Assembly device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of assembling equipment, in particular to an assembling device. The assembling device comprises a feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism comprises a feeding assembly, a carrying assembly and a detection assembly, the feeding assembly is used for supplying a first workpiece, the carrying assembly is arranged adjacent to the feeding assembly and used for receiving the first workpiece, and the detection assembly is connected to the carrying assembly and used for detecting the state of the first workpiece; the transferring mechanism is arranged adjacent to the material carrying assembly and used for transferring the first workpiece; the material moving mechanism is erected above the material carrying assembly and the transferring mechanism and used for transferring the first workpiece on the material carrying assembly to the transferring mechanism; the positioning mechanism is arranged adjacent to the transferring mechanism and used for positioning the second workpiece; and the assembling mechanism is arranged adjacent to the transferring mechanism and the positioning mechanism and is used for assembling the first workpiece on the transferring mechanism to the second workpiece on the positioning mechanism. According to the assembling device, automatic assembling can be achieved, the assembling precision and the working efficiency are improved, the labor cost is reduced, meanwhile, installation errors are reduced, and the production yield is increased.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the assembly process of electronic products, it is usually necessary to assemble multiple small components onto large components. Depending on the assembly method, assembly can be divided into direct assembly and indirect assembly. Direct assembly involves directly installing small components onto large components; indirect assembly involves first installing small components into a fixture, and then assembling the large component with the fixture. Currently, the installation of small components mainly relies on manual operation, with a low degree of automation. Due to the small size of the components, manual operation is not only difficult and labor-intensive, but also inefficient and prone to installation errors, leading to a decrease in production yield. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above, it is necessary to propose an assembly device that can automate assembly, improve assembly accuracy and work efficiency, reduce labor costs, reduce installation errors, and improve production yield.

[0004] This application provides an assembly apparatus, comprising: a feeding mechanism, including a feeding component, a loading component, and a detection component; the feeding component supplies a first workpiece; the loading component is disposed adjacent to the feeding component and receives the first workpiece; the detection component is connected to the loading component and detects the state of the first workpiece; a transfer mechanism is disposed adjacent to the loading component and transfers the first workpiece; a shifting mechanism is mounted above the loading component and the transfer mechanism and transfers the first workpiece from the loading component to the transfer mechanism; a positioning mechanism is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism and positions a second workpiece; and an assembly mechanism is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism and the positioning mechanism and assembles the first workpiece from the transfer mechanism to the second workpiece from the positioning mechanism.

[0005] The aforementioned assembly device, through the coordinated operation of a feeding mechanism, a transfer mechanism, a shifting mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and an assembly mechanism, achieves automated assembly of the first and second workpieces, significantly improving assembly efficiency and reducing the labor intensity of manual operation. The detection component in the feeding mechanism can monitor the status of the first workpiece in real time, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the workpiece during assembly, effectively reducing installation errors and improving production yield. The shifting mechanism moves the first workpiece from the loading component to the transfer mechanism, which further moves the first workpiece closer to the positioning mechanism, facilitating material handling by the assembly mechanism and improving the efficiency and accuracy of workpiece transfer. The positioning mechanism accurately positions the second workpiece, ensuring the accurate assembly position of the first and second workpieces, thereby improving assembly quality and product reliability. The assembly mechanism, by replacing manual assembly with automated operation, not only reduces labor costs but also reduces quality problems caused by human factors, making it suitable for large-scale industrial production. The aforementioned assembly device has a reasonable structural design, with tight connections between various mechanisms, stable and reliable operation, and can adapt to the assembly needs of workpieces of various specifications, possessing high versatility and practicality.

[0006] In some embodiments, the material loading assembly includes: a first support, disposed adjacent to the feeding assembly; a material loading tray, rotatably connected to the first support, the material loading tray having a plurality of material loading positions for receiving the first workpiece, the plurality of material loading positions being arranged around the axis of the material loading tray and spaced apart; and a rotation drive, connected to the first support and drivingly connected to the material loading tray, the rotation drive driving the material loading tray to rotate so that the plurality of material loading positions are sequentially opposite to the feeding assembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the detection component includes: a material detector connected to the first bracket and disposed opposite to the material tray; a feeding component connected to the first bracket and spaced apart from the material detector, the feeding component being disposed corresponding to one of the material loading positions; a slide rail connected to the first bracket and inclined, the upper end of the slide rail being disposed corresponding to the feeding component; and a waste box disposed below the slide rail; wherein the material detector is used to detect the orientation of the first workpiece, and the feeding component is used to move the reversed first workpiece to the slide rail so that the first workpiece falls into the waste box via the slide rail.

