A lateral assembly device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of lateral assembly devices, it belongs to the technical field of automated assembly, including clamping assembly, rotating assembly and transfer assembly, clamping assembly includes power part and two clamping parts oppositely arranged, clamping part is connected with power part, power part can drive two clamping parts along the direction of approaching each other or moving away from each other, for clamping or relaxing piece to be installed;Rotating assembly includes driving part, pivot and connecting structure, driving part is connected with pivot, pivot is connected with clamping assembly by connecting structure, driving part is used to drive pivot to rotate around its own axis, to adjust the angle between piece to be installed and target position;Transfer assembly is connected with rotating assembly, for driving rotating assembly to move along X axis direction, Y axis direction and Z axis direction.The lateral assembly device provided by the utility model realizes the composite precision control of three-dimensional space trajectory and angle in assembly process through the cooperation of clamping assembly, rotating assembly and transfer assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated assembly technology, and in particular to a lateral assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, with the development and improvement of electrical automation equipment, a large number of processing steps utilize automated equipment for the assembly of various parts. Among these, lateral assembly scenarios are becoming increasingly common. Lateral assembly refers to the process in which, during product manufacturing or component assembly, the assembly operation is not carried out along the conventional axial or vertical direction, but rather one component is installed onto another from the side of the object to achieve a compact structural layout.

[0003] Existing lateral assembly devices generally employ a structure combining fixed guide rails and a single drive source. This design suffers from the difficulty in eliminating the clearance between the guide components and moving parts during assembly, easily leading to unexpected offsets in the end effector during lateral movement. Furthermore, conventional assembly mechanisms often require the replacement of specialized fixtures and positioning modules for workpieces of different specifications, resulting in poor equipment adaptability. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lateral assembly device to solve the technical problems of low precision and poor adaptability of existing lateral assembly devices.

[0005] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A lateral assembly apparatus for assembling a component to be installed at a target location on a product, comprising:

[0007] A clamping assembly includes a power unit and two clamping parts arranged opposite each other. The clamping parts are connected to the power unit, and the power unit can drive the two clamping parts to move in directions that bring them closer together or further apart, for clamping or releasing the part to be installed. A rotating assembly includes a drive unit, a rotating shaft, and a connecting structure. The drive unit is connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is connected to the clamping assembly through the connecting structure. The drive unit is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate around its own axis to adjust the angle between the part to be installed and the target position. A transfer assembly is connected to the rotating assembly and is used to drive the rotating assembly to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions.

[0008] Preferably, the transfer assembly includes an X-axis transfer mechanism, a Y-axis transfer mechanism, and a Z-axis transfer mechanism. The X-axis transfer mechanism includes a first base plate, a first guide rail, a movable plate, and a first cylinder. The first base plate is provided with the first guide rail extending along the X-axis direction. The movable plate is slidably connected to the first guide rail. The output end of the first cylinder is connected to the movable plate for driving the movable plate to move along the first guide rail. The Y-axis transfer mechanism is disposed on the movable plate and includes a second guide rail, a slide table, and a frame. The second guide rail is disposed on the movable plate and extends along the Y-axis direction. The frame is slidably connected to the second guide rail. The output end of the slide table is connected to the frame for driving the frame to move along the second guide rail. The Z-axis transfer mechanism is disposed on the frame and includes a servo cylinder and a mounting bracket. The servo cylinder is disposed on the frame, and the output end of the servo cylinder is connected to the rotating assembly through the mounting bracket for driving the rotating assembly to move along the Z-axis direction.

[0009] Preferably, a first proximity switch is provided on the first base plate, and a detection point is provided on the movable plate. When the detection point passes the first proximity switch, the first proximity switch obtains the position information of the detection point.

[0010] Preferably, a first buffer is provided on the first base plate, and a stop is provided at the bottom of the movable plate. When the movable plate moves a preset distance along the X-axis, the stop abuts against the first buffer.

[0011] Preferably, the target position is directly opposite the clamping assembly along the Y-axis direction, and the Y-axis transfer mechanism further includes a displacement sensor for monitoring and recording the displacement value of the frame in the Y-axis direction.

[0012] Preferably, the output end of the first cylinder is connected to the movable plate via a first floating joint.

