Tool, working method of tool and processing box

By designing a tooling including a fixed part, an installation part and a movable part, the powder output knife on the processing box is automatically installed, and the problems of low installation efficiency and high cost in the prior art are solved, and efficient and low-cost powder output knife installation is achieved.

CN114063419BInactive Publication Date: 2025-04-08NINESTAR CORP
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Application Number
CN202010782771.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-08-06
Publication Date
2025-04-08
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the prior art, the installation process of the powder knife on the processing box relies on manual or simple tooling, resulting in high labor costs, low production efficiency and long time.

Method used

A tool is designed, including a fixing part, an installation part and a movable part. The movable part has a buffer member. The powder output knife is installed on the processing box through an automated movement. The buffer member abuts the powder output knife and the processing box during the installation process to avoid deformation of the powder output knife, and the buffer member is extracted for reuse after the installation is completed.

Benefits of technology

Through the use of this tooling, the installation efficiency of the powder knife on the processing box is significantly improved, production costs are reduced, and the waste of buffer parts is avoided.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic imaging printing, and in particular to a tool, a working method of the tool, and a processing box. The tool is used to install a powder knife on the processing box, and includes a fixed part, a mounting part, and a movable part. The fixed part is used to support and fix the processing box; the mounting part is used to carry the powder knife and transport the powder knife to the processing box, and the mounting part can move to approach or move away from the processing box; the movable part can move in the direction of approaching or moving away from the processing box; wherein the movable part includes a buffer, and the movable part can drive the buffer to move, and during the installation of the powder knife, the buffer can abut against the powder knife and / or the processing box. The tool, the working method of the tool, and the processing box provided by the present invention can conveniently and quickly realize the installation of the powder knife on the processing box, improve production efficiency, and reduce production costs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic imaging printing, and in particular to a tool, a working method of the tool and a processing box. Background Art

[0002] In the laser electronic imaging process, a processing box for providing developer is detachably installed in the main body of the electronic imaging device. Generally, the processing box includes at least a powder bin frame, in which the developer is stored, and the powder bin frame also supports a developing roller, which takes the developer out of the powder bin frame by attaching the developer to its surface, and a powder discharge knife is fixed to the powder bin frame, which is used to restrict the thickness of the developer on the surface of the developing roller.

[0003] In the process of processing box production, there is a process of installing and fixing the powder discharge knife on the powder bin frame. In the prior art, the process of manual installation by workers or installation by simple tooling not only has high labor costs, but also has low production efficiency, resulting in a long time spent on this step in producing a single powder box. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention provides a tool, a working method of the tool and a processing box produced by using the tool. Through the setting of the tool, the installation of a powder discharge knife on the processing box can be conveniently and quickly realized, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing production costs.

[0005] The present application provides a tool for installing a powder discharging knife on a processing box, the tool comprising:

[0006] A fixing portion, the fixing portion being used to support and fix the processing box;

[0007] A mounting portion, the mounting portion is used to carry the powder discharge knife and transport the powder discharge knife to the processing box, and the mounting portion can move to approach or move away from the processing box;

[0008] The tooling also includes:

[0009] A movable portion, wherein the movable portion can move toward or away from the process box;

[0010] Wherein, the movable part comprises a buffer member, and the movable part can drive the buffer member to move. During the installation of the powder discharge knife, the buffer member can abut against the powder discharge knife and / or the processing box.

[0011] In a possible design, when the powder discharge knife is installed on the processing box, there is at least a partial matching gap between the powder discharge knife and the processing box;

[0012] The movable part can move to drive at least part of the buffer to be placed in the fitting gap, and the buffer at least partially abuts against the powder discharge knife and the processing box; or, the movable part can move to drive the buffer to extend out from the fitting gap.

[0013] In a possible design, the buffer member is capable of being deformed.

[0014] In a possible design, the movable part further includes a fixing member, and the fixing member is used to connect the buffer member;

[0015] Along the length direction of the processing box, the fixing member is arranged on at least one side of the processing box, and the buffer member is arranged on a side of the fixing member close to the processing box. The fixing member can be close to or away from the processing box.

[0016] In a possible design, the buffer member is rotatably connected to the fixing member;

[0017] When the mounting portion moves toward the direction approaching the process box, the powder discharge knife can at least partially abut against the buffer member and can drive the buffer member to rotate;

[0018] The buffer member can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with the length direction of the process box as an axis.

