Full-automatic assembling equipment for QC connector

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of QC connector assembling equipment, and discloses full-automatic QC connector assembling equipment which comprises a machine frame, an assembling conveying line, a base feeding device, an O-shaped ring feeding device, a connector body feeding device, a connector press-fitting device and a clamp spring feeding device, and the assembling conveying line, the base feeding device, the O-shaped ring feeding device, the connector body feeding device, the connector press-fitting device and the clamp spring feeding device are arranged on the machine frame. A plurality of tools are arranged on the assembly conveying line; the base feeding device, the O-shaped ring feeding device, the connector body feeding device, the connector press-fitting device and the clamp spring feeding device are sequentially arranged in the conveying direction of the assembly conveying line. A base is transferred to a tool through the base feeding device, an O-shaped ring is transferred to the base of the tool through the O-shaped ring feeding device, a connector body is transferred and inserted into the base of the tool through the connector body feeding device, and the base, the O-shaped ring and the connector body are pressed and fixed into a connector assembly through the connector press-fitting device. And the clamp spring feeding device transfers and inserts the clamp spring on the joint assembly of the tool. The QC connector assembling machine can achieve full-automatic assembling of QC connectors, and the assembling efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of QC connector assembly equipment, specifically to a fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the industrial manufacturing sector, QC connectors (quick couplings), as an innovative pipe connection device, have become an ideal choice in many industrial scenarios due to their significant advantage of enabling quick connection and disconnection of pipes without the need for tools. One type of QC connector consists of a base, an O-ring, a connector body, and a retaining ring. The base is fitted onto the bottom end of the connector body; the O-ring is placed between the contact surfaces of the connector body and the base to seal the connection and effectively prevent fluid leakage; the retaining ring is inserted into a groove in the base to lock the QC connector to other workpieces.

[0003] Currently, most QC connector assembly is done manually, with a small portion using a combination of manual and multi-machine assembly. Because the components of QC connectors are small and require high precision, operators need to concentrate for extended periods, resulting in high labor intensity, low assembly efficiency, and a high risk of assembly errors due to fatigue or human negligence. These errors can negatively impact the sealing performance and overall quality stability of the connector.

[0004] In view of the above problems, it is particularly urgent and necessary to develop a device that can achieve fully automated assembly of QC connectors. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] This invention provides a fully automated assembly equipment for QC connectors, which can at least solve the technical problem of how to assemble QC connectors fully automatically and improve assembly efficiency.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment, comprising:

[0009] frame;

[0010] An assembly conveyor line is installed on a frame. The assembly conveyor line is equipped with several tooling fixtures for placing and limiting workpieces. The assembly conveyor line is used to transport the tooling fixtures.

[0011] The base feeding device, O-ring feeding device, connector body feeding device, connector pressing device and snap ring feeding device are all located on the frame and arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the assembly conveyor line.

[0012] The device includes a base loading device for transferring the base to the tooling, an O-ring loading device for transferring the O-ring to the base of the tooling, a connector body loading device for transferring the connector body and inserting it into the base of the tooling, a connector pressing device for pressing the base, O-ring and connector body into one unit to form a connector assembly, and a snap ring loading device for transferring the snap ring and inserting it into the connector assembly of the tooling to form a QC connector.

[0013] Further configuration: the aforementioned assembly conveyor line includes a first conveyor line and a second conveyor line mounted on the frame; the tooling includes a first tooling and a second tooling; the first tooling is mounted on the first conveyor line and is used to place and limit the base and / or O-ring; the first conveyor line is used to transport the first tooling; the second tooling is mounted on the second conveyor line and is used to place and limit the connector assembly; the second conveyor line is used to transport the second tooling; the base feeding device, the O-ring feeding device, the connector body feeding device, and the connector pressing device are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the first conveyor line; the snap ring feeding device is located on one side of the second conveyor line.

[0014] The fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment also includes a transfer device, which is located between the first and second conveyor lines and upstream of the snap ring feeding device. The transfer device is used to transfer the connector assembly on the first tooling to the second tooling.

[0015] Furthermore, the aforementioned fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment also includes a secondary pressing device and a tertiary pressing device. The secondary pressing device is located on the frame and between the transfer device and the snap ring feeding device. The secondary pressing device is used to press the connector assembly on the second tooling for a secondary pressing. The tertiary pressing device is located on the frame and downstream of the snap ring feeding device. The tertiary pressing device is used to press the connector assembly on the second tooling for a tertiary pressing.