[0013] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes a rack and a gear, the driving part is a second cylinder, the second cylinder is connected to the mounting bracket, the output end of the second cylinder is connected to the rack, and is used to drive the rack to move along its own extension direction, the gear is meshed with the rack, and the rotating shaft passes through the mounting bracket and is coaxially connected to the gear.

[0014] Preferably, the connection structure includes a cover plate, a mounting plate, an impact block, and a second buffer. The end of the rotating shaft away from the gear is connected to the cover plate, the side of the cover plate is provided with the mounting plate, the clamping assembly is connected to the mounting plate, the top and bottom of the cover plate are provided with impact blocks, and the mounting bracket is provided with a second buffer. When the rotating shaft rotates by a preset angle value, the impact block abuts against the second buffer.

[0015] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a U-shaped plate, a connecting plate, a fixed shaft, a floating sleeve, and a floating spring. The bottom wall of the U-shaped plate is connected to the connecting structure. A fixed shaft is provided between two opposite side walls of the U-shaped plate. A floating sleeve is slidably connected to the fixed shaft. A floating spring is provided between the floating sleeve and the side wall of the U-shaped plate. A connecting plate is provided on the floating sleeve. The power unit is connected to the connecting plate.

[0016] Preferably, the clamping assembly further includes a tension / compression sensor for detecting the tension / compression exerted by the component to be installed on the product when the component to be installed is assembled at the target position.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] The lateral assembly device proposed in this utility model employs a symmetrical opening and closing structure where the clamping component is driven by a power unit. This allows for the stable clamping and release of the workpiece to be installed, ensuring its relatively fixed position during assembly and facilitating subsequent accurate operation. The rotating component forms a transmission pair with the connecting structure via a rotating shaft. The rotational torque output by the drive unit is transmitted to the clamping component through the shaft and connecting structure, adjusting the angle between the workpiece and the target position. This ensures the workpiece is aligned with the target position at a suitable angle, meeting assembly requirements at different angles. The transfer component forms a three-axis orthogonal motion architecture. Planar movement along the X and Y axes, combined with lifting movement along the Z axis, creates a Cartesian coordinate system, allowing the clamping component to move flexibly in three-dimensional space. This enables precise adjustment of the workpiece's position in space, accurately assembling it to the target location on the product, thus improving assembly accuracy and flexibility. In summary, the lateral assembly device provided by this utility model achieves precise control of the three-dimensional spatial trajectory and angle during assembly through the coordinated operation of the clamping component, rotating component, and transfer component. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the lateral assembly device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the lateral assembly device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the X-axis transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the X-axis transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the rotating assembly provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the rotating assembly provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the rotating components provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] 100. Component to be installed; 200. Product; 201. Target location;

[0031] 1. Clamping assembly; 11. Power unit; 12. Clamping part; 13. U-shaped plate; 131. Equal height bolt; 132. Guide rod; 133. Guide block; 14. Connecting plate; 15. Fixed shaft; 16. Floating sleeve; 17. Floating spring; 18. Tension / compression sensor;

[0032] 2. Rotating assembly; 21. Second cylinder; 211. Second floating joint; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Connecting structure; 231. Cover plate; 232. Mounting plate; 233. Impact block; 234. Second buffer; 235. Rack; 236. Gear; 24. Washer; 25. Housing; 26. Bearing component; 27. Bearing spacer; 28. Nut spacer; 29. ​​Second proximity switch;

[0033] 3. Transfer assembly; 31. X-axis transfer mechanism; 311. First base plate; 312. Cylinder mounting bracket; 313. First guide rail; 314. Movable plate; 3141. Stop block; 3142. Connecting block; 315. First cylinder; 316. First proximity switch; 317. First buffer; 318. First floating joint; 32. Y-axis transfer mechanism; 321. Second guide rail; 322. Slide table; 323. Frame; 324. Reference piece; 325. Displacement sensor; 326. Adapter plate; 33. Z-axis transfer mechanism; 331. Servo electric cylinder; 332. Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0038] See Figure 1 and Figure 2The lateral assembly device provided in this embodiment of the present invention is used to assemble the part to be installed 100 to the target position 201 of the product 200. The lateral assembly device includes a clamping assembly 1, a rotating assembly 2, and a transfer assembly 3. The clamping assembly 1 includes a power unit 11 and two clamping parts 12 arranged opposite to each other. The clamping parts 12 are connected to the power unit 11. The power unit 11 can drive the two clamping parts 12 to move in directions that are closer to each other or further away from each other, for clamping or releasing the part to be installed 100. The rotating assembly 2 includes a drive unit, a rotating shaft 22, and a connecting structure 23. The drive unit is connected to the rotating shaft 22. The rotating shaft 22 is connected to the clamping assembly 1 through the connecting structure 23. The drive unit is used to drive the rotating shaft 22 to rotate around its own axis to adjust the angle between the part to be installed 100 and the target position 201. The transfer assembly 3 is connected to the rotating assembly 2 and is used to drive the rotating assembly 2 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions.

