Locking spring plugging detection mechanism of automobile joint

Abstract

The utility model relates to a locking spring plugging detection mechanism for an automobile joint, and the mechanism comprises a fixing tool which is used for positioning a to-be-detected automobile joint; the clamping structure is used for clamping a to-be-detected automobile joint; the detection structure comprises a pull rod moving up and down, a pull ring larger than the inner diameter of the lock spring is arranged on the outer side of the pull rod, the pull rod is connected with a tension detector, after the pull rod is inserted into the lock spring of the automobile connector, the pull ring is located on the lower side of the lock spring, and the fixing jig moves to the position of the detection mechanism under the action of the conveying structure. A to-be-detected automobile joint is fixed through the clamping structure, then the pull rod of the detection structure extends into the lower side of a lock spring of the automobile joint, and then the pull rod is controlled to move upwards, and at the moment, the plugging test of the lock spring can be completed through the tension tester connected with the pull rod. The lock spring plugging and unplugging detection mechanism is combined with the conveying structure for conveying the fixing jig, so that automatic plugging and unplugging detection can be realized, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment, and in particular to a locking spring insertion and removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors. Background Technology

[0002] After the locking spring of the car connector is assembled, it is necessary to check whether the locking spring is installed in place. That is, after the locking spring is installed, it is necessary to check whether it is easy to pull out and whether it can be pulled out under a specific tensile force. In the existing technology, due to the special shape of the product, the car connector is usually fixed by a fixed structure and then tested by a tensile tester. At this time, it is basically a manual inspection, which is inefficient and affects the overall production efficiency of the product. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors to address the problems in the existing technology.

[0004] A locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for an automotive connector, characterized in that it includes a fixing fixture for positioning the automotive connector to be tested;

[0005] Clamping structure, used to clamp the automotive connector to be inspected;

[0006] The detection structure includes a pull rod that moves up and down. The pull rod has a pull ring on its outer side that is larger than the inner diameter of the locking spring. The pull rod is connected to a tension tester. After the pull rod is inserted into the locking spring of the car connector, the pull ring is located below the locking spring.

[0007] In one embodiment, the pull rod is connected to the tensile tester via a first vertical moving structure, the first vertical moving structure including a first cylinder, the pull rod being fixed to the piston rod of the first cylinder, and the cylinder body of the first cylinder being fixed to the moving end of the tensile tester.

[0008] In one embodiment, the locking spring insertion and removal detection mechanism further includes a second vertical moving structure, which includes a vertical plate. A moving plate is connected to the side of the vertical plate via a guide rail slider. A second cylinder is provided on the upper side of the vertical plate. The piston rod of the second cylinder is fixed to the moving plate and is used to control the up and down movement of the moving plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the side of the movable plate is provided with an upper fixing plate, the tensile tester is fixed on the upper side of the upper fixing plate, the upper fixing plate is provided with an upper through hole, and the movable end of the tensile tester passes through the upper through hole and is fixed to the cylinder body of the first cylinder.

[0010] In one embodiment, a lower fixing plate is also fixed to the side of the movable plate, the fixing fixture is located below the lower fixing plate, the lower fixing plate has an opening, and the pull rod passes through the lower fixing plate from the opening to the fixing fixture position on the lower side.

[0011] In one embodiment, the clamping structure is fixed to the upper side of the lower fixing plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, the clamping structure includes a clamping cylinder, which is a finger cylinder. The two piston rods of the clamping cylinder are connected to grippers. The lower fixing plate has a through hole, and the lower side of the grippers passes through the through hole to the fixing fixture position.

[0013] In one embodiment, a guide block is provided on the upper side of the lower fixing plate, the guide block is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove is provided with a transverse hole, and a moving block that moves along the direction of the guide groove is provided in the guide groove. The gripper is connected to the piston rod of the finger cylinder through the moving block.

[0014] In one embodiment, the pull rod has an annular groove on its outer side, and the pull ring is a silicone ring that engages in the annular groove.

