A wiring harness separation device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a wire harness separation device, comprising a feeding bin for storing a wire harness stack; a separation mechanism comprising a separation channel and a separation plate, the separation channel being in communication with the feeding bin to allow the wire harness in the wire harness stack to enter the separation channel, and the separation plate being arranged below the separation channel and being movable in a first direction relative to the separation channel; a pushing mechanism arranged at the entrance of the separation channel for pressing the wire harness in the separation channel in a second direction and pushing the wire harness to be clamped into the separation plate. The wire harness separation device of the present disclosure can accurately separate the wire harness and clamp it into the separation plate through the cooperative work of the pushing mechanism and the separation mechanism, reducing the damage or incomplete separation of the wire harness caused by inaccurate separation, improving the quality stability of the product, realizing the automatic operation of the wire harness separation, greatly improving the separation speed of the wire harness, and meeting the needs of large-scale production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, and in particular to a wire harness separation device. Background Technology

[0002] During computer cable harness assembly, bundled cables need to be separated and inserted into plastic housings. Current cable harness separation processes primarily rely on manual sorting, which is inefficient and limited by the speed of manual operation, making it difficult to meet the demands of large-scale production. Furthermore, manual sorting is prone to errors, resulting in a high product defect rate and poor product quality stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a wire harness separation device to at least solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] The wire harness separation device disclosed herein includes:

[0005] The feeding hopper is used to store stacks of wire harnesses;

[0006] A separation mechanism includes a separation channel and a separation plate. The separation channel is connected to the feeding hopper to allow wire harnesses in the wire harness stack to enter the separation channel. The separation plate is disposed below the separation channel and is movable relative to the separation channel along a first direction.

[0007] A pressing mechanism is provided at the entrance of the separation channel to press the wire harness in the separation channel along the second direction and push the wire harness into the separation plate.

[0008] In one embodiment, the separation mechanism further includes a first driving component connected to the separation channel for driving the separation channel to move between the feeding position and the separation position along the first direction, and the pushing mechanism is disposed above the separation position along the second direction.

[0009] In one embodiment, the pushing mechanism includes a push rod assembly and a push plate connected to the push rod assembly. The push rod assembly is used to drive the push plate to extend into the separation channel and push the wire harness in the separation channel towards the separation plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, the separation mechanism further includes a second drive assembly and a first baffle connected to the second drive assembly. The first baffle is disposed between the outlet of the separation channel and the separation plate. The second drive assembly is used to drive the first baffle to move along a first direction between a first position and a second position.

[0011] When the first baffle is in the first position, the first baffle blocks the outlet of the separation channel, and the wire harness in the separation channel is carried on the first baffle; when the first baffle is in the second position, the separation channel is opened.

[0012] In one possible implementation, a guiding mechanism is further included, which is disposed between the feeding hopper and the separating mechanism;

[0013] The guiding mechanism includes a first guide plate and a second guide plate, the first guide plate and the second guide plate forming a guiding channel;

[0014] The first guide plate is arranged along the second direction, the second guide plate is inclined relative to the second direction, and the guide channel is connected to the outlet of the feeding hopper.

[0015] In one embodiment, the guiding mechanism further includes a plurality of flexible spring shafts connected to the second guide plate, which are used to drive the second guide plate to vibrate in order to reduce wire harness entanglement.

[0016] In one embodiment, the guiding mechanism further includes a third driving component and a second baffle connected to the third driving component. The second baffle is disposed at the outlet of the guiding channel, and the third driving component is used to drive the second baffle to move along a first direction between a stop position and a clearance position.

[0017] When the second baffle is in the stop position, the second baffle blocks the outlet of the guide channel, and the wire harness in the guide channel is carried on the second baffle; when the second baffle is in the avoidance position, the guide channel is opened, and the guide channel is connected to the separation channel.

[0018] In one embodiment, the pushing mechanism further includes a detection component electrically connected to the push rod assembly. The detection component is used to detect the state of the wire harness in the separation channel and send a control signal to the push rod assembly based on the detection result.

[0019] In one embodiment, a material slot is provided below the separation position for receiving the wire harness pushed by the pushing mechanism;

[0020] In response to the wire harness jamming in the separation channel, the detection component sends a discharge control signal to the push rod assembly and controls the push rod assembly to push the jammed wire harness into the jamming slot.

[0021] In one embodiment, the separation plate is provided with a plurality of slots, the slots being configured to fit the wire harnesses in the wire harness stack.

