A talc cleaning mechanism for a connector

Abstract

This utility model provides a talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors, involving a talcum powder cleaning structure, including a set of uprights, a set of finger cylinders mounted on the uprights, two sets of plate frames mounted on two sets of grippers of the finger cylinders, and two sets of brush rollers mounted at both ends of the plate frames. The bottom end of the uprights is fixed to the horizontal drive end of the bottom cylinder and is driven by the bottom cylinder to move in the X direction. The two sets of grippers of the finger cylinders move in opposite directions in the Z direction. The two sets of plate frames are an upper plate and a lower plate, respectively. The openings of the upper cover and the lower cover are arranged opposite to each other, and the bottom end of the lower cover is also connected to a vacuum conveyor. The finger cylinders are used to drive the openings of the upper cover and the lower cover to align. The vacuum conveyor is used to draw a vacuum to suck away the talcum powder from the rollers in the waste box. This utility model can be directly connected to connector production equipment to perform talcum powder cleaning operations on cables. The cleaning process has a high degree of automation, which can save labor costs and has high efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a talcum powder cleaning structure, and more particularly to a talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors. Background Technology

[0002] In the connector manufacturing process, talc powder can be used as a release agent to prevent adhesion between the cable sheath and the cable core, facilitating wire stripping. However, although talc powder itself has good insulating properties, excessive talc powder may attract dust and impurities, affecting the electrical performance of the cable. Especially during cable installation and use, talc powder may also fall off and contaminate the surrounding environment or equipment. Existing talc powder cleaning solutions mainly rely on manual methods or semi-automatic devices for connector talc powder cleaning. However, manual cleaning is inefficient, the cleaning quality is unstable, and the labor cost is high. Although semi-automatic devices improve efficiency to some extent, they generally have problems such as poor compatibility and the need for manual assistance in operation, which cannot meet the automated packaging and cleaning needs of multi-specification connector products. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a highly efficient, compatible, and highly automated talc powder cleaning solution. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors, which can be directly connected to connector production equipment to perform talcum powder cleaning operations on cables. The cleaning process has a high degree of automation, which can save labor costs and is also highly efficient.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: A talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors includes a set of uprights, a set of finger cylinders mounted on the uprights, two sets of plate frames mounted on two sets of grippers of the finger cylinders, and two sets of brush rollers mounted at both ends of the plate frames. The bottom end of the uprights is fixed to the horizontal drive end of the bottom cylinder and is driven by the bottom cylinder to move in the X direction. The two sets of grippers of the finger cylinders move in opposite directions in the Z direction. The two sets of plate frames are an upper plate and a lower plate. The two sets of brush rollers mounted on the upper plate are upper brush rollers, and the two sets of brush rollers mounted on the lower plate are lower brush rollers. The upper and lower plates are equipped with drive motors for driving the upper and lower brush rollers to rotate, respectively. The upper and lower brush rollers are further... Multiple rows of bristles are arranged circumferentially. The upper plate and lower plate are respectively equipped with an upper cover and a lower cover for covering the upper and lower brush rollers. The openings of the upper cover and the lower cover are arranged opposite to each other, and the bottom end of the lower cover is connected to a vacuum conveyor. The two ends of the cable are respectively positioned between the corresponding upper cover and the lower cover by corresponding clamping units. The finger cylinder is used to drive the openings of the upper cover and the lower cover to connect to form a closed waste box. The upper cover and the lower cover are also provided with relatively distributed arc-shaped grooves on one side to form a slot for the cable to pass through when the waste box is closed. The vacuum conveyor is used to draw a vacuum to suck away the talcum powder of the roller brush in the waste box. The specific workflow of the talcum powder cleaning mechanism of this utility model is as follows: First, the cable is received and clamped and positioned between the upper and lower covers by the clamping unit. Then, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plates to move towards each other, so that the openings of the upper and lower covers close to form a closed cavity. Inside the closed cavity, the drive motor drives the upper and lower brush rollers to rotate, so that the rotating brush bristles clean the talcum powder on the surface of the cable. At the same time, the bottom cylinder drives the upright to perform reciprocating motion in the X direction, which can clean more talcum powder areas. Simultaneously, the vacuum conveyor starts to suck up the talcum powder in the waste box. After cleaning, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plates to move away from each other, opening the waste box for cable replacement. The cleaning process is highly automated, and the two sets of clamping units are positioned at both ends of the cable and perform talcum powder cleaning operations in two pairs of corresponding waste boxes. The entire process does not require manual adjustment.

