Remote control assembly line

Abstract

The application discloses a remote controller assembling production line, which comprises a tooling assembly, a moving assembly and sequentially arranged feeding equipment and first screw locking equipment along the production procedure direction; the tooling assembly is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves, each of which is used for matching and accommodating one panel; the feeding equipment is used for sequentially grabbing the panels and the rear shells and sequentially placing them in the positioning grooves for assembling; the first screw locking equipment is used for fixing the panels and the rear shells in the positioning grooves by using screws; and at least part of the moving assembly is movably arranged between the feeding equipment and the first screw locking equipment, so that the moving assembly moves the tooling assembly to any one of the feeding equipment and the first screw locking equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of remote control assembly technology, specifically relating to a remote control assembly production line. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, during the assembly and production of remote controls for electrical appliances, the various components of the remote control are typically assembled manually, and then the assembled remote control is fixed into a whole by manual welding or screw tightening. This manual assembly and fixing method has the drawbacks of low production efficiency and high labor costs, and the product consistency and production quality of manually assembled remote controls cannot be guaranteed. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to provide a remote control assembly line that addresses at least one of the problems of high production cost, low production efficiency, and poor production quality in existing remote control production.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows: In a first aspect, embodiments of this application propose a remote control assembly production line. The remote control includes at least a panel and a rear housing, which are snap-fitted together. The remote control assembly production line includes a tooling assembly, a moving assembly, and a feeding device and a first screw fastening device arranged sequentially along the production process direction. The tooling assembly is provided with a plurality of positioning slots, each positioning slot being used to accommodate one panel. The feeding device is used to sequentially pick up the panel and the rear housing and place them sequentially into the positioning slots for assembly. The first screw fastening device is used to fix the panel and the rear housing in the positioning slots using screws. At least a portion of the moving assembly is movably disposed between the feeding device and the first screw fastening device, so that the moving assembly moves the tooling assembly to either the feeding device or the first screw fastening device.

[0005] Optionally, the remote control further includes a motherboard disposed within the panel. The loading device includes a first loading robot, a second screw fastening device, and a second loading robot arranged sequentially along the production process direction. The first loading robot is used to sequentially grasp the panel and the motherboard and place them sequentially into the positioning slot for assembly. The second screw fastening device is used to fix the motherboard and the panel in the positioning slot using screws. The second loading robot is used to grasp the rear housing and place it on the panel in the positioning slot. At least a portion of the moving components are movably disposed between the first loading robot and the second screw fastening device, and at least a portion of the moving components are movably disposed between the second screw fastening device and the second loading robot, so that the moving components move the tooling assembly to any one of the first loading robot, the second screw fastening device, and the second loading robot.

[0006] Optionally, lifting devices are provided at the workstations of the first feeding robot, the second screw fastening device, the second feeding robot, and the first screw fastening device, and the lifting devices are used to lift the tooling components.

[0007] Optionally, the lifting device includes a lifting drive component fixed to the workstation and a lifting plate disposed at the output end of the lifting drive component, the lifting plate being used to support the tooling assembly.

[0008] Optionally, one of the top wall of the lifting plate and the bottom wall of the tooling assembly is provided with a plurality of positioning posts, and the other is provided with a plurality of positioning slots, with each positioning slot corresponding to and interlocking with one of the positioning posts.

[0009] Optionally, both the first screw fastening device and the second screw fastening device include a screw fastening machine and a clamping mechanism. The screw fastening machine is used to fasten the screws, and the clamping mechanism is located above the lifting device at the corresponding work station. The clamping mechanism is used to press and fix the panel in the positioning groove when the lifting device lifts the tooling assembly.

[0010] Optionally, the remote control assembly production line further includes a material unloading and inspection mechanism disposed downstream of the first screw fastening device along the production process direction. The material unloading and inspection mechanism is used to inspect the assembled remote control and unload it. At least a portion of the moving components are movably disposed between the first screw fastening device and the material unloading and inspection mechanism, so that the moving components can move the tooling components to either the first screw fastening device or the material unloading and inspection mechanism.