[0008] In some embodiments, the material transfer mechanism includes: a second support mounted above the loading tray and the transfer mechanism; and a material transfer assembly including a horizontal drive, a vertical drive, a rotary drive, and a material transfer gripper. The horizontal drive is connected to the second support, the vertical drive is connected to the horizontal drive, the rotary drive is connected to the vertical drive, and the material transfer gripper is connected to the rotary drive. The horizontal drive is used to drive the vertical drive to move between the loading tray and the transfer mechanism, the vertical drive is used to drive the rotary drive to move in a vertical direction, the rotary drive is used to drive the material transfer gripper to rotate around the vertical direction, and the material transfer gripper is used to move the first workpiece on the loading position to the transfer mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments, multiple transfer components are provided, and the multiple transfer components are arranged at intervals; the detection component further includes multiple identification sensors, all of which are connected to the first bracket and arranged facing the loading tray. The identification sensors are used to sense the first workpiece on the loading position, and each identification sensor is arranged corresponding to one of the transfer components.

[0010] In some embodiments, the transfer mechanism includes: a transfer drive member, one end of which is disposed adjacent to the material loading assembly and the other end of which is disposed adjacent to the positioning mechanism; and a support plate connected to the transfer drive member, the transfer drive member being used to drive the support plate to move between the material loading assembly and the positioning mechanism, the support plate being provided with a plurality of positioning slots for accommodating the first workpiece.

[0011] In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism includes: an assembly drive member disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism and the positioning mechanism; an adjustment component connected to the assembly drive member; and an assembly gripper connected to the adjustment component; wherein the assembly drive member is used to drive the adjustment component and the assembly gripper to move, the adjustment component is used to adjust the position of the assembly gripper, and the assembly gripper is used to pick up and place the first workpiece.

[0012] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly includes: an adjustment bracket connected to the assembly drive component; an adjustment drive component connected to the adjustment bracket; a first connecting plate connected to the adjustment drive component; a first sliding unit including a first sliding plate, two first stop plates, and two first reset components, wherein the first sliding plate is slidably connected to the first connecting plate, the two first stop plates are respectively disposed on both sides of the first sliding plate along its sliding direction, the two first reset components are respectively disposed corresponding to the two first stop plates, and the two ends of each first reset component are respectively connected to the first connecting plate and the corresponding first stop plate; and a second sliding unit including a second sliding plate, two second stop plates, and two second reset components, wherein the second sliding plate is slidably connected to the side of the first sliding plate opposite to the first connecting plate, and the sliding direction of the second sliding plate is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the first sliding plate, the side of the second sliding plate opposite to the first sliding plate is connected to the assembly gripper, the two second stop plates are respectively disposed on both sides of the second sliding plate along its sliding direction, the two second reset components are respectively disposed corresponding to the two second stop plates, and the two ends of each second reset component are respectively connected to the first sliding plate and the corresponding second stop plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly further includes: a second connecting plate connected to the adjustment drive member; a plurality of sliding columns, one end of each sliding column being fixedly connected to the first connecting plate and the other end of each sliding column being slidably connected to the second connecting plate; and a plurality of third reset members disposed between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, the third reset members being used to push the first connecting plate away from the second connecting plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the positioning mechanism includes: a lifting assembly, including a lifting drive and a lifting plate, the lifting drive being disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism, the lifting plate being connected to the lifting drive, the lifting plate being used to carry the second workpiece, and the lifting drive being used to drive the lifting plate and the second workpiece to rise or fall; and a holding assembly, including a holding drive and a holding member, the holding drive being disposed close to the lifting drive, the holding member being connected to the holding drive, and the holding drive being used to drive the holding member to move toward the lifting plate, thereby cooperating with the lifting plate to position the second workpiece. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the feeding mechanism, transfer mechanism, and material handling mechanism of the assembly device.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the material loading component and the detection component of the feeding mechanism.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the adjustment components and assembly gripper of the assembly mechanism.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows an exploded view of the adjustment components and assembly gripper.

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the positioning mechanism of the assembly device.

[0021] Key component symbols: Assembly device 100, feeding mechanism 10, feeding assembly 11, loading assembly 12, first support 121, loading tray 122, loading position 1221, rotation drive 123, detection assembly 13, material detector 131, unloading component 132, slide 133, waste box 134, identification sensor 135, transfer mechanism 20, transfer drive 21, bearing plate 22, positioning groove 221, material transfer mechanism 30, second support 31, material transfer assembly 32, horizontal drive 321, vertical drive 322, rotation drive 323, material transfer gripper 324, positioning mechanism 40, lifting assembly 41, top Lifting drive component 411, lifting plate 412, pressing assembly 42, pressing drive component 421, pressing component 422, assembly mechanism 50, assembly drive component 51, adjusting assembly 52, adjusting bracket 521, adjusting drive component 522, first connecting plate 523, first sliding unit 524, first sliding plate 5241, first stop plate 5242, first reset component 5243, second sliding unit 525, second sliding plate 5251, second stop plate 5252, second reset component 5253, second connecting plate 526, sliding column 527, third reset component 528, assembly gripper 53, first workpiece 200, second workpiece 300. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] The embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application provides an assembly device 100 for assembling a first workpiece 200 onto a second workpiece 300. The first workpiece 200 can be a small part, such as a component of an electronic product like a mobile phone or tablet. The second workpiece 300 is a large part, such as the back cover or mid-frame of an electronic product like a mobile phone or tablet, or it can be a positioning fixture. In this embodiment, the first workpiece 200 has an identifiable structure, such as a sensor chip or QR code, or it may be an irregularly shaped structure with identifiable local features, such as notches or protrusions. However, this is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The assembly device 100 includes a feeding mechanism 10, a transfer mechanism 20, a material handling mechanism 30, a positioning mechanism 40, and an assembly mechanism 50.

