Plastic part feeding structure with posture adjusting function
By leveraging the combined action of the guide trough, conveying device, and reversing fixture, the problem of incorrect posture of plastic parts during the production of connecting devices is solved, enabling omnidirectional transfer and posture calibration of plastic parts, ensuring successful pin insertion and avoiding equipment damage.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 东莞市正合普力生电子有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
In the production of connecting devices, plastic parts are prone to directional confusion and incorrect posture during disordered transportation, which can lead to failure of spring pin insertion, pin bending and damage, or damage to the plastic parts.
Through the physical guidance of the guide trough, the forced conveying of the material conveying device, and the dynamic rotation coordination of the reversing fixture, the plastic parts are moved in all directions and their posture is calibrated, ensuring that the hole or slot position is accurately matched with the pin insertion device.
It achieves precise matching between the hole or slot position of the plastic part and the preset direction of the pin insertion device, avoiding problems such as spring pin insertion failure, pin bending damage, and damage to the plastic part.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of manufacturing technology of connecting devices, and in particular to a plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function. Background Technology
[0002] In the production of connectors, efficiently and accurately moving the plastic parts to the pin insertion station and ensuring their correct orientation is a key step in inserting the charging spring pins.
[0003] Traditional automated feeding methods (such as vibratory feeders or simple conveyor belts) can transport plastic parts, but in practical applications, the parts are prone to orientation confusion and incorrect posture during disordered transport. When the plastic part arrives at the pin insertion station, if the hole or slot position of the plastic part does not precisely match the preset direction of the pin insertion device, it will directly lead to the failure of spring pin insertion, pin bending and damage, or even damage to the plastic part itself. Therefore, it is necessary to improve these methods. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a plastic part feeding structure with an adjustable posture function. Through the physical guidance of the guide groove, the forced conveying of the feeding device, and the coordinated dynamic rotation of the reversing clamp, the plastic part can be moved in all directions and its posture can be calibrated. This ensures that the hole or slot position of the plastic part is precisely matched with the preset direction of the pin insertion device, avoiding problems such as spring pin insertion failure, pin bending and damage, or even damage to the plastic part itself.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a plastic part feeding structure with an adjustable posture function, including a feeding platform, a feeding device, a conveying device, and a reversing clamp.
[0006] The loading platform is equipped with a guide groove for guiding the sliding of plastic parts;
[0007] The feeding device is located at one end of the guide trough, and the other end of the feeding device is connected to the vibrating feeder;
[0008] The material conveying device is disposed on one side of the material guide trough and is used to push the plastic part to slide along the material guide trough;
[0009] The reversing clamp is positioned above the guide groove and is used to adjust the direction of the plastic part.
[0010] Preferably, the feeding device includes a pusher platform, a pusher block, and a pusher driver;
[0011] The pusher platform is equipped with a feeding trough, which is perpendicular to the guide trough.
[0012] The feeding trough is provided with an inlet and an outlet respectively. The vibrating feeder is connected to the inlet, and the outlet is located on one side of the guide trough.
[0013] The pusher drives the pusher block to move from the feed port to the discharge port.
[0014] Preferably, the push block is provided with a slot for fixing the plastic part.
[0015] Preferably, a guide strip is provided on one side of the discharge port to prevent the plastic part from sliding out of the slot.
[0016] Preferably, the material conveying device includes a material conveying frame, a material conveying slider, and a material conveying driver;
[0017] The feeding rack is disposed on one side of the guide trough, and the displacement driver drives the feeding rack to move closer to or away from the guide trough;
[0018] The material conveying slider is slidably connected to the material conveying frame. The material conveying slider is provided with multiple material conveying grooves for limiting the plastic parts. The material conveying driver drives the material conveying slider to reciprocate back and forth along the material guide groove.
[0019] Preferably, the feeding rack is provided with a limiting block for limiting the sliding range of the feeding slider.
[0020] Preferably, one side of the guide groove is provided with an alignment groove for detecting the position of the plastic part in the guide groove.
