A metal pipe cold heading forming and assembling integrated equipment

Abstract

The application discloses a metal pipe fitting cold heading forming and assembling integrated equipment, which comprises a rack, a pipe fitting feeding mechanism arranged on one side wall of the rack to feed the pipe fitting, an assembling fitting feeding mechanism arranged on one end of the upper surface of the rack to feed the assembling fitting, and a cold heading and assembling integrated mechanism arranged on the other end of the upper surface of the rack, wherein the cold heading and assembling integrated mechanism comprises an assembling support, a second clamping mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, a cold heading forming mechanism and a feeding mechanism, and the assembling support is fixed on the rack. The pipe fitting feeding mechanism, the assembling fitting feeding mechanism, the discharging mechanism, the assembling support, the second clamping mechanism, the first clamping mechanism, the cold heading forming mechanism and the feeding mechanism are arranged, so that the traditional assembling and cold heading can be avoided, separate processing is not needed, the processing procedures are reduced, time and effort are saved, the cold heading and assembling of the pipe fitting can be realized integrally, the processing procedures are greatly saved, and the automation degree is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention specifically relates to an integrated equipment for cold heading and assembly of metal pipe fittings. Background Technology

[0002] Metal pipe fittings are common industrial components used to connect, distribute, control, and support piping systems. They can be made of various metal materials. During the production process, one end of the metal pipe is cold-forged, and a component is assembled at the other end to facilitate the later connection and fixation of the metal pipe to external equipment.

[0003] Existing cold heading and assembly of metal pipe fittings require processing by two separate machines, resulting in numerous processing steps and time-consuming transportation of the metal pipe fittings between the two machines. This leads to low production efficiency, is laborious and time-consuming, and is not conducive to the efficient integrated processing of cold heading and assembly of metal pipe fittings. Therefore, we propose an integrated cold heading and assembly equipment for metal pipe fittings. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated equipment for cold heading and assembly of metal pipe fittings, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated equipment for cold heading and assembly of metal pipe fittings, comprising:

[0006] frame;

[0007] The pipe fitting feeding mechanism is located on one side wall of the frame to feed pipe fittings;

[0008] The assembly feeding mechanism is located at one end of the upper surface of the frame to feed the assemblies;

[0009] A cold heading assembly integrated mechanism is located at the other end of the upper surface of the frame. The cold heading assembly integrated mechanism includes an assembly bracket, a second clamping mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, a cold heading forming mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. The assembly bracket is fixed on the frame, and the second clamping mechanism and the first clamping mechanism are arranged side by side at the top of the inner side of the assembly bracket. The feeding mechanism is located at the lower inner side of the assembly bracket to push the assembly parts to the cold heading forming mechanism.

[0010] The unloading mechanism, mounted on the frame, is used to unload assembled pipe fittings.

[0011] Preferably, the pipe feeding mechanism includes a storage tank, a stepped layer, a through hole, a pushing cylinder, and a pushing block. The storage tank is fixed to one side wall of the frame by a bracket. One end of the inner side of the storage tank is recessed upward to form a stepped layer. The pushing cylinder is set on the lower surface of the storage tank by a connecting frame. The pushing block is fixed to the upper end of the pushing cylinder, and the pushing block corresponds to the through hole opened on the inner side of the stepped layer to push the pipe inside the storage tank to move.

[0012] Preferably, multiple pusher blocks are provided, and the top of each pusher block is provided with an inclined surface.

[0013] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding cylinder and a slide table. The slide table is installed inside the assembly bracket via a guide rail, and a feeding cylinder for moving the slide table is fixed on the other side plate of the assembly bracket.

[0014] Preferably, the first clamping mechanism includes a longitudinal cylinder, a guide rail, a lifting cylinder, and a second robotic arm. The guide rail is installed on the top of the inner side of the assembly bracket via a connecting slide rail. The longitudinal cylinder is fixed to the other side wall of the assembly bracket, and its output end cooperates with the guide rail. The lower surface of the guide rail is connected to the lifting cylinder via an electric slide rail. The lower end of the lifting cylinder is provided with a second robotic arm for clamping the assembly parts.

[0015] Preferably, the cold heading forming mechanism includes a cold heading cylinder, a processing table, and a positioning groove. The processing table is fixed to the inner side of the assembly bracket, and a positioning groove for positioning the pipe is provided on the processing table. The cold heading cylinder is provided on one side wall of the assembly bracket, and a pressure block for applying pressure to the pipe is installed at the output end of the cold heading cylinder.

