Material guiding device, pipe inserting equipment and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention provides a material guiding device, pipe inserting equipment and an air conditioner, the material guiding device is used for the air conditioner, the air conditioner comprises a to-be-inserted pipe, the to-be-inserted pipe comprises a pipe body and at least two connecting pieces, the pipe body comprises at least two pipe supporting legs, the at least two connecting pieces are arranged on the at least two pipe supporting legs in a sleeving mode respectively, and the material guiding device comprises a base, the base is provided with a material guiding channel and a material guiding opening which are communicated with each other, and the at least two pipe supporting legs extend into the material guiding channel through the material guiding opening; the limiting surface is arranged on the base and located at the material guiding opening, and based on the fact that the at least two connecting pieces make contact with the limiting surface and the distance exists between the at least two pipe supporting legs and the bottom wall of the material guiding channel, whether the connecting pieces are not arranged on the to-be-inserted pipe or not can be indirectly detected, and the problem that the incoming material state cannot be effectively recognized through manual pipe insertion is solved; and the quality control effect is improved, and the automatic production requirement can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and more specifically, to a material guiding device, a tube insertion device, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in air conditioners using related technologies, the semi-circular tube insertion process in the evaporator and condenser is generally carried out manually. However, when manually inserting the semi-circular tube, it is impossible to effectively distinguish the incoming material condition of the semi-circular tube. For example, it is impossible to effectively identify the missing copper ring in the semi-circular tube, which affects the subsequent welding, reduces the overall installation efficiency, and cannot meet the needs of automated production. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present invention are intended to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] Therefore, a first aspect of the embodiments of the present invention provides a material guiding device.

[0005] A second aspect of the present invention provides a cannulation device.

[0006] A third aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner.

[0007] In view of the above, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a material guiding device is provided for an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a pipe to be inserted, the pipe to be inserted includes a pipe body and at least two connectors, the pipe body includes at least two pipe legs, and at least two connectors are respectively sleeved on the at least two pipe legs. The material guiding device includes: a base, the base having a communicating material guiding channel and a material guiding port, the at least two pipe legs respectively extending into the material guiding channel through the material guiding port; a limiting surface, disposed on the base and located at the material guiding port, the at least two connectors respectively contacting the limiting surface, and a gap between the at least two pipe legs and the bottom wall of the material guiding channel.

[0008] The feeding device provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a base and a limiting surface. Specifically, the air conditioner includes a plug-in device and a tube to be inserted. Optionally, the plug-in device includes at least one of a condenser and an evaporator, and the tube to be inserted includes at least one of a U-shaped tube and a Y-shaped tube.

[0009] The tube to be inserted includes a tube body and at least two connectors. Optionally, the connectors include weld rings. The at least two connectors are respectively fitted onto at least two tube legs of the tube body.

[0010] Understandably, in related technologies, the insertion of semi-circular tubes into condensers or evaporators is generally done manually. However, manual insertion cannot effectively identify whether the tube supports are missing weld rings.

[0011] The base is equipped with a material guide channel and a material guide port, which are connected to the material guide channel. At least two pipe legs of the pipe body extend into the material guide channel through the material guide port. A limiting surface is located at the material guide port, and the connectors on the pipe legs contact the limiting surface, thereby creating a gap between the pipe legs and the bottom wall of the material guide channel. In other words, through the contact between the connectors and the limiting surface, the pipe to be inserted can be suspended in the material guide channel. This allows for indirect detection of whether a connector is missing on the pipe to be inserted, solving the problem that manual pipe insertion cannot effectively identify the incoming material status, improving quality control, and facilitating the fulfillment of automated production requirements.

[0012] Specifically, for a U-shaped tube, two connectors are fitted onto it. Within the material guide channel, these connectors contact the limiting surface, suspending the U-shaped tube within the channel. Understandably, if a connector is missing from the U-shaped tube, the supporting leg on the side lacking the connector will fall, thus indirectly indicating whether a connector is missing from the U-shaped tube. The same principle applies to Y-shaped tubes.

[0013] Optionally, when both legs of the U-tube or Y-tube lack connectors, the U-tube or Y-tube can be discharged directly through the waste port on the base to screen waste materials. This avoids inserting the tube without connectors into the tube to be inserted, which would affect the subsequent welding process, improves quality control, and helps ensure the needs of automated production.

[0014] In addition, the material guiding device provided by the above-described technical solution of the present invention also has the following additional technical features:

[0015] In some technical solutions, the limiting surface may optionally include a first plane and a second plane, the first plane and the second plane being located on opposite sides of the feed inlet in the horizontal direction, and each of the at least two connectors being able to contact the first plane and the second plane respectively.

[0016] In this technical solution, the limiting surface is defined as a first plane and a second plane. Specifically, the first plane and the second plane are located on both sides of the horizontal direction of the guide port, and each connector is in contact with the first plane and the second plane. That is to say, the tube body is located between the first plane and the second plane, which enables the tube to be inserted to be suspended stably in the guide channel. This facilitates accurate judgment of whether the tube support leg on one side of the tube body has fallen, improves the accuracy of judging whether the tube to be inserted is missing a connector, and helps to further improve the quality control effect.

[0017] In addition, the tube to be inserted can move within the material guide channel. Since the connectors are in contact with the first plane and the second plane respectively, that is, when the tube to be inserted moves relative to the material guide channel, the connectors move on the first plane and the second plane respectively, which improves the reliability of the movement of the tube to be inserted, avoids the tube to be inserted from getting stuck due to skew during the movement, and helps to improve the overall installation efficiency and meet the needs of automated production.

[0018] In some technical solutions, the base may optionally include a base body, a first guide bar, and a second guide bar, wherein the first guide bar and the second guide bar are spaced apart in the horizontal direction on the base body to form a guide opening, and the first guide bar, the second guide bar, and the base body enclose a guide channel, wherein the first guide bar has a first plane on the side away from the guide channel, and the second guide bar has a second plane on the side away from the guide channel.

[0019] In this technical solution, the base is defined as including a base body, a first guide strip, and a second guide strip. Specifically, the first and second guide strips are horizontally spaced on the base body to form a guide opening. The first and second guide strips and the base body together form a guide channel. By setting the first and second guide strips, the spacing between them can be controlled according to the size of the tube to be inserted, thereby controlling the width of the guide opening. This allows the guide device to adapt to tubes of various sizes, which helps to reduce costs.

[0020] In some technical solutions, the base may optionally be provided with a detection port, which is connected to the material guide channel; the material guide device may also include a first detection element, which is located at the detection port.

[0021] In this technical solution, the material guiding device is further defined as including a first detection element. Specifically, the base is also provided with a detection port, which is connected to the material guiding channel.

[0022] Understandably, when manually inserting the semi-circular tubes for air conditioning in related technologies, it is generally impossible for the operator to distinguish the condition of the incoming semi-circular tubes. For example, if the tube opening is damaged, problems may occur in the subsequent welding when the semi-circular tube is inserted into the condenser or evaporator, affecting product quality.

[0023] The first inspection piece is set at the inspection port. Since the inspection port is connected to the material guide channel, the first inspection piece can inspect the incoming material status of the tube to be inserted in the material guide channel through the inspection port. For example, it can detect whether the tube opening of the tube support leg is damaged. Based on the inspection results of the first inspection piece, problematic tubes to be inserted can be screened out, avoiding the insertion of tubes with problems such as tube opening damage into the tube to be inserted. This reduces the quality problems of the tube to be inserted, improves the quality control effect, and helps to ensure the needs of automated production.

[0024] Optionally, the first inspection component includes a camera and a lens. Specifically, the camera takes a picture of the tube to be inserted through the inspection port to check for damage to the tube opening. If damage is found, the system marks it, and the back-end actuator picks up and discards the material, that is, the problematic tubes to be inserted are screened.

[0025] Optionally, the detection port is configured to be located at the top of the base, and / or the detection port is configured to be located at the bottom of the base. The specific configuration can be determined according to actual needs.

[0026] In some technical solutions, the detection port is optionally configured to be located at the bottom of the base.

[0027] In this technical solution, the detection port is positioned at the bottom of the base. This means that the first detection element inspects the tube to be inserted into the material guide channel from bottom to top through the detection port. Since at least two tube legs of the tube body extend into the material guide channel through the material guide port, the openings of at least two tube legs face downwards.

