Tee fitting assembly apparatus and method

Abstract

This application relates to a tee fitting assembly apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a fixing mechanism, an adhesive applicator, a pushing fixture, a first moving mechanism, and a first pushing mechanism. The fixing mechanism has at least one fixing part for fixing the end of a pipe fitting. During the assembly operation of the tee fitting and the end of the pipe fitting, the end of the pipe fitting is fixed to the fixing part, and the end of the pipe fitting is rotated, for example, to the adhesive applicator position. The moving mechanism drives the adhesive applicator to move to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting, and the adhesive applicator applies adhesive to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting. The first moving mechanism drives the pushing fixture to move the tee fitting from the loading position to the assembly position. The first pushing mechanism pushes the tee fitting mounted on the pushing fixture, which has moved to the assembly position, outward, and the outwardly pushed tee fitting is inserted and assembled with the end of the pipe fitting fixed by the fixing part, thus achieving adhesive connection between the tee fitting and the end of the pipe fitting. This method has a high degree of automation, reduces labor costs, and improves assembly quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a three-way connector assembly device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Anesthesia circuits typically include at least two tubing components connected in parallel and / or in series, and tubing connectors located at the ends of the tubing components. The tubing components are connected to other equipment and / or other tubing components via tubing connectors. These tubing connectors include, but are not limited to, two-way connectors (i.e., having two interconnecting joints), three-way connectors (i.e., having three interconnecting joints), or other types of connectors.

[0003] In related technologies, the assembly of tee fittings and pipe fittings is usually done manually. That is, the adhesive is first applied manually to the outer wall of the tee fitting and / or the inner wall of the pipe fitting with an adhesive applicator, and then the tee fitting and pipe fitting are inserted into each other and bonded together.

[0004] However, manual glue application is difficult, and it's hard to visually determine whether the amount of glue applied meets the standard. This can lead to occasional circuit leaks during manual assembly, resulting in assembly quality that fails to meet actual production requirements. Furthermore, the glue application and assembly processes are both labor-intensive, with low automation and low work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a tee connector assembly device and method that can improve assembly efficiency and assembly quality.

[0006] A tee connector assembly device, the tee connector assembly device comprising:

[0007] A fixing mechanism, wherein the fixing mechanism is provided with at least one fixing part for fixing the end of the pipe fitting;

[0008] The adhesive application mechanism includes a motion mechanism and an adhesive application head for spraying adhesive onto the outer wall of the tee joint. The motion mechanism is connected to the adhesive application head and is used to drive the adhesive application head to move to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting fixed by the fixing part.

[0009] A pushing fixture is provided with a positioning slot for inserting and positioning the tee connector, the positioning slot passing through two opposite sides of the pushing fixture;

[0010] A first moving mechanism, connected to the pushing fixture, is used to drive the pushing fixture to move back and forth between the loading position and the assembly position; and

[0011] A first pushing mechanism is provided corresponding to the assembly position, and is used to push outward the tee connector inside the pushing tool that has been moved to the assembly position, and to insert and assemble the tee connector pushed outward with the end of the pipe fitting fixed by one of the fixing parts.

[0012] In one embodiment, the fixing mechanism further includes a fixing plate, and the fixing part includes a first clamping seat connected to the fixing plate, a second pushing mechanism connected to the fixing plate, and a second clamping seat connected to the second pushing mechanism; the first clamping seat has a first recess adapted to the shape of the outer wall of the pipe end, and the second clamping seat has a second recess adapted to the shape of the outer wall of the pipe end; the second pushing mechanism is used to drive the second clamping seat to move closer to the first clamping seat to clamp the pipe end, and to move away from the first clamping seat to release the pipe end.

[0013] In one embodiment, the fixing part is at least two and is arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the fixing plate. The fixing mechanism also includes a first rotating mechanism, which is connected to the fixing plate and is used to drive the fixing plate to rotate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the positioning slot includes a first slot and two second slots respectively connected to opposite sides of the first slot; the first slot is adapted to the shape of the main connector of the tee joint, and the second slots are adapted to the shape of the branch connector of the tee joint.

