Needle plate pressing needle aligning device

By designing a needle plate pressing and alignment device, and utilizing components such as a transfer stage, positioning plate, and guide assembly, high-precision automated operation of needle insertion and pressing is achieved. This solves the problems of insufficient precision, low efficiency, and poor consistency in existing technologies, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN223884793UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06WUXI AVANT COURIER AUTOMATION TECH
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Application Number
CN202520381869.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-06

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Technical Problem

The existing needle plate pressing operation has problems such as insufficient precision, low efficiency, poor consistency and high defect rate. In particular, it is difficult to ensure the accurate insertion and pressing of the needle under manual operation, resulting in unstable product quality.

Method used

A needle plate pressing and alignment device was designed, including a transfer table, a positioning plate, a plate limiting structure, a horizontal transfer device, a pressing device, and a guide assembly. Through precise positioning and guiding design, the device ensures accurate positioning and vertical pressing of the plate and the needle at each station. It also utilizes a linear motor and a booster cylinder to achieve efficient and automated operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the precision and consistency of pin insertion and pressing, reduces the defect rate, significantly improves production efficiency and product quality stability, and reduces manual labor intensity and production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a needle plate pressing needle aligning device. The needle plate pressing needle aligning device comprises a transfer table, an insertion plate limiting structure, a bottom plate, a horizontal transfer device, a pressing needle device and a guide assembly. A plurality of positioning plates are arranged on the transfer table and are used for placing insertion plates; the plugboard limiting structure is used for restraining and limiting the plugboard; the horizontal transferring device drives the transferring table to be switched among the loading station, the pin inserting station and the pin pressing station. The pin pressing device completely presses the inserting pin into the inserting plate through a pressure cylinder, a pin pressing plate and a pin pressing block; the guide assembly ensures that the needle pressing device is vertically pressed downwards. According to the device, through accurate positioning and guiding support, the accuracy and efficiency of pin insertion and pin pressing are improved, the defective rate is reduced, and the device is suitable for mass production. The method has the advantages of simplicity and convenience in operation, wide application range, high product reliability and the like, and remarkably improves the production quality and efficiency.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of needle plate needle pressing, particularly to a needle plate needle pressing alignment device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related technical field of needle plate needle pressing alignment, with the rapid development of precision machinery industry, the precision and efficiency requirements of needle plate needle pressing alignment are increasingly improved. Traditional needle insertion and pressing operations usually rely on manual or semi-automatic equipment, which has the following problems:

[0003] 1. Insufficient precision: manual operation cannot guarantee accurate needle insertion and pressing, which may cause needle deviation, tilt or incomplete pressing, affecting product quality.

[0004] 2. Low efficiency: manual operation is slow and cannot meet the needs of mass production, and the labor intensity is high, increasing production costs.

[0005] 3. Poor consistency: due to uncontrollable manual operation, there may be large differences in product quality between different batches, making it difficult to ensure product consistency.

[0006] 4. High scrap rate: needle bending, breaking or insert plate damage may occur during needle insertion and pressing, resulting in a high scrap rate. TECHNICAL CONTENT

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a needle plate needle pressing alignment device to solve the problem of low precision and efficiency of needle pressing in the prior art.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purposes and other related purposes, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0009] A needle plate needle pressing alignment device, comprising: a transfer table having a plurality of positioning plates thereon, the positioning plates being used to place an insert plate requiring needle insertion; an insert plate limiting structure provided on the positioning plate for constraining and limiting the insert plate; a bottom plate; a horizontal transfer device provided on the bottom plate and used to drive the transfer table to switch between a loading station, a needle insertion station and a needle pressing station; a needle pressing device for pressing the needle downward and making the needle completely press into the insert plate; a guide assembly for providing guidance and support for the needle pressing device during needle pressing.

[0010] The technical scheme is realized as follows: firstly, the plugboard needing to be inserted with pins is placed on the positioning plate of the moving table, the plugboard limiting structure limits the plugboard to ensure that the plugboard will not be displaced in the subsequent operation; then the horizontal moving device is started, the moving table is driven to move from the loading station to the pin inserting station, after the pin inserting operation is completed at the pin inserting station, the horizontal moving device works again to move the moving table to the pin pressing station; when the moving table reaches the pin pressing station, the pin pressing device moves downward to press the pins under the guidance of the guiding assembly; after the pin pressing is completed, the horizontal moving device moves the moving table back to the loading station so as to perform the pin inserting and pin pressing operation on the next plugboard.

[0011] In an embodiment of the utility model, the pin pressing device comprises a mounting plate, a booster cylinder arranged on the mounting plate, a pin pressing plate arranged on the output shaft of the booster cylinder, a pin pressing block arranged at the lower end of the pin pressing plate, and a pressing block arranged on the bottom plate and opposite to the pin pressing block.

