Carrier and switch assembly apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a carrier and a switching assembly device. The carrier comprises a base provided with a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity is provided with an opening at both upper and lower ends, a supporting frame for supporting a product in the receiving cavity, and a limiting arm slidingly arranged on the base in a first direction, and when the limiting arm is at least partially moved to the opening above the receiving cavity, the product is limited from leaving the receiving cavity. In the scheme of the application, each component of the product can be put into the carrier by each feeding mechanism for assembly, the supporting frame can support the product from the bottom, the limiting arm can limit the product from leaving the receiving cavity from the top, and when the product is subjected to a force in the up-down direction, the supporting frame and the limiting arm can stably keep the product in the receiving cavity, so that the product can be stably assembled in the carrier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of switch generation, and more particularly to a carrier and switch assembly equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The patent with authorization announcement number CN217641067U provides a tactile switch that is assembled from multiple parts, including a housing, a button, a spring, and a base with terminals. Such switch products are mainly assembled manually, and the productivity of manual assembly is low.

[0003] In order to achieve automated assembly and production of such switch products, it is necessary to provide a carrier capable of supporting the switch products and switch assembly equipment using the carrier, so as to facilitate the assembly of switch products. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a carrier capable of supporting switch products and a switch assembly device using the carrier, so as to facilitate the assembly of switch products.

[0005] According to an embodiment of this utility model, the first embodiment is provided as: a vehicle, the vehicle comprising: The base is provided with a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity has openings at both the upper and lower ends; Support bracket for supporting the product in the receiving cavity; and A limiting arm is slidably disposed on the base along a first direction. When the limiting arm moves at least partially to the opening above the receiving cavity, it restricts the product from leaving the receiving cavity.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the receiving cavity includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall being disposed opposite to each other, and the support frame being located between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the support frame and the first sidewall are spaced apart to form a first region, and the support frame and the second sidewall are spaced apart to form a second region.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, one side of the support frame is provided with a first clearance groove facing the first sidewall, and the other side of the support frame is provided with a second clearance groove facing the second sidewall. The support frame is also provided with a through hole located between the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove. Both the support frame and the through hole extend in a first direction.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the support frame includes a base and a first step assembly disposed on the base, the first step assembly being located at one end of the base in a first direction, the step assembly including a first step disposed on the base and a second step disposed in the middle of the first step.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the first step group further includes a third step disposed on the second step, and when the limiting arm located on the third step crosses the third step, a limiting groove is formed between the limiting arm located on the third step, the third step, and the second step.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the support frame further includes a second step assembly disposed on the base, the second step assembly being located at the other end of the base in a first direction, the second step assembly including a fourth step disposed on the base and a fifth step disposed in the middle of the fourth step; the top surface of the second step is at the same height as the top surface of the fourth step, the top surface of the third step is at the same height as the top surface of the fifth step, and when the limiting arm located on the fifth step crosses the second step, it restricts the product from leaving the receiving cavity.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the second step includes a first abutting surface facing the second step group, and the second step further includes a first guiding ramp connecting the first abutting surface and the top surface of the second step; The fifth step includes a second abutting surface facing the first step group, and the fifth step also includes a second guiding slope, which connects the second abutting surface and the top surface of the fifth step.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the carrier further includes a mounting base fixed to the base and a spring mounted on the mounting base, the spring being connected to the limiting arm to push the limiting arm toward an opening above the receiving cavity.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the limiting arm includes a bottom located below the spring and a protrusion at one end of the bottom in a first direction, the protrusion abutting against the spring, and the protrusion having a pressing slope on the side away from the spring.

[0014] This utility model also provides a switch assembly device, which includes the carrier described in any of the above embodiments and a turntable that drives the carrier to rotate.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: In the solution of this application, each component of the product can be placed into the carrier by each feeding mechanism for assembly. The support bracket can support the product from the bottom, and the limiting arm can restrict the product from leaving the receiving cavity from the top. When the product is subjected to vertical force, the support bracket and the limiting arm can keep the product stably in the receiving cavity, thereby enabling the product to be stably assembled in the carrier. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the vehicle described in one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point a in the middle; Figure 3 This is a top view of the vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the product placed on a carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the product placed on a carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the product described in an embodiment of the present invention from multiple perspectives.