[0011] Optionally, the above-mentioned unloading and inspection mechanism includes an inspection robot and an unloading robot arranged at intervals along the production process direction. The inspection robot is equipped with an energized electrode and a button detection component. The energized electrode is used to electrically connect the positive and negative terminals of the remote control. The button detection component is used to press the button of the energized remote control. The unloading robot is used to grab and sort the remote controls.

[0012] Optionally, the moving component includes a transport line that extends and moves along the production process direction, and the tooling component is connected to the transport line.

[0013] Optionally, two elevators are provided at each end of the above-mentioned transport line. The elevators are used to carry and lift the empty tooling components. A transfer component for transferring the empty tooling components is provided between the two elevators.

[0014] In the embodiments of this application, a remote control assembly line is used to assemble and fasten the remote control panel and back cover using screws. Specifically, the remote control assembly line includes a tooling component, a moving component, a feeding device, and a first screw fastening device. First, the moving component moves the tooling component to the feeding device. The feeding device sequentially picks up the panel and back cover and places them into the positioning slot of the tooling component, completing the positioning and preliminary assembly of the panel and back cover. Then, the moving component moves the tooling component to the first screw fastening device. Under the positioning action of the tooling component, the first screw fastening device uses screws to fasten the back cover to the panel, completing the assembly of the remote control. This remote control assembly line can complete the sequential feeding and positioning of the remote control panel and back cover, automatically assembling the remote control and automatically fastening it with screws. It achieves fully automated production of remote controls, reduces the labor costs required for manual assembly, and improves production efficiency.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. 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 some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the remote control provided according to the embodiments of this application; Figure 2This is a top view of a remote control assembly production line provided according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the remote controller within the tooling assembly provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 These are isometric views of the first screw fastening device and the second screw fastening device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is an isometric drawing of a screw fastening machine provided according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is an isometric drawing of the lifting device provided according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is an isometric view of the lifting device and the pressing mechanism in cooperation according to the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is an isometric view of the tooling assembly and clamping mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application when they are in conjunction.

[0018] Figure label: 1. Remote control; 11. Panel; 12. Button board; 13. Main board; 14. Rear housing; 10. Tooling assembly; 110. Positioning slot; 20. Moving assembly; 21. Conveyor line; 210. Lifting device; 211. Lifting drive component; 212. Lifting plate; 213. Positioning column; 214. Mounting bracket; 215. Clearance slot; 216. Lifting output shaft; 22. First lifting platform; 23. Second lifting platform; 30. Feeding equipment 31. First loading robot; 311. Multi-axis robotic arm; 32. Second screw fastening device; 33. Second loading robot; 40. First screw fastening device; 41. Screw fastening machine; 42. Lifting mechanism; 43. Lateral movement mechanism; 44. Longitudinal movement mechanism; 45. Pressing mechanism; 451. Pressure plate; 452. Fixed bracket; 453. Clearance hole; 50. Unloading inspection mechanism; 51. Inspection robot; 52. Unloading robot. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the remote control 1 assembly line in this embodiment is used to assemble the remote control 1. The remote control 1 includes at least a panel 11 and a back cover 14, which can be snapped together. It should be noted that the mainboard 13 of this remote control 1 can be pre-assembled with the panel 11 or the back cover 14, or it can be installed into the panel 11 by the remote control 1 assembly line before the back cover 14 is assembled with the panel 11. The panel 11 can also be provided with a button board 12 or a touch screen. The button board 12 or the touch screen can be pre-assembled with the panel 11, or it can be directly integrally formed with the panel 11, or it can be installed into the panel 11 by the remote control 1 assembly line before the mainboard 13 is installed into the panel 11. The remote control 1 assembly line can adjust the feeding equipment 30 according to the number and type of components of the remote control 1, which will not be described in detail here.

[0024] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in a first aspect, this application provides a remote control 1 assembly line, wherein the remote control 1 includes at least a panel 11 and a rear housing 14, the panel 11 and the rear housing 14 being snap-fitted together. The remote control 1 assembly line includes a tooling component 10, a moving component 20, and a feeding device 30 and a first screw fastening device 40 arranged sequentially along the production process direction. The tooling component 10 is provided with a plurality of positioning slots 110, each positioning slot 110 being used to accommodate one panel 11. The feeding device 30 is used to sequentially grasp the panel 11 and the rear housing 14 and sequentially place them into the positioning slots 110 for assembly. The first screw fastening device 40 is used to fix the panel 11 and the rear housing 14 in the positioning slots 110 using screws. At least a portion of the moving component 20 is movably disposed between the feeding device 30 and the first screw fastening device 40, so that the moving component 20 moves the tooling component 10 to either the feeding device 30 or the first screw fastening device 40.

