CN106002235A - Installation device and assembly equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an installation device. The installation device is used for installing a component on a workpiece and comprises a slide rail, a first driver, a fixing seat and a mechanical arm used for clamping the component and installing the component on the workpiece; the first driver is fixed to the slide rail and used for driving the fixing seat to move in the first direction; the fixing base comprises a base slidably installed on the slide rail and a second driver used for driving the base to move in the second direction; the mechanical arm comprises a first clamping part slidably installed on the base and a second clamping part slidably installed on the first clamping part; and the first clamping part comprises a first clamping slice, the second clamping part comprises a second clamping slice, and the second clamping part slides relative to the first clamping part so as to adjust the distance between the second clamping slice and the first clamping slice, so that the component is clamped or released. The invention further discloses assembly equipment.

Description

Installation device and assembly equipment

technical field

The invention relates to an installation device and assembly equipment, in particular to an installation device and assembly equipment for installing a ratchet.

Background technique

In an automated production line, usually a mounting device is used to assemble several parts to a workpiece to form a complete workpiece. The installation device includes a claw-shaped manipulator for grabbing parts. When what is to be grasped is a small part, especially a sheet-like part, such as a ratchet, the manipulator is not easy to grasp, and it is easy to slip; if it is manually grasped, it will greatly affect the work efficiency.

Contents of the invention

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a mounting device and assembly equipment capable of quickly clamping smaller parts.

A mounting device for mounting a part on a workpiece, the mounting device includes a slide rail, a first driver, a fixing seat and a device for clamping the part and installing it on the workpiece The manipulator; the first driver is fixed on the slide rail to drive the fixed base to move in a first direction; the fixed base includes a base slidingly mounted on the slide rail and a A second driver to drive the base to move in a second direction; the manipulator includes a first clamping portion slidably mounted on the base and a first clamping portion slidably mounted on the first clamping portion The second clamping part; the first clamping part includes a first clamping piece, the second clamping part includes a second clamping piece, and the second clamping part passes through relative to the first clamping The part slides to adjust the distance between the second clip and the first clip, so as to clamp or release the part.

Preferably, the first clamping part includes a first fixing plate slidably mounted on the base, and the first clip is fixed on the first fixing plate; the installation device also includes a mounting The third driver on the first fixed plate is used to drive the manipulator to move along a third direction.

Preferably, the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

Preferably, a chute is opened on the first fixing plate, the second clamping part includes a second fixing plate slidably installed in the chute, and the second clip is fixed on the second On the fixed plate, the manipulator further includes a fourth driver installed on the second fixed plate, and the fourth driver is used to drive the second clamping part to slide along the chute.

Preferably, the extending direction of the chute is substantially parallel to the third direction.

Preferably, the first clamping part further includes a first block fixed to the end of the first fixing plate, and the second clamping part further includes a stopper fixed to the end of the second fixing plate away from the The second blocking piece at one end of the first blocking piece, the first blocking piece and the second blocking piece are used to limit the moving distance of the second clamping portion relative to the first clamping portion.

Preferably, the first clip is substantially parallel to the second clip.

An assembly device for installing a part on a workpiece, comprising a fixed frame and a workbench for placing the workpiece, the assembly device also includes a mounting device fixed on the fixed frame , the installation device includes a slide rail, a first driver, a fixed seat, and a manipulator for clamping the part and installing it on the workpiece; the first driver is fixed on the slide rail , used to drive the fixed base to move along a first direction; the fixed base includes a base slidably mounted on the slide rail and a second base used to drive the base to move along a second direction Driver; the manipulator includes a first clamping portion that is slidably mounted on the base and a second clamping portion that is slidably mounted on the first clamping portion; the first clamping portion includes a The first clamping piece, the second clamping part includes a second clamping piece, and the second clamping part slides relative to the first clamping part to adjust the second clamping piece and the first clamping piece. The distance between the jaws to clamp or release the part in question.

