Insert loading and unloading and inspection apparatus

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of injection molding technology and discloses an insert assembly / disassembly and inspection device, including an insert disassembly mechanism for placing and clamping inserts, with metal parts manually placed on the inserts; a robotic arm for transporting the inserts with metal parts to an injection molding machine for injection molding; after injection molding, the robotic arm transports the product with the inserts back to the insert disassembly mechanism; a short-circuit detection mechanism for short-circuit testing of the product; and a transfer mechanism for separating the product from the inserts and transporting the separated product to the short-circuit detection mechanism for short-circuit testing. This insert assembly / disassembly and inspection device realizes an automated process of insert clamping, injection molding, separation, and inspection, with high production efficiency and intelligent level; using equipment for insert disassembly reduces costs, increases efficiency, avoids human error, and improves production capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of injection molding technology, and more specifically to an insert assembly / disassembly and testing device. Background Technology

[0002] Inserts are components that are pre-embedded or subsequently embedded into the main structure during product molding or assembly. They are typically used to enhance structural strength, achieve functional connections, or facilitate subsequent installation. Inserts can be made of metal, plastic, or other materials and are commonly found in injection molding, die casting, molds, electronic products, and mechanical structures.

[0003] The following problems exist in the current market: the current inserts are generally installed and removed manually, which is slow, cannot detect whether the inserts are short-circuited, and is prone to errors;

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a device that can automatically install and remove inserts. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem this invention addresses is: to provide an automated device for assembling and disassembling inserts; this insert assembly, disassembly, and testing equipment automates the process of insert clamping, injection molding, separation, and testing, achieving high production efficiency and a high level of intelligence. Specifically, the equipment first clamps the inserts using an insert disassembly mechanism, and then a manual person places a metal part on the insert; subsequently, a robotic arm feeds the prepared insert into the injection molding machine for injection molding, and after injection molding, the finished product is returned to the insert disassembly mechanism; next, a transfer mechanism separates the product from the insert and transports the separated product to a short-circuit testing mechanism for electrical testing. This equipment features tightly integrated processes, effectively reducing manual intervention and improving the production quality and testing accuracy of injection-molded insert products; using this equipment for insert disassembly reduces costs, increases efficiency, avoids human error, and improves production capacity.

[0006] An insert assembly / disassembly and inspection device includes an insert disassembly mechanism for placing and clamping inserts, wherein metal parts are manually placed on the inserts; a robotic arm for transporting the inserts with metal parts to an injection molding machine for injection molding, and after injection molding, the robotic arm transports the product with the inserts back to the insert disassembly mechanism; a short-circuit detection mechanism for performing short-circuit detection on the product; and a transfer mechanism for separating the product from the inserts and transporting the separated product to the short-circuit detection mechanism for short-circuit detection.

[0007] Preferably, the transplanting mechanism includes a first linear module; and the first linear module is provided with a plurality of first sliders that reciprocate synchronously with it; and each of the first sliders is provided with a second linear module; and the second linear module is provided with a plurality of second sliders that reciprocate synchronously with it; and the second sliders are provided with a plurality of gripper cylinders.

[0008] Preferably, the short-circuit detection mechanism includes an extension frame located at the bottom of the first linear module; and the extension frame is provided with a detection probe structure; and the transfer mechanism moves the detection component onto the detection probe structure for short-circuit detection.

[0009] Preferably, the insert removal mechanism includes several horizontally arranged third linear modules; each third linear module is provided with a third slider that moves synchronously back and forth; the third slider is provided with a mounting bracket; the mounting bracket is provided with a slide block; the slide block is provided with a release slider that slides against it; the release slider is formed with several placement positions for placing inserts; the mounting bracket is provided with a first cylinder; the piston rod of the first cylinder is connected to the release slider; when the piston rod of the first cylinder extends or retracts, it drives the release slider to reciprocate inside the slide block.

[0010] Preferably, a second cylinder is provided below the mounting bracket; and the piston rod of the second cylinder is connected to an ejector block; and the top of the ejector block is provided with several ejector pins; and the bottom of the placement position is formed with several through slots through which the ejector pins can pass; the second cylinder drives the ejector pins to push the insert out of the placement position.

[0011] Preferably, the transplanting mechanism is provided with a qualified product conveyor belt for conveying qualified products and a non-qualified product storage box for storing non-qualified products on both sides.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model's insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment automates the process of insert clamping, injection molding, separation, and testing, achieving high production efficiency and a high level of intelligence. Specifically, the equipment first clamps the insert through the insert disassembly mechanism, and then manually places metal parts on the insert; subsequently, a robotic arm feeds the prepared insert into the injection molding machine for injection molding, and after injection molding, the finished product is returned to the insert disassembly mechanism; next, the transfer mechanism separates the product from the insert and transports the separated product to the short-circuit testing mechanism to complete electrical testing. This equipment features tightly integrated processes, effectively reducing manual intervention and improving the production quality and testing accuracy of injection-molded insert products; using equipment for insert disassembly reduces costs, increases efficiency, avoids human error, and improves production capacity.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Another structural diagram from another angle.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point A.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the placement structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a utility model Figure 4 Another structural diagram from another angle.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Insert removal mechanism; 2. Short circuit detection mechanism; 3. Cutting mechanism; 4. First linear module; 5. First slider; 6. Second linear module; 7. Second slider; 8. Gripper cylinder; 9. Extension frame; 10. Detection probe structure; 11. Third linear module; 12. Third slider; 13. Mounting frame; 14. Slide block; 15. Trigger slider; 16. Placement position; 17. First cylinder; 18. Second cylinder; 19. Ejector block; 20. Ejector; 22. Qualified product conveyor belt; 23. Unqualified product storage box; 24. Control button. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The implementation methods described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation methods consistent with this disclosure.

[0026] Please see Figures 1-8 In this embodiment of the utility model, an insert assembly / disassembly and testing device includes:

[0027] The inlay removal mechanism 1 is used to place and clamp inlays, and metal parts are placed on the inlays manually.

[0028] A robotic arm (not shown, located between the injection molding machine and the insert removal mechanism 1) transports the insert containing the metal part to the injection molding machine for injection molding. After injection molding is completed, the robotic arm transports the product with the insert back to the insert removal mechanism 1.

[0029] Short-circuit testing unit 2 performs short-circuit testing on the product;

[0030] The transfer mechanism 3 separates the product from the insert and transports the separated product to the short circuit detection mechanism 2 for short circuit detection.

[0031] Specifically, this insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment automates the insert clamping, injection molding, separation, and testing process, achieving high production efficiency and a high level of intelligence. Specifically, the equipment first clamps the insert using the insert disassembly mechanism 1, and then manually places the metal component onto the insert. Subsequently, a robotic arm feeds the prepared insert into the injection molding machine for injection molding, and after injection molding, the finished product is returned to the insert disassembly mechanism 1. Next, the transfer mechanism 3 separates the product from the insert and transports the separated product to the short-circuit detection mechanism 2 for electrical testing. This equipment features tightly integrated processes, effectively reducing manual intervention and improving the production quality and testing accuracy of injection-molded insert products.

[0032] Furthermore, the transplanting mechanism includes a first linear module 4; and the first linear module 4 is provided with a plurality of first sliders 5 that reciprocate synchronously with it; and each of the first sliders 5 is provided with a second linear module 6; and the second linear module 6 is provided with a plurality of second sliders 7 that reciprocate synchronously with it; and the second sliders 7 are provided with a plurality of gripper cylinders 8.

[0033] Specifically, this transfer mechanism adopts a multi-stage linkage structure of "linear module + slider + gripper cylinder 8", which has efficient and precise movement and gripping capabilities. Specifically, the first linear module 4 provides overall reciprocating movement in the horizontal direction, driving multiple first sliders 5 to move synchronously; each first slider 5 is equipped with a second linear module 6, realizing precise fine-tuning displacement in the vertical or other directions; the second linear module 6 is equipped with a second slider 7, and the second slider 7 is equipped with a gripper cylinder 8, which can realize the gripping and release of products or inserts. Through multi-axis linkage, this structure can realize parallel transfer operations for multiple workstations or multiple products, improving work efficiency and equipment flexibility, and is suitable for automated production lines with high cycle time requirements.

