Assembly equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of workpiece assembly, and particularly discloses assembly equipment which comprises a first feeding device for supplying a first workpiece, a second feeding device for supplying a second workpiece and a control device for controlling the first feeding device and the second feeding device. Comprising a conveying mechanism, a conveying seat, a first positioning mechanism for bearing and positioning a first workpiece, a bearing mechanism for bearing and positioning a third workpiece, an assembling device of a pressing mechanism for pressing the third workpiece on the bearing mechanism, and a first material taking device for transferring the first workpiece from the first feeding device to the first positioning mechanism; the second material taking device is used for transferring a second workpiece from the second material supply device to a third workpiece borne by the bearing mechanism; and the welding device is used for welding the first workpiece, the second workpiece and the third workpiece. According to the assembling equipment, mechanical assembling and welding of the first workpiece, the second workpiece and the third workpiece are achieved, the circulation time of all the workpieces is shortened, the welding efficiency is improved, and the labor cost and the labor intensity are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of workpiece assembly technology, specifically to an assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production processes, workpieces often need to be assembled. For example, RC parts are assembled onto a product and then welded to the product; or, RC parts and iron sheets are assembled onto both sides of a product respectively, and then the RC parts and iron sheets are welded; or the RC parts, the product, and the iron sheets are welded together. Currently, when it is necessary to assemble RC parts and iron sheets onto both sides of a product respectively, the workflow is roughly as follows: First, the RC parts are assembled onto the product at the first station; after the assembly of the RC parts is completed, the product is transferred to the second station; at the second station, the iron sheets are assembled onto the product; after the assembly of the iron sheets is completed, the product is transferred to the welding station; at the welding station, the RC parts, the product, and the iron sheets are welded together.

[0003] However, in the aforementioned production process, operators need to transfer products between multiple workstations, resulting in high labor intensity and labor costs. Furthermore, the need to transfer products between multiple workstations leads to prolonged product flow time, ultimately reducing welding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above, it is necessary to provide an assembly device to realize the mechanized assembly and welding of the first workpiece, the second workpiece and the third workpiece, thereby improving welding efficiency and reducing labor costs and labor intensity.

[0005] This application provides an assembly device for assembling a first workpiece, a second workpiece, and a third workpiece, comprising: a first feeding device for supplying the first workpiece; a second feeding device, spaced apart from the first feeding device, for supplying the second workpiece; and an assembly device, spaced apart from the first and second feeding devices, including a transport mechanism, a transport seat, a first positioning mechanism, a bearing mechanism, and a clamping mechanism. The transport seat is connected to the transport mechanism to move along a first direction under the drive of the transport mechanism. The first positioning mechanism is slidably disposed on the transport seat along a second direction. The bearing mechanism is slidably disposed on the transport seat along the first direction. The first positioning mechanism is used to receive and position the first workpiece. The supporting mechanism is used to receive and position the third workpiece; the clamping mechanism is disposed on the supporting mechanism and used to clamp the third workpiece onto the supporting mechanism along a third direction, wherein the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other; a first material handling device is disposed corresponding to the first material feeding device and the assembly device, and is used to transfer the first workpiece from the first material feeding device to the first positioning mechanism; a second material handling device is disposed corresponding to the second material feeding device and the assembly device, and is used to transfer the second workpiece from the second material feeding device to the third workpiece carried by the supporting mechanism; and a welding device is disposed corresponding to the assembly device, and is used to weld the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first positioning mechanism includes a positioning linear assembly, a positioning base, a lifting linear assembly, a lifting base, a movable seat, a first positioning element, and an elastic element. The positioning linear assembly is disposed on the transport seat. The positioning base is connected to the positioning linear assembly to move along the second direction under the drive of the positioning linear assembly. The lifting linear assembly is disposed on the positioning base. The lifting base is connected to the lifting linear assembly to move along the third direction under the drive of the lifting linear assembly. The movable seat is slidably disposed on the lifting base along the third direction. The first positioning element is disposed at one end of the movable seat away from the transport seat. The elastic element is connected between the end of the movable seat facing the transport seat and the lifting base. The first positioning element is used to receive and position the first workpiece.

[0007] In some embodiments, the carrying mechanism includes a carrying bracket, a carrying linear assembly, a carrying base, a carrying member, a positioning assembly, and an adsorption assembly. The carrying bracket is disposed on the transport seat and spans the first positioning mechanism. The carrying linear assembly is disposed on the carrying bracket. The carrying base is connected to the carrying linear assembly to move along the first direction under the drive of the carrying linear assembly. The carrying member is disposed on the carrying base and is used to carry the third workpiece. The positioning assembly is disposed on the carrying base and surrounds the carrying member, and is used to position the third workpiece. The adsorption assembly is embedded in the carrying member and is used to adsorb the third workpiece. The pressing mechanism is disposed on the carrying base and adjacent to the carrying member.

[0008] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping linear assembly, a clamping base, a clamping slide, a clamping drive, and a clamping member. The clamping linear assembly is disposed on the bearing mechanism. The clamping base is connected to the clamping linear assembly to move along the first direction under the drive of the clamping linear assembly. The clamping slide is slidably disposed on the clamping base along the third direction. The clamping drive is disposed on the clamping base and connected to the clamping slide. The clamping drive is used to drive the clamping slide to move along the third direction. The clamping member is connected to the clamping slide and is used to adapt and clamp the third workpiece.

[0009] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment further includes a material-retrieving support, which spans across the first feeding device, the second feeding device, and the assembly device, with the first material-retrieving device and the second material-retrieving device respectively disposed on opposite sides of the material-retrieving support.

