Positioning device and locking apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a positioning device and lock equipment, include: carrier assembly, including the carrier of bearing product, and product includes screen module group and keyboard module group, first clamping mechanism, including first drive module group and two first clamping jaw, two first clamping jaw are suitable for in the drive of first drive module group and are centrally positioned screen module group along left and right directions, second clamping mechanism, including second drive module group and two second clamping jaw, two second clamping jaw are suitable for in the drive of second drive module group and are centrally positioned keyboard module group along left and right directions, and the output between each second clamping jaw and second drive module group is received and has the connecting seat, and the connecting seat is formed with the avoiding area along left and right directions and is formed in the whole, and first drive module group is located below the carrier, and is worn in the avoiding area, and second drive module group is located below first drive module group. The utility model can improve the alignment efficiency, and the whole device is compact, and the occupied space is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of laptop computer assembly technology, and in particular to a positioning device and locking device. Background Technology

[0002] During the manufacturing process of laptops, the keyboard module and screen module need to be pivotally connected. To improve the alignment and assembly accuracy, locking devices are usually used for automatic alignment. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN202123368123.5 discloses an automatic calibration locking device for laptop assembly, including a carrier, a positioning mechanism, a fine-tuning mechanism, and a locking mechanism. The screen module is supported on the carrier, and the keyboard module is stacked on top of the screen module. The positioning mechanism includes first positioning blocks on the left and right sides of the carrier and second positioning blocks on the front and rear sides of the carrier. The screen module is fixed in the left-right direction by the first positioning blocks, and the second positioning block located at the front is connected to a drive cylinder. The second positioning block is used to position the screen module and keyboard module in the front-rear direction. There are two fine-tuning mechanisms, one on the left and one on the right side of the carrier. By pushing the keyboard module in the carrier with the fine-tuning mechanism, the keyboard module moves slightly relative to the screen module to ensure that the gap between the keyboard module and the screen module is within acceptable limits.

[0003] However, when using the above structure to align the screen module and keyboard module in the left and right direction, an additional CCD mechanism is required to obtain the gap between the keyboard module and the screen module and feed it back to the controller. The controller controls the fine-tuning mechanism to fine-tune the keyboard module so that the keyboard module and the screen module are precisely aligned. Then, the fastening mechanism fastens the hinges between the keyboard module and the screen module with screws.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology to overcome the aforementioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a positioning device and locking device that can align the keyboard module and screen module without obtaining the gap between them, while the device is very compact and reduces the space occupied.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a positioning device, characterized in that it comprises:

[0007] The carrier assembly includes a carrier for carrying a product to be aligned, the product including a screen module and a keyboard module stacked on top of the screen module;

[0008] The first clamping mechanism includes a first drive module and two first grippers that are drively connected to the first drive module. The two first grippers are located on both sides of the carrier in the left-right direction and correspond to the screen module. The two first grippers are adapted to center the screen module in the left-right direction under the drive of the first drive module.

[0009] The second clamping mechanism includes a second drive module and two second grippers that are drively connected to the second drive module. The two second grippers are located on both sides of the carrier in the left-right direction and correspond to the keyboard module. The two second grippers are adapted to center the keyboard module in the left-right direction under the drive of the second drive module.

[0010] A connecting seat is provided between each of the second grippers and the output end of the second drive module. The connecting seat extends in the left-right direction to form a clearance area. The first drive module is located below the vehicle and passes through the clearance area. The second drive module is located below the first drive module.

[0011] Furthermore, the vehicle assembly includes a bracket connected to both sides of the vehicle in the left-right direction to suspend the vehicle, and the first clamping mechanism and the second clamping mechanism are disposed between the brackets on both sides.

[0012] Furthermore, the first gripper is supported on the first drive module, the first gripper is located below the second gripper, and its projection in the left-right direction is within the avoidance area.

[0013] Furthermore, the connector is supported on the first drive module, and the second gripper is disposed on the top of the connector.

[0014] Furthermore, the first clamping mechanism includes:

[0015] A first mounting plate is inserted through the avoidance area, and the first drive module is mounted on its top.

