Cushion assembling equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cushion assembling equipment which is used for assembling a flexible cushion body into a shell of an electronic product and comprises a workbench, a positioning mechanism, an executing mechanism and a driving mechanism. The positioning mechanism is movably installed on the workbench and used for positioning the shell. The execution mechanism is movably installed on the workbench. The driving mechanism is in transmission connection with the executing mechanism and is used for driving the executing mechanism to move to a preset working position and controlling the executing mechanism to be opened and closed; wherein the executing mechanism is used for accommodating the flexible cushion body to be assembled when being opened and pressing the flexible cushion body to embed the flexible cushion body into the shell component positioned by the positioning mechanism when being closed, and after the flexible cushion body leaves the executing mechanism, the back-off installation can be completed under the deformation of the flexible cushion body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a soft pad assembly device, and more particularly to an assembly device for assembling flexible pads into the casing of electronic products. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible pads are widely used in the assembly of electronic products, especially in housings requiring good sealing and shock absorption. However, traditional manual installation methods are inefficient, particularly in mass production, where manual operation is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and struggles to guarantee consistency and accuracy. To address this issue, existing flexible pad assembly equipment typically employs a positioning mechanism to precisely position the product before inserting the flexible pad, thereby enabling rapid mass production.

[0003] However, due to the softness of the flexible pad material and its large elasticity and deformation capacity, the flexible pad is prone to sliding or deformation during actual assembly. This can lead to deviations in the positioning and installation of the flexible pad, making it difficult to ensure that it is fully in place every time, thus affecting the quality of the final product. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a soft pad assembly device that can utilize the deformation of the flexible pad itself to complete the upside-down installation of the flexible pad.

[0005] This utility model provides a soft pad assembly device for assembling flexible pads into the casing of electronic products. The soft pad assembly device includes a worktable, a positioning mechanism, an execution mechanism, and a driving mechanism.

[0006] The positioning mechanism is movably mounted on the worktable for positioning the housing; the actuator is movably mounted on the worktable; the drive mechanism is connected to the actuator for driving the actuator to move to a preset working position and controlling the actuator to open and close.

[0007] The actuator is used to receive the flexible pad to be assembled when open, and to press the flexible pad against the housing when closed to embed it into the housing positioned by the positioning mechanism.

[0008] In one embodiment, the positioning mechanism includes a plurality of positioning blocks that can be mounted on the worktable and are capable of moving radially along the worktable.

[0009] In one embodiment, the actuator includes a mounting ring and a plurality of opening and closing portions disposed inside the mounting ring and capable of unfolding or retracting relative to the axis of the mounting ring. Each of the opening and closing portions has a receiving groove on its inner side at the end away from the mounting ring, and the receiving grooves of the plurality of opening and closing portions together form a working space for accommodating and compressing the flexible pad.

[0010] In one embodiment, the plurality of opening and closing portions have a clearance groove at one end near the mounting ring, and the plurality of clearance grooves form a slot for the drive mechanism to be inserted between adjacent opening and closing portions.

[0011] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a slide rail mounted on the end of the worktable away from the positioning mechanism, a slider movably mounted on the slide rail, a movable block mounted on the slider, a push rod fixedly passing through the movable block, and a drive rod connected to one end of the push rod for driving the plurality of opening and closing parts to unfold or retract.

[0012] In one embodiment, the drive rod includes a rod body connected to one end of the push rod and a drive block disposed on the rod body near the mounting ring.

[0013] In one embodiment, the drive rod includes a plurality of drive teeth that are circumferentially arranged along the drive block and can be inserted into the slot.

[0014] In one embodiment, the drive rod further includes a snap-fit ​​block disposed between the rod body and the drive block, and the inner surface of the plurality of opening and closing portions is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove for the snap-fit ​​block to snap into.

[0015] In one embodiment, a reset member for resetting the drive rod is disposed on the worktable away from the drive rod, the reset member being elastic and having one end connected to the drive rod.

[0016] In one embodiment, a limiting part disposed on the worktable for limiting the drive mechanism is also included.

[0017] This utility model provides a soft pad assembly device that achieves precise positioning of the flexible pad by setting an actuator that can move vertically relative to the worktable and using a drive mechanism to control the opening and closing of the actuator. At the same time, the closing action of the actuator can compress the flexible pad, making it embedded in the outer shell. When the flexible pad leaves the actuator, the inverted installation can be completed by the deformation of the flexible pad itself. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a soft pad assembly device provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism and the actuator provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the open state structure of the actuator provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state structure of the actuator provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Worktable; 2. Positioning mechanism; 3. Actuating mechanism; 4. Drive mechanism; 5. Lower limit; 6. Upper limit; 21. Positioning block; 31. Mounting ring; 32. Opening / closing part; 41. Slide rail; 42. Movable block; 43. Push rod; 44. Drive rod; 321. Receiving groove; 322. Clearance groove; 323. Slot; 441. Rod body; 442. Snap-fit ​​block; 443. Drive block; 4431. Drive gear. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the description of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," and "connect," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0029] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 This utility model provides a soft pad assembly device for assembling flexible pads into the casing of electronic products. The assembly table includes a worktable 1, a positioning mechanism 2, an execution mechanism 3, and a drive mechanism 4. The worktable 1 includes an upper mounting part and a lower mounting part, with a hollow support part between them. The positioning mechanism 2 is movably mounted on the upper mounting part for positioning the casing. The execution mechanism 3 is disposed within the support part and can move vertically relative to the upper mounting part. The drive mechanism 4 is connected to the execution mechanism 3 for moving the execution mechanism 3 to a preset working position and controlling the opening and closing of the execution mechanism 3.

