Riveting device based on guide positioning

By guiding the positioning of the riveting device, using a CCD camera and a three-axis motion mechanism to achieve automatic positioning, the problem of inaccurate positioning of the riveting machine is solved, production efficiency and product quality are improved, and manual intervention and costs are reduced.

CN223352843UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19SUZHOU KEYHOLE IMAGING OPTOELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422758006.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-13
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-13

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Technical Problem

The existing riveting machine has an unreasonable positioning structure, which causes the riveting position to easily deviate, affecting production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

A riveting device based on guided positioning is adopted, which uses a CCD camera for visual guidance, combined with a three-axis motion mechanism and a pressure sensor to achieve automatic positioning and precise riveting.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency, reduces manual intervention, ensures stable product yield, reduces manual safety, saves labor costs, realizes accurate riveting and pressing device of automatic positioning structure, improves the production efficiency of riveting and pressing device, saves the need for frequent material change, and ensures product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a riveting device based on guide positioning. The riveting device comprises a supporting seat; the three-axis movement mechanism is arranged on the supporting seat; the riveting driving air cylinder is connected with the three-axis movement mechanism, the output end of the riveting driving air cylinder is connected with a suction nozzle, and the suction nozzle is used for adsorbing rivets; the CCD camera is connected with the three-axis movement mechanism, and the CCD camera is used for positioning the riveting position; and rivets are arranged in the riveting machine, and the riveting machine is used for feeding the rivets. According to the riveting device based on guide positioning, the problem that materials need to be manually and frequently taken and placed in riveting equipment is solved, meanwhile, the factors such as manpower saving, long operation time and unstable product yield can be achieved, and frequent material changing is not needed; the production efficiency required by customers is met, a large amount of labor cost is saved, the effective product yield is provided, and the manual safety is greatly guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automation technology, in particular to a riveting device based on guided positioning. Background Art

[0002] Rivets are a commonly used fastener, connecting parts by leveraging their deformation or interference fit. Manually attaching two parts with rivets results in low efficiency and precision, making them inadequate for modern industrial production.

[0003] Compression riveting is a riveting method that uses the static pressure generated by a press to upset the rivet shank and form a head. Compression riveted joints are characterized by high surface quality, minimal deformation, and high joint strength. A riveting machine, a type of riveting equipment developed based on the principles of cold rolling, is a type of mechanical equipment used to connect objects with rivets. Riveting machines primarily rely on rotation and pressure to complete assembly and are primarily used in applications requiring hollow rivets, hollow rivets, and solid rivets.

[0004] However, during the use of the riveting machine, it is necessary to locate the riveting position. The current riveting machines automatically find the riveting position after being set according to different component systems. Therefore, the staff needs to calibrate the position every time. At the same time, it is also easy to have inaccurate positioning, resulting in the displacement of the riveting position, affecting the normal production of the product. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the problem in the prior art that the riveting position is easily deviated due to the unreasonable setting of the positioning structure during the riveting process.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a riveting device based on guided positioning, comprising: a support base; a three-axis motion mechanism, which is arranged on the support base; a riveting drive cylinder, which is connected to the three-axis motion mechanism, and the output end of the riveting drive cylinder is connected to a suction nozzle, and the suction nozzle is used to absorb rivets; a CCD camera, which is connected to the three-axis motion mechanism, and the CCD camera is used to locate the riveting position; a riveter, which is provided with rivets, and the riveter is used to load rivets. The riveting device based on guided positioning of the present invention solves the problem that the riveting equipment needs to be frequently manually loaded and unloaded, and at the same time can save manpower, long operation time, unstable product yield and other factors, and realizes that there is no need for frequent material replacement; it meets the production efficiency required by customers, saves a lot of labor costs, and provides effective product yield, and makes great guarantees for labor safety.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the three-axis motion mechanism includes an X-axis linear module, a Y-axis linear module and a Z-axis linear module. The X-axis linear module is arranged on a support seat, the Y-axis linear module is connected to the slider of the X-axis linear module, the Z-axis linear module is connected to the slider of the Y-axis linear module, the riveting drive cylinder is connected to the Z-axis linear module, and the CCD camera is connected to the slider of the Y-axis linear module.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the support seat is connected to a guide rail mounting plate, and a linear guide rail 1 is provided on the guide rail mounting plate. The linear guide rail 1 is arranged along the moving direction of the X-axis linear module.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the Y-axis linear module is connected to a Y-axis connecting plate, the Y-axis connecting plate is connected to a slider 1, the slider 1 is arranged on a linear guide rail 1, and the slider 1 can slide along the linear guide rail 1.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, a Y-axis slide plate is connected to the slider of the Y-axis linear module, and the riveting drive cylinder and the CCD camera are both arranged on the Y-axis slide plate.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, two fixed blocks are provided on the Y-axis slide, the fixed blocks are connected to connecting rods, the connecting rods are connected to a light source, the light source is a ring-shaped light source, and the light source is located directly below the CCD camera, and the light source is used to provide lighting for the CCD camera.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, a Z-axis slider is provided on the outer wall of the Z-axis linear module, the output end of the riveting drive cylinder is connected to an adapter plate, the adapter plate is connected to a Z-axis guide rail, the Z-axis guide rail and the Z-axis slider are connected, and the Z-axis guide rail can slide along the Z-axis slider.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the riveting device further includes a feeding support seat, and the riveting machine is arranged on the feeding support seat.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the loading support seat includes a base plate, several columns, an upper support plate and several positioning blocks. The upper support plate is connected to the base plate through several columns. The several positioning blocks are fixedly arranged on the upper support plate. The rivet machine is placed within the range of the several positioning blocks.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of support rods are installed on the support seat, the support rods are connected to a drag chain support plate, and the three-axis motion mechanism is placed on the drag chain support plate.