[0012] The technical scheme is realized as follows: during the operation, the thrust of the output shaft of the booster cylinder is transmitted to the pin pressing plate, so that the pin pressing plate moves downward together with the output shaft, the pin pressing block at the lower end of the pin pressing plate also moves downward under the driving of the pin pressing plate, when the moving table with the plugboard reaches the pin pressing station and the pins are located between the pin pressing block and the pressing block, the pin pressing block continues to move downward to press the pins; during the process that the pin pressing block presses the pins downward, the pressing block plays a supporting and cooperating role, and cooperates with the pin pressing block to completely press the pins into the plugboard. After the pins are completely pressed in, the booster cylinder can be reversely operated to reset the pin pressing plate and the pin pressing block upward, and one pin pressing operation is completed.

[0013] In an embodiment of the utility model, the guiding assembly comprises a plurality of guiding columns arranged between the mounting plate and the bottom plate, and a guiding sleeve arranged on the pin pressing plate and provided with the guiding columns.

[0014] The technical scheme is realized as follows: the guiding columns are vertically arranged between the mounting plate and the bottom plate, and provide a clear vertical guiding path for the movement of the pin pressing plate. When the pin pressing device works, the booster cylinder drives the pin pressing plate to move downward, the guiding sleeve is sleeved on the guiding column, and the guiding sleeve slides along the surface of the guiding column as the pin pressing plate moves, so that the pin pressing plate can only move in the vertical direction defined by the guiding column and cannot deviate or shake in the horizontal direction.

[0015] In an embodiment of the utility model, the horizontal moving device comprises two linear motors arranged in parallel; the linear motor comprises a sliding rail, a sliding seat arranged on the sliding rail and used for mounting the moving table; the moving table is the loading station when the moving table is away from the pin pressing block, the moving table is the pin pressing station when the moving table is below the pin pressing block, and the pin inserting station is located between the loading station and the pin pressing station.

[0016] The linear motor can provide high-precision positioning control, the switching of the transfer table between the loading station, the pin inserting station and the pin pressing station is more accurate, the position precision of the pin plate in each operation link is ensured, the quality of the pin inserting and pin pressing is improved, and the product failure rate caused by position deviation is reduced

[0017] In an embodiment of the present application, the pin plate limiting structure comprises a limiting groove provided on the positioning plate and matched with the pin plate, a positioning pin provided in the limiting groove and used for penetrating the pin plate, and a plurality of through insertion holes.

[0018] According to the above technical scheme, the limiting groove is designed according to the shape and size of the pin plate and is matched with the pin plate. When the pin plate is placed on the positioning plate, the edges of the pin plate are embedded in the limiting groove, the groove wall of the limiting groove can limit the movement of the pin plate in the horizontal direction, the positioning pin is arranged in the limiting groove, and the corresponding positioning hole matched with the positioning pin is provided on the pin plate, so as to further limit the rotation and displacement of the pin plate in the plane; the insertion hole is used for guiding the insertion and pressing of the pin, so as to prevent the pin from being inclined or broken.

[0019] In an embodiment of the present application, an insertion groove is provided at the lower end of the insertion hole on the transfer table.

[0020] According to the above technical scheme, the insertion groove is provided on the transfer table and located at the lower end of the insertion hole, which is used for providing support and guidance during the pin inserting and pressing process, so as to ensure that the pin can be smoothly inserted into the pin plate and completely pressed.

[0021] In an embodiment of the present application, a lifting ring is arranged on the mounting plate.

[0022] According to the above technical scheme, when the device needs to be maintained, repaired or replaced, the mounting plate or the whole device can be conveniently lifted through the lifting ring, so as to facilitate the operation of the staff on each part of the device.

[0023] As described above, the pin plate pin pressing alignment device has the following beneficial effects: through the accurate design of the positioning plate and the pin plate limiting structure, the displacement of the pin plate during the pin inserting and pressing process is prevented, the accurate insertion and pressing of the pin are ensured, the precision and consistency of the product are improved; the horizontal transfer device can quickly drive the transfer table to switch between the loading station, the pin inserting station and the pin pressing station, and the production efficiency is significantly improved; the guide assembly provides stable vertical guidance support for the pin pressing device, ensures that the pin pressing device always maintains vertical pressing during the pin pressing process, avoids the problems of pin inclination, bending or incomplete pressing caused by the deviation of the pin pressing angle, and improves the success rate and reliability of the pin pressing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Fig. 1A structure schematic diagram of the utility model is shown.

[0025] Fig. 2 Another structure schematic diagram of the utility model is shown.

[0026] Fig. 3 A structure schematic diagram of the transfer station and the positioning plate is shown.