[0019] In a possible design, the buffer member is rotatably connected to the fixing member;

[0020] The movable portion can move in a direction close to the process box so that the buffer member at least partially abuts against the process box, and in the process of the mounting portion moving in a direction close to the process box, the powder discharge knife can at least partially abut against the buffer member to drive the buffer member to rotate;

[0021] The buffer member can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with the length direction of the process box as an axis.

[0022] In a possible design, the maximum angle at which the buffer can rotate clockwise is 15 degrees, and the maximum angle at which the buffer can rotate counterclockwise is 15 degrees.

[0023] In one possible design, the tooling includes a movable plate, and the movable plate includes two positions, a first position that allows the processing box to be taken out and a second position that prevents the processing box from being taken out, and the movable plate moves from the first position to the second position; or, moves from the second position to the first position.

[0024] In a possible design, the tooling includes a detection device, which is disposed on the movable part and is used to detect whether the movable part has moved into place.

[0025] The present application also provides a working method of a tool, which is used to install a powder discharging knife on a processing box, wherein the tool comprises a fixed part, a mounting part and a movable part, wherein the movable part comprises a buffer, and the working method of the tool comprises:

[0026] Placing the processing box on the fixing portion, and placing the powder discharge knife on the mounting portion;

[0027] The movable portion is driven to move toward the direction approaching the processing box, and the mounting portion is moved toward the direction of the processing box. During the installation of the powder discharge knife, the buffer member abuts against the powder discharge knife and / or the processing box.

[0028] In a possible design, there is at least a partial matching gap between the powder discharge knife and the processing box;

[0029] When driving the movable part and the mounting part to move in a direction close to the processing box, the movable part is first driven to move to a certain position, and then the mounting part is driven to move, and the buffer member is at least partially placed in the matching gap to fix the powder discharge knife to the processing box;

[0030] After the fixing is completed, the movable portion and the mounting portion are driven to move in a direction away from the processing box.

[0031] In a possible design, the fixing portion includes a movable plate, and the movable plate includes a first position and a second position;

[0032] After driving the movable portion to move to the position, driving the movable plate to move from the first position to the second position, and then driving the mounting portion to move toward the process box; or,

[0033] After the powder discharge knife is fixed to the processing box, the movable plate is driven to move from the second position to the first position, and then the movable part and the mounting part are driven to move in a direction away from the processing box.

[0034] In one possible design, the tooling further comprises a detection device;

[0035] After driving the movable part to move in a direction close to the processing box, the detection device detects whether the movable part has moved into place. If the detection result is "yes", the mounting part is driven to move in a direction close to the processing box. If the detection result is "no", the detection device sends out an alarm to readjust the movable part until the detection result is "yes".

[0036] The present application also provides a processing box, which is produced using any one of the above-mentioned toolings, and / or the processing box is produced using the working method of any one of the above-mentioned toolings.

[0037] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0038] The present application provides a tool for installing a powder knife on a processing box, and the tool comprises: a fixed part, a mounting part and a movable part, wherein the fixed part is used to support and fix the processing box; the mounting part is used to carry the powder knife and transport the powder knife to the processing box, and the mounting part can move to approach or move away from the processing box; the movable part can move in the direction of approaching or moving away from the processing box; wherein the movable part includes a buffer, and the movable part can drive the buffer to move, and during the installation of the powder knife, the buffer can abut against the powder knife and / or the processing box. Specifically, the movement of the movable part approaching the processing box can drive the buffer to at least move between the powder knife and the processing box, and the buffer can prevent the powder knife from deforming when screwing; and when the powder knife is installed, the movable part can drive the buffer to move in the direction away from the processing box, and the buffer is pulled out from between the powder knife and the processing box, so that the buffer can be reused, while ensuring the installation effect of the powder knife and the processing box, avoiding the waste of the buffer, so that the installation of the powder knife on the processing box can be realized conveniently and quickly, improving production efficiency and reducing production costs.

[0039] The present application also provides a working method of a tool for installing a powder discharger on a processing box. The tool comprises a fixed part, a mounting part and a movable part. The movable part comprises a buffer. The working method of the tool is the same as the advantages of the tool, which will not be repeated here.

