A kind of laser radar mounting cover gluing device

Abstract

This application relates to a glue-applying device for a lidar mounting cover, belonging to the field of glue-applying devices. It includes a frame, a first fixing mechanism mounted on the top surface of the frame for arranging a mounting plate, a flip plate rotatably mounted on the top surface of the frame, a second fixing mechanism mounted on the flip plate for arranging an outer trim panel, a flipping drive mechanism for driving the flip plate to rotate, and a glue-applying mechanism. The first fixing mechanism includes a first fixing seat whose top surface is attached to the mounting plate and a first suction cup assembly mounted on the first fixing seat. The second fixing mechanism includes a second fixing seat whose top surface is attached to the outer trim panel and a second suction cup assembly mounted on the second fixing seat. The rotation axis of the flipping drive mechanism is offset from the central axis of the flip plate. The glue-applying mechanism includes a robotic arm and a glue-applying assembly mounted on the robotic arm. This application improves the glue-applying efficiency of the mounting cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of adhesive application devices, and more particularly to an adhesive application device for a lidar mounting cover. Background Technology

[0002] To facilitate stable installation of LiDAR on the roof of a car, a mounting cover is often installed on the roof for mounting the LiDAR. (See reference...) Figure 1 The mounting cover 1 has a protrusion 11 for accommodating a lidar sensor and extensions 12 connecting both sides of the protrusion 11. The mounting cover 1 has a detection opening 13 at the protrusion 11 for lidar detection. To improve the aesthetics of the mounting cover 1, it typically includes an exterior panel 14 and a mounting plate 15 mounted on the bottom surface of the exterior panel 14 and connected to the vehicle roof. The exterior panel 14 and the mounting plate 15 are usually connected and fixed with adhesive, and the mounting plate 15 has an adhesive groove 151 for distributing the adhesive.

[0003] In order to achieve rapid glue application between the exterior panel and the mounting plate and improve the glue application efficiency of the mounting cover, the inventors believe that a glue application device for the lidar mounting cover is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] To improve the glue application efficiency of the mounting cover, this application provides a glue application device for a lidar mounting cover.

[0005] The adhesive application device for a lidar mounting cover provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A glue-applying device for a lidar mounting cover includes a frame, a first fixing mechanism mounted on the top surface of the frame for arranging a mounting plate, a flip plate rotatably mounted on the top surface of the frame, a second fixing mechanism mounted on the flip plate for arranging an outer trim panel, a flipping drive mechanism for driving the flip plate to rotate, and a glue-applying mechanism. The first fixing mechanism includes a first fixing seat whose top surface is attached to the mounting plate and a first suction cup assembly mounted on the first fixing seat. The second fixing mechanism includes a second fixing seat whose top surface is attached to the outer trim panel and a second suction cup assembly mounted on the second fixing seat. The rotation axis of the flipping drive mechanism is offset from the central axis of the flip plate. The glue-applying mechanism includes a robotic arm and a glue-applying assembly mounted on the robotic arm.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, during the glue application process of the mounting cover, the mounting plate is first fixed to the first fixed base by the first suction cup assembly, and then the outer trim panel is installed on the second fixed base by the second suction cup assembly. The glue application assembly is driven by the robotic arm to apply glue to the glue tank on the mounting plate. Then, the flipping plate is flipped by the flipping drive mechanism. Since the central axis of the flipping plate is offset from the rotation axis of the flipping drive mechanism, the outer trim panel can cover the top surface of the mounting plate after the flipping plate is flipped, realizing the connection and fixation between the outer trim panel and the mounting plate. Through the cooperation between the above mechanisms, the glue application process of the mounting cover is realized, and the glue application efficiency of the mounting cover is improved.

[0008] Optionally, the flip plate is provided with a limiting component, which includes a limiting cylinder installed on the flip plate and two limiting blocks connected to the piston rod of the limiting cylinder. The side walls of the two limiting blocks abut against the two sides of the detection opening on the mounting cover. The second fixed seat is provided with an arrangement slot for arranging the limiting blocks.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the specific structure of the limiting component is disclosed. When the outer trim panel is adsorbed onto the second fixed seat by the second suction cup component, the limiting block is driven to protrude from the arrangement groove by the limiting cylinder, so that the side walls of the two limiting blocks abut against the two side walls of the detection opening of the outer trim panel, further restricting the position of the outer trim panel on the second fixed seat, which helps to improve the assembly accuracy of the outer trim panel and the mounting plate.

