Hollow glass spacing bar framing method

Abstract

The invention discloses a hollow glass spacing bar framing method, and relates to the technical field of hollow production, and the hollow glass spacing bar framing method comprises the following steps: conveying a spacing bar to a spacing bar bending station, and bending the two ends of the spacing bar towards the inner side; the two bent spacing bars are conveyed to a first spacing bar framing station through a conveying mechanism and clamped by a first spacing bar framing mechanism, the two bent spacing bars are clamped by a second spacing bar framing station and clamped by a second spacing bar framing mechanism, and the connecting positions of the two bent spacing bars are oppositely arranged. The two bent spacing bars are respectively a first spacing bar and a second spacing bar; a first middle straight section spacing bar is clamped through a first straight section clamping mechanism and moved to a first inserting position, and a second middle straight section spacing bar is conveyed to a second straight section assembling mechanism to be clamped and then reaches a second inserting position; and the like. The problem that framing is inconvenient for large-size spacing bars can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of hollow glass manufacturing technology, and in particular to a method for assembling spacer strips in hollow glass. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies and people's needs, insulated glass doors and windows are increasingly used in modern buildings. A spacer strip is needed to form a cavity between the two panes of glass in an insulated glass unit. Therefore, how to quickly and effectively fold the spacer strip into a frame of a specific shape to correspond with the two panes of glass is a concern. Current bending machines only bend the spacer strip where bending is required; however, assembling the bent spacer strip into a complete frame remains a problem to be solved, especially considering how to perforate the spacer strip, splice it together, etc., to ultimately form a finished frame. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a method for assembling insulating glass spacer strips, which can solve the problem of automatic assembling of large-sized spacer strips.

[0004] The specific technical solution of this invention is as follows:

[0005] A method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass units, the method comprising:

[0006] The spacer bar is conveyed to the spacer bar bending station, where both ends of the spacer bar are bent inward according to a preset size;

[0007] Two bent spacer strips are conveyed by a conveying mechanism to the first spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the first spacer strip assembly mechanism, and to the second spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the second spacer strip assembly mechanism. The joints of the two bent spacer strips are placed opposite each other. The two bent spacer strips are the first spacer strip and the second spacer strip.

[0008] The first intermediate straight section spacer is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism and moved to the first insertion position. The second intermediate straight section spacer is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism, clamped, flipped, and then moved to the second insertion position.

[0009] The first spacer frame mechanism and the second spacer frame mechanism are driven to move so that the two ends of the first spacer held by the first spacer frame mechanism are connected to one end of the first middle straight section spacer and one end of the second middle straight section spacer, respectively, and the two ends of the second spacer held by the second spacer frame mechanism are connected to the other end of the first middle straight section spacer and the other end of the second middle straight section spacer, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, the steps of conveying the two bent spacer strips to the first spacer strip assembly station and being clamped by the first spacer strip assembly mechanism, and to the second spacer strip assembly station and being clamped by the second spacer strip assembly mechanism, specifically include:

[0011] The first spacer frame mechanism is moved and rotated from the waiting position on the side to the middle position of the first spacer frame mechanism and the second spacer frame mechanism. The first spacer is transported to the first spacer frame mechanism in the middle position by the conveying mechanism and held by the first spacer frame mechanism. Then, the first spacer frame mechanism rotates and moves to the side.

[0012] The second spacer frame mechanism is moved and rotated from the side waiting position to the middle position of the first spacer frame mechanism and the second spacer frame mechanism. The second spacer is transported to the middle position of the second spacer frame mechanism by the conveying mechanism and held by the second spacer frame mechanism. Then, the second spacer frame mechanism rotates and moves to the side.

[0013] Preferably, the waiting position of the first spacer frame mechanism on the side is arranged opposite to the waiting position of the second spacer frame mechanism on the side.

[0014] Preferably, the step of clamping and moving the first intermediate straight segment spacer to the first insertion position by the first straight segment clamping mechanism specifically includes:

[0015] After the first intermediate straight section spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer cutting mechanism, it is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism. Then, the first intermediate straight section spacer is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism and moved to the first insertion position.

[0016] Preferably, the step of transporting the second intermediate straight section spacer to the second straight section assembly mechanism for clamping and flipping before reaching the second insertion position specifically includes:

[0017] After the second intermediate straight section spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism, it is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism and clamped. Then, the second straight section assembly mechanism rotates so that the sidewall of the two intermediate straight section spacers reaches the second insertion position, so that the side of the first intermediate straight section spacer in the first insertion position facing the second insertion position is the same as the side of the second intermediate straight section spacer in the second insertion position facing the first insertion position.

[0018] Preferably, both the first and second intermediate straight-segment spacers are spaced-out spacers.

[0019] Preferably, the step of transporting the second intermediate straight section spacer to the second straight section assembly mechanism for clamping and flipping before reaching the second insertion position specifically includes:

[0020] The second intermediate straight section spacer is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism through the first straight section clamping mechanism. Then, the spacer is cut to the required length through the spacer dividing mechanism and then inserted into both ends of the second intermediate straight section spacer. The second intermediate straight section spacer with the spacer at both ends is clamped and flipped by the second straight section assembly mechanism to reach the second insertion position.

[0021] Preferably, the first insertion position is located above the second insertion position.

