Flip socket opening and closing mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides a flip socket opening and closing mechanism, which belongs to the technical field of automation equipment and comprises a supporting mechanism. Comprising a bottom plate, a supporting column fixedly installed on the side wall of the bottom plate, a first sliding rail fixedly connected to the side wall of the bottom plate, a translation motor installed on the side wall of the bottom plate in a matched mode, a translation lead screw fixedly installed at the output end of the translation motor, and a moving block connected to the surface of the translation lead screw through threads. The moving mechanism comprises a fixing plate fixedly installed at the end of the supporting column and a second sliding rail fixedly installed on the side wall of the fixing plate. Through cooperation of the supporting mechanism and the moving mechanism, high-precision positioning and automatic cover turning operation of a workpiece are achieved, the translation motor is adopted to drive the lead screw to drive the bearing assembly to be accurately positioned, and the moving stability is ensured in combination with the double-sliding-rail design; the cover turning assembly is controlled through linkage of a driving motor and a lifting motor, so that an opening and closing pressing plate achieves multi-degree-of-freedom accurate movement, and stable and impact-free movement is ensured by matching with an elastic contact design.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automation equipment technology, specifically relating to a flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] A flip-hole socket opening and closing mechanism is a mechanical structure used to automatically open and close a protective cover for a device's port. Its background technology can be traced back to the dustproof designs of early flip phones and portable electronic devices. With the development of precision mechanics and micro-drive technology, it has gradually evolved into a highly reliable, long-life modular component. This mechanism has undergone technological iterations from manual flipping to spring-assisted operation, and then to electric drive. In recent years, it has incorporated intelligent sensing and waterproofing functions. Typical applications include smartphone charging ports, waterproof ports for outdoor equipment, dustproof sockets for industrial equipment, and charging port covers for new energy vehicles, balancing protection, aesthetics, and user experience.

[0003] Traditional flip-socket opening and closing mechanisms often suffer from decreased positioning accuracy due to mechanical wear. After long-term use, the spring or magnetic structure is prone to failure, affecting the opening and closing stability. Manual or semi-automatic mechanisms rely on manual operation, which is inefficient and inconsistent. Some electric drive solutions are complex in structure, expensive, and lack multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment capabilities, making it difficult to meet the precise opening requirements of workpieces of different sizes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] The flip-phone socket opening and closing mechanism includes,

[0007] The support mechanism includes a base plate, a support column fixedly installed on the side wall of the base plate, a first slide rail fixedly connected to the side wall of the base plate, a translation motor adapted to be installed on the side wall of the base plate, a translation screw fixedly installed on the output end of the translation motor, and a moving block connected to the surface of the translation screw by a thread.

[0008] The moving mechanism includes a fixed plate fixedly installed at the end of the support column, a second slide rail fixedly installed on the side wall of the fixed plate, a slider slidably connected to the surface of the second slide rail, a moving seat fixedly installed on the side wall of the slider, a flip-cover assembly disposed on the surface of the moving seat, and a bearing assembly disposed on the surface of the moving block.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the flip-top assembly includes a drive motor adapted to be installed on the side wall of the movable seat, and a guide rail fixedly installed on the bottom of the movable seat.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top assembly further includes a lifting platform slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide rail, and a lifting motor adapted to be installed on the side wall of the lifting platform.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the flip-top assembly further includes a connecting rod movably connected to the side wall of the lifting platform, an opening and closing pressure plate fixedly installed on the side wall of the connecting rod, and a probe fixedly installed on the side wall of the opening and closing pressure plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the supporting component includes a mounting platform fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable block, and a locking motor adapted to be installed on the side wall of the mounting platform.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bearing assembly further includes an auxiliary wheel connected to the side wall of the mounting platform via a bearing, and a belt sleeved between the auxiliary wheel and the output end of the locking motor.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bearing assembly further includes a clamping block fixedly installed on the outer surface of the belt, a cylinder fixedly installed on the side wall of the mounting platform, and a connecting plate fixedly installed on the end of the cylinder.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the coordinated operation of the support mechanism and the moving mechanism, high-precision positioning of the workpiece and automated flip-top operation are achieved. The translation motor drives the lead screw to precisely position the bearing component, and the double slide rail design ensures movement stability. The flip-top component, through the linkage control of the drive motor and the lifting motor, enables the opening and closing pressure plate to achieve multi-degree-of-freedom precise movement, and the elastic contact design ensures smooth and impact-free operation. At the same time, the bearing component adopts a dual locking mechanism of cylinder and belt clamp, which greatly improves the reliability of workpiece fixation. This mechanism has the characteristics of accurate positioning, stable operation, and strong versatility, effectively solving the problems of inaccurate positioning and movement jamming in traditional flip-top mechanisms, and improving production efficiency and product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the base plate and support column of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the fixing plate and the second slide rail of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall load-bearing component of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, Support mechanism; 101, Base plate; 102, Support column; 103, First slide rail; 104, Translation motor; 105, Translation lead screw; 106, Moving block; 200, Moving mechanism; 201, Fixed plate; 202, Second slide rail; 203, Slider; 204, Moving seat; 205, Flip-top assembly; 205a, Drive motor; 205b, Guide rail; 205c, Lifting platform; 205d, Lifting motor; 205e, Connecting rod; 205f, Opening and closing pressure plate; 205g, Probe rod; 206, Bearing assembly; 206a, Mounting platform; 206b, Locking motor; 206c, Auxiliary wheel; 206d, Belt; 206e, Locking block; 206f, Cylinder; 206g, Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0025] Example

[0026] Reference Figures 1-4 This is an embodiment of the present invention, which provides a flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism, including:

[0027] The support mechanism 100 includes a base plate 101, a support column 102 fixedly installed on the side wall of the base plate 101, a first slide rail 103 fixedly connected to the side wall of the base plate 101, a translation motor 104 adapted to be installed on the side wall of the base plate 101, a translation screw 105 fixedly installed on the output end of the translation motor 104, and a moving block 106 threadedly connected to the surface of the translation screw 105.

[0028] The moving mechanism 200 includes a fixed plate 201 fixedly installed at the end of the support column 102, a second slide rail 202 fixedly installed on the side wall of the fixed plate 201, a slider 203 slidably connected to the surface of the second slide rail 202, a moving seat 204 fixedly installed on the side wall of the slider 203, a flip-cover assembly 205 disposed on the surface of the moving seat 204, and a bearing assembly 206 disposed on the surface of the moving block 106.

[0029] Specifically, the flip cover assembly 205 includes a drive motor 205a adapted to be installed on the side wall of the movable seat 204, and a guide rail 205b fixedly installed on the bottom of the movable seat 204. The flip cover assembly 205 also includes a lifting platform 205c slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide rail 205b, and a lifting motor 205d adapted to be installed on the side wall of the lifting platform 205c. The flip cover assembly 205 also includes a connecting rod 205e movably connected to the side wall of the lifting platform 205c, an opening and closing pressure plate fixedly installed on the side wall of the connecting rod 205e, and a probe rod 205g fixedly installed on the side wall of the opening and closing pressure plate.

[0030] The opening and closing pressure plate has springs arranged above it, allowing it to move elastically up and down. Driven by the lifting platform 205c, the opening and closing pressure plate makes elastic contact with the workpiece flip cover or iron ring. The motor is controlled by PLC logic to move in pulse points, driving point by point to form a curve. That is, the opening and closing pressure plate can control the flip cover or iron ring to achieve curved movement, thereby completing the set action.

[0031] Furthermore, the output end of the drive motor 205a is equipped with a lead screw, which is connected to the lifting platform 205c via a thread. When the drive motor 205a runs, it will drive the lifting platform 205c to reciprocate. The output end of the lifting motor 205d is equipped with a lead screw, and the lifting platform 205c is connected to the lead screw via a thread. When the lifting motor 205d starts, it will drive the lifting platform 205c to rise and fall. The setting of the probe 205g facilitates the programming.

[0032] Preferably, the support assembly 206 includes a mounting platform 206a fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable block 106, and a locking motor 206b adapted to be installed on the side wall of the mounting platform 206a. The support assembly 206 also includes an auxiliary wheel 206c connected to the side wall of the mounting platform 206a via a bearing, and a belt 206d sleeved on the auxiliary wheel 206c and the output end of the locking motor 206b. The support assembly 206 also includes a clamping block 206e fixedly installed on the outer surface of the belt 206d, a cylinder 206f fixedly installed on the side wall of the mounting platform 206a, and a connecting plate 206g fixedly installed on the end of the cylinder 206f.

[0033] It should be noted that when the locking motor 206b is running, it can drive the belt 206d to move, and the belt 206d drives the locking block 206e to move, which facilitates locking the workpiece to be processed; the surface of the connecting plate 206g is provided with a notch, which can engage with the upper end of the workpiece. When the cylinder 206f extends, the workpiece can be placed under the connecting plate 206g. When the cylinder 206f retracts, the connecting plate 206g engages with the notch to lock the workpiece.

[0034] In use, cylinder 206f extends, causing connecting plate 206g to move upward. The workpiece to be processed is placed at the bottom of connecting plate 206g. Cylinder 206f retracts, causing connecting plate 206g to lock the workpiece. Locking motor 206b is activated, driving belt 206d to move. Belt 206d drives locking block 206e to move. Locking block 206e moves to the side wall of connecting plate 206g, completely locking the workpiece. Translation motor 104 is activated, driving translation screw 105 to rotate. Translation screw 105 drives mounting platform 206a to move, moving mounting platform 206a below the flip-top assembly 205. Drive motor 205a and lifting motor 205d are activated, driving lifting platform 205c to move up, down, and horizontally, driving probe 205g to measure the position of the workpiece. After measuring the position of the workpiece, drive motor 205a and lifting motor 205d drive opening and closing pressure plate to move, and opening and closing pressure plate flips the workpiece.

[0035] In summary, the innovative mechanical structure and intelligent control achieve stable, versatile, and economical operation. The opening and closing pressure plate adopts an elastic contact design and a pulse drive method with precise PLC control, ensuring smooth and seamless flipping action without jerking, effectively protecting the workpiece from damage. By flexibly adjusting the drive parameters through the program, it can be adapted to various specifications of flip-top or iron ring workpieces, improving the equipment's versatility. At the same time, the modular design and optimized control logic simplify the mechanical structure, reduce processing and assembly costs, and reduce the soft investment in program development and debugging. This mechanism combines high stability, strong adaptability, and low cost, making it particularly suitable for industrial applications with strict requirements for precision and efficiency in large-scale production.

[0036] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0037] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0038] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0039] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism, characterized in that: include, The support mechanism (100) includes a base plate (101), a support column (102) fixedly installed on the side wall of the base plate (101), a first slide rail (103) fixedly connected to the side wall of the base plate (101), a translation motor (104) adapted to be installed on the side wall of the base plate (101), a translation screw (105) fixedly installed on the output end of the translation motor (104), and a moving block (106) threadedly connected to the surface of the translation screw (105). The moving mechanism (200) includes a fixed plate (201) fixedly installed at the end of the support column (102), a second slide rail (202) fixedly installed on the side wall of the fixed plate (201), a slider (203) slidably connected to the surface of the second slide rail (202), a moving seat (204) fixedly installed on the side wall of the slider (203), a flip-top assembly (205) disposed on the surface of the moving seat (204), and a bearing assembly (206) disposed on the surface of the moving block (106).

2. The flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip-top assembly (205) includes a drive motor (205a) adapted to be mounted on the side wall of the movable base (204), and a guide rail (205b) fixedly mounted on the bottom of the movable base (204).

3. The flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flip-top assembly (205) also includes a lifting platform (205c) slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide rail (205b), and a lifting motor (205d) adapted to be installed on the side wall of the lifting platform (205c).

4. The flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flip-top assembly (205) further includes a connecting rod (205e) movably connected to the side wall of the lifting platform (205c), an opening and closing pressure plate (205f) fixedly installed on the side wall of the connecting rod (205e), and a probe rod (205g) fixedly installed on the side wall of the opening and closing pressure plate (205f).

5. The flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support assembly (206) includes a mounting platform (206a) fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable block (106), and a locking motor (206b) adapted to be installed on the side wall of the mounting platform (206a).

6. The flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The load-bearing assembly (206) also includes an auxiliary wheel (206c) connected to the side wall of the mounting platform (206a) by a bearing, and a belt (206d) sleeved on the auxiliary wheel (206c) and the output end of the locking motor (206b).

7. The flip-top socket opening and closing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bearing assembly (206) further includes a clamp (206e) fixedly installed on the outer surface of the belt (206d), a cylinder (206f) fixedly installed on the side wall of the mounting platform (206a), and a connecting plate (206g) fixedly installed on the end of the cylinder (206f).

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