[0039] The lateral assembly device proposed in this utility model employs a symmetrical opening and closing structure where the clamping component 11 drives the clamping component 12. This structure can stably clamp or release the workpiece 100 to be installed, ensuring that the position of the workpiece 100 is relatively fixed during assembly, facilitating subsequent accurate operation. The rotating component 2 forms a transmission pair with the connecting structure 23 via the rotating shaft 22. The rotational torque output by the drive unit is transmitted to the clamping component 1 via the rotating shaft 22 and the connecting structure 23 to adjust the angle between the workpiece 100 to be installed and the target position 201, allowing the workpiece 100 to be aligned with the target position 201 at a suitable angle, meeting assembly requirements at different angles. The transfer component 3 forms a three-axis orthogonal motion architecture. Through planar movement in the X and Y axes combined with lifting movement in the Z axis, a spatial rectangular coordinate system is formed, enabling the clamping component 1 to move flexibly in three-dimensional space. This allows for precise adjustment of the position of the workpiece 100 in space, thereby accurately assembling the workpiece 100 to the target position 201 of the product 200, improving the accuracy and flexibility of assembly. In summary, the lateral assembly device provided by this utility model achieves precise control of the three-dimensional spatial trajectory and angle during the assembly process through the coordinated operation of the clamping component 1, the rotating component 2 and the transfer component 3.

[0040] The X-axis and Y-axis are perpendicular to each other and lie in the same horizontal plane, while the Z-axis is perpendicular to both the X-axis and Y-axis. For ease of description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the directions described below are those shown in the drawings, but are not limited thereto.

[0041] The specific structure and working principle of the lateral assembly device will be described below.

[0042] The transfer assembly 3 includes an X-axis transfer mechanism 31, a Y-axis transfer mechanism 32, and a Z-axis transfer mechanism 33;

[0043] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 The X-axis transfer mechanism 31 includes a first base plate 311, a first guide rail 313, a movable plate 314, and a first cylinder 315. The first base plate 311 is provided with a first guide rail 313 extending along the X-axis direction. The movable plate 314 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 313. The output end of the first cylinder 315 is connected to the movable plate 314 and is used to drive the movable plate 314 to move along the first guide rail 313.

[0044] Specifically, a first buffer 317 is provided on the first base plate 311, and a stop block 3141 is provided at the bottom of the movable plate 314. When the movable plate 314 moves a preset distance along the X-axis, the stop block 3141 abuts against the first buffer 317, thereby effectively preventing the movable plate 314 from being damaged due to excessive movement. The first buffer 317 can buffer the impact force brought by the stop block 3141, so that the movable plate 314 stops smoothly, ensuring the stability and reliability of the X-axis transfer mechanism 31.

[0045] The first buffer 317 can be an existing spring buffer, hydraulic buffer, or rubber buffer, all of which are existing devices in the field. Their working principles and specific structures will not be elaborated upon here. The preset distance value needs to be adaptively adjusted according to actual needs, and is not limited here.

[0046] Preferably, in order to improve the stability of the moving plate 314 during operation, two first guide rails 313 are provided and are arranged at intervals along the direction perpendicular to the X-axis.

[0047] More specifically, a first proximity switch 316 is provided on the first base plate 311, and a detection point is provided on the movable plate 314. When the detection point passes the first proximity switch 316, the first proximity switch 316 obtains the position information of the detection point, so as to accurately grasp the moving position of the movable plate 314, so as to adjust the action of the first cylinder 315 in time, and ensure that the movable plate 314 moves accurately to the preset position, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the part to be installed 100 in the X-axis direction and avoiding positional deviation.

