Automatic turnover and distributing mechanism for plug

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic turnover of insert piece, comprising: feed transition plate, for receiving and guiding insert piece;Rotary base plate, rotatably arranged, and with the outlet side of feed transition plate, for receiving the insert piece to be turned over;Rotary drive mechanism, with rotary base plate transmission connection, for driving 180 ° to turn over;Outlet cover plate, movably arranged in the discharging side of rotary base plate, for limiting insert piece to separate in the turning process;Main track base plate, feed transition plate, rotary base plate and rotary drive mechanism are installed on main track base plate. Compact structure is adopted in the utility model, and small space is adapted. It can realize 180 ° automatic turnover of insert piece, and turning over is stable and reliable, effectively improves feeding efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment, specifically to an automatic flipping and dispensing mechanism for inserts. Background Technology

[0002] Hook-type inserts are fundamental components widely used in the electronics and mechanical fields. Their assembly often requires 180° reverse feeding to match the feeding and assembly direction requirements. Existing insert flipping feeding methods mostly employ a vacuum adsorption combination scheme, which has drawbacks such as cumbersome structure and low feeding efficiency. Furthermore, with increasing equipment integration and increasingly compact assembly spaces, existing devices are not well-suited for use in confined spaces, potentially leading to insert positioning deviations and unstable flipping postures. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic flipping and dispensing mechanism for inserts.

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides an automatic flipping and dispensing mechanism for inserts. To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows: An automatic insert flipping and dispensing mechanism includes: a feeding transition plate for receiving and guiding inserts; a rotating base plate rotatably disposed and connected to the outlet side of the feeding transition plate for receiving the inserts to be flipped; a rotating drive mechanism connected to the rotating base plate for driving it to flip 180°; an outlet cover plate movably disposed on the outlet side of the rotating base plate for restricting the inserts from detaching during the flipping process; and a main track base plate on which the feeding transition plate, the rotating base plate, and the rotating drive mechanism are mounted.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the rotary drive mechanism includes a gear and rack transmission assembly and a linear power device for driving the gear and rack transmission assembly.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the gear and rack transmission assembly includes a gear and a rack that mesh with each other, the gear being coaxially fixed with the rotating shaft of the rotating base plate; the linear power device is a cylinder, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the rack.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a cover plate driving device for driving the opening and closing of the outlet cover plate.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the cover plate driving device is a cylinder.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a sensor for detecting whether the insert has reached a predetermined flipping position.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the feeding transition plate and the rotating base plate are provided with a hanging groove for accommodating and guiding the insert, and the width of the hanging groove is set with a tolerance gap according to the size of the insert.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the feed inlet of the feed transition plate is used to connect with the discharge outlet of the vibratory feeder.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the material hanging groove is L-shaped when viewed from the axial perspective of the feeding transition plate.

[0013] The beneficial technical effects of using the automatic flipping and dispensing mechanism of this application are: By integrating core components such as the feeding transition plate, rotating base plate, and rotating drive mechanism into the main track base plate, the overall structure is compact and reasonable, which can flexibly adapt to narrow installation spaces and solve the problem of large space occupation of traditional flipping mechanisms.

[0014] With the guidance of the feed transition plate, the precise 180° rotation of the rotary drive mechanism, and the anti-detachment limit of the outlet cover plate, the automated continuous operation of insert feeding from receiving and rotating to waiting to be picked up is realized without manual assistance, which greatly improves the overall efficiency of insert feeding.

