Automatic assembling equipment for touch spring

Abstract

The utility model discloses automatic touch spring assembling equipment, and relates to the technical field of touch spring production. The touch spring automatic assembling equipment comprises a material carrying mechanism, a material discharging mechanism, a material loading mechanism, a riveting mechanism, a detection mechanism, a material punching mechanism and a material discharging mechanism, the material carrying mechanism is used for carrying and transferring a patch material belt, the material discharging mechanism is used for discharging the patch material belt, the material loading mechanism is used for moving and assembling a spring, the riveting mechanism is used for punching a patch, and the detection mechanism is used for detecting the pressure of the patch. The detection mechanism is used for detecting whether a spring is assembled on a patch or not, the punching mechanism is used for cutting off a connecting piece of a patch material belt, and the discharging mechanism is used for discharging the touch spring. According to the automatic assembling equipment for the touch spring, through the cooperative operation of the automatic material loading mechanism, the automatic material discharging mechanism, the automatic material loading mechanism, the automatic riveting mechanism, the automatic detecting mechanism, the automatic material punching mechanism and the automatic material discharging mechanism, the production period is greatly shortened, continuous and efficient assembly line work can be achieved, the problem that manual sorting, alignment and assembling steps are tedious is effectively solved, and the production efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of touch spring manufacturing technology, specifically to an automated assembly equipment for touch springs. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional surface mount touch spring structure, such as Figure 1 As shown, it typically consists of two parts: a spring 010 and a patch 020. The patch 020 has an arched connecting part 021 in the middle, forming a connecting position below it. The bottom of the spring 010 is inserted into the connecting position. A stamping device presses down the arched connecting part 021 to deform it, thereby clamping and fixing the spring 010. Currently, the assembly process of this structure is highly dependent on manual operation: first, the patches 020 must be separated from the strip one by one; then, the bottom of the spring 010 must be manually aligned and inserted into the connecting position; finally, a stamping process completes the fixing.

[0003] However, this manual assembly method has significant drawbacks. First, production efficiency is severely limited. The manual sorting, alignment, and assembly steps are cumbersome and difficult to adapt to automated production lines, failing to meet the needs of mass production. Second, assembly accuracy is difficult to guarantee. Manual operation can easily lead to misalignment between the spring and the connecting part, causing poor contact or fluctuations in electrical performance. Third, product reliability is unstable. During the stamping process, the deformation of the arch-shaped connecting part is affected by differences in the applied force, which can easily lead to uneven clamping force, causing the spring to loosen or even fall off, directly affecting the product's service life.

[0004] While existing technologies attempt to alleviate some problems by optimizing patch structures or changing spring materials, they have not overcome the limitations of manual operation at the source of the assembly process, making it difficult to improve quality consistency. Therefore, developing an efficient, high-precision, and mass-producible automated assembly solution has become a key technological requirement for addressing industry pain points. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automated assembly device for touch springs.

[0006] This utility model discloses an automated assembly equipment for touch springs, including a loading mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a loading mechanism, a riveting mechanism, a detection mechanism, a punching mechanism, and a unloading mechanism. The feeding mechanism, loading mechanism, riveting mechanism, detection mechanism, punching mechanism, and unloading mechanism are arranged around the loading mechanism. The loading mechanism is used to carry and transfer the patch material strip, the feeding mechanism is used to feed the patch material strip, the loading mechanism is used to move and assemble the spring, the riveting mechanism is used to punch the patch, the detection mechanism is used to detect whether a spring is assembled on the patch, the punching mechanism is used to cut the connecting piece of the patch material strip, and the unloading mechanism is used to unload the touch spring.