[0015] In one embodiment, the tee connector assembly device further includes a vibratory feeder and a conveyor; the vibratory feeder is used to place the tee connector, the vibratory feeder has a discharge port, the feed part of the conveyor is connected to the discharge port, and the discharge part of the conveyor is opposite to the positioning slot of the push tool that has moved to the loading position, so that the tee connector enters the positioning slot.

[0016] In one embodiment, the tee connector assembly device further includes a controller and a position detection element; the controller is electrically connected to the position detection element and the vibrating plate, respectively; the position detection element is used to sense whether the tee connector has moved into a preset position in the positioning slot; and the controller is used to control the vibrating plate to stop vibrating according to the sensing signal that the tee connector has moved into the preset position in the positioning slot.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pushing fixture is connected to a limiting rod. When the pushing fixture moves to the assembly position, the limiting rod abuts against or gap-fits with the discharge part of the conveying component to restrict the T-joint from being discharged outward from the discharge part of the conveying component.

[0018] In one embodiment, the vibratory feeder is provided with a carrier connected to the conveying component. The carrier includes a filter section, which includes a first support section, a second support section, and a third support section connected sequentially along the discharge direction. The filter section also includes a support section connected to the third support section and forming a space between it and the second support section. The width of the first support section is set to W1, the width of the second support section is set to W2, the width of the third support section is set to W3, the width of the space is set to W4, the distance between the first support section and the third support section is set to S1, the distance between the end of the support section away from the third support section and the first support section is set to S2, the width of the two branch joints of the tee connector is set to W5, the outer diameter of the main joint of the tee connector is set to D, and the length of the tee connector is set to L. Wherein, W1>1 / 2W5, W2<1 / 2W5, W3>1 / 2W5, and D... <W4<1 / 2W5,S1> L, 1 / 2L <S2<1 / 2L。

[0019] In one embodiment, the motion mechanism includes a third pushing mechanism and a second rotating mechanism, wherein the third pushing mechanism is connected to the second rotating mechanism and the second rotating mechanism is connected to the glue applicator.

[0020] A method for assembling a tee connector, using the aforementioned tee connector assembly device, includes the following steps:

[0021] The end of the pipe fitting is fixed to the fixing part, and the motion mechanism drives the glue applicator to move to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting, and the glue applicator applies adhesive to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting through the glue applicator.

[0022] The first moving mechanism drives the pusher fixture to move the tee connector from the loading position to the assembly position;

[0023] The first pushing mechanism pushes the tee fitting installed on the pushing tool that has been moved to the assembly position outward, and then inserts the outwardly pushed tee fitting into the end of the pipe fitting fixed by the fixing part and assembles them together.

[0024] The aforementioned tee fitting assembly device and method, when assembling the tee fitting and the pipe fitting end, fixes the pipe fitting end to the fixing part, and rotates the pipe fitting end, for example, to the glue application station. The motion mechanism drives the glue application head to move to the inner wall of the pipe fitting end fixed by the fixing part, and applies adhesive to the inner wall of the pipe fitting end through the glue application head. The first moving mechanism drives the pushing fixture to move the tee fitting from the loading position to the assembly position. The first pushing mechanism pushes the tee fitting mounted on the pushing fixture that has moved to the assembly position outward, and makes the outwardly pushed tee fitting and the pipe fitting end fixed by the fixing part interlock and assemble together, that is, the tee fitting and the pipe fitting end are bonded together. The automation level is high, the labor cost is reduced, and the assembly quality is improved. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-way connector assembly device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point A.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-way connector assembly device according to an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point B.

[0029] Figure 5 This is another perspective structural schematic diagram of a three-way connector assembly device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram at point C.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a three-way connector according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the push fixture of a three-way connector assembly device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a three-way connector according to an embodiment of this application operating in the filter section in the correct direction.

[0034] Figure 10 A tee connector according to an embodiment of this application is configured to... Figure 9 The diagram shows the filter section operating in the opposite direction.

