Connector accessory feeding and assembling machine
By designing an assembly machine including a workbench, a support frame and a vibrating feeder, the accurate placement of connector ring accessories on the vehicle is achieved using automated control, which solves the problems of manual placement and low efficiency in the prior art, and improves assembly efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422256317.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-14
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the connector ring is small in size, it is difficult to manually place it on a vehicle, it is difficult to control accuracy and is inefficient.
The assembly machine includes a workbench, support frame, vibration feeder, positioning mechanism, X-axis slide rail module, Y-axis slide rail module and Z-axis slide rail module is adopted to accurately place the connector steel ring accessories through automated control.
The accuracy and assembly efficiency of connector ring accessories on the vehicle are improved, and a stable and automated loading process is achieved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of assembly machines, and more specifically, to a feeding and assembling machine for connector accessories. Background Art
[0002] A connector generally refers to an electrical connector, that is, a device connecting two active devices, transmitting current or signals. A connector is a component often contacted by our electronic engineering technicians. Its function is very simple: it builds a communication bridge between the interrupted or isolated circuits in the circuit, so that the current can flow and the circuit can achieve the predetermined function.
[0003] At present, a connector usually consists of various accessory components, such as conductive accessories like internal plug-in terminals, and connecting accessories like externally assembled steel rings. When the steel ring is assembled with the connector, generally a carrier is used to transport the steel ring, and then the steel ring is assembled on the connector by the carrier. However, since the steel ring is usually small in size, it is difficult for manual operation to place the steel ring on the carrier. It is not only difficult to control the accuracy of placing the steel ring on the carrier, but also the placing efficiency is low. For this reason, the utility model provides a feeding and assembling machine for connector accessories. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] 1. Technical Problems to be Solved
[0005] Aiming at the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a feeding and assembling machine for connector accessories, aiming to solve the problems that the steel ring in the prior art is usually small in size, it is difficult for manual operation to place the steel ring on the carrier, it is not only difficult to control the accuracy of placing the steel ring on the carrier, but also the placing efficiency is low.
[0006] 2. Technical Solutions
[0007] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0008] A feeding and assembling machine for connector accessories includes a workbench. A support frame is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench. Two vibrating feeders are fixedly connected to the support frame. A fixing plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench. A carrier support frame is fixedly connected to the top end of the fixing plate. A positioning mechanism is arranged on the fixing plate and corresponds to the carrier support frame. An X-axis slide rail module is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench. A sliding frame is slidably connected to the X-axis slide rail module. A Y-axis slide rail module is fixedly connected to the sliding frame. Two Z-axis slide rail modules are slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rail module, and the two Z-axis slide rail modules are respectively slidably connected to the symmetric two side ends of the sliding frame. Two sliding plates are slidably connected to the two Z-axis slide rail modules respectively. Two feeding mechanisms are fixedly connected to the two sliding plates respectively, and the two feeding mechanisms respectively correspond to the two vibrating feeders.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the positioning mechanism includes a telescopic cylinder, a lifting plate, a lifting rod assembly, a positioning plate and a positioning port. The telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed plate. The lifting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder, and both the telescopic cylinder and the lifting plate are located inside the workbench. The lifting rod assembly is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting plate, and the lifting rod assembly slidably penetrates through the fixed plate. The positioning plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting rod assembly, and the positioning plate is located above the carrier support. The positioning port is opened on the positioning plate and corresponds to the carrier support.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, each feeding mechanism includes a connecting plate, a pushing cylinder module, a slider assembly, a pushing rod assembly, a feeding block, a discharging block, a feeding hole group, two discharging hole groups, a feeding cylinder, a feeding assembly and a feeding hole group. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to a sliding plate. The pushing cylinder module is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. The slider assembly is fixedly connected to the output end of the pushing cylinder module, and the slider assembly is slidably connected to the connecting plate. The pushing rod assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the slider assembly. The feeding block and the discharging block are both fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the feeding block and the discharging block correspond to each other. The feeding hole group is opened on the feeding block, and the feeding hole group is communicated with a vibrating feeder through a pipeline. The two discharging hole groups are respectively opened on the feeding block and the discharging block, and the two discharging hole groups correspond to the pushing rod assembly. The feeding cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. The feeding assembly is fixedly connected to the output end of the feeding cylinder, and the feeding assembly is slidably connected between the feeding block and the discharging block. The feeding hole group is opened on the feeding assembly and corresponds to the feeding hole group.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a collision prevention rod assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed plate, and the collision prevention rod assembly is located inside the workbench and corresponds to the lifting plate.
