Duplex linkage and glass lifter assembly group equipment comprising same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a linkage device of double position, including work table, first tooling, second tooling and respectively with first tooling, second tooling drive cooperation's first drive, second drive, work table fixed setting, be provided with first station and second station on the work table, and first tooling switches position between first station and second station, and second tooling is adjacent with first tooling, first drive is used for promoting first tooling horizontal motion, and second drive is used for driving second tooling to lift or horizontal motion. The linkage device of double position can cooperate through the mode of upgrading and translation to two toolings, so that in the production process, glass lifter assembly only needs to clamp once, guarantees the consistency of product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tooling, specifically to a dual-station linkage device and a glass lift assembly assembly equipment including the device. Background Technology

[0002] The existing process for assembling the window regulator assembly has two workstations, with two operators responsible for the work at each workstation. The components to be assembled are first clamped on the fixture at the first workstation. After the operator completes the operation, the assembled window regulator assembly at that workstation is partially disassembled and sent to the second workstation for re-clamping.

[0003] Because the product needs to be re-clamped during the process, and the two workstations are operated by two different workers, the final product consistency of the glass lift assembly is poor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a dual-station linkage device and a glass lifter assembly assembly equipment including the device. The dual-station linkage device can coordinate two toolings by upgrading and translating, so that the glass lifter assembly only needs to be clamped once during the production process, thus ensuring product consistency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a dual-station linkage device, including a worktable, a first fixture, a second fixture, and a first drive and a second drive that respectively cooperate with the first fixture and the second fixture. The worktable is fixedly installed, and a first station and a second station are provided on the worktable. The first fixture switches positions between the first station and the second station, and the second fixture is adjacent to the first fixture.

[0006] The first drive is used to propel the first tooling to move horizontally, and the second drive is used to drive the second tooling to move up and down or horizontally.

[0007] Preferably, the dual-station linkage device further includes a tooling mounting plate, which is detachably fixedly connected to the first tooling, and the first drive is drivenly connected to the tooling mounting plate.

[0008] The first tooling is slidably connected to the worktable via a tooling mounting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the first drive is configured as a synchronous belt structure, and the tooling mounting plate is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt of the synchronous belt structure.

[0010] Preferably, the tooling mounting plate is connected to the worktable via a first guide.

[0011] Preferably, the second drive includes a lifting structure and a translation structure. The second tooling is driven to the lifting structure, which drives the second tooling to lift. The translation structure is connected to the lifting structure, which drives the lifting structure and the second tooling to translate.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting structure includes a lifting platform and a lifting drive, the lifting drive is fixedly connected to the translation structure, the telescopic end of the lifting drive is fixedly connected to the lifting platform, and the second tooling is fixedly connected to the lifting platform.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting structure further includes a second guide, and the lifting platform and the translation structure are connected through the second guide.

[0014] Preferably, the translation structure includes a translation platform, a third guide, and a translation drive. The translation drive is connected to the translation platform drive, and the translation platform is guided by the third guide.

[0015] The lifting platform and the translation platform are connected by a second guide, and the lifting drive is fixedly connected to the translation platform.

[0016] This utility model also provides a glass lifter assembly assembly equipment including the aforementioned dual-station linkage device. The glass lifter assembly assembly equipment further includes a first operating mechanism and a second operating mechanism fixedly connected to the worktable. The first operating mechanism and the second operating mechanism are respectively disposed at the first station and the second station, and are used to assemble the glass lifter assembly located on the first tooling or the second tooling.

[0017] According to the above technical solution, the first drive of this utility model pushes the first tooling to switch positions between the first station and the second station. After the first tooling clamps the glass lift assembly, the operator can operate the glass lift assembly. After completing the operation, the first drive is activated to push the first tooling to the next station. This eliminates the need to unclamp the glass lift assembly; the glass lift assembly and tooling can be pushed together to the next station. The operator at the next station does not need to re-clamp the glass lift assembly, thus ensuring the consistency of glass lift assembly production on the first tooling.

[0018] The second fixture is adjacent to the first fixture. When the first fixture is at the first station, the second fixture is at the second station. At this time, the worker at the first station operates the glass lift assembly on the first fixture, and the worker at the second station operates the glass lift assembly on the second fixture. After both glass lift assemblies are operated, the glass lift assembly on the second fixture has completed all assembly operations, and the operator can remove the product from the second fixture. Then, the second drive first lowers the second fixture, clearing the second station on the worktable. Next, the first drive pushes the first fixture into the second station. Now that the first station is clear, the second drive can move the second fixture, located below the worktable, horizontally to below the first station. Then, the second drive raises the second fixture to the position of the first station, allowing the glass lift assembly on the first fixture to complete its second process at the second station, becoming a finished product. New glass lift assemblies can also be re-clamped onto the second fixture for production.