Preferably, the workpiece includes a fixed piece, a stop piece and a mounting shaft extending from the fixed piece toward the stop piece, the installation shaft is used to install the parts, and the workbench includes A base and a toggle piece installed on the base, the toggle piece can slide relative to the base and squeeze the stop piece to deform the stop piece, thereby increasing the stop piece The distance between the blocking piece and the fixed piece is to facilitate the installation of the parts on the installation shaft.

Preferably, a slideway is provided on the base, and the toggle member includes a slide plate slidably installed in the slideway and a dial fixed on the slide plate, and the pick plate is located on the stop piece And between the fixed piece, it is used to squeeze the stop piece.

Compared with the prior art, the manipulator for clamping parts in the above-mentioned installation device includes a first clamping part and a second clamping part, the first clamping part includes a first clamping piece, the second clamping part The clamping part includes a second clamping piece, and the distance between the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece is adjusted by sliding the second clamping part relative to the first clamping part to clamp or release the part. Compared with the manipulator with claws, this manipulator is more convenient when gripping small parts, especially sheet parts. In addition, because the assembly equipment adopts fully automatic operation, the work efficiency is greatly improved.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of an assembly device of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view from another angle of the assembly device in Fig. 1 .

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the fixing frame and the installation device in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional assembly view of the fixing frame and the installation device in FIG. 3 .

FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional assembled view of the fixing frame and the installation device in FIG. 2 , where the relative positions of the first clamping part and the second clamping part are changed.

Fig. 6 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the workbench, components and workpieces in Fig. 1 .

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of part VII in FIG. 6 .

Fig. 8 is a three-dimensional assembly view of the workbench, parts and workpieces in Fig. 6 .

Fig. 9 is a sectional view along the direction IX-IX of Fig. 8 .

Explanation of main component symbols

Component 100 sleeve 102 gear plate 104 Fixture 10 pick up device 20 suction head twenty two installation device 30 slide rail 32 first drive 34 Fixing seat 36 base 362 second drive 364 third drive 38 manipulator 40 first clamping part 42 first fixed plate 422 Chute 4222 first clip 424 first block 426 Second clamping part 44 second fixed plate 442 second clip 444 Second stop 446 fourth drive 46 workbench 50 base 52 slide 522 Toggle 54 skateboard 542 pick 544 Driver 56 workpiece 200 framework 202 Fixed sheet 204 stop piece 206 install shaft 208

The following specific embodiments will further illustrate the present invention in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings.

detailed description

Please refer to FIG. 1 , in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an assembly device is used to assemble a part 100 onto a workpiece 200 . In one embodiment, the part 100 (see FIGS. 6 and 9 ) is a ratchet, including a sleeve 102 and a gear plate 104 surrounding the outer wall of the sleeve 102 . The assembly equipment includes a fixing frame 10 , a picking device 20 , a mounting device 30 , and a workbench 50 for fixing the workpiece 200 . The pick-up device 20 and the installation device 30 are fixed on the same side of the fixing frame 10 . The picking device 20 includes a suction head 22 for picking up the part 100 .

The installation device 30 is used for installing the part 100 on the suction head 22 to the workpiece 200 on the workbench 50 . The installation device 30 includes a slide rail 32 , a first driver 34 , and a fixing base 36 slidably mounted on the slide rail 32 . The slide rail 32 is fixed on the fixing frame 10 by locking, buckling or welding. The first driver 34 is fixed on one end of the slide rail 32 for driving the fixing base 36 to move in a first direction A along the slide rail 32 .

The fixing base 36 includes a base 362 slidably mounted on the slide rail 32 and a second driver 364 fixed on the base 362 . The second driver 364 is used to drive the base 362 to move along a second direction B. As shown in FIG. In one embodiment, the second direction B is substantially perpendicular to the first direction A.