[0005] Preferably, it also includes a chain conveyor arranged on one side of the waste box, the chain conveyor being used to horizontally transport multiple sets of clamping units with cables positioned along the Y direction.

[0006] Preferably, the chain conveyor includes a side plate, an annular slide rail mounted on the side of the side plate away from the waste box, and two sets of sprockets mounted on the side plate. The two sets of sprockets are located inside the annular slide rail, and chains are connected to the outside of the two sets of sprockets. Multiple clamping units are evenly slidably mounted inside the annular slide rail and are fixedly connected to the chain. Therefore, when the chain is driven to rotate by the sprockets, it can drive the clamping units to rotate synchronously along the annular slide rail.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping unit includes a horizontal plate, two sets of support plates mounted on the horizontal plate, and a set of positioning fixtures. The cable is supported by the support plates and its end is positioned by the positioning fixtures. A set of vertical plates is also connected to the bottom of the horizontal plate. Four sets of rectangularly distributed guide wheels are installed on one side of the vertical plate. Two sets of annular guide grooves are opened on both sides of the track of the annular slide rail. The four sets of guide wheels on the vertical plate are rolled and installed in the two sets of guide grooves. Support grooves are opened on the two sets of support plates to support and limit the cable outside.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning fixture includes clamping blocks, sliding plates, a positioning plate, a top rod, and a spring. The positioning plate is mounted on a horizontal plate and has a set of guide grooves extending along the Y direction. Two sets of sliding plates are slidably placed on both sides of the guide grooves along the Y direction. The top end of the top rod extends from the bottom of the guide groove into the space between the two sets of sliding plates, and two sets of guide posts are provided at both ends of the top rod. Two sets of inclined grooves are also provided on the two sets of sliding plates. The two sets of inclined grooves are symmetrical about the Z direction and are staggered. The two sets of guide posts are guided into the two sets of inclined grooves, and a set of end blocks is connected to the bottom end of the top rod. A set of springs sleeved on the top rod is provided between the end blocks and the positioning plate. The springs are used to press the top rod so that the guide posts are placed at the bottom end of the inclined grooves, and so that the two sets of clamping blocks at the top of the two sets of sliding plates clamp the cable.