[0022] Preferably, the step of clamping and moving the first intermediate straight segment spacer to the first insertion position by the first straight segment clamping mechanism specifically includes:

[0023] The first intermediate straight segment spacer is transported to the second straight segment assembly mechanism via the first straight segment clamping mechanism. The spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism and then inserted into both ends of the first intermediate straight segment spacer. The first intermediate straight segment spacer with the spacer at both ends is then clamped by the first straight segment clamping mechanism and moved to the first insertion position, so that the side of the first intermediate straight segment spacer facing the second insertion position in the first insertion position is the same as the side of the second intermediate straight segment spacer facing the first insertion position in the second insertion position.

[0024] Preferably, both the first intermediate straight section spacer and the second intermediate straight section spacer are spacers with desiccant inside.

[0025] Preferably, in the step of transporting the first intermediate straight segment spacer to the second straight segment assembly mechanism via the first straight segment clamping mechanism, and then cutting the spacer to the required length via the spacer segmenting mechanism, the spacer is inserted into both ends of the first intermediate straight segment spacer, specifically as follows:

[0026] The first intermediate straight section spacer is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism via the first straight section clamping mechanism.

[0027] After the spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism, it is installed onto the spacer insertion mechanism and clamped. The spacer insertion mechanism moves to one side of the second straight section assembly mechanism and installs the clamped spacer onto one end of the second intermediate straight section spacer.

[0028] After the spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism, it is installed onto the spacer insertion mechanism and clamped. The spacer insertion mechanism moves to the other side of the second straight section assembly mechanism and installs the clamped spacer onto the other end of the first intermediate straight section spacer.

[0029] Preferably, the method for assembling insulating glass spacer strips further includes:

[0030] Before bending the spacer strip, the spacer strip is conveyed to a tray with a centering and punching function. At least one of the limiting mechanisms located on both sides of the spacer strip moves toward the spacer strip to limit the spacer strip in both directions. The centering mechanism pushes both ends of the spacer strip to position the spacer strip in a preset position. Then, a laser punch is used to punch a hole on one side of the spacer strip.

[0031] The technical solution of the present invention has the following significant beneficial effects:

[0032] 1. The insulating glass spacer assembly method in this application allows for the first and second spacer bars to be bent into a C-shape. These spacer bars are then moved to the first spacer assembly mechanism at the first spacer assembly station and the second spacer assembly mechanism at the second spacer assembly station. Next, the first intermediate straight spacer bar is clamped by the first straight segment clamping mechanism and moved to the first insertion position. The second intermediate straight spacer bar is transported to the second straight segment assembly mechanism, clamped, and flipped to reach the second insertion position. Then, simply driving the first and second spacer assembly mechanisms to move in opposite directions allows the two ends of the first spacer bar clamped by the first spacer assembly mechanism to connect to one end of the first intermediate straight spacer bar and one end of the second intermediate straight spacer bar, respectively. The two ends of the second spacer bar clamped by the second spacer assembly mechanism are connected to the other ends of the first and second intermediate straight spacer bars, respectively. This allows for quick and convenient assembly to form a closed spacer bar frame, especially suitable for large-size spacer bar frames.

[0033] 2. The entire process described above can be automated to replace manual loading, thus enabling 24-hour mechanized operation, freeing up labor, improving production efficiency, and greatly saving labor and material costs.

[0034] 3. In addition, this solution provides a safer working environment for the assembly of spacer bars in insulating glass, greatly reducing the labor intensity of workers and further reducing the risk of labor compared to manual framing.

[0035] Specific embodiments of the invention are disclosed in detail below with reference to the description and accompanying drawings, indicating how the principles of the invention can be employed. It should be understood that the embodiments of the invention are not therefore limited in scope. Features described and / or shown for one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. Furthermore, the shapes and proportions of the components in the drawings are merely illustrative to aid in understanding the invention and do not specifically limit the shapes and proportions of the components. Those skilled in the art, guided by the teachings of this invention, can select various possible shapes and proportions to implement the invention according to specific circumstances.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the insulating glass spacer frame system in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-row spacer strip, a single-row spacer strip with packing straps, a single-row spacer strip, and a single spacer strip in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning and drilling mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spacer frame mechanism, the second straight segment assembly mechanism, and the first straight segment clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the spacer frame mechanism located in the middle position in a horizontal state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a side view of the first straight-segment clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a top view of the first straight-segment clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic frame assembly process when the first and second intermediate straight segment spacers are spaced spacers in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 10This is a schematic diagram of the automatic frame assembly process when the first and second intermediate straight section spacers are spacers with desiccant inside, as described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 11 This is a side view of the second straight section assembly mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a front view of the second straight section assembly mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] The reference numerals in the above figures are as follows:

[0050] 1. Automatic lifting device; 1001. Strapping removal mechanism; 2. Hopper; 21. Pallet; 22. Multi-row spacer strips; 221. Single-row spacer strip; 2211. Single spacer strip; 23. Strapping strap; 3. Single-row material box; 4. Single-row feeding mechanism; 5. Single spacer strip picking mechanism; 6. Positioning and punching mechanism; 61. Pallet; 62. First limiting mechanism; 63. Second limiting mechanism; 64. Clamping mechanism; 65. Pushing mechanism; 66. Laser punch; 7. Spacer strip bending mechanism; 8. Conveying mechanism; 91. First spacer strip frame assembly mechanism; 92. Second spacer strip frame assembly mechanism; 10. Second... Straight section assembly mechanism; 101, rotating arm; 102, spacer bar gripper; 11, first straight section gripping mechanism; 111, column; 112, vertical moving mechanism; 113, telescopic gripping mechanism; 1131, first crossbeam; 1132, second crossbeam; 1133, spacer bar gripper; 12, spacer bar insertion mechanism; 13, spacer bar storage mechanism; 14, spacer bar dividing mechanism; 15, conveying wheel; 16, spacer bar conveying and insertion mechanism; 171, first intermediate straight section spacer bar; 172, second intermediate straight section spacer bar; 18, spacer bar; 19, first spacer bar; 20, second spacer bar. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The details of the present invention can be more clearly understood by referring to the accompanying drawings and the description of specific embodiments. However, the specific embodiments of the present invention described herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the invention in any way. Under the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can conceive of any possible modifications based on the invention, all of which should be considered within the scope of the invention. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to mechanical or electrical connections, or internal communication between two elements, and can be direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only embodiments.

[0052] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0053] To address the issue of inconvenient framing of spacer strips, this application proposes a method for framing spacer strips in insulating glass units. This method can be used in conjunction with an insulating glass spacer strip framing system. Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass in an embodiment of the present invention, as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass units may include:

[0054] S101: The single-row spacer strip 221 is installed into the single-row material box 3 by the single-row feeding mechanism 4. During this process, the strapping strap 23 of the single-row spacer strip 221 is removed by the strapping strap removal mechanism 1001.

[0055] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the insulating glass spacer frame system in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the insulating glass spacer frame system may include a hopper 2 for loading multiple rows of spacers 22. Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of multiple rows of spacers, a single row of spacers 221 with packing straps 23, a single row of spacers 221, and a single spacer 2211 in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, a multi-row spacer 22 may include multiple single-row spacer 221. The hopper 2 may have a multi-layer structure, with a movable tray 21 placed on each layer. Each tray 21 is used to store multi-row spacer 22 of different lengths. Multiple single-row spacer 221 in a multi-row spacer 22 are stacked horizontally. A single-row spacer 221 may include multiple single spacer 2211. Multiple spacer 221 are arranged vertically and packaged together by strapping 23. The insulating glass spacer assembly system may include: an automatic lifting device 1 and a single-row loading mechanism 4. The automatic lifting device 1 is used to remove the tray 21 and multiple rows of spacer 21 on the tray 21 from the hopper 2 and transport them to the bottom of the single-row cassette 3. The single-row loading mechanism 4 is used to push the single-row spacer 221 from the multi-row spacer 22 on the tray 21 one by one into the single-row cassette 3. The single-row hopper 3 has multiple loading spaces for single-row spacers 221, each capable of loading an individual single-row spacer 221. During the loading process, the strapping straps 23 of the single-row spacers 221 are removed and recycled by the strapping strap removal mechanism 1001. The strapping strap removal mechanism 1001 can be mounted on the automatic lifting device 1. The automatic lifting device 1 can move vertically and horizontally, thereby removing and transporting the pallet 21 and the multiple rows of spacers 22 on the pallet 21 from any location in the hopper 2 to below the single-row hopper 3.

[0056] S102: The single spacer bar 2211 is taken out from the single-row hopper 3 by the single spacer bar material taking mechanism 5.

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the insulating glass spacer frame system may include: a single spacer picking mechanism 5, which is used to pick up a single spacer 2211 from the single-row cassette 3 and transport the single spacer 2211 to the tray 61 with centering and punching functions. After the single-row spacer 221 is loaded into the single-row cassette 3, the single spacer 2211 is picked up from the single-row cassette 3 by the single spacer picking mechanism 5, and then transported to the tray 61 with centering and punching functions.

[0058] S103: Before bending the spacer strip, the spacer strip is conveyed to the tray 61 with centering and punching functions. At least one of the limiting mechanisms located on both sides of the spacer strip moves towards the spacer strip to limit the spacer strip in both directions. The centering mechanism pushes both ends of the spacer strip to position the spacer strip in a preset position. Then, the laser punch 66 punches a hole on one side of the spacer strip.

[0059] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning and drilling mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, the insulating glass spacer frame system may include: a positioning and drilling mechanism 6, which is used to limit the spacer in both directions and move the spacer to a preset position in the direction of both ends of the spacer, and can drill a hole on one side of the spacer. The positioning and drilling mechanism 6 may include: a support plate 61, the upper end of the support plate 61 having a first limiting mechanism 62, and the lower end of the support plate 61 having a second limiting mechanism 63 that can move toward the first limiting mechanism 62; a clamping mechanism 64, which is used to fix the spacer on the support plate 61; two pushing mechanisms 65, respectively located at both ends of the spacer, which are used to push the spacer to move in the extension direction of the spacer so that the spacer is located in the preset position; and a laser drill 66 that can move along the extension direction of the spacer, which is used to drill a hole on one side of the spacer. The clamping mechanism 64 can move back and forth towards the first limiting mechanism 62. When the clamping mechanism 64 moves towards the first limiting mechanism 62, it can clamp the spacer strip with the first limiting mechanism 62 to fix the spacer strip. As the laser drill 66 moves along the extension direction of the spacer strip, it can drill a hole on one side of the spacer strip along the extension direction of the spacer strip.