[0048] The first proximity switch 316 can be a photoelectric proximity switch, which operates by emitting and receiving light. When the detection point passes by, it blocks or reflects the light, and is detected by the photoelectric proximity switch. Alternatively, an inductive proximity switch can be used, which operates based on the principle of electromagnetic induction. When the detection point on the movable plate 314 is made of metal, the alternating magnetic field generated by the inductive proximity switch will induce a current inside the detection point, thereby causing a change in the magnetic field, which is then detected by the inductive proximity switch.

[0049] The output end of the first cylinder 315 is connected to the movable plate 314 via a first floating joint 318. Specifically, a cylinder mounting bracket 312 is provided on the first base plate 311 to fix the first cylinder 315, and a connecting block 3142 is provided on the movable plate 314. The first floating joint 318 is provided on the connecting block 3142. The output end of the first cylinder 315 is coaxially connected to the first floating joint 318, which can compensate for possible installation errors between the two. Since it is difficult to achieve absolutely precise alignment between the first cylinder 315 and the movable plate 314 in actual assembly, the first floating joint 318 allows for a certain degree of angular deviation and axial displacement, avoiding component damage or movement obstruction caused by installation errors. In addition, during lateral assembly, the movable plate 314 may be subjected to external forces from different directions. The first floating joint 318 has a certain degree of flexibility, which can buffer these external forces, making the movement of the movable plate 314 more stable, which helps to improve the accuracy of load transfer in the X-axis direction, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the movement of the part to be installed 100 in the X-axis direction.

[0050] See Figure 5 The Y-axis transfer mechanism 32 is mounted on the movable plate 314. The Y-axis transfer mechanism 32 includes a second guide rail 321, a slide table 322, and a frame 323. The second guide rail 321 is mounted on the movable plate 314 and extends along the Y-axis. The frame 323 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 321. The output end of the slide table 322 is connected to the frame 323 and is used to drive the frame 323 to move along the second guide rail 321. Specifically, the output end of the slide table 322 is connected to the frame 323 via an adapter plate 326. In use, the slide table 322 outputs power to drive the adapter plate 326 and the connected frame 323 to slide along the second guide rail 321 mounted on the movable plate 314 and extending along the Y-axis.

[0051] In this embodiment, the slide 322 includes a motor, a ball screw, a nut seat, a linear guide rail, and a slider. The motor serves as the power source; when the motor starts, the motor shaft drives the ball screw to rotate. A nut seat is fitted onto the ball screw, and rolling friction is achieved between the nut seat and the ball screw through rolling balls. As the ball screw rotates, the nut seat moves linearly along the axial direction of the ball screw. The linear guide rail is arranged parallel to both sides of the ball screw, and the slider is slidably connected to the linear guide rail while being fixedly connected to the nut seat. When the nut seat moves under the drive of the ball screw, the slider moves synchronously along the linear guide rail. The linear guide rail provides precise guidance for the slider and the connected nut seat, ensuring the accuracy of its linear motion. In this lateral assembly device, the nut seat of the slide table 322 is connected to the frame 323 through the adapter plate 326. After the motor is started, the slide table 322 drives the frame 323 to make precise linear movement along the second guide rail 321 in the Y-axis direction through the above structure and principle, thereby realizing the adjustment of the position of the frame 323 and the connected components in the Y-axis direction.

[0052] Furthermore, the target position 201 is directly opposite the clamping assembly 1 along the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis transfer mechanism 32 also includes a displacement sensor 325. The displacement sensor 325 is used to monitor and record the displacement value of the frame 323 in the Y-axis direction, so as to promptly detect whether the displacement of the frame 323 deviates from the expected trajectory and record the displacement value for subsequent investigation of potential problems in the assembly process, such as the stability of the slide table 322 operation and the wear of the guide rail, thereby providing strong data support for the performance optimization, maintenance and repair of the lateral assembly device and the improvement of the assembly process.