[0025] The remote control 1 assembly line in this embodiment is used to assemble and fasten the panel 11 and rear housing 14 of the remote control 1 using screws. Specifically, the remote control 1 assembly line includes a tooling component 10, a moving component 20, a loading device 30, and a first screw fastening device 40. First, the moving component 20 moves the tooling component 10 to the loading device 30. The loading device 30 sequentially picks up the panel 11 and the rear housing 14 and places them into the positioning slot 110 of the tooling component 10, completing the positioning and preliminary assembly of the panel 11 and the rear housing 14. Then, the moving component 20 moves the tooling component 10 to the first screw fastening device 40. Under the positioning action of the tooling component 10 on the panel 11 and the rear housing 14, the first screw fastening device 40 uses screws to fasten the rear housing 14 to the panel 11, completing the assembly of the remote control 1. The remote control 1 assembly line can complete the sequential feeding and positioning of the panel 11 and the back shell 14 of the remote control 1, automatically assembling the remote control 1 and automatically tightening it with screws. This achieves fully automated production of the remote control 1, reduces the labor cost required for manual assembly, and improves production efficiency.

[0026] In this embodiment, each tooling component 10 is provided with 4 positioning slots 110, that is, the tooling component 10 can complete the positioning and assembly of 4 remote controllers 1 at one time, which greatly improves production and assembly efficiency, which will not be elaborated here.

[0027] Furthermore, the shape of the positioning groove 110 fits the shape of the panel 11 of the remote control 1, thereby achieving accurate positioning of the panel 11. At the same time, the depth of the positioning groove 110 is slightly greater than the thickness of the panel 11, which can limit the positioning of the motherboard 13 or the rear housing 14 when placing components such as the motherboard 13 or the rear housing 14 in the future, improve the positioning efficiency and assembly efficiency of the remote control 1, and also prevent the rear housing 14 from shifting, so that the rear housing 14 is accurately aligned and fastened with the panel 11, thereby improving production quality.

[0028] Optionally, the remote controller 1 further includes a motherboard 13, which is disposed within the panel 11. The loading device 30 includes a first loading robot 31, a second screw fastening device 32, and a second loading robot 33 arranged sequentially along the production process direction. The first loading robot 31 is used to sequentially grasp the panel 11 and the motherboard 13 and place them sequentially into the positioning groove 110 for assembly. The second screw fastening device 32 is used to use screws to fix the motherboard 13 and the panel 11 within the positioning groove 110. The second loading robot 33... The panel 11 is used to grasp the rear housing 14 and place it in the positioning groove 110; wherein, at least a portion of the moving component 20 is movably disposed between the first loading robot 31 and the second screw fastening device 32, and at least a portion of the moving component 20 is movably disposed between the second screw fastening device 32 and the second loading robot 33, so that the moving component 20 moves the tooling component 10 to any one of the first loading robot 31, the second screw fastening device 32 and the second loading robot 33. The moving component 20 moves the tooling component 10, which contains the panel 11 and the motherboard 13, to the second screw fastening device 32. Under the positioning effect of the tooling component 10 on the panel 11 and the motherboard 13, the second screw fastening device 32 uses screws to fasten the motherboard 13 to the panel 11. Then the moving component 20 moves the tooling component 10 to the second loading robot 33. The second loading robot 33 completes the loading and fastening of the housing 14 here. Then the moving component 20 continues to move the tooling component 10 to the first screw fastening device 40. The first screw fastening device 40 uses screws here to fasten the rear housing 14 to the panel 11, thereby completing the assembly of the remote control 1.

[0029] It should be noted that, due to the addition of the motherboard 13, the motherboard 13 needs to be fastened to the panel 11 with screws. Therefore, the aforementioned second screw fastening device 32 is required. If a button board 12 needs to be added, the first loading robot 31 can be used to grab the button board 12 and place it inside the panel 11 before installing the motherboard 13. Then, the second screw fastening device 32 can be used to fix the motherboard 13 and the button board 12 together inside the panel 11.

