Side screw assembling equipment for fuse box

By designing the screw assembly equipment for the side of the fuse box and utilizing the automated assembly line and precise components to work together, the problems of low efficiency and unstable quality of manual assembly were solved, and efficient and safe screw installation was achieved.

CN223338831UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16LEAD DESIGN & MANUFACTURING (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422389780.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

The existing car fuse box side screw assembly relies on manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency, unstable quality and high safety risks.

Method used

A side screw assembly device for fuse boxes was designed, which includes a picking module, a flipping and fixing module, a discharging module and a pushing module. The precise installation of screws is achieved through an automated assembly line, involving the coordinated work of components such as linear modules, cylinders and vibration plates.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, ensures product quality, reduces labor costs and improves safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses side screw assembling equipment for a fuse box, which comprises a screw body, a fixed block fixed at the head of the screw body, a material taking module, an overturning and fixing module, a material discharging module and a material pushing module, the material taking module is connected with an external output device and clamps the box body of the fuse box output by the output device. The overturning and fixing module is connected with the material taking module, receives the box bodies output by the material taking module, fixes the box bodies, overturns the box bodies by 90 degrees and outputs the box bodies with the side faces facing upwards; the discharging module is connected with the pushing module, and the pushing module is connected with the overturning fixing module. The discharging module vibrates and outputs the side face screws to the pushing module, and the pushing module pushes the side face screws to the side face of the box body. According to the utility model, the production efficiency can be improved, the product quality is ensured, the labor cost is reduced and the safety is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fuse box assembly, in particular to a side screw assembly device for a fuse box. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing diversity of automotive modules and electrical components, vehicle wiring is becoming increasingly complex, necessitating a corresponding increase in fuse boxes to distribute and protect the vehicle's circuits. A fuse box is installed on the positive battery post in a vehicle to distribute the vehicle's power supply and protect the electrical safety of each circuit, preventing damage or failure of electrical components within the circuit due to current overloads or short circuits.

[0003] Existing car fuse box such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a box body 11, multiple undercuts 12 integrally provided on the top surface of the box body, multiple screws 14 assembled on the top surface of the box body, a screw 2 assembled on the side of the box body, a connecting piece 15 assembled between the side screws and the top screws of the box body, multiple safety pieces 16 assembled on the screws on the top surface of the box body, and multiple washers 17 assembled on the screws on the top surface of the box body; the screw assembly on the side of the traditional automobile fuse box is all assembled manually, which has high labor cost and low production efficiency, unstable quality and great safety risks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a side screw assembly device for a fuse box is provided, wherein the screw comprises a fixing block in which a screw body is fixed to a head of the screw body, and comprises: a material taking module, a flipping and fixing module, a material discharging module and a material pushing module;

[0005] The material taking module is connected with the external output device to clamp the box body of the fuse box output by the output device;

[0006] The flipping and fixing module is connected to the material taking module. The flipping and fixing module receives the box body output by the material taking module, fixes the box body and flips the box body 90 degrees, and outputs the box body with the side facing up;

[0007] The discharging module is connected with the pushing module, and the pushing module is connected with the flipping and fixing module;

[0008] The discharge module vibrates and outputs the side screws to the push module, and the push module pushes the side screws to the side of the box body.

[0009] Furthermore, the material taking module comprises: a first linear module, a second linear module and a clamping claw;

[0010] The output end of the first linear module is connected to the second linear module, and the output end of the second linear module is connected to the clamping claw;

[0011] The first linear module drives the second linear module and the clamping claw to move horizontally;

[0012] The second linear module drives the clamping jaws to move vertically;

[0013] The clamping claws clamp the box body, and the clamping claws are connected with the flipping and fixing module.

[0014] Furthermore, the flipping and fixing module includes: a third linear module, a flipping component and a fixing component;

[0015] The output end of the third linear module is connected to the flip assembly, and the fixed assembly is arranged on the flip assembly;

[0016] The third linear module drives the flip assembly and the fixed assembly to move horizontally;

[0017] The flip assembly is connected with the material taking module and the material pushing module to receive the box output by the material taking module;

[0018] The fixing assembly fixes the box body;

[0019] The flip assembly flips the box body 90 degrees, with the output side facing upward.

