A domain controller marking mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a domain controller marking mechanism including conveying mechanism and the overturning mechanism, laser marking mechanism and label sticking mechanism who sets gradually in conveying mechanism's conveying direction, wherein, the conveying mechanism is used to convey the domain controller, the overturning mechanism is used to place the domain controller on conveying mechanism and carries out the surface processing, the laser marking mechanism is used to the laser marking of domain controller surface, label sticking mechanism can generate the label paper with the mark and can be attached to the label paper domain controller surface, the utility model can solve the traditional domain controller marking method and rely on the manual operation or scattered equipment, and there is the problem of low efficiency, poor consistency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive domain controllers, specifically to a domain controller marking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The domain controller for autonomous driving is the core computing unit in the vehicle's electronic and electrical architecture, used to centrally process data and logic in specific functional domains (such as autonomous driving, body control, powertrain, etc.).

[0003] After the domain controller is assembled, it needs to be surface-marked, such as by laser marking or affixing labels, to record information such as serial number and model number for easy tracking and quality control. Traditional marking methods often rely on manual operation or scattered equipment, which is inefficient and inconsistent. For example, manual flipping can easily cause product displacement or damage, and it is difficult to adapt to the diverse marking requirements of different domain controller models. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a domain controller marking mechanism.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model includes a conveying mechanism and a flipping mechanism, a laser marking mechanism, and a labeling mechanism arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to convey the domain controller, the flipping mechanism is used to flip the domain controller placed on the conveying mechanism, the laser marking mechanism is used to laser mark the surface of the domain controller, and the labeling mechanism can generate a label with markings and affix the label to the surface of the domain controller.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the domain controller marking mechanism described above, the conveying mechanism includes a conveyor line, a tray that is controlled to move by the conveyor line, and a lifting structure respectively provided at the flipping mechanism, the laser marking mechanism, and the labeling mechanism. The lifting structure is used to lift the tray away from the conveyor line.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the domain controller marking mechanism described above, the tray is provided with a base or limiting rod for limiting and fixing the domain controller.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the domain controller marking mechanism described above, the conveying mechanism further includes a stop structure disposed on the conveying line, the stop structure being used to stop the pallet being transported on the conveying line at a predetermined position.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the domain controller marking mechanism described above, the flipping mechanism includes a frame, a first three-axis linear module mounted on the frame, and a clamping and flipping structure controlled by the first three-axis linear module to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis. The clamping and flipping structure includes a carrier plate, two clamping arms mounted on the carrier plate along the conveying direction, a first power device for controlling the two clamping arms to move towards or away from each other, a first gripper cylinder rotatably mounted at the end of the clamping arms, and a second power device for driving the first gripper cylinder to rotate circumferentially.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the domain controller marking mechanism described above, the laser marking mechanism includes a bracket mounted on the conveying mechanism, a laser generating device mounted on the bracket, and baffles mounted on both sides of the bracket along the conveying direction. The baffles are configured to move vertically to cover both sides of the bracket along the conveying direction.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the domain controller labeling mechanism described above, the labeling mechanism includes at least a label printer, a second three-axis linear module, and an adsorption structure controlled by the second three-axis linear module to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis direction. The adsorption structure is capable of adsorbing the label paper produced by the label printer.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the domain controller marking mechanism described above, a visual inspection mechanism is also included, which is located on the side of the conveying mechanism and is used to perform appearance inspection on the domain controller; the visual inspection mechanism includes two visual cameras, a third three-axis linear module, and a second gripper cylinder that is controlled to move by the third three-axis linear module, arranged sequentially along the conveying line.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the flipping mechanism uses the first three-axis linear module and the clamping flipping structure to accurately flip the surface, ensuring the reliability of double-sided processing; the laser marking mechanism is equipped with a movable baffle to enhance safety; the labeling mechanism achieves accurate label pasting through an adsorption structure; at the same time, the visual inspection mechanism provides appearance quality monitoring; and the overall equipment is compatible with different models of domain controllers. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is the main view of the domain controller; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a domain controller; Figure 3 This is the front view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is the main view of the flipping mechanism; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a laser marking mechanism; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling mechanism; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism; In the diagram: Domain controller 10, bottom cover 101, PCB board 102, top cover 103; 1. Conveying mechanism; 11. Conveying line; 12. Pallet; 13. Lifting structure; 14. Stopping structure; 2. Tilting mechanism; 21. Frame; 22. First three-axis linear module; 23. Carrier plate; 24. Clamping arm; 25. First power unit; 26. First gripper cylinder; 27. Second drive unit; 38. Laser marking mechanism; 39. Support; 31. Laser generating device; 32. Cover; 33. Labeling mechanism; 40. Label printer; 41. Second three-axis linear module; 42. Adsorption structure; 43. Detailed Implementation

[0015] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0017] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the domain controller marking mechanism of this utility model includes a conveying mechanism 1 and a flipping mechanism 2, a laser marking mechanism 3, and a labeling mechanism 4 arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 1. The conveying mechanism 1 is used to convey the domain controller 10, the flipping mechanism 2 is used to flip the domain controller 10 placed on the conveying mechanism 1, the laser marking mechanism 3 is used to laser mark the surface of the domain controller 10, and the labeling mechanism 4 can generate a label with markings and affix the label to the surface of the domain controller 10.