[0027] Specifically, the feeding mechanism 10 includes a feeding component 11, a loading component 12, and a detection component 13. The feeding component 11 supplies the first workpiece 200. The loading component 12 is disposed adjacent to the feeding component 11 and receives the first workpiece 200. The detection component 13 is connected to the loading component 12 and detects the state of the first workpiece 200. The feeding component 11 can be a vibratory feeder or other continuously feeding device, and it provides multiple consecutive first workpieces 200. The loading component 12 receives the first workpieces 200 provided by the feeding component 11 and disperses them for subsequent material handling. The detection component 13 detects the state of the first workpiece 200, such as its orientation. In actual operation, if the first workpiece 200 is equipped with a sensor chip or QR code, the detection component 13 is used to sense the sensor chip inside the first workpiece 200 or scan the QR code on the first workpiece 200. If the detection component 13 senses the sensor chip or scans the QR code, the first workpiece 200 is in the forward position and can be removed in subsequent operations. If the sensor chip is not sensed or the QR code is not scanned, the first workpiece 200 is in the reverse position and will not be removed in subsequent operations. Similarly, if the first workpiece 200 has identifiable local features, such as notches or protrusions, the detection component 13 is used to detect the local features of the first workpiece 200 to determine the forward or reverse state of the first workpiece 200.

[0028] The transfer mechanism 20 is disposed adjacent to the loading assembly 12 and is used to transfer the first workpiece 200. The transfer mechanism 30 is mounted above the loading assembly 12 and the transfer mechanism 20, and is used to transfer the first workpiece 200 from the loading assembly 12 to the transfer mechanism 20. In this embodiment, the transfer mechanism 30 picks up the first workpiece 200 from the loading assembly 12 and places it on the transfer mechanism 20, which then transfers the first workpiece 200 to a subsequent processing position.

[0029] A positioning mechanism 40 is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism 20, and the positioning mechanism 40 is used to position the second workpiece 300. An assembly mechanism 50 is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism 20 and the positioning mechanism 40, and the assembly mechanism 50 is used to assemble the first workpiece 200 on the transfer mechanism 20 onto the second workpiece 300 on the positioning mechanism 40.

[0030] The assembly device 100 provided in this embodiment achieves automated assembly of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 through the coordinated operation of the feeding mechanism 10, the transfer mechanism 20, the material handling mechanism 30, the positioning mechanism 40, and the assembly mechanism 50. This significantly improves assembly efficiency and reduces the labor intensity of manual operation. The detection component 13 in the feeding mechanism 10 can detect the status of the first workpiece 200 in real time, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the workpiece during assembly, effectively reducing installation errors and improving production yield. The material handling mechanism 30 can move the first workpiece 200 from the material loading component 12 to the transfer mechanism 20, which further moves the first workpiece 200 closer to the positioning mechanism 40, facilitating material handling by the assembly mechanism 50 and improving the efficiency and accuracy of workpiece transfer. The positioning mechanism 40 can accurately position the second workpiece 300, ensuring the accurate assembly position of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300, thereby improving assembly quality and product reliability. The assembly mechanism 50, by replacing manual assembly with automated operation, not only reduces labor costs but also reduces quality problems caused by human factors, making it suitable for large-scale industrial production. The assembly device 100 provided in this application embodiment has a reasonable structural design, close connection between various mechanisms, stable and reliable operation, and can adapt to the assembly needs of workpieces of various specifications, and has high versatility and practicality.

[0031] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The material loading assembly 12 includes a first support 121, a material loading tray 122, and a rotation drive 123.

[0032] The first support 121 is located adjacent to the feeding assembly 11. By setting the first support 121, a stable support can be provided for the material tray 122 and the rotation drive 123.

[0033] The material tray 122 is rotatably connected to the first support 121. The material tray 122 is provided with multiple material receiving positions 1221 for receiving the first workpiece 200. The multiple material receiving positions 1221 are arranged around the axis of the material tray 122 and spaced apart. The material tray 122 is generally a disc-shaped structure. The material receiving positions 1221 on the material tray 122 can be four, eight, twelve, etc. The material receiving positions 1221 can be configured as grooves, through slots, etc., to improve the stability of the material tray 122 in supporting the first workpiece 200.

