A wire bending mechanism and equipment for assembling cables and wire clips.

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of automation technology and discloses a wire bending mechanism and a device for assembling cables and wire clips. The wire bending mechanism includes a support plate, a bending assembly, and a limiting assembly. The bending assembly includes a bending block, a base shaft, and a first rotating component. A bending space is formed between the base shaft and the bending block, and the bending space is used for the second end of the cable to pass through. The limiting assembly includes a first limiting component and a second limiting component. The second limiting component is used to limit the second end of the cable after it has passed through the bending space. The first rotating component is used to drive the bending block to rotate around the base shaft and drive the first end of the cable placed in the bending space to bend around the base shaft toward the second end of the cable. The first limiting component is used to limit the first end of the cable after bending. The device includes the above-mentioned wire bending mechanism and also includes a wire clip supply assembly and a pressing and transporting mechanism. This wire bending mechanism enables reliable bending of cables, and the device for assembling cables and wire clips can effectively improve the assembly efficiency of cables and wire clips.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to a wire bending mechanism and a device for assembling cables and wire clips. Background Technology

[0002] Photovoltaic connectors provide a secure and reliable connection between solar panels and other components in a balanced system, minimizing power loss and maintaining overall system efficiency. During the assembly and production of photovoltaic connectors, cables need to be bent into a U-shape and assembled with cable clips for easy packaging and transportation. In existing technologies, cable bending and cable-clip assembly are generally done manually, resulting in low production efficiency. Furthermore, subjective factors such as operator skill levels make it difficult to guarantee product consistency and ensure the quality of batch-to-batch cable and clip assembly. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a wire bending mechanism that can reliably and stably bend cables, with a simple structure and convenient operation.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A wire bending mechanism for bending cables, the bending mechanism comprising:

[0006] Support plate;

[0007] A bending assembly includes a bending block, a base shaft, and a first rotating component. The bending block is rotatably mounted on the support plate, and the base shaft is mounted on the bending block. A bending space is formed between the base shaft and the bending block, and the bending space is used for the second end of the cable to pass through.

[0008] The limiting assembly includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, which are spaced apart on the support plate and disposed on one side of the bending assembly. The second limiting member is used to limit the second end of the cable after it passes through the bending space. The first rotating member is used to drive the bending block to rotate around the base axis and drive the first end of the cable placed in the bending space to bend around the base axis toward the second end of the cable. The first limiting member is used to limit the first end of the cable after bending.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting assembly further includes a first adjusting member and a first telescopic member, the first adjusting member being connected to the first telescopic member, the first adjusting member being used to drive the first limiting member to move along a first direction to adjust the distance between the first limiting member and the second limiting member along the first direction, and the first telescopic member being used to drive the first limiting member to extend and retract within the support plate; and / or,

[0010] The limiting assembly further includes a second adjusting member and a second telescopic member. The second adjusting member is connected to the second telescopic member. The second adjusting member is used to drive the second limiting member to move along a first direction to adjust the distance between the first limiting member and the second limiting member along the first direction. The second telescopic member is used to drive the second limiting member to extend and retract within the support plate.

[0011] Preferably, the bending assembly further includes a third adjusting member, which is disposed on the support plate. The first rotating member is connected to the third adjusting member, and the third adjusting member is used to drive the first rotating member to move the bending block along the second direction toward the side closer to the second limiting member, so that the second end of the cable abuts against the second limiting member.

[0012] Preferably, the base shaft is cylindrical, and the bending block has a guide groove on the side facing the base shaft for the cable to pass through.

[0013] Preferably, the limiting assembly further includes a limiting plate and a second rotating member, the second rotating member being used to drive the limiting plate to press the second end of the cable passing through the bending space against the support plate.

[0014] This utility model also provides a device for assembling cables and wire clips, which comprehensively realizes the feeding of wire clips, the loading of wire clips, and the assembly of wire clips and cables, effectively improving the automation level of cable and wire clip assembly, saving manpower and material resources, and ensuring the consistency of assembly quality.

[0015] An apparatus for assembling cables and wire clips, comprising the wire bending mechanism described in any of the preceding claims, and further comprising:

[0016] A wire clip feeding mechanism is used to supply wire clips;

[0017] The wire buckle feeding mechanism is used to transport the wire buckles supplied by the wire buckle feeding mechanism to the assembly station of the support plate, and to overlap the buckle sections at both ends of the wire buckle with the two ends of the bent cable.

[0018] The press-fitting and transporting mechanism is used to press the cable clip against the support plate and to widen the distance between the two ends of the cable so that the two ends of the cable are respectively engaged with the corresponding clip segments.

[0019] Preferably, the wire buckle feeding mechanism includes a vibrating feeder, a feed channel, a vibrating element, and a first position detection element. The vibrating feeder is used to supply the wire buckle to the feed channel, the vibrating element is used to drive the feed channel to vibrate and drive the wire buckle on the feed channel to the clamping station on the feed channel, and the first position detection element is used to detect whether the clamping station has the wire buckle.

[0020] Preferably, the wire buckle feeding mechanism includes a second moving member and a third clamping member. The second moving member is used to control the movement of the third clamping member between the clamping station on the material channel and the assembly station on the support plate. The third clamping member is used to clamp the wire buckle at the clamping station.

[0021] Preferably, the press-fitting and transporting mechanism includes a first moving member, a clamping assembly, and a pressing member. The clamping assembly and the pressing member are both disposed on the first moving member. The first moving member is used to drive the pressing member to move and press the cable clip against the support plate. The first moving member is also used to drive the clamping assembly to move so that the clamping assembly can clamp both ends of the cable. The clamping assembly is used to widen the distance between the two ends of the cable so that both ends of the cable are respectively engaged with the corresponding clip segments.

