Full-automatic power supply and USB plug plugging device

Through fully automatic power supply and USB plug unplug equipment, the positioning technology combined with 2D and 3D cameras and multi-axis robotic arms are used to realize the automatic plug-up and unplug of the TV power supply and USB plug, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor stability caused by manual operation, and improving production efficiency and equipment stability.

CN223181563UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01DONGGUAN WEIMENGDA ELECTROSTATIC EQUIP CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422441005.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-10
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-10

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Technical Problem

The plug-and-release operation of TV power supply and USB plug relies on manual labor, resulting in low production efficiency, poor stability, high error rate and increased equipment loss and maintenance costs.

Method used

It adopts fully automatic power supply and USB plug unplug equipment, and uses positioning technology combined with 2D and 3D cameras, combined with multi-axis robotic arms and pneumatic fixtures to achieve accurate identification and positioning of plugs and sockets, and perform automatic plug-and-removal operations.

Benefits of technology

It improves the speed and efficiency of plug-in and unplug operations, ensures the accuracy of plug-in and unplug and the stability of equipment, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a full-automatic power supply and USB plug plugging device which comprises a belt conveying line, a pallet is arranged at the top of the belt conveying line, a clamp mechanism is installed on one side of the top of the pallet and comprises a power supply plug clamp and a USB plug clamp, and a pneumatic clamping jaw is installed at one end of a multi-axis mechanical arm. A photoelectric sensor opposite to the pneumatic clamping jaw in position is further installed at the end of the multi-axis mechanical arm, a 3D camera is installed at the end of one side of the workbench through a multi-axis movement mechanism, and a 2D camera is installed at the position, right opposite to the clamp mechanism, in the profile outer cover. According to the equipment, precise identification and positioning of the plug and the socket are realized through positioning of combination of the 2D camera and the 3D camera, and the mechanical arm and the pneumatic clamp are matched to ensure that the plug is aligned with the socket in the plugging process of the power plug and the USB plug, so that operation errors are avoided, automatic plugging operation of the power plug and the USB plug is realized, manual intervention is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. The production efficiency is improved, and the accuracy of the plugging operation and the stability of the equipment are ensured at the same time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of television production testing equipment, in particular to a full-automatic power supply and USB plug inserting and extracting device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the electronic product manufacturing industry, automated production lines have gradually become the main way for factories to improve production efficiency. However, during the assembly process of electronic products such as televisions, the insertion and extraction operations of power plugs and USB plugs still rely on manual labor. Manual visual insertion and extraction are difficult to control in terms of insertion depth, force, etc., resulting in poor stability. Moreover, it requires a large amount of manual input, affecting production efficiency and consistency. Especially in production links that require frequent insertion and extraction operations, the error rate of manual operations is relatively high, increasing equipment loss and maintenance costs. Therefore, it is highly practical to provide a power supply and USB plug inserting and extracting device that can achieve automation, stability, and high efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a full-automatic power supply and USB plug inserting and extracting device to solve the problems raised in the above background art.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A full-automatic power supply and USB plug inserting and extracting device, including a belt conveyor line, characterized in that: a pallet for driving its movement is provided on the top of the belt conveyor line; a fixture mechanism is installed on one side of the top of the pallet, and the fixture mechanism includes a power plug fixture and a USB plug fixture; a TV support frame is installed on the other side of the top of the pallet, and a TV to be tested is placed on the top of the TV support frame; a workbench is provided on one side of the belt conveyor line, a linear module is installed on the top of the workbench, a multi-axis robotic arm is installed on the sliding seat of the linear module, a pneumatic gripper is installed at one end of the multi-axis robotic arm, and an optoelectronic sensor opposite to the position of the pneumatic gripper is also installed at the end of the multi-axis robotic arm; a 3D camera is installed at one end of the workbench through a multi-axis motion mechanism; the outside of the belt conveyor line is covered with a profile outer cover, the bottom of one side of the profile outer cover is fixedly connected to the workbench, and a 2D camera is installed at a position inside the profile outer cover opposite to the fixture mechanism.