[0034] Furthermore, the short circuit detection mechanism 2 includes an extension frame 9 located at the bottom of the first linear module 4; and the extension frame 9 is provided with a detection probe structure 10; and the transfer mechanism moves the detection piece onto the detection probe structure 10 to perform short circuit detection.

[0035] Specifically, the short-circuit detection mechanism 2 achieves a compact and accurate electrical testing function by setting an extension frame 9 at the bottom of the first linear module 4 and mounting a detection probe structure 10 on it. During the testing process, the transfer mechanism accurately positions and moves the product to be tested onto the detection probe structure 10, so that the probe contacts the test point of the product, thereby completing the short-circuit detection. This design not only simplifies the testing process and improves the degree of automation, but also effectively ensures the repeatability of the testing position and the reliability of the testing results, making it suitable for injection-molded insert products with high electrical performance requirements.

[0036] Furthermore, the insert removal mechanism 1 includes several horizontally arranged third linear modules 11; each third linear module 11 is provided with a third slider 12 that moves synchronously back and forth; the third slider 12 is provided with a mounting bracket 13; the mounting bracket 13 is provided with a slide block 14; the slide block 14 is provided with a release slider 15 that slides with it; the release slider 15 is formed with several placement positions 16 for placing inserts; the mounting bracket 13 is provided with a first cylinder 17; the piston rod of the first cylinder 17 is connected to the release slider 15; when the piston rod of the first cylinder 17 extends or retracts, it drives the release slider 15 to reciprocate inside the slide block 14.

[0037] Specifically, the insert removal mechanism 1 achieves precise placement and automatic release of inserts through a multi-stage linear and sliding cooperation structure. Specifically, the mechanism includes multiple horizontally arranged third linear modules 11, driving third sliders 12 to reciprocate synchronously. A mounting frame 13 is mounted on the third slider 12, and a slide block 14 is located within the mounting frame 13. The slide block 14 cooperates with a slidable release slider 15. The release slider 15 has multiple placement positions 16 for inserts, facilitating batch processing. A first cylinder 17 mounted on the mounting frame 13 drives its piston rod to extend and retract, thereby causing the release slider 15 to achieve precise reciprocating motion within the slide block 14, completing the insert clamping or release operation. This structure is rationally designed and its movements are controllable, providing stable upstream support for subsequent injection molding and transfer, significantly improving work efficiency and positioning accuracy. The linear modules can be commercially available motor-driven linear modules.

[0038] Furthermore, a second cylinder 18 is provided below the mounting bracket 13; and the piston rod of the second cylinder 18 is connected to an ejector block 19; and the top of the ejector block 19 is provided with several ejector pins 20; and the bottom of the placement position 16 is formed with several through slots through which the ejector pins 20 can pass; the second cylinder 18 drives the ejector pins 20 to push the insert out of the placement position 16.

[0039] Specifically, this structure, by setting a second cylinder 18 below the mounting bracket 13, combined with the ejector block 19 and the through-slot design, realizes the automatic ejection function of the insert, improving the demolding efficiency and automation level of the equipment. Specifically, the piston rod of the second cylinder 18 is connected to the ejector block 19, and the top of the ejector block 19 has multiple ejector pins 20, corresponding to the through-slot positions at the bottom of the placement position 16. When the second cylinder 18 is activated, the ejector pins 20 move upward along the through-slot, passing through the bottom of the placement position 16, and ejecting the completed insert from the placement position 16, achieving rapid unloading. This design is compact, reliable in operation, effectively avoids jamming, and ensures smooth flow of the insert in a high-efficiency, continuous production process. After the metal part is manually placed on the insert, the insert is ejected, making it easier for the robot to transport the insert and metal part to the injection molding machine for injection molding.

[0040] Furthermore, the transplanting mechanism is equipped with a qualified product conveyor belt 22 for conveying qualified products and a non-qualified product storage box 23 for storing non-qualified products on both sides.

[0041] Specifically, the transplanting mechanism is equipped with a qualified product conveyor belt 22 and a non-qualified product storage box 23 on both sides, realizing automatic product diversion according to the test results. Specifically, after the short-circuit test is completed, the transplanting mechanism controls the product's destination based on the test results: qualified products are transferred to the qualified product conveyor belt 22 to continue into subsequent processes or be discharged; while non-qualified products are accurately placed into the non-qualified product storage box 23 for subsequent centralized processing or re-inspection. This structural design effectively improves sorting efficiency and automation level, while ensuring the traceability of product quality management and the orderliness of the production process.

[0042] Furthermore, a control button 24 is provided; by pressing the control button 24, the third linear module 11 is made to reciprocate, so that the metal part can be placed on the insert manually.

[0043] Specifically, the equipment is equipped with control button 24 for manually controlling the reciprocating motion of the third linear module, improving the convenience and safety of manual operation. Specifically, operators can press control button 24 to move the mounting bracket on the third linear module to a designated position, facilitating the accurate placement of metal parts onto the inserts. This design not only provides an interface for manual intervention in the automated process, improving the system's flexibility and adaptability, but also optimizes the user experience while ensuring process accuracy. Preferably, the placement of metal sheets can also be performed using a robotic arm.

[0044] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention.

Claims

1. An insert assembly, disassembly, and testing device, characterized in that, include: The inlay removal mechanism (1) is used to place and clamp the inlay, and the metal parts are placed on the inlay manually; The robotic arm transports the insert containing the metal parts to the injection molding machine for injection molding. After the injection molding is completed, the robotic arm transports the product with the insert back to the insert removal mechanism (1). The short-circuit testing agency (2) performs short-circuit testing on the product; The transfer mechanism (3) separates the product from the insert and transports the separated product to the short circuit testing mechanism (2) for short circuit testing.

2. The insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transplanting mechanism includes a first linear module (4); and the first linear module (4) is provided with a plurality of first sliders (5) that move back and forth synchronously with it; and each of the first sliders (5) is provided with a second linear module (6); and the second linear module (6) is provided with a plurality of second sliders (7) that move back and forth synchronously with it; and the second sliders (7) are provided with a plurality of gripper cylinders (8).

3. The insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The short circuit detection mechanism (2) includes an extension frame (9) located at the bottom of the first linear module (4); and a detection probe structure (10) is provided on the extension frame (9); and the transfer mechanism moves the detection piece to the detection probe structure (10) for short circuit detection.

4. The insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insert removal mechanism (1) includes several horizontally arranged third linear modules (11); each third linear module (11) is provided with a third slider (12) that moves back and forth synchronously with it; the third slider (12) is provided with a mounting bracket (13); the mounting bracket (13) is provided with a slide block (14); the slide block (14) is provided with a release slider (15) that slides with it; the release slider (15) is formed with several placement positions (16) for placing inserts; the mounting bracket (13) is provided with a first cylinder (17); the piston rod of the first cylinder (17) is connected to the release slider (15); when the piston rod of the first cylinder (17) extends and retracts, it drives the release slider (15) to reciprocate inside the slide block (14).

5. The insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (13) is provided with a second cylinder (18) below it; and the piston rod of the second cylinder (18) is connected to a ejector block (19); and the top of the ejector block (19) is provided with a number of ejector pins (20); and the bottom of the placement position (16) is formed with a number of through slots through which the ejector pins (20) can pass; the second cylinder (18) drives the ejector pins (20) to push the insert out of the placement position (16).

6. The insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, It is also equipped with a control button (24); by pressing the control button (24), the third linear module (11) is made to reciprocate, so that the metal part can be placed on the insert manually.

7. The insert assembly / disassembly and testing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transplanting mechanism is equipped with a qualified product conveyor belt (22) for conveying qualified products and a non-qualified product storage box (23) for storing non-qualified products on both sides.

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