[0022] Preferably, the device further includes a cable feeding mechanism, which includes a third moving member and a fourth clamping member. The fourth clamping member is used to clamp the cable to be bent, and the third moving member is used to drive the fourth clamping member to move so that the first end of the cable to be bent held by the fourth clamping member is limited by the first limiting member, and the second end of the cable passes through the bending space.

[0023] Beneficial effects:

[0024] The bending mechanism provided by this utility model, in use, involves a first rotating component driving a bending block to rotate, allowing the cable to pass through along a second direction. The cable to be bent is then passed through the bending space along the second direction, with the second end of the cable passing through the bending space and positioned at one end of a second limiting component, where it is limited. The first rotating component then drives the bending block to rotate around a base axis. Under the limiting effect of the second limiting component on the first end of the cable, the first end of the cable placed in the bending space bends around the base axis towards the second end of the cable. Finally, the cable is bent until the second end and the first end are in the same direction, i.e., on the same side. The first limiting component then limits the first end of the bent cable, ensuring that both ends of the bent cable are inside the first and second limiting components, maintaining the overall U-shaped shape of the bent cable, thus completing the cable bending process. This process can replace manual operation, enabling reliable and stable cable bending, with a simple structure and strong operational consistency.

[0025] The device for assembling cables and wire clips provided by this utility model includes the aforementioned bending mechanism, as well as a wire clip feeding mechanism, a wire clip loading mechanism, and a pressing and transporting mechanism. Based on the ability to bend cables, it comprehensively realizes the work of wire clip feeding, wire clip loading, and assembly of wire clips and cables, effectively improving the automation level of cable and wire clip assembly, saving manpower and material resources, and ensuring the consistency of assembly quality. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bending mechanism provided by this utility model from one perspective;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bending mechanism provided by this utility model from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the bending mechanism provided by this utility model from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the bending mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the state of the cable before and after bending.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the device for assembling cables and wire clips provided by this utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cable feeding mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the wire buckle supply mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the third material channel section provided by this utility model;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the wire fastener feeding mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the press-fitting and transporting mechanism provided by this utility model;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of assembling the cable and the cable clip.

[0038] In the picture:

[0039] 1. Bending mechanism; 11. Support plate; 12. Bending assembly; 121. Bending block; 1211. Guide groove; 122. Base shaft; 123. First rotating component; 124. Third adjusting component; 13. Limiting assembly; 131. First limiting component; 132. Second limiting component; 133. First adjusting component; 134. Second adjusting component; 135. First telescopic component; 136. Second telescopic component; 1371. First slide rail; 1372. First sliding part; 1381. Second slide rail; 1382. Second sliding part; 139. Limiting plate; 1310. Second rotating component;

[0040] 2. Cable feeding mechanism; 21. Third moving part; 22. Fourth clamping part; 221. Gripper; 222. Integrated board;

[0041] 3. Wire feeding mechanism; 31. Vibrating feeder; 32. Material channel; 321. First material channel; 322. Second material channel; 323. Third material channel; 324. Transfer drive assembly; 3241. Support; 3242. First transfer drive component; 3243. Baffle plate; 3244. Second transfer drive component; 33. Vibrating component; 331. First vibrating component; 332. Second vibrating component; 341. First position detection component; 342. Second position detection component; 343. Third position detection component;

[0042] 4. Wire hook feeding mechanism; 41. Second moving part; 411. Third moving drive part; 412. Fourth moving drive part; 42. Third clamping part; 431. Fifth slide rail; 432. Fifth sliding part; 441. Sixth slide rail; 442. Sixth sliding part; 45. Second connecting plate;

[0043] 5. Pressing and transporting mechanism; 51. First moving component; 511. First moving drive component; 512. Second moving drive component; 52. First clamping component; 53. Second clamping component; 54. Adjusting component; 55. Pressing component; 561. Third slide rail; 562. Third sliding part; 571. Fourth slide rail; 572. Fourth sliding part; 58. First connecting plate;

[0044] 6. Assemble the feeding mechanism; 61. Feeding conveyor belt; 62. Side limiting baffle;

[0045] 7. Stand;

[0046] 8. Cables;

[0047] 9. Wire buckle; 91. Connecting section; 92. Clip section. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0052] This utility model provides a wire bending mechanism 1. The wire bending mechanism 1 is used to bend cables 8. (See reference...) Figures 1 to 5As shown, the bending mechanism 1 includes a support plate 11, a bending assembly 12, and a limiting assembly 13. The bending assembly 12 includes a bending block 121, a base shaft 122, and a first rotating member 123. The bending block 121 is rotatably mounted on the support plate 11, and the base shaft 122 is mounted on the bending block 121. A bending space is formed between the base shaft 122 and the bending block 121, and this bending space is used for the second end of the cable 8 to pass through. The limiting assembly 13 includes a first limiting member 131 and a second limiting member 132. The first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 are spaced apart on the support plate 11 and are located on one side of the bending assembly 12. The second limiting member 132 is used to limit the second end of the cable 8 after it has passed through the bending space. The first rotating member 123 is used to drive the bending block 121 to rotate around the base shaft 122, and to cause the first end of the cable 8 placed in the bending space to bend around the base shaft 122 toward the second end of the cable 8. The first limiting member 131 is used to limit the first end of the cable 8 after bending.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the bending mechanism 1 is in use, the first rotating member 123 drives the bending block 121 to rotate, allowing the cable 8 to pass through along the second direction. Then, the cable 8 to be bent is passed through the bending space along the second direction. After the second end of the cable 8 passes through the bending space, it is located at one end of the second limiting member 132 and is limited by the second limiting member 132. At this time, it can be referred to... Figure 5 The solid line diagram shows the state of cable 8. Then, the first rotating component 123 drives the bending block 121 to rotate around the base axis 122. Under the limiting action of the second limiting component 132 on the first end of cable 8, the first end of cable 8, placed within the bending space, bends around the base axis 122 towards the second end of cable 8. Finally, cable 8 is bent until the second end and the first end are in the same direction, i.e., the first and second ends of cable 8 are on the same side. Then, the first limiting component 131 limits the first end of the bent cable 8, meaning that both ends of the bent cable 8 are located inside the first limiting component 131 and the second limiting component 132, so that the bent cable 8 maintains a U-shaped state. This can be seen by referring to... Figure 5 The dotted line indicates the state of cable 8, thus completing the bending of cable 8. The above process can replace manual operation, enabling reliable and stable bending of cable 8, with a simple structure and strong operational consistency.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first direction and the second direction can be referred to in the accompanying drawings. The first direction can be the left and right direction of the bending mechanism 1, and also the direction of the interval between the first end and the second end of the cable 8 after it is bent on the support plate 11. The second direction can be the front and back direction of the bending mechanism 1, and also the direction in which the second end of the cable 8 to be bent passes through the bending space. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0055] In this embodiment, the limiting assembly 13 further includes a first adjusting member 133 and a first telescopic member 135. The first adjusting member 133 is connected to the first telescopic member 135. The first adjusting member 133 is used to drive the first limiting member 131 to move along a first direction to adjust the distance between the first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 along the first direction. The first telescopic member 135 is used to drive the first limiting member 131 to extend and retract from the support plate 11.