Please also refer to FIG. 2 , the installation device 30 further includes a manipulator 40 for clamping the parts 100 on the pick-up device 20 and a third driver 38 installed on the manipulator 40 . The third driver 38 is used to drive the manipulator 40 to move along a third direction C. As shown in FIG. In one embodiment, the first direction A, the second direction B, and the third direction C are perpendicular to each other.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 at the same time, the manipulator 40 includes a first clamping portion 42 and a second clamping portion 44 . The second clamping portion 44 can cooperate with the first clamping portion 42 to clamp the part 100 . The first clamping portion 42 includes a first fixing plate 422 slidably mounted on the base 362 , at least one first clip 424 fixed on the first fixing plate 422 , and a first clip 424 fixed on the first fixing plate 422 . The first blocking piece 426 at one end of the first fixing plate 422 is described above. The first fixing plate 422 also defines a sliding slot 4222 for installing the second clamping portion 44 .

The second clamping portion 44 includes a second fixing plate 442 slidably installed in the slide groove 4222, at least one second clip 444 fixed on the second fixing plate 442, and a second clip 444 fixed on the second fixing plate 442. The second blocking piece 446 on the end of the second fixing plate 442 away from the first blocking piece 426 . The first blocking piece 426 and the second blocking piece 446 are used to limit the moving range of the second clamping portion 44 relative to the first clamping portion 42 .

Please refer to FIG. 5 at the same time, the manipulator 40 also includes a fourth driver 46 mounted on the second fixing plate 442, the fourth driver 46 is used to drive the second clamping portion 44 relative to the The first clamping part 42 slides along the sliding groove 4222, thereby adjusting the distance between the first clamping piece 424 and the second clamping piece 444, so as to clamp the part 100 to the first clamping between the piece 424 and the second clamping piece 444 , or release the part 100 from between the first clamping piece 424 and the second clamping piece 444 . In an embodiment, the fourth driver 46 may also be fixed on the first clamping portion 42 .

Please also refer to FIG. 6 , the workbench 50 includes a base 52 , a toggle member 54 , and a driving member 56 . A slideway 522 is defined on the base 52 . The toggle member 54 includes a slide plate 542 slidably installed in the slideway 522 and at least one paddle 544 fixed on the slide plate 542 . The driving member 56 is fixed on one end of the base 52 for driving the toggle member 54 to slide in the slideway 522 .

Please refer to FIG. 7 at the same time, the workpiece 200 includes a frame body 202, a fixed piece 204 located on the frame body 202, and a stop piece extending from the frame body 202 and substantially parallel to the fixed piece 204. 206 , and a mounting shaft 208 extending from the fixing piece 204 toward the stop piece 206 . A free end of the mounting shaft 208 is close to the stop piece 206 .

Please refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 at the same time. When the assembly device is in an initial state, the fixing seat 36 is located directly above the workbench 50 . When the part 100 needs to be installed on the workpiece 200, the workpiece 200 is fixed on the workbench 50, and the plectrum 544 is located between the fixed piece 204 and the stop piece 206 . The suction head 22 of the pick-up device 20 sucks the part 100, the first driver 34 drives the fixing seat 36 to move along the first direction A to directly above the part 100; the second driver 364 drives the The base 362 moves toward the part 100 along the second direction B, and at the same time, the fourth driver 46 drives the second clamping part 44 to move relative to the first clamping part 42 to increase the The distance between the first clamping piece 424 and the second clamping piece 444 is described.

When the component 100 is located between the first clamping piece 424 and the second clamping piece 444, the fourth driver 46 drives the second clamping portion 44 to reversely move to shrink the first clamping portion 444. The distance between the clip 424 and the second clip 444 is such that the component 100 is clamped between the first clip 424 and the second clip 444 . The second driver 364 drives the base 362 to move in a direction opposite to the second direction B, and the first driver 34 drives the fixing seat 36 to move in a direction opposite to the first direction A, until the assembly equipment returns to the initial position.

The second driver 364 drives the base 362 to move toward the workpiece 200 along the second direction B, and the driving member 56 drives the toggle member 54 to slide in the slideway 522 , so that the The plectrum 544 squeezes the stop piece 206 to make it deform, thereby increasing the distance between the stop piece 206 and the fixed piece 204, so as to facilitate the loading of the part 100 on the workpiece 200 . When the base 362 moves to the point where the part 100 is located between the stop piece 206 and the fixed piece 204 and is opposite to the installation shaft 208, the third driver 38 drives the manipulator 40 along the The third direction C moves toward the fixing piece 204 until the sleeve 102 of the component 100 is sleeved on the mounting shaft 208 of the workpiece 200 , and the component 100 is assembled on the workpiece 200 .

