Automatic feeding machine of new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot

The automatic assembly of nuts and terminals through the robot automatic loading system solves the problem of low manual operation efficiency in the production of new energy multi-core socket shells, realizes efficient automated production, and reduces labor costs.

CN223326819UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12惠州市创益通电子科技有限公司 +1
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Application Number
CN202421732608.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-19

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Technical Problem

In the existing production process of new energy multi-core socket shells, steps such as assembling nuts and terminals and sending carriers into the injection molding machine mainly rely on manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency and high labor costs.

Method used

A robotic automatic loading system is used, including an assembly carrier shift module, a nut and terminal loading module, a molding injection molding machine and a handling robot, to achieve automatic assembly of nuts and terminals and automatic handling of carriers, replacing manual operations.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, saves labor costs, and enhances the market competitiveness of products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding machine of a new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot. The automatic feeding machine is characterized by comprising a machine base, a controller, an assembly carrier displacement module, a nut feeding module, a terminal feeding module, a forming injection molding machine and a carrying manipulator, the controller is arranged on the machine base; the carrier displacement module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected with the controller. The nut feeding module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected with the controller, and the nut feeding module is located on one side of the assembling carrier shifting module. The nut feeding module and the terminal feeding module are used for automatically assembling the nut and the terminal onto the assembling carrier respectively, and the carrying manipulator and the assembling carrier are used in cooperation to carry the nut and the terminal into or out of the molding injection molding machine, so that a traditional manual mode is replaced, the production efficiency of products is greatly improved, labor is saved, and the production efficiency is improved. And the labor cost is reduced, and the market competitiveness of products can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technology of connector production field, in particular to an automatic loading machine for injection molding of new energy multi-core socket shells by a robot. Background Art

[0002] New energy vehicles (NEVs) use unconventional fuels as their power source (or use conventional fuels with new onboard power units) and incorporate advanced technologies in vehicle power control and drive to create vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and new structures. New energy vehicles include pure electric vehicles, extended-range electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and hydrogen engine vehicles.

[0003] New energy vehicles or their supporting equipment are equipped with various connectors for transmitting power or signals. Among them, multi-core sockets are the most commonly used type of connectors. The shell of the multi-core socket needs to be injection molded using an injection molding machine. Before injection molding, the nuts and terminals need to be assembled to the carrier, and then the carrier is placed in the mold of the injection molding machine for injection molding. After injection molding, the product is removed from the carrier.

[0004] However, in the prior art, the steps of assembling the nuts and terminals onto the carrier, as well as feeding and moving the carrier into the injection molding machine, are generally completed manually, resulting in low production efficiency, labor consumption, and high labor costs. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a solution to the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to address the deficiencies in the existing technology, and its main purpose is to provide a new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine, which can effectively solve the problems of low efficiency, labor consumption and high cost caused by the need for a large amount of manpower in the production process of the existing multi-core socket shell.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine is characterized in that: it includes a machine base, a controller, an assembly tool shift module, a nut loading module, a terminal loading module, a molding injection molding machine and a handling robot; the controller is arranged on the machine base; the assembly tool shift module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected to the controller; the nut loading module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected to the controller, and the nut loading module is located on one side of the assembly tool shift module; the terminal loading module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected to the controller, and the terminal loading module is located on the other side of the assembly tool shift module; the molding injection molding machine is arranged on the side of the machine base and electrically connected to the controller; the handling robot is arranged on the side of the molding injection molding machine and the machine base, and the handling robot is electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the assembly tool shift module includes a base, a slide, a driving mechanism and an assembly tool; the base is fixed on the machine base, the slide can be set on the base to slide back and forth laterally, the driving mechanism is set on the base and drives the slide to move back and forth laterally, and the assembly tool is multiple, and multiple assembly tools are placed side by side on the slide.