[0020] Furthermore, the flip assembly comprises: a flip plate and a flip cylinder;

[0021] The flip cylinder is fixed to the output end of the third linear module, the flip plate is fixed to the output end of the flip cylinder, and the fixed component is fixed to the flip plate;

[0022] The flip cylinder drives the flip plate to flip 90°;

[0023] The flip plate supports the box body.

[0024] Furthermore, the fixing assembly includes: a pair of rotating downward-pressing cylinders; the pair of rotating downward-pressing cylinders are relatively arranged on both sides of the flip assembly, and the rotating downward-pressing cylinders clamp and fix the box body.

[0025] Furthermore, the discharging module includes: a vibration plate, a direct vibration feeder and a conveying track;

[0026] The discharge port of the vibrating plate is connected to one end of the straight vibration feeder;

[0027] The conveying track is arranged at the other end of the direct vibration feeder, the conveying track and the feeding track of the direct vibration feeder are perpendicular to each other, and the conveying track is connected to the pushing module and the direct vibration feeder;

[0028] The vibration plate vibrates and outputs the side screws to the direct vibration feeder, the direct vibration feeder outputs the side screws to the conveying track, and the conveying track conveys the side screws to the pushing module.

[0029] Furthermore, the pushing module comprises: a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a third cylinder, a first pushing plate, a second pushing plate and a material receiving block;

[0030] The first push plate is fixed to the output end of the first cylinder and is placed on the conveying track;

[0031] The receiving block is arranged adjacent to the conveying track, and a receiving groove is provided along the length direction of the receiving block. The receiving groove is connected to the box body, and a slot is provided on the side of the receiving groove close to the conveying track;

[0032] The second push plate is fixed to the output end of the second cylinder and placed in the material receiving trough;

[0033] The output end of the third cylinder is connected to the material receiving block, and the third cylinder drives the material receiving block to move, driving the slot to connect with the conveying track;

[0034] The first cylinder drives the first push plate to move, pushing the side screws in the conveying track into the receiving trough;

[0035] The second cylinder drives the second push plate to move, pushing the side screws in the receiving trough to the side of the box body.

[0036] Furthermore, the pushing module further comprises: a guide rail, on which the receiving block is slidably arranged, and the guide rail guides the moving direction of the receiving block.

[0037] The side screw assembly device for the fuse box according to the embodiment of the present utility model can improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, reduce labor costs and improve safety.

[0038] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary, and are intended to provide further explanation of the technology as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the existing fuse box after assembly.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a side screw assembly device for a fuse box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a material taking module of a side screw assembly device for a fuse box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a flipping and fixing module of a side screw assembly device for a fuse box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 5 A front view of a flip plate of a side screw assembly device for a fuse box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a discharge module of a side screw assembly device for a fuse box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0045] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a top view of a pusher module of a side screw assembly device for a fuse box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a discharge module of a side screw assembly device for a fuse box according to an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the present invention.

[0049] First, combine Figures 1 to 9 The side screw assembly device of the fuse box according to the embodiment of the present invention is described, which is used to assemble the side screws onto the fuse box and has a wide range of application scenarios.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the side screw assembly device of the fuse box of an embodiment of the present invention, the screw 2 includes a screw body 21 fixed to a fixing block 22 at the head of the screw body 21, including: a material taking module 3, a flipping and fixing module 4, a material discharging module 5 and a material pushing module 6.

[0051] Specifically, if Figures 1 to 9As shown, in this embodiment, the material taking module 3 is connected with the external output device 7 to clamp the box body 11 of the fuse box output by the output device 7; the flipping and fixing module 4 is connected with the material taking module 3, the flipping and fixing module 4 receives the box body 11 output by the material taking module 3, the flipping and fixing module 4 fixes the box body 11 and flips the box body 11 90°, and outputs the box body 11 with the side facing upward, which is convenient for the assembly of the side screws 2; the discharging module 5 is connected with the pushing module 6, and the pushing module 6 is connected with the flipping and fixing module 4; the discharging module 5 vibrates and outputs the side screws 2 to the pushing module 6, and the pushing module 6 pushes the side screws 2 to the side of the box body 11. The precise coordination between the picking module 3, the flipping and fixing module 4, the discharging module 5 and the pushing module 6 ensures that the screw 2 can be accurately installed in the designated position of the fuse box. This high-precision operation reduces installation errors caused by human error and improves the reliability and quality of the product. The entire assembly process from picking up materials to installing the screw 2 is automated, which greatly improves production efficiency. Compared with manual operation, automated equipment can work continuously and stably, and is not affected by factors such as fatigue and distraction, which significantly improves production speed and consistency.

