Ornament assembly tooling

Abstract

A trim assembly fixture is disclosed for assembling a support onto a trim piece. The trim piece has an assembly area, and the support includes a first support portion and a second support portion. The trim assembly fixture includes a positioning mechanism and a fixing mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes a mounting frame and multiple displacement components. The mounting frame is disposed on one of the displacement components, and a positioning element is provided on the mounting frame. The multiple displacement components drive the mounting frame to move in multiple directions to position the positioning element at the assembly area. The fixing mechanism includes a first clamping element and a second clamping element. The first clamping element is fixed to the mounting frame and rotatably connected to the second clamping element to clamp the first support portion. When the positioning element is positioned at the assembly area, one of the displacement components drives the mounting frame to rise and fall, so that the first clamping element abuts the second support portion against the assembly area. The trim assembly fixture of this application can accurately position the assembly area of ​​the trim piece, achieve precise assembly of the support and the trim piece, and improve assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts assembly technology, specifically to a tooling for assembling trim parts. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of various products such as automotive interiors and electronic product casings, it is usually necessary to assemble mounting brackets on the trim pieces to facilitate their subsequent installation.

[0003] In related technologies, trim assembly often relies on manual operation. Workers need to determine the relative position of the mounting bracket and the trim assembly area based on experience and visual inspection before proceeding with the assembly. Manual operation is not only inefficient but also prone to problems such as inaccurate positioning and unstable installation, affecting assembly quality and precision. While some automated assembly equipment is gradually being applied to trim assembly, existing automated systems cannot accurately locate the trim assembly area, leading to deviations in the mounting bracket's position. This makes precise displacement control during assembly difficult, preventing the mounting bracket from smoothly and accurately assembling with the trim assembly area, thus impacting assembly quality and efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a tooling for assembling decorative parts, which solves the problems of low assembly efficiency, inaccurate positioning, and unstable installation of decorative parts and supports.

[0005] To achieve the objectives of this application, the following technical solution is provided:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a trim assembly fixture for assembling a support onto a trim, wherein the trim has an assembly area, the support includes a first support portion and a second support portion, and the trim assembly fixture includes:

[0007] The positioning mechanism includes a mounting frame and multiple displacement components. The mounting frame is disposed on one of the displacement components. The mounting frame is provided with a positioning element. The multiple displacement components drive the mounting frame to move in multiple directions, so that the positioning element positions the assembly area.

[0008] The fixing mechanism includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member. The first clamping member is fixed to the mounting frame, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member are rotatably connected to clamp the first support part.

[0009] When the positioning member is positioned in the assembly area, one of the displacement components drives the mounting bracket to rise and fall, so that the first clamping member abuts the second support portion against the assembly area.

[0010] In one embodiment, the plurality of displacement components include a left-right displacement component, a front-back displacement component, and a vertical displacement component. The left-right displacement component drives the front-back displacement component to move in the left-right direction, and the front-back displacement component drives the vertical displacement component to rise and fall. The vertical displacement component is connected to the mounting frame and drives the mounting frame to rise and fall.

[0011] In one embodiment, the positioning element is provided with a positioning groove that matches the shape of the assembly area.

[0012] In one embodiment, the vertical displacement component includes a first driving member and a telescopic member. The first driving member is disposed on the mounting frame and is used to drive the telescopic member to extend or retract. The telescopic member is connected to the front-rear displacement component.

[0013] In one embodiment, the trim assembly fixture further includes a second driving member, the mounting bracket is provided with a sliding groove, the positioning member is disposed in the sliding groove, and the second driving member is disposed on the mounting bracket and used to drive the positioning member to contact or disengage from the assembly area.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second driving member includes a first driving cylinder and a first piston rod. The first driving cylinder is connected to the mounting bracket, one end of the first piston rod is telescopically connected to the first driving cylinder, and the other end of the first piston rod is connected to the positioning member.