[0010] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment further includes a top-down visual inspection mechanism, which is disposed on the material pick-up support and correspondingly disposed to the assembly device. The top-down visual inspection mechanism is used to acquire images of the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece to locate the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece.

[0011] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment further includes a second positioning mechanism, which is spaced apart from the second feeding device. The second positioning mechanism is used to receive and position the second workpiece. The second picking device transfers the second workpiece from the second feeding device to the second positioning mechanism for positioning. The second picking device then transfers the positioned second workpiece from the second positioning mechanism to the third workpiece carried by the carrying mechanism.

[0012] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment further includes an upward-facing visual inspection mechanism, which is spaced apart from the second feeding device. The upward-facing visual inspection mechanism is used to acquire an image of the second workpiece on the second picking device to locate the second workpiece on the second picking device.

[0013] In some embodiments, the assembly equipment further includes a welding support spanning the first feeding device, the second feeding device, and the assembly device, and the welding device is disposed on the welding support.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first feeding device includes a feeding platform, a first slide, a first carrier, a second slide, a second carrier, a rotating wheel, a feeding drive, and a feeding belt. The first slide is slidably disposed on the side of the feeding platform, the first carrier is disposed on the first slide and above the feeding platform, the second slide is slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding platform, the second carrier is disposed on the second slide, and the first carrier is located above the second carrier. The rotating wheel is rotatably disposed at one end of the feeding platform, the feeding drive is disposed at the other end of the feeding platform, the feeding belt is sleeved on the rotating wheel and the feeding drive, and the feeding belt is connected to the first slide and the second slide respectively. The feeding drive is used to drive the feeding belt to rotate, so that the feeding belt drives the first slide and the second slide to move. The first carrier and the second carrier are both used to carry the first workpiece.

[0015] When assembling and welding the first, second, and third workpieces using the aforementioned assembly equipment: First, the third workpiece is placed on the supporting mechanism of the assembly equipment by an external material exchange device, such as a robotic arm, so that the supporting mechanism receives and positions the third workpiece; the third workpiece is pressed onto the supporting mechanism by a clamping mechanism; the transport mechanism drives the transport seat, the first positioning mechanism, the supporting mechanism, the clamping mechanism, and the third workpiece to move to the position corresponding to the first picking device; the first picking device picks up material from the first feeding device and transfers the first workpiece to the first positioning mechanism; the first positioning mechanism brings the first workpiece closer to the supporting mechanism, so that the first workpiece corresponds to the third workpiece; the transport mechanism drives the transport seat, the first positioning mechanism, the supporting mechanism, the clamping mechanism, the third workpiece, and the first workpiece to move to the position corresponding to the second picking device; the second picking device picks up material from the second feeding device and transfers the second workpiece... The first, second, and third workpieces are aligned with the third workpiece carried by the carrier mechanism. The transport mechanism drives the transport seat, the first positioning mechanism, the carrier mechanism, the clamping mechanism, the third workpiece, the first workpiece, and the second workpiece to move to the position corresponding to the welding device. The welding device welds the first, second, and third workpieces. After the welding of the first, second, and third workpieces is completed, the transport mechanism drives the transport seat, the first positioning mechanism, the carrier mechanism, the clamping mechanism, the first, second, and third workpieces to move to the position corresponding to the external material exchange device. At the same time, the clamping mechanism releases the third workpiece so that the external material exchange device can remove the welded first, second, and third workpieces from the carrier mechanism and place the third workpiece back on the carrier mechanism, thereby realizing the mechanized assembly and welding of the first, second, and third workpieces.

[0016] The assembly equipment provided in this application embodiment achieves mechanized assembly and welding of the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece through the coordinated operation of the first feeding device, the second feeding device, the assembly device, the first picking device, the second picking device, and the welding device, thereby reducing the turnover time of each workpiece and improving welding efficiency. Since the mechanized assembly and welding of the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece are realized, there is no need for operators to frequently transfer each workpiece, thereby reducing labor costs and labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first feeding device in the assembly equipment shown.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly device in the assembly equipment shown.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the first positioning mechanism in the assembly device shown.

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the load-bearing mechanism in the assembly device shown.

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in the assembly device shown.

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the first material handling device, the second material handling device, part of the material handling support, and the overhead visual inspection mechanism in the assembly equipment shown.

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the welding device and welding support in the assembly equipment shown.

[0025] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the second positioning mechanism in the assembly equipment shown.