[0009] Preferably, the side plate near the waste box is also provided with multiple sets of push cylinders. The push cylinders are used to push the end block along the Z direction, so that the end block compresses the spring to lift the push rod and causes the two sets of slide plates to drive the clamping blocks to move in opposite directions along the Y direction. At this time, the cable placement operation can be carried out. When clamping the cable, it is a linear clamping of the spring. Therefore, it can adapt to the clamping of more specifications of cables and has good adaptability. During operation, the chain conveyor can drive the clamping unit with the cable positioned to move along the Y direction between the upper and lower covers. After cleaning with talcum powder, when moving out between the upper and lower covers, the push cylinder can also lift the end block at the next station to loosen the clamping of the cable, completing the automated unloading operation. After unloading, the clamping unit will continue the loading cycle when it returns to the loading position.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model provides a talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors, which can directly connect to connector production equipment to perform talcum powder cleaning operations on cables. The cleaning process has a high degree of automation, which can save labor costs and has high efficiency. The automated cleaning operation process is as follows: First, the cable is received and clamped and positioned between the upper and lower covers by the clamping unit. Then, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plate frames to move towards each other, so that the openings of the upper and lower covers close to form a closed cavity. In the closed cavity, the drive motor drives the upper and lower brush rollers to rotate, so that the brush bristles clean the talcum powder on the surface of the cable. The bottom cylinder drives the upright to perform reciprocating motion in the X direction, which can clean more talcum powder area. At the same time, the vacuum conveyor starts to suck up the talcum powder in the waste box. After cleaning, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plate frames to move away from each other, opening the waste box for cable replacement. The cleaning process has a high degree of automation, and the two sets of clamping units are positioned at both ends of the cable respectively, and the talcum powder cleaning operation is performed in two pairs of corresponding waste boxes. The whole process does not require manual adjustment. Furthermore, when working with a chain conveyor, the chain conveyor can drive the clamping unit with the cable positioned to move along the Y direction between the upper and lower covers. After cleaning with talcum powder, when moving out between the upper and lower covers, the push cylinder can also lift the end block at the next station to loosen the clamping of the cable, completing the automated unloading operation. After unloading, the clamping unit will continue the loading cycle when it returns to the loading position. In each clamping unit, the spring can generate pressure through its own elastic deformation, so that the clamping unit tightly clamps the cable, ensuring its stability during transportation or processing and preventing slippage or displacement. Furthermore, during equipment operation, vibrations or impacts may occur. Springs can absorb and disperse this energy, reducing the impact of vibrations and impacts on the equipment, protecting the equipment and cables from damage, and also helping to maintain the stability of equipment operation. Due to manufacturing errors, installation errors, or thermal expansion and contraction during equipment operation, relative displacement may occur between components. The spring positioning setting can compensate for these displacements within a certain range, ensuring the normal operation of the equipment and the correct coordination between the components. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The main view; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in conjunction with a chain conveyor. Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of a set of clamping units clamping cables; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A structural diagram from another perspective; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning fixture; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the slide, push rod, and spring; Markings in the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Finger cylinder; 3. Plate frame; 4. Upper brush roller; 5. Lower brush roller; 6. Drive motor; 7. Brush bristles; 8. Cable; 9. Upper cover; 10. Lower cover; 11. Arc groove; 12. Vacuum conveyor; 13. Clamping unit; 14. Chain conveyor; 15. Guide wheel; 16. Support groove; 17. Clamping block; 18. Bottom cylinder; 19. Slide plate; 20. Positioning plate; 21. Top rod; 22. Spring; 23. Guide groove; 24. Inclined groove; 25. Guide column; 26. End block; 27. Push cylinder; 131. Horizontal plate; 132. Support plate; 133. Vertical plate; 141. Side plate; 142. Circular slide rail; 143. Sprocket. Detailed Implementation