[0019] Subsequently, the product on the first fixture is removed after production is completed. At the same time, the product on the second fixture completes the first process. First, the second drive lowers the second fixture, at which point the position of the first station is vacated. The first drive can drive the first fixture into the first station, and the second drive can drive the second fixture to move horizontally below the second station. Then, the second drive drives the second fixture to rise, and the second fixture reaches the position of the second station, where the product on it continues to be assembled.

[0020] Therefore, through the cooperation of the first drive and the second drive, the first tooling and the second tooling can cooperate to exchange and cycle between the first station and the second station. In this way, once a glass lift assembly is fixed with the first tooling or the second tooling, it will follow the tooling from the first station to the second station and finally complete all the assembly work. Therefore, the glass lift assembly does not need to be re-clamped between the first station and the second station, thus ensuring the consistency of glass lift assembly production. Moreover, by avoiding re-clamping, the working efficiency of the equipment can also be effectively improved.

[0021] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a dual-station linkage device;

[0024] Figure 2This is a top view of a dual-station linkage device;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 AA cross-section view;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a dual-station linkage device;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a window regulator assembly equipment.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0029] 11 First tooling 12 Second tooling

[0030] 10 workbenches 21 first drive

[0031] 22 Second Drive 13 Tooling Mounting Plate

[0032] 14 Synchronous Belt 211 First Slide Rail

[0033] 212 First slider 221 Lifting platform

[0034] 222 Lifting drive 223 Second guide rod

[0035] 224 Second guide sleeve 231 Translation platform

[0036] 232 Third slide rail 233 Third slider

[0037] 101 First operating mechanism 102 Second operating mechanism Detailed Implementation

[0038] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional words such as "adjacent," "horizontal," etc., contained in the terminology only represent the orientation of the term in its conventional use or are common terms understood by those skilled in the art, and should not be regarded as limitations on the term.

[0040] See Figure 1-4 The aforementioned dual-station linkage device includes a worktable 10, a first tooling 11, a second tooling 12, and a first drive 21 and a second drive 22 that drive and cooperate with the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 respectively. The worktable 10 is fixedly installed, and a first station and a second station are provided on the worktable 10. The first tooling 11 switches between the first station and the second station, and the second tooling 12 is adjacent to the first tooling 11.

[0041] The first drive 21 is used to push the first tooling 11 to move horizontally, and the second drive 22 is used to drive the second tooling 12 to move up and down or horizontally.

[0042] Through the implementation of the above technical solution, the first drive 21 pushes the first tooling 11 to switch positions between the first station and the second station. After the first tooling 11 clamps the glass lift assembly, the operator can operate the glass lift assembly. After the operation is completed, the first drive 21 is activated to push the first tooling 11 to the next station. This eliminates the need to unclamp the glass lift assembly, allowing the glass lift assembly and tooling to be pushed directly to the next station. The operator at the next station does not need to clamp the glass lift assembly again, thus ensuring the consistency of glass lift assembly production on the first tooling 11.

[0043] The second fixture 12 is adjacent to the first fixture 11. When the first fixture 11 is in the first station, the second fixture 12 is in the second station. At this time, the worker in the first station operates the glass lift assembly on the first fixture 11, and the worker in the second station operates the glass lift assembly on the second fixture 12. After both glass lift assemblies are operated, the glass lift assembly on the second fixture 12 has completed the entire assembly operation, and the operator can remove the product from the second fixture 12. Then, the second drive 22 first lowers the second fixture 12, freeing up the second station on the worktable 10. Then, the first drive 21 pushes the first fixture 11 into the second station. Now that the first station is free, the second drive 22 can drive the second fixture 12, located below the worktable 10, to first move horizontally to below the first station. Then, the second drive 22 drives the second fixture 12 to rise to the position of the first station, so that the glass lift assembly on the first fixture 11 can complete the second process in the second station and become a finished product. The second tooling 12 can also be used to re-clamp new window regulator assemblies for production.

