Multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connector processing equipment, in particular to a multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine, which comprises a base, a moving device arranged on the end face of the base and a workbench mounted on the moving device. The moving device comprises an X-axis moving mechanism arranged on the end face of the machine base and a Y-axis moving mechanism arranged on the X-axis moving mechanism, and the workbench is installed on the Y-axis moving mechanism and can move along the X axis and the Y axis. The workbench comprises a base, a connecting plate rotationally installed at one end of the base and a material preparation plate detachably and fixedly connected with the connecting plate, a plurality of material preparation pieces are arranged on the material preparation plate, and an automatic discharging mechanism and a pin inserting mechanism used for inserting pins in the automatic discharging mechanism into the material preparation pieces are arranged at one end of the Y-axis moving mechanism. The base is further provided with an overturning mechanism used for driving the material preparing plate to vertically overturn so as to be in butt joint with a mechanical arm of an injection molding machine. The utility model aims to realize automatic positioning and material preparation of the contact pin so as to improve the production efficiency of the connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connector processing equipment, in particular to a multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine. Background Art

[0002] Connectors, widely used in the electronics field, are constructed from multiple pins encased in a plastic shell. To efficiently mass-produce connectors, a connector manufacturing injection molding machine is currently in use. This machine includes a robotic arm with a carrier plate holding multiple molds of varying specifications. Pins are inserted into the molds within the carrier plate, and the robotic arm then drives the molds onto the carrier plate and places them into the injection molding chamber. Molten thermoplastic material is then injected into the molds, surrounding and securing the pins. Once the plastic cools and hardens, the connector is complete. To further increase connector production efficiency, a device is urgently needed that can automatically position and prepare the pins and dock them with the robotic arm's carrier. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems in the above-mentioned background technology, the present invention provides a multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine.

[0004] The solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: a multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine, comprising a machine base, a moving device arranged on the end surface of the machine base and a workbench installed on the moving device, the moving device comprising an X-axis moving mechanism arranged on the end surface of the machine base and a Y-axis moving mechanism arranged on the X-axis moving mechanism, the workbench is installed on the Y-axis moving mechanism and can move along the X-axis and Y-axis, the workbench comprises a base, a connecting plate rotatably mounted on one end of the base and a preparation plate detachably fixedly connected to the connecting plate, a number of preparation parts are arranged on the preparation plate, an automatic discharging mechanism and a pin insertion mechanism for inserting the pins in the automatic discharging mechanism into the preparation parts are provided at one end of the Y-axis moving mechanism, the base is also provided with a flipping mechanism for driving the preparation plate to flip vertically to dock with the robot arm of the injection molding machine.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the X-axis and Y-axis movement mechanisms ensure that the workbench can flexibly reach the preset position, providing an accurate stocking layout for the pin insertion of different stock parts on stocking boards of different specifications. The pin insertion mechanism and automatic discharge mechanism on the machine base can automatically output the pins and insert them into the corresponding stock parts to achieve automatic stocking positioning, and the flipping mechanism can drive the stocking board to flip vertically and dock with the load-bearing part on the injection molding machine robot arm, making it easy to remove the pins from the stocking board. The stocking board is also detachably fixed to the lower connecting plate. When pin insertion preparation is required for different molds, the original stocking board can be replaced by the appropriate specification stocking board.

[0006] Furthermore, a rotating frame is fixedly provided on the base away from one end of the pin insertion mechanism, a rotating shaft is provided in the rotating frame, a connecting gear is fixedly passed through the rotating shaft, and the connecting gear is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating shaft can rotate in the rotating holes on both sides of the rotating frame, thereby driving the upper connecting plate and the preparation plate to rotate, thereby realizing the rotational connection between the preparation plate and the base.

[0008] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes a gear seat arranged between the rotating frames and meshing with the connecting gear, a guide rail fixed to the bottom of the gear seat, a guide seat fixed on the base and slidably connected to the guide rail, and an X-axis pushing cylinder arranged at one end of the gear seat, and the pushing rod in the X-axis pushing cylinder is fixedly connected to the gear seat.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the X-axis push cylinder pushes the gear seat to move along the guide rail, which can drive the connecting gear engaged with the gear seat to rotate and make the preparation plate flip vertically.