[0030] Of course, the motherboard 13 and the button board 12 can be integrated with the panel 11 before the remote control 1 is assembled. In this case, the first loading robot 31 and the second screw fastening device 32 are no longer needed. The second loading robot 33 can be used to install the rear shell 14 onto the panel 11, and the first screw fastening device 40 can be used to fasten the screws to the panel 11 and the rear shell 14 to complete the assembly and fastening of the remote control 1. The assembly line of the remote control 1 in this embodiment can adjust the number and position of the loading robot and the screw fastening device according to the number of parts, the installation method and other specific requirements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0031] The first loading robot 31 in this embodiment includes several multi-axis robotic arms 311 spaced apart, specifically two multi-axis robotic arms 311, which are used for loading the motherboard 13 and the panel 11 respectively, improving loading and assembly efficiency. The second loading robot 33 in this embodiment includes one multi-axis robotic arm 311, which is used for loading and assembling the rear housing 14. The multi-axis robotic arm 311 is specifically a six-axis robotic arm, which can grasp and place parts from various angles and has higher positioning accuracy, which will not be described in detail here.

[0032] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The aforementioned remote control 1 assembly line also includes a material unloading and inspection mechanism 50 located downstream of the first screw fastening device 40 along the production process direction. The material unloading and inspection mechanism 50 is used to inspect the assembled remote control 1 and unload it. At least a portion of the moving component 20 is movably disposed between the first screw fastening device 40 and the material unloading and inspection mechanism 50, allowing the moving component 20 to move the tooling component 10 to either the first screw fastening device 40 or the material unloading and inspection mechanism 50. In the material unloading and inspection mechanism 50, the moving component 20 transfers the tooling component 10 from the first screw fastening device 40 to the material unloading and inspection mechanism 50, achieving automated inspection and unloading integration after the remote control 1 is assembled. Quality inspection and material transfer of the remote control 1 can be completed without manual intervention, reducing manual operation steps and lowering labor costs. Simultaneously, placing the inspection process at the end of the production line allows for timely quality screening of the assembled remote control 1, preventing defective products from flowing into subsequent stages, ensuring the quality of outgoing products, and improving the continuity and closed-loop management capabilities of the production process.

[0033] Furthermore, the aforementioned unloading and inspection mechanism 50 includes an inspection robot 51 and an unloading robot 52 spaced apart along the production process direction. The inspection robot 51 is equipped with energized electrodes and a button detection component. The energized electrodes are used to electrically connect the positive and negative terminals of the remote control 1, and the button detection component is used to press the buttons of the energized remote control 1. The unloading robot 52 is used to grasp and sort the remote control 1 for unloading. The inspection robot 51 performs electrical performance testing on the remote control 1 through the energized electrodes and completes the functional testing of the mechanical buttons in conjunction with the button detection component. This allows for comprehensive testing of the electrical connections and mechanical operation performance of the remote control 1, ensuring that the product functions properly. The unloading robot 52 automatically grasps and sorts the remote control based on the test results, achieving automated sorting of good and defective products. This avoids the problems of low efficiency and error-prone manual sorting, improves the accuracy of product quality control and material management efficiency, and ensures that defective products are handled in a timely manner without affecting the subsequent production rhythm.

[0034] Optionally, the aforementioned moving component 20 includes a transport line 21 extending and moving along the production process direction, and the aforementioned tooling component 10 is connected to the transport line 21. The moving component 20 utilizes the transport line 21 extending and moving along the production process direction, and the tooling component 10 is directly connected to the transport line 21, enabling continuous conveying of the tooling component 10. The transport line 21 connects the equipment of each process into a single unit, allowing the tooling component 10 to sequentially pass through stations such as loading, fastening, and inspection according to the production flow. This ensures smooth process transitions, avoids interruptions caused by manual handling, and improves the overall operating efficiency of the production line. Simultaneously, the stable operation of the transport line 21 ensures the positional accuracy of the tooling component 10 during conveying, providing a stable material conveying foundation for precise operation at each station.