[0015] The outlet cover plate effectively limits the insertion piece during the flipping process. Combined with the smooth connection between the rotating base plate and the feeding transition plate, it ensures that the insertion piece will not deviate from the track during the flipping process, thus guaranteeing the stability and consistency of the insertion piece's flipping posture and improving the reliability of the flipping operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of point A in one embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of one embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] 1-Flipping front insert; 2-Feeding transition plate; 3-Rotating base plate; 4-Outlet cover plate; 5-Gear and rack transmission assembly; 6-Outlet cover power cylinder; 7-Rack power cylinder; 8-Position sensor; 9-Flipping rear insert; 10-Main track base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments: In order to achieve the purpose of this utility model, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an automatic insert flipping and dispensing mechanism includes: a main track base plate 10 serving as the mounting and support foundation. A feed transition plate 2 is fixedly mounted on the main track base plate 10, its feed inlet receiving the pre-flipping insert 1 from an upstream feeding device such as a vibratory feeder; the feed inlet contains a feed track to guide the directional movement of the pre-flipping insert 1. A rotating base plate 3 is smoothly connected to the outlet side of the feed transition plate 2, rotatably mounted on the main track base plate 10 via a rotating shaft; its interior contains a flipping track to receive the flipping insert. A rotary drive mechanism is mounted on the main track base plate 10 and connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating base plate 3, precisely driving the rotating base plate 3 to flip 180°. On the outlet side of the rotating base plate 3, an openable and closable outlet cover plate 4 is provided; it closes during flipping to prevent insert detachment and opens during material removal to release the flipped insert 9. Through the coordinated operation of its components, this mechanism achieves a fully automated process from receiving, positioning, 180° flipping, to being ready for removal of the insert.

[0020] The inserts are in different positions: insert 1 before flipping and insert 9 after flipping.

[0021] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: For hook-type insert products, due to the insertion direction requirement, reverse insertion is necessary. After being fed by the vibratory feeder array, the hook-type insert enters the rotating base plate via the feeding transition plate. When the sensor detects the insert's positioning, the gear and rack power mechanism rotates the insert 180°, opens the cover plate, and the material-retrieving jaws remove the insert and insert it into the target position. This makes the feeding of the insert more efficient and enables 180° flip feeding in a confined space, resulting in high overall efficiency.

[0022] In some other embodiments of this invention, the rotary drive mechanism employs a combination of a rack and pinion drive assembly 5 and a linear power device. Specifically, the rack and pinion drive assembly 5 includes a meshing gear and a rack. The gear is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft of the rotating base plate 3, while the rack is driven by a linear power device to perform reciprocating linear motion. When the linear power device is activated, it pushes or pulls the rack, causing the rack to rotate the gear, thereby converting the linear motion into precise rotational motion of the rotating base plate 3.

[0023] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: the transmission method has a compact structure and reliable power transmission, and it is particularly suitable for achieving precise angle flipping in narrow spaces.

[0024] In some other embodiments of this utility model, the gear in the gear and rack transmission assembly 5 is coaxially fixed to the rotation shaft of the rotating base plate 3 through key connection or interference fit, ensuring lossless power transmission. The linear power device is preferably a rack power cylinder 7, whose cylinder body is fixed to the main track base plate 10 by a bracket. The piston rod of the rack power cylinder 7 is rigidly connected to one end of the rack through a floating joint or directly. By controlling the stroke of the rack power cylinder 7, the movement distance of the rack can be precisely controlled, thereby controlling the rotation angle of the gear and the rotating base plate 3 to 180°.

[0025] In some other embodiments of this utility model, in order to automate the opening and closing of the outlet cover plate 4, the mechanism also includes an independent cover plate driving device 6. This cover plate driving device is preferably an outlet cover power cylinder 6, whose cylinder body is also fixedly mounted on the main track base plate 10 or a dedicated bracket. The piston rod of the outlet cover power cylinder 6 is connected to the outlet cover plate 4 via a linkage mechanism or directly. After the flipped insert 1 has completed its flipping, the control system commands the outlet cover power cylinder 6 to actuate, pulling or pushing the outlet cover plate 4 to open, thus creating a passage for the subsequent material handling grippers to laterally remove the flipped insert 9.

[0026] In some other embodiments of this utility model, the cover plate driving device explicitly adopts a cylinder, namely the outlet sealing power cylinder 6.

[0027] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: using a cylinder as the drive source has the advantages of fast response speed, stable operation, easy integration with the pneumatic control system, and relatively low cost. By adjusting the throttle valve of the air circuit, the opening and closing speed of the outlet cover plate 4 can be easily controlled, avoiding impact on the insert and ensuring smooth and reliable operation.