The driving member 56 drives the toggle member 54 to reversely slide on the slideway 522 to the initial position, and the dial 544 disengages from the stop piece 206 so that the stop piece 206 returns to the initial state, so The distance between the free end of the installation shaft 208 and the stop piece 206 is smaller than the thickness of the sleeve 102 . The second driver 364 drives the base 362 to move in a direction opposite to the second direction B, and the third driver 38 drives the manipulator 40 to move in the opposite direction until the assembly device returns to its original position.

Claims (10)

1. A mounting device for installing a part on a workpiece, characterized in that: the mounting device includes a slide rail, a first driver, a fixing seat and a tool for clamping the part and The manipulator installed on the workpiece; the first driver is fixed on the slide rail to drive the fixed seat to move in a first direction; the fixed seat includes a slide mounted on the slide rail base and a second driver for driving the base to move in a second direction; the manipulator includes a first clamping part slidably mounted on the base and a A second clamping portion on a clamping portion; the first clamping portion includes a first clamping piece, the second clamping portion includes a second clamping piece, and the second clamping portion passes through relative to The first clamping part slides to adjust the distance between the second clamping piece and the first clamping piece, so as to clamp or release the component. 2. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the first clamping part comprises a first fixing plate slidably mounted on the base, and the first clip is fixed on the first A fixed plate; the installation device further includes a third driver installed on the first fixed plate, the third driver is used to drive the manipulator to move along a third direction. 3. The installation device according to claim 2, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. 4. The installation device according to claim 2, wherein a chute is provided on the first fixing plate, and the second clamping part includes a second fixing plate slidably installed in the chute , the second clip is fixed on the second fixed plate, the manipulator also includes a fourth driver installed on the second fixed plate, the fourth driver is used to drive the second clip The holding part slides along the chute. 5. The installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: the extending direction of the chute is substantially parallel to the third direction. 6. The installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: the first clamping part further comprises a first blocking piece fixed on the end of the first fixing plate, and the second clamping part also It includes a second blocking piece fixed on the end of the second fixing plate away from the first blocking piece, the first blocking piece and the second blocking piece are used to limit the relative movement of the second clamping portion The moving distance of the first clamping part. 7. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the first clip is substantially parallel to the second clip. 8. An assembly device for installing a part on a workpiece, comprising a fixing frame and a workbench for placing the workpiece, characterized in that: the assembly device also includes a The installation device on the fixed frame, the installation device includes a slide rail, a first driver, a fixed seat, and a manipulator for clamping the part and installing it on the workpiece; the first driver is fixed On the slide rail, it is used to drive the fixed seat to move along a first direction; the fixed seat includes a base slidably installed on the slide rail and a base for driving the base along a first direction A second driver that moves in two directions; the manipulator includes a first clamping portion that is slidably mounted on the base and a second clamping portion that is slidably mounted on the first clamping portion; the second clamping portion is slidably mounted on the first clamping portion; A clamping part includes a first clamping piece, and the second clamping part includes a second clamping piece, and the second clamping part adjusts the second clamping part by sliding relative to the first clamping part. The distance between the piece and the first clip to clamp or release the part. 9. The assembly device according to claim 8, wherein the workpiece comprises a fixed piece, a stop piece and an installation shaft extending from the fixed piece to the direction of the stop piece, and the installation The shaft is used to install the parts, and the workbench includes a base and a toggle piece installed on the base, the toggle piece can slide relative to the base to squeeze the stop piece, so that The stop piece is deformed, thereby increasing the distance between the stop piece and the fixing piece, so as to facilitate the installation of the component on the installation shaft. 10. The assembly device according to claim 9, wherein a slideway is provided on the base, and the toggle member includes a slide plate slidably installed in the slideway and a slide plate fixed on the slide plate. The pick piece is located between the stop piece and the fixed piece, and is used for pressing the stop piece.