[0017] Reference numerals: 10, base; 11, receiving cavity; 111, first region; 112, second region; 12, first sidewall; 13, second sidewall; 20, support bracket; 21, base; 211, first clearance groove; 212, second clearance groove; 213, through hole; 221, first step; 222, second step; 2221, first abutting surface; 2222, first guide slope; 223, third step; 231, fourth step; 232, fifth step; 2321, second abutting surface; 2322, second guide slope; 30, limiting arm; 31, bottom; 32, protrusion; 321, compression slope; 40, fixed seat; 50, spring; 61, limiting groove; F1, first direction; G, product; G1, top plate of outer shell; G3, first end of terminal; G2, second end of terminal; G4, side plate of outer shell; G5, through groove; Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this 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 this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0020] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0023] For easier assembly of switch product G, please refer to... Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a carrier, comprising a base 10, a support frame 20, and a limiting arm 30. The base 10 has a receiving cavity 11 with openings at both its upper and lower ends. The upper opening of the receiving cavity 11 allows for the placement of various components of the product G, while the lower opening allows a bending mechanism to be inserted into the receiving cavity 11 to bend the bottom 31 of the product G's outer shell. The support frame 20 supports the product G within the receiving cavity 11. The limiting arm 30 is slidably mounted on the base 10 along a first direction F1. When the limiting arm 30 moves at least partially to the opening above the receiving cavity 11, it prevents the product G from detaching from the receiving cavity 11.

[0024] In this embodiment, each component of product G can be placed into the carrier by each feeding mechanism for assembly. The support frame 20 can support product G from the bottom 31, and the limiting arm 30 can restrict product G from leaving the receiving cavity 11 from the top. When product G is subjected to vertical force, the support frame 20 and the limiting arm 30 can keep product G stably in the receiving cavity 11, thereby enabling product G to be stably assembled in the carrier.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, reference may be made to Figures 1-3 The receiving cavity 11 includes a first sidewall 12 and a second sidewall 13. The first sidewall 12 and the second sidewall 13 are disposed opposite to each other. The support frame 20 is located between the first sidewall and the second sidewall 13. A first region 111 is formed between the support frame 20 and the first sidewall 12, and a second region 112 is formed between the support frame 20 and the second sidewall 13.

[0026] Can be combined Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing all components of product G after they have been placed into the carrier. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of product G from multiple perspectives. Product G includes two outer shell side plates G4. When the outer shell of product G is placed in the receiving cavity 11, the two outer shell side plates G4 are located in the first region 111 and the second region 112 respectively, so that there is no interference. The width of the support frame 20 is preferably slightly larger than the distance between the two outer shell side plates G4, so that when the outer shell of product G is placed in the receiving cavity 11, the two outer shell side plates G4 can form a horizontal limit with the two side walls of the support frame 20, thereby achieving stable placement.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the support bracket 20 has a first clearance groove 211 facing the first sidewall 12 on one side, and a second clearance groove 212 facing the second sidewall 13 on the other side. In this embodiment, the first clearance groove 211 and the second clearance groove 212 are used to allow the bending mechanism to extend from the bottom 31 to bend the portion of the outer shell to be bent, so that the bottom 31 of the outer shell of the product G can wrap around the base of the product G.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the support bracket 20 further includes a through hole 213 located between the first clearance groove 211 and the second clearance groove 212, with both the support bracket 20 and the through hole 213 extending in the first direction F1. In this embodiment, it can be combined with... Figure 6 From the second perspective of product G, the through groove G5 of the base of product G is provided with multiple holes for dispensing and injection molding. When the base of product G is placed on the support frame 20, the through hole 213 on the base 21 is directly opposite the through groove G5 on the base of product G, so as to facilitate ventilation and heat dissipation at the through groove G5 of the base.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the support frame 20 includes a base 21 and a first step group. The first step group is disposed on the base 21 and located at one end of the base 21 in a first direction F1. The step group includes a first step 221 disposed on the base 21 and a second step 222 disposed in the middle of the first step 221. (This can be combined...) Figure 5 and Figure 6 There is a certain height difference between the bottom surface of the product G base and the terminal. Therefore, the first step 221 located on both sides of the second step 222 can facilitate the placement of the two terminals G3 of the product G, and the second step 222 can be used to place the top plate G1 of the product G housing.

[0030] Preferably, refer to Figures 1-3 The first clearance groove 211, the second clearance groove 212 and the through hole 213 are all provided on the base 21.

[0031] Furthermore, the first step group also includes a third step 223 disposed on the second step 222, which can be combined with Figure 2 and Figure 4 When the limiting arm 30 located on the third step 223 crosses the third step 223, a limiting groove 61 is formed between the limiting arm 30 on the third step 223, the third step 223, and the second step 222. In this embodiment, when the top plate G1 of the outer shell of product G is located in the limiting groove 61, the limiting arm 30 plays a limiting role, which can hold the top plate G1 of the outer shell of product G and prevent product G from leaving the receiving cavity 11 from above.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the support frame 20 further includes a second step assembly disposed on the base 21. The second step assembly is located at the other end of the base 21 in the first direction F1. The second step assembly includes a fourth step 231 disposed on the base 21 and a fifth step 232 disposed in the middle of the fourth step 231. The top surface of the second step 222 is at the same height as the top surface of the fourth step 231. The second step 222 is used to place the second terminal G2 of the product G. The top surface of the third step 223 is at the same height as the top surface of the fifth step 232. When the limiting arm 30 located on the fifth step 232 crosses the second step 222, it prevents the product G from leaving the receiving cavity 11.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the second step 222 includes a first abutting surface 2221 facing the second step group, and the fifth step 232 includes a second abutting surface 2321 facing the first step group. The first abutting surface 2221 and the second abutting surface 2321 are arranged facing each other, thereby limiting the product G and restricting the product G from sliding along the first direction F1 on the support frame 20.