[0040] The present application further provides a processing box, which is produced using any one of the above-mentioned tooling and / or produced using the working method of any one of the above-mentioned tooling. The processing box has the same advantages as the tooling, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of a processing box;

[0042] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the powder bin structure when the powder knife is not installed;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the powder bin structure after the powder knife is installed;

[0044] Figure 5 and Figure 6 is a stereoscopic view of the frame;

[0045] Figure 7 A three-dimensional view of the tooling;

[0046] Figure 8 A three-dimensional view of the tooling without a processing box and after the outer shell is removed;

[0047] Fig. 9 and Fig.10 It is a three-dimensional view of the movable plate in different states;

[0048] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the installation part;

[0049] Fig.12 and Fig.13 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the active part;

[0050] Fig.14 Exploded view of the buffer and the fixing parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Figures 1 to 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the processing box.

[0052] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional view of the processing box. In the prior art, Figure 1 As shown, the process box 100 includes a frame 130, a developing roller 120 and a powder knife 110. The powder knife 110 is used to restrict the thickness of the developer on the surface of the developing roller 120.

[0053] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The figure shows the powder bin structure of the prior art when the powder knife 110 is not installed. The frame 130 is provided with a groove 131 for installing a sponge gasket and a screw hole 132 for fixing the powder knife 110. During production, an operator first sticks a sponge gasket in each groove 131 (there are two grooves on both sides of the length direction of the processing box 100, such as Figure 2 As shown), the processing box 100 with the sponge gasket is then transferred to the next station, where another operator installs the powder knife 110. The main function of the sponge gasket here is to allow a clearance during the screwing process of the powder knife 110, so that the powder knife 110 will not be deformed due to stress generated by screwing, thereby preventing the deformed powder knife 110 from affecting the developer thickness on the surface of the developing roller and causing the image quality to deteriorate. Therefore, rubber gaskets, felts, etc. that can produce elastic deformation can also be used.

[0054] Figure 4 Shown Figure 2A stereoscopic view of the powder knife 110 after installation from a middle angle. The screw 111 passes through the "L"-shaped powder knife 110 to fix the powder knife 110 on the frame 130. The fixed powder knife 110 is kept at a certain distance from the developing roller 120, so as to restrict the thickness of the developer attached to the circular axis surface of the developing roller 120.

[0055] Figure 5 and Figure 6 1 is a stereoscopic view of the frame 130 from different viewing angles. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the outer surface of the frame 130 is also provided with multiple surfaces, namely a first surface 139 , a second surface 138 , a third surface 137 , a fourth surface 136 , and side surfaces 135 (two on both sides) at both ends of the length direction of the processing box 100 .

[0056] However, with the increase in labor costs, it is not cost-effective to set up a special station for sticking sponge gaskets. At the same time, the entire process of installing the powder knife 110 takes too long, so it needs to be optimized.

[0057] Embodiment 1

[0058] This embodiment provides a tool that can effectively save time during the installation process of the powder knife 110.

[0059] Figure 7 : is a three-dimensional view of the tooling in this embodiment, and the processing box 100 is placed on the tooling. The tooling includes a housing 210, a button 211 arranged on the housing 210, and a workbench 212 supporting other components. Preferably, the workbench 212 is parallel to the horizontal plane, and there are at least two buttons 211, which are start and emergency stop. The tooling also includes a mounting portion 220 for mounting the powder knife 110, a fixing portion 230 for supporting and fixing the processing box 100, and a movable portion 240 for replacing the sponge gasket.

[0060] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the tooling in this embodiment with the housing 210 removed and without the process cartridge 100 placed thereon. The process cartridge 100 can be placed on the fixing portion 230 stably and fixedly. Preferably, two support angles 232 are provided at both ends of the length direction of the fixing portion 230, and the support angles 232 can support the angles at both ends of the length direction of the process cartridge 100, i.e., the angles formed by the second surface 138, the third surface 137 and the side wall 135; at the same time, the support angles 232 also have a certain extension, so that the support angles 232 can support one or more of the second surface 138, the third surface 137 and the side wall 135.

[0061] The fixing portion 230 further includes a supporting surface 233, which is used to abut against the outer surface of the outer shell of the processing box 100 to support the processing box 100. Preferably, the supporting surface 233 supports the processing box 100 so that the surface where the screw is located on the "L"-shaped powder discharge knife 110 is parallel to the horizontal plane. Such a design can facilitate the operator to operate the alignment of other screw-driving tools on the one hand, and can also help the movable portion 240 to align the position on the other hand.

