Machine for assembling extension socket with metal shell

By designing a machine for assembling power strips with metal casings, and utilizing a combination of push blocks and positioning mechanisms, automated assembly of power strips with metal casings is achieved. This solves the assembly difficulties in existing technologies, improves assembly efficiency and stability, and reduces labor costs.

CN224182480UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01DONGGUAN PAMIN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN PAMIN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, assembling power strips with metal casings is difficult, requires a high degree of concentration, has low production efficiency, high labor intensity for operators, and high labor costs.

Method used

Design a machine for assembling metal casings of power strips. It employs a push block, a push drive mechanism, a limit guide wheel assembly, a left positioning mechanism, and a right positioning mechanism. Through the cooperation of the limit guide and positioning mechanisms, the automatic assembly of the metal casing and the power strip is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable and accurate assembly of the metal casing and the power strip, improving production efficiency and reducing the labor intensity and labor costs for operators.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of assembling machines, in particular to an extension socket assembling metal shell machine which comprises a machine table, a push block, a push driving mechanism, a limiting guide wheel assembly, a plurality of left positioning mechanisms and a plurality of right positioning mechanisms, the push end of the push driving mechanism is connected with the push block, and the limiting guide wheel assembly is arranged on the top face of the machine table. The limiting guide wheel assembly is provided with a limiting guide hole, the multiple left positioning mechanisms and the multiple right positioning mechanisms are linearly arranged on the top face of the machine table, the multiple left positioning mechanisms and the multiple right positioning mechanisms are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and discharging grooves are formed between the left positioning mechanisms and the right positioning mechanisms. The push block and the discharging groove are located on the two sides of the limiting guide wheel assembly respectively, and a limiting block is arranged on the top face of the machine table and located in the end, away from the limiting guide wheel assembly, of the discharging groove. According to the automatic assembling device, automatic assembling of the metal shell and the extension socket is achieved, the assembling stability is good, the accuracy is good, the efficiency is high, the labor intensity of operators is greatly reduced, and the labor cost is reduced.
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Description

A power strip assembly metal casing machine Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of assembly machine technology, and in particular to a machine for assembling metal casings for power strips. Background Technology

[0002] A power strip consists of multiple sockets arranged in a straight line, assembled with a metal casing to form a power strip. In production workshops, power strips are typically installed at workstations on production lines to supply power to devices. Currently, the power strips are usually manually inserted into the metal casing. Because the power strips and casings are relatively long, manual assembly is difficult, requiring high concentration to align the power strips with the casing. Furthermore, assembly efficiency is low, the labor intensity for operators is high, and labor costs are significant. Therefore, the drawbacks are obvious, and a solution is urgently needed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a machine for assembling power strips with metal casings.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A machine for assembling power strips with metal casings includes a machine base, a push block, a push drive mechanism, a limiting guide wheel assembly, multiple left positioning mechanisms, and multiple right positioning mechanisms. The push block is movably disposed on the top surface of the machine base. The push end of the push drive mechanism is connected to the push block. The limiting guide wheel assembly is mounted on the top surface of the machine base and has limiting guide holes. Multiple left positioning mechanisms are arranged in a straight line on the top surface of the machine base, and multiple right positioning mechanisms are arranged in a straight line on the top surface of the machine base. The multiple left positioning mechanisms are respectively arranged opposite to the multiple right positioning mechanisms. A feeding groove is formed between the left and right positioning mechanisms. The feeding groove, the limiting guide holes, and the push block are on the same straight line. The push block and the feeding groove are located on both sides of the limiting guide wheel assembly. A limiting block is mounted on the top surface of the machine base. The limiting block is located in the feeding groove at the end away from the limiting guide wheel assembly. The push drive mechanism is used to drive the push block to move closer to or away from the limiting guide wheel assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the top surface of the machine tool is recessed with a guide groove, which is connected to the feeding groove through a limiting guide hole. The push block is slidably disposed in the guide groove, and the top of the push block extends out of the top port of the guide groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the drive mechanism is installed inside the machine tool and located below the guide groove. The bottom of the push block passes through the guide groove and is connected to the push end of the drive mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, two support plates are installed on the top surface of the machine, with the two support plates located on both sides of the guide groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the limiting guide wheel assembly includes two mounting brackets mounted opposite each other on the top surface of the machine tool, an upper limiting guide wheel rotatably connected to the top of the two mounting brackets, and side limiting guide wheels rotatably connected to the side plates of the two mounting brackets. The upper limiting guide wheel and the two side limiting guide wheels form a limiting guide hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the left positioning mechanism and / or the right positioning mechanism both include a positioning driver mounted on the machine tool and a positioning plate mounted on the drive end of the positioning driver.