[0035] In this embodiment, two elevators are provided at each end of the transport line 21. The elevators are used to carry and lift the unloaded tooling assembly 10. A transfer assembly for transferring the unloaded tooling assembly 10 is provided between the two elevators. Specifically, the transfer assembly is another conveyor belt located below the transport line 21 and in the opposite direction of transport, which will not be described in detail here.

[0036] Furthermore, the elevator at the beginning of the two elevators is the first elevator 22, and the elevator at the end is the second elevator 23. The elevators at both ends of the transport line 21 cooperate with the transfer component to form a circular return of the empty tooling component 10. After the tooling component 10 completes one round of assembly, the second elevator 23 at the end can lower the empty tooling component 10 from the end of the transport line 21, and transfer it by the conveyor belt of the transfer component to the first elevator 22 at the beginning of the transport line 21. Then, it is lifted by the first elevator 22 at the beginning and re-enters the transport line 21. This realizes the automated recycling of the tooling component 10, reduces the idle time of the tooling component 10, improves equipment utilization, reduces the labor intensity of manual handling of the tooling component 10, reduces the risk of damage to the tooling component 10 caused by manual operation, and further reduces production costs.

[0037] Of course, the transfer component can also be an automated transport vehicle. After collecting a certain amount of empty tooling components 10 at the second elevator 23 at the end, the transport vehicle transports these tooling components 10 to the first elevator 22 at the beginning, thereby realizing the reuse of tooling components 10, which will not be elaborated here.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, lifting devices 210 are installed at the workstations of the first loading robot 31, the second screw fastening device 32, the second loading robot 33, and the first screw fastening device 40. These lifting devices 210 are used to lift the tooling assembly 10. The installation of lifting devices 210 at the workstations of these devices allows for independent adjustment of the height of the tooling assembly 10 according to the operational needs of each workstation, improving positioning accuracy. This enables different devices to precisely operate the assembly of the remote control 1 and screw fastening at their respective working heights, enhancing the flexibility of collaborative operations at each workstation. Simultaneously, the lifting devices 210 can raise or lower the tooling assembly 10 at each workstation, creating relatively independent operating spaces. This avoids movement interference between different devices during operation, ensuring the safety and stability of the production line and ensuring smooth transitions between processes.

[0039] In this embodiment, the three-degree-of-freedom movement mechanism of the screw fastening machine 41 achieves precise movement of the screw fastening machine 41 in three axes through the coordinated linkage of the horizontal movement mechanism 43, the vertical movement mechanism 44, and the lifting mechanism 42, providing core execution capabilities for the automated assembly of the remote control 1. Specifically, the screw fastening machine 41 is connected to the output end of the lifting mechanism 42, which directly drives the screw fastening machine 41 to rise and fall; the lifting mechanism 42 is connected to the output end of the horizontal movement mechanism 43, which drives the lifting mechanism 42 to move horizontally left and right; the horizontal movement mechanism 43 is connected to the output end of the vertical movement mechanism 44, which drives the horizontal movement mechanism 43 to move horizontally forward and backward, completing the precise displacement of the screw fastening machine 41 and ensuring that the screw bits of the screw fastening machine 41 are precisely aligned with the screw holes of the remote control 1.

[0040] During the linkage of the transverse mechanism 43, the longitudinal mechanism 44, and the lifting mechanism 42, each mechanism ensures motion accuracy through closed-loop control, avoids mechanical interference, and achieves continuous and efficient multi-screw position locking.

[0041] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, both the first screw fastening device 40 and the second screw fastening device 32 include a screw fastening machine 41 and a clamping mechanism 45. The screw fastening machine 41 is used to fasten screws. The clamping mechanism 45 is located above the lifting device 210 at the corresponding work station. The clamping mechanism 45 is used to press and fix the panel 11 into the positioning groove 110 when the lifting device 210 lifts the tooling assembly 10. In the first screw fastening device 40 or the second screw fastening device 32, the clamping mechanism 45 and the lifting device 210 can work together. When the lifting device 210 lifts the tooling assembly 10 to the screw fastening position, the clamping mechanism 45 can press and fix the panel 11 in the positioning groove 110 and press and fix the rear shell on the panel 11. When the panel 11 and the rear shell 14 are connected by a snap fastener, a preliminary snap fastening can be achieved, effectively preventing the remote control 1 from shifting due to force during the screw fastening process. This design ensures the accuracy of the screw fastening position, avoids screw fastening misalignment or stripping due to product displacement, and ensures the consistency of the fastening torque, improving the quality stability of screw fastening. The clamping mechanism 45 and the lifting device 210 form a coordinated upper and lower positioning, which effectively constrains the product in three-dimensional space, reducing the problem of poor fastening caused by deformation or loosening of the remote control 1's parts.

