Refrigerator processing feed device

By combining a fan and buffer components with a suction cup system, the problems of deformation and disordered positioning caused by the inertial impact of steel plates are solved, achieving automated blocking and neat arrangement, thus improving the safety of refrigerator processing and transportation accuracy.

CN117361208BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25NINGBO HANDIAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE
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Application Number
CN202311224097.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-21
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2043-09-21

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Technical Problem

During refrigerator manufacturing, the cut steel plates deform due to inertial impact, requiring manual intervention, which is unsafe. Furthermore, the disordered positions of the upper and lower steel plates affect the accuracy of subsequent robotic transport.

Method used

A combination of a fan wheel and buffer components with a suction cup system is used. The fan wheel's suction slows down the steel plate, and an integrated plate is used to neatly arrange the steel plates to ensure accurate positioning.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated blocking of steel plate deformation, improves safety, and ensures the consistency of steel plate position, facilitating subsequent transportation by robotic arms.

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Abstract

The application discloses a refrigerator processing feeding device, which comprises a cutting machine, an operation table and a stacking area are arranged on the cutting machine, a wind wheel is arranged on the operation table, a base is fixedly connected outside the wind wheel and arranged on the operation table, an air outlet of the wind wheel is provided with an air outlet pipe which is communicated with the air outlet at one end, and a first bending pipe is communicated with the other end of the air outlet pipe, the refrigerator processing feeding device relates to the technical field of refrigerator processing and solves the problems that the steel plates are manually blocked by hands to prevent the steel plates from colliding and deforming, the safety is low, the upper and lower layers of the steel plates which are cut and dropped are prone to be staggered and the positions are disorderly, the positions of each steel plate are inconsistent when the mechanical hand transports the steel plates, the positions of the steel plates placed on the stamping equipment are not accurate, and the stamping process is affected.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of refrigerator processing, in particular to a refrigerator processing feeding device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The refrigerator is a kind of refrigeration equipment that keeps constant low temperature, and is also a kind of civil product that keeps constant low temperature of food or other objects. The refrigerator has a compressor, an ice making machine for ice making, a cabinet or a box, and a storage box with a refrigeration device. The volume of a household refrigerator is usually 20-500 liters. In 1910, the first household electric refrigerator with a compression refrigeration system was invented in the United States. In 1925, the Swedish company developed a household absorption refrigerator. In 1927, the General Electric Company of the United States developed a fully enclosed refrigerator. In 930, an air-cooled continuous diffusion absorption refrigerator with different heating methods was put on the market. Since the late 1950s, household thermoelectric refrigerators have been produced. China began to produce electric refrigerators in the 1950s.

[0003] At present, when the refrigerator is made, the steel plate needs to be cut first. After the steel plate in roll is installed on the cutting machine, the cutting machine operates to cut the steel plate into blocks of the required size for making the refrigerator. The cut steel plate needs to be subjected to a subsequent stamping process. When the stamping equipment stamps the steel plate, a mechanical hand is usually used to transport the steel plate. A plurality of suction cups are arranged on the mechanical hand to transport the steel plate to the stamping equipment. However, due to inertia, the steel plate will impact a distance backward when being cut. In order to prevent the steel plate from being deformed due to impact, manual blocking is usually used at present, which has low safety. In addition, the upper and lower layers of the cut steel plate are prone to be misaligned and disordered, so that the positions of each steel plate are inconsistent when the mechanical hand transports the steel plate, and the positions of the steel plate placed on the stamping equipment are inaccurate, which affects the stamping process. Therefore, the application provides a refrigerator processing feeding device. SUMMARY

[0004] The application aims to provide a refrigerator processing feeding device to solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present application provides the following technical scheme: A refrigerator processing feeding device, comprising: a cutting machine, the cutting machine is provided with an operation table and a stacking area, the operation table is provided with a wind wheel, the wind wheel is fixedly connected with a base outside the wind wheel, the base is installed on the operation table, the air outlet of the wind wheel is provided with an air outlet pipe connected with the air outlet, the other end of the air outlet pipe is communicated with a first bending pipe, the first bending pipe is fixedly connected with a plurality of first fixing blocks outside the first bending pipe, the first bending pipe is connected with a connecting pipe away from the air outlet pipe, the connecting pipe is provided with three groups of inclined bending pipes connected with the connecting pipe, the inclined directions of the other ends of the three groups of inclined bending pipes are all towards the stacking area, the inclined bending pipes are provided with an integrated piece, the bearing of the wind wheel is further connected with a driving piece, and the air inlet of the wind wheel is further provided with a buffer assembly for slowing down the falling speed of the steel plate, which solves the problem that the steel plate is manually blocked by hand to prevent deformation caused by impact, the safety is low, and the upper and lower layers of the steel plate falling due to cutting inertia are easy to be misaligned and the positions are disorderly, so that the positions of each steel plate are inconsistent when the mechanical hand transports, the positions of the steel plates placed on the stamping equipment are not accurate, and the stamping process is affected.

