An assembling device and camera assembling equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the application discloses an assembling device and camera assembling equipment, which are used for assembling and connecting a camera body and a lens. The tail part of the camera body is provided with a first electric contact end. The assembling device comprises a tool seat and a detection module. The tool seat is used for loading the camera body. The detection module is arranged on the tool seat. The detection module is provided with a second electric contact end. When the camera body is loaded on the tool seat, the first electric contact end is in contact connection with the second electric contact end. The detection module is used for detecting the posture of the camera body. It can be understood that when the camera body is loaded on the detection module, the camera body is in contact connection with the second electric contact end through the first electric contact end, so that the loading of the camera body is facilitated, and then the assembling of the camera is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of cameras, and more specifically, to an assembly device and camera assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive electronics industry and the advent of autonomous driving and artificial intelligence, the application and requirements for in-vehicle cameras are becoming increasingly stringent.

[0003] In related technologies, vehicle-mounted cameras consist of a camera body and a lens, which can be assembled using AA (Assembly, Assembly, and Partition) equipment. The AA assembly equipment includes a testing module. When the camera body is mounted on the AA assembly equipment, workers manually connect the copper busbars of the camera body to the testing module to establish an electrical connection between them. However, this setup requires workers to manually connect the copper busbars to the testing module every time the vehicle-mounted camera is assembled, resulting in slow assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an assembly device and camera assembly equipment to facilitate camera assembly.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an assembly apparatus for assembling and connecting a camera body and a lens, wherein the camera body has a first electrical contact terminal at its rear end, and the assembly apparatus includes:

[0006] Tooling base for mounting the camera body;

[0007] A detection module is disposed on the fixture base, and the detection module is provided with a second electrical contact terminal; when the camera body is mounted on the fixture base, the first electrical contact terminal and the second electrical contact terminal are connected in contact, and the detection module is used to detect the posture of the camera body.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the tooling base is provided with a loading cavity adapted to the camera body, and the detection module is disposed at the bottom of the loading cavity.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the tooling base includes a base, a first positioning seat and a second positioning seat installed in sequence. The first positioning seat defines an installation cavity to accommodate the installation of the detection module. The loading cavity is disposed on the second positioning seat and communicates with the installation cavity.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the side wall of the loading cavity is provided with a support boss, the support boss is provided with a positioning post, the support boss is used to support the lug on the side of the camera body, and the positioning post is used to be inserted into the lug on the side of the camera body.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the assembly device further includes a clamping component, which includes a driving member and a clamping member. The driving member is disposed on the side of the tooling base and is used to drive the clamping member to press the camera body toward the detection module.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member is rotatably mounted on the tooling base, and the driving member is mounted on the tooling base for driving the clamping member to rotate.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the assembly device further includes a mounting base, which is disposed on the side of the tooling base. The clamping member is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the driving member is connected to the mounting base for driving the clamping member to rotate.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member includes a first rotating part, a second rotating part and a clamping part, the second rotating part is located between the first rotating part and the clamping part, the first rotating part is rotatably connected to the mounting base, the driving part of the driving member is rotatably connected to the second rotating part through a hinge, and the clamping part presses the camera body toward the detection module.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the tooling base is provided with a positioning element, and the positioning element is provided with a positioning hole for positioning the lens.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application disclose a camera assembly device, including the aforementioned camera testing device.

[0017] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the embodiments of this application have the following advantages: When the assembly device is applied to a camera assembly device, and the lens is being assembled onto the camera body, the camera body is mounted on a fixture, and the first electrical contact end on the camera body is connected to the second electrical contact end of the detection module, thereby achieving electrical connection between the camera body and the detection module. At this time, the detection module detects the posture of the camera body, and the camera assembly device adjusts the posture of the camera body based on the detection information from the detection module, so that the camera assembly device can accurately assemble the lens AA onto the camera body. It can be understood that when the camera body is mounted on the detection module, the camera body is conveniently connected to the second electrical contact end through the first electrical contact end, thereby facilitating the mounting of the camera body and thus facilitating the assembly of the camera. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the assembly device disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the tooling base disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the assembly apparatus disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 100. Assembly device; 110. Tooling base; 111. Base; 112. First positioning seat; 113. Second positioning cavity; 1131. Loading cavity; 114. Support boss; 1141. Positioning post; 120. Detection module; 121. Second electrical contact terminal; 130. Clamping assembly; 131. Drive component; 132. Clamping component; 1321. First rotating part; 1322. Second rotating part; 1323. Clamping part; 133. Mounting seat; 134. Hinge; 140. Positioning component; 141. Positioning boss; 200. Camera body; 210. Lug; 220. Positioning hole; 300. Lens. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] This application provides an assembly apparatus.

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present application.

[0028] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in a sequence other than that illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application discloses an assembly device 100 for use in camera assembly equipment, which is used to assemble and connect a camera body 200 and a lens 300, wherein the rear end of the camera body 200 is provided with a first electrical contact terminal.

