EP0844704A2 - Méthode de fabrication de lignes torsadées confectionnées ainsi que dispositif de mise en oeuvre de la méthode - Google Patents

Méthode de fabrication de lignes torsadées confectionnées ainsi que dispositif de mise en oeuvre de la méthode Download PDF

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EP0844704A2
EP0844704A2 EP97115875A EP97115875A EP0844704A2 EP 0844704 A2 EP0844704 A2 EP 0844704A2 EP 97115875 A EP97115875 A EP 97115875A EP 97115875 A EP97115875 A EP 97115875A EP 0844704 A2 EP0844704 A2 EP 0844704A2
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Gerhard Kredler
Josef Konrad
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01B—CABLES; CONDUCTORS; INSULATORS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR CONDUCTIVE, INSULATING OR DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
    • H01B13/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
    • H01B13/02—Stranding-up
    • H01B13/0207—Details; Auxiliary devices
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/28—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups H01R43/02 - H01R43/26

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  • the invention relates to a method according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a device according to the preamble of claim 10.
  • assembled individual lines are individual lines, ie lines which have an electrical conductor in the form of a metal wire or a metal strand, are cut to a predetermined length.
  • the assembled individual lines can then, for example, also have at least one end with an electrical connecting element, for example are provided with a plug-like or socket-like connection element .
  • Twisted, assembled lines in the sense of the invention then consist of at least two assembled individual lines, which are twisted together.
  • the production of twisted, assembled cables is relatively high Requirements also with regard to the observance of tolerances. So will for example with a total length of a twisted cable between 250 to 6500 mm a length tolerance of +/- 15mm, a lay length of 13 to 50mm with stroke tolerances of 0 / + 3mm (stroke length less than 35mm) or 0 / + 5mm (Lay length greater than 35mm). Furthermore, the end offset, i.e. the offset between the ends of the individual lines provided at the respective end of the twisted line for example not be larger than 10mm.
  • a method is known in which the individual lines are twisted at one end a first bracket are clamped and by a second rotating bracket pulled through (by continuously moving the first clamping bracket from the second clamping bracket) and be twisted. This known method does not lead to the desired results despite a complex twisting device.
  • the object of the invention is to demonstrate a simplified method. To solve this The object is a method according to the characterizing part of the claim 1 trained. A device for performing the method is according to the characterizing part of claim 10 executed.
  • the invention allows the production of twisted, assembled in a simple manner High precision lines. Furthermore, the invention allows with high precision and Quality is also the twisting of individual lines that differ Cross section, preferably also have a different cable cross section.
  • FIGS. 1-3 The overall system shown in FIGS. 1-3 is used for the production of assembled, twisted lines 1, which in the illustrated embodiment of two individual lines 2 and 3 are formed.
  • Each individual line exists in a known manner from a, for example stranded, conductor with a conductor surrounding it electrical insulation and is at both ends with an electrical coupling 4th provided, for example with a male or female connector 4.
  • the two individual lines 2 and 3 are shown in one in Figures 2 and 3 Packaging machine 5 from a stock provided there (supply reels 6) subtracted and cut to a required, predetermined length. With this The individual lines 2 and 3 are assembled at both ends with the Couplings 4 provided. Packaging machines 5 for this purpose are known to the person skilled in the art known.
  • the individual lines are assembled in the assembly machine 5 in pairs, i.e. stand after each working cycle of the packaging machine 5 two completely assembled individual lines 2 and 3 lying next to each other Available.
  • the assembled individual lines 2 and 3 are then each in the area of their Withdrawal from the supply reel 6 tracking end, i.e. in the area of there Coupling piece 4 held on a transfer carriage 7 of a transfer device 8th passed so that the assembled individual lines 2 and 3 over the Supply spools 6 facing away from the assembly device 5, as shown in 3 is shown with the position 9.
  • With the transfer facility 8 will be the two individual lines 2 and 3 moved to the twisting device 10, in which the Twisting the two individual lines 2 and 3 to the twisted, assembled line 1 takes place (position b of FIG. 11).
  • a special feature is that the twisting of the individual lines 2 and 3 in the Way is that both lines with their two ends and with their entire length between a fixed bracket 11 and holding pliers 12 of the twisting device 10 are kept under tension, namely each individual lines 2 and 3 with each one end in the holder 11 and the other end in the holding tongs 12.
  • Die Holding tongs 12 are located on a spindle 13 which is coaxial with the axis of the tensioned individual lines 2 and 3 or the twisted section between the brackets 11 and 12 lies and rotatably on a carriage 14 of the twisting device 10 stored is.
