Pipe assembly apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a pipe fitting assembling device, which comprises a rack, a sleeve assembling mechanism and a pipe plug assembling mechanism. The rack is provided with a first clamp provided with a placing position matched with a support pipe contour. The sleeve assembling mechanism is provided with a first stamping head moving towards or away from the first clamp. The pipe plug assembling mechanism is provided with an installation module moving towards or away from the first clamp. When the support pipe is placed in the placing position, the first stamping head of the sleeve assembling mechanism stamps a sleeve into an installation hole of the support pipe, and the installation module of the pipe plug assembling mechanism pushes a pipe plug into an end of the support pipe. Thus, the sleeve assembling mechanism and the pipe plug assembling mechanism can simultaneously assemble the support pipe in the placing position, the assembling work is automatically performed, the assembling efficiency is relatively high, and the safety can be ensured without the assembling operation of the staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of workpiece assembly, and in particular to a pipe fitting assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] The production of child safety seats involves the assembly of many parts. Child safety seats have multiple tubular components, and assembling these components requires connecting various parts to them, such as attaching plugs, sleeves, and clips to the support tubes of the child safety seat. Currently, production line workers typically assemble these parts manually to the support tubes. Manual assembly is inefficient, inconsistent in quality and speed, and prone to causing injury. To prevent relative displacement between parts and the support tubes, both hands are needed to hold them in place. If parts are not properly aligned or slip during assembly, it can injure production line workers, posing a significant safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a pipe fitting assembly device that can automatically complete the assembly of multiple parts, with high assembly efficiency and high safety.

[0004] The pipe assembly equipment according to the present invention includes: a frame, a sleeve assembly mechanism, and a pipe plug assembly mechanism. The frame is provided with a first clamp, the first clamp having a placement position that mates with the contour of a support pipe; the sleeve assembly mechanism has a first punch head that moves toward or away from the first clamp; the pipe plug assembly mechanism has an installation module that moves toward or away from the first clamp; when the support pipe is placed in the placement position, during operation, the first punch head of the sleeve assembly mechanism punches the sleeve into the installation hole of the support pipe, and the installation module of the pipe plug assembly mechanism pushes the pipe plug into the end of the support pipe.

[0005] According to the pipe assembly equipment of the present invention, both the sleeve assembly mechanism and the plug assembly mechanism are mounted on a platform, located on different sides of the placement position. The sleeve assembly mechanism can rivet and fix the sleeve to the support pipe using a stamping head. The installation module of the plug assembly mechanism can move towards or away from the end of the support pipe. When installing the plug, the installation module of the plug assembly mechanism moves from the end away from the support pipe towards the end of the support pipe to insert the plug into the end of the support pipe. When the pipe assembly equipment is running, the support pipe is first placed in the placement position, then the sleeve assembly mechanism installs the sleeve onto the support pipe, and the plug assembly mechanism installs the plug onto one end of the support pipe to complete the assembly. Thus, in the placement position, the sleeve assembly mechanism and the plug assembly mechanism can simultaneously assemble the support pipe, the assembly work is performed automatically, the assembly efficiency is high, and no manual assembly operation is required, ensuring safety.

[0006] In some preferred embodiments, the pipe assembly equipment is further provided with a robotic arm for transferring the support pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the placement position is also provided with a clamping member for moving toward or away from the positioning surface. When the clamping member presses against the support tube located in the first clamp, the support tube is fixed in place.

[0008] In some preferred embodiments, the tube plug assembly mechanism includes: a first vibratory feeder and a material distribution mechanism, wherein the vibratory feeder conveys the tube plugs to the material distribution mechanism via a feeding track groove, and the material distribution mechanism conveys the tube plugs one by one to the installation module.