[0006] Preferably, the buffer assembly comprises an air inlet pipe provided at the air inlet of the wind wheel and connected with the air inlet at one end, a adapter fixedly connected with the air inlet pipe away from the wind wheel, a rotating pipe rotatably connected with the adapter, the other end of the rotating pipe away from the adapter is closed, the rotating pipe is connected with the air inlet pipe through the adapter, a plurality of turning pipes are provided on the rotating pipe and connected with the rotating pipe at one end, a suction cup is fixedly connected with the other end of the turning pipe, a plurality of air holes are formed in the suction cup, and the buffer assembly further comprises a pull-back piece provided on the cutting machine and connected with the plurality of turning pipes, which is helpful to slow down the moving speed of the cut steel plate.

[0007] Preferably, the pull-back piece comprises a fixed plate provided on the operation table and fixedly connected with the operation table, a plurality of tension springs are provided on the fixed plate and fixedly connected with the fixed plate at one end, and a turning plate is fixedly connected with the other end of the plurality of tension springs, which is helpful to reset the suction cup to the original angle.

[0008] Preferably, the integrated piece comprises a sliding shaft provided in the inclined bending pipe and slidably connected with the inclined bending pipe, a connecting block is fixedly connected with the top end of the sliding shaft, a turning plate is rotatably connected with the connecting block, a rubber block is provided below the connecting block and fixedly connected with the sliding shaft, which is helpful to integrate the steel plate falling in the stacking area.

[0009] Preferably, the driving component includes an electric motor disposed on and fixedly connected to the operating table, a drive wheel fixedly connected to the output end of the electric motor, a belt drivingly connected to the drive wheel, a driven wheel drivingly connected to the belt, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the driven wheel, and the rotating shaft fixedly connected to the bearing of the wind turbine.

[0010] Preferably, a buffer spring is provided at the bottom end of the sliding shaft and located in the inclined bending tube. The bottom end of the buffer spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the inclined bending tube, which helps to prevent the inclined bending tube from being damaged when the sliding shaft falls.

[0011] Preferably, the side of the integrated plate closest to the stacking area is provided with a flexible pad, which helps to protect the steel plate during integration.

[0012] Preferably, the rotatable connection between the connecting block and the integrated plate is set as a damping shaft, which helps prevent the integrated plate from shaking arbitrarily and prevents it from affecting the integration effect of the steel plate.

[0013] Preferably, all sets of the flipping tubes are inclined on the rotating tube, and the suction cups are all biased towards the stacking area, which helps the suction cups to better match the angle of the falling steel plate.

[0014] Preferably, a second fixing block is fixedly connected to the outside of the air outlet pipe and fixedly connected to the operating table, which helps to make the air outlet pipe more stable when the impeller is operating.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. This invention effectively solves the problems of the current practice of manually blocking steel plates to prevent deformation upon impact, which is relatively unsafe. Furthermore, the steel plates falling due to inertia during cutting are easily misaligned, leading to inconsistent positions of each plate during subsequent transport by the robotic arm and inaccurate placement on the stamping equipment, thus affecting the stamping process. When the impeller operates, the air inlet draws air through the air inlet pipe, rotating pipe, and flipping pipe. Finally, the suction cups use suction to adhere to the bottom of the steel plate, slowing its movement towards the stacking area. While the suction cups are adsorbing the steel plate, the air in the impeller remains constantly circulating due to the ventilation holes on the suction cups. Simultaneously, as the suction cups slow the steel plate's movement, they move with it, driving the flipping and rotating pipes to move as well. Once the steel plate has completely moved to the stacking area, the tension spring on the fixed plate pulls back, and the flipping plate pulls the flipping pipe back to its original position, ready for the next set of cut steel plates to be pushed out of the operating table.

