Wire Harness Plate Assembly with Deviation-Compensated Battery Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly process of the wire harness plate in batteries faces issues of poor efficiency and low precision, leading to potential safety risks and operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
An assembling apparatus with a carrying platform, first and second positioning mechanisms, and a conveying mechanism to accurately position and assemble the wire harness plate to the battery, utilizing suction cups, vacuum generators, and range finders to compensate for positional deviations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional assembly methods are used for the wire harness plate, then the assembly process is simple, but the assembly precision and efficiency are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly process is divided into multiple positioning mechanisms: a first positioning mechanism for initial positioning of the wire harness plate, and a second positioning mechanism for final precision positioning during assembly. This segmentation allows each mechanism to focus on specific positioning tasks, achieving high assembly precision without requiring a single overly complex system
Solution Approach 2:
The first positioning mechanism performs preliminary positioning of the wire harness plate before the actual assembly operation. This preliminary action ensures that the workpiece is correctly positioned in advance, reducing the complexity of the final assembly operation while maintaining high precision
2Productivity
If manual assembly methods are used, then the equipment is simple, but the assembly efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning mechanisms are designed to automatically detect and compensate for position deviations without manual intervention. The second positioning mechanism automatically adjusts the wire harness plate position based on detected deviations, enabling the system to self-correct and maintain high assembly efficiency without requiring complex manual control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The second positioning mechanism includes a feedback function that detects the position deviation of the wire harness plate and automatically compensates for it during the assembly process. This feedback mechanism enables real-time correction of positioning errors, significantly improving assembly efficiency without requiring overly complex equipment
3Manufacturing precision
If automated positioning mechanisms are added, then assembly precision improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system is segmented into two independent mechanisms: the first positioning mechanism handles coarse positioning of the wire harness plate, while the second positioning mechanism handles fine precision positioning and deviation compensation. This segmentation allows each mechanism to be optimized for its specific function, achieving high overall precision without requiring a single overly complex mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The first positioning mechanism performs preliminary positioning to bring the wire harness plate close to the correct position before the second positioning mechanism performs precision positioning. This preliminary action reduces the adjustment range required by the second mechanism, allowing for simpler precision positioning components while maintaining high overall positioning precision
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Improves assembly precision and efficiency by enabling precise alignment and automated assembly of the wire harness plate to the battery, reducing manual errors and enhancing safety.
Implementation Method 1
a vacuum generator configured to create negative pressure inside the suction cup
Implementation Method 2
the suction cup configured to adsorb the wire harness plate
Data Source
AI summary
An assembling apparatus includes: a carrying platform with a carrying surface provided with a grabbing position; a first positioning mechanism, movably disposed on the carrying platform and configured to position a wire harness plate at the grabbing position; a second positioning mechanism disposed on one side of the carrying platform and configured to detect a current position of a battery and assembling, according to a deviation value between the current position and a target position, the wire harness plate on the grabbing position to the battery; a conveying mechanism, including a conveying member and a jacking assembly including a tray, and a third positioning member being disposed in a protruding manner on a surface of the tray on a side facing the wire harness plate. The second positioning mechanism is further configured to be capable of moving the wire harness plate to the carrying surface from the conveying mechanism.