[0030] The assembly device 100 includes a fixture 110 and a detection module 120. The fixture 110 is used to mount the camera body 200. The detection module 120 is disposed on the fixture 110 and has a second electrical contact terminal 121. When the camera body 200 is mounted on the fixture 110, the first electrical contact terminal and the second electrical contact terminal 121 are connected in contact, and the detection module 120 is used to detect the posture of the camera body 200.

[0031] Specifically, the assembly device 100 is applied to a camera assembly equipment. When the lens 300 is assembled onto the camera body 200, the camera body 200 is mounted on the fixture 110. The first electrical contact terminal on the camera body 200 is connected to the second electrical contact terminal 121 of the detection module 120, thereby achieving electrical connection between the camera body 200 and the detection module 120. At this time, the detection module 120 detects the posture of the camera body 200. Based on the detection information from the detection module 120, the camera assembly equipment adjusts the posture of the camera body 200, enabling the camera assembly equipment to accurately assemble the lens 300AA onto the camera body 200. It can be understood that when the camera body 200 is mounted on the detection module 120, the camera body 200 easily connects to the second electrical contact terminal 121 via the first electrical contact terminal, thus facilitating the mounting of the camera body 200 and consequently facilitating camera assembly.

[0032] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The fixture 110 has a loading cavity 1131, the size of which is at least partially adapted to the camera body 200 for positioning. A detection module 120 is located at the bottom of the loading cavity 1131, and a second electrical contact 121 is located at the rear of the camera body 200. Thus, when the camera body 200 is loaded into the loading cavity 1131, it can be easily electrically connected to the detection module 120. Alternatively, the detection module 120 can be located on the side of the loading cavity 1131. It is understood that the fixture 110, through the loading cavity 1131, precisely positions the camera body 200, thereby allowing the lens 300 to be accurately mounted on the camera body 200.

[0033] Furthermore, the tooling base 110 includes a base 111, a first positioning seat 112, and a second positioning seat 113. The base 111 is mounted on the device body, the first positioning seat 112 is mounted on the base 111, and the second positioning seat 113 is mounted on the first positioning seat 112. The detection module 120 is disposed on the base 111. The first positioning seat 112 defines a mounting cavity to accommodate at least a portion of the detection module 120. Simultaneously, a loading cavity 1131 is disposed on the second positioning seat 113 and communicates with the mounting cavity. Therefore, when the camera body 200 is loaded into the loading cavity 1131, the camera body 200 can be easily electrically connected to the detection module 120.

[0034] It is understandable that the tooling base 110 consists of three parts: a base 111, a first positioning seat 112, and a second positioning seat 113. This arrangement simplifies the structural complexity of the tooling base 110, and makes it easier to manufacture the base 111, the first positioning seat 112, and the second positioning seat 113.

[0035] Furthermore, the side wall of the loading cavity 1131 is provided with a support boss 114, and the support boss 114 is provided with a positioning post 1141, which extends toward the loading port of the loading cavity 1131. At the same time, lugs 210 are provided at the corners around the camera body 200, and the lugs 210 are provided with positioning holes 220. Thus, when the camera body 200 is loaded into the loading cavity 1131, the support boss 114 is used to support the lugs 210 on the side of the camera body 200, and the positioning post 1141 is used to be inserted into the positioning hole 220 of the lug 210, thereby accurately positioning the camera body 200.

[0036] It is understandable that the side of the loading cavity 1131 is provided with a support boss 114. When the camera body 200 is loaded into the loading cavity 1131, the support boss 114 supports the camera body 200, so that the camera body 200 is loaded into the loading cavity 1131 at a set height and is positioned by the positioning post 1141. Thus, the camera body 200 is further precisely positioned so that the lens 300 can be accurately assembled onto the camera body 200.

[0037] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The assembly device 100 also includes a clamping assembly 130, which is disposed on opposite sides of the fixture base 110 and is used to clamp the opposite edges of the camera body 200. Specifically, the clamping assembly 130 includes a driving member 131 and a clamping member 132. The driving member 131 is disposed on the outer side of the fixture base 110 and connected to the clamping member 132. The driving member 131 is used to drive the clamping member 132 to press the edge of the camera body 200 toward the detection module 120.

[0038] Specifically, the driving component 131 drives the clamping component 132 to the unfolded state, and the camera body 200 is loaded into the loading cavity 1131. The tooling base 110 precisely positions the camera body 200. After the camera body 200 is loaded, the driving component 131 drives the clamping component 132 to press against the edge of the camera body 200 towards the detection module 120. After the clamping component 132 has pressed the camera body 200 firmly, the conveying mechanism of the camera assembly equipment assembles the lens 300AA onto the camera body 200.

[0039] Furthermore, the clamping member 132 is rotatably mounted on the tooling base 110, with the rotation axis horizontally positioned relative to the height of the tooling base 110. The driving member 131 is mounted on the tooling base 110 and is used to drive the clamping member 132 to rotate. The driving member 131 can be a cylinder or a motor, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0040] In other possible embodiments, the clamping member 132 is horizontally slidably disposed on the tooling base 110 along the height direction of the tooling base 110, and the driving member 131 drives the clamping member 132 to move along the direction of the loading cavity 1131, so that the clamping member 132 can be pressed onto the camera body 200, so that the camera body 200 can be stably mounted on the loading cavity 1131 of the tooling base 110.

