Terminal assembling mechanism

By designing a terminal assembly mechanism and utilizing automated equipment and cylinder slide control, efficient automated assembly of connector terminals was achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and poor consistency in existing technologies.

CN223898794UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10E A (DONGGUAN)ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520456688.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-17

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the circular terminals of connectors are formed in the roll material during the production process, which results in low efficiency during assembly and poor consistency of manual assembly.

Method used

Design a terminal assembly mechanism, including a feeding and receiving device, a terminal feeding device, a terminal cutting device, and an end seat conveying device. The terminal cutting and assembly are realized through automated equipment, the terminal roll pressure roller assembly is used to improve the transport stability, and the precise insertion of the terminal is realized by combining the motion control of the cylinder and the slide table.

Benefits of technology

This significantly improves terminal production efficiency and product consistency, enabling automated and efficient terminal assembly.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a terminal assembling mechanism. The terminal assembling mechanism comprises a material receiving and discharging device, a first support, a terminal feeding device, a terminal cutting device and an end seat conveying device, the winding and unwinding device is used for unwinding a terminal roll material and winding release paper; the first support is located on the front side of the collecting and discharging device. The terminal feeding device is used for guiding a terminal roll material and controlling the terminal roll material to be conveyed forwards; the terminal cutting device is arranged at the front end of the terminal feeding device; the end base conveying device is installed on the first support and located on the left side of the terminal feeding device. The end seat conveying device comprises a Y-direction driving sliding table, a Y-direction sliding seat, a first X-direction air cylinder, a first X-direction sliding seat, a pressing block driving air cylinder, a swinging pressing block and a positioning seat; the Y-direction driving sliding table controls the positioning base to move front and back, the first X-direction air cylinder controls the positioning base to move left and right, the pressing block driving air cylinder controls the swing pressing block to press an end base of the positioning base, linkage control is achieved, the end base is connected, then the end base transversely moves towards one side of a cut terminal, and assembling with the terminal is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector processing equipment technology, and in particular to a terminal assembly mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the circular terminals of connectors are formed in the roll of material during the production process. During assembly, the terminals are first punched out of the roll by equipment, and then manually inserted and assembled. This method is not only inefficient, but also results in poor consistency in manual assembly. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an automatic terminal assembly mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a terminal assembly mechanism to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A terminal assembly mechanism includes a take-up and unload device, a first support, a terminal feeding device, a terminal cutting device, and an end-seat conveying device. The take-up and unload device is used to release terminal roll material and reel in release paper. The first support is located in front of the take-up and unload device. The terminal feeding device includes a second support, a terminal roll material conveying guide, a terminal roll material pressure roller assembly, and a terminal roll material pulling assembly. The second support is fixed above the first support. The terminal roll material conveying guide is installed above the second support. The terminal roll material conveying guide has a guide groove for conveying the terminal roll material. The terminal roll material pressure roller assembly is installed at the rear of the terminal roll material conveying guide. The terminal roll material pulling assembly is installed in the middle of the terminal roll material conveying guide. The terminal cutting device is installed on the second support and located on the terminal roll. The material conveying guide is located at the front end; the end seat conveying device is installed on the first support and located to the left of the second support; the end seat conveying device includes a Y-axis drive slide, a Y-axis slide, a first X-axis cylinder, a first X-axis slide, a pressure block drive cylinder, a swing pressure block, and a positioning seat; the power output end of the Y-axis drive slide is connected to the Y-axis slide; the first X-axis cylinder is installed on the Y-axis slide and its power output end is connected to the first X-axis slide; the first X-axis slide can slide left and right and is installed on the Y-axis slide; the positioning seat is fixed to the right side of the first X-axis slide; the swing pressure block has an L-shaped structure; the swing pressure block is located to the left of the positioning seat and its lower end is rotatably connected to the first X-axis slide; the pressure block drive cylinder is movably connected to the first X-axis slide and its power output end is hinged to the middle of the swing pressure block.

[0006] Further description of this utility model: the feeding and take-up device includes a stand, a terminal roll feeding tray, a feeding drive device, a release paper take-up tray, and a take-up drive device; the terminal roll feeding tray is installed on the upper part of the stand and is used to install terminal rolls; the feeding drive device is installed on the stand and its power output end is connected to the terminal roll feeding tray; the release paper take-up tray is installed in the middle of the stand and is used to take up release paper; the take-up drive device is installed on the stand and its power output end is connected to the release paper take-up tray.