[0016] Furthermore, the aforementioned fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment also includes a testing device and a feeding device. Both the testing device and the feeding device are mounted on the frame and located on one side of the second conveyor line. The testing device is used to test the assembly status of the QC connectors, and the feeding device is used to transfer the QC connectors on the second tooling to the testing device, and to feed qualified QC connectors and unqualified QC connectors according to the test results of the testing device.

[0017] In a further configuration, the aforementioned testing device includes a retaining ring detection component and a fixture. The fixture is mounted on the frame and is used to place and limit the QC connector. The retaining ring detection component is mounted on the fixture and is used to detect whether a retaining ring is installed on the QC connector.

[0018] Further, the aforementioned feeding device includes:

[0019] The good product palletizing mechanism, good product box and box conveying mechanism are all located on the frame. The good product palletizing mechanism is used to transfer the QC connector on the second tooling to the inspection device, and to evenly arrange the qualified QC connectors on the good product box. The box conveying mechanism is connected to the good product box and is used to transport the good product box to the good product discharge area.

[0020] The defect rejection mechanism, located on the rack, is used to transfer QC connectors that fail inspection to the defective product collection area.

[0021] Further, the aforementioned O-ring feeding device includes:

[0022] The O-ring feeding mechanism is located on the frame and is used to continuously feed O-rings one by one.

[0023] The O-ring transfer mechanism comprises an O-ring transfer mechanism, support arms, a support arm drive mechanism, and a pushing mechanism. At least three support arms are arranged in a ring at intervals. The at least three support arms are combined to form a fitting part for O-rings to be fitted. The O-ring transfer mechanism is mounted on the frame and is drivenly connected to the support arm drive mechanism and the pushing mechanism. The support arm drive mechanism is drivenly connected to the at least three support arms. The support arm drive mechanism is used to drive the at least three support arms to move away from or towards each other. The pushing mechanism is used to push the O-rings out of the fitting part. The O-ring transfer mechanism is used to drive the support arm drive mechanism and the pushing mechanism to reciprocate between the O-ring feeding mechanism and the assembly conveyor line.

[0024] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0026] When using the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment provided by this utility model, firstly, the base feeding device places the bases one by one onto the tooling of the assembly conveyor line; then, the assembly conveyor line transports the tooling with the base to the O-ring feeding device, which transfers the O-ring and places it on the base of the tooling; next, the assembly conveyor line transports the tooling with the base and O-ring to the connector body feeding device, which transfers the connector body and inserts it into the base of the tooling to confine the O-ring between the connector body and the base; subsequently, the assembly conveyor line transports the tooling to the connector pressing device, which presses the base, O-ring, and connector body together to form a connector assembly; finally, the assembly conveyor line transports the tooling to the snap ring feeding device, which transfers the snap ring and inserts it into the connector assembly of the tooling, completing the assembly of the QC connector. As can be seen, compared with the existing technology, this utility model can realize the automatic feeding and assembly of various parts of the QC connector. The entire assembly process is completed by automated equipment, with a high degree of automation. This not only effectively avoids the impact of human factors on product quality and improves product consistency and stability, but also significantly improves assembly efficiency and reduces labor costs and labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the fully automated QC connector assembly equipment in the embodiment;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly conveyor line, base feeding device, O-ring feeding device, connector body feeding device and connector pressing device in the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the O-ring transfer mechanism, the support arm, the support arm drive mechanism, and the pushing mechanism in the embodiment.

[0030] Icon labels:

[0031] 1. Rack;

[0032] 2. Assembly conveyor line; 21. First conveyor line; 211. First tooling; 22. Second conveyor line; 221. Second tooling;

[0033] 3. Base feeding device; 31. Base feeding mechanism; 32. Base robot arm;

[0034] 4. O-ring feeding device; 41. O-ring feeding mechanism; 42. O-ring transfer mechanism; 43. Support arm; 44. Support arm drive mechanism; 45. Pushing mechanism; 451. Push plate; 46. Sleeve connection part;

[0035] 5. Joint body feeding device; 51. Joint body material tray; 52. Material tray conveying mechanism; 53. Joint body robotic arm;

[0036] 61. Joint pressing device; 611. Press head; 612. Press head lifting mechanism; 62. Secondary pressing device; 63. Tertiary pressing device;

[0037] 7. Snap ring feeding device; 71. Snap ring feeding mechanism; 72. Snap ring transfer mechanism; 73. Snap ring pushing mechanism;

[0038] 8. Transfer device;

[0039] 91. Detection device; 911. Snap ring detection component; 912. Fixture; 92. Feeding device; 921. Good product stacking mechanism; 922. Good product material box; 923. Material box conveying mechanism; 924. Defective rejection mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0040] 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.