[0062] Preferably, the fixing portion further includes a movable plate 231 . Fig. 9 and Fig.10 2 is a three-dimensional view of the movable plate 231 in different states. The movable plate 231 can move between two positions, namely, a first position (such as Fig. 9 ) and a second position (as shown) in which the process cartridge 100 cannot be freely removed from the tooling. Fig.10 ). Further preferably, when located at the second position, the movable plate 231 abuts against the fourth surface 136 of the process box 100, but does not squeeze or apply thrust to the fourth surface 136, that is, the movable plate 231 does not push the process box 100 when in the second position. The movable plate 231 can further fix the process box 100 so that the process box 100 does not shake during the installation of the powder discharging knife 110. The movable plate 231 can be pushed by a rod provided on the back of the support surface 233 to complete the movement from the first position to the second position or from the second position to the first position.

[0063] Figure 8 and Fig.11 The three-dimensional structure of the mounting portion 220 is shown from different perspectives. Fig.11 It is a stereoscopic view of the mounting portion observed from the other side, and the viewing angle is the side close to the processing box 100. The mounting portion 220 includes a first track 221, which is fixed on the workbench 212 and is used to support the first body 222. The first body 222 can move relative to the first track 221, move close to the processing box 100 in the positive direction of the Y direction, or move away from the processing box 100 in the reverse direction of the Y direction. The mounting portion 220 also includes a clamping portion 224 for clamping the powder knife 110. The clamping portion 224 is arranged on the first body 222 and moves with the first body 222. Preferably, the clamping portion 224 is magnetic, so that the powder knife 110 made of metal can be adsorbed on the clamping portion 224. Of course, the clamping portion 224 can also be provided with a buckle to engage with the powder knife 110 to fix the powder knife 110.

[0064] In order to make the mounting portion 220 more flexible, a propulsion portion 223 is preferably further provided. The propulsion portion 223 is provided on the first body 222, and the clamping portion 224 is provided on the propulsion portion 223, so that the propulsion portion 223 can push the clamping portion 224 to move toward the position of the processing box 100 along the positive direction of the Y direction, or can push the clamping portion 224 to move away from the processing box 100 along the reverse direction of the Y direction. Further preferably, the propulsion portion 223 is a cylinder. The propulsion portion 223 can reduce the distance that the first body 222 moves relative to the first track 221, thereby making the overall structure of the tooling more reasonable to a certain extent, and making the tooling more flexible during operation.

[0065] Figure 8 , Fig.12 , Fig.13 The three-dimensional structure of the movable part 240 is shown from different perspectives. The movable part 240 includes a buffer 244, and the movable part 240 can drive the buffer 244 to move toward or away from the processing box 100, so that when the powder knife 110 is installed through the tooling, there is no need to waste sponge gaskets every time the powder knife 110 is installed. During at least part of the process of installing the powder knife 110, the buffer 244 can at least partially abut against the powder knife 110 and / or the processing box 100, and the movement of the movable part 240 toward the processing box 100 can drive the buffer 244 to move at least between the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100, and the buffer 244 can prevent the powder knife 110 from deforming when screwing; and when the powder knife 110 is installed, the movable part 240 can drive the buffer 244 to move away from the processing box 100, and the buffer 244 is pulled out from between the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100, so that the buffer 244 can be reused, thereby ensuring the installation effect of the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100 while avoiding the waste of the buffer 244.

[0066] Optionally, the buffer member 244 may be an elastic member capable of generating deformation, such as rubber, felt, etc.

[0067] Specifically, the movable portion 240 is provided so that the movement of the movable portion 240 can drive the buffer 244 to move, so that when screwing is used to connect the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100, the buffer 244 can move to a corresponding position to avoid deformation of the powder knife 110, and after the screwing is completed, the buffer 244 can be reused when the next powder knife 110 is installed. When the powder knife 110 is installed on the processing box 100, there is at least a matching gap between the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100; the movable portion 240 can move to drive at least a portion of the buffer 244 to be placed in the matching gap, and the buffer 244 at least partially contacts the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100; or the movable portion 240 can move to drive the buffer 244 to extend out of the matching gap. When the buffer 244 is set in the fitting gap, in order to enable the buffer 244 to play the role of preventing the powder knife 110 from being deformed when screwing, when at least a part of the buffer 244 is placed in the fitting gap, when the powder knife 110 is installed, the internal stress generated enables the buffer 244 to be deformed, so as to play a certain buffering role through the deformation of the buffer 244, disperse the force applied to the powder knife 110 when screwing, and avoid deformation of the powder knife 110.

