EP1515403A2 - Cable processing apparatus - Google Patents

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EP1515403A2
EP1515403A2 EP04405534A EP04405534A EP1515403A2 EP 1515403 A2 EP1515403 A2 EP 1515403A2 EP 04405534 A EP04405534 A EP 04405534A EP 04405534 A EP04405534 A EP 04405534A EP 1515403 A2 EP1515403 A2 EP 1515403A2
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  • the invention relates to a method for the operation of a Cable processing device with processing stations for Assembling a cable, with at least one gripper as feeder the cable the processing stations supplies.
  • Known devices for testing a crimp connection consist of a holding device for holding the Crimp contact and from a pulling device for Applying the with the crimp contact means Insulation crimp and conductor crimp connected cable with a force in the cable longitudinal axis.
  • the testing device can be operated manually or by motor, the Tensile force measured by means of force sensors is displayed. If the crimped connection of a predetermined Pull-out force does not or only partially withstood, will Cable excreted manually.
  • a disadvantage of the known testing devices is that they do not or only with great effort into one automated cable processing process can be integrated.
  • the invention aims to remedy this situation.
  • the invention as characterized in claim 1 solves the task to avoid the disadvantages of the known device and to provide a cable processing device, by means of the testing of a cable end connection within a automated cable processing process is feasible.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention are in essential to see that already existing modules the cable processing device for testing the im automated cable processing process Jardinendtagen are usable.
  • a automated cable processing process are under other arranged on swivel arms gripper or on Transfer devices arranged gripper for feeding the Cable used to the processing stations.
  • the gripper is not only moved in a circle or in the transfer direction but also linear in the swing arm longitudinal axis or transversely to the transfer direction.
  • the horizontally in the depth of the Cable processing device going linear movement or Transverse movement of the gripper is for example for the Supply of cables to different crimp contacts or for the supply of cables with grommets or for the Supply of cables to set back Processing stations necessary.
  • the inventive Cable processing device is the linear movement of the Gripper not only for feeding the cable to the Processing stations used, but also for the automated testing of the cable end connection.
  • the Jardinendthetic is fed to a holding device and held by this.
  • the gripper holds the cable or holds the cable firmly and acts on the cable a pull-out force in the cable longitudinal axis by means of a Linear movement away from the fixture. With the Multiple use or serve different purposes Linear movement of the gripper can be Cable processing device are easier to set up and be operated in a more productive and quality-assured way.
  • Fig. 1 shows a cable processing machine 1 with an as Belt drive 2 trained cable feed device, wherein the tape drive 2 a cable 3 a first pivot arm 4 with a first gripper 5 supplies.
  • first drives 6 can the first pivot arm 4 in one with an arrow P1 symbolized pivoting movement and / or in one with a Arrow P2 symbolized linear motion can be offset.
  • Separation / Strisoliermessern 7 the cable can be separated and / or be stripped off.
  • the cable processing machine 1 has a second pivot arm 8 with a second gripper 9.
  • the second pivot arm 8 By means of second drives 12, the second pivot arm 8 in a symbolized by an arrow P3 pivoting movement and / or in a symbolized by an arrow P4 Linear motion are offset.
  • the first pivot arm 4 operated as a feeder by means of rotational movement P1 and Linear movement P2 arranged laterally of the cable longitudinal axis Processing stations 10 (for example, crimping presses and / or Tüllenbe Anlagener) with leading cable ends 3.1.
  • the offset by means of second drives 12 in motion second pivot arm 8 operated as a feeder means Rotational movement P3 and linear movement P4 laterally of the Cable longitudinal axis arranged processing stations 10th (For example, crimping presses and / or Tüllenbe publisheder) with trailing cable ends 3.2.
  • the cable 3 by means of a Transport belt 11 transported further.
  • the second gripper 9 takes the lagging cable end 3.2, after that is the Cable 3 separated and the trailing cable end 3.2 stripped and fed to the processing stations 10. To the processing of the trailing cable end 3.2 gets that Cable 3 in a tray 13th
  • the Checking in the automated cable processing process manufactured cable end connection (for example Crimp connection between crimp contact 15 and cable 3) serves. Testing other cable termination such as For example, Lötverbidnungen are also possible.
  • the Holding device 20 is in the pivoting range of the gripper 5.9 arranged.
  • the crimp contact 15 is by means of gripper 5.9 the holding device 20 is supplied and from this recorded.
  • the gripper 5,9 summarizes the cable end 3.1.3.2 or holds the end of the cable 3.1.3.2 and acts on the Cable 3 with a pull-out force AK in the cable longitudinal axis by means of a linear movement P2, P4 away from the Holding device 20.
  • the force exerted on the cable 3 Pull-out force AK is, for example, by means of at least a arranged on the holding device 20 force sensor or measured by the motor current of the motor 6.20.