[0010] Optionally, a limit post is vertically provided on the top surface of the frame, and a limit seat that cooperates with the limit post is provided on one side of the flip plate where the second fixing mechanism is provided. When the limit post and the limit seat abut against each other, the outer trim panel fixed to the second fixing mechanism abuts against the mounting plate fixed to the first fixing mechanism.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the limiting post on the top surface of the frame and the upper limit seat of the flip plate helps to limit the flipping process of the flip plate, so that the outer trim panel and the mounting plate can accurately abut and cooperate.

[0012] Optionally, four limiting posts are vertically arranged on the top surface of the frame, and the four limiting posts are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first fixing mechanism.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of four limiting posts on the top surface of the frame and the symmetrical arrangement of the four limiting posts on both sides of the first fixing mechanism help to improve the limiting of the flipping process of the flipping plate, and ensure that when the limiting seat on the flipping plate abuts and cooperates with the limiting post, the outer panel on the flipping plate can stably cover the top surface of the mounting plate.

[0014] Optionally, the top surface of the frame is provided with a pressing assembly, which includes a rotary pressing cylinder mounted on the top surface of the frame, a mounting block mounted on the piston rod of the rotary pressing cylinder, and an abutment block mounted on the top surface of the frame and cooperating with the mounting block to press the flip plate tightly.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the specific structure of the pressing component is disclosed. When the flipping drive mechanism drives the flipping plate to flip, when the limiting post and the limiting seat abut and cooperate, the rotating pressing cylinder drives the mounting block to press against the side of the flipping plate facing away from the second fixing mechanism, thereby driving the flipping plate to press down, so that the outer trim panel installed on the second fixing mechanism and the mounting plate installed on the first fixing mechanism fit more tightly, ensuring the stability of the glue applicator.

[0016] Optionally, two sets of the pressing components are symmetrically arranged on the top surface of the frame.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the symmetrical arrangement of the two sets of pressing components on the top surface of the frame helps to make the pressing force on the flip plate more uniform, thereby improving the pressing effect and stability.

[0018] Optionally, the first fixing base includes multiple first fixing blocks that fit into the mounting plate, and the first fixing blocks are fixed to the top surface of the frame by screws; the second fixing base includes multiple second fixing blocks that fit into the outer trim panel, and the second fixing blocks are fixed to the flip plate by screws.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the first fixing seat is designed as multiple first fixing blocks and fixed to the top surface of the frame with screws, which facilitates the installation and adjustment of the first fixing seat and allows the first fixing seat to better fit the mounting plate; the second fixing seat is designed as multiple second fixing blocks and fixed to the flip plate with screws, which facilitates the installation and adjustment of the second fixing seat and allows the second fixing seat to better fit the outer trim panel.

[0020] Optionally, the first suction cup assembly includes a first suction cup mounted on the first fixed base and a first suction pipe communicating with the first suction cup; the second suction cup assembly includes a second suction cup mounted on the second fixed base and a second suction pipe communicating with the second suction cup; the first fixed base and the second fixed base are respectively provided with mounting slots for arranging the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the first suction cup and the first suction pipe can be used to firmly adsorb the mounting plate, and the second suction cup and the second suction pipe can be used to firmly adsorb the exterior trim panel, ensuring the fixing effect of the mounting plate and the exterior trim panel. At the same time, the mounting groove facilitates the arrangement of the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly.

[0022] Optionally, the flipping drive mechanism includes a first rotating seat rotatably mounted on the top surface of the frame and fixedly connected to one side of the flipping plate, a second rotating seat arranged opposite to the first rotating seat and fixedly connected to the other side of the flipping plate, and a drive motor for driving the second rotating seat to rotate; the rotation axis of the first rotating seat coincides with the rotation axis of the second rotating seat.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the specific structure of the flipping drive mechanism is disclosed. The second rotating seat is driven by a drive motor to rotate, thereby driving the first rotating seat to rotate, so as to flip the flipping plate. The rotation axes of the first and second rotating seats are coincident, which ensures that the flipping plate rotates smoothly and facilitates the adjustment of the relative position of the outer trim panel and the mounting plate to complete the glue application operation.

