Automatic flat tube sliding-off device and radiator assembling machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of flat tube automatic sliding device and radiator assembly machine, the flat tube automatic sliding device includes device support;Heat pipe conveying mechanism, for conveying heat pipe;Guiding connecting seat, fixed on the device support, and with heat pipe conveying mechanism butt joint to form first guide channel, the first guide channel end is equipped with channel outlet;Flat tube trend adjusting mechanism, including stop block, the third cylinder of driving the stop block and connecting seat, the connecting seat forms vertical third guide channel and with the channel outlet butt joint;Lifting support device, including lifting module, second cylinder and second support frame.The utility model realizes the flexible steering of heat pipe by arc first guide channel arc setting, eliminates hard collision;Lifting support device before heat pipe enters vertical channel, initiative extension second support frame whole process support bottom, reduce deformation rate;By automatic shunt surplus material, it is convenient to take out redundant pipe body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of radiator assembly technology, and more specifically, to a flat tube automatic sliding device. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component of the automotive cooling system, the radiator's performance directly affects the engine's heat dissipation efficiency and the vehicle's overall reliability. Traditional radiators typically consist of an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber, radiator pipes, and radiator fins. Among these, the flat, oval-shaped radiator pipes have become the mainstream design due to their flow channel characteristics. In automated assembly, the radiator pipes need to be conveyed, steered, and positioned before being inserted into the gaps in the radiator fins, and finally fixed to the main board via side plates.

[0003] However, the following technical bottlenecks still exist in the current heat pipe assembly process:

[0004] 1. Structural damage issues during heat pipe reversal and transportation.

[0005] Existing assembly equipment often uses a direct-fall chute structure to change the direction of the heat dissipation pipe from horizontal conveying to the vertical assembly position. The heat dissipation pipe falls directly from the end of the horizontal track into the vertical guide groove. Because the heat dissipation pipe has a thin-walled, flat, round cross-section, its bending stiffness is extremely low. When it falls freely and impacts the bottom of the groove, it is very easy to undergo plastic deformation, resulting in damage to the flat tube (heat dissipation pipe) of the product.

[0006] 2. Production line interruption caused by the lack of a waste material handling mechanism.

[0007] Automated assembly lines require continuous material feeding, but the actual number of heat dissipation tubes assembled must be strictly matched. Existing equipment lacks a real-time surplus material diversion function. When the feeding system adds too many heat dissipation tubes, the excess tubes will block the vertical chute inlet. The discharge process still requires manual intervention, and the discharge port position is prone to causing heat dissipation tube jamming, and it is not convenient to remove the excess heat dissipation tubes. Utility Model Content

[0008] The problem this invention solves is: how to prevent flat tubes from deforming during transportation without a support device, and how to collect excess flat tubes for easy handling.

[0009] To solve the above problems, in a first aspect, this utility model provides an automatic sliding device for flat tubes, comprising:

[0010] Device support;

[0011] A heat dissipation pipe conveying mechanism is used to convey heat dissipation pipes;

[0012] A guide connector is fixed on the device bracket and docks with the heat dissipation pipe conveying mechanism to form a first guide channel. The end of the first guide channel is provided with a channel outlet.

[0013] The flat tube orientation adjustment mechanism includes a stop block, a third cylinder for driving the stop block, and a connecting seat. The connecting seat forms a vertical third guide channel and connects to the outlet of the channel.

[0014] The lifting support device includes a lifting module, a second cylinder, and a second support frame. The lifting module drives the second cylinder to move up and down, and the second cylinder drives the second support frame to extend and retract horizontally.