[0009] As a preferred solution, the nut loading module includes a nut storage bin, a nut feeding mechanism and a nut charging mechanism. The nut storage bin is arranged on the machine base, the nut feeding mechanism is arranged on the machine base, and the input end of the nut feeding mechanism is located directly below the output end of the nut storage bin; the nut charging mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the nut charging mechanism is connected with the output end of the nut feeding mechanism, and the nut charging mechanism is located on one side of the assembly tool shift module.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the nut feeding mechanism is a vibrating disk mechanism.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the terminal loading module includes a terminal discharge mechanism, a terminal positioning and feeding mechanism, a terminal cutting and folding mechanism and a terminal shifting plug mechanism; the terminal discharge mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism is connected with the output end of the terminal discharge mechanism, the terminal cutting and folding mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the terminal cutting and folding mechanism is connected with the output end of the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism, the terminal shifting plug mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the terminal shifting plug mechanism is connected with the output end of the terminal cutting and folding mechanism, and the terminal shifting plug mechanism is located on the other side of the assembly tool shift module.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the handling robot is a six-axis robot for better handling.

[0013] As a preferred solution, a nut secondary assembly mechanism is further provided on the machine base, and the nut secondary assembly mechanism is located beside the assembly tool shift module and is electrically connected to the controller for further secondary assembly of the nut.

[0014] As a preferred solution, it further includes an output assembly line, which is located beside the transport robot and is electrically connected to the controller so as to automatically output the product.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical solution that:

[0016] By using the nut loading module and the terminal loading module to automatically assemble the nuts and terminals onto the assembly tool respectively, and cooperating with the use of a handling robot to move the assembly tool into or out of the injection molding machine, the traditional manual method is replaced, which greatly improves the production efficiency of the product, saves labor, reduces labor costs, and is conducive to improving the market competitiveness of the product.

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the terminal loading module in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram from another angle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the assembly tool shift module in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the nut feeding module in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram from another angle;

[0025] Figure 8 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a transport robot in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the assembly vehicle in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 10 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of another angle of the assembled vehicle in the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0029] 10. Base 20. Controller

[0030] 30. Assembly tool shift module 31. Base

[0031] 32. Slide 33. Drive mechanism

[0032] 34. Assembly vehicle 341. Frame

[0033] 342. Quick connector 343. Nut ejection mechanism

[0034] 344, terminal ejection mechanism 301, nut placement position

[0035] 302, terminal placement position 40, nut loading module

[0036] 41. Nut storage bin 42. Nut feeding mechanism

[0037] 43. Nut loading mechanism 50. Terminal loading module

[0038] 51. Terminal feeding mechanism 52. Terminal positioning feeding mechanism

[0039] 53. Terminal cutting and folding mechanism 54. Terminal shifting and plugging mechanism

[0040] 60. Injection molding machine 70. Handling robot

[0041] 81. Nut 82. Terminal

[0042] 91. Nut secondary assembly mechanism 92. Output assembly line. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 to 10 As shown, it shows the specific structure of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a base 10, a controller 20, an assembly tool shifting module 30, a nut loading module 40, a terminal loading module 50, a molding injection molding machine 60 and a handling robot 70.

[0044] The controller 20 is mounted on the base 10 to comprehensively control the entire machine.

[0045] The tool shift module 30 is disposed on the base 10 and is electrically connected to the controller 20; specifically, Figure 5 As shown, the tool assembly shift module 30 includes a base 31, a slide 32, a drive mechanism 33, and a tool assembly 34; the base 31 is fixed to the machine base 10; the slide 32 is arranged on the base 31 so as to be able to slide back and forth laterally; the drive mechanism 33 is arranged on the base 31 and drives the slide 32 to move back and forth laterally, and the drive mechanism 33 is a screw nut mechanism driven by a motor; there are multiple tools assembly 34, and multiple tools assembly 34 are placed side by side on the slide 32 and move back and forth laterally with the slide 32. And, as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the assembly tool 34 includes a frame 341, a quick connector 342, a nut pushing mechanism 343 and a terminal pushing mechanism 344; one side of the frame 341 is provided with a plurality of nut placement positions 301 for placing nuts 81, and the other side of the frame 341 is provided with a plurality of terminal placement positions 302 for inserting terminals 82; the quick connector 342 is arranged at the top center position of the frame 341; the nut pushing mechanism 343 and the terminal pushing mechanism 344 are both arranged in the frame 341, and the nut pushing mechanism 343 and the terminal pushing mechanism 344 are both connected to the quick connector 342, the nut pushing mechanism 343 is used to push the nut 81 outward, and the terminal pushing mechanism 344 is used to push the terminal 82 outward, and the nut pushing mechanism 343 and the terminal pushing mechanism 344 are both cylinder mechanisms.