[0022] In this disclosure, the wire harness separation device, through the coordinated operation of the pushing mechanism and the separation mechanism, enables the wire harness to be accurately separated and locked into the separation plate. This reduces the possibility of wire harness damage or incomplete separation due to inaccurate separation, improves product quality stability, automates wire harness separation, and significantly increases the speed of wire harness separation, meeting the needs of large-scale production. Furthermore, by designing the parameters of the feeding hopper, separation channel, separation plate, and pushing mechanism, the wire harness separation device of this disclosure can be applied to the separation of wire harnesses of different specifications and types, exhibiting strong versatility and meeting diverse production needs.

[0023] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0025] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the wire harness separation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0027] Figure 2 A partially enlarged view of the wire harness separation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0028] Figure 3 Another partially enlarged view of the wire harness separation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0029] Figure 4 Another partially enlarged view of the wire harness separation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0030] Figure 5 A partially enlarged view of the pushing mechanism of the wire harness separation device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0031] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Feeding bin; 2. Separation mechanism; 3. Pushing mechanism; 4. Guiding mechanism; 5. Wire harness stack; 21. Separation channel; 22. Separation plate; 23. First drive assembly; 24. Second drive assembly; 25. First baffle; 26. Material slot; 27. Transfer module; 31. Push rod assembly; 32. Pushing plate; 33. Detection assembly; 41. First guide plate; 42. Second guide plate; 43. Flexible spring shaft; 44. Third drive assembly; 45. Second baffle; 221. Slot; 412. Guide channel. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0033] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown, this disclosure discloses an exemplary embodiment of a wire harness separation device, including a feeding bin 1, a separation mechanism 2, and a pressing mechanism 3. The feeding bin 1 is used to store a stack of wire harnesses 5. The separation mechanism 2 includes a separation channel 21 and a separation plate 22. The separation channel 21 communicates with the feeding bin 1 to allow the wire harnesses in the stack of wire harnesses 5 to enter the separation channel 21. The separation plate 22 is disposed below the separation channel 21 and is movable relative to the separation channel 21 in a first direction. The pressing mechanism 3 is disposed at the entrance of the separation channel 21 and is used to press the wire harnesses in the separation channel 21 in a second direction and push the wire harnesses into the separation plate 22.

[0035] In this embodiment, the main function of the feeding bin 1 is to store the wire harness stack 5, providing a temporary storage space for the wire harnesses and facilitating subsequent separation operations. The design of the feeding bin 1 can be adjusted according to actual production needs. For example, the capacity of the feeding bin 1 can be determined according to the production scale of the wire harnesses, and its shape can be designed to facilitate the placement and sliding of the wire harness stack 5, such as a funnel-shaped structure with a certain inclination angle. This allows the wire harnesses to enter the separation mechanism 2 more smoothly under the action of gravity. The separation mechanism 2 includes a separation channel 21 and a separation plate 22. The separation channel 21 is connected to the feeding bin 1, allowing the wire harnesses in the wire harness stack 5 to smoothly enter the separation channel 21. The dimensions of the separation channel 21 can be designed according to common wire harness specifications. For example, its gap can be greater than the maximum width of the corresponding wire harness, facilitating the sliding of the wire harness terminals to reduce the tangling between wire harnesses and ensuring that the wire harnesses can move freely within the separation channel 21 without jamming. The separation plate 22 is located below the separation channel 21 and can be driven by the transfer module 27 to move relative to the separation channel 21 in a first direction. The first direction is horizontal. As the separating plate 22 moves, it can effectively receive the wire harness. After the separating plate 22 is full, that is, after the wire harness is separated from the separating channel 21, the separating plate 22 can accurately transport it to the designated position, preparing it for subsequent processing steps. The pushing mechanism 3 is set at the entrance of the separating channel 21. Its main function is to press the wire harness in the separating channel 21 along the second direction and push the wire harness into the separating plate 22. The second direction is vertical, which ensures that the pushing mechanism 3 can generate sufficient pressure to stabilize the wire harness when pressing it, and at the same time push the wire harness to accurately enter the separating plate 22 according to a predetermined trajectory. The pushing mechanism 3 can be implemented in various ways. For example, it can be a pressure plate structure with an elastic element. The magnitude of the pressing force can be adjusted by the extension and contraction of the elastic element to adapt to wire harnesses with different hardness and thickness. Alternatively, it can be a pushing device driven by a cylinder. By controlling the pressure and stroke of the cylinder, the pressing and pushing operation of the wire harness can be realized, which can more accurately control the pushing force and distance, and improve the accuracy of separation. In actual operation, the bundled wire harnesses constituting the wire harness stack 5 are first placed in the feeding hopper 1. Due to the inclined angle of the feeding hopper 1, the wire harnesses will gradually slide down to the outlet connected to the separation channel 21 under the action of gravity. After the wire harnesses enter the separation channel 21, the pushing mechanism 3 starts to work. The pushing mechanism 3 moves downward along the second direction to press the wire harnesses in the separation channel 21. While pressing, it continues to push the wire harnesses downward, causing them to move downward along the separation channel 21. The separation plate 22 will move to the appropriate position along the first direction according to the preset program, receiving the wire harness at the bottom of the separation channel 21, thus separating the wire harnesses.