  • the Control of the cable processing device gives the Pull-out force and detects the measured pull-out force AK for example, statistical or control technology Purposes.
  • the cable 3 with crimp contact 15 zuibide gripper 5.9 performs a linear motion with limited current.
  • the Current limit corresponds to the pull-out force AK. not reached the pull-out force AK or the current limit means that the Crimp connection of the required pull-out force AK not has held, the wire crimp 15.1 is faulty.
  • the cutter head of the separation / Strisoliermesser 7 can also as Serve holding device, wherein the holding plates for Holding the cable end contact by means of Knife drive are movable.
  • Fig. 2 shows details of the first pivot arm 4 with first gripper 5.
  • the structure of the second pivot arm 8 with second gripper 9 is identical to the structure of the first Swing arm 4 with gripper 5.
  • the first drives 6 consist of a drive 6.1 for the pivoting movement P1 and from a drive 6.2 for the linear movement P2 of Schwenkarmes 4.
  • the drive 6.1 has a means of a Motors 6.10 drivable pinion 6.11 on, with a Encoder 6.12 detects the pinion movement.
  • the rotational movement of the driving pinion 6.11 is by means of belt 6.13 on a Pulley 6.14, which is part of a Turntable 6.15 is where the drive 6.2 for the Linear movement P2 of the swing arm 4 is arranged.
  • first pivot arm 4 is on a bracket 14 about an axis 14.1 rotatably mounted, wherein a spring force the pivot arm 4 counteracted in the counterclockwise direction.
  • a spring force the pivot arm 4 counteracted in the counterclockwise direction.
  • a crimp contact 15 acts at Crimping that of the crimping press on the gripper. 5 applied force P5 of the spring force counter, wherein the Swivel arm 4 with the gripper 5 a rotational movement in Clockwise.
  • the leading cable end is 3.1 by means of a first gripper jaw 16 and a second gripper jaw 16 Gripper jaw 17 of the gripper 5 held.
  • the rotatable on an axis 18 arranged jaws 16,17 are by means Gear 19 is opened and closed.
  • Fig. 3 shows the drive 6.2 for the linear movement P2 of Schwenkarmes 4.
  • the swing arm 4 is by means of an am Turntable 6.15 arranged linear guide 6.23 out, wherein a prism-shaped bearing 6.21 a linear guide 14.3 of the swing arm 4 leads.
  • a pinion 6.22 of the Turntable 6.15 arranged motor 6.20 attacks in one the linear guide 14.3 arranged rack 14.4, wherein the rotational movement of the pinion 6.22 in the Linear motion P2 is converted.
  • the holding device 20 can also in a Cable processing device with arranged in series Processing stations and linearly movable Gripper units, as for example with EP 1 073 163 B1 have been disclosed.
  • the gripper can linear in the direction of transfer and linear across Move transfer direction.
  • at the end of the Row of processing stations arranged Holding device 20 is the crimp contact by means of grippers and a linear movement in the transfer direction and a Linear motion fed across and from this recorded.
  • the gripper holds the cable end and acts on the cable with a force in the Cable longitudinal axis by means of a linear movement away from the Holding device 20.
  • Fig. 4 shows the holding device 20 and Fig. 5 shows Details of the holding device 20 for holding the Cable end connection or the crimp contact 15 with the cable 3.
  • a support 20.15 of a housing 20.1 arranged slide 20.2 leads a lower slide 20.3 with boom 20.4 and a top slide 20.5 with Boom 20.6.
  • the lower slide 20.3 is from a lower drive 20.7 and the upper slide 20.5 is from an upper drive 20.8 driven.
  • the drives 20.7,20.8 for example, electrical or be pneumatic drives.
  • a lower holding plate 20.9 and on the upper boom 20.6 an upper holding plate 20.10 is provided, wherein the Holding plates 20.9,20.10 by means of the counter-movable Carriage 20.3,20.5 an opening movement or a Can perform closing movement.
  • the holding plates 20.9,20.10 are V-shaped at the free ends and hold the Crimpcard 15 after a closing movement with cable 3 firmly.
  • the pull-out force AK attacks the Holding plates 20.9,20.10 and is on a lower Force sensor 20.11 or to an upper force sensor 20.12 transfer.
  • Fig. 5 shows the case that the cable end connection or Crimp connection of the predetermined pull-out force AK not has withstood.
  • the pull-out force AK measured by means of Force sensors 20.11,20.12 or the current of the drive 6.20 has not been reached, the conductor crimp is 15.1 faulty.
  • Fig. 2 shows how the gripper 5 summarizes the cable 3 or holds for the application of the cable 3 with the Pull-out force AK.
  • Fig. 4 to 6 show how the Cable end contact or crimp contact 15 during the Extract tests is recorded.
  • Fig. 6 shows a holding device 20, in which the Pull-out force AK measured by means of a force sensor 20.14 becomes.
  • the force sensor 20.14 is between the housing 20.1 and Carrier 20.15 arranged, wherein the pull-out force AK on the Carrier 20.15 and from this to the force sensor 20.14 and is transferred from this to the housing 20.1.
  • the Boom 20.4,20.6 can also have several retaining plates 20.9,20.10, wherein the free ends of the Holding plate pairs (lower and upper holding plate) differ depending on the cable end contact to be retained.
  • the V-shaped ends can be in shape and size may vary or may be different, with the ends the holding plates 20.9,20.10 in the closing movement the Cable 3 comparable to the V-shaped ends lead.