[0034] A rotation drive 123 is connected to the first bracket 121 and driven by the material tray 122. The rotation drive 123 drives the material tray 122 to rotate so that multiple material loading positions 1221 are sequentially opposite to the feeding assembly 11. The rotation drive 123 can be a rotary cylinder, a rotary motor, etc. The rotation drive 123 drives the material tray 122 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the vertical direction, thereby causing multiple material loading positions 1221 to sequentially opposite to the feeding assembly 11. When a material loading position 1221 corresponds to the feeding assembly 11, the feeding assembly 11 moves the first workpiece 200 to that material loading position 1221. Then, the rotation drive 123 drives the material tray 122 to rotate so that the next material loading position 1221 is opposite to the feeding assembly 11. In this embodiment, the rotation drive 123 drives the material tray 122 to rotate clockwise.

[0035] The material-carrying assembly 12 provided in this embodiment, through the cooperation of the first support 121, the material-carrying tray 122, and the rotation drive 123, realizes the automated receiving and transfer of the first workpiece 200, reducing manual intervention and improving the continuity and stability of the production process. The material-carrying tray 122 is provided with multiple material-carrying positions 1221, and the rotation drive 123 realizes the automatic switching of work positions, so that multiple first workpieces 200 can be received and transferred sequentially, which can significantly improve production efficiency and shorten the production cycle.

[0036] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The detection component 13 includes a material detector 131, a feeding component 132, a chute 133, and a waste box 134.

[0037] Material detector 131 is connected to the first bracket 121 and is positioned opposite to the material tray 122. Material detector 131 can be a chip sensor, barcode scanner, metal sensor, infrared sensor, etc., capable of identifying the orientation of the first workpiece 200; no specific limitation is made here. In this embodiment, material detector 131 corresponds to one of the material loading positions 1221. When the rotation drive 123 drives the material tray 122 to rotate, the first workpiece 200 on that loading position 1221 aligns with material detector 131, and material detector 131 detects the orientation of the first workpiece 200.

[0038] The unloading component 132 is connected to the first bracket 121 and spaced apart from the material detector 131. The unloading component 132 is correspondingly positioned to one of the loading positions 1221. The unloading component 132 can be a combination of a cylinder and a push rod, or an air nozzle connected to an air source. It can be understood that the unloading component 132 is positioned behind the material detector 131 along the rotation direction of the loading tray 122. After the material detector 131 detects that the first workpiece 200 is placed in reverse, when the first workpiece 200 moves to the position corresponding to the unloading component 132, the unloading component 132 removes the first workpiece 200 from the loading tray 122.

[0039] The slide 133 is connected to the first support 121 and is inclined. The upper end of the slide 133 corresponds to the unloading component 132, and the waste box 134 is located on the lower side of the slide 133. The material detector 131 is used to detect the orientation of the first workpiece 200. The unloading component 132 moves the reversed first workpiece 200 to the slide 133 so that the first workpiece 200 falls into the waste box 134 via the slide 133. The slide 133 receives the first workpiece 200 removed from the loading tray 122 by the unloading component 132. The first workpiece 200 falls along the slide 133 into the waste box 134, which collects the reversed first workpiece 200. It can be understood that the first workpiece 200 in the waste box 134 can be reintroduced into the feeding assembly 11 for further feeding.

[0040] Through the coordination of structures such as material detector 131, unloading component 132, slide 133, and waste box 134, automatic detection of the orientation of the first workpiece 200 and automatic rejection of the first workpiece 200 placed in the wrong orientation are achieved, which significantly improves the assembly quality and avoids assembly defects caused by incorrect placement of the first workpiece 200. At the same time, it improves production efficiency, reduces manual intervention, lowers labor costs and equipment failure rate, enhances the adaptability and stability of the equipment, optimizes the material management process, and further improves the automation level and overall performance of the entire assembly device 100.

[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2The material transfer mechanism 30 includes a second support 31 and a material transfer assembly 32. The second support 31 is mounted above the loading tray 122 and the transfer mechanism 20. The material transfer assembly 32 includes a horizontal drive 321, a vertical drive 322, a rotary drive 323, and a material transfer gripper 324. The horizontal drive 321 is connected to the second support 31, the vertical drive 322 is connected to the horizontal drive 321, the rotary drive 323 is connected to the vertical drive 322, and the material transfer gripper 324 is connected to the rotary drive 323. The horizontal drive 321 drives the vertical drive 322 to move between the loading tray 122 and the transfer mechanism 20. The vertical drive 322 drives the rotary drive 323 to move vertically. The rotary drive 323 drives the material transfer gripper 324 to rotate vertically. The material transfer gripper 324 moves the first workpiece 200 on the loading position 1221 to the transfer mechanism 20.