[0007] The material loading mechanism includes a material loading platform and a material transfer component. The material loading platform is arranged on the machine base, and the material transfer component is arranged below the material loading platform. The material loading platform carries the patch material strip, and the material transfer component moves the patch material strip on the material loading platform. The loading mechanism includes a material picking component, an adjustment component, and a loading component. The material picking component is arranged between the adjustment component and the spring forming machine, and the loading component is arranged between the adjustment component and the material loading platform. The material picking component removes the spring output from the spring forming machine and places the spring on the adjustment component. After the adjustment component adjusts the posture of the spring, the loading component assembles the spring onto the patch of the patch material strip. The riveting mechanism includes a riveting seat, a riveting transmission component, a riveting component, and a riveting drive component. The riveting seat is located on the machine base, the riveting transmission component is movably mounted on the riveting seat, one end of the riveting transmission component is connected to the output end of the riveting drive component, and the riveting component is connected to the riveting transmission component and is arranged above the material loading platform.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the loading platform has a loading channel and a transfer channel. The loading channel is arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the transfer channel is arranged along the Z-axis direction. The loading channel and the transfer channel are interconnected. The transfer assembly includes a first moving drive, a second moving drive, and an inserting component. The first moving drive is mounted on the machine base. The second moving drive is connected to the output end of the first moving drive. The inserting component is connected to the output end of the second moving drive. The driving direction of the first moving drive is the Y-axis direction, and the driving direction of the second moving drive is the Z-axis direction. The inserting component is movably inserted into the transfer channel.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the material loading channel includes a first material loading section and a second material loading section. The first material loading section is arranged near the feeding mechanism, and the second material loading section is arranged near the riveting mechanism. A shaping drive is provided at the first material loading section, and the shaping drive is used to squeeze the first material loading section to shape the patch.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the material handling assembly includes a material handling component and a material handling drive component, the material handling component being connected to the output end of the material handling drive component; the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment moving component, an adjustment drive component, and an adjustment platform, the adjustment moving component being disposed on the machine base, the adjustment drive component being connected to the output end of the adjustment moving component, the adjustment platform being connected to the output end of the adjustment drive component, the driving direction of the adjustment moving component being the Z-axis direction, and the driving direction of the adjustment drive component being around the Z-axis direction; the loading assembly includes a first loading moving component, a second loading moving component, and a loading clamping component, the first loading moving component being disposed on the machine base, the second loading moving component being connected to the output end of the first loading moving component, and the loading clamping component being connected to the output end of the second loading moving component, the driving direction of the first loading moving component being the X-axis direction, and the driving direction of the second loading moving component being the Y-axis direction.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting platform includes an adjusting base and an adjusting limiting part. The adjusting limiting part is disposed on the top of the adjusting base, and the bottom of the adjusting base is connected to the output end of the adjusting drive component.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment assembly further includes a reset positioning member and a reset detection member. The reset positioning member is disposed on the outer wall of the adjustment base and has a notch. The reset detection member is used to detect the notch.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the detection mechanism includes a detection base and a detection component. The detection base is disposed on the machine platform and arranged on the discharge end of the material carrier platform. The detection component is disposed on the detection base, and the detection end face of the detection component is on the YZ plane.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the punching mechanism includes a punching base, a punching bar, a punching head, a pressing component, and a pressing drive component. The punching base is mounted on the machine platform and is located at the discharge end of the loading platform. The punching base has a material passage and a punching channel. The material passage is arranged along the Y-axis and connected to the loading platform, while the punching channel is arranged along the Z-axis and is interconnected with the material passage. The punching bar is movably inserted into the punching channel along the Z-axis. The punching head is located at one end of the punching bar, and the other end of the punching bar is connected to the output end of the pressing drive component. The pressing component is located above the punching base and is connected to the output end of the pressing drive component, which is mounted on the machine platform.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding mechanism includes a first feeding moving part, a second feeding moving part, and a suction assembly. The first feeding moving part is disposed on the machine base, the second feeding moving part is connected to the output end of the first feeding moving part, and the suction assembly is connected to the output end of the second feeding moving part. The driving direction of the first feeding moving part is around the Z-axis, the driving direction of the second feeding moving part is in a straight line, and the suction assembly is used to pick up the touch spring.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the material suction assembly includes a material suction base, a material suction guide rod, and a material suction drive. The material suction base is connected to the output end of the second material discharge drive. One end of the material suction base is provided with a material suction position. One end of the material suction guide rod is movably inserted into the material suction position. The other end of the material suction guide rod is connected to the output end of the material suction drive through an electromagnetic adsorption device. The material suction drive is disposed on the material suction base.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the automated assembly equipment for touch springs of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0018] This utility model relates to an automated assembly equipment for touch springs. Through the coordinated operation of automated material loading, unloading, filling, riveting, inspection, punching, and unloading mechanisms, it eliminates the traditional, highly manual assembly method, significantly shortening the production cycle. The clear division of labor among the mechanisms enables continuous and efficient assembly line operations, effectively solving the problems of cumbersome manual sorting, alignment, and assembly steps, greatly improving production efficiency and meeting the needs of mass production.

[0019] In addition, in the loading mechanism of this automated touch spring assembly equipment, the picking component, the adjustment component and the loading component work together. The picking component precisely clamps the spring, the adjustment component uses the adjustment drive component and the adjustment table to adjust the spring posture to the specified state, and the loading clamp precisely assembles the spring onto the patch, avoiding the problem of spring and connection position misalignment caused by manual operation and ensuring assembly accuracy.

[0020] Furthermore, in this automated assembly equipment for touch springs, the riveting mechanism's riveting drive component drives the riveting transmission component to stably press the patch connection part, causing the connection part to deform and tightly press the bottom of the spring. Compared with the uneven force applied during traditional manual stamping, which leads to differences in clamping force, this equipment can ensure that the spring of each product is firmly fixed, effectively reducing the situation of springs loosening or even falling off, improving the reliability and stability of the product, and extending the product's service life.