[0015] In the aforementioned automotive connector spring insertion / removal testing mechanism, the fixing fixture moves to the testing mechanism position under the action of the conveying structure. At this time, the automotive connector to be tested is fixed by the clamping structure. Then, the pull rod of the testing structure extends into the lower side of the spring of the automotive connector, and the pull rod is controlled to move upward. At this time, the insertion / removal test of the spring can be completed by the tensile tester connected to the pull rod. By combining the spring insertion / removal testing mechanism with the conveying structure of the conveying fixing fixture, automated insertion / removal testing can be achieved, improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for the automotive connector of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for the automotive connector of this utility model;

[0018] Among them, 1. Fixture;

[0019] 2. Clamping structure; 21. Clamping cylinder; 22. Gripper; 23. Guide block; 231. Guide groove; 232. Moving block;

[0020] 3. Testing structure; 30. Tie rod; 31. Pull ring; 32. Tensile testing instrument; 33. First cylinder; 34. Upper fixing plate; 35. Lower fixing plate;

[0021] 41. Vertical plate; 42. Moving plate; 43. Second cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] It should be noted that when an element is said to be "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is said to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. Conversely, when an element is said to be "directly on" another element, there is no intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a locking spring insertion and removal detection mechanism for an automotive connector is characterized by comprising a fixing fixture 1 for positioning the automotive connector to be tested.

[0026] Clamping structure 2 is used to clamp the car connector to be inspected;

[0027] The detection structure 3 includes a pull rod 30 that moves up and down. The pull rod 30 has a pull ring 31 on its outer side that is larger than the inner diameter of the locking spring. The pull rod 30 is connected to a tension tester 32. After the pull rod 30 is inserted into the locking spring of the car connector, the pull ring 31 is located on the lower side of the locking spring.

[0028] The fixing fixture 1 moves to the testing mechanism position under the action of the conveying structure. At this time, the car connector to be tested is fixed by the clamping structure 2. Then, the pull rod 30 of the testing structure 3 is inserted into the lower side of the locking spring of the car connector. Then, the pull rod 30 is controlled to move upward. At this time, the insertion and removal test of the locking spring can be completed by the tensile tester connected to the pull rod 30. By combining the locking spring insertion and removal testing mechanism with the conveying structure of the fixing fixture 1, the insertion and removal test can be automated, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0029] During the testing process using the tensile testing instrument 32, it is necessary to test the upward pulling force of the pull rod 30. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pull rod 30 is connected to the tensile testing instrument via a first vertical moving structure. The first vertical moving structure includes a first cylinder 33, and the pull rod 30 is fixed to the piston rod of the first cylinder 33. The cylinder body of the first cylinder 33 is fixed to the moving end of the tensile testing instrument. In the initial state, the piston rod of the first cylinder 33 extends a certain distance, causing the pull rod 30 to insert into the locking spring of the automotive connector. At this time, the force when the pull ring 31 of the pull rod 30 is inserted can be tested during the tensile test. When the piston rod of the first cylinder 33 retracts, the pull rod 30 moves upward. As the pull rod 30 moves upward, the pull ring 31 on the outside of the pull rod 30 abuts against the locking spring. As the pull rod 30 continues to move upward, the pull-out force can be tested, thus completing the testing process.

[0030] At this time, the fixed fixture 1 is used to place the car connector to be inspected and moves on the conveyor structure, which is a conveyor belt. Several fixed fixtures 1 are provided on the conveyor belt to realize the movement of the fixed fixtures 1. When it moves to the position of the inspection mechanism, the conveyor belt stops moving to realize the inspection of the car connector. After the inspection is completed, the conveyor belt moves so that the next fixed fixture 1 moves to the position under the inspection structure 3, thereby realizing automated inspection.

[0031] The first cylinder 33 mainly controls the up-and-down movement of the pull rod 30, but its stroke may be insufficient. Therefore, in this embodiment, the locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism also includes a second vertical moving structure. The second vertical moving structure includes a vertical plate 41, and a moving plate 42 is connected to the side of the vertical plate 41 via a guide rail slider. A second cylinder 43 is provided on the upper side of the vertical plate 41, and the piston rod of the second cylinder 43 is fixed to the moving plate 42 to control the up-and-down movement of the moving plate 42. At this time, the detection structure 3 is set on the side of the moving plate 42. Under the action of the second cylinder 43, the moving plate 42 moves up and down, thereby causing the detection structure 3 to move up and down as a whole. This increases the range of movement of the pull rod 30, thus adapting to different needs.

