically connected to an image analysis system for taking pictures of the end cap feeding module (1), the end cap primary positioning tray (2), the tube body transmission module (4) and the secondary positioning submodule, so as to determine the coordinates and terminal slot angle of the unpositioned end cap and the coordinates of the positioned end cap and the tube body through the image analysis system, thereby enabling the movable device to realize precise movement of the end cap and the tube body under the control of the servo controller, and to take pictures of the tube body after the end cap is installed, so as to analyze whether the installation effect meets the preset conditions and record the installation information for easy traceability.

2. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 1, characterized in that: The secondary positioning submodule further comprises a third bracket (309), and the lower end surfaces of the end cap secondary positioning structure (310), the tube body positioning base (311) and the clamping and flipping structure (312) are all detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket (309); The end cap secondary positioning structure (310) comprises a secondary positioning support and a secondary positioning sink, the upper end surface of the secondary positioning support is fixedly connected or integrally formed with the lower end surface of the secondary positioning sink, the lower end surface of the secondary positioning support is detachably connected with the upper end surface of the third bracket (309), the outer wall of the secondary positioning sink matches the inner wall of the end cap, and the upper end surface of the secondary positioning sink is provided with a secondary positioning terminal that matches the terminal of the tube body; The upper end surface of the tube body positioning base (311) is provided with a tube body groove matching the tube body, which is used to accommodate the tube body so as to realize automatic installation of the end cap.

3. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving device comprises a three-way moving structure, a connecting frame (304), an end cap suction structure (305) and a tube body clamping structure (306); the end cap suction structure (305), the tube body clamping structure (306) and the visual detection structure (307) are detachably connected to the three-way moving structure via the connecting frame (304); The end cap suction structure (305) is used to move the end cap by suction; The tube clamping structure (306) is used to move the tube by clamping.

4. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end cap suction structure (305) includes a suction head part, a vacuum negative pressure device and an end cap rotating mechanism, wherein the suction head part is connected to the vacuum negative pressure device. Under the negative pressure of the vacuum negative pressure device, the suction head part generates suction, thereby achieving suction of the end cap, and the suction head part is also axially connected to the end cap rotating mechanism. The rotation of the end cap rotating mechanism drives the end cap sucked by the suction head part to rotate, thereby achieving adjustment of the end cap angle, so that the secondary positioning terminal is inserted into the terminal slot of the end cap.

5. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tube body clamping structure (306) comprises a clamping cylinder and a first clamping jaw, and the clamping cylinder is connected to the first clamping jaw.

6. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that: The secondary positioning submodule further comprises a clamping and flipping structure (312), wherein the clamping and flipping structure (312) is located on one side of the tube body positioning base (311), wherein the lower end surface of the clamping and flipping structure (312) is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third telescopic structure, and the lower end surface of the third telescopic structure is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket (309), and the clamping and flipping structure (312) comprises a clamping and flipping cylinder and a second clamping claw, wherein the clamping and flipping cylinder is connected to the second clamping claw; When the end cap is inserted into the tube body, the second clamping jaw provides downward pressure to the end cap to achieve fixation between the end cap and the tube body; In a case where the end cap is installed on one side of the tube body and not on the other side, when the third telescopic structure is in the first position, the second clamping claw of the clamping and flipping structure (312) clamps the outer wall of the tube body so that the third telescopic structure is transformed from the first position to the second position; when the third telescopic structure is in the second position, the tube body is flipped under the flipping action of the clamping and flipping structure (312), so that after the flipping of the tube body is completed, the third telescopic structure is transformed from the second position to the first position, thereby completing the installation of the end cap on the other side of the tube body.

7. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 6, characterized in that: The secondary positioning sub-module also includes a second telescopic structure (313) and a pressing block (314); the upper end surface of the second telescopic structure (313) is detachably connected to the lower end surface of the pressing block (314); the lower end surface is detachably connected to the upper end surface of the third bracket (309); when the second telescopic structure (313) is in the third position, the lower end surface of one end of the pressing block (314) contacts the terminal of the tube body.

8. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the end cap one-time positioning tray (2) is regularly distributed with a plurality of end cap one-time positioning structures (201), and the end cap one-time positioning structure (201) comprises a one-time positioning terminal that matches the terminal of the tube body.

9. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to claim 3, characterized in that: The movable sub-module also includes a lighting device (308), which is located below the visual detection structure (307) and is detachably connected to the connecting frame (304) to provide a light source for the visual detection structure (307).

10. The automatic installation mechanism for fuse end caps according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the end cap one-time positioning tray (2) is also provided with the end cap one-time positioning structure (201) having a different specification from that of the upper end surface, so that the end cap one-time positioning tray (2) is adapted to the end caps of different specifications.

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