[0011] Furthermore, the top surface of the machine is equipped with a left outer cover and a right outer cover. The left outer cover covers the left positioning mechanism, and the right outer cover covers the right positioning mechanism. An opening is provided on the side of the left outer cover and the right outer cover that are close to each other, and the positioning plate can extend out of the left outer cover or the right outer cover through the opening.

[0012] Furthermore, the top surface of the machine is recessed with a through groove, which is located in the material discharge trough. Multiple trays are detachably embedded in the top opening of the through groove, and the multiple trays are arranged in a straight line.

[0013] Furthermore, multiple grooves are recessed on both sides of the top surface of the through groove, and at least one support block is provided on both sides of the support plate, with the support block embedded in the corresponding groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the pusher block is provided with a pusher cavity, and one end of the metal shell can extend into the pusher cavity.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In practical applications, a long strip-shaped connector is placed in the feeding trough, and a long strip-shaped metal shell is placed on the top surface of the machine. The metal shell and the connector are positioned correspondingly, with the front end of the metal shell extending into the limiting guide hole of the limiting guide wheel assembly. The limiting guide hole guides and limits the metal shell. The push block is located on the outer side of the front end of the metal shell, and the connector is located between the left positioning mechanism and the right positioning mechanism. The limiting block abuts against the front end face of the connector. Multiple left positioning mechanisms and multiple right positioning mechanisms cooperate to center the connector in the feeding trough, aligning the connector with the metal shell. Then, the drive mechanism drives the push block to move towards the limiting guide wheel assembly. The pusher blocks propel the metal casing forward. Guided by the limiting guide holes, the metal casing moves stably in a straight line, gradually inserting it into the connector in the feeding slot. As the metal casing is inserted, multiple left and right positioning mechanisms, arranged in a straight line, simultaneously release the connector one by one, ensuring the metal casing is properly inserted without interfering with the left and right positioning mechanisms. This continues until all left and right positioning mechanisms are completely released and the front end of the metal casing abuts against the limiting block. At this point, the metal casing and connector are assembled and can be removed from the feeding slot. This invention enables automatic assembly of the metal casing and connector, with good stability, accuracy, and efficiency, significantly reducing the labor intensity and labor costs for operators. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, the metal casing, and the power strip.

[0017] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 2.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Machine base; 2. Push block; 3. Push drive mechanism; 4. Limit guide wheel assembly; 5. Left positioning mechanism; 6. Right positioning mechanism; 7. Limit guide hole; 8. Feed chute; 9. Limit block; 10. Guide groove; 11. Bearing plate; 12. Mounting bracket; 13. Upper limit guide wheel; 14. Side limit guide wheel; 15. Positioning driver; 16. Positioning plate; 17. Left outer cover; 18. Right outer cover; 19. Through groove; 20. Support plate; 21. Support groove; 22. Support block; 23. Metal shell; 24. Power strip. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. The content mentioned in the embodiments is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, this utility model provides a machine for assembling power strips with metal casings. It includes a machine base 1, a push block 2, a push drive mechanism 3, a limiting guide wheel assembly 4, multiple left positioning mechanisms 5, and multiple right positioning mechanisms 6. The push block 2 is movably disposed on the top surface of the machine base 1. The push end of the push drive mechanism 3 is connected to the push block 2. The limiting guide wheel assembly 4 is mounted on the top surface of the machine base 1 and has limiting guide holes 7. The multiple left positioning mechanisms 5 are arranged in a straight line on the top surface of the machine base 1, and the multiple right positioning mechanisms 6 are arranged in a straight line... The components are arranged in a straight line on the top surface of the machine base 1. Multiple left positioning mechanisms 5 are positioned opposite to multiple right positioning mechanisms 6, forming a feeding groove 8 between the left and right positioning mechanisms 5 and 6. The feeding groove 8, the limiting guide hole 7, and the push block 2 are on the same straight line. The push block 2 and the feeding groove 8 are located on opposite sides of the limiting guide wheel assembly 4. A limiting block 9 is installed on the top surface of the machine base 1, located at the end of the feeding groove 8 furthest from the limiting guide wheel assembly 4. A drive mechanism 3 is used to drive the push block 2 to move closer to or away from the limiting guide wheel assembly 4. Specifically, the drive mechanism 3 can be a linear drive module such as a linear motor.