[0021] In addition, the testing agency conducts real-time detection on whether springs are installed on the patch during the production process. The punching mechanism can accurately cut the connecting pieces of the patch strip and collect waste. The unloading mechanism accurately classifies and unloads the touch springs according to the test results. The entire equipment forms a complete, efficient and precise automated production system. From raw material feeding to finished product unloading, each link works closely together, which effectively improves the consistency of product quality and reduces production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a touch spring in the background art;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automated assembly equipment for touch springs in the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material loading mechanism in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the material loading mechanism in the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Structural sectional view of plane AA;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the loading mechanism in the embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the loading mechanism in the embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting platform and the reset positioning component in the embodiment;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the riveting mechanism and the detection mechanism in the embodiment;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the punching mechanism and the unloading mechanism in the embodiment;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a top view of the punching mechanism and the unloading mechanism in the embodiment;

[0034] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Structural sectional view of the BB plane;

[0035] Figure 13 for Figure 12 Enlarged view of area C;

[0036] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the punching base and pressing component in the embodiment.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0038] 010. Spring; 020. Patch; 021. Connector;

[0039] 100. Loading mechanism; 110. Loading platform; 111. Loading channel; 1111. First loading section; 1112. Second loading section; 1113. Shaping drive; 112. Transfer channel; 120. Transfer assembly; 121. First moving drive; 122. Second moving drive; 123. Inserting component; 200. Unloading mechanism; 210. Unloading drive; 220. Unloading shaft; 300. Loading device Material handling mechanism; 310, material handling assembly; 311, material handling component; 320, adjustment assembly; 321, adjustment moving component; 322, adjustment drive component; 323, adjustment platform; 3231, adjustment base; 3232, adjustment limiting part; 324, reset positioning component; 3241, notch; 325, reset detection component; 330, loading assembly; 331, first loading moving component; 332, second loading moving component; 3 33. Loading clamp; 400. Riveting mechanism; 410. Riveting base; 420. Riveting transmission component; 430. Riveting component; 440. Riveting drive component; 500. Detection mechanism; 510. Detection base; 520. Detection assembly; 600. Punching mechanism; 610. Punching base; 611. Material passage; 612. Punching passage; 620. Punching cutter bar; 630. Punching cutter head; 640. Pressing component ; 641, Opening; 660, Waste material conduit; 700, Feeding mechanism; 710, First feeding moving part; 720, Second feeding moving part; 730, Suction assembly; 731, Suction base; 7311, Suction position; 732, Suction guide rod; 733, Suction drive part; 734, Electromagnetic adsorption device; 740, Good product feeding pipe; 750, Defective product feeding pipe; 800, Machine base; 900, Frame. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The following illustrations disclose several embodiments of the present invention. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the present invention. That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the illustrations in a simple schematic manner.

[0041] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0042] See Figure 2 An automated assembly device for touch springs includes a loading mechanism 100, a feeding mechanism 200, a loading mechanism 300, a riveting mechanism 400, a detection mechanism 500, a punching mechanism 600, and a unloading mechanism 700. The feeding mechanism 200, loading mechanism 300, riveting mechanism 400, detection mechanism 500, punching mechanism 600, and unloading mechanism 700 are arranged around the loading mechanism 100. Specifically, the loading mechanism 100 is used for carrying and conveying the patch material strip; the feeding mechanism 200 is used for feeding the patch material strip; the loading mechanism 300 is used for moving and assembling the spring; the riveting mechanism 400 is used for punching the patch; the detection mechanism 500 is used for detecting whether a spring is assembled on the patch; the punching mechanism 600 is used for cutting the connecting piece of the patch material strip; and the unloading mechanism 700 is used for unloading the finished product.

[0043] See Figure 3-5 The material loading mechanism 100 includes a material loading platform 110 and a material transfer assembly 120. The material loading platform 110 is arranged on the machine base 800, and the material transfer assembly 120 is arranged below the material loading platform 110. The material loading platform 110 is used to carry the patch material strip, and the material transfer assembly 120 is used to move the patch material strip on the material loading platform 110.

[0044] Specifically, the loading platform 110 has an open loading channel 111 and a transfer channel 112. The loading channel 111 is arranged along the Y-axis, and the transfer channel 112 is arranged along the Z-axis, and the loading channel 111 and the transfer channel 112 are interconnected. The loading channel 111 is used to carry the patch material strip, and the transfer channel 112 is used for the transfer assembly 120 to transfer the patch. The maximum width of the loading channel 111 is adapted to the width of the patch to prevent the patch material strip from shifting position and to achieve directional movement of the patch material strip. In addition, the loading channel 111 includes a first loading section 1111 and a second loading section 1112. The first loading section 1111 is arranged near the unloading mechanism 200, and the second loading section 1112 is arranged near the riveting mechanism 400. The transfer channel 112 is connected to the second loading section 1112. The opening at the first loading section 1111 is narrower to expose the connecting portion on the patch. The patch is shaped by the compression of the loading channel 111 by the shaping drive 1113. The opening at the second loading section 1112 is wider to facilitate the assembly of the spring and the patch. In this embodiment, the shaping drive 1113 is a cylinder, and its output end is connected to the bottom of the loading platform 110. The shaping drive 1113 is operated by the movement of its main body. When the main body of the shaping drive 1113 moves to abut against an obstacle, it generates a reaction force. This reaction force acts on the loading platform 110 to compress the loading channel 111.

