Bracket mounting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of glass accessory installation, in particular to a bracket installation device which comprises a sequencing assembly, a transferring assembly and a gluing machine, and the sequencing assembly is provided with a guide frame and a vibrator; the guide frame is provided with a sequencing groove, and the guide frame is connected with the vibrator; the transferring assembly is provided with a grabbing end which moves between the discharging end of the sequencing groove and the gluing machine in a reciprocating mode. The sorting assembly is additionally arranged, the brackets are placed into the sorting groove of the guide frame in the required posture, and the multiple brackets can be moved to the discharging end of the sorting groove in order through the vibrator. Meanwhile, the transferring assembly is used for grabbing the bracket, and the bracket is transferred to the gluing machine for gluing; and the glued bracket is transplanted to a bracket mounting position by utilizing the transplanting mechanism, so that a large amount of tool and human input is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass accessory installation technology, and in particular to a bracket installation device. Background Technology

[0002] During automotive glass assembly, accessories are typically added to the edges of the glass to connect it to the sheet metal parts. Some accessories, such as brackets, require adhesive bonding to the glass. Currently, adhesive application for brackets is mostly done manually. The primary concern with manual methods is safety; therefore, the brackets must be placed manually on specialized fixtures for adhesive application to avoid injury from glue-applying machines. However, the wide variety of car models and bracket types on the market necessitates a significant investment of tooling and manpower. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a bracket installation device that can reduce tooling investment.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model includes: a bracket installation device, comprising a sorting component, a transfer component, and a glue applicator, wherein the sorting component has a guide frame and a vibrator; the guide frame has a sorting groove, and the guide frame is connected to the vibrator;

[0005] The transfer assembly has a gripping end that reciprocates between the discharge end of the sorting groove and the glue applicator.

[0006] Furthermore, the sorting assembly also includes a first sensor, the detection end of which faces the discharge end of the sorting trough, and the first sensor is communicatively connected to a vibrator.

[0007] Furthermore, the sorting assembly also includes a second sensor, the detection end of the second sensor facing the feed end of the sorting groove, and a clamp that can be raised and lowered relative to the guide frame is provided above the feed end of the sorting groove, and the second sensor is communicatively connected to the clamp.

[0008] Furthermore, the transfer assembly includes a first reciprocating device and a first gripper; the first reciprocating device has a movable end that reciprocates between the discharge end of the sorting groove and the glue applicator, and the first gripper is connected to the movable end of the first reciprocating device.

[0009] Furthermore, the aforementioned bracket installation device also includes a glass positioning platform, on the surface of which a bracket fixture is provided;

[0010] The transfer assembly further includes a first rotator connected to the movable end of a first reciprocating device, and the first gripper connected to the output shaft of the first rotator. The first rotator is used to drive the first gripper closer to or further away from the bracket fixture.

[0011] Furthermore, the transfer assembly also includes a second reciprocating device having a movable end that moves axially along the output shaft of the first rotator, and the first gripper is connected to the movable end of the second reciprocating device.

[0012] Furthermore, the bracket fixture includes a third reciprocating device and a support block. The glass positioning platform has an installation station on its surface. The third reciprocating device has a movable end that is close to or away from the installation station. The support block is provided with a bracket positioning groove and is connected to the movable end of the third reciprocating device.

[0013] Furthermore, the glass positioning platform has multiple slidingly arranged positioning blocks on its surface, which together form a glass positioning space.

[0014] Furthermore, the aforementioned bracket mounting device also includes a feeding assembly, which comprises a flexible vibrating plate, a robotic arm, and a CCD camera; the gripping end of the robotic arm reciprocates with the feeding end of the flexible vibrating plate and the sorting groove, the CCD camera is located above the flexible vibrating plate, and the CCD camera is communicatively connected to the robotic arm.

[0015] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes a hopper, the discharge end of which faces the flexible vibrating plate.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention include at least the following: The addition of a sorting component places the brackets into the sorting slot of the guide frame in the desired orientation, and a vibrator enables multiple brackets to move orderly to the discharge end of the sorting slot. Simultaneously, a transfer component grips the brackets and transfers them to the glue applicator for gluing. This saves on the tooling required for gluing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bracket mounting device proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting component structure of a bracket mounting device proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamp structure of a bracket mounting device proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer component structure of a bracket mounting device proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bracket fixture structure of a bracket installation device proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the glue applicator structure of a bracket installation device proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer component structure of a bracket mounting device proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Label Explanation:

[0025] 1. Sorting assembly; 11. Guide frame; 12. Vibrator; 13. First sensor; 14. Second sensor;