[0036] In summary, the wire harness separation device of this disclosure, through the coordinated operation of the pushing mechanism 3 and the separation mechanism 2, enables the wire harness to be accurately separated and locked into the separation plate 22. This reduces the possibility of wire harness damage or incomplete separation due to inaccurate separation, improves product quality stability, automates wire harness separation, and significantly increases the speed of wire harness separation, meeting the needs of large-scale production. Furthermore, by designing the parameters of the feeding bin 1, the separation channel 21, the separation plate 22, and the pushing mechanism 3, the wire harness separation device of this disclosure can be applied to the separation of wire harnesses of different specifications and types, exhibiting strong versatility and meeting diverse production needs.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the separation mechanism 2 further includes a first driving component 23, which is connected to the separation channel 21 and is used to drive the separation channel 21 to move between the feeding position and the separation position along a first direction. The pushing mechanism 3 is disposed above the separation position along a second direction.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first drive assembly 23 drives the separation channel 21 to move along a first direction between the loading position and the separation position. When the separation channel 21 is in the loading position, it can get as close as possible to the loading bin 1 to receive the wire harness from the loading bin 1. When the separation channel 21 moves away from the loading position to the separation position away from the loading bin 1, since there is clearance space above the separation position, the pushing mechanism 3 is set above the separation position to perform the separation operation on the wire harness in the separation channel 21 when it is in the separation position. This movable design can optimize the wire harness conveying path, making the wire harness loading and separation process smoother and more efficient. By quickly switching between the loading position and the separation position, the wire harness waiting time is reduced, the separation efficiency is improved, and the needs of large-scale production are met. After each separation operation is completed, the first drive assembly 23 drives the separation channel 21 back to the loading position for the next round of wire harness reception. At the same time, the separation plate 22 can move with the separated wire harness to the subsequent processing station to complete the transfer of the wire harness, and so on. It is understood that the first drive assembly 23 may specifically include a cylinder and a connecting rod connected to the cylinder. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the separation channel 21. The cylinder drives the connecting rod to move the separation channel 21 along a first direction, thereby moving it between the loading position and the separation position. The pushing mechanism 3 can use various power sources, such as cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, or electric push rods. Taking a cylinder as an example, by controlling the extension and retraction of the cylinder, the pressure plate or push rod is driven to apply pressure to the wire harness, pushing the wire harness out of the separation channel 21 and accurately locking it into the separation plate 22.

[0039] Reference Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment, the pushing mechanism 3 includes a push rod assembly 31 and a pushing plate 32 connected to the push rod assembly 31. The push rod assembly 31 is used to drive the pushing plate 32 to extend into the separation channel 21 and push the wire harness in the separation channel 21.

[0040] In this embodiment, the push rod assembly 31 can employ various driving methods, including but not limited to cylinder drive and electric push rod drive. Taking cylinder drive as an example, the piston rod of the cylinder, as part of the push rod assembly 31, achieves the extension and retraction of the piston rod by controlling the air intake and exhaust of the cylinder, thereby driving the push plate 32 to move up and down in the separation channel 21 along the second direction. The surface of the push plate 32 that contacts the wire harness can be made of a flexible material, such as rubber, which ensures sufficient friction for the wire harness to smoothly insert it into the separation plate 22, while avoiding damage to the wire harness during the pushing process. At the same time, the size and shape of the push plate 32 can be designed according to the specifications of common wire harnesses to ensure that it can cover and effectively push the wire harness in the separation channel 21. Specifically, during the separation operation, when a certain number of wire harnesses accumulate in the separation channel 21, the first drive assembly 23 is activated, driving the separation channel 21 to move along the first direction to the separation position. Next, the push rod assembly 31 begins to operate. Taking a cylinder-driven push rod assembly 31 as an example, air enters the cylinder, the piston rod extends, and pushes the pressure plate 32 gradually into the separation channel 21. During its descent, the pressure plate 32 gradually presses the wire harness within the separation channel 21. Once the pressure plate 32 has made full contact with the wire harness, pressure continues to be applied, pushing the wire harness downward until it is accurately engaged in the slot 221 of the separation plate 22.

