Automatic folding wing spring assembling equipment

By designing automatic detection components and a collaborative motor-cylinder system, the problem of non-integrated quality detection in the automatic assembly equipment for folding wing springs was solved, achieving efficient automatic detection and rejection of defective products, thus improving production efficiency and product consistency.

CN224073787UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03BEIJING CREATIVE VISION EXPERT VISION TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-07
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing automated assembly equipment for folding wing springs lacks an integrated quality inspection module, requiring secondary manual screening, which leads to long production cycles, high costs, and the possibility of positioning deviations and uneven clamping force due to manual operation, affecting product consistency.

Method used

An automated assembly device was designed, comprising a spring assembly mechanism, a gripper clamping mechanism, and an automatic discharge detection component. It utilizes a servo motor, a transmission belt, a metal crack detector, and a PLC controller to automatically detect and reject defective products. The combined operation of the electric cylinder and the motor enables the rotation and clamping of the spring.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time automatic detection, reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency and product consistency, reduces production costs, and avoids process separation and response delays.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic folding wing spring assembling device, which relates to the field of automatic spring pressing and assembling and comprises an assembling and mounting table (3), a spring assembling mechanism (1) is arranged above the assembling and mounting table (3), one side of the spring assembling mechanism (1) is provided with a grabbing claw pressing mechanism (2), and the other side of the spring assembling mechanism (1) is provided with a clamping claw (3). According to the folding wing spring automatic assembling device, the prior art is improved, and in actual use, through the discharging automatic detection assembly, the problems that most existing folding wing spring automatic assembling devices are lack of integrated quality detection modules, manual secondary screening is still needed, and the production efficiency is high are solved. For example, in traditional detection, finished products need to be transferred to an independent detection station, the problems of procedure separation, response delay and the like exist, and defective products are difficult to remove in real time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic spring compression assembly, specifically to an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs. Background Technology

[0002] A spring is a mechanical part that works by utilizing elasticity. Made of elastic material, it deforms under external force and returns to its original shape after the force is removed. It is also called a "spring". They are generally made of spring steel. Springs come in a wide variety of types; according to shape, they mainly include helical springs, spiral springs, leaf springs, and irregularly shaped springs.

[0003] In the field of spring assembly, traditional manual clamping and assembly methods suffer from significant problems such as low efficiency and poor quality stability. Especially in automated production lines for automotive electronics and 3C products, springs, due to their small size and high elasticity, are prone to positioning deviations or uneven clamping force during manual operation, making it difficult to guarantee product consistency.

[0004] Most existing automated assembly equipment for folding wing springs lacks an integrated quality inspection module, still requiring manual secondary screening, which increases production cycle and cost. For example, traditional inspection requires transferring finished products to an independent inspection station, resulting in problems such as process separation and response delay, making it difficult to remove defective products in real time. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0006] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An automatic assembly device for folding wing springs includes an assembly and mounting platform, a spring assembly mechanism above the assembly and mounting platform, a gripping gripper clamping mechanism on one side of the spring assembly mechanism, and an automatic discharge detection component on one side of the gripping gripper clamping mechanism.

[0008] To achieve automatic material discharge detection, the automatic material discharge detection component includes a detection mounting frame connected to an assembly platform. Symmetrically movable drive rollers are connected inside the detection mounting frame, one end of which is connected to a servo motor. The servo motor housing is connected to the detection mounting frame, and a drive belt is fitted around the drive rollers. A flaw detection mounting frame is connected above the detection mounting frame, housing a metal crack detector. A push-out mounting frame is connected to one side of the detection mounting frame, housing a push-out electric actuator. The output end of the push-out electric actuator is connected to a push-out plate. A PLC controller is mounted on one side of the detection mounting frame. The metal crack detector, servo motor, and push-out electric actuator are electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0009] Furthermore, the spring assembly mechanism includes a tooling platform, a central column electric cylinder installed inside the tooling platform, a pad electric cylinder one installed on one side of the tooling platform, a pad electric cylinder two installed on one side of the pad electric cylinder one, a spring partition plate installed at the front end of the pad electric cylinder two, a lifting mounting plate installed on one side of the tooling platform, a rotary electric cylinder installed on one side of the lifting mounting plate, a stepper motor installed on one side of the rotary electric cylinder, and a rotating head installed at the output end of the stepper motor.

