Integrated dye cup locking and inflation device and method

Abstract

This invention discloses an integrated dyeing cup locking and inflation device and method, including a cup body and a cup lid screwed to it. The cup lid has an inflation port for high-pressure gas. The device includes a frame and a support assembly mounted on the frame to support the cup body. The support assembly is equipped with a drive assembly for driving the cup body to rotate. The frame also has a clamping assembly for holding the locking hexagonal clamp on the cup lid and an inflation assembly for inflating the inflation port. The main advantages of this invention are: it ensures stable and reliable high-pressure gas inflation, increases the operator's sense of security, reduces the number of personnel required for operation in hazardous positions, and makes operation more flexible and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of inflatable tooling technology, and more particularly to an integrated dye cup locking inflatable device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the air inflation nozzles used in the dyeing cup inflation fixtures do not have positioning devices, and the inflation bases do not have corresponding positioning structures. Because the outer diameter of the high-pressure inflation tube is relatively large, it is very difficult to straighten the torque of the high-pressure inflation tube. All kinds of torques are concentrated on the mouth of the inflation nozzle. At this time, due to the lack of positioning devices, the cup lids on the inflation base and inflation nozzles are prone to loosening, which can lead to many safety hazards such as high-pressure gas leakage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an integrated dye cup locking and inflation device and method.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: An integrated dyeing cup locking and inflation device includes a cup body and a cup lid screwed to it. The cup lid has an inflation port for high-pressure air. The device includes a frame and a support assembly mounted on the frame to support the cup body. The support assembly has a drive assembly for driving the cup body to rotate. The frame also has a clamping assembly for clamping the locking hexagon on the cup lid and an inflation assembly for inflating the inflation port. The inflation assembly includes at least a clamping block slidably mounted on the frame. The clamping block has extension plates pivotally mounted at both ends. The extension plates have waist-shaped holes. The inflation tube also has a fixing block. The fixing block has a limiting post that can extend into the waist-shaped hole. The bottom of the extension plate has a hook that abuts against the cup lid.

[0005] Preferably, the supporting assembly includes a supporting plate disposed on the frame, the supporting plate having a large-diameter opening, the diameter of the large-diameter opening being equal to the large-diameter end disposed on the cup body and located above the cup body; a supporting plate is fixedly disposed below the supporting plate, the supporting plate having a small-diameter opening, the diameter of the small-diameter opening being equal to the small-diameter end disposed on the cup body and located below the cup body; the supporting plate is provided with a self-rotating rotating gear, the rotating gear having a hexagonal opening that matches the clamping hexagon.

[0006] Preferably, a slide rail is fixed on the frame, and a slide groove adapted to the slide rail is provided on the support plate. A drive cylinder is fixed on the frame on one side of the slide rail, and the cylinder shaft of the drive cylinder is fixed to the support plate through a coupling.

[0007] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a drive motor mounted on the frame, and a drive gear is fixed on the motor shaft of the drive motor, the drive gear meshing with the rotating gear.

[0008] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a miniature cylinder fixed on the frame, a support frame fixed on the cylinder shaft of the miniature cylinder, and a locking slot adapted to the locking hexagon on the support frame.

[0009] Preferably, a guide rail is fixedly provided on the frame, and a guide block adapted to the guide rail is provided on the guide rail, and the guide block is fixedly connected to the support frame.

[0010] Preferably, the inflation assembly includes a fixed frame mounted on the frame, and an inflation tube is provided on the fixed frame. One end of the inflation tube can extend into the inflation port, and the other end can be connected to an external air source.

[0011] Preferably, the inflation tube is provided with a transmission nut that is driven by a lead screw, and a clamping block is fixed on the transmission nut.

[0012] Preferably, a transmission gear is fixedly mounted on the inflation tube, and a drive gear is provided on one side of the transmission gear and meshes with it on the fixed frame. The drive gear is fixedly connected to the cylinder shaft of the micro motor fixed on the fixed frame. A telescopic cylinder is also provided above the fixed frame, and the cylinder shaft of the telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixed frame.

