Coil spring assembly inertia lock assembling equipment
By designing an inertial lock assembly equipment for coil spring components, and utilizing multiple modules and a six-axis robot to automate the assembly of coil spring seats and inertial locks, the problems of slow assembly speed and low yield rate in existing technologies are solved, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing automotive trim assembly process suffers from slow operation speed, low yield rate, and poor stability, resulting in poor production efficiency and product quality.
An inertial lock assembly device for coil spring components was designed. It adopts a multi-modal structure and a six-axis robot to realize the automatic feeding and assembly of coil spring seats, coil springs and inertial locks, simulating manual actions and improving the degree of automation.
This technology enables interference fit between the coil spring and the coil spring seat, reducing manual labor intensity, increasing assembly speed and yield, enhancing product stability, and improving production efficiency and quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive trim panel assembly technology, specifically to a coil spring assembly inertial lock assembly device. Background Technology
[0002] Door trim panels are panel structures that decorate car doors, including interior door panels and triangular trim panels. During the assembly of automotive trim panels, coil spring assembly inertia lock assembly equipment is used for processing. However, the current process uses traditional manual assembly with semi-automatic tooling. This assembly method suffers from slow operation speed, low yield rate, and poor stability, which seriously affects production efficiency and product quality. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an inertial lock assembly device for coil spring components, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a coil spring assembly inertial lock assembly device, comprising a device body, an automatic coil spring seat feeding module disposed on the left side of the upper surface of the device body, an automatic coil spring feeding module disposed in the middle of the upper surface of the device body, a coil spring and injection molded part assembly module disposed on the left side of the upper surface of the device body, an inertial lock automatic feeding module disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the device body, and a six-axis manipulator disposed on the rear side of the upper surface of the device body, wherein a six-axis manipulator end effector module is disposed on the six-axis manipulator.
[0005] The automatic feeding module for the coiled spring seat includes a first vibratory plate and a first misalignment mechanism, with the first misalignment mechanism provided on the side away from the first vibratory plate.
[0006] The automatic spring feeding module includes a second vibrating plate and a second misalignment mechanism, with the second misalignment mechanism provided on the side away from the second vibrating plate.
[0007] The coil spring and injection molded part assembly module includes upper and lower cylinders, a first clamping cylinder, an upper three-jaw chuck, a coil spring clamping jaw, a lower three-jaw chuck, and a second clamping cylinder. The first clamping cylinder is located below the upper and lower cylinders. The upper three-jaw chuck is located below the first clamping cylinder. The coil spring clamping jaw is located below the upper three-jaw chuck. The lower three-jaw chuck is located below the lower three-jaw chuck. The second clamping cylinder is located below the lower three-jaw chuck.
[0008] The inertial lock automatic feeding module includes a third vibratory plate and a third misalignment mechanism, with the third misalignment mechanism provided on the side away from the third vibratory plate.
[0009] The six-axis manipulator end effector module includes a coil spring gripper, an inertial lock gripper, and a coil spring seat gripper. An inertial lock gripper is located below the coil spring gripper, and a coil spring seat gripper is located on one side of the inertial lock gripper.
[0010] Preferably, the number of the first vibrating plate, the second vibrating plate, and the third vibrating plate is set as a group.
[0011] Preferably, the number of the first misalignment mechanism, the second misalignment mechanism, and the third misalignment mechanism is set to one set.
[0012] Preferably, the device body has four support legs at the four corners of its lower surface, and the four sets of support legs are of the same length.