[0010] Furthermore, a spring center column is installed above the tooling platform, and a spring body is sleeved around it.

[0011] Furthermore, a spring assembly stop is provided on one side of the spring center column, and the spring assembly stop is connected to the tooling platform.

[0012] Furthermore, the gripper clamping mechanism includes a clamping electric cylinder, and two spring-loaded grippers are installed on the moving surface of the clamping electric cylinder. Angle connecting plates are installed on the sides of the clamping electric cylinder, and a side-stop electric cylinder and a baffle electric cylinder are installed on the clamping electric cylinder through the angle connecting plates.

[0013] Furthermore, spring spacers are installed on the two angle connecting plates respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, a safety electric cylinder is installed on one side of the template connecting plate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model improves upon the existing technology. In practical use, the automatic material discharge detection component solves the problem that most existing automatic folding wing spring assembly equipment lacks an integrated quality inspection module and still requires manual secondary screening, which increases the production cycle and cost. For example, traditional inspection requires transferring finished products to an independent inspection station, which has problems such as process separation and response delay, making it difficult to remove defective products in real time.

[0017] 1. In practical use, the spring assembly mechanism and the spring assembly mechanism can achieve the rotation and clamping of the double springs through the cooperation between the motor and the electric cylinder. This solves the problem that manual operation requires personnel to manually clamp the springs, which takes time and significantly increases the operation time. It is also time-consuming and labor-intensive, and there are certain safety risks when clamping the springs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping and pressing mechanism in an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping gripper clamping mechanism and the spring assembly mechanism in an automatic folding wing spring assembly device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Spring assembly mechanism; 2. Gripping gripper clamping mechanism; 11. Spring body; 12. Pad plate electric cylinder one; 13. Pad plate electric cylinder two; 14. Lifting mounting plate; 15. Rotary electric cylinder; 16. Stepper motor; 17. Tooling platform; 18. Center column electric cylinder; 19. Spring center column; 110. Spring assembly stop column; 111. Rotating head; 112. Spring partition plate; 21. Clamping electric cylinder; 22. Spring clamping gripper; 23. Spring intermediate spacer; 24. Safety 25. Protective electric cylinder; 26. Side-blocking electric cylinder; 27. Baffle electric cylinder; 28. Template connecting plate; 29. ​​Angle connecting plate; 3. Assembly and mounting platform; 401. Automatic discharge detection component; 402. Detection mounting frame; 403. Transmission roller; 404. Servo motor; 405. Transmission belt; 406. Flaw detection mounting frame; 407. Metal crack flaw detector; 408. Push-out mounting frame; 409. Push-out electric push rod; 410. Push-out plate; 411. PLC controller. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs is provided, including an assembly and mounting platform 3, a spring assembly mechanism 1 is provided above the assembly and mounting platform 3, a gripping gripper clamping mechanism 2 is provided on one side of the spring assembly mechanism 1, and an automatic discharge detection component 4 is provided on one side of the gripping gripper clamping mechanism 2.

[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs includes a spring assembly mechanism 1 comprising a tooling platform 17, a central column electric cylinder 18 installed inside the tooling platform 17, a pad cylinder 12 installed on one side of the tooling platform 17, a pad cylinder 2 13 installed on one side of the pad cylinder 12, a spring partition 112 installed at the front end of the pad cylinder 2 13, a lifting mounting plate 14 installed on one side of the tooling platform 17, a rotary electric cylinder 15 installed on one side of the lifting mounting plate 14, a stepper motor 16 installed on one side of the rotary electric cylinder 15, a rotating head 111 installed at the output end of the stepper motor 16, a spring central column 19 installed above the tooling platform 17, a spring body 11 sleeved around the periphery, a spring assembly stop 110 provided on one side of the spring central column 19, and the spring assembly stop 110 connected to the tooling platform 17.

