Alligator clip assembling equipment
By designing an alligator clamp assembly equipment with clamping fixtures, a horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism, and a vertical shaft insertion mechanism, the problem of low efficiency in manual assembly was solved, automated assembly was achieved, labor costs were reduced, and production efficiency was improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423028223.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-09
AI Technical Summary
The current assembly of alligator clips relies on manual operation, resulting in high labor costs and low production efficiency.
An alligator clip assembly device was designed, including a clip fixture, a horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism, and a vertical shaft insertion mechanism. The device achieves the positioning, pressing, and shaft insertion of the clips through an automated process, thus completing the mechanized assembly of the alligator clips.
It enables mechanized assembly of alligator clips, reduces labor costs, improves production efficiency, and is easy to operate. It can adapt to the assembly of alligator clips of different specifications and protects the appearance of the product.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to crocodile clip assembly technical field, especially a kind of crocodile clip assembly equipment. BACKGROUND
[0002] Crocodile clip includes first clamping piece, second clamping piece and round pipe pivot;Wherein, the first clamping piece and second clamping piece are equipped with pivot hole for the insertion of the round pipe pivot, after the pivot hole of two clamping pieces is aligned, the round pipe pivot is inserted into the pivot hole of the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece, the assembly operation of crocodile clip can be completed.
[0003] Generally, the assembly operation of crocodile clip is manually completed by workers, and the labor cost is high, and the production efficiency is low. Therefore, a crocodile clip assembly equipment needs to be developed to realize the mechanized assembly operation of crocodile clip, thereby reducing labor cost and improving production efficiency.
[0004] The above information disclosed in the background section is only included to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore can contain information that is not prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art at the time of the present disclosure. SUMMARY
[0005] One object of the present utility model is to provide a crocodile clip assembly equipment for realizing the mechanized assembly operation of crocodile clip, thereby reducing labor cost and improving production efficiency.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides a crocodile clip assembly equipment, comprising:
[0007] Clamping piece jig, the clamping piece jig is equipped with clamping piece positioning slot for putting first clamping piece and second clamping piece, and through-hole aligned with the pivot hole of two clamping pieces is communicated to the clamping piece positioning slot;
[0008] Horizontal push and press mechanism, the horizontal push and press mechanism is arranged opposite to the lateral opening of the clamping piece positioning slot, for pushing and pressing the first clamping piece and second clamping piece along the horizontal direction into the clamping piece positioning slot;
[0009] Longitudinal axis insertion mechanism, the longitudinal axis insertion mechanism is arranged opposite to the through-hole, for inserting round pipe pivot into the pivot hole of two clamping pieces through the through-hole.
[0010] Optionally, the clamping piece jig includes jig base provided with the clamping piece positioning slot, and rotating cover plate for pressing down the first clamping piece and second clamping piece in cooperation with the jig base.
[0011] Optionally, the rotating cover plate and the jig base are hinged, and a torsion spring is arranged at the hinge position of the rotating cover plate and the jig base, and the torsion spring is used to drive the rotating cover plate to rotate towards the jig base to cover the top slot of the clamping piece positioning slot.
[0012] Optionally, the jig base comprises a metal body and a replaceable U-shaped piece detachably connected with the metal body.
[0013] The replaceable U-shaped piece is provided with the clamping piece positioning slot.
[0014] Optionally, the replaceable U-shaped piece is made of hard plastic.
[0015] Optionally, the replaceable U-shaped piece is provided with a magnet for magnetic connection with the metal body.
[0016] Optionally, the horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism comprises a silica gel pushing block and a horizontal pushing linear driving mechanism for driving the silica gel pushing block to reciprocate linearly.
[0017] Optionally, the longitudinal plug shaft mechanism comprises a T-shaped joint for plug connection with the round pipe rotating shaft and a longitudinal pushing linear driving mechanism for driving the T-shaped joint to reciprocate linearly.
[0018] The alligator clip assembling equipment has the advantages that when assembling the alligator clip, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are first placed in the clamping piece positioning slot, then the horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism is extended to push and press the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece in the clamping piece positioning slot, then the round pipe rotating shaft is placed on the longitudinal plug shaft mechanism, finally, the longitudinal plug shaft mechanism is extended to insert the round pipe rotating shaft into the rotating shaft holes of the two clamping pieces through the shaft hole, and the assembling of the alligator clip is completed.