[0041] This invention provides a fully automated QC connector assembly device to solve the problem of how to assemble QC connectors automatically and improve assembly efficiency.

[0042] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the fully automated QC connector assembly equipment in the embodiment. Figure 2 The following is a schematic diagram of the assembly conveyor line, base feeding device, O-ring feeding device, connector body feeding device and connector pressing device in the embodiment. The QC connector fully automatic assembly equipment includes a frame 1, an assembly conveyor line 2, a base feeding device 3, an O-ring feeding device 4, a connector body feeding device 5, a connector pressing device 61 and a snap ring feeding device 7.

[0043] Assembly conveyor 2 is installed on frame 1. Assembly conveyor 2 is equipped with several tooling fixtures for placing and limiting workpieces. Assembly conveyor 2 is used to transport tooling fixtures.

[0044] The base feeding device 3, O-ring feeding device 4, connector body feeding device 5, connector pressing device 61 and snap ring feeding device 7 are all installed on the frame 1 and arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the assembly conveyor line 2.

[0045] Among them, the base feeding device 3 is used to transfer the base to the tooling; the O-ring feeding device 4 is used to transfer the O-ring to the base of the tooling; the connector body feeding device 5 is used to transfer the connector body and insert it into the base of the tooling; the connector pressing device 61 is used to press the base, O-ring and connector body into one piece to form a connector assembly; and the snap ring feeding device 7 is used to transfer the snap ring and insert it into the connector assembly of the tooling to form a QC connector.

[0046] When using the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment described above, firstly, the base feeding device 3 places the bases one by one onto each tooling on the assembly conveyor line 2; then, the assembly conveyor line 2 conveys the tooling with the bases to the O-ring feeding device 4, which transfers the O-rings and places them on the base of the tooling; next, the assembly conveyor line 2 conveys the tooling with the bases and O-rings to the connector body feeding device 5, which transfers the connector body and inserts it into the base of the tooling to confine the O-rings between the connector body and the base; subsequently, the assembly conveyor line 2 conveys the tooling to the connector pressing device 61, which presses the base, O-rings, and connector body together to form a connector assembly; finally, the assembly conveyor line 2 conveys the tooling to the snap ring feeding device 7, which transfers the snap rings and inserts them into the connector assembly of the tooling, completing the assembly of the QC connector. As can be seen, compared with the existing technology, this utility model can realize the automatic feeding and assembly of various parts of the QC connector. The entire assembly process is completed by automated equipment, with a high degree of automation. This not only effectively avoids the impact of human factors on product quality and improves product consistency and stability, but also significantly improves assembly efficiency and reduces labor costs and labor intensity.

[0047] See Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment of the assembly conveyor line 2, the assembly conveyor line 2 includes a first conveyor line 21 and a second conveyor line 22 mounted on a frame 1. The tooling includes a first tooling 211 and a second tooling 221. The first tooling 211 is located on the first conveyor line 21 and is used to place and limit the base and / or O-ring. The first conveyor line 21 is used to transport the first tooling 211. The second tooling 221 is located on the second conveyor line 22 and is used to place and limit the connector assembly. The second conveyor line 22 is used to transport the second tooling 221. A base feeding device 3, an O-ring feeding device 4, a connector body feeding device 5, and a connector pressing device 61 are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the first conveyor line 21. A snap ring feeding device 7 is installed on one side of the second conveyor line 22. The fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment also includes a transfer device 8. The transfer device 8 is installed between the first conveyor line 21 and the second conveyor line 22, and is located upstream of the snap ring feeding device 7. The transfer device 8 is used to transfer the connector assembly on the first tooling 211 to the second tooling 221. Thus, the first conveyor line 21 sequentially transports the first tooling 211 from the base loading device 3 to the O-ring loading device 4, the connector body loading device 5, and the connector pressing device 61, pressing the base, O-ring, and connector body into a connector assembly. After this, the transfer device 8 transfers the connector assembly from the first tooling 211 to the second tooling 221, and the second conveyor line 22 transports the connector assembly to the snap ring loading device 7 for snap ring assembly, thereby achieving automatic assembly of the QC connector. It can be seen that the assembly conveyor line 2 is formed by combining the first conveyor line 21 and the second conveyor line 22. Compared to a single continuous conveyor line, this method is more convenient for layout, improves layout rationality, and reduces the space occupied by the equipment.