[0031] Specifically, when actuator 3 is in the open state, the flexible pad is placed on actuator 3. After positioning mechanism 2 precisely positions the outer shell on worktable 1, drive mechanism 4 drives actuator 3 to move closer to positioning mechanism 2. Actuator 3 begins to close under the action of drive mechanism, compressing the flexible pad and embedding it into the positioned outer shell. At this time, the outer shell is removed, and the flexible pad is detached from actuator 3 by the outer shell. Relying on its own elastic deformation, the flexible pad will automatically spring back and fit tightly against the outer shell, thus completing the stable installation of the flexible pad.

[0032] Preferably, the positioning mechanism 2 includes a plurality of positioning blocks 21 that can be mounted on the worktable 1. These positioning blocks 21 can move radially along the worktable 1 to achieve precise positioning of the housing. By adjusting the position of the plurality of positioning blocks 21, they can be moved closer to or further away from the center of the upper mounting part to accommodate housings of different sizes and shapes, ensuring that the housing is in a stable and accurate position during assembly.

[0033] To achieve precise installation of the flexible pad, such as Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the actuator 3 includes a mounting ring 31 and multiple opening and closing portions 32 disposed within the mounting ring 31. These opening and closing portions 32 can expand or retract relative to the axis of the mounting ring 31 to realize the opening and closing of the actuator 3. Specifically, the ends of the multiple opening and closing portions 32 away from the mounting ring 31 are provided with receiving grooves 321, and the multiple receiving grooves 321 together form a working space for accommodating or compressing the flexible pad. When the opening and closing portions 32 are closed, the receiving grooves 321 can provide uniform compression force, so that the flexible pad is stably supported during the assembly process, avoiding installation deviations caused by uneven pressure. When the opening and closing portions 32 are open, the receiving grooves 321 provide sufficient space for the placement of the flexible pad, making the installation process smoother and effectively improving assembly efficiency and accuracy.

[0034] In this embodiment, the opening / closing portion 32 has a clearance groove 322 at one end near the mounting ring 31. These clearance grooves 322 form slots for the drive mechanism 4 to be inserted between adjacent opening / closing portions 32, providing a precise insertion position for the drive mechanism 4 to achieve synchronous driving of the opening and closing actions of multiple opening / closing portions 32, thereby effectively controlling the opening and closing states of the actuator 3. At the same time, the clearance grooves 322 provide sufficient clearance so that the opening / closing portion 32 can avoid interference with adjacent opening / closing portions 32 when it is open.

[0035] To achieve synchronous opening and closing control of the opening and closing section 32, such as Figure 3-4 As shown, the driving mechanism 4 in this embodiment includes a slide rail 41 mounted on the end of the worktable 1 away from the positioning mechanism 2. A slider is movably mounted on the slide rail 41, and a movable block 42 is provided on the slider. A push rod 43 is fixedly passed through the movable block 42. One end of the push rod 43 is connected to a drive rod 44. The front end of the drive rod 44 is a drive block 443, and multiple drive teeth 4431 are arranged along the circumference of the drive block 443. When the movable block 42 moves along the slide rail 41, the push rod 43 moves vertically, thereby driving the drive rod 44 connected to one end of the push rod 43 to move vertically. As the drive rod 44 moves, the drive teeth 4431 on the drive rod 44 are precisely aligned with the slots between the opening and closing parts 32 along a predetermined trajectory. When the drive teeth 4431 enter the slots between adjacent opening and closing parts 32, the drive teeth 4431 gradually apply a pushing force, pushing the opening and closing parts 32 outward, thereby realizing the synchronous opening action of multiple opening and closing parts 32. This structure ensures stable and consistent opening and closing movements of the actuator 3, effectively preventing assembly defects caused by asynchronous opening and closing parts 32. Simultaneously, the design of the drive mechanism 4 greatly simplifies the operation of the assembly equipment and improves the installation accuracy and efficiency of the flexible pad.