[0044] Subsequently, the product on the first fixture 11 is removed after production is completed. At the same time, the product on the second fixture 12 completes the first process. First, the second drive 21 lowers the second fixture 12, at which point the position of the first workstation is vacated. The first drive 21 can drive the first fixture 11 into the first workstation, and the second drive 22 can drive the second fixture 12 to move horizontally below the second workstation. Then, the second drive 22 drives the second fixture 12 to rise, and the second fixture 12 reaches the position of the second workstation, where the product on it continues to be assembled.

[0045] Therefore, through the cooperation of the first drive 21 and the second drive 22, the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 can cooperate with each other to exchange positions and cycle between the first station and the second station. In this way, once a glass lift assembly is fixed with the first tooling 11 or the second tooling 12, it will follow the tooling from the first station to the second station and finally complete all the assembly work. Therefore, the glass lift assembly does not need to be re-clamped between the first station and the second station, thus ensuring the consistency of glass lift assembly production. Moreover, by avoiding re-clamping, the working efficiency of the equipment can also be effectively improved.

[0046] In this embodiment, preferably, the dual-station linkage device further includes a tooling mounting plate 13, which is detachably fixedly connected to the first tooling 11, and the first drive 21 is drivenly connected to the tooling mounting plate 13. The first tooling 11 is slidably connected to the worktable 10 through the tooling mounting plate 13.

[0047] By setting the tooling mounting plate 13, the first drive 21 drives the first tooling 11 to perform horizontal reciprocating motion along the length direction of the worktable 10 through the tooling mounting plate 13.

[0048] The worktable 10 is provided with through holes corresponding to the first and second workstations, respectively, through which the second tooling 12 moves up and down. The through holes are set to be larger than the second tooling 12, so that the second tooling 12 can pass through the through holes smoothly during the up and down movement.

[0049] The first tooling 11 is slidably connected to the worktable 10 via the tooling mounting plate 13. The first tooling 11 is detachably connected to the tooling mounting plate 13. When the first tooling 11 fails, it can be quickly repaired by replacing it with a new first tooling 11 to the tooling mounting plate 13.

[0050] When the first drive 21 pushes the tooling mounting plate 13 away, the second tooling 12 will move to the original position of the first tooling 11. At this position, the second drive 22 drives the second tooling 12 to rise. Since the through hole on the worktable 10 is larger than the size of the second tooling 12, and the tooling mounting plate 13 has been removed, the second tooling 12 can smoothly enter the second work station.

[0051] Preferably, the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 are identical. In actual production, only one spare part is needed to replace the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 in a timely manner, which is conducive to rapid on-site maintenance.

[0052] In this embodiment, preferably, the first drive 21 is configured as a synchronous belt structure, and the tooling mounting plate 13 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 14 of the synchronous belt structure.

[0053] The tooling mounting plate 13 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 14 of the synchronous belt structure. In one embodiment, the tooling mounting plate 13 is connected to the synchronous belt 14 by a fastener. The fastener can cooperate with the toothed structure of the synchronous belt 14. After the fastener and the synchronous belt 14 are cooperated, the lower surface of the first tooling 11 is fixed by bolts, etc., thereby realizing the fixed connection between the first tooling 11 and the synchronous belt 14.

[0054] Preferably, the first tooling 11 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the timing belt 14, and the second tooling 12 is connected to the lower side of the timing belt 14. The timing belts 14 on both sides of the timing pulley rotate in opposite directions. By connecting the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 to the timing belts on both sides respectively, the linkage effect of the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 can be achieved.

[0055] The first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 are arranged in a staggered manner. When the synchronous belt 14 on one side drives the first tooling 11 to move from the first station to the second station, the second tooling 12, which is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 14 on the other side, will move from the second station to the first station at the same time.

[0056] Preferably, the first drive 21 further includes a tensioning mechanism for the synchronous belt, which can adjust the tension of the synchronous belt 14 to ensure the stability and accuracy of the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 during their movement.

[0057] In this embodiment, preferably, the tooling mounting plate 13 is connected to the worktable 10 via a first guide.

[0058] The first guide is set as a linear slide rail. The first slide rail 211 of the linear slide rail cooperates with the first slider 212. The first slide rail 211 is fixed to the upper surface of the worktable 10, and the first slider 212 is fixed to the lower surface of the tooling mounting plate 13. When the first drive 21 is activated, the synchronous belt 14 drives the first tooling 11 to move. The first slide rail 211 and the first slider 212 cooperate to guide the first tooling 11, ensuring the positional accuracy of the first tooling 11, which is conducive to realizing automated operation on the worktable 10.