[0012] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors, in this embodiment, includes a set of uprights 1, a set of finger cylinders 2 mounted on the uprights 1, two sets of plate frames 3 mounted on two sets of grippers of the finger cylinders 2, and two sets of brush rollers mounted at both ends of the plate frames 3. The bottom end of the uprights 1 is fixed to the horizontal drive end of the bottom cylinder 18 and is driven by the bottom cylinder 18 to move in the X direction. The two sets of grippers of the finger cylinders 2 move in opposite directions in the Z direction. The two sets of plate frames 3 are an upper plate and a lower plate, respectively. The two sets of brush rollers mounted on the upper plate are upper brush rollers 4, and the two sets of brush rollers mounted on the lower plate are lower brush rollers 5. Drive motors 6 for driving the upper brush rollers 4 and lower brush rollers 5 to rotate are mounted on the upper and lower plates, respectively. The upper brush rollers 4 and lower brush rollers 5 are also equipped with... Multiple rows of bristles 7 are arranged circumferentially. Upper cover 9 and lower cover 10 are respectively installed on the upper plate and lower plate to cover the upper brush roller 4 and lower brush roller 5. The openings of the upper cover 9 and lower cover 10 are arranged opposite each other, and the bottom end of the lower cover 10 is connected to a vacuum conveyor 12. The two ends of the cable 8 are respectively positioned between the corresponding upper cover 9 and lower cover 10 by corresponding clamping units 13. The finger cylinder 2 is used to drive the openings of the upper cover 9 and lower cover 10 to connect to form a closed waste box. The upper cover 9 and lower cover 10 are also provided with relatively distributed arc grooves 11 on one side to form a slot for the cable 8 to pass through when the waste box is closed. The vacuum conveyor 12 is used to draw a vacuum to suck away the talcum powder of the roller brush in the waste box. The specific workflow of the talcum powder cleaning mechanism of this utility model is as follows: First, the cable 8 is received and clamped and positioned between the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10 by the clamping unit 13. Then, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plate frames 3 to move towards each other, so that the openings of the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10 close to form a closed cavity. In the closed cavity, the drive motor 6 drives the upper brush roller 4 and the lower brush roller 5 to rotate, so that the brush bristles 7 rotate to clean the talcum powder on the surface of the cable 8. The bottom cylinder 18 drives the upright frame 1 to perform reciprocating motion in the X direction, which can clean more talcum powder area. At the same time, the vacuum conveyor 12 starts to suck up the talcum powder in the waste box. After cleaning, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plate frames 3 to move away from each other to open the waste box for cable 8 replacement. The cleaning process is highly automated, and the two sets of clamping units 13 are positioned at both ends of the cable 8 respectively, and the talcum powder cleaning operation is performed in the two pairs of corresponding waste boxes. The whole process does not require manual adjustment.

[0013] A talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors, in this embodiment, further includes a set of chain conveyors 14 arranged on one side of the waste box, the chain conveyors 14 being used to horizontally convey multiple sets of clamping units 13 with cables 8 positioned along the Y direction.

[0014] The chain conveyor 14 includes a side plate 141, an annular slide rail 142 mounted on the side of the side plate 141 away from the waste box, and two sets of sprockets 143 mounted on the side plate 141. The two sets of sprockets 143 are located inside the annular slide rail 142, and chains are connected to the outside of the two sets of sprockets 143. Multiple clamping units 13 are evenly slidably mounted inside the annular slide rail 142 and are fixedly connected to the chain. Therefore, when the chain is driven to rotate by the sprockets 143, it can drive the clamping units 13 to rotate synchronously along the annular slide rail 142.

[0015] The clamping unit 13 includes a horizontal plate 131, two sets of support plates 132 mounted on the horizontal plate 131, and a set of positioning fixtures. The cable 8 is supported by the support plates 132 and its end is positioned by the positioning fixtures. A set of vertical plates 133 is also connected to the bottom of the horizontal plate 131. Four sets of rectangularly distributed guide wheels 15 are installed on one side of the vertical plate 133. Two sets of annular guide grooves are opened on both sides of the track of the annular slide rail 142. The four sets of guide wheels 15 on the vertical plate 133 are rolled and installed in the two sets of guide grooves. Support grooves 16 are opened on the two sets of support plates 132 to support and limit the cable 8.

[0016] The positioning fixture includes a clamping block 17, a sliding plate 19, a positioning plate 20, a push rod 21, and a spring 22. The positioning plate 20 is mounted on a horizontal plate 131. The positioning plate 20 also has a set of guide grooves 23 extending along the Y direction. The two sets of sliding plates 19 are slidably placed on both sides of the guide grooves 23 along the Y direction. The top end of the push rod 21 extends from the bottom of the guide groove 23 into the space between the two sets of sliding plates 19. The two ends of the push rod 21 are also provided with two sets of guide posts 25. The two sets of sliding plates 19 also have two sets of... The inclined groove 24 has two sets of inclined grooves 24 that are symmetrical about the Z direction and are staggered. Two sets of guide posts 25 are introduced into the two sets of inclined grooves 24. The bottom end of the top rod 21 is also connected to a set of end blocks 26. A set of springs 22 are also provided between the end blocks 26 and the positioning plate 20 and are sleeved on the outside of the top rod 21. The springs 22 are used to press the top rod 21 so that the guide posts 25 are placed at the bottom end of the inclined groove 24, and so that the two sets of clamping blocks 17 at the top of the two sets of sliding plates 19 are clamped relative to each other on the outside of the cable 8.

