Foam pasting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of foam pasting devices, including grabbing mechanism, foam adsorption mechanism and lifting mechanism;First side surface and second side surface are respectively provided in the thickness direction of the foam adsorption mechanism;The first side surface is used to fix foam, and second side surface is provided with grabbing cooperation component;The lifting end of the lifting mechanism is connected with the grabbing mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is movably arranged above the foam adsorption mechanism;The grabbing mechanism is provided with the grabbing component matched with the grabbing cooperation component;First side surface and second side surface are respectively provided in the thickness direction of the foam adsorption mechanism, and the first side surface can be used to fix foam, the second side surface can be cooperated with the grabbing component on the grabbing mechanism by grabbing cooperation component, and the grabbing mechanism is lifted and controlled by lifting mechanism, to realize the grabbing and pasting of foam adsorption mechanism, complete automatic pasting to foam, and speed up production rhythm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of foam bonding technology, and in particular to a foam bonding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of new energy vehicles, a layer of foam is usually attached to the B-pillar base plate for waterproofing. Currently, the entire foam ring is mostly attached and pressed manually, or by manual attachment and semi-automatic pressing. When performing this process, the operator needs to manually place the product on the lower mold, then place the foam on the upper mold of the fixture, and after the loading is completed, control the upper and lower molds to close and complete the foam attachment.

[0003] However, with the increasing demand for new energy vehicles, the existing purely manual or semi-automatic production methods are inefficient and can no longer meet production needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a foam bonding device to improve the foam bonding efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A foam bonding device includes a gripping mechanism, a foam adsorption mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The foam adsorption mechanism has a first side and a second side along its thickness direction. The first side is used to fix the foam, and the second side is provided with a gripping engagement component. The lifting end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the gripping mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is movably positioned above the foam adsorption mechanism. The gripping mechanism is provided with a gripping component that matches the gripping engagement component.

[0007] Furthermore, the foam adsorption mechanism has a first air inlet on one of the side walls adjacent to the first side; the first air inlet is connected to the first side.

[0008] Furthermore, a second air inlet is provided on the second side; the second air inlet is connected to the first side.

[0009] Furthermore, the gripping assembly includes a gripping groove; the gripping assembly includes a gripper that matches the gripping groove; the gripper is movably disposed above the gripping groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the gripping assembly also includes a positioning groove; the gripping assembly also includes a positioning pin that matches the positioning groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the gripping assembly includes at least two gripping slots, and the gripping assembly is provided with the same number of grippers as the gripping slots; at least one gripping slot is provided at each end of the second side along its length; at least one gripper is provided at each end of the gripping assembly along its length.

[0012] Furthermore, the gripping assembly also includes a first cylinder; the movable end of the first cylinder is connected to the gripper; the movable end of the first cylinder is movable along its length.

[0013] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a fixed plate, a lifting cylinder, and a slide rail; the slide rail is disposed on one side of the fixed plate; one side of the gripping mechanism is slidably connected to the slide rail; the lifting cylinder is disposed on the top of the fixed plate, and the movable end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the gripping mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a thread-organizing mechanism; the thread-organizing mechanism is connected to the gripping mechanism; and a toggle element is provided at one end of the thread-organizing mechanism facing the foam adsorption mechanism.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a barcode scanning component; the barcode scanning component is connected to the gripping mechanism; the scanning end of the barcode scanning component faces the foam adsorption mechanism.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by providing a first side and a second side in the thickness direction of the foam adsorption mechanism, the first side can be used to fix the foam, and the second side can cooperate with the gripping component on the gripping mechanism through the gripping and cooperating component, and the gripping mechanism can be raised and lowered through the lifting mechanism, thereby realizing the gripping and pasting of the foam adsorption mechanism, completing the automatic pasting of foam, and speeding up the production cycle. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foam bonding device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first side view of the foam adsorption mechanism of a foam bonding device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second side of the foam adsorption mechanism of a foam bonding device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism of a foam adhesive device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of a foam bonding device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cable management mechanism of a foam bonding device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Label Explanation:

[0024] 1. Gripping mechanism; 11. Gripping assembly; 111. Gripper; 112. Positioning pin; 113. First cylinder;

[0025] 2. Foam adsorption mechanism; 21. First side; 22. Second side; 23. Gripping assembly; 231. Gripping groove; 232. Positioning groove; 24. First air inlet; 25. Second air inlet;

[0026] 3. Lifting mechanism; 31. Fixed plate; 32. Lifting cylinder; 33. Slide rail;

[0027] 4. Cable management mechanism; 41. Actuating component;

[0028] 5. QR code scanning component; 100. Foam. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0030] Existing automotive B-pillar trim panel production lines typically employ a semi-automatic or purely manual method for foam application, resulting in slow production line efficiency. Furthermore, the production process requires product traceability, necessitating additional barcode scanning in the existing semi-automatic foam application process, further slowing down the production cycle. To address these issues, this application provides a foam application device that reduces manual intervention and accelerates the production line's cycle time.