[0024] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. A glue applicator for a lidar mounting cover, wherein during the glue applicator process, a first suction cup assembly is used to fix the mounting plate to a first fixing mechanism, a second suction cup assembly is used to fix the outer trim panel to a second fixing mechanism, and then the glue applicator applies glue to the glue groove of the mounting plate. Finally, a flipping drive mechanism drives the flipping plate to rotate, thereby covering the top surface of the mounting plate with the outer trim panel. This completes the glue applicator process and improves the glue applicator efficiency.

[0026] 2. By setting the limiting components, the limiting blocks are driven by the limiting cylinder to protrude from the arrangement slot, so that the side walls of the two limiting blocks abut against the two side walls of the detection opening of the outer trim panel, further limiting the position of the outer trim panel on the second fixed seat, which helps to improve the assembly accuracy of the outer trim panel and the mounting plate.

[0027] 3. The cooperation between the limiting post and the limiting seat helps to limit the flipping process of the flip panel, so that the exterior panel and the mounting plate can accurately abut and cooperate. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lidar mounting cover.

[0029] Figure 2 middle Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive applicator for a lidar mounting cover according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the glue-applying mechanism in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first fixing mechanism, the second fixing mechanism, the flipping plate, and the flipping drive mechanism in the embodiments of this application.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first fixing mechanism in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the second fixing mechanism in the embodiments of this application.

[0035] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0036] Figure 9 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Mounting cover; 11. Protrusion; 12. Extension; 13. Detection opening; 14. Outer trim panel; 15. Mounting plate; 151. Adhesive tank; 2. Frame; 21. Limiting post; 22. Pressing assembly; 221. Rotary pressing cylinder; 222. Mounting block; 223. Abutment block; 3. First fixing mechanism; 31. First fixing seat; 311. First fixing block; 312. Mounting groove; 32. First suction cup assembly; 321. First suction cup; 322. 4. Air extraction pipe; 5. Flipping plate; 6. Limiting assembly; 7. Limiting cylinder; 8. Limiting block; 9. Limiting seat; 10. Second fixing mechanism; 11. Second fixing seat; 12. Second fixing block; 13. Arrangement slot; 14. Second suction cup assembly; 15. Second suction cup; 16. Second air extraction pipe; 17. Flipping drive mechanism; 18. First rotating seat; 19. Second rotating seat; 10. Drive motor; 11. Glue application mechanism; 12. Robotic arm; 13. Glue application assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-9 This application will be described in further detail.

[0039] This application discloses a glue-applying device for a lidar mounting cover. (Refer to...) Figure 3 and Figure 4 A glue-applying device for a lidar mounting cover 1 includes a frame 2, a first fixing mechanism 3 mounted on the top surface of the frame 2 for arranging a mounting plate 15, a flip plate 4 rotatably mounted on the top surface of the frame 2, a second fixing mechanism 5 mounted on the flip plate 4 for arranging an outer trim panel 14, a flipping drive mechanism 6 for driving the flip plate 4 to rotate, and a glue-applying mechanism 7. The top surface of the frame 2 is flat, and the rotation axis of the flipping drive mechanism 6 is offset from the central axis of the flip plate 4. The glue-applying mechanism 7 includes a robotic arm 71 and a glue-applying assembly 72 mounted on the robotic arm 71.

[0040] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first fixing mechanism 3 includes a first fixing base 31 mounted on the top surface of the frame 2 and its top surface abutting against the mounting plate 15, and a first suction cup assembly 32 mounted on the first fixing base 31. The first fixing base 31 includes multiple first fixing blocks 311 that abut against the mounting plate 15, and the first fixing blocks 311 are fixed to the top surface of the frame 2 by screws, facilitating replacement and adjustment of the first fixing blocks 311 to ensure a better fit between the mounting plate 15 and the first suction cup assembly 32. The first suction cup assembly 32 includes a first suction cup 321 mounted on the first fixing base 31 and a first suction pipe 322 communicating with the first suction cup 321, wherein the first suction pipe 322 is connected to a suction device in the factory. The first fixing base 31 has mounting slots 312 for arranging the first suction cup assembly 32. Each first fixing block 311 has at least one mounting slot 312 for arranging the first suction cup assembly 32.