[0045] The material transfer assembly 120 includes a first moving drive component 121, a second moving drive component 122, and an inserting component 123. The main body of the first moving drive component 121 is mounted on the machine base 800. The main body of the second moving drive component 122 is connected to the output end of the first moving drive component 121, and the inserting component 123 is connected to the output end of the second moving drive component 122. The driving direction of the first moving drive component 121 is the Y-axis direction, the driving direction of the second moving drive component 122 is the Z-axis direction, and the inserting component 123 is movably inserted into the material transfer channel 112. In practical application: First, the second moving drive 122 drives the insert 123 to move in the positive Z-axis direction, so that the insert 123 enters the second material carrying section 1112 and is inserted into the through hole of the connecting piece on the patch strip. Then, the first moving drive 121 drives the second moving drive 122 to move the insert 123 in the positive Y-axis direction, so that the patch strip moves along the material carrying channel 111 in the positive Y-axis direction, thereby transferring the patch to each station. Subsequently, the second moving drive 122 drives the insert 123 to move in the negative Z-axis direction, and the first moving drive 121 drives the second moving drive 122 to move the insert 123 in the negative Y-axis direction, so that the transfer assembly 120 returns to the initial state, and then the next transfer action is performed. In this embodiment, both the first moving drive component 121 and the second moving drive component 122 are cylinders, the insert component 123 adopts an elongated needle-like structure, and the number of insert components 123 is preferably two.

[0046] See Figure 1 The feeding mechanism 200 comprises a feeding drive 210 and a feeding shaft 220. The feeding drive 210 is mounted on the frame 900, and the feeding shaft 220 is rotatably mounted on the frame 900 and connected to the output end of the feeding drive 210. The feeding drive 210 drives the feeding shaft 220 to rotate, thereby feeding the material. In specific applications, the entire roll of chip bonding material is first placed on the feeding shaft 220 of the feeding assembly, and then the end of the chip bonding material is placed on the material loading channel 111. The feeding of the chip bonding material is controlled by the feeding drive 210. In this embodiment, the feeding drive 210 is a motor.

[0047] The loading mechanism 300 is used to transfer the springs produced by the spring forming machine and assemble them onto one of the patches on the patch carrier 100, thereby connecting this automated touch spring assembly equipment with the spring forming machine to form a continuous production line. Furthermore, the loading mechanism 300 and the riveting mechanism 400 are arranged opposite each other to shorten the processing path. After the loading mechanism 300 transfers the spring onto the patch, the riveting mechanism 400 assists in riveting the connecting parts of the patch.

[0048] See Figure 6-8The loading mechanism 300 includes a picking component 310, an adjusting component 320, and a loading component 330. The picking component 310, the adjusting component 320, and the loading component 330 are respectively arranged on the machine base 800. The picking component 310 is used to pick up the spring obtained by the spring forming machine and place the spring on the adjusting component 320. The adjusting component 320 is used to adjust the posture of the spring. The loading component 330 is used to assemble the spring after the posture is adjusted onto one of the patches of the patch strip on the loading mechanism 100.

[0049] The material handling assembly 310 includes a material handling component 311 and a material handling drive component. The material handling component 311 is connected to the output end of the material handling drive component via a material handling transmission assembly. In specific applications, the material handling drive component drives the material handling transmission assembly to move the material handling component 311 between the discharge end of the spring forming machine and the loading mechanism 100, and the material handling component 311 clamps or releases the spring. In this embodiment, in order to better connect to the spring forming machine, the material handling component 311 adopts a pneumatic gripper, the material handling transmission assembly adopts a rotary swing arm transmission structure, and the material handling drive component adopts a rotary motor.

