Outer conductor assembly device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of wire harness processing, especially relates to a outer conductor assembling device, include: wire harness clamping subassembly, for the clamping of wire harness, framework clamping subassembly is set up in the side close to wire harness clamping subassembly towards outer conductor penetration direction, for the clamping of framework, outer conductor clamping conveying subassembly is opposite to wire harness clamping subassembly setting, and along close to or away from wire harness clamping subassembly's direction can be opposite to remove setting, outer conductor clamping conveying subassembly, for receiving outer outer conductor and clamping outer conductor and penetrating to framework, visual identification subassembly is used for shooting the direction of framework, wherein, outer conductor clamping conveying subassembly has rotary clamping mechanism, and the rotary clamping mechanism is penetrated to the framework after the angle adjustment of outer conductor according to the framework direction of visual identification subassembly identification, and then inserts outer conductor. Through above setting, the correctness of insertion position is ensured, thereby improve the accuracy of outer conductor and penetrate to the framework.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wire harness processing technology, and in particular to an outer conductor assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] HSD harnesses are differential high-speed data transmission harnesses commonly used in the automotive industry (such as between cameras, radar, entertainment systems, and infotainment modules). They are capable of transmitting signals at high frequencies, and the structure and assembly of HSD harness connectors are crucial for signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility performance.

[0003] In the prior art, the installation of the skeleton and outer conductor of HDS wire harness is mostly achieved by automation. For example, Chinese invention patent with publication number CN117080842A disclosed on November 17, 2023, is an HSD outer conductor cutting device. It uses the lifting component on the wire clamping mechanism to lift the skeleton when the outer conductor and the skeleton are close to each other, and then press down after the skeleton moves into the outer conductor to ensure that the skeleton can be inserted into the outer conductor.

[0004] However, the angle at which the outer conductor is inserted cannot be guaranteed during assembly, resulting in a low yield rate for the assembled outer conductor. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of at least one of the above technical problems, the present invention provides an outer conductor assembly device, which adopts structural improvements to improve the accuracy of the outer conductor being inserted into the frame.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an outer conductor assembly apparatus is provided, comprising:

[0007] A wire harness clamping assembly for clamping a wire harness and positioning the skeleton on the wire harness toward the side through which the outer conductor passes.

[0008] A skeleton clamping assembly is disposed on the side near the wire harness clamping assembly facing the direction of the outer conductor insertion, for clamping the skeleton;

[0009] An outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly is disposed opposite to the wire harness clamping assembly and is movable relative to it in a direction that is close to or away from the wire harness clamping assembly. The outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly is used to receive an external outer conductor and clamp the outer conductor to pass it through the skeleton.

[0010] A visual recognition component is positioned toward the wire harness clamping component and is used to capture the direction of the skeleton.

[0011] The outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly has a rotating clamping mechanism. The rotating clamping mechanism adjusts the angle of the outer conductor according to the skeleton direction identified by the visual recognition component, and then inserts the outer conductor into the skeleton.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotating clamping mechanism includes a rotating drive member and a first clamping member disposed on the output end of the rotating clamping member, the first clamping member being used to clamp the side of the outer conductor away from the insertion end.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly also includes a base, a slide rail fixed on the base, a sliding seat slidably disposed on the slide rail, and a linear drive connected to the sliding seat. The linear drive is used to drive the sliding seat to move toward or away from the wire harness clamping member, and the rotating clamping mechanism is fixed on the sliding seat.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly also has a second clamping member, which is disposed on the sliding seat and located at the front end of the first clamping member;

[0015] The second clamping member includes two clamping arms that can be brought closer together or moved away from each other. The opposing surfaces of the two clamping arms have clamping grooves for clamping the front end of the outer conductor. The clamping grooves have flared grooves on the side facing the wire harness clamping assembly.

[0016] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the flared groove is smaller than the diameter of the clamping groove, and the inner diameter of the flared groove is larger than the outer diameter of the skeleton.

[0017] Furthermore, the second clamping member opens after the outer conductor is sleeved on the frame, and the first clamping member continues to push the outer conductor onto the frame.

[0018] Furthermore, the skeleton clamping assembly includes two clamping claws that are arranged opposite each other and can move closer or further apart, and each of the clamping claws has a positioning groove adapted to the skeleton on its face facing the other.