[0028] Since the first inspection piece inspects the tube to be inserted from bottom to top through the inspection port, it is convenient to effectively detect whether the tube opening of the tube support leg is damaged. Based on the inspection results of the first inspection piece, problematic tubes to be inserted can be screened out, avoiding the insertion of tubes with problems such as tube opening damage into the tube to be inserted. This reduces the quality problems of the tube to be inserted, improves the quality control effect, and helps to ensure the needs of automated production.

[0029] In some technical solutions, the base may optionally be provided with a waste outlet, which is connected to the material guide channel; wherein the width of the waste outlet is greater than the width of the pipe body.

[0030] In this technical solution, the base is also equipped with a waste outlet, which is specifically connected to the material guide channel. Specifically, when both legs of the U-shaped or Y-shaped tube lack connectors, the U-shaped or Y-shaped tube can be directly discharged through the waste outlet on the base, achieving waste screening. This avoids inserting tubes lacking connectors into the tubes to be inserted, thus preventing issues that could affect subsequent welding, improving quality control, and facilitating automated production.

[0031] In some technical solutions, the material guiding device may optionally include a protective component and an adjusting component. The protective component is located on the base and on the side of the limiting surface opposite to the material guiding channel. The protective component is provided with an adjusting port, and the adjusting component can adjust the height of the tube to be inserted in the material guiding channel through the adjusting port.

[0032] In this technical solution, the guiding device is further defined as including a protective component and an adjusting component. Specifically, the protective component is mounted on the base and is located on the side of the limiting surface opposite to the guiding channel. The adjusting component can adjust the height of the tube to be inserted in the guiding channel through the adjusting port on the protective component, thereby ensuring that the height of the tube to be inserted in the guiding channel meets the requirements and that the tube to be inserted can move smoothly in the guiding channel.

[0033] Optionally, during automated tube insertion, the tube to be inserted moves to the working position within the guide channel. The material handling device picks up the tube at the working position and transports it to the receiving tray. Then, the robot's gripper assembly picks up the tube from the receiving tray and inserts it into the insertion device. By adjusting the height of the tube in the guide channel, the material handling device can quickly pick up the tube at the working position when it moves to the working position, thus improving automation efficiency.

[0034] For example, for a U-shaped tube, since the two legs of the U-shaped tube are each fitted with two connectors, and the two connectors are in contact with the limiting surface in the guide channel, so that the U-shaped tube is suspended in the guide channel. If the connectors are positioned too low on the U-shaped tube, that is, close to the tube opening, the height of the U-shaped tube in the guide channel will be too high. Therefore, the height of the U-shaped tube can be adjusted by adjusting the connectors so that the conveying device can quickly pick up the U-shaped tube at the working position and transport the U-shaped tube to the receiving tray.

[0035] For Y-shaped tubes, since each of the two tube legs of the Y-shaped tube is fitted with a connector, and the two connectors are in contact with the limiting surface in the guide channel, so that the Y-shaped tube is suspended in the guide channel. If the connector is positioned too low on the Y-shaped tube, that is, close to the two tube openings, the height of the Y-shaped tube in the guide channel will be too high. Therefore, the height of the Y-shaped tube can be adjusted by adjusting the connector so that the conveying device can quickly pick up the Y-shaped tube on the working position and transport the Y-shaped tube to the receiving tray.

[0036] In some technical solutions, the adjusting component may optionally include a first driving part and a pressure block, wherein the pressure block is connected to the first driving part. Based on the fact that the tube to be inserted is opposite to the adjusting port, the first driving part can drive the pressure block to contact the tube to be inserted through the adjusting port in order to adjust the height of the tube to be inserted in the material guide channel.

[0037] In this technical solution, the adjusting component is defined as including a first driving part and a pressure block. Specifically, the pressure block is connected to the first driving part, and the first driving part can drive the pressure block to move to the side where the material channel is located.

[0038] Specifically, for the U-shaped tube, since the two legs of the U-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors, and the two connectors are in contact with the limiting surface in the guide channel, so that the U-shaped tube is suspended in the guide channel. If the connector is positioned too low in the U-shaped tube, that is, close to the tube opening, the height of the U-shaped tube in the guide channel will be too high. When the U-shaped tube moves to the adjustment port, the first drive unit drives the pressure block to move, so that the pressure block contacts the U-shaped tube through the adjustment port, and pushes the abnormally high U-shaped tube to the standard height.

[0039] For Y-shaped tubes, since the two tube legs of the Y-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors, and the two connectors are in contact with the limiting surface in the guide channel, so that the Y-shaped tube is suspended in the guide channel. If the connectors are positioned too low on the Y-shaped tube, that is, close to the two tube openings, the height of the Y-shaped tube in the guide channel will be too high. When the Y-shaped tube moves to the adjustment port, the first drive unit drives the pressure block to move, so that the pressure block contacts the Y-shaped tube through the adjustment port, pushing the abnormally high Y-shaped tube to the standard height.

[0040] Optionally, the material guiding device also includes an adjustment section, which can adjust the height of the tube to be inserted in the material guiding channel by changing the position of the tube support leg of the connector through contact with the connector.

[0041] Optionally, the first drive unit includes a cylinder.

[0042] In some technical solutions, optionally, the side of the briquette facing the feed inlet includes an arc-shaped surface.

[0043] In this technical solution, the side of the pressure block facing the feed inlet is defined to include an arc-shaped surface, that is, the bottom surface of the pressure block includes an arc-shaped surface, so that the pressure block can be adapted to the structure of the U-tube, avoiding damage to the U-tube when adjusting the height of the U-tube, fully protecting the U-tube, and further ensuring product quality.

[0044] In some technical solutions, the material guiding device may optionally include an adjusting block, which is located on the base and on both sides of the adjusting port in the height direction of the material guiding channel. The adjusting block has a reference surface, and the height of the tube to be inserted is adjusted by the adjusting member through the adjusting port. The reference surface is used to contact at least two of the tube legs.

[0045] In this technical solution, the material guiding device is further defined as including an adjusting block. Specifically, the adjusting block is disposed on the base, and the adjusting block and the adjusting port are located on opposite sides of the height direction of the material guiding channel. For example, the adjusting port is located at the top of the base, and the adjusting block is located at the bottom of the base. The specific configuration can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0046] The adjusting block is equipped with a reference surface. Specifically, for the U-shaped tube, since each of the two legs of the U-shaped tube is fitted with a connector, and within the guide channel, the two connectors contact the limiting surface to suspend the U-shaped tube within the guide channel. If the connector is positioned too low on the U-shaped tube, i.e., close to the tube opening, the height of the U-shaped tube within the guide channel will be too high. When the U-shaped tube moves to the adjusting port, the first driving unit drives the pressure block to move, so that the pressure block contacts the U-shaped tube. Since the adjusting block is located on the side opposite to the adjusting port, that is, the adjusting block and the pressure block are located on opposite sides of the height direction of the U-shaped tube, when the pressure block pushes the U-shaped tube at an abnormal height, due to the existence of the reference surface, when the pushed U-shaped tube contacts the reference surface, it moves to the standard height, ensuring that the distance from the connector to the end face of the U-shaped tube is a positive deviation, and also helping to ensure that the two legs of the U-shaped tube are at the same height.

[0047] For Y-shaped tubes, each of the two legs is fitted with a connector, and within the guide channel, the two connectors contact the limiting surface, allowing the Y-shaped tube to suspend within the guide channel. If the connectors are positioned too low on the Y-shaped tube, close to the two tube openings, the Y-shaped tube will be at a higher height within the guide channel. When the Y-shaped tube moves to the adjustment port, the first drive unit drives the pressure block to move, bringing the pressure block into contact with the Y-shaped tube. Since an adjustment block is located on the side opposite the adjustment port—meaning the adjustment block and the pressure block are located on opposite sides of the Y-shaped tube's height—when the pressure block pushes a Y-shaped tube at an abnormal height, the presence of a reference surface ensures that when the pushed Y-shaped tube contacts the reference surface, it moves to the standard height. This ensures that the distance from the connector to the end face of the Y-shaped tube is a positive deviation and helps ensure that the two legs of the Y-shaped tube are at the same height.

[0048] In some technical solutions, the protective component may optionally include a connecting plate, an adjusting plate, and a baffle plate. The connecting plate is located on the base, the adjusting plate is connected to the connecting plate and is located on the side of the limiting surface away from the material guide channel, the adjusting plate is provided with an adjusting port, the baffle plate is connected to the end of the adjusting plate away from the connecting plate and extends at least partially along the height direction of the base, the baffle plate, the adjusting plate and the connecting plate enclose a protective cavity, the protective cavity is connected to the adjusting port, and a part of the pipe body is located in the protective cavity.

