Automatic positioning and inserting device for curved needle of connector

By designing an automatic positioning and insertion device for connector bent pins, and utilizing a vibration feeding system and a PLC-controlled motor system, the device achieves automatic positioning and insertion of bent pins, solving the problem of complex traditional manual operation and improving production efficiency.

CN223599217UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25MARUFANG PRECISION MASCH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422876541.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-25
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-25

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Technical Problem

In traditional connector manufacturing, the insertion of bent pins is done manually, which is cumbersome and inefficient.

Method used

Design an automatic positioning and insertion device for connector bent pins, which adopts a vibration feeding system, a PLC-controlled motor and an electric push rod system to achieve automatic positioning and insertion of bent pins.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the operation process, improves production efficiency, and reduces the complexity of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic positioning and inserting device for a bent pin of a connector, which relates to the field of connectors and comprises a base and a discharging end of a vibration feeding disc arranged on one side of the base. When the device is used, curved needles can be sequentially arranged at the discharging end through the vibration feeding disc, a worker can place a connector in a placement box, under the control of a PLC, a second motor can control a moving block to move to the position over the discharging end of the vibration feeding disc, clamping rods can clamp the curved needles, and then the curved needles are placed in the placement box. The PLC can control a second motor and a first electric push rod to operate in the opposite direction to enable a clamping rod to move to the position above a containing box, the first electric push rod drives a curved needle on the clamping rod to be inserted into the containing box, then the operation is conducted again, the next curved needle is clamped, in the process, the PLC can control the first motor to be started, and the first electric push rod drives the curved needle to be inserted into the containing box. And the first motor can control the placement box to move, so that the next to-be-inserted hole of the connector moves to the pin insertion position of the previous insertion hole, and pin insertion is performed in sequence.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of connectors, in particular to a connector bent pin automatic positioning and inserting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, the connector technology has developed rapidly. Modern electrical connectors are developing towards high speed, digitization, modularization and integration of signal transmission. Therefore, traditional low-frequency and large-pitch connectors will gradually be replaced by high-speed, high-density and modular connectors.

[0003] During the production and manufacturing of the connector, the bent pin needs to be inserted into the connector. Usually, this operation is manually operated to directly insert the bent pin into the connector, which is relatively troublesome.

[0004] Therefore, a connector bent pin automatic positioning and inserting device is proposed. Content of the utility model

[0005] In order to solve the problem that the bent pin needs to be inserted into the connector during the production and manufacturing of the connector, and usually this operation is manually operated to directly insert the bent pin into the connector, which is relatively troublesome, the present application provides a connector bent pin automatic positioning and inserting device.

[0006] The connector bent pin automatic positioning and inserting device provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A connector bent pin automatic positioning and inserting device, comprising a base and a vibrating feeding disc discharge end arranged on one side of the base, a support is fixedly installed on the top of the base, a first motor is fixedly installed in the interior of the base, a first threaded rod is fixedly installed on the output end of the first motor, one end of the first threaded rod away from the first motor is rotatably connected with the base, and a placing box is threadedly connected with the outer surface of the first threaded rod.

[0008] A second motor is fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the support, a second threaded rod is fixedly installed on the output end of the second motor, a fixed block is rotatably connected with one end of the second threaded rod away from the second motor, the top of the fixed block is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the support, a moving block is threadedly connected with the outer surface of the second threaded rod, a second sliding assembly is arranged on the top of the moving block, a first electric push rod is fixedly installed in the interior of the moving block, a clamping assembly is fixedly installed on the vertically downward telescopic end of the first electric push rod, a PLC controller is fixedly installed on one side of the support, and the PLC controller is electrically connected with the first motor, the second motor and the first electric push rod.

[0009] By adopting the technical scheme, in use, the bent needles can be arranged in the discharging end of the vibrating feeding disc in sequence, the connector can be placed in the placing box, under the control of the PLC controller, the second motor can control the moving block to move to the position directly above the discharging end of the vibrating feeding disc, the clamping rod can clamp the bent needle, then, the PLC controller can control the second motor and the first electric push rod to operate in opposite directions to make the clamping rod move to the position above the placing box, and the bent needle on the clamping rod is inserted into the placing box through the first electric push rod, then, the above operation is repeated to clamp the next bent needle, in this process, the PLC controller can control the first motor to start, and the first motor can control the placing box to move, so that the next insertion hole of the connector moves to the position of the previous insertion hole, thereby the insertion of the needle is sequentially performed, the operation is relatively simple and convenient, and the production efficiency is improved.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the base is fixedly installed with a supporting leg, and the bottom of the supporting leg is fixedly installed with a first rubber anti-skid pad.