[0015] In one embodiment, the fixing mechanism further includes a third driving member, one end of the first clamping member is provided with a hinge shaft, the second clamping member is hinged to the hinge shaft, and the third driving member is disposed on the mounting frame and used to drive the second clamping member to rotate around the hinge shaft.

[0016] In one embodiment, the third driving member includes a second driving cylinder and a second piston rod. The second driving cylinder is connected to the mounting bracket, one end of the second piston rod is telescopically connected to the second driving cylinder, and the other end of the second piston rod is connected to the second clamping member.

[0017] In one embodiment, a vacuum suction cup is provided inside the first clamping member, and an air intake port connected to the vacuum suction cup is provided at one end of the first clamping member away from the hinge axis.

[0018] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a first mounting base, a second mounting base, and a third mounting base. The second mounting base and the third mounting base are both connected to the first mounting base. The first driving member is disposed on the first mounting base. The second driving member and the third driving member are both disposed on the second mounting base. The first clamping member and the positioning member are disposed on the third mounting base.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. In this application, by setting a combination structure of positioning mechanism and fixing mechanism, the assembly area of ​​the ornament can be accurately positioned, the support and ornament can be precisely assembled, and the assembly of ornament and support can be automated, which greatly reduces manual operation, improves assembly efficiency, and solves the problem of low efficiency of traditional manual assembly method; in particular, by driving the mounting frame to move in multiple directions through multiple displacement components, the positioning component can accurately position the assembly area, which improves the accuracy of assembly.

[0021] 2. In this application, the first support part of the support is clamped by the cooperation of the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and the lifting and lowering of the mounting frame is controlled by the displacement component, so that the second support part can accurately abut against the assembly area, thereby improving the stability of the assembly.

[0022] 3. In this application, the positioning groove on the positioning component that matches the shape of the assembly area and the vacuum suction cup in the first clamping component enhance the fixing effect on the support, thereby further improving the assembly quality and efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a trim assembly fixture and a trim according to one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the trim and support after assembly according to one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a trim assembly fixture according to one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the trim assembly fixture of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a portion of the structure of a trim assembly fixture according to one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a positioning element according to one embodiment of this application.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 100. Trim; 110. Assembly area; 200. Support; 210. First support; 220. Second support; 300. Positioning mechanism; 310. Mounting bracket; 311. Slide groove; 312. First mounting seat; 313. Second mounting seat; 314. Third mounting seat; 320. Positioning component; 321. Positioning groove; 330. Vertical displacement assembly; 331. First driving component; 332. Telescopic component; 400. Fixing mechanism; 410. First clamping component; 411. Hinge shaft; 412. Air intake; 420. Second clamping component; 500. Second driving component; 510. First driving cylinder; 520. First piston rod; 600. Third driving component; 610. Second driving cylinder; 620. Second piston rod. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following are specific embodiments of this application, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the technical solutions of this application. However, this application is not limited to these embodiments.

[0033] refer to Figures 1-6 This application provides a trim assembly fixture for assembling a support 200 onto a trim 100. The trim 100 has an assembly area 110, and the support 200 includes a first support portion 210 and a second support portion 220. The trim assembly fixture includes a positioning mechanism 300 and a fixing mechanism 400.

[0034] The trim piece 100 can be an automotive interior trim piece, furniture trim piece, or other decorative component that requires the mounting bracket 200. The assembly area 110 refers to a specific area on the trim piece 100 for mounting the bracket 200; this area typically has a specific shape and size so that the bracket 200 can be accurately installed in that position. The bracket 200 is a component for supporting or connecting other parts. The first support portion 210 and the second support portion 220 can have different shapes and functions; for example, the first support portion 210 can be a part for connecting with other parts, and the second support portion 220 can be a part for contacting the trim piece 100.

[0035] The trim assembly fixture includes a positioning mechanism 300 and a fixing mechanism 400. The positioning mechanism 300 is used to position the assembly area 110 on the trim 100, and the fixing mechanism 400 is used to fix the support 200 and assemble the support 200 onto the assembly area 110 of the trim 100.