[0035] 10. Fixing mechanism; 11. Fixing part; 111. First clamping seat; 1111. First recess; 112. Second pushing mechanism; 113. Second clamping seat; 1131. Second recess; 12. Fixing plate; 20. Glue application mechanism; 21. Motion mechanism; 211. Third pushing mechanism; 212. Second rotating mechanism; 213. Lifting mechanism; 22. Glue application head; 30. Pushing fixture; 31. Positioning through groove; 311. First through groove; 3 12. Second through channel; 32. Limiting rod; 40. First moving mechanism; 50. First pushing mechanism; 51. Pushing rod; 60. T-joint; 61. Main channel joint; 62. Branch channel joint; 70. Frame; 80. Vibrating plate; 81. Conveying component; 82. Carrying component; 821. Filtering section; 8211. First support section; 8212. Second support section; 8213. Third support section; 8214. Support section; 8215. Interval space. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] See Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a three-way connector assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point A. Figure 3 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the three-way connector assembly device according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective. Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram at point B. Figure 5 This illustration shows another perspective structural diagram of a three-way connector assembly device according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram at point C. Figure 7A schematic diagram of the structure of a tee connector 60 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. An embodiment of this application provides a tee connector assembly device, which includes: a fixing mechanism 10, an adhesive application mechanism 20, a pushing fixture 30, a first moving mechanism 40, and a first pushing mechanism 50. The fixing mechanism 10 is provided with at least one fixing part 11 for fixing the end of a pipe fitting. The adhesive application mechanism 20 includes a moving mechanism 21 and an adhesive application head 22 for spraying adhesive onto the outer wall of the tee connector 60. The moving mechanism 21 is connected to the adhesive application head 22 and is used to drive the adhesive application head 22 to move to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting fixed by the fixing part 11. The pushing fixture 30 is provided with a positioning groove 31 for inserting and positioning the tee connector 60. The positioning groove 31 penetrates two opposite sides of the pushing fixture 30. The first moving mechanism 40 is connected to the pushing fixture 30 and is used to drive the pushing fixture 30 between the loading position and the assembly position (e.g., ...). Figure 2 Move back and forth between (as shown) (movement direction as shown) Figure 2 (As shown on the Y-axis). The first pushing mechanism 50 is correspondingly set to the assembly position and is used to push the tee connector 60 inside the pushing fixture 30, which has been moved to the assembly position, outward. The pushing direction of the first pushing mechanism 50 is as follows: Figure 2 As shown on the X-axis, the outwardly protruding tee connector 60 is inserted and assembled with the end of the pipe fitting fixed by one of the fixing parts 11.

[0038] In the above-mentioned tee connector assembly device, when assembling the tee connector 60 with the pipe end, the pipe end is fixed to the fixing part 11, and the pipe end is rotated to the glue application station, for example. The motion mechanism 21 drives the glue application head 22 to move to the inner wall of the pipe end fixed by the fixing part 11, and the glue application head 22 applies adhesive to the inner wall of the pipe end. The first moving mechanism 40 drives the pushing fixture 30 to move the tee connector 60 from the loading position to the assembly position. The first pushing mechanism 50 pushes the tee connector 60 installed on the pushing fixture 30, which has moved to the assembly position, outward, and the outwardly pushed tee connector 60 and the pipe end fixed by the fixing part 11 are inserted and assembled together, that is, the tee connector 60 and the pipe end are bonded together. The device has a high degree of automation, reduces labor costs, and improves assembly quality.

[0039] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, after the tee connector 60 is pushed outward and assembled with the end of the pipe fitting, the first pushing mechanism 50 moves in the opposite direction to reset, in preparation for the next assembly action of the tee connector 60 and the end of the pipe fitting. In addition, the first moving mechanism 40 drives the pushing fixture 30 to move in the opposite direction to reset, that is, to move to the loading position, where the tee connector 60 can be installed in the positioning slot 31.

[0040] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the pusher fixture 30 of a tee connector assembly device according to an embodiment of this application is shown. In one embodiment, when the pusher fixture 30 is in the assembly position, the positioning groove 31 is aligned with the end of the pipe fixed by the fixing part 11 and the position of the first push mechanism 50. Optionally, the first push mechanism 50 is provided with a push rod 51. When the first push mechanism 50 is activated, the push rod 51 extends into the positioning groove 31 to push the tee connector 60 in the positioning groove 31 outward and insert it into the end of the pipe, so that the two can be smoothly assembled together.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 6 In one embodiment, the tee connector assembly device further includes a frame 70. The fixing mechanism 10, the adhesive application mechanism 20, the first moving mechanism 40, and the first pushing mechanism 50 are respectively connected to the frame 70.