[0019] Furthermore, the skeleton clamping assembly also includes a lifting drive connected to the clamping claw, the lifting drive being used to drive the clamping claw to rise or leave the clamping position, the clamping position being collinear with the clamping point of the wire harness clamping assembly;

[0020] The lifting drive unit descends after the outer conductor is fitted onto the skeleton and the clamping claw opens, causing the clamping claw to leave the clamping position.

[0021] Furthermore, it also includes an outer conductor conveying assembly, which includes a vibratory feeder, a conveying track connected to the vibratory feeder, and a transfer clamping assembly for clamping the output outer conductor and moving it onto the rotary clamping mechanism.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model fixes the position of the skeleton at the end of the wire harness by setting the skeleton clamping component, and identifies the direction of the skeleton by using the visual recognition component. By setting the rotating clamping mechanism on the outer conductor clamping and conveying component, the outer conductor is rotated to the correct position and then sleeved on the skeleton. Compared with the prior art, this ensures the correctness of the insertion position, thereby improving the accuracy of the outer conductor being inserted into the skeleton. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer conductor assembly device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly from another perspective in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 As an embodiment of this utility model Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wire harness clamping assembly and the skeleton clamping assembly in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 As an embodiment of this utility model Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the diagram;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer conductor assembly device in an embodiment of the present invention (the outer conductor conveying component is omitted).

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Wire harness clamping assembly; 2. Skeleton clamping assembly; 21. Clamping claw; 211. Positioning groove; 22. Lifting drive component; 3. Outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly; 31. Rotating clamping mechanism; 311. Rotating drive component; 312. First clamping component; 32. Base; 33. Slide rail; 34. Sliding seat; 35. Linear drive component; 36. Second clamping component; 361. Clamping arm; 361a. Clamping groove; 361b. Flared groove; 4. Vision recognition assembly; 5. Outer conductor conveying assembly; 51. Vibratory feeder; 52. Conveying track; 53. Transfer clamping assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 The outer conductor assembly device shown includes a wire harness clamping assembly 1, a skeleton clamping assembly 2, an outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly 3, and a vision recognition assembly 4, as detailed below. Figure 1 As shown, the wire harness clamping assembly 1 is used to clamp the wire harness, such that the skeleton on the wire harness faces the side where the outer conductor passes through; as Figure 5 As shown, the wire harness clamping assembly 1 is used to clamp the wire harness. There are various specific clamping structures, such as conventional cylinder grippers. It should be noted that the wire harness can be clamped manually or transferred by a wire harness carrier on a circulating line.

[0036] Please continue to refer to Figure 1In this embodiment of the invention, the skeleton clamping assembly 2 is disposed on the side near the wire harness clamping assembly 1 facing the direction of the outer conductor insertion, and is used to clamp the skeleton; after the wire harness clamping assembly 1 clamps the wire harness with the skeleton fixed, the skeleton is located inside the wire harness clamping assembly 1, such as... Figure 5 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the direction of insertion into the outer conductor is... Figure 5 As shown on the right side, the skeleton is fixed by the skeleton clamping component 2. It should be noted that when clamping the skeleton, the side of the skeleton closer to the wire harness is clamped, and the other side protrudes to the outside of the skeleton clamping component 2 to facilitate the insertion of the outer conductor.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly 3 is disposed opposite to the wire harness clamping assembly 1 and is movable relative to it in the direction of approaching or moving away from the wire harness clamping assembly 1. The outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly 3 is used to receive the external outer conductor and clamp the outer conductor to pass it onto the skeleton. It should be noted that the externally received outer conductor can be received in various ways, such as by manual transfer or by the method described below. The visual recognition assembly 4 is disposed in the direction of the wire harness clamping assembly 1 and is used to capture the direction of the skeleton. Visual recognition is prior art. In the embodiment of this utility model, the end face of the skeleton is a non-circular surface. The direction of the skeleton can be determined by recognizing the end face of the skeleton.

[0038] In an embodiment of this utility model, the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly 3 has a rotating clamping mechanism 31. The rotating clamping mechanism 31 adjusts the angle of the outer conductor according to the skeleton direction identified by the visual recognition component 4, and then inserts the outer conductor into the skeleton.

[0039] In the above embodiment, the position of the skeleton at the end of the wire harness is fixed by the skeleton clamping component 2, and the direction of the skeleton is identified by the visual recognition component 4. The outer conductor is rotated to the correct position and then fitted onto the skeleton by the rotation clamping mechanism 31 on the outer conductor clamping and conveying component 3. Compared with the prior art, the correctness of the insertion position is ensured, thereby improving the accuracy of the outer conductor being inserted into the skeleton.

