Evaporator header assembly line

By introducing riveting and visual inspection components into the evaporator manifold assembly line and utilizing a six-axis robot for automatic inspection, the problem of low inspection efficiency of the evaporator manifold was solved, achieving automated inspection and efficient production.

CN115569866BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30HUNAN DONGLI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211107514.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-09-13
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2042-09-13

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Technical Problem

The detection efficiency of the evaporator header in the prior art is low, which increases the workload and difficulty of the workers.

Method used

An assembly line consisting of the first cabinet, the second cabinet, and the third cabinet is used to install riveting components and visual inspection components respectively. A six-axis robot is used to drive the inspection lens to automatically inspect the evaporator manifold. Qualified products are output through a recovery slide, and unqualified products are retained in the third cabinet.

Benefits of technology

The detection efficiency of the evaporator header is improved, manual intervention is reduced, and the detection difficulty is lowered.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of evaporator manifold processing, and discloses an evaporator manifold assembly assembly line, comprising a first cabinet, a second cabinet, and a third cabinet; the second cabinet is located between the first cabinet and the third cabinet, and a second riveted assembly is installed inside the second cabinet. The present invention uses a six-axis robot to drive a detection lens to move, so that the detection lens detects the evaporator manifold processed by the second riveted assembly. If the evaporator manifold is qualified, the six-axis robot drives the qualified evaporator manifold to move to a recovery slide, so that the qualified evaporator manifold slides out through the recovery slide, and the unqualified evaporator manifold will be retained in the third cabinet. When the device produces the evaporator manifold, workers do not need to waste time to inspect the produced evaporator manifold, which reduces the difficulty of inspecting the evaporator manifold and improves the inspection efficiency of the evaporator manifold.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of evaporator header processing, and in particular relates to an evaporator header assembly line. Background Art

[0002] The evaporator manifold is one of the important components in the air-conditioning system. Its function in the air-conditioning is as follows: the fluorine in the air-conditioning is compressed by the compressor to produce high-temperature and high-pressure liquefied gas, which is condensed by the condenser to become low-temperature and high-pressure liquid and enter the manifold for collection.

[0003] When the existing device produces the evaporator manifold, workers need to waste time to inspect the produced evaporator manifold, which increases the difficulty of inspecting the evaporator manifold and reduces the inspection efficiency of the evaporator manifold. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an evaporator header assembly line to solve the problem of low detection efficiency of the evaporator header proposed in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an evaporator header assembly assembly line, comprising a first cabinet, a second cabinet and a third cabinet; the second cabinet is located between the first cabinet and the third cabinet, and a second rivet assembly is installed inside the second cabinet; a first rivet assembly is installed inside the first cabinet; a visual inspection assembly is installed inside the third cabinet; the first rivet assembly is used to rivet the evaporator header; the second rivet assembly is used to rivet the evaporator header after being processed by the first rivet assembly; the visual inspection assembly is used to inspect the evaporator header after being processed by the second rivet assembly.

[0006] Preferably, the first riveting assembly includes a front press-fitting component and a rear press-fitting component; the rear press-fitting component is located on one side of the front press-fitting component; a jointless end cover press-fitting component and a joint end cover press-fitting component are installed on one side of the first riveting assembly near the side between the front press-fitting component and the rear press-fitting component, and a Z-axis direction press-fitting component is installed above the rear press-fitting component inside the first riveting assembly; the joint end cover press-fitting component is located on one side of the jointless end cover press-fitting component.

[0007] Preferably, the second riveting assembly includes a transverse member; a transverse robot is installed above the transverse member inside the second cabinet, a jointless end face pressing and cutting member is installed on one side of the transverse member inside the second cabinet, and a jointless output pressing and cutting member is installed on the other side.

[0008] Preferably, the visual inspection component includes a six-axis robot; a detection lens is installed at one end of the six-axis robot, and a recovery slide is installed on the side of the third cabinet close to the six-axis robot; one side of the recovery slide extends to the outside of the third cabinet.

[0009] Preferably, a first storage cavity is provided inside the first cabinet near the bottom of the first riveting assembly; and a first cabinet door is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the first storage cavity.

[0010] Preferably, a second storage cavity is provided inside the second cabinet near the bottom of the second riveting assembly; and a second cabinet door is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second storage cavity.

[0011] Preferably, a supporting member is fixedly connected to one side of the interior of the third cabinet close to the recovery slide; the supporting member is used to support the evaporator header.