[0017] 2. In this invention, when the impeller is in operation, the air force from the impeller enters the outlet pipe through the air outlet and then enters the connecting pipe through the first bend pipe. The air force is dispersed in the connecting pipe and enters three sets of inclined bend pipes. After the air force enters the inclined bend pipes, it lifts the sliding pipes in the inclined bend pipes upward, and the sliding shaft slides upward. Since the inclined bend pipes face the stacking area, the connecting block at the top of the sliding shaft drives the integrated plate to move to the side of the stacked steel plates. When the steel plates move to the stacking area, the three sets of integrated plates move to the stacking area. This not only blocks the steel plates when they fall, preventing them from falling to the ground, but also works together to pat the sides of the steel plates, integrating the stacked steel plates. The stacked steel plates are pushed into an orderly state, which is convenient for subsequent conveying or handling by the robotic arm. The setting of buffer springs and rubber blocks reduces the gravity during the fall and protects the inclined bend pipes from damage due to the weight of the sliding shaft falling. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of region B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure connection of the cutting machine of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of region C;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer component structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall pipe structure at the bottom of the cutting machine of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the inclined bent tube of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Cut machine; 2-Operating table; 3-Stacking area; 4-Wind wheel; 5-Base; 6-Air outlet pipe; 7-First bent pipe; 8-First fixing block; 9-Connecting pipe; 10-Inclined bent pipe; 11-Integrated component; 12-Drive component; 13-Buffer assembly; 14-Air inlet pipe; 15-Adapter; 16-Rotating pipe; 17-Tilting pipe; 18-Suction cup; 19-Ventilation hole; 20-Pull-back component; 21-Fixing plate; 22-Tension spring; 23-Tilting plate; 24-Sliding shaft; 25-Connecting block; 26-Integrated plate; 27-Rubber block; 28-Motor; 29-Drive wheel; 30-Belt; 31-Rotating shaft; 32-Buffer spring; 33-Second fixing block; 34-Driven wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-9 The present invention provides a technical solution: a refrigerator processing feeding device, including a cutting machine 1, an operating table 2 and a stacking area 3 on the cutting machine 1, a fan wheel 4 on the operating table 2, a base 5 fixedly connected to the outside of the fan wheel 4 and mounted on the operating table 2, an air outlet of the fan wheel 4 having an air outlet pipe 6 connected to one end thereto, the other end of the air outlet pipe 6 being connected to a first bent pipe 7, a plurality of first fixing blocks 8 fixedly connected to the outside of the first bent pipe 7 and fixedly connected to the cutting machine 1, and a connecting pipe 9 connected to the end of the first bent pipe 7 away from the air outlet pipe 6, and three sets of inclined bent pipes 10 connected to the connecting pipe 9 having one end thereto, the other end of the three sets of inclined bent pipes 10 all having an inclination direction towards the stacking area 3, an integrating component 11 being provided in the inclined bent pipe 10, a driving component 12 being connected to the bearing of the fan wheel 4, and a buffer component 13 for slowing down the falling speed of the steel plate being provided at the air inlet of the fan wheel 4;

[0030] The integrated component 11 includes a sliding shaft 24 disposed in and slidably connected to the inclined bent tube 10. A connecting block 25 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding shaft 24. An integrated plate 26 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 25. A rubber block 27 fixedly connected to the sliding shaft 24 is disposed below the connecting block 25. The driving component 12 includes a motor 28 disposed on and fixedly connected to the operating table 2. A drive wheel 29 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 28. A belt 30 is driven by the drive wheel 29. A driven wheel 34 is driven by the belt 30. A rotating shaft 31 is fixedly connected to the driven wheel 34. The rotating shaft 31 is fixedly connected to the bearing of the impeller 4. To prevent the sliding shaft 24 from damaging the inclined bending tube 10 when it falls, a buffer spring 32 is provided at the bottom of the sliding shaft 24 and located in the inclined bending tube 10. The bottom of the buffer spring 32 is fixedly connected to the inside of the inclined bending tube 10. To protect the mechanical properties of the steel plate, a flexible pad is provided on the side of the integrated plate 26 near the stacking area 3. In addition, to prevent the integrated block from shaking randomly and affecting the integration effect of the steel plate, the rotating connection between the connecting block 25 and the integrated plate 26 is set as a damping shaft. In order to make the operation of the impeller 4 more stable, a second fixing block 33 is fixedly connected to the outside of the air outlet pipe 6 and fixedly connected to the operating table 2.