[0026] Key component symbols: Assembly equipment 100, First feeding device 10, Feeding table 11, First slide table 12, First platform 13, Second slide table 14, Second platform 15, Rotating wheel 16, Feeding drive component 17, Feeding belt 18, Second feeding device 20, Assembly device 30, Transport mechanism 31, Transport seat 32, First positioning mechanism 33, Positioning linear assembly 331, Positioning base 332, Lifting linear assembly 333, Lifting base 334, Moving seat 335, First positioning component 336, Elastic component 337, Bearing mechanism 34, Bearing bracket 341, Bearing linear assembly 342, Bearing base 343, Bearing component 344, Positioning assembly 345, Adsorption assembly 346, Pressing mechanism 35, Pressing linear assembly 351, Pressing base 352, Pressing slide 3 53, clamping drive component 354, clamping component 355, first material handling device 40, first material handling linear module 41, first material handling linear assembly 42, first material handling seat 43, first material handling drive component 44, first material handling component 45, second material handling device 50, second material handling linear module 51, second material handling linear assembly 52, second material handling seat 53, second material handling drive component 54, second material handling component 55, welding device 60, welding linear module 61, welding linear assembly 62, welding seat 63, welder 64, assembly platform 70, material handling support 72, welding support 74, overhead visual inspection mechanism 80, under-eye visual inspection mechanism 82, second positioning mechanism 90, mounting seat 91, adjusting seat 92, first adjusting component 93, second positioning component 94, second adjusting component 95, waste box 96. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, it should be noted that "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the two components; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] The following will describe some embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 This application provides an assembly device 100. The assembly device 100 is used to assemble a first workpiece (not shown), a second workpiece (not shown), and a third workpiece (not shown). The first workpiece can be an RC small part, the second workpiece can be an iron sheet, and the third workpiece can be a product. The assembly device 100 is used to assemble the first workpiece on the lower side of the third workpiece and to assemble the second workpiece on the upper side of the third workpiece. After assembling the first, second, and third workpieces, the assembly device 100 welds the first and second workpieces together to clamp the third workpiece, thereby achieving the assembly of the first, second, and third workpieces.

[0032] For ease of understanding and explanation, the embodiments of this application are defined as follows: Figure 1 The XYZ coordinate system shown is a first direction (X-axis), a second direction (Y-axis), and a third direction (Z-axis). The first, second, and third directions are all perpendicular to each other. It is understood that in other embodiments, the first, second, and third directions may also intersect but not be perpendicular; this application does not specifically limit this.

[0033] Understandably, in other embodiments, the assembly equipment 100 may also weld the first workpiece and the second workpiece onto the third workpiece, respectively, and this application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0034] It is understood that in other embodiments, the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece may be other objects, and the embodiments of this application do not specifically limit them.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the assembly equipment 100 includes a first feeding device 10, a second feeding device 20, an assembly device 30, a first picking device 40, a second picking device 50, and a welding device 60. To enable modular design of the assembly equipment 100 and facilitate its handling, transportation, and installation, this embodiment also includes an assembly platform 70. The first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, the assembly device 30, the first picking device 40, the second picking device 50, and the welding device 60 are all mounted on the assembly platform 70, thereby enabling modular design of the assembly equipment 100.

[0036] In this embodiment, the assembly platform 70 is generally a flat plate structure. Understandably, in other embodiments, the assembly platform 70 can also be a cabinet structure, which can accommodate and house mechanisms such as controllers, power supplies, air supply, displays, keyboards, and mice; details will not be elaborated further in this embodiment.

[0037] A first feeding device 10 is disposed on the assembly platform 70 and is used to supply a first workpiece. A second feeding device 20 is disposed on the assembly platform 70, spaced apart from the first feeding device 10, and is used to supply a second workpiece. The second feeding device 20 may be a feeder device, which will not be described further in this embodiment.

[0038] Assembly device 30 is disposed on assembly platform 70, and is spaced apart from first feeding device 10 and second feeding device 20. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 3The assembly device 30 includes a transport mechanism 31, a transport seat 32, a first positioning mechanism 33, a bearing mechanism 34, and a pressing mechanism 35. The transport mechanism 31 is disposed on the assembly platform 70 and spaced apart from the first feeding device 10 and the second feeding device 20. The transport seat 32 is connected to the transport mechanism 31 to move along a first direction under the drive of the transport mechanism 31. The first positioning mechanism 33 is slidably disposed on the transport seat 32 along a second direction. The bearing mechanism 34 is slidably disposed on the transport seat 32 along the first direction. The first positioning mechanism 33 is used to receive and position the first workpiece, and the bearing mechanism 34 is used to receive and position the third workpiece. The pressing mechanism 35 is disposed on the bearing mechanism 34 and is used to press the third workpiece against the bearing mechanism 34 along a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0039] A first material handling device 40 is disposed above and corresponding to the first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, and the assembly device 30. The first material handling device 40 is used to transfer a first workpiece from the first feeding device 10 to the first positioning mechanism 33. A second material handling device 50 is disposed above and corresponding to the first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, and the assembly device 30. It is used to transfer a second workpiece from the second feeding device 20 to a third workpiece carried by the carrying mechanism 34. A welding device 60 is disposed above and corresponding to the first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, and the assembly device 30. The welding device 60 is used to weld the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece.

[0040] In this embodiment, when assembling and welding the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece, the assembly equipment 100 firstly places the third workpiece onto the support mechanism 34 of the assembly equipment 30 using an external material exchange device (not shown), such as a robotic arm, so that the support mechanism 34 receives and positions the third workpiece; the clamping mechanism 35 clamps the third workpiece onto the support mechanism 34; the transport mechanism 31 drives the transport seat 32, the first positioning mechanism 33, the support mechanism 34, the clamping mechanism 35, and the third workpiece to move to the position corresponding to the first picking device 40; the first picking device 40 picks up material from the first feeding device 10 and transfers the first workpiece to the first positioning mechanism 33; the first positioning mechanism 33 brings the first workpiece closer to the support mechanism 34, so that the first workpiece is below and corresponds to the third workpiece; the transport mechanism 31 drives the transport seat 32, the first positioning mechanism 33, the support mechanism 34, the clamping mechanism 35, the third workpiece, and the first workpiece to move to the position corresponding to the second picking device 50; the second picking device 50 picks up material from the second feeding device 20 and transfers the second workpiece to the support mechanism 34. The first, second, and third workpieces are positioned on the third workpiece, with the second workpiece positioned above it, so that the first, third, and second workpieces correspond to each other, i.e., the first, third, and second workpieces are positioned facing each other. The transport mechanism 31 drives the transport seat 32, the first positioning mechanism 33, the carrying mechanism 34, the clamping mechanism 35, the third workpiece, the first workpiece, and the second workpiece to move to the position corresponding to the welding device 60. The welding device 60 welds the first and second workpieces, so that the first and second workpieces clamp the third workpiece. After the welding of the first, second, and third workpieces is completed, the transport mechanism 31 drives the transport seat 32, the first positioning mechanism 33, the carrying mechanism 34, the clamping mechanism 35, the first, second, and third workpieces to move to the position corresponding to the external material exchange device. At the same time, the clamping mechanism 35 releases the third workpiece so that the external material exchange device can remove the welded first, second, and third workpieces from the carrying mechanism 34 and place the third workpiece back on the carrying mechanism 34, thereby realizing the mechanized assembly and welding of the first, second, and third workpieces.

