Cap assembly system with fixed torque

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a cap assembly system capable of fixing with a constant torque is disclosed, comprising a fixing part for fixing a hose, an assembly part installed at the top of the fixing part for assembling a cap to one side of the fixed hose with a constant torque, a driving part for driving the assembly part, and a control part for controlling the assembly part and the driving part.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cap assembly system capable of being fixed with a constant torque. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, various types of tubular bodies, such as rigid pipes or flexible pipes, are applied to different parts of a vehicle. For example, tubular bodies of various materials and shapes are used, such as air conditioning hoses and brake hoses.

[0003] Among these, air conditioner hoses are constructed in a double-walled form and can be connected to accessories such as charge ports. Additionally, various flanges are attached to air conditioner hoses to connect with other components or perform specific functions. These flanges exist in a wide variety of forms.

[0004] In such air conditioner hoses, a separate branch pipe and flange are provided for connecting the hose for refrigerant injection, and a cap is assembled to the branch pipe.

[0005] However, when assembling the cap directly by hand, there is a problem in that it cannot be assembled with a constant torque. The problem to be solved

[0006] One of the problems to be solved according to one embodiment of the present invention includes providing a cap assembly system that assembles a cap to a branch pipe of an air conditioner hose with a constant torque.

[0007] The technical problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0008] To solve the above problem, a cap assembly system capable of fixing with a constant torque according to one aspect of the present invention may include a fixing part for fixing a hose, an assembly part installed at the top of the fixing part for assembling a cap to one side of the fixed hose with a constant torque, a driving part for driving the assembly part, and a control part for controlling the assembly part and the driving part.

[0009] Here, the hose may include a line member and a connecting member formed by branching off from an intermediate end of the line member.

[0010] Here, the fixing member may include a holder module having a groove on the inside for the line member to be seated, and a height adjustment module connected to the holder module and including a guide member to allow the holder module to rise or fall.

[0011] Here, the cap includes a pre-drilled coupling hole, and the assembly may include a coupling module including a screw-shaped coupling member that is coupled through the coupling hole, and a rotation module that rotates the coupling module.

[0012] Here, the rotation module may include a fitting member into which the upper end of the coupling module is fitted, and an electric motor that rotates the fitting member to which the coupling module is attached in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction.

[0013] Here, the control unit generates a first control message that controls the output of the electric motor by a torque set by the user, and the rotation module receives the first control message and can rotate the electric motor by the torque.

[0014] Here, the driving unit may include a wire rope connected to the top of the assembly unit and a pulley module fixed to the top and arranged to wind or unwind the wire rope.

[0015] Here, the control unit generates a second control message that controls the position of the drive unit so that the coupling module is positioned at the top of the cap, and the pulley module receives the second control message and can rotate the pulley module to wind or unwind the wire rope. Effects of the invention

[0016] As described above, according to embodiments and various aspects of the present invention, an assembly part for assembling a cap to one side of a fixed hose with a constant torque is included, so that a cap can be automatically assembled to a branch pipe of a hose with a constant torque.

[0017] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the composition of the invention described in the description or claims of the present invention. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are drawings showing a fixing part of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an assembly part of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a driving unit of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] The present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is therefore not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification have been given similar reference numerals.

[0020] Throughout the specification, when it is stated that a part is "connected (connected, in contact, combined)" with another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "indirectly connected" with other members interposed between them. Furthermore, when it is stated that a part "includes" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but rather allows for the inclusion of additional components.

[0021] The terms used herein are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to indicate the presence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0023] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a cap assembly system capable of being fixed with a constant torque.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, a cap assembly system (10) capable of being fixed with a constant torque according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a fixing part (100), an assembly part (200), a driving part (300), and a control part (400).

[0026] A cap assembly system (10) capable of being fixed with a constant torque according to one embodiment of the present invention is a system for assembling a cap to a branch pipe of a hose with a constant torque.

[0027] Here, the hose could be an air conditioner hose.

[0028] In the case of an air conditioner hose, a branch pipe and a flange are provided separately for connecting the hose for refrigerant injection, and a cap is assembled to the branch pipe.

[0029] The fixed part (100) can fix the hose (H).

