Automatic feeding mechanism for connector assembling machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of connector assembly machines, in particular to an automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine, which is characterized in that trays can be stored and taken out through a first conveying unit, a jacking part and a limiting part, then the trays are conveyed to a specified position through a second conveying unit, and at the moment, the trays are conveyed to the specified position through the jacking part and the limiting part. The first clamping piece and the second clamping piece can clamp materials in the material disc, the driving unit drives the conveying belt to convey the materials, and when the materials in the material disc are fed, the material disc can be recycled and conveyed through the second conveying unit, the jacking piece and the limiting piece, so that automatic feeding is achieved, the labor cost is reduced, and the production efficiency of the machine is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connector assembly machines, in particular to an automatic feeding mechanism for connector assembly machines. Background Art

[0002] A connector assembly machine is a mechanical device used to automatically assemble electronic connectors. It can assemble the various components of the connector (such as conductors, connectors, etc.) in a predetermined order and position to form a complete connector product.

[0003] However, most existing connector assembly machines require manual loading during operation, which results in high labor costs and low production efficiency of the machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic loading mechanism for a connector assembly machine, aiming at the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art and to solve the technical problem that most of the existing connector assembly machines are loaded manually, resulting in high labor costs.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] An automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine, comprising:

[0007] A conveying assembly, comprising a conveyor belt and a drive unit arranged in cooperation with the conveyor belt;

[0008] The storage assembly includes a first transport unit and a second transport unit coaxially arranged with the first transport unit, the first transport unit and the second transport unit are both provided with a storage rack for placing the material tray, and the storage rack is provided with mutually cooperating lifting members and limiting members;

[0009] The clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member arranged parallel to each other;

[0010] The conveyor belt is arranged between the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member are arranged above the second transport unit.

[0011] The utility model is further configured as follows: the first transport unit and the second transport unit both include a slide rail, a slider slidably connected to the slide rail, and a load-bearing frame fixedly installed above the slider.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: the second transport unit further comprises two symmetrically distributed lifting plates, the two lifting plates are arranged at both ends of the carrying frame, and the lifting plates are used for carrying the material tray.

[0013] The utility model is further configured as follows: the storage rack is matched with a placement rack, two symmetrically distributed anti-deviation pieces are provided on one side of the placement rack, and the material tray is placed between the two anti-deviation pieces.

[0014] The utility model is further configured as follows: the lifting member comprises two supporting rods symmetrically distributed with each other and a driving member fixedly connected to the supporting rods, and the supporting rods are used for lifting the material tray.

[0015] The utility model is further configured as follows: two limiting members are provided and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the storage rack, and the limiting members include a limiting block, a limiting rack fixedly connected to the limiting block, and a horizontal drive and a vertical drive connected to the limiting rack.

[0016] The utility model is further configured as follows: the storage rack is provided with a limiting groove, a fixing block installed in the limiting groove, a blocking rod fixedly connected to the fixing block, and the limiting member is arranged below the blocking rod.

[0017] The utility model is further configured as follows: the first clamping member includes a rotatable clamping hand, a first mounting plate connected to the clamping hand, and a driving frame connected to the first mounting plate, and the driving frame is used to drive the first mounting plate to move horizontally and vertically.

[0018] The utility model is further configured as follows: the second clamping member comprises a second mounting plate which moves laterally and an adjusting member which is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate, and the adjusting member is used for vertical telescopic adjustment.

[0019] The utility model is further configured as follows: the feeding mechanism also includes a machine platform, and the machine platform is provided with a pulley and a load-bearing member.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0021] The utility model can store and take out the material tray through the first transport unit, the lifting part and the limiting part, and then transport the material tray to the specified position through the second transport unit. At this time, the first clamping part and the second clamping part can clamp the material in the material tray, and the driving unit drives the conveyor belt to transport the material. When the material in the material tray is loaded, the material tray can be recovered and transported through the second transport unit, the lifting part and the limiting part, thereby realizing automatic loading, reducing labor costs and improving the production efficiency of the machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or descriptions of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from one perspective;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the placement rack part of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the first transport unit in the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the second transport unit in the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the limiting member in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the clamping assembly in the utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the middle material tray of the utility model.

