Sensor multi-station automatic assembly equipment

Abstract

This application discloses a multi-station automated sensor assembly equipment, relating to the field of sensor assembly. It includes a frame with a turntable for adjusting the position of sensor assembly components. The frame also features a multi-station mechanism for sensor assembly, comprising a four-axis dispensing device and an automatic cover gripper for assembly. This application utilizes four different stations on the turntable. The first station is a manual loading / unloading area where the operator places the components to be assembled. The second station uses a vision inspection system for precise positioning and automatic dispensing via the four-axis dispensing device and a corresponding precision dispensing system. The third station also uses vision technology for automatic dispensing quality detection. The fourth station automatically supplies the cover via a vibrating feeder, and a robotic arm grips and performs the pressing operation. The entire process is cyclically driven by the turntable, achieving efficient and precise semi-automated assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of sensor assembly, and in particular to automated multi-station sensor assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A sensor is a detection device that can sense the measured information and convert it into an electrical signal or other usable output signal. It is widely used in industries such as industry, medicine, and aerospace.

[0003] The production of existing sensors typically requires the assembly of multiple components. Current methods usually involve manual assembly or assembly using a single piece of equipment. However, the assembly process often involves multiple steps, requiring workers to use multiple assembly devices, which increases labor costs and affects assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To improve the convenience and flexibility of sensor assembly, this application provides a multi-station automatic sensor assembly device.

[0005] The sensor multi-station automatic assembly equipment provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: the sensor multi-station automatic assembly equipment includes a frame, the frame is provided with a turntable for adjusting the position of sensor assembly components, and the frame is provided with a multi-station mechanism for assembling sensors. The multi-station mechanism includes a four-axis dispensing device, an automatic top cover gripping and assembly device, a vision inspection system, and a vibrating feeder mounted on the frame. On the frame and on one side of the turntable, there are a material receiving sensor, a misaligned material distributor, and a positioning gripper.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, four different workstations are set on the turntable. The first workstation is a manual loading and unloading area where the operator places the base parts to be assembled. The second workstation uses a vision inspection system to accurately locate and automatically dispense glue through a four-axis dispensing device and a corresponding precision dispensing system. The third workstation also uses vision technology to automatically detect the glue dispensing quality. The fourth workstation is automatically supplied with a top cover by a vibrating feeder and is picked up by a robotic arm to complete the pressing operation. The entire process is carried out in a cycle under the drive of the turntable, realizing efficient and precise semi-automated assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the automatic cover gripping and assembly consists of a second Z-axis, a negative pressure suction device, and a second Y-axis component. The second Z-axis is mounted on the frame of the automatic cover gripping and assembly, the negative pressure suction device is located at one end of the second Z-axis, and the second Y-axis is located above the second Z-axis.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting a second Z-axis, a negative pressure suction device, and a second Y-axis, it is possible to drive movement and use the negative pressure suction device to adsorb and move the sensor component.

[0009] Preferably, the four-axis dispensing device consists of a first Z-axis, an X-axis, a first Y-axis, a precision dispensing system, and a rotating shaft component. The first Z-axis is mounted on the frame of the four-axis dispensing device, the X-axis is mounted on one side of the first Z-axis, the first Y-axis is mounted on the other side of the first Y-axis, the precision dispensing system is mounted on one side of the first Y-axis, and the rotating shaft is mounted on the frame of the four-axis dispensing device.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting a first Z-axis, X-axis, first Y-axis, a precision dispensing system, and a rotating axis, the dispensing function can be moved. By setting a rotating axis, the precision dispensing system can be driven to rotate, thereby further improving the convenience and flexibility of using the precision dispensing system.

[0011] Preferably, a base frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame, and a housing is fixedly installed on the base frame.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the box can be supported and fixed for installation by setting up a base frame.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting bracket is provided on one side of the rack, and a chassis is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the chassis can be supported and fixedly installed by setting up a mounting bracket.

