Connector terminal feeding and distributing integrated device

Abstract

This utility model discloses an integrated feeding and dispensing device for connector terminals, comprising a support frame, a first platform, and a second platform. The first platform is provided with a material channel and an opening. The second platform is provided with a slide table that can reciprocate relative to the second platform, the sliding direction of the slide table being perpendicular to the moving direction of the material strip in the material channel. The slide table is provided with a dispensing mechanism and a waste cutting mechanism arranged in parallel. The dispensing mechanism includes a rotating component and a gripper component. This utility model achieves synchronization and continuity of terminal dispensing, feeding, and waste cutting actions by setting the slide table for the moving and alternating functions of the dispensing and waste cutting mechanisms. Furthermore, by setting the rotating component and the gripper component, it achieves simultaneous actions of clamping and separating connector terminals and adjusting the orientation of connector terminals, shortening the material preparation time, improving the continuity of actions, and increasing feeding efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of connector feeding devices, specifically to an integrated device for feeding and distributing connector terminals. Background Technology

[0002] In the connector manufacturing process, terminals need to be inserted into the connector housing. When the connector terminals are manufactured, they are connected to the base material to form a strip, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the base material is equipped with positioning holes. The traditional process involves manually separating the terminal from the base material, assembling the terminal with the connector housing, and then placing it into the riveting mechanism for riveting. After riveting, it is then manually removed, resulting in low work efficiency and high work fatigue.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, application number CN201922126721.8 discloses a terminal feeding device, comprising a base plate, a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a transferring mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding seat on the base plate, a feeding track on the feeding seat, and a pushing component on the feeding seat. The feeding mechanism transmits the material strip to one end of the feeding track. The pushing component pushes the material strip along the feeding track. The cutting mechanism cuts the base material and terminals of the material strip. The cutting mechanism includes a cutting block movably mounted on the feeding seat and a cutting component for driving the cutting block to rise and fall. The cutting block is located at the other end of the feeding track. The transferring mechanism transfers the terminals. The feeding mechanism recycles the base material. This invention, by setting up a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a transferring mechanism, achieves the separation of the base material and terminals, realizing automated terminal feeding.

[0004] However, the terminal feeding device still has the following problems: the existing terminal feeding device requires a cutting action before the moving mechanism can clamp and transfer the terminal, and then the terminal is rotated by the rotating component. This method has poor action continuity, long material preparation time, and affects feeding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of current technology by providing an integrated feeding and sorting device for connector terminals, aiming to solve the technical problems of poor feeding continuity, long feeding time, and low feeding efficiency in existing feeding devices.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to achieve the above objectives is as follows:

[0007] A connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device is mounted on a workbench. The device includes a support frame with a first platform and a second platform at one end of the first platform. The first platform has a material channel for positioning and conveying connector terminals. An outlet for discharging waste connector terminals is located between the first and second platforms, below the outlet of the material channel. The second platform has a slide that reciprocates relative to the outlet of the material channel, with the sliding direction of the slide perpendicular to the discharge direction of the material strip in the material channel. The slide has a dispensing mechanism and a waste-cutting mechanism arranged side-by-side. The dispensing mechanism includes a rotating component, the drive end of which has a gripper assembly for holding a single connector terminal. The waste-cutting mechanism has a cutter assembly for cutting off the bottom material. The dispensing mechanism and the waste-cutting mechanism move synchronously with the slide. When the dispensing mechanism reaches the outlet of the material channel, it performs a dispensing operation. When the dispensing mechanism reaches the feeding area, the waste-cutting mechanism reaches the outlet of the material channel and performs a waste-cutting operation.

[0008] As a further improvement, the first platform is provided with two oppositely arranged regions, namely Region 1 and Region 2. Region 1 is provided with a pin insertion assembly. When the slide moves the waste cutting mechanism to the discharge port of the material channel, the gripper assembly moves to the top of the pin insertion assembly. The end of the first platform is connected to the side wall of the second platform to form an integral or separate vertical structure. The passage is set on the first platform and below the discharge port.

[0009] As a further improvement, the second platform is provided with a slide rail module parallel to the second platform, and the slide table is disposed on the slide rail module and slidably connected along the direction of the slide rail module; the second platform is also provided with a drive component that drives the slide table to move back and forth along the slide rail module.

[0010] As a further improvement, the slide table is provided with a first fixed block and at least one first support. The first support is provided with a first bearing. The rotating assembly includes a rotating drive component, which is disposed on the outer wall of the first fixed block. The rotating drive component is provided with a rotating shaft, which is provided with a connecting shaft. The connecting shaft is disposed in the first bearing, and the end of the connecting shaft is provided with a first mounting seat. The gripper assembly is disposed on the first mounting seat.

