WO2020155886A1

WO2020155886A1 - Automatic mounting device for buckles of automotive trim panel

Info

Publication number: WO2020155886A1
Application number: PCT/CN2019/125177
Authority: WO
Inventors: 张现来
Original assignee: 山东龙昶智能科技有限公司
Priority date: 2019-01-30
Filing date: 2019-12-13
Publication date: 2020-08-06
Also published as: CN209478087U

Abstract

An automatic mounting device for buckles of an automotive trim panel, comprising a workbench (1), a fixing base (2) used for containing a panel (6), a pressing mechanism used for fixing the panel (6), and a buckle mounting mechanism used for mounting buckles. A profiling groove (2-1) matched with a surface of the panel (6) in shape is provided in the fixing base (2); the pressing mechanism comprises at least one group of fixing assembly; the buckle mounting mechanism comprises a manipulator (8) used for automatically picking up and mounting the buckles and a buckle storage disc used for containing the buckles; the manipulator (8) comprises a base, an operating arm (3), and an operating end (3-1) at the end of the operating arm; the manipulator (8) is used for implementing actions of rotating the operating arm (3) along a base (4), lifting the operating arm (3) with respect to the base (4), and rotating the operating end along an axis of the operating arm (3); a cylindrical buckle mounting disc (9) is mounted at the operating end (3-1) of the manipulator (8); and a plurality of clamping grooves (9-1) used for picking up the buckles are provided at the end of the buckle mounting disc (9), so that the technical problems in the prior art that the panel mounting efficiency is low, and the mounting precision is poor are solved.

Description

Automatic installation device for car interior panel buckle

Technical field

The utility model relates to the technical field of automotive interior panels, and specifically relates to an automatic installation device for automotive interior panel buckles.

Background technique

Automotive interior panels are commonly used decorative panels in automotive interiors. Automotive interior panels are generally installed in the form of buckles, which is convenient and quick to install without affecting the appearance of the automotive interior panel surface. It is an application in the prior art In a relatively wide range of installation methods, the back of the car interior panel is generally set on the buckle mounting frame that is integrally formed during injection molding, and then the buckle is installed on the buckle mounting frame to form the finished car interior panel, which is installed in the prior art The buckle method is generally installed manually, but the efficiency of this installation method is extremely low. At the same time, the installation angle and strength of the buckle cannot be guaranteed during manual installation, which may easily cause product defects with poor installation accuracy. In addition, due to the surface of the car interior panel It is generally designed as a curved surface, and the panel cannot be effectively positioned when the buckle is installed, so it is easy to cause scratches on the surface of the panel when the buckle is installed, which affects the surface quality of the panel.

Utility model content

Aiming at the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic installation device for the car interior panel buckle to solve the technical problems of low panel installation efficiency and poor installation accuracy in the prior art.

The technical solution of the present utility model to solve the above technical problems is as follows: an automatic installation device for car interior panel buckle, including a workbench, a fixing seat for placing the panel, a pressing mechanism for fixing the panel, and an installation A buckle installation mechanism for a buckle, the fixing seat is installed on a workbench, the fixing seat is provided with a profiling groove matching the shape of the panel surface, the pressing mechanism includes at least one set of fixing components, the fixing The component is used to fix the panel placed in the profiling groove, the buckle installation mechanism includes a manipulator for automatically picking up and installing the buckle and a buckle storage tray for placing the buckle, the manipulator and the card The buckle storage tray is located on one side of the workbench. The manipulator includes a base, an operating arm, and an operating end at the end of the operating arm. The manipulator is used to realize the rotation of the operating arm along the base, the lifting of the operating arm relative to the base, and the operating end along the operating end. When the arm axis rotates, the operating end of the manipulator is installed with a cylindrical buckle mounting plate. The end of the buckle mounting plate is provided with a number of grooves for picking up the buckles. The position of the grooves is related to the buckle installation The axis of the disk is arranged symmetrically in the center.

The beneficial effect of the utility model is: by setting the fixing seat, the profiling groove and the fixing component matching the shape of the panel surface, the panel where the buckle needs to be installed can be effectively positioned, and the movement of the panel during the installation of the buckle can be prevented and avoided The panel bumping and scratching affect the surface quality of the panel; by setting the buckle installation mechanism, the robot is used to realize the mechanized action of buckle picking and installation, which saves the labor of manual installation of the buckle. At the same time, the mechanized operation helps to ensure the installation of the buckle. Accuracy; by setting the buckle mounting plate on the operating end of the manipulator and setting several buckle slots on the buckle mounting plate, the rotation of the buckle mounting plate is realized by rotating the operating arm, thereby picking up multiple buckles for installation, which improves the buckle High installation efficiency and installation automation, saving time and effort.

On the basis of the above technical solution, the present invention can also be improved as follows.

Further, the fixing assembly adopts a pneumatic clamp, the action end of the pneumatic clamp is equipped with a pressing rod, and the pneumatic clamp drives the pressing rod to press and release the panel.

The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by providing fixing components, the panel placed in the profiling groove is pressed and fixed, so as to effectively fix the panel, and prevent the panel from dislocation and movement caused by the buckle installation and cause the panel surface When bumps and scratches occur, the surface appearance quality of the panel is guaranteed.

