Automobile plug-in pin cutting, detecting and dotting all-in-one machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cutting, detecting and dotting all-in-one machine for automobile plug-in pins. The cutting, detecting and dotting all-in-one machine comprises a machine table, a cutting mechanism, a detecting mechanism, a marking mechanism, a discharging mechanism and a transplanting mechanism, the cutting mechanism comprises a Y-axis linear sliding table which is horizontally arranged on the machine table and is placed front and back, and a cutting module which is arranged at the driving end of the Y-axis linear sliding table and is used for cutting off pins; the detection mechanism is used for detecting the cut pins; the marking mechanism is used for marking the detected product; the discharging mechanism is used for discharging the marked products. The transplanting mechanism is used for grabbing products and transferring the products among the cutting mechanism, the detecting mechanism, the marking mechanism and the discharging mechanism; according to the utility model, the cutting, detection, marking and blanking work of pins can be automatically completed, and products do not need to be manually carried, so that the labor cost is saved, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive component manufacturing and processing, and specifically refers to an integrated machine for cutting, inspecting and marking automotive component pins. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing of automotive components, pin processing is a crucial step, directly affecting the electrical connection performance and overall quality of the component. Traditional pin processing typically involves two steps: pin trimming and pin inspection. Pin trimming ensures the pins have the appropriate length for accurate mating to the corresponding circuit board during component assembly. Pin inspection verifies that the trimmed pins meet the requirements for flatness and length, which is key to ensuring proper component function and long-term reliability.

[0003] However, in existing production processes, lead cutting and lead inspection are mostly performed using two separate machines. This approach has several drawbacks. First, because the two machines operate separately, workers need to frequently move products between the cutting and inspection machines, which not only increases labor costs but may also lead to product damage or deformation during handling, thus affecting product quality. Second, the lack of seamless integration between the machines limits the efficiency of the entire production process, failing to meet the demands of modern manufacturing for efficient and automated production.

[0004] Therefore, in order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and improve the efficiency and quality of automotive plug-in pin processing, it is necessary to develop a new type of equipment that integrates pin cutting and detection functions. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art by providing an integrated machine for cutting, inspecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins. This machine can automatically complete the cutting and inspection of pins without the need for manual handling of products, thereby saving labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an integrated machine for cutting, inspecting, and marking automotive plug pins, comprising a machine base, a cutting mechanism, an inspection mechanism, a marking mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a transfer mechanism respectively arranged on the machine base;

[0007] The cutting mechanism includes a Y-axis linear slide horizontally arranged on the machine base and positioned back and forth, a cutting module for cutting pins arranged on the drive end of the Y-axis linear slide, and a positioning component arranged on the machine base for fixing automotive plugs for easy cutting.

[0008] The detection mechanism and the marking mechanism are located between the cutting mechanism and the unloading mechanism. The detection mechanism is used to detect the pins after cutting, and the marking mechanism is used to mark the detected products.

[0009] The feeding mechanism is used to feed the marked products.

[0010] The transfer mechanism is used to grasp products and transfer them between the cutting mechanism, the inspection mechanism, the marking mechanism, and the unloading mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting module includes a hollow base, a positioning seat on top of the base, an upper cutter on top of the positioning seat, a positioning groove for placing the product on the positioning seat and the front end of the upper cutter, a support part on the upper cutter and located in the positioning groove, an insertion hole on the support part corresponding to the pin, a lower cutter slidably disposed in the positioning seat and located at the bottom of the upper cutter, a cutting cylinder disposed on the base and located behind the positioning seat for driving the lower cutter to move horizontally, a storage box disposed in the base and located below the positioning groove, and a channel disposed at the bottom of the positioning groove and communicating with the storage box.