[0007] As further described in this utility model, a guide plate is installed at the rear end of the terminal roll conveying guide.

[0008] Further description of this utility model: the terminal roll feeding assembly includes a Y-axis cylinder, a Z-axis cylinder, a connecting block, and several positioning pins; the Y-axis cylinder is mounted on a second support and its power output end is connected to the Z-axis cylinder; the power output end of the Z-axis cylinder is connected to the connecting block; the positioning pins are distributed and mounted on the bottom of the connecting block; the terminal roll conveying guide has a strip-shaped hole and a clearance groove for the positioning pins to extend into.

[0009] In a further description of this utility model, the terminal cutting device includes an upper bracket, an upper cutting cylinder, an upper cutting blade, a lower bracket, a lower cutting cylinder, and a lower cutting blade; the upper bracket is fixed above a second support; the upper cutting cylinder is mounted on the upper bracket and its power output end is connected to the upper cutting blade; the lower bracket is mounted below the second support; the lower cutting cylinder is mounted on the lower bracket and its power output end is connected to the lower cutting blade; the upper cutting blade and the lower cutting blade cooperate to perform punching.

[0010] A further description of this utility model includes a material ejector device; the material ejector device includes a connecting seat, a second X-axis cylinder, and a ejector rod; the connecting seat is fixed on a second support and located behind the terminal cutting device; the second X-axis cylinder is mounted on the connecting seat and its power output end is connected to the ejector rod; the ejector rod is located between the upper cutter and the lower cutter and is used to push the cut terminal to the left.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] Terminal rolls are released and the release paper is wound up by the unwinding device. After being released, the terminal rolls pass through the terminal feeding device. While the terminal rolls are being conveyed in the terminal feeding device, the terminal roll pressure roller assembly abuts against the terminal rolls to improve the stability of the terminal roll transport. The terminal roll pulling device pulls the terminal rolls forward step by step, with each pulling distance being the distance of a set of terminals. After each pulling, the terminal cutting device cuts out the terminals at the front end of the terminal rolls, ready for assembly. At the same time, in the end seat conveying device, the Y-axis drive slide controls the Y-axis slide to move forward to pick up the end seat. After the positioning seat picks up the end seat, the pressure block drive cylinder controls the swing pressure block to push to the right. The swing pressure block presses against the end seat. The Y-axis drive slide controls the Y-axis slide to move backward, and the first X-axis cylinder controls the first X-axis slide to move to the right, thereby pushing the end seat towards the terminal. The terminal is inserted into the end seat, completing the terminal insertion and thus completing the terminal cutting and assembly process, greatly improving work efficiency and product consistency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the terminal feeding device, terminal cutting device and top feeding device of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the terminal roll feeding assembly of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the terminal cutting device of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the top material feeding device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the end seat conveying device of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0020] like Figure 1-6As shown, a terminal assembly mechanism includes a take-up and unload device 01, a first support 02, a terminal feeding device 03, a terminal cutting device 04, and an end-seat conveying device 05. The take-up and unload device 01 includes a frame 011, a terminal roll unloading tray 012, an unloading drive device (not shown), a release paper take-up tray 013, and a take-up drive device 014. The terminal roll unloading tray 012 is mounted on the upper part of the frame 011 and is used to mount the terminal roll. The unloading drive device is mounted on the frame 011 and its power output end is connected to the terminal roll unloading tray 012. The release paper take-up tray 013 is mounted in the middle of the frame 011 and is used for... The release paper is wound up; the winding drive device 014 is mounted on the upright 011 and its power output end is connected to the release paper take-up tray 013; the first support 02 is located in front of the take-up and unload device 01; the terminal feeding device 03 includes a second support 031, a terminal roll conveying guide 032, a terminal roll pressure roller assembly 033, and a terminal roll pulling assembly 034; the second support 031 is fixed above the first support 02; the terminal roll conveying guide 032 is mounted above the second support 031; the terminal roll conveying guide 032 is provided with a guide groove 0321 for conveying the terminal roll; the terminal roll pressure roller assembly 033 is installed above the rear of the terminal roll conveying guide 032; the terminal roll pulling assembly 034 is installed in the middle of the terminal roll conveying guide 032; the terminal cutting device 04 is installed on the second support 031 and located at the front end of the terminal roll conveying guide 032; the end seat conveying device 05 is installed on the first support 02 and located to the left of the second support 031; the end seat conveying device 05 includes a Y-axis drive slide 051, a Y-axis slide 052, a first X-axis cylinder 053, a first X-axis slide 054, a pressure block drive cylinder 055, a swing pressure block 056, and a positioning seat 057; the Y-axis drive slide 05... The power output end of 1 is connected to the Y-axis slide 052; the first X-axis cylinder 053 is mounted on the Y-axis slide 052 and its power output end is connected to the first X-axis slide 054; the first X-axis slide 054 is slidably mounted on the Y-axis slide 052; the positioning seat 057 is fixed to the right side of the first X-axis slide 054; the swinging pressure block 056 has an L-shaped structure; the swinging pressure block 056 is located on the left side of the positioning seat 057 and its lower end is rotatably connected to the first X-axis slide 054; the pressure block drive cylinder 055 is movably connected to the first X-axis slide 054 and its power output end is hinged to the middle of the swinging pressure block 056;Terminal roll material is installed in terminal roll material unloading tray 012 and released through it. After being released, the terminal roll material passes through terminal feeding device 03, while the release paper is wound up through release paper take-up tray 013. When the terminal roll material is conveyed in terminal feeding device 03, terminal roll material pressure roller assembly 033 abuts against the terminal roll material to improve the stability of the terminal roll material transportation. Terminal roll material pulling device pulls the terminal roll material forward step by step, with each pulling distance being the distance of one set of terminals. After each pulling, the terminal roll material is cut off by terminal cutting device 04. The front-end terminal is cut out, awaiting assembly; simultaneously, in the end-seat conveying device 05, the Y-axis drive slide 051 controls the Y-axis slide 052 to move forward to receive the end seat. After the positioning seat 057 receives the end seat, the pressure block drive cylinder 055 controls the swing pressure block 056 to push to the right. The swing pressure block 056 presses firmly above the end seat. The Y-axis drive slide 051 controls the Y-axis slide 052 to move backward, and the first X-axis cylinder 053 controls the first X-axis slide 054 to move to the right, thereby pushing the end seat towards the terminal. The terminal is inserted into the end seat, completing the terminal insertion.

