Automatic screw locking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic screw locking device which comprises a machine base. The first feeding assembly comprises a vibration disc, a feeding guide rail and a first driving part, the vibration disc is used for storing the ceramic bases and can transfer the ceramic bases to the feeding guide rail one by one, and then the ceramic bases are conveyed one by one through the first driving part; the second material supply assembly comprises a material supply box and a material receiving track, and the material supply box is used for storing the wiring terminals and can convey the wiring terminals to the material receiving track one by one and then convey the wiring terminals into the ceramic base through the material receiving track; and the locking and attaching assembly comprises a material distributing part, an electric screwdriver and a second driving part, the material distributing part is used for distributing the screws one by one, and the second driving part is used for driving the electric screwdriver to move to the screws and transferring the screws to the locking and attaching positions of the wiring terminal and the ceramic base for locking and attaching. Full-automatic efficient screw locking is achieved, the production efficiency is greatly improved, manual dependence is reduced, the consistency of the screw locking depth is ensured, and the product quality and stability are effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automatic assembly equipment for heating plate components, and in particular to an automated screw fastening device. Background Technology

[0002] The assembly process of traditional screw-connected cast iron heating element assemblies mainly relies on manual operation. Workers must manually place the copper terminals into the corresponding holes in the ceramic base and use tools to screw the screws into the threaded holes of the copper terminals to connect the cast iron heating element to the external power supply lead. However, this manual installation method suffers from low production efficiency, and due to inconsistencies in manual operation, the screw insertion depth varies greatly, easily causing problems such as screws loosening and falling off or difficulties in connecting the external power supply lead. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an automated screw fastening device that integrates components such as a vibratory feeder, an automatic feeding box, and a torque electric screwdriver with suction, achieving fully automated and efficient screw fastening. This not only significantly improves production efficiency and reduces reliance on manual labor, but also ensures the consistency of screw fastening depth, effectively improving product quality and stability. Furthermore, the automated process reduces labor intensity and costs, providing a strong guarantee for enterprises to achieve efficient and stable production lines.

[0004] An automated screw fastening device according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes:

[0005] Base;

[0006] A first feeding assembly is connected to the machine base. The first feeding assembly includes a vibratory feeder, a feeding guide rail, and a first driving component. The vibratory feeder is used to store ceramic seats and can transfer the ceramic seats one by one to the feeding guide rail. The first driving component is used to drive the ceramic seats one by one to be conveyed on the feeding guide rail.

[0007] The second feeding assembly is connected to the machine base. The second feeding assembly includes a feeding box and a receiving rail. The feeding box is used to store the terminals and can feed the terminals one by one to the receiving rail. The receiving rail is connected to the feeding guide rail to feed the terminals into the ceramic base.

[0008] A locking assembly is connected to the base. The locking assembly includes a feeding component, an electric screwdriver, and a second drive component. The feeding component is used to feed out screws one by one. The second drive component is used to drive the electric screwdriver to move to the screw and transfer the screw to the locking position of the terminal block and the ceramic base. The electric screwdriver operates to lock the screw.