[0031] The reference numerals used in the above drawings are as follows:

[0032] 1-Machine;

[0033] 2- conveying assembly, 21- conveyor belt, 22- drive unit;

[0034] 3- Storage components;

[0035] 31- first transport unit;

[0036] 32-second transport unit, 321-slide rail, 322-slider, 323-carrying frame, 324-lifting plate, 325-placing frame, 326-anti-deflection member;

[0037] 33-storage rack, 331-limiting slot, 332-fixing block, 333-blocking rod;

[0038] 34-lifting member, 341-support rod, 342-driving member;

[0039] 35-limiting member, 351-limiting block, 352-limiting frame, 353-horizontal drive, 354-vertical drive;

[0040] 4- clamping assembly, 41- first clamping member, 411- clamping hand, 412- first mounting plate, 413- driving frame, 42- second clamping member, 421- second mounting plate, 422- adjusting member;

[0041] 5- pulley, 6- load-bearing part, 7- tray. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In the description of this application, the term "plurality" refers to more than two (including two). The technical terms "first", "second" and the like are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. Terms such as "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connection" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In the description of this application, the orientations or positional relationships indicated by technical terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside", and "outside" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0044] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application, so as to understand in detail how to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0045] It should be noted that if Figure 8 As shown, the material tray 7 in this embodiment is a rectangular tray structure, and the four corners of the bottom of the material tray 7 are extended, which is convenient for the first transport unit 31, the second transport unit 32 lifting part 34, and the limit part 35 to cooperate with each other to store or take out, and also convenient for the limit block 351 to abut against the extended edge to lift the material tray 7. There are also multiple spaces for placing materials in the material tray 7. Since the material tray 7 can be recycled, the structure of the space can also be designed and formed according to actual production needs to meet the placement requirements of different materials; it is worth noting that: although the loading mechanism of the present application is used for automatic loading, it is also suitable for automatic unloading. The processed materials can be moved along the transmission belt 21, and the clamping component 4 clamps the material into the corresponding empty material tray 7, and then stores it through the storage unit 3, thereby realizing automatic unloading and storage.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, an automatic loading mechanism for a connector assembly machine includes: a conveying component 2, including a conveyor belt 21 and a driving unit 22 arranged in conjunction with the conveyor belt 21; a storage component 3, including a first transport unit 31 and a second transport unit 32 arranged coaxially with the first transport unit 31, the first transport unit 31 and the second transport unit 32 are both provided with a storage rack 33 for placing a material tray 7, and the storage rack 33 is provided with a lifting member 34 and a limiting member 35 that cooperate with each other; a clamping component 4, including a first clamping member 41 and a second clamping member 42 arranged in parallel with each other; wherein the conveyor belt 21 is arranged between the first clamping member 41 and the second clamping member 42, and the first clamping member 41 and the second clamping member 42 are arranged above the second transport unit 32.

[0047] Specifically, including but not limited to, the conveying component 2 is used to transport the material in the material tray 7 to the processing equipment, can be connected to the assembly component of the assembly machine, and the conveyor belt 21 and the drive unit 22 can be set as a matching structure of the conveyor belt 21, the roller, and the motor; the first transport unit 31 and the second transport unit 32 are fixed on the machine 1 in the same straight line, and the storage rack 33 is set above the first transport unit 31 and the second transport unit 32. At this time, the lifting member 34 and the limiting member 35 are also fixed to the machine 1, the lifting member 34 can temporarily lift the material tray 7, and the limiting member 35 can insert the lowest material tray 7, can support the material tray 7, so that multiple material trays 7 can be stacked, and the first transport unit 31 can be connected to the external assembly line; the first clamping member 41 and the second clamping member 42 can clamp the material in the material tray 7, and the first clamping member 41 and the second clamping member 42 can clamp and transport different materials in turn; based on this, when the first transport unit 31 transports the material tray 7 to the storage rack 33 for storage in turn, the material tray 7 is sent to the designated position by the second transport unit 32, and then the material is clamped to the conveyor belt 21 by the first clamping member 41 and the second clamping member 42, thereby completing automatic loading.

[0048] Through the above solution, automatic loading can be achieved, labor costs can be reduced, and the production efficiency of the assembly machine can be improved.

[0049] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the first transport unit 31 and the second transport unit 32 both include a slide rail 321 , a slider 322 slidably connected to the slide rail 321 , and a carrier frame 323 fixedly installed above the slider 322 .

[0050] Specifically, including but not limited to, the first slide rail 321 is fixed to the surface of the machine 1, the slider 322 can be driven by a motor, so that the slider 322 can drive the carrier 323 to move, and the carrier 323 of the first transport unit 31 is set to a T-shaped structure with one end diffracting outward, so that the material tray 7 can be completely placed on the carrier 323, and the material tray 7 on the external assembly line can be sent to the storage rack 33 and stored in conjunction with the lifting part 34 and the limit part 35.

[0051] like Figure 5 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the second transport unit 32 further includes two symmetrically distributed lifting plates 324 , which are arranged at both ends of the carrier frame 323 , and the lifting plates 324 are used to carry the material tray 7 .