[0015] Preferably, the turntable is driven by a gap divider at the bottom.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the turntable is driven by the gap divider at the bottom, thereby driving it to rotate.

[0017] Preferably, the turntable has four corresponding workstations.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, four workstations are set up on the turntable, which can realize multi-workstation operation, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers and further improving the efficiency of sensor assembly.

[0019] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. This application utilizes a turntable and other similar devices, with four different workstations set up on the turntable. The first workstation is a manual loading and unloading area where the operator places the base parts to be assembled. The second workstation uses a vision inspection system to accurately locate the parts and automatically dispenses adhesive using a four-axis dispensing device and a corresponding precision dispensing system. The third workstation also uses vision technology to automatically detect the dispensing quality. The fourth workstation uses a vibrating feeder to automatically supply the top cover, which is then gripped by a robotic arm to complete the pressing operation. The entire process is carried out cyclically under the drive of the turntable, achieving efficient and precise semi-automated assembly.

[0020] 2. This application utilizes a base frame and other components, which provide auxiliary support for installation. The enclosure protects the internal electronic components, and the mounting bracket supports and secures the enclosure. This facilitates installation and improves ease of use and flexibility. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the sensor multi-station automatic assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the overall assembly structure of the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the dispensing portion of the assembly structure, which is the main feature of this application embodiment. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the upper cover portion, which mainly illustrates the assembly structure in the embodiments of this application; Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Base frame; 3. Housing; 4. Mounting bracket; 5. Chassis; 6. Four-axis dispensing device; 7. Automatic top cover gripper and assembly; 8. Vision inspection system; 9. Vibrating feeder; 10. First Z-axis; 11. X-axis; 12. First Y-axis; 13. Precision dispensing system; 14. Rotary axis; 15. Turntable; 16. Second Z-axis; 17. Negative pressure suction device; 18. Incoming material sensor; 19. Misaligned material distributor; 20. Position gripper; 21. Second Y-axis; 22. Station. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0023] This application discloses a multi-station automated sensor assembly device.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The sensor multi-station automatic assembly equipment includes a frame 1, a turntable 15 for adjusting the position of sensor assembly components inside the frame 1, a multi-station mechanism for assembling sensors set on the frame 1, an installation mechanism set on the frame 1, and electronic equipment mentioned in this application are all well-known technical products in the art, so the specific structure, model and installation and use process are not described in detail. The multi-station mechanism includes a four-axis dispensing device 6, an automatic cover gripping and assembly device 7, a vision inspection system 8, and a vibrating feeder 9, all mounted on the frame 1. The vibrating feeder 9 can vibrate and feed the sensor components, thus achieving automatic feeding. The frame 1 and one side of the turntable 15 are equipped with an incoming material sensor 18, which can sense the sensor components. There are also a misaligned feeder 19 and a position gripper 20, which can guide and grip the sensor components. The automatic top cover gripping assembly 7 consists of a second Z-axis 16, a negative pressure suction device 17, and a second Y-axis 21. The second Z-axis 16 is mounted on the frame of the automatic top cover gripping assembly 7, the negative pressure suction device 17 is mounted at one end of the second Z-axis 16, and the second Y-axis 21 is mounted above the second Z-axis 16.

[0025] The four-axis dispensing device 6 consists of a first Z-axis 10, an X-axis 11, a first Y-axis 12, a precision dispensing system 13, and a rotating shaft 14. By setting the rotating shaft 14, the precision dispensing system 13 can be driven to rotate, thereby further improving the convenience and flexibility of the precision dispensing system 13 in use. The turntable 15 is driven and connected through the gap divider at the bottom, and the turntable 15 is provided with four corresponding workstations 22. The X-axis 11 is located on one side of the first Z-axis 10, the first Y-axis 12 is located on the other side of the first Z-axis 10, the precision dispensing system 13 is located on one side of the first Y-axis 12, and the rotating axis 14 is located on the frame of the four-axis dispenser 6.