[0009] An automated screw fastening device according to an embodiment of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: The first feeding component ensures that the ceramic base can be transported to the designated position in an orderly and efficient manner, providing a stable foundation for subsequent processes. The design of the feeding box and receiving track in the second feeding component allows the terminal block to be accurately placed into the ceramic base, greatly improving the accuracy and consistency of assembly. In addition, the fastening component utilizes the coordinated work of the dispensing component, electric screwdriver, and second drive component to achieve automatic screw acquisition and precise fastening, which not only ensures the consistency of screw fastening depth but also avoids the problems of screw loosening or falling off that are common in traditional manual operations. Furthermore, the highly automated design of the entire device reduces reliance on manual operation, lowers labor costs, and greatly improves production efficiency and product quality due to the precise cooperation between various components, providing enterprises with an efficient and stable production solution.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the feeding guide rail includes a material preparation section and a feeding section connected together, the material preparation section can arrange multiple ceramic seats in an orderly manner, and the feeding section is used to receive the ceramic seats located at the head of the material preparation section.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the feeding section is further connected to the discharging section, one end of the discharging section is connected to the feeding section, and the other end extends along the length direction of the feeding section.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the first driving component includes a first cylinder and a second cylinder. The first cylinder is located on the side of the material preparation section opposite to the feeding section. The first cylinder is used to push the ceramic seat located at the tail of the material preparation section. The second cylinder is located in the feeding section and is used to push the ceramic seat located in the feeding section and push the ceramic seat to a position adapted to the receiving track.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this utility model, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the material preparation section and the feeding section are arranged perpendicularly to each other.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the material distribution component includes a discharge box and a material distribution tray. The discharge box is used to store the screws and can transport the screws one by one to the material distribution tray. The material distribution tray has a plurality of receiving positions evenly distributed around its circumference for positioning and holding the screws, and can rotate at equal angles to feed the electric screwdriver.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this utility model, in an automated screw fastening device, the fastening positions of the ceramic seat and the terminal block are on the same vertical plane as the feeding position of the dispensing tray.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the second driving component includes a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder, the third cylinder being connected to and driving the electric screwdriver to move in the vertical direction, and the fourth cylinder being connected to the third cylinder and used to drive the electric screwdriver to move in the horizontal direction.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this utility model, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the electric screwdriver is a torque electric screwdriver.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this utility model, an automated screw fastening device is provided, wherein the screwdriver bit is magnetic and can magnetically attract the screw.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated screw fastening device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an automated screw fastening device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of a ceramic base, terminal block, and screw in an automated screw fastening device according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] Base 100;

[0026] First feeding assembly 200; vibratory feeder 210; feeding guide rail 220; material handling section 221; loading section 222; discharge section 223; first cylinder 231; second cylinder 232;

[0027] Second feeding assembly 300; feeding box 310; receiving track 320;

[0028] Locking assembly 400; discharge box 411; material distribution tray 412; electric screwdriver 420; third cylinder 431; fourth cylinder 432;

[0029] Ceramic base 510; terminal block 520; screw 530. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] The assembly process of traditional screw-connected cast iron heating element assemblies mainly relies on manual operation. Workers must manually place the copper terminals into the corresponding holes in the ceramic base and use tools to screw the screws into the threaded holes of the copper terminals to connect the cast iron heating element to the external power supply lead. However, this manual installation method suffers from low production efficiency, and due to inconsistencies in manual operation, the screw insertion depth varies greatly, easily causing problems such as screws loosening and falling off or difficulties in connecting the external power supply lead.

[0036] Therefore, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model discloses an automated screw fastening device, including a base 100, a first feeding assembly 200 connected to the base 100, a second feeding assembly 300 connected to the base 100, and a fastening assembly 400 connected to the base 100. The first feeding assembly 200 includes a vibratory feeder 210, a feeding guide rail 220, and a first driving component. The vibratory feeder 210 stores ceramic seats 510 and can sequentially transfer the ceramic seats 510 onto the feeding guide rail 220. The first driving component drives the ceramic seats 510 to be sequentially conveyed on the feeding guide rail 220. The second feeding assembly 300 includes a feeding box 310 and a receiving rail 320. The feeding box 310 stores terminal blocks 520 and can sequentially convey the terminal blocks 520 onto the receiving rail 320. The receiving rail 320 is connected to the feeding guide rail 220 to convey the terminal blocks 520 into the ceramic seats 510. The locking assembly 400 includes a feeding component, an electric screwdriver 420, and a second drive component. The feeding component is used to feed out screws 530 one by one. The second drive component is used to drive the electric screwdriver 420 to move to the screw 530 and transfer the screw 530 to the locking position of the terminal block 520 and the ceramic base 510. The electric screwdriver 420 operates to lock the screw 530. It should be noted that the first feeding assembly 200 ensures that the ceramic base 510 can be transported to the designated position in an orderly and efficient manner, providing a stable foundation for subsequent processes. The design of the feeding box 310 and receiving track 320 in the second feeding assembly 300 allows the terminal block 520 to be accurately placed into the ceramic base 510, greatly improving the accuracy and consistency of assembly. In addition, the fastening assembly 400 utilizes the coordinated work of the dispensing component, the electric screwdriver 420, and the second drive component to achieve automatic acquisition and precise fastening of the screw 530. This not only ensures the consistency of the screw fastening depth but also avoids the problem of screws 530 loosening or falling off, which is common in traditional manual operations. Furthermore, the highly automated design of the entire equipment reduces reliance on manual operation, lowers labor costs, and, due to the precise cooperation between various components, greatly improves production efficiency and product quality, providing enterprises with an efficient and stable production solution.