[0027] Element number explanation

[0028] 1, transfer station; 2, positioning plate; 3, bottom plate; 4, mounting plate; 5, booster cylinder; 6, needle pressing plate; 7, needle pressing block; 8, abutting block; 9, guide column; 10, guide sleeve; 11, slide rail; 12, slide base; 13, limiting groove; 14, positioning pin; 15, insertion hole; 16, insertion slot; 17, hoisting ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the utility model from the disclosed content of the specification. It should be noted that the following examples and features in the examples can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0030] Please refer to Figs. 1 to 3 The utility model provides a needle plate needle pressing alignment device, including transfer station 1, multiple positioning plates 2 are equipped on it, the positioning plate 2 is used to place the insertion board needing to insert needle;Insertion board limiting structure is set up on the positioning plate 2, is used to constrain the insertion board and limit;Bottom plate 3;Horizontal transfer device is set up on the bottom plate 3 and is used to drive the transfer station 1 switches between loading station, needle insertion station and needle pressing station;Needle pressing device is used to press down insertion needle and makes insertion needle completely press into insertion board;Guide assembly is used to provide guide support for needle pressing device when pressing needle.

[0031] First, the insertion board needing to insert needle is placed on the positioning plate 2 of transfer station 1, and the insertion board limiting structure is used to constrain and limit the insertion board, to ensure that the insertion board does not displace in subsequent operation;Then the horizontal transfer device is started, drives the transfer station 1 to move from the loading station to the needle insertion station, after completing the needle insertion operation in the needle insertion station, the horizontal transfer device works again, moves the transfer station 1 to the needle pressing station;When the transfer station 1 reaches the needle pressing station, the needle pressing device moves downward under the guide support provided by the guide assembly and presses the insertion needle;After needle pressing, the horizontal transfer device moves the transfer station 1 back to the loading station, so as to carry out the needle insertion and needle pressing operation of the next round of insertion board.

[0032] The positioning plate 2 and the plug-in plate limiting structure can accurately limit the position of the plug-in plate, ensure that the plug-in plate will not be displaced during the operation of the plug-in pin and the pressing pin, thereby improving the accuracy of the plug-in pin and the pressing pin and ensuring the stability of product quality; the horizontal transfer device can quickly drive the transfer platform 1 to switch between the loading station, the plug-in pin station and the pressing pin station, thereby reducing the time for manual carrying and positioning and improving the working efficiency of the plug-in pin and the pressing pin process; the guide assembly provides stable guide support for the pressing pin device, so that the pressing pin device always maintains vertical downward pressing during the pressing process, thereby avoiding problems such as inclination, bending or incomplete pressing of the plug-in pin into the plug-in plate due to deviation of the pressing angle, improving the success rate and reliability of the pressing process and reducing the rate of defective products.

[0033] The pressing pin device comprises a mounting plate 4, a booster cylinder 5 arranged on the mounting plate 4, a pressing pin plate 6 arranged on the output shaft of the booster cylinder 5, a pressing pin block 7 arranged at the lower end of the pressing pin plate 6, and a pressing block 8 arranged on the bottom plate 3 and opposite to the pressing pin block 7.

[0034] During operation, the thrust of the output shaft of the booster cylinder 5 is transmitted to the pressing pin plate 6, so that the pressing pin plate 6 moves downward together with the output shaft. The pressing pin block 7 at the lower end of the pressing pin plate 6 also moves downward under the driving of the pressing pin plate 6. When the transfer platform 1 carrying the plug-in plate reaches the pressing pin station and the plug-in pin is located between the pressing pin block 7 and the pressing block 8, the pressing pin block 7 continues to move downward to press the plug-in pin. During the process of the pressing pin block 7 pressing the plug-in pin downward, the pressing block 8 plays a supporting and cooperating role and cooperates with the pressing pin block 7 to completely press the plug-in pin into the plug-in plate. After the plug-in pin is completely pressed in, the booster cylinder 5 can be reversely operated to reset the pressing pin plate 6 and the pressing pin block 7 upward, thereby completing a pressing operation.

[0035] The guide assembly comprises a plurality of guide columns 9 arranged between the mounting plate 4 and the bottom plate 3, and a guide sleeve 10 arranged on the pressing pin plate 6 and provided for the guide columns 9 to pass through.

[0036] The guide columns 9 are vertically arranged between the mounting plate 4 and the bottom plate 3, thereby providing a clear vertical guide path for the movement of the pressing pin plate 6. When the pressing pin device is in operation, the booster cylinder 5 pushes the pressing pin plate 6 to move downward. The guide sleeve 10 is sleeved on the guide column 9. With the movement of the pressing pin plate 6, the guide sleeve 10 slides along the surface of the guide column 9, thereby ensuring that the pressing pin plate 6 can only move in the vertical direction defined by the guide column 9 and cannot deviate or shake in the horizontal direction.