[0048] The aforementioned transfer device 8 can use an existing robotic arm. The aforementioned first conveyor line 21 and second conveyor line 22 can be any one of the following: an indexing plate, a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, a pusher conveyor, or a shift fork mechanism, which can individually provide the driving force for conveying the tooling, or multiple of these mechanisms can be combined to provide the driving force for conveying the tooling. In this embodiment, the first conveyor line 21 uses an indexing plate, and the first tooling 211 is screwed onto the indexing plate. The second conveyor line 22 uses a pusher mechanism to convey the second tooling 221 placed on the second conveyor line 22.

[0049] See Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, based on the above embodiment, the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment further includes a secondary pressing device 62 and a tertiary pressing device 63. The secondary pressing device 62 is mounted on the frame 1 and located between the transfer device 8 and the snap ring feeding device 7. The secondary pressing device 62 is used to secondary press the connector assembly on the second tooling 221. The tertiary pressing device 63 is mounted on the frame 1 and located downstream of the snap ring feeding device 7. The tertiary pressing device 63 is used to tertiary press the connector assembly on the second tooling 221. Thus, by repeatedly pressing the connector assembly using the secondary pressing device 62 and the tertiary pressing device 63, this fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment ensures that the connector body and base are properly assembled; moreover, the tertiary pressing device 63, located downstream of the snap ring feeding device 7, can reinforce the connection structure between the connector body and base after snap ring assembly, preventing loosening of the connection structure due to snap ring assembly.

[0050] The aforementioned joint pressing device 61, secondary pressing device 62 and tertiary pressing device 63 can all be composed of a pressing head 611 and a pressing head lifting mechanism 612. The pressing head lifting mechanism 612 can drive the pressing head 611 to press down on the joint body and base on the corresponding second tooling 221 to ensure that the joint body and base are assembled in place.

[0051] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, based on the embodiments of the first conveyor line 21 and the second conveyor line 22 described above, the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment further includes a detection device 91 and a feeding device 92. Both the detection device 91 and the feeding device 92 are mounted on the frame 1 and located on one side of the second conveyor line 22. The detection device 91 is used to detect the assembly status of the QC connectors. The feeding device 92 is used to transfer the QC connectors on the second tooling 221 to the detection device 91, and to separately feed qualified QC connectors and unqualified QC connectors according to the detection results of the detection device 91. Thus, the detection device 91 and the feeding device 92 work together to automatically classify and feed the assembled QC connectors, further improving the automation level of the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment, thereby further improving assembly efficiency.

[0052] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the detection device 91, the detection device 91 includes a retaining ring detection element 911 and a fixture 912. The fixture 912 is mounted on the frame 1 and is used to place and limit the QC connector. The retaining ring detection element 911 is mounted on the fixture 912 and is used to detect whether a retaining ring is installed on the QC connector. It can be seen that the fixture 912 can limit the position of the QC connector, so that the retaining ring detection element 911 is aligned with the retaining ring position of the QC connector on the fixture 912, so that the retaining ring detection element 911 can accurately detect whether the retaining ring is installed in place.

[0053] The aforementioned snap ring detection component 911 can use an existing infrared sensor.

[0054] In addition to the aforementioned snap ring detection component 911, the detection device 91 may also include visual detection components such as a CCD, which can visually detect whether other components of the QC connector are properly assembled.

