Connector conveying device

Abstract

This application discloses a connector conveying device, relating to the field of connector processing equipment technology. It includes a slide block with a first sliding groove, a first guide groove, and a first material groove extending along a first direction. The first sliding groove, first guide groove, and first material groove are arranged from bottom to top along a second direction and are interconnected. A slide rod, at least partially disposed within the first sliding groove, has multiple locking holes arranged at intervals along the first direction. A pushing part includes a lever, a portion of which is disposed within the locking holes and the first guide groove. A driving unit includes a plurality of first braking assemblies disposed on the slide block, arranged at intervals along the first direction, and the first braking assemblies are used to press the connectors together. In this application, the pushing parts are spaced apart, each corresponding to one connector. Therefore, the connectors are arranged at intervals within the first material groove, and the distance advanced each time is the distance the slide rod moves when it advances, thus achieving intermittent conveying of the connectors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connector processing equipment technology, and in particular to a connector conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] European connectors are widely used in electronic equipment, industrial control, and communications, and are generally divided into male and female types. In the production process, connectors are typically manufactured on assembly lines, with each connector requiring testing and marking. This necessitates a certain interval between connectors during transport to allow the next process equipment to perform its actions. Therefore, how to achieve intermittent delivery of connectors has become a pressing problem to solve. Utility Model Content

[0003] To enable intermittent delivery of connectors, this application provides a connector delivery device.

[0004] The connector conveying device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: A connector delivery device, comprising: The slide has a first slide groove, a first guide groove and a first material groove extending along a first direction. The first slide groove, the first guide groove and the first material groove are arranged from bottom to top along a second direction and are interconnected. The first material groove is used to accommodate at least part of the connector. A slide bar is at least partially disposed within the first slide groove, and the slide bar is provided with a plurality of locking holes spaced apart along the first direction; The pushing part includes a dial plate, a portion of which is disposed in the card hole and the first guide groove; A drive unit is used to drive the slide bar to reciprocate along the first direction; Multiple first braking assemblies are disposed on the slide block, and the multiple first braking assemblies are spaced apart along the first direction. The first braking assemblies are used to press the connector. The pushing part has a first position state and a second position state. In the first position state, the orthographic projection of the dial plate and the connector along the first direction overlaps. In the second position state, the orthographic projection of the dial along the first direction is located below the orthographic projection of the connector along the first direction.

[0005] Optionally, the pushing part further includes a first elastic element, the push plate is hinged to the slide rod, the first elastic element is disposed in the locking hole and is respectively connected to the push plate and the slide rod.

[0006] Optionally, the first brake assembly includes a connecting seat, a pressure block, and a second elastic member. The slide is provided with a through hole communicating with the first material groove. The connecting seat is disposed on the slide and is disposed opposite to the through hole. A portion of the pressure block is disposed in the through hole. The second elastic member connects the pressure block and the connecting seat respectively. The second elastic member is configured to allow the pressure block to partially extend into the first material groove.

[0007] Optionally, the pressure block is provided with guide surfaces at both ends along the first direction.

[0008] Optionally, the first guide groove has a first section and a second section. In the third direction, the width of the first section is smaller than the width of the second section. A first sliding surface is formed at the junction of the first section and the second section. The first sliding surface is used to support the mounting part of the connector. The slide has a second sliding surface, which is disposed in the first material groove. The opening of the first guide groove is disposed in the second sliding surface, and the second sliding surface is used to support the main body of the connector.

[0009] Optionally, the mounting portion has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other along its own width direction; The two inner wall surfaces of the second section, which are distributed opposite to each other along the third direction, are respectively used to abut against the first side surface and the second side surface.

[0010] Optionally, the first feed trough has a clearance opening disposed along a second direction, the clearance opening being for the connector terminals to extend out.

[0011] Optionally, the slide has a limiting surface, which is disposed on one side of the slide in the clearance opening. The limiting surface is located above the main body and abuts against the first side surface.

[0012] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: when the dial plate is in the first position, in conjunction with the forward movement of the slide rod, the dial plate abuts against the connector and pushes the connector to abut. When the dial plate is in the first position, in conjunction with the return movement of the slide rod, the dial plate moves from below the connector and passes over the connector. Each pushing part is spaced apart, and each pushing part corresponds to one connector. Therefore, each connector is arranged spaced apart in the first feed groove, and the distance advanced each time is the distance moved by the slide rod, thus achieving intermittent transmission of the connector. The first braking assembly presses against the connector to maintain the dial plate in the second position during its movement from below the connector and to fix the connector, which helps to improve the positional accuracy of the connector. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connector conveying device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector conveying device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a front view of the connector conveying device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connector according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing block according to an embodiment of this application.