[0056] Specifically, the first telescopic member 135 is configured to control the first limiting member 131 to extend and retract relative to the support plate 11. The first limiting member 131 can extend and retract relative to the support plate 11 in a third telescopic direction. The third direction can be referred to in the attached figure, and the third direction can be the up and down direction of the bending mechanism 1. Specifically, during the bending process of the first end of the cable 8 bending around the base axis 122 toward the second end of the cable 8 in the bending space, the first limiting member 131 retracts into the support plate 11 to avoid interfering with the bending movement of the first end of the cable 8. When the cable 8 is finally bent to the point where the second end of the cable 8 is in the same direction as the first end, that is, when the first end of the cable 8 and the second end are on the same side, the first telescopic member 135 drives the first limiting member 131 to extend out of the support plate 11 and abut against the first end of the cable 8 to limit the first end of the cable 8, so that the bent cable 8 as a whole remains in a U-shaped state. By setting the first adjusting member 133, the first adjusting member 133 drives the first telescopic member 135 to move along the first direction, adjusting the distance between the first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 along the first direction, so that the first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 approach each other and push the first end and the second end of the cable 8 to approach each other, so that the distance between the first end and the second end of the cable 8 can meet the pre-installation requirements of the subsequent cable clip 9.

[0057] In this embodiment, the limiting assembly 13 further includes a second adjusting member 134 and a second telescopic member 136. The second adjusting member 134 is connected to the second telescopic member 136. The second adjusting member 134 is used to drive the second limiting member 132 to move along a first direction to adjust the distance between the first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 along the first direction. The second telescopic member 136 is used to drive the second limiting member 132 to extend and retract from the support plate 11.

[0058] Specifically, the second telescopic member 136 is configured to control the extension and retraction of the second limiting member 132 relative to the support plate 11, enabling the second limiting member 132 to extend and retract relative to the support plate 11. The second adjusting member 134 can drive the second telescopic member 136 to move along the second direction, working in conjunction with the first adjusting member 133 to adjust the distance between the first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 along the first direction, increasing the distance adjustment range, and more quickly and reliably adjusting the distance between the first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 to the target range, ensuring that the shape of the first end and the second end of the cable 8 is maintained.

[0059] For example, the first limiting member 131 includes a plurality of limiting posts spaced apart along the second direction, and the second limiting member 132 includes a plurality of limiting posts spaced apart along the second direction. The first direction and the second direction are preferably configured as two mutually perpendicular horizontal directions.

[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first adjusting member 133 includes a first adjusting cylinder, the second adjusting member 134 includes a second adjusting cylinder, the first telescopic member 135 includes a first telescopic cylinder, and the second telescopic member 136 includes a second telescopic cylinder. The cylinder body of the first adjusting cylinder is fixed to the support plate 11, the cylinder body of the first telescopic cylinder is connected to the cylinder rod of the first adjusting cylinder, and a first limiting member 131 is disposed on the cylinder rod of the first telescopic cylinder. The cylinder body of the second adjusting cylinder is fixed to the support plate 11, the cylinder body of the second telescopic cylinder is connected to the cylinder rod of the second adjusting cylinder, and a second limiting member 132 is disposed on the cylinder rod of the second telescopic cylinder. Specifically, the cylinder rod of the first adjusting cylinder extends and retracts within the cylinder body, enabling control of the first telescopic cylinder and its first limiting member 131 to move along a first direction; the cylinder rod of the second adjusting cylinder extends and retracts within the cylinder body, enabling control of the second telescopic cylinder and its second limiting member 132 to move along the first direction. Adjusting either the first or second adjusting cylinder individually, or simultaneously, can adjust the distance between the first limiting member 131 and the second limiting member 132 along the first direction. The cylinder rod of the first telescopic cylinder extends and retracts within the cylinder body, controlling the extension and retraction of the first limiting member 131 relative to the support plate 11. The cylinder rod of the second telescopic cylinder extends and retracts within the cylinder body, controlling the extension and retraction of the second limiting member 132 relative to the support plate 11. In the figure, the third direction represents the extension and retraction direction of the first and second telescopic cylinders; preferably, this third direction is vertical.

[0061] This embodiment is not limited thereto. The first adjusting member 133, the second adjusting member 134, the first telescopic member 135, and the second telescopic member 136 can also be replaced by components with linear movement functions, such as linear servo modules and electric telescopic rods, to achieve the same functions.

[0062] Specifically, the limiting assembly 13 also includes a first slide rail 1371, a first sliding part 1372, a second slide rail 1381, and a second sliding part 1382.

