WO2023221456A1

WO2023221456A1 - Quick-change assembly machine

Info

Publication number: WO2023221456A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/135522
Authority: WO
Inventors: 贺鸿发; 刘飞; 张攀武
Original assignee: 广东安达智能装备股份有限公司
Priority date: 2022-05-16
Filing date: 2022-11-30
Publication date: 2023-11-23
Also published as: CN114845540A; CN114845540B

Abstract

Disclosed is a quick-change assembly machine, comprising a frame body, a feed mechanism, a conveying apparatus, a host module, an X-axis apparatus, a Y-axis apparatus, and a Z-axis apparatus. A lower end of the host module is provided with a connecting seat. The Z-axis apparatus comprises a Z-axis base, an upper end surface of the Z-axis base being provided with a first circuit connecting part and a first gas path connecting part. A lower end surface of the connecting seat is provided with a second circuit connecting part corresponding to the first circuit connecting part, and a second gas path connecting part corresponding to the first gas path connecting part. The Z-axis apparatus is fixedly connected to the connecting seat by means of a quick connection structure, the quick connection structure comprising: a positioning protruding column and a fastening ring. In the present invention, by means of providing a positioning protruding column and a fastening ring, the positioning protrusion column and the buckle ring can coordinate with each other to implement quick connection and disassembly of a Z-axis apparatus and a connecting seat without requiring turning a screw or bolt; the efficiency of changing the Z-axis apparatus is improved, thereby improving device production efficiency.

Description

A quick-change assembly machine

Technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of assembly machines, and in particular, to a quick-change assembly machine.

Background technique

Electronic products generally use PCB boards as functional integration carriers. Various electronic components (such as cameras, anti-tamper stickers, glands, cables, connectors, etc.) are connected to the PCB board, and are connected to the functional templates in the PCB board. , to achieve various functions, such as taking pictures, anti-tampering signs, electrical connections, etc. Based on this, during the production and assembly process of electronic products, it is necessary to assemble various electronic components into the product after the product is fixed. In order to adapt to different production processes, it is often necessary to replace the Z-axis device with different functions. The Z-axis device needs to be connected to the circuit and air path when working. During assembly, the Z-axis device is directly installed on the host through screws or bolts, and then directly connected through wires and The air pipe is connected to the electric circuit and the air circuit respectively. Therefore, when the Z-axis device needs to be replaced, the air circuit, circuit, and multiple screws or bolts need to be dismantled. Replacement is time-consuming and labor-intensive, affecting production efficiency.

Contents of the invention

In view of this, the present invention addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology, and its main purpose is to provide a quick-change assembly machine that can quickly disassemble the Z-axis device and improve production efficiency.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

A quick-change assembly machine, including a frame body, a feeding mechanism, a conveyor device, a host module, an X-axis device, a Y-axis device, and a Z-axis device. The lower end of the host module is provided with a connecting seat, and the Z-axis device It includes a Z-axis base, the upper end surface of the Z-axis base is provided with a first circuit connection part and a first air path connection part, and the lower end surface of the connection base is provided with a second circuit connection part corresponding to the first circuit connection part. and a second air path connection part corresponding to the first air path connection part; the Z-axis device is fixedly connected to the connection base through a quick connection structure, and the quick connection structure includes: a positioning boss and a buckle. ring. By providing the first circuit connection part and the first air path connection part on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the second circuit connection part and the second air path connection part on the lower end surface of the connection base, when connecting the Z-axis device, the The first circuit connection part cooperates with the second circuit connection part to achieve circuit communication, and the first air path connection part cooperates with the second air path connection part to achieve air path communication; by providing the positioning boss and the buckle ring, the The positioning boss and the buckle ring cooperate to realize the quick connection and disassembly of the Z-axis device and the connecting seat without tightening screws or bolts, which improves the replacement efficiency of the Z-axis device and thereby improves the production efficiency of the equipment.

In the present invention, the first circuit connection part is a conductive pin provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the second circuit connection part is a conductive slot provided on the lower end surface of the connection base; the first air path The connecting part is the air path inlet provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the second air path connection part is the air path outlet on the lower end surface of the connecting seat. There is a control air path connected in the air path inlet or the air path outlet. valve needle.