[0014] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 13, slide block; 131, first slide groove; 1311, first end; 1312, second end; 132, first guide groove; 1321, first section; 1322, second section; 1323, first sliding support surface; 133, first material groove; 1331, second sliding support surface; 134, through hole; 14, slide rod; 141, locking hole; 15, lever plate; 16, first elastic element; 17, drive unit; 18, limiting surface; 4, first brake assembly; 41, connecting seat; 42, pressure block; 421, guide surface; 43, second elastic element; 400; connector; 4001, first side; 4002, second side; 4003, main body; 4004, mounting part; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific preferred embodiments.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left side," "right side," "upper part," "lower part," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. "First," "second," etc., do not indicate the importance of the components, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. The specific dimensions used in this embodiment are only for illustrating the technical solution and do not limit the protection scope of this utility model.

[0017] like Figure 5This application discloses a connector conveying device for conveying a connector 400. The connector 400 includes a main body 4003 and a mounting portion 4004 disposed around the outer periphery of the main body 4003. The main body 4003 is provided with terminals, and the length of the mounting portion 4004 is greater than the length of the main body 4003. The mounting portion 4004 has a first side surface 4001 and a second side surface 4002 disposed opposite to each other along its width direction.

[0018] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connector 400 conveying device includes a slide 13, a slide rod 14, a pusher, a drive unit 17, and multiple first brake assemblies 4. The slide 13 has a first direction X, a second direction Y, and a third direction Z that intersect each other in pairs. The first direction X corresponds to the length direction of the slide 13, the second direction Y corresponds to the height direction of the slide 13, and the third direction Z corresponds to the width direction of the slide 13.

[0019] The slide block 13 is provided with a first slide groove 131, a first guide groove 132 and a first material groove 133 extending along the first direction X. The first slide groove 131, the first guide groove 132 and the first material groove 133 are arranged from bottom to top along the second direction Y and are interconnected. The first material groove 133 is used to accommodate at least part of the connector 400.

[0020] At least a portion of the slide bar 14 passes through the first slide groove 131. The slide bar 14 is provided with a plurality of locking holes 141 arranged at intervals along the first direction X, and the distance between two adjacent locking holes 141 is greater than the maximum length of the connector 400.

[0021] The pushing part corresponds one-to-one with the locking hole 141. The pushing part includes a dial plate 15, and a portion of the dial plate 15 is disposed in the locking hole 141 and the first guide groove 132.

[0022] The drive unit 17 is used to drive the slide bar 14 to reciprocate along the first direction X. The drive unit 17 can be a cylinder, a servo cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, or it can adopt a transmission structure that combines a motor and a lead screw. In this embodiment, a drive cylinder is preferred, and the piston rod of the drive cylinder is connected to the slide bar 14.

[0023] Multiple first brake assemblies 4 are disposed on the slide 13 and arranged at intervals along the first direction X. The first brake assemblies 4 are used to press the connector 400 together. The spacing between two adjacent first brake assemblies 4 is the same as the spacing between two adjacent levers 15.

[0024] The pusher has a first position state and a second position state. In the first position state, the end of the dial 15 away from the slide bar 14 passes through the first guide groove 132 and extends into the first feed groove 133. The dial 15 and the connector 400 overlap in the orthographic projection along the first direction X. In the second position state, the end of the dial 15 away from the slide bar 14 is located in the first guide groove 132. The orthographic projection of the dial 15 along the first direction X is located below the orthographic projection of the connector 400 along the first direction X.

[0025] The first slide 131 has a first end 1311 and a second end 1312. When the slide rod 14 moves from the first end 1311 to the second end 1312, it corresponds to the forward movement of the slide rod 14; when the slide rod 14 moves from the second end 1312 to the first end 1311, it corresponds to the backward movement of the slide rod 14.

[0026] Part of the mounting portion 4004 is located within the first guide groove 132. Initially, the lever 15 is in a first position, corresponding to the side of the mounting portion 4004 facing the first end 1311. The slide rod 14 moves forward, causing the lever 15 to move. The lever 15 pushes the mounting portion 4004 to move, moving the connector 400 below a first brake assembly 4, thus pressing and fixing the main body 4003 against the first brake assembly 4. The slide rod 14 moves back. During this return movement, the lever 15 is blocked by the mounting portion 4004 in its direction of movement and enters a second position. The lever 15 moves from below the mounting portion 4004. After the lever 15 passes the mounting portion 4004, it re-enters the first position, repeating the aforementioned action to push the connector 400 below the next first brake assembly 4 in its direction of movement, thus pressing and fixing the connector 400. This cycle repeats, achieving intermittent transmission of the connector 400.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the pushing part further includes a first elastic member 16, the push plate 15 is hinged to the slide rod 14, the first elastic member 16 is disposed in the locking hole 141, and is connected to the push plate 15 and the slide rod 14 respectively.