[0009] Furthermore, the material distribution mechanism includes: a first drive module and a first push block. The first push block has a material distribution groove with at least one open side, and the open side of the material distribution groove can be selectively connected to the slot of the feeding track groove to pick up the tube plugs one by one. The first drive module drives the first push block to move toward or away from the mounting module to transport the tube plugs in the feeding track groove to the space between the mounting module and the support tube.

[0010] Furthermore, the installation module includes: a second drive module and a second push block, the second push block being disposed opposite to the support tube, and the second drive module driving the second push block to move and press the tube plug onto the support tube.

[0011] In some preferred embodiments, the pipe assembly equipment further includes: a feeding mechanism, which includes a storage section and a lifting unit. The storage section has multiple storage slots, and multiple support pipes can be stacked in each storage slot. The lifting unit includes a lifting pallet and a pallet lifting drive device. The lifting pallet is located in the storage slot and is driven to lift by the pallet lifting drive device.

[0012] Optionally, the platform is further provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism and a second clamp, the second clamp having a positioning groove extending along a vertical plane. During operation, the robot arm places the support tube into the positioning groove, and the snap-fit ​​mechanism snaps the support tube into place.

[0013] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​mechanism includes: a first riveting mechanism, a second riveting mechanism, and a transfer mechanism between the first riveting mechanism and the second riveting mechanism, wherein the transfer mechanism is used to clamp the support tube and transfer it from the first riveting mechanism to the second riveting mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, both the first riveting mechanism and the second riveting mechanism include: a third drive module, a second punch head, and a rivet supply unit. The second punch head moves toward or away from the support tube under the drive of the third drive module. The rivet supply unit is used to supply rivets to the punch head. The second punch head is used to rivet the buckle to the support tube.

[0015] Optionally, the pipe fitting assembly equipment further includes: a snap-fit ​​supply mechanism, which includes a second vibratory feeder, a first guide rail, a second guide rail, and a suction cup. The second vibratory feeder is used to sort snap-fits and has a snap-fit ​​outlet. The second guide rail is slidably mounted on the first guide rail. The suction cup is mounted on a support block, and the support block is slidably mounted on the second guide rail. The first guide rail moves along a first direction under the drive of a fourth drive module, and the second guide rail moves along a second direction under the drive of a fifth drive module, so as to pick up the snap-fits from the snap-fit ​​outlet and supply the snap-fits to the snap-fit ​​riveting mechanism. The first direction and the second direction are different.

[0016] Optionally, the pipe assembly equipment further includes: a transfer mechanism, a discharge mechanism, and a conveyor. The transfer mechanism is used to clamp the assembled support pipe and move it to the discharge mechanism, and the conveyor is used to drive the support pipe in the discharge mechanism to discharge it.

[0017] Furthermore, the discharge mechanism is provided with a first baffle and a second baffle arranged opposite to each other, the first baffle and the second baffle defining a discharge channel, and a roller is provided at the bottom of the discharge channel, the roller being installed perpendicular to the discharge direction in the discharge channel.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of the pipe assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the relative positions of the pipe sleeve mechanism and the pipe plug assembly mechanism of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view showing the relative positions of the pipe sleeve mechanism and the pipe plug assembly mechanism of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first riveting mechanism or the second riveting mechanism of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the transfer mechanism and the second installation station of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the snap-fit ​​supply mechanism of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the transfer mechanism and the discharge mechanism of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 10 A top view of the relative positions of the transfer mechanism and the discharge mechanism of the pipe fitting assembly equipment according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure label: Pipe fitting assembly equipment 100 Stand 10 Placement position 11, first clamp 111, clamping element 112 Second clamp 12, positioning groove 121 robotic arm 20 Sleeve assembly mechanism 30, first punch head 31 Pipe plug assembly mechanism 40 First vibrating plate 41, Mounting module 42, second drive module 421, second pusher block 422 Material distribution mechanism 43, first drive module 431, first pusher block 432 Feeding track 44 Feeding mechanism 50 Storage Unit 51 Storage slot 52 Lifting unit 53, lifting pallet 531, pallet lifting drive device 532 60. Buckle riveting mechanism First riveting mechanism 61 Second riveting mechanism 62 63. Transfer agency Third drive module 64 Second stamping head 65 Rivet supply unit 66 70, the fastener supply organization Second vibratory plate 71, snap-on outlet 711 First guide rail 72, Second guide rail 73 Suction cup 74 Support block 75 Transfer mechanism 80 Discharge mechanism 90 First baffle 91 Second baffle 92 Roller 93 Support plate 94 Support tube 200. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0031] The following is for reference. Figures 1-10 Describes a pipe assembly apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the pipe assembly equipment 100 according to an embodiment of this application includes: a stand 10, a sleeve assembly mechanism 30, and a pipe plug assembly mechanism 40.