[0055] See Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the feeding device 92, the feeding device 92 includes a good product stacking mechanism 921, a good product box 922, a box conveying mechanism 923, and a defective rejection mechanism 924. The good product stacking mechanism 921, the box conveying mechanism 923, and the defective rejection mechanism 924 are all mounted on the frame 1. The good product stacking mechanism 921 is used to transfer QC connectors on the second tooling 221 to the inspection device 91, and to evenly arrange qualified QC connectors on the good product box 922. The box conveying mechanism 923 is drive-connected to the good product box 922, and is used to convey the good product box 922 to the good product discharge area. The defective rejection mechanism 924 is used to transfer unqualified QC connectors to the defective product collection area. If the QC connector passes inspection, the good product stacking mechanism 921 stacks the assembled QC connector onto the good product box 922. Subsequently, the box conveying mechanism 923 transports the good product box 922 and the stacked QC connectors on it to the discharge area, so that the good product box 922 and the stacked QC connectors can be removed together by mechanical equipment such as conveyor belts or manually and put into the next process of fully automated assembly equipment. Otherwise, the defective rejection mechanism 924 transfers the unqualified QC connector to the defective product collection area for subsequent recycling.

[0056] The aforementioned good product palletizing mechanism 921 can use an existing robotic arm. The aforementioned box conveying mechanism 923 can be composed of an existing lifting drive mechanism and a translation drive mechanism, which can respectively drive the good product box 922 to lift and move in a horizontal direction, thereby controlling the reciprocating motion of the good product box 922 between the palletizing position and the discharge area. The aforementioned defective rejection mechanism 924 can use an existing two-axis drive mechanism, a three-axis drive mechanism, or a robotic arm.

[0057] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the O-ring transfer mechanism, support arm, support arm drive mechanism, and pushing mechanism in one embodiment. In one implementation of the O-ring feeding device 4, the O-ring feeding device 4 includes an O-ring feeding mechanism 41, an O-ring transfer mechanism 42, support arms 43, a support arm drive mechanism 44, and a pushing mechanism 45. The O-ring feeding mechanism 41 is mounted on the frame 1 and is used to continuously feed O-rings one by one. At least three support arms 43 are arranged in a ring at intervals, and the at least three support arms 43 are combined to form a fitting portion 46 for O-rings to be fitted. The O-ring transfer mechanism 42 is mounted on the frame 1 and is driveably connected to the support arm drive mechanism 44 and the pushing mechanism 45. The support arm drive mechanism 44 is driveably connected to the at least three support arms 43. The support arm drive mechanism 44 is used to drive the at least three support arms 43 to move away from or towards each other. The pushing mechanism 45 is used to push the O-rings out of the fitting portion 46. The O-ring transfer mechanism 42 drives the support arm drive mechanism 44 and the pushing mechanism 45 to reciprocate between the O-ring feeding mechanism 41 and the assembly conveyor line 2. Thus, during O-ring feeding, firstly, the O-ring feeding mechanism 41 outputs an O-ring, and the O-ring transfer mechanism 42 drives the sleeve portion 46 to align with the inner ring of the O-ring. Simultaneously, the support arm drive mechanism 44 drives at least three support arms 43 to move closer together, adjusting the cross-sectional dimension of the sleeve portion 46 to be smaller than the inner diameter of the O-ring. Next, the O-ring transfer mechanism 42 drives the sleeve portion 46 to insert into the inner ring of the O-ring, and the support arm drive mechanism 44 drives at least three support arms 43 to move away from each other, adjusting the cross-sectional dimension of the sleeve portion 46 to be slightly larger than the O-ring. The O-ring is fed into the inner diameter, thus opening the O-ring output by the O-ring feeding mechanism 41 and fitting it onto the fitting part 46 to achieve O-ring gripping; then, the O-ring transfer mechanism 42 drives the fitting part 46 to precisely align with the base of the corresponding tooling; finally, the pushing mechanism 45 pushes the O-ring down from the fitting part 46 along the support arm 43 to the base of the corresponding tooling, completing the automatic O-ring feeding. After that, the O-ring transfer mechanism 42 again drives the fitting part 46 to align with the inner ring position of the next O-ring output by the O-ring feeding mechanism 41, repeating the above steps. It can be seen that the O-ring feeding device 4, through the cooperation of the O-ring feeding mechanism 41, O-ring transfer mechanism 42, support arm 43, support arm drive mechanism 44 and pushing mechanism 45, can automatically feed O-rings and ensure the accuracy of the O-ring feeding position.