[0040] In embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2As shown, the rotating clamping mechanism 31 includes a rotating drive member 311 and a first clamping member 312 disposed on the output end of the rotating clamping member. The first clamping member 312 is used to clamp the side of the outer conductor away from the insertion end. It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this utility model, the first clamping component can be implemented by means of a cylinder gripper or the like, and the rotating drive member 311 can be a servo motor or the like. In specific adjustments, the outer wall of the outer conductor is first clamped by the first clamping member 312 so that the end of the outer conductor faces the frame. Then, the rotating drive member 311 rotates so that the angle of the outer conductor corresponds to the frame, and then the outer conductor is inserted.

[0041] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 In an embodiment of this utility model, the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly 3 further includes a base 32, a slide rail 33 fixed on the base 32, a sliding seat 34 slidably disposed on the slide rail 33, and a linear drive 35 connected to the sliding seat 34. The linear drive 35 is used to drive the sliding seat 34 to move toward or away from the wire harness clamping member, and the rotating clamping mechanism 31 is fixed on the sliding seat 34. The linear drive 35 can take various forms, such as a motor screw structure. That is, by setting a nut seat screwed onto the screw and connected to the sliding seat 34, the rotation of the motor-driven screw can drive the sliding seat 34 to move along the slide rail 33.

[0042] In embodiments of this utility model, to further improve the reliability of the outer conductor insertion, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly 3 also has a second clamping member 36. The second clamping member 36 is disposed on the sliding seat 34 and is located at the front end of the first clamping member 312. The second clamping member 36 includes two clamping arms 361 that can be relatively close to or far apart. The opposing surfaces of the two clamping arms 361 have clamping grooves 361a for clamping the front end of the outer conductor. The clamping grooves 361a have flared grooves 361b on the side facing the wire harness clamping assembly 1. It should be noted that the sidewall of the clamping groove 361a is adapted to the sidewall of the outer conductor so that the outer conductor is fixed when the two clamping arms 361 come close to each other; the flared groove 361b is connected to the clamping groove 361a, and its flaring function is to guide the end of the skeleton so that during the insertion of the outer conductor, the skeleton first contacts the sidewall of the flared groove 361b, and then gradually enters the clamping groove 361a along the sidewall of the flared groove 361b. Since the outer conductor is a tubular structure, the flared groove 361b enables the skeleton to enter the interior of the outer conductor.

[0043] In the embodiments of this utility model, please continue to refer to... Figure 4The inner diameter of the flared groove 361b is smaller than the diameter of the clamping groove 361a, while the inner diameter of the flared groove 361b is larger than the outer diameter of the skeleton. This structural design creates a stepped shape at the end of the clamping groove 361a near the flared groove 361b. This design allows the end of the clamping groove 361a near the flared groove 361b to contact the end face of the outer conductor. This structural design provides protection for the end face of the outer conductor and makes it easier to push the skeleton into the outer conductor when it contacts the inner wall of the flared groove 361b, avoiding insertion difficulties caused by the contact between the end face of the skeleton and the end face of the outer conductor.

[0044] In this embodiment of the invention, to further improve the reliability of the outer conductor insertion, the second clamping member 36 opens after the outer conductor is fitted onto the frame, and the first clamping member 312 continues to push the outer conductor onto the frame. That is, the second clamping member 36 opens immediately after the outer conductor is inserted into the frame, so that the second clamping member 36 does not obstruct the continued insertion of the outer conductor. The setting of the second clamping member 36 improves the accuracy and reliability of the outer conductor insertion.

[0045] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, in order to further improve the consistency of skeleton clamping, the skeleton clamping assembly 2 includes two opposing clamping claws 21 that can move closer or further away from each other. Each clamping claw 21 has a positioning groove 211 adapted to the skeleton on its surface facing the other. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the positioning groove 211 corresponds to the protruding ribs on the skeleton. During actual clamping, the positioning groove 211 on the clamping claw 21 fixes the ribs on the skeleton. This structural design can prevent the skeleton from rotating or shaking during the clamping process, thereby ensuring the consistency of the clamping position each time.

