Electrode activation machine

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of lamp tube activation, and in particular relates to an electrode activation machine, comprising a machine platform. A loading mechanism, a turntable transport mechanism, a discharge mechanism, and a discharge mechanism are provided on the machine platform. The loading mechanism is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism, and is used to transport the lamp tube to the turntable transport mechanism. The discharge mechanism is provided on one side of the turntable transport mechanism, and the turntable transport mechanism is used to transport the lamp tube to the lower end of the discharge mechanism, and then the discharge mechanism discharges and activates the lamp tube. The discharge mechanism is provided on one side of the turntable transport mechanism, and the turntable transport mechanism passes through the loading mechanism, the discharge mechanism, and the discharge mechanism in sequence, and the discharge mechanism is used to pick up the activated lamp tube on the turntable transport mechanism. The loading mechanism moves the lamp tube to the turntable transport mechanism, and the turntable transport mechanism rotates to move the lamp tube to the lower end of the discharge mechanism, and the discharge mechanism performs high-voltage activation on the lamp tube, and moves the activated lamp tube to one side of the discharge mechanism, and the discharge mechanism discharges the already charged and activated lamp tube.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of lamp tube activation, and in particular relates to an electrode activation machine. Background Art

[0002] A lamp is a device that converts electrical energy into light energy. Currently, there is a gas discharge lamp, which activates a special gas within the bulb to cause it to emit light. It has a lamp tube and a gas-filled tube connected to the middle of the lamp tube. Electrodes are fused to both ends of the lamp tube. During the production process, the special gas is injected into the lamp tube before the bulb is sealed. After the special gas is injected, the connection between the gas-filled tube and the lamp tube is fused to seal the lamp tube. However, the lamp tube needs to be powered on and activated before it can be put into use. As the length of the lamp tube increases, the required activation voltage also increases accordingly. The existing power supply method is to manually place the lamp tube on a processing station under a high-voltage spark gun, which then charges and activates the lamp tube. However, during this process, workers are close to the high-voltage spark gun, which can easily cause safety accidents. Furthermore, the processing station can only accommodate one lamp tube, and the worker needs to constantly load the material to the processing station, which is labor-intensive. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electrode activation machine, which aims to solve the technical problems in the prior art of high labor intensity and easy occurrence of safety accidents when loading and unloading materials for charging and activating lamp tubes.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electrode activation machine, comprising a machine platform, on which are provided a loading mechanism, a turntable transport mechanism, a discharge mechanism, and a discharge mechanism. The loading mechanism is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism and is used to transport the lamp tubes onto the turntable transport mechanism. The discharge mechanism is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism and is used to transport the lamp tubes to the lower end of the discharge mechanism, whereupon the discharge mechanism discharges and activates the lamp tubes. The discharge mechanism is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism and is used to transport the lamp tubes to the lower end of the discharge mechanism, whereupon the discharge mechanism discharges and activates the lamp tubes. The discharge mechanism is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism and passes through the loading mechanism, the discharge mechanism, and the discharge mechanism in sequence. The discharge mechanism is used to pick up the activated lamp tubes on the turntable transport mechanism.

[0005] Furthermore, it also includes a loading box, which is arranged below the unloading mechanism and located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism. The loading box is used to load the lamp tubes unloaded from the turntable transport mechanism.

[0006] The loading mechanism further includes a loading disc, a loading motor, and a loading arm. The loading motor is connected to the central axis of the loading disc and is used to drive the loading disc's rotation. The loading arm is mounted on the machine platform, located between the loading disc and the turntable transport mechanism. The loading arm is used to transport the lamps from the loading disc to the turntable transport mechanism. The loading disc is provided with a plurality of discharge holes, each arranged in a circular array, for placing the lamps.

[0007] Furthermore, a loading box is provided on one side of the loading mechanism. The loading box is arranged on the machine platform and is used for loading unactivated lamp tubes.