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The apparatus has a belt drive (2) to guide a wire (3) to a swivel arm (4) with a gripper (5). A leading end of the wire is fed to processing stations by setting the arm into a swivel motion and/or a linear motion. A holder (20) inspects a wire end connection or a crimp connection. The gripper holds the wire with pull out force in a longitudinal axis of the wire by linear movement away from the holder. An independent claim is also included for an inspection method for operating a wire-processing apparatus.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren für den Betrieb einer Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung mit Bearbeitungsstationen zur Konfektionierung eines Kabels, wobei mindestens ein Greifer als Zuführeinrichtung das Kabel den Bearbeitungsstationen zuführt.The invention relates to a method for the operation of a Cable processing device with processing stations for Assembling a cable, with at least one gripper as feeder the cable the processing stations supplies.

Bekannte Einrichtungen zur Prüfung einer Crimpverbindung bestehen aus einer Haltevorrichtung zum Halten des Crimpkontaktes und aus einer Zugvorrichtung zum Beaufschlagen des mit dem Crimpkontakt mittels Isolationscrimp und Leitercrimp verbundenen Kabels mit einer Kraft in der Kabellängsachse. Die Prüfeinrichtung kann manuell oder motorisch betätigbar sein, wobei die mittels Kraftsensoren gemessene Zugkraft angezeigt wird. Falls die Crimpverbindung einer vorherbestimmten Auszugskraft nicht oder nur teilweise standhält, wird das Kabel manuell ausgeschieden.Known devices for testing a crimp connection consist of a holding device for holding the Crimp contact and from a pulling device for Applying the with the crimp contact means Insulation crimp and conductor crimp connected cable with a force in the cable longitudinal axis. The testing device can be operated manually or by motor, the Tensile force measured by means of force sensors is displayed. If the crimped connection of a predetermined Pull-out force does not or only partially withstood, will Cable excreted manually.

Nachteilig bei den bekannten Prüfeinrichtungen ist, dass sie nicht oder nur mit grossem Aufwand in einen automatisierten Kabelbearbeitungsprozess integrierbar sind.A disadvantage of the known testing devices is that they do not or only with great effort into one automated cable processing process can be integrated.

Hier will die Erfindung Abhilfe schaffen. Die Erfindung, wie sie in Anspruch 1 gekennzeichnet ist, löst die Aufgabe, die Nachteile der bekannten Einrichtung zu vermeiden und eine Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung zu schaffen, mittels der die Prüfung einer Kabelendverbindung innerhalb eines automatisierten Kabelbearbeitungsprozesses machbar ist. The invention aims to remedy this situation. The invention, as characterized in claim 1 solves the task to avoid the disadvantages of the known device and to provide a cable processing device, by means of the testing of a cable end connection within a automated cable processing process is feasible.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Patentansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous developments of the invention are in the specified dependent claims.

Die durch die Erfindung erreichten Vorteile sind im wesentlichen darin zu sehen, dass bereits bestehende Module der Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung zur Prüfung der im automatisierten Kabelbearbeitungsprozess hergestellten Kabelendverbindung verwendbar sind. Bei einem automatisierten Kabelbearbeitungsprozess werden unter anderem an Schwenkarmen angeordnete Greifer oder an Transfereinrichtungen angeordnete Greifer zur Zuführung des Kabels zu den Bearbeitungsstationen verwendet. Der Greifer wird nicht nur im Kreis bzw. in Transferrichtung bewegt sondern auch linear in der Schwenkarmlängsachse bzw. quer zur Transferrichtung. Die horizontal in die Tiefe der Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung gehende Linearbewegung bzw. Querbewegung des Greifers ist beispielsweise für die Zuführung von Kabeln zu unterschiedlichen Crimpkontakten oder für die Zuführung von Kabeln mit Tüllen oder für die Zuführung von Kabeln zu zurückversetzten Bearbeitungsstationen notwendig. Bei der erfindungsgemässen Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung wird die Linearbewegung des Greifers nicht nur für die Zuführung des Kabels zu den Bearbeitungsstationen verwendet, sondern auch für die automatisierte Prüfung der Kabelendverbindung. Die Kabelendverbindung wird einer Haltevorrichtung zugeführt und von dieser festgehalten. Der Greifer fasst das Kabel bzw. hält das Kabel fest und beaufschlagt das Kabel mit einer Auszugskraft in der Kabellängsachse mittels einer Linearbewegung weg von der Haltevorrichtung. Mit der Mehrfachnutzung bzw. unterschiedlichen Zwecken dienenden Linearbewegung des Greifers kann die Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung einfacher aufgebaut werden und produktiver und qualitätssicherer betrieben werden. The advantages achieved by the invention are in essential to see that already existing modules the cable processing device for testing the im automated cable processing process Kabelendverbindung are usable. At a automated cable processing process are under other arranged on swivel arms gripper or on Transfer devices arranged gripper for feeding the Cable used to the processing stations. The gripper is not only moved in a circle or in the transfer direction but also linear in the swing arm longitudinal axis or transversely to the transfer direction. The horizontally in the depth of the Cable processing device going linear movement or Transverse movement of the gripper is for example for the Supply of cables to different crimp contacts or for the supply of cables with grommets or for the Supply of cables to set back Processing stations necessary. In the inventive Cable processing device is the linear movement of the Gripper not only for feeding the cable to the Processing stations used, but also for the automated testing of the cable end connection. The Kabelendverbindung is fed to a holding device and held by this. The gripper holds the cable or holds the cable firmly and acts on the cable a pull-out force in the cable longitudinal axis by means of a Linear movement away from the fixture. With the Multiple use or serve different purposes Linear movement of the gripper can be Cable processing device are easier to set up and be operated in a more productive and quality-assured way.

