Clip module for positioning a clip at a predefined assembly position of a cable run, and assembly head comprising such a clip module
AssigneeLEONI Bordnetz-Systeme GmbH
InventorRalph Polonyi
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Abstract
A clip module is used for automatically positioning a clip at any angular position on a cable run. The clip module has a gripper having gripping elements for gripping the clip. These gripping elements can be adjusted between an open position and a gripping position by a control mechanism. Furthermore, a delivery unit is provided by which the gripper can be moved in a longitudinal direction and in a vertical direction. The gripper is rotatable and the gripping elements can be actuated in any angular position of the gripper.
Claims20
A clip module extending in a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction and a vertical direction, and configured for positioning a clip at a predefined assembly position on a cable run extending in the transverse direction, the clip configured as a fastening element for fastening the cable run to a carrying element in order to fix the cable run at a desired position, the clip module comprising:
- a gripper having gripping elements for gripping the clip;
- a control mechanism acting on said gripping elements for adjusting said gripping elements between an open position and a gripping position;
- a feed unit for moving said gripper in the longitudinal direction and in the vertical direction;
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- said gripper being rotatable about a rotational axis extending in the transverse direction for rotation into different angular positions around a circumference of the cable run for guiding the clip into any desired angular position around the circumference of the cable run for fixing the cable run at a desired position, said control mechanism being configured for opening and closing said gripper elements in the different angular positions of said gripper between the open position and the gripping position.
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