[0052] Further, if Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the material picking module 3 includes: a first linear module 31, a second linear module 32, and a clamp 33; the output end of the first linear module 31 is connected to the second linear module 32, and the output end of the second linear module 32 is connected to the clamp 33; the first linear module 31 drives the second linear module 32 and the clamp 33 to move horizontally, so that the clamp 33 can accurately locate the position of the fuse box body 11 output by the output device 7 and the position where the flip and fixation module 4 receives the fuse box body 11, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of material picking; the second linear module 32 drives the clamp 33 to move vertically to adjust the relative height between the clamp 33 and the box body 11, ensuring that the clamp 33 can stably and accurately clamp the box body 11; the clamp 33 clamps the box body 11, specifically the partition 13 on the box body 11, and the clamp 33 is connected to the flip and fixation module 4. The multi-dimensional movement of the clamp 33 is achieved through the first linear module 31 and the second linear module 32, thereby improving the degree of automation and production efficiency.

[0053] Further, if Figures 1 to 9As shown, in this embodiment, the flipping and fixing module 4 includes: a third linear module 41, a flipping component and a fixing component; the output end of the third linear module 41 is connected to the flipping component, and the fixing component is arranged on the flipping component; the third linear module 41 drives the flipping component and the fixing component to move horizontally, ensuring that the flipping and fixing module 4 can accurately receive the box body 11 from the picking module 3; the flipping component is connected with the picking module 3 and the pushing module 6 to receive the box body 11 output by the picking module 3; the fixing component is used to firmly fix the box body 11 before and after flipping. Through reasonable clamping or adsorption, the fixing component can ensure that the box body 11 maintains a stable posture during the flipping process and will not be displaced or tipped over due to factors such as gravity or inertia; the flipping component flips the box body 11 90°, and the output side of the box body 11 faces upward, which is convenient for the assembly of the screws 2 on the side of the box body 11.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first linear module 31 and the third linear module 41 both use synchronous belt linear motion modules, which have high positioning accuracy, long stroke, strong flexibility and high load capacity; the second linear module 32 uses a driving cylinder, which has fast response and is easy to use.

[0055] Further, if Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the flip assembly includes: a flip plate 42 and a flip cylinder 43; the flip cylinder 43 is fixed to the output end of the third linear module 41, the flip plate 42 is fixed to the output end of the flip cylinder 43, and the fixed assembly is fixed on the flip plate 42; the flip cylinder 43 adopts the existing rack-type side posture cylinder, which can quickly drive the flip plate to flip 90° without manual intervention, thereby improving the degree of automation; the flip plate 42 supports the box body 11 and can provide stable support during the flipping process. A positioning block and a support block are provided on the flip plate 42 to position and support the box body 11.

[0056] Further, if Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing assembly includes: a pair of rotating downward pressure cylinders 44; the pair of rotating downward pressure cylinders 44 are relatively arranged on both sides of the flip assembly. The pair of rotating downward pressure cylinders 44 can simultaneously apply clamping force to the box body 11, making the force more uniform, thereby enhancing the clamping stability, helping to prevent the box body 11 from shifting or tilting during the clamping process, and ensuring the stability of the box body 11 during processing or transportation. The rotating downward pressure cylinders 44 can prevent the retrieving module 3 from interfering with the rotating downward pressure cylinders 44 when placing the box body 11 on the flip plate 42.