As a preferred solution, the positioning protruding column includes a column and n spiral clamping blocks arranged on the peripheral surface of the column, and the buckling ring is provided with n locking blocks that cooperate with the clamping blocks. There is an n-1th locking block escape groove between the nth spiral clamping block and the n-1th spiral clamping block, and there is an n-1th locking block between the nth locking block and the n-1th locking block. Avoidance slot; when connection is required, the positioning protrusion passes upward through the buckle ring. At this time, the spiral block moves upward along the block avoidance slot. When it is moved into place, the conductive pin is inserted into the conductive slot, thereby realizing the Z-axis The device is connected to the circuit of the connecting seat. The air outlet is connected to the air inlet and resists the valve needle to achieve air connection. Then the buckle ring is rotated so that the locking block on the buckle ring blocks the corresponding spiral block. lower side, thereby realizing quick locking and fixing of the Z-axis device and the connecting seat; when it needs to be replaced, rotate the buckling ring in the opposite direction so that the spiral block and the block avoidance groove are directly opposite, and the locking block and the locking block are out of the way. The Z-axis device is aligned with the groove, and the Z-axis device is moved downward to move the positioning boss downward, thereby realizing the quick disassembly of the Z-axis device and the connecting seat.

As a preferred solution, the connecting base is provided with an annular mounting piece, the annular mounting piece has an annular portion and a leg portion, a wedge-shaped receiving space is recessed on the lower surface of the connecting base, and the sides of the wedge-shaped receiving space are recessed. An arc-shaped groove is provided on the side, and a first installation groove for the foot portion is provided on the side of the arc-shaped groove. The foot portion is completely installed in the first installation groove. The annular portion of the annular mounting piece At least partially installed in the arc-shaped groove, another part of the annular portion of the annular mounting member is installed in the wedge-shaped receiving space, and part of the snap ring is rotatably sleeved in the annular portion of the annular mounting member. Inside, the handle extends out of the connecting base from the lateral opening of the wedge-shaped receiving space. By arranging a wedge-shaped receiving space on the lower surface of the connecting seat, the overall weight of the connecting seat is reduced without changing the structural strength of the connecting seat, making the load of the Y-axis device lighter and driving more stable, and at the same time, the advantages of the buckle ring are obtained. The installation space allows the handle of the buckle ring to move in the fan-shaped opening of the wedge-shaped accommodation space.

As a preferred solution, the wedge-shaped receiving space is provided with a first through hole for the positioning boss to extend upward.

As a preferred solution, the connecting base is provided with a plate-shaped mounting piece, the plate-shaped mounting piece is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the buckle ring, and the lower surface of the connecting base is provided with a second mounting piece. slot, the plate-shaped mounting piece is fixedly installed in the second mounting slot, part of the buckle ring is rotatably sleeved in the second through hole, and the handle extends out of the connecting seat from the lateral opening of the second mounting slot. outside.

As a preferred solution, a third through hole for the positioning protrusion to extend upward is provided in the second installation groove.

As a preferred solution, the host module is provided with an X-axis device, a Y-axis device and a Z-axis device. The Y-axis device is connected to the X-axis device and can be controlled by the X-axis device to move along the X-axis. The connection The base is connected to the Y-axis device and can be controlled by the Y-axis device to move along the Y-axis.

As a preferred solution, the positioning protrusion is fixedly provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the buckle ring is rotatably installed on the connecting seat.

As a preferred solution, the peripheral surface of the buckle ring is provided with a handle for rotating the buckle ring, and the handle extends outward outside the connection seat.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, the first circuit connection part and the first gas path connection part are provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the second circuit connection part and the first gas path connection part are provided on the lower end surface of the connection base. The circuit connection part and the second air path connection part, so that when connecting the Z-axis device, the circuit connection can be achieved through the cooperation of the first circuit connection part and the second circuit connection part, and the first air path connection part can be connected with the second air path. The connection between the Z-axis device and the connecting base can be realized quickly by arranging the positioning boss and the buckle ring, so that the Z-axis device and the connection base can be quickly connected and disassembled without tightening screws or bolts, thus improving the Z The replacement efficiency of the shaft device is improved, thereby improving the production efficiency of the equipment.