[0016] The above technical solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0017] The riveting device based on guided positioning described in the utility model calibrates the riveting points with the visual camera through the visual guidance of the CCD camera, so that the camera points are synchronized with the riveting points. When the CCD camera is transmitted to the PLC through the visual software, the PLC moves the corresponding distance according to the point sent by the visual software, and rivets the product at the point. At the same time, the current pressure value is obtained through the pressure sensor to ensure that the product will not be damaged. In addition, the production process does not require repeated operations by personnel, which greatly improves production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to make the content of the utility model easier to understand, the utility model is further described in detail below based on the specific embodiments of the utility model and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the riveting device based on guided positioning in the preferred embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the riveting device based on guided positioning in the preferred embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0021] Explanation of the reference numerals in the specification: support seat 1, guide rail mounting plate 11, linear guide rail 12, support rod 13, drag chain support plate 14, three-axis motion mechanism 2, X-axis linear module 21, Y-axis linear module 22, Y-axis connecting plate 221, slider 1 222, Y-axis slide plate 223, fixed block 224, connecting rod 225, light source 226, Z-axis linear module 23, Z-axis slider 231, riveting drive cylinder 3, adapter plate 31, Z-axis guide rail 311, suction nozzle 4, CCD camera 5, riveting machine 6, loading support seat 7, base plate 71, column 72, upper support plate 73, positioning block 74. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 、 2As shown, the riveting device based on guided positioning of the present invention includes: a support base 1, a three-axis motion mechanism 2, a riveting drive cylinder 3, a suction nozzle 4, a CCD camera 5 and a riveting machine 6; the three-axis motion mechanism 2 is arranged on the support base 1; the riveting drive cylinder 3 is connected to the three-axis motion mechanism 2, and the output end of the riveting drive cylinder 3 is connected to the suction nozzle 4, and the suction nozzle 4 is used to adsorb rivets; the CCD camera 5 is connected to the three-axis motion mechanism 2, and the CCD camera 5 is used to locate the riveting position; the rivet machine 6 has rivets arranged therein, and the rivet machine 6 is used to load rivets.

[0024] In the above structure, the three-axis motion mechanism 2 includes an X-axis linear module 21, a Y-axis linear module 22 and a Z-axis linear module 23. The X-axis linear module 21 is arranged on the support seat 1, the Y-axis linear module 22 is connected to the slider of the X-axis linear module 21, the Z-axis linear module 23 is connected to the slider of the Y-axis linear module 22, the riveting drive cylinder 3 is connected to the Z-axis linear module 23, and the CCD camera 5 is connected to the slider of the Y-axis linear module 22.

[0025] In the above structure, the support base 1 is connected to a guide rail mounting plate 11, on which a linear guide rail 12 is provided. The linear guide rail 12 is arranged along the movement direction of the X-axis linear module 21. Several support rods 13 are mounted on the support base 1, and the support rods 13 are connected to a drag chain support plate 14. The three-axis motion mechanism 2 is placed on the drag chain support plate 14.