[0042] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the fixing part 11 is used to fix the ends of two pipe fittings that are spaced apart. The motion mechanism 21 can move the glue applicator 22 sequentially to the inner wall of the two pipe fitting ends, apply glue to the inner wall of the two pipe fitting ends respectively, and then the two pipe fitting ends coated with adhesive are inserted and assembled with the two ends of the tee connector 60, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0043] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the fixing mechanism 10 further includes a fixing plate 12. The fixing part 11 includes a first clamping seat 111 connected to the fixing plate 12, a second pushing mechanism 112 connected to the fixing plate 12, and a second clamping seat 113 connected to the second pushing mechanism 112. The first clamping seat 111 has a first recess 1111 adapted to the shape of the outer wall of the pipe end, and the second clamping seat 113 has a second recess 1131 adapted to the shape of the outer wall of the pipe end. The second pushing mechanism 112 is used to drive the second clamping seat 113 to move closer to the first clamping seat 111 to clamp the pipe end, and to move away from the first clamping seat 111 to release the pipe end. Thus, when fixing the end of the pipe fitting to the fixing part 11, the end of the pipe fitting is first placed in the first recess 1111, and then the second pushing mechanism 112 drives the second clamping seat 113 to move closer to the first clamping seat 111 to clamp the end of the pipe fitting, thereby fixing the end of the pipe fitting to the fixing part 11; after the tee connector 60 and the end of the pipe fitting are assembled together, the second pushing mechanism 112 drives the second clamping seat 113 to move away from the first clamping seat 111 to release the end of the pipe fitting, so that the assembled pipe fitting can be removed.

[0044] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the fixing part 11 is at least two parts arranged sequentially at intervals around the circumference of the fixing plate 12, and the fixing mechanism 10 further includes a first rotating mechanism. The first rotating mechanism is connected to the fixing plate 12 and is used to drive the fixing plate 12 to rotate.

[0045] Optionally, the fixing plate 12 is rotatably connected to the frame 70, and the first rotating mechanism is disposed on the frame 70. The rotating shaft of the first rotating mechanism is connected to the center of the fixing plate 12, driving the fixing plate 12 to rotate and adjust its position. Specifically, the fixing plate 12 is provided with a loading station, an assembly station, and a unloading station. When the first rotating mechanism drives the fixing part 11 of the fixing plate 12 to rotate to the loading station, the operator can install the end of the pipe fitting onto the fixing part 11 located at the loading station; when the first rotating mechanism drives the fixing part 11 of the fixing plate 12 to rotate to the assembly station, the positioning slot 31 of the pusher 30 located at the assembly position is aligned with the end of the pipe fitting fixed by the fixing part 11 and the position of the first push mechanism 50, respectively. Under the drive of the first push mechanism 50, the tee connector 60 can be installed into the end of the pipe fitting; when the first rotating mechanism drives the fixing part 11 of the fixing plate 12 to rotate to the unloading station, the operator can unload the assembled pipe fitting.

[0046] Optionally, four fixing parts 11 may be provided, for example, and arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the fixing plate 12. That is, when the first rotating mechanism drives the fixing plate 12 to rotate 90°, the fixing parts 11 of the fixing plate 12 can be switched from the loading station to the assembly station. Of course, the number of fixing parts 11 may also be provided, and the specific number can be flexibly adjusted and set according to actual needs, which is not limited here.

[0047] In one embodiment, the tee fitting assembly device further includes a controller and a sensing element. The controller is electrically connected to the sensing element, the glue applicator 22, the first moving mechanism 40, the first pushing mechanism 50, the second pushing mechanism 112, and the first rotating mechanism. The sensing element is disposed in the first recess 1111. When the end of the pipe fitting is placed in the first recess 1111, the sensing element is activated accordingly. The sensing element transmits a sensing signal to the controller, which then controls the second pushing mechanism 112 to move. The second pushing mechanism 112 moves the second clamping seat 113 closer to the first clamping seat 111 to complete the action of closing and clamping the end of the pipe fitting.

