Key carrier mechanism

By designing an automated button carrier mechanism, the automatic assembly of O-rings was achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and low yield in existing technologies, and improving assembly efficiency and product quality.

CN223527035UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07JIANGSU JUSTECH PRECISION IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422491595.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing button carriers can only fix the buttons and cannot automatically assemble O-rings, resulting in low assembly efficiency, low yield, and risk of damage.

Method used

Design a button carrier mechanism including a base, a sleeve fixing plate, a sleeve, a product support plate, and an O-ring rolling plate. The O-ring on the sleeve is automatically assembled onto the button by pushing the O-ring with the O-ring rolling plate. The mechanism is combined with a drive cylinder and a guide rail to achieve automated operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the assembly efficiency of O-rings, simplifies the assembly process, ensures product quality, and can simultaneously assemble multiple sets of buttons, reducing the probability of product damage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a key carrier mechanism which comprises a base, a sleeve fixing plate, a sleeve, a product supporting plate and an O-shaped ring stripping plate, the sleeve fixing plate is fixedly installed on the base, the product supporting plate is fixedly installed on the sleeve fixing plate, the sleeve is installed on the sleeve fixing plate, and the O-shaped ring stripping plate is installed on the product supporting plate. The O-shaped ring stripping plate is installed on the sleeve fixing plate in a sliding mode, the sleeve is used for being sleeved with an O-shaped ring, a key groove is formed in the product supporting plate, a key is placed in the key groove, a flat cable on the key is inserted into the sleeve, the O-shaped ring stripping plate can push the O-shaped ring on the sleeve, and the O-shaped ring stripping plate is used for stripping the O-shaped ring on the sleeve. And the O-shaped ring is arranged on the key in the key groove hole in a sleeving manner. The carrier mechanism not only has the function of bearing the keys, but also can realize the function of automatically assembling the O-shaped rings on the keys, so that the assembling efficiency of the O-shaped rings is improved, and the assembling process is simplified.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to automatic button assembly technology, specifically to a button carrier mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The button carriers currently in use only serve a fixing function, and the positioning effect depends on the design of the carrier. If you want to assemble O-rings onto buttons, it is basically a manual operation. For the process of assembling smaller O-rings onto buttons with ribbon cables, manual operation is a very slow and tedious task. Moreover, there are many uncertainties about the damage to the O-rings and ribbon cables. The assembly yield cannot be guaranteed, resulting in low efficiency and low yield. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, this application provides a key carrier mechanism that not only carries the key but also automatically assembles the O-ring onto the key, thereby improving the efficiency of O-ring assembly and simplifying the assembly process.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A button carrier mechanism includes a base, a sleeve fixing plate, a sleeve, a product support plate, and an O-ring rolling plate. The sleeve fixing plate is fixedly installed on the base, the product support plate is fixedly installed on the sleeve fixing plate, the sleeve is installed on the sleeve fixing plate, and the O-ring rolling plate is slidably installed on the sleeve fixing plate. An O-ring is fitted onto the sleeve. The product support plate has a button slot, in which a button is placed. A ribbon cable on the button is inserted into the sleeve. The O-ring rolling plate can push the O-ring on the sleeve and fit the O-ring onto the button located in the button slot.

[0006] Optionally, a guide rail is fixedly provided on the sleeve fixing plate, the O-ring blade is slidably mounted on the guide rail via a sliding plate, and a drive cylinder is fixedly connected to the O-ring blade, the drive cylinder being able to drive the O-ring blade to run along the guide rail.

[0007] Optionally, a push plate is fixedly provided on the O-ring rolling plate, and the push plate is provided with a plurality of mutually spaced push claws. Rolling holes are opened on the push claws, and the rolling holes are fitted onto the sleeve.

[0008] Optionally, the base has a receiving groove, the O-ring plate has a support block, the support block extends into the receiving groove, and the support blocks on the two O-ring plates are fixedly connected by a connecting plate.

[0009] Optionally, a mounting hole is formed on the sleeve fixing plate, and the sleeve is arranged in the mounting hole and extends out of the sleeve fixing plate.

[0010] Optionally, a sleeve positioning block is fixedly arranged on the sleeve fixing plate, and a fixing hole is formed on the sleeve positioning block and arranged around the sleeve.

[0011] Optionally, the sleeve has a hollow cylindrical structure, the upper end of the sleeve is provided with a plurality of clamping claws, and a gap is formed between two adjacent clamping claws, and the O-shaped ring is arranged around the clamping claws.

