Aligning device and automatic feeding equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of material conveying, and discloses an aligning device and automatic feeding equipment. The aligning device is used for aligning the connector to a first state, the first state is a state that an easy-to-pull-in surface of the connector faces right upwards, and the aligning device specifically comprises a rack, a mounting seat and an adjusting assembly. Wherein the mounting seat is rotationally arranged on the rack, a mounting groove used for limiting the connector is formed in the mounting seat, and the mounting seat rotates to enable the connector in the mounting groove to be adjusted to a preset placement direction; the adjusting assembly is arranged on the rack and comprises a brush part, and the brush part is used for shifting the connector in the mounting groove through reciprocating motion so that the connector can return to the first state. According to the connector conveying device, in the connector conveying process, deviation and reversing of the connector are corrected, manual adjustment is avoided, waste of personnel cost is reduced, and conveying efficiency is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of material conveying, in particular to a return device and automatic feeding equipment. Background Art

[0002] In modern industrial production processes, automatic loading equipment is widely used in various production lines. It has the advantages of high efficiency in material transportation and reduced labor intensity.

[0003] In material transportation, for materials like connectors, the correct direction must be ensured during the transportation process to ensure the accuracy of loading, thereby ensuring the operating efficiency and product quality of the entire production.

[0004] During the transportation of connector materials, problems such as connector offset and reversal often occur. The existing solution relies on frequent manual intervention and adjustments, resulting in waste of labor costs and reduced transportation efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a return device and automatic loading equipment, which are used to correct the offset and reversal of connectors during the connector conveying process, avoid manual adjustment, reduce the waste of personnel costs, and ensure conveying efficiency.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The return device is used to return the connector to a first state, wherein the first state is a state in which the easy-to-engage surface of the connector faces upward, and includes:

[0008] frame;

[0009] A mounting base rotatably mounted on the frame, wherein the mounting base is provided with a mounting slot for limiting the position of the connector, and the mounting base is rotated to adjust the connector in the mounting slot to a preset placement direction;

[0010] An adjustment component is provided on the frame, and the adjustment component includes a brush member, and the brush member is used to move the connector in the installation groove through reciprocating motion to return the connector to the first state.

[0011] As an optional solution of the return device, the return device also includes a control part and a first detection part, the control part is connected to the first detection part by signal, the first detection part is used to detect whether the connector in the installation groove is in the first state, and the control part is used to control the reciprocating motion of the brush part.

[0012] As an optional solution for the return device, the adjustment component also includes a first driving member connected to the control member signal, the first driving member is transmission-connected to the brush member, and the control member is used to control the first driving member to drive the brush member to reciprocate.

[0013] As an optional solution of the return device, the return device also includes a second detection member provided on the frame, the second detection member is connected to the control member signal, the second detection member is used to detect the placement direction of the connector, and the control member is used to control the rotation of the mounting seat according to the signal detected by the second detection member.

[0014] As an optional solution of the return device, the return device further includes a second driving member, the second driving member is connected to the second detection member, and the second driving member is used to drive the second detection member to approach the installation groove.

[0015] As an optional solution of the return device, the driving end of the second driving member is connected to a push plate, and the second detecting member is provided on the push plate.

[0016] As an optional solution for the return device, an avoidance groove is provided on the mounting seat, the extension direction of the avoidance groove intersects with the extension direction of the mounting groove, and the brush member is used to enter and exit the avoidance groove during the reciprocating motion.

[0017] As an optional solution of the return device, a vibration damping member is provided on the bottom wall of the installation groove, and the connector is located on the vibration damping member.

[0018] Automatic feeding equipment, including: a return device as described in any of the above solutions,

[0019] A loading assembly is provided on the frame;

[0020] a transport assembly, provided on the frame; and

[0021] A blanking assembly, provided on the frame;

[0022] The loading assembly is used to transport the connector into the installation groove, and the conveying assembly is used to convey the connector to the unloading assembly.

[0023] As an optional solution for automatic loading equipment, the conveying assembly includes a third driving member and a suction nozzle transmission-connected to the third driving member, and the suction nozzle is used to suck the easy-to-suck surface.