[0015] The supporting mechanism includes a first cylinder and an L-shaped first support frame, wherein the first cylinder drives the first support frame to move horizontally.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the stop can be raised or lowered to a position above the channel outlet under the drive of the third cylinder to prevent the heat pipe from sliding out.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the lifting support device is disposed inside the device bracket, and the second support extends horizontally to support the bottom of the heat dissipation pipe before the heat dissipation pipe enters the third guide channel.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the L-shaped structure of the first support bracket includes a long arm and a short arm that are perpendicular to each other, and the long arm forms a heat dissipation pipe temporary storage platform when it is connected to the channel outlet.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, a support frame is also included, which is fixed to the inside of the device bracket and is L-shaped, with its long straight portion arranged parallel to the connecting seat to define the lateral boundary of the third guide channel.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the channel outlet is connected to a third guide channel so that the heat dissipation pipe is redirected from the first guide channel to the third guide channel.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the first guide channel is arc-shaped.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the flat tube automatic sliding device of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0023] The arc-shaped first guide channel enables flexible turning of the heat dissipation pipe, eliminating hard collisions; the lifting support device actively extends the second support frame to support the bottom of the heat dissipation pipe throughout the entire process before it enters the vertical channel, avoiding plastic deformation of the thin-walled flat pipe caused by free fall and reducing the deformation rate; the L-shaped first support frame forms a temporary storage platform to automatically divert excess material, making it convenient to remove excess pipe.

[0024] Secondly, this utility model embodiment proposes a radiator assembly machine, comprising:

[0025] Assembly machine base;

[0026] The flat tube automatic sliding device described in the first aspect is installed inside the assembly machine base;

[0027] The second guide channel connects to the bottom of the third guide channel and is used to receive the heat dissipation pipes into the next process.

[0028] In an optional embodiment, the entrance of the second guide channel is provided with an inclined guide surface, which cooperates with the second support frame of the lifting support device to support the heat dissipation pipe.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the second cylinder drives the second support frame to extend and retract horizontally, so that the heat dissipation pipes stacked on the support frame are pushed into the second guide channel in sequence.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the flat tube automatic sliding device of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the radiator assembly machine of this utility model is the same as the flat tube automatic sliding device described in the first aspect, so it will not be described again here. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the flat tube automatic sliding device in the first direction in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the flat tube automatic sliding device in the second direction in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 100. Assembly machine base; 110. Second guide channel; 200. Heat sink conveying mechanism; 300. Device bracket; 400. Guide connecting seat; 410. First guide channel; 420. Channel outlet; 510. First cylinder; 520. First support frame; 600. Flat tube direction adjustment mechanism; 610. Stop block; 620. Third cylinder; 630. Connecting seat; 700. Third guide channel; 810. Lifting module; 820. Second cylinder; 830. Second support frame; 900. Support frame; 1000. Heat sink. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] In the attached diagram, the Z-axis represents the vertical direction, i.e., up and down, with the positive direction of the Z-axis representing up and the negative direction representing down. The X-axis represents the horizontal direction, specifically the left and right positions, with the positive direction of the X-axis representing the right side and the negative direction representing the left side. The Y-axis represents the front and back positions, with the positive direction of the Y-axis representing the rear and the negative direction representing the front. It should be noted that the aforementioned representations of the Z, Y, and X axes are merely for ease of description and simplification of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this utility model described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "embodiment," "one embodiment," and "one implementation" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or implementation is included in at least one embodiment or illustrative embodiment of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or implementation. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or implementations.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an automatic flat tube sliding device, comprising:

[0044] Device support 300;

[0045] The heat dissipation pipe conveying mechanism 200 is used to convey the heat dissipation pipe 1000;

[0046] The guide connector 400 is fixed on the device bracket 300 and docks with the heat dissipation pipe conveying mechanism 200 to form a first guide channel 410. The end of the first guide channel 410 is provided with a channel outlet 420.

[0047] The flat tube orientation adjustment mechanism 600 includes a stop block 610, a third cylinder 620 for driving the stop block 610, and a connecting seat 630. The connecting seat 630 forms a vertical third guide channel 700 and docks with the channel outlet 420.

[0048] The lifting support device includes a lifting module 810, a second cylinder 820 and a second support frame 830. The lifting module 810 drives the second cylinder 820 to move up and down, and the second cylinder 820 drives the second support frame 830 to extend and retract horizontally.