[0042] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism 45 includes a pressure plate 451 and a fixed bracket 452. The pressure plate 451 is fixed to the corresponding work positions of the first screw fastening device 40 and the second screw fastening device 32 by the fixed bracket 452. A lifting device 210 is provided below the pressure plate 451. When the lifting device 210 lifts the tooling assembly 10, it clamps and fixes each part of the remote controller 1 and positions it in the positioning groove 110. At the same time, the screw fastening machine 41 of the first screw fastening device 40 or the second screw fastening device 32 uses a screwdriver bit to extend into the remote controller 1 in the positioning groove 110 through the clearance hole 453 on the corresponding pressure plate 451 to fasten the screws of the remote controller 1. This will not be described in detail here.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, a flexible buffer structure can be provided in the area where the bottom of the pressure plate 451 contacts the panel 11 of the remote control 1 to prevent scratches or deformation of the panel 11 surface caused by hard contact, effectively protecting the appearance quality of the product. During operation, the lifting device 210 lifts the tooling assembly 10, causing the remote control 1 component to contact and be pressed against the pressure plate 451. The pressure plate 451 constrained by the fixed bracket 452 and the lifting device 210 form a coordinated upper and lower positioning, tightly pressing the panel 11 and the rear housing 14 into the positioning groove 110, effectively preventing the product from moving slightly or shifting due to force during screw fastening. The flexible buffer structure generates a uniform contact force during pressing, avoiding excessive local pressure that could cause product deformation; the precise opening of the clearance hole 453 ensures that the bit can be accurately aligned with the screw hole, improving the smoothness of the fastening operation. With the synergistic effect of the three, the stability of the remote control 1 during the fastening process is guaranteed, while appearance damage and operational interference are avoided, significantly improving the quality and reliability of screw fastening.

[0044] like Figure 8 As shown, the lifting device 210 includes a lifting drive component 211 fixed to the workstation and a lifting plate 212 disposed at the output end of the lifting drive component 211. The lifting plate 212 is used to support the tooling assembly 10. The lifting drive component 211 in the lifting device 210 provides a stable power output to the lifting plate 212, ensuring rapid response and smooth operation of the lifting action. The stable output of the lifting drive component 211 ensures uniform lifting speed, preventing product shaking within the tooling assembly 10 due to sudden speed changes. This ensures the tooling assembly 10 is stable and reliable during lifting, providing a stable material support foundation for precise operation at each workstation. The lifting plate 212 directly supports the tooling assembly 10, increasing the contact area with the tooling assembly 10. This ensures uniform force on the tooling assembly 10 during lifting, effectively preventing tilting or shaking of the tooling assembly 10 due to excessive local force. This ensures the positional accuracy of the remote controller 1 during lifting, providing a stable foundation support for subsequent assembly operations.

[0045] Furthermore, the lifting drive component 211 is fixed to the corresponding equipment station via a mounting bracket 214. The mounting bracket 214 has a clearance groove 215. A lifting output shaft 216 is provided at the output end of the lifting drive component 211, and the lifting output shaft 216 is inserted into the clearance groove 215. The aforementioned lifting plate 212 is fixed to the top of the lifting output shaft 216. The lifting drive component 211 raises or lowers the lifting plate 212 by lifting or lowering the lifting output shaft 216. The lifting drive component 211 is fixed to the station via the mounting bracket 214, which provides rigid support for the lifting drive component 211, ensuring that the lifting drive component 211 will not shift or vibrate during operation, thus guaranteeing the stability of the lifting action. The clearance groove 215 on the mounting bracket 214 provides movement space for the lifting output shaft 216, preventing interference between the lifting output shaft 216 and the mounting bracket 214, and ensuring the integrity of the lifting stroke. The structure of the clearance groove 215 can guide the lifting output shaft 216, prevent the lifting output shaft 216 from radially deviating during the lifting process, and ensure the accurate movement trajectory of the lifting plate 212.