[0042] The horizontal drive component 321 can be a cylinder, linear module, etc.; the vertical drive component 322 can be a telescopic cylinder, telescopic motor, etc.; the rotary drive component 323 can be a rotary cylinder, rotary motor, etc.; and the transfer gripper 324 can be a clamping gripper or a suction nozzle, etc. Through the coordinated operation of the horizontal drive component 321, the vertical drive component 322, and the rotary drive component 323, the transfer mechanism 30 can achieve precise movement of the first workpiece 200 between the loading tray 122 and the transfer mechanism 20. The horizontal drive component 321 controls horizontal movement, the vertical drive component 322 controls vertical movement, and the rotary drive component 323 controls the rotation angle of the workpiece, thereby achieving high-precision positioning and transfer with multiple degrees of freedom. The transfer gripper 324 can rotate around the vertical direction and can move in both the horizontal and vertical directions. This multi-degree-of-freedom design allows the transfer mechanism 30 to adapt to the transfer requirements of the first workpiece 200 at different positions and angles, enhancing the flexibility of the device.

[0043] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Multiple material transfer components 32 are provided, and the multiple material transfer components 32 are arranged at intervals. The detection component 13 also includes multiple identification sensors 135, which are all connected to the first bracket 121 and are arranged facing the material tray 122. The identification sensors 135 are used to sense the first workpiece 200 on the material loading position 1221, and each identification sensor 135 is arranged corresponding to one material transfer component 32.

[0044] The material transfer assembly 32 can be configured in two, three, or four configurations. By using multiple material transfer assemblies 32, the first workpiece 200 on multiple loading positions 1221 can be transferred simultaneously, improving the production efficiency of the assembly device 100 and reducing the transfer time of a single first workpiece 200. The identification sensor 135 can be a proximity switch, fiber optic sensor, etc., and the number of identification sensors 135 can be two, three, or four, etc. The number and position of the identification sensors 135 correspond to the material transfer assembly 32. During operation, the loading tray 122 rotates, and the feeding assembly 11 continuously provides the first workpiece 200 to the loading positions 1221 on the loading tray 122. After the first workpiece 200 is detected by the material detector 131, the first workpiece 200 in the correct position continues to rotate with the loading tray 122, while the first workpiece 200 in the wrong position is removed from the loading tray 122 by the unloading component 132. The loading position 1221 continues to move. When the loading position 1221 is opposite to the identification sensor 135, the identification sensor 135 detects whether the first workpiece 200 is placed on the loading position 1221. If the first workpiece 200 is there, the transfer component 32 moves the first workpiece 200 to the transfer mechanism 20. If the first workpiece 200 is not there, the transfer component 32 waits for the next loading position 1221 to move to be opposite to the identification sensor 135 before repeating the above detection action.

[0045] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The transfer mechanism 20 includes a transfer drive 21 and a support plate 22. One end of the transfer drive 21 is located near the material loading assembly 12, and the other end is located near the positioning mechanism 40. The support plate 22 is connected to the transfer drive 21, which drives the support plate 22 to move between the material loading assembly 12 and the positioning mechanism 40. The support plate 22 has multiple positioning slots 221 for accommodating the first workpiece 200. The transfer drive 21 can be a linear module, etc., and the support plate 22 can be a plate-like structure. The support plate 22 can have two, four, six, eight, etc., positioning slots. The structure of the positioning slots 221 is adapted to the structure of the first workpiece 200, thereby enabling secondary positioning of the first workpiece 200 while accommodating it.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The assembly mechanism 50 includes an assembly drive component 51, an adjustment component 52, and an assembly gripper 53. The assembly drive component 51 is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism 20 and the positioning mechanism 40. The adjustment component 52 is connected to the assembly drive component 51, and the assembly gripper 53 is connected to the adjustment component 52. The assembly drive component 51 drives the adjustment component 52 and the assembly gripper 53 to move. The adjustment component 52 adjusts the position of the assembly gripper 53, which is used to pick up and place the first workpiece 200.

[0047] The assembly drive component 51 can be a robotic arm or other drive mechanism, allowing the adjustment component 52 and the assembly gripper 53 to move freely in three-dimensional space. In this embodiment, the assembly drive component 51 can also drive the adjustment component 52 and the assembly gripper 53 to rotate, thereby freely adjusting the angle of the first workpiece 200 to facilitate the installation of the first workpiece 200 at different positions on the second workpiece 300. The assembly gripper 53 can be a clamping gripper, a suction nozzle, etc. In this embodiment, multiple adjustment components 52 can be provided, such as two, three, or six, and the number of assembly grippers 53 can be consistent with the number of adjustment components 52, or two, three, or six, etc., so that multiple first workpieces 200 can be gripped simultaneously, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0048] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The adjustment assembly 52 includes an adjustment bracket 521, an adjustment drive component 522, a first connecting plate 523, a first sliding unit 524, and a second sliding unit 525. The adjustment bracket 521 is connected to the assembly drive component 51, providing support for the adjustment drive component 522. The adjustment drive component 522 is connected to the adjustment bracket 521 and can be a cylinder, etc. The first connecting plate 523 is connected to the adjustment drive component 522. To improve structural stability, the adjustment drive component 522 and the first connecting plate 523 can be respectively located on opposite sides of the adjustment bracket 521. The adjustment drive component 522 is connected to a drive rod that passes through the adjustment bracket 521 and connects to the first connecting plate 523.