[0028] The first elastic element 16 is preferably a spring. When the first elastic element 16 is in its natural state, part of the dial plate 15 is located within the first guide groove 132. When the slide rod 14 moves from the second end 1312 to the first end 1311, the dial plate 15 is blocked by the connector 400, overcomes the elastic force of the first elastic element 16, rotates into the first guide groove 132 and is lower than the mounting part 4004, so that the slide rod 14 can move back along the first slide groove 131. When the slide rod 14 drives the dial plate 15 to move to a position misaligned with the connector 400, the dial plate 15 rotates out of the locking hole 141 again under the elastic force of the first elastic element 16. At this time, the dial plate 15 moves from one end of the connector 400 to the other end, and is located on the side of the connector 400 facing the first end 1311.

[0029] When the slide bar 14 moves forward, the rotation of the dial plate 15 is restricted by the hole wall of the locking hole 141, which pushes the mounting part 4004 of the connector 400 to move forward. The slide bar 14 moves back and forth, realizing that the connector 400 moves linearly at fixed intervals. This movement method makes full use of the movement characteristics of the drive unit 17 and helps to improve space utilization.

[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the first brake assembly 4 includes a connecting seat 41, a pressure block 42, and a second elastic member 43. A slide 13 has a through hole 134 communicating with a first material groove 133, extending along a second direction Y. The connecting seat 41 is disposed on the slide 13 and is positioned opposite the upper end of the through hole 134. A portion of the pressure block 42 is disposed within the through hole 134. The second elastic member 43 connects the pressure block 42 and the connecting seat 41, and is configured to allow the pressure block 42 to partially extend into the first material groove 133. The portion of the pressure block 42 extending into the first material groove 133 has inclined guide surfaces 421 at both ends along the first direction X.

[0031] The second elastic element 43 is multiple, preferably a spring. When the second elastic element 43 is in its natural state, the lower end of the pressure block 42 is located in the first feed groove 133. The connector 400 moves and abuts against the guide surface 421 of the pressure block 42 facing the first end 1311. The pressure block 42 moves upward under the squeezing force of the connector 400. After the connector 400 has moved a fixed distance, it is just below the pressure block 42. The second elastic element 43 is squeezed and undergoes elastic deformation, applying downward pressure to the pressure block 42, thereby pressing the connector 400. The pushing force of the lever 15 on the connector 400 is greater than the pressure of the pressure block 42. Therefore, when the lever 15 moves back and pushes the connector 400 again, it can overcome the pressure on the connector 400 and push the connector 400 forward.

[0032] The number of first brake components 4 corresponding to each interval position can be multiple, depending on the length of the connector 400. This embodiment does not impose a specific limitation.

[0033] like Figure 2 In some embodiments, the first guide groove 132 has a first section 1321 and a second section 1322. The first section 1321 is located below the second section 1322. In the third direction Z, the width of the first section 1321 is smaller than the width of the second section 1322. A first sliding surface 1323 is formed at the junction of the first section 1321 and the second section 1322. The first sliding surface 1323 is used for the connector 400 to slide against it. Specifically, the mounting part 4004 is supported on the first sliding surface 1323 so that the connector 400 is partially located within the first guide groove 132. In a first position state, the lever 15 is higher than the first sliding surface 1323; in a second position state, the lever 15 is located below the first sliding surface 1323.

[0034] The slide block 13 has a second sliding surface 1331, which is disposed within the first material groove 133. The opening of the first guide groove 132 is disposed on the second sliding surface 1331, and the second sliding surface 1331 is used for the connector 400 to slide against it. Specifically, the main body 4003 of the connector 400 is located in the first material groove 133 and supported on the second sliding surface 1331.

[0035] The first sliding surface 1323 and the second sliding surface 1331 correspond to the height difference between the mounting part 4004 and the main body part 4003, which avoids the tilting of the connector 400, so that the connector 400 enters the next process in a stable posture, improves the positional accuracy of the connector 400, and facilitates the positioning and gripping of other equipment.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the two inner wall surfaces of the second segment 1322, which are distributed opposite each other along the third direction Z, are respectively used to abut against the first side surface 4001 and the second side surface 4002. The lever 15 passes upward through the first segment 1321 and is located in the second segment 1322. Part of the mounting portion 4004 is located in the first guide groove 132 and fits against the first sliding surface 1323. The first side surface 4001 and the second side surface 4002 are respectively abutted by the two inner wall surfaces of the second segment 1322, which are distributed opposite each other along the third direction Z, thus restricting the displacement of the connector 400 in the third direction Z. This helps to improve the stability of the connector 400 during movement and reduces the possibility of the connector 400 falling out of the first feed groove 133.