[0013] A method for locking and inflating an integrated dye cup includes the following steps: S1. The drive cylinder starts, and the drive support plate moves forward to the corresponding position. The cup body is placed on the support plate. At this time, the small diameter end of the cup body abuts against the small diameter opening, the clamping hexagon of the cup body abuts against the hexagonal opening, and the large diameter end of the cup body abuts against the large diameter opening. S2. The drive cylinder starts again, driving the support plate to move backward until it is directly below the inflation component. At this time, the micro cylinder starts, driving the locking buckle on the support frame to engage with the locking hexagon on the cup lid. S3. The drive motor starts, and drives the rotating gear to rotate through the drive gear, thereby tightening the cup body and the cup lid; S4. The telescopic cylinder is activated, driving the fixed frame to move downward until the inflation tube on the fixed frame extends at least partially into the inflation port of the cup lid. S5. The micro motor starts and drives the transmission gear to rotate through the active gear. The rotation of the transmission gear drives the transmission nut to move downward through the inflation tube. The waist-shaped hole on the extension plate slides on the limiting post on the fixed block until the hook extends and is placed below the cup lid. At this time, the micro motor reverses until the hook abuts against the cup lid, and the external air source begins to inflate the cup body through the inflation tube.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are mainly reflected in: 1. The small-diameter opening on the support plate limits the small-diameter end of the cup body, the large-diameter opening limits the large-diameter end of the cup body, and the hexagonal opening limits the clamping hexagon of the cup body. This allows the cup body to be precisely limited and locked as a whole, effectively solving the problem of the cup lid swaying left and right or loosening due to the reverse torque caused by the gravity of the high-pressure air pipe and the pressure difference of the gas when the cup lid is tightened and filled with high-pressure air. This improves the yield rate. 2. The hook holds the cup lid in place, ensuring that the inflation tube is always partially inside the cup lid during inflation, preventing gas leakage. At the same time, the hook applies a clamping force to the cup lid, preventing the cup lid from swaying left or right during high-pressure inflation. 3. The use of gear transmission to tighten the cup body and lid utilizes the high precision and stable and reliable operation of gear transmission, and has a wide range of applications; 4. This invention ensures stable and reliable high-pressure gas inflation, increases the operator's sense of security, and reduces the number of personnel required for operation in dangerous positions, making operation more flexible and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 : A schematic diagram of the structure of the cup body and the cup lid in a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 : A perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 : A perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in which the support plate is removed; Figure 4 : Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the middle; Figure 5 : A perspective view of the extension plate in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments are not limited to the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention discloses an integrated dye cup locking and inflation device. The dye cup includes a cup body 100 and a cup lid 200 screwed thereto. The cup lid 200 has an inflation port 201 for filling with high pressure gas. The dye cup is prior art, so the present invention will not elaborate further here.

[0019] In this invention, the device includes a frame 1 and a support component 2 mounted on the frame 1 for supporting the cup body 100. The support component 2 is provided with a drive component 3 for driving the cup body 100 to rotate, so as to achieve tightening between the cup body and the lid. This operation has a high degree of automation, consistent tightening, improved automation, reduced manual operation in dangerous positions, and more flexible and convenient operation.

[0020] The supporting assembly 2 includes a supporting plate 21 disposed on the frame 1. The supporting plate 21 has a large-diameter opening 22, the diameter of which is equal to the large-diameter end 102 disposed on the cup body 100 and located above the cup body 100. A support plate 23 is fixedly disposed below the supporting plate 21. The support plate 23 has a small-diameter opening, the diameter of which is equal to the small-diameter end 103 disposed on the cup body 100 and located below the cup body 100. A self-rotating rotating gear 25 is disposed on the support plate 23. The rotating gear 25 has a hexagonal opening 26 that matches the clamping hexagon 101. The small-diameter opening on the support plate limits the small-diameter end of the cup body, the large-diameter opening limits the large-diameter end of the cup body, and the hexagonal opening limits the clamping hexagon of the cup body. This allows for precise locking and positioning of the entire cup body, effectively solving the problem of left-right swaying or loosening due to reverse torque caused by factors such as the weight of the high-pressure gas pipe and gas pressure difference fluctuations during cup lid tightening and high-pressure gas filling, thus improving the yield rate. Furthermore, a slide rail 27 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1, and a groove adapted to the slide rail 27 is formed on the support plate 21. A drive cylinder 28 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1 on one side of the slide rail 27, and the cylinder shaft of the drive cylinder 28 is fixedly connected to the support plate 21 via a coupling 29. The cooperation of the slide rail and the groove improves operational stability and overall stability.