[0057] Further, if Figures 1 to 9As shown, in this embodiment, the discharge module 5 includes: a vibration plate 51, a straight vibration feeder 52 and a conveying track 53; the discharge port of the vibration plate 51 is connected to one end of the straight vibration feeder 52; the conveying track 53 is arranged at the other end of the straight vibration feeder 52, and the conveying track 53 and the feeding track of the straight vibration feeder 52 are perpendicular to each other, and the conveying track 53 is connected to the straight vibration feeder 52 and the pushing module 6; the vibration plate 51 vibrates and outputs the side screws 2 to the straight vibration feeder 52, the straight vibration feeder 52 conveys the side screws 2 to the conveying track 53, and the conveying track 53 conveys the side screws 2 to the pushing module 6. The vibration plate 51 automatically arranges the side screws 2 and outputs them to the straight vibration feeder 52 through vibration, without manual intervention, realizing automatic feeding, reducing the workers' work of carrying and arranging the screws 2, and reducing labor intensity.

[0058] Further, if Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the pushing module 6 includes: a first cylinder 61, a second cylinder 62, a third cylinder 63, a first push plate 64, a second push plate 65 and a receiving block 66; the first push plate 64 is fixed to the output end of the first cylinder 61, and the first push plate 64 is placed in the conveying track 53. The first cylinder 61 can accurately push the side screws 2 in the conveying track 53 into the receiving groove, avoiding the scattering and misalignment of the screws 2; the receiving block 66 is arranged adjacent to the conveying track 53, and the receiving block 66 is provided with a receiving groove along its length direction. The receiving groove is opposite to the box body 11, and the receiving groove is connected to the side of the conveying track 53 and is provided with a slot 68; The second push plate 65 is fixed to the output end of the second cylinder 62 and placed in the material receiving trough. The second cylinder 62 drives the second push plate 65 to move in the material receiving trough, and stably pushes the side screw 2 to the side of the box body 11, ensuring the accurate installation position of the screw 2; the output end of the third cylinder 63 is connected to the material receiving block 66, and the third cylinder 63 drives the material receiving block 66 to move, driving the slot 68 to connect with the conveying track 53; the first cylinder 61 drives the first push plate 64 to move, pushing the side screw 2 in the conveying track 53 into the material receiving trough; the second cylinder 62 drives the second push plate 65 to move, pushing the side screw 2 in the material receiving trough to the side of the box body 11. Through the drive of the cylinders, the side screw 2 is pushed from the conveying track 53 to the material receiving trough, and then to the side of the box body 11. The full automatic pushing of the side screw 2 from the conveying track 53 to the material receiving trough and then to the side of the box body 11 is realized, which greatly improves production efficiency; the collaborative work of the three cylinders makes the pushing module 6 more flexible and can be quickly adjusted and optimized according to production needs.

[0059] Further, if Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the pushing module 6 also includes: a guide rail 69, and the material receiving block 66 is slidably set on the guide rail 69. The guide rail 69 guides the moving direction of the material receiving block 66 to ensure that the material receiving block 66 can move along a predetermined trajectory during the movement, thereby improving the positioning accuracy and improving the pushing stability.

[0060] When in use, the first linear module 31 of the material taking module 3 drives the second linear module 32 and the clamping claw 33 to move to the output box body 11 of the output device 7, the second linear module 32 drives the clamping claw 33 to move downward, and the clamping claw 33 clamps the partition 13 on the box body 11 to clamp the box body 11, and the second linear module 32 drives the clamping claw 33 to move upward to avoid interference with other components. The first linear module 31 drives the second linear module 32 and the clamping claw 33 to move above the flip plate 42, and the second linear module 32 drives the clamping claw 33 to move downward, and the clamping claw 33 releases the box body 11; after the flip plate 42 receives the box body 11, a pair of rotating downward pressing cylinders 44 rotate and press down to fix the box body 11, and the flip cylinder 43 drives the flip plate 42 and the box body 11 It is flipped 90° so that the side of the box body 11 faces upward; the third cylinder 63 drives the material receiving block 66 to move forward until the material receiving trough is docked with the side of the box body 11. At this time, the slot 68 on the side of the material receiving trough is also docked with the conveying track 53; at the same time, the vibration plate 51 vibrates and outputs the side screw 2, and is conveyed to the conveying track 53 through the straight vibration feeder 52. The first cylinder 61 drives the first push plate 64 to move forward, pushing the side screw 2 from the conveying track 53 to the material receiving trough. The second cylinder 62 drives the second push plate 65 to move forward along the material receiving trough, pushing the side screw 2 to the screw 2 fixing position on the side of the box body 11, thereby completing the assembly of the side screws 2 of the box body 11. This cycle is repeated to achieve uninterrupted assembly of the side screws 2 of the box body 11.