[0019] Therefore, the alligator clip assembling equipment can realize the mechanical assembling of the alligator clip, thereby reducing the labor cost and improving the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.
[0021] Figure 1 The structure of the alligator clip is shown in the structure diagram of the alligator clip provided for the embodiments.
[0022] Figure 2The top view of the crocodile clip assembling device provided by the embodiment.
[0023] In the drawings:
[0024] 100, crocodile clip; 100a, first clip; 100b, second clip; 100c, round pipe rotating shaft;
[0025] 1, clip jig; 101, jig base; 1011, metal main body; 1012, replaceable U-shaped piece; 1012a, clip positioning groove; 1013, shaft hole; 102, rotating cover plate; 103, magnet;
[0026] 2, horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism; 201, silica gel pushing block; 202, horizontal pushing linear driving mechanism;
[0027] 3, longitudinal shaft inserting mechanism; 301, T-shaped joint; 302, longitudinal pushing linear driving mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In the present application, the term "embodiment" means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The term "embodiment" appearing at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, and does not particularly limit the independence or association between other embodiments. In principle, in the present application, as long as there is no technical contradiction or conflict, each technical feature mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.
[0029] Unless otherwise defined, the meanings of the technical terms used herein are the same as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs; the use of related terms herein is only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present application.
[0030] In the description of the present application, the phrase "and / or" is a description of the logical relationship between objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B, which means that there are three cases: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist at the same time. In addition, the character " / " in this paper generally represents that the associated objects before and after are a "or" logical relationship.
[0031] In the present application, phrases such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, primary or secondary, or order relationship between the entities or operations.
[0032] In the absence of more restrictions, in the utility model, the "including", "containing", "having" or other similar expressions used in the sentence are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, and these expressions do not exclude the presence of other elements in the process, method or product including the elements described, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements can not only include those defined elements, but also include other elements not explicitly listed, or also include the elements inherent in such process, method or product.
[0033] As the same understanding in the "examination guidelines", in the utility model, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" and other expressions are understood as not including the number; "above", "below", "within" and other expressions are understood as including the number. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, for example, "multiple groups", "multiple times" and the like, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, the spatially related expressions used, such as "center", "vertical", "horizontal", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like, the indicated orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the specific embodiment or the drawing, and is only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiment of the utility model or for the reader to understand, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the indicated device or component must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, therefore it cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the utility model.
[0035] Unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the utility model, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing", "setting" and the like should be understood broadly. For example, the "connection" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrated setting; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection, or communication connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication or interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art to which the utility model belongs, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0036] Referring to Figure 2 The utility model provides a crocodile clip assembling equipment for carrying out Figure 1 The assembling operation of the crocodile clip 100 shown in the figure, which comprises a clamping piece jig 1, a horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism 2 and a longitudinal shaft inserting mechanism 3.
[0037] The clip jig 1 is provided with a clip positioning groove 1012a for placing the first clip 100a and the second clip 100b, and a through shaft hole 1013 communicated to the clip positioning groove 1012a and aligned with the shaft holes of the two clips; the lateral pushing and pressing mechanism 2 is arranged opposite to the lateral opening of the clip positioning groove 1012a, and is used for pushing and pressing the first clip 100a and the second clip 100b into the clip positioning groove 1012a in the lateral direction; and the longitudinal shaft inserting mechanism 3 is arranged opposite to the through shaft hole 1013, and is used for inserting the circular tube shaft 100c into the shaft holes of the two clips through the through shaft hole 1013.
[0038] When the assembly of the alligator clip 100 is needed, the first clip 100a and the second clip 100b are first placed into the clip positioning groove 1012a; then the lateral pushing and pressing mechanism 2 is extended to push and press the first clip 100a and the second clip 100b into the clip positioning groove 1012a in the lateral direction; then the circular tube shaft 100c is placed on the longitudinal shaft inserting mechanism 3; finally, the longitudinal shaft inserting mechanism 3 is extended to insert the circular tube shaft 100c into the shaft holes of the two clips through the through shaft hole 1013, so that the assembly of the alligator clip 100 is completed.
[0039] Therefore, the alligator clip assembly equipment can realize the mechanical assembly of the alligator clip 100, thereby reducing the labor cost and improving the production efficiency.