[0060] Before bending the spacer strip, it is fed onto a tray 61 with centering and punching functions. At least one of the limiting mechanisms located on both sides of the spacer strip moves towards it to limit its movement in both directions. For example, the second limiting mechanism 63 abuts against the spacer strip from the side, causing it to move towards the first limiting mechanism 62 until it is flush with the first limiting mechanism 62. Alternatively, the distance between the first limiting mechanism 62 and the second limiting mechanism 63 can be pre-set according to the width of the spacer strip, making it approximately equal to the width of the spacer strip, leaving only a small gap between the spacer strip and the first and second limiting mechanisms 62 and 63, allowing the spacer strip to move only in its extending direction. The pushing mechanism 65 of the centering mechanism pushes both ends of the spacer strip to a preset position. The preset position can be the middle of the tray 61. The clamping mechanism 64 then fixes the spacer strip on the tray 61, making it completely immobile in both the horizontal and vertical directions. Afterward, a laser punch 66 punches a hole on one side of the spacer strip. As the laser punch 66 moves along the extension direction of the spacer strip, it can punch holes one by one on one side of the spacer strip along the extension direction of the spacer strip.

[0061] In this step, it can be determined whether or not punching is required based on the specific type of the spacer. If the spacer contains a desiccant, punching is generally required. If the spacer is hollow, punching is not necessary. Alternatively, if punching is not required, the spacer can be directly conveyed to the spacer bending station via the single spacer feeding mechanism 5.

[0062] S104: The spacer bar is conveyed to the spacer bar bending station and both sides of the spacer bar are bent inward according to the preset dimensions.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown, the insulating glass spacer frame system may include: a spacer bending mechanism 7, which is used to bend the spacer.

[0064] In this step, the perforated spacer strips can be transported to the spacer strip bending station by the single spacer strip feeding mechanism 5. According to the preset degree, the spacer strip bending mechanism 7 bends both sides of the spacer strip to the same side, so that the spacer strip is roughly in the shape of a C-frame.

[0065] S105: The two bent spacer strips are respectively sent to the first spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the first spacer strip assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the second spacer strip assembly mechanism 92. The connection points of the two bent spacer strips are placed opposite each other. The two bent spacer strips are the first spacer strip and the second spacer strip.

[0066] In this step, the two bent spacer strips can be conveyed by the conveying mechanism 8 to the first spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the first spacer strip assembly mechanism 91, and to the second spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the second spacer strip assembly mechanism 92.

[0067] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spacer frame mechanism, the second straight segment assembly mechanism, and the first straight segment clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 5As shown, the insulating glass spacer assembly system may include: a first spacer assembly mechanism 91 located at a first spacer assembly station, and a second spacer assembly mechanism 92 located at a second spacer assembly station. The first spacer assembly station can be a waiting position for the first spacer assembly mechanism 91, and the second spacer assembly station can be a waiting position for the second spacer assembly mechanism 92. In other feasible embodiments, the waiting positions of the spacer assembly mechanisms may be located further outward from the spacer assembly station. The waiting positions of the first spacer assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer assembly mechanism 92 are arranged opposite to each other. There is an intermediate position between the waiting positions of the first spacer assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer assembly mechanism 92. The first spacer assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer assembly mechanism 92 are arranged horizontally. The first spacer assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer assembly mechanism 92 are respectively movable horizontally, thereby being able to move to the intermediate position respectively. When the first spacer frame assembly mechanism 91 or the second spacer frame assembly mechanism 92 is in the middle position, the spacer frame assembly mechanism can receive the bent spacer.

[0068] Both the first spacer frame mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame mechanism 92 have horizontal and vertical states, and can switch between the two states by rotation. For example, the spacer frame mechanism can switch between the two states by rotating about an axis perpendicular to the paper surface. Figure 5 As shown, at this time, the first spacer frame mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame mechanism 92 are in a vertical state. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the spacer frame mechanism located in the middle position in an embodiment of the present invention, in a horizontal state, as shown. Figure 6 As shown, the first spacer frame mechanism 91 moves to the middle position and rotates to a horizontal state. At this time, when the C-shaped spacer opening faces downward and is transported to the middle position by the conveying mechanism and placed at the first spacer frame mechanism 91, the first spacer frame mechanism 91 can clamp the C-shaped spacer.

[0069] The first spacer frame mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame mechanism 92 are arranged opposite each other, for example, one on the left and the other on the right. They can move in opposite directions or away from each other to complete the connection operation between the C-shaped spacer and the middle straight spacer in the later stage.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, the insulating glass spacer assembly system may include: a conveying mechanism 8, which is used to convey the bent spacer to a first spacer assembly mechanism 91 in a horizontal state or a second spacer assembly mechanism 92 in a horizontal state. Further, the conveying mechanism 8 can convey the bent spacer to the first spacer assembly mechanism 91 or the second spacer assembly mechanism 92 in an intermediate position.

[0071] In this step, the first spacer frame mechanism 91 can be moved and rotated from the side waiting position to the middle position between the first spacer frame mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame mechanism 92. For example, it can be rotated to a horizontal state. The first spacer 19 is transported to the first spacer frame mechanism 91 in the middle position by the conveying mechanism 8 and held by the first spacer frame mechanism 91. After that, the first spacer frame mechanism 91 rotates and moves to the side, for example, it can be rotated to a vertical state.

