Automobile air outlet shifting button assembling equipment

By combining conveying, intercepting, moving, monitoring, and pushing devices, the problem of difficult material feeding in toggle assembly equipment was solved, achieving efficient toggle assembly and improving production efficiency and quality.

CN223833866UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27WUHAN HETIAN AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520477072.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-18
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-18

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment is not conducive to rapid material loading, resulting in wasted time and affecting production efficiency and quality.

Method used

A conveying device is used to transport the toggle switch mounting module, an interception device is used to intercept the mounting module, and a moving device, a monitoring device, a pushing device, and an assembly device are used to monitor the position of the toggle switch and push it for assembly, so as to achieve rapid material loading and assembly.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid feeding and efficient assembly of the toggle switch, improving production efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of shifting button assembling equipment, in particular to automobile air outlet shifting button assembling equipment which is characterized in that a shifting button mounting module is conveyed through a conveying device, the mounting module is intercepted through an intercepting device, and a monitoring device, a pushing device and an assembling device 7 are moved through a moving device. The position of the mounting module is monitored through the monitoring device, the shifting button is fed through the pushing device, and the shifting button and the mounting module are pushed and assembled through the assembling device; comprising a console; the device further comprises a conveying device, an intercepting device, a moving device, a monitoring device, a pushing device and an assembling device, the conveying device and the intercepting device are both installed on the operation table, the moving device is installed on the intercepting device, and the monitoring device, the pushing device and the assembling device are all installed on the moving device.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of toggle assembly equipment, and in particular to a toggle assembly equipment for automobile air vents. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry and the increasing demands of consumers for the quality of automotive interiors, the design and manufacturing level of automotive air vents, as one of the important functional components of the interior system, is also constantly improving. As a key component for adjusting the direction and volume of airflow from the vents, the assembly quality and efficiency of the air vent knobs directly affect the overall quality and production efficiency of the automotive interior. Traditional assembly methods for automotive air vent knobs typically involve manual operation, resulting in low assembly efficiency and inconsistent quality. To address these issues and improve production efficiency and product quality, automotive manufacturers have begun to adopt automated assembly equipment to replace manual operations.

[0003] For example, in a class of prior art represented by application number CN202122880080.2, its main structure includes a tooling base plate, on which a first positioning seat is fixedly installed. The first positioning seat is provided with a first contour groove that matches the front blade and the toggle switch. A base plate is slidably fitted on the tooling base plate, and a second positioning seat is fixedly installed on the base plate. The second positioning seat is positioned directly opposite the first positioning seat, and the end of the second positioning seat facing the first positioning seat is recessed to form a second contour groove that matches the toggle switch. A clamping assembly is also installed on the tooling base plate. This central air outlet toggle switch toggle switch assembly tooling has the advantages of improving assembly quality, high assembly efficiency, and ease of use.

[0004] During use, it was found that the existing toggle assembly equipment is inconvenient for quickly loading toggles, resulting in wasted time. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automotive air vent toggle assembly device that uses a conveying device to convey the toggle mounting module, an intercepting device to intercept the mounting module, a moving device to move the monitoring device, a pushing device, and an assembly device 7, a monitoring device to monitor the position of the mounting module, a pushing device to feed the toggle, and an assembly device to push and assemble the toggle and the mounting module.

[0006] This utility model discloses an automotive air vent toggle assembly device, including an operating table; it also includes a conveying device, an intercepting device, a moving device, a monitoring device, a pushing device, and an assembly device. The conveying device and the intercepting device are both mounted on the operating table, the moving device is mounted on the intercepting device, and the monitoring device, the pushing device, and the assembly device are all mounted on the moving device. The conveying device conveys, the intercepting device intercepts, the moving device moves, the monitoring device monitors, the pushing device feeds, and the assembly device pushes and assembles. The conveying device conveys the toggle mounting module, the intercepting device intercepts the mounting module, the moving device moves the monitoring device, the pushing device, and the assembly device, the monitoring device monitors the position of the mounting module, the pushing device feeds the toggle, and the assembly device pushes and assembles the toggle and the mounting module.

[0007] Preferably, the operating table includes a base, which is installed in the work area; the base provides support.

[0008] Preferably, the conveying device includes a motor, a rotating shaft, and a conveyor belt. The motor is mounted on the side of the base, and the output end of the motor is rotatably connected to the input end of the rotating shaft. The conveyor belt is fitted onto the rotating shaft. The installation module is placed on the top of the conveyor belt, and the motor is started to drive the rotating shaft and the conveyor belt to rotate, thereby conveying the installation module.

[0009] Preferably, the interception device includes a bracket, a first cylinder, a first interception plate, a second cylinder, and a second interception plate. The bracket is installed at the top of the base, the first cylinder is installed at the side of the bracket, the output end of the first cylinder is provided with a first cylinder shaft, the first interception plate is installed at the side of the first cylinder shaft, the second cylinder is installed at the other side of the bracket, the output end of the second cylinder is provided with a second cylinder shaft, and the second interception plate is installed at the side of the second cylinder shaft. The bracket provides support, and the first and second cylinders are activated to move the first and second interception plates to intercept the installation module.