[0048] In addition, the controller also controls the glue applicator 22, the first moving mechanism 40, the first pushing mechanism 50, and the first rotating mechanism to perform actions, with good coordination and a high degree of automation.

[0049] Optionally, the sensing element includes, but is not limited to, a pressure-sensitive contact plate disposed on the inner wall of the first recess 1111. The first recess 1111 and the end of the pipe are fitted with a clearance. When the end of the pipe is placed into the first recess 1111, the pressure-sensitive contact plate is activated, and the second pushing mechanism 112 of the fixing part 11 causes the second clamping seat 113 to move closer to the first clamping seat 111 to complete the action of closing and clamping the end of the pipe.

[0050] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment, the inner wall dimensions of the first clamping seat 111 and the second clamping seat 113 after being closed are in clearance fit with the outer wall dimensions of the pipe end. In addition, the inner wall of the first clamping seat 111 and the second clamping seat 113 after being closed has a positioning groove, which cooperates with the positioning step on the outer wall of the pipe to accurately and quickly fix the pipe and prevent inappropriate displacement of the pipe during glue application and assembly, which would affect the assembly effect.

[0051] Please see Figure 7 In this embodiment, the tee connector 60 includes a main connector 61 and two branch connectors 62 connected to the main connector 61. The ports of the main connector 61 and the branch connectors 62 are arranged back to back, and the two branch connectors 62 are arranged side by side with intervals, and are located on opposite sides of the central axis of the main connector 61.

[0052] Please see Figure 8 In one embodiment, the positioning slot 31 includes a first slot 311 and two second slots 312 respectively connected to opposite sides of the first slot 311. The first slot 311 is adapted to the shape of the main connector 61 of the tee connector 60, and the second slots 312 are adapted to the shape of the branch connectors 62 of the tee connector 60. Thus, the pushing fixture 30 positions the tee connector 60 that enters it, enabling the two branch connectors 62 of the tee connector 60 to be quickly assembled with the corresponding ends of the two pipe fittings under the drive of the first pushing mechanism 50 in subsequent steps, which facilitates the subsequent feeding action of the tee connector 60.

[0053] In one embodiment, the main connector 61 and the branch connector 62 are, for example, circular, elliptical, polygonal, etc., and the first through groove 311, the second through groove 312, and the third through groove are correspondingly set to, for example, circular, elliptical, polygonal, etc.

[0054] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment, the tee connector assembly device further includes a vibratory feeder 80 and a conveyor 81. The vibratory feeder 80 is used to hold the tee connector 60 and has a discharge port. The feed inlet of the conveyor 81 is connected to the discharge port, and the discharge outlet of the conveyor 81 is positioned opposite to the positioning groove 31 of the push fixture 30, which has been moved to the loading position. Specifically, the two are connected to each other or have a gap between them, so that the tee connector 60 can enter the positioning groove 31. Thus, when the tee connector 60 is loaded onto the push fixture 30, the first moving mechanism 40 drives the push fixture 30 to move to the loading position, and the discharge outlet of the conveyor 81 is positioned opposite to the positioning groove 31. In this way, when the vibratory feeder 80 is working, the tee connector 60 is output outward through the discharge port to the conveyor 81 in a preset direction, and then output to the positioning groove 31 through the discharge outlet of the conveyor 81, thereby realizing the loading of the tee connector 60 onto the push fixture 30.

[0055] It should be noted that the "conveying component 81" can be "part of the vibratory plate 80", that is, the "conveying component 81" and "other parts of the vibratory plate 80" are integrally molded; or it can be an independent component that can be separated from "other parts of the vibratory plate 80", that is, the "conveying component 81" can be manufactured independently and then combined with "other parts of the vibratory plate 80" to form a whole.