[0049] In this technical solution, the protective components are defined as a connecting plate, an adjusting plate, and a baffle plate. Specifically, the adjusting plate is opposite to the limiting surface and has an adjusting port, which is located at the top of the pipe body. The connecting plate, adjusting plate, and baffle plate enclose a protective cavity, thereby protecting the pipe body located within the protective cavity.

[0050] Optionally, the connecting plate, adjusting plate, and baffle plate are integrated into one structure.

[0051] In some technical solutions, the material guiding device may optionally include a material feeding component, a second driving unit, and a third driving unit. The material feeding component includes a material feeding rod. The second driving unit is connected to the material feeding component and can drive the material feeding component to move so that the material feeding rod can be inserted between any two adjacent tube legs, or between any two adjacent tubes when there are multiple tubes to be inserted. The third driving unit is connected to the material feeding component and can drive the material feeding component to move so that the tubes to be inserted can move within the material guiding channel.

[0052] In this technical solution, the material guiding device further includes a feeding element, a second driving unit, and a third driving unit. Specifically, driven by the second driving unit, the feeding element drives the feeding rod to insert between two tube legs of a tube body; or, driven by the second driving unit, the feeding element drives the feeding rod to insert between any two adjacent tube bodies. Furthermore, due to the insertion of the feeding rod, driven by the third driving unit, the feeding rod can push the tube to be inserted within the material guiding channel, thereby smoothly moving it to the working position.

[0053] Optionally, there may be multiple material feeding rods, which are arranged at intervals.

[0054] Optionally, the second drive unit includes a cylinder.

[0055] In some technical solutions, the base may optionally include a working position, which is connected to the material guide channel, allowing the tube to be inserted to move to the working position within the material guide channel; the material guide device may also include a positioning component, which can position the tube to be inserted at the working position.

[0056] In this technical solution, the guiding device is further defined as including a positioning component. Specifically, after the tube to be inserted in the guiding channel moves to the working position and before the conveying device picks up the tube to be inserted on the working position, the positioning component is used to position the tube to be inserted on the working position to ensure that the conveying device can smoothly pick up the tube to be inserted on the working position and transport the tube to be inserted to the receiving tray, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of the automated tube insertion operation and meeting the requirements of automated production.

[0057] In some technical solutions, the positioning component optionally includes a base, an adjusting base, a fourth drive unit, and a fifth drive unit. The adjusting base is disposed on the base and has a first clamping block and a second clamping block, which are spaced apart. The fourth drive unit is connected to at least one of the first and second clamping blocks and can drive the first and / or second clamping blocks to move to change the distance between the first and second clamping blocks. The fifth drive unit is connected to the adjusting base and can drive the adjusting base to move relative to the base along the height direction of the base.

[0058] In this technical solution, the positioning component is defined as including a base, an adjustment base, a fourth drive unit and a fifth drive unit. Specifically, the adjustment base is provided with a first clamping block and a second clamping block, wherein the first clamping block and the second clamping block are spaced apart.

[0059] The fourth drive unit is connected to the first clamping block. Alternatively, the fourth drive unit is connected to the second clamping block. Alternatively, there are two fourth drive units, each connected to the first and second clamping blocks respectively. The specific configuration can be adjusted according to actual needs. Optionally, the fourth drive unit includes a cylinder.

[0060] Since the fourth drive unit can drive the first clamping block and / or the second clamping block to move, thereby changing the distance between the first clamping block and the second clamping block, it can be understood that the tube to be inserted is located between the first clamping block and the second clamping block. By controlling the movement of the first clamping block and / or the second clamping block, the tube to be inserted can be centered and positioned, ensuring that the material conveying device can smoothly pick up the tube to be inserted on the working position and transport the tube to be inserted to the receiving tray, ensuring the smooth progress of the automated tube insertion operation and meeting the requirements of automated production.

[0061] The fifth drive unit is connected to the adjustment seat. Driven by the fifth drive unit, the adjustment seat can move the first clamp and the second clamp in the height direction, that is, up and down, to facilitate the insertion of the tube into the working position.

[0062] Optionally, the fifth drive unit includes a cylinder.

[0063] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an insertion device is provided, including a feeding device as provided by any of the above-described technical solutions, and thus possesses all the beneficial technical effects of the feeding device, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0064] According to a third aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, comprising: a plug-in to be inserted, the plug-in to be inserted having a socket; a tube to be inserted, the tube to be inserted including a tube body and at least two connectors, wherein the tube body is inserted into the socket using a tube insertion device provided by any of the above technical solutions; based on the insertion of the tube body into the socket, each connector is connected to the plug-in to be inserted, thus the air conditioner possesses all the beneficial technical effects of the tube insertion device, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0065] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0066] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0067] Figure 1One of the structural schematic diagrams of a material guiding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0068] Figure 2 A partial structural schematic diagram of a material guiding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0069] Figure 3 A second schematic diagram of the structure of a material guiding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0070] Figure 4 A third schematic diagram of the structure of a material guiding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0071] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first detection element according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0072] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of an adjusting member according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0073] Figure 7 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0074] Figure 8 A second schematic diagram of the structure of a feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0075] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a positioning component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0076] Figure 10 A fourth schematic diagram of a material guiding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0077] Figure 11 Fifth schematic diagram of a material guiding device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0078] Figure 12 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a material conveying device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0079] Figure 13 A second schematic diagram of the structure of a material conveying device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0080] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0081] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of a cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0082] Figure 16A partial structural schematic diagram of a cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0083] Figure 17 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a gripper assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0084] Figure 18 A second schematic diagram of the gripper assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0085] Figure 19 A third schematic diagram of the gripper assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0086] Figure 20 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the gripper according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0087] Figure 21 A second schematic diagram of the gripper structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0088] Figure 22 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a storage silo according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0089] Figure 23 A second schematic diagram of the structure of a storage silo according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0090] Figure 24 One of the partial structural schematic diagrams of an intubation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0091] Figure 25 A second partial structural schematic diagram of an intubation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0092] Figure 26 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0093] Figure 27 A second schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0094] Figure 28 A schematic diagram of an intubation device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0095] in, Figures 1 to 28 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0096] 100 Material guiding device, 110 Base, 111 Material guiding channel, 112 Material guiding port, 113 Seat body, 114 First material guiding bar, 115 Second material guiding bar, 118 Detection port, 119 Working position, 120 Limiting surface, 121 First plane, 122 Second plane, 130 First detection piece, 140 Protective piece, 141 Adjustment port, 142 Connecting plate, 143 Adjustment plate, 144 Baffle plate, 145 Protective cavity, 150 Adjustment piece 151 First drive unit, 152 Pressure block, 153 Arc-shaped surface, 160 Adjusting block, 161 Reference surface, 170 Material feeding component, 171 Material feeding rod, 180 Second drive unit, 190 Third drive unit, 210 Positioning assembly, 211 Machine base, 212 Adjusting seat, 213 First clamping block, 214 Second clamping block, 215 Fourth drive unit, 216 Fifth drive unit, 300 Tube insertion device, 310 Storage bin, 320 Material conveying device, 3 21 Support, 322 Fixture assembly, 323 Slide plate, 324 Gripping component, 325 Sliding mechanism, 326 Sixth drive unit, 327 Seventh drive unit, 328 First transmission unit, 330 Receiving tray, 340 Robot, 341 Gripper assembly, 342 Gripper, 360 Second detection component, 370 Transfer assembly, 371 Base plate, 372 Moving axis, 373 Limiting component, 380 Cutting assembly, 381 Discharging component, 382 First guide 383 Guide component, 384 Discharge chute, 385 Cutting chute, 386 Sliding part, 390 Eighth drive part, 410 Third detection component, 420 Positioning mechanism, 421 Frame, 422 Receiving chamber, 423 Pressure plate, 424 Fixed base, 425 Frame, 426 Ninth drive part, 427 Tenth drive part, 500 Insertion port, 510 Insertion port, 600 Insertion tube, 610 Tube body, 611 Tube support leg, 620 Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0097] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0098] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0099] The following reference Figures 1 to 28 The present invention describes a feeding device 100, a cannulation device 300, and an air conditioner provided according to some embodiments thereof.