Further, the boundary between the profiling groove and the upper surface of the fixing seat is rounded.

The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by providing rounded corners, the panel is prevented from being bumped and scratched by the corners when the panel is placed in the profiling groove, thereby protecting the aesthetics of the panel surface.

Further, a protective cover is installed on the workbench, and the protective cover includes a support for supporting and a protective plate. The protective plate includes side plates on both sides and a top plate on the top, and both the top plate and the side plate are installed On the bracket, a safety grating and a work light are also installed on the bracket.

The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the device is protected by arranging the side plate and the top plate and the safety grating on the bracket to avoid the damage factors from the side and the top surface.

Further, an operation button is installed on the upper surface of the workbench, a control panel for programming manipulator actions is installed on the bottom edge of the top plate, the control panel is electrically connected to the manipulator, the operation button is electrically connected to the control panel, and the The control panel is also electrically connected with an indicator light.

The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by setting the operation buttons and the control panel on the upper surface of the workbench, it is convenient to control the actions of the manipulator, and the operation is convenient and quick.

Further, the buckle installation mechanism further includes a vibrating disk for automatic feeding, and the exit of the material passage of the vibrating disk is a buckle storage disk.

The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the buckles are arranged in an orderly manner by setting the vibrating disk, which is convenient for the buckle mounting disk of the manipulator to pick up, which is convenient and fast, and saves time and effort.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the back of the panel;

Figure 2 is a schematic top view of the utility model;

Figure 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model without a protective cover;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model with a protective cover;

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buckle installation chuck;

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing seat;

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing assembly.

In the picture 1. Workbench, 2. Fixing seat, 3. Operating arm, 4. Base, 5. Pneumatic clamp, 6. Panel, 7. Operation button, 8. Manipulator, 9. Snap mounting plate, 10. Safety Grating, 11. Bracket, 12. Control panel, 13. Top plate, 14. Indicator lamp, 15. Side plate, 2-1. Profiling groove, 2-2. Rounded corners, 3-1. Operating end, 5- 4. Compression lever, 6-1. Snap mounting frame, 9-1. Card slot.

detailed description

The principles and features of the present utility model are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The examples cited are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the scope of the present utility model.

Referring to Figures 2 and 6, an automatic installation device for car interior panel buckles includes a workbench 1, a fixing seat for placing the panel 6, a pressing mechanism for fixing the panel 6, and A buckle installation mechanism for installing a buckle, the fixing seat 2 is installed on the workbench 1, and the fixing seat 2 is provided with a profiling groove 2-1 matching the surface shape of the panel 6. The profiling groove 2 The boundary between -1 and the upper surface of the fixing base 2 is set as a rounded corner 2-2. By setting the rounded corner 2-2, the panel 6 is prevented from being bumped and scratched by the corners when the panel 6 is placed in the profiling groove 2-1, thereby protecting the panel 6 The aesthetics of the surface.

See FIG. 7, the pressing mechanism includes two sets of fixing components, the fixing components are used to fix the panel 6 placed in the profiling groove 2-1, and the fixing components use pneumatic clamps 5, so A compression rod 5-4 is installed on the action end of the pneumatic clamp 5, and the pneumatic clamp 5 drives the compression rod 5-4 to compress and loosen the panel 6. By setting a fixing component, The panel 6 in the groove 2-1 is pressed and fixed, thereby effectively fixing the panel 6 to prevent the panel 6 from dislocation and movement caused by the buckle installation, which may cause bumps and scratches on the surface of the panel 6 to ensure the appearance quality of the panel 6 , By setting the fixing seat 2 and the contoured groove 2-1 matching the surface shape of the panel 6 and fixing components, the panel 6 to be installed with the buckle can be effectively positioned to prevent the panel 6 from moving during the installation of the buckle and avoid The phenomenon that the panel 6 bumps and scratches affects the surface quality of the panel.

See Figures 2 and 5, the buckle installation mechanism includes a manipulator 8 for automatically picking up and installing the buckle and a buckle storage tray for placing the buckle. The brand of the manipulator is ABB manipulator and the model is IRB260, the manipulator 8 and the buckle storage tray are located on one side of the workbench 1, the manipulator 8 includes a base, an operating arm 3, and an operating end 3-1 at the end of the operating arm 3, and the manipulator 8 is used to implement operations The arm 3 rotates along the base 4, the operating arm 3 is raised and lowered relative to the base 4, and the operating end 3-1 rotates along the axis of the operating arm 3. The operating end 3-1 of the manipulator 8 is mounted with a cylindrical snap mounting plate 9. The end of the buckle mounting plate 9 is provided with six buckles 9-1 for picking up the buckles. The positions of the buckles 9-1 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis of the buckle mounting plate 9. The mechanism also includes a vibrating plate for automatic feeding. The exit of the material passage of the vibrating plate is connected to a buckle storage plate. By setting the vibrating plate, the buckles are arranged in an orderly manner, which is convenient for the buckle mounting plate of the manipulator 8 to pick up The action is convenient, fast, time-saving and labor-saving. By setting the buckle installation mechanism, the manipulator 8 is used to realize the mechanized action of buckle pick-up and installation, which saves the labor of manual installation of buckle, and the mechanized operation helps to ensure the accuracy of buckle installation; By setting the buckle mounting plate 9 on the operating end of the manipulator 8 and six buckling slots 9-1 on the buckle mounting plate 9, the rotation of the buckle mounting plate 9 is realized by rotating the operating arm 3, thereby picking up the six buckles. The installation improves the installation efficiency and automation of the buckle, saving time and effort.