[0049] The supporting mechanism includes a first cylinder 510 and an L-shaped first support frame 520, wherein the first cylinder 510 drives the first support frame 520 to move horizontally.

[0050] The heat sink 1000 enters the arc-shaped first guide channel 410 via the conveying mechanism 200, turning 90° to a vertical direction. It should be noted that the first guide channel 410 is arc-shaped to allow the heat sink 1000 to slide smoothly. The stop block 610 is driven upward by the third cylinder 620, ensuring that the heat sink 1000 can only enter the third guide channel 700. Before the heat sink 1000 enters the third guide channel 700, the second support frame 830 is raised to the bottom of the heat sink 1000 by the lifting module 810. The second cylinder 820 pushes the support frame to extend horizontally to support the heat sink 1000. The heat sink 1000 slowly falls along the third guide channel 700 to the designated position. The second support frame 830 retracts, and the heat sink 1000 smoothly falls into the next process, avoiding a vertical drop and impact, thus ensuring product quality.

[0051] Furthermore, when the conveying mechanism 200 conveys too many heat dissipation pipes, the first support frame 520 is moved by the first cylinder 510. At this time, the heat dissipation pipes 1000 will fall on the first support frame 520, thereby collecting the excess heat dissipation pipes 1000 for easy handling by the operator.

[0052] The stop block 610 can be raised or lowered to a position higher than the channel outlet 420 under the drive of the third cylinder 620, in order to prevent the heat pipe 1000 from sliding out.

[0053] During normal transport, the stop 610 rises above the channel outlet 420 and is pre-moved to the third guide channel 700 by the lifting support device to receive the heat dissipation pipe 1000. This ensures that only one heat dissipation pipe enters the third guide channel 700 each time, avoiding accumulation and blockage, and also preventing damage to the heat dissipation pipe 1000.

[0054] The lifting support device is located inside the device bracket 300, and the second support frame 830 extends horizontally to support the bottom of the heat dissipation pipe before the heat dissipation pipe 1000 enters the third guide channel 700.

[0055] Before the heatsink 1000 rotates to the vertical position, the lifting module 810 raises the second support to the channel outlet height. The second cylinder 820 pushes the second support 830 horizontally into place directly below the heatsink 1000. The heatsink is supported throughout its rotation from horizontal to vertical, completely eliminating the risk of free fall.

[0056] The L-shaped structure of the first support frame 520 includes a long arm and a short arm that are perpendicular to each other. When the long arm is connected to the channel outlet 420, it forms a temporary storage platform for the heat dissipation pipe.

[0057] When excess material is detected, stop 610 descends, and first cylinder 510 pushes first support 520 to move below channel outlet 420. Excess heat dissipation pipe 1000 slides into the long arm platform of the support, while the short arm prevents it from falling sideways. Workers can directly remove excess heat dissipation pipe from the L-shaped platform, avoiding blockage of the vertical channel inlet.

[0058] It also includes a support frame 900, which is fixed inside the device bracket 300 and is L-shaped. Its long straight portion is arranged parallel to the connecting seat 630 to define the lateral boundary of the third guide channel 700.

[0059] The L-shaped support frame 900 is fixed inside the bracket 300, with its long straight portion parallel to the connecting seat 630, defining the lateral boundary of the third guide channel 700. This ensures that the heat dissipation pipe 1000 falls along a vertical path, preventing skewness and jamming.

[0060] The channel outlet 420 connects with the third guide channel 700 to allow the heat sink 1000 to turn from the first guide channel 410 to the third guide channel 700. The channel outlet 420 directly connects with the third guide channel 700 to achieve the turning transition of the heat sink 1000.

[0061] This utility model embodiment also proposes a radiator assembly machine, comprising:

[0062] Assembly machine base 100;

[0063] The aforementioned flat tube automatic sliding device is installed inside the assembly machine base 100.

[0064] The second guide channel 110 is connected to the bottom of the third guide channel 700 to receive the heat dissipation pipe 1000 into the next process.