[0053] In this embodiment, the displacement sensor 325 is a photoelectric sensor, including a transmitter and a receiver. A reference element 324 is mounted on the frame 323, facing the transmitter and receiver. During the operation of the Y-axis transfer mechanism 32, when the slide table 322 drives the frame 323 to move along the second guide rail 321, the reference element 324 on the frame 323 also moves accordingly. Light emitted from the transmitter shines on the reference element 324, and part of the light is reflected back and captured by the receiver. As the frame 323 changes displacement in the Y-axis direction, the relative position of the reference element 324 with the transmitter and receiver changes, and the position of the reflected light on the photosensitive element also changes accordingly. By accurately detecting and analyzing the change in the position of the light on the photosensitive element, the displacement value of the frame 323 in the Y-axis direction can be calculated.

[0054] See Figure 6 The Z-axis transfer mechanism 33 is mounted on the frame 323. The Z-axis transfer mechanism 33 includes a servo cylinder 331 and a mounting bracket 332. The servo cylinder 331 is mounted on the frame 323. The output end of the servo cylinder 331 is connected to the rotating component 2 through the mounting bracket 332 and is used to drive the rotating component 2 to move along the Z-axis direction.

[0055] Among them, the servo electric cylinder 331 is a common mechanical device in this field. Its working principle and specific structure will not be described in detail here.

[0056] See Figure 7 and Figure 8The rotating assembly 2 is used to achieve a 100° angle adjustment of the component to be installed. Specifically, the rotating assembly 2 includes a rack 235 and a gear 236. The driving unit is a second cylinder 21, which is connected to the mounting bracket 332. The output end of the second cylinder 21 is connected to the rack 235, driving the rack 235 to move along its own extension direction. The gear 236 meshes with the rack 235. A rotating shaft 22 passes through the mounting bracket 332 and is coaxially connected to the gear 236. In use, when the output end of the second cylinder 21 extends or retracts, it drives the rack 235 connected to it to move linearly along its own extension direction. Since the gear 236 and the rack 235 mesh with each other, the linear movement of the rack 235 will drive the gear 236 to rotate. Since the rotating shaft 22 passes through the mounting bracket 332 and is coaxially connected to the gear 236, the rotation of the gear 236 will synchronously drive the rotating shaft 22 to rotate around its own axis. Furthermore, since the rotating shaft 22 is connected to the clamping assembly 1 through the connecting structure 23, it ultimately drives the clamping assembly 1 and the part to be installed 100 to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 22, thereby adjusting the angle between the part to be installed 100 and the target position 201.

[0057] Preferably, the output end of the second cylinder 21 is connected to the rack 235 via a second floating joint 211.

[0058] See Figure 9 The rotating assembly 2 also includes a washer 24, a housing 25, a bearing component 26, a bearing spacer 27, and a nut spacer 28. The rotating shaft 22 and the gear 236 are fixed together by the washer 24. The housing 25 is fitted in the middle of the rotating shaft 22. The housing 25 is bolted to the mounting bracket 332. A nut spacer 28 is provided between the housing 25 and the gear 236. The bearing component 26 and the bearing spacer 27 are provided inside the housing 25 and fitted around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 22.

[0059] The connecting structure 23 includes a cover plate 231, a mounting plate 232, an impact block 233, and a second buffer 234. The end of the rotating shaft 22 furthest from the gear 236 is connected to the cover plate 231. The mounting plate 232 is located on the side of the cover plate 231. The clamping assembly 1 is connected to the mounting plate 232. Impact blocks 233 are located at the top and bottom of the cover plate 231. The second buffer 234 is located on the mounting bracket 332. When the rotating shaft 22 rotates to a preset angle, the impact block 233 abuts against the second buffer 234. The impact block 233 and the second buffer 234 provide both limiting and buffering protection. When the rotating shaft 22 rotates to the preset angle, the impact block 233 abuts against the second buffer 234, limiting the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 22 and preventing excessive rotation angle that could cause interference between devices. Simultaneously, the second buffer 234 effectively buffers the impact force of the impact block 233, preventing damage to the rotating shaft 22 and related components due to instantaneous impact, thus extending the service life of the equipment.

[0060] In this embodiment, two second buffers 234 are provided, located at the top and side of the cover plate 231 respectively. When the rotating shaft 22 rotates 0 degrees, the impact block 233 at the top of the cover plate 231 abuts against the second buffer 234; when the rotating shaft 22 rotates 90 degrees, the impact block 233 at the bottom of the cover plate 231 abuts against the second buffer 234, thereby limiting the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 22.