[0041] To improve the assembly efficiency of the assembly equipment 100, in this embodiment, there are two assembly devices 30 and two picking devices 50. The two assembly devices 30 are spaced apart on the assembly platform 70, and the first feeding device 10 and the second feeding device 20 are positioned between the two assembly devices 30. Two second picking devices 50 are respectively positioned corresponding to the two assembly devices 30. A first picking device 40 transfers a first workpiece to the two assembly devices 30, and a welding device 60 welds the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece on the two assembly devices 30. Thus, by setting the number of assembly devices 30 and two picking devices 50 to two, the assembly equipment 100 can simultaneously assemble and weld two sets of first workpieces, second workpieces, and third workpieces, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the assembly equipment 100.

[0042] Understandably, in other embodiments, the number of assembly devices 30 and second material handling devices 50 may be more or fewer, depending on the actual situation. Correspondingly, the number of first feeding devices 10, second feeding devices 20, first material handling devices 40, and welding devices 60 may also be adaptively increased or decreased, and this application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0043] Please see Figure 2In this embodiment, the first feeding device 10 includes a feeding platform 11, a first slide 12, a first carrier 13, a second slide 14, a second carrier 15, a rotating wheel 16, a feeding drive 17, and a feeding belt 18. The feeding platform 11 is disposed on the assembly platform 70 and extends along a first direction. The first slide 12 is slidably disposed on the side of the feeding platform 11. The first slide 12 is generally U-shaped, and its two sides are slidably disposed on the two sides of the feeding platform 11 via a slide rail slider structure. The first carrier 13 is disposed on the first slide 12 and above the feeding platform 11. The second slide 14 is slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding platform 11. The second slide 14 is generally flat, and its two ends are slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding platform 11 via a slide rail slider structure. The second platform 15 is disposed on the second slide 14, wherein the first platform 13 is located above the second platform 15, and the second platform 15 can be adapted to pass through the first slide 12. A rotating wheel 16 is rotatably disposed at one end of the feeding platform 11, and a feeding drive 17 is disposed at the other end of the feeding platform 11. The feeding drive 17 can be a motor. A feeding belt 18 is sleeved on the rotating wheel 16 and the feeding drive 17, and the feeding belt 18 is connected to the first slide 12 and the second slide 14 respectively. The feeding drive 17 is used to drive the feeding belt 18 to rotate, so that the feeding belt 18 drives the first slide 12 and the second slide 14 to move. The first platform 13 and the second platform 15 are both used to carry the first workpiece. Thus, by setting the specific structure of the first feeding device 10 as described above, the first platform 13 and the second platform 15 can supply the first workpiece respectively. That is, when the first platform 13 is located below the first picking device 40 to supply the first workpiece, the second platform 15 can be moved away from the first picking device 40 to hold the first workpiece. When the first workpiece on the first platform 13 is taken away, the feeding drive 17 drives the feeding belt 18 to rotate, so that the feeding belt 18 drives the first platform 13 and the second platform 15 to exchange positions, so that the second platform 15 is located below the first picking device 40 to supply the first workpiece, and the first platform 13 is moved away from the first picking device 40 to hold the first workpiece again, thereby improving the feeding efficiency of the first feeding device 10.

[0044] Please see Figure 3 In this embodiment, the transport mechanism 31 can be a ball screw module. It is understood that in other embodiments, the transport mechanism 31 can also be a linear module or other functional structure capable of driving the transport seat 32 to move along the first direction; these will not be elaborated further in this application.

[0045] Please refer to the above. Figure 3 and Figure 4In this embodiment, the first positioning mechanism 33 includes a positioning linear assembly 331, a positioning base 332, a lifting linear assembly 333, a lifting base 334, a moving seat 335, a first positioning element 336, and an elastic element 337. The positioning linear assembly 331 is disposed on the transport seat 32 and generally consists of a linear module, a slide rail, and a slider, which will not be described in detail here. The positioning base 332 is connected to the positioning linear assembly 331 to move along a second direction under the drive of the positioning linear assembly 331. The lifting linear assembly 333 is disposed on the positioning base 332 and can be a linear cylinder. The lifting base 334 is connected to the lifting linear assembly 333 to move along a third direction under the drive of the lifting linear assembly 333. The lifting base 334 is also slidably disposed on the positioning base 332 via a slide rail and slider structure. The movable seat 335 is slidably disposed on the lifting base 334 along a third direction. The first positioning member 336 is disposed at the end of the movable seat 335 away from the transport seat 32. The elastic member 337 is connected between the end of the movable seat 335 facing the transport seat 32 and the lifting base 334. The first positioning member 336 is used to receive and position the first workpiece.