[0063] The first slide rail 1371 and the second slide rail 1381 are both fixedly connected to the support plate 11, and both the first slide rail 1371 and the second slide rail 1381 extend along a first direction; the first sliding part 1372 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 1371, the cylinder rod of the first adjusting cylinder is connected to the first sliding part 1372, and the cylinder body of the first telescopic cylinder is fixed to the first sliding part 1372; the second sliding part 1382 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 1381, the cylinder rod of the second adjusting cylinder is connected to the second sliding part 1382, and the cylinder body of the second telescopic cylinder is fixed to the second sliding part 1382. Specifically, the cylinder rod of the first adjusting cylinder extends and retracts within the cylinder body, driving the first sliding part 1372 to slide on the first slide rail 1371, thereby causing the first telescopic cylinder and its first limiting member 131 to move strictly along the first direction; the cylinder rod of the second adjusting cylinder extends and retracts within the cylinder body, driving the second sliding part 1382 to slide on the second slide rail 1381, thereby causing the second telescopic cylinder and its second limiting member 132 to move strictly along the first direction.

[0064] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first rotating component 123 includes a first motor, the housing of which is mounted on the support plate 11, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to the bending block 121. In this embodiment, the output shaft of the first motor is coaxially arranged with the base shaft 122, so that when the first motor drives the bending block 121 to rotate, the bending block 121 can rotate around the base shaft 122. This can further improve the automation level of the cable 8 bending action, reduce labor costs, and improve operational efficiency.

[0065] Specifically, the first adjusting cylinder, the second adjusting cylinder, the first telescopic cylinder, and the second telescopic cylinder are all located below the support plate 11. The support plate 11 has a first through hole and a second through hole. The lower end of the first limiting member 131 is connected to the first telescopic cylinder, and the first telescopic cylinder can drive the first limiting member 131 to pass through the first through hole from bottom to top, that is, the first limiting member 131 extends out of the support plate 11; the lower end of the second limiting member 132 is connected to the second telescopic cylinder, and the second telescopic cylinder can drive the second limiting member 132 to pass through the second through hole from bottom to top, that is, the second limiting member 132 extends out of the support plate 11.

[0066] In this embodiment, the bending assembly 12 further includes a third adjusting member 124, which is disposed on the support plate 11. The first rotating member 123 is connected to the third adjusting member 124. The third adjusting member 124 is used to drive the first rotating member 123 to move the bending block 121 along the second direction toward the side closer to the second limiting member 132, so that the second end of the cable 8 abuts against the second limiting member 132. By setting the third adjusting member 124, the position of the first rotating member 123 along the second direction can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the position of the bending block 121, so that the second end of the cable 8 of different lengths can effectively abut against the second limiting member 132 after passing through the bending space, that is, be effectively limited by the second limiting member 132, so that the bending block 121 can adapt to the requirements of cables 8 of different lengths.

[0067] Specifically, the third adjusting member 124 includes an electric cylinder. The fixed end of the electric cylinder is fixed to the support plate 11, and the telescopic end of the electric cylinder extends along the second direction and connects to the fixed end of the first rotating member 123. Specifically, taking the first rotating member 123 as a first motor as an example, the telescopic end of the electric cylinder extends and retracts relative to the fixed end, which can drive the housing of the first motor to move along the second direction, thereby adjusting the spacing of the bending block 121 located on the output shaft of the first motor along the second direction.

[0068] Specifically, the electric cylinder and the first motor are both located below the support plate 11. The support plate 11 has a third through hole, and the bending block 121 is partially located in the third through hole. The diameter of the third through hole is larger than the size of the bending block 121, so that the bending block 121 located in the third through hole can move in the second direction.

[0069] In this embodiment, the base shaft 122 is cylindrical, and the bending block 121 has a guide groove 1211 on the side facing the base shaft 122 for the cable 8 to pass through. Setting the base shaft 122 as cylindrical allows for better adaptation to the winding of the cable 8. The guide groove 1211 allows the cable 8 to pass through the bending block 121 along a preset trajectory, ensuring the cable 8 remains at the target position on the bending block 121, preventing the cable 8 from deviating, and further ensuring that the bending operation can be carried out reliably and effectively.

[0070] Furthermore, the limiting assembly 13 also includes a limiting plate 139 and a second rotating member 1310. The second rotating member 1310 is used to drive the limiting plate 139 to press the second end of the cable 8, after passing through the bending space, against the support plate 11. Specifically, by setting the limiting plate 139, when the second end of the cable 8 passes through the bending member, the second rotating member 1310 drives the limiting plate 139 to rotate relative to the support plate 11 to the upper end cap of the second end of the cable 8, pressing the second end of the cable 8 against the support plate 11. This setting can effectively fix the second end of the cable 8, ensuring that the cable 8 does not move freely during subsequent bending operations.

[0071] In this embodiment, the second rotating member 1310 includes a second motor mounted on the support plate 11. The housing of the second motor is fixedly connected to the support plate 11, and the output shaft of the second motor is connected to the limiting plate 139. When the output shaft of the second motor rotates, it can drive the limiting plate 139 to rotate, thereby moving the limiting plate 139 above the second end of the cable 8. Specifically, the second end of the cable 8 is provided with a junction box. The limiting plate 139 moves above the junction box and presses the junction box against the support plate 11.

[0072] Reference Figures 1 to 12 As shown, this embodiment also provides a device for assembling cables and cable clips. It includes the aforementioned bending mechanism 1, as well as a cable clip feeding mechanism 3, a cable clip loading mechanism 4, and a pressing and transporting mechanism 5. The cable clip feeding mechanism 3 supplies cable clips 9. Each cable clip 9 includes a connecting section 91 and snap-fit ​​sections 92 located on opposite sides of the connecting section 91. The cable clip loading mechanism 4 transports the cable clips 9 supplied by the cable clip feeding mechanism 3 to the assembly station on the support plate 11, and overlaps the snap-fit ​​sections 92 at both ends of the cable clip 9 with the two ends of the bent cable 8. The pressing and transporting mechanism 5 presses the cable clips 9 against the support plate 11 and widens the distance between the two ends of the cable 8, so that both ends of the cable 8 are respectively snapped into the corresponding snap-fit ​​sections 92.