[0017] On the side of the side plate 141 near the waste box, there are also multiple sets of push cylinders 27. The push cylinders 27 are used to push the end block 26 along the Z direction, so that the end block 26 compresses the spring 22 to lift the push rod 21 and causes the two sets of slide plates 19 to drive the clamping blocks 17 to move in opposite directions along the Y direction. At this time, the cable 8 can be placed. When clamping the cable 8, it is a linear clamping of the spring 22. Therefore, it can accommodate clamping of more specifications of cable 8 and has good adaptability. During operation, the chain conveyor 14 can drive the clamping unit 13, which is positioned with cable 8, to move along the Y direction between the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10. After cleaning with talcum powder, when it moves out from between the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10, the push cylinder 27 can also lift the end block 26 at the next station to loosen the clamping of cable 8 and complete the automated unloading operation. After unloading, the clamping unit 13 will continue to perform the loading cycle operation when it returns to the loading position.

[0018] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: This utility model provides a talcum powder cleaning mechanism for connectors, which can directly connect to connector production equipment to perform talcum powder cleaning operations on cables 8. The cleaning process has a high degree of automation, which can save labor costs and has high efficiency. The automated cleaning operation process is as follows: First, the cable 8 is received and clamped and positioned between the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10 by the clamping unit 13. Then, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plate frames 3 to move towards each other, so that the openings of the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10 close to form a closed cavity. Inside the closed cavity, the drive motor 6 drives the upper... The brush roller 4 and the lower brush roller 5 rotate, causing the brush bristles 7 to rotate and clean the talcum powder on the surface of the cable 8. The bottom cylinder 18 drives the upright frame 1 to reciprocate in the X direction, which can clean more talcum powder area. At the same time, the vacuum conveyor 12 starts to suck up the talcum powder in the waste box. After cleaning, the finger grippers drive the two sets of plate frames 3 to move in opposite directions to open the waste box for cable 8 replacement. The cleaning process is highly automated. The two sets of clamping units 13 are positioned to locate the two ends of the cable 8 respectively and perform talcum powder cleaning in the two pairs of corresponding waste boxes. The whole process does not require manual adjustment. Furthermore, when working in conjunction with the chain conveyor 14, the chain conveyor 14 can drive the clamping unit 13 with the cable 8 positioned to move along the Y direction to between the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10. After cleaning with talcum powder, when moving out between the upper cover 9 and the lower cover 10, the push cylinder 27 can also lift the end block 26 at the next station to loosen the clamping of the cable 8 and complete the automated unloading operation. After unloading, the clamping unit 13 will continue the loading cycle operation when it returns to the loading position. In each clamping unit 13, the spring 22 can generate pressure through its own elastic deformation, so that the clamping unit 13 tightly clamps the cable, ensuring that it remains stable during transportation or processing and preventing slippage or displacement. Furthermore, during equipment operation, vibrations or impacts may occur. Spring 22 can absorb and disperse these energies, reduce the impact of vibrations and impacts on the equipment, protect the equipment and cables from damage, and also help maintain the stability of equipment operation. Due to manufacturing errors, installation errors, or thermal expansion and contraction during equipment operation, relative displacement may occur between components. The positioning of spring 22 can compensate for these displacements within a certain range, ensuring the normal operation of the equipment and the correct coordination between the components.