[0024] In practical applications, a long strip-shaped connector 24 is placed in the feeding trough 8, and a long strip-shaped metal casing 23 is placed on the top surface of the machine base 1. The metal casing 23 is positioned corresponding to the connector 24, with the front end of the metal casing 23 extending into the limiting guide hole 7 of the limiting guide wheel assembly 4. The limiting guide hole 7 guides and limits the metal casing 23. The push block 2 is located outside the front end of the metal casing 23, and the connector 24 is located between the left positioning mechanism 5 and the right positioning mechanism 6. The limiting block 9 abuts against the front end face of the connector 24. Multiple left positioning mechanisms 5 and multiple right positioning mechanisms 6 cooperate to center the connector 24 in the feeding trough 8, aligning the connector 24 with the metal casing 23. Then, the drive mechanism 3 drives the push block 2 to move towards the limiting guide wheel assembly 4. The moving push block 2 pushes the metal casing 24... The outer casing 23 moves forward, and under the guidance and limiting action of the limiting guide hole 7, the metal outer casing 23 can move stably in a straight line, allowing it to gradually insert into the connector 24 in the feeding groove 8. As the metal outer casing 23 is gradually inserted into the connector 24, multiple left positioning mechanisms 5 and multiple right positioning mechanisms 6, arranged in a straight line, simultaneously release the connector 24 one by one, ensuring that the metal outer casing 23 can be properly inserted into the connector 24 without interfering with the left and right positioning mechanisms 5 and 6. This continues until all the left and right positioning mechanisms 5 and 6 have completely released the connector 24, and the front end face of the metal outer casing 23 abuts against the limiting block 9. At this point, the metal outer casing 23 and the connector 24 are assembled, and the assembled metal outer casing 23 and connector 24 can be removed from the feeding groove 8. This utility model can realize the automatic assembly of the metal outer casing 23 and the connector 24, with good assembly stability, accuracy, and efficiency, greatly reducing the labor intensity of operators and reducing labor costs.

[0025] In this embodiment, a guide groove 10 is recessed on the top surface of the machine base 1. The guide groove 10 communicates with the feeding groove 8 via a limiting guide hole 7. The push block 2 is slidably disposed in the guide groove 10, and the top of the push block 2 extends out of the top port of the guide groove 10. During the process of the push drive mechanism 3 driving the push block 2 to reciprocate, the guide groove 10 plays a guiding role for the push block 2, thereby improving the stability of the reciprocating movement of the push block 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 3 is installed inside the machine base 1 and located below the guide groove 10. The bottom of the push block 2 passes through the guide groove 10 and connects to the push end of the drive mechanism 3. This structural design makes the drive mechanism 3, the push block 2, and the machine base 1 compact, and the machine base 1 plays a role in covering, hiding, and protecting the drive mechanism 3, preventing the drive mechanism 3 from being exposed to the environment, and making the machine's appearance simple and beautiful.