[0073] In this embodiment, the equipment for assembling cables and buckles includes the aforementioned bending mechanism 1, as well as a buckle feeding mechanism 3, a buckle loading mechanism 4, and a pressing and transporting mechanism 5. Based on the ability to bend the cable 8, it comprehensively realizes the feeding of buckles 9, the loading of buckles 9, and the assembly of buckles 9 with cables 8, effectively improving the automation level of cable 8 and buckle 9 assembly, saving manpower and material resources, and ensuring the consistency of assembly quality.

[0074] Specifically, after the cable 8 is bent into a U-shape, the cable clip 9 is supplied by the cable clip feeding mechanism 3 and the cable clip loading mechanism 4, and the cable clip 9 is transported to the assembly station on the support plate 11. Specifically, the relative position between the cable clip 9 and the cable 8 is as follows: Figure 12 As shown. Then, the spacing between the two ends of the cable 8 is widened by the pressing and transporting mechanism 5, thereby causing the two ends of the cable 8 to be respectively engaged with the corresponding snap-fit ​​sections 92, that is, the cable 8 is... Figure 12 Move from the solid line state to the dashed line state to complete the assembly of cable 8 and cable clip 9.

[0075] Specifically, the pressing and transporting mechanism 5 includes a first moving part 51, a clamping assembly, and a pressing part 55. Both the clamping assembly and the pressing part 55 are mounted on the first moving part 51. The first moving part 51 drives the pressing part 55 to move and press the wire buckle 9 against the support plate 11. The first moving part 51 also drives the clamping assembly to move, enabling it to clamp both ends of the cable 8. The clamping assembly widens the distance between the two ends of the cable 8, allowing each end of the cable 8 to engage with its corresponding snap-fit ​​segment 92. Specifically, when the wire buckle 9 is placed in the assembly station, the first and second ends of the cable 8 are located inside the two snap-fit ​​segments 92 of the wire buckle 9. At this time, the first moving part 51 controls the pressing part 55 to move, pressing the wire buckle 9 against the support plate 11 to fix the wire buckle 9. Subsequently, the first moving part 51 controls the clamping assembly to move, clamping both ends of the cable 8 and widening the distance between the two ends of the cable 8, thereby allowing each end of the cable 8 to engage with its corresponding snap-fit ​​segment 92. Figure 12 Move from the solid line state to the dashed line state to complete the assembly of cable 8 and cable clip 9.

[0076] Specifically, the clamping assembly includes an adjusting member 54, a first clamping member 52, and a second clamping member 53. The adjusting member 54 is disposed on the first moving member 51, and the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 are disposed on the adjusting member 54. The first clamping member 52 is used to clamp the first end of the cable 8, and the second clamping member 53 is used to clamp the second end of the cable 8. The adjusting member 54 is used to adjust the distance between the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 along a first direction, so that the distance between the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 can be adjusted. Specifically, after the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 clamp the first end and the second end of the cable 8 respectively, the adjusting member 54 controls the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 to move away from each other along the first direction, thereby causing the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 to move away from each other, thereby increasing the distance between the two ends of the cable 8, and thus making the two ends of the cable 8 respectively engage with the corresponding snap-fit ​​segments 92.

[0077] For example, both the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 are configured as gripper cylinders.

[0078] For example, the adjusting member 54 is configured as a gripper cylinder, and the first gripper 52 and the second gripper 53 are respectively disposed on the two gripping ends of the gripper cylinder.

[0079] Specifically, the first moving member 51 includes a first moving drive member 511 and a second moving drive member 512, and the pressing and transporting mechanism 5 further includes a third slide rail 561, a third sliding part 562, a fourth slide rail 571, and a fourth sliding part 572. The third slide rail 561 extends along a first direction, the fourth slide rail 571 extends along a third direction, the third sliding part 562 is slidably connected to the third slide rail 561, and the fourth sliding part 572 is slidably connected to the fourth slide rail 571.

[0080] The third slide rail 561 remains relatively fixed to the support plate 11. A first moving drive member 511 is mounted on the third slide rail 561 and controls the third sliding part 562 to slide along the third slide rail 561. A first connecting plate 58 is mounted on the third sliding part 562, and a fourth slide rail 571 is mounted on the first connecting plate 58. An adjusting member 54 and a pressing member 55 are both mounted on the fourth sliding part 572. A fourth moving drive member 412 is mounted on the fourth slide rail 571 and controls the fourth sliding part 572 to slide along the fourth slide rail 571. Specifically, the first moving drive member 511 drives the third sliding part 562 to slide along the third slide rail 561, ensuring that the first connecting plate 58 moves strictly along the first direction. The second moving drive member 512 drives the fourth sliding part 572 to slide on the fourth slide rail 571, thereby ensuring that the adjusting member 54 and the pressing member 55 move and rise strictly along the third direction, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the pressing member 55, the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53.

[0081] For example, the first moving drive member 511 is configured as a first drive cylinder, and the second moving drive member 512 is configured as a second drive cylinder. The cylinder body of the first drive cylinder is fixed to the third slide rail 561, and the cylinder rod of the first drive cylinder is connected to the third sliding part 562. The cylinder body of the second drive cylinder is fixed to the fourth slide rail 571, and the cylinder rod of the second drive cylinder is connected to the fourth sliding part 572.

[0082] This embodiment is not limited thereto. The first moving drive unit 511 and the second moving drive unit 512 can also be replaced by components with linear movement functions, such as linear servo modules and electric telescopic rods, to achieve the same function.