[0059] In this embodiment, preferably, the second drive 22 includes a lifting structure and a translation structure. The second tooling 12 is driven and connected to the lifting structure, and the lifting structure drives the second tooling 12 to move up and down. The translation structure is connected to the lifting structure, and the translation structure drives the lifting structure and the second tooling 12 to translate.

[0060] When it is necessary to exchange the positions of the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12, the lifting structure will first lower the second tooling 12 into position, so that the first drive 21 can drive the first tooling 11 into the original position of the second tooling 12.

[0061] After the second tooling 12 descends to its position, the first drive 21 starts to move, driving the first tooling 11 to the original position of the second tooling 12. Then, the translation structure drives the second tooling 12 from its current position to the original position of the first tooling 11. Preferably, the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 can be driven simultaneously using a synchronous belt 14.

[0062] After the second tooling 12 is moved into position, the lifting structure will lift the second tooling 12 above the worktable 10, allowing the operator to operate the second tooling 12.

[0063] Therefore, the cooperation of the lifting structure and the translation structure can realize the cooperation between the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12, and achieve the purpose of exchanging positions between the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 and recycling the tooling.

[0064] In this embodiment, preferably, the lifting structure includes a lifting platform 221 and a lifting drive 222. The lifting drive 222 is fixedly connected to the translation structure, the telescopic end of the lifting drive 222 is fixedly connected to the lifting platform 221, and the second tooling 12 is fixedly connected to the lifting platform 221.

[0065] The telescopic end of the lifting drive 222 can drive the lifting platform 221 to rise or fall, and the second tooling 12, which is fixedly connected to the lifting platform 221, can follow the lifting platform 221 to rise or fall.

[0066] When translation is required, the translation structure drives the entire lifting structure to translate.

[0067] In one embodiment, the lifting drive 222 is configured as a cylinder, and the end face of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the translation structure. When the extension end of the cylinder extends or retracts, the lifting platform 221 fixedly connected to the extension end is lifted or lowered.

[0068] In this embodiment, preferably, the lifting structure further includes a second guide, and the lifting platform 221 is connected to the translation structure through the second guide.

[0069] The second guide is configured to cooperate with the second guide rod 223 and the second guide sleeve 224. The second guide rod 223 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lifting platform 221, and the second guide sleeve 224 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the translation platform 231. When the lifting drive 222 is activated, the cooperation between the second guide rod 223 and the second guide sleeve 224 can guide the movement of the lifting platform 221.

[0070] Once the second tooling 12 is lifted into position, the second guide rod 223, together with the lifting drive 222, supports the second tooling 12. Preferably, multiple second guide rods 223 are provided, arranged circumferentially around the second tooling 12. The cooperation between the second guide rod 223 and the second guide sleeve 224 also ensures the positional stability of the lifted second tooling 12, thereby enabling the automated equipment at the first and second workstations to reliably cooperate with the second tooling 12.

[0071] Preferably, a certain gap is provided between the translation platform 231 and the fixed structure below, and this gap is greater than the lifting distance of the lifting platform 221, so that the second guide rod 223 has sufficient movement space.

[0072] In this embodiment, preferably, the translation structure includes a translation platform 231, a third guide, and a translation drive. The translation drive is driven to connect with the translation platform 231, and the translation platform 231 is guided by the third guide.

[0073] The lifting platform 221 and the translation platform 231 are connected by a second guide, and the lifting drive 222 is fixedly connected to the translation platform 231.

[0074] The translation platform 231 is connected to the fixed component of the linkage device of the dual station through the third guide. Preferably, the translation platform 231 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 14 through the fixer, that is, the translation drive is set to a synchronous belt structure shared with the first drive 21.

[0075] When the first drive 21 is activated, the upper synchronous belt 14 drives the first tooling 11 to move in the first direction, while the lower synchronous belt 14 simultaneously drives the lower translation platform 231 to move in the second direction, with the first direction being opposite to the second direction.

[0076] The lifting drive 222, which is fixedly connected to the translation platform 231, can move horizontally together with the translation platform 231. At the same time, the lifting platform 221, which is connected to the translation platform 231 through the second guide, will also move together with the lifting platform 221. Therefore, the translation structure can drive the lifting structure to move as a whole, thereby achieving the purpose of horizontal rotation of the second tooling 12.