[0012] 3. Beneficial effects
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows:
[0014] (1) In this solution, the carrier is placed on the assembly machine through the carrier support, and the positioning mechanism positions the carrier to keep the carrier stable. At the same time, two vibrating feeders vibrate and supply materials to the two feeding mechanisms. The two feeding mechanisms perform three-axis movement through the X-axis slide rail module, the Y-axis slide rail module and the two Z-axis slide rail modules, accurately correspond to the positioned carrier, and accurately place the connector steel ring fittings on the carrier. The assembly machine adopts automatic control, so that the connector steel ring fittings can be accurately and stably placed on the carrier, which is convenient for assembly and effectively improves work efficiency. Description of the drawings
[0015] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is the first structural diagram of some mechanisms in the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is the second structural diagram of some mechanisms in the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is the structural diagram of the positioning mechanism in the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is the structural diagram of the feeding mechanism in the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 In the present utility model Figure 5 exploded view.
[0021] Explanation of the reference numerals in the figure:
[0022] 1. Workbench; 2. Support frame; 3. Vibration feeder; 4. Fixed plate; 5. Carrier support; 6. Positioning mechanism; 61. Telescopic cylinder; 62. Lifting plate; 63. Lifting rod assembly; 64. Positioning plate; 65. Positioning port; 7. X-axis slide rail module; 8. Sliding frame; 9. Y-axis slide rail module; 10. Z-axis slide rail module; 11. Sliding plate; 12. Feeding mechanism; 121. Connecting plate; 122. Pushing cylinder module; 123. Slide block assembly; 124. Pushing rod assembly; 125. Feeding block; 126. Discharging block; 127. Feeding hole group; 128. Discharging hole group; 129. Feeding cylinder; 1210. Feeding assembly; 1211. Feeding hole group; 13. Anti-collision rod assembly. Specific embodiments
[0023] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom end", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0025] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installation", "provided with", "sheathed / connected", "connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.
[0026] Embodiment:
[0027] Please refer to Figures 1-6 , a feeding and assembling machine for connector accessories, including a workbench 1. A support frame 2 is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench 1. Two vibrating feeders 3 are fixedly connected to the support frame 2. A fixing plate 4 is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench 1. A carrier support 5 is fixedly connected to the top end of the fixing plate 4. A positioning mechanism 6 is arranged on the fixing plate 4, and the positioning mechanism 6 corresponds to the carrier support 5. An X-axis slide rail module 7 is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench 1. A sliding frame 8 is slidably connected to the X-axis slide rail module 7. A Y-axis slide rail module 9 is fixedly connected to the sliding frame 8. Two Z-axis slide rail modules 10 are slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rail module 9, and the two Z-axis slide rail modules 10 are respectively slidably connected to the symmetric two side ends of the sliding frame 8. Sliding plates 11 are slidably connected to the two Z-axis slide rail modules 10. Feeding mechanisms 12 are fixedly connected to the two sliding plates 11, and the two feeding mechanisms 12 respectively correspond to the two vibrating feeders 3.
[0028] In this embodiment, the two vibrating feeders 3 are connected to the two feeding mechanisms 12 through pipelines in a through manner. The two vibrating feeders 3, the X-axis slide rail module 7, the Y-axis slide rail module 9, and the two Z-axis slide rail modules 10 are all electrically connected to an external power supply and are controlled by a PLC controller. When feeding connector accessories to the carrier, the carrier is placed on the fixing plate 4 through the carrier support 5 and corresponds to the positioning mechanism 6. The positioning mechanism 6 positions the carrier. The two vibrating feeders 3 feed materials into the two feeding mechanisms 12 through pipelines. The X-axis slide rail module 7 controls the movement of the sliding frame 8. The Y-axis slide rail module 9 controls the movement of the two Z-axis slide rail modules 10. The two Z-axis slide rail modules 10 control the movement of the two feeding mechanisms 12 through the two sliding plates 11, so that the two feeding mechanisms 12 realize XYZ three-axis movement. The two feeding mechanisms 12 place the connector steel ring accessories on the carrier, realizing the assembly of the connector steel ring accessories and the carrier; among them, the support frame 2 is used to support the two vibrating feeders 3, so that the connector steel ring accessories output by the two vibrating feeders 3 through pipelines are quickly provided to the two feeding mechanisms 12 from a high place.
[0029] Specifically, the positioning mechanism 6 includes a telescopic cylinder 61, a lifting plate 62, a lifting rod assembly 63, a positioning plate 64, and a positioning port 65. The telescopic cylinder 61 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed plate 4. The lifting plate 62 is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder 61, and both the telescopic cylinder 61 and the lifting plate 62 are located inside the workbench 1. The lifting rod assembly 63 is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting plate 62, and the lifting rod assembly 63 slidably penetrates through the fixed plate 4. The positioning plate 64 is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting rod assembly 63, and the positioning plate 64 is located above the carrier support 5. The positioning port 65 is opened on the positioning plate 64, and the positioning port 65 corresponds to the carrier support 5.