[0013] Preferably, the lower surface of the support leg is provided with an anti-slip pad, and the anti-slip pad is made of rubber.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an inertial lock assembly device for coil spring components, which has the following advantages:
[0015] 1. This coil spring assembly inertial lock assembly equipment, through the setting of multiple modules, enables a six-axis robot to drive and clamp, achieving automatic operation. The collaborative six-axis robot simulates manual actions to assemble the coil spring seat and inertial lock. At the same time, the interference fit between the coil spring and the coil spring seat reduces the intensity of manual labor and ensures product stability. Therefore, the device achieves the function of automatic assembly, effectively speeding up the assembly operation, improving the product yield, and ensuring good stability, thus effectively improving production efficiency and product quality. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the composition structure of the automatic feeding module for the coil spring seat of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the composition structure of the automatic spring feeding module of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the coil spring and injection molded part of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the composition structure of the automatic feeding module for inertial locks of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of the end effector module of the six-axis robot of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Equipment body; 2. Automatic spring feeding module; 201. First vibratory feeder; 202. First misalignment mechanism; 3. Automatic spring feeding module; 301. Second vibratory feeder; 302. Second misalignment mechanism; 4. Spring and injection molded part assembly module; 401. Upper and lower cylinders; 402. First clamping cylinder; 403. Upper three-jaw chuck; 404. Spring-lifting jaw; 405. Lower three-jaw chuck; 406. Second clamping cylinder; 5. Inertia lock automatic feeding module; 501. Third vibratory feeder; 502. Third misalignment mechanism; 6. Six-axis robot end effector module; 601. Spring gripper; 602. Inertia lock gripper; 603. Spring seat gripper. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a coil spring assembly inertial lock assembly device, including a device body 1. A coil spring seat automatic feeding module 2 is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the device body 1, a coil spring automatic feeding module 3 is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the device body 1, a coil spring and injection molded part assembly module 4 is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the device body 1, an inertial lock automatic feeding module 5 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the device body 1, and a six-axis robot arm is provided on the rear side of the upper surface of the device body 1. A six-axis robot arm end module 6 is provided on the six-axis robot arm. The cooperation between the coil spring seat automatic feeding module 2, the coil spring automatic feeding module 3, the coil spring and injection molded part assembly module 4, the inertial lock automatic feeding module 5, the six-axis robot arm, and the six-axis robot arm end module 6 realizes automatic feeding of coil springs under unstable material conditions, and at the same time realizes interference fit between coil springs and coil spring seats, realizing automatic feeding and automatic assembly of inertial locks.
[0025] The automatic spring seat feeding module 2 includes a first vibratory feeder 201 and a first misalignment mechanism 202. The first misalignment mechanism 202 is provided on the side away from the first vibratory feeder 201. The two sets of mechanisms, the first vibratory feeder 201 and the first misalignment mechanism 202, are connected by a processing part to form an automatic spring seat feeding module 2. The first vibratory feeder 201 can automatically feed and directionally screen the spring seats at timed intervals, and the first misalignment mechanism 202 can misalign each spring seat.
[0026] The automatic spring feeding module 3 includes a second vibrating plate 301 and a second misalignment mechanism 302. The second misalignment mechanism 302 is provided on the side away from the second vibrating plate 301. The two mechanisms, the second vibrating plate 301 and the second misalignment mechanism 302, are connected by a processing part to form an automatic spring feeding module 3. The second vibrating plate 301 automatically feeds and directionally screens the springs at timed intervals, and the second misalignment mechanism 302 can misalign each spring.
[0027] The coil spring and injection molded part assembly module 4 includes upper and lower cylinders 401, a first clamping cylinder 402, an upper three-jaw 403, a coil spring clamping jaw 404, a lower three-jaw 405, and a second clamping cylinder 406. The first clamping cylinder 402 is located below the upper and lower cylinders 401. The upper three-jaw 403 is located below the first clamping cylinder 402. The coil spring clamping jaw 404 is located below the upper three-jaw 403. The lower three-jaw 405 is located below the coil spring clamping jaw 404. The second clamping cylinder 406 is located below the lower three-jaw 405. The six sets of mechanisms, namely the upper and lower cylinders 401, the first clamping cylinder 402, the upper three-jaw 403, the coil spring clamping jaw 404, the lower three-jaw 405, and the second clamping cylinder 406, are connected by processed parts to form a coil spring and injection molded part assembly module 4.
