A connector assembly device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of connector assembling device, including cabinet, its inside fixedly connected with supporting plate, two groups of duplex position assembling mechanism are set in the top of supporting plate, construct the exclusive operation process of one end assembly, switching to the exclusive operation process of another end assembly, perfect matching connector two end component different assembly needs, compared with the operation mode of traditional single position needing repeatedly turning around, positioning, the assembly of two ends of connector is completed respectively by two groups of independent assembling mechanism in the device, frequent turning around and the redundant procedure of recalibration are saved, simultaneously, different from the duplex position design of existing parallel synchronization, the cooperation of clamping propulsion mechanism and linear module is realized in the device, the automation switching and accurate butt joint of connector between two stations are achieved, manual intervention when station switching is avoided, the assembly cycle of single product is effectively shortened, and the efficiency of batch production is significantly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic component manufacturing equipment technology, specifically a connector assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component in electronic devices that enables signal and energy transmission, connectors directly determine the operational stability of terminal devices through their structural integrity and assembly precision. They are widely used in various industries such as communications, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics. With the rapid development of electronic devices towards miniaturization and integration, the structural design of connectors has become increasingly complex. To meet bidirectional connection requirements, most connectors require the assembly of different specifications of components at both ends to adapt to different connection scenarios.

[0003] Existing dual-station equipment mostly adopts the design concept of "parallel synchronous assembly", that is, two stations simultaneously assemble connectors of the same structure or the same end of the connector. The core purpose is to increase the output per unit time through parallel operation. However, this dual-station design does not take into account the different assembly requirements of the components at both ends of the connector. When faced with connectors that require the assembly of components of different specifications at both ends, existing dual-station equipment cannot achieve the targeted operation of "transferring to another station to assemble the other end after one end is completed". If it is forced to use, a complete change of tooling fixtures and program debugging is required for one of the stations. This is not only cumbersome and costly to switch, but also increases the downtime of the equipment due to frequent debugging, which reduces production efficiency. Therefore, we need to propose a connector assembly device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a connector assembly device, which constructs a dedicated work process by setting two sets of dual-station assembly mechanisms on the top of the support plate and matching clamping and pushing mechanisms and linear modules, eliminating traditional redundant processes, realizing automated transfer and docking, achieving the effects of precise adaptation to different end assembly, shortening cycle and improving mass production efficiency, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A connector assembly apparatus includes: a chassis with a support plate fixedly connected inside; two sets of dual-station assembly mechanisms for mounting connectors and terminals are provided on the top of the support plate; each dual-station assembly mechanism includes a clamping component for positioning the end of the connector to be assembled; a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, and the clamping component is located on the top of the mounting plate; a clamping component for positioning the middle of the connector is located on the bottom of the support plate; a pushing component for positioning the terminals to assemble them with the connector is located on the top of the mounting plate; and a clamping and pushing mechanism for completing the assembly of the two ends of the connector is located on the top of the mounting plate via a linear module.

[0006] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a pad, which is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate. Electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the pad, and a pressure block is fixedly connected to the top of the electric telescopic rod. The pressure block clamps the unassembled light end of the connector on the pad.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a lifting mechanism and a plastic sleeve. The lifting mechanism is disposed at the bottom of the support plate, and the plastic sleeve is connected to the top of the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism and is sleeved on the middle outer wall of the connector.

[0008] Preferably, the pushing component includes two sets of electric slides, each set of electric slides is fixedly mounted on the top of an mounting plate, and the movable ends of the top of the two sets of electric slides are jointly fixedly connected to a movable plate. A terminal fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of the movable plate, and the connector end is inserted into the terminal.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a plug for interference fitting of the connector and the terminal, the plug being inserted into a pre-reserved slot between the connector and the terminal.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping and pushing mechanism includes a gantry frame, the bottom of which is connected to the top movable end of the linear module, and a push head is fixedly connected to the gantry frame, with the bent part at the bottom of the push head abutting against one side of the insert block.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a first guide electric cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gantry frame via a fixing plate, and a first gripper cylinder for clamping the connector end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic end of the first guide electric cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, a second guide cylinder is fixedly connected to the side wall opposite to the first guide cylinder on the fixing plate, and a second gripper cylinder for clamping the end cap is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the telescopic end of the second guide cylinder.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention enables precise adaptation and efficient connection of connector end assembly, significantly improving production efficiency. Through two sets of dual-station assembly mechanisms on the top of the support plate, a dedicated workflow is constructed for assembling at one end and transferring to the other, perfectly matching the different assembly requirements of the connector's components at both ends. Compared to the traditional single-station operation mode that requires repeated turning and positioning, this device uses two independent assembly mechanisms to complete the assembly operations at both ends of the connector, eliminating redundant processes of frequent turning and recalibration. Furthermore, unlike existing parallel synchronous dual-station designs, this device, through the cooperation of a clamping and pushing mechanism and a linear module, achieves automated transfer and precise docking of the connector between the two stations, avoiding manual intervention during station switching, effectively shortening the assembly cycle of a single product, and significantly improving the efficiency of mass production. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the dual-station assembly mechanism and the support plate of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the linear module, gantry frame, and clamping assembly of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping and propulsion mechanism of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Chassis; 2. Support plate; 3. Dual-station assembly mechanism; 31. Clamping assembly; 3101. Pad block; 3102. Electric telescopic rod; 3103. Pressure block; 32. Clamping assembly; 3201. Lifting mechanism; 3202. Plastic kit; 33. Pushing assembly; 3301. Electric slide table; 3302. Movable plate; 3303. Terminal fixing block; 3304. Insert block; 34. Clamping and pushing mechanism; 3401. Gantry frame; 3402. Push head; 3403. Bending part; 3404. First guide electric cylinder; 3405. First gripper cylinder; 3406. Fixing plate; 3407. Second guide electric cylinder; 3408. Second gripper cylinder; 35. Linear module; 4. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: A connector assembly device includes: a chassis 1, inside which a support plate 2 is fixedly connected, and two sets of dual-station assembly mechanisms 3 for installing connectors and terminals are provided on the top of the support plate 2; by setting the support plate 2 to provide a stable installation foundation for the dual-station assembly mechanisms 3, the two sets of dual-station assembly mechanisms 3 form a functionally complementary assembly unit, so as to achieve the effect of adapting to the different specifications of the connector ends and constructing an orderly assembly process.

[0018] Furthermore, the dual-station assembly mechanism 3 includes a clamping component 31 for positioning the connector end to be assembled. The top of the support plate 2 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 4, and the clamping component 31 is set on the top of the mounting plate 4. By setting the mounting plate 4 to provide a precise installation reference for the clamping component 31, the clamping component 31 and the subsequent pushing component 33 maintain a reasonable assembly distance, thereby ensuring the positioning accuracy of the connector end and reserving adaptation space for terminal assembly.

[0019] To achieve full positioning of the connector, a clamping component 32 for positioning the middle part of the connector is set at the bottom of the support plate 2. By setting the clamping component 32 to support and position the middle part of the connector from the bottom of the support plate 2, a top-to-bottom coordinating fixing structure is formed with the top pressing component 31, so as to avoid the connector from shifting when it is under stress and improve the overall assembly stability.

[0020] Corresponding to the positioning function of the clamping component 31, the pushing component 33, which is used to position the terminal so as to assemble it with the connector, is set on the top of the mounting plate 4. By setting the pushing component 33 and the clamping component 31 to be located on the top of the mounting plate 4, the terminal and the end of the connector to be assembled are kept coaxial, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the terminal pushing path and improving the assembly and docking accuracy.

[0021] To complete the connection operation of the dual workstations, the clamping and pushing mechanism 34, which is used to complete the connection and assembly of the two ends of the connector, is set on the top of the mounting plate 4 through the linear module 35. By setting the linear module 35 to provide linear drive for the clamping and pushing mechanism 34, it can move precisely between the two sets of dual workstation assembly mechanisms 3, thereby achieving the effect of automated connector transfer and reducing manual intervention.

[0022] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 31 includes a pad 3101, which is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate 4. Electric telescopic rods 3102 are fixedly connected to both sides of the pad 3101, and a pressure block 3103 is fixedly connected to the top of the electric telescopic rods 3102. The pressure block 3103 clamps the unassembled light end of the connector on the pad 3101. By setting the electric telescopic rods 3102 on both sides to drive the pressure block 3103 synchronously, the pressure block 3103 forms symmetrical pressure on the connector end, thereby avoiding excessive local force that could cause structural damage and ensuring the stability of the end positioning.