[0046] The nut loading module 40 is provided on the base 10 and is electrically connected to the controller 20. The nut loading module 40 is located on one side of the assembly tool shifting module 30. The nut loading module 40 is used to install the nut 81 on the nut placement position 301 of the assembly tool 34. Specifically, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the nut loading module 40 includes a nut storage bin 41, a nut feeding mechanism 42, and a nut charging mechanism 43. The nut storage bin 41 is provided on the machine base 10, and the nut feeding mechanism 42 is provided on the machine base 10. The input end of the nut feeding mechanism 42 is located directly below the output end of the nut storage bin 41. The nut charging mechanism 43 is provided on the machine base 10, and the input end of the nut charging mechanism 43 is connected to the output end of the nut feeding mechanism 42. The nut charging mechanism 43 is located on one side of the assembly tool shift module 30. The nut charging mechanism 43 is used to install the nuts 81 on the nut placement position 301. In this embodiment, the nut feeding mechanism 42 is a vibrating plate mechanism to vibrate the nuts 81 one by one and output them in an orderly manner.

[0047] The terminal loading module 50 is provided on the base 10 and is electrically connected to the controller 20. The terminal loading module 50 is located on the other side of the assembly tool shifting module 30. The terminal loading module 50 is used to install the terminal 82 on the terminal placement position 302 of the assembly tool 34. Specifically, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the terminal loading module 50 includes a terminal discharge mechanism 51, a terminal positioning and feeding mechanism 52, a terminal cutting and folding mechanism 53 and a terminal shifting plug mechanism 54; the terminal discharge mechanism 51 is arranged on the machine base 10, the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism 52 is arranged on the machine base 10, the input end of the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism 52 is connected with the output end of the terminal discharge mechanism 51, the terminal cutting and folding mechanism 53 is arranged on the machine base 10, the input end of the terminal cutting and folding mechanism 53 is connected with the output end of the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism 52, the terminal shifting plug mechanism 54 is arranged on the machine base 10, the input end of the terminal shifting plug mechanism 54 is connected with the output end of the terminal cutting and folding mechanism 53, and the terminal shifting plug mechanism 54 is located on the other side of the assembly tool shift module 30, and the terminal shifting plug mechanism 54 is used to shift the terminal 82 and insert it into the corresponding terminal placement position 302.

[0048] The injection molding machine 60 is disposed beside the machine base 10 and is electrically connected to the controller 20 . The injection molding machine 60 is used to perform injection molding on the nut 81 and the terminal 82 to form plastic parts on the nut 81 and the terminal 82 .

[0049] The transport robot 70 is disposed beside the injection molding machine 60 and the base 10. The transport robot 70 is electrically connected to the controller 20 and is used to transport the assembled tool 34. In this embodiment, the transport robot 70 is a six-axis robot. The free end of the transport robot 70 cooperates with the quick connector 342 to enable rapid separation or docking.

[0050] Furthermore, the base 10 is provided with a nut secondary assembly mechanism 91, which is located beside the assembly tool shift module 30 and is electrically connected to the controller 20. The nut secondary assembly mechanism 91 is used to perform secondary assembly on the nuts 81. Furthermore, the base 10 includes an output assembly line 92, which is located beside the transport robot 70 and is electrically connected to the controller 20. The output assembly line 92 is used to automatically output the product.