[0083] In this embodiment, the wire buckle feeding mechanism 3 includes a vibrating feeder 31, a feed channel 32, a vibrating element 33, and a first position detection element 341. The vibrating feeder 31 supplies wire buckles 9 to the feed channel. The vibrating element 33 drives the feed channel 32 to vibrate and transports the wire buckles 9 on the feed channel 32 to the clamping station on the feed channel 32. The first position detection element 341 detects whether there are wire buckles 9 at the clamping station. The wire buckle feeding mechanism 4 includes a second moving element 41 and a third clamping element 42. The second moving element 41 controls the third clamping element 42 to move between the clamping station and the assembly station. The third clamping element 42 clamps the wire buckles 9 at the clamping station.

[0084] Specifically, the vibrating feeder 31 contains multiple wire buckles 9 to be fed. The vibrating feeder 31 vibrates to transport the wire buckles 9 from the discharge port to the material channel 32 in an orderly manner. The material channel 32 vibrates under the action of the vibrating member 33 to transport the wire buckles 9. When the wire buckles 9 are transported to the clamping station, the first position detection member 341 detects the wire buckles 9 and sends a signal, so that the wire buckle feeding mechanism 4 clamps the wire buckles 9 located at the clamping station and finally transports them to the assembly station on the support plate 11 through the second moving member 41.

[0085] In this embodiment, the material channel 32 includes a first material channel 321, a second material channel 322, a third material channel 323, and a transfer drive assembly 324. The vibrating element 33 includes a first vibrating element 331 and a second vibrating element 332. The first material channel 321 is connected to the outlet of the vibrating feeder 31, and the first vibrating element 331 is connected to the first material channel 321. The second material channel 322 is provided with a clamping station, and the second vibrating element 332 is connected to the second material channel 322. The third material channel 323 is located between the first material channel 321 and the second material channel 322. The transfer drive assembly 324 is used to drive the third material channel 323 to connect to carry the wire buckle 9 conveyed by the first material channel 321, or to drive the third material channel 323 to connect with the second material channel 322 so that the wire buckle 9 on the third material channel 323 is conveyed to the second material channel 322. During the conveying process of the wire clip 9, the wire clip 9 output from the discharge port of the vibrating feeder 31 first arrives at the first material channel 321. Vibration of the first vibrating element 331 causes the first material channel 321 to carry the wire clip 9 towards the connection end with the third material channel 323. When the wire clip 9 reaches the connection position with the third material channel 323, the transfer drive assembly 324 drives the third material channel 323 to move, so that one end of the third material channel 323 connects with the first material channel 321 to carry the wire clip 9 conveyed by the first material channel 321. Subsequently, the transfer drive assembly 324 drives the third material channel 323 to move, so that the other end of the third material channel 323 connects with the second material channel 322. At this time, the wire clip 9 on the third material channel 323 can be moved to the second material channel 322 by an actuating component such as an air blowing mechanism. Then, vibration of the second vibrating element 332 causes the second material channel 322 to carry the wire clip 9 towards the clamping station.

[0086] Specifically, in this embodiment, the wire buckle feeding mechanism 3 further includes a second position detection element 342 and a third position detection element 343. The second position detection element 342 is used to detect whether there is a wire buckle 9 at the end where the second material channel 322 connects to the third material channel 323. The third position detection element 343 is used to detect whether the wire buckle 9 on the third material channel 323 has been conveyed to the position where the second material channel 322 connects. Specifically, when the second material channel 322 is not full, when the third material channel 323 carrying the wire buckle 9 moves to the position where it connects to the second material channel 322, the wire buckle 9 on the third material channel 323 is moved to the second material channel 322 by an actuating component such as an air blowing mechanism. Then, it is transported in the second material channel 322 until the wire buckle 9 is transported to the clamping station of the second material channel 322. When the second position detection element 342 detects a stable signal of the wire buckle 9, it means that the number of wire buckles 9 on the second material channel 322 is full. At this time, the remote controller can be used to control the air blowing mechanism and other actuators to stop working and pause the movement of the wire buckles 9 to the second material channel 322.

[0087] Specifically, the transfer drive assembly 324 includes a bracket 3241 and a first transfer drive component 3242. The bracket 3241 is fixedly mounted on one side of the support plate 11, and the third material channel 323 is mounted on the bracket 3241. The first transfer drive component 3242 is used to drive the third material channel 323 to reciprocate between the second end of the first material channel 321 and the first end of the second material channel 322, so that one end of the third material channel 323 is connected to the first material channel 321, or the other end of the third material channel 323 is connected to the second material channel 322.

[0088] For example, the first transfer drive 3242 is configured as a first transmission cylinder, the cylinder body of the first transmission cylinder is fixed on the bracket 3241, and the cylinder rod of the first transmission cylinder is connected to the third material channel 323.

[0089] Specifically, the bracket 3241 is provided with a baffle plate 3243, and the transfer drive assembly 324 further includes a second transfer drive component 3244. The baffle plate 3243 is connected to the bracket 3241 through the second transfer drive component 3244. The second transfer drive component 3244 is used to control the movement of the baffle plate 3243 so that the baffle plate 3243 blocks the third material channel 323, or releases the obstruction of the third material channel 323. Specifically, during the movement of the third material channel 323 from the first material channel 321 to the second material channel 322, the second transfer drive component 3244 controls the baffle plate 3243 to move above the third material channel 323, thereby blocking the wire buckle 9 in the third material channel 323 and preventing the wire buckle 9 from accidentally falling out of the third material channel 323. When the third material channel 323 moves to the position where it docks with the first end of the second material channel 322, the third position detection component 343 detects whether the wire buckle 9 on the third material channel 323 has been delivered to the position where the second material channel 322 is connected and sends a signal. At this time, the second transfer drive component 3244 can be controlled by the remote controller to work, so that the baffle plate 3243 can release the obstruction above the third material channel 323. Then, in conjunction with the air blowing mechanism and other actuators, the wire buckle 9 on the third material channel 323 can be moved to the second material channel 322.