[0046] Thus, by setting the specific structure of the first positioning mechanism 33 as described above, when the first positioning member 336 receives the first workpiece, the positioning linear assembly 331 drives the positioning base 332, the lifting linear assembly 333, the lifting base 334, the moving seat 335, the first positioning member 336, and the elastic member 337 away from the bearing mechanism 34 in the second direction, so that the first material handling device 40 can place the first workpiece on the first positioning member 336; after the first positioning member 336 receives the first workpiece, the positioning linear assembly 331 drives the positioning base 332, the lifting linear assembly 333, the lifting base 334, the moving seat 335, the first positioning member 336, and the elastic member 337 away from the bearing mechanism 34 in the second direction, so that the first material handling device 40 can place the first workpiece on the first positioning member 336; when the first positioning member 336 receives the first workpiece, the positioning linear assembly 331 drives the positioning base 332, the lifting linear assembly 333, the lifting base 334, the moving seat 335, and the first positioning member 336 away from the bearing mechanism 34 in the second direction, so that the first material handling device 40 can place the first workpiece on the first positioning member 336; The first positioning element 336, the elastic element 337, and the first workpiece approach the bearing mechanism 34, and the first positioning element 336 is positioned below the third workpiece. When the first positioning element 336 is positioned below the third workpiece, the lifting linear assembly 333 drives the lifting base 334, the moving base 335, the first positioning element 336, the elastic element 337, and the first workpiece to move closer to the third workpiece, so that the first workpiece and the third workpiece abut against each other. At the same time, under the elastic action of the elastic element 337, the first workpiece and the third workpiece abut against each other elastically, and the first workpiece is pressed against the third workpiece under the elastic support of the elastic element 337, thereby realizing the assembly of the first workpiece and the third workpiece.

[0047] Please refer to the above. Figure 3 and Figure 5In this embodiment, the supporting mechanism 34 includes a supporting bracket 341, a supporting linear assembly 342, a supporting base 343, a supporting member 344, a positioning assembly 345, and an adsorption assembly 346. The supporting bracket 341 is disposed on the transport seat 32 and spans the first positioning mechanism 33. The supporting bracket 341 is generally a U-shaped frame. The supporting linear assembly 342 is disposed on the supporting bracket 341. The supporting linear assembly 342 is generally composed of a linear module, a slide rail, a slider, etc., which will not be described in detail here. The supporting base 343 is connected to the supporting linear assembly 342 to move along a first direction under the drive of the supporting linear assembly 342. The supporting member 344 is disposed on the supporting base 343 and is used to support a third workpiece. A positioning component 345 is disposed on the support base 343 and surrounds the support member 344. The positioning component 345 is used to position the third workpiece. Specifically, the positioning component 345 includes multiple micro cylinders arranged around the support member 344. Each micro cylinder positions the third workpiece by extending to abut against it, or by shortening to release it. An adsorption component 346 is embedded in the support member 344 and is used to adsorb the third workpiece. Specifically, the adsorption component 346 includes multiple suction nozzles embedded in the support member 344. A clamping mechanism 35 is disposed on the support base 343 and adjacent to the support member 344.

[0048] Thus, by setting the specific structure of the bearing mechanism 34 as described above, when the external material exchange device places the third workpiece on the bearing member 344, firstly, the positioning component 345 positions the third workpiece, and then the adsorption component 346 adsorbs the third workpiece, thereby achieving the positioning of the third workpiece; next, the bearing linear component 342 drives the bearing base 343, the bearing member 344, the positioning component 345, the adsorption component 346, and the third workpiece to move along the first direction, so that the third workpiece and the first workpiece are located in the same second direction; then, the first positioning mechanism 33 causes the first workpiece to pass through the side of the bearing base 343, so that the first workpiece is located below the third workpiece, thereby achieving the assembly of the first workpiece and the third workpiece.

[0049] Please refer to the above. Figure 3 and Figure 6In this embodiment, the clamping mechanism 35 includes a clamping linear assembly 351, a clamping base 352, a clamping slide 353, a clamping drive 354, and a clamping member 355. The clamping linear assembly 351 is disposed on the bearing mechanism 34 and generally consists of a cylinder, a slide rail, and a slider, etc., which will not be described in detail here. The clamping base 352 is connected to the clamping linear assembly 351 to move along a first direction under the drive of the clamping linear assembly 351. The clamping slide 353 is slidably disposed on the clamping base 352 along a third direction. Specifically, the clamping slide 353 is slidably disposed on the clamping base 352 through a slide rail slider structure. A clamping drive 354 is disposed on the clamping base 352 and connected to the clamping slide 353. The clamping drive 354 can be a cylinder. The clamping drive 354 is used to drive the clamping slide 353 to move in a third direction. A clamping member 355 is connected to the clamping slide 353 and is used to adapt and clamp a third workpiece. The clamping member 355 has a hole structure for avoiding the second workpiece.

[0050] Thus, by setting the specific structure of the clamping mechanism 35 as described above, when the carrier 344 receives the third workpiece, the clamping linear assembly 351 drives the clamping base 352, clamping slide 353, clamping drive 354, and clamping member 355 away from the carrier 344, so that the first material handling device 40 can place the first workpiece on the carrier 344; after the carrier 344 receives the third workpiece, the clamping linear assembly 351 drives the clamping base 352, clamping slide 353, clamping drive 354, and clamping member 355 closer to the carrier 344, so that the clamping member 355 is above the third workpiece; after the clamping member 355 is above the third workpiece, the clamping drive 354 drives the clamping member 355 closer to the third workpiece, thereby pressing the third workpiece onto the carrier 344. It should be noted that when the second picking device 50 places the second workpiece, the second picking device 50 drives the second workpiece through the hole structure on the clamping member 355, thereby placing the second workpiece on the third workpiece.