[0016] A support block is disposed at the bottom of the first mounting plate and located around the second clamping mechanism, the support block being adapted to support the first mounting plate;

[0017] The connecting seat can move relative to the first clamping mechanism in the left-right direction.

[0018] Furthermore, a first slide rail assembly is provided between the first mounting plate and the first gripper, the first slide rail assembly being adapted to guide the movement of the first gripper in the left-right direction.

[0019] Furthermore, the second clamping mechanism includes:

[0020] The second mounting plate has the second drive module mounted on its top.

[0021] Adjust the module, which is located below the second mounting plate and is connected to the second mounting plate in a transmission manner;

[0022] The adjustment module is adapted to drive the second mounting plate to adjust its position in the left-right direction.

[0023] Furthermore, a second slide rail assembly is provided between the second mounting plate and the connecting seat, the second slide rail assembly being adapted to guide the movement of the second gripper in the left-right direction.

[0024] Furthermore, the vehicle is provided with a positioning block on one side in the front-rear direction, and the positioning device includes a first pushing mechanism and a second pushing mechanism located on the other side of the vehicle in the front-rear direction. The first pushing mechanism is adapted to push the screen module to the positioning block in the front-rear direction, and the second pushing mechanism is adapted to push the keyboard module to the positioning block in the front-rear direction.

[0025] In addition, this utility model also provides a locking device, including the aforementioned positioning device.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention, by setting a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism, wherein the first clamping mechanism includes a first driving module and two first grippers tractor-connected to the first driving module, the two first grippers being adapted to move towards each other in the left-right direction and clamp the screen module to center its position in the left-right direction; and the second clamping mechanism includes a second driving module and two second grippers tractor-connected to the second driving module, the two second grippers being adapted to move towards each other in the left-right direction and clamp the keyboard module to center its position in the left-right direction, ensuring that the locking structure can secure the screen module and keyboard module together. While precisely tightening the screws on the page, there is no need to use a CCD mechanism to detect and adaptively adjust the gap between the screen module and the keyboard module. The process is simple and the alignment is more efficient. A connecting seat is connected between the output end of the second gripper and the second drive module. The connecting seat extends in the left and right direction to form a clearance area. The first drive module is located below the carrier and passes through the clearance area. The second drive module is located below the first drive module. This avoids mutual limitation between the first and second gripping mechanisms. The first gripping mechanism, the second gripping mechanism and the carrier are very compact as a whole, which effectively reduces the space occupied and improves space adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the locking device of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2This is an exploded structural diagram of the first clamping mechanism and the second clamping mechanism in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the second clamping mechanism in this utility model.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the carrier assembly, the first pushing mechanism, and the second pushing mechanism in this utility model.

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of its decomposed structure.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 100, Carrier assembly; 110, Carrier; 111, Positioning block; 112, Suction cup; 120, Bracket; 200, First clamping mechanism; 210, First drive module; 220, First gripper; 230, First mounting plate; 240, Support block; 250, First slide rail assembly; 300, Second clamping mechanism; 310, Second drive module; 320, Second gripper; 330, Connecting seat; 331, Clearance area; 340, Second mounting plate; 350, Second slide rail assembly; 360, Adjustment module; 400, First pushing mechanism; 410, First pushing drive; 420, First pushing roller; 500, Second pushing mechanism; 510, Second pushing drive; 520, Second pushing roller; 600, Locking device; 610, Transfer module; 620, Camera module; 630, Electric screwdriver module. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not the entire structure. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0036] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the positioning device corresponding to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a carrier assembly 100, including a carrier 110 for carrying a product to be aligned, the product including a screen module and a keyboard module stacked on top of the screen module; a first clamping mechanism 200, including a first drive module 210 and two first grippers 220 tractively connected to the first drive module 210, the two first grippers 220 being disposed on both sides of the carrier 110 in the left-right direction and corresponding to the screen module, the two first grippers 220 being adapted to center the screen module in the left-right direction under the drive of the first drive module 210; and a second clamping mechanism 300, including a second drive module. The first drive module 210 and two second grippers 320 are connected to the second drive module 310 in a transmission manner. The two second grippers 320 are located on both sides of the carrier 110 in the left-right direction and correspond to the keyboard module. The two second grippers 320 are adapted to center the keyboard module in the left-right direction under the drive of the second drive module 310. A connecting seat 330 is connected between each second gripper 320 and the output end of the second drive module 310. The connecting seat 330 forms a clearance area 331 through the left-right direction. The first drive module 210 is located below the carrier 110 and passes through the clearance area 331. The second drive module 310 is located below the first drive module 210.