[0050] The adjustment assembly 320 includes an adjustment moving part 321, an adjustment driving part 322, and an adjustment platform 323. The adjustment moving part 321 is mounted on the machine base 800, the adjustment driving part 322 is connected to the output end of the adjustment moving part 321, and the adjustment platform 323 is connected to the output end of the adjustment driving part 322. The driving direction of the adjustment moving part 321 is the Z-axis direction, and the driving direction of the adjustment driving part 322 is around the Z-axis. The adjustment platform 323 includes an adjustment base 3231 and an adjustment limiting part 3232. The adjustment limiting part 3232 is located on the top of the adjustment base 3231, and the bottom of the adjustment base 3231 is connected to the output end of the adjustment driving part 322. In practical application: the material handling assembly 310 places the spring on the adjusting platform 323, with the bottom of the spring placed on the adjusting base 3231 and the spring sleeved on the adjusting limit part 3232, thereby restricting the spring on the adjusting base 3231 and preventing the spring from falling off the adjusting platform 323 during the posture adjustment process; then the adjusting drive 322 drives the adjusting platform 323 to rotate the spring around the Z-axis to adjust the spring to the specified posture; next, the loading assembly 330 clamps the spring, and the adjusting moving part 321 drives the adjusting drive 322 to move the adjusting platform 323 and the spring in the negative Z-axis direction, so that the spring separates from the adjusting base 3231 and the spring does not interfere with the adjusting limit part 3232, so that the loading assembly can move the spring; subsequently, the adjusting moving part 321 and the adjusting drive 322 drive the adjusting platform 323 to reset, preparing for the posture adjustment of the next spring. In this embodiment, the adjusting moving part 321 is a cylinder, the adjusting driving part 322 is a rotary motor, and the adjusting base 3231 and the adjusting limiting part 3232 are both cylindrical structures.

[0051] To improve the accuracy of the resetting of the adjusting platform 323, the adjusting assembly 320 is also provided with a resetting positioning component 324 and a resetting detection component 325. The resetting positioning component 324 is fixedly fitted onto the outer wall of the adjusting base 3231 and has a notch 3241. The resetting detection component 325 is installed on the main body of the adjusting drive component 322 and is used to detect the notch 3241 to determine whether the adjusting platform 323 has been reset in place. In specific applications, the resetting positioning component 324 rotates with the adjusting platform 323. When the resetting detection component 325 detects the notch 3241, it is determined that the adjusting platform 323 has been reset in place. In this embodiment, the resetting positioning component 324 adopts a ring structure, and the resetting detection component uses a photoelectric detector.

[0052] The loading assembly 330 includes a first loading moving part 331, a second loading moving part 332, and a loading clamp 333. The first loading moving part 331 is mounted on the machine base 800, the second loading moving part 332 is connected to the output end of the first loading moving part 331, and the loading clamp 333 is connected to the output end of the second loading moving part 332. The first loading moving part 331 is driven in the X-axis direction, the second loading moving part 332 is driven in the Y-axis direction, and the loading clamp 333 clamps or releases a spring. In practical application: After the spring's posture adjustment is completed, driven by the first loading moving part 331 and the second loading moving part 332, the loading clamp 333 is first moved to the adjusting platform 323. After the loading clamp 333 clamps the spring, it is driven to move the spring toward the loading platform 110 and insert the bottom of the spring into the connection position of one of the patches. After the riveting mechanism 400 rivets the connection part of the patch, the loading clamp 333 releases the spring and drives the loading clamp 333 to reset, preparing for the movement and assembly of the next spring.

[0053] See Figure 9The riveting mechanism 400 includes a riveting seat 410, a riveting transmission component 420, a riveting component 430, and a riveting drive component 440. The riveting seat 410 is mounted on the machine base 800 and is arranged on one side of the loading platform 110. The riveting transmission component 420 is movably mounted on the riveting seat 410, and one end of the riveting transmission component 420 is connected to the output end of the riveting drive component 440. The riveting component 430 is connected to the riveting transmission component 420 and is located above the loading platform 110. The riveting drive component 440 is installed inside the machine base 800. After the loading mechanism 300 moves the spring onto the patch, the riveting drive component 440 drives the riveting transmission component 420 to move the riveting component 430 along the negative Z-axis, so that the end of the riveting component 430 presses against the connecting part of the patch, thereby deforming the connecting part to tightly press the bottom of the spring, achieving relative fixation between the patch and the spring, thus obtaining a touch spring. In this embodiment, the riveting drive component 440 is a cylinder, and the riveting component 430 has a cylindrical structure. The end of the riveting component 430 can be adapted to the connecting part of the patch to provide clearance.

[0054] See Figure 9 The detection mechanism 500 includes a detection base 510 and a detection component 520. The detection base 510 is mounted on the machine base 800 and is arranged on the discharge end of the material carrier 110. The detection component 520 is mounted on the detection base 510, and the detection end face of the detection component 520 is on the YZ plane. During the movement of the patch strip, it can detect whether each patch is equipped with a spring. In this embodiment, the detection component 520 uses an infrared detector, a photoelectric detector, or other detectors.