[0056] In one embodiment, the tee fitting assembly device further includes a controller and a position detection element. The controller is electrically connected to the position detection element and the vibrating plate 80, respectively. The position detection element is used to sense whether the tee fitting 60 has moved into a preset position in the positioning slot 31. The controller is used to control the vibrating plate 80 to stop vibrating based on the sensing signal that the tee fitting 60 has moved into the preset position in the positioning slot 31. Thus, when the tee fitting 60 moves into the preset position in the positioning slot 31, the controller can promptly control the vibrating plate 80 to stop working. This prevents the vibrating plate 80 from outputting the tee fitting 60 outward, thus preventing the tee fitting 60 in the pushing fixture 30 from being excessively pushed out by the tee fitting 60 located on the conveyor 81, which would damage the preset position of the tee fitting 60 in the pushing fixture 30 and affect the assembly effect of the tee fitting 60 and the pipe end in subsequent steps.

[0057] In addition, the controller is electrically connected to the first moving mechanism 40 and is also used to control the operation of the first moving mechanism 40 according to the sensing signal that the tee connector 60 has moved into the preset position of the positioning slot 31. When the tee connector 60 moves to the preset position in the positioning slot 31, under the control of the controller, the first moving mechanism 40 will move the pusher fixture 30 from the loading position to the assembly position accordingly.

[0058] Optionally, the position detection element includes, but is not limited to, proximity switches, laser sensors, magnetic sensors, etc., which are set on the frame 70 and located at the loading position. It can also be proximity switches, laser sensors, magnetic sensors, etc., set on the push fixture 30. The specific setting can be flexibly adjusted and set according to actual needs.

[0059] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the pushing fixture 30 is connected to a limiting rod 32. When the pushing fixture 30 moves to the assembly position, the limiting rod 32 abuts against or gap-fits with the discharge part of the conveyor 81 to restrict the T-joint 60 from being discharged outward from the discharge part of the conveyor 81. Thus, after the T-joint 60 enters the pushing fixture 30, as the pushing fixture 30 moves towards the assembly position under the drive of the first moving mechanism 40, the limiting rod 32 abuts against or gap-fits with the discharge part of the conveyor 81, thereby blocking the T-joint 60 and preventing it from being discharged outward from the discharge part of the conveyor 81. When the pushing fixture 30 resets to the loading position, the positioning groove 31 can effectively connect with the discharge part of the conveyor 81, ensuring normal loading of the T-joint 60 and improving stability.

[0060] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a tee connector 60 of an embodiment of this application running in the correct direction in the filter section 821 is shown. Figure 10 A tee connector 60 according to an embodiment of this application is shown in accordance with... Figure 9 The diagram shows the filter section 821 operating in the opposite direction. In one embodiment, the vibratory feeder 80 is provided with a carrier 82 connected to the conveyor 81. The carrier 82 includes a filter section 821, which includes components along the discharge direction (e.g., ...). Figure 9 or Figure 10The first support portion 8211, the second support portion 8212, and the third support portion 8213 are connected in sequence as shown by m in the figure. The filtering portion 821 further includes a supporting portion 8214 connected to the third support portion 8213 and having a spaced space 8215 formed with the second support portion 8212. The width of the first support portion 8211 is set as W1, the width of the second support portion 8212 is set as W2, the width of the third support portion 8213 is set as W3, the width of the spaced space 8215 is set as W4, the distance between the first support portion 8211 and the third support portion 8213 is set as S1, the distance between one end of the supporting portion 8214 facing away from the third support portion 8213 and the first support portion 8211 is set as S2, the width of the two branch connectors 62 of the three-way joint 60 is set as W5, the outer diameter of the main connector 61 of the three-way joint 60 is set as D, and the length of the three-way joint 60 is set as L; wherein, W1>1 / 2W5, W2<1 / 2W5, W3>1 / 2W5, D<W4<1 / 2W5, S1>L, 1 / 2L<S2<1 / 2L. Thus, when the three-way joint 60 moves through the filtering portion 821, the three-way joint 60 with the two branch connectors 62 placed forward can smoothly pass through the filtering portion 821, will not fall into the vibrating disk 80, and is smoothly conveyed into the conveying member 81, while the three-way joint 60 with the two branch connectors 62 placed backward will fall into the vibrating disk 80 due to its own gravity, thereby playing a filtering role.

[0061] In one embodiment, the width W4 of the spaced space 8215 decreases along the discharging direction.

[0062] In one embodiment, the width W1 of the first support portion 8211 decreases along the discharging direction.