See FIG. 4, a protective cover is installed on the workbench 1. The protective cover includes a support 11 for supporting and a protective plate. The protective plate includes side plates 15 on both sides and a top plate 13 on the top. The top plate 13 and the side plate 15 are installed on the support 11, and the safety grating 10 is also installed on the support 11. By setting the side plate 15 and the top plate 13 and the safety grating 10 on the support 11, the device is protected from Destructive factors on the side and top surface, the operating button 7 is installed on the upper surface of the workbench 1, the lower edge of the top plate 13 is installed with a control panel 12 for programming the actions of the manipulator 8, and the control panel 12 is electrically connected to the manipulator 8 The operation button 7 is electrically connected to the control panel 12, and the control panel 12 is also electrically connected with an indicator light 14. By setting the operation buttons 7 and the control panel 12 on the upper surface of the workbench 1, it is convenient to control the actions of the manipulator 8 , The operation is convenient and quick.

Working principle: When using this device to install the buckle, first operate the control panel 12 to set the action steps for the manipulator 8, put the buckle into the vibrating plate, and output the regularly arranged buckles from the material channel through the vibration of the vibrating plate. Placed in the profiling groove 2-1 of the fixing seat 2, the pneumatic clamp 5 moves to make the pressing rod 5-4 fix the panel 6, and the buckle mounting plate 9 of the manipulator 8 operating arm 3 rotates to the buckle storage plate Pick up the buckle, each time the operating arm 3 rotates a certain angle so that the buckle is embedded in the buckle 9-1 of the buckle mounting plate 9, after the six buckles 9-1 are picked up, the operating arm 3 rotates to set Install the buckle in the slot 9-1 on the buckle mounting frame 6-1 on the panel 6 at an angle. After the six buckles are installed in sequence, the manipulator 8 rotates to the non-interference position, and the pneumatic clamp 5 moves Keep the pressing rod 5-4 away from the panel 6 and remove the panel 6. The whole process realizes mechanized installation, effectively positioning the panel 6. The installation process saves time and effort, and at the same time, it can ensure the installation accuracy and avoid the surface of the panel 6 Damage and scratches can ensure the surface quality of the panel 6.

The above descriptions are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in this utility model. Within the scope of protection of utility models.

Claims

An automatic installation device for car interior panel buckle, which is characterized in that it comprises a workbench, a fixing seat for placing the panel, a pressing mechanism for fixing the panel, and a buckle installation mechanism for installing the buckle, The fixing seat is installed on a workbench, and a profiling groove matching the shape of the surface of the panel is provided on the fixing seat, and the pressing mechanism includes at least one set of fixing components. The panel in the groove is fixed, the buckle installation mechanism includes a manipulator for automatically picking up and installing the buckle, and a buckle storage tray for placing the buckle. The manipulator and the buckle storage tray are located on one of the workbenches. On the other hand, the manipulator includes a base, an operating arm, and an operating end at the end of the operating arm. The manipulator is used to realize the operation of rotating the operating arm along the base, lifting the operating arm relative to the base, and rotating the operating end along the axis of the operating arm. A cylindrical buckle mounting plate is installed at the operating end, and a plurality of buckles for picking up the buckles are arranged at the end of the buckle mounting plate, and the positions of the buckles are arranged symmetrically about the axis of the buckle mounting plate.
The automatic installation device for the car interior panel buckle according to claim 1, wherein the fixing component adopts a pneumatic clamp, the action end of the pneumatic clamp is installed with a compression rod, and the pneumatic clamp The pliers drive the pressing rod to press and release the panel.
The automatic installation device for the car interior panel buckle according to claim 1, wherein the boundary between the profiling groove and the upper surface of the fixing seat is rounded.
The automatic installation device for the car interior panel buckle according to claim 1, wherein a protective cover is installed on the workbench, and the protective cover includes a support for supporting and a protective plate, so The protective plate includes side plates on both sides and a top plate on the top. The top plate and the side plates are both installed on a bracket, and a safety grating and a work light are also installed on the bracket.
The automatic installation device for car interior panel buckle according to claim 4, characterized in that: operating buttons are installed on the upper surface of the workbench, and a control panel for programming manipulator actions is installed on the lower edge of the top plate , The control panel is electrically connected with the manipulator, the operation button is electrically connected with the control panel, and the control panel is also electrically connected with an indicator light.
The automatic installation device of the car interior panel buckle according to claim 1, characterized in that: the buckle installation mechanism further comprises a vibrating plate for automatic feeding, and the material path exit of the vibrating plate Storage tray for buckle.