[0026] In the above structure, the Y-axis linear module 22 is connected to a Y-axis connecting plate 221, and the Y-axis connecting plate 221 is connected to a slider 1 222. The slider 1 222 is disposed on a linear guide rail 12 and can slide along the linear guide rail 12. The slider of the Y-axis linear module 22 is connected to a Y-axis slide plate 223, and the riveting drive cylinder 3 and the CCD camera 5 are both disposed on the Y-axis slide plate 223.

[0027] In the above structure, two fixed blocks 224 are provided on the Y-axis slide 223, and the fixed blocks 224 are connected to a connecting rod 225, and the connecting rod 225 is connected to a light source 226. The light source 226 is a ring light source, and the light source 226 is located directly below the CCD camera 5. The light source 226 is used to provide lighting for the CCD camera 5.

[0028] In the above structure, a Z-axis slider 231 is provided on the outer wall of the Z-axis linear module 23, the output end of the riveting drive cylinder 3 is connected to an adapter plate 31, and a Z-axis guide rail 311 is connected to the adapter plate 31. The Z-axis guide rail 311 is connected to the Z-axis slider 231, and the Z-axis guide rail 311 can slide along the Z-axis slider 231.

[0029] In the above structure, the riveting device further includes a feeding support base 7, and the riveting machine 6 is arranged on the feeding support base 7. The feeding support base 7 includes a bottom plate 71, a plurality of columns 72, an upper support plate 73 and a plurality of positioning blocks 74. The upper support plate 73 is connected to the bottom plate 71 through the plurality of columns 72. The plurality of positioning blocks 74 are fixedly arranged on the upper support plate 73, and the riveting machine 6 is placed within the range of the plurality of positioning blocks 74.

[0030] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A riveting device based on guided positioning, characterized in that: include: Support seat; A three-axis motion mechanism, which is arranged on a support seat; A riveting drive cylinder is connected to the three-axis motion mechanism, and an output end of the riveting drive cylinder is connected to a suction nozzle for sucking rivets; A CCD camera is connected to the three-axis motion mechanism and is used to locate the riveting position; The riveting machine has rivets arranged therein and is used for loading the rivets.

2. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three-axis motion mechanism includes an X-axis linear module, a Y-axis linear module and a Z-axis linear module. The X-axis linear module is arranged on a support seat, the Y-axis linear module is connected to the slider of the X-axis linear module, the Z-axis linear module is connected to the slider of the Y-axis linear module, the riveting drive cylinder is connected to the Z-axis linear module, and the CCD camera is connected to the slider of the Y-axis linear module.

3. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support seat is connected to a guide rail mounting plate, and a linear guide rail 1 is provided on the guide rail mounting plate. The linear guide rail 1 is arranged along the moving direction of the X-axis linear module.

4. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 3, characterized in that: The Y-axis linear module is connected to a Y-axis connecting plate, and the Y-axis connecting plate is connected to a slider 1. The slider 1 is arranged on a linear guide rail 1, and the slider 1 can slide along the linear guide rail 1.

5. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slider of the Y-axis linear module is connected to a Y-axis slide plate, and the riveting drive cylinder and the CCD camera are both arranged on the Y-axis slide plate.

6. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 5, characterized in that: The Y-axis slide is provided with two fixed blocks, the fixed blocks are connected to connecting rods, the connecting rods are connected to a light source, the light source is a ring light source, and the light source is located directly below the CCD camera, and the light source is used to provide lighting for the CCD camera.

7. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 2, characterized in that: A Z-axis slider is provided on the outer wall of the Z-axis linear module, the output end of the riveting drive cylinder is connected to an adapter plate, the adapter plate is connected to a Z-axis guide rail, the Z-axis guide rail is connected to the Z-axis slider, and the Z-axis guide rail can slide along the Z-axis slider.

8. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The riveting device also includes a feeding support seat, and the riveting machine is arranged on the feeding support seat.

9. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 8, characterized in that: The loading support seat includes a base plate, a plurality of columns, an upper support plate and a plurality of positioning blocks. The upper support plate is connected to the base plate through the plurality of columns. The plurality of positioning blocks are fixedly arranged on the upper support plate. The riveting machine is placed within the range of the plurality of positioning blocks.

10. The riveting device based on guided positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of support rods are installed on the support seat, and a drag chain support plate is connected to the support rods. The three-axis motion mechanism is placed on the drag chain support plate.