[0052] Specifically, including but not limited to, the carrier frame 323 of the second transport unit 32 is also configured as a T-shaped structure, and there are lifting plates 324 at both ends of the top, and the two lifting plates 324 are both provided with lifting-driven cylinders, which can simultaneously or independently control the rise or fall of the lifting plates 324, and the lifting plates 324 are configured as memory plates, so that the material tray 7 can be completely accommodated in the lifting plates 324, and at the same time, the material tray 7 can be limited to prevent the material tray 7 from slipping out during transportation, thereby realizing the recycling of the material tray 7 when loading and when the material is used up, and at the same time, the material tray 7 with material can be sent to the designated position to ensure the continuity and intelligence of automatic loading.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the storage rack 33 is provided with a placement rack 325 , and two symmetrically distributed anti-deviation parts 326 are provided on one side of the placement rack 325 , and the material tray 7 is placed between the two anti-deviation parts 326 .

[0054] Specifically, it includes but is not limited to the following: the placement rack 325 passes through the storage rack 33, and the placement rack 325 is provided with a track for placing the material tray 7. The second transport unit 32 can slide the material tray 7 along the track when transporting it and send it to the designated position, and two anti-deflection parts 326 are provided on the same side of the placement rack 325. The anti-deflection part 326 can be set as a matching structure of a cylinder and a push rod. Based on this, when the material tray 7 is transported and placed on the track, the anti-deflection part 326 is started, which can extend the push rod and clamp the material tray 7 to prevent the position of the material tray 7 from deviating. When the second transport unit 32 holds the material tray 7 slightly above the track, as the material decreases, the material tray 7 moves with the second transport unit 32. At this time, the anti-deflection part 326 retracts to avoid interfering with material retrieval; of course, a long mounting hole is provided on the side of the placement rack 325, so that the anti-deflection part 326 can adjust the installation position according to the length of the material tray 7, thereby improving the adaptability of the mechanism.

[0055] like Figure 3As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the lifting member 34 includes two support rods 341 symmetrically distributed with each other and a driving member 342 fixedly connected to the support rods 341 , and the support rods 341 are used to lift the material tray 7 .

[0056] Specifically, it includes but is not limited to, the lifting frame is fixed to the machine 1, the two support rods 341 are parallel to each other, and each support rod 341 is provided with a driving member 342, the support rod 341 is a rectangular rod, and the driving member 342 is a structure of a cylinder and a push rod, so that the support rod 341 and the push rod are connected, so that when the lifting member 34 is raised, the support rod 341 can abut against the two ends of the material tray 7, supporting the material tray 7 while preventing tilting or flipping, and realizing intelligent taking and placing of the material tray 7; of course, the lifting member 34 is also provided with a guide shaft, which can be connected to the support rod 341 to ensure the rising direction of the support rod 341.

[0057] like Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, two limiting members 35 are provided and symmetrically distributed on both sides of the storage rack 33, and the limiting members 35 include a limiting block 351, a limiting frame 352 fixedly connected to the limiting block 351, a horizontal drive 353 connected to the limiting frame 352, and a vertical drive 354.

[0058] Specifically, including but not limited to, the limit members 35 are fixed to the surface of the machine 1, and two limit members 35 are set on both sides of each storage rack 33, namely the storage racks 33 of the first transport unit 31 and the second transport unit 32. The limit blocks 351 can be provided with multiple pieces and installed on the limit rack 352. At this time, the limit blocks 351 and the limit rack 352 are perpendicular to each other, so that the limit blocks 351 can be inserted under the material tray 7 for lifting. The horizontal drive 353 and the vertical drive 354 can both be set as drives coordinated by the cylinder and the push rod. At this time, the limit rack 352 can be set as a structure connected to the top plate and the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is a slide plate, which is equipped with a horizontal track. The push rod of the vertical drive 354 passes through the bottom plate and is connected to the top plate through a shaft sleeve. The lifting member 34 is connected to the storage rack 33, thereby realizing the lateral movement and lifting of the limit block 351. Based on this, when the material tray 7 is to be stored in the storage rack 33, it is transported to the storage rack 33 through the first transport unit 31 or the second transport unit 32. The lifting member 34 first descends. At this time, the limit block 351 can be inserted into the side of the material tray 7 to realize the bearing of the material tray 7. When the material tray 7 is transported to the specified position, the lifting member 34 rises. At this time, the limit block 351 retreats and moves to the side of the lowest material tray 7. Conversely, when the material tray 7 is to be taken out from the storage rack 33, the limit block 351 moves to the side of the second-to-last material tray 7, the lifting member 34 descends, the second transport unit 32 is in place and transported, and the lifting member 34 rises, thereby completing the automatic storage and removal of the material tray 7.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the storage rack 33 is provided with a limiting groove 331, a fixed block 332 installed in the limiting groove 331, and a blocking rod 333 fixedly connected to the fixed block 332, and the limiting member 35 is provided below the blocking rod 333.