[0027] In this embodiment, two support plates 11 are mounted on the top surface of the machine base 1, and the two support plates 11 are located on both sides of the guide groove 10. In practical applications, the two support plates 11 support the metal shell 23. When the support plates 11 wear, only the support plates 11 need to be replaced, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly and reduces maintenance costs. Specifically, the support plates 11 are made of wear-resistant materials, or the surface of the support plates 11 is coated with a wear-resistant coating layer to increase the wear resistance of the support plates 11.

[0028] In this embodiment, the limiting guide wheel assembly 4 includes two mounting brackets 12 mounted opposite to each other on the top surface of the machine base 1, an upper limiting guide wheel 13 rotatably connected to the top of the two mounting brackets 12, and side limiting guide wheels 14 rotatably connected to the side plates of the two mounting brackets 12. The upper limiting guide wheel 13 and the two side limiting guide wheels 14 form a limiting guide hole 7. When the metal shell 23 moves along the limiting guide hole 7, the upper limiting guide wheel 13 rolls against the top surface of the metal shell 23, and the two side limiting guide wheels 14 roll against the sides of the metal shell 23 respectively, so as to change the sliding friction into rolling friction, avoid the wear of the metal shell 23, and make the movement of the metal shell 23 smoother.

[0029] In this embodiment, the left positioning mechanism 5 and / or the right positioning mechanism 6 both include a positioning driver 15 mounted on the machine base 1 and a positioning plate 16 mounted on the drive end of the positioning driver 15. Specifically, the positioning driver 15 can be a cylinder.

[0030] In practical applications, when the connector 24 is located in the feeding trough 8, the left positioning mechanism 5 and the right positioning mechanism 6 work synchronously. The driving end of the positioning driver 15 drives the positioning plate 16 to move close to the side wall of the connector 24 until the positioning plate 16 of the left positioning mechanism 5 and the positioning plate 16 of the right positioning mechanism 6 cooperate to center the connector 24 in the feeding trough 8.

[0031] In this embodiment, the top surface of the machine base 1 is equipped with a left outer cover 17 and a right outer cover 18. The left outer cover 17 covers the left positioning mechanism 5, and the right outer cover 18 covers the right positioning mechanism 6. An opening is provided on the side of the left outer cover 17 and the right outer cover 18 that is close to each other, and the positioning plate 16 can extend out of the left outer cover 17 or the right outer cover 18 through the opening. The arrangement of the left outer cover 17 and the right outer cover 18 plays a role in covering, hiding and protecting the left positioning mechanism 5 and the right positioning mechanism 6, so as to avoid exposing the left positioning mechanism 5 and the right positioning mechanism 6 to the environment, and make the appearance of the machine simple and beautiful.

[0032] In this embodiment, a through groove 19 is recessed on the top surface of the machine base 1. The through groove 19 is located inside the material discharge groove 8. Multiple support plates 20 are detachably embedded in the top opening of the through groove 19, and the multiple support plates 20 are arranged in a straight line. In practical applications, the support plates 20 are used to support the power strip 24. When there is a wire or protrusion or other structure at a certain position on the bottom of the power strip 24, the support plate 20 at the corresponding position can be removed, so that the wire or protrusion or other structure at the bottom of the power strip 24 can extend into the through groove 19, providing clearance space for the wire or protrusion or other structure at the bottom of the power strip 24.

[0033] In this embodiment, multiple support grooves 21 are recessed on both sides of the top surface of the through groove 19, and at least one support block 22 is provided on both sides of the support plate 20. The support block 22 is embedded in the corresponding support groove 21. In practical applications, the support block 22 is embedded in the support groove 21, and the support groove 21 supports the support block 22, thereby supporting the support plate 20. This structural design facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the support plate 20, resulting in good stability of the assembled support plate 20.

[0034] In this embodiment, the push block 2 is provided with a push cavity, and one end of the metal shell 23 can extend into the push cavity. When the push block 2 pushes the metal shell 23, the rear end of the metal shell 23 extends into the push cavity, and the push cavity plays a positioning role for the metal shell 23, thereby improving the stability of the push block 2 pushing the metal shell 23.