[0021] Preferably, the reversing clamp includes a reversing driver, a clamping driver, and a lifting driver. The lifting driver drives the reversing driver to move up and down, and the reversing driver drives the clamping driver to rotate. The clamping driver is used to clamp the plastic part.
[0022] Preferably, the clamping driver includes a clamping finger, and one end of the clamping finger is provided with a clamping groove.
[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the physical guidance of the guide groove, the forced conveying of the material conveying device and the dynamic rotation of the reversing fixture, the plastic parts are fully oriented and their posture is calibrated, so that the hole or slot position of the plastic parts is precisely matched with the preset direction of the pin insertion device, thus avoiding problems such as spring pin insertion failure, pin bending and damage, or even damage to the plastic parts themselves. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device of this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material conveying device of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the reversing clamp structure of this utility model.
[0028] The reference numerals in the figures include:
[0029] 1. Loading platform; 11. Guide chute; 12. Alignment chute;
[0030] 2. Feeding device; 21. Pushing platform; 211. Feeding trough; 212. Feed inlet; 213. Discharge outlet; 214. Guide bar; 22. Push block; 221. Slot; 23. Push driver;
[0031] 3. Conveying device; 31. Conveying frame; 311. Limiting block; 32. Conveying slider; 321. Conveying trough; 33. Conveying driver; 34. Displacement driver;
[0032] 4. Reversing clamp; 41. Reversing driver; 42. Clamping driver; 421. Finger clamp; 422. Clamping slot; 43. Lifting driver. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0034] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the present invention provides a plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function, including a feeding platform 1, a feeding device 2, a conveying device 3, and a reversing clamp 4.
[0035] The loading platform 1 is equipped with a guide groove 11 for guiding the sliding of the plastic parts; the groove structure of the guide groove 11 physically restricts the movement path of the plastic parts, ensuring that the plastic parts slide unidirectionally along a predetermined trajectory and eliminating the risk of deviation.
[0036] The feeding device 2 is located at one end of the guide trough 11, and the other end of the feeding device 2 is connected to the vibrating feeder. The feeding device 2 receives the disordered flow of parts from the vibrating feeder and conveys it directionally to the guide trough 11. This achieves continuous and automated connection of plastic parts from the material source to the guide trough 11.
[0037] The feeding device 3 is disposed on one side of the guide trough 11 and is used to push the plastic part to slide along the guide trough 11; the feeding device 3 applies a lateral thrust to drive the plastic part to slide. It actively overcomes frictional resistance, avoids jamming, and ensures the continuity of plastic part conveying.
[0038] The reversing clamp 4 is positioned above the guide groove 11 and is used to adjust the orientation of the plastic part. The reversing clamp 4 is used to grip the plastic part and rotate it to adjust the angle. The orientation is corrected in real time during the transfer process to ensure the posture meets the pin insertion requirements.
[0039] During operation, the plastic parts output by the vibratory feeder are oriented and transferred to the inlet of the guide trough 11 by the feeding device 2. The conveying device 3 applies a pushing force from the side of the guide trough 11, driving the plastic parts to slide along the preset path of the guide trough 11. When the plastic parts slide to the bottom of the reversing clamp 4, the reversing clamp 4 picks up the plastic parts and rotates them to a set angle before putting them back into the guide trough 11. The plastic parts that have completed the orientation correction continue to slide along the guide trough 11 to the end pin station, so that the spring pin can be inserted into the plastic parts.
[0040] Through the physical guidance of the guide groove 11, the forced conveying of the conveying device 3, and the dynamic rotation of the reversing clamp 4, the plastic parts are fully oriented and their posture is calibrated, so that the position of the hole or slot 221 of the plastic parts is precisely matched with the preset direction of the pin insertion device, thus avoiding problems such as failure of spring pin insertion, pin bending and damage, or even damage to the plastic parts themselves.
[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the feeding device 2 in this embodiment includes a pusher platform 21, a pusher block 22, and a pusher driver 23.