[0030] The assembly part (200) is installed on the top of the fixing part (100) and can assemble a cap (C) to one side of the fixed hose with a certain torque.

[0031] The driving unit (300) can drive the assembly unit (200).

[0032] The control unit (400) can control the assembly unit (200) and the driving unit (300).

[0033] The control unit (400) may include a processor for controlling each component of the assembly unit (200) and the driving unit (300).

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (400) can generate a control signal to drive or turn on / off each component of the assembly unit (200) and the driving unit (300).

[0035] Additionally, the control unit (400) may be separately provided outside the cap assembly system (10) that can be fixed with a constant torque.

[0036] The control unit (400) generates a first control message that controls the output of the electric motor by a torque set by the user, and the rotation module receives the first control message and can rotate the electric motor by the torque.

[0037] Additionally, the control unit (400) generates a second control message to control the position of the drive unit so that the coupling module is positioned at the top of the cap, and the pulley module receives the second control message and rotates the pulley module to cause the wire rope to be wound or unwound.

[0038] FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 are drawings showing a fixing part of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 2, the fixed part (100) can be fixed in a manner that allows the hose (H) to be hung.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the hose (H) may include a brake line and an air conditioning line.

[0041] A separate branch pipe is provided for connecting the hose (H) for refrigerant injection, and a cap can be assembled on the provided branch pipe.

[0042] Specifically, the hose (H) may include a line member (H1) and a connecting member (H2) formed by branching off from the middle section of the line member.

[0043] Here, a hose for refrigerant injection can be connected through the connecting member (H2), and a cap (C) for hose connection can be installed.

[0044] Additionally, multiple hoses are provided, and in order to install a cap on the connecting member (H4) of another line member (H3), a cap can be assembled on the other connecting member (H4) after the assembly of the cap on the first connecting member (H2) is completed.

[0045] Accordingly, the caps (C) can be assembled to the connecting member included in the hose (H) at a constant torque set by the user, and the inconvenience can be reduced as the user does not have to assemble the caps directly.

[0046] In addition, as the cap (C) is rotated by the torque set by the user, the cap can be assembled with accurate torque.

[0047] Accordingly, when rotating in a specific direction by the assembly part (200) described later, the rotational operation is made to be less than or equal to a preset torque, and at a torque greater than the preset torque, it can be made to spin freely or be fixed.

[0048] As the caps (C) are assembled with a constant torque, they can be made to have uniform resistance to externally supplied forces.

[0049] Meanwhile, a torque sensor (not shown) may be included on one side of the fixed part (100) to measure the torque of the assembled cap (C).

[0050] Accordingly, it is possible to check whether it has been assembled with the correct torque.

[0051] Referring to FIG. 3, a fixing part (100) of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a holder module (110) and a height adjustment module (120).

[0052] The holder module (110) may include a groove on the inside so that the hose (H) can be seated on the line member (H1).

[0053] Specifically, the holder module (110) may include a first holder module (111) located at the front and a second holder module (112) located at the rear, with the line member (H1) in between.

[0054] The first holder module (111) includes a protrusion extending to one side so that a hose (H) can be placed over it, and accordingly, a groove can be formed in which a line member (H1) can be seated.

[0055] The first holder module (111) and the second holder module (112) are detachable, and the distance between them can be adjusted.

[0056] Accordingly, the distance can be adjusted according to the diameter of the hose (H) so that the hose (H) can be fitted.

[0057] At this time, at least a portion of the protrusion is inserted into the hole of the second holder module (112), so that when adjusting the distance, the degree to which the protrusion is inserted into the hole of the second holder module (112) can be adjusted together.

[0058] The height adjustment module (120) is connected to the holder module and may include a guide member (121) to allow the holder module to rise or fall.

[0059] The holder module (110) can be assembled on the top of the height adjustment module (120), and a sliding member (113) that engages with the guide member (121) can be provided.

[0060] At this time, the sliding member (113) and the guide member (121a, 121b) can be provided as a pair.

[0061] Depending on the degree of bending of the hose (H), the height of the holder module (110) can be adjusted to adjust the height with respect to the assembly part (200) and then seated for the hose (H).

[0062] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an assembly part of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 4, an assembly part (200) of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a coupling module (210) and a rotation module (220).