[0033] The stand 10 is equipped with a first clamp 111, which has a placement position 11 that matches the outline of the support tube 200.

[0034] The plug assembly mechanism 40 has a mounting module 42 that moves toward or away from the first clamp 111. When the support tube 200 is placed in the placement position 11, during operation, the first punch head 31 of the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 punches the sleeve into the mounting hole of the support tube 200, and the mounting module 42 of the plug assembly mechanism 40 pushes the plug into the end of the support tube 200.

[0035] Specifically, both the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 and the plug assembly mechanism 40 are mounted on the platform 10, located on different sides of the placement position 11. The sleeve assembly mechanism 30 uses a first punch head 31 to rivet and fix the sleeve to the support tube 200. The mounting module 42 of the plug assembly mechanism 40 can move towards or away from the end of the support tube 200. When installing the plug, the mounting module 42 of the plug assembly mechanism 40 moves from the end away from the support tube 200 towards the end closer to the support tube 200 to insert the plug into the end of the support tube 200. When the pipe assembly equipment 100 is running, the support tube 200 is first located in the placement position 11, then the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 installs the sleeve onto the support tube 200, and the plug assembly mechanism 40 installs the plug onto one end of the support tube 200 to complete the assembly.

[0036] According to the pipe assembly equipment 100 of this application embodiment, in the placement position 11, the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 and the pipe plug assembly mechanism 40 can simultaneously assemble the support pipe 200. The assembly work is carried out automatically, the assembly efficiency is high, and no personnel are required to perform the assembly operation, which can ensure safety.

[0037] It should be noted that there are no specific restrictions on the assembly process of the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 and the plug assembly mechanism 40. For example, the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 and the plug assembly mechanism 40 can work simultaneously, or the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 can install the sleeve first and then the plug assembly mechanism 40 can install the plug, or the plug assembly mechanism 40 can install the plug first and then the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 can install the sleeve. The choice can be made according to actual production needs.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the pipe assembly equipment 100 is also equipped with a robotic arm 20 for transferring the support pipe 200. The robotic arm 20 can transfer the support pipe 200 to the placement position 11, and the support pipe 200 is fixed by the first clamp 111. Then, the support pipe 200 is processed by the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 and the pipe plug assembly mechanism 40. This improves the processing efficiency of the pipe assembly equipment 100.

[0039] like Figures 3-4As shown, the placement position 11 is further provided with a clamping member 112 for moving toward or away from the positioning surface. When the clamping member 112 presses against the support tube 200 located in the first clamp 111, the support tube 200 is fixed in place.

[0040] In other words, when the robotic arm 20 picks up the support tube 200 and places it in the placement position 11, the side of the support tube 200 is in contact with the positioning surface of the first clamp 111, and the clamping member 112 moves toward the support tube 200 to push against the support tube 200, so that the support tube 200 is fixed.

[0041] This allows the support tube 200 to be stably fixed in the placement position 11, preventing the support tube 200 from moving during the assembly of the tube plug and tube sleeve, thereby making the assembly of the sleeve assembly mechanism 30 and the tube plug assembly mechanism 40 more accurate and improving the assembly yield.