[0090] For example, the second transfer drive 3244 is configured as a second transmission cylinder. The cylinder body of the first transmission cylinder is fixed to the bracket 3241, and the cylinder rod of the first transmission cylinder is connected to the third material channel 323. The cylinder body of the second transmission cylinder is fixed to the bracket 3241, and the cylinder rod of the second transmission cylinder is connected to the baffle plate 3243.

[0091] This embodiment is not limited thereto. The first transfer drive unit 3242 and the second transfer drive unit 3244 can also be replaced by components with linear movement functions, such as linear servo modules and electric telescopic rods, to achieve the same function.

[0092] For example, the first position detection element 341, the second position detection element 342 and the third position detection element 343 are all configured as detection gratings.

[0093] In this embodiment, the wire buckle feeding mechanism 4 includes a second moving member 41 and a third clamping member 42. The second moving member 41 is used to control the movement of the third clamping member 42 between the clamping station on the material channel 32 and the assembly station on the support plate 11. The third clamping member 42 is used to clamp the wire buckle 9 at the clamping station.

[0094] In this embodiment, the third clamping member 42 is configured as a gripper cylinder.

[0095] Specifically, the second moving member 41 includes a third moving drive member 411 and a fourth moving drive member 412, and the wire fastener feeding mechanism 4 also includes a fifth slide rail 431, a fifth sliding part 432, a sixth slide rail 441, and a sixth sliding part 442. The fifth slide rail 431 extends along a second direction, the sixth slide rail 441 extends along a third direction, the fifth sliding part 432 is slidably connected to the fifth slide rail 431, and the sixth sliding part 442 is slidably connected to the sixth slide rail 441. The third moving drive member 411 drives the fifth sliding part 432 to slide along the fifth slide rail 431, and the fourth moving drive member 412 drives the sixth sliding part 442 to slide along the sixth slide rail 441.

[0096] For example, the third moving drive member 411 is configured as a third drive cylinder, and the fourth moving drive member 412 is configured as a fourth drive cylinder. The cylinder body of the third drive cylinder is relatively fixed to the support plate 11, the cylinder rod of the third drive cylinder is connected to the cylinder body of the fourth drive cylinder, and the cylinder rod of the fourth drive cylinder is connected to the third clamping member 42. The fifth slide rail 431 is relatively fixed to the support plate 11, the cylinder rod of the third drive cylinder is connected to the fifth sliding part 432, the fifth sliding part 432 is provided with a second connecting plate 45, the second connecting plate 45 is provided with a sixth slide rail 441, the cylinder body of the fourth drive cylinder is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 45, the cylinder rod of the fourth drive cylinder is connected to the sixth sliding part 442, and the third clamping member 42 is provided on the sixth sliding part 442.

[0097] Specifically, the piston rod of the third drive cylinder extends and retracts relative to the cylinder body, causing the fifth sliding part 432 to slide on the fifth slide rail 431, ensuring that the second connecting plate 45 moves strictly along the second direction. The piston rod of the fourth drive cylinder extends and retracts relative to the cylinder body, causing the sixth sliding part 442 to slide on the sixth slide rail 441, thereby ensuring that the third clamping member 42 moves and rises strictly along the third direction.

[0098] This embodiment is not limited thereto. The third moving drive unit 411 and the fourth moving drive unit 412 can also be replaced by components with linear movement functions, such as linear servo modules and electric telescopic rods, to achieve the same functions.

[0099] In this embodiment, the equipment for assembling cables and wire clips further includes a cable feeding mechanism 2. The cable feeding mechanism 2 includes a third moving member 21 and a fourth clamping member 22. The fourth clamping member 22 is used to clamp the cable 8 to be bent. The third moving member 21 is used to drive the fourth clamping member 22 to move, so that the first end of the cable 8 to be bent held by the fourth clamping member 22 is limited by the first limiting member 131, and the second end of the cable 8 passes through the bending space.

[0100] Specifically, the fourth clamping member 22 includes grippers 221, and the moving end of the third moving member 21 is provided with an integrated plate 222, on which the grippers 221 are disposed. The number of grippers 221 is provided in at least one set, and each set contains two grippers 221. Each set of grippers 221 grips one cable 8. Specifically, the two grippers 221 in each set grip the first end and the second end of the cable 8, respectively.

[0101] Specifically, the third moving member 21 is configured as a multi-axis robotic arm. For example, it can be a four-axis robotic arm. The four-axis robotic arm has three rotational degrees of freedom and one third-direction vertical translational degree of freedom, which can flexibly control the position of the fourth gripper 22 to ensure reliable and effective gripping of the cable 8.

[0102] In this embodiment, the equipment for assembling cables and wire clips further includes an assembly unloading mechanism 6, which includes an unloading conveyor belt 61. A first moving member 51 drives the clamping assembly to transport the cable 8, after the wire clip 9 has been assembled, from the support plate 11 to the unloading conveyor belt 61. The unloading conveyor belt 61 is used to transport the cable 8 to a designated position. Specifically, the assembly unloading mechanism 6 includes an unloading conveyor belt. The product after the cable 8 and wire clip 9 are assembled is transported to the unloading conveyor belt by a pressing conveyor. Specifically, after the cable 8 and wire clip 9 are assembled, the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 continuously clamp the cable 8, and the first moving member 51 moves the product after the cable 8 and wire clip 9 are assembled to above the unloading conveyor belt. Then, the first clamping member 52 and the second clamping member 53 release, and the assembled product falls onto the unloading conveyor belt and is transported downstream to a designated position by the unloading conveyor belt.

