Cap automatic assembly equipment

Abstract

This application provides an automated lid assembly device for assembling a first lid and a second lid. The automated lid assembly device includes a positioning platform, a support component, at least one transfer mechanism, an assembly robot, and a cap-pressing mechanism. The positioning platform is used to position the first lid; the support component is used to place the second lid; the transfer mechanism is used to transfer the first lid to the positioning platform; the assembly robot is used to move the first lid, after it has been positioned on the positioning platform, to a pre-installed position where it will engage with the second lid on the support component; the cap-pressing mechanism is used to press the first lid to engage with the second lid. This automated lid assembly device can improve production efficiency and product qualification rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical equipment manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automatic assembly equipment for cover bodies. Background Technology

[0002] Taking the manufacture of air conditioner wired controllers as an example, the wired controller includes a front cover and a rear cover that are fastened together. In related technologies, the assembly method of the front cover and the rear cover is that the operator randomly grabs a rear cover from the material box where the rear cover is stored, distinguishes the front and back and the front and back of the rear cover, and then manually places the rear cover on the front cover, and then presses the rear cover to make the rear cover fasten with the front cover.

[0003] However, this production method mainly relies on manual operation, which requires a lot of labor for operators and results in relatively low production efficiency. In addition, manual operation is prone to product rework due to errors, so the product qualification rate is also relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application aims to provide an automated cover assembly device that can improve production efficiency and product qualification rate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an automatic lid assembly device for assembling a first lid and a second lid. The automatic lid assembly device includes:

[0006] A positioning platform for positioning the first cover;

[0007] A support component for placing the second cover;

[0008] At least one transfer mechanism, said transfer mechanism being used at least for transferring the first cover to the positioning platform;

[0009] An assembly robot is used to move the first cover, which has been positioned on the positioning platform, to a pre-assembly position where it engages with the second cover on the support assembly.

[0010] A capping mechanism is used to press the first cap to engage with the second cap.

[0011] In one embodiment, the transfer mechanism includes a conveying device and a first gripping fixture, wherein the first gripping fixture is drively connected to the conveying device.

[0012] In one embodiment, the conveying device is one of a slide rail conveying device, a lead screw conveying device, and a belt drive conveying device.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first gripping fixture includes a first connector and a first gripper, the first connector being drively connected to the conveying device, and the first gripper being disposed on the first connector.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first gripping element is a suction cup or a gripper; and / or,

[0015] The positioning platform has multiple first cover placement positions, and the first gripping fixture of the transfer mechanism for transferring the first cover has a first gripping element corresponding to each first cover placement position.

[0016] In one embodiment, the automatic lid assembly equipment further includes a feeding component, which includes a storage bin for storing a pallet and a recycling bin for recycling the pallet. The number of transfer mechanisms is at least two. One transfer mechanism is used to transfer the first lid located in the pallet in the storage bin to the positioning platform, and the other transfer mechanism is used to transfer the pallet in the storage bin to the recycling bin.

[0017] In one embodiment, the storage hopper has a receiving space for stacking the pallets, and the feeding assembly further includes a lifting mechanism with a retractable lifting member disposed at the bottom of the storage hopper, the lifting member facing the receiving space.

[0018] In one embodiment, the positioning platform includes a first telescopic mechanism with a first telescopic member, a second telescopic mechanism with a second telescopic member, and a positioning seat for placing the first cover. The first telescopic member and the second telescopic member apply a pushing force to the first cover from two perpendicular directions to achieve the positioning of the first cover.

[0019] In one embodiment, the positioning seat has a plurality of first cover placement positions;

[0020] The number of the first telescopic mechanisms is multiple, and the first telescopic component of each first telescopic mechanism faces the corresponding first cover placement position; or, the first telescopic mechanism has a first telescopic component that corresponds one-to-one with the first cover placement position, and each first telescopic component faces the corresponding first cover placement position; and / or,

[0021] The positioning platform includes a slidable push structure relative to the positioning seat. The push structure has push members that correspond one-to-one with the first cover placement positions. The push members and the first cover placement positions are arranged alternately along the extension and retraction direction of the second telescopic member. The second telescopic member applies a pushing force to the push structure.

