Automatic press-fitting equipment for gas meter movement cover plate

The automatic press-fitting device addresses manual assembly inefficiencies by using a frame-based crimping mechanism with actuators to automate and stabilize the gas meter cover assembly, enhancing efficiency and quality.

CN222269238UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31ZHEJIANG MITT METERING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421132538.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-23
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-23

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Technical Problem

The manual assembly of gas meter movement covers results in low automation, efficiency, inconsistent product quality, and reduced production quality due to varying assembly levels among individuals.

Method used

An automatic press-fitting device with a frame, crimping mechanism, positioning seat, sliding seat, pressing plate, and actuators for precise and stable assembly of gas meter movement covers, enhancing automation and consistency.

Benefits of technology

The device achieves rapid, automated assembly with improved stability and quality by using actuators and a crimping mechanism to clamp and fix the covers, ensuring consistent and high-quality product crimping.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses automatic press-fitting equipment for a gas meter movement cover plate, which is characterized by comprising a rack and an automatic crimping mechanism mounted on the rack, the automatic crimping mechanism comprises a positioning seat arranged on the rack, a sliding seat which is arranged on the rack and is movably matched with the positioning seat, and a pressing plate which is arranged on the rack and is used for crimping the gas meter movement cover plate, and a first actuator matched with the positioning seat is arranged on the rack; a limiting block for limiting a machine core cover plate assembled on the positioning seat is mounted on the first actuator; through the arrangement of the equipment, rapid compression joint of the machine core and the cover plate is achieved through automatic control, and the automatic efficiency of assembly is improved; and meanwhile, automatic assembly is adopted, so that the product assembly consistency is further improved, and the product production quality is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gas meter production and assembly, in particular to automatic press-fitting equipment for a gas meter movement cover plate. Background Art

[0002] During the production and assembly process of the gas meter movement, the covers on both sides need to be pressed onto the movement. The traditional method is still mainly manual assembly, and the covers are pressed onto the movement with the help of a pressing plate. This assembly method requires manual support to hold the movement and the covers, with a low degree of automation and low production and assembly efficiency. On the other hand, manual assembly will result in low product consistency and reduce product production quality due to the different assembly levels of each person. Therefore, it is necessary to propose an automatic pressing device for the cover of a gas meter movement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve the above problems and provides an automatic press-fitting device for a cover plate of a gas meter movement.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: it is characterized in that it includes a frame and an automatic crimping mechanism installed on the frame, the automatic crimping mechanism includes a positioning seat installed on the frame, a sliding seat installed on the frame and movably matched with the positioning seat, and a pressing plate installed on the frame for crimping a gas meter movement cover plate, the frame is equipped with a first actuator that cooperates with the positioning seat, and the first actuator is equipped with a limit block that limits the movement cover plate assembled on the positioning seat.

[0005] Preferably, the limit block is provided with a limit groove matching with the movement cover plate.

[0006] Preferably, a guide frame matched with the pressure plate is installed on the frame, and a second actuator for driving the pressure plate is installed on the guide frame.

[0007] Preferably, a crimping column is installed on the pressing plate.

[0008] Preferably, a third actuator for driving the sliding seat and the positioning seat to open or close is installed on the frame, and a slide rail matching the sliding seat is installed on the frame.

[0009] Preferably, a fourth actuator is mounted on the sliding seat, and a positioning block driven by the fourth actuator is mounted on the sliding seat.

[0010] Preferably, a protective cover is also installed on the frame.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: through the setting of the equipment, the rapid crimping of the movement and the cover plate is achieved through automatic control, which improves the automation efficiency of assembly; at the same time, the use of automatic assembly further improves the consistency of product assembly and improves the production quality of the product;

[0012] By setting the limit block, when the movement and the cover plate are placed on the positioning seat, the first actuator is used to push the limit block and clamp the movement and the cover plate, thereby improving the stability during the crimping process;

[0013] By setting the sliding seat, the sliding seat and the positioning seat cooperate to fix the entire periphery of the movement, thereby improving the stability of the product during the crimping process and further improving the product crimping quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at A of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first actuator and the limit block of the utility model.

[0017] Markings in the figure: 1 frame, 20 positioning seat, 21 sliding seat, 22 pressure plate, 23 first actuator, 24 limit block, 25 limit groove, 26 guide frame, 27 second actuator, 28 crimping column, 29 third actuator, 30 slide rail, 31 fourth actuator, 32 positioning block, 33 protective cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following is a further description of the automatic press-fitting device for the cover plate of a gas meter movement according to the present invention through embodiments and in combination with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] It should be noted that all directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc. in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0020] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense.