[0041] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the separation mechanism 2 further includes a second drive assembly 24 and a first baffle 25 connected to the second drive assembly 24. The first baffle 25 is disposed between the outlet of the separation channel 21 and the separation plate 22. The second drive assembly 24 is used to drive the first baffle 25 to move along a first direction between a first position and a second position. Specifically, when the first baffle 25 is in the first position, it blocks the outlet of the separation channel 21, and the wire harness within the separation channel 21 is carried on the first baffle 25; when the first baffle 25 is in the second position, the separation channel 21 is opened.

[0042] In this embodiment, when the first baffle 25 is in the first position, it blocks the outlet of the separation channel 21. At this time, the wire harness in the separation channel 21 is supported by the first baffle 25, which temporarily stores and organizes the wire harness, preventing it from falling off prematurely before it is ready. When the first baffle 25 is in the second position, the separation channel 21 opens, and the wire harness can smoothly pass through the outlet of the separation channel 21 and enter the separation plate 22 under the action of the pushing mechanism 3. By setting the second drive assembly 24 and the first baffle 25, the wire harness can be prevented from falling out of the separation channel 21 in a disorderly manner, thus ensuring that the wire harness can be accurately inserted into the separation plate 22 under the action of the pushing mechanism 3. By controlling the position of the first baffle 25, the separation rhythm of the wire harness can be flexibly controlled. After a certain number of wire harnesses have accumulated in the separation channel 21, the first baffle 25 is opened to perform the separation operation, reducing the waiting time during the separation process, increasing the number of wire harnesses separated per unit time, and thus improving the overall separation efficiency. In addition, due to the blocking and organizing effect of the first baffle 25, the pressure at the outlet of the separation channel 21 is relieved, reducing the occurrence of wire harness jamming and blockage, so that the separated wire harness can be arranged more neatly on the separation plate 22, which provides convenience for subsequent processing procedures and reduces processing difficulties and errors caused by the uneven arrangement of wire harnesses.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the wire harness separation device further includes a guiding mechanism 4, which is disposed between the feeding hopper 1 and the separation mechanism 2. The guiding mechanism 4 includes a first guide plate 41 and a second guide plate 42, which form a guiding channel 412. The first guide plate 41 is disposed along a second direction, and the second guide plate 42 is disposed at an inclination relative to the second direction. The guiding channel 412 is connected to the outlet of the feeding hopper 1.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first guide plate 41 is arranged along the second direction, that is, it plays a preliminary limiting and guiding role in the vertical direction, so that the wire harness maintains a relatively stable movement trajectory in this direction. The second guide plate 42 is inclined relative to the second direction, forming a guide channel 412 together with the first guide plate 41. The inclined design of the second guide plate 42 helps to sort and guide the wire harness, so that the wire harness can be arranged more orderly before entering the separation mechanism 2. The inclination angle of the second guide plate 42 can be reasonably adjusted according to the characteristics of the wire harness, such as thickness and flexibility, to achieve the best guiding effect. The guide channel 412 is connected to the outlet of the feeding hopper 1, ensuring that the wire harness coming out of the outlet of the feeding hopper 1 can smoothly enter the guide channel 412. After being guided by the first guide plate 41 and the second guide plate 42, it neatly enters the separation channel 21 of the separation mechanism 2, reducing the tangling and confusion of the wire harness during the conveying process.

[0045] In one embodiment, the guide mechanism 4 further includes a plurality of flexible spring shafts 43, which are connected to the second guide plate 42 and are used to drive the second guide plate 42 to vibrate in order to reduce the tangling of the wire harness.

[0046] In this embodiment, multiple flexible spring shafts 43 are connected to the second guide plate 42. When the wire harness separation device is working, the flexible spring shafts 43 vibrate, which in turn drives the second guide plate 42 to vibrate. This vibration can shake and comb the wire harness, effectively reducing tangling between wire harnesses, preparing them for subsequent separation operations, and improving the success rate and quality of separation. It is understood that a vibration device such as a small vibration motor can also be provided to make the wire harness enter the separation channel 21 more evenly under the action of vibration.

