Connector snap ring assembling tool structure
By designing a connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure and using a positioning and pressing mechanism to achieve automated assembly of the retaining ring, the problem of manual clamping is solved, efficiency is improved and the risk of pinching injury is reduced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
During connector manufacturing, it is difficult to effectively clamp the two retaining rings manually, resulting in low clamping efficiency and the risk of pinching injury.
A connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure was designed, including a positioning mechanism and a pressing mechanism. The mechanical pressure is used to replace manual hammering to achieve automated assembly of the retaining ring.
It improves the efficiency of circlip assembly, reduces labor costs, avoids the risk of hand injuries, and ensures stable circlip connection.
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Abstract
Description
A connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector retainer assembly technology, specifically a connector retainer assembly tooling structure. Background Technology
[0002] Connector retaining rings are key mechanical components in connector systems used to fix contacts and prevent loosening. Their design and performance directly affect the reliability, mating life, and vibration resistance of the connector. In the connector manufacturing process, two retaining rings need to be snapped together before the connector is connected to the retaining rings. However, it is difficult to snap the retaining rings together manually. Therefore, a connector retaining ring assembly tooling structure is proposed. Summary of the Invention
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that in the connector manufacturing process, it is difficult to manually snap two retaining rings together before connecting the connector to the retaining rings. Therefore, this invention proposes a connector retaining ring assembly tooling structure.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:
[0007] A connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure includes an assembly platform, a base for fitting a retaining ring is provided at the top of the assembly platform, a column is fixedly connected to the top of the base, a positioning mechanism is provided at the top of the base on the right side of the column, and a pressing mechanism for pressing down the retaining ring is provided at the top of the assembly platform.
[0008] The positioning mechanism includes an embedding groove. The top of the base has an embedding groove, and a slide rail is embedded inside the embedding groove. A slider is slidably connected to the top of the slide rail, and a positioning block is fixedly connected to the top of the slider. A positioning groove is provided at the left end of the positioning block.
[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.
[0010] Preferably, the pressing mechanism includes an assembly mounting base, the top of the assembly platform is fixedly connected to the assembly mounting base, the top of the assembly mounting base is fixedly connected to a cylinder, the inner side of the cylinder is slidably connected to a cylinder push rod with one end penetrating and extending to the bottom of the assembly mounting base, the bottom end of the cylinder push rod is fixedly connected to a pressing seat, and the bottom end of the pressing seat is fixedly connected to a column sleeve adapted to the column body.
[0011] Preferably, the inner side of the assembly mounting base is fixedly connected with a plurality of guide sleeves, the inner side of each plurality of guide sleeves is slidably connected with a guide post, the plurality of guide posts are fixedly connected to the top of the lower pressure seat, and the top of each plurality of guide posts is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.
[0012] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model features a pressing mechanism. When the pressing mechanism is activated, the pressing head of the pressing mechanism moves vertically downward and applies force evenly to the top of the retaining ring, pressing it to a preset depth. The pressure is maintained for 2-3 seconds to ensure that the retaining ring is in place. After this, the pressing mechanism is released, and the assembled interconnected retaining rings are removed. The pressing mechanism uses mechanical pressure instead of manual hammering, reducing labor costs.
[0015] 2. This utility model, by setting up a positioning mechanism and a pressing mechanism, avoids direct contact between the hand and the high-pressure area, thereby reducing the risk of pinching injury. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Assembly platform; 2. Base; 3. Column; 4. Positioning mechanism; 41. Embedded groove; 42. Slide rail; 43. Slider; 44. Positioning block; 45. Positioning groove; 5. Pressing mechanism; 51. Assembly mounting seat; 52. Cylinder; 53. Cylinder push rod; 54. Pressing seat; 55. Column sleeve; 6. Guide sleeve; 7. Guide column; 8. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation
[0020] 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.
[0021] As shown in Figures 1-3, a connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure includes an assembly platform 1, a base 2 for fitting a retaining ring is provided at the top of the assembly platform 1, a column 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 2, a positioning mechanism 4 located on the right side of the column 3 is provided at the top of the base 2, and a pressing mechanism 5 for pressing down the retaining ring is provided at the top of the assembly platform 1.
[0022] The positioning mechanism 4 includes an embedding groove 41. The top of the base 2 is provided with an embedding groove 41. A slide rail 42 is embedded inside the embedding groove 41. A slider 43 is slidably connected to the top of the slide rail 42. A positioning block 44 is fixedly connected to the top of the slider 43. A positioning groove 45 is provided at the left end of the positioning block 44.