[0019] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A connector-oriented talc cleaning mechanism characterized by comprising: The device includes a frame, a set of finger cylinders mounted on the frame, two sets of plate frames mounted on two sets of grippers on the finger cylinders, and two sets of brush rollers mounted at both ends of the plate frames. The bottom end of the frame is fixed to the horizontal drive end of the bottom cylinder and is driven by the bottom cylinder to move in the X direction. The two sets of grippers of the finger cylinders move in opposite directions in the Z direction. The two sets of plate frames are an upper plate and a lower plate. The two sets of brush rollers mounted on the upper plate are upper brush rollers, and the two sets of brush rollers mounted on the lower plate are lower brush rollers. The upper and lower plates are equipped with drive motors for driving the upper and lower brush rollers to rotate, respectively. Multiple rows of brush rollers are also arranged circumferentially outside the upper and lower brush rollers. The brush bristles are further provided with an upper cover and a lower cover, respectively, on the upper and lower plates for covering the upper and lower brush rollers. The openings of the upper and lower covers are arranged opposite to each other, and a vacuum conveyor is connected to the bottom of the lower cover. The two ends of the cable are positioned between the corresponding upper and lower covers by corresponding clamping units. The finger cylinder is used to drive the openings of the upper and lower covers to align, forming a closed waste box. The upper and lower covers are also provided with relatively distributed arc-shaped grooves on one side to form slots for the cable to pass through when the waste box is closed. The vacuum conveyor is used to draw a vacuum to suck away the talcum powder from the roller brush in the waste box.

2. A talc cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, wherein It also includes a chain conveyor arranged on one side of the waste box, the chain conveyor being used to horizontally transport multiple sets of clamping units with cables positioned along the Y direction.

3. A talc cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The chain conveyor includes a side plate, an annular slide rail mounted on the side of the side plate away from the waste box, and two sets of sprockets mounted on the side plate. The two sets of sprockets are located inside the annular slide rail, and chains are connected to the outside of the two sets of sprockets. Multiple clamping units are evenly slidably mounted inside the annular slide rail and are fixedly connected to the chain. Therefore, when the chain is driven to rotate by the sprockets, it can drive the clamping units to rotate synchronously along the annular slide rail.

4. A talc cleaning mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The clamping unit includes a horizontal plate, two sets of support plates mounted on the horizontal plate, and a set of positioning fixtures. The cable is supported by the support plates and its end is positioned by the positioning fixtures. A set of vertical plates is also connected to the bottom of the horizontal plate. Four sets of rectangularly distributed guide wheels are installed on one side of the vertical plate. Two sets of annular guide grooves are opened on both sides of the track of the annular slide rail. The four sets of guide wheels on the vertical plate are rolled and installed in the two sets of guide grooves. Support grooves are opened on the two sets of support plates to support and limit the cable outside.

5. A talc cleaning mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The positioning fixture includes clamping blocks, sliding plates, a positioning plate, a top rod, and a spring. The positioning plate is mounted on a horizontal plate and has a set of guide grooves extending along the Y direction. Two sets of sliding plates are slidably placed on both sides of the guide grooves along the Y direction. The top end of the top rod extends from the bottom of the guide groove into the space between the two sets of sliding plates, and two sets of guide posts are provided at both ends of the top rod. Two sets of inclined grooves are also provided on the two sets of sliding plates. The two sets of inclined grooves are symmetrical about the Z direction and are staggered. The two sets of guide posts are guided into the two sets of inclined grooves, and a set of end blocks is connected to the bottom end of the top rod. A set of springs sleeved on the top rod is provided between the end blocks and the positioning plate. The springs are used to press the top rod so that the guide posts are placed at the bottom end of the inclined grooves, and so that the two sets of clamping blocks at the top of the two sets of sliding plates clamp the cable.

6. A talc cleaning mechanism according to claim 5, wherein The side plate near the waste box is also provided with multiple sets of push cylinders. The push cylinders are used to push the end block along the Z direction, so that the end block compresses the spring to lift the push rod and causes the two sets of slide plates to drive the clamping blocks to move in opposite directions along the Y direction.

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