[0010] Preferably, the moving device includes a second motor, a lead screw, a slide rail, a slider, a holding compartment, and a mounting block. The second motor is mounted on the side of the bracket, and the output end of the second motor is rotatably connected to the input end of the lead screw. The slide rail is mounted on the top of the bracket. The slider is mounted on the lead screw via a threaded connection and slides on the slide rail. The holding compartment is mounted on the bottom of the slider, and the mounting block is mounted on the top of the holding compartment. By starting the second motor, the lead screw is driven to rotate, thereby enabling the slider to move in a directional manner on the slide rail, and the holding compartment holds the toggle switch.

[0011] Preferably, the monitoring device includes an optical sensor, which is mounted on the side of the bracket; the optical sensor is used to monitor the position of the installation module.

[0012] Preferably, the pushing device includes an electric push rod and a push plate. The electric push rod is installed on the side of the holding compartment, and a telescopic rod is provided at the output end of the electric push rod. The push plate is installed on the side of the telescopic rod. By activating the electric push rod, the push plate is moved to push the lever.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the toggle switch mounting module is conveyed by the conveying device, the mounting module is intercepted by the interception device, the monitoring device, the pushing device and the assembly device 7 are moved by the moving device, the position of the mounting module is monitored by the monitoring device, the toggle switch is fed by the pushing device, and the toggle switch and the mounting module are pushed and assembled by the assembly device. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is an isometric drawing of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Structural isometric view of the operating table and conveying device in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Structural isometric view of the operating console and moving device in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural isometric view of the pushing device and assembly device in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Enlarged structural isometric view of the pushing device and assembly device in this utility model.

[0020] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 01, operating table; 11, base; 02, conveying device; 21, motor one; 22, rotating shaft; 23, conveyor belt; 03, intercepting device; 31, bracket; 32, cylinder one; 33, cylinder shaft one; 34, intercepting plate one; 35, cylinder two; 36, cylinder shaft two; 37, intercepting plate two; 04, moving device; 41, motor two; 42, lead screw; 43, slide rail; 44, slider; 45, holding compartment; 46, mounting block; 05, monitoring device; 51, optical sensor; 06, pushing device; 61, electric push rod one; 62, telescopic rod; 63, push plate; 07, assembly device; 71, electric push rod two; 72, pressing mold. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of this utility model more thorough and complete.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] An assembly device for assembling a car air vent toggle includes an operating table 01; characterized in that it further includes a conveying device 02, an intercepting device 03, a moving device 04, a monitoring device 05, a pushing device 06, and an assembly device 07, wherein the conveying device 02 and the intercepting device 03 are both mounted on the operating table 01, the moving device 04 is mounted on the intercepting device 03, and the monitoring device 05, the pushing device 06, and the assembly device 07 are all mounted on the moving device 04;

[0024] The conveying device 02 conveys materials, the intercepting device 03 intercepts materials, the moving device 04 moves materials, the monitoring device 05 monitors materials, the pushing device 06 feeds materials, and the assembly device 07 pushes and assembles materials.

[0025] The operating console 01 includes a base 11, which is installed in the work area;

[0026] The conveying device 02 includes a motor 21, a rotating shaft 22, and a conveyor belt 23. The motor 21 is mounted on the side of the base 11, and the output end of the motor 21 is rotatably connected to the input end of the rotating shaft 22. The conveyor belt 23 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 22.

[0027] The interception device 03 includes a bracket 31, a first cylinder 32, an interception plate 34, a second cylinder 35, and an second interception plate 37. The bracket 31 is installed on the top of the base 11, the first cylinder 32 is installed on the side of the bracket 31, the output end of the first cylinder 32 is provided with a first cylinder shaft 33, the first interception plate 34 is installed on the side of the first cylinder shaft 33, the second cylinder 35 is installed on the other side of the bracket 31, the output end of the second cylinder 35 is provided with a second cylinder shaft 36, and the second interception plate 37 is installed on the side of the second cylinder shaft 36.

[0028] The moving device 04 includes a second motor 41, a lead screw 42, a slide rail 43, a slider 44, a holding chamber 45, and a mounting block 46. The second motor 41 is mounted on the side of the bracket 31, and the output end of the second motor 41 is rotatably connected to the input end of the lead screw 42. The slide rail 43 is mounted on the top of the bracket 31. The slider 44 is mounted on the lead screw 42 by a threaded connection and is slidably mounted on the slide rail 43. The holding chamber 45 is mounted on the bottom of the slider 44, and the mounting block 46 is mounted on the top of the holding chamber 45.

[0029] The pushing device 06 includes an electric push rod 61 and a push plate 63. The electric push rod 61 is installed on the side of the holding compartment 45. The output end of the electric push rod 61 is provided with a telescopic rod 62, and the push plate 63 is installed on the side of the telescopic rod 62.