[0046] Meanwhile, the design of the clearance groove 215 makes the lifting device 210 compact, saves installation space, and facilitates equipment maintenance and repair.

[0047] Optionally, one of the top wall of the lifting plate 212 and the bottom wall of the tooling assembly 10 is provided with multiple positioning posts 213, and the other is provided with multiple positioning slots 110 (not shown in the figure). Each positioning slot 110 is correspondingly fitted with one positioning post 213. The corresponding insertion and engagement of the positioning posts 213 and positioning slots 110 between the top wall of the lifting plate 212 and the bottom wall of the tooling assembly 10 enables rapid and accurate positioning of the tooling assembly 10 when placed on the lifting plate 212, preventing horizontal displacement of the tooling assembly 10 during lifting or operation. The distributed arrangement of multiple sets of positioning posts 213 and positioning slots 110 forms a multi-point positioning structure, further enhancing the connection stability between the tooling assembly 10 and the lifting plate 212, ensuring the tooling assembly 10 remains fixed in position during lifting and subsequent processing, and providing a reliable guarantee for high-precision assembly operations.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the lifting plate 212 is provided with a positioning post 213, and the tooling assembly 10 is provided with a corresponding positioning groove 110, which will not be described in detail here.

[0049] The following details the working process of the remote control assembly line: First, during the loading process, the moving component 20 transfers the tooling component 10 to the loading equipment 30, and the lifting device 210 lifts the tooling component 10 to the appropriate height. The first loading robot 31 of the loading equipment 30 sequentially grabs the panel 11, motherboard 13, and rear shell 14 of the remote controller 1, and places them in the positioning slot 110 of the tooling component 10 in a preset order. The positioning slot 110 forms a preliminary positioning for the panel 11, completing the preliminary snap-fit ​​assembly of the panel 11 and the motherboard 13.

[0050] Subsequently, the moving component 20 transports the tooling component 10 carrying the pre-assembled product to the second screw fastening station. The second screw fastening device 32 is activated, and the lifting device 210 lifts the tooling component 10 again, bringing the product into contact with the upper clamping mechanism 45. The clamping mechanism 45 uses the pressure plate 451 to press and fix the panel 11 in the positioning groove 110, preventing slight movement of the product during fastening. The screw fastening machine 41's bit passes through the clearance hole 453 on the pressure plate 451, aligns with the product's screw hole, and automatically completes the screw fastening, achieving a tight connection between the panel 11 and the main board 13.

[0051] After the motherboard 13 and panel 11 are fastened together, the tooling assembly 10 is then transported by the moving assembly 20 to the second loading robot 33. The same process as above is used to complete the loading and fastening of the housing 14. Then, the first screw fastening device 40 is used to fasten the screws of the housing 14 and panel 11 together. Its operation process is the same as that of the second screw fastening device 32 mentioned above.

[0052] After the screws are tightened, the moving component 20 transfers the tooling component 10 to the unloading and inspection mechanism 50. The inspection robot 51 first connects to the positive and negative terminals of the remote control 1 via the energized electrodes to test its electrical performance; then, it presses the buttons on the remote control 1 via the button detection component to test its mechanical operation function, comprehensively screening whether the product's functions are intact. After the inspection is completed, the unloading robot 52 picks up the products according to the inspection results, sorts the good and defective products, and unloads them into their respective material areas. Subsequently, the battery cover of the rear housing 14 is manually fastened to the battery slot of the remote control 1, completing the final assembly of the remote control 1.

[0053] Finally, the unloaded tooling assembly 10 is transported to the end of the transport line 21 along with the moving assembly 20. The second elevator 23 at the end lowers it and transfers it to the first elevator 22 at the beginning of the transport line 21 via the transfer assembly. The first elevator 22 at the beginning lifts the tooling assembly 10 to the transport line 21 again to enter the next assembly cycle, ensuring the continuous production of the remote controller 1.