[0021] The drive assembly 3 includes a drive motor mounted on the frame 1. A drive gear 31 is fixed on the motor shaft of the drive motor, and the drive gear 31 meshes with the rotating gear 25. The clamping assembly 4 includes a miniature cylinder 41 fixed on the frame 1. A support frame 42 is fixed on the cylinder shaft of the miniature cylinder 41, and the support frame 42 has a locking slot 43 that matches the locking hexagon 202. The cup lid is first clamped, and then the drive gear 31 and the rotating gear 25 mesh to drive the cup body to rotate, thus tightening the lid and the cup. The structure is ingenious and easy to operate.

[0022] Furthermore, a guide rail is fixedly provided on the frame 1, and a guide block 44 adapted to the guide rail is provided on the guide rail. The guide block 44 is fixedly connected to the support frame 42. The above operation can improve the stability of the sliding of the support frame 42.

[0023] Another key design feature of this invention is that the frame 1 is further provided with a clamping assembly 4 for clamping the locking hexagon 202 on the cup lid 200 and an inflation assembly 5 for inflating the inflation port 201. The inflation assembly 5 includes a fixing frame 51 mounted on the frame 1, and an inflation tube 52 mounted on the fixing frame 51. One end of the inflation tube 52 can extend into the inflation port 201, and the other end can be connected to an external air source. Specifically, the inflation tube 52 is provided with a transmission nut 53 driven by a lead screw, and a clamping block 54 is fixed on the transmission nut 53. Extension plates 55 are pivotally mounted at both ends of the clamping block 54, and the extension plates 55 have oblong holes 56. The inflation tube 52 is also provided with a fixing block 57, and the fixing block 57 has a limiting post that can extend into the oblong hole 56. The bottom of the extension plate 55 has a hook 58 that abuts against the cup lid 200. The hook clamps the cup lid, ensuring that the inflation tube remains partially inside the lid during inflation, preventing gas leakage. Simultaneously, the hook applies a clamping force to the lid, preventing it from swaying left or right during high-pressure inflation. A transmission gear 6 is fixed to the inflation tube 52. One side of the transmission gear 6 has a drive gear 61 meshing with it, mounted on the fixed frame 51. The drive gear 61 is fixedly connected to the cylinder shaft of a micro motor 62 mounted on the fixed frame 51. A telescopic cylinder 63 is also located above the fixed frame 51, with its cylinder shaft fixedly connected to the fixed frame 51.

[0024] The working process of this invention is briefly described below, including the following steps: S1. The drive cylinder 28 is started, and the drive support plate 21 is moved forward to the corresponding position. The cup body 100 is placed on the support plate 21. At this time, the small diameter end 103 of the cup body 100 abuts against the small diameter opening, the clamping hexagon 101 of the cup body 100 abuts against the hexagonal opening 26, and the large diameter end 102 of the cup body 100 abuts against the large diameter opening 22. S2. The drive cylinder 28 starts again, driving the support plate 21 to move backward until it moves directly below the inflation component 5. At this time, the micro cylinder 41 starts, driving the locking slot 43 on the support frame 42 to engage with the locking hexagon 202 on the cup lid 200. S3. The drive motor starts and drives the rotating gear 25 to rotate through the drive gear 31, thereby achieving the tightening between the cup body 100 and the cup lid 200. S4. The telescopic cylinder 63 is activated, driving the fixed frame 51 to move downward until the inflation tube 52 provided on the fixed frame 51 extends at least partially into the inflation port 201 of the cup lid 200. S5. The micro motor 62 starts and drives the transmission gear 6 to rotate through the drive gear 61. The rotation of the transmission gear 6 drives the transmission nut 53 to move downward through the inflation tube 52. The waist-shaped hole 56 on the extension plate 55 slides on the limiting post on the fixed block 57 until the hook 58 extends and is placed below the cup lid 200. At this time, the micro motor 62 reverses until the hook 58 abuts against the cup lid 200, and the external air source begins to inflate the cup body through the inflation tube 52.