[0040] Optionally, the clip jig 1 comprises a jig base 101 provided with the clip positioning groove 1012a, and a rotating cover plate 102 used for pressing the first clip 100a and the second clip 100b downward in cooperation with the jig base 101. The rotating cover plate 102 is hinged to the jig base 101, and a torsional spring is arranged at the hinged position of the rotating cover plate 102 and the jig base 101, and the torsional spring is used for driving the rotating cover plate 102 to rotate towards the jig base 101, so as to cover the top slot of the clip positioning groove 1012a.
[0041] When loading, the elastic force of the torsional spring needs to be overcome to rotate and open the rotating cover plate 102, and then the first clip 100a and the second clip 100b are placed into the clip positioning groove 1012a through the top slot of the clip positioning groove 1012a, and then the rotating cover plate 102 is loosened. The torsional spring can automatically drive the rotating cover plate 102 to rotate downward to press the first clip 100a and the second clip 100b. After the rotating cover plate 102 presses the two clips, the lateral pushing mechanism is extended.
[0042] In the embodiment, the jig base 101 comprises a metal main body 1011 and a replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 detachably connected with the metal main body 1011; wherein the replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 is provided with the clamping piece positioning groove 1012a.
[0043] Optionally, the replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 is made of hard plastic.
[0044] The clamping piece positioning groove 1012a is arranged in the replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 made of hard plastic. In the first aspect, the hard plastic is convenient for modeling processing, so as to manufacture the clamping piece positioning groove 1012a matching the shape of the alligator clip 100. In the second aspect, the hard plastic is not easy to scratch the first clamping piece 100a and the second clamping piece 100b, which is beneficial to ensure that the product appearance is not damaged. In the third aspect, the replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 is designed to be replaceable, so that when assembling the alligator clip 100 of different specifications, only the replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 needs to be replaced, without the need to replace other components, which is beneficial to improve the versatility of the equipment.
[0045] In the embodiment, the replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 is provided with a magnet 103 magnetically connected with the metal main body 1011, which is convenient for assembly and disassembly.
[0046] The horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism 2 comprises a silica gel pushing block 201 and a horizontal pushing linear driving mechanism 202 for driving the silica gel pushing block 201 to move linearly back and forth. The longitudinal plug shaft mechanism 3 comprises a T-shaped joint 301 for plug-in connection with the round pipe rotating shaft 100c and a longitudinal pushing linear driving mechanism 302 for driving the T-shaped joint 301 to move linearly back and forth.
[0047] The working process of the alligator clip assembling equipment can be divided into the following steps:
[0048] (1) Preparation work:
[0049] Ensure that the alligator clip assembling equipment is in standby state, and all driving mechanisms, jigs and the like are ready.
[0050] According to the specification of the alligator clip 100 to be assembled, select and install the appropriate replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 on the jig base 101.
[0051] (2) Loading:
[0052] The operator opens the rotating cover plate 102, overcomes the elastic force of the torsional spring, separates the rotating cover plate 102 from the jig base 101, and exposes the top slot of the clamping piece positioning groove 1012a.
[0053] The first clamping piece 100a and the second clamping piece 100b are placed in the clamping piece positioning groove 1012a according to the correct direction and position. Ensure that the rotating shaft hole of the clamping piece is aligned with the shaft hole 1013.
[0054] Loosen the rotating cover plate 102, under the action of the elastic force of the torsional spring, the rotating cover plate 102 automatically rotates and presses down the first clamping piece 100a and the second clamping piece 100b, so that they are fixed in the clamping piece positioning groove 1012a.
[0055] (3) Transverse push and compression:
[0056] The transverse push and compression mechanism 2 starts the transverse push and linear drive mechanism 202, which drives the silica gel push block 201 to extend into the clamping piece positioning groove 1012a.
[0057] The silica gel push block 201 applies pressure to the first clamping piece 100a and the second clamping piece 100b, ensuring that the two clamping pieces are tightly fitted, preparing for the subsequent insertion of the rotating shaft.
[0058] (4) Insert the rotating shaft:
[0059] Place the circular tube rotating shaft 100c on the T-shaped joint 301 of the longitudinal insertion shaft mechanism 3.
[0060] The longitudinal insertion shaft mechanism 3 starts the longitudinal push and linear drive mechanism 302, which drives the T-shaped joint 301 to move vertically, and inserts the circular tube rotating shaft 100c into the rotating shaft hole of the two clamping pieces through the shaft hole 1013.
[0061] (5) Complete assembly:
[0062] The transverse push and compression mechanism 2 and the longitudinal insertion shaft mechanism 3 are returned to their original positions in turn, preparing for the next assembly.