Anhand der beiliegenden Figuren wird die vorliegende Erfindung näher erläutert.With reference to the accompanying figures, the present Invention explained in more detail.

Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1
    eine Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine mit zwei Schwenkarmen,
  • Fig. 2
    Einzelheiten eines Schwenkarmes mit Greifer,
  • Fig. 3
    Einzelheiten des Schwenkarm-Linearantriebes,
  • Fig. 4
    eine Klemmvorrichtung zum Festhalten einer Kabelendverbindung und
  • Fig. 5
    Einzelheiten der Klemmvorrichtung.
    • Show it:
  • Fig. 1
    a cable processing machine with two pivot arms,
  • Fig. 2
    Details of a swivel arm with gripper,
  • Fig. 3
    Details of the swivel arm linear drive,
  • Fig. 4
    a clamping device for holding a cable end connection and
  • Fig. 5
    Details of the clamping device.

    • Fig. 1 zeigt eine Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine 1 mit einer als Bandantrieb 2 ausgebildeten Kabelvorschubeinrichtung, wobei der Bandantrieb 2 ein Kabel 3 einem ersten Schwenkarm 4 mit einem ersten Greifer 5 zuführt. Mittels ersten Antrieben 6 kann der erste Schwenkarm 4 in eine mit einem Pfeil P1 symbolisierte Schwenkbewegung und/oder in eine mit einem Pfeil P2 symbolisierte Linearbewegung versetzt werden. Mit Trenn-/Abisoliermessern 7 kann das Kabel getrennt und/oder abisoliert werden.Fig. 1 shows a cable processing machine 1 with an as Belt drive 2 trained cable feed device, wherein the tape drive 2 a cable 3 a first pivot arm 4 with a first gripper 5 supplies. By means of first drives 6 can the first pivot arm 4 in one with an arrow P1 symbolized pivoting movement and / or in one with a Arrow P2 symbolized linear motion can be offset. With Separation / Strisoliermessern 7, the cable can be separated and / or be stripped off.

    Im weiteren weist die Kabelbearbeitungsmaschine 1 einen zweiten Schwenkarm 8 mit einem zweiten Greifer 9 auf. Furthermore, the cable processing machine 1 has a second pivot arm 8 with a second gripper 9.

    Mittels zweiten Antrieben 12 kann der zweite Schwenkarm 8 in eine mit einem Pfeil P3 symbolisierte Schwenkbewegung und/oder in eine mit einem Pfeil P4 symbolisierte Linearbewegung versetzt werden. Der erste Schwenkarm 4 bedient als Zuführeinrichtung mittels Drehbewegung P1 und Linearbewegung P2 seitlich der Kabellängsachse angeordnete Bearbeitungsstationen 10 (beispielsweise Crimppressen und/oder Tüllenbestücker) mit voreilenden Kabelenden 3.1. Der mittels zweiten Antrieben 12 in Bewegung versetzte zweite Schwenkarm 8 bedient als Zuführeinrichtung mittels Drehbewegung P3 und Linearbewegung P4 seitlich der Kabellängsachse angeordnete Bearbeitungsstationen 10 (beispielsweise Crimppressen und/oder Tüllenbestücker) mit nacheilenden Kabelenden 3.2. Nach der Bearbeitung des voreilenden Kabelendes 3.1 wird das Kabel 3 mittels eines Transportbandes 11 weitertransportiert. Der zweite Greifer 9 fasst das nacheilende Kabelende 3.2, danach wird das Kabel 3 getrennt und das nacheilende Kabelende 3.2 abisoliert und den Bearbeitungsstationen 10 zugeführt. Nach der Bearbeitung des nacheilenden Kabelendes 3.2 gelangt das Kabel 3 in eine Ablage 13.By means of second drives 12, the second pivot arm 8 in a symbolized by an arrow P3 pivoting movement and / or in a symbolized by an arrow P4 Linear motion are offset. The first pivot arm 4 operated as a feeder by means of rotational movement P1 and Linear movement P2 arranged laterally of the cable longitudinal axis Processing stations 10 (for example, crimping presses and / or Tüllenbestücker) with leading cable ends 3.1. The offset by means of second drives 12 in motion second pivot arm 8 operated as a feeder means Rotational movement P3 and linear movement P4 laterally of the Cable longitudinal axis arranged processing stations 10th (For example, crimping presses and / or Tüllenbestücker) with trailing cable ends 3.2. After editing the leading cable end 3.1, the cable 3 by means of a Transport belt 11 transported further. The second gripper 9 takes the lagging cable end 3.2, after that is the Cable 3 separated and the trailing cable end 3.2 stripped and fed to the processing stations 10. To the processing of the trailing cable end 3.2 gets that Cable 3 in a tray 13th

    Mit 20 ist eine Haltevorrichtung bezeichnet, die der Prüfung der im automatisierten Kabelbearbeitungsprozess hergestellten Kabelendverbindung (beispielsweise Crimpverbindung zwischen Crimpkontakt 15 und Kabel 3) dient. Die Prüfung anderer Kabelendverbindung wie beispielsweise Lötverbidnungen sind auch möglich. Die Haltevorrichtung 20 ist im Schwenkbereich des Greifers 5,9 angeordnet. Der Crimpkontakt 15 wird mittels Greifer 5,9 der Haltevorrichtung 20 zugeführt und von dieser festgehalten. Der Greifer 5,9 fasst das Kabelende 3.1,3.2 bzw. hält das Kabelende 3.1,3.2 fest und beaufschlagt das Kabel 3 mit einer Auszugskraft AK in der Kabellängsachse mittels einer Linearbewegung P2,P4 weg von der Haltevorrichtung 20. Die auf das Kabel 3 ausgeübte Auszugskraft AK wird beispielsweise mittels mindestens eines an der Haltevorrichtung 20 angeordneten Kraftsensors oder mittels des Motorstromes des Motors 6.20 gemessen. Die Steuerung der Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung gibt die Auszugskraft vor und erfasst die gemessene Auszugskraft AK beispielsweise zu statistischen oder steuerungstechnischen Zwecken.With a holding device 20 is designated, the Checking in the automated cable processing process manufactured cable end connection (for example Crimp connection between crimp contact 15 and cable 3) serves. Testing other cable termination such as For example, Lötverbidnungen are also possible. The Holding device 20 is in the pivoting range of the gripper 5.9 arranged. The crimp contact 15 is by means of gripper 5.9 the holding device 20 is supplied and from this recorded. The gripper 5,9 summarizes the cable end 3.1.3.2 or holds the end of the cable 3.1.3.2 and acts on the Cable 3 with a pull-out force AK in the cable longitudinal axis by means of a linear movement P2, P4 away from the Holding device 20. The force exerted on the cable 3 Pull-out force AK is, for example, by means of at least a arranged on the holding device 20 force sensor or measured by the motor current of the motor 6.20. The Control of the cable processing device gives the Pull-out force and detects the measured pull-out force AK for example, statistical or control technology Purposes.

    Der das Kabel 3 mit Crimpkontakt 15 zubringende Greifer 5,9 führt mit begrenztem Strom eine Linearbewegung aus. Die Stromgrenze entspricht der Auszugskraft AK. Nichterreichen der Auszugskraft AK bzw. der Stromgrenze bedeutet, dass die Crimpverbindung der geforderten Auszugskraft AK nicht standgehalten hat, der Drahtcrimp 15.1 ist fehlerhaft.The cable 3 with crimp contact 15 zubringende gripper 5.9 performs a linear motion with limited current. The Current limit corresponds to the pull-out force AK. not reached the pull-out force AK or the current limit means that the Crimp connection of the required pull-out force AK not has held, the wire crimp 15.1 is faulty.

    Bei nicht bestandenem Auszugstest wird eine Fehlermeldung ausgelöst und die Bearbeitungseinrichtung von der Steuerung gestoppt.Failure to pull test will result in an error message triggered and the processing device from the controller stopped.

    Der Messerkopf der Trenn-/Abisoliermesser 7 kann auch als Haltevorrichtung dienen, wobei die Halteplatten zum Festhalten des Kabelendkontaktes mittels des Messerantriebes bewegbar sind.The cutter head of the separation / Strisoliermesser 7 can also as Serve holding device, wherein the holding plates for Holding the cable end contact by means of Knife drive are movable.