[0037] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this utility model, the feeding guide 220 includes a connected material preparation section 221 and a feeding section 222. The material preparation section 221 can arrange multiple ceramic seats 510 in an orderly manner, and the feeding section 222 is used to receive the ceramic seats 510 located at the head of the material preparation section 221, so that the ceramic seats 510 can be arranged in an orderly manner inside the equipment and conveyed one by one to the locking position. The material preparation section 221 can effectively pre-arrange multiple ceramic seats 510 and temporarily store multiple ceramic seats 510 output from the vibratory feeder 210, ensuring that they enter the feeding section 222 in the correct posture and finally reach the designated locking position. This not only improves the efficiency and accuracy of material conveying but also avoids blockages or malfunctions caused by improper material posture, ensuring the smoothness and stability of the entire automated screw 530 locking process. Furthermore, the feeding section 222 is connected to a discharge section 223, one end of which is connected to the feeding section 222, and the other end extends along the length of the feeding section 222. In response, the discharge section 223 and the loading section 222 are connected to form a complete material flow path. Thus, the ceramic seat 510 after the screw 530 is fastened can be automatically removed from the equipment through this path without manual intervention. This simplifies the operation process, improves production efficiency, and reduces the errors and safety hazards that may be caused by manual operation, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the production line.

[0038] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the first driving component includes a first cylinder 231 and a second cylinder 232. The first cylinder 231 is located on the side of the material preparation section 221 opposite to the feeding section 222. The first cylinder 231 is used to push the ceramic seat 510 located at the tail of the material preparation section 221. The second cylinder 232 is located in the feeding section 222 and is used to push the ceramic seat 510 located in the feeding section 222, and push the ceramic seat 510 to a position that matches the receiving track 320. This dual-cylinder driving mechanism ensures the accuracy and reliability of material transmission, effectively avoids material blockage or misalignment, and lays a solid foundation for the subsequent screw 530 fastening process. Specifically, the material preparation section 221 and the feeding section 222 are arranged perpendicular to each other, optimizing the space utilization of the equipment, so that the ceramic seat 510 can be arranged and transported efficiently and orderly in a limited space. In addition, the vertical arrangement not only helps to reduce the overall size of the equipment, but also adapts to the pushing operation of the square ceramic seat 510, improves the efficiency of material handling, and thus ensures that each ceramic seat 510 can be smoothly transferred from the material section 221 to the loading section 222 and finally reach the designated locking position.