[0058] The aforementioned O-ring feeding mechanism 41 can be composed of existing vibratory feeders and linear vibrators. Furthermore, the O-ring feeding mechanism 41 can have two or more discharge ends as needed, allowing it to continuously output two or more O-rings. The aforementioned O-ring transfer mechanism 42 can use existing robotic arms. The aforementioned support arm drive mechanism 44 can use existing clamping cylinders or chucks capable of driving at least three support arms 43 to move away from or towards each other. The aforementioned pushing mechanism 45 can be composed of existing telescopic cylinders or electric push rods and a push plate 451, wherein the push plate 451 must be positioned on the central axis of the sleeve portion 46 to push the O-rings on the sleeve portion 46.

[0059] The aforementioned O-ring feeding device 4 can be equipped with only one O-ring feeding mechanism 41, or it can be equipped with more than one O-ring feeding mechanism 41. If more than one O-ring feeding mechanism 41 is provided, each O-ring feeding mechanism 41 can supply O-rings of different specifications, so that the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment can switch or assemble QC connectors of different specifications simultaneously.

[0060] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the base feeding device 3, the base feeding device 3 includes a base feeding mechanism 31 and a base robot 32 mounted on the frame 1. The base feeding mechanism 31 is used to continuously convey bases. The base robot 32 is used to grab the bases output by the base feeding mechanism 31 and transfer them to the corresponding first tooling 211. It can be seen that the base feeding mechanism 31 and the base robot 32 work together to realize the automatic feeding of bases.

[0061] The aforementioned base feeding mechanism 31 can be composed of existing vibratory feeders and linear vibrators. The aforementioned base robot 32 can be composed of existing robot arms.

[0062] The aforementioned base feeding device 3 may have only one base feeding mechanism 31 or more base feeding mechanisms 31. If more than one base feeding mechanism 31 is provided, each base feeding mechanism 31 can supply bases of different specifications, so that the fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment can switch or assemble QC connectors of different specifications simultaneously.

[0063] See Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment of the connector body feeding device 5, the connector body feeding device 5 includes a connector body tray 51, a tray conveying mechanism 52, and a connector body robot 53. Multiple connector bodies are evenly placed on the connector body tray 51. The tray conveying mechanism 52 is drivenly connected to the connector body tray 51 and is used to transfer the connector body tray 51 to the connector body robot 53, so that the connector body robot 53 can grasp the connector bodies on the connector body tray 51 and transfer them one by one to the corresponding first tooling 211 for insertion and assembly with the base. It can be seen that the connector body tray 51, the tray conveying mechanism 52, and the connector body robot 53 work together to achieve automatic feeding and assembly of connector bodies. This tray feeding method is suitable for feeding workpieces such as connector bodies, which have an unstable center of gravity and are difficult to sort by vibration.

[0064] The aforementioned material tray conveying mechanism 52 can be composed of existing lifting drive mechanism and translation drive mechanism. These two mechanisms can respectively drive the joint body material tray 51 to lift and move in a horizontal direction, thereby controlling the reciprocating motion of the joint body material tray 51 between the feeding area and the joint body robot arm 53. The aforementioned joint body robot arm 53 can be an existing robot arm.

[0065] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment of the snap ring feeding device 7, the snap ring feeding device 7 includes a snap ring feeding mechanism 71, a snap ring transfer mechanism 72, and a snap ring pushing mechanism 73 mounted on the frame 1. The snap ring feeding mechanism 71 is used to continuously feed snap rings one by one. The snap ring transfer mechanism 72 is used to transfer the snap rings on the snap ring feeding mechanism 71 one by one to the snap ring pushing mechanism 73, so that the snap rings are positioned opposite the connector assembly of the second tooling 221. The snap ring pushing mechanism 73 is used to push the snap rings to insert them into the corresponding connector assembly. It can be seen that the snap ring feeding mechanism 71, the snap ring transfer mechanism 72, and the snap ring pushing mechanism 73 work together to realize the automatic feeding and assembly of snap rings.

[0066] The aforementioned snap ring feeding mechanism 71 can be composed of a snap ring separator, a vibratory feeder, and a linear vibrator. In this way, the snap ring separator can separate snap rings that are tangled together, and the vibratory feeder and linear vibrator can sort and arrange the separated snap rings to output them continuously one by one. The aforementioned snap ring transfer mechanism 72 can use an existing robotic arm. The aforementioned snap ring pushing mechanism 73 can use an existing telescopic mechanism such as a telescopic cylinder or an electric push rod, which pushes and inserts the snap rings into the corresponding connector assembly through telescopic movement.