[0026] 2. Transfer assembly; 21. First reciprocating device; 22. First gripper; 23. First rotator; 24. Second reciprocating device; 25. Eighth reciprocating device;

[0027] 3. Glue applicator; 31. Fourth reciprocating device; 32. Fifth reciprocating device; 33. Glue outlet;

[0028] 4. Fixture; 41. Sixth reciprocating device; 42. Second gripper; 43. Second rotator;

[0029] 5. Glass positioning platform; 51. Positioning block;

[0030] 6. Bracket fixture; 61. Third reciprocating device; 62. Support block;

[0031] 7. Feeding assembly; 71. Flexible vibrating plate; 72. Robotic arm; 73. CCD camera; 74. Hopper;

[0032] 8. Transfer component; 81. Seventh reciprocating device; 82. Third gripper; 83. Third rotator. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a bracket installation device, including a sorting component 1, a transfer component 2, and a glue applicator 3. The sorting component 1 has a guide frame 11 and a vibrator 12. The guide frame 11 has a sorting groove and is connected to the vibrator 12. The transfer component 2 has a gripping end that reciprocates between the discharge end of the sorting groove and the glue applicator 3.

[0035] Working principle: The brackets are placed into the sorting slot of the guide frame 11 in the desired orientation, and the vibrator 12 is used to move multiple brackets in an orderly manner to the discharge end of the sorting slot. At the same time, the transfer component 2 grabs the brackets and transfers them to the glue applicator 3 for glue application. This saves a lot of tooling investment.

[0036] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 6 As shown, the glue applicator 3 includes a fourth reciprocating device 31, a fifth reciprocating device 32, and a glue dispensing head 33. The fourth reciprocating device 31 has a movable end that moves horizontally, and the fifth reciprocating device 32 has a movable end that moves vertically. The fifth reciprocating device 32 is connected to the movable end of the fourth reciprocating device 31, and the glue dispensing head 33 is connected to the movable end of the fifth reciprocating device 32. When the transfer assembly 2 transfers the bracket to the working area of ​​the glue applicator 3, the glue dispensing head 33 can perform the glue application action on the bracket by cooperating with the fourth reciprocating device 31 and the fifth reciprocating device 32. Preferably, the fourth reciprocating device 31 and the fifth reciprocating device 32 are pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, or electric cylinders.

[0037] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 2 As shown, the sorting assembly 1 also includes a first sensor 13, with the detection end of the first sensor 13 facing the discharge end of the sorting trough. The first sensor 13 is communicatively connected to the vibrator 12. The first sensor 13 is used to determine whether the discharge end of the sorting trough has a bracket. If a bracket is present, the vibrator 12 will be controlled to stop vibrating to prevent the bracket from falling off the guide frame 11.

[0038] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 2 As shown, the sorting assembly 1 also includes a second sensor 14, with its detection end facing the feed end of the sorting groove. Above the feed end of the sorting groove is a clamp 4 that can be raised and lowered relative to the guide frame 11. The second sensor 14 is communicatively connected to the clamp 4. The clamp 4 is used to achieve automatic feeding of the guide frame 11, and the second sensor 14 is used to determine whether there is a bracket at the feed end of the sorting groove. If there is a bracket, it means that the guide frame 11 is full of brackets, thereby controlling the clamp 4 to stop placing more brackets into the sorting groove.

[0039] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 3 As shown, the clamp 4 includes a sixth reciprocating device 41 and a second gripper 42. The sixth reciprocating device 41 has a movable end that is close to or away from the feed end of the sorting groove, and the second gripper 42 is connected to the movable end of the sixth reciprocating device 41. Preferably, the sixth reciprocating device 41 is a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or an electric cylinder.

[0040] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 3As shown, the clamp 4 also includes a second rotator 43, which is connected to the movable end of the sixth reciprocating device 41, and the second gripper 42 is connected to the output shaft of the second rotator 43. The second rotator 43 can be used to rotate the second gripper 42, that is, to rotate the bracket and place it into the sorting slot in the desired orientation. Preferably, the second rotator 43 is a motor.

[0041] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the transfer assembly 2 includes a first reciprocating device 21 and a first gripper 22. The first reciprocating device 21 has a movable end that reciprocates between the discharge end of the sorting trough and the glue applicator 3, and the first gripper 22 is connected to the movable end of the first reciprocating device 21. After gripping the bracket, the first gripper 22 can move to the glue applicator 3 via the first reciprocating device 21 for glue application. Preferably, the first reciprocating device 21 is a linear slide.

[0042] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, depending on the actual installation environment, a transfer component 8 can be added. After the transfer component 8 picks up the bracket on the guide frame 11, it transfers the bracket to the transfer component 2.