[0068] More specifically, along the length direction (X direction) of the process box 100, the movable portion 240 is disposed on at least one side of the process box 100, and the movable portion 240 can move closer to or farther from the process box 100 (along the X direction). The following is a specific description using the example of two movable portions 240, specifically, the movable portions 240 are respectively disposed on one side of the process box 100 in the positive direction of the X direction and one side of the process box 100 in the negative direction of the X direction. Fig.12 is a stereoscopic view of the movable portion 240 observed from the other side, the viewing angle being located in the positive X-direction and positive Y-direction regions; Fig.13 The movable portion 240 is viewed from another side in a three-dimensional view, and the viewing angle is approximately located in the positive direction of the X direction. Similar to the mounting portion 220, the movable portion 240 is provided with a second track 241 fixed on the workbench 212 and a second body 242 moving relative to the second track 241. Differently, the second body 242 can approach the processing box 100 (in the positive direction of the X direction or the negative direction of the X direction) Fig.12 The middle side approaches the processing box 100 along the positive direction of the X direction, and the corresponding other side approaches the processing box 100 in the negative direction of the X direction), and moves away from the processing box 100 in the opposite direction.

[0069] The movable portion 240 further includes a fixing member 243 for supporting a buffer member 244. The fixing member 243 is fixed to the second body 242 and supports the buffer member 244. Preferably, the fixing member 243 supports the buffer member 244 rotatably.

[0070] Observe along the X direction, such as Fig.13As shown, with the length direction of the processing box 100 as the axis, the buffer 244 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the fixing member 243 and the second main body 242, so that when the mounting portion 220 and the movable portion 240 move toward the processing box 100 respectively, according to the different inclinations of the matching surfaces of the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100, the buffer 244 can better adapt to the installation and matching requirements of different inclinations. Therefore, it can be set that when the mounting portion 220 moves toward the processing box 100, the powder knife 110 can at least partially abut against the buffer 244, and as the mounting portion 220 continues to move, the powder knife 110 can force the abutting buffer 244 to rotate until the two sides of the buffer 244 abut against the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100, thereby achieving the matching of the powder knife 110 and the processing box 100. In this state, the buffer 244 can play a better internal stress dispersion effect when drilling screw holes. Alternatively, it can also be arranged that after the movable part 240 moves until the buffer part 244 at least partially abuts against the processing box 100, during the process of the mounting part 220 moving in the direction close to the processing box 100, the powder discharge knife 110 can at least partially abut against the buffer part 244 to drive the buffer part 244 to rotate, so that the powder discharge knife 110 and the processing box 100 can respectively better abut against the surfaces on both sides of the buffer part 244.

[0071] Optionally, the maximum rotatable angle of the buffer 244 is 15 degrees clockwise, 15 degrees counterclockwise, and 30 degrees in total. If the rotatable angle is too large, the buffer 244 may be rotated to a larger angle, causing problems in the installation process of the powder knife 110. If the rotation angle is too small, the purpose of setting the rotation may not be achieved.

[0072] Fig.14 2 is an exploded view of the buffer 244 and the fixing member 243. This is a preferred implementation structure for rotation angle constraint. The rotation is constrained by the protrusion inside the circumference of the fixing member 243 and the rod extending from the buffer 244, so that the buffer 244 can achieve the purpose of rotating within a set range.

[0073] Preferably, in order to ensure that the movable part 240 moves into place, a detection device 245 is also provided for detecting the position of the movable part 240. Further preferably, the detection device 245 is a contact sensor. When the movable part 240 moves into place, the contact sensor abuts against a specific position (such as the outer side of the fixed part 230 in this embodiment) to make a judgment. Of course, other sensors can also be used as the detection device 245, such as optical sensors, but using a contact sensor, and further, using micro-motion as the detection device 245, is a relatively cheap solution. Furthermore, an alarm device can also be provided to light up or buzz an alarm after the detection device 245 detects a problem. These functions and structures for alarming the detection results are all prior art and will not be repeated.

[0074] The working process of the tooling described in this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0075] In the first step, the operator places the processing box 100 (frame 130) whose other parts have been processed and waiting for the installation of the powder discharge knife 110 on the fixing part 230, arranges the powder discharge knife 110 on the installation part 220, and then turns on the start button.