[0028] The inertial lock automatic feeding module 5 includes a third vibratory plate 501 and a third misalignment mechanism 502. The third misalignment mechanism 502 is arranged on the side away from the third vibratory plate 501. The two sets of mechanisms, the third vibratory plate 501 and the third misalignment mechanism 502, are connected by a processing part to form an inertial lock automatic feeding module 5. The third vibratory plate 501 realizes automatic timed feeding and directional screening of inertial locks, and the third misalignment mechanism 502 can misalign each inertial lock.
[0029] The six-axis robot end effector module 6 includes a coil spring gripper 601, an inertia lock gripper 602, and a coil spring seat gripper 603. The inertia lock gripper 602 is located below the coil spring gripper 601, and the coil spring seat gripper 603 is located on one side of the inertia lock gripper 602. The three sets of mechanisms, namely the coil spring gripper 601, the inertia lock gripper 602, and the coil spring seat gripper 603, are connected by a machined part to form a six-axis robot end effector module 6, which is installed on the six-axis robot to perform corresponding actions.
[0030] In order to achieve the function of automatically feeding and oriented sorting the coil spring seat, coil spring, and inertia lock respectively, this utility model sets the number of the first vibratory plate 201, the second vibratory plate 301, and the third vibratory plate 501 as a group, so that the first vibratory plate 201, the second vibratory plate 301, and the third vibratory plate 501 can automatically feed and oriented sort the coil spring seat, coil spring, and inertia lock respectively. Therefore, the function of automatically feeding and oriented sorting the coil spring seat, coil spring, and inertia lock respectively is realized.
[0031] In order to achieve the function of dislocating each of the coil spring seat, coil spring, and inertia lock separately, this utility model sets the number of the first dislocation mechanism 202, the second dislocation mechanism 302, and the third dislocation mechanism 502 as a group, so that the first dislocation mechanism 202, the second dislocation mechanism 302, and the third dislocation mechanism 502 can dislocate each of the coil spring seat, coil spring, and inertia lock separately, thus realizing the function of dislocating each of the coil spring seat, coil spring, and inertia lock separately.
[0032] In order to improve the stability of the device body 1 on the ground, the present invention provides support legs at the four corners of the lower surface of the device body 1. The four sets of support legs are of the same length. Because the support legs are of the same length, the device body 1 will not shake when it is in use, thus improving the stability of the device body 1 on the ground.
[0033] In order to prevent the device body 1 from sliding or shifting during use, this utility model provides an anti-slip pad on the lower surface of the support leg. The anti-slip pad is made of rubber, which has a good anti-slip effect and increases the friction between it and the ground. Therefore, it prevents the device body 1 from sliding or shifting during use.
[0034] In use, power is supplied to the main body 1, and then the switch is turned on, causing the automatic spring seat feeding module 2, the automatic spring feeding module 3, the spring and injection molded part assembly module 4, the inertia lock automatic feeding module 5, the six-axis robot arm, and the six-axis robot arm end effector module 6 to operate simultaneously. When the automatic spring seat feeding module 2 is running, the first vibratory feeder 201 automatically feeds and oriented the spring seats at set times, while the first misalignment mechanism 202 can misalign each spring seat. Simultaneously, when the automatic spring feeding module 3 is running... The second vibratory feeder 301 enables automatic timed feeding and directional screening of coil springs. Simultaneously, the second misalignment mechanism 302 can misalign each coil spring. During operation of the coil spring and injection molding assembly module 4, the upper and lower cylinders 401 drive the upper three-jaw 403 to move up and down. The first clamping cylinder 402 clamps the upper three-jaw 403, which in turn clamps the tapered bar, causing it to rotate. The coil spring chuck 404 clamps the coil spring from the tapered bar onto the coil spring seat. The lower three-jaw 405 clamps the coil spring... The spring seat drives the coil spring seat to rotate. The second clamping cylinder 406 is used for clamping the lower three-jaw 405. At the same time, the inertial lock automatic feeding module 5 is running. The third vibratory plate 501 is used for automatic timed feeding and directional screening of inertial locks. The third misalignment mechanism 502 is used to misalign each inertial lock. At the same time, the six-axis robot arm drives the six-axis robot arm end module 6 to run. The coil spring gripper 601 is used to pick up and put down the coil spring, the inertial lock gripper 602 is used to pick up and put down the inertial lock, and the coil spring seat gripper 603 is used to pick up and put down the coil spring seat. Therefore, in With the cooperation of multiple modules, the device achieves automatic feeding, automatic feeding and assembly of inertial locks even when the spring feed is unstable. At the same time, the six-axis robot arm drives the six-axis robot arm end module 6 to achieve automatic operation. The cooperation between the six-axis robot arm and the six-axis robot arm end module 6 simulates human action to realize the assembly of spring coil seat and inertial lock, and realizes the interference fit between spring coil and spring coil seat, reducing the intensity of manual labor and ensuring product stability.