[0043] For details, please refer to Figure 7 As shown, the transfer assembly 2 has a receiving station. The gripping end of the transfer assembly 2 reciprocates between the receiving station and the glue applicator 3. The transfer assembly 2 has an eighth reciprocating device 25, which drives the first gripper 22 on the first reciprocating device 21 to approach the receiving station and the glue applicator 3. The transfer assembly 8 includes a seventh reciprocating device 81 and a third gripper 82. The seventh reciprocating device 81 has a movable end that reciprocates between the discharge end of the sorting trough and the receiving station. The third gripper 82 is connected to the movable end of the seventh reciprocating device 81. When the third gripper 82 moves to the receiving station, the eighth reciprocating device 25 and the first reciprocating device 21 cooperate to make the first gripper 22 clamp the bracket on the third gripper 82. Then the third gripper 82 releases the bracket. Finally, the eighth reciprocating device 25 and the first reciprocating device 21 cooperate to transfer the bracket to the glue applicator 3 for glue application. Among them, the preferred seventh reciprocating device 81 and the eighth reciprocating device 25 are linear slides.

[0044] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 7 As shown, the transfer assembly 8 also includes a third rotator 83, which is connected to the movable end of the seventh reciprocating device 81, and the third gripper 82 is connected to the output shaft of the third rotator 83. The third rotator 83 can be used to rotate the third gripper 82, i.e., rotate the bracket so that the first gripper 22 can grasp the bracket. Preferably, the third rotator 83 is a motor.

[0045] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a bracket mounting device further includes a glass positioning platform 5, on which a bracket fixture 6 is provided; the transfer assembly 2 also includes a first rotator 23, which is connected to the movable end of a first reciprocating device 21, and a first gripper 22 is connected to the output shaft of the first rotator 23. The first rotator 23 is used to drive the first gripper 22 to move closer to or away from the bracket fixture 6. After the bracket is glued, the first rotator 23 drives the first gripper 22 to carry the bracket and flip it towards the bracket fixture 6 on the glass positioning platform 5, thus completing the positioning of the bracket on the glass positioning platform 5. Preferably, the first rotator 23 is a motor.

[0046] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the transfer assembly 2 also includes a second reciprocating device 24, which has a movable end that moves axially along the output shaft of the first rotator 23. The first gripper 22 is connected to the movable end of the second reciprocating device 24. Since there are many different glass shapes, the position of the bonding bracket may change. Therefore, the second reciprocating device 24 moves the position of the first gripper 22, allowing the first gripper 22 to place the bracket on the corresponding bracket fixture 6 for positioning. Preferably, the second reciprocating device 24 is a linear slide.

[0047] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 5 As shown, the bracket fixture 6 includes a third reciprocating device 61 and a support block 62. The glass positioning platform 5 has an installation station on its surface. The third reciprocating device 61 has a movable end that can be near or away from the installation station. The support block 62 has a bracket positioning groove and is connected to the movable end of the third reciprocating device 61. After the bracket is positioned in the bracket positioning groove of the support block 62, the third reciprocating device 61 drives the support block 62 to move the bracket toward the glass positioned on the glass positioning platform 5, thereby bonding the bracket to the glass. Preferably, the third reciprocating device 61 is a pneumatic cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric cylinder.

[0048] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the glass positioning platform 5 has multiple slidingly arranged positioning blocks 51 on its surface, which together form a glass positioning space. The sliding arrangement of multiple positioning blocks 51 enables the positioning of glass of various shapes on the glass positioning platform 5.

[0049] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1As shown, a bracket installation device further includes a feeding assembly 7, which comprises a flexible vibrating plate 71, a robotic arm 72, and a CCD camera 73. The gripping end of the robotic arm 72 reciprocates with the feeding end of the flexible vibrating plate 71 and the sorting groove. The CCD camera 73 is located above the flexible vibrating plate 71 and is communicatively connected to the robotic arm 72. Multiple brackets are placed into the flexible vibrating plate 71, which regularly vibrates the brackets, changing their placement posture. The CCD camera 73 captures images of the brackets on the flexible vibrating plate 71, sequentially finding the brackets with the desired placement posture. Then, the robotic arm 72 grips the bracket and places it into the sorting groove of the guide frame 11.

[0050] Preferably, the bracket grasped by the robotic arm 72 is handed over to the second gripper 42 of the aforementioned clamp 4, and the second gripper 42 places the bracket into the sorting slot of the guide frame 11.