[0010] Furthermore, the base is also provided with a vacuum detection mechanism for detecting whether the pin is correctly inserted. The vacuum detection mechanism includes a vacuum pump arranged on the base, a vacuum tube connected to the vacuum pump at one end, and a vacuum hole arranged at the bottom of the spare part. A plurality of branch pipes are provided at the other end of the vacuum tube, each of which is inserted into each vacuum hole. A solenoid valve and a vacuum gauge are also provided between the vacuum pump and the vacuum tube.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, it can be determined whether the pins on the preparation board are properly inserted.

[0012] Furthermore, the X-axis moving mechanism includes two X-axis slide rails arranged parallel to the end surface of the machine base, an X-axis sliding seat slidably connected to the two X-axis slide rails, and a first driving motor arranged at one end of the X-axis slide rail for driving the X-axis sliding seat to slide.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the material preparation plate can be moved laterally along the X-axis of the end surface of the machine base.

[0014] Furthermore, the Y-axis moving mechanism includes a Y-axis slide rail fixed on the X-axis sliding seat, a Y-axis sliding seat slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rail, and a second drive motor provided at one end of the Y-axis slide rail for driving the Y-axis sliding seat to slide, and the base is fixed on the Y-axis sliding seat.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the material preparation plate can be moved vertically along the Y-axis of the end surface of the machine base.

[0016] Furthermore, the pin insertion mechanism includes a gantry mounted on the Y-axis slide rail, a Z-axis push cylinder provided on the gantry close to the workbench side, a fixed plate connected to the push rod in the Z-axis push cylinder, and a pin insertion air clamp provided at the bottom of the fixed plate and connected to the automatic discharging mechanism.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the pin air clamp can smoothly insert the pin into the spare part under the control of the Z-axis push cylinder.

[0018] Furthermore, the automatic discharging mechanism includes a vibration plate installed on the end surface of the machine base and a discharging blowpipe connected to the outlet end of the vibration plate, and the other end of the discharging blowpipe is inserted into the pin air clamp.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the vibrating material tray automatically arranges the pins neatly, and the discharge blowpipe is driven by an external air source, using compressed air to blow the pins one by one into the pin air clamp to wait for insertion.

[0020] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] 1. The utility model provides a preparation plate for material preparation and docking on the workbench, and the automatic discharge mechanism neatly arranges the pins and transports them to the pin air clamp. The Z-axis cylinder drives the pins to automatically insert the pins into the preparation parts of the preparation plate of different specifications, and the flip mechanism drives the preparation plate to flip and dock with the material tray in the robot arm, thereby realizing automatic discharge of the pins to the preparation, effectively improving production efficiency.

[0022] 2. The utility model provides a connecting plate between the material preparation plate and the workbench base, so that the material preparation plate and the connecting plate are detachably fixedly connected, thereby achieving the function of replacing material preparation plates of different specifications and effectively improving practicality.

[0023] 3. The utility model provides X-axis and Y-axis moving mechanisms at the bottom of the workbench to ensure that the workbench can flexibly reach the preset position, providing an accurate preparation layout for inserting different preparation parts on preparation boards of different specifications.

[0024] 4. The utility model can detect whether the pins in the preparation board are correctly inserted by arranging a vacuum detection mechanism on the base, thereby ensuring the quality of the pin preparation, avoiding subsequent quality problems caused by improper pin installation, and improving the product qualification rate.

[0025] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In addition, in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the workbench of this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the X-axis and Y-axis moving mechanism of this embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the pin insertion mechanism of this embodiment.

[0030] In the figure: 1. Machine base; 2. Workbench; 21. Base; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Material preparation plate; 231. Material preparation parts; 3. X-axis moving mechanism; 31. X-axis slide rail; 32. X-axis sliding seat; 33. First drive motor; 4. Y-axis moving mechanism; 41. Y-axis slide rail; 42. Y-axis sliding seat; 43. Second drive motor; 5. Pin insertion mechanism; 51. Gantry; 52. Z-axis push cylinder; 53. Fixed Plate; 54, pin air clamp; 6, automatic discharge mechanism; 61, vibration plate; 62, discharge blowpipe; 7, flip mechanism; 71, gear seat; 72, guide rail; 73, guide seat; 74, X-axis push cylinder; 8, rotating frame; 81, rotating shaft; 82, connecting gear; 9, vacuum detection mechanism; 91, vacuum pump; 92, vacuum tube; 921, branch pipe; 93, vacuum hole; 94, solenoid valve; 95, vacuum gauge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the content of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described below based on specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" used herein to indicate positions or locations are based on the positions or locations shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0033] Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed, removable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine is arranged on the side of the injection molding device. After the prepared pins are inserted, they can be transferred by the injection molding machine robot arm for injection molding to form a connector. The present embodiment includes a machine base 1, a moving device provided on the end surface of the machine base 1 and a workbench 2 installed on the moving device. The moving device includes an X-axis moving mechanism 3 provided on the end surface of the machine base 1 and a Y-axis moving mechanism 4 provided on the X-axis moving mechanism 3. The workbench 2 is installed on the Y-axis moving mechanism 4 and can move along the X-axis and Y-axis. The workbench 2 includes a base 21, a connecting plate 22 rotatably installed on one end of the base 21, and a preparation plate 23 detachably fixedly connected to the connecting plate 22. A number of preparation parts 231 are provided on the preparation plate 23. An automatic discharging mechanism 6 and a pin insertion mechanism 5 for inserting the pins in the automatic discharging mechanism 6 into the preparation parts 231 are provided at one end of the Y-axis moving mechanism 4. A flipping mechanism 7 for driving the preparation plate 23 to flip vertically to dock with the injection molding machine robot arm is also provided on the base 21.