[0047] In one embodiment, the guide mechanism 4 further includes a third drive assembly 44 and a second baffle 45 connected to the third drive assembly 44. The second baffle 45 is disposed at the outlet of the guide channel 412, and the third drive assembly 44 is used to drive the second baffle 45 to move along a first direction between a stop position and a clearance position. Specifically, when the second baffle 45 is in the stop position, the second baffle 45 blocks the outlet of the guide channel 412, and the wire harness within the guide channel 412 is carried on the second baffle 45; when the second baffle 45 is in the clearance position, the guide channel 412 opens, and the guide channel 412 communicates with the separation channel 21.

[0048] In this embodiment, when the second baffle 45 is in the stop position, it blocks the outlet of the guide channel 412. At this time, the wire harness within the guide channel 412 rests on the second baffle 45, temporarily storing and organizing the wire harness, preventing it from entering the separation structure prematurely before it is ready. When the second baffle 45 is in the clearance position, the guide channel 412 opens and connects to the separation channel 21 of the separation mechanism 2, allowing the wire harness to smoothly enter the separation channel 21 for separation. By controlling the position of the second baffle 45 through the third drive component 44, a certain number of wire harnesses can be accumulated in the guide channel 412 before being released into the separation mechanism 2, preventing disorderly entry of the wire harnesses and improving the efficiency and accuracy of separation. Furthermore, by precisely controlling the wire harness delivery rhythm, it avoids the accumulation of wire harnesses at the entrance of the separation mechanism 2 or untimely supply, reducing the probability of equipment failure due to wire harness blockage or idling, making the equipment operation more stable and reliable, reducing equipment maintenance costs, and extending the equipment's service life. In actual production, the opening and closing time and frequency of the second baffle 45 can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation to adapt to the separation requirements of different production speeds and different specifications of wire harnesses, thereby enhancing the versatility and flexibility of the wire harness separation device.

[0049] Reference Figure 4As shown, in one embodiment, the pushing mechanism 3 further includes a detection component 33, which is electrically connected to the push rod assembly 31. The detection component 33 is used to detect the state of the wire harness in the separation channel 21 and send a control signal to the push rod assembly 31 based on the detection result.

[0050] In this embodiment, the detection component 33 can employ various types of sensors, such as optical sensors and pressure sensors. Specifically, optical sensors can detect the arrangement of the wire harness and determine whether there are abnormalities such as tangling or piling up; pressure sensors can detect the force on the wire harness during the pressing process to determine whether the pressing pressure is appropriate. Based on the detected wire harness state, the detection component 33 sends corresponding control signals to the push rod assembly 31. For example, when the wire harness is detected to be tangled, the detection component 33 sends a signal to the push rod assembly 31 to pause the pressing action and wait for the operator to handle it; when the pressing pressure is detected to be too high, the detection component 33 sends a signal to adjust the pushing force of the push rod assembly 31 to avoid damaging the wire harness.

[0051] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a material jamming groove 26 is provided below the separation position for receiving the wire harness pushed by the pushing mechanism 3. In response to the wire harness jamming in the separation channel 21, the detection component 33 sends a discharge control signal to the push rod assembly 31 and controls the push rod assembly 31 to push the jammed wire harness into the material jamming groove 26.

[0052] In this embodiment, the detection component 33 is electrically connected to the push rod component 31 to detect the status of the wire harness in the separation channel 21 in real time. When a normal state is detected, the push rod component 31 is controlled to push the wire harness normally; when an abnormal state is detected, the push rod component 31 is controlled to make corresponding adjustments. A jamming groove 26 is provided below the separation position. The jamming groove 26 is used to receive the jammed wire harness pushed by the pushing mechanism 3. When the detection component 33 detects that the wire harness is jammed in the separation channel 21, it will simultaneously send a discharge control signal to the push rod component 31 and the transfer module 27, control the separation plate 22 to automatically perform an avoidance action to open the outlet of the separation channel 21, and control the push rod component 31 to push the jammed wire harness from the outlet of the separation channel 21 to the jamming groove 26, thereby realizing automatic handling of jamming problems and avoiding production interruptions caused by jamming.

[0053] In one embodiment, the separation plate 22 is provided with a plurality of slots 221, which are configured to fit the wire harnesses in the wire harness stack 5.