[0061] Preferably, a second proximity switch 29 is provided near each second buffer 234 for each installation position of the second buffer 234. The cover plate 231 is provided with a detection point. When the cover plate 231 rotates to the vicinity of the second proximity switch 29, the second proximity switch 29 obtains the position information of the detection point, so as to accurately grasp the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 22, so as to adjust the action of the second cylinder 21 in time, ensuring that the part to be installed 100 is accurately rotated to the appropriate angle, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the part to be installed 100 and avoiding position deviation.

[0062] See Figure 10 The clamping assembly 1 includes a U-shaped plate 13, a connecting plate 14, a fixed shaft 15, a floating sleeve 16, and a floating spring 17. The bottom wall of the U-shaped plate 13 is connected to the connecting structure 23. A fixed shaft 15 is provided between two opposite side walls of the U-shaped plate 13. A floating sleeve 16 is slidably connected to the fixed shaft 15. A floating spring 17 is provided between the floating sleeve 16 and the side wall of the U-shaped plate 13. A connecting plate 14 is provided on the floating sleeve 16. The power unit 11 is connected to the connecting plate 14. When there is a slight height difference or angular tilt between the part to be installed 100 and the target position 201, the power unit 11 can float up and down with the help of the elastic deformation of the floating spring 17 to automatically adjust its position and avoid assembly obstruction caused by position deviation. This automatic error compensation function greatly improves the smoothness of the assembly process, reduces the risk of assembly failure caused by position mismatch, ensures that lateral assembly work can be completed efficiently and accurately, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire assembly system and ensuring the assembly quality of the product 200.

[0063] Among them, the power unit 11 is a gripper cylinder, and the gripping unit 12 is a gripper.

[0064] Preferably, the bottom wall of the U-shaped plate 13 is connected to the mounting plate 232 by equal-height bolts 131. The equal-height bolts 131 can precisely control the distance between the bottom wall of the U-shaped plate 13 and the mounting plate 232, ensuring a constant and precise spacing between them, maintaining a parallel relationship, and ensuring accurate measurement of tension and pressure during the assembly process.

[0065] Preferably, a guide rod 132 is provided between the two opposite side walls of the U-shaped plate 13, and a guide block 133 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 14 away from the power unit 11, and the guide block 133 is slidably connected to the guide rod 132.

[0066] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 1 also includes a tension / compression sensor 18, used to detect the tension / compression applied by the component 100 to the product 200 when the component 100 is assembled at the target position 201. The tension / compression sensor 18 can monitor the tension / compression applied by the component 100 to the product 200 in real time, allowing operators to accurately understand the force applied during assembly. If the tension / compression exceeds or falls below the appropriate range, it can be adjusted promptly to ensure the assembly force is just right, effectively preventing damage to the product 200 or insecure assembly due to improper tension / compression, thus improving assembly quality. In addition, this real-time data provides crucial information for subsequent assembly process optimization. By analyzing the tension / compression data of different components 100 and different products 200 during assembly, the assembly process can be adjusted, the structure of the clamping assembly 1 improved, or the parameters of the power unit 11 optimized, further enhancing the performance of the lateral assembly device.

[0067] Among them, the tension and compression sensor 18 can be an existing strain gauge tension and compression sensor, piezoelectric tension and compression sensor, capacitive tension and compression sensor or piezoresistive tension and compression sensor, all of which are existing sensor devices in the field. Their working principle and specific structure will not be described in detail here.

[0068] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lateral assembly apparatus for assembling a part to be installed (100) at a target position (201) of a product (200), characterized in that, include: The clamping assembly (1) includes a power unit (11) and two clamping parts (12) arranged opposite to each other. The clamping parts (12) are connected to the power unit (11). The power unit (11) can drive the two clamping parts (12) to move in a direction that approaches or moves away from each other, for clamping or releasing the part to be installed (100). The rotating assembly (2) includes a drive unit, a rotating shaft (22) and a connecting structure (23). The drive unit is connected to the rotating shaft (22), and the rotating shaft (22) is connected to the clamping assembly (1) through the connecting structure (23). The drive unit is used to drive the rotating shaft (22) to rotate around its own axis to adjust the angle between the part to be installed (100) and the target position (201). The transfer component (3) is connected to the rotating component (2) and is used to drive the rotating component (2) to move along the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis directions.