[0024] Beneficial effects:

[0025] In the first aspect of the present invention, the frame is used to provide positioning and support for other components of the return device. For the various states of the above connectors, the connector needs to be adjusted to ensure that it is in the first state. Furthermore, during the reciprocating motion of the brush member, the connector is touched and moved to return the connector to the first state. The connector is adjusted to a preset placement direction by rotating the mounting seat. Through this return device, it can be ensured that the offset (i.e., the placement state of the connector) and reversal (i.e., the orientation of the connector) of the connector can be corrected during transportation, thereby avoiding manual participation in adjustments, reducing waste of personnel costs, and ensuring transportation efficiency.

[0026] In the second aspect of the present invention, the automatic loading equipment can improve the degree of automation of connector transportation and enhance efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the automatic feeding equipment provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the return device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in a first state and located in a preset placement direction;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in a first state and located opposite to a preset placement direction;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first type of structure of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in the second state;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second type of structure of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in the second state;

[0033] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connector provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in the third state.

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 100, connector; 110, easy-to-engage surface; 120, nut; 200, loading assembly; 300, conveying assembly; 310, third driving member; 320, suction nozzle; 400, unloading assembly;

[0036] 1. Frame;

[0037] 2. Mounting seat; 21. Mounting slot; 22. Avoidance slot;

[0038] 3. First test piece;

[0039] 4. Adjustment assembly; 41. Brush member; 42. First drive member; 43. Fixed seat;

[0040] 5. Second test piece;

[0041] 6. Second driving member; 61. Push plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all of its components.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0045] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplified operation. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0046] Please see the attached Figure 1The first aspect of this embodiment relates to a return device, which is used in automatic loading equipment, especially in the process of conveying materials such as connectors 100, and can correct the placement status of the connector 100 before entering the subsequent process.

[0047] For details, please refer to the attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 3 The present return device is used to return the connector 100 to a first state, where the easy-engagement surface 110 of the connector 100 faces upward. The device specifically comprises a frame 1, a mounting base 2, and an adjustment assembly 4. The mounting base 2 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 and is provided with a mounting slot 21 for limiting the position of the connector 100. The mounting base 2 rotates to adjust the connector 100 within the mounting slot 21 to a predetermined placement orientation. The adjustment assembly 4 is mounted on the frame 1 and includes a brush 41. The brush 41 is used to reciprocate and move the connector 100 within the mounting slot 21 to return the connector 100 to the first state.

[0048] Please refer to the attached Figure 3 -Attached Figure 7 The side profile of the connector 100 involved in this embodiment is formed by two opposite partial cylindrical surfaces and two opposite flat surfaces or flat arc surfaces, wherein the flat surface or flat arc surface is the easy-to-attract surface 110 of the connector 100, and one end of the connector 100 is provided with a nut 120, and the other end is not provided with a nut 120.

[0049] The frame 1 can be a frame or box structure, and is used to provide positioning and support for the other components of the alignment device. The mounting base 2 is a cylindrical block structure, and is provided with a mounting groove 21 for accommodating the connector 100. The shape and size of the mounting groove 21 are adapted to the shape and size of the connector 100. In this embodiment, the mounting groove 21 is a strip-shaped groove. The connectors 100 are fed into the mounting groove 21 one by one by the loading assembly 200. Due to the special external contour of the connector 100, the connector 100 may be placed in a variety of positions. For example, the connector 100 placed inside the mounting groove 21 may be in a first state with a flat surface or a flat arc surface facing upward, that is, the easy-to-engage surface 110 is placed horizontally and has no circumferential offset; the connector 100 placed inside the mounting groove 21 may also have a second state in which the easy-to-engage surface 110 is offset at a certain angle relative to the horizontal plane in the circumferential direction, and the angle is less than 90°; or, the connector 100 placed inside the mounting groove 21 may be in a third state in which the easy-to-engage surface 110 is directly 90° relative to the horizontal plane, that is, the easy-to-engage surface 110 is equivalent to a vertical state. Among the above multiple states, only when the connector 100 is in the first state after being transported to the mounting groove 21 can the easy-to-engage surface 110 of the connector 100 be stably absorbed, avoiding uneven force causing the connector 100 to be offset in the placement position when it is transported to the blanking assembly 400. Therefore, for the above multiple states, it is necessary to adjust the non-placed state of the connector 100 to ensure that it is in the first state.