[0037] The horizontal transfer device comprises two linear motors arranged in parallel; the linear motor comprises a sliding rail 11 and a sliding seat 12 arranged on the sliding rail 11 and used for mounting the transfer platform 1; when the transfer platform 1 is away from the pressing pin block 7, it is the loading station; when the transfer platform 1 is located below the pressing pin block 7, it is the pressing pin station; and the plug-in pin station is located between the loading station and the pressing pin station.

[0038] The linear motor can provide high-precision positioning control, so that the switching of the transfer platform 1 between the loading station, the pin inserting station and the pin pressing station is more accurate, the position accuracy of the plug-in board in each operation link is ensured, the quality of the pin inserting and pin pressing is improved, and the product failure rate caused by position deviation is reduced

[0039] The plug-in board limiting structure comprises a limiting groove 13 provided on the positioning plate 2 and matched with the plug-in board, a positioning pin 14 provided in the limiting groove 13 and used for penetrating the plug-in board, and a plurality of through insertion holes 15. The limiting groove 13 is designed according to the shape and size of the plug-in board and is matched with the plug-in board. When the plug-in board is placed on the positioning plate 2, the edges of the plug-in board are embedded in the limiting groove 13, the groove wall of the limiting groove 13 can limit the movement of the plug-in board in the horizontal direction, the positioning pin 14 is arranged in the limiting groove 13, and a positioning hole matched with the positioning pin 14 is arranged on the plug-in board, so as to further limit the rotation and displacement of the plug-in board in the plane; the insertion hole 15 is used for guiding the insertion and pressing of the pin, so as to prevent the pin from being skewed or broken.

[0040] The transfer platform 1 is provided with an insertion groove 16 located at the lower end of the insertion hole 15. The insertion groove 16 is arranged on the transfer platform 1 and located at the lower end of the insertion hole 15, so as to provide support and guidance during the pin inserting and pressing process, and ensure that the pin can be smoothly inserted into the plug-in board and completely pressed in.

[0041] The mounting plate 4 is provided with a lifting ring 17. When the device needs to be maintained, repaired or replaced, the mounting plate 4 or the whole device can be conveniently lifted through the lifting ring 17, so as to facilitate the operation of the staff on each part of the device.

[0042] The above embodiments only exemplarily illustrate the principle and effect of the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model. All equivalent modifications or changes completed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical thought disclosed by the utility model should still be covered by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A needle plate needle alignment device, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a needle inserting device for inserting needle into the plug-in board, which comprises the following parts: A moving platform is provided with a plurality of positioning plates, and the positioning plates are used for placing the plug-in board needing to be inserted with the needle; A plug-in board limiting structure is arranged on the positioning plate and is used for limiting the plug-in board; A bottom plate; A horizontal moving device is arranged on the bottom plate and is used for driving the moving platform to switch among the loading station, the needle inserting station and the needle pressing station; A needle pressing device is used for pressing the needle downward and making the needle completely press into the plug-in board; A guide assembly is used for providing the guide support for the needle pressing device when pressing the needle.

2. A needle aligning device for a needle plate as defined in claim 1, wherein: The needle pressing device comprises a mounting plate, a booster cylinder arranged on the mounting plate, a needle pressing plate arranged on the output shaft of the booster cylinder, a needle pressing block arranged at the lower end of the needle pressing plate, and a pressing block arranged on the bottom plate and opposite to the needle pressing block.

3. A pin aligning device for a pin board as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The guide assembly comprises a plurality of guide columns arranged between the mounting plate and the bottom plate, and a guide sleeve arranged on the needle pressing plate and used for the guide columns to pass through.

4. A pin pressing alignment device for a pin plate as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The horizontal moving device comprises two linear motors arranged in parallel; The linear motor comprises a slide rail, a slide seat arranged on the slide rail and used for mounting the moving platform; When the moving platform is away from the needle pressing block, it is the loading station, when the moving platform is below the needle pressing block, it is the needle pressing station, and the needle inserting station is between the loading station and the needle pressing station.

5. A pin aligning device for a pin board as defined in claim 1, wherein: The plug-in board limiting structure comprises a limiting groove arranged on the positioning plate and matched with the plug-in board, a positioning pin arranged in the limiting groove and used for passing through the plug-in board, and a plurality of through plug holes.

6. A pin aligning device for a pin board as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The moving platform is provided with a plug-in slot arranged at the lower end of the plug hole.

7. A pin pressing alignment device for a pin plate as defined in claim 2, wherein: The mounting plate is provided with a lifting ring.