[0038] This invention, by setting up a first clamping mechanism 200 and a second clamping mechanism 300, ensures that the locking structure can precisely tighten the screws on the hinge between the screen module and the keyboard module. The first clamping mechanism 200 includes a first drive module 210 and two first grippers 220 pulverizedly connected to the first drive module 210. The two first grippers 220 are adapted to move towards each other in the left-right direction and clamp the screen module to center its position in the left-right direction. The second clamping mechanism 300 includes a second drive module 310 and two second grippers 320 pulverizedly connected to the second drive module 310. The two second grippers 320 are adapted to move towards each other in the left-right direction and clamp the keyboard module to center its position in the left-right direction. There is no need to detect and adaptively adjust the gap between the screen module and the keyboard module using a CCD mechanism. The process is simple and the alignment is more efficient. A connecting seat 330 is connected between the output end of the second gripper 320 and the second drive module 310. The connecting seat 330 extends in the left and right direction to form a clearance area 331. The first drive module 210 is located below the carrier 110 and passes through the clearance area 331. The second drive module 310 is located below the first drive module 210. This avoids mutual restriction between the first clamping mechanism 200 and the second clamping mechanism 300. At the same time, the first clamping mechanism 200, the second clamping mechanism 300 and the carrier 110 are very compact, which effectively reduces the space occupied and improves space adaptability.

[0039] Furthermore, referring to Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle assembly 100 includes two brackets 120, which are respectively connected to the two sides of the vehicle 110 in the left-right direction. The brackets 120 are adapted to suspend the vehicle 110. The first clamping mechanism 200 and the second clamping mechanism 300 are inserted between the two brackets 120 and located below the vehicle 110.

[0040] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first drive module 210 can employ a lead screw with a double helix structure in conjunction with a motor, or a linear motor with two movers, giving the first drive module 210 two output ends. Each first gripper 220 is connected to a different output end, enabling the two first grippers 220 to move towards or away from each other in the left-right direction. The structure of the second drive module 310 is the same as that of the first drive module 210, and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] Further, the first clamping mechanism 200 includes a first mounting plate 230 and a support block 240. The first mounting plate 230 passes through the clearance area 331, and the first drive module 210 is disposed on the top of the first mounting plate 230. The first gripper 220 is supported on the first drive module 210 and is located below the second gripper 320. The projection of the first gripper 220 in the left-right direction is located in the clearance area 331. A first slide rail assembly 250 is provided between the first gripper 220 and the first mounting plate 230 to guide the first gripper 220 to move in the left-right direction. The support block 240 is disposed at the bottom of the first mounting plate 230 and is located on the periphery of the second clamping mechanism 300. The support block 240 is adapted to support the first mounting plate 230, so that the connecting seat 330 can move smoothly relative to the first clamping mechanism 200 in the left-right direction. Preferably, there are multiple support blocks 240, which are distributed on both sides of the first mounting plate 230 in the front-back direction.

[0042] The second clamping mechanism 300 includes a second mounting plate 340, and a second drive module 310 disposed on top of the second mounting plate 340. A connecting seat 330 is supported on the second drive module 310, and a second gripper 320 is located on top of the connecting seat 330. A second slide rail assembly 350 is disposed between the connecting seat 330 and the second mounting plate 340 to guide the connecting seat 330 and the second gripper 320 located thereon to move in the left-right direction.