[0051] Understandably, in other embodiments, depending on the specific structure and welding requirements of the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece, the second material handling device 50 may also directly place the second workpiece on the third workpiece. In this way, the hole structure on the clamping member 355 may be omitted, and the specific settings may be made according to the actual situation.

[0052] Please refer to the above. Figure 1 and Figure 7In this embodiment, the assembly equipment 100 further includes a material-retrieving support 72. The material-retrieving support 72 is generally a gantry frame, disposed on the assembly platform 70, and spans the first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, and the assembly device 30. The first material-retrieving device 40 and the second material-retrieving device 50 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the material-retrieving support 72. Thus, by configuring the aforementioned material-retrieving support 72, firstly, the first material-retrieving device 40 and the second material-retrieving device 50 are positioned above the first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, and the assembly device 30; secondly, the assembly equipment 100 has a compact structure, reducing its floor space and lowering land costs.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first material handling device 40 includes a first material handling linear module 41, a first material handling linear assembly 42, a first material handling seat 43, a first material handling drive 44, and a first material handling component 45. The first material handling linear module 41 is disposed on one side of the material handling support 72, and the first material handling linear assembly 42 is disposed on the first material handling linear module 41 to move along a second direction under the drive of the first material handling linear module 41. The first material handling seat 43 is disposed on the first material handling linear assembly 42 to move along a third direction under the drive of the first material handling linear assembly 42. The first material handling linear assembly 42 can be a linear cylinder. The first material handling drive 44 is disposed on the first material handling seat 43, and the first material handling component 45 is connected to the first material handling drive 44 to move along a third direction under the drive of the first material handling drive 44. The first material handling component 45 is used to adapt and adsorb the first workpiece.

[0054] Thus, by setting the specific structure of the first material handling device 40 as described above, the first material handling linear module 41 drives the first material handling linear assembly 42, the first material handling seat 43, the first material handling drive 44, and the first material handling component 45 to move between the first feeding device and the assembly device 30, so as to transfer the first workpiece. The first material handling linear assembly 42 drives the first material handling seat 43, the first material handling drive 44, and the first material handling component 45 to move closer to or away from the first feeding device 10, so that the first material handling component 45 can pick up material from or move away from the first feeding device 10. The linear assembly 42 also drives the first picking seat 43, the first picking drive 44, and the first picking member 45 to approach or move away from the first positioning mechanism 33, so that the first picking member 45 can place the first workpiece on the first positioning member 336 or away from the first positioning mechanism 33. When the first picking linear assembly 42 drives the first picking seat 43, the first picking drive 44, and the first picking member 45 to approach the first feeding device 10 or the first positioning mechanism 33, the first picking drive 44 drives the first picking member 45 to pick up or release the material, so as to improve the picking and releasing accuracy of the first picking device 40.

[0055] In this embodiment, the second material handling device 50 includes a second material handling linear module 51, a second material handling linear assembly 52, a second material handling seat 53, a second material handling drive 54, and a second material handling component 55. The second material handling linear module 51 is disposed on the other side of the material handling support 72, and the second material handling linear assembly 52 is disposed on the second material handling linear module 51 to move along a second direction under the drive of the second material handling linear module 51. The second material handling seat 53 is disposed on the second material handling linear assembly 52 to move along a third direction under the drive of the second material handling linear assembly 52. ​​The second material handling linear assembly 52 can be a linear cylinder. The second material handling drive 54 is disposed on the second material handling seat 53, and the second material handling component 55 is connected to the second material handling drive 54 to move along a third direction under the drive of the second material handling drive 54. The second material handling component 55 is used to adapt and adsorb the second workpiece. The two second material handling devices 50 share a second material handling linear module 51, that is, the second material handling linear module 51 is provided with two second material handling linear components 52, and the second material handling linear components 52 can move independently along the second direction on the second material handling linear module 51.

[0056] Thus, by setting the specific structure of the second material handling device 50 as described above, the second material handling linear module 51 drives the second material handling linear assembly 52, the second material handling seat 53, the second material handling drive 54, and the second material handling component 55 to move between the second feeding device and the assembly device 30, so as to facilitate the transfer of the second workpiece. The second material handling linear assembly 52 drives the second material handling seat 53, the second material handling drive 54, and the second material handling component 55 to move closer to or away from the second feeding device 20, so that the second material handling component 55 can pick up material from or move away from the second feeding device 20. The second material handling linear assembly 52 also drives the second material handling seat 53, the second material handling drive 54, and the second material handling member 55 to approach or move away from the bearing mechanism 34, so that the second material handling member 55 can place the second workpiece on the third workpiece carried by the bearing mechanism 34. When the second material handling linear assembly 52 drives the second material handling seat 53, the second material handling drive 54, and the second material handling member 55 to approach the second feeding device 20 or the bearing mechanism 34, the second material handling drive 54 drives the second material handling member 55 to pick up or release material, so as to improve the picking and releasing accuracy of the second material handling device 50.