[0023] Correspondingly, the clamping assembly 32 includes a lifting mechanism 3201 and a plastic sleeve 3202. The lifting mechanism 3201 is located at the bottom of the support plate 2, and the plastic sleeve 3202 is connected to the top of the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism 3201. The plastic sleeve 3202 is fitted onto the middle outer wall of the connector. By setting the plastic sleeve 3202 to fit the middle contour of the connector, and cooperating with the lifting mechanism 3201 to adjust the clamping height, the effect of adapting to connectors of different lengths and avoiding surface scratches caused by metal clamping parts can be achieved.

[0024] Furthermore, the pushing component 33 includes two sets of electric slides 3301, both sets of electric slides 3301 are fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate 4, and the movable ends of the top of the two sets of electric slides 3301 are fixedly connected to a movable plate 3302. A terminal fixing block 3303 is fixedly connected to the top of the movable plate 3302, and the connector end is inserted into the terminal. By setting the two sets of electric slides 3301 to drive the movable plate 3302 to move synchronously, it is ensured that the terminal fixing block 3303 drives the terminal to move smoothly, thereby avoiding the terminal tilting during the pushing process and ensuring coaxial docking with the connector.

[0025] It is worth noting that the device also includes a plug 3304 for interference fit between the connector and the terminal. The plug 3304 is inserted into the slot reserved between the connector and the terminal. By setting the plug 3304 to fill the assembly gap between the connector and the terminal, an interference fit structure is formed, which enhances the connection between the two and prevents loosening during use.

[0026] In this embodiment, the clamping and pushing mechanism 34 includes a gantry frame 3401. The bottom of the gantry frame 3401 is connected to the top movable end of the linear module 35. A push head 3402 is fixedly connected to the gantry frame 3401. The bent part 3403 at the bottom of the push head 3402 abuts against one side of the insert block 3304. By setting the gantry frame 3401 to provide a stable mounting carrier for the push head 3402, the bent part 3403 precisely fits the side of the insert block 3304, thereby ensuring that the insert block 3304 is smoothly pressed into the slot and improving the reliability of the interference fit.

[0027] To achieve automated connector transfer, the device also includes a first guide cylinder 3404, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gantry 3401 via a fixing plate 3406. The bottom of the telescopic end of the first guide cylinder 3404 is fixedly connected to a first gripper cylinder 3405 for clamping the connector end. By adjusting the lifting height of the first gripper cylinder 3405 by setting the first guide cylinder 3404, it can adapt to the clamping requirements of connectors of different specifications, thereby achieving the effect of accurately gripping the connector end and ensuring the stability of the transfer process.

[0028] Furthermore, a second guide cylinder 3407 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed plate 3406 opposite to the first guide cylinder 3404. A second gripper cylinder 3408 for clamping the end cap is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the telescopic end of the second guide cylinder 3407. By setting the second guide cylinder 3407 and the first guide cylinder 3404 to be symmetrically arranged on the fixed plate 3406, the second gripper cylinder 3408 can complete the end cap assembly operation simultaneously, thereby expanding the function of the device and improving the integration of the assembly process.

[0029] Working principle: When this device is in operation, initial debugging needs to be completed first. The parameters of each component are adjusted according to the connector specifications. The lifting mechanism 3201 drives the plastic kit 3202 to rise to the appropriate height. The electric telescopic rod 3102 drives the pressure block 3103 to be in the open state. The electric slide table 3301 drives the movable plate 3302 to the initial retracted position. The linear module 35 moves the clamping and pushing mechanism 34 to the side close to the first set of dual-station assembly mechanism 3.

[0030] After debugging, the initial assembly phase begins. The operator places the connector on the pad 3101 of the first dual-station assembly mechanism 3, with the end to be assembled facing upwards and the center aligned with the plastic kit 3202. Subsequently, the lifting mechanism 3201 raises the plastic kit 3202 to fit over the center of the connector, while the two electric telescopic rods 3102 retract synchronously, causing the pressure block 3103 to descend and press against the connector end, completing the initial positioning of the connector. Simultaneously, the corresponding terminals are installed in the terminal fixing block 3303, ensuring that the terminal assembly opening is coaxially aligned with the connector end.

[0031] After positioning is completed, the core assembly stage begins. The electric slide 3301 starts synchronously and moves the movable plate 3302 toward the connector, so that the terminal in the terminal fixing block 3303 is sleeved on the end of the connector. Then, the linear module 35 moves the gantry 3401 to the side of the plug 3304. The bottom bend 3403 of the push head 3402 is aligned with the plug 3304. The pushing force of the gantry 3401 presses the plug 3304 into the slot between the connector and the terminal, completing the interference fit and realizing the assembly of the first end of the connector.