[0100] In one embodiment according to this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a material guiding device 100 is proposed for use in an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a tube to be inserted 600, which includes a tube body 610 and at least two connectors 620. The tube body 610 includes at least two tube legs 611, and the at least two connectors 620 are respectively sleeved on the at least two tube legs 611. The material guiding device 100 includes: a base 110, which has a communicating material guiding channel 111 and a material guiding port 112. The at least two tube legs 611 extend into the material guiding channel 111 through the material guiding port 112; and a limiting surface 120, which is provided on the base 110 and located at the material guiding port 112. The at least two connectors 620 are in contact with the limiting surface 120, and there is a gap between the at least two tube legs 611 and the bottom wall of the material guiding channel 111.

[0101] The feeding device 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a base 110 and a limiting surface 120. Specifically, the air conditioner includes a plug-in 500 and a tube-to-plug 600. Optionally, the plug-in 500 includes at least one of a condenser and an evaporator, and the tube-to-plug 600 includes at least one of a U-shaped tube and a Y-shaped tube.

[0102] The tube to be inserted 600 includes a tube body 610 and at least two connectors 620. Optionally, the connectors 620 include welding rings. The at least two connectors 620 are respectively sleeved on at least two tube legs 611 of the tube body 610.

[0103] Understandably, in related technologies, the insertion of semi-circular tubes into condensers or evaporators is generally done manually. However, manual insertion cannot effectively identify whether the tube support leg 611 of the tube body 610 is missing a welding ring.

[0104] The base 110 is provided with a material guide channel 111 and a material guide port 112. The material guide port 112 is connected to the material guide channel 111. At least two tube legs 611 of the tube body 610 extend into the material guide channel 111 through the material guide port 112. The limiting surface 120 is located at the material guide port 112. The connector 620 located on the tube leg 611 contacts the limiting surface 120, thereby creating a gap between the tube leg 611 and the bottom wall of the material guide channel 111. In other words, through the contact between the connector 620 and the limiting surface 120, the tube to be inserted 600 can be suspended in the material guide channel 111. This allows for indirect detection of whether the connector 620 is missing from the tube to be inserted 600, solving the problem that manual tube insertion cannot effectively identify the incoming material status, improving quality control, and facilitating the fulfillment of automated production requirements.

[0105] Specifically, for the U-shaped tube, two connectors 620 are fitted onto the U-shaped tube. Within the material guide channel 111, the two connectors 620 contact the limiting surface 120, causing the U-shaped tube to suspend within the material guide channel 111. It can be understood that if the U-shaped tube is missing a connector 620, the supporting leg 611 on the side lacking the connector 620 will fall, thus indirectly determining whether the U-shaped tube is missing a connector 620. The same principle applies to the Y-shaped tube.

[0106] Optionally, when both legs 611 of the U-shaped tube or Y-shaped tube lack connectors 620, the U-shaped tube or Y-shaped tube can be directly discharged through the waste port on the base 110 to achieve waste screening. This avoids inserting the tube 600 lacking connectors 620 into the plug-in 500, thus affecting the subsequent welding process, improving quality control, and helping to ensure the needs of automated production.

[0107] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the limiting surface 120 includes a first plane 121 and a second plane 122, the first plane 121 and the second plane 122 are respectively located on both sides of the feed inlet 112 in the horizontal direction, and each of the at least two connectors 620 can contact the first plane 121 and the second plane 122 respectively.

[0108] In this embodiment, the limiting surface 120 is defined as including a first plane 121 and a second plane 122. Specifically, the first plane 121 and the second plane 122 are located on both sides of the guide port 112 in the horizontal direction. Each connector 620 is in contact with the first plane 121 and the second plane 122 respectively. That is, the tube body 610 is located between the first and second planes, which allows the tube to be inserted 600 to be stably suspended in the guide channel 111. This facilitates accurate judgment of whether the tube support leg 611 on one side of the tube body 610 has fallen, improves the accuracy of judging whether the tube to be inserted 600 is missing a connector 620, and helps to further improve the quality control effect.

[0109] Furthermore, the tube to be inserted 600 is movable within the guide channel 111. Since the connector 620 is in contact with the first plane 121 and the second plane 122 respectively, that is, when the tube to be inserted 600 moves relative to the guide channel 111, the connector 620 moves on the first plane 121 and the second plane 122 respectively, which improves the reliability of the movement of the tube to be inserted 600 and avoids the tube to be inserted 600 from getting stuck due to tilting during the movement. This is conducive to improving the overall installation efficiency and meeting the needs of automated production.

[0110] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the base 110 includes a base body 113, a first guide bar 114 and a second guide bar 115, wherein the first guide bar 114 and the second guide bar 115 are horizontally spaced on the base body 113 to form a guide opening 112, the first guide bar 114, the second guide bar 115 and the base body 113 enclose a guide channel 111, the first guide bar 114 has a first plane 121 on the side opposite to the guide channel 111, and the second guide bar 115 has a second plane 122 on the side opposite to the guide channel 111.

[0111] In this embodiment, the base 110 is defined as including a base body 113, a first guide strip 114, and a second guide strip 115. Specifically, the first guide strip 114 and the second guide strip 115 are horizontally spaced on the base body 113 to form a guide opening 112. The first guide strip 114, the second guide strip 115, and the base body 113 together form a guide channel 111. By setting the first guide strip 114 and the second guide strip 115, the spacing between the first guide strip 114 and the second guide strip 115 can be controlled according to the size of the tube 600 to be inserted, thereby controlling the width of the guide opening 112. This allows the guide device 100 to adapt to tubes 600 of various sizes, which helps to reduce costs.

[0112] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the base 110 is also provided with a detection port 118, which is connected to the material guide channel 111; the material guide device 100 also includes a first detection element 130, which is located at the detection port 118.

[0113] In this embodiment, the material guiding device 100 is further defined as including a first detection element 130. Specifically, the base 110 is also provided with a detection port 118, which is connected to the material guiding channel 111.

[0114] Understandably, when manually inserting the semi-circular tubes for air conditioning in related technologies, it is generally impossible for the operator to distinguish the condition of the incoming semi-circular tubes. For example, if the tube opening is damaged, problems may occur in the subsequent welding when the semi-circular tube is inserted into the condenser or evaporator, affecting product quality.

[0115] The first detection element 130 is set at the detection port 118. Since the detection port 118 is connected to the material guide channel 111, the first detection element 130 can detect the incoming status of the tube 600 to be inserted in the material guide channel 111 through the detection port 118. For example, it can detect whether the tube opening of the tube support 611 is damaged. Based on the detection result of the first detection element 130, the problematic tubes 600 to be inserted can be screened out, avoiding the insertion of tubes 600 with problems such as tube opening damage into the tube 500 to be inserted, thereby reducing the quality problems of the tube 500 to be inserted, improving the quality control effect, and helping to ensure the needs of automated production.

[0116] Optionally, the first inspection component 130 includes a camera and a lens. Specifically, the camera takes a picture of the tube 600 to be inserted through the inspection port 118 to check whether the tube opening is damaged. If there is damage, the system marks it, and the back-end actuator picks up and discards the material, that is, the problematic tube 600 to be inserted is screened.

[0117] Optionally, the detection port 118 is configured to be located at the top of the base 110, and / or the detection port 118 is configured to be located at the bottom of the base 110. The specific configuration can be made according to actual needs.

[0118] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the detection port 118 is optionally configured to be located at the bottom of the base 110.

[0119] In this embodiment, the detection port 118 is located at the bottom of the base 110, meaning that the first detection element 130 detects the tube 600 to be inserted in the guide channel 111 from bottom to top through the detection port 118. Since at least two tube legs 611 of the tube body 610 extend into the guide channel 111 through the guide port 112, that is, the openings of at least two tube legs 611 face downwards.

[0120] Since the first inspection component 130 inspects the tube to be inserted 600 from bottom to top through the inspection port 118, it is convenient to effectively detect whether the tube opening of the tube support 611 is damaged. Based on the inspection results of the first inspection component 130, problematic tubes to be inserted 600 can be screened out, avoiding the insertion of tubes to be inserted 600 with problems such as tube opening damage into the plug-in 500. This reduces the quality problems of the plug-in 500, improves the quality control effect, and helps to ensure the needs of automated production.

[0121] In some embodiments, the base 110 may optionally be provided with a waste outlet, which is connected to the guide channel 111; wherein the width of the waste outlet is greater than the width of the tube body 610.