  • the spindle 13 is provided by an electric motor 15 provided on the slide 14 driven in rotation, so that with rotating spindle 13 the twisting of the Individual lines 2 and 3 are carried out, the individual lines being free over their entire length are excited and the twisting takes place only from one end of these individual lines.
  • a braking device ensures that a sufficiently large voltage on the two individual lines 2 and 3 during the Twisting process is maintained.
  • the assembled, twisted line 1 has a length that corresponds to a predetermined length or within a predetermined length Tolerance window lies, which is due to the position of the carriage 14 detecting Sensor 18 is determined, then the assembled and twisted line 1 in one Tray 19 provided for the removal of the good goods with release by the holder 11 and holding tongs 12 deposited.
  • the components required for working methods have the following training:
  • the transfer device 8 consists essentially of the transfer carriage already mentioned 7, on a horizontal rail or guide 20 by one not closer Linear actuator shown is reciprocable in the horizontal direction, namely between a first position A for receiving the assembled individual lines 2 and 3 on the assembly device 5 and a second position B, which is below the bracket 11 is located.
  • a double holding tong 21 is provided, the two oppositely movable pliers elements 22a and 22b and one in the middle thereof Pliers elements provided counterpart 23.
  • the two pliers elements 22a and 22b are in an axial direction parallel to the axis of the guide 20, i.e. in horizontal direction to close the pliers on the counter element 23 and to Opening the pliers 21 movable away from this counter element 23.
  • the Forceps elements 22a and 22b and also the counter element 23 in the holding forceps 21 provided twice or in pairs, namely two counter elements 23 in one horizontal axis direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the guide 20 in a row offset and on both sides of each counter element 23 two pliers elements 22a and 22b.
  • the pliers elements 22a and 22b on each side of the two counter elements 23 are each from a common drive, for example from a pneumatic cylinder operated.
  • the pliers elements 22 are on their counter element 23 facing Plier surfaces 22 'shaped concave in such a way that with these pliers surfaces 22' Coupling pieces 4 can be clamped, but not the individual lines 2 and 3. Rather, the pliers elements with their surfaces 22 ′ and the counter element 23 each with closed pliers 21, an eyelet through which a single wire 2 or 3 can be pulled in the longitudinal direction.
  • the holding pliers 21 are also guided in the transfer carriage 7 so that they have a vertical stroke, i.e. a stroke perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the guide 20 by a predetermined Can execute amount, namely by a drive, for example pneumatic Drive.
  • a vertical stroke i.e. a stroke perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the guide 20 by a predetermined Can execute amount, namely by a drive, for example pneumatic Drive.
  • a drive for example pneumatic Drive.
  • the twisting device 10 includes one formed on a device frame 25 horizontal slide guide 26 on which the slide 14 in the horizontal axis direction is guided perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the guide 20 or the transfer device 8.
  • the holder on the gesture 25 11 which is designed as holding pliers 21a, which is different from the holding pliers 21 in differs essentially only in that the two pliers elements 22a and 22b are provided only once with an associated counter element 23.
  • the Arrangement of the bracket 11 is also made so that the holding pliers 21 at in the second position B located transfer carriage 7 in the vertical direction below the holder 11 and the raised holding tongs 21, the holding tongs 21a in the gap 24 records.
  • the carriage 4 moved towards the holder 11 can then have the ends or Couplings of the individual lines 2 and 3 are gripped by the holding pliers 12.
  • the individual lines 2 and 3 by the two of the counter element 23 and the pliers surfaces 22 'of the closed pliers 21a formed eyelets are pulled until finally the others trailing ends or the couplings there 4 of the individual lines 2 and 3 on the Bracket 11 are held.
  • the carriage 14 has a second electric motor 27, which has a a rack 28 of the slide guide 26 cooperating gear 29 drives.
  • This slip-free drive makes it possible, for example, on the motor 27 provided incremental encoder as a sensor 18 for the position of the carriage 14 use.
  • the electric motor 27 also serves as a sled brake when twisting.
  • a pivotable slide 30 which by hydraulic cylinder 31st is movable or pivotable between two positions, in such a way that in one upper position of the slide 30 the free, lower end of this slide above the receptacle 19 and ends in the other position of the slide over the receptacle 19a, so that depending Position of the slide 30, the twisted lines 1 after their release on the bracket 11 and holding tongs 12 are sorted into the tray 19 or 19a.
  • the slide 30 also extends over the entire length of the slide guide 26.