[0049] The first sliding unit 524 includes a first sliding plate 5241, two first stop plates 5242, and two first reset members 5243. The first sliding plate 5241 is slidably connected to the first connecting plate 523. The two first stop plates 5242 are respectively disposed on both sides of the first sliding plate 5241 along its sliding direction. The two first reset members 5243 are respectively disposed corresponding to the two first stop plates 5242, and the two ends of each first reset member 5243 are respectively connected to the first connecting plate 523 and the corresponding first stop plate 5242. A slide rail can be provided between the first sliding plate 5241 and the first connecting plate 523 to improve the stability of the sliding connection between the first sliding plate 5241 and the first connecting plate 523. The first reset member 5243 can be a spring. When the first sliding plate 5241 is subjected to an external force, the first sliding plate 5241 slides relative to the first connecting plate 523 and squeezes or stretches the first reset members 5243 on both sides. When the external force is removed, the first reset members 5243 on both sides of the first sliding plate 5241 push or pull the first sliding plate 5241 to reset.

[0050] The second sliding unit 525 includes a second sliding plate 5251, two second stop plates 5252, and two second reset members 5253. The second sliding plate 5251 is slidably connected to the side of the first sliding plate 5241 opposite to the first connecting plate 523, and the sliding direction of the second sliding plate 5251 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the first sliding plate 5241. The side of the second sliding plate 5251 opposite to the first sliding plate 5241 is connected to the assembly gripper 53. The two second stop plates 5252 are respectively disposed on both sides of the second sliding plate 5251 along its sliding direction. The two second reset members 5253 are respectively disposed corresponding to the two second stop plates 5252, and the two ends of each second reset member 5253 are respectively connected to the first sliding plate 5241 and the corresponding second stop plate 5252. A slide rail can be provided between the second sliding plate 5251 and the first sliding plate 5241 to improve the stability of the sliding connection between the second sliding plate 5251 and the first sliding plate 5241. The second reset member 5253 can be a spring. When the second sliding plate 5251 is subjected to an external force, the second sliding plate 5251 slides relative to the first sliding plate 5241 and squeezes or stretches the second reset members 5253 on both sides. When the external force is removed, the second reset members 5253 on both sides of the second sliding plate 5251 push or pull the first sliding plate 5241 to reset.

[0051] It is understandable that during assembly, the height of the first workpiece 200 on the second workpiece 300 may differ. In this case, adjusting the drive component 522 can drive the first connecting plate 523 to move, thereby moving the first sliding unit 524, the second sliding unit 525, and the assembly gripper 53 to adapt the positions of the first workpiece 200 and the second workpiece 300 during assembly. During assembly, the position of the assembly gripper 53 on the horizontal plane may differ from the position where the second workpiece 300 assembles with the first workpiece 200. In this case, a guide mold can be set on the second workpiece 300, or a guide groove can be set on the position where the first workpiece 200 is installed on the second workpiece 300. When the first workpiece 200 is assembled with the second workpiece 300, the horizontal position of the first workpiece 200 can be automatically adjusted. The first workpiece 200 then drives the assembly gripper 53 to move on the horizontal plane. The first sliding unit 524 and the second sliding unit 525 cooperate to provide movement support for the movement of the first workpiece 200 and the assembly gripper 53 on the horizontal plane.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The adjusting assembly 52 also includes a second connecting plate 526, multiple sliding columns 527, and multiple third reset members 528. The second connecting plate 526 is connected to the adjusting drive component 522. One end of each of the multiple sliding columns 527 is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 523, and the other end of each sliding column 527 is slidably connected to the second connecting plate 526. Multiple third reset members 528 are disposed between the first connecting plate 523 and the second connecting plate 526, and are used to push the first connecting plate 523 away from the second connecting plate 526. The number of sliding columns 527 can be two, four, etc., and the number of third reset members 528 can be springs, etc. In this embodiment, the third reset members 528 can be sleeved on the sliding columns 527 to improve stability. Through the cooperation of the second connecting plate 526, the multiple sliding columns 527, the multiple third reset members 528, and the first connecting plate 523, a buffering effect can be provided during assembly, preventing the first workpiece 200 from rigidly contacting the second workpiece 300.