[0012] Preferably, the positioning assembly includes two support frames vertically mounted on the machine base and located on both sides of the Y-axis linear slide, a pressure plate horizontally mounted above the cutting module and placed perpendicular to the Y-axis linear slide, and positioning cylinders vertically mounted on the support frames for driving the pressure plate to rise and fall; the bottom plates at both ends of the pressure plate are also vertically mounted with guide rods passing through the top of the support frames.

[0013] Preferably, the detection mechanism uses a 3D camera to detect the flatness and length of the pins.

[0014] Preferably, the detection mechanism further includes an XY-axis displacement platform; the 3D camera is mounted on the XY-axis displacement platform with the detection port facing upwards.

[0015] Preferably, the marking mechanism includes a support column vertically mounted on the machine base, a marking cylinder horizontally mounted on the support column, and a marking head mounted on the driving end of the marking cylinder.

[0016] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes at least two belt conveyors arranged side by side on the machine platform.

[0017] Preferably, the transplanting mechanism includes a gantry frame mounted on the machine platform, an X-axis linear module horizontally mounted on the gantry frame and placed perpendicular to the Y-axis linear slide, a Z-axis linear module vertically mounted on the drive end of the X-axis linear module, and a gripper cylinder mounted on the drive end of the Z-axis linear module.

[0018] Preferably, the drive end of the Z-axis linear module is further provided with a rotary cylinder for driving the gripper cylinder to rotate.

[0019] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] 1. This utility model can automatically complete the cutting, inspection, marking and unloading of pins without the need for manual handling of products, thereby saving labor costs and improving production efficiency;

[0021] 2. In this utility model, since the blade of the lower cutter is attached to the bottom surface of the upper cutter, it can be ensured that the port of the pin remains flat after cutting.

[0022] 3. In this utility model, the testing mechanism uses a 3D camera to test the flatness and length of the pins, which has high precision and high reliability testing capabilities to ensure that the cut pins meet the flatness and length requirements, thereby meeting the customer's usage needs;

[0023] 4. The feeding mechanism of this utility model includes at least two belt conveyor lines, which can feed good products and defective products separately according to the test results. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0025] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to the present invention.

[0026] Appendix Figure 2 This is a top view of the integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to this utility model.

[0027] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting mechanism in this utility model;

[0028] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting module in this utility model;

[0029] Appendix Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the cutting module in this utility model;

[0030] Appendix Figure 6 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0031] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting mechanism in this utility model.

[0032] The components include: 1. Machine base; 2. Cutting mechanism; 21. Y-axis linear slide; 22. Cutting module; 221. Base; 222. Positioning seat; 223. Upper cutter; 2231. Support part; 2232. Insertion hole; 224. Positioning groove; 225. Lower cutter; 226. Cutting cylinder; 227. Storage box; 228. Channel; 229. Contouring support strip; 23. Positioning component; 231. Support frame; 232. Pressure plate; 23 3. Positioning cylinder; 234. Guide rod; 3. Detection mechanism; 31. 3D camera; 32. XY axis displacement platform; 4. Marking mechanism; 41. Support column; 42. Marking cylinder; 43. Marking head; 5. Unloading mechanism; 51. Belt conveyor; 52. Sensor; 6. Transplanting mechanism; 61. Gantry; 62. X-axis linear module; 63. Z-axis linear module; 64. Gripper cylinder; 65. Rotary cylinder; 7. Automotive component. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] Appendix Figure 1-7 The automotive plug pin cutting, inspection and marking integrated machine of this utility model includes a machine base 1, a cutting mechanism 2, an inspection mechanism 3, a marking mechanism 4, a feeding mechanism 5 and a transfer mechanism 6 respectively arranged on the machine base 1;

[0035] The cutting mechanism 2 includes a Y-axis linear slide 21 horizontally arranged on the machine base 1 and positioned back and forth, a cutting module 22 for cutting pins arranged on the drive end of the Y-axis linear slide 21, and a positioning component 23 arranged on the machine base 1 for fixing the automotive insert 7 for easy cutting; wherein the cutting module 22 has at least three stations on the Y-axis linear slide 21: loading, cutting, and unloading; the positioning component 23 is arranged at the cutting station of the Y-axis linear slide 21.