[0012] Optionally, the upper end of the sleeve extends axially upward to form four clamping claws, and the distance between two adjacent clamping claws is equal.

[0013] Optionally, a ventilation plate is fixedly arranged on the base, and a ventilation hole is formed on the ventilation plate and communicated with the sleeve.

[0014] Optionally, a positioning hole is formed on the sleeve fixing plate, and the positioning hole is used for positioning an external device.

[0015] The application has the following beneficial effects: the application can directly arrange the O-shaped ring around the key through the O-shaped ring sleeve plate, so as to not only have the function of bearing the key, but also realize the function of automatically assembling the O-shaped ring to the key, improve the efficiency of O-shaped ring assembly, simplify the assembly process, and ensure the quality of the assembled product. Compared with manual assembly of the O-shaped ring, the carrier mechanism can quickly complete the assembly of the O-shaped ring to the key; a plurality of key grooves are arranged in the product support plate, so that the assembly of a plurality of products can be completed at the same time, the work efficiency is further improved, and the probability of product damage in the assembly process is reduced by reasonably controlling the distance between the products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a key carrier mechanism in the application;

[0017] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is another structural schematic diagram of the key carrier mechanism in the application;

[0018] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the key carrier mechanism in the application;

[0019] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the key carrier mechanism in the application; Figure 3 FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of position A in FIG. 4;

[0020] Figure 5 FIG. 6 is another exploded view of the key carrier mechanism in the application;

[0021] Figure 6 FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the key carrier mechanism in the application;Figure 5 Enlarged view at B;

[0022] In the figure: 10 - base, 11 - accommodation groove, 20 - sleeve fixing plate, 21 - mounting hole, 22 - positioning hole, 23 - guide rail, 30 - sleeve, 31 - clamping jaw, 40 - product support plate, 41 - button slot, 50 - O-shaped ring plate, 51 - push plate, 52 - push jaw, 53 - pulling hole, 54 - support block, 55 - connecting plate, 56 - sliding plate, 60 - sleeve positioning block, 61 - fixing hole, 70 - ventilation plate, 71 - ventilation hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the embodiments described in the present application are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the present application and the following drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the objects thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units does not have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but can include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0025] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "over", "above", "upper surface", "upper", etc. can be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of one device or feature with respect to other devices or features as shown in the drawings. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation of the devices as described in the drawings. For example, if the devices in the drawings are inverted, the device described as "above" or "over" other devices or structures will be positioned "below" or "under" the other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below" orientations. The devices can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0026] Example: Figures 1-6 As shown, a button carrier mechanism includes a base 10, a sleeve fixing plate 20, a sleeve 30, a product support plate 40, and an O-ring rolling plate 50. The sleeve fixing plate 20 is fixedly installed on the base 10, the product support plate 40 is fixedly installed on the sleeve fixing plate 20, the sleeve 30 is installed on the sleeve fixing plate 20, and the O-ring rolling plate 50 is slidably installed on the sleeve fixing plate 20. The sleeve 30 is used to fit an O-ring. The product support plate 40 has a button slot 41, in which a button is placed. The ribbon cable on the button is inserted into the sleeve 30. The O-ring rolling plate 50 can push the O-ring on the sleeve 30 and fit the O-ring onto the button located in the button slot 41.

[0027] In this application, the sleeve fixing plate 20 is mounted on the base 10, and the product support plate 40 is mounted on the sleeve fixing plate 20. The sleeve fixing plate 20 is located above the base 10 and below the product support plate 40. The O-ring rolling plate 50 is slidably mounted on the sleeve fixing plate 20, and the sleeve 30 is mounted on the sleeve fixing plate 20. The sleeve 30 and the O-ring rolling plate 50 are located below the product support plate 40. During operation, the O-ring is placed on the sleeve 30, with the O-ring rolling plate 50 below the O-ring. The button is fixed in the button slot 41, and the ribbon cable on the button is inserted into the sleeve 30. The button is located above the O-ring. Then, the O-ring rolling plate 50 moves upward, removing the O-ring from the sleeve 30 and placing it on the button, thereby achieving automatic assembly of the O-ring onto the button. Optionally, the product support plate 40 has multiple mutually spaced button slots 41 arranged along its length. This application not only functions as a button carrier but also enables the automatic assembly of O-rings onto the buttons, improving assembly efficiency, simplifying the assembly process, and ensuring the quality of the assembled product. Compared to manual O-ring assembly, this carrier mechanism can quickly assemble O-rings onto buttons; the product support plate has multiple sets of button slots, allowing for the simultaneous assembly of multiple sets of products, further improving work efficiency and reasonably controlling the spacing between products, thereby reducing the probability of product damage during assembly.