[0076] In the second step, the automation device controls the movable plate 231 and the movable portion 240 to move toward the process box 100 , and the movable plate 231 moves from the first position to the second position.

[0077] In the third step, the mounting portion 220 moves with the powder knife 110 toward the processing box. The powder knife 110 contacts the buffer 244 and moves to the position where the powder knife 110 is to be installed on the frame 130 (i.e., during the installation of the powder knife 110, the buffer 244 abuts against the powder knife 110 and / or the processing box 100). When the mounting portion 220 moves to a predetermined position, the tooling enters a pause mode.

[0078] In the fourth step, the operator screws the powder discharge knife 110 .

[0079] In the fifth step, the operator presses the start button, the movable part 240, the mounting part 220, and the movable plate 231 move away from the processing box 100 respectively, the buffer 244 is pulled out from the matching gap between the powder discharge knife 110 and the frame 130, and then the movable plate 231 moves from the second position to the first position.

[0080] In the sixth step, the operator takes out the process box 100 with the powder discharge knife 110 installed, and can repeat the operation of the first step.

[0081] Preferably, in the second step, the movement of the movable portion 240 and the movable plate 231 toward or away from the processing box 100 can be performed simultaneously or at different times. When they are performed at different times, after the movable portion 240 moves into position, the movable plate 231 is driven to move from the first position to the second position, and then the mounting portion 220 is driven to move toward the processing box 100, and the buffer is at least partially placed in the matching gap to fix the powder discharge knife to the processing box; or, after the powder discharge knife 110 is fixed to the processing box 100, the movable plate 231 is driven to move from the second position to the first position, and then the movable portion 240 and the mounting portion 220 are driven to move in a direction away from the processing box 100. Wherein, after the movable portion is driven to move into position, the movable plate is driven to move from the first position to the second position, and then the mounting portion is driven to move toward the processing box; or, after the powder discharge knife is fixed to the processing box, the movable plate is driven to move from the second position to the first position, and then the movable portion and the mounting portion are driven to move in a direction away from the processing box.

[0082] Preferably, the tooling equipped with the detection device 245 will also perform detection between the second step and the third step to ensure that the movable part 240 moves to a predetermined position, thereby preventing the installation of the powder knife 110 from being affected by the deviation of the process box 100 when it is prevented from being on the fixed part 230. After driving the movable part 240 to move in the direction close to the process box 100, the detection device 245 detects whether the movable part 240 moves in place. If the detection result is "yes", continue to the third step, that is, drive the installation part 220 to move in the direction close to the process box 100. If the detection result is "no", the detection device sends an alarm to readjust the movable part 240 until the detection result is "yes".

[0083] Preferably, in the third step, the tooling with a rotatable buffer 244 will squeeze the buffer 244, causing the buffer 244 to adaptively rotate to a position parallel to the contact between the powder knife 110 and the buffer 244, thereby preventing the frame 130 from being slightly deformed due to production precision issues, causing interference and jamming between the frame 130, the buffer 244 and the powder knife 110, thereby affecting the installation of the powder knife 110.

[0084] The automation implementation part of the above-mentioned automation control device, such as the power propulsion of cylinders, tracks, etc., are all existing technologies, and the implementation of the remaining steps can also be solved by existing technologies and means.

[0085] Embodiment 2

[0086] Similar to the first embodiment, the main structure of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the only difference is that the tooling in this embodiment is used for a fully automated device rather than a semi-automated device in the first embodiment.

[0087] Therefore, in this embodiment, the installation of the powder knife 110, obtaining the processing box 100 and the powder knife 110 can be achieved by a mechanical arm, etc., without the need for an operator to operate. The tooling in this embodiment is part of the automatic production line of the processing box 100, so the start and emergency stop buttons are also correspondingly set as the main buttons of the production line rather than separate tooling control buttons. Of course, the button can also be not set on this tooling, but controlled by a separate console.

[0088] The present application also provides a processing box, which is made by using the above-mentioned tooling and the working method of the tooling, which will not be described in detail here.