[0036] The detection mechanism 3 and the marking mechanism 4 are sequentially arranged between the cutting mechanism 2 and the unloading mechanism 5. The detection mechanism 3 is used to detect the pins after cutting, and the marking mechanism 4 is used to mark the detected products.

[0037] The feeding mechanism 5 is used to feed the marked products.

[0038] The transfer mechanism 6 is used to grasp products and transfer them between the cutting mechanism 2, the detection mechanism 3, the marking mechanism 4, and the unloading mechanism 5;

[0039] During operation: The initial position of the cutting module 22 is located at the loading station of the Y-axis linear slide 21. The automotive component 7 is placed into the cutting module 22 by a worker or automated loading equipment. Then, the Y-axis linear slide 21 drives the cutting module 22 to the cutting station. The automotive component 7 is fixed by the positioning component 23. The cutting module 22 is used to cut the pins. After the cutting is completed, the Y-axis linear slide 21 continues to drive the cutting module 22 to the unloading station. Then, the transfer mechanism 6 picks up the product from the cutting module 22 and moves it to the detection mechanism 3. The detection mechanism 3 detects the cut pins. Then, the transfer mechanism 6 moves the product to the marking mechanism 4. The marking mechanism 4 marks the detected product. Finally, the transfer mechanism 6 moves the product to the unloading mechanism 5. The unloading mechanism 5 unloads the marked product.

[0040] Furthermore, the cutting module 22 includes a hollow base 221, a positioning seat 222 disposed on the top of the base 221, an upper cutter 223 disposed on the top of the positioning seat 222, a positioning groove 224 disposed at the front end of the positioning seat 222 and the upper cutter 223 for placing the product, a support part 2231 disposed on the upper cutter 223 and located in the positioning groove 224, a socket 2232 disposed on the support part 2231 and corresponding to the pin, a lower cutter 225 slidably disposed in the positioning seat 222 and located at the bottom of the upper cutter 223, a cutting cylinder 226 disposed on the base 221 and located behind the positioning seat 222 for driving the lower cutter 225 to move horizontally, a storage box 227 disposed in the base 221 and located below the positioning groove 224, and a channel 228 disposed at the bottom of the positioning groove 224 and communicating with the storage box 227;

[0041] During operation: The automotive insert 7 is placed in the positioning slot 224 by the staff or automated feeding equipment, and the pins of the automotive insert 7 pass through the insertion hole 2232 on the support part 2231 and extend from the bottom surface of the support part 2231. Then, under the drive of the cutting cylinder 226, the lower cutter 225 can be moved horizontally from the bottom surface of the support part 2231 to cut off the pins. Since the blade of the lower cutter 225 is attached to the bottom surface of the upper cutter 223, it can be ensured that the port of the pin remains flat after cutting. At the same time, the cut pins can fall into the storage box 227 through the channel 228 for collection, ensuring the cleanliness of the production environment.

[0042] The cutting length of the pin can be changed by adjusting the thickness of the support 2231, and the positioning groove 224 inside the upper cutter 223 can be made into a contoured structure corresponding to the product shape to play a positioning role. The positioning groove 224 of the positioning seat 222 can be fitted with a contoured support strip 229 to adapt to products of different heights.

[0043] Furthermore, the positioning assembly 23 includes two support frames 231 vertically mounted on the machine base 1 and located on both sides of the Y-axis linear slide 21, a pressure plate 232 horizontally mounted above the cutting module 22 and placed perpendicular to the Y-axis linear slide 21, and positioning cylinders 233 vertically mounted on the support frames 231 for driving the pressure plate 232 to rise and fall; the bottom plates at both ends of the pressure plate 232 are also vertically mounted with guide rods 234 passing through the top of the support frames 231.

