A terminal taking-out mechanism

Abstract

This application relates to a terminal picking mechanism, which includes a crossbeam on which a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate stacked on top of each other are movably disposed. Both the first and second clamping plates have through-holes. When the first and second clamping plates are aligned, the through-holes on the first and second clamping plates are aligned with each other. A driving member is provided on the crossbeam for driving the first and second clamping plates to translate in a direction away from or towards each other. The mechanism also includes a guide rod cylinder, with the crossbeam mounted on the piston rod of the guide rod cylinder. This application has the advantages of achieving fully automatic picking, improving picking efficiency, having a high degree of automation, and meeting the needs of mass production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of material handling mechanisms, and in particular to a terminal material handling mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, cold-pressed terminals, also known as crimp terminals or cold-pressed wiring terminals, are metal connectors used for electrical connections. They tightly connect wires to terminals using mechanical pressure without the need for welding or other heat treatment methods, hence the name "cold-pressed."

[0003] In related technologies, the structure of cold-pressed terminals mainly includes an insulating sheath and a conductive part disposed at the end of the insulating sheath. During the manufacturing process of cold-pressed terminals, an injection mold is typically used to mold the insulating sheath onto the conductive part. After manufacturing, an ejection mechanism on the injection mold ejects the finished product from various outlets of the mold, and workers then remove the finished product from the mold using tools. However, this manual material handling method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also has low efficiency and a low degree of automation, making it difficult to meet the needs of mass production. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a terminal picking mechanism that can achieve fully automatic picking, improve picking efficiency, has a high degree of automation, and can meet the needs of mass production.

[0005] The terminal feeding mechanism provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A terminal picking mechanism includes a crossbeam, on which a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate stacked on top of each other are movably disposed; both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate have through-holes; when the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are aligned, the through-holes on the first clamping plate and the through-holes on the second clamping plate are aligned with each other; a driving member is disposed on the crossbeam, the driving member being used to drive the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate to translate in a direction away from or close to each other; it also includes a guide rod cylinder, the crossbeam being disposed on the piston rod of the guide rod cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, both the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are provided with connecting plates; the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are connected and fixed to the sliding part of the driving component through their respective connecting plates.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes an extension plate, with the guide rod cylinder fixedly mounted on one end of the extension plate; a rotary cylinder is provided at the other end of the extension plate, and the extension plate is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a lifting cylinder, wherein the rotary cylinder is fixedly mounted on the piston rod of the lifting cylinder.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a linear guide rail, and the lifting cylinder is fixedly mounted on the movable end of the linear guide rail.

[0011] Preferably, the driving components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the guide rod cylinder, and the driving components are located above the connecting plate; the connecting plate extends upward and is connected and fixed to the sliding parts of the respective driving components.

[0012] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0013] It has the effect of achieving fully automatic material handling, improving material handling efficiency, and having a high degree of automation, which can meet the needs of mass production;

[0014] The lifting cylinder is used to adjust the height of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate over a wide range, while the linear guide rail is used to adjust the position of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate in the horizontal direction to ensure that the material picking and unloading positions of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are more accurate, and to achieve the purpose of multi-dimensional adjustment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structural explosion;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure from another perspective.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Crossbar; 10. Connecting plate; 100. Mounting base; 11. Linear guide rail; 2. First clamping plate; 3. Second clamping plate; 4. Limiting hole; 5. Driving component; 6. Guide rod cylinder; 7. Extension plate; 8. Rotary cylinder; 9. Lifting cylinder; 90. Assembly plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] This application discloses a terminal feeding mechanism.

[0021] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2A terminal picking mechanism includes a linear guide rail 11, which supports and guides a moving component to perform reciprocating linear motion in a given direction. A mounting base 100 is fixedly mounted on the movable end of the linear guide rail 11. A lifting cylinder 9 with a vertically placed piston rod is fixedly mounted on the mounting base 100, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 9 moves up and down vertically. An assembly plate 90 is fixedly mounted on the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 9, and a rotary cylinder 8 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the assembly plate 90, with the rotary table of the rotary cylinder 8 facing vertically downwards.

[0022] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a horizontally positioned extension plate 7 is fixedly mounted on the rotating platform of the rotary cylinder 8. The rotating platform of the rotary cylinder 8 drives the extension plate 7 to rotate horizontally. A guide rod cylinder 6 is fixedly mounted on the end of the extension plate 7 away from the rotary cylinder 8, and the piston rod of the guide rod cylinder 6 is vertically downward. When the rotating platform of the rotary cylinder 8 drives the extension plate 7 to rotate, the guide rod cylinder 6 will rotate synchronously with the extension plate 7.

[0023] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a horizontally arranged crossbeam 1 is fixedly mounted on the piston rod of the guide rod cylinder 6. Below the crossbeam 1, a first clamping plate 2 and a second clamping plate 3 are movably arranged in a stacked configuration, with the first clamping plate 2 positioned above the second clamping plate 3. Both the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 have two integrally formed connecting plates 10, symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the crossbeam 1. Two driving components 5 are fixedly mounted above the crossbeam 1. Each driving component 5 is a pneumatic finger cylinder, and each driving component 5 has two sliding parts, one in front and one behind. During operation, the two sliding parts will synchronously move closer to or further away from each other along a straight line.