[0057] To ensure welding accuracy among the first, second, and third workpieces, in this embodiment, the assembly equipment 100 further includes a top-down visual inspection mechanism 80. The top-down visual inspection mechanism 80 is disposed on the material handling support 72 and correspondingly positioned to the assembly device 30. The top-down visual inspection mechanism 80 is used to acquire images of the first, second, and third workpieces to locate them. Two top-down visual inspection mechanisms 80 are used, each positioned above one of the two assembly devices 30. Each top-down visual inspection mechanism 80 can be composed of a camera, a light source, etc. Thus, by using the aforementioned top-down visual inspection mechanism 80 to acquire images of the first, second, and third workpieces, the first, second, and third workpieces are located, ensuring welding accuracy among them.

[0058] Please refer to the above. Figure 1 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, the assembly equipment 100 further includes a welding support 74. The welding support 74 is disposed on the assembly platform 70 and spaced apart from the material pick-up support 72. The welding support 74 spans across the first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, and the assembly device 30. The welding device 60 is disposed on the welding support 74. Thus, by providing the welding support 74, the welding device 60 is positioned above the first feeding device 10, the second feeding device 20, and the assembly device 30.

[0059] In this embodiment, the welding apparatus 60 includes a welding linear module 61, a welding linear assembly 62, a welding seat 63, and a welder 64. The welding linear module 61 is mounted on a welding support 74. The welding linear assembly 62 is mounted on the welding linear module 61 and moves along a second direction under the drive of the welding linear module 61. The welding seat 63 is mounted on the welding linear assembly 62 and moves along a third direction under the drive of the welding linear assembly 62. The welder 64 is mounted on the welding seat 63 and is used to emit a laser to weld a first workpiece, a second workpiece, and a third workpiece. Thus, by setting the welding apparatus 60 in the above-described specific structure, the welder 64 moves between the two assembly devices 30 under the drive of the welding linear module 61, facilitating the welding of two sets of first, second, and third workpieces, thereby improving the welding efficiency of the assembly equipment 100. Furthermore, the welder 64 moves up and down along a third direction via the welding linear assembly 62, allowing for height adjustment to suit different welding needs and improving the applicability of the assembly equipment 100.

[0060] Please refer to the above. Figure 1 and Figure 9In this embodiment, the assembly equipment 100 further includes a second positioning mechanism 90. The second positioning mechanism 90 is disposed on the assembly platform 70, spaced apart from the second feeding device 20. The second positioning mechanism 90 is used to receive and position the second workpiece. The second picking device 50 transfers the second workpiece from the second feeding device 20 to the second positioning mechanism 90 for positioning, and then transfers the positioned second workpiece from the second positioning mechanism 90 to the third workpiece carried by the carrying mechanism 34. Thus, by providing the aforementioned second positioning mechanism 90, the second workpiece transferred by the second picking device 50 from the second feeding device 20 is positioned, thereby improving the picking accuracy of the second picking device 50.

[0061] To improve the positioning accuracy of the second positioning mechanism 90, in this embodiment, the second positioning mechanism 90 includes a mounting base 91, an adjusting base 92, a first adjusting member 93, a second positioning member 94, a second adjusting member 95, and a waste box 96. The mounting base 91 is disposed on the assembly platform 70. The adjusting base 92 is movably disposed on the mounting base 91. The first adjusting member 93 is disposed on the mounting base 91 and abuts against the adjusting base 92. The first adjusting member 93 rotates to push the adjusting base 92 to move on the mounting base 91. There are two second positioning members 94, each corresponding to one of the two second material handling devices 50. The second positioning members 94 are movably disposed on the adjusting base 92 and are used to adapt and position the second workpiece. There are two second adjusting members 95, each corresponding one-to-one with the two second positioning members 94. The two second adjusting members 95 are spaced apart on the adjusting base 92 and abut against their respective second adjusting members 95. The second adjusting members 95 rotate to push the second positioning members 94 to move on the adjusting base 92. The scrap box 96 is disposed on the adjusting seat 92 and located below the second positioning member 94. Thus, by setting the specific structure of the second positioning mechanism 90 as described above, firstly, the second positioning mechanism 90 can position the second workpiece via the second positioning member 94; secondly, if the second workpiece does not meet the specifications, the scrap box 96 can collect the non-compliant workpiece; and thirdly, the position of the second positioning member 94 can be adjusted to make the second positioning mechanism 90 suitable for different positioning needs, thereby improving the applicability of the assembly equipment 100.

[0062] Please see Figure 1In this embodiment, the assembly equipment 100 further includes a low-angle visual inspection mechanism 82. The low-angle visual inspection mechanism 82 is disposed on the assembly platform 70, spaced apart from and adjacent to the second feeding device 20 and the second positioning mechanism 90. The low-angle visual inspection mechanism 82 is used to acquire an image of the second workpiece on the second picking device 50 to position the second workpiece on the second picking device 50. Thus, by setting up the aforementioned low-angle visual inspection mechanism 82 to acquire an image of the second workpiece, the second workpiece on the second picking device 50 is positioned, improving the feeding accuracy of the second positioning device.

[0063] The assembly equipment 100 provided in this application embodiment achieves mechanized assembly and welding of a first workpiece, a second workpiece, and a third workpiece through the coordinated operation of a first feeding device 10, a second feeding device 20, an assembly device 30, a first picking device 40, a second picking device 50, and a welding device 60. This reduces the turnaround time of each workpiece, thereby improving welding efficiency. Because the mechanized assembly and welding of the first, second, and third workpieces is achieved, frequent transfer of workpieces by operators is unnecessary, thus reducing labor costs and labor intensity. Furthermore, the assembly equipment 100 provided in this application embodiment further ensures the welding accuracy between the first, second, and third workpieces through the coordinated operation of a top-down visual inspection mechanism 80, a bottom-up visual inspection mechanism 82, and a second positioning mechanism 90.