    Fig. 2 zeigt Einzelheiten des ersten Schwenkarmes 4 mit erstem Greifer 5. Der Aufbau des zweiten Schwenkarmes 8 mit zweitem Greifer 9 ist identisch mit dem Aufbau des ersten Schwenkarmes 4 mit Greifer 5. Die ersten Antriebe 6 bestehen aus einem Antrieb 6.1 für die Schwenkbewegung P1 und aus einem Antrieb 6.2 für die Linearbewegung P2 des Schwenkarmes 4. Der Antrieb 6.1 weist ein mittels eines Motors 6.10 antreibbares Treibritzel 6.11 auf, wobei ein Drehgeber 6.12 die Ritzelbewegung erfasst. Die Drehbewegung des Treibritzels 6.11 wird mittels Riemen 6.13 auf eine Riemenscheibe 6.14 übertragen, die Bestandteil eines Drehtellers 6.15 ist, an dem der Antrieb 6.2 für die Linearbewegung P2 des Schwenkarmes 4 angeordnet ist. Der erste Schwenkarm 4 ist an einer Konsole 14 um eine Achse 14.1 drehbar gelagert, wobei eine Federkraft den Schwenkarm 4 im Gegenuhrzeigersinn beaufschlagt. Zum Einlegen des abisolierten Endes des voreilenden Kabelendes 3.1 beispielsweise in einen Crimpkontakt 15 wirkt beim Crimpvorgang die von der Crimppresse auf den Greifer 5 ausgeübte Kraft P5 der Federkraft entgegen, wobei der Schwenkarm 4 mit dem Greifer 5 eine Drehbewegung im Uhrzeigersinn ausführt. Das voreilende Kabelende 3.1 wird mittels einer ersten Greiferbacke 16 und einer zweiten Greiferbacke 17 des Greifers 5 festgehalten. Die drehbar an einer Achse 18 angeordneten Backen 16,17 werden mittels Getriebe 19 geöffnet und geschlossen.Fig. 2 shows details of the first pivot arm 4 with first gripper 5. The structure of the second pivot arm 8 with second gripper 9 is identical to the structure of the first Swing arm 4 with gripper 5. The first drives 6 consist of a drive 6.1 for the pivoting movement P1 and from a drive 6.2 for the linear movement P2 of Schwenkarmes 4. The drive 6.1 has a means of a Motors 6.10 drivable pinion 6.11 on, with a Encoder 6.12 detects the pinion movement. The rotational movement of the driving pinion 6.11 is by means of belt 6.13 on a Pulley 6.14, which is part of a Turntable 6.15 is where the drive 6.2 for the Linear movement P2 of the swing arm 4 is arranged. Of the first pivot arm 4 is on a bracket 14 about an axis 14.1 rotatably mounted, wherein a spring force the pivot arm 4 counteracted in the counterclockwise direction. To insert the stripped end of the leading cable end 3.1 For example, in a crimp contact 15 acts at Crimping that of the crimping press on the gripper. 5 applied force P5 of the spring force counter, wherein the Swivel arm 4 with the gripper 5 a rotational movement in Clockwise. The leading cable end is 3.1 by means of a first gripper jaw 16 and a second gripper jaw 16 Gripper jaw 17 of the gripper 5 held. The rotatable on an axis 18 arranged jaws 16,17 are by means Gear 19 is opened and closed.

    Fig. 3 zeigt den Antrieb 6.2 für die Linearbewegung P2 des Schwenkarmes 4. Der Schwenkarm 4 wird mittels einer am Drehteller 6.15 angeordneten Linearführung 6.23 geführt, wobei ein prismaförmiges Lager 6.21 eine Linearführung 14.3 des Schwenkarmes 4 führt. Ein Zahnritzel 6.22 des am Drehteller 6.15 angeordneten Motors 6.20 greift in eine an der Linearführung 14.3 angeordnete Zahnstange 14.4 ein, wobei die Rotationsbewegung des Zahnritzels 6.22 in die Linearbewegung P2 umgewandelt wird.Fig. 3 shows the drive 6.2 for the linear movement P2 of Schwenkarmes 4. The swing arm 4 is by means of an am Turntable 6.15 arranged linear guide 6.23 out, wherein a prism-shaped bearing 6.21 a linear guide 14.3 of the swing arm 4 leads. A pinion 6.22 of the Turntable 6.15 arranged motor 6.20 attacks in one the linear guide 14.3 arranged rack 14.4, wherein the rotational movement of the pinion 6.22 in the Linear motion P2 is converted.

    Die Haltevorrichtung 20 kann auch in einer Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung mit in Reihe angeordneten Bearbeitungsstationen und linear verfahrbaren Greifereinheiten, wie beispielsweise mit der EP 1 073 163 B1 offenbart worden, verwendet werden. Der Greifer kann sich linear in Transferrichtung und linear quer zur Transferrichtung bewegen. Der beispielsweise am Ende der Reihe der Bearbeitungsstationen angeordneten Haltevorrichtung 20 wird der Crimpkontakt mittels Greifer und einer Linearbewegung in Transferrichtung und einer Linearbewegung quer dazu zugeführt und von dieser festgehalten. Der Greifer fasst das Kabelende und beaufschlagt das Kabel mit einer Kraft in der Kabellängsachse mittels einer Linearbewegung weg von der Haltevorrichtung 20.The holding device 20 can also in a Cable processing device with arranged in series Processing stations and linearly movable Gripper units, as for example with EP 1 073 163 B1 have been disclosed. The gripper can linear in the direction of transfer and linear across Move transfer direction. For example, at the end of the Row of processing stations arranged Holding device 20 is the crimp contact by means of grippers and a linear movement in the transfer direction and a Linear motion fed across and from this recorded. The gripper holds the cable end and acts on the cable with a force in the Cable longitudinal axis by means of a linear movement away from the Holding device 20.