[0022] In one embodiment, the assembly robot includes a base, a robotic arm, and a second gripping fixture. The robotic arm is movably disposed on the base, and the second gripping fixture is disposed on the robotic arm.

[0023] In one embodiment, the second gripping fixture includes a second connector and a second gripper, the second connector being connected to the robotic arm, and the second gripper being disposed on the second connector.

[0024] In one embodiment, the second gripping element is a suction cup or a gripper; and / or,

[0025] The positioning platform has multiple first cover placement positions, the bearing component has second cover placement positions corresponding to the first cover placement positions, and the second gripping fixture has a second gripping element corresponding to each of the first cover placement positions.

[0026] In one embodiment, the robotic arm has translational and rotational degrees of freedom. The robotic arm drives the second gripping fixture to deflect, causing the first cover to move to the pre-installed position with one end obliquely inserted into the second cover.

[0027] In one embodiment, the capping mechanism includes a body and a pressure head that is retractable relative to the body; and / or,

[0028] The supporting component includes a support plate and a cover fixing plate having a second cover placement position, the cover fixing plate being disposed on the support plate.

[0029] In one embodiment, the automatic assembly equipment for the cover further includes a conveying mechanism for conveying the bearing component and a support with a conveying channel, the conveying channel being located on the conveying path of the conveying mechanism, the main body being disposed on the support, and the pressure head being oriented toward the conveying channel or located within the conveying channel.

[0030] This application provides an automatic lid assembly device that can automatically complete the feeding, positioning, and fastening of the first lid with the second lid. The automatic lid assembly device has a high degree of automation, fast operation speed, and strong operation stability. It is not affected by the skill level of human operators and can eliminate misassembly caused by human operation. Therefore, the automatic lid assembly device of this application can not only improve production efficiency but also improve product qualification rate. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic lid assembly device according to an embodiment of this application, showing both a first lid and a tray.

[0032] Figure 2for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the automatic cover assembly equipment shown from another perspective;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the transfer mechanism that transfers the first cover to the positioning platform.

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism for the transfer tray shown;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the positioning platform, which also shows the first cover.

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the assembly robot.

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the supporting component, with both the first cover and the second cover shown in the diagram;

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0039] Figure 9 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the pressure cap mechanism and the support.

[0040] Figure 10 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the pressure cap mechanism, support, and load-bearing components, and also shows the first cap body.

[0041] Figure 11 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the feeding assembly, and also shows the tray.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0043] 10. Automatic lid assembly equipment; 11. Transfer mechanism; 111. Conveying device; 112. First gripping fixture; 1121. First connecting member; 1122. First gripping member; 12. Positioning platform; 121. First telescopic mechanism; 1211. First telescopic member; 122. Second telescopic mechanism; 123. Positioning seat; 123a. First lid placement position; 124. Pushing structure; 1241. Pushing member; 13. Assembly robot; 131. Base; 132. Robotic arm; 133. Second gripping fixture; 1331, second connecting piece; 1332, second gripping piece; 14, bearing assembly; 141, support plate; 142, cover fixing plate; 142a, second cover placement position; 15, capping mechanism; 151, main body; 152, pressure head; 16, feeding assembly; 161, storage bin; 161a, accommodating space; 162, recycling bin; 163, lifting mechanism; 17, support; 17a, conveying channel; 20, first cover; 30, second cover; 40, pallet. Detailed Implementation

[0044] This application provides an automatic cover assembly device 10. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 11 The automatic lid assembly equipment 10 is used to assemble the first lid 20 and the second lid 30. The first lid 20 and the second lid 30 are connected by fastening to form an integral structure.

[0045] Figure 1 and Figure 8 The first cover 20 and the second cover 30 shown are the first cover 20 and the second cover 30 of the air conditioner's wired controller. It should be noted that the automatic cover assembly equipment 10 of this application embodiment is not limited to assembling the first cover 20 and the second cover 30 of the wired controller. Other similar covers can also be assembled using the automatic cover assembly equipment 10 of this application embodiment.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The automatic cover assembly equipment 10 of this application embodiment includes a positioning platform 12, a bearing component 14, a transfer mechanism 11, an assembly robot 13, and a cover pressing mechanism 15.