[0050] The brush member 41 is a circumferentially rotating body with soft and wear-resistant bristles arranged in a circumferential array. The bristles have a certain hardness, which can effectively adjust the connector 100 from other states to the first state without causing damage to the connector 100. During one reciprocating motion of the brush member 41, it touches and moves the connector 100, returning the connector 100 to the first state.

[0051] There are actually two placement directions of the connector 100 on the mounting base 2, that is, the orientation of the nut 120. The preset placement direction is one of them. By rotating the mounting base 2, it can be ensured that the orientation of the connector 100 is adjusted to the preset placement direction when it is not in the preset placement direction.

[0052] Through this return device, the offset (i.e. the placement state of the connector 100) and reversal (i.e. the orientation of the connector 100) of the connector 100 can be corrected during the transportation process, avoiding manual adjustment, reducing waste of personnel costs, and ensuring transportation efficiency.

[0053] Optionally, a vibration damping member is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting groove 21 , and the connector 100 is located on the vibration damping member.

[0054] In this embodiment, a vibration damping member may be provided in the mounting groove 21 to reduce vibration of the connector 100 during placement and testing.

[0055] Optionally, the return device further includes a control member and a first detection member 3 , the control member is signal-connected to the first detection member 3 , the first detection member 3 is used to detect whether the connector 100 in the installation groove 21 is in the first state, and the control member is used to control the reciprocating motion of the brush member 41 .

[0056] Specifically, the first detection member 3 can adopt a conventional sensor. When the first detection member 3 detects that there is a connector 100 inside the installation groove 21, the first detection member 3 will transmit the detected signal to the control member. The control member can adopt a conventional signal processor or PLC controller. The control member is responsible for receiving the signal from the first detection member 3 and converting it into a digital signal, thereby controlling the reciprocating motion of the brush member 41 and moving the connector 100.

[0057] In this embodiment, the control component and the first detection component 3 can realize automatic identification and adjustment of the connector 100, thereby improving the automation level.

[0058] Furthermore, the return device also includes a second detection member 5 provided on the frame 1, the second detection member 5 is connected to the control member signal, the second detection member 5 is used to detect the placement direction of the connector 100, and the control member is used to control the rotation of the mounting base 2 according to the signal detected by the second detection member 5.

[0059] Specifically, the second detection member 5 is also a sensor, which detects the placement direction of the connector 100 on the mounting base 2, that is, the orientation of the nut 120, through the second detection member 5. For example, the two orientations of the connector 100 are the orientation of the connector 100 when the nut 120 is closest to the second detection member 5, and the orientation of the connector 100 when the nut 120 is farthest from the second detection member 5. The preset placement direction is the orientation of the connector 100 when the nut 120 of the connector 100 on the mounting base 2 is closest to the second detection member 5. When the second detection member 5 detects that the connector 100 is not in the preset placement direction, the second detection member 5 transmits a signal to the control member, and the control member controls the mounting base 2 to rotate 180° and adjust it to the preset placement direction. In this embodiment, a rotary motor is provided below the mounting base 2, and the control member can directly control the rotary motor to rotate and drive the mounting base 2 to rotate 180°.

[0060] This embodiment improves the degree of automatic recognition and ensures the adjustment efficiency of the mounting seat 2 through the coordinated control of the control member and the second detection member 5.

[0061] Optionally, the adjustment component 4 further includes a first driving member 42 connected to the control member signal, the first driving member 42 is in transmission connection with the brush member 41, and the control member is used to control the first driving member 42 to drive the brush member 41 to reciprocate.

[0062] Specifically, the first driving member 42 can be a hydraulic cylinder or a linear motor. The driving end of the first driving member 42 is connected to the brush member 41. The first driving member 42 is controlled by the control member to drive the brush member 41 to reciprocate.