[0122] In this embodiment, the base 110 is further provided with a waste outlet, which is specifically connected to the guide channel 111. Specifically, when both legs 611 of the U-shaped tube or Y-shaped tube lack connectors 620, the U-shaped tube or Y-shaped tube can be directly discharged through the waste outlet on the base 110, thereby screening waste and avoiding the problem of inserting the tube 600 lacking connectors 620 into the plug-in 500, which would affect the subsequent welding. This improves quality control and helps ensure the needs of automated production.

[0123] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the material guiding device 100 may optionally include a protective member 140 and an adjusting member 150. The protective member 140 is disposed on the base 110 and located on the side of the limiting surface 120 away from the material guiding channel 111. The protective member 140 is provided with an adjusting port 141, and the adjusting member 150 can adjust the height of the tube to be inserted 600 in the material guiding channel 111 through the adjusting port 141.

[0124] In this embodiment, the guiding device 100 further includes a protective member 140 and an adjusting member 150. Specifically, the protective member 140 is disposed on the base 110 and is located on the side of the limiting surface 120 opposite to the guiding channel 111. The adjusting member 150 can adjust the height of the tube to be inserted 600 in the guiding channel 111 through the adjusting port 141 on the protective member 140, thereby ensuring that the height of the tube to be inserted 600 in the guiding channel 111 meets the requirements and that the tube to be inserted 600 can move smoothly in the guiding channel 111.

[0125] Optionally, during automated insertion, the tube 600 to be inserted moves to the working position 119 within the guide channel 111. The conveying device 320 picks up the tube 600 that has moved to the working position 119 and transports it to the receiving tray 330. Then, the gripper assembly 341 of the robot 340 picks up the tube 600 from the receiving tray 330 and inserts it into the insertion device 500. By adjusting the height of the tube 600 within the guide channel 111, the conveying device 320 can quickly pick up the tube 600 from the working position 119 when it moves to the working position, which helps improve automation efficiency.

[0126] For example, for a U-shaped tube, since the two tube legs 611 of the U-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors 620, and in the material guide channel 111, the two connectors 620 are in contact with the limiting surface 120, so that the U-shaped tube is suspended in the material guide channel 111. If the connectors 620 are positioned too low on the U-shaped tube, that is, close to the tube opening, the height of the U-shaped tube in the material guide channel 111 will be too high. Therefore, the height of the U-shaped tube can be adjusted by the adjusting component 150 so that the material conveying device 320 can quickly pick up the U-shaped tube on the working position 119 and transport the U-shaped tube to the receiving tray 330.

[0127] For the Y-shaped tube, since the two tube legs 611 of the Y-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors 620, and the two connectors 620 are in contact with the limiting surface 120 in the guide channel 111, so that the Y-shaped tube is suspended in the guide channel 111. If the connectors 620 are positioned too low on the Y-shaped tube, that is, close to the two tube openings, the height of the Y-shaped tube in the guide channel 111 will be too high. Therefore, the height of the Y-shaped tube can be adjusted by the adjusting component 150 so that the conveying device 320 can quickly pick up the Y-shaped tube on the working position 119 and transport the Y-shaped tube to the receiving tray 330.

[0128] like Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the adjusting member 150 includes a first driving part 151 and a pressing block 152, wherein the pressing block 152 is connected to the first driving part 151. Based on the fact that the tube to be inserted 600 is opposite to the adjusting port 141, the first driving part 151 can drive the pressing block 152 to contact the tube to be inserted 600 through the adjusting port 141, so as to adjust the height of the tube to be inserted 600 in the guide channel 111.

[0129] In this embodiment, the adjusting member 150 is defined to include a first driving part 151 and a pressing block 152. Specifically, the pressing block 152 is connected to the first driving part 151. Specifically, the first driving part 151 can drive the pressing block 152 to move to the side where the guide channel 111 is located.

[0130] Specifically, for the U-shaped tube, since the two tube legs 611 of the U-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors 620, and in the material guide channel 111, the two connectors 620 are in contact with the limiting surface 120, so that the U-shaped tube is suspended in the material guide channel 111. If the connectors 620 are positioned too low on the U-shaped tube, that is, close to the tube opening, the height of the U-shaped tube in the material guide channel 111 will be too high. When the U-shaped tube moves to the adjustment port 141, the first driving part 151 drives the pressure block 152 to move, so that the pressure block 152 contacts the U-shaped tube through the adjustment port 141, pushing the abnormally high U-shaped tube to the standard height.

[0131] For the Y-shaped tube, since the two tube legs 611 of the Y-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors 620, and in the guide channel 111, the two connectors 620 are in contact with the limiting surface 120, so that the Y-shaped tube is suspended in the guide channel 111. If the connectors 620 are positioned too low on the Y-shaped tube, that is, close to the two tube openings, the height of the Y-shaped tube in the guide channel 111 will be too high. When the Y-shaped tube moves to the adjustment port 141, the first drive unit 151 drives the pressure block 152 to move, so that the pressure block 152 contacts the Y-shaped tube through the adjustment port 141, pushing the abnormally high Y-shaped tube to the standard height.

[0132] Optionally, the material guiding device 100 also includes an adjustment part, which can change the position of the tube support leg 611 of the connector 620 by contacting the connector 620, thereby adjusting the height of the tube to be inserted 600 in the material guiding channel 111.

[0133] Optionally, the first drive unit 151 includes a cylinder.

[0134] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the side of the pressure block 152 facing the feed inlet 112 includes an arcuate surface 153.

[0135] In this embodiment, the side of the pressure block 152 facing the feed inlet 112 includes an arc-shaped surface 153. That is, the bottom surface of the pressure block 152 includes an arc-shaped surface 153, so that the pressure block 152 can be adapted to the structure of the U-shaped tube, avoiding damage to the U-shaped tube when adjusting the height of the U-shaped tube, fully protecting the U-shaped tube, and further ensuring product quality.

[0136] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the material guiding device 100 may optionally include an adjusting block 160, which is disposed on the base 110 and located on both sides of the material guiding channel 111 in the height direction, together with the adjusting port 141. The adjusting block 160 is provided with a reference surface 161, and the height of the tube to be inserted 600 is adjusted by the adjusting member 150 through the adjusting port 141. The reference surface 161 is used to contact at least two of the tube support legs 611.

[0137] In this embodiment, the material guiding device 100 further includes an adjusting block 160. Specifically, the adjusting block 160 is disposed on the base 110, and the adjusting block 160 and the adjusting port 141 are located on opposite sides of the material guiding channel 111 in the height direction. For example, the adjusting port 141 is located at the top of the base 110, and the adjusting block 160 is located at the bottom of the base 110. The specific configuration can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0138] The adjusting block 160 is provided with a reference surface 161. Specifically, for the U-shaped tube, since the two tube legs 611 of the U-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors 620, and in the material guide channel 111, the two connectors 620 are in contact with the limiting surface 120, so that the U-shaped tube is suspended in the material guide channel 111. If the connectors 620 are positioned too low in the U-shaped tube, that is, close to the tube opening, the height of the U-shaped tube in the material guide channel 111 will be too high. When the U-shaped tube moves to the adjusting port 141, the first driving part 151 drives the pressure block 152 to move so that the pressure block 152 contacts the U-shaped tube. Since an adjustment block 160 is provided on the side opposite to the adjustment port 141, that is, the adjustment block 160 and the pressure block 152 are located on both sides of the height direction of the U-shaped tube. When the pressure block 152 pushes the U-shaped tube at an abnormal height, due to the existence of the reference surface 161, when the pushed U-shaped tube comes into contact with the reference surface 161, it moves to the standard height, ensuring that the distance from the connector 620 to the end face of the U-shaped tube is a positive deviation, and also helps to ensure that the two legs of the U-shaped tube are at the same height.

[0139] For the Y-shaped tube, since the two tube legs 611 of the Y-shaped tube are respectively fitted with two connectors 620, and in the guide channel 111, the two connectors 620 are in contact with the limiting surface 120, so that the Y-shaped tube is suspended in the guide channel 111. If the connectors 620 are positioned too low on the Y-shaped tube, that is, close to the two tube openings, the height of the Y-shaped tube in the guide channel 111 will be too high. When the Y-shaped tube moves to the adjustment port 141, the first driving part 151 drives the pressure block 152 to move so that the pressure block 152 contacts the Y-shaped tube. Since an adjustment block 160 is provided on the side opposite to the adjustment port 141, that is, the adjustment block 160 and the pressure block 152 are located on both sides of the height direction of the Y-shaped tube. When the pressure block 152 pushes the Y-shaped tube at an abnormal height, due to the existence of the reference surface 161, when the pushed Y-shaped tube comes into contact with the reference surface 161, it moves to the standard height, ensuring that the distance from the connector 620 to the end face of the Y-shaped tube is a positive deviation, and also helps to ensure that the two legs of the Y-shaped tube are at the same height.