[0046] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In an embodiment of this utility model, the skeleton clamping assembly 2 further includes a lifting drive component 22 connected to the clamping claw 21. The lifting drive component 22 is used to drive the clamping claw 21 to rise or leave the clamping position, which is collinear with the clamping point of the wire harness clamping assembly 1. That is, during clamping, the wire harness clamping assembly 1 clamps the wire harness body, while the clamping claw 21 clamps the skeleton. After the outer conductor is fitted onto the skeleton and the clamping claw 21 opens, the lifting drive component 22 descends, causing the clamping claw 21 to leave the clamping position. During clamping, the wire harness clamping assembly 1 first clamps the wire harness, and then the lifting drive component 22 drives the clamping claw 21 to rise. When it rises to a position collinear with the wire harness, the clamping claw 21 closes to fix the skeleton. After the outer conductor is inserted into the skeleton, during the insertion process, because the clamping claw 21 is still clamping, it will affect the complete insertion of the outer conductor into the skeleton. Therefore, at this time, the clamping claw 21 opens, and the outer conductor continues to be inserted, achieving the final insertion into place.

[0047] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 In embodiments of this invention, an outer conductor conveying assembly 5 is also included. The outer conductor conveying assembly 5 includes a vibratory feeder 51, a conveying track 52 connected to the vibratory feeder 51, and a transfer clamping assembly 53 for clamping the output outer conductor and moving it to the rotating clamping mechanism 31. The outer conductor is sequentially input into the conveying track 52 by the vibration of the vibratory feeder 51. Then, at the end of the conveying track 52, the output of a single outer conductor is achieved by opening and closing a cylinder or the like. In embodiments of this invention, the transfer clamping assembly 53 can take various forms; for example, the transfer of the outer conductor can be achieved by a gripper mechanism that can move up and down and left and right.

[0048] Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. 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. An outer conductor assembly device, characterized in that, include: A wire harness clamping assembly is used to clamp the wire harness and make the skeleton on the wire harness face the side where the outer conductor is inserted. A skeleton clamping assembly is disposed on the side near the wire harness clamping assembly facing the direction of the outer conductor insertion, for clamping the skeleton; An outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly is disposed opposite to the wire harness clamping assembly and is movable relative to it in a direction that is close to or away from the wire harness clamping assembly. The outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly is used to receive an external outer conductor and clamp the outer conductor to pass it through the skeleton. A visual recognition component is positioned toward the wire harness clamping component and is used to capture the direction of the skeleton. The outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly has a rotating clamping mechanism. The rotating clamping mechanism adjusts the angle of the outer conductor according to the skeleton direction identified by the visual recognition component, and then inserts the outer conductor into the skeleton.

2. The outer conductor assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating clamping mechanism includes a rotating drive and a first clamping member disposed on the output end of the rotating clamping mechanism. The first clamping member is used to clamp the side of the outer conductor away from the insertion end.

3. The outer conductor assembly apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly further includes a base, a slide rail fixed on the base, a sliding seat slidably disposed on the slide rail, and a linear drive connected to the sliding seat. The linear drive is used to drive the sliding seat to move toward or away from the wire harness clamping assembly, and the rotating clamping mechanism is fixed on the sliding seat.

4. The outer conductor assembly apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer conductor clamping and conveying assembly also has a second clamping member, which is disposed on the sliding seat and located at the front end of the first clamping member; The second clamping member includes two clamping arms that can be brought closer together or moved away from each other. The opposing surfaces of the two clamping arms have clamping grooves for clamping the front end of the outer conductor. The clamping grooves have flared grooves on the side facing the wire harness clamping assembly.

5. The outer conductor assembly apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the flared groove is smaller than the diameter of the clamping groove, and the inner diameter of the flared groove is larger than the outer diameter of the skeleton.

6. The outer conductor assembly apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second clamping member opens after the outer conductor is sleeved on the frame, and the first clamping member continues to push the outer conductor onto the frame.

7. The outer conductor assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The skeleton clamping assembly includes two clamping claws that are arranged opposite each other and can move closer or further apart. Each of the clamping claws has a positioning groove on its face that is adapted to the skeleton.

8. The outer conductor assembly apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The skeleton clamping assembly further includes a lifting drive connected to the clamping claw, the lifting drive being used to drive the clamping claw to rise or leave the clamping position, the clamping position being collinear with the clamping point of the wire harness clamping assembly; The lifting drive unit descends after the outer conductor is fitted onto the skeleton and the clamping claw opens, causing the clamping claw to leave the clamping position.

9. The outer conductor assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an outer conductor conveying assembly, which includes a vibratory plate, a conveying track connected to the vibratory plate, and a transfer clamping assembly for clamping the output outer conductor and moving it onto the rotary clamping mechanism.

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