[0051] In some implementations, please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the feeding assembly 7 also includes a hopper 74, with the discharge end of the hopper 74 facing the flexible vibrating plate 71. Operators can replenish the trays on the flexible vibrating plate 71 by pouring trays into the hopper 74.

[0052] It should be noted that, please refer to Figures 1 to 7As shown, the process of using a bracket installation device involves placing glass on a glass positioning platform 5 using positioning blocks 51. Multiple brackets enter the surface of a flexible vibrating plate 71 through a hopper 74. The flexible vibrating plate 71 regularly vibrates the brackets, changing their placement posture. A CCD camera 73 captures images of the brackets on the flexible vibrating plate 71, sequentially finding the brackets with the desired placement posture. Then, a robotic arm 72 picks up the bracket and transfers it to the second gripper 42 of a clamp 4. The clamp 4 rotates the second gripper 42 via a second rotator 43 to rotate the bracket to the desired posture. Then, a sixth reciprocating device 41 drives the second gripper 42 to approach the guide frame 11, thereby placing the bracket at the feed end of the sorting groove. The guide frame 11 uses a vibrator 12 to enable multiple brackets to move orderly to the discharge end of the sorting groove. Next, the third gripper 82 of the transfer component 8 picks up the bracket at the discharge end of the sorting slot. Then, the seventh reciprocating device 81 drives the third gripper 82 to move to the receiving station, and the third rotator 83 rotates the third gripper 82 to rotate the bracket to the required position. Then, the first gripper 22 cooperates with the eighth reciprocating device 25 and the first reciprocating device 21 to clamp the bracket on the third gripper 82. After the third gripper 82 releases the bracket, the eighth reciprocating device 25 and the first reciprocating device 21 cooperate to transfer the bracket to the glue applicator 3 for glue application. Then, the eighth reciprocating device 25, the first reciprocating device 21 and the second reciprocating device 24 work together to drive the first gripper 22 to align with the support block 62 where the bracket needs to be placed. Then, the first rotator 23 drives the first gripper 22 to rotate and carry the bracket, thereby placing the bracket on the support block 62. Finally, the third reciprocating device 61 drives the support block 62 to move towards the glass that is positioned on the glass positioning platform 5, thereby adhering the bracket to the glass.

[0053] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bracket mounting device, characterized in that: The device includes a sorting assembly, a transfer assembly, and a glue applicator. The sorting assembly has a guide frame and a vibrator. The guide frame has a sorting groove and is connected to the vibrator. The transfer assembly has a gripping end that reciprocates between the discharge end of the sorting groove and the glue applicator.

2. The bracket mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The sorting component further includes a first sensor, the detection end of which faces the discharge end of the sorting trough, and the first sensor is communicatively connected to a vibrator.

3. The bracket mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The sorting assembly further includes a second sensor, the detection end of which faces the feed end of the sorting groove. Above the feed end of the sorting groove is a clamp that can be raised and lowered relative to the guide frame. The second sensor is communicatively connected to the clamp.

4. The bracket mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The transfer assembly includes a first reciprocating device and a first gripper; the first reciprocating device has a movable end that reciprocates between the discharge end of the sorting groove and the glue applicator, and the first gripper is connected to the movable end of the first reciprocating device.

5. The bracket mounting device according to claim 4, characterized in that... It also includes a glass positioning platform, on which a bracket fixture is provided; The transfer assembly further includes a first rotator connected to the movable end of a first reciprocating device, and the first gripper connected to the output shaft of the first rotator. The first rotator is used to drive the first gripper closer to or further away from the bracket fixture.

6. The bracket mounting device according to claim 5, characterized in that... The transfer assembly further includes a second reciprocating device having a movable end that moves axially along the output shaft of the first rotator, and the first gripper is connected to the movable end of the second reciprocating device.

7. The bracket mounting device according to claim 5, characterized in that... The bracket fixture includes a third reciprocating device and a support block. The glass positioning platform has an installation station on its surface. The third reciprocating device has a movable end that is close to or away from the installation station. The support block is provided with a bracket positioning groove and is connected to the movable end of the third reciprocating device.

8. The bracket mounting device according to claim 5, characterized in that... The glass positioning platform has multiple slidingly arranged positioning blocks on its surface, which together form a glass positioning space.

9. The bracket mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The system also includes a feeding assembly, which comprises a flexible vibrating plate, a robotic arm, and a CCD camera. The gripping end of the robotic arm reciprocates between the flexible vibrating plate and the feeding end of the sorting groove. The CCD camera is located above the flexible vibrating plate and is communicatively connected to the robotic arm.

10. The bracket mounting device according to claim 9, characterized in that... The feeding assembly also includes a hopper, the discharge end of which faces the flexible vibrating plate.

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