[0140] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the protective member 140 includes a connecting plate 142, an adjusting plate 143, and a baffle plate 144. The connecting plate 142 is disposed on the base 110. The adjusting plate 143 is connected to the connecting plate 142 and is located on the side of the limiting surface 120 away from the material guiding channel 111. The adjusting plate 143 is provided with an adjusting port 141. The baffle plate 144 is connected to the end of the adjusting plate 143 away from the connecting plate 142 and extends at least partially along the height direction of the base 110. The baffle plate 144, the adjusting plate 143, and the connecting plate 142 enclose a protective cavity 145. The protective cavity 145 communicates with the adjusting port 141, and a portion of the pipe body 610 is located inside the protective cavity 145.

[0141] In this embodiment, the protective component 140 is defined as including a connecting plate 142, an adjusting plate 143, and a baffle plate 144. Specifically, the adjusting plate 143 is opposite to the limiting surface 120, and the adjusting plate 143 is provided with an adjusting port 141, that is, the adjusting port 141 is located at the top of the pipe body 610. The connecting plate 142, the adjusting plate 143, and the baffle plate 144 enclose a protective cavity 145, thereby protecting the pipe body 610 located in the protective cavity 145.

[0142] Optionally, the connecting plate 142, the adjusting plate 143, and the baffle plate 144 are an integral structure.

[0143] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the material guiding device 100 may optionally include a material pushing member 170, a second driving part 180, and a third driving part 190. The material pushing member 170 includes a material pushing rod 171. The second driving part 180 is connected to the material pushing member 170 and can drive the material pushing member 170 to move so that the material pushing rod 171 can be inserted between any two adjacent tube legs 611, or between any two adjacent tubes 600 when there are multiple tubes 600 to be inserted. The third driving part 190 is connected to the material pushing member 170 and can drive the material pushing member 170 to move so that the tubes 600 to be inserted can move within the material guiding channel 111.

[0144] In this embodiment, the guiding device 100 further includes a feeding member 170, a second driving unit 180, and a third driving unit 190. Specifically, driven by the second driving unit 180, the feeding member 170 drives the feeding rod 171 to insert between two tube legs 611 of a tube body 610, or driven by the second driving unit 180, the feeding member 170 drives the feeding rod 171 to insert between any two adjacent tube bodies 610. Furthermore, due to the insertion of the feeding rod 171, driven by the third driving unit 190, the feeding rod 171 can push the tube to be inserted 600 to move within the guiding channel 111, thereby smoothly moving it to the working position 119.

[0145] Optionally, there may be multiple material feeding rods 171, which are arranged at intervals.

[0146] Optionally, the second drive unit 180 includes a cylinder.

[0147] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the base 110 is also provided with a working position 119, which is connected to the material guide channel 111, and the tube to be inserted 600 can move to the working position 119 within the material guide channel 111; the material guide device 100 also includes a positioning component 210, which can position the tube to be inserted 600 located on the working position 119.

[0148] In this embodiment, the guiding device 100 is further defined as including a positioning component 210. Specifically, after the tube to be inserted 600 in the guiding channel 111 moves to the working position 119 and before the conveying device 320 picks up the tube to be inserted 600 on the working position 119, the positioning component 210 positions the tube to be inserted 600 on the working position 119 to ensure that the conveying device 320 can smoothly pick up the tube to be inserted 600 on the working position 119 and transport the tube to be inserted 600 to the receiving tray 330, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of the automated tube insertion operation and meeting the requirements of automated production.

[0149] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the positioning component 210 includes a base 211, an adjusting seat 212, a fourth driving unit 215, and a fifth driving unit 216. The adjusting seat 212 is disposed on the base 211 and has a first clamping block 213 and a second clamping block 214, which are spaced apart. The fourth driving unit 215 is connected to at least one of the first clamping block 213 and the second clamping block 214 and can drive the first clamping block 213 and / or the second clamping block 214 to move, thereby changing the distance between the first clamping block 213 and the second clamping block 214. The fifth driving unit 216 is connected to the adjusting seat 212 and can drive the adjusting seat 212 to move relative to the base 211 along the height direction of the base 211.

[0150] In this embodiment, the positioning component 210 is defined to include a base 211, an adjustment base 212, a fourth drive unit 215 and a fifth drive unit 216. Specifically, the adjustment base 212 is provided with a first clamping block 213 and a second clamping block 214, wherein the first clamping block 213 and the second clamping block 214 are spaced apart.

[0151] The fourth drive unit 215 is connected to the first clamping block 213. Alternatively, the fourth drive unit 215 is connected to the second clamping block 214. Alternatively, there are two fourth drive units 215, each connected to the first clamping block 213 and the second clamping block 214 respectively. The specific configuration can be adjusted according to actual needs. Optionally, the fourth drive unit 215 includes a cylinder.

[0152] Since the fourth drive unit 215 can drive the first clamping block 213 and / or the second clamping block 214 to move, thereby changing the distance between the first clamping block 213 and the second clamping block 214, it can be understood that the tube to be inserted 600 is located between the first clamping block 213 and the second clamping block 214. By controlling the movement of the first clamping block 213 and / or the second clamping block 214, the tube to be inserted 600 can be centered and positioned, ensuring that the material conveying device 320 can smoothly pick up the tube to be inserted 600 on the working position 119 and transport the tube to be inserted 600 to the receiving tray 330, ensuring the smooth progress of the automated tube insertion operation and meeting the requirements of automated production.

[0153] The fifth drive unit 216 is connected to the adjustment seat 212. Driven by the fifth drive unit 216, the adjustment seat 212 can drive the first clamping block 213 and the second clamping block 214 to move in the height direction, that is, to move up and down, so that the tube to be inserted 600 can enter the working position 119.

[0154] Optionally, the first clamping block 213 is provided with a first clamping groove, and the second clamping block 214 is provided with a second clamping groove. The openings of the first clamping groove and the second clamping groove are opposite to each other. It can be understood that, for the U-shaped tube, one side of the tube support 611 is located in the first clamping groove, and the other side of the tube support 611 is located in the second clamping groove, thereby achieving the positioning of the tube to be inserted 600.

[0155] Optionally, the fifth drive unit 216 includes a cylinder.

[0156] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an insertion device 300 is provided, which includes a feeding device 100 as provided in any of the above embodiments, and thus possesses all the beneficial technical effects of the feeding device 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0157] Optionally, such as Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 17 , Figure 18 , Figure 19 , Figure 22 , Figure 23 , Figure 24 , Figure 25 and Figure 28As shown, the insertion device 300 also includes a storage bin 310, a conveying device 320, a receiving tray 330, and a robot 340. Specifically, one end of the guide channel 111 is connected to the storage bin 310, and the other end of the guide channel 111 is connected to the working position 119. The feeding component 170 enables the tube 600 to be inserted, which enters the guide channel 111 from the storage bin 310, to move within the guide channel 111 and to the target position (i.e., the working position 119). When the tube 600 is in the position... When working at station 119, the material conveying device 320 transports the tube 600 to be inserted at station 119 to the receiving tray 330. The gripper assembly 341 of the robot 340 grips the tube 600 to be inserted on the receiving tray 330, and by controlling the movement of the gripper assembly 341, the tube 600 to be inserted is inserted into the plug 500, realizing the automated operation of inserting the tube 600 into the plug 500, which is conducive to significantly improving the efficiency of the tube 600 insertion operation and meeting the production needs of automated operation.

[0158] Optionally, such as Figure 11 and Figure 25 As shown, the insertion device 300 also includes a base plate and a second detection element 360. Specifically, at least a portion of the second detection element 360 is opposite to the working position 119, thereby enabling the second detection element 360 to detect whether there is a tube 600 to be inserted on the working position 119. That is, the second detection element 360 detects whether there is material on the working position 119, so that the material conveying device 320 can smoothly pick up the tube 600 to be inserted on the working position 119 and transport it to the receiving tray 330 when there is material on the working position 119. The second detection element 360 includes a photoelectric sensor.