[0032] During use, the tensile tester is fixed relative to the moving plate 42. Therefore, in this embodiment, an upper fixing plate 34 is provided on the side of the moving plate 42, and the tensile tester is fixed on the upper side of the upper fixing plate 34. The upper fixing plate 34 is provided with an upper through hole, through which the moving end of the tensile tester passes and is fixed to the cylinder body of the first cylinder 33. In this way, under the action of the upper fixing plate 34, the tensile tester can be fixed on the outside of the moving plate 42 and move up and down under the action of the first cylinder 33.

[0033] Meanwhile, a lower fixing plate 35 is also fixed to the side of the movable plate 42. The fixing fixture 1 is located below the lower fixing plate 35. The lower fixing plate 35 has an opening, and the pull rod 30 passes through the lower fixing plate 35 from the opening to the fixing fixture 1 on the lower side. At this time, the clamping structure 2 is fixed to the upper side of the lower fixing plate 35.

[0034] Specifically, the clamping structure 2 includes a clamping cylinder 21, which is a finger cylinder. Two piston rods of the clamping cylinder 21 are connected to grippers 22. The lower fixing plate 35 has through holes, and the lower side of the grippers 22 passes through these through holes to the fixing fixture 1. Under the action of the clamping structure 2, the car connector to be tested can be fixed, preventing it from being pulled off the fixing fixture 1 during the upward movement of the pull rod 30, thus affecting the accuracy of the testing structure 3.

[0035] Furthermore, to ensure that the gripper 22 remains horizontal during movement, in this embodiment, a guide block 23 is provided on the upper side of the lower fixing plate 35. The guide block 23 has a guide groove 231 with a transverse hole. A moving block 232 that moves along the direction of the guide groove 231 is provided within the guide groove 231. The gripper 22 is connected to the piston rod of the finger cylinder through the moving block 232. Under the action of the guide groove 231, the gripper 22 can move along the direction of the guide groove 231 to clamp the car connector.

[0036] Finally, the pull rod 30 has an annular groove on its outer side, and the pull ring 31 is a silicone ring. The pull ring 31 is snapped into the annular groove, and the annular groove secures the pull ring 31. At the same time, silicone is used as the pull ring 31, so that the locking spring will not be damaged during use.

[0037] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0038] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for an automotive connector, characterized in that, Includes a fixture for positioning the automotive connector to be inspected; Clamping structure, used to clamp the automotive connector to be inspected; The detection structure includes a pull rod that moves up and down. The pull rod has a pull ring on its outer side that is larger than the inner diameter of the locking spring. The pull rod is connected to a tension tester. After the pull rod is inserted into the locking spring of the car connector, the pull ring is located below the locking spring.

2. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull rod is connected to the tensile testing instrument via a first vertical moving structure. The first vertical moving structure includes a first cylinder. The pull rod is fixed to the piston rod of the first cylinder, and the cylinder body of the first cylinder is fixed to the moving end of the tensile testing instrument.

3. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spring insertion / removal detection mechanism further includes a second vertical moving structure, which includes a vertical plate. A moving plate is connected to the side of the vertical plate via a guide rail slider. A second cylinder is provided on the upper side of the vertical plate. The piston rod of the second cylinder is fixed to the moving plate and is used to control the up and down movement of the moving plate.

4. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side of the movable plate is provided with an upper fixing plate, the tensile tester is fixed on the upper side of the upper fixing plate, the upper fixing plate is provided with an upper through hole, and the movable end of the tensile tester passes through the upper through hole and is fixed to the cylinder body of the first cylinder.

5. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors according to claim 4, characterized in that, A lower fixing plate is also fixed to the side of the movable plate. The fixing fixture is located below the lower fixing plate. The lower fixing plate has an opening. The pull rod passes through the lower fixing plate from the opening to the fixing fixture position on the lower side.

6. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping structure is fixed to the upper side of the lower fixing plate.

7. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping structure includes a clamping cylinder, which is a finger cylinder. The two piston rods of the clamping cylinder are connected to grippers. The lower fixing plate has a through hole, and the lower side of the grippers passes through the through hole to the position of the fixing fixture.

8. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for automotive connectors according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower fixed plate has a guide block on its upper side, the guide block has a guide groove, the guide groove has a transverse hole, and a moving block that moves along the direction of the guide groove is provided in the guide groove. The gripper is connected to the piston rod of the finger cylinder through the moving block.

9. The locking spring insertion / removal detection mechanism for an automotive connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The pull rod has an annular groove on its outer side, and the pull ring is a silicone ring that is snapped into the annular groove.

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