[0063] In one embodiment, one side of the carrier 82 is connected to the inner wall of the vibrating disk 80, and the other side is suspended.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , in one embodiment, the motion mechanism 21 includes a third pushing mechanism 211 and a second rotating mechanism 212. The third pushing mechanism 211 is connected to the second rotating mechanism 212, and the second rotating mechanism 212 is connected to the glue applicator head 22. Thus, driven by the third pushing mechanism 211, the glue applicator head 22 can be driven to move into the end of the pipe fitting (the moving direction is as shown by X in Figure 2 ), and under the rotational drive of the second rotating mechanism 212, the circumferential surface of the end of the pipe fitting is uniformly coated with glue. During the rotational gluing process, the third pushing mechanism 211 also synchronously drives the glue applicator head 22 to move axially and withdraw from the pipe fitting. During the withdrawal process, for example, by withdrawing at a uniform speed, the glue can be uniformly coated in more areas of the pipe fitting.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the motion mechanism 21 further includes a lifting mechanism 213. The lifting mechanism 213 is connected to the third pushing mechanism 211. When two pipes are clamped on the fixing part 11 and the two pipes are arranged in a vertical direction, under the drive of the lifting mechanism 213 (movement direction as shown in the figure), Figure 2 or Figure 4 As shown in Z), the glue applicator 22 can move to the inner wall of the two pipe fittings respectively, and move along the axial direction of the pipe fittings under the push of the third push mechanism 211 (the direction of movement is as shown in the figure). Figure 2 As shown in X), and driven by the second rotating mechanism 212 (around as shown in X), Figure 2 The adhesive is applied by rotating the central axis O, thereby achieving uniform coating of adhesive on the inner walls of the two pipe ends. Optionally, the adhesive application head 22 is, for example, a pneumatic adhesive valve. The pneumatic adhesive valve is controlled to conduct pressurized gas, causing the valve nozzle to start dispensing adhesive. At this time, the second rotating mechanism 212 drives the pneumatic adhesive valve to rotate, and the third pushing mechanism 211 drives the pneumatic adhesive valve to make uniform linear motion in the axial direction, so that the valve nozzle makes a fixed pitch spiral backward uniform and quantitative adhesive application action on the inner wall of the pipe.

[0066] It should be noted that the first pushing mechanism 50, the second pushing mechanism 112, the third pushing mechanism 211, the first moving mechanism 40, and the lifting mechanism 213 in the above embodiments are each, including but not limited to, various power structures such as cylinder drive structure, hydraulic cylinder drive structure, motor screw drive structure, motor transmission belt drive structure, and motor gear drive structure. They can be flexibly adjusted and set according to actual needs, and are not limited here.

[0067] In addition, the first rotating mechanism and the second rotating mechanism 212 each have a structure including but not limited to being configured as a motor.

[0068] Please see Figures 1 to 7 In one embodiment, a tee connector assembly method, employing the tee connector assembly device of any of the above embodiments, includes the following steps:

[0069] The end of the pipe fitting is fixed to the fixing part 11, and the motion mechanism 21 drives the glue applicator 22 to move to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting, and the glue applicator 22 applies adhesive to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting.

[0070] The first moving mechanism 40 drives the pusher 30 to move the tee connector 60 from the loading position to the assembly position;

[0071] The first pushing mechanism 50 pushes the tee connector 60 installed on the pushing fixture 30, which has been moved to the assembly position, outward, and the outwardly pushed tee connector 60 is inserted into and assembled with the end of the pipe fixed by the fixing part 11.

[0072] The above-mentioned tee fitting assembly method can achieve bonding connection between the tee fitting 60 and the end of the pipe fitting, with a high degree of automation, reduced labor costs, and greatly improved assembly quality.