[0011] By adopting the technical scheme, the first rubber anti-skid pad can increase the anti-skid performance of the supporting leg, and the base is more stable in use.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping assembly comprises a frame, opposite sides of the frame are fixedly installed with second electric push rods, telescopic ends of the second electric push rods penetrating through the frame are fixedly installed with clamping rods, and the second electric push rods are electrically connected with the PLC controller.

[0013] By adopting the technical scheme, in use, the second electric push rod can control the clamping rod to move, and the clamping rod can clamp and fix the bent needle.

[0014] Preferably, the first sliding assembly comprises a first sliding block, one side of the first sliding block is fixedly connected with the placing box, and the inside of the base is provided with a first sliding groove matched with the first sliding block.

[0015] By adopting the technical scheme, the first sliding block and the first sliding groove can limit the movement range of the placing box, and the placing box can move more stably.

[0016] Preferably, the outer side of the clamping rod is fixedly installed with a second rubber anti-skid pad.

[0017] By adopting the technical scheme, the second rubber anti-skid pad can increase the friction between the clamping rod and the bent needle, and the clamping of the clamping rod on the bent needle is more stable.

[0018] Preferably, the second sliding assembly comprises a second sliding block, one side of the second sliding block is fixedly connected with the moving block, and the inside of the support is provided with a second sliding groove matched with the second sliding block.

[0019] By adopting the technical scheme, the second sliding block and the second sliding groove can limit the moving range of the moving block, and the moving block can move more stably.

[0020] Preferably, one side of the support is rotatably connected with a box door through a hinge.

[0021] By adopting the technical scheme, after use, the box door can be closed to protect the structure in the support and reduce the contact of external objects with the structure in the support.

[0022] Preferably, the top of the clamping rod is fixedly provided with a third sliding block, and the inside of the frame is provided with a third sliding groove matched with the third sliding block.

[0023] By adopting the technical scheme, the third sliding block and the third sliding groove can limit the moving range of the clamping rod, and the clamping rod can move more stably.

[0024] To sum up, the present application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] In use, the bent needles can be arranged in the discharge end of the vibrating feeding disc in sequence, the worker can place the connector in the placing box, under the control of the PLC controller, the second motor can control the moving block to move to the position directly above the discharge end of the vibrating feeding disc, the clamping rod can clamp the bent needle, then the PLC controller can control the second motor and the first electric push rod to operate in opposite directions to move the clamping rod to above the placing box, and the bent needle on the clamping rod is inserted into the placing box through the first electric push rod, then the above operation is repeated to clamp the next bent needle, in this process, the PLC controller can control the first motor to start, and the first motor can control the movement of the placing box to move the next insertion hole of the connector to the position of the previous insertion hole, so that the insertion of the needle is sequentially performed, the operation is relatively simple and convenient, and the production efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a whole structure schematic diagram of the connector bent needle automatic positioning and inserting device.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a front view cross-sectional structure schematic diagram of the connector bent needle automatic positioning and inserting device.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a Figure 2 It is an enlarged structure schematic diagram of position A in the connector bent needle automatic positioning and inserting device.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a connection structure schematic diagram of the first threaded rod and the placing box in the connector bent needle automatic positioning and inserting device.

[0030] Label: 1, base; 2, vibration feeding disc; 3, support; 4, first motor; 5, first threaded rod; 6, placing box; 7, first sliding assembly; 71, first sliding block; 72, first sliding groove; 8, second motor; 9, second threaded rod; 10, fixed block; 11, moving block; 12, second sliding assembly; 121, second sliding block; 122, second sliding groove; 13, first electric push rod; 14, PLC controller; 15, supporting leg; 16, frame; 17, second electric push rod; 18, clamping rod; 19, second rubber non-slip pad; 20, box door; 21, third sliding block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be described in detail in combination with the accompanying drawings Figures 1-4 The application is further described in detail.