[0031] The buffer assembly 13 includes an air inlet pipe 14 disposed at the air inlet of the impeller 4 and connected to it at one end. An adapter 15 is fixedly connected to the end of the air inlet pipe 14 away from the impeller 4. A rotating pipe 16 is rotatably connected to the adapter 15. The end of the rotating pipe 16 away from the adapter 15 is closed. The rotating pipe 16 and the air inlet pipe 14 are connected through the adapter 15. Multiple sets of flip pipes 17 are disposed on the rotating pipe 16, with one end connected to it. A suction cup 18 is fixedly connected to the other end of the flip pipe 17. Multiple sets of perforated openings are provided on the suction cup 18. The air vent 19 and the buffer assembly 13 also include a pull-back component 20 disposed on the cutting machine 1 and connected to multiple sets of flipping tubes 17. The pull-back component 20 includes a fixed plate 21 disposed on the operating table 2 and fixedly connected thereto. Multiple sets of tension springs 22 are disposed on the fixed plate 21, with one end fixedly connected thereto. The other end of the multiple sets of tension springs 22 is fixedly connected to a flipping plate 23. In order to slow down the movement speed of the steel plate by the suction cup 18, the multiple sets of flipping tubes 17 are all inclined on the rotating tube 16, and the suction cups 18 are all biased towards the stacking area 3.

[0032] The steel plate coil to be cut is installed on the cutting machine 1, and one end of the steel plate coil is placed in the operating table 2. At this time, the cutting machine 1 operates and cuts the steel plate that is gradually moved to the operating table 2. When the cut steel plate gradually moves towards the stacking area 3, the steel plate is located above multiple sets of suction cups 18. The control motor 28 operates, which drives the drive wheel 29 at the output end to rotate. Through the transmission connection of the belt 30, the drive wheel 34 is driven to rotate. The drive wheel 34 then drives the impeller 4 to operate. The air inlet of the impeller 4 is suctioned. Since the rotating pipe 16 and the air inlet pipe 14 are connected through the adapter 15, and multiple sets of flipping pipes 17 are provided on the rotating pipe 16, when the steel plate is attached to the suction cups 18 and moves towards the stacking area 3, the suction cups 18 use suction to push the lower part of the steel plate. The suction cup 18 is used to slow down the movement of the steel plate towards the stacking area 3. When the suction cup 18 is adsorbing the steel plate, the air in the impeller 4 will always be in a state of circulation due to the ventilation holes 19 on the suction cup 18. At the same time, when the suction cup 18 slows down the movement of the steel plate, the suction cup 18 will move along with the steel plate. At this time, the suction cup 18 drives the flipping tube 17 fixedly connected to it to flip around the rotating tube 16 as the center. Multiple sets of flipping tubes 17 simultaneously drive the rotating tube 16 and the adapter 15 to rotate. Multiple sets of flipping tubes 17 simultaneously drive the flipping plate 23 to move. At this time, the tension spring 22 is stretched in coordination. When the steel plate has completely moved to the stacking area 3, the tension spring 22 on the fixed plate 21 is pulled back, and the flipping tube 17 is pulled back to its original position through the flipping plate 23, so that the next set of cut steel plates can be pushed out from the operating table 2.