[0047] The positioning platform 12 is used to position the first cover 20, that is, the positioning platform 12 is used to adjust the first cover 20 to a suitable position.

[0048] Please see Figure 5The positioning platform 12 has a first cover placement position 123a for placing the first cover 20. The first cover placement position 123a includes, but is not limited to, a groove formed by a recess. The number of first cover placement positions 123a can be one or more. When the number of first cover placement positions 123a is multiple, the positioning platform 12 can place multiple first covers 20 at the same time.

[0049] The support component 14 is used to place the second cover 30, that is, the second cover 30 has been placed on the support component 14 in advance.

[0050] Please see Figure 7 The support component 14 has a second cover placement position 142a for placing the second cover 30. The second cover placement position 142a includes, but is not limited to, a recessed groove. The number of second cover placement positions 142a can be one or more. When the number of second cover placement positions 142a is multiple, the support component 14 can place multiple second covers 30 at the same time.

[0051] When the positioning platform 12 has multiple first cover placement positions 123a, it is more preferably that the second cover placement position 142a can correspond one-to-one with the first cover placement position 123a.

[0052] The structural form of the support component 14 is not limited; for example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 7 and Figure 10 The supporting component 14 may include a support plate 141 and a cover fixing plate 142 having a second cover placement position 142a, the cover fixing plate 142 being disposed on the support plate 141.

[0053] The number of transfer mechanisms 11 is at least one. The transfer mechanism 11 is used to transfer the first cover 20 to the positioning platform 12. That is, the number of transfer mechanisms 11 can be one or more, but at least one transfer mechanism 11 is used to transport the first cover 20 to the positioning platform 12.

[0054] The assembly robot 13 is used to move the positioned first cover 20 to a pre-installed position for engaging with the second cover 30 on the support component 14. In other words, the assembly robot 13 moves the first cover 20, which has been positioned on the positioning platform 12, to the position of the support component 14 and places the first cover 20 to the pre-installed position for engaging with the second cover 30. The pre-installed position refers to the position where the first cover 20 and the second cover 30 cooperate with each other before engaging.

[0055] The capping mechanism 15 is used to press the first cap 20 so that the first cap 20 and the second cap 30 are fastened together. That is, the capping mechanism 15 applies a pressing force to the first cap 20 so that the first cap 20 and the second cap 30, which are in the pre-installed position, are fastened together to form an integral structure, thereby completing the assembly of the first cap 20 and the second cap 30.

[0056] for Figure 1 The automatic cover assembly equipment 10 shown in the diagram, when the first cover 20 is in the pre-installed position, the first cover 20 is located above the second cover 30. The pressing mechanism 15 applies a pressing force to the first cover 20 from the top side. It should be noted that the relative position of the first cover 20 and the second cover 30 can be adjusted as needed. For example, in some other embodiments, when the first cover 20 is in the pre-installed position, the first cover 20 can also be located on one side of the second cover 30 along the horizontal direction. The pressing mechanism 15 applies a pressing force to the first cover 20 from the side of the first cover 20 away from the second cover 30 along the horizontal direction.

[0057] The automatic lid assembly equipment 10 of this application embodiment can automatically complete the feeding, positioning, and fastening of the first lid 20 with the second lid 30. The automatic lid assembly equipment 10 has a high degree of automation, fast operation speed, and strong operation stability. It is not affected by the skill level of human operators and can eliminate misassembly caused by human operation. Therefore, the automatic lid assembly equipment 10 of this application embodiment can not only improve production efficiency but also improve product qualification rate.

[0058] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The transfer mechanism 11 may include a conveying device 111 and a first gripping clamp 112, wherein the first gripping clamp 112 is connected to the conveying device 111 in a transmission manner.

[0059] The first gripping clamp 112 is used to grip the first cover 20 and other transplanted objects. The conveying device 111 drives the first gripping clamp 112 to move, so as to realize the transplanting of the first cover 20 and other transplanted objects.