[0051] The working principle of this embodiment is described in detail as follows:

[0052] First, pour the nuts 81 into the nut storage bin 41, and hang the terminals 81 of the rolled material on the discharge mechanism 51, and then start the equipment: first, the nuts 81 in the nut storage bin 41 fall into the nut feeding mechanism 42, and the nut feeding mechanism 42 vibrates the nuts and outputs them, and then the nut loading mechanism 43 installs the nuts 81 on the nut placement position 301; at the same time, the discharge mechanism 51 releases the terminals 82 of the connecting strip, and the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism 52 positions and conveys the connecting strip terminals 82, and then the terminal cutting and folding mechanism 53 removes the strip of connecting terminals 81, and then the terminal shifting and plugging mechanism 54 shifts the terminals 82 and inserts them into the corresponding terminal placement position 302.

[0053] Next, the transport robot 70 works, and the transport robot 70 transports the assembled container 34 with the nut 81 and the terminal 82 installed and places it into the mold of the injection molding machine 60 for injection molding. The transport robot 70 first takes out the injection-molded product clamping material, and then moves to the assembly position of the nut and terminal, and uses the nut secondary assembly mechanism 91 to assemble the nut terminal. After the transport robot 70 moves out of the mold closing position of the injection molding machine 60, it places the molded product into the output assembly line 92 for outflow, and the transport robot 70 enters the next cycle of transporting action to realize the automatic assembly production of the product nut plug end.

[0054] The design focus of the utility model is: by utilizing the nut feeding module and the terminal feeding module to automatically assemble the nuts and terminals onto the assembly vehicle respectively, and cooperating with the use of a handling robot to move the assembly vehicle into or out of the injection molding machine, so as to replace the traditional manual method, the production efficiency of the product is greatly improved, labor is saved, and labor costs are reduced, which is conducive to improving the market competitiveness of the product.

[0055] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine, characterized by: It includes a machine base, a controller, an assembly tool shift module, a nut loading module, a terminal loading module, a molding injection molding machine and a handling robot; the controller is arranged on the machine base; the assembly tool shift module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected to the controller; the nut loading module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected to the controller, and the nut loading module is located on one side of the assembly tool shift module; the terminal loading module is arranged on the machine base and electrically connected to the controller, and the terminal loading module is located on the other side of the assembly tool shift module; the molding injection molding machine is arranged on the side of the machine base and electrically connected to the controller; the handling robot is arranged on the side of the molding injection molding machine and the machine base, and the handling robot is electrically connected to the controller.

2. The new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The assembly tool shift module includes a base, a slide, a driving mechanism and an assembly tool; the base is fixed on the machine base, the slide can be set on the base to slide back and forth laterally, the driving mechanism is set on the base and drives the slide to move back and forth laterally, and the assembly tool is multiple, and the multiple assembly tools are placed side by side on the slide.

3. The new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The nut loading module includes a nut storage bin, a nut feeding mechanism and a nut charging mechanism. The nut storage bin is arranged on the machine base, the nut feeding mechanism is arranged on the machine base, and the input end of the nut feeding mechanism is located directly below the output end of the nut storage bin; the nut charging mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the nut charging mechanism is connected with the output end of the nut feeding mechanism, and the nut charging mechanism is located on one side of the assembly tool shift module.

4. The new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The nut feeding mechanism is a vibrating plate mechanism.

5. The new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The terminal loading module includes a terminal discharge mechanism, a terminal positioning and feeding mechanism, a terminal cutting and folding mechanism and a terminal shifting and plugging mechanism; the terminal discharge mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism is connected with the output end of the terminal discharge mechanism, the terminal cutting and folding mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the terminal cutting and folding mechanism is connected with the output end of the terminal positioning and feeding mechanism, the terminal shifting and plugging mechanism is arranged on the machine base, the input end of the terminal shifting and plugging mechanism is connected with the output end of the terminal cutting and folding mechanism, and the terminal shifting and plugging mechanism is located on the other side of the assembly tool shift module.

6. The new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The handling robot is a six-axis robot.

7. The new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The machine base is also provided with a nut secondary assembly mechanism, which is located beside the assembly tool shift module and is electrically connected to the controller.

8. The new energy multi-core socket shell injection molding robot automatic loading machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The invention further comprises an output assembly line, which is located beside the transport robot and is electrically connected to the controller.