[0103] Furthermore, the assembly unloading mechanism 6 also includes side limiting baffles 62 located on opposite sides of the unloading conveyor belt. By setting the side limiting baffles 62, the two ends of the unloading conveyor belt can be reliably and effectively limited, ensuring reliable transportation of the product and preventing the product from accidentally falling off.

[0104] In this embodiment, the equipment for assembling cables and wire clips also includes a frame 7, and the bending mechanism 1, the cable feeding mechanism 2, the wire clip feeding mechanism 3, the wire clip feeding mechanism 4, the pressing and transporting mechanism 5, and the assembly unloading mechanism 6 are all integrated on the frame 7.

[0105] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wire bending mechanism for bending cables (8), characterized in that, The bending mechanism includes: Support plate (11); The bending assembly (12) includes a bending block (121), a base shaft (122), and a first rotating member (123). The bending block (121) is rotatably mounted on the support plate (11), and the base shaft (122) is mounted on the bending block (121). A bending space is formed between the base shaft (122) and the bending block (121). The bending space is used for the second end of the cable (8) to pass through. The limiting assembly (13) includes a first limiting member (131) and a second limiting member (132). The first limiting member (131) and the second limiting member (132) are spaced apart on the support plate (11). The first limiting member (131) and the second limiting member (132) are disposed on one side of the bending assembly (12). The second limiting member (132) is used to limit the second end of the cable (8) after it passes through the bending space. The first rotating member (123) is used to drive the bending block (121) to rotate around the base axis (122) and drive the first end of the cable (8) placed in the bending space to bend around the base axis (122) toward the second end of the cable (8). The first limiting member (131) is used to limit the first end of the cable (8) after bending.

2. The bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting assembly (13) further includes a first adjusting member (133) and a first telescopic member (135). The first adjusting member (133) is connected to the first telescopic member (135). The first adjusting member (133) is used to drive the first limiting member (131) to move along a first direction to adjust the distance between the first limiting member (131) and the second limiting member (132) along the first direction. The first telescopic member (135) is used to drive the first limiting member (131) to extend and retract within the support plate (11); and / or, The limiting assembly (13) further includes a second adjusting member (134) and a second telescopic member (136). The second adjusting member (134) is connected to the second telescopic member (136). The second adjusting member (134) is used to drive the second limiting member (132) to move along a first direction to adjust the distance between the first limiting member (131) and the second limiting member (132) along the first direction. The second telescopic member (136) is used to drive the second limiting member (132) to extend and retract within the support plate (11).

3. The bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bending assembly (12) further includes a third adjusting member (124), which is disposed on the support plate (11). The first rotating member (123) is connected to the third adjusting member (124). The third adjusting member (124) is used to drive the first rotating member (123) to move the bending block (121) along the second direction toward the side closer to the second limiting member (132), so that the second end of the cable (8) abuts against the second limiting member (132).

4. The bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base shaft (122) is cylindrical, and the bending block (121) has a guide groove (1211) on the side facing the base shaft (122) for the cable (8) to pass through.

5. The bending mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting assembly (13) further includes a limiting plate (139) and a second rotating member (1310), the second rotating member (1310) being used to drive the limiting plate (139) to press the second end of the cable (8) after passing through the bending space against the support plate (11).

6. A device for assembling cables and wire clips, characterized in that, Including the bending mechanism (1) as described in any one of claims 1-5, further comprising: The wire fastener feeding mechanism (3) is used to supply wire fasteners (9); The wire buckle feeding mechanism (4) is used to transport the wire buckle (9) supplied by the wire buckle feeding mechanism (3) to the assembly station of the support plate (11) and to attach the buckle sections (92) at both ends of the wire buckle (9) to the two ends of the bent cable (8). The press-fit transport mechanism (5) is used to press the wire buckle (9) against the support plate (11) and to widen the distance between the two ends of the cable (8) so that the two ends of the cable (8) are respectively engaged with the corresponding buckle segments (92).

7. The device for assembling cables and wire clips according to claim 6, characterized in that, The wire buckle feeding mechanism (3) includes a vibrating feeder (31), a feed channel (32), a vibrating element (33), and a first position detection element (341). The vibrating feeder (31) is used to supply the wire buckle (9) to the feed channel (32). The vibrating element (33) is used to drive the feed channel (32) to vibrate and drive the wire buckle (9) on the feed channel (32) to the clamping station on the feed channel (32). The first position detection element (341) is used to detect whether the clamping station has the wire buckle (9).

8. The device for assembling cables and wire clips according to claim 7, characterized in that, The wire buckle feeding mechanism (4) includes a second moving part (41) and a third clamping part (42). The second moving part (41) is used to control the third clamping part (42) to move between the clamping station on the material channel (32) and the assembly station on the support plate (11). The third clamping part (42) is used to clamp the wire buckle (9) at the clamping station.

9. The device for assembling cables and wire clips according to claim 6, characterized in that, The press-fit transport mechanism (5) includes a first moving part (51), a clamping assembly and a pressing part (55). The clamping assembly and the pressing part (55) are both disposed on the first moving part (51). The first moving part (51) is used to drive the pressing part (55) to move and press the wire buckle (9) against the support plate (11). The first moving part (51) is used to drive the clamping assembly to move so that the clamping assembly can clamp the two ends of the cable (8). The clamping assembly is used to widen the distance between the two ends of the cable (8) so that the two ends of the cable (8) are respectively engaged with the corresponding buckle segments (92).

10. The device for assembling cables and wire clips according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a cable feeding mechanism (2), which includes a third moving member (21) and a fourth clamping member (22). The fourth clamping member (22) is used to clamp the cable (8) to be bent. The third moving member (21) is used to drive the fourth clamping member (22) to move, so that the first end of the cable (8) to be bent held by the fourth clamping member (22) is limited by the first limiting member (131). The second end of the cable (8) passes through the bending space.

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