Lens assembly assembling machine

The fully automated lens assembly machine integrates turntable, copper tube feeding, glue dispensing, lens feeding and curing components, solving the problems of low efficiency, poor precision, high cost and poor consistency in the lens assembly process, and realizing efficient and accurate lens assembly and multi-specification adaptability.

CN223544600UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14SHENZHEN DAXIN AUTOMATIZATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422970564.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-03
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-03

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Technical Problem

The existing lens assembly process suffers from low efficiency, poor precision, high cost, poor consistency and insufficient flexibility. Traditional manual or semi-automated equipment is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production and multi-specification products.

Method used

A fully automated lens assembly machine was designed, comprising a turntable assembly, a copper tube feeding assembly, a dispensing assembly, a lens feeding assembly, and a curing assembly. It utilizes technologies such as turntable rotation, vibratory feeder feeding, a movable dispensing machine, a robotic arm for lens pickup, and ultraviolet lamp curing to achieve an integrated process from copper tube feeding to lens fixing.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency and assembly accuracy, reduces costs, enhances system flexibility and product quality consistency, and simplifies maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a lens assembly assembling machine. The lens assembly assembling machine comprises a rotating disc assembly, a first copper pipe feeding assembly, a dispensing assembly, a lens feeding assembly and a curing assembly. The turntable assembly comprises a first turntable and a first motor; the first motor is mounted below the first turntable; the first copper pipe feeding assembly, the dispensing assembly, the lens feeding assembly and the curing assembly are sequentially arranged on the circumferential side edge of the first rotary disc. A first station, a second station, a third station and a fourth station are arranged on the upper surface of the first turntable; the first copper pipe feeding assembly is used for feeding a first copper pipe to a first station, the dispensing assembly is used for dispensing the first copper pipe, the lens feeding assembly is used for feeding a lens to glue in the first copper pipe, and the curing assembly is used for curing glue. The utility model provides a novel design scheme of a lens assembly assembling machine. A more efficient automatic production process is realized by integrating a turntable assembly, a copper pipe feeding assembly, a dispensing assembly, a lens feeding assembly and a curing assembly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, specifically to a lens assembly machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of optical components, lens assemblies are one of the key components. To improve production efficiency and assembly accuracy, the application of automated equipment has become increasingly widespread. Traditional lens assembly usually relies on manual operation or semi-automated equipment, which is not only inefficient but also prone to human error, affecting product quality. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a lens assembly machine that is efficient, accurate and capable of continuous production.

[0003] The shortcomings of existing technology:

[0004] 1. Low efficiency: Traditional manual or semi-automated assembly methods are slow and cannot meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0005] 2. Poor precision: Manual assembly makes it difficult to guarantee that the same high precision requirements can be achieved every time, especially for operations that require precise alignment.

[0006] 3. High cost: With rising labor costs, the cost of assembling with a large workforce is gradually increasing.

[0007] 4. Poor consistency: Differences exist between different operators, resulting in inconsistent quality of the final product.

[0008] 5. Insufficient flexibility: Some existing automation solutions may not be flexible enough to quickly adapt to changes in the needs of products with different specifications.

[0009] Therefore, existing technologies have shortcomings and need further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0010] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a lens assembly machine.

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, the specific solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0012] This utility model provides a lens assembly machine, comprising:

[0013] Turntable assembly, first copper tube feeding assembly, dispensing assembly, lens feeding assembly, curing assembly;

[0014] The turntable assembly includes a first turntable and a first motor;

[0015] The first motor is installed below the first turntable and is used to drive the first turntable to rotate;

[0016] The first copper tube feeding assembly, dispensing assembly, lens feeding assembly, and curing assembly are sequentially arranged on the circumferential side of the first turntable;

[0017] The upper surface of the first turntable is provided with a first station, a second station, a third station, and a fourth station;

[0018] The first copper tube feeding assembly is used to feed the first copper tube to the first station, the glue dispensing assembly is used to dispense glue onto the first copper tube, the lens feeding assembly is used to feed the lens onto the colloid in the first copper tube, and the curing assembly is used to cure the colloid by irradiation with light, thereby fixing the lens in the first copper tube.