[0067] 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 QC connector full-automatic assembling equipment, characterized in that, include: frame; An assembly conveyor line is provided on the frame. The assembly conveyor line is equipped with a plurality of tooling fixtures for placing and limiting workpieces. The assembly conveyor line is used to transport the tooling fixtures. The base feeding device, O-ring feeding device, connector body feeding device, connector pressing device, and snap ring feeding device are all mounted on the frame and arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the assembly conveyor line. The base feeding device is used to transfer the base to the tooling; the O-ring feeding device is used to transfer the O-ring to the base of the tooling; the connector body feeding device is used to transfer the connector body and insert it into the base of the tooling; the connector pressing device is used to press the base, O-ring and connector body into one piece to form a connector assembly; and the snap ring feeding device is used to transfer the snap ring and insert it into the connector assembly of the tooling to form a QC connector.

2. The QC junction fully automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The assembly conveyor line includes a first conveyor line and a second conveyor line disposed on the frame. The tooling includes a first tooling and a second tooling. The first tooling is disposed on the first conveyor line and is used to place and limit the base and / or O-ring. The first conveyor line is used to transport the first tooling. The second tooling is disposed on the second conveyor line and is used to place and limit the connector assembly. The second conveyor line is used to transport the second tooling. The base feeding device, the O-ring feeding device, the connector body feeding device, and the connector pressing device are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the first conveyor line. The snap ring feeding device is disposed on one side of the second conveyor line. The fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment also includes a transfer device, which is located between the first conveyor line and the second conveyor line and upstream of the snap ring feeding device. The transfer device is used to transfer the connector assembly on the first tooling to the second tooling.

3. The QC tip fully automated assembly apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment also includes a secondary pressing device and a tertiary pressing device. The secondary pressing device is mounted on the frame and located between the transfer device and the snap ring feeding device. The secondary pressing device is used to press the connector assembly on the second tooling for a secondary pressing. The tertiary pressing device is mounted on the frame and located downstream of the snap ring feeding device. The tertiary pressing device is used to press the connector assembly on the second tooling for a tertiary pressing.

4. The QC junction fully automated assembly apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The fully automatic QC connector assembly equipment also includes a detection device and a feeding device. Both the detection device and the feeding device are mounted on the frame and located on one side of the second conveyor line. The detection device is used to detect the assembly status of the QC connectors, and the feeding device is used to transfer the QC connectors on the second tooling to the detection device, and to feed qualified QC connectors and unqualified QC connectors according to the detection results of the detection device.

5. The QC tip fully automated assembly apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The testing device includes a retaining ring detection element and a fixture. The fixture is mounted on the frame and is used to place and limit the QC connector. The retaining ring detection element is mounted on the fixture and is used to detect whether the retaining ring is installed on the QC connector.

6. The QC tip fully automated assembly apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The feeding device includes: The good product palletizing mechanism, the good product box, and the box conveying mechanism are all mounted on the frame. The good product palletizing mechanism is used to transfer the QC connector on the second tooling to the inspection device and to evenly arrange the qualified QC connectors on the good product box. The box conveying mechanism is drivenly connected to the good product box and is used to convey the good product box to the good product discharge area. A defect rejection mechanism, located on the frame, is used to transfer the QC connectors that fail inspection to the defective product collection area.

7. The QC linker fully automated assembly apparatus according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6, wherein, The O-ring feeding device includes: The O-ring feeding mechanism is located on the frame and is used to continuously feed the O-rings one by one. The system comprises an O-ring transfer mechanism, support arms, a support arm drive mechanism, and a pushing mechanism. At least three support arms are arranged in a ring-shaped interval, and these three support arms are combined to form a fitting portion for the O-rings to be fitted. The O-ring transfer mechanism is mounted on the frame and is driveably connected to the support arm drive mechanism and the pushing mechanism. The support arm drive mechanism is driveably connected to the at least three support arms and is used to drive the at least three support arms to move away from or towards each other. The pushing mechanism is used to push the O-rings out of the fitting portion. The O-ring transfer mechanism is used to drive the support arm drive mechanism and the pushing mechanism to reciprocate between the O-ring feeding mechanism and the assembly conveyor line.

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