[0072] The second spacer frame mechanism 92 is moved and rotated from its side waiting position to the middle position between the first spacer frame mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame mechanism 92, for example, it can be rotated to a horizontal position. The second spacer 20 is then transported to the second spacer frame mechanism 92 in the middle position via the conveying mechanism 8 and held by the second spacer frame mechanism 92. Afterward, the second spacer frame mechanism 92 rotates and moves to the side, for example, it can be rotated to a vertical position. At this time, the bent ends of the first spacer 19 are respectively aligned with the bent ends of the second spacer 20. After the conveying mechanism 8 completes the conveying, it returns to the bending station at the bending operation area to wait for the conveying of the next spacer.

[0073] As an option, the waiting positions of the first spacer frame mechanism 91 on the side and the waiting positions of the second spacer frame mechanism 92 on the side can be arranged opposite each other.

[0074] For larger C-shaped spacers, the opening of the C-shaped spacer faces downwards to minimize bending deformation due to gravity. The bent ends of the spacer droop naturally under gravity. The spacer assembly frame mechanism moves to the middle position to receive the C-shaped spacers, ensuring that the conveying mechanism always transports the C-shaped spacers along a single route. This simplifies the movement path of the conveying mechanism and minimizes interference with other mechanisms.

[0075] S106: The first intermediate straight section spacer 171 is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism 11 and moved to the first insertion position. The second intermediate straight section spacer 172 is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism 10, clamped, flipped, and then reaches the second insertion position.

[0076] Figure 11 This is a side view of the second straight-section assembly mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 This is a front view of the second straight-section assembly mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the insulating glass spacer assembly system may include: a spacer dividing mechanism 14, which divides the delivered spacers into sections of the required length, and then conveys the divided spacers to the second straight section assembly mechanism 10. The spacer dividing mechanism 14 may be located to the side of one end of the second straight section assembly mechanism 10, thereby facilitating the feeding of the divided spacers into the second straight section assembly mechanism 10 in a straight direction. The insulating glass spacer assembly system may also include: a spacer storage mechanism 13, which stores the spacers to be divided. The spacers to be divided may be stacked vertically. The spacer dividing mechanism 14 may be located between the spacer storage mechanism 13 and the second straight section assembly mechanism 10. The spacer storage mechanism has a conveying wheel 15, which can rotate to convey the spacers to be divided on the spacer storage mechanism 13 forward to enter the spacer dividing mechanism 14. The insulating glass spacer assembly system may include a second straight section assembly mechanism 10. The second straight section assembly mechanism 10 receives intermediate straight section spacers conveyed by the spacer segmentation mechanism 14 and the conveying wheel 15. These intermediate straight section spacers are spatial spacers. Alternatively, it receives intermediate straight section spacers conveyed by the first straight section clamping mechanism. These intermediate straight section spacers contain a desiccant. The second straight section assembly mechanism 10 is also used to clamp and rotate the intermediate straight section spacers to change their orientation, for example, by rotating them 180 degrees. The second straight section assembly mechanism 10 may include a base and a rotating arm 101 mounted on the base. The rotating arm 101 rotates about a rotation axis at one end, and a spacer clamp 1133 for clamping the intermediate straight section spacers can be mounted at the other end of the rotating arm 101. The base has an intermediate straight section spacer receiving station, where the intermediate straight section spacers received by the second straight section assembly mechanism are first placed. The rotating arm 101 and the spacer clamp 1133 cooperate to clamp the middle straight spacer at the receiving station and rotate it, so that the middle straight spacer rotates, changes the orientation of the middle straight spacer, and moves the middle straight spacer away from the receiving station.

[0077] Alternatively, the rotating arm 101 can be L-shaped. The rotating arm 101 has two positions. In the first position, the rotating arm 101 causes the spacer bar gripper 1133 to face downwards, so that the spacer bar gripper 1133 can easily grip the spacer bar on the second straight section assembly mechanism 10. In the second position, the rotating arm 101 causes the spacer bar gripper 1133 to face upwards, and the middle straight section spacer held by the spacer bar gripper 1133 is in the second insertion position.

[0078] In step S106, Figure 9This is a schematic diagram illustrating the automatic frame assembly process when the first and second intermediate straight segment spacers are spaced-out spacers in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 As shown, when both the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171 and the second intermediate straight segment spacer 172 are spacer bars 18, the specific steps may include:

[0079] After the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism 14, it is transported to the intermediate straight section spacer receiving station of the second straight section assembly mechanism 10. Then, the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism 11 and moved upwards to the first insertion position. The first insertion position is located above the second insertion position. When the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 is in the first insertion position, both ends of the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 are aligned with one end of the first spacer 19 and one end of the second spacer 20, respectively, on the same straight line.