[0034] Preferably, the second step 222 further includes a first guide slope 2222, which connects the first abutment surface 2221 of the second step 222 with the top surface of the second step 222. The fifth step 232 further includes a second guide slope 2322, which connects the second abutment surface 2321 with the top surface of the fifth step 232. When the product G is placed into the receiving cavity 11, the first guide slope 2222 and the second guide slope 2322 can guide the product G to enter and reduce the requirements of the feeding mechanism for feeding accuracy.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 4 The carrier also includes a fixed base 40 and a spring 50. The fixed base 40 is fixed on the base 10, and the spring 50 is mounted on the fixed base 40. The spring 50 is connected to the limiting arm 30 to push the limiting arm 30 toward the opening above the receiving cavity 11.

[0036] Preferably, the limiting arm 30 includes a bottom 31 located below the spring 50, and a protrusion 32 provided at one end of the bottom 31 in the first direction F1. The protrusion 32 abuts against the spring 50, and the protrusion 32 is provided with a pressing slope 321 on the side away from the spring 50.

[0037] In one feasible embodiment, when the feeding mechanism feeds the outer shell, the outer shell is pressed down and squeezes the inclined surface 321, which causes the limiting arm 30 to retract and compress the spring 50. After the top plate G1 of the outer shell is placed on the third step 223, the spring 50 drives the limiting arm 30 to reset, and the limiting arm 30 restricts the product G from leaving the receiving cavity 11.

[0038] Of course, in other feasible embodiments, the limit arm 30 may not be equipped with a spring 50, but may be driven by an additional drive mechanism to achieve limit control.

[0039] This utility model also provides a switch assembly device, which includes a turntable and the carrier as described in any of the above embodiments. The turntable drives the carrier to rotate, transferring the carrier to various workstations, where corresponding loading and assembly processes can be performed. Preferably, the turntable has multiple carriers distributed circumferentially on it, allowing assembly processes at each workstation to be performed simultaneously, thereby improving assembly capacity efficiency. Preferably, the turntable also has a passageway that communicates with an opening below the receiving cavity 11 of the carrier, allowing a bending mechanism to pass through.

[0040] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes: The base is provided with a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity has openings at both the upper and lower ends; Support bracket for supporting the product in the receiving cavity; and A limiting arm is slidably disposed on the base along a first direction. When the limiting arm moves at least partially to the opening above the receiving cavity, it restricts the product from leaving the receiving cavity.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall are disposed opposite to each other, and the support frame is located between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, wherein the support frame and the first sidewall are spaced apart to form a first region, and the support frame and the second sidewall are spaced apart to form a second region.

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support frame has a first clearance groove on one side facing the first side wall, and a second clearance groove on the other side facing the second side wall. The support frame also has a through hole located between the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove. Both the support frame and the through hole extend in a first direction.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame includes a base and a first step assembly disposed on the base. The first step assembly is located at one end of the base in a first direction. The step assembly includes a first step disposed on the base and a second step disposed in the middle of the first step.

5. The vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first step group also includes a third step disposed on the second step. When the limiting arm located on the third step crosses the third step, a limiting groove is formed between the limiting arm located on the third step, the third step, and the second step.

6. The vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support frame further includes a second step assembly disposed on the base, the second step assembly being located at the other end of the base in a first direction, the second step assembly including a fourth step disposed on the base, and a fifth step disposed in the middle of the fourth step; the top surface of the second step is at the same height as the top surface of the fourth step, the top surface of the third step is at the same height as the top surface of the fifth step, and when the limiting arm located on the fifth step crosses the second step, it restricts the product from leaving the receiving cavity.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second step includes a first abutting surface facing the second step group, and the second step also includes a first guiding slope, the first guiding slope connecting the first abutting surface and the top surface of the second step; The fifth step includes a second abutting surface facing the first step group, and the fifth step also includes a second guiding slope, which connects the second abutting surface and the top surface of the fifth step.

8. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier also includes a fixed base fixed to the base and a spring mounted on the fixed base, the spring being connected to the limiting arm to push the limiting arm toward the opening above the receiving cavity.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The limiting arm includes a bottom located below the spring and a protrusion at one end of the bottom in a first direction. The protrusion abuts against the spring, and the protrusion has a pressing slope on the side away from the spring.

10. A switch assembly device, characterized in that, The switch assembly equipment includes a carrier as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and a turntable that drives the carrier to rotate.

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