[0055] See Figure 10-14The punching mechanism 600 includes a punching base 610, a punching cutter bar 620, a punching cutter head 630, a pressing component 640, a pressing drive component, and a waste material guide 660. The punching base 610 is mounted on the machine base 800 and is located at the discharge end of the loading platform 110. The punching base 610 has a material passage 611 and a punching channel 612. The material passage 611 is arranged along the Y-axis and connects to the loading channel 111, while the punching channel 612 is arranged along the Z-axis, and the material passage 611 and the punching channel 612 are interconnected. The punching cutter bar 620 moves along the Z-axis and is inserted into the punching channel 612. The punching cutter head 630 is mounted on the upper end of the punching cutter bar 620. The lower end of the punching cutter bar 620 is connected to the output end of the material handling drive unit via a punching transmission assembly. The material handling drive unit drives the punching transmission assembly to move the punching cutter bar 620 and the punching cutter in the Z-axis direction. The pressure member 640 is arranged above the punching base 610 and is connected to the output end of the pressure member drive unit via a pressure transmission assembly. The pressure member drive unit is installed inside the machine base 800. The pressure member 640 moves in the Z-axis direction and has an opening 641 at the corresponding location in the punching channel 612. The feed end of the waste conduit 660 faces the upper part of the punching base 610, and the discharge end of the waste conduit 660 is connected to the waste trough.

[0056] In practical application: The patch strip output from the discharge end of the loading platform 110 enters the material passage 611. When the connecting piece between the two touch springs at the front end of the patch strip is opposite to the punching passage 612, the pressing drive drives the pressing transmission group to move the pressing member 640 along the negative Z-axis so that the pressing member 640 presses on both ends of the connecting piece. Then, the picking drive drives the punching transmission group to move the punching cutter bar 620 and the punching cutter head 630 along the positive Z-axis so that the punching cutter head 630 cuts the connecting piece and pushes the separated connecting piece out of the opening 641 of the pressing member 640. Under the action of the fan, the separated connecting piece is sucked into the waste duct 660 and discharged into the waste trough for collection. Then the punching cutter head 630 retracts. After the touch spring at the front end discharges, the pressing drive drives the pressing member 640 to retract, preparing for the cutting of the next connecting piece. In this embodiment, the punching head 630 adopts a square column structure, and the shape of the punching channel 612 is adapted to the shape of the punching head 630; the pressing drive component adopts a cylinder; both the punching transmission group and the pressing transmission group adopt a linkage structure, thereby saving space.

[0057] See Figure 10-12The feeding mechanism 700 includes a first feeding moving part 710, a second feeding moving part 720, and a suction assembly 730. The first feeding moving part 710 is installed inside the machine base 800, the second feeding moving part 720 is connected to the output end of the first feeding moving part 710, and the suction assembly 730 is connected to the output end of the second feeding moving part 720. The first feeding moving part 710 is driven in the Z-axis direction, the second feeding moving part 720 is driven in a linear direction, and the suction assembly 730 is used to pick up the touch spring.

[0058] The material suction assembly 730 includes a material suction base 731, a material suction guide rod 732, and a material suction drive 733. The material suction base 731 is connected to the output end of the second material discharge drive, and one end of the material suction base 731 is provided with a material suction position 7311. One end of the material suction guide rod 732 is movably inserted through the material suction position 7311, and the other end of the material suction guide rod 732 is connected to the output end of the material suction drive 733 through an electromagnetic adsorption device 734. The material suction drive 733 is mounted on the material suction base 731.

[0059] In practical application: After the pressing drive unit drives the pressing component 640 to press tightly against the punching base 610, under the drive of the first unloading moving component 710 and the second unloading moving component 720, the suction base 731 approaches the punching base 610 and makes the suction position 7311 face the touch spring located at the foremost end; when the punching cutter head 630 cuts the connecting piece, the touch spring at the foremost end separates and is electromagnetically attracted to the suction position 7311 by the suction guide rod 732; according to the detection mechanism 500, the touch spring is then... The touch spring is determined by the following steps: the first feeding moving part 710 and the second feeding moving part 720 drive the suction base 731 to move the touch spring above the good product feeding tube 740 or the defective product feeding tube 750. The suction driving part 733 drives the suction guide rod 732 to retract, causing the touch spring to separate from the suction guide rod 732 and fall into the good product feeding tube 740 or the defective product feeding tube 750. Subsequently, the suction base 731 and the suction guide rod 732 reset, preparing for the feeding of the next touch spring. In this embodiment, the first feeding moving part 710 is a rotary cylinder, the second feeding moving part 720 and the suction driving part 733 are linear cylinders, and the electromagnetic adsorption device 734 is an electromagnet structure.

[0060] The automated assembly process of this touch spring mainly includes three stages: loading, assembly, and unloading, as detailed below:

[0061] Feeding stage: The entire roll of chip tape is placed on the feeding shaft 220 of the feeding assembly, and the tip of the chip tape is guided to the loading channel 111. The feeding process of the chip tape is controlled by the feeding drive 210. Then, the second moving drive 122 drives the insert 123 to move along the positive Z-axis, so that the insert 123 is inserted into the through hole of the chip tape connector. Then, the first moving drive 121 drives the second moving drive 122 to move the insert 123 along the positive Y-axis, pushing the chip tape to complete a single feeding on the loading channel 111. After feeding is completed, the second moving drive 122 drives the insert 123 to reset along the negative Z-axis, and the first moving drive 121 drives the second moving drive 122 to move the insert 123 back to the initial position along the negative Y-axis, forming a periodic cycle.