[0063] In this embodiment, directly using the first driving member 42 can reduce intermediate transmission links, thereby improving the compactness of the entire device.

[0064] Furthermore, a fixing seat 43 is provided on the first driving member 42, the brush member 41 is provided on the fixing seat 43, and a first limiting member (not shown in the figure) is provided on the frame 1. When the brush member 41 moves to the first extreme position, the fixing seat 43 abuts against the first limiting member.

[0065] Specifically, the fixing seat 43 is L-shaped, in which one straight arm is used to connect to the driving end of the first driving member 42, and the other straight arm is connected to the brush member 41 at one end away from the first driving member 42. The first driving member 42 should have sufficient power and precision to accurately control the forward and backward movement of the brush member 41. During the movement of the brush member 41, the speed and stroke of the first driving member 42 can be adjusted to adapt to connectors 100 of different types and sizes. In this embodiment, a first limiting member is also provided on the frame 1. The first limiting member can be a block for achieving hard limiting. When the brush member 41 moves to the first extreme position, the fixing seat 43 abuts against the first limiting member. The first extreme position is the farthest distance that the brush member 41 has moved, so as to avoid damage to the connector 100 due to excessive movement of the brush member 41.

[0066] Furthermore, an avoidance groove 22 is provided on the mounting seat 2 , the extension direction of the avoidance groove 22 intersects with the extension direction of the mounting groove 21 , and the brush member 41 can enter and exit the avoidance groove 22 during the reciprocating motion.

[0067] In this embodiment, since the reciprocating direction of the brush member 41 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the connector 100, and therefore perpendicular to the extension direction of the mounting slot 21, the mounting slot 21 and the escape slot 22 are also perpendicular to each other. Furthermore, the brush member 41 is required to move the connector 100 during its reciprocating motion, thus maintaining communication between the mounting slot 21 and the escape slot 22. The provision of the escape slot 22 ensures that the brush member 41 fully contacts the connector 100 during its reciprocating motion, effectively ensuring that the connector 100 can be stably returned to its original position.

[0068] Furthermore, the return device further includes a second driving member 6 , which is connected to the second detecting member 5 , and is used to drive the second detecting member 5 to approach the installation groove 21 .

[0069] In this embodiment, the second driving member 6 can also be a hydraulic cylinder or a linear motor. After the brush member 41 completes the alignment adjustment of the connector 100, the control member can directly control the second driving member 6 to start and drive the second detection member 5 to approach the installation groove 21 for detection. The second detection member 5 is driven by the second driving member 6 to ensure that the second detection member 5 retracts to the non-working position in the non-working state and advances to the working position in the working state, thereby ensuring the flexibility of detection and preventing the second detection member 5 from being in the working state of detection.

[0070] Furthermore, a driving end of the second driving member 6 is connected to a push plate 61 , and the second detecting member 5 is disposed on the push plate 61 .

[0071] In this embodiment, the second detection member 5 can be fixed to the push plate 61 by screwing or clamping. The setting of the push plate 61 is conducive to the installation and maintenance of the second detection member 5. The shape and size of the push plate 61 need to adapt to the second detection member 5. At the same time, the second detection member 5 should be located at a suitable position on the push plate 61 to ensure that it can accurately detect the placement direction of the connector 100. The second driving member 6 should have sufficient thrust and speed to quickly drive the push plate 61 to move back and forth. The control member should be able to obtain the detection signal of the second detection member 5 in a timely manner. When the connector 100 is in the reverse state, the second detection member 5 will feed back the signal to the control member, and the control member will send an instruction to control the mounting base 2 to rotate 180° to ensure that the connector 100 is grabbed by the discharge assembly in the preset placement direction.

[0072] Optionally, a second limiting member is provided on the frame 1 , and when the push plate 61 moves to the second extreme position, the push plate 61 abuts against the second limiting member (not shown in the figure).

[0073] In this embodiment, the second limiter can also be a block provided on the frame 1 to achieve hard limit. When the push plate 61 moves to the second limit position, the push plate 61 abuts the second limiter. The second limit position is the maximum distance that the push plate 61 can move. The second limiter can prevent damage to the device caused by excessive movement of the push plate 61.