[0011] As a further improvement, the gripper assembly includes a cylinder gripper, which has two relative sliding blocks, each of which has a positioning groove for gripping the connector terminal.

[0012] As a further improvement, the waste cutting mechanism includes a second cylinder and a second support. The second support is disposed on the slide table, and the second cylinder is disposed behind the second support. The second support is provided with a guide groove. The cutting assembly includes a guide block, and the guide block is provided with a cutting blade. The guide block is disposed in the guide groove to form a sliding connection. The cutting blade moves up and down along the direction of the guide groove. The guide block is connected to the drive end of the second cylinder.

[0013] As a further improvement, the second support is also provided with a guide cover, which has a slot for the discharge port to be inserted when the upper part of the passage is moved.

[0014] As a further improvement, the guide groove is also provided with a movable groove, and both the movable groove and the guide block are provided with a connecting shaft. The driving end of the second cylinder is provided with a sleeve, the sleeve is provided with a second connecting shaft, the second connecting shaft is provided with a rotatably connected connecting rod, and the end of the connecting rod is provided with two second through holes. The second through holes are respectively sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft to form a rotatable connection. The connecting rod makes the second cylinder and the guide block form a lever connection structure.

[0015] As a further improvement, the first platform is also provided with a positioning mechanism and a pushing mechanism, which are arranged opposite to each other on the side of the material channel; the positioning mechanism includes a vertically arranged cylinder, and the driving end of the cylinder is provided with a positioning pressing block assembly, which is arranged above the material channel.

[0016] As a further improvement, the pushing mechanism includes a third driving component and a third slide rail module. The third driving component is connected to the third slide rail module and is disposed on the outer wall of the material channel or the platform. The third slide rail module is provided with a slidingly connected third slide table. The third slide table is provided with a vertically arranged third cylinder. The third cylinder is provided with a third pressing component.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device provided in this utility model embodiment has at least one of the following technical effects:

[0018] This invention utilizes a sliding table to facilitate the movement and alternation of the material distribution and waste cutting mechanisms, achieving synchronization and continuity in terminal material distribution, feeding, and waste material removal. Furthermore, the inclusion of a rotating assembly and a gripper assembly enables simultaneous clamping and separation of the connector terminals, as well as orientation adjustment, shortening material preparation time, improving operational continuity, and increasing feeding efficiency. The waste cutting mechanism automatically removes waste material, further enhancing the subsequent feeding efficiency of the connector terminals. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector terminal strip structure in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top view of the connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the slide, material distribution mechanism, and waste cutting mechanism in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first platform and the second platform in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material channel structure in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second support in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] See appendix Figures 1-9A connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device is installed on a workbench. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device includes a support frame 2. The support frame 2 has a first platform 20 and a second platform 21 located at the end of the first platform 20. The first platform 20 has a material channel 3 for positioning and conveying connector terminals 1. An opening 22 for discharging waste material from the connector terminals 1 is provided between the first platform 20 and the second platform 21. The second platform 21 has a slide 4 that can reciprocate relative to the second platform 21. The sliding direction of the slide 4 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the material strip in the material channel 3. The slide 4 has a dispensing mechanism 5 and a waste cutting mechanism 6 arranged in parallel. The dispensing mechanism 5 and the waste cutting mechanism 6 move synchronously with the slide 4. When the dispensing mechanism 5 moves to the outlet of the material channel 3, it performs a dispensing operation. When the dispensing mechanism 5 moves to the feeding area, the waste cutting mechanism moves to the outlet of the material channel to perform a waste cutting operation. The slide table 4 reciprocates, switching the material distribution mechanism 5 and the waste cutting mechanism 6 relative to the outlet of the conveyor belt 3. When the material distribution mechanism 5 reaches the outlet of the conveyor belt 3, it performs a material distribution operation, separating individual connecting terminals from the conveyor belt 3. At this time, the waste cutting mechanism 6 waits at the rear end. When the material distribution mechanism 5 continues to move forward to perform a feeding operation, the waste cutting mechanism 6 just reaches the outlet of the conveyor belt 3 and simultaneously cuts off the waste material from the conveyor belt after the connecting terminals are separated. The cut waste material is discharged from the outlet 22, and the conveyor belt 3 can then proceed to the next connecting terminal separation operation. After completing the feeding operation, the material distribution mechanism 5 continues to move back, completing the next operation cycle.

[0031] The material distribution mechanism 5 includes a rotating component 50, the drive end of which is provided with a gripper assembly 51 for holding a single connector terminal 1. The waste cutting mechanism 6 is provided with a cutter assembly 60 for cutting off the bottom material.

[0032] The first platform 20 has two oppositely arranged regions, one 200 and the other 201, on either side of the discharge end. The first region 200 is equipped with a pin assembly 202. When the slide table 4 moves the waste cutting mechanism 6 to the discharge port 30 of the material channel 3, the material distribution mechanism 5 moves just above the pin assembly 202 to feed the material. The pin assembly 202 moves up and down to position and receive a single connector terminal 1. After the material distribution mechanism 5 exits, the pin assembly 202 transports the connector terminal to the next processing step.

[0033] See appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 Appendix Figure 5 and appendix Figure 8The end of the first platform 20 is connected to the side wall of the second platform 21 to form an integral or separate vertical structure, so that the sliding direction of the slide table 4 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the material belt in the material channel 3, realizing the moving and alternating function of the material distribution mechanism 5 and the waste cutting mechanism 6 on the slide table 4, realizing the synchronization and continuity of terminal material distribution, feeding and bottom waste cutting actions, improving the efficiency of material distribution and feeding, and improving the efficiency of subsequent processing.

[0034] See appendix Figure 4 The second platform 21 is provided with a slide rail module 210, which is arranged longitudinally and fixed on the second platform 21. The slide table 4 is arranged on the slide rail module 210 and slidably connected along the direction of the slide rail module 210. The second platform 21 is also provided with a drive component 211 for driving the slide table 4 to move back and forth along the slide rail module 210. The drive component 211 is either a cylinder or a servo motor. The slide rail module 210 is either a lead screw module or a multi-slide rail slider module. Both ends of the slide rail module 210 are also provided with buffers for buffering and limiting. The drive component 211 is used to realize the automatic reciprocating motion drive of the slide table 4, thereby improving automation efficiency.

[0035] The slide table 4 is provided with a first fixing block 40 and at least one first support 41. The first fixing block 40 and the first support 41 are on the same axis. The first support 41 is provided with a first bearing. The first support 41 is used to support the connecting shaft 502, thereby ensuring the horizontal setting of the gripper assembly 51. The rotating assembly 50 includes a rotating drive 500. The rotating drive 500 is one of a rotary motor or a rotary cylinder. The rotating drive 500 is disposed on the outer wall of the first fixing block 40. The rotating drive 500 is provided with a rotating shaft 501. Shaft 501 is provided with a connecting shaft 502, which is disposed in a first bearing. The end of the connecting shaft 502 is provided with a first mounting seat 503. The gripper assembly 51 is disposed on the first mounting seat 503. The connecting shaft 502 is provided with a first limiting block 502a. The slide 4 is provided with a second limiting block 42, which is disposed on the side of the connecting shaft 502. The first limiting block 502a and the second limiting block 42 are used for limiting their position to ensure the rotation angle and position of the gripper assembly 51, thereby ensuring the clamping accuracy and efficiency of the subsequent connector terminal 1.

[0036] The gripper assembly 51 includes a cylinder gripper 510, which has two opposing gripping blocks 510a for gripping a single connector terminal. Each gripping block 510a has a positioning groove 510b for gripping the connector terminal. The positioning groove 510b is an arc-shaped groove, and the two arc-shaped grooves opposite each other form a cylindrical cavity for accommodating a single connector terminal. The two gripping blocks 510a can move closer and further apart to open and close the cylindrical cavity, thereby clamping and releasing the single connector terminal.

[0037] During operation, the clamping assembly is in the initial state, with the two positioning grooves 510b positioned far apart from each other at the outlet 30 of the material channel 3. When the end of a single connector terminal is located in the area opposite to the two positioning grooves 510b, the cylinder gripper 510 drives the two clamping blocks 510a to move closer to each other to clamp the connector terminal. After clamping, the rotating assembly 50 controls the clamping assembly to rotate horizontally by a certain angle, preferably 90°, together with the single connector terminal, to separate the connector terminal from the material strip and then transfer it to the pin assembly 202.

[0038] See appendix Figure 4 Appendix Figure 9The waste cutting mechanism 6 includes a second cylinder 61 and a second support 62. The second support 62 is disposed on the slide table 4, and the second cylinder 61 is disposed behind the second support 62. The second support 62 is provided with a guide groove 620. The cutter assembly 60 includes a guide block 600, and the guide block 600 is provided with a cutter 601. The guide block 600 is disposed in the guide groove 620 to form a sliding connection. The cutter 601 moves up and down along the direction of the guide groove 620. The guide block 600 is connected to the drive end of the second cylinder 61. The second platform 21 is provided with a through hole to provide space for the second cylinder 61 to move back and forth with the slide table 4. The second support 62 is also provided with a guide cover 621. The guide cover 621 is provided with a slot 621a for fitting with the discharge port 30 when it moves above the through-hole 22. The slot 621a is used to ensure that the guide cover 621 fits with the discharge port 30 when it moves to the discharge port 30, thereby ensuring that the waste can be discharged from the through-hole 22 during the subsequent waste cutting operation and preventing it from falling onto the first platform 20. The guide groove 620 is also provided with a movable groove 620a. Both the movable groove 620a and the guide block 600 are provided with connecting shafts. The guide block 600 has a movable groove at the position where the connecting shaft is installed. The second cylinder 61 is fixed vertically on the slide table 4. The driving end of the second cylinder 61 is provided with a sleeve 610. The sleeve 610 is provided with a second connecting shaft 610a. The second connecting shaft 610a is provided with a rotatably connected connecting rod 610b. The end of the connecting rod 610b is provided with two second through holes. The second through holes are respectively sleeved on the connecting shaft to form a rotatable connection. The connecting rod 610b enables the second cylinder 61 and the guide block 600 to... The two cylinders 61 and 621 form a lever connection structure. The second cylinder 61 drives the connecting rod 610b to move up and down, thereby controlling the cutter assembly 60 to move up and down along the guide groove 620. That is, when the waste material is cut, the waste material is between the cutter assembly 60 and the guide cover 621. The cutter assembly 60 is driven by the second cylinder 61 to press down and cut the waste material. The cut waste material falls into the outlet 22 along the guide cover 621 to achieve waste material discharge. The waste material is cut off from the outlet 30. The waste material cutting mechanism 6 realizes automatic cutting of the waste material, which improves the efficiency of subsequent feeding and distributing operations.

[0039] See appendix Figure 6The first platform 20 is also provided with a positioning mechanism 7 and a pushing mechanism 8, which are arranged opposite to each other on the side of the material channel 3. The positioning mechanism 7 includes a vertically arranged cylinder 70, and the driving end of the cylinder 70 is provided with a positioning pressure block assembly 71. The positioning pressure block assembly 71 is arranged above the material channel 3. The positioning pressure block assembly 71 includes a first connecting plate, and the first connecting plate is provided with at least one first pressure block. The positioning mechanism 7 is used to position and press the strip of connector terminal 1 in the material channel 3, thereby ensuring the placement stability of the material channel 3 during subsequent material distribution, feeding and waste removal operations.

[0040] See appendix Figure 7 The pushing mechanism 8 includes a third driving component 80 and a third slide rail module 81. The third driving component 80 is connected to the third slide rail module 81 and is disposed on the outer wall of the material channel 3 or the platform. The third slide rail module 81 is provided with a slidably connected third slide table 810. The third slide table 810 is provided with a vertically arranged third cylinder 82. The third cylinder 82 is provided with a third pressing component 83. The third driving component 80 is a cylinder, and the third slide rail module 81 is a slide rail. The slide rail is provided with a slider, and the third slide table 810 is disposed on the slider. Both ends of the slide rail are provided with buffers. The driving end of the cylinder 70 is connected to the slide table 4. The third pressing component 83 includes a second connecting plate, which has at least one second pressing block. Both the first pressing block and the second pressing block have at least one positioning post. Each positioning post has a tapered portion and is used to insert into the positioning hole of the bottom material. When conveying the material belt in the material channel 3, the third cylinder 82 moves to drive the second pressing block to press down and fix the material belt. After fixing, the third driving component 80 moves to drive the material belt to push the connector terminal 1 material towards the outlet. After pushing, the third cylinder 82 moves to lift and reset the second pressing block. Then, the third driving component 80 moves to drive the third cylinder 82 to retract and reset, realizing the interval feeding action of the material channel 3.

[0041] The through-hole 22 is disposed on the first platform 20 and below the discharge port 30. The first platform 20 is also provided with a first bracket 203, and the first bracket 203 is also provided with a photoelectric switch 203a. The photoelectric switch 203a faces the pin assembly 202. The first platform 20 is also provided with a second bracket 204, and the second bracket 204 is provided with an extension channel 204a. One end of the extension channel 204a is connected to the end of the material channel 3. The material channel 3 is provided with a positioning channel 31. The bottom of the positioning channel 31 is provided with a groove 310. The groove 310 is used to provide insertion space when the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning port of the bottom material.