[0032] After the first end is assembled, the process transitions to the workstation. The clamping component 31 and the holding component 32 are released simultaneously. The first guide electric cylinder 3404 drives the first gripper cylinder 3405 to descend, precisely clamping the assembled end of the connector. Then, the linear module 35 starts, driving the clamping and pushing mechanism 34 holding the connector to move above the second set of dual-station assembly mechanisms 3. The first gripper cylinder 3405 is released, and the connector is turned around and placed on the pad 3101 of the workstation, with the unassembled end facing upwards.

[0033] After the transfer is completed, the second assembly stage begins. The clamping component 31 and holding component 32 of the second set of dual-station assembly mechanisms 3 repeatedly perform positioning actions to fix the connector. The operator or automated feeding mechanism installs the terminal adapted to the other end into the terminal fixing block 3303 at this station. Then, the pushing component 33 and the clamping and pushing mechanism 34 work together to complete the terminal assembly and the pressing of the plug block 3304. If an end cap needs to be assembled, the second guide electric cylinder 3407 drives the second gripper cylinder 3408 to grab the end cap and press it into the corresponding position after the terminal assembly is completed.

[0034] After all assembly processes are completed, each component is reset, the operator removes the finished connector, and the device enters the next assembly cycle. The entire process, through the functional division of the dual workstations and the collaborative operation of automated components, achieves efficient and precise assembly of dissimilar parts at both ends of the connector, significantly improving production efficiency and product qualification rate.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector assembly apparatus, characterized in that, include: The chassis (1) has a support plate (2) fixedly connected inside it. The top of the support plate (2) is provided with two sets of dual-station assembly mechanisms (3) for installing connectors and terminals. The dual-station assembly mechanism (3) includes a clamping component (31) for positioning the connector end to be assembled. The top of the support plate (2) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (4), and the clamping component (31) is disposed on the top of the mounting plate (4). A clamping assembly (32) for positioning the middle part of the connector is provided at the bottom of the support plate (2); A push assembly (33) for positioning the terminals for assembly with the connector is disposed on top of the mounting plate (4); The clamping and pushing mechanism (34) for assembling the connector by connecting the two ends is mounted on the top of the mounting plate (4) via a linear module (35).

2. The connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (31) includes a pad (3101), which is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate (4). Electric telescopic rods (3102) are fixedly connected to both sides of the pad (3101), and a pressure block (3103) is fixedly connected to the top of the electric telescopic rod (3102). The pressure block (3103) clamps the unassembled light end of the connector on the pad (3101).

3. The connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (32) includes a lifting mechanism (3201) and a plastic sleeve (3202). The lifting mechanism (3201) is located at the bottom of the support plate (2). The plastic sleeve (3202) is connected to the top of the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism (3201) and is sleeved on the middle outer wall of the connector.

4. The connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push assembly (33) includes two sets of electric slides (3301). The top of the mounting plate (4) is fixedly installed on both sets of electric slides (3301). The movable ends of the top of the two sets of electric slides (3301) are fixedly connected to a movable plate (3302). A terminal fixing block (3303) is fixedly connected to the top of the movable plate (3302). The connector end is inserted into the terminal.

5. A connector assembly device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a plug (3304) for interference fitting of the connector and the terminal, the plug (3304) being inserted into a pre-reserved slot between the connector and the terminal.

6. A connector assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping and pushing mechanism (34) includes a gantry (3401), the bottom of which is connected to the top movable end of the linear module (35), and a push head (3402) is fixedly connected to the gantry (3401). The bottom bend (3403) of the push head (3402) abuts against one side of the insert block (3304).

7. A connector assembly apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a first guide electric cylinder (3404), which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gantry (3401) via a fixing plate (3406). The bottom of the telescopic end of the first guide electric cylinder (3404) is fixedly connected to a first gripper cylinder (3405) for clamping the end of the connector.

8. A connector assembly apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing plate (3406) is fixedly connected to the second guide electric cylinder (3407) on the side wall opposite to the first guide electric cylinder (3404). The bottom end of the telescopic end of the second guide electric cylinder (3407) is fixedly connected to a second gripper cylinder (3408) for clamping the end cap.

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