[0031] This application uses the example of applying foam to an automotive B-pillar trim panel production line to illustrate the structure and usage of the foam bonding device. The foam bonding device provided in this application is not only suitable for foam application on automotive B-pillar trim panels, but also for bonding applications of other products, specifically:

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1-6A foam pasting device includes a gripping mechanism 1, a foam adsorption mechanism 2, and a lifting mechanism 3. A first side 21 and a second side 22 are respectively provided on the thickness direction of the foam adsorption mechanism 2. The first side 21 is used to fix foam 100, and the second side 22 is provided with a gripping engagement component 23. The lifting end of the lifting mechanism 3 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1, and the lifting mechanism 3 is movably disposed above the foam adsorption mechanism 2. The gripping mechanism 1 is provided with a gripping component 11 that matches the gripping engagement component 23. By providing a first side 21 and a second side 22 on the thickness direction of the foam adsorption mechanism 2, and by using the first side 21 to fix the foam 100 and the second side 22 to engage with the gripping component 11 on the gripping mechanism 1 via the gripping engagement component 23, and by controlling the lifting of the gripping mechanism 1 via the lifting mechanism 3, the device achieves the gripping and pasting of the foam adsorption mechanism 2, completing the automatic pasting of the foam 100 and accelerating the production cycle.

[0034] In some embodiments, a first air inlet 24 is provided on one of the side walls adjacent to the first side surface 21 of the foam adsorption mechanism 2; the first air inlet 24 is connected to the first side surface 21. By providing the first air inlet 24 on the adjacent side wall and connecting the first air inlet 24 to the first side surface 21, a vacuum can be drawn through the first air inlet 24 to effectively adsorb the foam 100 onto the first side surface 21; furthermore, the first air inlet 24 is located on the adjacent side wall and does not affect the structure of the first side surface 21.

[0035] In some embodiments, a second air inlet 25 is provided on the second side 22; the second air inlet 25 is connected to the first side 21. By providing the second air inlet 25 on the second side 22 and connecting the second air inlet 25 to the first side 21, after the foam adsorption mechanism 2 is flipped, a vacuum can be drawn through the second air inlet 25 to adsorb the foam 100 onto the first side 21.

[0036] In some embodiments, the gripping assembly 23 includes a gripping groove 231; the gripping assembly 11 includes a gripper 111 that matches the gripping groove 231; the gripper 111 is movably disposed above the gripping groove 231. By providing the gripping groove 231 on the foam adsorption mechanism 2 and the gripper 111 on the gripping mechanism 1, the foam adsorption mechanism 2 can be effectively gripped and displaced through the cooperation between the gripping groove 231 and the gripper 111.

[0037] In a further embodiment, the gripping assembly 23 further includes a positioning groove 232; the gripping assembly 11 further includes a positioning pin 112 that matches the positioning groove 232. That is, after the positioning groove 232 on the foam adsorption mechanism 2 and the positioning pin 112 on the gripping assembly 11 are positioned and engaged, the gripper 111 engages with the gripping groove 231 to grip the foam adsorption mechanism 2.

[0038] In some embodiments, the gripping assembly 23 includes at least two gripping slots 231, and the gripping assembly 11 is provided with the same number of grippers 111 as the gripping slots 231; at least one gripping slot 231 is provided at each end of the second side surface 22 along its length; and at least one gripper 111 is provided at each end of the gripping assembly 11 along its length. By providing gripping slots 231 at each end of the foam adsorption mechanism 2 and correspondingly providing grippers 111 at each end of the gripping assembly 11, the stability of the gripping process is improved by gripping the foam adsorption mechanism 2 from both ends.