[0036] The positioning mechanism 300 includes a mounting bracket 310 and multiple displacement components. The mounting bracket 310 is the main structure of the entire tooling, used for mounting and supporting other components. The mounting bracket 310 is mounted on one of the displacement components, so that the mounting bracket 310 can move as the displacement component moves. The mounting bracket 310 is provided with a positioning element 320, which is used to position the assembly area 110 on the trim piece 100. The multiple displacement components drive the mounting bracket 310 to move in multiple directions, so that the positioning element 320 can accurately position itself on the assembly area 110 on the trim piece 100.

[0037] The fixing mechanism 400 includes a first clamping member 410 and a second clamping member 420. The first clamping member 410 is fixed to the mounting frame 310, and the first clamping member 410 and the second clamping member 420 are rotatably connected to clamp the first support portion 210. The first clamping member 410 and the second clamping member 420 together form a clamping device for clamping the first support portion 210 of the support 200. The first clamping member 410 is fixed to the mounting frame 310 and moves with the movement of the mounting frame 310, while the second clamping member 420 can rotate relative to the first clamping member 410, thereby realizing the function of clamping and releasing the support 200.

[0038] With the positioning member 320 positioned in the assembly area 110, one of the displacement components drives the mounting bracket 310 to rise and fall, causing the first clamping member 410 to abut the second support portion 220 against the assembly area 110. This allows the first clamping member 410 to abut the second support portion 220 of the support 200 against the assembly area 110. Once the second support portion 220 abuts against the assembly area 110, the support 200 is assembled onto the trim piece 100.

[0039] In this application, by setting a combination structure of positioning mechanism 300 and fixing mechanism 400, the position of assembly area 110 of ornament 100 can be accurately positioned, realizing precise assembly of support 200 and ornament 100, and realizing automated assembly of ornament 100 and support 200, which greatly reduces manual operation, improves assembly efficiency, and solves the problem of low efficiency of traditional manual assembly method; in particular, by driving the mounting bracket 310 to move in multiple directions through multiple displacement components, the positioning component 320 can accurately position the position of assembly area 110, improving the accuracy of assembly.

[0040] The first support portion 210 of the support 200 is clamped by the cooperation of the first clamping member 410 and the second clamping member 420, and the second support portion 220 is precisely abutted against the assembly area 110 by the displacement component controlling the lifting and lowering of the mounting frame 310, thereby improving the stability of the assembly.

[0041] In one embodiment, the plurality of displacement components include a left-right displacement component, a front-back displacement component, and a vertical displacement component 330. The left-right displacement component drives the front-back displacement component to move in the left-right direction, and the front-back displacement component drives the vertical displacement component 330 to rise and fall. The vertical displacement component 330 is connected to the mounting frame 310 and drives the mounting frame 310 to rise and fall. This three-dimensional displacement component configuration allows the mounting frame 310 to move freely in three-dimensional space, thereby enabling accurate positioning of the positioning element 320 to the position in the assembly area 110.

[0042] The positioning element 320 is provided with a positioning groove 321 that matches the shape of the assembly area 110. The shape of the positioning groove 321 matches the shape of the assembly area 110, so that when the positioning element 320 contacts the assembly area 110, the positioning groove 321 can accurately fit into the assembly area 110, thereby ensuring positioning accuracy. The shape of the positioning groove 321 can be customized according to the shape of the assembly area 110. For example, if the assembly area 110 is circular, then the positioning groove 321 should also be circular; if the assembly area 110 is rectangular, then the positioning groove 321 should also be rectangular.

[0043] The vertical displacement assembly 330 includes a first driving member 331 and a telescopic member 332. The first driving member 331 is disposed on the mounting frame 310 and is used to drive the telescopic member 332 to extend and retract. The telescopic member 332 is connected to the front-rear displacement assembly. The first driving member 331 can be a motor, a cylinder, or other device capable of generating driving force. The telescopic member 332 can be a lead screw, a cylinder, or other mechanism capable of telescopic movement. By driving the telescopic member 332 to extend and retract through the first driving member 331, the mounting frame 310 can achieve vertical lifting and lowering movement.