In order to explain the structural features and effects of the present invention more clearly, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the Z-axis device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the Z-axis device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the connecting base according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning boss according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a fastening ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of the attached picture identification:

10. Main body of the rack; 20. Host module; 21. X-axis device;

22. Y-axis device; 23. Feeding mechanism; 30. Z-axis device;

31. Positioning convex column; 311. Cylinder; 312. Spiral block;

313. Lock block avoidance groove; 314. First guide surface; 315. Arc surface;

316. Cutting plane; 32. Electrical connection groove; 33. Conductive pin;

34. Air inlet; 40. Connecting seat; 41. Buckle ring;

411. Locking block; 412. Block avoidance groove; 413. Handle;

42. Ring-shaped mounting piece; 421. Ring-shaped part; 422. Foot part;

43. Wedge-shaped storage space; 431. Arc-shaped slot; 432. First installation slot;

433. First through hole; 44. Electrical connection boss; 45. Conductive slot;

46. Air outlet; 47. Plate-shaped mounting piece; 471. Second through hole;

48. Second installation slot.

Detailed ways

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. The indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description. It does not indicate or imply that the indicated position or element must have a specific orientation or be constructed in a specific orientation. and operation, and therefore cannot be construed as limitations of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connection, or integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an internal connection between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood depending on the specific circumstances.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 6, which show the specific structure of an embodiment of the present invention. A quick-change assembly machine includes a frame body 10, a loading mechanism 23, a conveying device (not shown), Host module 20. The host module 20 is provided with an X-axis device 21, a Y-axis device 22, a Z-axis device 30 and a loading mechanism 23. The Y-axis device 22 is connected to the X-axis device 21 and can be connected by the X-axis device 21 To control movement along the X-axis, the Y-axis device 22 is connected to a connecting base 40 that is controlled by the Y-axis device 22 to move along the Y-axis. The Z-axis device 30 includes a Z-axis base, and the upper end surface of the Z-axis base A first circuit connection part and a first air path connection part are provided. The lower end surface of the connection base 40 is provided with a second circuit connection part corresponding to the first circuit connection part and a second air path connection part corresponding to the first air path connection part. Road connection part; the Z-axis device 30 is fixedly connected to the connection seat 40 through a quick connection structure. The quick connection structure includes: a positioning boss 31 and a buckle ring 41. By providing the first circuit connection part and the first air path connection part on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the second circuit connection part and the second air path connection part on the lower end surface of the connection base 40, when connecting the Z-axis device 30 , the circuit connection can be realized by the cooperation of the first circuit connection part and the second circuit connection part, and the air circuit connection can be realized by the cooperation of the first air path connection part and the second air path connection part; by setting the positioning boss 31 and the buckle ring 41 , so that the Z-axis device 30 and the connection base 40 can be quickly connected and disassembled by cooperating with the positioning boss 31 and the fastening ring 41 without tightening screws or bolts, thereby improving the replacement efficiency of the Z-axis device 30 and thus improving the equipment production efficiency. .