[0043] Preferably, the second clamping mechanism 300 further includes an adjustment module 360 ​​located below the second mounting plate 340. The adjustment module 360 ​​is a linear module arranged in the left-right direction and is connected to the second mounting plate 340 in a transmission manner to drive the second mounting plate 340 to adjust its position in the left-right direction.

[0044] This invention, by setting an adjustment module 360, allows for the use of the centering position of the first gripper 220 as a reference when the positioning device experiences alignment errors due to prolonged use or when the positioning device needs adjustment. Then, the adjustment module 360 ​​adjusts the left-right position of the second drive module 310, thereby adjusting the centering position of the second gripper 320. This ensures that the positioned keyboard module is aligned with the positioned screen module of the first gripper 220, eliminating the need for additional adjustment of the gripper positions at the first drive module 210 and / or the second drive module 310, making the operation very convenient.

[0045] Furthermore, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the carrier 110 has a positioning block 111 on one side in the front-rear direction. The positioning device includes a first pushing mechanism 400 and a second pushing mechanism 500 located on the other side of the carrier 110 in the front-rear direction. The first pushing mechanism 400 is adapted to push the screen module to the positioning block 111 in the front-rear direction, and the second pushing mechanism 500 is adapted to push the keyboard module to the positioning block 111 in the front-rear direction.

[0046] The carrier 110 has a square structure with an outer contour adapted to the product contour. Two positioning blocks 111 are arranged side by side along the left and right directions and are located at both ends of the left and right sides of the carrier 110. Since the sides of the screen module are arc surfaces, if the bottom of the screen is not attached to the carrier 110, it is easy for it to lift up when the first pushing mechanism 400 pushes, thus causing damage. To avoid the above situation, in this embodiment, the carrier 110 is a vacuum adsorption structure, and its bearing surface is provided with several suction cups 112 for adsorbing the screen module. The screen module can be tightly adsorbed onto the bearing surface of the carrier 110 through the suction cups 112. When the first pushing mechanism 400 operates, it is suitable for overcoming the adsorption force of the carrier 110 to push the screen module and can effectively prevent the screen module from lifting up. Preferably, there are four suction cups 112, which are distributed at the four corners of the carrier 110 to adsorb the four corners of the screen module respectively, and the screen module is flatter after adsorption.

[0047] Further, the first pushing mechanism 400 includes a first pushing drive 410 and a first pushing roller 420 pulsatorically connected to the first pushing drive 410, the first pushing roller 420 corresponding to the screen module. The second pushing mechanism 500 includes a second pushing drive 510 and a second pushing roller 520 pulsatorically connected to the second pushing drive 510, the second pushing roller 520 corresponding to the keyboard module. In this embodiment, both the first pushing drive 410 and the second pushing drive 510 are linear cylinders arranged along the front-back direction, and the rotation axes of the first pushing roller 420 and the second pushing roller 520 are parallel to the vertical direction. The first pushing roller 420 is adapted to push the screen module to the positioning block 111 under the drive of the first pushing drive 410, and the second pushing roller 520 is adapted to push the keyboard module to the positioning block 111 under the drive of the second pushing drive 510. Preferably, there are two first pushing mechanisms 400, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction to correspond to the two ends of the screen module to be pushed in the left-right direction; there are two second pushing mechanisms 500, which are arranged side by side in the left-right direction to correspond to the two ends of the keyboard module to be pushed in the left-right direction.

[0048] The working process of the positioning device of this utility model is as follows: The product is placed on the carrier 110, and the carrier 110 adsorbs the product; then the first pushing mechanism 400 and the second pushing mechanism 500 push the screen module and the keyboard module to the positioning block 111 to achieve the positioning of the screen module and the keyboard module in the front-back direction, and the suction cup 112 of the carrier 110 releases the adsorption of the screen module; then the first gripper 220 of the first clamping mechanism 200 moves towards each other to clamp the screen module to achieve the positioning of the screen module in the left-right direction, and the second gripper 320 of the second clamping mechanism 300 moves towards each other to clamp the keyboard module to achieve the positioning of the keyboard module in the left-right direction.