[0042] The pusher platform 21 is equipped with a feeding trough 211, which is perpendicular to the guide trough 11. The feeding trough 211 is provided with an inlet 212 and an outlet 213. A vibrating feeder is connected to the inlet 212, and the outlet 213 is located on one side of the guide trough 11. This achieves the inlet 212 connecting to the vibrating feeder, and the outlet 213 connecting laterally to the guide trough 11. The output direction of the vibrating feeder is 90° turned to the conveying direction of the guide trough 11. This precisely defines the inlet and outlet of the turning path to prevent the plastic parts from deviating from the transmission trajectory.
[0043] The pusher 23 drives the pusher block 22 from the feed port 212 to the discharge port 213. The drive drives the pusher block 22 to push it linearly from the feed port 212 to the discharge port 213. By actively pushing mechanically instead of gravity sliding, the plastic parts are reliably transferred to the guide trough 11, eliminating the risk of material jamming.
[0044] The actuator 23 can be a cylinder or a linear motor, which provides a linear reciprocating power source.
[0045] like Figure 2As shown, the push block 22 in this embodiment is provided with a slot 221 for fixing the plastic part. Specifically, the slot 221 is a recessed structure that matches the shape of the plastic part on the end face of the push block 22 that contacts the plastic part. During the pushing process, the slot 221 limits the plastic part to prevent the plastic part from sliding or rotating relative to the push block 22, and ensures the stability of the plastic part when it is turned and transferred.
[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, a guide strip 214 is provided on one side of the discharge port 213 to restrict the plastic part from sliding out of the slot 221. Specifically, the guide strip 214 is a linear blocking structure with a protrusion added to one side of the discharge port 213. When the plastic part is pushed to the discharge port 213 by the pusher block 22, the guide strip 214 physically restricts its lateral sliding out of the slot 221, ensuring that the plastic part can only enter the guide groove 11 along a preset trajectory.
[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, the material conveying device 3 in this embodiment includes a material conveying frame 31, a material conveying slider 32, and a material conveying driver 33.
[0048] The feeding rack 31 is disposed on one side of the guide trough 11, and the displacement driver 34 drives the feeding rack 31 to move closer to or away from the guide trough 11;
[0049] The material conveying slider 32 is slidably connected to the material conveying frame 31. The material conveying slider 32 is provided with a plurality of material conveying grooves 321 for limiting the plastic parts. The material conveying driver 33 drives the material conveying slider 32 to move back and forth along the material guide groove 11.
[0050] Specifically, the displacement driver 34 drives the material conveyor 31 to approach the guide groove 11, so that the plastic part is stuck in the material conveyor 321, which makes it easier to push the plastic part; when the displacement driver 34 drives the material conveyor 31 away from the guide groove 11, the material conveyor 321 is separated from the plastic part.
[0051] The material conveyor frame 31 provides a fixed support base and positions the conveying trajectory reference. It ensures that the movement of the material conveyor slider 32 is parallel to the guide chute 11 to avoid deviation in the thrust direction.
[0052] Multiple independent feed troughs (321) can carry multiple plastic parts at a time. The plastic parts are isolated at different times to prevent collisions or stacking during transport.
[0053] The feed driver 33 linearly drives the slider to reciprocate along the guide chute 11. This actively controls the step-by-step advancement of the plastic part, replacing continuous friction conveying and eliminating the risk of slippage.
[0054] The material conveying driver 33 is a combination of a stepper motor and a ball screw, which enables the material conveying driver 33 to precisely control and drive the material conveying slider 32 to convey a distance along the guide groove 11.
[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, the material feeder 31 in this embodiment is provided with limiting blocks 311 for restricting the sliding range of the material feeder slider 32. Specifically, the limiting blocks 311 are physical blocking structures provided at both ends of the material feeder 31, constraining the movement range of the material feeder slider 32. This precisely controls the reciprocating stroke of the slider, preventing overtravel impacts that could cause displacement of the plastic parts or damage to the equipment.
[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a positioning groove 12 is provided on one side of the guide groove 11 for detecting the position of the plastic part in the guide groove 11. By using the positioning groove 12 as a reference for the position of the plastic part in the guide groove 11, the real-time position of the plastic part in the guide groove 11 can be directly sensed.