[0032] The embodiment of the application discloses a connector bent needle automatic positioning and inserting device.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 A connector bent needle automatic positioning and inserting device, comprising a base 1 and a vibration feeding disc 2 discharge end arranged on one side of the base 1, the bottom of the base 1 is fixedly installed with supporting legs 15, the number of the supporting legs 15 is four, and the four supporting legs 15 are arranged at the four corners of the bottom of the base 1, the bottom of the supporting leg 15 is fixedly installed with a first rubber non-slip pad, the first rubber non-slip pad can increase the anti-skid performance of the supporting leg 15, and the base 1 can be more stable during use. The side of the support 3 is rotatably connected with a box door 20 through a hinge, after use, the staff can close the box door 20, and the box door 20 can protect the structure in the support 3 and reduce the touch of external objects to the structure in the support 3.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The top of the base 1 is fixedly installed with a support 3, the inside of the base 1 is fixedly installed with a first motor 4, the output end of the first motor 4 is fixedly installed with a first threaded rod 5, one end, away from the first motor 4, of the first threaded rod 5 is rotatably connected with the base 1, the outer surface of the first threaded rod 5 is threadedly connected with a placing box 6, and the bottom of the placing box 6 is provided with a first sliding assembly 7. The first sliding assembly 7 comprises a first sliding block 71, one side of the first sliding block 71 is fixedly connected with the placing box 6, the inside of the base 1 is provided with a first sliding groove 72 matched with the first sliding block 71, and the first sliding block 71 and the first sliding groove 72 can limit the movement range of the placing box 6 and make the placing box 6 move more stably.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The inner top wall of the support 3 is fixedly installed with a second motor 8, the output end of the second motor 8 is fixedly installed with a second threaded rod 9, the end, away from the second motor 8, of the second threaded rod 9 is rotatably connected with a fixed block 10, the top of the fixed block 10 is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the support 3, the outer surface of the second threaded rod 9 is threadedly connected with a moving block 11, the top of the moving block 11 is provided with a second sliding assembly 12, and the second sliding assembly 12 comprises a second sliding block 121, one side of the second sliding block 121 is fixedly connected with the moving block 11, and the inside of the support 3 is provided with a second sliding groove 122 matched with the second sliding block 121; the second sliding block 121 and the second sliding groove 122 can limit the moving range of the moving block 11 and enable the moving block 11 to move more stably.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The inside of the moving block 11 is fixedly installed with a first electric push rod 13, the vertically downward telescopic end of the first electric push rod 13 is fixedly installed with a clamping assembly, one side of the support 3 is fixedly installed with a PLC controller 14, and the PLC controller 14 is electrically connected with the first motor 4, the second motor 8 and the first electric push rod 13. The clamping assembly comprises a frame 16, the opposite sides of the frame 16 are fixedly installed with second electric push rods 17, the telescopic ends of the second electric push rods 17 are fixedly installed with clamping rods 18, the outer sides of the clamping rods 18 are fixedly installed with second rubber antiskid pads 19, the second rubber antiskid pads 19 can increase the friction between the clamping rods 18 and the curved needles, the clamping rods 18 can be more stably clamped on the curved needles, the second electric push rods 17 are electrically connected with the PLC controller 14, in use, the second electric push rods 17 can control the clamping rods 18 to move, and the clamping rods 18 can clamp and fix the curved needles. The top of the clamping rod 18 is fixedly installed with a third sliding block 21, the inside of the frame 16 is provided with a third sliding groove matched with the third sliding block 21, and the third sliding block 21 and the third sliding groove can limit the moving range of the clamping rod 18 and enable the clamping rod 18 to move more stably.