[0035] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0036] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A power strip assembly metal enclosure machine characterized by: The system includes a machine base (1), a push block (2), a push drive mechanism (3), a limit guide wheel assembly (4), multiple left positioning mechanisms (5), and multiple right positioning mechanisms (6). The push block (2) is movably mounted on the top surface of the machine base (1). The push end of the push drive mechanism (3) is connected to the push block (2). The limit guide wheel assembly (4) is mounted on the top surface of the machine base (1) and has limit guide holes (7). Multiple left positioning mechanisms (5) are arranged in a straight line on the top surface of the machine base (1), and multiple right positioning mechanisms (6) are arranged in a straight line on the top surface of the machine base (1). The positioning mechanism (5) is set opposite to multiple right positioning mechanisms (6) one by one. The left positioning mechanism (5) and the right positioning mechanism (6) form a feeding groove (8). The feeding groove (8), the limiting guide hole (7) and the push block (2) are on the same straight line. The push block (2) and the feeding groove (8) are located on both sides of the limiting guide wheel assembly (4). The top surface of the machine base (1) is equipped with a limiting block (9). The limiting block (9) is located in the end of the feeding groove (8) away from the limiting guide wheel assembly (4). The drive mechanism (3) is used to drive the push block (2) to move closer to or away from the limiting guide wheel assembly (4).

2. An outlet assembly metal housing machine according to claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the machine base (1) is recessed with a guide groove (10), which is connected to the feeding groove (8) via a limiting guide hole (7). The push block (2) is slidably disposed in the guide groove (10), and the top of the push block (2) extends out of the top port of the guide groove (10).

3. An outlet assembly metal housing machine according to claim 2, wherein: The drive mechanism (3) is installed inside the machine base (1) and located below the guide groove (10). The bottom of the push block (2) passes through the guide groove (10) and is connected to the push end of the drive mechanism (3).

4. The outlet assembly metal housing machine of claim 2, wherein: Two bearing plates (11) are installed on the top surface of the machine base (1), and the two bearing plates (11) are located on both sides of the guide groove (10).

5. A power strip assembly machine with a metal casing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting guide wheel assembly (4) includes two mounting brackets (12) mounted on the top surface of the machine base (1) respectively, and an upper limiting guide wheel (13) rotatably connected to the top of the two mounting brackets (12). The side plates of the two mounting brackets (12) are rotatably connected to side limiting guide wheels (14). The upper limiting guide wheel (13) and the two side limiting guide wheels (14) surround a limiting guide hole (7).

6. An outlet assembly metal housing machine according to claim 1, wherein: The left positioning mechanism (5) and / or the right positioning mechanism (6) both include a positioning driver (15) mounted on the machine tool (1) and a positioning plate (16) mounted on the drive end of the positioning driver (15).

7. An outlet assembly metal housing machine according to claim 6, wherein: The top surface of the machine (1) is equipped with a left outer cover (17) and a right outer cover (18). The left outer cover (17) covers the left positioning mechanism (5), and the right outer cover (18) covers the right positioning mechanism (6). An opening is provided on the side of the left outer cover (17) and the right outer cover (18) that are close to each other. The positioning plate (16) can extend out of the left outer cover (17) or the right outer cover (18) through the opening.

8. An outlet assembly metal housing machine according to claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the machine base (1) is recessed with a through groove (19), which is located in the material discharge groove (8). Multiple trays (20) are detachably embedded in the top opening of the through groove (19), and the multiple trays (20) are arranged in a straight line.

9. An outlet assembly metal housing machine according to claim 8, wherein: Multiple slots (21) are recessed on both sides of the top surface of the through groove (19), and at least one support block (22) is provided on both sides of the support plate (20), with the support block (22) embedded in the corresponding slot (21).

10. The power strip assembly metal housing machine of claim 1, wherein: The pusher (2) is provided with a push cavity, and one end of the metal shell (23) can extend into the push cavity.