[0035] In this embodiment, an X-axis and Y-axis moving mechanism 4 is provided on the end face of the machine base 1. Both moving mechanisms are equipped with sensors, and the workbench 2 is fixed to the above-mentioned two moving mechanisms to ensure the precise positioning of the workbench 2 on the two-dimensional plane. The X-axis moving mechanism 3 slides horizontally along the end face of the machine base 1, while the Y-axis moving mechanism 4 moves vertically on it. The combination of the two ensures that the workbench 2 can flexibly reach the preset position, providing an accurate preparation layout for the insertion of different preparation parts 231 on the preparation plates 23 of different specifications. The workbench 2 is composed of a base 21, a connecting plate 22, and a preparation plate 23. It is firmly supported by the base 21 and the X-axis and Y-axis moving mechanisms 4. The preparation plate 23 is detachably fixed to the lower connecting plate 22 by bolts passing through multiple screw holes on the end face. When it is necessary to prepare for the insertion of pins for different molds, the original preparation plate 23 can be removed and replaced with a preparation plate 23 of the appropriate specification. The stock plate 23 is equipped with slots configured to specifications. These slots contain stock pieces 231 that coordinate with the pin insertion mechanism 5 to prepare the stock for pin insertion. The connecting plate 22 is pivotally connected to the base 21, and a reversible mechanism 7 is installed on the base 21. This mechanism drives the stock plate 23 to flip vertically, directly docking with the upper support portion of the injection molding machine's robotic arm, facilitating the removal of prepared pins from the stock plate 23. An automatic discharge mechanism 6 is located around the pin insertion mechanism 5 to automatically load the pins into the mechanism 5.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, a rotating frame 8 is fixedly mounted on the base 21 at one end away from the pin insertion mechanism 5. A rotating shaft 81 is disposed within the rotating frame 8, and a connecting gear 82 is fixedly inserted through the rotating shaft 81. The top of the connecting gear 82 is rigidly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 22. The connecting gear 82 is fixed to the connecting plate 22 and the connecting gear 82 is also fixed to the rotating shaft 81 within the rotating frame 8. The rotating shaft 81 can rotate within the rotating holes on both sides of the rotating frame 8, thereby driving the upper connecting plate 22 and the material preparation plate 23 to rotate, thereby achieving a rotational connection between the material preparation plate 23 and the base 21.

[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the flipping mechanism 7 of this embodiment includes a gear seat 71 arranged between the rotating frame 8 and meshing with the connecting gear 82, a guide rail 72 fixed to the bottom of the gear seat 71, a guide seat 73 fixed on the base 21 and slidably connected to the guide rail 72, and an X-axis pushing cylinder 74 arranged at one end of the gear seat 71, and the pushing rod in the X-axis pushing cylinder 74 is fixedly connected to the gear seat 71. The gear seat 71 is arranged between the rotating frames 8 and meshes with the connecting gear 82, and a guide rail 72 is fixedly provided at its bottom. A guide seat 73 is provided on the base 21, so that the gear seat 71 can slide along the guide seat 73 in the Y-axis direction, and a cylinder is provided on one side of the gear seat 71. The gas rod in the cylinder is fixed to the gear seat 71. When the gas rod contracts, it can drive the gear seat 71 to make linear motion along the guide rail 72 away from the connecting gear 82, and drive the meshing connecting gear 82 to rotate forward so that the upper preparation plate 23 can be flipped. A blank area is provided on the gear seat 71 to achieve flipping positioning, so that the preparation plate 23 is flipped to 90 degrees to dock with the robotic arm. Two positioning rods of the same length are provided on the end face of the base 21 to ensure that when the gas rod is extended to drive the preparation plate 23 to reset, the preparation plate 23 is limited to be parallel to the base 21 to prevent it from tilting and affecting the pins.