2. The lateral assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer assembly (3) includes an X-axis transfer mechanism (31), a Y-axis transfer mechanism (32), and a Z-axis transfer mechanism (33); The X-axis transfer mechanism (31) includes a first base plate (311), a first guide rail (313), a movable plate (314), and a first cylinder (315). The first base plate (311) is provided with the first guide rail (313) extending along the X-axis direction. The movable plate (314) is slidably connected to the first guide rail (313). The output end of the first cylinder (315) is connected to the movable plate (314) and is used to drive the movable plate (314) to move along the first guide rail (313). The Y-axis transfer mechanism (32) is disposed on the movable plate (314). The Y-axis transfer mechanism (32) includes a second guide rail (321), a slide table (322), and a frame (323). The second guide rail (321) is disposed on the movable plate (314) and extends along the Y-axis direction. The frame (323) is slidably connected to the second guide rail (321). The output end of the slide table (322) is connected to the frame (323) for driving the frame (323) to move along the second guide rail (321). The Z-axis transfer mechanism (33) is mounted on the frame (323). The Z-axis transfer mechanism (33) includes a servo cylinder (331) and a mounting bracket (332). The servo cylinder (331) is mounted on the frame (323). The output end of the servo cylinder (331) is connected to the rotating assembly (2) through the mounting bracket (332) to drive the rotating assembly (2) to move along the Z-axis direction.

3. The lateral assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first proximity switch (316) is provided on the first base plate (311), and a detection point is provided on the movable plate (314). When the detection point passes the first proximity switch (316), the first proximity switch (316) obtains the position information of the detection point.

4. The lateral assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first buffer (317) is provided on the first base plate (311), and a stop block (3141) is provided at the bottom of the movable plate (314). When the movable plate (314) moves a preset distance along the X-axis, the stop block (3141) abuts against the first buffer (317).

5. The lateral assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The target position (201) is directly opposite the clamping assembly (1) along the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis transfer mechanism (32) also includes a displacement sensor (325), which is used to monitor and record the displacement value of the frame (323) in the Y-axis direction.

6. The lateral assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output end of the first cylinder (315) is connected to the movable plate (314) via a first floating joint (318).

7. The lateral assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (2) includes a rack (235) and a gear (236). The driving unit is a second cylinder (21). The second cylinder (21) is connected to the mounting bracket (332). The output end of the second cylinder (21) is connected to the rack (235) to drive the rack (235) to move along its own extension direction. The gear (236) is meshed with the rack (235). The rotating shaft (22) passes through the mounting bracket (332) and is coaxially connected to the gear (236).

8. The lateral assembly device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connection structure (23) includes a cover plate (231), a mounting plate (232), an impact block (233), and a second buffer (234). The end of the rotating shaft (22) away from the gear (236) is connected to the cover plate (231). The side of the cover plate (231) is provided with the mounting plate (232). The clamping assembly (1) is connected to the mounting plate (232). The top and bottom of the cover plate (231) are provided with impact blocks (233). The mounting bracket (332) is provided with a second buffer (234). When the rotating shaft (22) rotates by a preset angle value, the impact block (233) abuts against the second buffer (234).

9. The lateral assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (1) includes a U-shaped plate (13), a connecting plate (14), a fixed shaft (15), a floating sleeve (16), and a floating spring (17). The bottom wall of the U-shaped plate (13) is connected to the connecting structure (23). A fixed shaft (15) is provided between two opposite side walls of the U-shaped plate (13). A floating sleeve (16) is slidably connected to the fixed shaft (15). A floating spring (17) is provided between the floating sleeve (16) and the side wall of the U-shaped plate (13). A connecting plate (14) is provided on the floating sleeve (16). The power unit (11) is connected to the connecting plate (14).

10. The lateral assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (1) further includes a tension / compression sensor (18) for detecting the tension / compression applied by the component to be installed (100) to the product (200) when the component to be installed (100) is assembled at the target position (201).

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