[0041] To facilitate the installation of the drive component 131 and the clamping component 132 onto the tooling base 110, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 The assembly device 100 also includes a mounting base 133, which is L-shaped. One end of the mounting base 133 is fixedly connected to the side of the tooling base 110, and the clamping member 132 is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting base 133. At the same time, the driving member 131 is connected to the mounting base 133 and is used to drive the clamping member 132 to rotate.

[0042] Understandably, during the assembly process, both the drive component 131 and the clamping component 132 are mounted on the mounting base 133, which is mounted on the side of the tooling base 110, thereby facilitating the installation of the drive component 131 and the clamping component 132 on the tooling base 110.

[0043] Furthermore, the clamping member 132 includes a first rotating part 1321, a second rotating part 1322, and a clamping part 1323. The second rotating part 1322 is located between the first rotating part 1321 and the clamping part 1323. The first rotating part 1321 is rotatably connected to the top of the mounting base 133. The driving part of the driving member 131 is rotatably connected to the second rotating part 1322 via a hinge 134. The clamping part 1323 presses against the edge of the camera body 200 towards the detection module 120.

[0044] It is understandable that the driving component 131 is connected to the clamping component 132 via the hinge 134. When the driving component 131 drives the clamping component 132 to rotate, the hinge 134 can move flexibly, thereby avoiding interference between the movement of the clamping component 132 and the movement of the driving part of the driving component 131. Thus, when the driving part of the driving component 131 moves up and down, it can drive the clamping component 132 to rotate via the hinge 134.

[0045] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The tooling base 110 is provided with a positioning member 140, which has a positioning hole 220 for positioning the lens 300. It is understood that the positioning member 140 is mounted on the side of the tooling base 110, and has a raised positioning boss 114 with a positioning groove for positioning the lens 300. It is understood that when the lens 300 is assembled to the camera body 200, the lens 300 is first loaded into the positioning groove, and then the conveying mechanism of the camera assembly equipment picks up the lens 300 from the positioning groove, thereby assembling the lens 300AA onto the camera body 200.

[0046] This application discloses a camera assembly device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This includes the aforementioned camera inspection equipment. The assembly device 100 is applied to a camera assembly device. When the lens 300 is assembled onto the camera body 200, the camera body 200 is mounted on the fixture 110. The first electrical contact terminal on the camera body 200 is connected to the second electrical contact terminal 121 of the inspection module 120, thereby achieving electrical connection between the camera body 200 and the inspection module 120. At this time, the inspection module 120 detects the posture of the camera body 200. Based on the detection information from the inspection module 120, the camera assembly device adjusts the posture of the camera body 200, enabling the camera assembly device to accurately assemble the lens 300AA onto the camera body 200. It is understood that when the camera body 200 is mounted on the inspection module 120, the camera body 200 is conveniently connected to the second electrical contact terminal 121 via the first electrical contact terminal, thus facilitating the mounting of the camera body 200 and consequently facilitating camera assembly.

[0047] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An assembly apparatus, characterized in that, For assembling and connecting a camera body and a lens, the camera body has a first electrical contact terminal at its rear end, and the assembly device includes: Tooling base for mounting the camera body; A detection module is disposed on the fixture base, and the detection module is provided with a second electrical contact terminal; when the camera body is mounted on the fixture base, the first electrical contact terminal and the second electrical contact terminal are connected in contact, and the detection module is used to detect the posture of the camera body.

2. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixture is provided with a loading cavity adapted to the camera body, and the detection module is disposed at the bottom of the loading cavity.

3. The assembly apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tooling base includes a base, a first positioning seat and a second positioning seat installed in sequence. The first positioning seat defines a mounting cavity to accommodate the installation of the detection module. The loading cavity is disposed on the second positioning seat and communicates with the mounting cavity.

4. The assembly apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the loading cavity is provided with a support boss, and the support boss is provided with a positioning post. The support boss is used to support the lug on the side of the camera body, and the positioning post is used to be inserted into the lug on the side of the camera body.

5. The assembly apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes a clamping assembly, which includes a driving member and a clamping member. The driving member is disposed on the side of the tooling base and is used to drive the clamping member to press the camera body toward the detection module.

6. The assembly apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping component is rotatably mounted on the tooling base, and the driving component is mounted on the tooling base for driving the clamping component to rotate.

7. The assembly apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The assembly device further includes a mounting base, which is disposed on the side of the tooling base. The clamping member is rotatably connected to the mounting base, and the driving member is connected to the mounting base to drive the clamping member to rotate.

8. The assembly apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping component includes a first rotating part, a second rotating part, and a clamping part. The second rotating part is located between the first rotating part and the clamping part. The first rotating part is rotatably connected to the mounting base. The driving part of the driving component is rotatably connected to the second rotating part via a hinge. The clamping part presses the camera body toward the detection module.

9. The assembly apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tooling base is provided with a positioning component, and the positioning component is provided with a positioning hole for positioning the lens.

10. A camera assembly device, characterized in that, The assembly apparatus includes any one of claims 1 to 9.

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