[0060] The specific type of conveying device 111 is not limited; for example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 The conveying device 111 can be a slide rail conveying device. The slide rail conveying device has a slide rail that is slidably connected to the first gripping clamp 112. The slide rail conveying device drives the first gripping clamp 112 to slide along the slide rail.

[0061] In other embodiments, the conveying device 111 may also be a lead screw conveying device. The lead screw conveying device realizes the conveying through lead screw transmission. For example, the lead screw conveying device includes a lead screw, a slider threadedly connected to the lead screw, and a guide member slidably connected to the slider. The first gripping fixture 112 is connected to the slider. The lead screw rotates to make the slider move linearly along the axis of the lead screw, so that the slider can drive the first gripping fixture 112 to move.

[0062] In some other embodiments, the conveying device 111 may also be a belt-driven conveying device, which realizes conveying through belt drive. For example, the belt-driven conveying device includes two pulleys and a conveyor belt wound around the two pulleys. The first gripping clamp 112 is connected to the conveyor belt. The two pulleys rotate to make the conveyor belt move, so that the conveyor belt can drive the first gripping clamp 112 to move.

[0063] The specific type of the first gripping fixture 112 is not limited; for example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 The first gripping fixture 112 may include a first connector 1121 and a first gripper 1122. The first gripper 1122 is used to grip the first cover 20 and other objects to be transferred. The first connector 1121 is connected to the conveying device 111 in a transmission manner. The first gripper 1122 is disposed on the first connector 1121.

[0064] Figure 3 The first gripper 1122 shown is a suction cup. The suction cup fixes the first cover 20 and other transplanted objects by vacuum adsorption. When the transplanted object is transferred to the target position, such as after the first cover 20 is transferred to the positioning platform 12, the suction cup releases the transplanted object by releasing the vacuum adsorption force (for example, stopping the vacuuming of the suction cup, or injecting a small amount of positive pressure air into the suction cup).

[0065] In other embodiments, the first gripper 1122 may also be a gripper clamp, which fixes the first cover 20 or other transplanted objects by clamping. When the transplanted object is transplanted to the target position, the gripper clamp releases the transplanted object to release it.

[0066] Please continue reading. Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 For a positioning platform 12 with multiple first cover placement positions 123a, the first gripping fixture 112 of the transfer mechanism 11 for transferring the first cover 20 can have a first gripping member 1122 corresponding to each first cover placement position 123a. This means that the first gripping fixture 112 can simultaneously transfer multiple first covers 20 to the positioning platform 12 for positioning, thereby further improving the production efficiency of the automatic cover assembly equipment 10.

[0067] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 11 The automatic lid assembly equipment 10 may also include a feeding assembly 16, which includes a storage bin 161 for storing the pallet 40 and a recycling bin 162 for recycling the pallet 40. The number of transfer mechanisms 11 is at least two. One transfer mechanism 11 is used to transfer the first lid 20 located in the pallet 40 in the storage bin 161 to the positioning platform 12, and the other transfer mechanism 11 is used to transfer the pallet 40 in the storage bin 161 to the recycling bin 162.

[0068] Specifically, the tray 40 is used to store the first cover 20. The tray 40 storing the first cover 20 is first placed in the storage bin 161, and the recycling bin 162 is used to recycle the empty tray 40 after the first cover 20 has been removed. Accordingly, the automatic cover assembly equipment 10 can be equipped with at least two transfer mechanisms 11. One transfer mechanism 11 transfers the first cover 20 in the tray 40 located in the storage bin 161 to the positioning platform 12, and the other transfer mechanism 11 transfers the empty tray 40 in the storage bin 161 to the recycling bin 162 for recycling.

[0069] The two transfer mechanisms 11 can adopt the same structure or different structures.

[0070] Placing the first cover 20 in the tray 40 facilitates its orderly placement in a predetermined direction. This allows the transfer mechanism 11 to directly transfer the first cover 20 to the positioning platform 12 without needing to adjust its orientation before transfer, thus improving the production efficiency of the automatic cover assembly equipment 10. The inclusion of a recycling bin 162 and the transfer mechanism 11 for transferring empty trays 40 to the recycling bin 162 also facilitates the recycling of empty trays 40.