[0026] In use, the turntable 15 is equipped with four different workstations 22. The first workstation is a manual loading and unloading area where the operator places the base parts to be assembled. The second workstation uses a vision inspection system 8 to accurately position the parts and automatically dispenses glue through a four-axis dispensing device 6 and a corresponding precision dispensing system 13. The third workstation also uses vision technology to automatically detect the glue dispensing quality. The fourth workstation is automatically supplied with a top cover by a vibrating feeder 9 and is picked up by a robotic arm to complete the pressing operation. The entire process is carried out in a cycle under the drive of the turntable 15, realizing efficient and precise semi-automated assembly. In this application, the turntable 15 is driven by a gap divider, which is a prior art product in this field. Therefore, the specific structural model and connection process are not described in detail.

[0027] Reference Figure 1-3 The installation mechanism includes a base frame 2 fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame 1, a housing 3 fixedly installed on the base frame 2, and a mounting frame 4 on one side of the frame 1, on which a housing 5 is fixedly installed.

[0028] In use, the frame 1 and base frame 2 provide auxiliary support for installation, the enclosure 3 protects the internal electronic components, and the mounting bracket 4 supports and fixes the enclosure 5. This facilitates installation and fixation, further improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0029] The implementation principle of the sensor multi-station automatic assembly equipment in this application embodiment is as follows: In use, four different stations 22 are set on the turntable 15. The first station is a manual loading and unloading area where the operator places the base parts to be assembled. The second station uses a vision inspection system 8 to accurately locate and automatically dispense glue through a four-axis dispensing device 6 and a corresponding precision dispensing system 13. The third station also uses vision technology to automatically detect the glue dispensing quality. The fourth station is automatically supplied with a top cover by a vibrating plate on a vibrating feeder 9, and the robotic arm grabs it to complete the pressing operation. The entire process is carried out in a cycle under the drive of the turntable 15, realizing efficient and precise semi-automatic assembly. The frame 1 and base frame 2 provide auxiliary support for installation, the enclosure 3 protects the internal electronic components, and the mounting bracket 4 supports and fixes the enclosure 5. This facilitates installation and fixation, further improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0030] 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. Sensor multi-station automatic assembly apparatus comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a turntable (15) for adjusting the position of sensor assembly components, and the frame (1) is provided with a multi-station mechanism for assembling sensors. The multi-station mechanism includes a four-axis dispensing device (6), an automatic top cover gripping and assembly device (7), a vision inspection system (8), and a vibrating feeder (9) mounted on the frame (1). On the frame (1) and on one side of the turntable (15), there are a material inlet sensor (18), a misaligned material distributor (19), and a positioning gripper (20).

2. The sensor multi-station automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The automatic cover gripping assembly (7) consists of a second Z-axis (16), a negative pressure suction device (17), and a second Y-axis (21). The second Z-axis (16) is mounted on the frame of the automatic cover gripping assembly (7), the negative pressure suction device (17) is mounted at one end of the second Z-axis (16), and the second Y-axis (21) is mounted above the second Z-axis (16).

3. The sensor multi-station automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The four-axis dispensing device (6) is composed of a first Z-axis (10), an X-axis (11), a first Y-axis (12), a precision dispensing system (13), and a rotating axis (14). The first Z-axis (10) is mounted on the frame of the four-axis dispensing device (6). The X-axis (11) is mounted on one side of the first Z-axis (10). The first Y-axis (12) is mounted on the other side of the first Z-axis (10). The precision dispensing system (13) is mounted on one side of the first Y-axis (12). The rotating axis (14) is mounted on the frame of the four-axis dispensing device (6).

4. The sensor multi-station automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein: A base frame (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the frame (1), and a housing (3) is fixedly installed on the base frame (2).

5. The sensor multi-station automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein: A mounting bracket (4) is provided on one side of the frame (1), and a chassis (5) is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket (4).

6. The sensor multi-station automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The turntable (15) is driven by a gap divider at the bottom.

7. The sensor multi-station automated assembly apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The turntable (15) has four corresponding workstations (22).

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