[0037] like Figure 2In some embodiments, the first feed trough 133 has a clearance opening disposed along the second direction Y. The clearance opening is used to allow the terminals of the connector 400 to extend out so as to prevent the terminals of the connector 400 from being interfered with, and also provides an observation window for easy maintenance.

[0038] like Figure 2 In some embodiments, the slide 13 has a limiting surface 18, which is disposed on one side of the slide 13 at the clearance opening. The limiting surface 18 is located above the main body 4003 and abuts against the first side surface 4001. The limiting surface 18 cooperates with two inner wall surfaces of the second section 1322 that are relatively distributed along the third direction Z, increasing the contact surface between the slide 13 and the connector 400. It also limits the relative position of the connector 400 and the first feed groove 133 in the first direction X, reducing the possibility of the connector 400 shaking and playing a positioning role for the connector 400, which helps to further improve the positional accuracy of the connector 400.

[0039] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector conveying device characterized by comprising: include: The slide (13) is provided with a first slide groove (131), a first guide groove (132) and a first material groove (133) extending along a first direction (X). The first slide groove (131), the first guide groove (132) and the first material groove (133) are arranged from bottom to top along a second direction (Y) and are interconnected. The first material groove (133) is used to accommodate at least a portion of the connector (400). A slide bar (14) is at least partially disposed in the first slide groove (131), and the slide bar (14) is provided with a plurality of locking holes (141) spaced apart along the first direction (X); The pushing part includes a dial plate (15), a portion of which is disposed in the card hole (141) and the first guide groove (132); A drive unit (17) is used to drive the slide bar (14) to reciprocate along the first direction (X); Multiple first brake assemblies (4) are disposed on the slide (13), and the multiple first brake assemblies (4) are arranged at intervals along the first direction (X). The first brake assemblies (4) are used to press the connector (400) together. The pushing part has a first position state and a second position state. In the first position state, the orthographic projection of the dial plate (15) and the connector (400) along the first direction (X) overlaps. In the second position state, the orthographic projection of the dial (15) along the first direction (X) is located below the orthographic projection of the connector (400) along the first direction (X).

2. The connector (400) delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The pushing part further includes a first elastic element (16), the push plate (15) is hinged to the slide rod (14), the first elastic element (16) is disposed in the card hole (141) and is connected to the push plate (15) and the slide rod (14) respectively.

3. The connector (400) delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The first brake assembly (4) includes a connecting seat (41), a pressure block (42), and a second elastic member (43). The slide (13) is provided with a through hole (134) communicating with the first material groove (133). The connecting seat (41) is disposed on the slide (13) and is disposed opposite to the through hole (134). A portion of the pressure block (42) is disposed in the through hole (134). The second elastic member (43) connects the pressure block (42) and the connecting seat (41) respectively. The second elastic member (43) is configured to allow the pressure block (42) to partially extend into the first material groove (133).

4. The connector (400) delivery device of claim 3, wherein, The pressure block (42) is provided with guide surfaces (421) at both ends along the first direction (X).

5. The connector (400) delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The first guide groove (132) has a first section (1321) and a second section (1322). In the third direction (Z), the width of the first section (1321) is smaller than the width of the second section (1322). A first sliding surface (1323) is formed at the junction of the first section (1321) and the second section (1322). The first sliding surface (1323) is used to support the mounting part (4004) of the connector (400). The slide (13) has a second sliding surface (1331), which is disposed in the first material groove (133). The opening of the first guide groove (132) is disposed in the second sliding surface (1331), and the second sliding surface (1331) is used to support the main body (4003) of the connector (400).

6. The connector (400) delivery device of claim 5, wherein, The mounting part (4004) has a first side surface (4001) and a second side surface (4002) that are disposed opposite to each other along its own width direction; The two inner wall surfaces of the second section (1322) are distributed opposite each other along the third direction (Z) and are respectively used to abut against the first side surface (4001) and the second side surface (4002).

7. The connector (400) delivery device of claim 6, wherein, The first feed trough (133) has a clearance opening disposed along a second direction (Y) for the terminals of the connector (400) to extend out.

8. The connector (400) delivery device of claim 7, wherein, The slide (13) has a limiting surface (18), which is disposed on one side of the slide (13) at the clearance opening. The limiting surface (18) is located above the main body (4003) and abuts against the first side surface (4001).

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