[0071] For further information, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 11 The storage bin 161 may have a receiving space 161a for stacking pallets 40, and the feeding assembly 16 may also include a lifting mechanism 163 with a retractable lifting member (not shown), the lifting mechanism 163 being disposed at the bottom of the storage bin 161 with the lifting member facing the receiving space 161a.

[0072] The lifting mechanism 163 includes, but is not limited to, electric cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, etc., which can realize telescopic functions.

[0073] Multiple pallets 40 can be stacked in the storage space 161a of the storage bin 161. When the empty pallet 40 on the top layer is transferred to the recycling bin 162, the lifting member of the lifting mechanism 163 can extend into the storage space 161a and push the remaining pallets 40 in the storage space 161a so that the remaining pallets 40 in the storage space 161a rise, thereby facilitating the transfer mechanism 11 to continue to grab the first cover 20 in the pallet 40.

[0074] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The positioning platform 12 may include a first telescopic mechanism 121 having a first telescopic member 1211, a second telescopic mechanism 122 having a second telescopic member (not shown), and a positioning seat 123 for placing the first cover 20. The first telescopic member 1211 and the second telescopic member apply a pushing force to the first cover 20 from two vertical directions to achieve the positioning of the first cover 20.

[0075] The first telescopic mechanism 121 and the second telescopic mechanism 122 include, but are not limited to, electric cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, etc., which can realize telescopic functions. The first telescopic mechanism 121 and the second telescopic mechanism 122 can adopt the same structure or different structures.

[0076] The positioning seat 123 has a first cover placement position 123a for placing the first cover 20. The first telescopic member 1211 of the first telescopic mechanism 121 extends from one direction to apply a pushing force to the first cover 20. The second telescopic member of the second telescopic mechanism 122 extends from another direction to apply a pushing force to the first cover 20. The extension directions of the first telescopic member 1211 and the second telescopic member are perpendicular to each other, so that the first telescopic member 1211 and the second telescopic member can cooperate to push the first cover 20 to a set position.

[0077] Either the first telescopic member 1211 or the second telescopic member can apply a thrust to the first cover 20 by directly or indirectly contacting it.

[0078] For a positioning platform 12 having multiple first cover placement positions 123a, see, for example, [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 The number of first telescopic mechanisms 121 can be multiple, and the first telescopic component 1211 of each first telescopic mechanism 121 faces the corresponding first cover placement position 123a.

[0079] The first telescopic mechanism 121 and the first cover placement position 123a can be in a one-to-one correspondence or a one-to-many relationship. One-to-one correspondence means that the number of the first telescopic mechanism 121 is the same as the number of the first cover placement positions 123a. The first telescopic member 1211 of each first telescopic mechanism 121 faces the corresponding first cover placement position 123a. The first telescopic member 1211 applies thrust by directly contacting the first cover 20 in the corresponding first cover placement position 123a.

[0080] Please see Figure 5 "One-to-many" means that the number of first telescopic mechanisms 121 is less than the number of first cover placement positions 123a. However, at least one first telescopic mechanism 121 may be provided with a first telescopic member 1211 corresponding to at least two first cover placement positions 123a, which is equivalent to one first telescopic mechanism 121 being able to apply a thrust to the first cover 20 on at least two first cover placement positions 123a. Other first telescopic mechanisms 121 may have only a first telescopic member 1211 corresponding to one first cover placement position 123a, or they may have a first telescopic member 1211 corresponding to at least two first cover placement positions 123a.

[0081] for example, Figure 5 The positioning seat 123 shown has four first cover placement positions 123a and two first telescopic mechanisms 121. Each first telescopic mechanism 121 has two first telescopic members 1211. The two first telescopic members 1211 of one first telescopic mechanism 121 face two of the first cover placement positions 123a respectively, and the two first telescopic members 1211 of the other first telescopic mechanism 121 face the other two first cover placement positions 123a respectively.