[0089] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tool for installing a powder knife on a process box, the tool comprising: a housing having a workbench; A fixing portion, the fixing portion being used to support and fix the processing box; A mounting portion, the mounting portion is used to carry the powder discharge knife and transport the powder discharge knife to the processing box, and the mounting portion can move to approach or move away from the processing box; It is characterized in that The fixing portion comprises a supporting surface, and the supporting surface is used to abut against the outer surface of the processing box; The mounting portion comprises: a first track, a first body and a clamping portion, wherein the first track is fixed to the workbench, the first track is used to support the first body, the first body can approach or move away from the processing box along the first track, and the clamping portion is arranged on the first body; The tooling also includes: A movable portion, the movable portion comprising a second track disposed on the workbench and a second body capable of moving relative to the second track, the second body capable of moving toward or away from the processing box; Wherein, the movable part includes a buffer member, and the second main body can drive the buffer member to move. During the installation of the powder discharge knife, the buffer member can abut against the powder discharge knife and / or the processing box.

2. The tooling as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: When the powder discharge knife is installed on the processing box, there is at least a partial matching gap between the powder discharge knife and the processing box; The movable portion is movable to drive at least a portion of the buffer member to be placed in the matching gap, and at least a portion of the buffer member abuts against the powder discharge knife and the processing box; Alternatively, the movable portion can move to drive the buffer member to extend out from the fitting gap.

3. The tooling as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The buffer member is capable of being deformed.

4. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable part further comprises a fixing member, and the fixing member is used to connect the buffer member; Along the length direction of the processing box, the fixing member is arranged on at least one side of the processing box, and the buffer member is arranged on a side of the fixing member close to the processing box. The fixing member can be close to or away from the processing box.

5. The tooling as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer member is rotatably connected to the fixing member; When the mounting portion moves toward the direction approaching the process box, the powder discharge knife can at least partially abut against the buffer member and can drive the buffer member to rotate; The buffer member can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with the length direction of the process box as an axis.

6. The tooling as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer member is rotatably connected to the fixing member; The movable portion can move in a direction close to the process box so that the buffer member at least partially abuts against the process box, and in the process of the mounting portion moving in a direction close to the process box, the powder discharge knife can at least partially abut against the buffer member to drive the buffer member to rotate; The buffer member can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise with the length direction of the process box as an axis.

7. The tooling according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The maximum angle at which the buffer can rotate clockwise is 15 degrees, and the maximum angle at which the buffer can rotate counterclockwise is 15 degrees.

8. The tooling according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The tooling includes a movable plate, which includes two positions, a first position that allows the processing box to be taken out and a second position that prevents the processing box from being taken out, and the movable plate moves from the first position to the second position; or, moves from the second position to the first position.

9. The tooling according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The tooling comprises a detection device, which is arranged on the movable part and is used to detect whether the movable part moves into place.

10. A working method of a tool, for installing a powder discharging knife on a processing box, the tool comprising a fixed part, a mounting part and a movable part, the movable part comprising a buffer, characterized in that: The working method of the tooling comprises: Placing the processing box on the fixing portion, and placing the powder discharging knife on the mounting portion; The movable portion is driven to move toward the direction approaching the processing box, and the mounting portion is moved toward the direction of the processing box. During the installation of the powder discharge knife, the buffer member abuts against the powder discharge knife and / or the processing box.

11. The working method of the tool as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that: There is at least a partial matching gap between the powder discharging knife and the processing box; When driving the movable part and the mounting part to move in a direction close to the processing box, the movable part is first driven to move to a certain position, and then the mounting part is driven to move, and the buffer member is at least partially placed in the matching gap to fix the powder discharge knife to the processing box; After the fixing is completed, the movable portion and the mounting portion are driven to move in a direction away from the processing box.

12. The working method of the tool as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that: The fixing portion includes a movable plate, and the movable plate includes a first position and a second position; After driving the movable portion to move to a certain position, driving the movable plate to move from the first position to the second position, and then driving the mounting portion to move toward the process box; or, After the powder discharge knife is fixed to the processing box, the movable plate is driven to move from the second position to the first position, and then the movable part and the mounting part are driven to move in a direction away from the processing box.

13. The working method of the tool according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that: The tooling also includes a detection device; After driving the movable part to move in a direction close to the processing box, the detection device detects whether the movable part has moved into place. If the detection result is "yes", the mounting part is driven to move in a direction close to the processing box. If the detection result is "no", the detection device sends out an alarm to readjust the movable part until the detection result is "yes".

14. A processing box, characterized in that: The processing box is produced using any one of the toolings in claims 1-9, and / or the processing box is produced using the working method of any one of the toolings in claims 10-13.

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