[0063] (6) Take out the finished product:
[0064] Open the rotating cover plate 102 and take out the assembled crocodile clip 100.
[0065] Check the assembly quality to ensure that the crocodile clip 100 meets the quality standards.
[0066] In summary, the crocodile clip assembly equipment provided in the embodiment has the following advantages:
[0067] ① High degree of automation: through the cooperation of the clamping jig 1, the transverse push and compression mechanism 2 and the longitudinal insertion shaft mechanism 3, the mechanical operation of the crocodile clip 100 assembly is realized, greatly reducing the manual intervention and improving the production efficiency.
[0068] ② Easy to operate: the assembly process is simple, only need to put the clamping piece into the positioning groove, and the assembly can be completed through the action of the transverse push and compression mechanism 2 and the longitudinal insertion shaft mechanism 3, reducing the operation difficulty.
[0069] ③ Reasonable structure design: the rotating cover plate 102 and the torsional spring of the clamping jig 1 design make the loading process more convenient, and at the same time ensure the fixed position of the clamping piece.
[0070] 4. Strong versatility: the design of the replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 enables the device to adapt to different specifications of crocodile clips 100 assembly, only by replacing the U-shaped piece, without replacing the entire device, improving the adaptability of the device.
[0071] 5. Protect the appearance of the product: the use of hard plastic replaceable U-shaped piece 1012 can ensure the accuracy of the clamping piece positioning, and avoid scratching the clamping piece during assembly, ensuring the appearance quality of the product and economic benefits.
[0072] It should be noted that the linear drive mechanism mentioned in the present application can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, an electric cylinder or a motor screw linear module, and the rotary drive mechanism mentioned can be a brush motor, a brushless motor or a rotary cylinder. The present application does not limit the specific structure of the linear drive mechanism and the rotary drive mechanism.
[0073] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the specification and drawings of the present application, it does not limit the patent protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process substitution or modification based on the essential concept of the present application, using the content described in the specification and drawings, and directly or indirectly implementing the technical solutions of the above embodiments in other related technical fields, etc. are all included in the patent protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A crocodile clip assembly apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a clamp fixture (1) which is provided with a clamp positioning groove (1012a) for placing a first clamp and a second clamp, and a through shaft hole (1013) which is connected to the clamp positioning groove (1012a) and is aligned with the shaft holes of the two clamps. A horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism (2) is arranged opposite to the lateral opening of the clamp positioning groove (1012a) and is used for pushing and pressing the first clamp and the second clamp into the clamp positioning groove (1012a) in the horizontal direction. A vertical shaft inserting mechanism (3) is arranged opposite to the through shaft hole (1013) and is used for inserting a circular tube shaft into the shaft holes of the two clamps through the through shaft hole (1013). The clamp fixture (1) comprises a fixture base (101) which is provided with the clamp positioning groove (1012a), and a rotating cover plate (102) which is used for pressing the first clamp and the second clamp downward in cooperation with the fixture base (101).
2. The crocodile clip assembly apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The rotating cover plate (102) and the fixture base (101) are hinged, and the hinge position of the rotating cover plate (102) and the fixture base (101) is provided with a torsion spring which is used for driving the rotating cover plate (102) to rotate towards the fixture base (101) to cover the top slot of the clamp positioning groove (1012a).
3. The crocodile clip assembly apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The fixture base (101) comprises a metal main body (1011) and a replaceable U-shaped piece (1012) which is detachably connected to the metal main body (1011).
4. The crocodile clip assembly apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The replaceable U-shaped piece (1012) is provided with the clamp positioning groove (1012a). The replaceable U-shaped piece (1012) is made of hard plastic.
5. The crocodile clip assembly apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The replaceable U-shaped piece (1012) is provided with a magnet (103) which is magnetically connected to the metal main body (1011).
6. The crocodile clip assembly apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The horizontal pushing and pressing mechanism (2) comprises a silica gel pushing block (201) and a horizontal pushing linear driving mechanism (202) which is used for driving the silica gel pushing block (201) to move linearly back and forth.
7. The crocodile clip assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The vertical shaft inserting mechanism (3) comprises a T-shaped joint (301) which is used for plugging connection with the circular tube shaft, and a vertical pushing linear driving mechanism (302) which is used for driving the T-shaped joint (301) to move linearly back and forth.
8. The crocodile clip assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein,