Feeding device for assembling automobile door panel buckles

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding device for assembling automobile door panel buckles, which comprises a vibrating disk and a vibration exciter, the discharge end of the vibrating disk is connected with a linear guide rail used for providing movement for buckle bodies, the linear guide rail is internally provided with a sliding chute for accommodating the buckle bodies along the length direction, and the vibration exciter is arranged in the sliding chute. The vibration exciter is arranged at the discharging position of the vibration disc and fixedly connected with the linear guide rail, and an adjusting assembly capable of inserting the end, away from the buckle part, of the buckle body into the sliding groove is arranged at the joint of the vibration disc and the linear guide rail. When the buckle runs to the joint of the vibration disc and the track, the adjusting piece can lift the buckle part of the buckle, and at the moment, the end, away from the buckle part, of the buckle is inserted into the sliding groove in the track, so that the buckle is in a vertical state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automotive door panel snap-fit ​​assembly equipment, specifically a feeding device for automotive door panel snap-fit ​​assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive door panel clips are crucial components in automobile manufacturing, used to secure various internal parts of the door, such as interior trim panels and glass. They not only provide fixation but also contribute to shock absorption and sound insulation. Automotive door panel clips are typically made of plastic, nylon, or metal. Plastic clips are the most common type, used to connect and secure automotive interior parts; metal clips are primarily used to connect and secure heavier automotive components. To improve the assembly efficiency and quality of automotive door panel clips, automated assembly technology has emerged. Automated assembly equipment can replace manual labor in processes such as feeding, gripping, and assembling clips, achieving efficient and precise assembly operations.

[0003] Chinese patent (authorization announcement number CN210451645U) discloses an intelligent feeding platform for automotive door panel latches. Its overall structure is supported by a platform frame. The front of the platform frame is provided with a partition, and a storage bin is embedded in the front of the partition. The storage bin is connected to a material conveying pipe at the bottom back. A base plate is installed on the platform frame, and a quick-change tray is provided on the base plate. A vibrating feeding device is provided on the quick-change tray. An overhead column is provided on the base plate, and a support plate is installed above the overhead column. A suction machine is provided above the support plate and is connected to the material conveying pipe. A control box is provided in the center of the support plate.

[0004] The aforementioned prior art discloses a feeding platform that places clips into a vibratory feeder, which vibrates to feed the clips into a track. A vibrator continues to move the clips along the track, ultimately feeding them into an assembly machine for assembly. However, while the vibratory feeder performs well in feeding clips, some problems remain in the subsequent clip conveying and assembly processes. Specifically, when the clips are fed into the track from the vibratory feeder, they are often in a tilted state, meaning the clipping part (the key part for connection and fixation) is not vertical. However, during clip assembly in the assembly machine, the clips must be vertical to ensure accurate installation onto the car door panel. Therefore, a step is needed to adjust the tilted clips to a vertical position before they enter the assembly machine from the vibratory feeder. In the prior art, this step is usually achieved by adding a flipping or adjusting mechanism. However, these mechanisms are often complex in structure, have high maintenance costs, and are prone to failure during actual operation, leading to decreased production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding device for assembling car door panel buckles. It adopts a liftable adjusting component, one side of which is set as an inclined surface. When the buckle runs to the junction of the vibratory plate and the track, the adjusting component can lift the buckle's buckling part. At this time, one end of the buckle's buckling part will be inserted into the groove in the track, so that the buckle is in a vertical state.

[0006] To address the problems of existing technologies, this utility model provides a feeding device for assembling automotive door panel clips, used to continuously convey clip bodies to an assembly machine for assembly. It includes a vibratory feeder and a vibrator. The discharge end of the vibratory feeder is connected to a linear guide rail for providing movement for the clip bodies. A groove for accommodating the clip bodies is formed along the length of the linear guide rail. The vibrator is located at the discharge end of the vibratory feeder and is fixedly connected to the linear guide rail. An adjustment component is provided at the junction of the vibratory feeder and the linear guide rail, enabling the end of the clip body furthest from the clip part to be inserted into the groove. The vibratory feeder also has a pusher assembly capable of pushing the clip bodies back into the vibratory feeder. The pusher assembly is further equipped with an attitude detection camera for detecting the attitude of the clip bodies.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment member disposed at the junction of the vibratory feeder and the linear guide rail, and the adjustment member is capable of moving up and down to push the end of the buckle body away from the buckle part into the slide groove. The adjustment assembly also includes a first mechanism for driving the adjustment member to move up and down.

[0008] Preferably, the first mechanism is a telescopic drive component.

[0009] Preferably, the adjusting member has an inclined surface at the material receiving position of the buckle body.

[0010] Preferably, the pusher assembly includes a pusher mounted on the vibratory feeder and a movable door assembly. When the attitude detection camera detects that the latching part on the latching body is in a position away from the adjustment assembly, the movable door assembly opens, and the pusher can push the latching body into the vibratory feeder.

[0011] Preferably, the pusher includes a gas nozzle fixed on a vibratory plate, a solenoid valve fixed on the gas nozzle, and a pipe interface for connecting a gas supply pipe connected to the solenoid valve.

[0012] Preferably, the movable door assembly includes a support block mounted on a vibratory feeder, and a slide rod is fixed on the support block, with the movable door body slidably mounted on the slide rod. The movable door assembly also includes a bracket fixed on the vibratory feeder, and a second lifting mechanism for moving the movable door body up and down is provided on the bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the second lifting mechanism is a telescopic drive component.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0015] 1. This application incorporates an adjustable component capable of vertical movement, one side of which is designed as an inclined structure. When the latching body moves to the junction of the vibratory feeder and the linear guide rail, the adjustable component rises, and the inclined structure lifts the latching part of the latching body. At this point, the side of the latching body away from the latching part smoothly inserts into the slide groove. As the latching body continues to move, its latching part naturally becomes vertically upward. This design effectively solves the problem of complex operation when adjusting the latching body's posture using traditional structures.

[0016] 2. Since the latching parts of each latching body may face different directions during transmission in the vibratory feeder, it is necessary to screen the latching bodies, retaining only those whose latching parts face closer to the adjustment component. To achieve this, this application uses a posture detection camera to detect the state of the latching bodies. When the posture of a latching body is detected as not meeting the requirements, the movable door body will move upward, and at the same time, a gas nozzle will spray gas to push the non-compliant latching body back into the vibratory feeder for further screening and adjustment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional structural diagram of a feeding device for assembling car door panel clips according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of a feeding device for assembling car door panel clips according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a rear view structural diagram of a feeding device for assembling car door panel clips according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an adjusting component of a feeding device for assembling car door panel clips, according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pusher of a feeding device for assembling car door panel clips according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This utility model relates to a feeding device for assembling car door panel clips. Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a top view schematic diagram of a feeding device for assembling car door panel clips according to this utility model.

[0024] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Vibratory feeder; 11. Linear guide rail; 111. Slide groove; 2. Vibrator; 3. Adjustment assembly; 31. First mechanism; 32. Adjusting component; 4. Pushing component assembly; 41. Pusher; 411. Gas nozzle; 412. Solenoid valve; 413. Pipe interface; 42. Movable door assembly; 421. Bracket; 422. Second lifting mechanism; 423. Movable door body; 424. Support block; 425. Slide rod; 5. Attitude detection camera; 100. Buckle body. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To further understand the features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-7 As shown, this utility model provides a feeding device for assembling automotive door panel clips, used to continuously convey clip bodies 100 to an assembly machine for assembly. It includes a vibratory feeder 1 and a vibrator 2. The vibratory feeder 1 is one of the core components of the entire feeding device; its main function is to generate vibration to cause the clip bodies 100 to arrange themselves orderly within the feeder and move forward. This causes the clip bodies 100 to be subjected to a certain driving force on the feeder surface, thereby moving along a predetermined path towards the discharge end. The discharge end of the vibratory feeder 1 is connected to a linear guide rail 11 for moving the snap-fit ​​body 100. A groove 111 for accommodating the snap-fit ​​body 100 is formed along the length of the linear guide rail 11. The vibrator 2 is located at the discharge end of the vibratory feeder 1 and is fixedly connected to the linear guide rail 11. An adjustment component 3 is provided at the junction of the vibratory feeder 1 and the linear guide rail 11, allowing the end of the snap-fit ​​body 100 furthest from the snap-fit ​​part to be inserted into the groove 111. The vibratory feeder 1 also has a pusher assembly 4 for re-pushing the snap-fit ​​body 100 back into the vibratory feeder 1. The pusher assembly 4 is equipped with an attitude detection camera 5 for detecting the attitude of the snap-fit ​​body 100. The main function of the pusher assembly 4 is to re-push snap-fit ​​bodies 100 with unacceptable attitudes back into the vibratory feeder 1 for further screening and adjustment. The main function of the attitude detection camera 5 is to detect the attitude of the snap-fit ​​body 100 in real time. The attitude detection camera 5, through image processing technology, can accurately determine whether the orientation of the snap-fit ​​part of the snap-fit ​​body 100 meets the requirements. If the posture of the latch body 100 is not in compliance with the requirements, the posture detection camera 5 will send a signal to the control panel (not shown in the figure, which is the prior art) to trigger the action of the pusher assembly 4, and push the latch body 100 that does not meet the requirements back into the vibratory plate 1.

[0027] The adjustment assembly 3 includes an adjustment member 32 disposed at the junction of the vibratory feeder 1 and the linear guide rail 11. The adjustment member 32 is capable of moving up and down to push the end of the latching body 100 away from the latching part into the slide groove 111. The adjustment assembly 3 also includes a first mechanism 31 for driving the adjustment member 32 to move up and down. The first mechanism 31 is a telescopic drive member. The adjustment member 32 is provided with an inclined surface at the material receiving position of the latching body 100. When the latching body 100 moves to the junction with the linear guide rail 11 under the vibration of the vibratory feeder 1, the first mechanism 31 is activated, driving the adjustment member 32 to rise. The rising action of the adjustment member 32 pushes the end of the latching body 100 away from the latching part into the slide groove 111. At the same time, since the shape and size of the slide groove 111 match the latching body 100, the latching body 100 will continue to move stably along the slide groove 111. After the first mechanism 31 drives the adjusting member 32 to complete its upward movement, the first mechanism 31 will stop working, and the adjusting member 32 will remain in the upward position for a period of time to ensure that the latching body 100 can smoothly enter the slide groove 111 and continue to move. Subsequently, the first mechanism 31 will restart, driving the adjusting member 32 to descend back to its original position, waiting for the arrival of the next latching body 100.

[0028] When the latching body 100 moves to the junction of the vibratory feeder 1 and the linear guide rail 11, the adjusting component 32 rises, using the inclined structure to lift the latching part of the latching body 100. At this time, the side of the latching body 100 away from the latching part smoothly inserts into the slide groove 111. As the latching body 100 continues to move, its latching part will naturally face vertically upwards. This design effectively solves the problem of the relatively complicated operation when adjusting the posture of the latching body 100 in traditional structures.

[0029] The pusher assembly 4 includes a pusher 41 mounted on the vibratory feeder 1 and a movable door assembly 42. When the attitude detection camera 5 detects that the latching part on the latching body 100 is in a position away from the adjustment assembly 3, the movable door assembly 42 opens, and the pusher 41 pushes the latching body 100 into the vibratory feeder 1. The pusher 41 includes a gas nozzle 411 fixed on the vibratory feeder 1, and a solenoid valve 412 is fixed on the gas nozzle 411. The solenoid valve 412 is connected to a pipe interface 413 for connecting to a gas supply pipe. When the solenoid valve 412 opens, gas enters the gas nozzle 411 through the pipe interface 413 and sprays out high-pressure gas. This gas pushes the latching body 100, which is in an incorrect posture, back into the vibratory feeder 1 along the channel opened by the movable door assembly 42.

[0030] The movable door assembly 42 includes a support block 424 mounted on the vibratory feeder 1, a slide rod 425 fixed on the support block 424, and a movable door body 423 slidably mounted on the slide rod 425. The movable door assembly 42 also includes a bracket 421 fixed on the vibratory feeder 1, and a second lifting mechanism 422 for moving the movable door body 423 up and down is provided on the bracket 421. The second lifting mechanism 422 is a telescopic drive component.

[0031] Since the latching parts of each latching body 100 may face different directions when being conveyed in the vibratory feeder 1, it is necessary to screen the latching bodies 100, retaining only those whose latching parts face closer to the adjustment component 3. To achieve this, this application uses a posture detection camera 5 to detect the state of the latching bodies 100. When the posture of a latching body 100 is detected as not meeting the requirements, the movable door body 423 will move upward, and at the same time, the gas nozzle 411 will spray gas to push the unqualified latching body 100 back into the vibratory feeder 1 for further screening and adjustment.

[0032] The above embodiments only illustrate one or more implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A feeding device for assembling automotive door panel clips, used to continuously convey clip bodies (100) to an assembly machine for assembly, characterized in that: The device includes a vibratory feeder (1) and an exciter (2). The discharge end of the vibratory feeder (1) is connected to a linear guide rail (11) for providing movement for the snap-fit ​​body (100). The linear guide rail (11) has a groove (111) along its length to accommodate the snap-fit ​​body (100). The exciter (2) is located at the discharge end of the vibratory feeder (1) and is fixedly connected to the linear guide rail (11). An adjustment component (3) is provided at the junction of the vibratory feeder (1) and the linear guide rail (11) to insert the end of the snap-fit ​​body (100) away from the snap-fit ​​part into the groove (111). The vibratory feeder (1) is also provided with a pusher component (4) to push the snap-fit ​​body (100) back into the vibratory feeder (1). The pusher component (4) is also provided with an attitude detection camera (5) for detecting the attitude of the snap-fit ​​body (100).

2. The feeding device for assembling automobile door panel clips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (3) includes an adjustment member (32) disposed at the junction of the vibratory plate (1) and the linear guide rail (11), and the adjustment member (32) can move up and down to push the end of the buckle body (100) away from the buckle part into the slide groove (111). The adjustment assembly (3) also includes a first mechanism (31) for driving the adjustment member (32) to move up and down.

3. The feeding device for assembling automobile door panel clips according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first mechanism (31) is a telescopic drive component.

4. The feeding device for assembling automobile door panel clips according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting member (32) is set with an inclined surface at the material receiving position of the buckle body (100).

5. The feeding device for assembling automobile door panel clips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pusher assembly (4) includes a pusher (41) mounted on the vibratory plate (1) and a movable door assembly (42). When the attitude detection camera (5) detects that the buckle on the buckle body (100) is in a position away from the adjustment assembly (3), the movable door assembly (42) opens, and the pusher (41) can push the buckle body (100) into the vibratory plate (1).

6. The feeding device for assembling automobile door panel clips according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pusher (41) includes a gas nozzle (411) fixed on the vibratory plate (1), a solenoid valve (412) fixed on the gas nozzle (411), and a pipe interface (413) for connecting to the gas supply pipe is connected to the solenoid valve (412).

7. A feeding device for assembling automotive door panel clips according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable door assembly (42) includes a support block (424) mounted on the vibratory plate (1), and a slide rod (425) is fixed on the support block (424). The movable door body (423) is slidably mounted on the slide rod (425). The movable door assembly (42) also includes a bracket (421) fixed on the vibratory plate (1), and a second lifting mechanism (422) is provided on the bracket (421) for moving the movable door body (423) up and down.

8. A feeding device for assembling automotive door panel clips according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second lifting mechanism (422) is a telescopic drive component.

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