[0019] See Figure 1 , Figure 2The domain controller 10 includes a bottom cover 101, a PCB board 102, and a top cover 103. The PCB board 102 is located between the bottom cover 101 and the top cover 103. The PCB board 102 is installed inside the bottom cover 101 by screws, and the bottom cover 101 and the top cover 103 are locked together by screws. After the domain controller 10 is assembled, it needs to undergo airtightness testing, laser marking, and visual inspection. After the airtightness test is completed, the domain controller 10 needs to be flipped over using the flipping mechanism 2 so that the bottom surface of the bottom cover 101 of the domain controller 10 faces upwards, so that the laser marking mechanism 3 or the labeling mechanism 4 can record the marking on the surface of the bottom cover 101.

[0020] Specifically, when marking the assembled domain controller 10, the conveying mechanism 1 first transports the assembled domain controller 10 to the flipping mechanism 2. The flipping mechanism 2 flips the domain controller 10 on the conveying mechanism 1. Then, by selectively laser marking or labeling the domain controller 10, the conveying mechanism 1 can transport the domain controller 10 to the laser marking mechanism 3 or the labeling mechanism 4. By setting the laser marking mechanism 3 and the labeling mechanism 4, this application can adapt to the marking requirements of different types of domain controllers 10, thereby improving the applicability of this application.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveyor line 11, a tray 12 that is controlled to move by the conveyor line 11, and a lifting structure 13 respectively provided at the flipping mechanism 2, the laser marking mechanism 3, and the labeling mechanism 4. The lifting structure 13 is used to lift the tray 12 away from the conveyor line 11. The tray 12 is provided with a base or a limiting rod for limiting and fixing the domain controller 10. The conveying mechanism 1 also includes a stop structure 14 provided on the conveyor line 11. The stop structure 14 is used to stop the tray 12 being transported on the conveyor line 11 at a predetermined position.

[0022] See Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 7 The conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveyor line 11, a tray 12, a lifting structure 13, and a stop structure 14. The tray 12 is provided with a base with a groove or at least three limiting rods. Both the base and the limiting rods can support the domain controller 10. This arrangement allows the tray 12 to be adapted to different types of domain controllers 10. The lifting structure 13 includes a lifting cylinder and at least two push rods that are controlled by the lifting cylinder to move vertically. The lifting structure 13 has three sets and is respectively provided at the flipping mechanism 2, the laser marking mechanism 3, and the labeling mechanism 4. The number of stop structures 14 corresponds to the number of lifting structures 13. The stop structure 14 includes a motor and a stop rod that is driven by the motor to rotate and be placed on the conveying path of the tray 12.

[0023] Specifically, when transporting the domain controller 10, the domain controller 10 is first placed on the tray 12, and the domain controller 10 is fixed by the base or the limiting rod. Then, the tray 12 is transported to the flipping mechanism 2, the laser marking mechanism 3 or the labeling mechanism 4 by the conveyor line 11. After the tray 12 is in place, it can be stopped by the stop bar at the corresponding position. Then, the lifting cylinder controls the lifting rod to lift it. The end of the lifting rod can push the tray 12 in the vertical direction, so that the tray 12 is separated from the conveyor line 11 so that the corresponding mechanism can process the domain controller 10 on the tray 12.

[0024] In one or more embodiments, the flipping mechanism 2 includes a frame 21, a first three-axis linear module 22 disposed on the frame 21, and a clamping and flipping structure controlled by the first three-axis linear module 22 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis or Z-axis direction. The clamping and flipping structure includes a carrier plate 23, two clamping arms 24 disposed on the carrier plate 23 along the conveying direction, a first power device 25 for controlling the two clamping arms 24 to move toward or away from each other, a first gripper cylinder 26 rotatably disposed at the end of the clamping arms 24, and a second power device 27 for driving the first gripper cylinder 26 to rotate circumferentially.

[0025] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 The first three-axis linear module 22 is mounted on the frame 21, and the carrier plate 23 is mounted on the drive end of the first three-axis linear module 22. The first power device 25, the second power device 27 and the two clamping arms 24 are all mounted on the carrier plate 23. The first power device 25 can be a telescopic cylinder, and the second power device 27 can be a pulley structure controlled by a motor.

[0026] See Figure 4 When the flipping mechanism 2 flips the domain controller 10 on the tray 12, the first three-axis linear module 22 controls the clamping and flipping structure to move above the tray 12, and the two first gripper cylinders 26 are positioned on both sides of the domain controller 10 along the conveying direction. Then, the first power device 25 controls the two clamping arms 24 to move towards each other. After the first gripper cylinders 26 clamp the domain controller 10, the first three-axis linear module 22 lifts the clamping and flipping structure. Then, the second power device 27 controls the first gripper cylinders 26 and the domain controller 10 to flip. It has the characteristics of high flipping efficiency and high degree of automation of the domain controller 10, and is practical.