[0082] The first telescopic mechanism 121 adopts a one-to-many configuration, which can reduce the number of first telescopic mechanisms 121 and reduce the manufacturing cost of the automatic cover assembly equipment 10.

[0083] In other embodiments, the first telescopic mechanism 121 may have a first telescopic member 1211 corresponding to the first cover placement position 123a, with each first telescopic member 1211 facing the corresponding first cover placement position 123a. In other words, a first telescopic mechanism 121 can simultaneously apply a pushing force to the first cover 20 on all the first cover placement positions 123a.

[0084] For a positioning platform 12 having multiple first cover placement positions 123a, see, for example, [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5The positioning platform 12 may include a push structure 124 that can slide relative to the positioning seat 123. The push structure 124 has a push member 1241 that corresponds one-to-one with the first cover placement position 123a. The push member 1241 and the first cover placement position 123a are arranged alternately along the extension and retraction direction of the second telescopic member. The second telescopic member applies a pushing force to the push structure 124.

[0085] In other words, the second telescopic member can push the push structure 124 to slide along the telescopic direction of the second telescopic member by applying a pushing force to the push structure 124. During the sliding process of the push structure 124, each push member 1241 contacts the first cover 20 in the corresponding first cover placement position 123a to transmit the pushing force of the second telescopic member. It is equivalent to the second telescopic member applying a pushing force to all the first cover 20 in the first cover placement positions 123a at the same time through the push structure 124. This arrangement can also reduce the number of second telescopic members and reduce the manufacturing cost of the automatic cover assembly equipment 10.

[0086] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The assembly robot 13 includes a base 131, a robotic arm 132, and a second gripping fixture 133. The robotic arm 132 is movably mounted on the base 131, and the second gripping fixture 133 is mounted on the robotic arm 132.

[0087] The second gripper 133 is used to grip the first cover 20. The robotic arm 132 moves relative to the base 131 to drive the second gripper 133 to move, thereby moving the first cover 20, which is positioned on the positioning platform 12, to the pre-installed position.

[0088] The specific type of the second gripping fixture 133 is not limited; for example, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 6 The second gripping fixture 133 may include a second connector 1331 and a second gripper 1332. The second gripping fixture 133 is used to grip the first cover 20. The second connector 1331 is connected to the robotic arm 132, and the second gripper 1332 is disposed on the second connector 1331.

[0089] The second gripper 1332 can also be a suction cup, a gripper, etc.

[0090] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 6The positioning platform 12 has multiple first cover placement positions 123a, and the bearing component 14 has second cover placement positions 142a corresponding to the first cover placement positions 123a. The automatic cover assembly equipment 10 has a second gripping fixture 133, which can have a second gripping member 1332 corresponding to each first cover placement position 123a. This means that the second gripping fixture 133 can simultaneously grip all the first covers 20 on the positioning platform 12, and under the drive of the robotic arm 132, move each first cover 20 to a pre-installation position to engage with the corresponding second cover 30. This can further improve the production efficiency of the automatic cover assembly equipment 10.

[0091] Furthermore, the robotic arm 132 can have translational and rotational degrees of freedom. The robotic arm 132 drives the second gripping fixture 133 to deflect, so that the first cover 20 moves to the pre-installed position by inserting one end of the second cover 30 at an angle.

[0092] In other words, the degrees of freedom of the robotic arm 132 can realize the translation and deflection of the robotic arm 132. For example, the robotic arm 132 can have six degrees of freedom, including three translational degrees of freedom and three rotational degrees of freedom. Taking the mutually perpendicular X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis as an example, the three translational degrees of freedom realize the linear motion of the robotic arm 132 along the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis respectively, and the three rotational degrees of freedom realize the rotation of the robotic arm 132 around the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis respectively.

[0093] It should be noted that the robotic arm 132 is not limited to having six degrees of freedom. In other embodiments, the robotic arm 132 may also have five or more degrees of freedom, as long as the robotic arm 132 can drive the second gripper 133 to deflect.