[0008] Furthermore, the loading robot arm includes a loading support frame, a loading drive cylinder, a loading lifting cylinder, and a loading clamping cylinder. The loading support frame is mounted on the machine platform and located between the loading disc and the turntable transport mechanism. A loading guide rail is provided at the upper end of the loading support frame, and the loading lifting cylinder is slidably mounted on the loading guide rail. The loading drive cylinder is mounted on one side of the loading support frame, and the driving end of the loading drive cylinder is connected to the loading lifting cylinder to drive the loading drive cylinder to move along the loading guide rail. The loading clamping cylinder is mounted at the driving end of the loading lifting cylinder and is used to drive the loading clamping cylinder to move toward or away from the machine platform.

[0009] Furthermore, the turntable transport mechanism includes a loading disc and a transport motor. The transport motor is mounted on the machine platform, with its drive end connected to the axis of the loading disc, driving the rotation of the loading disc. The loading disc is equipped with several transport fixtures, each arranged in a circular array on the loading disc.

[0010] Furthermore, the transport fixture includes a transport clamping cylinder and two positioning arms, each of which is connected to a clamping arm of the transport clamping cylinder. The positioning arms include a connecting arm, one end of which is connected to the clamping arm of the clamping cylinder, and the other end of which is provided with two positioning plates extending toward the other connecting arm. The two positioning plates are arranged vertically, and a positioning arc groove is provided on the end of the positioning plate away from the connecting arm.

[0011] Furthermore, the discharge mechanism includes a discharge assembly, which comprises a discharge support frame, a discharge lift cylinder, a discharge clamping cylinder, and a discharge gun. The discharge support frame is mounted on the machine platform and located to one side of the turntable transport mechanism. The discharge support frame is provided with a vertically distributed discharge rail, and the discharge clamping cylinder is slidably connected to the discharge rail. The discharge gun is mounted at the upper end of the discharge support frame, above the discharge rail. The discharge lift cylinder is mounted on the discharge support frame, and the drive end of the discharge lift cylinder and the discharge clamping cylinder move along the discharge rail.

[0012] Furthermore, the discharge mechanism includes two discharge components, both of which are arranged on the machine platform and located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism.

[0013] The above one or more technical solutions in the electrode activation machine provided by the embodiment of the present invention have at least one of the following technical effects: the lamp tube that has not been charged and activated is placed on the loading mechanism, the loading mechanism moves the lamp tube to the turntable transport mechanism, the turntable transport mechanism rotates to move the lamp tube to the lower end of the discharge mechanism, the discharge mechanism performs high-voltage activation on the lamp tube, and then the turntable transport mechanism continues to rotate to move the activated lamp tube to one side of the unloading mechanism, and the unloading mechanism unloads the lamp tube that has been charged and activated, thereby avoiding safety accidents caused by workers approaching the discharge mechanism during work. At the same time, workers only need to place the unactivated lamp tube on the loading mechanism, and the unloading mechanism will unload it without manual unloading, reducing the labor intensity of workers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an electrode activation machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the loading robotic arm of the electrode activation machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the loading disc of the electrode activation machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the transport clamp arm of the electrode activation machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the discharge assembly of the electrode activation machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure numbers: 100, machine; 200, loading mechanism; 210, loading disc; 211, discharge hole; 220, loading motor; 230, loading robot arm; 231, loading support frame; 232, loading drive cylinder; 233, loading lifting cylinder; 234, loading clamping cylinder; 235, loading guide rail; 300, turntable transport mechanism; 310, loading disc; 320, transport motor; 330 , transport fixture; 331, transport clamping cylinder; 332, positioning arm; 333, connecting arm; 334, positioning plate; 335, arc groove; 400, discharge mechanism; 410, discharge assembly; 411, discharge support frame; 412, discharge lifting cylinder; 413, discharge clamping cylinder; 414, discharge gun; 415, discharge guide rail; 500, unloading mechanism; 600, loading box; 700, loading box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0024] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an electrode activation machine is provided, comprising a machine platform 100. The machine platform 100 is provided with a loading mechanism 200, a turntable transport mechanism 300, a discharge mechanism 400, and an unloading mechanism 500. The loading mechanism 200 is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism 300 and is used to transport lamp tubes onto the turntable transport mechanism 300. The discharge mechanism 400 is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism 300 and is used to transport the lamp tubes to the lower end of the discharge mechanism 400, whereupon the discharge mechanism 400 discharges and activates the lamp tubes. The unloading mechanism 500 is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism 300 and passes through the loading mechanism 200, the discharge mechanism 400, and the unloading mechanism 500 in sequence. The unloading mechanism 500 is used to pick up activated lamp tubes from the turntable transport mechanism 300. In this embodiment, the lamp tubes that have not been charged and activated are placed on the loading mechanism 200, and the loading mechanism 200 moves the lamp tubes to the turntable transport mechanism 300. The turntable transport mechanism 300 rotates to move the lamp tubes to the lower end of the discharge mechanism 400, and the discharge mechanism 400 activates the lamp tubes with high voltage. Then the turntable transport mechanism 300 continues to rotate to move the activated lamp tubes to one side of the unloading mechanism 500, and the unloading mechanism 500 unloads the lamp tubes that have been charged and activated, so as to avoid safety accidents caused by workers approaching the discharge mechanism 400 during work. At the same time, workers only need to place the unactivated lamp tubes on the loading mechanism 200, and the unloading mechanism 500 unloads them without manual unloading, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0026] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a loading box 600 is also included. The loading box 600 is disposed below the unloading mechanism 500 and on one side of the turntable transport mechanism 300. The loading box 600 is used to load the lamps unloaded from the turntable transport mechanism 300. In this embodiment, the loading box 600 is used to load the lamps unloaded from the turntable transport mechanism 300, so that workers only need to remove the activated lamps from the loading tray after a certain period of time, thereby reducing the labor intensity of the workers.