[0038] like Figure 3As shown, the base 21 of this embodiment is also equipped with a vacuum detection mechanism 9 for detecting whether the pins are correctly inserted. The vacuum detection mechanism 9 includes a vacuum pump 91 installed on the base 21, a vacuum tube 92 connected to the vacuum pump 91 at one end, and a vacuum hole 93 located at the bottom of the stock component 231. The other end of the vacuum tube 92 is equipped with several branch tubes 921, each of which is inserted into a vacuum hole 93. A solenoid valve 94 and a vacuum gauge 95 are also installed between the vacuum pump 91 and the vacuum tube 92. The vacuum tube 92 connects the vacuum pump 91, the solenoid valve 94, and the vacuum gauge 95. The other end of the vacuum tube 92 is equipped with a multi-way connector connecting the several branch tubes 921. In this embodiment, the stock component 231 on the stock component plate 23 is equipped with two branch tubes 921. Each branch tube 921 is inserted into the vacuum hole 93 at the bottom of the stock component 231. The vacuum hole 93 is connected to the pin hole on the stock component 231 for inserting pins. The solenoid valve 94 opens and the vacuum pump 91 is started to extract the air from the hole. When the pin is fully inserted in the correct position, a closed space is formed inside the hole, which will not affect the original vacuum state. However, if the pin is not inserted correctly or not fully inserted, the inside and outside of the hole are connected through the gap between the pin and the hole, resulting in a decrease in the vacuum level. Keep the vacuum pump 91 pumping air and observe the reading of the vacuum gauge 95. If the vacuum level remains stable or close to the high level before evacuation, it indicates that the pin is correctly positioned and a good seal has been formed. If the vacuum level drops significantly, it indicates a leak, that is, the pin may not be inserted correctly or there is other leakage.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the X-axis motion mechanism 3 of this embodiment includes two X-axis rails 31 mounted parallel to the end surface of the base 1, an X-axis sliding base 32 slidably connected to the two X-axis rails 31, and a first drive motor 33 located at one end of the X-axis rails 31 for driving the X-axis sliding base 32. The two X-axis rails 31 are mounted parallel to the end surface of the base 1. The sliding base is driven to slide with the X-axis rails 31 via built-in ball bearings and driven by the first drive motor 33. The sliding base may be equipped with positioning pins or sensors to ensure accurate positioning and feedback control during movement. The Y-axis motion mechanism 4 includes a Y-axis rail 41 fixed to the X-axis sliding base 32, a Y-axis sliding base slidably connected to the Y-axis rail 41, and a second drive motor 42 located at one end of the Y-axis rail 41 for driving the Y-axis sliding base; a Y-axis sliding base 43; and a base 21 fixed to the Y-axis sliding base. The Y-axis motion mechanism 4 is provided on the X-axis motion mechanism 3, enabling the worktable 2 to move freely in two dimensions. The X-axis is responsible for horizontal movement, while the Y-axis is responsible for vertical movement. The dual-axis linkage design enables the preparation plate 23 to cover every corner on the end face of the machine base 1, adapting to the diverse preparation position requirements and improving the applicability and flexibility of the equipment.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the pin insertion mechanism 5 of this embodiment includes a gantry 51 mounted on the Y-axis slide rail 41, a Z-axis push cylinder 52 located on the side of the gantry 51 near the workbench 2, a fixed plate 53 connected to the push rod in the Z-axis push cylinder 52, and a pin air clamp 54 located at the bottom of the fixed plate 53 and connected to the automatic discharge mechanism 6. The automatic discharge mechanism 6 includes a vibrating plate 61 mounted on the end surface of the machine base 1 and a discharge blowpipe 62 connected to the outlet end of the vibrating plate 61. The other end of the discharge blowpipe 62 is inserted into the pin air clamp 54. The automatic discharge mechanism 6 specifically includes two vibrating plates 61, each containing two different pins, and two fixed plates 53 are also provided on the left and right sides. The vibrating plates automatically arrange the pins in an orderly manner, while the discharge blowpipe 62 is driven by an external air source and uses compressed air to blow the pins one by one into the pin air clamp 54 for insertion. Specifically, two pin air clamps 54 are connected in an upper and lower manner, one of which is connected to the automatic discharge mechanism 6, and the other air clamp can smoothly insert the pin into the spare part 231 under the control of the Z-axis push cylinder 52.