[0028] In some other embodiments of this invention, to achieve process automation and precise control, the mechanism further includes a sensor 8, namely a position sensor 8. This position sensor 8 is preferably a photoelectric sensor or a proximity switch, and its installation position is carefully designed, typically located at the end of the feed transition plate 2 or the beginning of the rotating base plate 3, so that its sensing end can accurately detect whether the insert has moved along the track to the predetermined flipping preparation position, i.e., whether the insert is in place. When the position sensor 8 detects the insert's position signal, it feeds this signal back to the control system, which then triggers the rotation drive mechanism to operate, thereby avoiding erroneous operation such as idle rotation or flipping before the insert is in place.

[0029] In some other embodiments of this utility model, to ensure the stability of the hook-type insert during conveying and flipping, preventing jamming or tipping, matching material hanging grooves are provided on the feeding transition plate 2 and the rotating base plate 3, respectively, taking into account the special shape of the hook-type insert. Specifically, the feeding transition plate 2 is provided with a feeding hanging groove, and the rotating base plate 3 is provided with a flipping hanging groove. These hanging grooves are not simple through grooves; their width, depth, and contour are designed according to the precise external dimensions of the insert to be processed, with reasonable tolerance gaps. These tolerance gaps must ensure that the insert can slide smoothly while minimizing its swaying within the grooves to ensure positioning accuracy. The two hanging grooves must be collinear or smoothly transition at the joint to allow the insert to be transferred unimpeded from the feeding transition plate 2 to the rotating base plate 3.

[0030] In some other embodiments of this invention, the feeding end of the mechanism is designed to interface with an automated feeding system. Specifically, the feeding port of the feeding transition plate 2 is an automatic feeding device, preferably directly connected to the discharge port of a vibratory feeder. The vibratory feeder arranges the disordered inserts into an orderly and directional manner through vibration, and the output inserts directly enter the feeding tray of the feeding transition plate 2.

[0031] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: it realizes continuous automated assembly line operation from material feeding to flipping, which greatly improves the overall assembly efficiency.

[0032] In some other embodiments of this invention, the hanging groove is L-shaped when viewed from the axial direction along the feed transition plate 2. This L-shaped profile is designed to precisely match the typical structure of a hook-type insert. The insert body portion is accommodated in the vertical section of the L-shape, while the protruding hook portion is suspended below the horizontal section of the L-shape.

[0033] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: this contour-following design makes full use of the structural characteristics of the insert itself for suspension and guidance, which is the most stable and reliable conveying method. It avoids the unreliable problems that may occur when using adsorption and other methods, and is the basis for achieving stable flipping in a narrow space.

[0034] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it. They should not be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mechanism for automatically flipping and dispensing tablets, comprising: include: Feed transition plate, used to receive and guide inserts; A rotating base plate is rotatably mounted and connected to the outlet side of the feed transition plate to receive the flipped inserts; A rotary drive mechanism is connected to the rotary base plate for driving it to rotate 180°. An outlet cover plate is movably disposed on the discharge side of the rotating base plate to prevent the insert from detaching during the flipping process; The main track base plate, the feeding transition plate, the rotating base plate and the rotating drive mechanism are mounted on the main track base plate.

2. The automatic insert flip and dispensing mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The rotary drive mechanism includes a gear and rack transmission assembly and a linear power device for driving the gear and rack transmission assembly.

3. The automatic insert flip and dispensing mechanism of claim 2, wherein: The gear and rack transmission assembly includes a gear and a rack that mesh with each other, the gear being coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft of the rotating base plate; the linear power device is a cylinder, and the piston rod of the cylinder is connected to the rack.

4. The automatic insert flip and dispensing mechanism of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a cover plate drive device for driving the opening and closing of the outlet cover plate.

5. The automatic insert flip and singulating mechanism of claim 4, wherein: The cover plate driving device is a cylinder.

6. The automatic insert flip and singulating mechanism of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a sensor for detecting whether the insert has reached the predetermined flip position.

7. The automatic insert flip and singulating mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The feeding transition plate and the rotating base plate are provided with a hanging groove for accommodating and guiding the inserts. The width of the hanging groove is set with a tolerance gap according to the size of the insert.

8. The automatic insert flip and singulating mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The feed inlet of the feed transition plate is used to connect with the discharge outlet of the vibratory feeder.

9. The automatic insert flip and singulating mechanism of claim 7, wherein: From an axial perspective along the feed transition plate, the material hanging groove is L-shaped.

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