[0025] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0026] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated dye cup locking and inflation device, comprising a cup body (100) and a cup lid (200) screwed thereto, wherein the cup lid (200) is provided with an inflation port (201) for high-pressure inflation, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (1) and a support assembly (2) mounted on the frame (1) for supporting the cup body (100). The support assembly (2) is provided with a drive assembly (3) for driving the cup body (100) to rotate. The frame (1) is also provided with a clamping assembly (4) for clamping the locking hexagon (202) on the cup lid (200) and an inflation assembly (5) for inflating the inflation port (201). The inflation assembly (5) includes components mounted on the frame (1). The mounting bracket (51) has an inflation tube (52) on it. One end of the inflation tube (52) can extend into the inflation port (201), and the other end can be connected to an external air source. The inflation assembly (5) also includes a clamping block (54) slidably mounted on the frame (1). The clamping block (54) has extension plates (55) pivotally mounted at both ends. The extension plates (55) have waist-shaped holes (56). The inflation tube (52) is also provided with a fixing block (57). The fixing block (57) is provided with a limiting post that can extend into the waist-shaped hole (56); the bottom of the extension plate (55) is provided with a hook (58) that abuts against the cup lid (200); the bearing assembly (2) includes a bearing plate (21) disposed on the frame (1), the bearing plate (21) having a large-diameter opening (22), the diameter of the large-diameter opening (22) being equal to the diameter of the large-diameter end (102) disposed on the cup body (100) and located above the cup body (100). Diameter; A support plate (23) is fixedly provided below the support plate (21), and a small diameter opening is provided on the support plate (23). The diameter of the small diameter opening is equal to the diameter of the small diameter end (103) provided on the cup body (100) and located below the cup body (100); A self-rotating rotating gear (25) is provided on the support plate (23), and a hexagonal opening (26) matching the clamping hexagon (101) of the cup body (100) is provided on the rotating gear (25).

2. The integrated dye cup locking and inflation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is fixedly provided with a slide rail (27), and the bearing plate (21) is provided with a slide groove that is compatible with the slide rail (27). A drive cylinder (28) is fixedly provided on one side of the slide rail (27) on the frame (1), and the cylinder shaft of the drive cylinder (28) is fixedly connected to the bearing plate (21) through a coupling (29).

3. The integrated dye cup locking and inflation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (3) includes a drive motor mounted on the frame (1), and a drive gear (31) is fixed on the motor shaft of the drive motor. The drive gear (31) meshes with the rotating gear (25).

4. The integrated dye cup locking and inflation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (4) includes a miniature cylinder (41) fixed on the frame (1), and a support frame (42) is fixed on the cylinder shaft of the miniature cylinder (41). The support frame (42) is provided with a locking slot (43) that is compatible with the locking hexagon (202).

5. The integrated dye cup locking and inflation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame (1) is fixedly provided with a guide rail, and the guide rail is provided with a guide block (44) adapted to it. The guide block (44) is fixedly connected to the support frame (42).

6. The integrated dye cup locking and inflation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inflator (52) is provided with a transmission nut (53) that is driven by a lead screw, and the clamping block (54) is fixed on the transmission nut (53).

7. The integrated dye cup locking and inflation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A transmission gear (6) is fixed on the inflation tube (52). A drive gear (61) is provided on one side of the transmission gear (6) and meshes with it on the fixed frame (51). The drive gear (61) is fixedly connected to the cylinder shaft of the micro motor (62) fixed on the fixed frame (51). A telescopic cylinder (63) is also provided above the fixed frame (51). The cylinder shaft of the telescopic cylinder (63) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (51).

8. A method for locking and inflating an integrated dye cup, employing the integrated dye cup locking and inflating device as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. The drive cylinder (28) is started, and the drive support plate (21) moves forward to the corresponding position. The cup body (100) is placed on the support plate (21). At this time, the small diameter end (103) of the cup body (100) abuts against the small diameter opening, the clamping hexagon (101) of the cup body (100) abuts against the hexagonal opening (26), and the large diameter end (102) of the cup body (100) abuts against the large diameter opening (22). S2. The drive cylinder (28) is started again, driving the support plate (21) to move backward until it moves directly below the inflation component (5). At this time, the micro cylinder (41) is started, driving the locking slot (43) set on the support frame (42) to engage with the locking hexagon (202) on the cup lid (200). S3. The drive motor starts and drives the rotating gear (25) to rotate through the drive gear (31), thereby achieving the tightening between the cup body (100) and the cup lid (200); S4. The telescopic cylinder (63) is activated, driving the fixed frame (51) to move downward until the inflation tube (52) provided on the fixed frame (51) extends at least partially into the inflation port (201) of the cup lid (200); S5. The micro motor (62) starts and drives the transmission gear (6) to rotate through the active gear (61). The rotation of the transmission gear (6) drives the transmission nut (53) to move downward through the inflation tube (52). The waist-shaped hole (56) on the extension plate (55) slides on the limiting post on the fixed block (57) until the hook (58) extends and is placed below the cup lid (200). At this time, the micro motor (62) reverses until the hook (58) abuts against the cup lid (200). The external air source begins to inflate the cup body through the inflation tube (52).

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