[0039] In some embodiments, the gripping component 11 further includes a first cylinder 113; the movable end of the first cylinder 113 is connected to the gripper 111; the movable end of the first cylinder 113 is movable along its length. Since different products have different sizes, foam adsorption mechanisms 2 of different sizes are needed to hold products of different sizes; by setting the gripper 111 to be movable along its length, positioning and engagement are achieved using the positioning groove 232 and the positioning pin 112, and then the width between the two grippers 111 is controlled to achieve adaptation to foam adsorption mechanisms 2 of different sizes.

[0040] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 3 includes a fixed plate 31, a lifting cylinder 32, and a slide rail 33; the slide rail 33 is disposed on one side of the fixed plate 31; one side of the gripping mechanism 1 is slidably connected to the slide rail 33; the lifting cylinder 32 is disposed on the top of the fixed plate 31, and the movable end of the lifting cylinder 32 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1. The lifting mechanism 3, composed of the fixed plate 31, the lifting cylinder 32, and the slide rail 33, connects the lifting cylinder 32 to the gripping mechanism 1 for lifting control, and simultaneously connects the gripping mechanism 1 to the slide rail 33, thereby improving the stability of the gripping mechanism 1 during the lifting process.

[0041] In some embodiments, a cable management mechanism 4 is also included; the cable management mechanism 4 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1; a toggle member 41 is provided at the end of the cable management mechanism 4 facing the foam adsorption mechanism 2. By providing the cable management mechanism 4 on the gripping mechanism 1, the cable harness of the camera and other devices can be simultaneously untangled during the movement of the device, preventing the cable harness from getting tangled on the device.

[0042] In some embodiments, a barcode scanning component 5 is also included; the barcode scanning component 5 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1; the scanning end of the barcode scanning component 5 faces the foam adsorption mechanism 2. By setting up the barcode scanning component 5, information such as the product model and current process can be identified by scanning the identification code, thereby achieving product traceability.

[0043] The following embodiments are preferred embodiments of the above implementation methods.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1-6 A foam bonding device includes a gripping mechanism 1, a foam adsorption mechanism 2, and a lifting mechanism 3. A first side surface 21 and a second side surface 22 are respectively provided on the thickness direction of the foam adsorption mechanism 2. The first side surface 21 is used to fix the foam 100, and the second side surface 22 is provided with a gripping engagement component 23. The lifting end of the lifting mechanism 3 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1, and the lifting mechanism 3 is movably disposed above the foam adsorption mechanism 2. The gripping mechanism 1 is provided with a gripping component 11 that matches the gripping engagement component 23. It also includes a barcode scanning component 5; the barcode scanning component 5 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1, and the scanning end of the barcode scanning component 5 faces the foam adsorption mechanism 2.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The foam adsorption mechanism 2 has a first air inlet 24 on one side wall adjacent to the first side 21; the first air inlet 24 is connected to the first side 21; a second air inlet 25 is provided on the second side 22; the second air inlet 25 is connected to the first side 21. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first air inlet 24 is provided at each of the left and right ends of the foam adsorption mechanism 2; multiple second air inlets 25 are provided on the second side 22 of the foam adsorption mechanism 2; in the initial state, the foam adsorption mechanism 2 is placed on the placement device with the first side 21 facing upwards, and the air nozzle is connected to the first air inlet 24 to adsorb the foam 100 through the first air inlet 24; when it is necessary to clamp the foam adsorption mechanism 2, the foam adsorption mechanism 2 is flipped over, and the foam 100 is adsorbed through the second air inlet 25, and the air nozzle is connected to the second air inlet 25 to adsorb the foam 100 through the second air inlet 25.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The gripping assembly 23 includes a gripping slot 231 and a positioning pin 112; the gripping assembly 11 includes grippers 111 that match the gripping slot 231 and a positioning pin 112. Specifically, the gripping assembly 23 includes at least two gripping slots 231, and the gripping assembly 11 has the same number of grippers 111 as the gripping slots 231; at least one gripping slot 231 is provided at each end of the second side surface 22 along its length; at least one gripper 111 is provided at each end of the gripping assembly 11 along its length. Figure 3and Figure 4 As shown, the left and right ends of the second side 22 of the foam adsorption mechanism 2 are respectively provided with a set of gripping grooves 231 and positioning pins 112; the left and right ends of the gripping component 11 are respectively provided with a set of grippers 111 and positioning pins 112. Meanwhile, the grippers 111 are movable in the direction of movement; that is, the distance between the two grippers 111 can be adjusted. In a specific embodiment, the gripping component 11 further includes a first cylinder 113; the movable end of the first cylinder 113 is connected to the grippers 111; the movable end of the first cylinder 113 is movable along the length direction.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 5 The lifting mechanism 3 includes a fixed plate 31, a lifting cylinder 32, and a slide rail 33; the slide rail 33 is disposed on one side of the fixed plate 31; one side of the gripping mechanism 1 is slidably connected to the slide rail 33; the lifting cylinder 32 is disposed on the top of the fixed plate 31, and the movable end of the lifting cylinder 32 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1. Figure 5 As shown, a set of slide rails 33 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of one side of the fixed plate 31, thereby improving the stability of the gripping mechanism 1 during the lifting process.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 6 It also includes a cable management mechanism 4; the cable management mechanism 4 is connected to the gripping mechanism 1; and a toggle element 41 is provided at the end of the cable management mechanism 4 facing the foam adsorption mechanism 2.