[0054] In this embodiment, the separation plate 22 has multiple slots 221. These slots 221 are designed according to the shape, size, and other characteristics of the wire harnesses in the wire harness stack 5, and are adapted to the wire harnesses. The shape of the slots 221 can be customized according to the cross-sectional shape of the wire harness. For example, if the cross-section of the wire harness is circular, the slot 221 can be designed as a semi-circular or arc-shaped groove; if the wire harness is flat, the slot 221 can be designed as a rectangular or flat groove. The dimensions of the slots 221 are also precisely calculated to tightly hold the wire harness, ensuring that the wire harness will not shake or slip during the separation process, and will not be damaged due to excessive tightness. At the same time, the design of multiple slots 221 allows for the separation of multiple wire harnesses at one time, improving separation efficiency.

[0055] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0056] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship between one or more components or features shown in the figures and other components or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms include not only the orientation of the component as depicted in the figures but also different orientations during use or operation. For example, if the components in the figures are inverted as a whole, "above" or "above other components or features" will include cases where the component is "below" or "under" other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." Furthermore, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and this document intends to include all such cases.

[0057] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementations according to this disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0058] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0059] This disclosure has been described through the above embodiments; however, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this disclosure to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this disclosure, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this disclosure. The scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wiring harness separation device, characterized by, include: The feeding hopper (1) is used to store the wire harness stack (5); The separation mechanism (2) includes a separation channel (21) and a separation plate (22). The separation channel (21) is connected to the feeding hopper (1) so that the wire harness in the wire harness stack (5) enters the separation channel (21). The separation plate (22) is disposed below the separation channel (21) and can move relative to the separation channel (21) in a first direction. as well as The pushing mechanism (3) is located at the entrance of the separation channel (21) and is used to press the wire harness in the separation channel (21) along the second direction and push the wire harness into the separation plate (22).

2. The wire harness separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The separation mechanism (2) further includes a first drive component (23), which is connected to the separation channel (21) and is used to drive the separation channel (21) to move between the feeding position and the separation position along the first direction. The pushing mechanism (3) is disposed above the separation position along the second direction.

3. The wire harness separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (3) includes a push rod assembly (31) and a push plate (32) connected to the push rod assembly (31). The push rod assembly (31) is used to drive the push plate (32) to extend into the separation channel (21) and push the wire harness in the separation channel (21) towards the separation plate (22).

4. The wire harness separation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The separation mechanism (2) further includes a second drive assembly (24) and a first baffle (25) connected to the second drive assembly (24). The first baffle (25) is disposed between the outlet of the separation channel (21) and the separation plate (22). The second drive assembly (24) is used to drive the first baffle (25) to move along a first direction between a first position and a second position. When the first baffle (25) is in the first position, the first baffle (25) blocks the outlet of the separation channel (21), and the wire harness in the separation channel (21) is carried on the first baffle (25); when the first baffle (25) is in the second position, the separation channel (21) is opened.

5. The wire harness separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a guiding mechanism (4), which is disposed between the feeding bin (1) and the separation mechanism (2); The guiding mechanism (4) includes a first guide plate (41) and a second guide plate (42), the first guide plate (41) and the second guide plate (42) forming a guiding channel (412); The first guide plate (41) is arranged along the second direction, the second guide plate (42) is inclined relative to the second direction, and the guide channel (412) is connected to the outlet of the feeding hopper (1).

6. The wire harness separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (4) also includes a plurality of flexible spring shafts (43), which are connected to the second guide plate (42) and are used to drive the second guide plate (42) to vibrate in order to reduce the entanglement of the wire harness.

7. The wire harness separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide mechanism (4) further includes a third drive assembly (44) and a second baffle (45) connected to the third drive assembly (44). The second baffle (45) is disposed at the outlet of the guide channel (412). The third drive assembly (44) is used to drive the second baffle (45) to move along a first direction between a stop position and a clearance position. When the second baffle (45) is in the stop position, the second baffle (45) blocks the outlet of the guide channel (412), and the wire harness in the guide channel (412) is carried on the second baffle (45); when the second baffle (45) is in the avoidance position, the guide channel (412) is opened, and the guide channel (412) is connected to the separation channel (21).

8. The wire harness separation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (3) further includes a detection component (33), which is electrically connected to the push rod assembly (31). The detection component (33) is used to detect the state of the wire harness in the separation channel (21) and send a control signal to the push rod assembly (31) based on the detection result.

9. The wire harness separation device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A material slot (26) is provided below the separation position for receiving the wire harness pushed by the pushing mechanism (3); In response to the wire harness jamming in the separation channel (21), the detection component (33) sends a discharge control signal to the push rod component (31) and controls the push rod component (31) to push the jammed wire harness into the jamming slot (26).

10. The wire harness separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The separation plate (22) has multiple slots (221) configured to fit the wire harnesses in the wire harness stack (5).

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