[0041] In summary, the beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: This embodiment achieves precise movement and positioning of the workbench 2 on a two-dimensional plane by combining the use of sensors through the X-axis and Y-axis moving mechanisms 4, ensuring the accuracy of the stocking operation, being suitable for stocking plates 23 and stocking parts 231 of various specifications, and improving production efficiency and flexibility. The stocking plate 23 adopts a detachable fixed connection design, which can quickly replace stocking plates 23 of different specifications to meet different production needs. The integrated automatic discharge mechanism 6 works in conjunction with the pin insertion mechanism 5 to achieve a fully automated process from pin sorting to precise insertion of stocking parts 231, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency. The flip mechanism 7 between the stocking plate 23 and the base 21 can drive the stocking plate 23 to flip vertically to conveniently dock with the injection molding machine robot arm. The vacuum detection mechanism 9 set on the base 21 can instantly detect the correctness of the pin insertion, ensuring that the pins of each stocking part 231 are assembled correctly.

[0042] The embodiments described above are only preferred implementation methods of the present invention and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any non-substantial changes and modifications made by technicians in this field on the basis of the utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine, characterized in that: It includes a machine base, a moving device arranged on the end surface of the machine base and a workbench installed on the moving device, the moving device includes an X-axis moving mechanism arranged on the end surface of the machine base and a Y-axis moving mechanism arranged on the X-axis moving mechanism, the workbench is installed on the Y-axis moving mechanism and can move along the X-axis and Y-axis, the workbench includes a base, a connecting plate rotatably installed on one end of the base and a preparation plate detachably fixedly connected to the connecting plate, a number of preparation parts are provided on the preparation plate, an automatic discharging mechanism and a pin insertion mechanism for inserting the pins in the automatic discharging mechanism into the preparation parts are provided at one end of the Y-axis moving mechanism, and a flipping mechanism for driving the preparation plate to flip vertically to dock with the injection molding machine robot arm is also provided on the base.

2. The multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating frame is fixedly provided on the base away from one end of the pin insertion mechanism. A rotating shaft is provided in the rotating frame. A connecting gear is fixedly passed through the rotating shaft. The connecting gear is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate.

3. The multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism includes a gear seat arranged between the rotating frames and meshing with the connecting gear, a guide rail fixed to the bottom of the gear seat, a guide seat fixed on the base and slidably connected to the guide rail, and an X-axis pushing cylinder arranged at one end of the gear seat, and a pushing rod in the X-axis pushing cylinder is fixedly connected to the gear seat.

4. The multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is also provided with a vacuum detection mechanism for detecting whether the pin is correctly inserted. The vacuum detection mechanism includes a vacuum pump arranged on the base, a vacuum tube connected to the vacuum pump at one end, and a vacuum hole arranged at the bottom of the spare part. A plurality of branch pipes are provided at the other end of the vacuum tube, each of which is inserted into each vacuum hole. A solenoid valve and a vacuum gauge are also provided between the vacuum pump and the vacuum tube.

5. The multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis moving mechanism includes two X-axis slide rails arranged parallel to the end surface of the machine base, an X-axis sliding seat slidably connected to the two X-axis slide rails, and a first driving motor arranged at one end of the X-axis slide rail for driving the X-axis sliding seat to slide.

6. The multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The Y-axis moving mechanism includes a Y-axis slide rail fixed on the X-axis slide seat, a Y-axis slide seat slidably connected to the Y-axis slide rail, and a second drive motor provided at one end of the Y-axis slide rail for driving the Y-axis slide seat to slide. The base is fixed on the Y-axis slide seat.

7. The multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pin insertion mechanism includes a gantry mounted on the Y-axis slide rail, a Z-axis push cylinder provided on the gantry close to the workbench side, a fixed plate connected to the push rod in the Z-axis push cylinder, and a pin insertion air clamp provided at the bottom of the fixed plate and connected to the automatic discharging mechanism.

8. The multi-mode intelligent pin preparation machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The automatic discharging mechanism includes a vibration plate installed on the end surface of the machine base and a discharging blowpipe connected to the outlet end of the vibration plate, and the other end of the discharging blowpipe is inserted into the pin air clamp.

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