[0159] Optionally, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the material conveying device 320 includes a support 321 and a clamping assembly 322. The clamping assembly 322 includes a slide plate 323 and a gripper 324. The slide plate 323 is movably disposed on the support 321, and the gripper 324 is disposed on the slide plate 323 and can move relative to the slide plate 323. The gripper 324 is used to pick up the tube 600 to be inserted on the working position 119.

[0160] Optionally, the intubation device 300 also includes a waste tray, which can pick up the damaged tube 600 by the clamping member 324 and transport it to the waste tray when the tube opening of the tube 600 is damaged.

[0161] Optionally, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the clamping assembly 322 also includes a sliding mechanism 325, which is disposed on the slide plate 323 and connected to the gripper 324. The gripper 324 can slide relative to the slide plate 323 along a first direction and a second direction, such as moving back and forth or left and right, through the sliding mechanism 325. This allows the gripper 324 to adjust its position when gripping the tube 600 to be inserted on the working position 119, ensuring that the tube 600 can be successfully gripped even with poor material consistency. Furthermore, when the gripper 324 transports the tube 600 to the receiving tray 330, its placement position can be adjusted by sliding relative to the slide plate 323 along the first and second directions, ensuring that the tube 600 can be smoothly placed on the receiving tray 330, further improving the efficiency of automated tube insertion. The first and second directions are different.

[0162] Optionally, at least one of the first direction and the second direction is a horizontal direction.

[0163] Optionally, the clamp assembly 322 also includes a connecting rod and a connecting shaft. The connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected to the slide plate 323, and the connecting shaft is connected to the sliding mechanism 325, so that the clamping member 324 can rotate relative to the slide plate 323, further ensuring that the tube to be inserted 600 can be successfully clamped even when the incoming material consistency is poor.

[0164] Optionally, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the clamping assembly 322 also includes a sixth drive unit 326, which is located on the slide plate 323 and connected to the connecting rod. The sixth drive unit 326 can drive the clamping member 324 to move along the height direction of the bracket 321 through the connecting rod, connecting shaft, and sliding mechanism 325. Thus, when clamping the tube 600 to be inserted on the working position 119, the clamping member 324 can be raised and lowered to smoothly clamp the tube 600 to be inserted. In addition, when the clamping member 324 transports the tube 600 to be inserted to the receiving tray 330, the clamping member 324 can be raised and lowered to smoothly place the tube 600 on the receiving tray 330.

[0165] Optionally, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the material conveying device 320 also includes a seventh drive unit 327, a first transmission unit 328, and a second transmission unit. The seventh drive unit 327 is mounted on the support 321, the first transmission unit 328 is mounted on the support 321 and connected to the seventh drive unit 327, and the second transmission unit is mounted on the slide plate 323 and connected to the first transmission unit 328. The first transmission unit 328 includes a lead screw, and the second transmission unit includes a lead screw nut. Through the engagement between the lead screw nut and the lead screw, the slide plate 323 moves relative to the support 321, allowing the gripper 324 to pick up the tube 600 to be inserted from the working position 119 and transport the tube 600 to the receiving tray 330.

[0166] Optionally, such as Figure 14 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 As shown, the intubation device 300 also includes a transfer assembly 370, and a receiving tray 330 is disposed on the transfer assembly 370 and can move on the transfer assembly 370, thereby facilitating the gripper assembly 341 of the robot 340 to smoothly grip the tube to be intubated 600 from the receiving tray 330.

[0167] Optionally, such as Figure 14 As shown, the receiving tray 330 is equipped with multiple hoppers, which are spaced apart. Each hopper is used to hold one tube 600 to be inserted, so that the gripper assembly 341 can grip multiple tubes 600 to be inserted at one time and insert them into the tube 500 at the same time, which is beneficial to further improve the efficiency of automated tube insertion.

[0168] Optionally, such as Figure 14 As shown, the transfer assembly 370 includes a substrate 371, a moving shaft 372, and a limiting member 373. The moving shaft 372 is movably disposed on the substrate 371, the receiving tray 330 is disposed on the moving shaft 372, and the limiting member 373 is disposed on the substrate 371 and located on the moving path of the receiving tray 330.

[0169] Optionally, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the cannulation device 300 also includes a cutting assembly 380 and an eighth drive unit 390. The cutting assembly 380 is located between the storage bin 310 and the guiding device 100. The cutting assembly 380 has a cutting groove 385 and a sliding part 386. The cutting groove 385 is located on the sliding part 386 and can communicate with the storage bin 310. The eighth drive unit 390 is connected to the sliding part 386 and can drive the sliding part 386 to move so that the cutting groove 385 docks and communicates with the guiding channel 111 to meet the needs of automated production.

[0170] Optionally, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16As shown, the cutting assembly 380 also includes a discharge component 381, a first guide portion 382, ​​and a guide portion 383. The discharge component 381 is provided with a discharge groove 384, and the two ends of the discharge groove 384 are respectively connected to the storage bin 310 and the cutting groove 385. The first guide portion 382 is provided in the discharge groove 384, and the tube 600 to be inserted is located in the discharge groove 384 and can move on the first guide portion 382. The guide portion 383 is movably provided on the sliding portion 386 and is provided with a second guide portion. Based on the second guide portion extending into the cutting groove 385, the tube 600 to be inserted can move from the first guide portion 382 to the second guide portion. In other words, before the tube to be inserted 600 moves from the discharge groove 384 to the cutting groove 385, the second guide part of the guide member 383 extends into the cutting groove 385. When the tube to be inserted 600 moves into the cutting groove 385, due to the supporting effect of the second guide part, the tube to be inserted 600 can be prevented from being misaligned or tilted when entering the cutting groove 385, thereby helping to ensure that the tube to be inserted 600 in the cutting groove 385 can smoothly enter the guide channel 111.

[0171] Optionally, such as Figure 16 As shown, the cutting assembly 380 also includes a third detection element 410, which is disposed on the sliding portion 386 and opposite to the cutting groove 385. The third detection element 410 includes a photoelectric sensor.

[0172] Optionally, such as Figure 26 and Figure 27 As shown, the insertion device 300 also includes a positioning mechanism 420, which is used to position the insertion tube 500, thereby obtaining the precise position coordinates of the insertion port 510 on the insertion tube 500. When the gripper assembly 341 drives the insertion tube 600 to be inserted into the insertion port 510, it can avoid displacement or product deformation during insertion, thus ensuring product quality.

[0173] Optionally, such as Figure 26 As shown, the positioning mechanism 420 includes a frame 421 and a pressure plate assembly. The frame 421 is provided with a receiving chamber 422 for accommodating the insert 500. The pressure plate assembly is located in the frame 421 and includes a pressure plate 423. The pressure plate 423 is located in the receiving chamber 422 and can move relative to the frame 421 to press the insert 500, thereby fixing the position of the insert 500 so that the precise position coordinates of the insertion port 510 on the insert 500 can be obtained.

[0174] Optionally, such as Figure 26 and Figure 27As shown, the positioning mechanism 420 also includes a fixed base 424, a frame 425, a ninth drive unit 426, and a tenth drive unit 427. The frame 425 is disposed on the fixed base 424, the frame 421 is disposed on the frame 425, the ninth drive unit 426 is connected to the frame 425, and the ninth drive unit 426 can drive the frame 425 to move horizontally relative to the fixed base 424. The tenth drive unit 427 is connected to the frame 425, and the tenth drive unit 427 can drive the frame 425 to move vertically along the fixed base 424.

[0175] Optionally, the ninth drive unit 426 includes a servo module, thereby avoiding defects such as condenser tipping due to large-scale frictional movement.

[0176] Optionally, such as Figure 17 , Figure 18 , Figure 19 , Figure 20 and Figure 21 As shown, the gripper assembly 341 includes a plurality of grippers 342, at least one of which is an electric gripper and at least one of which is a pneumatic gripper. The at least one electric gripper 342 is understood to be used for gripping U-shaped tubes. The at least one pneumatic gripper 342 is understood to be used for gripping Y-shaped tubes.

[0177] Optionally, when inserting the U-shaped tube, an angle deflection is required. Specifically, three angles are available: 0 degrees, 61.5 degrees, and 118.5 degrees, with an incoming material deviation of approximately 0.2 degrees. The Y-shaped tube is inserted at 0 degrees, with an incoming material deviation of 0.2 degrees. The Y-shaped tube is clamped and inserted using fixed pneumatic grippers (pneumatic jaws), while the U-shaped tube is clamped and inserted using rotatable electric grippers (electric jaws). The electric jaws can precisely control the angle, achieving U-shaped tube insertion at 0 degrees, 61.5 degrees, and 118.5 degrees.