[0064] A cap (C) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a pre-drilled coupling hole (CH).

[0065] In the conventional case, since the user rotates it directly by hand, a coupling hole is not required. However, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a coupling hole (CH) can be provided on the upper part to which a rotation module (220) can be assembled so that the cap (C) can be rotated by the rotation module (220) of the assembly part (200).

[0066] The coupling module (210) may include a screw-shaped coupling member (211) that is coupled through the coupling hole.

[0067] The rotation module (220) can rotate the coupling module.

[0068] The coupling module (210) can be fixedly coupled to the bottom of the rotation module (220).

[0069] The rotation module (220) may include a fitting member (221) and an electric motor (222).

[0070] The fitting member (221) can be fitted to the top of the coupling module.

[0071] The electric motor (222) can rotate the fitting member to which the coupling module is attached in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction.

[0072] At this time, the electric motor (222) rotates the cap (C) by the torque set by the user according to the control message of the control unit, thereby allowing the cap to be assembled with the correct torque.

[0073] The control unit (400) generates a first control message that controls the output of the electric motor by a torque set by the user, and the rotation module receives the first control message and can rotate the electric motor by the torque.

[0074] Specifically, when rotating in a specific direction, the rotational operation can be performed only up to a preset torque, and at a torque greater than the preset torque, it can spin freely or be fixed.

[0075] For example, when rotating in a specific direction, the rotational operation is performed only up to a preset torque, and after the rotational operation is stopped, the connecting member (211) can be separated from the connecting hole (CH).

[0076] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a driving unit of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 5, the driving unit (300) of a cap assembly system that can be fixed with a constant torque according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a wire rope (310) and a pulley module (320).

[0078] The wire rope (310) can be connected to the top of the assembly.

[0079] It is fixed to the top of the pulley module (320) and can be arranged to wind or unwind the wire rope.

[0080] The pulley module (320) may include a pulley motor (321) that can be rotated to wind or unwind a wire rope.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit generates a second control message that controls the position of the driving unit so that the coupling module is positioned at the top of the cap, and the pulley module receives the second control message and rotates the pulley module so that the wire rope is wound or unwound.

[0082] The foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be easily modified without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single unit may be implemented in a distributed manner, and components described as distributed may likewise be implemented in a combined form.

[0083] The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0084] 10: Cap assembly system capable of being fixed with constant torque 100: Fixed part 200: Assembly part 300: Drive unit 400: Control unit

Claims

Claim 1 A cap assembly system capable of being fixed with a constant torque, comprising: a fixing part for fixing a hose; an assembly part installed at the top of the fixing part for assembling a cap to one side of the fixed hose with a constant torque; a driving part for driving the assembly part; and a control part for controlling the assembly part and the driving part, wherein the hose includes a line member; and a connecting member formed by branching from an intermediate end of the line member, and the cap includes a pre-drilled coupling hole, and the assembly part includes a coupling module including a screw-shaped coupling member that is coupled through the coupling hole; and a rotation module for rotating the coupling module. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A cap assembly system capable of being fixed with a constant torque, wherein the fixing part comprises: a holder module having a groove on the inside for seating the line member; and a height adjustment module connected to the holder module and including a guide member for raising or lowering the holder module. Claim 4 delete Claim 5 In claim 1, the rotating module comprises a fitting member into which the upper end of the coupling module is fitted; and an electric motor that rotates the fitting member to which the coupling module is fitted in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction, thereby forming a cap assembly system capable of being fixed with a constant torque. Claim 6 In claim 5, the control unit generates a first control message that controls the output of the electric motor by a torque set by a user, and the rotation module receives the first control message and rotates the electric motor by a torque, thereby forming a cap assembly system capable of fixing to a constant torque. Claim 7 In claim 6, the drive unit comprises a wire rope connected to the upper end of the assembly unit; and a pulley module fixed to the upper end and arranged to wind or unwind the wire rope, thereby forming a cap assembly system capable of being fixed with a constant torque. Claim 8 In claim 7, the control unit generates a second control message that controls the position of the drive unit so that the coupling module is positioned at the top of the cap, and the pulley module receives the second control message and rotates the pulley module to fix the cap assembly system with a constant torque so that the wire rope is wound or unwound.

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