[0016] Preferably, the second clamping mechanism includes a position adjustment component and a first robotic arm. The position adjustment component is disposed at the top inner side of the assembly bracket, and the lower surface of the position adjustment component is provided with a first robotic arm for clamping the pipe fitting.

[0017] Preferably, two first robotic arms are provided.

[0018] Preferably, the assembly feeding mechanism includes a support plate, a guide frame, and a baffle. The support plate is fixed to the frame by a support block. The upper surface of the support plate is provided with a guide frame for guiding the assembly. A baffle is provided on the upper surface of one end of the guide frame.

[0019] Preferably, the support plate is rectangular.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] By incorporating a pipe fitting feeding mechanism, an assembly feeding mechanism, an unloading mechanism, an assembly bracket, a second clamping mechanism, a first clamping mechanism, a cold heading forming mechanism, and a feeding mechanism, this device avoids the need for separate processing of assembly and cold heading in traditional methods, which resulted in numerous processing steps and wasted time and effort. This device can achieve cold forging and assembly of pipe fittings in one integrated process, greatly saving processing steps, with a high degree of automation, high efficiency, and saving time and effort, thus improving the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the stepped layer structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher block structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the processing table structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first clamping mechanism of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second clamping mechanism of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly and feeding mechanism of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the guide frame structure of the present invention.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Pipe fitting feeding mechanism; 21. Storage tank; 22. Stepped layer; 23. Through hole; 24. Pushing cylinder; 25. Pushing block; 3. Cold heading assembly integrated mechanism; 31. Assembly bracket; 32. Cold heading cylinder; 33. Processing table; 34. Positioning slot; 35. Feeding mechanism; 351. Feeding cylinder; 352. Slide table; 36. Second clamping mechanism; 361. Position adjustment component; 362. First robot arm; 37. First clamping mechanism; 371. Longitudinal cylinder; 372. Guide rail; 373. Lifting cylinder; 374. Second robot arm; 4. Unloading mechanism; 6. Assembly part feeding mechanism; 61. Support plate; 62. Guide frame; 63. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] Please see Figures 1-9 This invention provides a technical solution: an integrated equipment for cold heading and assembly of metal pipe fittings, comprising:

[0034] Rack 1;

[0035] The pipe fitting feeding mechanism 2 is installed on one side wall of the frame 1 to feed pipe fittings;

[0036] The component feeding mechanism 6 is located at one end of the upper surface of the frame 1 to feed components, which facilitates the separate feeding of pipe fittings and components;

[0037] The cold heading assembly integrated mechanism 3 is located at the other end of the upper surface of the frame 1. The cold heading assembly integrated mechanism 3 includes an assembly bracket 31, a second clamping mechanism 36, a first clamping mechanism 37, a cold heading forming mechanism, and a feeding mechanism 35. The assembly bracket 31 is fixed on the frame 1, and the second clamping mechanism 36 and the first clamping mechanism 37 are arranged side by side at the top inner side of the assembly bracket 31 to facilitate the separate clamping of pipe fittings and assemblies. The feeding mechanism 35 is located at the lower inner side of the assembly bracket 31 to push the assemblies to the cold heading forming mechanism, so that after the pipe fittings are cold heading formed, the clamped assemblies can be pushed to the cold heading forming mechanism for assembly.

[0038] The unloading mechanism 4 is set on the frame 1 to unload the assembled pipe fittings, which facilitates the unloading of the cold-forged and assembled pipe fittings.

[0039] In this embodiment, preferably, the pipe feeding mechanism 2 includes a storage tank 21, a stepped layer 22, a through hole 23, a pushing cylinder 24, and a pushing block 25. The storage tank 21 is fixed to one side wall of the frame 1 by a bracket. One end of the inner side of the storage tank 21 is recessed upward to form a stepped layer 22, which facilitates the individual pipes to rise layer by layer. The pushing cylinder 24 is set on the lower surface of the storage tank 21 by a connecting frame. The pushing block 25 is fixed to the upper end of the pushing cylinder 24, and the pushing block 25 corresponds to the through hole 23 opened on the inner side of the stepped layer 22 to push the pipes inside the storage tank 21 to move, which facilitates the movement of the individual pipes to the top of the stepped layer 22, which is convenient for the individual pipes to be clamped and moved later.