[0036] While the above embodiment achieves synchronized opening and closing control of the opening and closing part 32, the opening and closing part 32 may wobble after it is unfolded due to the lack of support. To avoid this problem, such as... Figure 3-4 As shown, in this embodiment, a locking block 442 is provided between the rod 441 and the drive block 443. Correspondingly, a slot 323 capable of accommodating the locking block 442 is provided on the inner surface of each opening / closing portion 32. When the drive rod 44 moves to the fully extended position of the opening / closing portion 32, the locking block 442 will embed into the slot 323 within the opening / closing portion 32, thereby providing additional support and stability to the opening / closing portion 32. In this way, even when the opening / closing portion 32 is in the open state, it can remain stable and not wobble, avoiding installation errors caused by the wobbling of the opening / closing portion 32.

[0037] Furthermore, a reset component for resetting the drive rod 44 is provided on the lower mounting portion of the worktable 1. This reset component is elastic, with one end fixedly connected to the lower mounting portion of the worktable 1 and the other end connected to the drive rod 44. When the drive rod 44 drives the opening / closing portion 32 to open and close, the reset component is compressed or stretched during the movement of the drive rod 44. When the opening / closing portion 32 completes its action and the drive mechanism 4 stops applying force, the reset component releases its elastic energy, pushing the drive rod 44 back to its initial position, ensuring the device can quickly reset and preparing for the next assembly operation.

[0038] In this embodiment, the reset element can be a spring or other device with elastic reset function, such as a rubber elastomer, but is not limited thereto. The selection of the reset element can be adjusted according to specific assembly requirements and the structural characteristics of the equipment to ensure that the drive rod 44 can quickly and accurately reset after each operation.

[0039] Preferably, the system further includes a limiting part disposed on the worktable 1 for limiting the movement of the drive mechanism 4. The limiting part includes an upper limit position 6 and a lower limit position 5 with adjustable height, which are respectively mounted on the upper mounting part and the lower mounting part. By limiting the movement distance of the movable block 42 by the upper limit position 6 and the lower limit position 5, the movement range of the movable block 42 can be accurately limited. When the movable block 42 moves along the slide rail 41, the upper limit position 6 and the lower limit position 5 respectively limit the upper and lower limit positions of the movable block 42, ensuring that the vertical movement of the drive rod 44 is within a preset range and ensuring the uniformity of the assembly.

[0040] It should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0041] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A soft pad assembly apparatus for assembling flexible pads into the casing of electronic products, characterized in that, The soft pad assembly equipment includes a workbench (1), a positioning mechanism (2), an execution mechanism (3), and a drive mechanism (4). The positioning mechanism (2) is movably mounted on the workbench (1) for positioning the outer shell; the actuator (3) is movably mounted on the workbench (1); the drive mechanism (4) is connected to the actuator (3) for driving the actuator (3) to move to a preset working position and controlling the actuator (3) to open and close. The actuator (3) is used to accommodate the flexible pad to be assembled when open, and to press the flexible pad against the housing when closed so as to embed it into the housing positioned by the positioning mechanism (2).

2. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism (2) includes a plurality of positioning blocks (21) that can be installed on the worktable (1) and can move radially along the worktable (1).

3. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The actuator (3) includes a mounting ring (31) and a plurality of opening and closing parts (32) disposed inside the mounting ring (31) and capable of unfolding or retracting relative to the axis of the mounting ring (31). Each opening and closing part (32) has a receiving groove (321) on the inner side of its end away from the mounting ring (31). The receiving grooves (321) of the plurality of opening and closing parts (32) together form a working space for accommodating and compressing the flexible pad.

4. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The plurality of opening and closing parts (32) have a relief groove (322) at one end near the mounting ring (31), and the plurality of relief grooves (322) form a slot for the drive mechanism (4) to be inserted between adjacent opening and closing parts (32).

5. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (4) includes a slide rail (41) mounted on the end of the worktable (1) away from the positioning mechanism (2), a slider movably mounted on the slide rail (41), a movable block (42) mounted on the slider, a push rod (43) fixedly inserted through the movable block (42), and a drive rod (44) connected to one end of the push rod (43) for driving the plurality of opening and closing parts (32) to unfold or retract.

6. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The drive rod (44) includes a rod body (441) connected to one end of the push rod (43) and a drive block (443) disposed at one end of the rod body (441) near the mounting ring (31).

7. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The drive rod (44) includes a plurality of drive teeth (4431) that are circumferentially arranged along the drive block (443) and can be inserted into the slot.

8. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The drive rod (44) also includes a snap-fit ​​block (442) disposed between the rod body (441) and the drive block (443), and the inner surface of the plurality of opening and closing parts (32) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (323) for the snap-fit ​​block (442) to be snapped into.

9. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a reset member disposed on the worktable (1) at one end away from the actuator (3) for resetting the drive rod (44), the reset member being elastic and one end of the reset member being connected to the drive rod (44).

10. The cushion assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting part disposed on the worktable (1) for limiting the drive mechanism (4).

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