[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an automatic assembly device for folding wing springs includes a gripping gripper clamping mechanism 2 comprising a clamping electric cylinder 21, a spring clamping claw 22 mounted on the moving surface of the clamping electric cylinder 21, and two spring clamping claws 22. Angle connecting plates 28 are respectively mounted on the side of the clamping electric cylinder 21, and a side-blocking electric cylinder 25 and a baffle electric cylinder 26 are respectively mounted on the clamping electric cylinder 21 through the angle connecting plates 28. Spring spacers 23 are respectively mounted on the two angle connecting plates 28, and a safety protection electric cylinder 24 is mounted on one side of the template connecting plate 27.

[0029] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the automatic discharge detection component 4 includes a detection mounting frame 401, which is connected to the assembly mounting table 3. symmetrically connected drive rollers 402 are mounted inside the detection mounting frame 401. One end of one drive roller 402 is connected to a servo motor 403, the housing of which is connected to the detection mounting frame 401. A drive belt 404 is fitted around the drive rollers 402. A flaw detection mounting frame 405 is connected above the detection mounting frame 401, and a metal crack detector 406 is installed inside the flaw detection mounting frame 405. A push-out mounting frame 407 is connected to one side of the detection mounting frame 401, and a push-out electric push rod 408 is installed inside the push-out mounting frame 407. A push-out plate 409 is connected to the output end of the push-out electric push rod 408. A PLC controller 410 is mounted on one side of the detection mounting frame 401. The metal crack detector 406, servo motor 403, and push-out electric push rod 408 are electrically connected to the PLC controller 410.

[0030] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the working principle or operation method of this utility model in actual process will be described in detail below.

[0031] In summary, the technical solution of this utility model includes the following steps:

[0032] Step 1: Place the first spring body 11 into the spring center post 19. The pad cylinder 12 and the pad cylinder 2 13 work together to move the spring partition 112 above the first spring body 11. Place the second spring body 11 into the spring center post 19. At this time, the spring partition 112 is located between the two spring bodies 11.

[0033] Step 2: Move the gripper clamping mechanism 2 to the spring assembly mechanism 1 via the robot. The two spring clamping claws 22 are compressed to the initial position by the clamping electric cylinder 21. Extend and retract the front end of the spring clamping claws 22 and the spring middle spacer 23 onto the spring center column 19. The spring partition 112 is moved back to the initial position by the cooperation of the pad electric cylinder one 12 and the pad electric cylinder two 13. The safety protection electric cylinder 24 extends to the spring body 11 for safety protection.

[0034] Step 3: The rotary cylinder 15 descends, causing the rotary head 111 to descend to the designated position. The clamping cylinder 21, in conjunction with the spring clamping claw 22, compresses the spring body 11. When compressed to the designated position, the stepper motor 16 causes the rotary head 111 to rotate, compressing one end of the spring body 11. The spring assembly stop post 110 blocks the other end of the spring. When compressed to the designated position, the side-blocking cylinder 25 and the baffle cylinder 26 extend to block the ends of the two spring bodies 11. The center column cylinder 18 descends, and the robot drives the gripper clamping mechanism 2 to move out.

[0035] Step 4: The robot moves the spring clamping mechanism to the cabin position on the workpiece turntable. The robotic arm moves the gripper to the workpiece tray to pick up the folding wing and place it in the cabin installation position. The robotic arm picks up the pin and places it in the installation position. The push cylinder pushes out the pin. After completion, the spring assembly mechanism 1 cylinder and the gripper clamping mechanism 2 cylinder retract, the safety cylinder returns to its position, the robotic arm returns to its position, the turntable rotates 90°, and the installation steps are repeated until all four folding wings are installed. The safety door is opened, and the cabin shell is removed manually or by the robotic arm.