In the present invention, the positioning protrusion 31 is fixedly provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the buckle ring 41 is rotatably installed on the connection base 40 . The first circuit connection part is a conductive pin 33 provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base. The upper end surface of the Z-axis base is provided with an electrical connection groove 32. The conductive pin 33 is provided in the electrical connection groove. In the slot 32, the second circuit connection part is a conductive slot 45 provided with a lower end surface of a connection base 40. An electrical connection protrusion 44 is provided at the lower end of the connection base 40. The conductive slot 45 is provided on the electrical connection protrusion. on the base 44; the first air path connection part is the air path inlet 34 provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, the second air path connection part is the air path outlet 46 on the lower end surface of the connection base 40, the air path connection part is The valve inlet 34 or the air path outlet 46 is provided with a valve needle for controlling air path communication.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the positioning protruding column 31 includes a column 311 and n spiral clamping blocks 312 arranged on the peripheral side surface of the column 311. The buckling ring 41 is provided with n and clamping blocks. The n-1th locking block escape groove 313 is provided between the n-th spiral clamping block 312 and the n-1th spiral clamping block 312 in conjunction with the fastening locking block 411, and the n-th locking block 411 and the n-1th spiral clamping block 312 There is an n-1th block escape groove 412 between the locking blocks 411; when connection is required, the positioning protrusion 31 passes upward through the buckle ring 41. At this time, the spiral block 312 moves upward along the block escape groove 412. , when moved into place, the electrical connection boss 44 is embedded in the electrical connection groove 32, and the conductive pin 33 is inserted into the conductive slot 45, thereby realizing the circuit connection between the Z-axis device 30 and the connection base 40, and the air path outlet 46 and The air path inlet 34 is docked and resists the valve needle to realize the communication of the air path, and then the buckle ring 41 is rotated so that the locking block 411 on the buckle ring 41 blocks the lower side of the corresponding spiral block 312, thereby realizing the Z-axis Quick locking and fixing of the device 30 and the connecting base 40; when it is necessary to disassemble, rotate the buckling ring 41 in the opposite direction, so that the spiral block 312 and the block escape groove 412 are directly opposite, and the locking block 411 and the lock block escape groove 313 is facing, move the Z-axis device 30 downward to move the positioning boss 31 downward, thereby realizing quick disassembly of the Z-axis device 30 and the connecting base 40 . In the present invention, in order to prevent the positioning protrusion 31 from being installed in the wrong direction, a tangent plane 316 is provided on the lower end circumference of the positioning protrusion 31 .

Specifically, the cylinder 311 is provided with a first guide surface 314 and an arc surface 315, and the buckle ring 41 is provided with a second guide surface that cooperates with the first guide surface 314. When connected, the The height of the first guide surface 314 is greater than the height of the second guide surface. By providing the first guide surface 314 and the second guide surface, the positioning boss 31 and the fastening ring 41 can be quickly connected, thereby improving assembly efficiency. The peripheral surface of the buckle ring 41 is provided with a handle 413 for rotating the buckle ring 41 , and the handle 413 extends outward from the outside of the connection seat 40 .

In the present invention, there are two positioning protrusions 31 , and the two positioning protrusions 31 are respectively provided at both ends of the upper end surface of the Z-axis base. Correspondingly, there are also two buckling rings 41 . An annular mounting piece 42 is provided at one end of the lower surface of the connecting base 40. The annular mounting piece 42 has an annular portion 421 and two leg portions 422. A wedge-shaped receiving space 43 is recessed on the lower surface of the connecting base 40. An arc-shaped groove 431 is provided on the side of the wedge-shaped receiving space 43 , and a first installation groove 432 for installing the leg portion 422 is provided on the side of the arc-shaped groove 431 . During installation, firstly, a part of one of the fastening rings 41 is rotatably inserted into the annular portion 421 of the annular mounting member 42, and the handle 413 is extended from the lateral opening of the wedge-shaped receiving space 43 to the outside of the connecting seat 40, and then The leg portion 422 is completely installed into the first mounting groove 432 and fixed with screws. The annular portion 421 of the annular mounting member 42 is at least partially installed into the arcuate groove 431. The annular installation The other part of the annular portion 421 of the member 42 is installed into the wedge-shaped receiving space 43 . By providing a wedge-shaped receiving space 43 on the lower surface of the connecting base 40, the overall weight of the connecting base 40 is reduced without changing the structural strength of the connecting base 40, making the load of the Y-axis device 22 lighter and driving more stable, while obtaining The installation space of the buckle ring 41 is increased, so that the handle 413 of the buckle ring 41 can move in the fan-shaped opening of the wedge-shaped receiving space 43 . The wedge-shaped receiving space 43 is provided with a first through hole 433 for the positioning protrusion 31 to extend upward.