[0054] The various embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0055] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0056] Other configurations of the embodiments of this application, such as ... and ..., and operations, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0058] The present invention has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​the present invention. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A remote control assembly production line, characterized in that, The remote control (1) includes at least a panel (11) and a rear housing (14), the panel (11) and the rear housing (14) being snap-fitted together. The remote control assembly line includes a tooling component (10), a moving component (20), and a feeding device (30) and a first screw fastening device (40) arranged sequentially along the production process direction. The tooling assembly (10) is provided with a plurality of positioning slots (110), each of the positioning slots (110) being used to accommodate one of the panels (11). The feeding device (30) is used to sequentially grab the panel (11) and the rear shell (14) and place them sequentially into the positioning groove (110) for assembly; The first screw fastening device (40) is used to fix the panel (11) and the rear housing (14) in the positioning groove (110) using screws; At least a portion of the moving component (20) is movably disposed between the feeding device (30) and the first screw fastening device (40) so that the moving component (20) moves the tooling assembly (10) to either the feeding device (30) or the first screw fastening device (40).

2. The remote control assembly production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The remote controller (1) also includes a motherboard (13), which is located inside the panel (11). The feeding device (30) includes a first feeding robot (31), a second screw fastening device (32), and a second feeding robot (33) arranged sequentially along the production process direction. The first loading robot (31) is used to sequentially grab the panel (11) and the motherboard (13) and place them sequentially into the positioning slot (110) for assembly; The second screw fastening device (32) is used to fix the main board (13) and the panel (11) in the positioning groove (110) with screws; The second loading robot (33) is used to grab the rear housing (14) and place it on the panel (11) in the positioning slot (110); At least a portion of the moving component (20) is movably disposed between the first loading robot (31) and the second screw fastening device (32), and at least a portion of the moving component (20) is movably disposed between the second screw fastening device (32) and the second loading robot (33), so that the moving component (20) moves the tooling component (10) to any one of the first loading robot (31), the second screw fastening device (32) and the second loading robot (33).

3. The remote control assembly production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, Lifting devices (210) are provided at the workstations of the first loading robot (31), the second screw fastening device (32), the second loading robot (33), and the first screw fastening device (40). The lifting devices (210) are used to lift the tooling assembly (10).

4. The remote control assembly production line according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting device (210) includes a lifting drive (211) fixed to the work station and a lifting plate (212) disposed at the output end of the lifting drive (211). The lifting plate (212) is used to support the tooling assembly (10).

5. The remote control assembly production line according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top wall of the lifting plate (212) and the bottom wall of the tooling assembly (10) are provided with a plurality of positioning posts (213), and the other is provided with a plurality of positioning slots (110), with each positioning slot (110) corresponding to and inserted with a positioning post (213).

6. The remote control assembly production line according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first screw fastening device (40) and the second screw fastening device (32) include a screw fastening machine (41) and a clamping mechanism (45). The screw fastening machine (41) is used to fasten screws. The clamping mechanism (45) is located above the lifting device (210) at the corresponding work station. The clamping mechanism (45) is used to press and fix the panel (11) in the positioning groove (110) when the lifting device (210) lifts the tooling assembly (10).

7. The remote control assembly line according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The remote control assembly line also includes a material unloading and inspection mechanism (50) located downstream of the first screw fastening device (40) along the production process direction. The material unloading and inspection mechanism (50) is used to inspect the assembled remote control (1) and unload it. At least part of the moving component (20) is movably disposed between the first screw fastening device (40) and the material unloading and inspection mechanism (50) so that the moving component (20) moves the tooling component (10) to either the first screw fastening device (40) or the material unloading and inspection mechanism (50).

8. The remote control assembly line according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material unloading and inspection mechanism (50) includes an inspection robot (51) and a material unloading robot (52) arranged at intervals along the production process direction. The inspection robot (51) is equipped with an energized electrode and a button detection component. The energized electrode is used to electrically connect the positive and negative terminals of the remote controller (1). The button detection component is used to press the button of the energized remote controller (1). The material unloading robot (52) is used to grab and sort the remote controller (1) for unloading.

9. The remote control assembly line according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The moving component (20) includes a transport line (21) that extends and moves along the production process direction, and the tooling component (10) is connected to the transport line (21).

10. The remote control assembly production line according to claim 9, characterized in that, Two elevators are provided at each end of the transport line (21). The elevators are used to carry and lift the unloaded tooling components (10). A transfer component is provided between the two elevators for transferring the unloaded tooling components (10).

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