[0040] In this embodiment, preferably, multiple pusher blocks 25 are provided, and the top of the pusher block 25 is provided with an inclined surface, which facilitates the movement of the pipe along the inclined surface to push the pipe to move upward layer by layer.

[0041] In this embodiment, preferably, the feeding mechanism 35 includes a feeding cylinder 351 and a slide table 352. The slide table 352 is installed on the inner side of the assembly bracket 31 via a slide rail. The other side plate of the assembly bracket 31 is fixed with a feeding cylinder 351 that pushes the slide table 352 to move, so that the slide table 352 can be pushed to the corresponding positioning groove 34 so that the assembly part and the pipe can be interference-fitted.

[0042] In this embodiment, preferably, the first clamping mechanism 37 includes a longitudinal cylinder 371, a guide rail 372, a lifting cylinder 373, and a second robotic arm 374. The guide rail 372 is installed on the top of the inner side of the assembly bracket 31 via a connecting slide rail. The longitudinal cylinder 371 is fixed to the other side wall of the assembly bracket 31, and its output end cooperates with the guide rail 372. The lower surface of the guide rail 372 is connected to the lifting cylinder 373 via an electric slide rail. The lower end of the lifting cylinder 373 is provided with a second robotic arm 374 for clamping the assembly, so that after the assembly is clamped by the second robotic arm 374, the assembly can be moved until it reaches the slide table 352.

[0043] In this embodiment, preferably, the cold heading forming mechanism includes a cold heading cylinder 32, a processing table 33, and a positioning groove 34. The processing table 33 is fixed to the inner side of the assembly bracket 31, and the processing table 33 is provided with a positioning groove 34 for positioning the pipe, which facilitates positioning of the pipe to ensure the accuracy of the position during cold heading forming and assembly. The cold heading cylinder 32 is provided on one side wall of the assembly bracket 31, and the output end of the cold heading cylinder 32 is equipped with a pressure block for applying pressure to the pipe, which facilitates cold heading forming of the pipe by applying pressure.

[0044] In this embodiment, preferably, the second clamping mechanism 36 includes a position adjustment component 361 and a first robotic arm 362. The position adjustment component 361 is disposed on the inner top of the assembly bracket 31, and the lower surface of the position adjustment component 361 is provided with a first robotic arm 362 for clamping the pipe, so as to facilitate clamping the pipe and then moving it to the positioning groove 34.

[0045] In this embodiment, preferably, two first robotic arms 362 are provided to facilitate the separate gripping of two pipe fittings, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0046] In this embodiment, preferably, the assembly feeding mechanism 6 includes a support plate 61, a guide frame 62 and a baffle 63. The support plate 61 is fixed to the frame 1 by a support block. The upper surface of the support plate 61 is provided with a guide frame 62 to guide the assembly, so that one of the multiple assemblies can be taken out for later gripping by the second robot arm 374. A baffle 63 is provided on the upper surface of one end of the guide frame 62.

[0047] In this embodiment, preferably, the support plate 61 is rectangular, which facilitates the placement of multiple assemblies.

[0048] The working principle and usage process of this invention are as follows: In use, multiple pipe fittings are placed inside the storage tank 21. The inclined bottom surface inside the storage tank 21 moves the pipe fittings to the stepped layer 22. The pushing cylinder 24 drives the pushing block 25 upwards, allowing the pushing block 25 to pass through the through hole 23. The inclined surface at the upper end of the pushing block 25 lifts a pipe fitting, causing it to climb upwards along the stepped layer 22. The first robotic arm 362 picks up the pipe fitting and moves it to the positioning slot 34 via the position adjustment component 361. One end of the cold heading cylinder 32 extends, applying pressure to one end of the pipe fitting to complete the cold heading process. During the forming process, the assembly slides to one end of the guide frame 62 via the inclined support plate 61. The output end of the lifting cylinder 373 drives the second robot arm 374 to descend. The second robot arm 374 grips the assembly. The guide rail 372 drives the lifting cylinder 373, the second robot arm 374, and the assembly to move longitudinally. The longitudinal cylinder 371 drives the assembly to move laterally until the assembly reaches the feeding mechanism 35. Then, the feeding cylinder 351 pushes the feeding mechanism 35 to move, so that the assembly on the feeding mechanism 35 matches the other end of the pipe, completing the assembly action of the assembly and the pipe.