[0080] Figure 7 This is a side view of the first straight-segment clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a top view of the first straight-segment clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The insulating glass spacer assembly system may include: a first straight segment clamping mechanism 11, which clamps the intermediate straight spacer segment on the second straight segment assembly mechanism 10 and is vertically movable to lift and move the clamped intermediate straight spacer segment to a first insertion position. The first straight segment clamping mechanism 11 may include: a column 111; a vertically movable mechanism 112 mounted on the column 111; and at least one telescopic clamping mechanism 113 mounted on the vertically movable mechanism 112, which is horizontally telescopic and can clamp the intermediate straight spacer segment. The telescopic clamping mechanism 113 may include a first crossbeam 1131, a second crossbeam 1132, and spacer segment grippers 1133. The first crossbeam 1131 can be mounted on the vertical moving mechanism 112, and the second crossbeam 1132 is mounted on the first crossbeam 1131. The second crossbeam 1132 and the first crossbeam 1131 can move relative to each other in the horizontal direction to achieve a telescopic function. The spacer gripper 1133 is mounted on the second crossbeam 1132. Furthermore, the first crossbeam 1131 and the telescopic gripping mechanism 113 can also move relative to each other in the horizontal direction, thereby increasing the telescopic range of the telescopic gripping mechanism 113.

[0081] After the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism 14, it is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism 10 and clamped. Then, the second straight section assembly mechanism 10 rotates so that the side wall of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 rotates 180 degrees to reach the second insertion position. For example, it can rotate 180 degrees so that the side of the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 facing the second insertion position in the first insertion position is the same as the side of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 facing the first insertion position in the second insertion position. When the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 is in the second insertion position, both ends of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 are respectively aligned with the other ends of the first spacer 19 and the second spacer 20.

[0082] Because the inward-facing side of the spacer differs from the outward-facing side after the spacer is assembled, this difference may include the presence of openings or minor differences in the dimensions of the spacer itself. Therefore, in this step, the second straight section assembly mechanism 10 needs to rotate to rotate the sidewall of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 by a certain angle to reach the second insertion position.

[0083] In another feasible implementation, the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171 can be cut to the required length by the spacer segment dividing mechanism 14 and transported to the intermediate straight segment spacer receiving station of the second straight segment assembly mechanism 10. Then, the rotating arm 101 and the spacer gripper 1133 cooperate to clamp the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171 at the intermediate straight segment spacer receiving station and rotate it to a certain angle, for example, 180 degrees, to reach the second insertion position. After this, the second intermediate straight segment spacer 172 can be cut to the required length by the spacer segment dividing mechanism 14 and transported to the intermediate straight segment spacer receiving station of the second straight segment assembly mechanism 10. Then, the second intermediate straight segment spacer 172 can be clamped by the first straight segment clamping mechanism 11 and moved upwards to the first insertion position. The first insertion position is located above the second insertion position. When the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 is in the first insertion position, the two ends of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 are respectively aligned with one end of the first spacer 19 and the second spacer 20 on the same straight line.

[0084] In step S106, Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the automatic frame assembly process when the first and second intermediate straight-section spacers are spacers containing desiccant in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 As shown, when both the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 and the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 are spacers with desiccant inside, the specific steps may include:

[0085] The second intermediate straight section spacer 172 is transported from top to bottom by the first straight section clamping mechanism 11 to the intermediate straight section spacer receiving station of the second straight section assembly mechanism 10. Then, the spacer 18 is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism 14 and inserted into both ends of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172. For example, the single spacer material handling mechanism 5 can hand over the spacer with material after centering and punching to the conveying mechanism 8, which then transfers it to the first straight section clamping mechanism 11. This spacer with material can be used as an intermediate straight section spacer. The first straight section clamping mechanism 11 then conveys the spacer with material to the second straight section assembly mechanism 10.

[0086] The insulating glass spacer assembly system may include a spacer conveying and insertion mechanism 16, which is used to pick up the spacer 18 after it has been divided by the spacer dividing mechanism 14, and insert the spacer 18 into one end of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172. The spacer conveying and insertion mechanism 16 may be located between the spacer dividing mechanism 14 and the second straight section assembly mechanism 10.

[0087] In this embodiment, as feasible, the space bar conveying and insertion mechanism 16, the space bar dividing mechanism 14, the space bar storage mechanism 13, the conveying wheel 15, etc., can be one set or two sets. If there are two sets, they are located at both ends of the second straight section assembly mechanism 10, so that the two ends of the middle straight section space bar on the second straight section assembly mechanism 10 can be respectively inserted into the space bar 18 of the required length.

[0088] The second middle straight section spacer 172, with spacer bars 18 at both ends, is clamped and flipped by the second straight section assembly mechanism 10 to reach the second insertion position; the first insertion position is located above the second insertion position.

[0089] The first intermediate straight section spacer 171 is transported to the intermediate straight section spacer receiving station of the second straight section assembly mechanism 10 through the first straight section clamping mechanism 11. The spacer 18 is cut to the required length by the spacer 14 and then inserted into both ends of the first intermediate straight section spacer 171. The first intermediate straight section spacer 171 with spacer 18 at both ends is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism 11 and moved to the first insertion position, so that the side of the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 facing the second insertion position in the first insertion position is the same as the side of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 facing the first insertion position in the second insertion position.

[0090] Since the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 and the second intermediate straight section spacer 172 are spacers with desiccant inside, they need to be conveyed from the single-row hopper 3 through the conveying mechanism 8 and the first straight section clamping mechanism 11, etc., from above, rather than from the spacer storage mechanism 13.