    Fig. 4 zeigt die Haltevorrichtung 20 und Fig. 5 zeigt Einzelheiten der Haltevorrichtung 20 zum Festhalten der Kabelendverbindung bzw. des Crimpkontaktes 15 mit dem Kabel 3. Eine an einem Träger 20.15 eines Gehäuses 20.1 angeordnete Gleitführung 20.2 führt einen unteren Schlitten 20.3 mit Ausleger 20.4 und einen oberen Schlitten 20.5 mit Ausleger 20.6. Der untere Schlitten 20.3 wird von einem unteren Antrieb 20.7 und der obere Schlitten 20.5 wird von einem oberen Antrieb 20.8 angetrieben. Die Antriebe 20.7,20.8 können beispielsweise elektrische oder pneumatische Antriebe sein. Am unteren Ausleger 20.4 ist eine untere Halteplatte 20.9 und am oberen Ausleger 20.6 ist eine obere Halteplatte 20.10 vorgesehen, wobei die Halteplatten 20.9,20.10 mittels der gegenläufig bewegbaren Schlitten 20.3,20.5 eine Öffnungsbewegung bzw. eine Schliessbewegung ausführen können. Die Halteplatten 20.9,20.10 sind an den freien Enden V-förmig ausgebildet und halten nach einer Schliessbewegung den Crimpkontakt 15 mit Kabel 3 fest. Die Auszugskraft AK greift an den Halteplatten 20.9,20.10 an und wird auf einen unteren Kraftsensor 20.11 bzw. auf einen oberen Kraftsensor 20.12 übertragen.Fig. 4 shows the holding device 20 and Fig. 5 shows Details of the holding device 20 for holding the Cable end connection or the crimp contact 15 with the cable 3. One on a support 20.15 of a housing 20.1 arranged slide 20.2 leads a lower slide 20.3 with boom 20.4 and a top slide 20.5 with Boom 20.6. The lower slide 20.3 is from a lower drive 20.7 and the upper slide 20.5 is from an upper drive 20.8 driven. The drives 20.7,20.8, for example, electrical or be pneumatic drives. At the lower boom 20.4 is a lower holding plate 20.9 and on the upper boom 20.6 an upper holding plate 20.10 is provided, wherein the Holding plates 20.9,20.10 by means of the counter-movable Carriage 20.3,20.5 an opening movement or a Can perform closing movement. The holding plates 20.9,20.10 are V-shaped at the free ends and hold the Crimpkontakt 15 after a closing movement with cable 3 firmly. The pull-out force AK attacks the Holding plates 20.9,20.10 and is on a lower Force sensor 20.11 or to an upper force sensor 20.12 transfer.

    Fig. 5 zeigt den Fall, dass die Kabelendverbindung bzw. Crimpverbindung der vorgegebenen Auszugskraft AK nicht standgehalten hat. Die Auszugskraft AK gemessen mittels der Kraftsensoren 20.11,20.12 bzw. der Strom des Antriebs 6.20 ist nicht erreicht worden, der Leitercrimp 15.1 ist fehlerhaft. Beim Öffnen der Halteplatten 20.9,20.10 (symbolisiert mit dem Pfeil P6) fällt (symbolisiert mit dem Pfeil P7) der Crimpkontakt 15 über ein Ableitblech 20.13 in einen nicht dargestellten Behälter.Fig. 5 shows the case that the cable end connection or Crimp connection of the predetermined pull-out force AK not has withstood. The pull-out force AK measured by means of Force sensors 20.11,20.12 or the current of the drive 6.20 has not been reached, the conductor crimp is 15.1 faulty. When opening the holding plates 20.9,20.10 (symbolized with the arrow P6) falls (symbolized with the Arrow P7) of the crimp contact 15 via a deflector 20.13 in a container, not shown.

    Fig. 2 zeigt, wie der Greifer 5 das Kabel 3 fasst bzw. festhält für die Beaufschlagung des Kabels 3 mit der Auszugskraft AK. Fig. 4 bis 6 zeigen, wie der Kabelendkontakt bzw. Crimpkontakt 15 während des Auszugstests festgehalten wird.Fig. 2 shows how the gripper 5 summarizes the cable 3 or holds for the application of the cable 3 with the Pull-out force AK. Fig. 4 to 6 show how the Cable end contact or crimp contact 15 during the Extract tests is recorded.

    Fig. 6 zeigt eine Haltevorrichtung 20, bei der die Auszugskraft AK mittels eines Kraftsensors 20.14 gemessen wird. Der Kraftsensor 20.14 ist zwischen Gehäuse 20.1 und Träger 20.15 angeordnet, wobei die Auszugskraft AK auf den Träger 20.15 und von diesem auf den Kraftsensor 20.14 und von diesem auf das Gehäuse 20.1 übertragen wird. Die Ausleger 20.4,20.6 können auch mehrere Halteplatten 20.9,20.10 aufweisen, wobei sich die freien Enden der Haltenplattenpaare (untere und obere Halteplatte) unterscheiden je nach festzuhaltendem Kabelendkontakt. Die V-förmig ausgebildeten Enden können in Form und Grösse variieren oder können andersförmig sein, wobei die Enden der Halteplatten 20.9,20.10 bei der Schliessbewegung das Kabel 3 vergleichbar mit den V-förmigen Enden führen.Fig. 6 shows a holding device 20, in which the Pull-out force AK measured by means of a force sensor 20.14 becomes. The force sensor 20.14 is between the housing 20.1 and Carrier 20.15 arranged, wherein the pull-out force AK on the Carrier 20.15 and from this to the force sensor 20.14 and is transferred from this to the housing 20.1. The Boom 20.4,20.6 can also have several retaining plates 20.9,20.10, wherein the free ends of the Holding plate pairs (lower and upper holding plate) differ depending on the cable end contact to be retained. The V-shaped ends can be in shape and size may vary or may be different, with the ends the holding plates 20.9,20.10 in the closing movement the Cable 3 comparable to the V-shaped ends lead.