[0074] The second aspect of this embodiment also relates to an automatic loading device, which includes a loading component 200, a conveying component 300, a blanking component 400 and the above return devices arranged on the frame 1. The loading component 200 is used to transport the connector 100 into the installation groove 21, and the conveying component 300 can transport the connector 100 to the blanking component 400.

[0075] The loading assembly 200 can be a conveyor line, and the unloading assembly 400 can be a receiving tray or a receiving track with a conveying function. The loading assembly 200 can transport the connectors 100 one by one to the installation slot 21, and the conveying assembly 300 can realize automated handling of the connectors 100. For connectors 100 that have been straightened, the conveying assembly 300 can efficiently place them on the unloading assembly 400 and arrange them in order.

[0076] By using this automatic loading equipment, the degree of automation of the transportation of the connector 100 can be improved, and the efficiency can be improved.

[0077] Furthermore, the conveying assembly 300 includes a third driving member 310 and a suction nozzle 320 drivingly connected to the third driving member 310 , and the suction nozzle 320 can suck the easy-to-engage surface 110 .

[0078] Specifically, the third driving member 310 can drive the suction nozzle 320 to suck the connectors 100 that have returned to the original position one by one and transfer them to the blanking assembly 400, thereby ensuring the conveying efficiency.

[0079] Obviously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the manner in which the present invention is to be implemented. A person skilled in the art would be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A return device, used for returning the connector (100) to a first state, wherein the first state is a state in which the easy-to-engage surface (110) of the connector (100) faces upward, characterized in that: include: Rack (1); A mounting seat (2) is rotatably mounted on the frame (1), wherein a mounting groove (21) for limiting the position of the connector (100) is provided on the mounting seat (2), and the mounting seat (2) is rotated so that the connector (100) in the mounting groove (21) is adjusted to a preset placement direction; An adjustment component (4) is provided on the frame (1), and the adjustment component (4) comprises a brush member (41). The brush member (41) is used to move the connector (100) in the mounting groove (21) through reciprocating motion, so as to return the connector (100) to the first state.

2. The return device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The return device further comprises a control member and a first detection member (3), wherein the control member is connected to the first detection member (3) by signal, the first detection member (3) is used to detect whether the connector (100) in the installation slot (21) is in the first state, and the control member is used to control the reciprocating motion of the brush member (41).

3. The return device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment component (4) further comprises a first driving member (42) connected to the control member by signal, the first driving member (42) being in transmission connection with the brush member (41), and the control member being used to control the first driving member (42) to drive the brush member (41) to reciprocate.

4. The return device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The return device further comprises a second detection member (5) provided on the frame (1), the second detection member (5) being connected to the control member by signal, the second detection member (5) being used to detect the placement direction of the connector (100), and the control member being used to control the rotation of the mounting seat (2) according to the signal detected by the second detection member (5).

5. The return device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The return device further comprises a second driving member (6), the second driving member (6) being connected to the second detecting member (5), and the second driving member (6) being used for driving the second detecting member (5) to approach the installation slot (21).

6. The return device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving end of the second driving member (6) is connected to a push plate (61), and the second detecting member (5) is arranged on the push plate (61).

7. The return device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The mounting seat (2) is provided with an avoidance groove (22), the extension direction of the avoidance groove (22) intersects with the extension direction of the mounting groove (21), and the brush member (41) is used to enter and exit the avoidance groove (22) during reciprocating motion.

8. The return device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A vibration damping member is provided on the bottom wall of the installation groove (21), and the connector (100) is located on the vibration damping member.

9. Automatic feeding equipment, characterized in that, include: The return device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, A loading assembly (200) is provided on the frame (1); A conveying assembly (300) is provided on the frame (1); as well as, A blanking assembly (400) is provided on the frame (1); The loading assembly (200) is used to transport the connector (100) into the installation groove (21), and the conveying assembly (300) is used to convey the connector (100) onto the unloading assembly (400).

10. The automatic feeding equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (300) comprises a third driving member (310) and a suction nozzle (320) connected to the third driving member (310), wherein the suction nozzle (320) is used for sucking the easily suckable surface (110).

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