The other end of the lower surface of the connecting seat 40 is provided with a plate-shaped mounting part 47. The plate-shaped mounting part 47 is provided with a second through hole 471 corresponding to the buckling ring 41. The lower surface of the connecting seat 40 is provided with a There is a second installation groove 48. During installation, firstly, a part of the other buckle ring 41 is rotatably inserted into the second through hole 471, and the handle 413 is extended from the lateral opening of the second installation groove 48 for connection. Outside the seat 40, the plate-shaped mounting member 47 is then fixedly installed in the second mounting groove 48 and tightened with screws. The second mounting groove 48 is provided with a third through hole for the positioning protrusion 31 to extend upward. In the present invention, the air path outlet 46 is provided on the plate-shaped mounting member 47, and there are multiple air path outlets 46.

To sum up, in the present invention, the first circuit connection part and the first air path connection part are provided on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the second circuit connection part and the second air path connection part are provided on the lower end surface of the connection base, so as to When connecting the Z-axis device, the circuit connection can be achieved through the cooperation of the first circuit connection part and the second circuit connection part, and the gas circuit communication can be realized through the cooperation of the first air path connection part and the second air path connection part; by setting the positioning boss and The fastening ring can be used to quickly connect and disassemble the Z-axis device and the connecting base by cooperating with the positioning protrusion and the connecting seat without tightening screws or bolts, thereby improving the replacement efficiency of the Z-axis device and thereby improving equipment production efficiency.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention in any way. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention will still be considered. It belongs to the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

A quick-change assembly machine, including a frame body, a loading mechanism, a conveyor device, a host module, an X-axis device, a Y-axis device, and a Z-axis device. It is characterized in that: the lower end of the host module is provided with a connecting seat. The Z-axis device includes a Z-axis base, the upper end surface of the Z-axis base is provided with a first circuit connection part and a first gas path connection part, and the lower end surface of the connection base is provided with a third circuit connection part corresponding to the first circuit connection part. Two circuit connection parts and a second air path connection part corresponding to the first air path connection part; the Z-axis device is fixedly connected to the connection base through a quick connection structure, and the quick connection structure includes: a positioning protrusion Post and snap ring.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: the positioning protruding column includes a cylinder and n clamping blocks arranged on the peripheral surface of the cylinder, and the n clamping blocks are spirally distributed, and the The buckle ring is provided with n locking blocks that cooperate with the clamping block. There is an n-1th locking block escape groove between the nth clamping block and the n-1th clamping block. The nth locking block is connected with the nth locking block. An escape groove for the n-1 blocking block is provided between the n-1 locking blocks.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: the connecting base is provided with an annular mounting piece, the annular mounting piece has an annular portion and a leg portion, and the lower surface of the connecting base is recessed with Wedge-shaped storage space, the side of the wedge-shaped storage space is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and the side of the arc-shaped groove is provided with a first installation groove for the foot part to be installed, and the foot part is completely installed to the first installation In the groove, the annular portion of the annular mounting piece is at least partially installed into the arcuate groove, another portion of the annular portion of the annular mounting piece is installed into the wedge-shaped receiving space, and a portion of the snap ring It is rotatably sleeved in the annular portion of the annular mounting piece.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: the wedge-shaped receiving space is provided with a first through hole for the positioning boss to extend upward.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: the connecting base is provided with a plate-shaped mounting piece, and the plate-shaped mounting piece is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the buckle ring, so A second mounting groove is provided on the lower surface of the connecting seat, the plate-shaped mounting piece is fixedly installed in the second mounting groove, and part of the buckle ring is rotatably sleeved in the second through hole.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 5, wherein a third through hole for the positioning protrusion to extend upward is provided in the second installation groove.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: the host module is provided with an X-axis device, a Y-axis device and a Z-axis device, and the Y-axis device is connected to the X-axis device and can be controlled by the X-axis device. The axis device controls movement along the X-axis. The connecting seat is connected to the Y-axis device and can be controlled by the Y-axis device to move along the Y-axis.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: the positioning protruding column is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the Z-axis base, and the buckle ring is rotatably installed on the connecting seat.
The quick-change assembly machine according to claim 8, wherein the peripheral surface of the buckle ring is provided with a handle for rotating the buckle ring, and the handle extends outward from the outside of the connecting seat.