[0037] The implementation principle of the connector bending needle automatic positioning and inserting device is that: through the design of the base 1, the vibration feeding disc 2, the support 3, the first motor 4, the first threaded rod 5, the placing box 6, the first sliding block 71, the first sliding groove 72, the second motor 8, the second threaded rod 9, the fixed block 10, the moving block 11, the second sliding block 121, the second sliding groove 122, the first electric push rod 13, the PLC controller 14, the supporting leg 15, the frame 16, the second electric push rod 17, the clamping rod 18, the second rubber non-slip pad 19, the box door 20 and the third sliding block 21, in use, the bending needles can be arranged in the discharging end in turn through the vibration feeding disc 2, the workers can place the connectors in the placing box 6, under the control of the PLC controller 14, the second motor 8 can drive the second threaded rod 9 to rotate, the second threaded rod 9 drives the moving block 11 to move to the position above the discharging end of the vibration feeding disc 2 under the cooperation of the second sliding block 121 and the second sliding groove 122, at this time, the PLC controller 14 controls the first electric push rod 13 to move downwards again, the first electric push rod 13 can drive the frame 16, the second electric push rod 17 and the clamping rod 18 to move downwards, then, the PLC controller 14 controls the clamping rod 18 to move to clamp the bending needle, then, the PLC controller 14 can control the second motor 8 and the first electric push rod 13 to operate in the opposite direction to make the clamping rod 18 move to the position above the placing box 6, and the bending needle on the clamping rod 18 is inserted into the placing box 6 through the first electric push rod 13, then, the above operation is repeated to clamp the next bending needle, in this process, the PLC controller 14 can control the first motor 4 to start, the first motor 4 can control the first threaded rod 5 to rotate, and the first threaded rod 5 can drive the placing box 6 to move under the cooperation of the first sliding block 71 and the first sliding groove 72, so that the next inserting hole of the connector moves to the position of the last inserting hole to insert the needle, so that the needle is inserted in turn, the operation is relatively simple and convenient, and the production efficiency is improved.

[0038] The above are preferred embodiments of the application, which do not limit the protection scope of the application, therefore: any equivalent changes made on the structure, shape and principle of the application should be covered into the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. An automatic positioning and inserting device for connector bending needles, characterized in that: The utility model relates to a kind of vibration feeding disc, including base (1) and the vibration feeding disc (2) discharge end of being arranged in the one side of base (1), the top of the base (1) is fixedly installed with support (3), the inside of the base (1) is fixedly installed with first motor (4), the output of the first motor (4) is fixedly installed with first threaded rod (5), the first threaded rod (5) is rotatably connected with base (1) at the end away from first motor (4), the outer surface of the first threaded rod (5) is threadedly connected with placing box (6), the bottom of the placing box (6) is provided with first sliding component (7); The inner top wall of the support (3) is fixedly installed with a second motor (8), the output of the second motor (8) is fixedly installed with a second threaded rod (9), the end away from the second motor (8) of the second threaded rod (9) is rotatably connected with a fixed block (10), the top of the fixed block (10) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the support (3), the outer surface of the second threaded rod (9) is threadedly connected with a moving block (11), the top of the moving block (11) is provided with a second sliding component (12), the inside of the moving block (11) is fixedly installed with a first electric push rod (13), the vertically downward telescopic end of the first electric push rod (13) is fixedly installed with a clamping assembly, one side of the support (3) is fixedly installed with a PLC controller (14), the PLC controller (14) is electrically connected with the first motor (4), the second motor (8) and the first electric push rod (13).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the base (1) is fixedly installed with a support leg (15), the bottom of the support leg (15) is fixedly installed with a first rubber non-slip pad.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly includes a frame (16), the opposite sides of the frame (16) are both fixedly installed with a second electric push rod (17), the telescopic end of the second electric push rod (17) penetrating through the frame (16) is fixedly installed with a clamping rod (18), the second electric push rod (17) is electrically connected with the PLC controller (14).

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first sliding component (7) includes a first sliding block (71), one side of the first sliding block (71) is fixedly connected with the placing box (6), the inside of the base (1) is provided with a first sliding groove (72) matched with the first sliding block (71).

5. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The outer side of the clamping rod (18) is fixedly installed with a second rubber non-slip pad (19).

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The second sliding component (12) includes a second sliding block (121), one side of the second sliding block (121) is fixedly connected with the moving block (11), the inside of the support (3) is provided with a second sliding groove (122) matched with the second sliding block (121).

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the support (3) is rotatably connected with a box door (20) through a hinge.

8. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The top of the clamping rod (18) is fixedly installed with a third sliding block (21), the inside of the frame (16) is provided with a third sliding groove matched with the third sliding block (21).