[0049] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a locking device, including the aforementioned positioning device and locking device 600. The locking device 600 is adapted to tighten the screws on the hinge between the screen module and the keyboard module. The locking device 600 includes a transfer module 610 and a camera module 620 and an electric screwdriver module 630 that are pulverizedly connected to the transfer module 610. The camera module 620 is located above the carrier 110, with its shooting end facing downwards. The camera module 620 is adapted to move to the carrier 110 under the drive of the transfer module 610 to photograph and obtain the actual position of the hinge to be locked, so that the electric screwdriver module 630 can accurately contact the screws on the hinge under the drive of the transfer module 610 and tighten them.

[0050] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A positioning device, characterized in that include: The carrier assembly (100) includes a carrier (110) for carrying a product to be aligned, the product including a screen module and a keyboard module stacked on top of the screen module; The first clamping mechanism (200) includes a first drive module (210) and two first grippers (220) that are drively connected to the first drive module (210). The two first grippers (220) are located on both sides of the carrier (110) in the left-right direction and correspond to the screen module. The two first grippers (220) are adapted to center the screen module in the left-right direction under the drive of the first drive module (210). The second clamping mechanism (300) includes a second drive module (310) and two second grippers (320) that are drively connected to the second drive module (310). The two second grippers (320) are located on both sides of the carrier (110) in the left-right direction and correspond to the keyboard module. The two second grippers (320) are adapted to center the keyboard module in the left-right direction under the drive of the second drive module (310). A connecting seat (330) is provided between the output ends of each of the second grippers (320) and the second drive module (310). The connecting seat (330) forms a clearance area (331) through the left and right directions. The first drive module (210) is located below the vehicle (110) and passes through the clearance area (331). The second drive module (310) is located below the first drive module (210).

2. The positioning device of claim 1, wherein, The vehicle assembly (100) includes a bracket (120) connected to both sides of the vehicle (110) in the left-right direction to suspend the vehicle (110). The first clamping mechanism (200) and the second clamping mechanism (300) are disposed between the brackets (120) on both sides.

3. The positioning device of claim 1, wherein, The first gripper (220) is supported on the first drive module (210), the first gripper (220) is located below the second gripper (320), and its projection in the left and right direction is in the avoidance area (331).

4. The positioning device of claim 1, wherein, The connector (330) is supported on the first drive module (210), and the second gripper (320) is disposed on the top of the connector (330).

5. The positioning device of claim 1, wherein, The first clamping mechanism (200) includes: A first mounting plate (230) is inserted through the avoidance area (331), and the first drive module (210) is mounted on its top. A support block (240) is disposed at the bottom of the first mounting plate (230) and located around the second clamping mechanism (300). The support block (240) is adapted to support the first mounting plate (230). The connecting seat (330) can move relative to the first clamping mechanism (200) in the left-right direction.

6. The positioning device of claim 5, wherein, A first slide rail assembly (250) is provided between the first mounting plate (230) and the first gripper (220), and the first slide rail assembly (250) is adapted to guide the first gripper (220) to move in the left and right direction.

7. The positioning device of claim 5, wherein, The second clamping mechanism (300) includes: The second mounting plate (340) has the second drive module (310) mounted on its top; Adjustment module (360) is located below the second mounting plate (340) and is connected to the second mounting plate (340) in a transmission manner; The adjustment module (360) is adapted to drive the second mounting plate (340) to adjust its position in the left-right direction.

8. The positioning device of claim 7, wherein, A second slide rail assembly (350) is provided between the second mounting plate (340) and the connecting seat (330), the second slide rail assembly (350) being adapted to guide the second gripper (320) to move in the left-right direction.

9. The positioning device of claim 1, wherein, The carrier (110) has a positioning block (111) on one side in the front-rear direction. The positioning device includes a first pushing mechanism (400) and a second pushing mechanism (500) located on the other side of the carrier (110) in the front-rear direction. The first pushing mechanism (400) is adapted to push the screen module to the positioning block (111) in the front-rear direction, and the second pushing mechanism (500) is adapted to push the keyboard module to the positioning block (111) in the front-rear direction.

10. A fastening apparatus, characterized by Includes the positioning device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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