[0019] Furthermore, the first station, the second station, the third station and the fourth station of the first turntable are each equipped with four first clamps for fixing the first copper tube.

[0020] Furthermore, the first copper tube feeding assembly includes a first vibratory plate, a first dispensing plate, a first moving arm, a first copper tube clamping block, and a first pressure needle;

[0021] The first vibratory feeder is used to adjust the direction of the first copper tube and convey it to the first distribution plate;

[0022] The first movable arm is provided with four first copper tube clamps, and each first copper tube clamp is also provided with a first pressure needle on its side;

[0023] The four first copper tube clamping blocks are used to simultaneously clamp the four first copper tubes on the first material distribution plate and place them into the first fixture;

[0024] Four first pressure pins are used to press the first copper tube downwards onto the first clamp.

[0025] Furthermore, the dispensing assembly includes a second moving arm and a first dispensing machine;

[0026] The second moving arm includes a third moving unit and a fourth moving unit;

[0027] The first dispensing machine is mounted on the fourth moving unit, and the fourth moving unit is mounted on the third moving unit;

[0028] The third moving unit is used to drive the first dispensing machine to move left and right, and the fourth moving unit is used to drive the first dispensing machine to move back and forth. The first dispensing machine is used to inject glue into the first copper tube.

[0029] Furthermore, the lens loading assembly includes a first robotic arm and a first lens loading unit;

[0030] The first lens loading unit is used to store lenses, and the first robotic arm is used to move the lenses into the first copper tube after dispensing.

[0031] The first robotic arm is also equipped with a suction nozzle, and the front end of the suction nozzle is equipped with a suction cup for picking up the lens and placing it into the first copper tube.

[0032] Furthermore, the curing component includes an ultraviolet lamp;

[0033] The number of ultraviolet lamps is four, and the colloid in the four first copper tubes is cured at the same time, so that the colloid is fixedly installed in the lens in the first copper tube.

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0035] 1. Improved production efficiency: By integrating turntable components, copper tube feeding components, dispensing components, lens feeding components, and curing components, a fully automated process from copper tube feeding to final curing is achieved. Each station can process multiple copper tubes simultaneously, effectively increasing the overall throughput of the production line.

[0036] 2. Improve assembly precision:

[0037] Each of the four stations on the turntable is equipped with a dedicated first clamp to fix the copper tube, ensuring stability and consistency in each process.

[0038] The dispensing assembly features a movable design (including left-right and forward-backward movement), which allows the adhesive to be precisely injected into the copper tube, reducing errors caused by inaccurate positioning.

[0039] The lens loading assembly uses a robotic arm in conjunction with a suction nozzle and suction cup technology to accurately place the lens into the pre-applied adhesive copper tube, ensuring proper alignment between the lens and the copper tube.

[0040] 3. Enhanced operational flexibility: The entire system is designed to be compact and modular, making it easy to adjust the position of each component or replace different types of parts to meet the needs of various product specifications.

[0041] 4. Reduced manufacturing costs: Fully automated production processes reduce the need for manual intervention, thus lowering labor costs. At the same time, the reduced rate of human error also reduces the scrap rate, thereby further saving on material costs.

[0042] 5. Improved Product Quality: Automated control ensures that each step is executed according to preset parameters, helping to maintain high product quality standards. In particular, the use of UV lamps for rapid and uniform curing of the curing components enhances the adhesive strength and improves the reliability of the finished product.

[0043] 6. Simplified maintenance: The structure is clear and reasonable, making it easy to clean and maintain daily; moreover, when a component malfunctions, it can be quickly identified and replaced without affecting the overall production line operation, which is conducive to long-term stable operation. Attached Figure Description

[0044] Figure 1 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the present invention from another angle.