[0027] In one or more embodiments, the laser marking mechanism 3 includes a bracket 31 mounted on the conveying mechanism 1, a laser generating device 32 mounted on the bracket 31, and baffles 33 disposed on both sides of the bracket 31 along the conveying direction. The baffles 33 are configured to be movable in the vertical direction to cover both sides of the bracket 31 along the conveying direction.

[0028] See Figure 3 , Figure 5 The support 31 has plates on both sides perpendicular to the conveying direction. A baffle 33, movable vertically, is mounted on the support 31 along the conveying direction of the conveyor line 11 via a cylinder. The laser generating device 32 can be a laser. When the conveyor line 11 transports the tray 12 directly below the support 31, the baffle 33 is lowered using a cylinder to cover the sides of the support 31. This reduces laser scattering and improves the safety of processing the domain controller 10 when the laser generating device 32 performs laser marking on the domain controller 10.

[0029] In one or more embodiments, the labeling mechanism 4 includes at least a label printer 41, a second three-axis linear module 42, and an adsorption structure 43 that is controlled by the second three-axis linear module 42 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis direction. The adsorption structure 43 is capable of adsorbing the label paper produced by the label printer 41.

[0030] See Figure 3 , Figure 6 The adsorption structure 43 can be a turntable controlled by a rotary cylinder, with several suction nozzles on the turntable. The adsorption structure 43 is controlled by the second three-axis linear module 42 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis or Z-axis.

[0031] When affixing labels to the domain controller 10, the suction structure 43 is moved to the label printer 41 by the second three-axis linear module 42. After the label printer 41 produces labels, the rotary cylinder controls the turntable to rotate, so that several suction nozzles rotate sequentially above the produced labels and perform suction operations. After the conveyor line 11 conveys the tray 12 to the label printer 41, the suction structure 43 can be moved above the domain controller 10 by the second three-axis linear module 42 to affix the labels adsorbed by the suction cups to the surface of the domain controller 10.

[0032] In one or more embodiments, a visual inspection mechanism is further included, located on the side of the conveying mechanism 1, for performing appearance inspection on the domain controller 10. The visual inspection mechanism includes two visual cameras arranged sequentially along the conveying line 11, a third three-axis linear module, and a second gripper cylinder controlled by the third three-axis linear module. The third three-axis linear module can control the second gripper cylinder to clamp the assembled domain controller 10 on the conveying line 11 to enter the inspection range of the two visual cameras. The visual cameras can take pictures of the domain controller 10 and compare them with qualified products to confirm whether there are defects in the appearance of the domain controller 10, or to confirm whether the domain controller 10 has been assembled.

[0033] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it. They cannot be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A domain controller marking mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a conveying mechanism and a flipping mechanism, a laser marking mechanism, and a labeling mechanism arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to convey the domain controller, the flipping mechanism is used to flip the domain controller placed on the conveying mechanism, the laser marking mechanism is used to laser mark the surface of the domain controller, and the labeling mechanism can generate a label with markings and affix the label to the surface of the domain controller.

2. The domain controller marking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a conveyor line, a tray that is controlled to move by the conveyor line, and a lifting structure respectively located at the flipping mechanism, the laser marking mechanism, and the labeling mechanism. The lifting structure is used to lift the tray away from the conveyor line.

3. The domain controller marking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tray is equipped with a base or limiting rod for limiting and fixing the domain controller.

4. The domain controller marking mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism also includes a stop structure disposed on the conveying line, the stop structure being used to stop the pallet being transported on the conveying line at a predetermined position.

5. The domain controller marking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism includes a frame, a first three-axis linear module mounted on the frame, and a clamping and flipping structure controlled by the first three-axis linear module to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis. The clamping and flipping structure includes a carrier plate, two clamping arms mounted on the carrier plate along the conveying direction, a first power device for controlling the two clamping arms to move towards or away from each other, a first gripper cylinder rotatably mounted at the end of the clamping arms, and a second power device for driving the first gripper cylinder to rotate circumferentially.

6. The domain controller marking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laser marking mechanism includes a bracket mounted on the conveying mechanism, a laser generating device mounted on the bracket, and baffles mounted on both sides of the bracket along the conveying direction. The baffles are configured to move vertically to cover both sides of the bracket along the conveying direction.

7. The domain controller marking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The labeling mechanism includes at least a label printer, a second three-axis linear module, and an adsorption structure controlled by the second three-axis linear module to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis. The adsorption structure is capable of adsorbing the label paper produced by the label printer.

8. The domain controller marking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a visual inspection mechanism, located on the side of the conveying mechanism, for performing appearance inspection on the domain controller; the visual inspection mechanism includes two visual cameras arranged sequentially along the conveying line, a third three-axis linear module, and a second gripper cylinder controlled by the third three-axis linear module.

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