[0030] In this embodiment, the telescopic cylinder 61 is electrically connected to an external power supply and is controlled by a PLC controller. After the carrier is placed on the carrier support 5, the telescopic cylinder 61 controls the lifting plate 62 to move downward. The lifting plate 62 pulls the positioning plate 64 downward through the lifting rod assembly 63. The positioning plate 64 presses and positions the carrier on the carrier support 5. The positioning port 65 corresponds to the carrier. The two feeding mechanisms 12 assemble the connector steel ring fittings onto the carrier through the positioning port 65.
[0031] Specifically, each feeding mechanism 12 includes a connecting plate 121, a pushing cylinder module 122, a slider assembly 123, a pushing rod assembly 124, a feeding block 125, a discharging block 126, a feeding hole group 127, two discharging hole groups 128, a feeding cylinder 129, a feeding assembly 1210, and a feeding hole group 1211. The connecting plate 121 is fixedly connected to one sliding plate 11. The pushing cylinder module 122 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 121. The slider assembly 123 is fixedly connected to the output end of the pushing cylinder module 122, and the slider assembly 123 is slidably connected to the connecting plate 121. The pushing rod assembly 124 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the slider assembly 123. The feeding block 125 and the discharging block 126 are both fixedly connected to the connecting plate 121, and the feeding block 125 and the discharging block 126 correspond to each other. The feeding hole group 127 is opened on the feeding block 125, and the feeding hole group 127 is communicated with a vibrating feeder 3 through a pipeline. The two discharging hole groups 128 are respectively opened on the feeding block 125 and the discharging block 126, and the two discharging hole groups 128 correspond to the pushing rod assembly 124. The feeding cylinder 129 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 121. The feeding assembly 1210 is fixedly connected to the output end of the feeding cylinder 129, and the feeding assembly 1210 is slidably connected between the feeding block 125 and the discharging block 126. The feeding hole group 1211 is opened on the feeding assembly 1210 and corresponds to the feeding hole group 127.
[0032] In this embodiment, the pusher cylinder module 122 and the feeding cylinder 129 are both electrically connected to an external power supply and controlled by a PLC controller. The two feeding hole groups 127 are connected to the two vibrating feeders 3 through pipelines. After the carrier is positioned by the positioning mechanism 6, the discharging mechanism 12 moves to correspond to the carrier. The connector steel ring fittings in the two vibrating feeders 3 enter the two feeding hole groups 127 through pipelines respectively. The connector steel ring fittings pass through the two feeding hole groups 127 and fall into the two feeding hole groups 1211 respectively. The two feeding cylinders 129 respectively push the two feeding assemblies 1210 to slide between the two feeding blocks 125 and the two discharging blocks 126, so that the two feeding hole groups 1211 move between the two feeding blocks 125 and the two discharging blocks 126 and correspond to the four discharging hole groups 128 respectively. The connector steel ring fittings in the two feeding hole groups 1211 respectively correspond to the two pusher rod assemblies 124. The two pusher cylinder modules 122 respectively push the two slider assemblies 123 to slide on the connecting plate 121, so that the two pusher rod assemblies 124 respectively enter the four discharging hole groups 128, push the connector steel ring fittings provided by the two feeding hole groups 1211, and place the connector steel ring fittings on the carrier, completing the assembly of the connector steel ring fittings and the carrier.
[0033] Specifically, a collision prevention rod assembly 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing plate 4, and the collision prevention rod assembly 13 is located in the workbench 1 and corresponds to the lifting plate 62.
[0034] In this embodiment, the collision prevention rod assembly 13 is used to limit the moving distance of the lifting plate 62 and position the lifting plate 62 after it moves to a proper position.