[0041] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 The second fixing mechanism 5 includes a second fixing base 51 mounted on the flip plate 4 and having its top surface abutting against the outer trim panel 14, and a second suction cup assembly 52 mounted on the second fixing base 51. The second fixing base 51 includes multiple second fixing blocks 511 that abut against the outer trim panel 14, and the second fixing blocks 511 are fixed to the flip plate 4 by screws. The second suction cup assembly 52 includes a second suction cup 521 mounted on the second fixing base 51 and a second suction pipe 522 communicating with the second suction cup 521. The second suction pipe 522 is connected to a suction device in the factory, and the second fixing base 51 has a mounting groove 312 for arranging the second suction cup assembly 52.

[0042] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 8 To further improve the stable adsorption of the exterior trim panel 14 on the second fixing mechanism 5, the flip plate 4 is provided with a limiting component 41 at the second fixing seat 51. The limiting component 41 includes a limiting cylinder 411 installed on the flip plate 4 and two limiting blocks 412 connected to the piston rod of the limiting cylinder 411. The second fixing seat 51 has an arrangement groove 512 for arranging the limiting blocks 412. The piston rod of the limiting cylinder 411 extends towards the second fixing seat 51, and the outer walls of the two limiting blocks 412 abut against the two side walls of the detection opening 13 of the exterior trim panel 14, thereby further restricting the position of the exterior trim panel 14 adsorbed on the second fixing seat 51.

[0043] Reference Figure 5When the robotic arm 71 drives the glue application assembly 72 to apply glue into the glue tank 151 of the mounting plate 15, the flipping drive mechanism 6 drives the rotation of the flipping plate 4 to achieve the pressing between the outer trim panel 14 and the mounting plate 15. The flipping drive mechanism 6 includes a first rotating seat 61 rotatably mounted on the top surface of the frame 2 and fixedly connected to one side of the flipping plate 4, a second rotating seat 62 arranged opposite to the first rotating seat 61 and fixedly connected to the other side of the flipping plate 4, and a drive motor 63 that drives the second rotating seat 62 to rotate. The rotation axis of the first rotating seat 61 coincides with the rotation axis of the second rotating seat 62. During the process of the outer trim panel 14 covering the top surface of the mounting plate 15, the drive motor 63 drives the rotation of the second rotating seat 62, which in turn drives the rotation of the first rotating seat 61, thereby realizing the flipping process of the flipping plate 4.

[0044] Reference Figure 5 To restrict the flipping process of the flipping plate 4, a limit post 21 is vertically installed on the top surface of the frame 2. A limit seat 42 that cooperates with the limit post 21 is installed on the side of the flipping plate 4 where the second fixing mechanism 5 is located. When the limit post 21 and the limit seat 42 abut against each other, the outer trim panel 14 fixed to the second fixing mechanism 5 and the mounting plate 15 fixed to the first fixing mechanism 3 abut against each other. To further ensure the stability of limiting the flipping process of the flipping plate 4, four limit posts 21 are vertically installed on the top surface of the frame 2, and the four limit posts 21 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first fixing mechanism 3.

[0045] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 9 To ensure the bonding strength between the exterior trim panel 14 and the mounting plate 15, a pressing assembly 22 is provided on the top surface of the frame 2. The pressing assembly 22 includes a rotary pressing cylinder 221 mounted on the top surface of the frame 2, a mounting block 222 mounted on the piston rod of the rotary pressing cylinder 221, and an abutment block 223 mounted on the top surface of the frame 2 and cooperating with the rotary pressing cylinder 221 to press the flipping plate 4 tightly. When the flipping drive mechanism 6 drives the flipping plate 4 to flip, the rotary pressing cylinder 221 rotates and simultaneously drives the mounting block 222 to abut against the side of the flipping plate 4 facing away from the second fixing block 511. At the same time, the pressing assembly 222 and the abutment block 223 cooperate to achieve the pressing between the exterior trim panel 14 and the mounting plate 15. To ensure the uniformity of the fit between the exterior trim panel 14 and the mounting plate 15, two sets of pressing assemblies 22 are symmetrically arranged on the top surface of the frame 2.

[0046] The principle of the glue application device for a lidar mounting cover in this application embodiment is as follows: During the glue application process of the mounting cover 1, the mounting plate 15 is fixed to the first fixing mechanism 3 by the first suction cup assembly 32, and the outer trim panel 14 is fixed to the second fixing mechanism 5 by the cooperation between the second suction cup assembly 52 and the limiting assembly 41. The glue is then applied in the glue tank 151 of the mounting plate 15 by the robotic arm, and the flipping plate 4 is flipped by the flipping drive mechanism 6 to achieve the covering of the outer trim panel 14 on the top surface of the mounting plate 15. Under the drive of the pressing assembly 22, the stable bonding between the outer trim panel 14 and the mounting plate 15 is further improved, thereby completing the glue application and assembly of the mounting cover 1, effectively improving the glue application accuracy and assembly efficiency of the mounting cover 1.