[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, the reversing clamp 4 in this embodiment includes a reversing driver 41, a clamping driver 42, and a lifting driver 43. The lifting driver 43 drives the reversing driver 41 to move up and down, and the reversing driver 41 drives the clamping driver 42 to rotate. The clamping driver 42 is used to clamp the plastic part. The lifting driver 43 drives the reversing driver 41 to move up and down, thereby controlling the clamping driver 42 to move closer to or away from the plastic part, actively controlling the angle adjustment of the clamping driver 42 to achieve precise rotation of the plastic part. The clamping driver 42 performs clamping or releasing actions, directly contacting the plastic part. It dynamically grips and fixes the plastic part, ensuring that it does not dislodge during rotation.
[0058] The reversing drive 41 is a combination of a servo motor and a planetary reducer, achieving an angle control accuracy of ±0.1° to meet precision steering requirements. The clamping drive 42 is a cylinder gripper or an electric gripper, which performs gripping or releasing actions. The lifting drive 43 can be a cylinder or a linear motor to drive the reversing drive 41 to lift or lower.
[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, the clamping driver 42 in this embodiment includes a clamping finger 421, one end of which is provided with a clamping groove 422. The clamping finger 421 directly contacts the plastic part, providing a gripping force point and achieving physical fixation of the plastic part. A clamping groove 422 matching the contour of the plastic part is formed on the end face of the clamping finger. The clamping groove 422 encloses key parts of the plastic part, eliminating the risk of slippage or deflection of the plastic part during rotation.
[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope based on the idea of this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
Claims
1. A plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function, characterized in that, It includes a loading platform (1), a loading device (2), a conveying device (3), and a reversing clamp (4). The loading platform (1) is provided with a guide groove (11) for guiding the plastic parts to slide. The feeding device (2) is located at one end of the guide trough (11), and the other end of the feeding device (2) is connected to the vibrating feeder; The material conveying device (3) is disposed on one side of the material guide groove (11) and is used to push the plastic part to slide along the material guide groove (11); The reversing clamp (4) is positioned above the guide groove (11) and is used to adjust the direction of the plastic part.
2. The plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device (2) includes a pusher table (21), a pusher block (22), and a pusher driver (23); The pusher platform (21) is provided with a feeding trough (211), which is perpendicular to the guide trough (11); The feeding trough (211) is provided with a feed inlet (212) and a discharge outlet (213). The vibrating feeder is connected to the feed inlet (212), and the discharge outlet (213) is located on one side of the guide trough (11). The pusher (23) drives the pusher (22) to push from the feed port (212) to the discharge port (213).
3. The plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The push block (22) is provided with a slot (221) for fixing the plastic part.
4. The plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 3, characterized in that, A guide strip (214) is provided on one side of the discharge port (213) to restrict the plastic part from sliding out of the slot (221).
5. The plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material conveying device (3) includes a material conveying frame (31), a material conveying slider (32), a material conveying driver (33), and a displacement driver (34). The feeding rack (31) is located on one side of the guide trough (11), and the displacement driver (34) drives the feeding rack (31) to move closer to or away from the guide trough (11). The material conveying slider (32) is slidably connected to the material conveying frame (31). The material conveying slider (32) is provided with a plurality of material conveying grooves (321) for limiting the plastic parts. The material conveying driver (33) drives the material conveying slider (32) to move back and forth along the material guide groove (11).
6. The plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feeding rack (31) is provided with a limiting block (311) for limiting the sliding range of the feeding slider (32).
7. The plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the guide groove (11) is provided with an alignment groove (12) for detecting the position of the plastic part in the guide groove (11).
8. The plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reversing clamp (4) includes a reversing driver (41), a clamping driver (42), and a lifting driver (43). The lifting driver (43) drives the reversing driver (41) to move up and down, and the reversing driver (41) drives the clamping driver (42) to rotate. The clamping driver (42) is used to clamp plastic parts.
9. A plastic part feeding structure with posture adjustment function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping driver (42) includes a clamping finger (421), and one end of the clamping finger (421) is provided with a clamping groove (422).