[0073] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0074] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0075] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0076] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0077] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0078] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0079] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tee connector assembly device, characterized in that, The tee connector assembly device includes: A fixing mechanism, wherein the fixing mechanism is provided with at least one fixing part for fixing the end of the pipe fitting; The adhesive application mechanism includes a motion mechanism and an adhesive application head for spraying adhesive onto the outer wall of the tee joint. The motion mechanism is connected to the adhesive application head and is used to drive the adhesive application head to move to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting fixed by the fixing part. A pushing fixture is provided with a positioning groove for inserting and positioning the tee connector, the positioning groove passing through two opposite sides of the pushing fixture; wherein, the positioning groove includes a first groove and two second grooves respectively connected to opposite sides of the first groove; the first groove is adapted to the shape of the main connector of the tee connector, and the second grooves are adapted to the shape of the branch connector of the tee connector; A first moving mechanism, connected to the pushing fixture, is used to drive the pushing fixture to move back and forth between the loading position and the assembly position; and A first pushing mechanism is provided corresponding to the assembly position, and is used to push outward the tee connector inside the pushing tool that has been moved to the assembly position, and to insert and assemble the tee connector pushed outward with the end of the pipe fitting fixed by one of the fixing parts.

2. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism further includes a fixing plate, and the fixing part includes a first clamping seat connected to the fixing plate, a second pushing mechanism connected to the fixing plate, and a second clamping seat connected to the second pushing mechanism; the first clamping seat has a first recess that adapts to the shape of the outer wall of the pipe end, and the second clamping seat has a second recess that adapts to the shape of the outer wall of the pipe end; the second pushing mechanism is used to drive the second clamping seat to move closer to the first clamping seat to clamp the pipe end, and to move away from the first clamping seat to release the pipe end.

3. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part consists of at least two parts arranged at intervals around the circumference of the fixing plate. The fixing mechanism also includes a first rotating mechanism connected to the fixing plate for driving the fixing plate to rotate.

4. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first through groove and the second through groove are both circular in shape.

5. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tee connector assembly device further includes a vibrating plate and a conveying component; the vibrating plate is used to place the tee connector, the vibrating plate is provided with a discharge port, the inlet of the conveying component is connected to the discharge port, and the discharge part of the conveying component is opposite to the positioning slot of the pushing tool that has moved to the loading position, so that the tee connector enters the positioning slot.

6. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tee connector assembly device further includes a controller and a position detection element; the controller is electrically connected to the position detection element and the vibrating plate, respectively. The position detection element is used to sense whether the tee connector has moved into a preset position in the positioning slot. The controller is used to control the vibrating plate to stop vibrating according to the sensing signal that the tee connector has moved into the preset position in the positioning slot.

7. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pushing fixture is connected to a limiting rod. When the pushing fixture moves to the assembly position, the limiting rod abuts against or gap-fits with the discharge part of the conveying component to restrict the T-joint from being discharged outward from the discharge part of the conveying component.

8. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vibratory feeder is equipped with a carrier connected to the conveying component. The carrier includes a filter section, which comprises a first support section, a second support section, and a third support section connected sequentially along the discharge direction. The filter section also includes a support section connected to the third support section and forming a space between it and the second support section. The width of the first support section is W1, the width of the second support section is W2, the width of the third support section is W3, the width of the space is W4, the distance between the first support section and the third support section is S1, the distance between the end of the support section away from the third support section and the first support section is S2, the width of the two branch joints of the tee connector is W5, the outer diameter of the main joint of the tee connector is D, and the length of the tee connector is L. Wherein, W1>1 / 2W5, W2<1 / 2W5, W3>1 / 2W5, and D... <W4<1 / 2W5,S1> L, 1 / 2L <S2<1 / 2L。 9. The tee connector assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motion mechanism includes a third pushing mechanism and a second rotating mechanism. The third pushing mechanism is connected to the second rotating mechanism, and the second rotating mechanism is connected to the glue applicator.

10. A method for assembling a tee connector, characterized in that, The tee connector assembly device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 includes the following steps: The end of the pipe fitting is fixed to the fixing part, and the motion mechanism drives the glue applicator to move to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting, and the glue applicator applies adhesive to the inner wall of the end of the pipe fitting through the glue applicator. The first moving mechanism drives the pusher fixture to move the tee connector from the loading position to the assembly position; The first pushing mechanism pushes the tee fitting installed on the pushing tool that has been moved to the assembly position outward, and then inserts the outwardly pushed tee fitting into the end of the pipe fitting fixed by the fixing part and assembles them together.

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