    Claims (8)

    Verfahren für den Betrieb einer Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung (1) mit Bearbeitungsstationen (7,10) zur Konfektionierung eines Kabels (3), wobei mindestens ein Greifer (5,9) als Zuführeinrichtung das Kabel (3) den Bearbeitungsstationen (7,10) zuführt,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Linearbewegung (P2,P4) des Greifers (5,9) für die Zuführung des Kabels (3) zu den Bearbeitungsstationen (7,10) und für die Prüfung der von den Bearbeitungsstationen (7,10) hergestellten Kabelendverbindung verwendet wird.    Method for the operation of a cable processing device (1) with processing stations (7, 10) for assembling a cable (3), wherein at least one gripper (5, 9) feeds the cable (3) to the processing stations (7, 10) as feed device,
    characterized in that the linear movement (P2, P4) of the gripper (5, 9) is used to feed the cable (3) to the processing stations (7, 10) and to test the cable end connection made by the processing stations (7, 10) becomes.         Verfahren nach Anspruch 1,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kontakt (15) der Kabelendverbindung einer Haltevorrichtung (20) mittels des Greifers (5,9) zugeführt wird und von der Haltevorrichtung (20) festgehalten wird, wobei der Greifer (5,9) das Kabel (3) fasst und das Kabel (3) mittels der Linearbewegung (P2,P4) mit einer Auszugskraft (AK) in der Kabellängsachse beaufschlagt.    Method according to claim 1,
    characterized in that the contact (15) of the cable end connection of a holding device (20) by means of the gripper (5,9) is fed and held by the holding device (20), wherein the gripper (5,9), the cable (3) sums and the cable (3) by means of the linear movement (P2, P4) acted upon by an extraction force (AK) in the cable longitudinal axis.         Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Auszugskraft (AK) mittels mindestens eines Kraftsensors (20.11,20.12,20.14) messbar ist.     Method according to one of claims 1 or 2,
    characterized in that the pull-out force (AK) by means of at least one force sensor (20.11,20.12,20.14) is measurable.         Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Auszugskraft (AK) mittels des Motorstromes des die Linearbewegung (P2,P4) erzeugenden Motors (6.20) bestimmbar ist.    Method according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the pull-out force (AK) by means of the motor current of the linear movement (P2, P4) generating motor (6.20) can be determined.         Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung (1) mit Bearbeitungsstationen (7,10) zur Konfektionierung eines Kabels (3), wobei mindestens ein Greifer (5,9) als Zuführeinrichtung das Kabel (3) den Bearbeitungsstationen (7,10) zur Herstellung einer Kabelendverbindung zuführt,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Haltevorrichtung (20) vorgesehen ist, der der Greifer (5,9) den Kontakt (15) der Kabelendverbindung zum Festhalten zuführt und anschliessend das Kabel (3) fasst und das Kabel (3) mittels einer Linearbewegung (P2,P4) mit einer Auszugskraft (AK) in der Kabellängsachse beaufschlagt.    Cable processing device (1) with processing stations (7, 10) for assembling a cable (3), wherein at least one gripper (5, 9) supplies the cable (3) as feed device to the processing stations (7, 10) for producing a cable end connection,
    characterized in that a holding device (20) is provided, the gripper (5,9) feeds the contact (15) of the cable end connection for holding and then the cable (3) summarizes and the cable (3) by means of a linear movement (P2, P4) is acted upon by a pull-out force (AK) in the cable longitudinal axis.         Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung nach Anspruch 5,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Haltevorrichtung (20) zum Festhalten des Kontaktes (15) der Kabelendverbindung Halteplatten (20.9,20.10) aufweist, die mittels gegenläufig bewegbaren Schlitten (20.3,20.5) mit Ausleger ( 20.4,20.6) öffenbar und schliessbar sind.    Cable processing device according to claim 5,
    characterized in that the holding device (20) for holding the contact (15) of the cable end connection holding plates (20.9,20.10) which are openable and closable by means of counter-movable carriage (20.3,20.5) with boom (20.4,20.6).         Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung nach Anspruch 6,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halteplatten (20.9,20.10) an den freien Enden V-förmig ausgebildet sind und nach einer Schliessbewegung den Crimpkontakt (15) mit Kabel (3) festhalten.     Cable processing device according to claim 6,
    characterized in that the holding plates (20.9,20.10) are formed at the free ends of a V-shape and hold the crimped contact (15) with cable (3) after a closing movement.         Kabelbearbeitungseinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Auszugskraft (AK) an den Halteplatten (20.9,20.10) angreift und auf mindestens einen Kraftsensor (20.11,20.12,20.14) übertragbar ist.    Cable processing device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that the pull-out force (AK) on the holding plates (20.9,20.10) attacks and on at least one force sensor (20.11,20.12,20.14) is transferable.
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