[0028] like Figure 5As shown, the sleeve fixing plate 20 is fixedly provided with a guide rail 23, the O-ring pulling plate 50 is slidably installed on the guide rail 23 through a sliding plate 56, a driving cylinder is fixedly connected to the O-ring pulling plate 50, and the driving cylinder can drive the O-ring pulling plate 50 to run along the guide rail 23. The driving cylinder is not shown in the figure, the guide rail 23 is arranged along the vertical direction of the sleeve fixing plate 20, and in operation, the driving cylinder drives the O-ring pulling plate 50 to move upward to pull the O-ring off the sleeve 30 and set the O-ring on the key, and then drives the O-ring pulling plate 50 to move downward and return to the home position to wait for the next operation.

[0029] As shown in Figures 3-4 , Figure 6 , the O-ring pulling plate 50 is fixedly provided with a push plate 51, the push plate 51 is provided with a plurality of mutually spaced push claws 52, the push claws 52 are provided with pulling holes 53, and the pulling holes 53 are sleeved on the sleeve 30. Optionally, the push plate 51 is vertically installed on the O-ring pulling plate 50, and the push plate 51 is arranged in parallel with the product support plate 40. The number of push claws 52, sleeve 30 and key groove 41 is equal. The push claws 52 are sleeved on the sleeve 30 through the pulling holes 53, and the O-ring is sleeved on the sleeve 30 above the pulling holes 53. In this way, when the push claws 52 run upward, the O-ring can be pulled off the sleeve 30 and directly sleeved on the key above.

[0030] As shown in Figure 5 , the base 10 is provided with a containing groove 11, the O-ring pulling plate 50 is provided with a support block 54, the support block 54 extends into the containing groove 11, and the support blocks 54 on the two O-ring pulling plates 50 are fixedly connected through a connecting plate 55. As shown in Figures 1-2 , each side of the sleeve fixing plate 20 is provided with an O-ring pulling plate 50, and the two O-ring pulling plates 50 are fixedly connected through a connecting plate 55. In this way, one driving cylinder can drive the two O-ring pulling plates 50 to run synchronously, improving the efficiency of O-ring assembly. Optionally, the lower end of the O-ring pulling plate 50 extends downward to form a support block 54. Two support blocks 54 are formed at the lower end of the O-ring pulling plate 50, and the two O-ring pulling plates 50 are connected through two connecting plates 55 to improve the running stability of the O-ring pulling plate 50.

[0031] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5 , the sleeve fixing plate 20 is provided with a mounting hole 21, the sleeve 30 is arranged in the mounting hole 21, and the sleeve 30 extends out of the sleeve fixing plate 20.

[0032] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the sleeve fixing plate 20 is fixedly installed with a sleeve positioning block 60, the sleeve positioning block 60 is provided with a fixed hole 61, and the fixed hole 61 is sleeved on the sleeve 30. The sleeve fixing plate 20 is provided with an installation hole 21 in the vertical direction, and the sleeve 30 is fixed by the sleeve positioning block 60. The upper end of the sleeve 30 extends out of the sleeve fixing plate 20, and is used for sleeving the O-ring plate 50 and the O-ring.

[0033] As shown in the drawings, Figure 6 As shown, the sleeve 30 is a hollow cylindrical structure, the upper end of the sleeve 30 is provided with a plurality of clamping jaws 31, and the distance between two adjacent clamping jaws 31 is equal. The O-ring is sleeved on the clamping jaw 31.

[0034] Optionally, the upper end of the sleeve 30 extends axially upward to form four clamping jaws 31, and the distance between two adjacent clamping jaws 31 is equal. The clamping jaw 31 is provided on the upper end of the sleeve 30, and the adjacent clamping jaws 31 are disconnected with each other. Therefore, the clamping jaw 31 has a certain elasticity, and can be applied to O-rings with different diameters.