[0047] In the picture:

[0048] 1. Turntable assembly; 2. First copper tube feeding assembly; 3. Dispensing assembly; 4. Lens feeding assembly; 5. Curing assembly; 6. First turntable; 7. First motor; 8. First station; 9. Second station; 10. Third station; 11. Fourth station; 12. First clamp; 13. First vibratory feeder; 14. First distribution plate; 15. First moving arm; 16. First copper tube clamp; 17. First pressure needle; 18. First dispensing machine; 19. Third moving unit; 20. Fourth moving unit; 21. First robotic arm; 22. First lens feeding unit; 23. Nozzle; 24. Suction cup; 25. Ultraviolet lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0052] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0053] Combination Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a lens assembly machine, comprising:

[0054] Turntable assembly 1, first copper tube feeding assembly 2, dispensing assembly 3, lens feeding assembly 4, curing assembly 5;

[0055] The turntable assembly 1 includes a first turntable 6 and a first motor 7;

[0056] The first motor 7 is installed below the first turntable 6 and is used to drive the first turntable 6 to rotate;

[0057] The first copper tube feeding assembly 2, the glue dispensing assembly 3, the lens feeding assembly 4, and the curing assembly 5 are sequentially arranged on the circumferential side of the first turntable 6;

[0058] The upper surface of the first turntable 6 is provided with a first station 8, a second station 9, a third station 10, and a fourth station 11;

[0059] The first copper tube feeding assembly 2 is used to feed the first copper tube onto the first station 8, the glue dispensing assembly 3 is used to dispense glue onto the first copper tube, the lens feeding assembly 4 is used to feed the lens onto the colloid in the first copper tube, and the curing assembly 5 is used to cure the colloid by irradiation with light, thereby fixing the lens in the first copper tube.

[0060] The first station 8, the second station 9, the third station 10 and the fourth station 11 of the first turntable 6 are each equipped with four first clamps 12 for fixing the first copper tube.

[0061] The first copper tube feeding assembly 2 includes a first vibratory plate 13, a first distributing plate 14, a first moving arm 15, a first copper tube clamping block 16, and a first pressing needle 17.

[0062] The first vibratory plate 13 is used to adjust the direction of the first copper tube and convey it to the first distribution plate 14;

[0063] The first movable arm 15 is provided with four first copper tube clamps 16, and each first copper tube clamp 16 is also provided with a first pressure needle 17 on its side.

[0064] The four first copper tube clamping blocks 16 are used to simultaneously clamp the four first copper tubes on the first material distribution plate 14 and place them into the first clamp 12;

[0065] Four first pressure pins 17 are used to press the first copper tube downwards onto the first clamp 12.

[0066] The dispensing assembly 3 includes a second movable arm and a first dispensing machine 18;

[0067] The second moving arm includes a third moving unit 19 and a fourth moving unit 20;

[0068] The first dispensing machine 18 is mounted on the fourth moving unit 20, and the fourth moving unit 20 is mounted on the third moving unit 19;

[0069] The third moving unit 19 is used to drive the first dispensing machine 18 to move left and right, and the fourth moving unit 20 is used to drive the first dispensing machine 18 to move back and forth. The first dispensing machine 18 is used to inject glue into the first copper tube.

[0070] The lens loading assembly 4 includes a first robotic arm 21 and a first lens loading unit 22;

[0071] The first lens loading unit 22 is used to store lenses, and the first robotic arm 21 is used to move the lenses into the first copper tube after glue dispensing.

[0072] The first robotic arm 21 is also equipped with a suction nozzle 23, and the front end of the suction nozzle 23 is also equipped with a suction cup 24 for picking up the lens and placing it into the first copper tube.

[0073] The curing component 5 includes an ultraviolet lamp 25;

[0074] The number of ultraviolet lamps 25 is four, which simultaneously cure the colloid in the four first copper tubes, thereby fixing the colloid to the lens in the first copper tube.

[0075] The principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0076] This lens assembly machine utilizes a series of automated components working in tandem to complete the entire process from copper tube feeding to lens fixing and installation. The following is its detailed workflow:

[0077] Turntable component 1:

[0078] The first motor 7 drives the first turntable 6 to rotate, bringing each workstation to a different processing position in sequence.

[0079] The first turntable 6 has four workstations (first workstation 8, second workstation 9, third workstation 10, and fourth workstation 11), and each workstation is equipped with four first clamps 12 for fixing copper pipes.

[0080] First copper tube feeding assembly 2:

[0081] The first vibratory plate 13 is responsible for adjusting the direction of the copper tube and conveying it to the first distribution plate 14.