[0094] Specifically, in some cases, the first cover 20 and the second cover 30 are fastened by first inserting one end of the first cover 20 obliquely into the second cover 30 before fastening. That is, the first cover 20 is tilted at a specific angle relative to the second cover 30, and one end of the first cover 20 is inserted into the second cover 30. Then, the part of the first cover 20 that is not obliquely inserted into the second cover 30 is squeezed to make the first cover 20 and the second cover 30 fasten. Therefore, by driving the second gripping fixture 133 to deflect, the robotic arm 132 can make the first cover 20 on the second gripping fixture 133 tilt at a specific angle relative to the second cover 30. After one end of the first cover 20 is inserted into the second cover 30, the second gripping fixture 133 can directly release the first cover 20, or it can first deflect in the opposite direction at a certain angle and then release the first cover 20. After the first cover 20 is released, it reaches the pre-installed position.

[0095] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10The capping mechanism 15 may include a body 151 and a pressure head 152 that is retractable relative to the body 151, the pressure head 152 extending relative to the body 151 to press the first cap 20.

[0096] The pressing mechanism 15 can be a telescopic cylinder such as an electric cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder that can achieve telescopic function, and the pressing head 152 is the telescopic component on the telescopic cylinder. Alternatively, the main body 151 can be a telescopic cylinder such as an electric cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder that can achieve telescopic function, and the pressing head 152 is connected to the telescopic component on the telescopic cylinder.

[0097] For a carrier assembly 14 having multiple second cover placement positions 142a, the number of capping mechanisms 15 can be multiple. (See [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 9 The capping mechanism 15 can correspond one-to-one with the second cap placement position 142a, that is, the pressure head 152 of each capping mechanism 15 presses the first cap 20 on the corresponding second cap placement position 142a.

[0098] In other embodiments, the multiple capping mechanisms 15 and the second cap placement positions 142a may also have a one-to-many relationship, that is, at least one capping mechanism 15 has a pressure head 152 that can press the first cap 20 on at least two second cap placement positions 142a, or, only one capping mechanism 15 may be provided, and the pressure head 152 of the capping mechanism 15 can press the first cap 20 on all the second cap placement positions 142a at the same time.

[0099] In some embodiments, the automatic cover assembly equipment 10 may also include a conveying mechanism, which is at least used to convey the carrier component 14 to the capping mechanism 15. That is, after the assembly robot 13 moves the first cover 20 to the pre-installed position where it engages with the second cover 30 on the carrier component 14, the conveying mechanism then conveys the carrier component 14 to the capping mechanism 15.

[0100] Conveying mechanisms include, but are not limited to, plate chain conveyors and belt conveyors.

[0101] After the first cover 20 and the second cover 30 are fastened together, the conveying mechanism can continue to convey the carrier component 14, so that the carrier component 14 carries the fastened first cover 20 and the second cover 30 away from the capping mechanism 15, and continues to convey the next carrier component 14 to the capping mechanism 15. This makes it easier for the capping mechanism 15 to continuously squeeze the first cover 20 on different carrier components 14, thereby improving the continuity of production of the automatic cover assembly equipment 10.

[0102] For example, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10The automatic cap assembly equipment 10 may include a support 17 having a conveying channel 17a, which is located on the conveying path of the conveying mechanism (not shown). The main body 151 of the cap pressing mechanism 15 is disposed on the support 17. Figure 9 and Figure 10 The pressure head 152 shown is located within the conveying channel 17a. In other embodiments, the pressure head 152 may also face the conveying channel 17a.

[0103] In other words, the conveying mechanism can transport the carrier component 14 into the conveying channel 17a. After the pressing head 152 of the pressing mechanism 15 squeezes the first cover 20, the conveying mechanism then transports the carrier component 14 in the conveying channel 17a to other set positions.

[0104] In other embodiments, the conveying mechanism may only convey the carrier component 14 to the capping mechanism 15. After the first cap 20 and the second cap 30 are fastened together, the carrier component 14 can be conveyed or transported by other mechanisms.