[0027] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown, the loading mechanism 200 includes a loading disc 210, a loading motor 220, and a loading robot 230. The loading motor 220 is connected to the central axis of the loading disc 210 and is used to drive the loading disc 210 to rotate. The loading robot 230 is installed on the machine 100 and is located between the loading disc 210 and the turntable transport mechanism 300. The loading robot 230 is used to transport the lamps on the loading disc 210 to the turntable transport mechanism 300. The loading disc 210 is provided with a plurality of discharge holes 211, each of which is arranged in a circular array on the loading disc 210 and is used to place the lamps. In this embodiment, the worker inserts the unactivated lamp tube into the discharge hole 211 of the loading disc 210. The loading disc 210 rotates to transport the lamp tube on the loading disc 210 to the lower end of the loading robot arm 230. The loading robot arm 230 takes the material and transports the lamp tube to the turntable transport mechanism 300. After the worker fills the discharge hole 211 on the loading disc 210 with lamp tubes, the electrode activation function provided by the present invention runs for a period of time before replenishing the material, thereby reducing the labor intensity of the workers. At the same time, the workers can load the material at the end away from the discharge mechanism 400, which is safer.

[0028] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a loading box 700 is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism 200. The loading box 700 is disposed on the machine platform 100 and is used to load unactivated lamps. In this embodiment, a loading box 700 is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism 200. The loading box 700 is disposed on the machine platform 100 and is used to load unactivated lamps. This makes it more convenient for workers to place lamps on the feeding mechanism 200 and reduces labor intensity.