[0042] This invention utilizes a sliding table to facilitate the movement and alternation of the material distribution and waste cutting mechanisms, achieving synchronization and continuity in terminal material distribution, feeding, and waste material removal. Furthermore, the inclusion of a rotating assembly and a gripper assembly enables simultaneous clamping and separation of the connector terminals, as well as orientation adjustment, shortening material preparation time, improving operational continuity, and increasing feeding efficiency. The waste cutting mechanism automatically removes waste material, further enhancing the subsequent feeding efficiency of the connector terminals.

[0043] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Other integrated feeding and dispensing devices for connector terminals obtained by using the same or similar structures or devices as the above-described embodiments of this utility model are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device, which is set on a workbench, characterized in that: The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device includes a support frame, which has a first platform and a second platform located at the end of the first platform. The first platform has a material channel for positioning and conveying connector terminals. A passage for discharging connector terminal waste is provided between the first platform and the second platform, and the passage is located below the outlet of the material channel. The second platform has a slide table that can reciprocate relative to the outlet of the material channel. The sliding direction of the slide table is perpendicular to the discharge direction of the material strip in the material channel. The slide table has a dispensing mechanism and a waste cutting mechanism arranged in parallel. The dispensing mechanism includes a rotating component, and the driving end of the rotating component has a gripper assembly for clamping a single connector terminal. The waste cutting mechanism has a cutter assembly for cutting off the bottom material. The dispensing mechanism and the waste cutting mechanism move synchronously with the slide table. When the dispensing mechanism moves to the outlet of the material channel, it performs a dispensing operation. When the dispensing mechanism moves to the feeding area, the waste cutting mechanism moves to the outlet of the material channel to perform a waste cutting operation.

2. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first platform has two oppositely arranged areas, namely Area 1 and Area 2. Area 1 is equipped with a pin insertion assembly. When the slide moves the waste cutting mechanism to the discharge port of the material channel, the gripper assembly moves to the top of the pin insertion assembly. The end of the first platform is connected to the side wall of the second platform to form an integral or separate vertical structure. The passage is set on the first platform and below the discharge port.

3. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second platform is provided with a slide rail module parallel to the second platform, and the slide table is disposed on the slide rail module and slidably connected along the direction of the slide rail module; the second platform is also provided with a drive component that drives the slide table to move back and forth along the slide rail module.

4. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide table is provided with a first fixed block and at least one first support. The first support is provided with a first bearing. The rotating assembly includes a rotating drive component. The rotating drive component is disposed on the outer wall of the first fixed block. The rotating drive component is provided with a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is provided with a connecting shaft. The connecting shaft is disposed in the first bearing. The end of the connecting shaft is provided with a first mounting seat. The gripper assembly is disposed on the first mounting seat.

5. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gripper assembly includes a cylinder gripper, which has two relative sliding blocks, each of which has a positioning groove for gripping the connector terminal.

6. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waste cutting mechanism includes a second cylinder and a second support. The second support is disposed on the slide table, and the second cylinder is disposed behind the second support. The second support is provided with a guide groove. The cutting assembly includes a guide block, and the guide block is provided with a cutting blade. The guide block is disposed in the guide groove to form a sliding connection. The cutting blade moves up and down along the direction of the guide groove. The guide block is connected to the drive end of the second cylinder.

7. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second support is also provided with a guide cover, which has a slot for the discharge port to be inserted when the upper part of the passage is moved.

8. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The guide groove is also provided with a movable groove. Both the movable groove and the guide block are provided with a connecting shaft. The drive end of the second cylinder is provided with a sleeve. The sleeve is provided with a second connecting shaft. The second connecting shaft is provided with a rotatably connected connecting rod. The end of the connecting rod is provided with two second through holes. The second through holes are respectively sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft to form a rotatable connection. The connecting rod makes the second cylinder and the guide block form a lever connection structure.

9. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first platform is also provided with a positioning mechanism and a pushing mechanism, which are arranged opposite to each other on the side of the material channel; the positioning mechanism includes a vertically arranged cylinder, and the driving end of the cylinder is provided with a positioning pressing block assembly, which is arranged above the material channel.

10. The connector terminal feeding and dispensing integrated device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism includes a third driving component and a third slide rail module. The third driving component is connected to the third slide rail module and is disposed on the outer wall of the material channel or the platform. The third slide rail module is provided with a slidingly connected third slide table. The third slide table is provided with a vertically disposed third cylinder. The third cylinder is provided with a third pressing component.

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