[0021] The terminal roll conveyor 032 is equipped with a guide plate 035 at its rear end, which is used to guide the terminal roll into the system and improve stability.

[0022] The terminal roll feeding assembly 034 includes a Y-axis cylinder 0341, a Z-axis cylinder 0342, a connecting block 0343, and several positioning pins 0344. In this design, three positioning pins 0344 are provided. The Y-axis cylinder 0341 is mounted on the second support 031 and its power output end is connected to the Z-axis cylinder 0342. The power output end of the Z-axis cylinder 0342 is connected to the connecting block 0343. The positioning pins 0344 are distributed and installed on the bottom of the connecting block 0343. The terminal roll feeding guide 032 has a strip-shaped hole and a clearance groove for the positioning pins 0344 to extend into. The Y-axis cylinder 0341 and the Z-axis cylinder 0342 are linked. The positioning pins 0344 are inserted into the positioning holes of the terminal roll, pulling the terminal roll forward.

[0023] The terminal cutting device 04 includes an upper support 041, an upper cutting cylinder 042, an upper cutting blade 043, a lower support 044, a lower cutting cylinder 045, and a lower cutting blade 046. The upper support 041 is fixed above the second support 031. The upper cutting cylinder 042 is mounted on the upper support 041 and its power output end is connected to the upper cutting blade 043. The lower support 044 is mounted below the second support 031. The lower cutting cylinder 045 is mounted on the lower support 044 and its power output end is connected to the lower cutting blade 046. The upper cutting blade 043 and the lower cutting blade 046 cooperate to perform punching. The lower cutting cylinder 045 controls the lower cutting blade 046 to move upward and support it at the bottom of the terminal roll. The upper cutting cylinder 042 controls the upper cutting blade 043 to move downward and press it onto the terminal, and pushes the lower cutting blade 046 to continue moving downward, cutting the terminal out of the roll.