[0033] While the impeller 4 is operating, the airflow from the impeller 4 enters the outlet pipe 6 through the outlet, and then enters the first bend pipe 7 through the connection between the outlet pipe 6 and the first bend pipe 7. From the first bend pipe 7, the airflow then enters the connecting pipe 9, where it is dispersed and flows into the three sets of inclined bend pipes 10. After entering the inclined bend pipes 10, the airflow lifts the sliding pipes within them, causing the sliding shaft 24 to slide upwards. Since the inclined bend pipes 10 face the stacking area 3, as the sliding shaft 24 slides upwards, the connecting block 25 at the top of the sliding shaft 24 drives the integrated plate 26 to move towards the side of the stacked steel plates. When the steel plates move to the stacking area 3, the three sets of integrated plates 26 integrate... When plate 26 moves to stacking area 3, it not only blocks the steel plate from falling to the ground, but also works in conjunction with three sets of integrated plates 26 to pat the sides of the steel plate, thus integrating the stacked steel plates and pushing them into an orderly state for easy transport or handling by the robotic arm. When a set of steel plates moves to stacking area 3, motor 28 temporarily stops operating. Without the propulsion of wind, sliding shaft 24 will fall due to gravity and slide downward in inclined bending tube 10. The buffer spring 32 and rubber block 27 reduce the force of gravity during the fall and protect inclined bending tube 10 from damage caused by the weight of sliding shaft 24 falling.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0035] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A refrigerator processing feeding device, characterized in that, include: A cutting machine (1) is provided with an operating table (2) and a stacking area (3). A fan wheel (4) is provided on the operating table (2). A base (5) is fixedly connected to the outside of the fan wheel (4) and installed on the operating table (2). An air outlet of the fan wheel (4) is provided with an air outlet pipe (6) connected to one end. The other end of the air outlet pipe (6) is connected to a first bent pipe (7). Multiple sets of first fixing blocks (8) fixedly connected to the cutting machine (1) are fixedly connected to the outside of the first bent pipe (7). Furthermore, the first bent pipe (7) is connected to a connecting pipe (9) at one end away from the air outlet pipe (6). The connecting pipe (9) is provided with three sets of inclined bent pipes (10) with one end connected to it. The other end of the three sets of inclined bent pipes (10) is inclined towards the stacking area (3). An integrated component (11) is provided in the inclined bent pipe (10). The bearing of the wind turbine (4) is also connected to a driving component (12). The air inlet of the wind turbine (4) is also provided with a buffer component (13) for slowing down the falling speed of the steel plate. The buffer assembly (13) includes an air inlet pipe (14) disposed at the air inlet of the impeller (4) and connected to it at one end. An adapter (15) is fixedly connected to the end of the air inlet pipe (14) away from the impeller (4). The adapter (15) is rotatably connected to a rotating pipe (16). The end of the rotating pipe (16) away from the adapter (15) is closed. The rotating pipe (16) and the air inlet pipe (14) are connected through the adapter (15). Multiple sets of flipping pipes (17) are disposed on the rotating pipe (16) and connected to it at one end. A suction cup (18) is fixedly connected to the other end of the flipping pipe (17). Multiple sets of ventilation holes (19) are opened on the suction cup (18). The buffer assembly (13) also includes a pull-back member (20) disposed on the cutting machine (1) and connected to the multiple sets of flipping pipes (17). The integrated component (11) includes a sliding shaft (24) disposed in and slidably connected to the inclined bent tube (10). A connecting block (25) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding shaft (24). An integrated plate (26) is rotatably connected to the connecting block (25). A rubber block (27) fixedly connected to the sliding shaft (24) is disposed below the connecting block (25).

2. The refrigerator processing feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pull-back component (20) includes a fixed plate (21) disposed on the operating table (2) and fixedly connected thereto. The fixed plate (21) is provided with multiple sets of tension springs (22) fixedly connected to one end thereto, and the other end of the multiple sets of tension springs (22) is fixedly connected to a flip plate (23).

3. The refrigerator processing feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive unit (12) includes an electric motor (28) mounted on and fixedly connected to the operating table (2). The output end of the electric motor (28) is fixedly connected to a drive wheel (29). The drive wheel (29) is driven by a belt (30). The belt (30) is driven by a driven wheel (34). The driven wheel (34) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (31). The rotating shaft (31) is fixedly connected to the bearing of the wind turbine (4).

4. The refrigerator processing feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the sliding shaft (24) is provided with a buffer spring (32) located in the inclined bending tube (10), and the bottom end of the buffer spring (32) is fixedly connected to the inside of the inclined bending tube (10).

5. A refrigerator processing feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The integrated plate (26) has a flexible pad on the side near the stacking area (3).

6. A refrigerator processing feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating connection between the connecting block (25) and the integrated plate (26) is configured as a damping shaft.

7. A refrigerator processing feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple sets of the flip tubes (17) are all inclined on the rotating tube (16), and the suction cups (18) are all biased towards the stacking area (3).

8. A refrigerator processing feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the air outlet pipe (6) is fixedly connected to a second fixing block (33) which is fixedly connected to the operating table (2).

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