[0053] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 6The positioning mechanism 40 includes a lifting assembly 41 and a holding assembly 42. The lifting assembly 41 includes a lifting drive member 411 and a lifting plate 412. The lifting drive member 411 is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism 20, and the lifting plate 412 is connected to the lifting drive member 411. The lifting plate 412 is used to carry the second workpiece 300, and the lifting drive member 411 is used to drive the lifting plate 412 and the second workpiece 300 to rise or fall. The holding assembly 42 includes a holding drive member 421 and a holding member 422. The holding drive member 421 is disposed close to the lifting drive member 411, and the holding member 422 is connected to the holding drive member 421. The holding drive member 421 is used to drive the holding member 422 to move towards the lifting plate 412, thereby cooperating with the lifting plate 412 to position the second workpiece 300.

[0054] The lifting drive component 411 can be a cylinder, etc., and the lifting plate 412 can be provided with a positioning structure adapted to the second workpiece 300, such as a positioning column or positioning block, to improve the stability of supporting the second workpiece 300 and improve the accuracy of positioning the second workpiece 300. The holding drive component 421 can be a rotary telescopic cylinder, and the holding component 422 can be a plate-like structure. The holding drive component 421 is used to drive the holding component 422 to rotate to the upper side of the second workpiece 300 and move towards the second workpiece 300, thereby cooperating with the lifting assembly 41 to clamp the second workpiece 300.

[0055] The working process of the assembly device 100 provided in this embodiment is roughly as follows:

[0056] First, the feeding mechanism 10 supplies the first workpiece 200 and conveys it to the loading assembly 12. The loading assembly 12 drives the loading tray 122 to rotate via the rotation drive 123, so that multiple loading positions 1221 are sequentially opposite to the feeding assembly 11 to receive the first workpiece 200. The material detector 131 in the detection assembly 13 detects the orientation of the first workpiece 200. If the first workpiece 200 is placed in reverse, the unloading component 132 moves the reversed first workpiece 200 to the slide 133, so that the first workpiece 200 falls into the waste box 134. If the first workpiece 200 is placed correctly, it remains in the loading position 1221 and continues to move with the loading tray 122.

[0057] When the correctly positioned first workpiece 200 moves to the position of the identification sensor 135, the identification sensor 135 senses the first workpiece 200 on the loading position 1221. The transfer component 32 in the transfer mechanism 30, through the coordinated work of the horizontal drive 321, the vertical drive 322, and the rotary drive 323, moves the transfer gripper 324 to the loading tray 122, and makes the angle of the transfer gripper 324 consistent with the position angle of the first workpiece 200 on the loading position 1221, so as to facilitate the transfer gripper 324 to grasp the first workpiece 200. Then, through the coordinated work of the horizontal drive 321, the vertical drive 322, and the rotary drive 323 again, the first workpiece 200 is placed in the positioning groove 221 on the support plate 22 of the transfer mechanism 20. At this time, the rotary drive 323 drives the transfer gripper 324 to rotate, so that the angle of the first workpiece 200 is consistent with the angle of the corresponding positioning groove 221. The transfer drive 21 in the transfer mechanism 20 drives the carrier plate 22 to move between the material loading assembly 12 and the positioning mechanism 40, transferring the first workpiece 200 to the vicinity of the positioning mechanism 40.

[0058] Meanwhile, the second workpiece 300 is placed on the lifting plate 412 of the positioning mechanism 40. The lifting component 41 in the positioning mechanism 40 drives the lifting plate 412 to rise through the lifting drive component 411, and the holding component 42 drives the holding component 422 to move toward the lifting plate 412 through the holding drive component 421, holding the second workpiece 300 and ensuring that the position of the second workpiece 300 is stable.

[0059] During assembly, the assembly drive component 51 in the assembly mechanism 50 drives the adjustment component 52 and the assembly gripper 53 to move to the transfer mechanism 20. The first workpiece 200 is taken out from the carrier plate 22 by the assembly gripper 53. Then, the assembly drive component 51 drives the adjustment component 52 and the assembly gripper 53 to move to the positioning mechanism 40, thereby assembling the first workpiece 200 onto the second workpiece 300.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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, characterized in that, include: A feeding mechanism includes a feeding component, a loading component, and a detection component. The feeding component is used to supply a first workpiece. The loading component is disposed adjacent to the feeding component and is used to receive the first workpiece. The detection component is connected to the loading component and is used to detect the state of the first workpiece. A transfer mechanism is disposed adjacent to the material loading assembly, the transfer mechanism being used to transfer the first workpiece; A material transfer mechanism is mounted above the material loading assembly and the transfer mechanism, and the material transfer mechanism is used to transfer the first workpiece on the material loading assembly to the transfer mechanism; A positioning mechanism is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism, and the positioning mechanism is used to position the second workpiece; and An assembly mechanism is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism and the positioning mechanism, the assembly mechanism being used to assemble the first workpiece on the transfer mechanism to the second workpiece on the positioning mechanism.