[0065] The heat dissipation pipes in the third guide channel 700 are pushed to the second guide channel 110 by the lifting support device and enter the heat sink assembly position, realizing the unmanned process of heat dissipation pipes from material supply to positioning and assembly.

[0066] The entrance of the second guide channel 110 is provided with an inclined guide surface, which cooperates with the second support frame 830 of the lifting support device to support the heat dissipation pipe 1000. The inclined guide surface at the entrance of the second guide channel 110 cooperates with the second support frame 830 to support the heat dissipation pipe. The inclined surface guides the heat dissipation pipe to slide into the next process without resistance and prevents jamming.

[0067] The second cylinder 820 drives the second support frame 830 to extend and retract horizontally, so that the heat dissipation pipes 1000 piled on the support frame 900 are pushed into the second guide channel 110 in sequence.

[0068] The second cylinder 820 drives the second support frame 830 to extend and retract horizontally, pushing the excess material accumulated on the support frame 900 into the second guide channel 110 in sequence. When excess material accumulates in the vertical channel, the lifting support device raises the heat dissipation pipes one by one and pushes them horizontally into the next channel, thus simultaneously feeding the material for the next assembly process.

[0069] Although the present invention has been disclosed above, its protection scope is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An apparatus for automatically sliding a flat tube off, characterized by comprising: include: Device support (300); A heat dissipation pipe conveying mechanism (200) is used to convey heat dissipation pipes (1000); A guide connector (400) is fixed on the device bracket (300) and docks with the heat dissipation pipe conveying mechanism (200) to form a first guide channel (410). The first guide channel (410) has a channel outlet (420) at its end. The flat tube orientation adjustment mechanism (600) includes a stop block (610), a third cylinder (620) for driving the stop block (610), and a connecting seat (630). The connecting seat (630) forms a vertical third guide channel (700) and is connected to the channel outlet (420). The lifting support device includes a lifting module (810), a second cylinder (820) and a second support frame (830). The lifting module (810) drives the second cylinder (820) to move up and down, and the second cylinder (820) drives the second support frame (830) to extend and retract horizontally. The supporting mechanism includes a first cylinder (510) and an L-shaped first support frame (520), wherein the first cylinder (510) drives the first support frame (520) to move horizontally.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The stop (610) can be raised or lowered to a position higher than the channel outlet (420) under the drive of the third cylinder (620) to prevent the heat sink (1000) from sliding out.

3. The flat tube automatic sliding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting support device is located inside the device bracket (300), and the second support frame (830) extends horizontally to support the bottom of the heat dissipation pipe before the heat dissipation pipe (1000) enters the third guide channel (700).

4. The flat tube automatic sliding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The L-shaped structure of the first support frame (520) includes a long arm and a short arm that are perpendicular to each other. When the long arm is connected to the channel outlet (420), a heat dissipation pipe temporary storage platform is formed.

5. The flat tube automatic sliding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support frame (900), which is fixed to the inside of the device bracket (300) and is L-shaped, with its long straight portion arranged parallel to the connecting seat (630) to define the lateral boundary of the third guide channel (700).

6. The flat tube automatic sliding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The channel outlet (420) is connected to the third guide channel (700) so that the heat dissipation pipe (1000) is turned from the first guide channel (410) to the third guide channel (700).

7. The flat tube automatic sliding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide channel (410) is arc-shaped.

8. A radiator assembly machine, comprising: Assembly machine base (100); The flat tube automatic sliding device according to any one of claims 1 to 7; Installed inside the assembly machine base (100); The second guide channel (110) is connected to the bottom of the third guide channel (700) to receive the heat sink (1000) into the next process.

9. The radiator assembly machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second guide channel (110) has an inclined guide surface at its entrance, which cooperates with the second support frame (830) of the lifting support device to support the heat dissipation pipe (1000).

10. The radiator assembly machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second cylinder (820) drives the second support frame (830) to extend and retract horizontally, so that the heat dissipation pipes (1000) piled on the support frame (900) are pushed into the second guide channel (110) in sequence.

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