[0091] In the steps described above, the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171 is transported to the second straight segment assembly mechanism 10 via the first straight segment clamping mechanism 11, and the spacer 18 is cut to the required length via the spacer segment dividing mechanism 14 and then inserted into both ends of the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171. Specifically, the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171 can be transported to the second straight segment assembly mechanism 10 via the first straight segment clamping mechanism 11; the spacer 18 is cut to the required length via the spacer segment dividing mechanism 14 and then installed onto the spacer insertion mechanism 12 and clamped; the spacer insertion mechanism 12 moves to one side of the second straight segment assembly mechanism 10 and installs the clamped spacer 18 onto one end of the second intermediate straight segment spacer 172; the spacer 18 is cut to the required length via the spacer segment dividing mechanism 14 and then installed onto the spacer insertion mechanism 12 and clamped; the spacer insertion mechanism 12 moves to the other side of the second straight segment assembly mechanism 10 and installs the clamped spacer onto the other end of the second intermediate straight segment spacer 172.

[0092] S107: Drive the first spacer frame mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame mechanism 92 to move so that the two ends of the first spacer 19 held by the first spacer frame mechanism 91 are respectively connected to one end of the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 and one end of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172, and the two ends of the second spacer 20 held by the second spacer frame mechanism 92 are respectively connected to the other end of the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 and the other end of the second intermediate straight section spacer 172.

[0093] In this step, driving the first spacer frame assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame assembly mechanism 92 to move in opposite directions allows the two ends of the first spacer 19 of the first spacer frame assembly mechanism 91 to connect to one end of the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171 and one end of the second intermediate straight segment spacer 172, respectively. Similarly, the two ends of the second spacer 20 held by the second spacer frame assembly mechanism 92 are connected to the other ends of the first intermediate straight segment spacer 171 and the second intermediate straight segment spacer 172, respectively. Alternatively, this connection can generally be achieved through a plug-in method. Since the first spacer frame assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame assembly mechanism 92 move in opposite directions, a plug-in method is easily implemented. The automatic frame assembly operation is thus completed through the above process.

[0094] Furthermore, such as Figure 5As shown, when the connection is made by plugging, the insulating glass spacer frame system may include: a spacer plugging mechanism 12, which is used to assist in the plugging between two spacers. There may be multiple spacer plugging mechanisms 12, which are respectively located at the plugging points of the two ends of the first spacer 19 with the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 and the second intermediate straight section spacer 172, and at the plugging points of the two ends of the second spacer 20 with the first intermediate straight section spacer 171 and the second intermediate straight section spacer 172. The spacer bar insertion mechanism 12 is used to fully align the two spacer bars that need to be inserted, thereby assisting in the following process when the first spacer bar frame assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer bar frame assembly mechanism 92 move: the two ends of the first spacer bar 19 of the first spacer bar frame assembly mechanism 91 are respectively inserted into one end of the first intermediate straight section spacer bar 171 and one end of the second intermediate straight section spacer bar 172; and the two ends of the second spacer bar 20 held by the second spacer bar frame assembly mechanism 92 are respectively inserted into the other end of the first intermediate straight section spacer bar 171 and the other end of the second intermediate straight section spacer bar 172.

[0095] The insulating glass spacer assembly method described in this application involves first bending a C-shaped first spacer 19 and a second spacer 20, then moving them to the first spacer assembly mechanism 91 at the first spacer assembly station and the second spacer assembly mechanism 92 at the second spacer assembly station. Next, the first intermediate straight spacer 171 is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism 11 and moved to the first insertion position. The second intermediate straight spacer 172 is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism 10, clamped, and flipped to reach the second insertion position. Afterward, only the first spacer 19 and the second spacer 20 need to be driven... The movement of the spacer frame assembly mechanism 91 and the second spacer frame assembly mechanism 92 in opposite directions allows the two ends of the first spacer 19 of the first spacer frame assembly mechanism 91 to connect to one end of the first intermediate straight spacer 171 and one end of the second intermediate straight spacer 172, respectively. Simultaneously, the two ends of the second spacer 20 held by the second spacer frame assembly mechanism 92 are connected to the other ends of the first intermediate straight spacer 171 and the second intermediate straight spacer 172, respectively. This allows for quick and convenient assembly to form a closed spacer frame, especially suitable for large-sized spacer frames. The entire process can be automated, replacing manual frame loading, enabling 24-hour mechanized operation, freeing up labor, improving production efficiency, and significantly saving labor and material costs. Furthermore, this solution provides a safer working environment for the assembly of insulating glass spacers, greatly reducing the labor intensity of workers and further reducing labor risks compared to manual frame loading.

[0096] All articles and references disclosed herein, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for various purposes. The term “substantially constitutes…” used to describe a combination should include the identified element, component, part, or step, as well as other elements, components, parts, or steps that do not substantially affect the essential novelty of the combination. The use of the terms “comprising” or “including” to describe combinations of elements, components, parts, or steps herein also contemplates embodiments substantially constituted by such elements, components, parts, or steps. The use of the term “may” herein is intended to indicate that any described attribute “may” include is optional. Multiple elements, components, parts, or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, component, part, or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, component, part, or step can be divided into multiple separate elements, components, parts, or steps. The disclosure of “a” or “an” used to describe an element, component, part, or step does not imply exclusion of other elements, components, parts, or steps.