[0021] For example, "fixed" can be fixed connection, detachable connection, or integrated; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0022] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the utility model proposes an automatic press-fitting device for a gas meter movement cover plate, which is characterized in that it includes a frame 1, an automatic press-fitting mechanism installed on the frame 1, the automatic press-fitting mechanism includes a positioning seat 20 installed on the frame 1, a sliding seat 21 installed on the frame 1 and movably matched with the positioning seat 20, and a pressing plate 22 installed on the frame 1 for pressing the gas meter movement cover plate, the frame 1 is equipped with a first actuator 23 matched with the positioning seat 20, and the first actuator 23 is equipped with a movement mounted on the positioning seat 20. The limit block 24 for limiting the cover plate is provided with a limit groove 25 that matches the movement cover plate. The frame 1 is provided with a guide frame 26 that matches the pressure plate 22. The guide frame 26 is provided with a second actuator 27 that drives the pressure plate 22. The pressure plate 22 is provided with a crimping column 28. The frame 1 is provided with a third actuator 29 that drives the sliding seat 21 and the positioning seat 20 to open or close. The frame 1 is provided with a slide rail 30 that matches the sliding seat 21. The sliding seat 21 is provided with a The fourth actuator 31, the sliding seat 21 is provided with a positioning block 32 driven by the fourth actuator 31, and the frame 1 is also provided with a protective cover 33; the first actuator 23, the second actuator 27, the third actuator 29 and the fourth actuator 31 can be selected from one or more combinations of a cylinder, an electric push rod or a servo drive device; through the setting of the present device, the rapid crimping of the movement and the cover plate is realized through automatic control, thereby improving the automation efficiency of assembly; at the same time, the use of automatic assembly further improves the consistency of product assembly and improves the production quality of the product; through the setting of the limit block 24, when the movement and the cover plate are placed on the positioning seat 20, the first actuator 23 is used to push the limit block 24 and clamp the movement and the cover plate, thereby improving the stability during the crimping process; through the setting of the sliding seat 21, the sliding seat 21 and the positioning seat 20 cooperate to fix the entire periphery of the movement, thereby improving the stability during the crimping process of the product and further improving the crimping quality of the product; through the setting of the protective cover 33, the surrounding is protected during the crimping process, which has a protective effect.

[0023] During use of the utility model, the preassembled movement and cover plate are first placed on the positioning seat 20, and the first actuator 23 is driven to push the limit block 24 toward the movement and the cover plate, and the limit groove 25 limits the cover plate of the movement; the third actuator 29 is driven to push the sliding seat 21 to move to the specified position in the direction of the fixed seat 20, and the fourth actuator 31 is driven to drive the positioning block 32 to move downward, and the part exposed outside the positioning seat 20 is limited and fixed, and then the second actuator 27 is driven to push the pressing plate 22 to move downward, so that the crimping column 28 contacts the cover plate and crimps the cover plate onto the movement; then the third actuator 29 is driven to push the sliding seat 21 to move outward, and the first actuator 23 is driven to retract the limit block 24, and the movement and the cover plate are taken out of the positioning seat 20 and rotated 180 degrees and then put back on the positioning seat 20, and the cover plate on the other side is crimped using the same method as above.

[0024] The above embodiments are intended to illustrate the present invention, not to limit the present invention. Any solution that is a simple transformation of the present invention falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gas meter movement cover plate automatic press-fitting device, characterized in that The invention comprises a frame (1) and an automatic crimping mechanism mounted on the frame (1), wherein the automatic crimping mechanism comprises a positioning seat (20) mounted on the frame (1), a sliding seat (21) mounted on the frame (1) and movably matched with the positioning seat (20), and a pressing plate (22) mounted on the frame (1) for crimping a movement cover plate of a gas meter, wherein a first actuator (23) matched with the positioning seat (20) is mounted on the frame (1), and a limiting block (24) for limiting the movement cover plate mounted on the positioning seat (20) is mounted on the first actuator (23).

2. The automatic press-fitting device for a gas meter movement cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting block (24) is provided with a limiting groove (25) which matches with the movement cover plate.

3. The automatic press-fitting device for a gas meter movement cover plate according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A guide frame (26) matched with the pressing plate (22) is mounted on the frame (1), and a second actuator (27) for driving the pressing plate (22) is mounted on the guide frame (26).

4. The automatic press-fitting device for a gas meter movement cover plate according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A crimping column (28) is installed on the pressing plate (22).

5. The automatic press-fitting equipment for the cover plate of a gas meter movement according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a third actuator (29) for driving the sliding seat (21) and the positioning seat (20) to open or close, and the frame (1) is provided with a slide rail (30) that matches the sliding seat (21).

6. The automatic press-fitting device for a gas meter movement cover plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fourth actuator (31) is mounted on the sliding seat (21), and a positioning block (32) driven by the fourth actuator (31) is mounted on the sliding seat (21).

7. The automatic press-fitting equipment for the cover plate of a gas meter movement according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover (33) is also installed on the frame (1).