[0035] All electrical components mentioned in this article are connected to an external main controller and 220V AC mains power, and the main controller can be a conventional known device such as a computer that provides control.
[0036] The dimensions and shapes of all components in this structure are not specifically limited here and need to be produced according to the actual situation.
[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A coil spring assembly inertia lock assembly device, comprising a device body (1), characterized in that: An automatic spring feeding module (2) is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the equipment body (1), an automatic spring feeding module (3) is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the equipment body (1), an assembly module (4) for spring and injection molded parts is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the equipment body (1), an automatic inertial lock feeding module (5) is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the equipment body (1), and a six-axis robot arm is provided on the rear side of the upper surface of the equipment body (1), with a six-axis robot arm end module (6) provided on the six-axis robot arm. The automatic feeding module (2) for the coil spring seat includes a first vibratory plate (201) and a first misalignment mechanism (202), with the first misalignment mechanism (202) provided on the side away from the first vibratory plate (201). The automatic feeding module (3) includes a second vibrating plate (301) and a second misalignment mechanism (302), with the second misalignment mechanism (302) provided on the side away from the second vibrating plate (301). The coil spring and injection molded part assembly module (4) includes upper and lower cylinders (401), a first clamping cylinder (402), an upper three-jaw chuck (403), a coil spring clamping jaw (404), a lower three-jaw chuck (405), and a second clamping cylinder (406). The first clamping cylinder (402) is located below the upper and lower cylinders (401). The upper three-jaw chuck (403) is located below the first clamping cylinder (402). The coil spring clamping jaw (404) is located below the upper three-jaw chuck (403). The lower three-jaw chuck (405) is located below the coil spring clamping jaw (404). The second clamping cylinder (406) is located below the lower three-jaw chuck (405). The inertial lock automatic feeding module (5) includes a third vibratory plate (501) and a third misalignment mechanism (502), with the third misalignment mechanism (502) provided on the side away from the third vibratory plate (501). The six-axis manipulator end effector module (6) includes a coil spring gripper (601), an inertial lock gripper (602), and a coil spring seat gripper (603). The inertial lock gripper (602) is located below the coil spring gripper (601), and the coil spring seat gripper (603) is located on one side of the inertial lock gripper (602).
2. The coil spring assembly inertia lock assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the first vibrating plate (201), the second vibrating plate (301) and the third vibrating plate (501) is set to one set.
3. The coil spring assembly inertia lock assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the first misalignment mechanism (202), the second misalignment mechanism (302) and the third misalignment mechanism (502) is set to one set.
4. The coil spring assembly inertia lock assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device body (1) has four support legs at the four corners of its lower surface, and the four sets of support legs are of the same length.
5. The coil spring assembly inertia lock assembly equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower surface of the support leg is provided with an anti-slip pad, which is made of rubber.