[0082] The copper tubes on the first separating plate 14 are simultaneously gripped by four copper tube clamps on the first moving arm 15.

[0083] The copper pipe clamping block carries the copper pipe to the first station 8 of the first turntable 6, and uses the first pressure pin 17 on the side to press the copper pipe into the first clamp 12 to ensure the copper pipe is stable.

[0084] Dispensing component 3:

[0085] When the first station 8, which is equipped with copper tubes, rotates to the dispensing position, the first dispensing machine 18 on the second moving arm starts working.

[0086] The third dispensing machine is controlled by the third moving unit 19 and the fourth moving unit 20. It can move left and right as well as forward and backward to accurately inject an appropriate amount of glue into the copper tube.

[0087] Lens loading assembly 4:

[0088] After the dispensing is completed, the first turntable 6 continues to rotate, bringing the copper tube to the lens loading position.

[0089] The first robotic arm 21 picks up a lens from the first lens loading unit 22 and uses the suction cup 24 at the front end of the suction nozzle 23 to precisely place the lens into the inside of the glued copper tube.

[0090] Curing component 5:

[0091] Finally, the copper tube with the lens was brought to the curing position.

[0092] Four UV lamps simultaneously irradiate the adhesive in four copper tubes, rapidly curing the adhesive and firmly fixing the lens in the copper tubes.

[0093] The entire process utilizes the continuous rotation of turntable assembly 1 to achieve assembly line operation. Each workstation automatically moves to the next process after completing its corresponding step, thus forming a highly efficient closed-loop production system. This design not only improves work efficiency but also ensures high product quality and consistency.

[0094] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the present utility model concept and based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A lens assembly machine, characterized in that, include: Turntable assembly, first copper tube feeding assembly, dispensing assembly, lens feeding assembly, curing assembly; The turntable assembly includes a first turntable and a first motor; The first motor is installed below the first turntable and is used to drive the first turntable to rotate; The first copper tube feeding assembly, dispensing assembly, lens feeding assembly, and curing assembly are sequentially arranged on the circumferential side of the first turntable; The upper surface of the first turntable is provided with a first station, a second station, a third station, and a fourth station; The first copper tube feeding assembly is used to feed the first copper tube to the first station, the glue dispensing assembly is used to dispense glue onto the first copper tube, the lens feeding assembly is used to feed the lens onto the colloid in the first copper tube, and the curing assembly is used to cure the colloid by irradiation with light, thereby fixing the lens in the first copper tube.

2. The lens assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first station, the second station, the third station and the fourth station of the first turntable are each equipped with four first clamps for fixing the first copper tube.

3. The lens assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first copper tube feeding assembly includes a first vibratory plate, a first distributing plate, a first moving arm, a first copper tube clamping block, and a first pressure needle; The first vibratory feeder is used to adjust the direction of the first copper tube and convey it to the first distribution plate; The first movable arm is provided with four first copper tube clamps, and each first copper tube clamp is also provided with a first pressure needle on its side; The four first copper tube clamping blocks are used to simultaneously clamp the four first copper tubes on the first material distribution plate and place them into the first fixture; Four first pressure pins are used to press the first copper tube downwards onto the first clamp.

4. The lens assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing assembly includes a second movable arm and a first dispensing machine; The second moving arm includes a third moving unit and a fourth moving unit; The first dispensing machine is mounted on the fourth moving unit, and the fourth moving unit is mounted on the third moving unit; The third moving unit is used to drive the first dispensing machine to move left and right, and the fourth moving unit is used to drive the first dispensing machine to move back and forth. The first dispensing machine is used to inject glue into the first copper tube.

5. The lens assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lens loading assembly includes a first robotic arm and a first lens loading unit; The first lens loading unit is used to store lenses, and the first robotic arm is used to move the lenses into the first copper tube after dispensing. The first robotic arm is also equipped with a suction nozzle, and the front end of the suction nozzle is equipped with a suction cup for picking up the lens and placing it into the first copper tube.

6. The lens assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The curing component includes an ultraviolet lamp; The number of ultraviolet lamps is four, and the colloid in the four first copper tubes is cured at the same time, so that the colloid is fixedly installed in the lens in the first copper tube.