[0049] The specific working principle of the above-mentioned foam bonding device is as follows:

[0050] After the foam adsorption mechanism 2 is set on the placement device with its first side 21 facing upwards, the foam 100 to be adhered is placed on the first side 21, and the air nozzle is connected to the first air inlet 24 to adsorb the foam 100 through the first air inlet 24. When it is necessary to clamp the foam adsorption mechanism 2, the foam adsorption mechanism 2 is flipped over, and the air nozzle is connected to the second air inlet 25 to adsorb the foam through the second air inlet 25, and the first air inlet 24 is disconnected. The lifting mechanism 3 controls the gripping mechanism 1 to descend and grip the foam adsorption mechanism 2; and the product is identified by scanning the identification code on the placement device through the barcode scanning component 5.

[0051] During the process of moving the entire foam pasting device to the predetermined pressing position by the lifting mechanism 3 driven by the robotic arm and other devices, the wire management mechanism 4 organizes the wire harnesses of the camera and other equipment. After moving above the predetermined pressing position, the lifting mechanism 3 controls the gripping mechanism 1 to descend and press, and the pressure detection mechanism monitors the pressing pressure value; the pasting is completed and the material is automatically unloaded. If it fails, an alarm is triggered.

[0052] Before improvement: manual semi-automatic foam application, cycle time 30 seconds, product traceability was not possible.

[0053] After the improvements in this embodiment: automatic foam application, 24-second cycle time, and product traceability.

[0054] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A foam bonding device, characterized in that, This includes a gripping mechanism, a foam adsorption mechanism, and a lifting mechanism; A first side and a second side are respectively provided in the thickness direction of the foam adsorption mechanism; The first side is used to fix the foam, and the second side is provided with a gripping and engaging component; The lifting end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the gripping mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is movably positioned above the foam adsorption mechanism. The gripping mechanism is equipped with a gripping component that matches the gripping cooperation component.

2. The foam bonding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foam adsorption mechanism is provided with a first air inlet on one of the side walls adjacent to the first side. The first air intake is connected to the first side.

3. The foam bonding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second air inlet is provided on the second side; The second air inlet is connected to the first side.

4. The foam bonding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping and mating component includes a gripping slot; The gripping component includes grippers that match the gripping slot; The gripper is movably positioned above the gripping slot.

5. A foam bonding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gripping and mating component also includes a positioning groove; The gripping component also includes a positioning pin that matches the positioning slot.

6. A foam bonding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gripping assembly includes at least two gripping slots, and the gripping assembly is provided with the same number of grippers as the gripping slots; At least one of the gripping grooves is provided at each end of the second side along its length. At least one gripper is provided at each of the two ends along the length of the gripping component.

7. A foam bonding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The gripping assembly also includes a first cylinder; The movable end of the first cylinder is connected to the gripper; The movable end of the first cylinder is movable along its length.

8. The foam bonding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a fixed plate, a lifting cylinder, and a slide rail; The slide rail is disposed on one side of the fixed plate; One side of the gripping mechanism is slidably connected to the slide rail; The lifting cylinder is located on the top of the fixed plate, and the movable end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the gripping mechanism.

9. A foam bonding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes cable management mechanisms; The cable management mechanism is connected to the gripping mechanism; The end of the thread-organizing mechanism facing the foam adsorption mechanism is provided with a toggle element.

10. A foam bonding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a QR code scanning component; The scanning component is connected to the grasping mechanism; The scanning component's camera end faces the foam adsorption mechanism.

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