[0105] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in yet another embodiment," or "exemplary," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine the different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0106] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cap automatic assembly apparatus characterized by comprising: The automatic lid assembly equipment is used to assemble a first lid and a second lid, and the automatic lid assembly equipment includes: A positioning platform for positioning the first cover; A support component for placing the second cover; At least one transfer mechanism, said transfer mechanism being used at least for transferring the first cover to the positioning platform; An assembly robot is used to move the first cover, which has been positioned on the positioning platform, to a pre-assembly position where it engages with the second cover on the support assembly. A capping mechanism is used to press the first cap to engage with the second cap.

2. The cap automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The transfer mechanism includes a conveying device and a first gripping fixture, the first gripping fixture being drivenly connected to the conveying device.

3. The cap automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The conveying device is one of the following: a slide rail conveying device, a lead screw conveying device, and a belt drive conveying device.

4. The cap automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by, The first gripping fixture includes a first connecting member and a first gripping member. The first connecting member is connected to the conveying device in a driving manner, and the first gripping member is disposed on the first connecting member.

5. The cap automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The first gripping element is a suction cup or a gripper; and / or, The positioning platform has multiple first cover placement positions, and the first gripping fixture of the transfer mechanism for transferring the first cover has a first gripping element corresponding to each first cover placement position.

6. The cap assembly apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The automatic lid assembly equipment further includes a feeding component, which includes a storage bin for storing the pallet and a recycling bin for recycling the pallet. The number of transfer mechanisms is at least two. One transfer mechanism is used to transfer the first lid located in the pallet in the storage bin to the positioning platform, and the other transfer mechanism is used to transfer the pallet in the storage bin to the recycling bin.

7. The cap automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The storage bin has a receiving space for stacking the pallets, and the feeding assembly further includes a lifting mechanism with a retractable lifting member disposed at the bottom of the storage bin, the lifting member facing the receiving space.

8. The cap assembly apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The positioning platform includes a first telescopic mechanism with a first telescopic member, a second telescopic mechanism with a second telescopic member, and a positioning seat for placing the first cover. The first telescopic member and the second telescopic member apply a pushing force to the first cover from two perpendicular directions to achieve the positioning of the first cover.

9. The cap automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 8, wherein The positioning seat has multiple first cover placement positions; The number of the first telescopic mechanisms is multiple, and the first telescopic component of each first telescopic mechanism faces the corresponding first cover placement position; or, the first telescopic mechanism has a first telescopic component that corresponds one-to-one with the first cover placement position, and each first telescopic component faces the corresponding first cover placement position; and / or, The positioning platform includes a slidable push structure relative to the positioning seat. The push structure has push members that correspond one-to-one with the first cover placement positions. The push members and the first cover placement positions are arranged alternately along the extension and retraction direction of the second telescopic member. The second telescopic member applies a pushing force to the push structure.

10. The cap assembly apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The assembly robot includes a base, a robotic arm, and a second gripping fixture. The robotic arm is movably mounted on the base, and the second gripping fixture is mounted on the robotic arm.

11. The cap automatic assembly apparatus according to claim 10, wherein The second gripping fixture includes a second connector and a second gripper. The second connector is connected to the robotic arm, and the second gripper is disposed on the second connector.

12. The cap assembly apparatus of claim 11, wherein, The second gripping component is a suction cup or a gripper; and / or, The positioning platform has multiple first cover placement positions, the bearing component has second cover placement positions corresponding to the first cover placement positions, and the second gripping fixture has a second gripping element corresponding to each of the first cover placement positions.

13. The cap pop-on assembly apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The robotic arm has translational and rotational degrees of freedom. By driving the second gripping fixture to deflect, the robotic arm moves the first cover to the pre-installed position in such a way that one end is obliquely inserted into the second cover.

14. The cap assembly apparatus of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The capping mechanism includes a body and a pressure head that is retractable relative to the body; and / or, The supporting component includes a support plate and a cover fixing plate having a second cover placement position, the cover fixing plate being disposed on the support plate.

15. The cap pop-on assembly apparatus of claim 14, wherein, The automatic assembly equipment for the cover also includes a conveying mechanism for conveying the bearing component and a support with a conveying channel. The conveying channel is located on the conveying path of the conveying mechanism, the main body is disposed on the support, and the pressure head faces the conveying channel or is located within the conveying channel.

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