  • a special feature of the system shown in Figures 1-3 is that the assembled individual lines 2 and 3 each with the help of the transfer carriage 7 Transfer device 8 from the packaging machine 5 to the subsequent one Twisting device are moved mechanically, the individual lines on a Conveyor belt 9 'rest, which faces away from the supply reels 6 the packaging machine 5 and the corresponding, adjacent side of the Twisting device 10 extends and has a promoting effect in this direction, so that the Individual lines 2 and 3 during the transfer from the assembly machine 5 to the Twisting device 10 are kept stretched on the conveyor belt 9 '.
  • twisting device 10 is also the untwisted length of the individual lines 2 and 3 adjustable at both ends of the twisted line 1 in a desired manner, and by appropriate setting and / or programming of the control device 16.
  • the untwisted length on that side of the twisted line 1 that leads to the Twisting is clamped on the holding pliers 12 can be adjusted in that before the pulling through of the individual lines 2 and 3 by the of the counter element 23 and the eyelet surfaces 22 'of the closed pliers 21a are unique or repeated follow-up of the individual lines 2 and 3 with the holding pliers 12 take place, i.e.
  • the free, non-twisted length of the individual lines 2 and 3 on their when twisting the holding pliers 21a held in turn is controlled by the end Control device 16 in that the carriage 14 before twisting only as far from the Pliers 21a moved away and thus the individual lines 2 and 3 by the Counter element 23 and the gripper surfaces 22 'formed eyelets only as far be that the individual lines 2 and 3 still with the desired untwisted length project beyond the side of the holder 11 facing away from the holding pliers 12.
  • FIG. 12 again shows a cross section through a twisting device 10a differs from the twisting device 10 essentially only in that about the shelves 19 and 19a in addition to the pivoting slide 30, which consists of a There are a large number of segments or a comb-like design, a large number of Holding arms 32 are provided, in the direction of the horizontal longitudinal axis of the Twisting device 10a distributed at predetermined intervals and at one end each pivotable about this horizontal axis 33 on a support 34 of the device frame 25 of the twisting device 10a. All holding arms 32 extend radially from the Axis 33 away and are pivotable about this axis in a vertical plane, namely from an upper position shown in solid lines in FIG.
  • Holding arms 32 is first a number of preselected on the control device 16 twisted lines 1 stored. If this number is reached, the holding arms 32 are moved on pivoted below, so that the twisted lines 1 get into the tub 29. Subsequently, the holding arms 32 are pivoted upward again for more to be able to store twisted lines 1.
  • FIG. 13 shows the twisting device 10 together with a capping or.
  • Socket or connector housing assembly device 35 each with a plastic manufactured socket or plug sleeve 36 on both electrical connections 4 one Line 1 is pushed onto the connections 4, which are connected to those Ends of the individual lines 2 and 3 are located (the ends) when twisting the Holding pliers 21a are held.
  • this capping also block loading
  • the transfer device 8 corresponding transfer device 8a provided, with a transfer carriage 7a.
  • the twisted line 1 is taken from the holding pliers 21a and to one Test station 37 at which the presence of the two connections 4 and their correct Orientation checked, and then to the actual capping station 38 for Applying the common sleeve 36 to both terminals 4 moves.
  • This with the Sleeve 36 provided line 1 is then with the help of the transfer carriage 7a to the Formed end of the transfer device 8a moved.
  • the advantage of the capping device 35 is that the ends of the Individual lines or the electrical couplings or contact elements 4 there of the holding pliers 21a in a predetermined orientation and position to each other are adopted and this location and orientation also on the transfer carriage 7a is maintained until the line 1 provided with the sleeve 36 is released.
  • the capping device 35 a separate machine, which is arranged on the side of the twisting device 10.
  • the capping station 38 is on this holding forceps in the Twisting device 10, wherein then a capping before twisting during the Twisting or after twisting is possible.
  • FIG. 14 shows an embodiment in which two twisting devices 10 are parallel are provided, which cooperate with a packaging device 5. This Execution is used in particular when assembling the Individual lines 2 and 3 can be carried out in a shorter time than the twisting of these lines.
  • a transfer device 8b is provided, the Transfer carriage 7b controlled by the control device 16 a total of three positions can approach, namely the position on the assembly device 5 for recording Individual lines 2 and 3 as well as one position each on holding pliers 21a Twisting device 10.
  • the loading of the two twisting devices 10 with the Individual lines 2 and 3 are made one after the other.
  • a significant increase in performance is possible from two twisting devices 10.

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