[0029] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown, the loading robot arm 230 includes a loading support frame 231, a loading drive cylinder 232, a loading lift cylinder 233, and a loading clamping cylinder 234. The loading support frame 231 is mounted on the machine platform 100 and located between the loading disc 210 and the turntable transport mechanism 300. A loading guide rail 235 is provided at the upper end of the loading support frame 231. The loading lift cylinder 233 is slidably mounted on the loading guide rail 235. The loading drive cylinder 232 is mounted on one side of the loading support frame 231. The driving end of the loading drive cylinder 232 is connected to the loading lift cylinder 233, and is used to drive the loading drive cylinder 232 to move along the loading guide rail 235. The loading clamping cylinder 234 is mounted at the driving end of the loading lift cylinder 233. The loading lift cylinder 233 is used to drive the loading clamping cylinder 234 to move toward or away from the machine platform 100. In this embodiment, the turntable transports the unactivated lamp tube to the lower end of the loading and clamping cylinder 234, and the loading and clamping cylinder 233 drives the loading and clamping cylinder 234 to move toward the lamp tube. After the loading and clamping cylinder 234 clamps the lamp tube, the loading and lifting cylinder 233 rises, and then the loading drive cylinder 232 drives the loading and lifting cylinder 233 to move along the loading guide rail 235 toward the turntable transport mechanism 300. The loading and lifting cylinder 233 drives the loading and clamping cylinder 234 to move toward the turntable transport mechanism 300. The loading and clamping cylinder 234 is released, and the lamp tube is placed on the turntable transport mechanism 300, and then reset, and the above process is repeated to complete the loading.

[0030] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the turntable transport mechanism 300 includes a loading disc 310 and a transport motor 320. The transport motor 320 is mounted on the machine platform 100, with its drive end connected to the axis of the loading disc 310. The transport motor 320 is used to drive the loading disc 310 in rotation. The loading disc 310 is equipped with a plurality of transport fixtures 330, each arranged in a circular array on the loading disc 310. In this embodiment, the transport motor 320 drives the loading disc 310 to rotate, moving the lamps on the loading disc 310 below the discharge mechanism 400. The discharge mechanism 400 charges the lamps, keeping workers away from the discharge mechanism 400 and ensuring their safety.

[0031] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown, the transport fixture 330 includes a transport clamping cylinder 331 and two positioning arms 332, each of which is connected to the clamping arm of the transport clamping cylinder 331. The positioning arm 332 includes a connecting arm 333, one end of which is connected to the clamping arm of the clamping cylinder, and the other end of the connecting arm 333 extends toward the other connecting arm 333 with two positioning plates 334. The two positioning plates 334 are arranged vertically, and the ends of the positioning plates 334 away from the connecting arms 333 are provided with positioning arc grooves 335. In this embodiment, when the connecting arms 333 clamp the lamp tube, the two positioning plates 334 abut against each other, and the two positioning arc grooves 335 form a positioning hole, so that the lamp tube is clamped in the positioning hole. Each lamp tube needs to pass through the two positioning holes to prevent the lamp tube from shifting and preventing the discharge mechanism 400 from making good contact with the lamp tube for activation.

[0032] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the discharge mechanism 400 includes a discharge assembly 410, which includes a discharge support frame 411, a discharge lift cylinder 412, a discharge clamping cylinder 413, and a discharge gun 414. The discharge support frame 411 is mounted on the machine 100 and is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism 300. The discharge support frame 411 is provided with a vertically distributed discharge rail 415, and the discharge clamping cylinder 413 is slidably connected to the discharge rail 415. The discharge gun 414 is mounted on the upper end of the discharge support frame 411 and is located above the discharge rail 415. The discharge lift cylinder 412 is mounted on the discharge support frame 411, and the drive end of the discharge lift cylinder 412 and the discharge clamping cylinder 413 move along the discharge rail 415. In this embodiment, when the turntable transport mechanism 300 transports the lamp to one side of the discharge mechanism 400, the discharge clamping cylinder 413 clamps the lamp. The turntable transport mechanism 300 releases, and the discharge lifting mechanism drives the discharge clamping cylinder 413 along the discharge guide rail 415 toward the discharge gun 414, causing the lamp on the discharge clamping cylinder 413 to abut the discharge gun 414. The discharge gun 414 is energized to activate the lamp. Subsequently, the discharge lifting cylinder 412 drives the discharge clamping cylinder 413 downward, releasing the discharge clamping cylinder 413. The turntable transport mechanism 300 clamps the activated lamp. However, workers are kept away from the discharge gun 414 to avoid safety accidents.