[0024] It also includes a top-feeding device 06; the top-feeding device 06 includes a connecting seat 061, a second X-direction cylinder 062 and a top rod 063; the connecting seat 061 is fixed on the second support 031 and located behind the terminal cutting device 04; the second X-direction cylinder 062 is installed on the connecting seat 061 and its power output end is connected to the top rod 063; the top rod 063 is located between the upper cutter 043 and the lower cutter 046, and is used to press the cut terminal to the left. After the terminal is inserted into the end seat, the top-feeding mechanism presses the terminal to the left again to assemble the terminal into place.

[0025] The above description does not limit the technical scope of this invention. Any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of this invention.

Claims

1. A terminal assembly mechanism, characterized in that: The device includes a take-up and unload device, a first support, a terminal feeding device, a terminal cutting device, and an end-seat conveying device. The take-up and unload device is used to release the terminal roll material and reel in the release paper. The first support is located in front of the take-up and unload device. The terminal feeding device includes a second support, a terminal roll material conveying guide, a terminal roll material pressure roller assembly, and a terminal roll material pulling assembly. The second support is fixed above the first support. The terminal roll material conveying guide is installed above the second support. The terminal roll material conveying guide has a guide groove for conveying the terminal roll material. The terminal roll material pressure roller assembly is installed at the rear of the terminal roll material conveying guide. The terminal roll material pulling assembly is installed in the middle of the terminal roll material conveying guide. The terminal cutting device is installed on the second support and located at the terminal roll material conveying guide. The end-cap conveying device is mounted on a first support and located to the left of a second support. The end-cap conveying device includes a Y-axis drive slide, a Y-axis slide block, a first X-axis cylinder, a first X-axis slide block, a pressure block drive cylinder, a swing pressure block, and a positioning seat. The power output end of the Y-axis drive slide is connected to the Y-axis slide block. The first X-axis cylinder is mounted on the Y-axis slide block and its power output end is connected to the first X-axis slide block. The first X-axis slide block is slidably mounted on the Y-axis slide block. The positioning seat is fixed to the right side of the first X-axis slide block. The swing pressure block has an L-shaped structure. The swing pressure block is located to the left of the positioning seat and its lower end is rotatably connected to the first X-axis slide block. The pressure block drive cylinder is movably connected to the first X-axis slide block, and its power output end is hinged to the middle of the swing pressure block.

2. The terminal assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding and take-up device includes a stand, a terminal roll feeding tray, a feeding drive device, a release paper take-up tray, and a take-up drive device; the terminal roll feeding tray is installed on the upper part of the stand and is used to install terminal rolls; the feeding drive device is installed on the stand and its power output end is connected to the terminal roll feeding tray; the release paper take-up tray is installed in the middle of the stand and is used to take up release paper; the take-up drive device is installed on the stand and its power output end is connected to the release paper take-up tray.

3. The terminal assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide plate is installed at the rear end of the terminal roll conveyor.

4. The terminal assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal roll feeding assembly includes a Y-axis cylinder, a Z-axis cylinder, a connecting block, and several positioning pins; the Y-axis cylinder is mounted on a second support and its power output end is connected to the Z-axis cylinder; the power output end of the Z-axis cylinder is connected to the connecting block; the positioning pins are distributed on the left and right sides and mounted on the bottom of the connecting block; the terminal roll conveying guide has a strip-shaped hole and a clearance groove for the positioning pins to extend into.

5. A terminal assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal cutting device includes an upper bracket, an upper cutting cylinder, an upper cutting blade, a lower bracket, a lower cutting cylinder, and a lower cutting blade; the upper bracket is fixed above the second support; the upper cutting cylinder is mounted on the upper bracket and its power output end is connected to the upper cutting blade; the lower bracket is mounted below the second support; the lower cutting cylinder is mounted on the lower bracket and its power output end is connected to the lower cutting blade; the upper cutting blade and the lower cutting blade cooperate to perform punching.

6. The terminal assembly mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a material ejector device; the material ejector device includes a connecting seat, a second X-axis cylinder and a ejector rod; the connecting seat is fixed on the second support and located behind the terminal cutting device; the second X-axis cylinder is mounted on the connecting seat and its power output end is connected to the ejector rod; the ejector rod is located between the upper cutter and the lower cutter and is used to push the cut terminal to the left.