[0077] This utility model also provides a reference. Figure 5 The glass lifter assembly equipment including the dual-station linkage device further includes a first operating mechanism 101 and a second operating mechanism 102 fixedly connected to the worktable 10. The first operating mechanism 101 and the second operating mechanism 102 are respectively arranged at the first station and the second station, and are used to assemble the glass lifter assembly located on the first tooling 11 or the second tooling 12.

[0078] The first operating mechanism 101 can cooperate with the first tooling 11 or the second tooling 12 located at the first workstation to realize the automatic assembly of the glass lift assembly located at that workstation. The second operating mechanism 102 can cooperate with the first tooling 11 or the second tooling 12 located at the second workstation to realize the automatic assembly of the glass lift assembly located at that workstation. Therefore, the automatic production of the glass lift assembly can be realized through the cooperation of the first operating mechanism 101 and the second operating mechanism 102 with the linkage device of the two workstations.

[0079] The first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 are fixedly connected to the worktable 10. In order to ensure the reliability of the operation of the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 during the production process, it is necessary to restrict the position of the first tooling 11 and the second tooling 12 so that the position of the first tooling 11 or the second tooling 12 at the first work station and the second work station can remain stable.

[0080] The first guide can restrict the relative position of the first tooling 11 and the worktable 10, so that the position of the first tooling 11 in the first station and the second tooling remains stable, so that the positional consistency of the first tooling 11 can also be guaranteed by the first guide during multiple uses.

[0081] The third guide's restraining effect ensures that the relative position of the second tooling 12 and the worktable 10 remains stable. Furthermore, the cooperation between the second guide and the lifting drive 222 reliably guarantees the positional stability of the second tooling 12 at the first or second workstation.

[0082] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present invention, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0083] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable way without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this utility model will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0084] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this utility model can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this utility model, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A dual-station linkage device, characterized in that, It includes a workbench (10), a first tooling (11), a second tooling (12), and a first drive (21) and a second drive (22) that drive and cooperate with the first tooling (11) and the second tooling (12) respectively. The workbench (10) is fixedly set, and a first station and a second station are set on the workbench (10). The first tooling (11) switches between the first station and the second station, and the second tooling (12) is adjacent to the first tooling (11). The first drive (21) is used to push the first tooling (11) to move horizontally, and the second drive (22) is used to drive the second tooling (12) to move up and down or horizontally.

2. The dual-station linkage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dual-station linkage device also includes a tooling mounting plate (13), which is detachably fixedly connected to the first tooling (11), and the first drive (21) is drivenly connected to the tooling mounting plate (13). The first tooling (11) is slidably connected to the worktable (10) via the tooling mounting plate (13).

3. The dual-station linkage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first drive (21) is configured as a synchronous belt structure, and the tooling mounting plate (13) is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt (14) of the synchronous belt structure.

4. The dual-station linkage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tooling mounting plate (13) is connected to the worktable (10) via a first guide.

5. The dual-station linkage device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The second drive (22) includes a lifting structure and a translation structure. The second tooling (12) is driven and connected to the lifting structure. The lifting structure drives the second tooling (12) to lift and lower. The translation structure is connected to the lifting structure. The translation structure drives the lifting structure and the second tooling (12) to translate.

6. The dual-station linkage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting structure includes a lifting platform (221) and a lifting drive (222). The lifting drive (222) is fixedly connected to the translation structure. The telescopic end of the lifting drive (222) is fixedly connected to the lifting platform (221). The second tooling (12) is fixedly connected to the lifting platform (221).

7. The dual-station linkage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting structure also includes a second guide, and the lifting platform (221) is connected to the translation structure through the second guide.

8. The dual-station linkage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The translation structure includes a translation platform (231), a third guide, and a translation drive. The translation drive is driven and connected to the translation platform (231), and the translation platform (231) is guided by the third guide. The lifting platform (221) and the translation platform (231) are connected by a second guide, and the lifting drive (222) is fixedly connected to the translation platform (231).

9. A glass lifter assembly assembly equipment comprising a dual-station linkage device as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The glass lifter assembly assembly equipment also includes a first operating mechanism (101) and a second operating mechanism (102) fixedly connected to the workbench (10). The first operating mechanism (101) and the second operating mechanism (102) are respectively set at the first work station and the second work station, and are used to assemble the glass lifter assembly located on the first tooling (11) or the second tooling (12).

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