[0044] When the Y-axis linear slide 21 drives the cutting module 22 to the cutting station, the pressure plate 232 is just above the positioning groove 224. The pressure plate 232 is driven to descend by two positioning cylinders 233 to fix the car plug 7 in the cutting module 22, preventing the car plug 7 from tilting up during the cutting process and affecting the flatness of the pin after cutting. The guide rod 234 can play a guiding role during the lifting and lowering of the pressure plate 232 to improve stability.

[0045] Furthermore, the inspection mechanism 3 uses a 3D camera 31 to inspect the flatness and length of the pins, which has high precision and high reliability inspection capabilities to ensure that the cut pins meet the flatness and length requirements, thereby meeting the customer's usage needs.

[0046] Furthermore, the detection mechanism 3 also includes an XY-axis displacement platform 32; the 3D camera 31 is mounted on the XY-axis displacement platform 32 with the detection port facing upwards; the present invention allows for fine-tuning of the 3D camera 31 via the XY-axis displacement platform 32 to adapt to different products.

[0047] Furthermore, the marking mechanism 4 includes a support column 41 vertically mounted on the machine base 1, a marking cylinder 42 horizontally mounted on the support column 41 and placed parallel to the Y-axis linear slide table 21, and a marking head 43 mounted on the driving end of the marking cylinder 42.

[0048] When the transplanting mechanism 6 picks up the product and moves it to the marking mechanism 4, the marking cylinder 42 drives the marking head 43 to mark the product surface to facilitate the differentiation of whether the product has been inspected.

[0049] This invention uses only simple dot marking. If more information needs to be marked, laser marking machines, inkjet printers, etc. can also be used for marking.

[0050] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism 5 includes two belt conveyor lines 51 arranged side by side on the machine base 1, which can feed good products and defective products respectively according to the detection results.

[0051] Furthermore, the transplanting mechanism 6 includes a gantry frame 61 mounted on the machine base 1, an X-axis linear module 62 horizontally mounted on the gantry frame 61 and placed perpendicular to the Y-axis linear slide 21, a Z-axis linear module 63 vertically mounted on the drive end of the X-axis linear module 62, and a gripper cylinder 64 mounted on the drive end of the Z-axis linear module 63.

[0052] During operation: the X-axis linear module 62 can drive the gripper cylinder 64 to translate between the cutting mechanism 2, the detection mechanism 3, the marking mechanism 4 and the unloading mechanism 5, and the Z-axis linear module 63 can drive the gripper cylinder 64 to lift and lower; the unloading position of the cutting mechanism 2, the inner ends of the detection mechanism 3, the marking mechanism 4 and the unloading mechanism 5 are all located below the gripper cylinder 64, making the overall structure more compact.

[0053] Furthermore, the drive end of the Z-axis linear module 63 is also provided with a rotary cylinder 65 for driving the gripper cylinder 64 to flip; since the pins of the automotive insert 7 are placed downwards during cutting, in order to avoid deformation of the pins during the unloading process, the rotary cylinder 65 can drive the gripper cylinder 64 to flip the automotive insert 7, so that the flat side of the automotive insert 7 falls onto the belt conveyor line 51.

[0054] As is common knowledge, the present invention has sensors 52 at both ends of the belt conveyor 51. When the transfer mechanism 6 places the product on the belt conveyor 51, it will trigger the sensor 52 at the inner end of the belt conveyor 51, causing the belt conveyor 51 to transport the product out of the machine 1. When the sensor 52 at the outer end of the belt conveyor 51 is triggered, it indicates that the belt conveyor 51 is full of products, and an alarm will be triggered to remind the unloading.