[0044] The trim assembly fixture also includes a second drive member 500. The mounting bracket 310 has a slide groove 311, and the positioning member 320 is disposed in the slide groove 311. The second drive member 500 is disposed on the mounting bracket 310 and is used to drive the positioning member 320 to contact or disengage from the assembly area 110. The slide groove 311 provides a moving track for the positioning member 320, allowing the positioning member 320 to slide within the slide groove 311. The second drive member 500 can drive the positioning member 320 to move within the slide groove 311, thereby causing the positioning member 320 to contact or disengage from the assembly area 110.

[0045] After the positioning member 320 is positioned in the assembly area 110, the up-down displacement component 330 drives the first clamping member 410 to move down to abut against the assembly area 110 on the trim 100. At this time, the second driving member 500 drives the positioning member 320 to move up along the slide groove 311 to avoid the first clamping member 410.

[0046] In this design, adhesive is applied to the surface of the second support portion 220 so that after the second support portion 220 comes into contact with the ornament 100, it can be attached to the ornament 100 under the pressure of the first clamping member 410. Furthermore, through holes can be provided in the second support portion 220 to facilitate the connection between the support 200 and the ornament 100 via fasteners, further enhancing the stability of the installation of the support 200 and the ornament 100.

[0047] The second driving component 500 includes a first driving cylinder 510 and a first piston rod 520. The first driving cylinder 510 is connected to the mounting bracket 310. One end of the first piston rod 520 is telescopically connected to the first driving cylinder 510, and the other end is connected to the positioning component 320. When the first driving cylinder 510 operates, the first piston rod 520 extends or retracts, thereby driving the positioning component 320 to move within the slide groove 311, causing the positioning component 320 to contact or disengage from the assembly area 110. The first driving cylinder 510 can be a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or other device capable of generating linear motion.

[0048] The fixing mechanism 400 also includes a third driving member 600. One end of the first clamping member 410 is provided with a hinge shaft 411. The second clamping member 420 is hinged to the hinge shaft 411. The third driving member 600 is disposed on the mounting bracket 310 and is used to drive the second clamping member 420 to rotate around the hinge shaft 411. The hinge shaft 411 provides a fulcrum for the second clamping member 420 to rotate around the hinge shaft 411. The third driving member 600 can drive the second clamping member 420 to rotate around the hinge shaft 411, thereby realizing the function of clamping and releasing the support 200.

[0049] The third driving component 600 includes a second driving cylinder 610 and a second piston rod 620. The second driving cylinder 610 is connected to the mounting bracket 310. One end of the second piston rod 620 is telescopically connected to the second driving cylinder 610, and the other end is connected to the second clamping component 420. When the second driving cylinder 610 is working, the second piston rod 620 extends or retracts, thereby driving the second clamping component 420 to rotate around the hinge axis 411, realizing the function of clamping and releasing the support 200. The second driving cylinder 610 can be a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or other device capable of generating linear motion.

[0050] A vacuum suction cup is provided inside the first clamping member 410, and an air intake 412 connected to the vacuum suction cup is provided at the end of the first clamping member 410 away from the hinge axis 411. The vacuum suction cup can be connected to an external vacuum source through the air intake 412. When the vacuum source is working, the vacuum suction cup will generate suction force, thereby adsorbing the second support part 220 of the support 200 and enhancing the stability of clamping. The air intake 412 is located at the end of the first clamping member 410 away from the hinge axis 411, so that the support 200 is adsorbed to the end of the first clamping member 410, which facilitates the second support part 220 of the support 200 to abut against the assembly area 110 when the first clamping member 410 moves down.