[0005] As a preferred scheme of the utility model: The power plug fixture includes a three-pin plug fixture and an eight-pin plug fixture, a three-pin power plug and an eight-pin power plug are respectively placed in the three-pin plug fixture and the eight-pin plug fixture, and a USB plug is placed in the USB plug fixture.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model: The multi-axis motion mechanism includes an X-axis linear module fixedly installed at one end of the workbench. The sliding seat of the X-axis linear module is equipped with a Z-axis linear module. The sliding seat of the Z-axis linear module is equipped with a Y-axis linear module. The sliding seat of the Y-axis linear module is connected to a servo motor for axial motion through a mounting bracket. The swing arm of the servo motor is fixedly installed with a 3D camera.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model: The photoelectric sensor, 2D camera, and 3D camera are all electrically connected to a control processor built inside the workbench. The control processor is electrically connected to the motors of the linear modules, the motors of the X-axis linear module, the motors of the Z-axis linear module, the motors of the Y-axis linear module, the servo motor, the solenoid valve of the pneumatic gripper, and the multi-axis robotic arm.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0009] 1) The device realizes precise identification and positioning of plugs and sockets through the combination of 2D and 3D cameras for positioning. The 2D camera can capture and position multiple different types of plug fixtures on the pallet at one time. Combined with the robotic arm and pneumatic fixture, it can accurately pick and place the triangle power plug, figure-eight power plug, and USB plug. It is equipped with a detection photoelectric sensor for real-time feedback on successful picking, greatly improving the speed and efficiency of operation. The 3D camera, combined with the flexible movement of the multi-axis motion mechanism, can perform full-range visual positioning on the power socket and USB socket of the TV, enabling the device to be compatible with TVs of different sizes and models. Combined with the robotic arm and pneumatic fixture, it ensures that the plug is aligned with the socket during the plugging and unplugging process, avoiding operation errors, realizing the automated plugging and unplugging operation of power plugs and USB plugs, reducing manual intervention, improving production efficiency, and ensuring the accuracy of the plugging and unplugging operation and the stability of the device. Description of the Drawings

[0010] Figure 1 It is the front view structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 It is the partial structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0012] Figure 3 It is the structural schematic diagram of the fixture mechanism of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 4 It is the structural schematic diagram of the multi-axis motion mechanism of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 5 It is the structural schematic diagram of the 2D camera of the present utility model.

[0015] In the figure: 100, belt conveyor line; 110, pallet; 111, TV support frame; 120, workbench; 121, linear module; 200, fixture mechanism; 210, power plug fixture; 211, three-pin plug fixture; 212, figure-eight plug fixture; 220, USB plug fixture; 300, TV; 400, multi-axis robotic arm; 410, pneumatic gripper; 420, photoelectric sensor; 500, multi-axis motion mechanism; 510, X-axis linear module; 520, Z-axis linear module; 530, Y-axis linear module; 540, mounting bracket; 550, servo; 600, 3D camera; 700, profile outer cover; 710, 2D camera. Detailed implementation manner

[0016] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0017] Please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 5 The present invention provides a technical solution: a fully automatic power supply and USB plug insertion and extraction device, including a belt conveyor line 100. A pallet 110 for driving its movement is provided on the top of the belt conveyor line 100. A fixture mechanism 200 is installed on one side of the top of the pallet 110. The fixture mechanism 200 includes a power plug fixture 210 and a USB plug fixture 220. A TV support frame 111 is installed on the other side of the top of the pallet 110. A TV 300 to be detected is placed on the top of the TV support frame 111;

[0018] A workbench 120 is provided on one side of the belt conveyor line 100. A linear module 121 is installed on the top of the workbench 120. A multi-axis robotic arm 400 is installed on the sliding seat of the linear module 121. A pneumatic gripper 410 is installed at one end of the multi-axis robotic arm 400. A photoelectric sensor 420 opposite to the position of the pneumatic gripper 410 is also installed at the end of the multi-axis robotic arm 400. A 3D camera 600 is installed at one end of the workbench 120 through a multi-axis motion mechanism 500;

[0019] A profile outer cover 700 is provided outside the belt conveyor line 100. The bottom of one side of the profile outer cover 700 is fixedly connected to the workbench 120. A 2D camera 710 is installed at a position inside the profile outer cover 700 opposite to the fixture mechanism 200.

[0020] Specifically, when the television 300 to be detected, together with the television support frame 111, is moved to the working area through the belt conveyor line 100, the 3D camera 600 moves flexibly through the multi-axis motion mechanism 500, and performs omnidirectional visual recognition on the power socket and USB socket of the television 300. Then, the 2D camera 710 determines the positions of the power plug fixture 210 and the USB plug fixture 220 stored in the fixture mechanism 200. Then, the multi-axis robotic arm 400 moves horizontally through the linear module 121. When the multi-axis robotic arm 400 moves to the power plug fixture 210 and the USB plug fixture 220, the multi-axis robotic arm 400, in cooperation with the pneumatic gripper 410, can accurately grasp the power plug and the USB plug in the power plug fixture 210 and the USB plug fixture 220 respectively. Then, based on the visual data of the 3D camera 600, the multi-axis robotic arm 400, in cooperation with the pneumatic gripper 410, can respectively perform plugging and unplugging detections on the power plug and the USB plug with the corresponding power socket and USB socket of the television. Subsequently, through the collaborative work of the fixture mechanism 200, the multi-axis robotic arm 400, and the 3D camera 600, an automated plugging and unplugging operation for the power plug and the USB plug is realized, greatly improving the production efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

[0021] In this embodiment: The power plug fixture 210 includes a pin plug fixture 211 and an 8-shaped plug fixture 212. A pin power plug and an 8-shaped power plug are respectively placed in the pin plug fixture 211 and the 8-shaped plug fixture 212. A USB plug is placed in the USB plug fixture 220.