[0055] As is common knowledge, this invention also includes conventional components such as electrical control boxes, operation control boxes, and pneumatic control boxes;

[0056] The electrical control box includes an electrical control box body, a first emergency stop switch, an external power socket, working status indicator lights, and conventional electrical components installed inside the electrical control box body, such as a PLC, motor controller, circuit breaker, relay, wires, etc., used to control the operation of each unit. The specific connection method and usage method are conventional technology. Among them, the first emergency stop switch facilitates the operator to perform emergency power-off operation when the invention malfunctions, the external power socket facilitates the alignment of the external power cable, and the working status indicator lights are used to indicate the working status of the invention.

[0057] The operation control box includes a touch screen, a second emergency stop switch, and a power status indicator light; the touch screen is used for operation settings and control of the present invention; the second emergency stop switch facilitates emergency power-off operation by the operator when the present invention malfunctions; and the power status indicator light is used to indicate the status of the external power supply.

[0058] The pneumatic control box includes the pneumatic control box body and conventional pneumatic components installed inside the pneumatic control box body, such as air pumps and solenoid valves. The specific connection methods and usage methods are conventional technologies.

[0059] The above are merely specific application examples of this utility model and do not constitute any limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. All technical solutions formed by equivalent transformations or equivalent substitutions fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A comprehensive machine for cutting, inspecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins, characterized in that: It includes a machine base, and cutting mechanism, detection mechanism, marking mechanism, unloading mechanism and transfer mechanism respectively set on the machine base; The cutting mechanism includes a Y-axis linear slide horizontally arranged on the machine base and positioned back and forth, a cutting module for cutting pins arranged on the drive end of the Y-axis linear slide, and a positioning component arranged on the machine base for fixing automotive plugs for easy cutting. The detection mechanism and the marking mechanism are located between the cutting mechanism and the unloading mechanism. The detection mechanism is used to detect the pins after cutting, and the marking mechanism is used to mark the detected products. The feeding mechanism is used to feed the marked products. The transfer mechanism is used to grasp products and transfer them between the cutting mechanism, the inspection mechanism, the marking mechanism, and the unloading mechanism.

2. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting module includes a hollow base, a positioning seat on top of the base, an upper cutter on top of the positioning seat, a positioning groove for placing the product at the front end of the positioning seat and the upper cutter, a support part on the upper cutter and located in the positioning groove, an insertion hole on the support part corresponding to the pin, a lower cutter slidably disposed in the positioning seat and located at the bottom of the upper cutter, a cutting cylinder disposed on the base and located behind the positioning seat for driving the lower cutter to move horizontally, a storage box disposed in the base and located below the positioning groove, and a channel disposed at the bottom of the positioning groove and connected to the storage box.

3. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly includes two support frames vertically mounted on the machine base and located on both sides of the Y-axis linear slide, a pressure plate horizontally mounted above the cutting module and placed perpendicular to the Y-axis linear slide, and positioning cylinders vertically mounted on the support frames for driving the pressure plate to rise and fall; the bottom plates at both ends of the pressure plate are also vertically mounted with guide rods passing through the top of the support frames.

4. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The testing mechanism uses a 3D camera to inspect the flatness and length of the pins.

5. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detection mechanism also includes an XY-axis displacement platform; the 3D camera is mounted on the XY-axis displacement platform with the detection port facing upwards.

6. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The marking mechanism includes a support column vertically mounted on the machine base, a marking cylinder horizontally mounted on the support column, and a marking head mounted at the drive end of the marking cylinder.

7. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism includes at least two belt conveyor lines arranged side by side on the machine platform.

8. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transplanting mechanism includes a gantry frame mounted on the machine platform, an X-axis linear module horizontally mounted on the gantry frame and placed perpendicular to the Y-axis linear slide, a Z-axis linear module vertically mounted on the drive end of the X-axis linear module, and a gripper cylinder mounted on the drive end of the Z-axis linear module.

9. The integrated machine for cutting, detecting, and marking automotive plug-in pins according to claim 8, characterized in that: The drive end of the Z-axis linear module is also equipped with a rotary cylinder for driving the gripper cylinder to rotate.

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