[0023] With the above setup, first, fix the assembly table 1 in the work area, ensuring that the base 2 and column 3 are firmly installed. Then, check whether the slide rail 42 is embedded in the groove 41 at the top of the base 2, and whether the sliding function of the slider 43 and the slide rail 42 is normal. Next, put the two retaining rings (parts to be assembled) onto the column 3 of the base 2, with the open end of the retaining ring facing to the right (towards the positioning mechanism 4). Slide the slider 43 so that the positioning groove 45 at the left end of the positioning block 44 is aligned with the edge of the open end of the retaining ring. The radial displacement of the retaining ring is limited by the geometry of the positioning groove 45. Adjust the position of the slider 43 on the slide rail 42 according to the size of the retaining ring, ensuring that the positioning block 44 and the retaining ring fit tightly. After the retaining ring is fully inserted into the column 3, start the pressing mechanism. 5. The pressing head of the pressing mechanism 5 moves vertically downward, applying force evenly to the top of the retaining ring, pressing it to the preset depth (such as being flush with the surface of the base 2), maintaining pressure for 2-3 seconds, and ensuring that the retaining ring is in place. Then, release the pressing mechanism 5, remove the assembled interconnected retaining ring, reset the slider 43 to the initial position, and prepare for the next cycle operation. The pressing mechanism 5 uses mechanical pressure instead of manual hammering, reducing labor costs. The coordinated action of the positioning mechanism 4 and the pressing mechanism 5 avoids direct hand contact with the high-pressure area, reducing the risk of pinching injury. It should be noted that the above-mentioned coordinated process and other control processes are all controlled by the controller, which is common knowledge that can be known by those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail.
[0024] Referring to Figures 1-3, the pressing mechanism 5 includes an assembly mounting base 51. The top of the assembly platform 1 is fixedly connected to the assembly mounting base 51. The top of the assembly mounting base 51 is fixedly connected to a cylinder 52. The inner side of the cylinder 52 is slidably connected to a cylinder push rod 53 that extends through and below the assembly mounting base 51. The bottom end of the cylinder push rod 53 is fixedly connected to a pressing seat 54. The bottom end of the pressing seat 54 is fixedly connected to a column sleeve 55 that is compatible with the column body 3.
[0025] With the above-mentioned structural configuration, the cylinder 52 is activated, and the cylinder push rod 53 is pushed out, thereby driving the lower pressure seat 54 and the sleeve 55 to press downward, thus completing the pressing operation of the retaining ring.
[0026] Referring to Figures 1-3, the inner side of the assembly mounting base 51 is fixedly connected to several guide sleeves 6, the inner side of each guide sleeve 6 is slidably connected to a guide post 7, the guide post 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the lower pressure base 54, and the top of each guide post 7 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 8.
[0027] Through the above structural design, the sliding fit between the guide sleeve 6 and the guide post 7 forms a rigid guide pair, which forcibly constrains the movement trajectory of the lower pressure seat 54, eliminates the risk of swaying when the cylinder push rod 53 is subjected to lateral force, and the symmetrical distribution of multiple sets of guide sleeves 6 and guide posts 7 evenly distributes the asymmetrical load during the pressing process, avoids unilateral jamming or wear, and extends the service life of the cylinder 52 and the guide assembly. The connecting plate 8 connects the tops of multiple guide posts 7 into one, forming a closed-loop frame structure, which significantly improves the overall bending stiffness of the lower pressure seat 54 and reduces the elastic deformation when pressing high-hardness retaining rings.
[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0029] 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 connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure, characterized in that, The assembly includes an assembly platform (1), the top of which is provided with a base (2) for fitting a retaining ring, the top of which is fixedly connected to a column (3), the top of which is provided with a positioning mechanism (4) located on the right side of the column (3), and the top of which is provided with a pressing mechanism (5) for pressing down the retaining ring; the positioning mechanism (4) includes an embedding groove (41), the top of which is provided with an embedding groove (41), the inner side of which is embedded with a slide rail (42), the top of which is slidably connected to a slider (43), the top of which is fixedly connected to a positioning block (44), and the left end of which is provided with a positioning groove (45).
2. The connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism (5) includes an assembly mounting base (51). The top of the assembly platform (1) is fixedly connected to the assembly mounting base (51). The top of the assembly mounting base (51) is fixedly connected to a cylinder (52). The inner side of the cylinder (52) is slidably connected to a cylinder push rod (53) that extends through and under the assembly mounting base (51). The bottom end of the cylinder push rod (53) is fixedly connected to a pressing seat (54). The bottom end of the pressing seat (54) is fixedly connected to a column sleeve (55) that is compatible with the column body (3).
3. The connector retaining ring assembly fixture structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side of the assembly mounting base (51) is fixedly connected with several guide sleeves (6), and the inner side of each guide sleeve (6) is slidably connected with a guide post (7). The guide post (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the lower pressure seat (54), and the top of each guide post (7) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (8).