[0035] Working principle: When feeding the vehicle with the connector fittings, the vehicle is placed on the fixed plate 4 through the vehicle support 5 corresponding to the positioning plate 64. The telescopic cylinder 61 controls the downward movement of the lifting plate 62. The lifting plate 62 drives the positioning plate 64 to move downward through the lifting rod assembly 63. The positioning plate 64 presses and positions the vehicle on the vehicle support 5. The positioning port 65 corresponds to the vehicle. The X-axis slide rail module 7 controls the movement of the sliding frame 8. The Y-axis slide rail module 9 controls the movement of the two Z-axis slide rail modules 10. The two Z-axis slide rail modules 10 control the movement of the two feeding mechanisms 12 through the two sliding plates 11, so that the two feeding mechanisms 12 realize XYZ three-axis movement. The two feeding mechanisms 12 after movement pass through the positioning port 65 and correspond to the vehicle. The two vibrating feeders 3 vibrate-feed through the pipeline into the two feed hole groups 127. The connector steel ring fittings fall into the two feeding hole groups 1211 respectively through the two feed hole groups 127. The two feeding cylinders 129 respectively push the two feeding components 1210 to slide between the two feeding blocks 125 and the two discharging blocks 126, so that the two feeding hole groups 1211 move between the two feeding blocks 125 and the two discharging blocks 126 and correspond to the four discharging hole groups 128 respectively. The connector steel ring fittings in the two feeding hole groups 1211 correspond to the two pushing rod assemblies 124 respectively. The two pushing cylinder modules 122 respectively push the two slider assemblies 123 to slide on the connecting plate 121, so that the two pushing rod assemblies 124 respectively enter the four discharging hole groups 128, push the connector steel ring fittings provided by the two feeding hole groups 1211, and place the connector steel ring fittings on the vehicle, completing the assembly of the connector steel ring fittings and the vehicle.
[0036] The above is only the preferred specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its improved concept, makes equivalent substitution or change, and should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A feeding and assembling machine for connector fittings, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: A support frame (2) is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench (1). Two vibrating feeding devices (3) are fixedly connected to the support frame (2). A fixed plate (4) is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench (1). A carrier support (5) is fixedly connected to the top end of the fixed plate (4). A positioning mechanism (6) is arranged on the fixed plate (4), and the positioning mechanism (6) corresponds to the carrier support (5). An X-axis slide rail module (7) is fixedly connected to the top end of the workbench (1). A sliding frame (8) is slidably connected to the X-axis slide rail module (7). A Y-axis slide rail module (9) is fixedly connected to the sliding frame (8). Two Z-axis slide rail modules (10) are slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rail module (9), and the two Z-axis slide rail modules (10) are respectively slidably connected to the symmetric two side ends of the sliding frame (8). A sliding plate (11) is slidably connected to each of the two Z-axis slide rail modules (10). A feeding mechanism (12) is fixedly connected to each of the two sliding plates (11), and the two feeding mechanisms (12) respectively correspond to the two vibrating feeding devices (3).
2. The feeding and assembling machine for a connector fitting according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning mechanism (6) includes a telescopic cylinder (61), a lifting plate (62), a lifting rod assembly (63), a positioning plate (64) and a positioning port (65). The telescopic cylinder (61) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed plate (4). The lifting plate (62) is fixedly connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder (61), and both the telescopic cylinder (61) and the lifting plate (62) are located inside the workbench (1). The lifting rod assembly (63) is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting plate (62), and the lifting rod assembly (63) slidably penetrates through the fixed plate (4). The positioning plate (64) is fixedly connected to the top end of the lifting rod assembly (63), and the positioning plate (64) is located above the carrier support (5). The positioning port (65) is opened on the positioning plate (64), and the positioning port (65) corresponds to the carrier support (5).
3. The feeding and assembling machine for a connector fitting according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the feeding mechanisms (12) includes a connecting plate (121), a pushing cylinder module (122), a slider assembly (123), a pushing rod assembly (124), a feeding block (125), a discharging block (126), a feeding hole group (127), two discharging hole groups (128), a feeding cylinder (129), a feeding assembly (1210) and a feeding hole group (1211). The connecting plate (121) is fixedly connected to a sliding plate (11). The pushing cylinder module (122) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (121). The slider assembly (123) is fixedly connected to the output end of the pushing cylinder module (122), and the slider assembly (123) is slidably connected to the connecting plate (121). The pushing rod assembly (124) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the slider assembly (123). The feeding block (125) and the discharging block (126) are both fixedly connected to the connecting plate (121), and the feeding block (125) and the discharging block (126) correspond to each other. The feeding block (125) is provided with the feeding hole group (127), and the feeding hole group (127) is communicated with a vibrating feeder (3) through a pipeline. The two discharging hole groups (128) are respectively opened on the feeding block (125) and the discharging block (126), and the two discharging hole groups (128) correspond to the pushing rod assembly (124). The feeding cylinder (129) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (121). The feeding assembly (1210) is fixedly connected to the output end of the feeding cylinder (129), and the feeding assembly (1210) is slidably connected between the feeding block (125) and the discharging block (126). The feeding hole group (1211) is opened on the feeding assembly (1210) corresponding to the feeding hole group (127).
4. The feeding and assembling machine for a connector fitting according to claim 3, wherein: A collision prevention rod assembly (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing plate (4), and the collision prevention rod assembly (13) is located inside the workbench (1) corresponding to the lifting plate (62).