[0035] As shown in the drawings, Figure 2 As shown, the base 10 is fixedly installed with a ventilation plate 70, the ventilation plate 70 is provided with a ventilation hole 71, and the ventilation hole 71 is communicated with the sleeve 30. The external vacuum device is communicated with the ventilation hole 71 through a pipeline. When the wire on the key is installed in the sleeve 30, the external vacuum device inhales air towards the sleeve 30, so as to facilitate the smooth installation of the wire, thereby playing a protective role for the wire. By increasing the ventilation hole 71 of the vacuum, the flow direction of the air flow is controlled, and the O-ring assembled on the key with the wire can be well protected.

[0036] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1-2 As shown, the sleeve fixing plate 20 is provided with a positioning hole 22, which is used for positioning the external equipment. Since a set of system is provided with a plurality of mechanisms, in order to facilitate the external equipment to quickly identify the key carrier mechanism, the positioning hole 22 is arranged on the sleeve fixing plate 20.

[0037] The operation method of the present application comprises the following steps: the O-ring is sleeved on the clamping jaw 31 of the sleeve 30 by using the ejector pin, the O-ring plate 50 is located below the O-ring, the key is fixed in the key groove 41, and the wire on the key is inserted into the sleeve 30. When the wire is inserted, air is inhaled towards the sleeve 30 through the ventilation hole 71, so as to facilitate the smooth insertion of the wire. The key is located above the O-ring, and then the O-ring plate 50 runs upward under the action of the driving cylinder, the push jaw 52 pushes the O-ring off the sleeve 30 and directly sleeves the key, thereby realizing the automatic assembly of the O-ring on the key.

[0038] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A key carrier mechanism, characterized by: The application relates to a product supporting device, which comprises a base (10), a sleeve fixing plate (20), a sleeve (30), a product supporting plate (40) and an O-ring sliding plate (50), the sleeve fixing plate (20) is fixedly installed on the base (10), the product supporting plate (40) is fixedly installed on the sleeve fixing plate (20), the sleeve (30) is installed on the sleeve fixing plate (20), the O-ring sliding plate (50) is slidably installed on the sleeve fixing plate (20), an O ring is sleeved on the sleeve (30), a key groove (41) is arranged on the product supporting plate (40), a key is arranged in the key groove (41), a wire on the key is inserted into the sleeve (30), the O-ring sliding plate (50) can push the O ring on the sleeve (30) and sleeve the O ring on the key in the key groove (41).

2. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: A guide rail (23) is fixedly arranged on the sleeve fixing plate (20), the O-ring sliding plate (50) is slidably installed on the guide rail (23) through a sliding plate (56), a driving cylinder is fixedly connected to the O-ring sliding plate (50), and the driving cylinder can drive the O-ring sliding plate (50) to run along the guide rail (23).

3. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: A push plate (51) is fixedly arranged on the O-ring sliding plate (50), a plurality of mutually spaced push claws (52) are arranged on the push plate (51), a sliding hole (53) is arranged on the push claw (52), and the sliding hole (53) is sleeved on the sleeve (30).

4. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: A containing groove (11) is arranged on the base (10), a supporting block (54) is arranged on the O-ring sliding plate (50), the supporting block (54) extends into the containing groove (11), and the supporting blocks (54) on the two O-ring sliding plates (50) are fixedly connected through a connecting plate (55).

5. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: An installation hole (21) is arranged on the sleeve fixing plate (20), the sleeve (30) is arranged in the installation hole (21), and the sleeve (30) extends out of the sleeve fixing plate (20).

6. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: A sleeve positioning block (60) is fixedly installed on the sleeve fixing plate (20), a fixing hole (61) is arranged on the sleeve positioning block (60), and the fixing hole (61) is sleeved on the sleeve (30).

7. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The sleeve (30) is in a hollow cylindrical structure, a plurality of clamping claws (31) are arranged on the upper end of the sleeve (30), gaps are formed between two adjacent clamping claws (31), and the O ring is sleeved on the clamping claws (31).

8. The key carrier mechanism of claim 7, wherein: The upper end of the sleeve (30) extends axially upwards to form four clamping claws (31), and the distance between two adjacent clamping claws (31) is equal.

9. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: An air passage plate (70) is fixedly installed on the base (10), an air passage hole (71) is arranged on the air passage plate (70), and the air passage hole (71) is communicated with the sleeve (30).

10. The key carrier mechanism of claim 1, wherein: A positioning hole (22) is arranged on the sleeve fixing plate (20), and the positioning hole (22) is used for positioning an external device.