[0012] Preferably, the recovery slide includes a feed side and a discharge side; the feed side is located inside the third cabinet, the discharge side is located outside the third cabinet, and the vertical height of the feed side is higher than the vertical height of the discharge side.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The present invention uses a six-axis robot to drive the detection lens to move, so that the detection lens detects the evaporator manifold after the second riveted assembly is processed. If the evaporator manifold is qualified, the six-axis robot drives the qualified evaporator manifold to move to the recovery slide, so that the qualified evaporator manifold slides out through the recovery slide, and the unqualified evaporator manifold will be retained in the third cabinet. When the device produces the evaporator manifold, workers do not need to waste time to inspect the evaporator manifold after production, which reduces the difficulty of inspecting the evaporator manifold and improves the inspection efficiency of the evaporator manifold. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the visual detection assembly of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a second riveting assembly of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the first riveting assembly of the present invention;

[0019] In the figure: 1. First cabinet; 2. First storage cavity; 3. First cabinet door; 4. Second cabinet door; 5. Second storage cavity; 6. Second cabinet; 7. Third cabinet; 8. Visual inspection component; 81. Six-axis robot; 82. Recovery slide; 83. Material support component; 9. Second riveting component; 91. Transverse movement component; 92. Jointless end face pressing component; 93. Jointless output pressing component; 94. Transverse movement manipulator; 10. First riveting component; 101. Jointless end cover pressing component; 102. Jointed end cover pressing component; 103. Front side pressing component; 104. Rear side pressing component; 105. Z-axis direction pressing component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0022] The evaporator header assembly line includes a first cabinet 1, a second cabinet 6, and a third cabinet 7;

[0023] The second cabinet 6 is located between the first cabinet 1 and the third cabinet 7 , and a second riveting assembly 9 is installed inside the second cabinet 6 ;

[0024] A first riveting assembly 10 is installed inside the first cabinet 1;

[0025] A visual inspection component 8 is installed inside the third cabinet 7;

[0026] The first riveting assembly 10 is used for riveting the evaporator header;

[0027] The second riveting assembly 9 is used to rivet the evaporator manifold processed by the first riveting assembly 10;

[0028] The visual inspection component 8 is used to inspect the evaporator manifold after being processed by the second riveting component 9 .

[0029] Through the above technical solution, the evaporator manifold to be processed is placed in the first riveting assembly 10 inside the first cabinet 1, and the evaporator manifold is riveted by the first riveting assembly 10. After the evaporator manifold is riveted, it is transferred to the second riveting assembly 9 inside the second cabinet 6. The evaporator manifold processed by the first riveting assembly 10 is riveted by the second riveting assembly 9. The evaporator manifold processed by the second riveting assembly 9 is transferred to the inside of the third cabinet 7. The evaporator manifold inside the third cabinet 7 is inspected by the visual inspection assembly 8. The evaporator manifold that passes the inspection will be transferred to the outside of the third cabinet 7, and the unqualified evaporator manifold will remain inside the third cabinet 7.

[0030] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the first riveting assembly 10:

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the first riveting assembly 10 includes a front side press-fitting member 103 and a rear side press-fitting member 104;

[0032] The rear side press-fitting member 104 is located on one side of the front side press-fitting member 103;

[0033] A press-fitting member 101 without a joint and a press-fitting member 102 with a joint are installed on one side of the first riveting assembly 10, near the front press-fitting member 103 and the rear press-fitting member 104. A Z-axis press-fitting member 105 is installed above the rear press-fitting member 104 in the first riveting assembly 10.

[0034] The joint end cover press-fitting component 102 is located on one side of the jointless end cover press-fitting component 101 .

[0035] Through the above technical solution, after the evaporator collecting pipe is placed in the first riveting assembly 10, the evaporator collecting pipe is riveted by cooperating with the jointless end cover press-fitting component 101, the jointed end cover press-fitting component 102, the front side press-fitting component 103, the rear side press-fitting component 104 and the Z-axis direction press-fitting component 105.

[0036] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the second riveting assembly 9:

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the second riveting assembly 9 includes a transverse member 91;

[0038] A transverse manipulator 94 is installed above the transverse member 91 inside the second cabinet 6, a jointless end face pressing and cutting member 92 is installed on one side of the transverse member 91 inside the second cabinet 6, and a jointless output pressing and cutting member 93 is installed on the other side.

[0039] Through the above technical solution, the evaporator collecting pipe processed by the first riveting assembly 10 is transferred to the second riveting assembly 9, and the evaporator collecting pipe processed by the first riveting assembly 10 is riveted by cooperating with the transverse member 91, the jointless end face pressing and cutting member 92, the jointless output pressing and cutting member 93 and the transverse manipulator 94.

[0040] Specifically, in one embodiment, regarding the visual detection component 8:

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the visual inspection component 8 includes a six-axis robot 81;

[0042] A detection lens is installed at one end of the six-axis robot 81;

[0043] A recovery slide 82 is installed on one side of the third cabinet 7 near the six-axis robot 81;

[0044] One side of the recovery slide 82 extends to the outside of the third cabinet 7 .