[0049] 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 metal pipe fitting cold upset forming and assembly integrated apparatus, characterized by, Include: Rack (1); Pipe feeding mechanism (2) is arranged on one side wall of rack (1) to feed pipe; Assembly feeding mechanism (6) is arranged on one end of the upper surface of rack (1) to feed assembly; Cold heading assembly integrated mechanism (3) is arranged on the other end of the upper surface of rack (1), the cold heading assembly integrated mechanism (3) includes assembly support (31), second clamping mechanism (36), first clamping mechanism (37), cold heading forming mechanism and feeding mechanism (35), the assembly support (31) is fixed on the rack (1), and the second clamping mechanism (36) and the first clamping mechanism (37) are arranged side by side on the inside top of the assembly support (31), the feeding mechanism (35) is arranged on the inside lower end of the assembly support (31) to push the assembly to the cold heading forming mechanism; Discharging mechanism (4) is arranged on the rack (1) to discharge the pipe after assembly; The assembly feeding mechanism (6) includes support plate (61), guide frame (62) and baffle (63), the support plate (61) is fixed on the rack (1) by support block, the upper surface of the support plate (61) is provided with guide frame (62) for guiding assembly, and the upper surface of one end of the guide frame (62) is provided with baffle (63).

2. The metal pipe fitting cold-upsetting forming and assembling integrated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe feeding mechanism (2) includes storage tank (21), stepped layer (22), through hole (23), pushing cylinder (24) and pushing block (25), the storage tank (21) is fixed on one side wall of rack (1) by support, one end of the inside of the storage tank (21) is recessed upward to form stepped layer (22), the pushing cylinder (24) is arranged on the lower surface of the storage tank (21) through connecting frame, the pushing block (25) is fixed on the upper end of the pushing cylinder (24), and the pushing block (25) corresponds to the through hole (23) formed in the inside of the stepped layer (22) to move the pipe in the inside of the storage tank (21).

3. The metal pipe cold upset forming and assembling integrated equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing block (25) is provided with a plurality of inclined surfaces on the top end.

4. The metal pipe cold upset forming and assembling integrated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (35) includes feeding oil cylinder (351) and sliding table (352), the sliding table (352) is installed in the inside of the assembly support (31) through sliding rail, and the other side plate of the assembly support (31) is fixed with feeding oil cylinder (351) for moving the sliding table (352).

5. The integrated cold heading and assembly apparatus for metal tubing as defined in claim 1, wherein: The first clamping mechanism (37) includes longitudinal cylinder (371), guide rail (372), lifting cylinder (373) and second manipulator (374), the guide rail (372) is installed on the top end of the inside of the assembly support (31) through connecting sliding rail, the longitudinal cylinder (371) is fixed on the other side wall of the assembly support (31), and the output end thereof is matched with the guide rail (372), the lower surface of the guide rail (372) is connected with lifting cylinder (373) through electric sliding rail, and the lower end of the lifting cylinder (373) is provided with second manipulator (374) for clamping assembly.

6. The integrated cold heading and assembly apparatus for metal tubing as defined in claim 1, wherein: The cold heading forming mechanism includes a cold heading cylinder (32), a processing table (33) and a positioning groove (34). The processing table (33) is fixed to the inside of the assembly bracket (31), and the processing table (33) is provided with a positioning groove (34) for positioning the pipe. The cold heading cylinder (32) is located on one side wall of the assembly bracket (31), and the output end of the cold heading cylinder (32) is equipped with a pressure block for applying pressure to the pipe.

7. The integrated cold heading and assembly apparatus for metal tubing as defined in claim 1, wherein: The second clamping mechanism (36) includes a position adjustment component (361) and a first manipulator (362). The position adjustment component (361) is located at the top inner side of the assembly bracket (31), and the lower surface of the position adjustment component (361) is provided with a first manipulator (362) for clamping the pipe fitting.

8. The integrated cold heading and assembly apparatus for metal tubulars of claim 7, wherein: The first robotic arm (362) is provided in two parts.

9. The integrated cold heading and assembly apparatus for metal tubing as defined in claim 1, wherein: The support plate (61) is rectangular.

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