[0061] Above, refer to Figures 1 to 9 The invention discloses a side screw assembly device for a fuse box, which can improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, reduce labor costs and improve safety.

[0062] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, the elements defined by the phrase "comprising..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising the elements.

[0063] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as limiting the present invention. After reading the above description, various modifications and alternatives to the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A side screw assembly device for a fuse box, wherein the screw comprises a screw body fixed to a fixing block on the head of the screw body, characterized in that: Contains: material taking module, flipping and fixing module, material discharging module and material pushing module; The material taking module is connected to the external output device to clamp the box body of the fuse box output by the output device; The flipping and fixing module is connected to the material taking module, and receives the box body output by the material taking module. The flipping and fixing module fixes the box body and flips the box body 90 degrees, and outputs the box body with the side facing upward; The discharging module is connected to the pushing module, and the pushing module is connected to the flipping and fixing module; The discharging module vibrates and outputs the side screws to the pushing module, and the pushing module pushes the side screws to the side of the box body.

2. The side screw assembly device for the fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material picking module includes: a first linear module, a second linear module and a clamping claw; The output end of the first linear module is connected to the second linear module, and the output end of the second linear module is connected to the clamping claw; The first linear module drives the second linear module and the clamping claw to move horizontally; The second linear module drives the clamping jaw to move in a vertical direction; The clamping claw clamps the box body, and the clamping claw is connected with the flipping and fixing module.

3. The side screw assembly device for the fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping and fixing module includes: a third linear module, a flipping component and a fixing component; The output end of the third linear module is connected to the flip assembly, and the fixing assembly is arranged on the flip assembly; The third linear module drives the flip assembly and the fixed assembly to move horizontally; The flip assembly is connected with the material taking module and the material pushing module to receive the box body output by the material taking module; The fixing assembly fixes the box body; The flip assembly flips the box body by 90 degrees, and outputs the box body with the side facing upward.

4. The side screw assembly device for the fuse box as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The flip assembly comprises: a flip plate and a flip cylinder; The flip cylinder is fixed to the output end of the third linear module, the flip plate is fixed to the output end of the flip cylinder, and the fixing assembly is fixed to the flip plate; The flip cylinder drives the flip plate to flip 90 degrees; The flip plate supports the box body.

5. The side screw assembly device for the fuse box according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes: a pair of rotating downward-pressing cylinders; the pair of rotating downward-pressing cylinders are relatively arranged on both sides of the flip assembly, and the rotating downward-pressing cylinders clamp and fix the box body.

6. The side screw assembly device for the fuse box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging module includes: a vibration plate, a direct vibration feeder and a conveying track; The discharge port of the vibration plate is connected to one end of the straight vibration feeder; The conveying track is arranged at the other end of the straight vibration feeder, and the conveying track and the feeding track of the straight vibration feeder are perpendicular to each other, and the conveying track is docked with the pushing module and the straight vibration feeder; The vibration plate vibrates and outputs the side screws to the direct vibration feeder, the direct vibration feeder conveys the side screws into the conveying track, and the conveying track conveys the side screws to the pushing module.

7. The side screw assembly device for the fuse box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pushing module comprises: a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a third cylinder, a first pushing plate, a second pushing plate and a material receiving block; The first push plate is fixed to the output end of the first cylinder, and the first push plate is placed on the conveying track; The receiving block is arranged adjacent to the conveying track, and the receiving block is provided with a receiving groove along its length direction, the receiving groove is connected to the box body, and a slot is provided on the side of the receiving groove close to the conveying track; The second push plate is fixed to the output end of the second cylinder and placed in the material receiving trough; The output end of the third cylinder is connected to the material receiving block, and the third cylinder drives the material receiving block to move, thereby driving the slot to connect with the conveying track; The first cylinder drives the first push plate to move, pushing the side screws in the conveying track into the receiving trough; The second cylinder drives the second push plate to move, pushing the side screws in the receiving trough to the side surface of the box body.

8. The side screw assembly device for the fuse box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The pushing module further comprises a guide rail, the material receiving block is slidably arranged on the guide rail, and the guide rail guides the moving direction of the material receiving block.