[0045] Through the above technical solution, the evaporator manifold processed by the second riveted assembly 9 is transferred to the visual inspection assembly 8, and the inspection lens is driven to move by the six-axis robot 81. The evaporator manifold processed by the second riveted assembly 9 is inspected by the inspection lens, so as to detect whether the evaporator manifold processed by the second riveted assembly 9 is qualified. If the evaporator manifold processed by the second riveted assembly 9 is qualified, the qualified evaporator manifold is driven to move by the six-axis robot 81, so that the evaporator manifold is placed on the recovery slide 82 and slides out. The unqualified evaporator manifold will remain inside the third cabinet 7.

[0046] In this embodiment, further, a supporting member 83 is fixedly connected to one side of the third cabinet 7 near the recovery slide 82;

[0047] The supporting member 83 is used to support the evaporator header.

[0048] According to the above technical solution, the evaporator header is supported by the supporting member 83, so that the detection lens can easily detect the evaporator header.

[0049] In this embodiment, further, the recovery chute 82 includes a feed side and a discharge side;

[0050] The feed side is located inside the third cabinet 7 , the discharge side is located outside the third cabinet 7 , and the vertical height of the feed side is higher than the vertical height of the discharge side.

[0051] With the above technical solution, since the vertical height of the feed side is higher than that of the discharge side, the recovery slide 82 is convenient for discharging qualified evaporator headers.

[0052] In addition, in the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the technical solution for placing items in the first cabinet 1 is optimized.

[0053] A first receiving cavity 2 is defined inside the first cabinet 1 and below the first riveting assembly 10 ;

[0054] The inner wall of the first storage cavity 2 is rotatably connected to the first cabinet door 3 .

[0055] With the above technical solution, when an item needs to be placed, the first cabinet door 3 is pulled to open the first cabinet door 3 , and the item is placed through the first storage cavity 2 .

[0056] In addition, in the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the technical solution for placing items in the second cabinet 6 is optimized.

[0057] A second receiving cavity 5 is provided inside the second cabinet 6 and below the second riveting assembly 9;

[0058] The inner wall of the second storage cavity 5 is rotatably connected to the second cabinet door 4 .

[0059] With the above technical solution, when an item needs to be placed, the second cabinet door 4 is pulled to open the second cabinet door 4 , and the item is placed through the second storage cavity 5 .

[0060] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0061] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. Evaporator header assembly line, characterized by: It comprises a first cabinet (1), a second cabinet (6) and a third cabinet (7); The second cabinet (6) is located between the first cabinet (1) and the third cabinet (7), and a second riveting assembly (9) is installed inside the second cabinet (6); A first riveting assembly (10) is installed inside the first cabinet (1); A visual detection component (8) is installed inside the third cabinet (7); The first riveting assembly (10) is used for riveting the evaporator header; The second riveting assembly (9) is used for riveting the evaporator manifold processed by the first riveting assembly (10); The visual inspection component (8) is used to inspect the evaporator manifold after being processed by the second riveting component (9); The visual detection component (8) includes a six-axis robot (81); A detection lens is installed at one end of the six-axis robot (81); A recovery slide (82) is installed on one side of the third cabinet (7) close to the six-axis robot (81); One side of the recovery slide (82) extends to the outside of the third cabinet (7).

2. The evaporator header assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first riveting assembly (10) comprises a front press-fitting component (103) and a rear press-fitting component (104); The rear side pressing component (104) is located on one side of the front side pressing component (103); A press-fitting component (101) without a joint and a press-fitting component (102) with a joint are installed on one side of the first riveting component (10) between the front press-fitting component (103) and the rear press-fitting component (104), and a Z-axis direction press-fitting component (105) is installed above the rear press-fitting component (104) in the first riveting component (10). The joint end cover press-fitting component (102) is located on one side of the jointless end cover press-fitting component (101).

3. The evaporator header assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second riveting assembly (9) includes a transverse member (91); A transverse movement manipulator (94) is installed above the transverse movement member (91) inside the second cabinet (6), a jointless end face pressing and cutting member (92) is installed on one side of the transverse movement member (91) inside the second cabinet (6), and a jointless output pressing and cutting member (93) is installed on the other side.

4. The evaporator header assembly line according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A first receiving cavity (2) is provided inside the first cabinet (1) and below the first riveting assembly (10); The inner wall of the first storage cavity (2) is rotatably connected to a first cabinet door (3).

5. The evaporator header assembly line according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: A second receiving cavity (5) is provided inside the second cabinet (6) and below the second riveting assembly (9); The inner wall of the second storage cavity (5) is rotatably connected to the second cabinet door (4).

6. The evaporator header assembly assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material supporting member (83) is fixedly connected to one side of the third cabinet (7) near the recovery slide (82); The supporting member (83) is used to support the evaporator header.

7. The evaporator header assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The recovery slide (82) includes a feed side and a discharge side; The feed side is located inside the third cabinet (7), the discharge side is located outside the third cabinet (7), and the vertical height of the feed side is higher than the vertical height of the discharge side.

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