[0030] The conveying device 02 conveys materials, the intercepting device 03 intercepts materials, the moving device 04 moves materials, the pushing device 06 feeds materials, and the assembly device 07 pushes and assembles materials.

[0031] The toggle switch is placed inside the holding chamber 45. Then, by starting the electric push rod 61, the push plate 63 is moved to push the toggle switch. The installation module is then placed at the top of the conveyor belt 23. By starting the motor 21, the rotating shaft 22 and the conveyor belt 23 are rotated to transport the installation module. Then, by starting the cylinders 32 and 35, the intercepting plates 34 and 37 are moved to intercept the installation module. Then, by starting the motor 41, the lead screw 42 is rotated to move the slider 44 on the slide rail 43. Finally, by starting the electric push rod 71, the pressing mold 72 is raised and lowered to install the toggle switch onto the installation module.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in addition to Embodiment 1, a monitoring device 05 is also included;

[0034] The monitoring device 05 includes an optical sensor 51, which is mounted on the side of the bracket 31.

[0035] Monitoring device 05 performs monitoring;

[0036] The position of the module is monitored by optical sensor 51.

[0037] This utility model discloses an automotive air vent toggle assembly device. In operation, the toggle is first placed inside the holding chamber 45. Then, the electric push rod 61 is activated, moving the push plate 63 to push the toggle. Next, the mounting module is placed at the top of the conveyor belt 23. The motor 21 is activated, rotating the shaft 22 and the conveyor belt 23 to transport the mounting module. Then, the cylinders 32 and 35 are activated, moving the interceptor plates 34 and 37 to intercept the mounting module. The position of the mounting module is monitored by the optical sensor 51. Then, the motor 41 is activated, rotating the lead screw 42 to move the slider 44 along the slide rail 43. Finally, the electric push rod 71 is activated, raising and lowering the pressing mold 72 to install the toggle onto the mounting module.

[0038] The motor 21, cylinder 32, cylinder 35, motor 41, optical sensor 51, electric push rod 61, and electric push rod 71 of this utility model are commercially available. Technical personnel in this industry only need to install and operate them according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.

[0039] The main function of this utility model is to enable rapid feeding of the toggle switch.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A car air vent toggle assembly device, comprising an operating table (01); characterized in that, It also includes a conveying device (02), an intercepting device (03), a moving device (04), a monitoring device (05), a pushing device (06), and an assembly device (07). The conveying device (02) and the intercepting device (03) are both installed on the operating table (01), the moving device (04) is installed on the intercepting device (03), and the monitoring device (05), the pushing device (06), and the assembly device (07) are all installed on the moving device (04). The conveying device (02) conveys, the intercepting device (03) intercepts, the moving device (04) moves, the monitoring device (05) monitors, the pushing device (06) feeds, and the assembly device (07) pushes and assembles.

2. The automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The operating console (01) includes a base (11), which is installed in the work area.

3. The automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying device (02) includes a motor (21), a rotating shaft (22) and a conveyor belt (23). The motor (21) is mounted on the side of the base (11). The output end of the motor (21) is rotatably connected to the input end of the rotating shaft (22). The conveyor belt (23) is fitted onto the rotating shaft (22).

4. The automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The interception device (03) includes a bracket (31), a first cylinder (32), an first interception plate (34), a second cylinder (35), and a second interception plate (37). The bracket (31) is installed on the top of the base (11), the first cylinder (32) is installed on the side of the bracket (31), the output end of the first cylinder (32) is provided with a first cylinder shaft (33), the first interception plate (34) is installed on the side of the first cylinder shaft (33), the second cylinder (35) is installed on the other side of the bracket (31), the output end of the second cylinder (35) is provided with a second cylinder shaft (36), and the second interception plate (37) is installed on the side of the second cylinder shaft (36).

5. The automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The moving device (04) includes a second motor (41), a lead screw (42), a slide rail (43), a slider (44), a holding compartment (45), and a mounting block (46). The second motor (41) is mounted on the side of the bracket (31), and the output end of the second motor (41) is rotatably connected to the input end of the lead screw (42). The slide rail (43) is mounted on the top of the bracket (31). The slider (44) is mounted on the lead screw (42) by a threaded connection and is slidably mounted on the slide rail (43). The holding compartment (45) is mounted on the bottom of the slider (44), and the mounting block (46) is mounted on the top of the holding compartment (45).

6. The automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The monitoring device (05) includes an optical sensor (51) which is mounted on the side of the bracket (31).

7. The automotive air vent toggle assembly equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The pushing device (06) includes an electric push rod (61) and a push plate (63). The electric push rod (61) is installed on the side of the holding compartment (45). The output end of the electric push rod (61) is provided with a telescopic rod (62), and the push plate (63) is installed on the side of the telescopic rod (62).

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