[0051] Mounting bracket 310 includes a first mounting base 312, a second mounting base 313, and a third mounting base 314. The second mounting base 313 and the third mounting base 314 are both connected to the first mounting base 312. A first driving component 331 is disposed on the first mounting base 312, a second driving component 500 and a third driving component 600 are both disposed on the second mounting base 313, and a first clamping component 410 and a positioning component 320 are disposed on the third mounting base 314. This layered mounting bracket 310 structure makes the installation of each component more reasonable and also facilitates the maintenance and replacement of each component.

[0052] In use, the position of the mounting bracket 310 is first adjusted by the left-right displacement component, the front-back displacement component, and the up-down displacement component 330, so that the positioning component 320 can be accurately positioned in the assembly area 110 on the trim piece 100. Then, the positioning component 320 is driven to contact the assembly area 110 by the second drive component 500 to ensure accurate positioning. Next, the second clamping component 420 is driven to rotate around the hinge axis 411 by the third drive component 600, so that the first clamping component 410 and the second clamping component 420 clamp the first support portion 210 of the support 200. Finally, the mounting bracket 310 is driven to rise and fall by the up-down displacement component 330, so that the first clamping component 410 abuts the second support portion 220 of the support 200 against the assembly area 110, completing the assembly of the support 200.

[0053] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0054] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0055] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0056] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this application.

Claims

1. A tooling for assembling a decorative element, used to assemble a support onto a decorative element, wherein the decorative element has an assembly area, and the support includes a first support portion and a second support portion, characterized in that, The trim assembly fixture includes: The positioning mechanism includes a mounting frame and multiple displacement components. The mounting frame is disposed on one of the displacement components. The mounting frame is provided with a positioning element. The multiple displacement components drive the mounting frame to move in multiple directions, so that the positioning element positions the assembly area. The fixing mechanism includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member. The first clamping member is fixed to the mounting frame, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member are rotatably connected to clamp the first support part. When the positioning member is positioned in the assembly area, one of the displacement components drives the mounting bracket to rise and fall, so that the first clamping member abuts the second support portion against the assembly area.

2. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of displacement components include a left-right displacement component, a front-back displacement component, and a vertical displacement component. The left-right displacement component drives the front-back displacement component to move in the left-right direction, and the front-back displacement component drives the vertical displacement component to rise and fall. The vertical displacement component is connected to the mounting frame and drives the mounting frame to rise and fall.

3. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning component is provided with a positioning groove that matches the shape of the assembly area.

4. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical displacement component includes a first driving component and a telescopic component. The first driving component is disposed on the mounting frame and is used to drive the telescopic component to extend or retract. The telescopic component is connected to the front-rear displacement component.

5. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that, The trim assembly fixture also includes a second driving component. The mounting bracket is provided with a sliding groove, and the positioning component is disposed in the sliding groove. The second driving component is disposed on the mounting bracket and is used to drive the positioning component to contact or disengage from the assembly area.

6. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second driving component includes a first driving cylinder and a first piston rod. The first driving cylinder is connected to the mounting bracket. One end of the first piston rod is telescopically connected to the first driving cylinder, and the other end of the first piston rod is connected to the positioning component.

7. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism further includes a third driving member. One end of the first clamping member is provided with a hinge shaft. The second clamping member is hinged to the hinge shaft. The third driving member is disposed on the mounting frame and is used to drive the second clamping member to rotate around the hinge shaft.

8. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third driving component includes a second driving cylinder and a second piston rod. The second driving cylinder is connected to the mounting bracket. One end of the second piston rod is telescopically connected to the second driving cylinder, and the other end of the second piston rod is connected to the second clamping component.

9. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first clamping member is provided with a vacuum suction cup, and the end of the first clamping member away from the hinge axis is provided with an air intake that communicates with the vacuum suction cup.

10. The trim assembly fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes a first mounting base, a second mounting base, and a third mounting base. The second mounting base and the third mounting base are both connected to the first mounting base. The first driving member is disposed on the first mounting base. The second driving member and the third driving member are both disposed on the second mounting base. The first clamping member and the positioning member are disposed on the third mounting base.

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