[0047] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A laser radar mounting cover gluing device, characterized by, The system includes a frame (2), a first fixing mechanism (3) mounted on the top surface of the frame (2) for arranging the mounting plate (15), a flip plate (4) rotatably mounted on the top surface of the frame (2), a second fixing mechanism (5) mounted on the flip plate (4) for arranging the outer trim panel (14), a flipping drive mechanism (6) for driving the flip plate (4) to rotate, and a glue applicator (7). The first fixing mechanism (3) includes a first fixing seat (31) whose top surface is attached to the mounting plate (15) and a first suction cup assembly (32) mounted on the first fixing seat (31). The second fixing mechanism (5) includes a second fixing seat (51) whose top surface is attached to the outer trim panel (14) and a second suction cup assembly (52) mounted on the second fixing seat (51). The rotation axis of the flipping drive mechanism (6) is offset from the central axis of the flip plate (4). The glue applicator (7) includes a robotic arm (71) and a glue applicator assembly (72) mounted on the robotic arm (71).

2. The laser radar mounting cover gluing device according to claim 1, wherein The flip plate (4) is provided with a limiting component (41). The limiting component (41) includes a limiting cylinder (411) installed on the flip plate (4) and two limiting blocks (412) connected to the piston rod of the limiting cylinder (411). The side walls of the two limiting blocks (412) abut against the two sides of the detection opening (13) on the mounting cover (1). The second fixing seat (51) is provided with an arrangement groove for arranging the limiting blocks (412).

3. The laser radar mounting cover gluing device according to claim 1, wherein The top surface of the frame (2) is vertically provided with a limiting post (21). The flip plate (4) is provided with a limiting seat (42) that cooperates with the limiting post (21) on one side of the second fixing mechanism (5). When the limiting post (21) and the limiting seat (42) abut against each other, the outer panel (14) fixed to the second fixing mechanism (5) abuts against the mounting plate (15) fixed to the first fixing mechanism (3).

4. The device for gluing a laser radar mounting cover according to claim 3, wherein The top surface of the frame (2) is vertically provided with four limiting posts (21), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first fixing mechanism (3).

5. The device for gluing a laser radar mounting cover according to claim 1, wherein The top surface of the frame (2) is provided with a pressing assembly (22), which includes a rotary pressing cylinder (221) installed on the top surface of the frame (2), a mounting block (222) installed on the piston rod of the rotary pressing cylinder (221), and an abutment block (223) installed on the top surface of the frame (2) and cooperating with the mounting block (222) to press the flip plate (4) tightly.

6. The adhesive applicator for a lidar mounting cover according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top surface of the frame (2) is symmetrically provided with two sets of the pressing components (22).

7. The adhesive applicator for a lidar mounting cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fixing seat (31) includes multiple first fixing blocks (311) that fit against the mounting plate (15), and the first fixing blocks (311) are fixed to the top surface of the frame (2) by screws; the second fixing seat (51) includes multiple second fixing blocks (511) that fit against the outer trim panel (14), and the second fixing blocks (511) are fixed to the flip plate (4) by screws.

8. The adhesive applicator for a lidar mounting cover according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first suction cup assembly (32) includes a first suction cup (321) mounted on the first fixed base (31) and a first suction pipe (322) communicating with the first suction cup (321). The second suction cup assembly (52) includes a second suction cup (521) mounted on the second fixed base (51) and a second suction pipe (522) communicating with the second suction cup (521). The first fixed base (31) and the second fixed base (51) are respectively provided with mounting slots (312) for arranging the first suction cup assembly (32) and the second suction cup assembly (52).

9. The adhesive applicator for a lidar mounting cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping drive mechanism (6) includes a first rotating seat (61) rotatably mounted on the top surface of the frame (2) and fixedly connected to one side of the flipping plate (4), a second rotating seat (62) arranged opposite to the first rotating seat (61) and fixedly connected to the other side of the flipping plate (4), and a drive motor (63) for driving the second rotating seat (62) to rotate; the rotation axis of the first rotating seat (61) coincides with the rotation axis of the second rotating seat (62).

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