[0097] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass, characterized in that, The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass includes: The spacer bar is conveyed to the spacer bar bending station, where both ends of the spacer bar are bent inward according to a preset size; Two bent spacer strips are conveyed by a conveying mechanism to the first spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the first spacer strip assembly mechanism, and to the second spacer strip assembly station and clamped by the second spacer strip assembly mechanism. The joints of the two bent spacer strips are placed opposite each other. The two bent spacer strips are the first spacer strip and the second spacer strip. The first intermediate straight section spacer is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism and moved to the first insertion position. The second intermediate straight section spacer is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism, clamped, flipped, and then moved to the second insertion position. The first spacer frame mechanism and the second spacer frame mechanism are driven to move so that the two ends of the first spacer held by the first spacer frame mechanism are connected to one end of the first middle straight section spacer and one end of the second middle straight section spacer, respectively, and the two ends of the second spacer held by the second spacer frame mechanism are connected to the other end of the first middle straight section spacer and the other end of the second middle straight section spacer, respectively.

2. The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps of conveying the two bent spacer strips to the first spacer strip assembly station and clamping them by the first spacer strip assembly mechanism, and to the second spacer strip assembly station and clamping them by the second spacer strip assembly mechanism, specifically include: The first spacer frame mechanism is moved and rotated from the waiting position on the side to the middle position of the first spacer frame mechanism and the second spacer frame mechanism. The first spacer is transported to the first spacer frame mechanism in the middle position by the conveying mechanism and held by the first spacer frame mechanism. Then, the first spacer frame mechanism rotates and moves to the side. The second spacer frame mechanism is moved and rotated from the side waiting position to the middle position of the first spacer frame mechanism and the second spacer frame mechanism. The second spacer is transported to the middle position of the second spacer frame mechanism by the conveying mechanism and held by the second spacer frame mechanism. Then, the second spacer frame mechanism rotates and moves to the side.

3. The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass according to claim 2, characterized in that, The waiting position of the first spacer frame mechanism on the side is opposite to the waiting position of the second spacer frame mechanism on the side.

4. The method for assembling insulating glass spacer strips according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of clamping and moving the first intermediate straight segment spacer to the first insertion position by the first straight segment clamping mechanism specifically includes: After the first intermediate straight section spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer cutting mechanism, it is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism. Then, the first intermediate straight section spacer is clamped by the first straight section clamping mechanism and moved to the first insertion position.

5. The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of transporting the second intermediate straight section spacer to the second straight section assembly mechanism for clamping and flipping, and then reaching the second insertion position, specifically includes: After the second intermediate straight section spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism, it is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism and clamped. Then, the second straight section assembly mechanism rotates so that the sidewall of the two intermediate straight section spacers reaches the second insertion position, so that the side of the first intermediate straight section spacer in the first insertion position facing the second insertion position is the same as the side of the second intermediate straight section spacer in the second insertion position facing the first insertion position.

6. The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first and second intermediate straight-segment spacers are spaced-out spacers.

7. The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of transporting the second intermediate straight section spacer to the second straight section assembly mechanism for clamping and flipping before reaching the second insertion position specifically includes: The second intermediate straight section spacer is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism through the first straight section clamping mechanism. Then, the spacer is cut to the required length through the spacer dividing mechanism and then inserted into both ends of the second intermediate straight section spacer. The second intermediate straight section spacer with the spacer at both ends is clamped and flipped by the second straight section assembly mechanism to reach the second insertion position.

8. The method for assembling insulating glass spacer strips according to claim 4 or 7, characterized in that, The first insertion position is located above the second insertion position.

9. The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step of clamping and moving the first intermediate straight segment spacer to the first insertion position by the first straight segment clamping mechanism specifically includes: The first intermediate straight segment spacer is transported to the second straight segment assembly mechanism via the first straight segment clamping mechanism. The spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism and then inserted into both ends of the first intermediate straight segment spacer. Then, the first intermediate straight segment spacer with the spacer at both ends is clamped by the first straight segment clamping mechanism and moved to the first insertion position, so that the side of the first intermediate straight segment spacer facing the second insertion position in the first insertion position is the same as the side of the second intermediate straight segment spacer facing the first insertion position in the second insertion position.

10. The method for assembling insulating glass spacer strips according to claim 9, characterized in that, Both the first and second intermediate straight section spacers contain desiccant.

11. The method for assembling insulating glass spacer strips according to claim 9, characterized in that, In the step of transporting the first intermediate straight section spacer to the second straight section assembly mechanism via the first straight section clamping mechanism, and then cutting the spacer to the required length via the spacer segmenting mechanism, the spacer is inserted into both ends of the first intermediate straight section spacer. Specifically: The first intermediate straight section spacer is transported to the second straight section assembly mechanism via the first straight section clamping mechanism. After the spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism, it is installed onto the spacer insertion mechanism and clamped. The spacer insertion mechanism moves to one side of the second straight section assembly mechanism and installs the clamped spacer onto one end of the second intermediate straight section spacer. After the spacer is cut to the required length by the spacer segmenting mechanism, it is installed onto the spacer insertion mechanism and clamped. The spacer insertion mechanism moves to the other side of the second straight section assembly mechanism and installs the clamped spacer onto the other end of the first intermediate straight section spacer.

12. The method for assembling insulating glass spacer strips according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method for assembling spacer strips in insulating glass also includes: Before bending the spacer strip, the spacer strip is conveyed to a tray with a centering and punching function. At least one of the limiting mechanisms located on both sides of the spacer strip moves toward the spacer strip to limit the spacer strip in both directions. The centering mechanism pushes both ends of the spacer strip to position the spacer strip in a preset position. Then, a laser punch is used to punch a hole on one side of the spacer strip.

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