[0024] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the driving components 5 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the guide rod cylinder 6, and the driving components 5 are located above the connecting plate 10. The connecting plate 10 extends upward and is connected and fixed to the sliding parts of the respective driving components 5. During operation, the two driving components 5 will move synchronously. When the sliding parts of the driving components 5 separate from each other, the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 will move synchronously away from each other under the drive of the connecting plate 10. Conversely, when the sliding parts of the driving components 5 move closer to each other, the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 will move synchronously closer to each other under the drive of the connecting plate 10 until the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are aligned with each other.

[0025] like Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, both the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 have multiple limiting holes 4 that correspond to the positions of the discharge ports on the injection mold. When the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are aligned with each other, the limiting holes 4 on the first clamping plate 2 will be aligned with the limiting holes 4 on the second clamping plate 3.

[0026] After the finished product is ejected upward from the outlet of the injection mold, the horizontal frame 1 is first moved downward by the guide rod cylinder 6 until the second clamping plate 3 located on the lower layer is moved to fit against the upper surface of the injection mold. Since the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are aligned with each other at this time, and the inner diameter of the limiting hole 4 is larger than the outer diameter of the insulating sleeve, the insulating sleeve will be inserted into the aligned limiting hole 4 in sequence.

[0027] Subsequently, the sliding parts of the two driving components 5 will move synchronously in a direction of separation. As the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 shift and misalign, the conductive part of the terminal will be clamped and limited between the two misaligned limiting holes 4. Then, the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 holding the finished terminal are lifted upward by the guide rod cylinder 6, at which point the finished terminal can be smoothly removed from the ejection port of their respective injection molds. Finally, the extension plate 7 is rotated horizontally by controlling the rotary cylinder 8 until the finished terminal is rotated to the unloading area. At this time, the sliding parts of the driving components 5 will move synchronously in a direction of convergence until the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are moved back to an aligned state. Finally, the finished terminal will fall smoothly into the unloading area below under its own gravity.

[0028] The lifting cylinder 9 is used to adjust the height of the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 over a wide range, while the linear guide rail 11 is used to adjust the position of the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 in the horizontal direction to ensure that the material picking and unloading positions of the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are more accurate and to achieve multi-dimensional adjustment.

[0029] The implementation principle is as follows: After the finished product is ejected upward from the outlet of the injection mold, the horizontal frame 1 is first moved downward by the guide rod cylinder 6 until the second clamping plate 3 located on the lower layer is moved to fit against the upper surface of the injection mold. Since the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are aligned with each other at this time, and the inner diameter of the limiting hole 4 is larger than the outer diameter of the insulating sleeve, the insulating sleeve will be inserted into the aligned limiting hole 4 in sequence.

[0030] Subsequently, the sliding parts of the two driving components 5 will move synchronously in a direction of separation. As the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 shift and misalign, the conductive part of the terminal will be clamped and limited between the two misaligned limiting holes 4. Then, the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 holding the finished terminal are lifted upward by the guide rod cylinder 6, at which point the finished terminal can be smoothly removed from the discharge port of their respective injection molds. Finally, the extension plate 7 is rotated horizontally by controlling the rotary cylinder 8 until the finished terminal is rotated to the unloading area. At this time, the sliding parts of the driving components 5 will move synchronously in a direction of convergence until the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are moved back to a state of alignment. Finally, the finished terminal will fall smoothly into the unloading area below under its own gravity. This system has the advantages of fully automatic material handling, improved material handling efficiency, high degree of automation, and the ability to meet the needs of mass production.

[0031] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A terminal feeding mechanism, characterized in that: The system includes a crossbeam (1), on which a first clamping plate (2) and a second clamping plate (3) are movably mounted; both the first clamping plate (2) and the second clamping plate (3) have through-holes (4); when the first clamping plate (2) and the second clamping plate (3) are aligned, the through-holes (4) on the first clamping plate (2) and the through-holes (4) on the second clamping plate (3) are aligned with each other; a driving member (5) is provided on the crossbeam (1), which is used to drive the first clamping plate (2) and the second clamping plate (3) to translate in a direction away from or close to each other; the system also includes a guide rod cylinder (6), on which the crossbeam (1) is mounted on the piston rod of the guide rod cylinder (6).

2. The terminal feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first clamping plate (2) and the second clamping plate (3) are provided with connecting plates (10); the first clamping plate (2) and the second clamping plate (3) are connected and fixed to the sliding part of the driving member (5) through their respective connecting plates (10).

3. The terminal feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes an extension plate (7), and the guide rod cylinder (6) is fixedly installed at one end of the extension plate (7); the other end of the extension plate (7) is provided with a rotary cylinder (8), and the extension plate (7) is fixedly installed on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder (8).

4. The terminal feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a lifting cylinder (9), and the rotary cylinder (8) is fixedly mounted on the piston rod of the lifting cylinder (9).

5. The terminal feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a linear guide rail (11), and the lifting cylinder (9) is fixedly mounted on the movable end of the linear guide rail (11).

6. The terminal feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving components (5) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the guide rod cylinder (6), and the driving components (5) are located above the connecting plate (10); the connecting plate (10) extends upward and is connected and fixed to the sliding part of the respective driving components (5).

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