[0022] Specifically, the power plug fixture 210 is composed of a pin plug fixture 211 and an 8-shaped plug fixture 212, which are respectively used to place the pin power plug and the 8-shaped power plug, while the USB plug fixture 220 is specifically used to store the USB plug. The hierarchical structure design enables the device to flexibly handle various types of plugs, ensuring that the appropriate plug can be quickly and accurately selected during the plugging and unplugging process.

[0023] In this embodiment: The multi-axis motion mechanism 500 includes an X-axis linear module 510 fixedly installed at one end of the workbench 120. A Z-axis linear module 520 is installed on the sliding seat of the X-axis linear module 510. A Y-axis linear module 530 is installed on the sliding seat of the Z-axis linear module 520. The sliding seat of the Y-axis linear module 530 is connected to a servo motor 550 that performs axial motion through a mounting bracket 540. The swing arm of the servo motor 550 is fixedly installed with the 3D camera 600.

[0024] Specifically, the X-axis linear module 510, Z-axis linear module 520, and Y-axis linear module 530 form a three-dimensional motion platform. The X-axis linear module 510 can achieve the horizontal movement of the 3D camera 600 along the X-axis through its sliding seat. The Z-axis linear module 520 can move the 3D camera 600 up and down in the Z-axis direction. The Y-axis linear module 530 is connected to the Z-axis linear module 520 through the mounting bracket 540, further providing the movement ability of the 3D camera 600 along the Y-axis. The hierarchical structure design enables the 3D camera 600 to move and position accurately in multiple directions, ensuring that when visually identifying the socket of the TV set 300, comprehensive visual field and depth information can be obtained. The set servo 550 can adjust the angle of the 3D camera 600 to adapt to the interface positions and shapes of different types of TV sets, ensuring that the device can be compatible with TV sets of different models and sizes and improving the adaptability of the production line.

[0025] In this embodiment: The photoelectric sensor 420, 2D camera 710, and 3D camera 600 are all electrically connected to the control processor built inside the workbench 120. The control processor is electrically connected to the motor of the linear module 121, the motors of the X-axis linear module 510, Z-axis linear module 520, Y-axis linear module 530, the servo 550, the solenoid valve of the pneumatic gripper 410, and the multi-axis robotic arm 400.

[0026] Specifically, the feedback of the photoelectric sensor 420 is used to ensure the reliability of the clamping process. The position information provided by the 2D camera 710 improves the speed and accuracy of plug selection. The 3D camera 600 ensures the stability and accuracy of the plugging and unplugging process. Then, the control processor is used to coordinately control the execution components, enabling the device to achieve a high degree of automation in the plugging and unplugging detection operation, reducing human intervention, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0027] The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic power supply and USB plug insertion and extraction device, comprising a belt conveyor line (100), characterized in that: A pallet (110) for driving the movement is provided at the top of the belt conveyor line (100). A fixture mechanism (200) is installed on one side of the top of the pallet (110). The fixture mechanism (200) includes a power plug fixture (210) and a USB plug fixture (220). A TV support frame (111) is installed on the other side of the top of the pallet (110). A TV (300) to be detected is placed on the top of the TV support frame (111). A workbench (120) is provided on one side of the belt conveyor line (100). A linear module (121) is installed on the top of the workbench (120). A multi-axis robotic arm (400) is installed on the sliding seat of the linear module (121). A pneumatic gripper (410) is installed at one end of the multi-axis robotic arm (400). An optoelectronic sensor (420) opposite to the pneumatic gripper (410) is also installed at the end of the multi-axis robotic arm (400). A 3D camera (600) is installed at one end of the workbench (120) through a multi-axis motion mechanism (500). The outside of the belt conveyor line (100) is covered with a profile outer cover (700). One side bottom of the profile outer cover (700) is fixedly connected to the workbench (120). A 2D camera (710) is installed at a position inside the profile outer cover (700) opposite to the fixture mechanism (200).

2. The fully automatic power supply and USB plug insertion / removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power plug fixture (210) includes a pin plug fixture (211) and an 8-shaped plug fixture (212). A pin power plug and an 8-shaped power plug are respectively placed in the pin plug fixture (211) and the 8-shaped plug fixture (212). A USB plug is placed in the USB plug fixture (220).

3. The fully automatic power supply and USB plug insertion / removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-axis motion mechanism (500) includes an X-axis linear module (510) fixedly installed at one end of the workbench (120). A Z-axis linear module (520) is installed on the sliding seat of the X-axis linear module (510). A Y-axis linear module (530) is installed on the sliding seat of the Z-axis linear module (520). The sliding seat of the Y-axis linear module (530) is connected to a servo (550) with axial movement through a mounting bracket (540). The swing arm of the servo (550) is fixedly installed with the 3D camera (600).

4. The fully automatic power supply and USB plug insertion / removal device according to claim 3, wherein: The optoelectronic sensor (420), the 2D camera (710), and the 3D camera (600) are all electrically connected to a control processor built inside the workbench (120). The control processor is electrically connected to the motor of the linear module (121), the motors of the X-axis linear module (510), the Z-axis linear module (520), the Y-axis linear module (530), the servo (550), the solenoid valve of the pneumatic gripper (410), and the multi-axis robotic arm (400).