[0178] According to a third aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, comprising: a plug-in 500, the plug-in 500 having a plug-in port 510; and a tube 600, the tube 600 including a tube body 610 and at least two connectors 620, wherein the tube body 610 is inserted into the plug-in port 510 using a tube insertion device 300 as provided in any of the above technical solutions; based on the insertion of the tube body 610 into the plug-in port 510, each connector 620 is connected to the plug-in 500, thus the air conditioner possesses all the beneficial technical effects of the tube insertion device 300, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0179] The cannula to be inserted 600 includes a tube body 610 and at least two connectors 620. Specifically, the at least two connectors 620 are respectively sleeved on at least two tube legs 611 of the tube body 610. Specifically, for a U-shaped tube, there are two connectors 620, each sleeved on one of the two tube legs 611 of the U-shaped tube. For a Y-shaped tube, there are also two connectors 620, each sleeved on one of the two tube legs 611 of the Y-shaped tube.

[0180] When the tube body 610 is inserted into the insertion port 510 of the insertion device 300 using the insertion device 300, each connector 620 is connected to the insertion device 500, thereby completing the assembly of the tube 600 on the insertion device 500.

[0181] Optionally, the connector 620 includes a welding ring, that is, when the tube body 610 is inserted into the insertion port 510 of the insert 500 using the insertion device 300, at least two connectors 620 are welded to the insertion port 510.

[0182] Optionally, the insert to be inserted 500 includes at least one of a condenser and an evaporator; and / or the tube to be inserted 600 includes at least one of a U-tube and a Y-tube.

[0183] The tube to be inserted 600 includes at least one of a U-shaped tube and a Y-shaped tube. Specifically, the tube to be inserted 600 includes a U-shaped tube. The feeding component 170 enables the U-shaped tube, which enters the guiding channel 111 from the storage bin 310, to move within the guiding channel 111 and to the target position (i.e., working position 119). When the U-shaped tube is in the working position 119, the conveying device 320 transports the U-shaped tube located in the working position 119 to the receiving tray 330. The gripper assembly 341 of the robot 340 grips the U-shaped tube on the receiving tray 330, and by controlling the movement of the gripper assembly 341, the U-shaped tube is inserted into the condenser or evaporator, realizing the automated operation of U-shaped tube insertion. This significantly improves the efficiency of U-shaped tube insertion and meets the production needs of automated operation.

[0184] The tube to be inserted 600 includes a Y-shaped tube. The feeding component 170 enables the Y-shaped tube, which enters the guiding channel 111 from the storage bin 310, to move within the guiding channel 111 and to the target position (i.e., working position 119). When the Y-shaped tube is in the working position 119, the conveying device 320 transports the Y-shaped tube in the working position 119 to the receiving tray 330. The gripper assembly 341 of the robot 340 grips the Y-shaped tube on the receiving tray 330, and by controlling the movement of the gripper assembly 341, the Y-shaped tube is inserted into the condenser or evaporator, realizing the automated operation of Y-shaped tube insertion. This significantly improves the efficiency of Y-shaped tube insertion and meets the production needs of automated operation.

[0185] Moreover, compared to the manual insertion method used in related technologies for air conditioning semi-circular pipes, this method avoids incorrect insertion and mixing of U-shaped and Y-shaped pipes due to repeated manual operations, thus improving product quality.

[0186] like Figure 1 As shown, if one or two rings (connector 620) are missing, the U-shaped tube will fall. The first position of the U-shaped tube is detected by photoelectric sensor; if no sensor is detected, it is considered that the ring is short of material and the incoming material is defective. The second and third positions of the U-shaped tube serve as the lower reference of the ring, the second position as the buffer position, and the third position as the adjustment position. The fourth and fifth positions of the U-shaped tube serve as the upper reference of the ring, the fourth position as the buffer position, and the fifth position as the adjustment position (as a reserve). The sixth and seventh positions of the U-shaped tube serve as the tube end inspection station, the sixth position as the buffer position, and the seventh position as the inspection position. The eighth and ninth positions of the U-shaped tube serve as the gripping station, the eighth position as the buffer position, and the ninth position as the working position 119.

[0187] In the description of this specification, the terms "connection," "installation," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0188] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0189] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material guiding device, characterized in that, For use in an air conditioner, the air conditioner includes a pipe to be inserted, the pipe to be inserted includes a pipe body and at least two connectors, the pipe body includes at least two pipe legs, and the at least two connectors are respectively sleeved on the at least two pipe legs, the material guiding device includes: The base is provided with a connected material guiding channel and a material guiding port, and at least two of the tube legs extend into the material guiding channel through the material guiding port respectively; A limiting surface is provided on the base and located at the material guide port, based on at least two of the connecting members respectively contacting the limiting surface, and at least two of the pipe legs having a gap between them and the bottom wall of the material guide channel.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting surface includes a first plane and a second plane, which are located on opposite sides of the feed inlet in the horizontal direction. Each of the at least two connecting members can contact the first plane and the second plane respectively.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base includes: seat body; A first guide bar and a second guide bar are horizontally spaced on the base and form the guide opening. The first guide bar, the second guide bar and the base form the guide channel. The first guide bar has a first plane on the side away from the guide channel, and the second guide bar has a second plane on the side away from the guide channel.

4. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The base is also provided with a detection port, which is connected to the material guide channel; The feeding device further includes: The first detection element is located at the detection port.

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection port is configured to be located at the bottom of the base.

6. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The base is also provided with a waste outlet, which is connected to the material guiding channel; The width of the waste outlet is greater than the width of the pipe body.

7. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A protective component is provided on the base and located on the side of the limiting surface opposite to the material guide channel; the protective component is provided with an adjustment port. An adjusting component is provided, which can adjust the height of the tube to be inserted in the material guide channel through the adjusting port.

8. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adjusting element includes: First drive unit; The pressure block, connected to the first driving unit, is able to drive the pressure block to contact the tube to be inserted through the adjustment port based on the tube to be inserted being opposite to the adjustment port, so as to adjust the height of the tube to be inserted in the material guide channel.

9. The feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side of the pressure block facing the feed inlet includes an arc-shaped surface.

10. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: An adjusting block is provided on the base and is located on both sides of the material guide channel in the height direction, respectively, along with the adjusting port. The adjusting block has a reference surface. The height of the tube to be inserted is adjusted by the adjusting member through the adjusting port. The reference surface is used to contact at least two of the tube support legs.

11. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The protective component includes: A connecting plate is provided on the base; An adjusting plate is connected to the connecting plate and is located on the side of the limiting surface opposite to the material guiding channel. The adjusting plate is provided with the adjusting port. A baffle plate is connected to the end of the adjusting plate away from the connecting plate and extends at least partially along the height direction of the base. The baffle plate, the adjusting plate, and the connecting plate enclose a protective cavity, which communicates with the adjusting port. A portion of the pipe body is located within the protective cavity.

12. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A material feeding component, wherein the material feeding component includes a material feeding rod; The second driving unit is connected to the feeding component. The second driving unit can drive the feeding component to move so that the feeding rod can be inserted between any two adjacent tube legs, or between any two adjacent tubes when there are multiple tubes to be inserted. The third drive unit is connected to the feeding component, and the third drive unit can drive the feeding component to move so that the tube to be inserted can move in the feeding channel.

13. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The base is also provided with a working position, which is connected to the material guiding channel, and the tube to be inserted can move to the working position within the material guiding channel; The feeding device further includes: A positioning component capable of positioning the tube to be inserted at the working position.

14. The feeding device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The positioning component includes: Base; An adjustment seat is provided on the machine base. The adjustment seat is provided with a first clamping block and a second clamping block, which are spaced apart. A fourth driving unit is connected to at least one of the first clamping block and the second clamping block. The fourth driving unit can drive the first clamping block and / or the second clamping block to move, so as to change the distance between the first clamping block and the second clamping block. The fifth drive unit is connected to the adjustment seat, and the fifth drive unit can drive the adjustment seat to move relative to the base along the height direction of the base.

15. A cannulation device, characterized in that, Includes the feeding device as described in any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The plug-in to be inserted has a socket to be inserted; A cannula to be inserted, the cannula comprising a tube body and at least two connectors, wherein the tube body is inserted into the cannula to be inserted using the cannula insertion device as described in claim 15; In this process, the tube body is inserted into the socket to be inserted, and each connector is connected to the plug to be inserted.

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