[0036] Step 5: Place the folding wing on the transmission belt 404. The servo motor 403 drives the transmission roller 402 to rotate in the detection mounting frame 401. When the transmission roller 402 rotates, it drives the transmission belt 404 to rotate in a circle, thereby causing the transmission belt 404 to move the folding wing. The metal crack detector 406 uses a probe to detect metal cracks in the folding wing. When the metal crack detector 406 detects cracked material, it sends the servo motor 403 to stop after a one-second delay via the PLC controller 410. After the servo motor 403 stops, the PLC controller 410 sends the push rod 408 to start, which, under the fixation of the push mounting frame 407, drives the push plate 409 to push out the cracked material.

[0037] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding wing spring automatic assembly apparatus characterized by, Including the assembly mounting platform (3), the spring assembly mechanism (1) is arranged above the assembly mounting platform (3), one side of the spring assembly mechanism (1) is provided with a grabbing hand jaw pressing mechanism (2), and one side of the grabbing hand jaw pressing mechanism (2) is provided with a discharging automatic detection assembly (4); The discharging automatic detection assembly (4) includes a detection mounting frame (401), the detection mounting frame (401) is connected with the assembly mounting platform (3), and transmission wheel rollers (402) are symmetrically and movably connected inside the detection mounting frame (401); one end of one of the transmission wheel rollers (402) is connected with a servo motor (403), the shell of the servo motor (403) is connected with the detection mounting frame (401), a transmission belt (404) is matched with the transmission wheel rollers (402), a flaw detection mounting frame (405) is connected above the detection mounting frame (401), a metal crack flaw detector (406) is installed in the flaw detection mounting frame (405), a push-out mounting frame (407) is connected to one side of the detection mounting frame (401), a push-out electric push rod (408) is installed in the push-out mounting frame (407), a push-out plate (409) is connected to the output end of the push-out electric push rod (408), a PLC controller (410) is installed on one side of the detection mounting frame (401), and the metal crack flaw detector (406), the servo motor (403) and the push-out electric push rod (408) are electrically connected with the PLC controller (410) respectively.

2. The automatic folding wing spring assembly apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The spring assembly mechanism (1) includes a tool platform (17), a center column electric cylinder (18) is installed in the tool platform (17), a backing plate electric cylinder one (12) is installed on one side of the tool platform (17), a backing plate electric cylinder two (13) is arranged on one side of the backing plate electric cylinder one (12), a spring partition plate (112) is installed at the front end of the backing plate electric cylinder two (13), a lifting mounting plate (14) is installed on one side of the tool platform (17), a rotary electric cylinder (15) is installed on one side of the lifting mounting plate (14), a stepping motor (16) is installed on one side of the rotary electric cylinder (15), and a rotary head (111) is installed at the output end of the stepping motor (16).

3. The automatic folding wing spring assembly apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, A spring center column (19) is installed above the tool platform (17), and a spring main body (11) is peripherally arranged.

4. The automatic folding wing spring assembly apparatus according to claim 3, wherein One side of the spring center column (19) is provided with a spring assembly blocking column (110), and the spring assembly blocking column (110) is connected with the tool platform (17).

5. The automatic folding wing spring assembly apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The grabbing hand jaw pressing mechanism (2) includes a pressing electric cylinder (21), spring pressing jaws (22) are movably arranged on the pressing electric cylinder (21), the number of the spring pressing jaws (22) is two, angle connecting plates (28) are respectively arranged on the side surfaces of the pressing electric cylinder (21), and a blocking edge electric cylinder (25) and a blocking plate electric cylinder (26) are respectively arranged on the pressing electric cylinder (21) through the angle connecting plates (28).

6. An apparatus for automatically assembling a folding wing spring according to claim 5, wherein Two angle connecting plates (28) are respectively provided with spring intermediate partition pads (23).

7. An apparatus for automatically assembling a folding wing spring according to claim 6, wherein A safety protection electric cylinder (24) is installed on one side of the die connecting plate (27).