[0060] The lock frame 332 is fixed with the handle 333 of the locking lever 332, and the locking lever 333 is fixed with the handle 333 to lock the locking lever 332.

[0061] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the first clamping member 41 includes a rotatable clamping hand 411, a first mounting plate 412 connected to the clamping hand 411, and a driving frame 413 connected to the first mounting plate 412, and the driving frame 413 is used to drive the first mounting plate 412 to move horizontally and vertically.

[0062] Specifically, including but not limited to, the first gripper 411 is connected to a motor for controlling rotation and gripping, the motor is installed on the first mounting plate 412, the drive frame 413 is provided with a T-shaped fixed plate, and the fixed plate is provided with horizontal and vertical tracks and sliders 322 in sequence. By driving the motor, the horizontal and vertical movement of the first mounting plate 412 can be achieved, thereby driving the movement of the gripper 411, and realizing automatic gripping and transportation of materials.

[0063] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the second clamping member 42 includes a second mounting plate 421 that moves laterally and an adjusting member 422 fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 421, and the adjusting member 422 is used for vertical telescopic adjustment.

[0064] Specifically, including but not limited to, the second mounting plate 421 is also connected to a fixed plate, and a horizontal track is provided on the fixed plate. The fixed plate can move along the track, thereby driving the movement of the adjusting member 422, and then the adjusting member 422 is extended and retracted up and down. At this time, different clamping blocks can be installed under the adjusting member 422 to adapt to different material clamping; the first clamping member 41 and the second clamping member 42 are parallel to each other, and are connected to form an arch bridge structure arranged above the second transport unit 32, which can realize automatic clamping and transportation of materials.

[0065] like Figure 1 As shown, as an improved specific embodiment, the feeding structure further includes a machine platform 1, and the machine platform 1 is provided with a pulley 5 and a load-bearing member 6.

[0066] Specifically, including but not limited to, the conveying component 2, the storage component 3 and the clamping component 4 are all installed on the surface of the machine 1 and cooperate with each other, the pulley 5 and the load-bearing member 6 are arranged at the four corners of the bottom of the machine 1, and the load-bearing member 6 can be set as a jack structure, which will not be described in detail here. The pulley 5 can realize the transportation of the entire loading mechanism, and the load-bearing member 6 can also realize positioning and placement, and cooperate with the production equipment to adjust the overall height of the loading mechanism to improve the adaptability of the mechanism.

[0067] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. All technical solutions based on the principles of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine, characterized in that: include: A conveying assembly, comprising a conveyor belt and a drive unit arranged in cooperation with the conveyor belt; The storage assembly includes a first transport unit and a second transport unit coaxially arranged with the first transport unit, wherein the first transport unit and the second transport unit are both provided with a storage rack for placing the material tray, and the storage rack is provided with a lifting member and a limiting member that cooperate with each other; The clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member arranged parallel to each other; Wherein, the conveyor belt is arranged between the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member are arranged above the second transport unit.

2. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transport unit and the second transport unit both include a slide rail, a slider slidably connected to the slide rail, and a supporting frame fixedly installed above the slider.

3. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second transport unit further includes two symmetrically distributed lifting plates, which are arranged at both ends of the supporting frame and are used to carry the material tray.

4. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage rack is provided in conjunction with a placement rack, and one side of the placement rack is provided with two symmetrically distributed anti-deflection parts, and the material tray is placed between the two anti-deflection parts.

5. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting member includes two supporting rods that are symmetrically distributed with each other and a driving member fixedly connected to the supporting rods, and the supporting rods are used to lift the material tray.

6. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting members are provided with two and are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the storage rack. The limiting members include a limiting block, a limiting rack fixedly connected to the limiting block, and a horizontal drive and a vertical drive connected to the limiting rack.

7. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage rack is provided with a limiting slot, a fixing block installed in the limiting slot, and a blocking rod fixedly connected to the fixing block, and the limiting member is arranged below the blocking rod.

8. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first gripping member includes a rotatable gripping hand, a first mounting plate connected to the gripping hand, and a driving frame connected to the first mounting plate, wherein the driving frame is used to drive the first mounting plate to move horizontally and vertically.

9. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second clamping member includes a second mounting plate that moves laterally and an adjusting member fixedly connected to the second mounting plate, and the adjusting member is used for vertical telescopic adjustment.

10. The automatic feeding mechanism for a connector assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises a machine platform, wherein the machine platform is provided with pulleys and load-bearing parts.

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