[0033] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the discharge mechanism 400 includes two discharge components 410, both of which are installed on the machine 100 and located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism 300. In this embodiment, the discharge mechanism 400 includes two discharge components 410, and the lamps on the turntable are activated twice to make the lamps more fully activated.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electrode activation machine, comprising a machine platform; characterized in that: The machine is provided with a loading mechanism, a turntable transport mechanism, a discharge mechanism and a discharge mechanism; the loading mechanism is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism and is used to transport the lamp tubes to the turntable transport mechanism; the discharge mechanism is provided on one side of the turntable transport mechanism and is used to transport the lamp tubes to the lower end of the discharge mechanism, and then the discharge mechanism discharges and activates the lamp tubes; the discharge mechanism is provided on one side of the turntable transport mechanism and passes through the loading mechanism, the discharge mechanism and the discharge mechanism in sequence, and the discharge mechanism is used to pick up the activated lamp tubes on the turntable transport mechanism; The loading mechanism includes a loading disc, a loading motor and a loading robotic arm; the loading motor is connected to the central axis of the loading disc, and the loading motor is used to drive the loading disc to rotate; the loading robotic arm is arranged on the machine platform and is located between the loading disc and the turntable transport mechanism, and the loading robotic arm is used to transport the lamp tubes on the loading disc to the turntable transport mechanism; the loading disc is provided with a plurality of discharge holes, each of which is arranged in a circular array on the loading disc, and the discharge holes are used to place the lamp tubes; The turntable transport mechanism includes a loading disc and a transport motor; the transport motor is arranged on the machine platform, and the driving end of the transport motor is connected to the axis of the loading disc, and the transport motor is used to drive the loading disc to rotate; a plurality of transport clamps are provided on the loading disc, and each of the transport clamps is arranged in a circular array on the loading disc.

2. The electrode activation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a loading box, which is arranged below the unloading mechanism and located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism. The loading box is used to load the lamp tubes unloaded from the turntable transport mechanism.

3. The electrode activation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A loading box is further provided on one side of the loading mechanism. The loading box is arranged on the machine platform and is used for loading unactivated lamp tubes.

4. The electrode activation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading robot arm includes a loading support frame, a loading drive cylinder, a loading lifting cylinder and a loading clamping cylinder; the loading support frame is arranged on the machine platform and is located between the loading disc and the turntable transport mechanism, the upper end of the loading support frame is provided with a loading guide rail, the loading lifting cylinder is slidably arranged on the loading guide rail, the loading driving cylinder is arranged on one side of the loading support frame, the driving end of the loading driving cylinder is connected to the loading lifting cylinder, and is used to drive the loading driving cylinder to move along the direction of the loading guide rail; the loading clamping cylinder is arranged at the driving end of the loading lifting cylinder, and the loading lifting cylinder is used to drive the loading clamping cylinder to move close to or away from the machine platform.

5. The electrode activation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport clamp includes a transport clamping cylinder and two positioning arms, and the two positioning arms are respectively connected to the clamping arms of the transport clamping cylinder; the positioning arm includes a connecting arm, one end of the connecting arm is connected to the clamping arm of the clamping cylinder, and the other end of the connecting arm extends toward the other connecting arm with two positioning plates, and the two positioning plates are distributed up and down, and the end of the positioning plate away from the connecting arm is provided with a positioning arc groove.

6. The electrode activation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge mechanism includes a discharge assembly, which includes a discharge support frame, a discharge lifting cylinder, a discharge clamping cylinder and a discharge gun; the discharge support frame is arranged on the machine platform and is located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism, the discharge support frame is provided with a discharge guide rail distributed in the vertical direction, and the discharge clamping cylinder is slidably connected to the discharge guide rail; the discharge gun is arranged at the upper end of the discharge support frame, and the discharge gun is located above the discharge guide rail, the discharge lifting cylinder is arranged on the discharge support frame, and the driving end of the discharge lifting cylinder and the discharge clamping cylinder move along the direction of the discharge guide rail.

7. The electrode activation machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The discharge mechanism includes two discharge components, and the two discharge components are both arranged on the machine platform and located on one side of the turntable transport mechanism.

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