[0064] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. An assembly device for assembling a first workpiece, a second workpiece, and a third workpiece, characterized in that, include: A first feeding device is used to supply the first workpiece; The second feeding device is arranged at an interval from the first feeding device and is used to supply the second workpiece; An assembly device, spaced apart from the first feeding device and the second feeding device, includes a transport mechanism, a transport seat, a first positioning mechanism, a bearing mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. The transport seat is connected to the transport mechanism to move along a first direction under the drive of the transport mechanism. The first positioning mechanism is slidably disposed on the transport seat along a second direction. The bearing mechanism is slidably disposed on the transport seat along the first direction. The first positioning mechanism is used to receive and position the first workpiece. The bearing mechanism is used to receive and position the third workpiece. The pressing mechanism is disposed on the bearing mechanism and is used to press the third workpiece against the bearing mechanism along a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other. A first material handling device is provided corresponding to the first material feeding device and the assembly device, and is used to transfer the first workpiece from the first material feeding device to the first positioning mechanism; The second material handling device, which is provided corresponding to the second material feeding device and the assembly device, is used to transfer the second workpiece from the second material feeding device to the third workpiece carried by the carrying mechanism; and A welding device is provided corresponding to the assembly device and is used to weld the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece.

2. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning mechanism includes a positioning linear assembly, a positioning base, a lifting linear assembly, a lifting base, a movable seat, a first positioning element, and an elastic element. The positioning linear assembly is disposed on the transport seat. The positioning base is connected to the positioning linear assembly to move along the second direction under the drive of the positioning linear assembly. The lifting linear assembly is disposed on the positioning base. The lifting base is connected to the lifting linear assembly to move along the third direction under the drive of the lifting linear assembly. The movable seat is slidably disposed on the lifting base along the third direction. The first positioning element is disposed at the end of the movable seat opposite to the transport seat. The elastic element is connected between the end of the movable seat facing the transport seat and the lifting base. The first positioning element is used to receive and position the first workpiece.

3. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The carrying mechanism includes a carrying bracket, a carrying linear assembly, a carrying base, a carrying member, a positioning assembly, and an adsorption assembly. The carrying bracket is disposed on the transport seat and spans the first positioning mechanism. The carrying linear assembly is disposed on the carrying bracket. The carrying base is connected to the carrying linear assembly to move along the first direction under the drive of the carrying linear assembly. The carrying member is disposed on the carrying base and is used to carry the third workpiece. The positioning assembly is disposed on the carrying base and surrounds the carrying member and is used to position the third workpiece. The adsorption assembly is embedded in the carrying member and is used to adsorb the third workpiece. The pressing mechanism is disposed on the carrying base and adjacent to the carrying member.

4. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a clamping linear assembly, a clamping base, a clamping slide, a clamping drive, and a clamping member. The clamping linear assembly is disposed on the bearing mechanism. The clamping base is connected to the clamping linear assembly to move along the first direction under the drive of the clamping linear assembly. The clamping slide is slidably disposed on the clamping base along the third direction. The clamping drive is disposed on the clamping base and connected to the clamping slide. The clamping drive is used to drive the clamping slide to move along the third direction. The clamping member is connected to the clamping slide and is used to adapt and clamp the third workpiece.

5. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly equipment also includes a material-retrieving support, which spans across the first feeding device, the second feeding device, and the assembly device. The first material-retrieving device and the second material-retrieving device are respectively located on opposite sides of the material-retrieving support.

6. The assembly equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The assembly equipment also includes a top-down visual inspection mechanism, which is disposed on the material picking support and corresponding to the assembly device. The top-down visual inspection mechanism is used to acquire images of the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece to locate the first workpiece, the second workpiece, and the third workpiece.

7. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly equipment further includes a second positioning mechanism, which is spaced apart from the second feeding device. The second positioning mechanism is used to receive and position the second workpiece. The second picking device transfers the second workpiece from the second feeding device to the second positioning mechanism for positioning. The second picking device then transfers the positioned second workpiece from the second positioning mechanism to the third workpiece carried by the carrying mechanism.

8. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly equipment also includes an upward-facing visual inspection mechanism, which is spaced apart from the second feeding device. The upward-facing visual inspection mechanism is used to acquire an image of the second workpiece on the second picking device in order to locate the second workpiece on the second picking device.

9. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly equipment also includes a welding support, which spans the first feeding device, the second feeding device and the assembly device, and the welding device is disposed on the welding support.

10. The assembly equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first feeding device includes a feeding platform, a first slide, a first carrier, a second slide, a second carrier, a rotating wheel, a feeding drive, and a feeding belt. The first slide is slidably disposed on the side of the feeding platform. The first carrier is disposed on the first slide and above the feeding platform. The second slide is slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding platform. The second carrier is disposed on the second slide, and the first carrier is located above the second carrier. The rotating wheel is rotatably disposed at one end of the feeding platform. The feeding drive is disposed at the other end of the feeding platform. The feeding belt is sleeved on the rotating wheel and the feeding drive, and the feeding belt is connected to the first slide and the second slide respectively. The feeding drive is used to drive the feeding belt to rotate, so that the feeding belt drives the first slide and the second slide to move. The first carrier and the second carrier are both used to support the first workpiece.

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