2. The assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The material carrier assembly includes: The first support is disposed adjacent to the feeding assembly; A material tray, rotatably connected to the first bracket, is provided with a plurality of material receiving positions for receiving the first workpiece, the plurality of material receiving positions being arranged at intervals around the axis of the material tray; and A rotation drive is connected to the first bracket and driven by the material tray. The rotation drive drives the material tray to rotate so that the plurality of material loading positions are sequentially opposite to the feeding assembly.

3. The assembly device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The detection component includes: A material detector is connected to the first bracket and is positioned opposite to the material tray. A feeding component is connected to the first bracket and spaced apart from the material detector, and the feeding component is arranged corresponding to one of the material loading positions; A slide rail, connected to the first bracket and inclined, with its upper end corresponding to the unloading component; and A waste bin is located on the underside of the slide rail; wherein, The material detector is used to detect the orientation of the first workpiece, and the unloading component is used to move the first workpiece, which is placed in the wrong orientation, to the slide, so that the first workpiece falls into the waste box via the slide.

4. The assembly device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The material transfer mechanism includes: The second support is mounted above the loading tray and the transfer mechanism; and The material transfer assembly includes a horizontal drive component, a vertical drive component, a rotary drive component, and a material transfer gripper. The horizontal drive component is connected to the second bracket, the vertical drive component is connected to the horizontal drive component, the rotary drive component is connected to the vertical drive component, and the material transfer gripper is connected to the rotary drive component. The horizontal drive component drives the vertical drive component to move between the loading tray and the transfer mechanism. The vertical drive component drives the rotary drive component to move vertically. The rotary drive component drives the material transfer gripper to rotate around the vertical direction. The material transfer gripper moves the first workpiece on the loading position to the transfer mechanism.

5. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple material transfer components are provided, and the multiple material transfer components are arranged at intervals; The detection component also includes multiple identification sensors, all of which are connected to the first bracket and positioned toward the loading tray. The identification sensors are used to sense the first workpiece on the loading position, and each identification sensor is correspondingly configured with one of the transfer components.

6. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism includes: A transfer drive, one end of which is disposed adjacent to the material loading assembly, and the other end of which is disposed adjacent to the positioning mechanism; and A support plate is connected to the transfer drive, which drives the support plate to move between the material loading assembly and the positioning mechanism. The support plate is provided with a plurality of positioning slots for accommodating the first workpiece.

7. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly mechanism includes: The assembly drive component is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism and the positioning mechanism; Adjustment component, connected to the assembly drive component; and The gripper is assembled and connected to the adjustment assembly; wherein... The assembly drive is used to drive the adjustment component and the assembly gripper to move. The adjustment component is used to adjust the position of the assembly gripper. The assembly gripper is used to pick up and place the first workpiece.

8. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The adjustment component includes: Adjustable bracket, connected to the assembly drive component; An adjustment drive component is connected to the adjustment bracket; A first connecting plate is connected to the adjustment drive component; The first sliding unit includes a first sliding plate, two first stop plates, and two first reset members. The first sliding plate is slidably connected to the first connecting plate. The two first stop plates are respectively disposed on both sides of the first sliding plate along its sliding direction. The two first reset members are respectively disposed corresponding to the two first stop plates, and both ends of each first reset member are respectively connected to the first connecting plate and the corresponding first stop plate. The second sliding unit includes a second sliding plate, two second stop plates, and two second reset members. The second sliding plate is slidably connected to the side of the first sliding plate opposite to the first connecting plate, and the sliding direction of the second sliding plate is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the first sliding plate. The side of the second sliding plate opposite to the first sliding plate is connected to the assembly gripper. The two second stop plates are respectively disposed on both sides of the second sliding plate along its sliding direction. The two second reset members are respectively disposed corresponding to the two second stop plates, and the two ends of each second reset member are respectively connected to the first sliding plate and the corresponding second stop plate.

9. The assembly apparatus as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The adjustment component further includes: The second connecting plate is connected to the adjustment drive component; Multiple sliding posts, one end of each sliding post being fixedly connected to the first connecting plate, and the other end of each sliding post being slidably connected to the second connecting plate; and Multiple third reset members are disposed between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate, and the third reset members are used to push the first connecting plate away from the second connecting plate.

10. The assembly apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism includes: A lifting assembly includes a lifting drive and a lifting plate. The lifting drive is disposed adjacent to the transfer mechanism, and the lifting plate is connected to the lifting drive. The lifting plate is used to carry the second workpiece, and the lifting drive is used to drive the lifting plate and the second workpiece to rise or fall. The holding assembly includes a holding drive and a holding member. The holding drive is disposed close to the lifting drive and the holding member is connected to the holding drive. The holding drive is used to drive the holding member to move toward the lifting plate, thereby cooperating with the lifting plate to position the second workpiece.

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