[0062] Assembly stage: The material picking drive drives the material picking component 311 to move to the discharge end of the spring forming machine to clamp the spring, and then releases it after transferring it to the adjusting table 323; the adjusting drive 322 drives the adjusting table 323 to rotate around the Z-axis, so that the spring is adjusted to the specified posture; the loading clamp 333 moves to the adjusting table 323 to clamp the spring under the drive of the first loading moving component 331 and the second loading moving component 332. After the adjusting moving component 321 drives the adjusting table 323 to avoid the spring, the loading clamp 333 carries the spring to the loading table 110, so that the bottom of the spring is accurately inserted into the connection position of the patch; the riveting drive 440 drives the riveting transmission component 420 to drive the riveting component 430 to punch the patch connection part, and fixes the bottom of the spring through deformation to form the finished touch spring; after the loading clamp 333 releases the spring, the finished product moves with the patch material strip to the detection component 520 to complete the quality inspection and record the results, providing a basis for material classification.

[0063] Material feeding stage: The chip strip output from the discharge end of the loading table 110 enters the material feeding channel 611. When the connecting piece between the two touch springs at the front end of the chip strip aligns with the punching channel 612, the pressing drive drives the pressing transmission assembly to drive the pressing component 640 to press down on both ends of the connecting piece along the negative Z-axis direction; the first feeding moving component 710 and the second feeding moving component 720 drive the suction base 731 to approach the punching base 610, so that the suction position 7311 is aligned with the frontmost touch spring; the picking drive drives the punching transmission assembly to drive the punching. The cutter bar 620 and the punching cutter head 630 move along the positive Z-axis, cutting off the connecting piece and pushing the waste into the waste conduit 660; the separated touch spring is electromagnetically attracted to the suction position 7311 by the suction guide rod 732. According to the detection result, the first feeding moving part 710 and the second feeding moving part 720 drive the suction base 731 to transfer the finished product to the top of the good product feeding pipe 740 or the defective product feeding pipe 750. The suction driving part 733 drives the suction guide rod 732 to retract, so that the touch spring disengages and falls into the corresponding feeding pipe.

[0064] In summary, this automated assembly equipment for touch springs achieves fully automated operation, eliminating the tediousness of manual assembly, greatly improving production efficiency, and meeting the needs of mass production. The precise mechanical structure design significantly improves spring assembly accuracy, effectively reducing problems such as poor contact. A stable and reliable riveting and inspection mechanism enhances product reliability and ensures consistent quality. At the same time, the automated process reduces labor costs, comprehensively improving production efficiency and product competitiveness.

[0065] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A touch spring automated assembly apparatus, characterized by, The system includes a loading mechanism (100), a feeding mechanism (200), a loading mechanism (300), a riveting mechanism (400), a detection mechanism (500), a punching mechanism (600), and a discharge mechanism (700). The feeding mechanism (200), the loading mechanism (300), the riveting mechanism (400), the detection mechanism (500), the punching mechanism (600), and the discharge mechanism (700) operate with the loading mechanism (100) as the center. The arrangement includes a material loading mechanism (100) for carrying and conveying the patch tape, a material unloading mechanism (200) for unloading the patch tape, a material loading mechanism (300) for moving and assembling the spring, a riveting mechanism (400) for stamping the patch, a detection mechanism (500) for detecting whether a spring is assembled on the patch, a punching mechanism (600) for cutting the connecting piece of the patch tape, and a material unloading mechanism (700) for unloading the touch spring. The material loading mechanism (100) includes a material loading platform (110) and a material transfer assembly (120). The material loading platform (110) is arranged on the machine base (800), and the material transfer assembly (120) is arranged below the material loading platform (110). The material loading platform (110) carries the patch material strip, and the material transfer assembly (120) moves the patch material strip on the material loading platform (110). The loading mechanism (300) includes a material picking assembly (310), an adjusting assembly (320), and a loading assembly (330). The material picking assembly (310) is arranged between the adjusting assembly (320) and the spring forming machine, and the loading assembly (330) is arranged between the adjusting assembly (320) and the material loading platform (110). The material picking assembly (310) removes the spring forming machine. The spring output by the molding machine is placed on the adjustment assembly (320). After the adjustment assembly (320) adjusts the posture of the spring, the loading assembly (330) assembles the spring onto the patch of the patch material strip. The riveting mechanism (400) includes a riveting seat (410), a riveting transmission component (420), a riveting component (430), and a riveting drive component (440). The riveting seat (410) is located on the machine base (800). The riveting transmission component (420) is movably located on the riveting seat (410). One end of the riveting transmission component (420) is connected to the output end of the riveting drive component (440). The riveting component (430) is connected to the riveting transmission component (420) and is arranged above the loading platform (110).

2. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The loading platform (110) has a loading channel (111) and a transfer channel (112). The loading channel (111) is arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the transfer channel (112) is arranged along the Z-axis direction. The loading channel (111) and the transfer channel (112) are interconnected. The transfer assembly (120) includes a first moving drive (121), a second moving drive (122), and an inserting component (123). The first moving drive (121) is mounted on the machine base (800). The second moving drive (122) is connected to the output end of the first moving drive (121). The inserting component (123) is connected to the output end of the second moving drive (122). The driving direction of the first moving drive (121) is the Y-axis direction, and the driving direction of the second moving drive (122) is the Z-axis direction. The inserting component (123) is movably inserted into the transfer channel (112).

3. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The material loading channel (111) includes a first material loading section (1111) and a second material loading section (1112). The first material loading section (1111) is arranged near the feeding mechanism (200), and the second material loading section (1112) is arranged near the riveting mechanism (400). A shaping drive (1113) is provided at the first material loading section (1111). The shaping drive (1113) is used to squeeze the first material loading section (1111) to shape the patch.

4. The automated assembly equipment for touch springs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling assembly (310) includes a material handling component (311) and a material handling drive component. The material handling component (311) is connected to the output end of the material handling drive component. The adjustment assembly (320) includes an adjustment moving component (321), an adjustment drive component (322), and an adjustment platform (323). The adjustment moving component (321) is mounted on the machine base (800). The adjustment drive component (322) is connected to the output end of the adjustment moving component (321). The adjustment platform (323) is connected to the output end of the adjustment drive component (322). The driving direction of the adjustment moving component (321) is the Z-axis direction. The driving direction of the moving part (322) is around the Z-axis; the loading assembly (330) includes a first loading moving part (331), a second loading moving part (332) and a loading clamp (333). The first loading moving part (331) is mounted on the machine base (800). The second loading moving part (332) is connected to the output end of the first loading moving part (331). The loading clamp (333) is connected to the output end of the second loading moving part (332). The driving direction of the first loading moving part (331) is the X-axis direction, and the driving direction of the second loading moving part (332) is the Y-axis direction.

5. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The adjustment platform (323) includes an adjustment base (3231) and an adjustment limiting part (3232). The adjustment limiting part (3232) is located on the top of the adjustment base (3231), and the bottom of the adjustment base (3231) is connected to the output end of the adjustment drive (322).

6. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The adjustment assembly (320) further includes a reset positioning member (324) and a reset detection member (325). The reset positioning member (324) is disposed on the outer wall of the adjustment base (3231). The reset positioning member (324) has a notch (3241). The reset detection member (325) is used to detect the notch (3241).

7. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The detection mechanism (500) includes a detection base (510) and a detection component (520). The detection base (510) is mounted on the machine base (800) and arranged on the discharge end of the material carrier (110). The detection component (520) is mounted on the detection base (510) and the detection end face of the detection component (520) is on the YZ plane.

8. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The punching mechanism (600) includes a punching base (610), a punching cutter bar (620), a punching cutter head (630), a pressing component (640), and a pressing drive component; the punching base (610) is mounted on the machine base (800) and is located at the discharge end of the loading platform (110); the punching base (610) has a material passage (611) and a punching channel (612), the material passage (611) is arranged along the Y-axis and connected to the loading platform (110), and the punching channel (612) is arranged along the Z-axis. The material passage (611) is connected to the punching passage (612); the punching bar (620) is movably inserted into the punching passage (612) along the Z-axis direction; the punching head (630) is located on one end of the punching bar (620); the other end of the punching bar (620) is connected to the output end of the material taking drive; the pressing component (640) is arranged above the punching base (610), and the pressing component (640) is connected to the output end of the pressing drive; the pressing drive is located on the machine base (800).

9. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The feeding mechanism (700) includes a first feeding moving part (710), a second feeding moving part (720), and a suction assembly (730). The first feeding moving part (710) is mounted on the machine base (800). The second feeding moving part (720) is connected to the output end of the first feeding moving part (710). The suction assembly (730) is connected to the output end of the second feeding moving part (720). The driving direction of the first feeding moving part (710) is around the Z-axis, and the driving direction of the second feeding moving part (720) is in a straight line. The suction assembly (730) is used to pick up the touch spring.

10. The touch spring automated assembly apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The material suction assembly (730) includes a material suction base (731), a material suction guide rod (732), and a material suction drive (733). The material suction base (731) is connected to the output end of the second material feeding moving part (720). One end of the material suction base (731) is provided with a material suction position (7311). One end of the material suction guide rod (732) is movably inserted through the material suction position (7311). The other end of the material suction guide rod (732) is connected to the output end of the material suction drive (733) through an electromagnetic adsorption device (734). The material suction drive (733) is disposed on the material suction base (731).

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