[0039] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this utility model, the material distribution component includes a discharge box 411 and a distribution tray 412. The discharge box 411 is used to store screws 530 and can transport the screws 530 one by one to the distribution tray 412. The distribution tray 412 has multiple receiving positions evenly distributed around its circumference for positioning and holding the screws 530. It rotates at equal angles to feed the electric screwdriver 420, ensuring that the screws 530 can be stably and accurately fed under the electric screwdriver 420, thereby achieving fast and accurate fastening of the screws 530. In addition, by using a rotating material distribution method, the speed and accuracy of screw supply can be significantly improved, thereby improving the working efficiency of the entire equipment. Optionally, the locking positions of the ceramic base 510 and the terminal block 520 are on the same vertical plane as the feeding position of the dispensing tray 412. This simplifies the movement path and operation process of the electric screwdriver 420 locking the screw 530, allowing the electric screwdriver 420 to directly obtain the screw 530 from the dispensing tray 412 and then move to the locking position for locking with only planar movement, reducing additional position adjustments. This not only improves the locking speed but also enhances the consistency and stability of the operation, ensuring efficient and automated screw locking. Specifically, in some embodiments of this invention, the second driving component includes a third cylinder 431 and a fourth cylinder 432. The third cylinder 431 is connected to and drives the electric screwdriver 420 to move vertically, while the fourth cylinder 432 is connected to the third cylinder 431 and drives the electric screwdriver 420 to move horizontally. This bidirectional driving mechanism using cylinders ensures that the electric screwdriver 420 quickly and accurately obtains and locks the screw 530. Optionally, the electric screwdriver 420 is a torque electric screwdriver 420, which can precisely control the tightening force of the screws 530 according to the set torque value, ensuring that each screw 530 is tightened to the same depth. This avoids connection instability caused by insufficient or excessive tightening force, improving the quality and consistency of screw fastening, extending product lifespan, reducing maintenance costs, and bringing significant economic benefits to enterprises. Furthermore, the screwdriver bit of the electric screwdriver 420 is magnetic, enabling it to magnetically attract the screws 530. This makes the screwdriver 420 more stable and efficient in acquiring screws 530, avoiding the risk of screws falling during transfer and ensuring that the screws 530 accurately reach the fastening position. This not only improves the success rate of screw fastening but also speeds up the installation process, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of the automated screw fastening equipment.

[0040] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated screw locking apparatus, characterized by, The application relates to a machine for locking ceramic bases and terminals, comprising: a machine base; a first feeding assembly connected to the machine base, the first feeding assembly comprising a vibrating disc for storing ceramic bases and capable of transferring the ceramic bases one by one to a feeding rail, and a first driving component for driving the ceramic bases to be transferred one by one on the feeding rail; a second feeding assembly connected to the machine base, the second feeding assembly comprising a feeding box for storing terminals and capable of transferring the terminals one by one to a receiving rail, and the receiving rail being connected to the feeding rail to transfer the terminals into the ceramic bases; a locking assembly connected to the machine base, the locking assembly comprising a distributing component for distributing screws one by one, a second driving component for driving an electric wrench to move to the screws and transfer the screws to locking positions of the terminals and the ceramic bases, and the electric wrench being operated to lock the screws.

2. An automated screw-attachment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The feeding rail comprises a feeding section and a feeding-in section in communication, the feeding section being capable of orderly arranging a plurality of ceramic bases, and the feeding-in section being used for receiving the ceramic bases at the head of the feeding section.

3. An automated screw-attachment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The feeding-in section is further connected with a feeding-out section, one end of the feeding-out section being connected with the feeding-in section, and the other end extending along the length direction of the feeding-in section.

4. The automated screw-attachment device of claim 2, wherein: The first driving component comprises a first cylinder and a second cylinder, the first cylinder being located at the side of the feeding section away from the feeding-in section, the first cylinder being used for pushing the ceramic bases at the tail of the feeding section, and the second cylinder being located at the feeding-in section and used for pushing the ceramic bases at the feeding-in section and pushing the ceramic bases to positions adapted to the receiving rail.

5. An automated screw locking apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The feeding section and the feeding-in section are arranged perpendicularly to each other.

6. The automated screw-attachment device of claim 1, wherein: The distributing component comprises a feeding box and a distributing disc, the feeding box being used for storing the screws and capable of transferring the screws one by one to the distributing disc, and the distributing disc being uniformly provided with a plurality of holding positions for positioning and holding the screws to rotate at equal angles and supply the electric wrench with the screws.

7. An automated screw-attachment apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The locking positions of the ceramic bases and the terminals and the feeding positions of the distributing disc are in the same vertical plane.

8. An automated screw-attachment apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The second driving component comprises a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder, the third cylinder being connected with and driving the electric wrench to move in the vertical direction, and the fourth cylinder being connected with the third cylinder and used for driving the electric wrench to move in the horizontal direction.

9. The automated screw-attachment device of claim 1, wherein: The electric wrench is a torque electric wrench.

10. The automated screw-attachment device of claim 1, wherein: The wrench head of the electric wrench has magnetism and is capable of magnetically attracting the screws.

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