[0042] like Figures 3-4 As shown, in some embodiments, the tube plug assembly mechanism 40 includes: a first vibratory plate 41 and a material distribution mechanism 43. The first vibratory plate 41 conveys tube plugs to the material distribution mechanism 43 through a feeding track groove 44, and the material distribution mechanism 43 conveys the tube plugs one by one to the installation module 42.

[0043] Specifically, after the tube plugs conveyed by the first vibratory feeder 41 enter the feeding track trough 44, they are limited by the feeding track trough 44 and thus form a regular arrangement. After the tube plugs move to the end of the feeding track trough 44 near the distributing mechanism 43, they can be conveyed one by one by the distributing mechanism 43 to the installation module 42. This increases the tube plug supply efficiency of the tube plug assembly mechanism 40, thereby improving the production efficiency of the pipe assembly equipment 100.

[0044] It should be noted that there is no specific limit to the number of feeding track grooves 44. There can be one or more feeding track grooves 44. When multiple feeding track grooves 44 are set, multiple picking units 413 need to be set accordingly, which can increase the sorting efficiency. The selection can be made according to actual needs.

[0045] Furthermore, the material distribution mechanism 43 includes: a first drive module 431 and a first pusher block 432. The first pusher block 432 has a material distribution groove with at least one open side, and the open side of the material distribution groove can selectively mate with the opening of the feeding track groove 44 to pick up the tube plugs one by one. The first drive module 431 is used to drive the first pusher block 432 to move toward or away from the mounting module 42 to transport the tube plugs from the feeding track groove 44 to between the mounting module 42 and the support tube. The mounting module 42 includes: a second drive module 421 and a second pusher block 422. The second pusher block 422 is disposed opposite to the support tube. The second drive module 421 is used to drive the second pusher block 422 to move, and the second pusher block 422 is used to press the tube plugs onto the support tube.

[0046] Specifically, when the tube plug moves to the opening of the groove under the limiting action of the feeding track groove 44, the tube plug can enter the material distribution groove on the first push block 432. The first drive module 431 drives the first push block 432, so that the first push block 432 drives the tube plug to move towards the mounting module 42. After the first push block 432 transfers the tube plug between the mounting module 42 and the support tube, the second drive module 421 of the mounting module 42 can drive the second push block 422 to push the tube plug, so that the tube plug is pressed into the end of the support tube to complete the assembly of the tube plug.

[0047] Therefore, the automatic assembly of the pipe plug of the support pipe 200 can be achieved through the material distribution mechanism 43 and the installation module 42 of the pipe plug assembly mechanism 40, which improves assembly efficiency and safety.

[0048] The different drive types of the first drive module 431 and the second drive module 421 may include the following specific embodiments: Example 1: Both the first drive module 431 and the second drive module 421 include a drive module and a motion module. The drive module can drive the motion module to perform reciprocating motion. Both the first drive module 431 and the second drive module 421 are cylinder-driven. The drive module is a cylinder, and the motion module is a piston rod. The piston rod can perform reciprocating motion under the drive of the cylinder. When the first drive module 431 is installed on the material distribution mechanism 43, the piston rod of the first drive module 431 is used to drive the first push block 432 to move. When the material distribution mechanism 43 starts to perform material distribution, the pipe plug enters the material distribution groove of the first push block 432. The cylinder drives the piston rod to move the material distribution groove towards the mounting module 42. After the piston rod of the first drive module 431 moves and pushes the first push block 432 to move between the mounting module 42 and the support tube, the piston rod of the second drive module 421 can drive the second push block 422 to push the pipe plug, so that the pipe plug is pressed into the end of the support tube to complete the assembly.

[0049] Example 2: Both the first drive module 431 and the second drive module 421 include a drive module and a motion module. The drive module can drive the motion module to perform reciprocating motion. The first drive module 431 and the second drive module 421 are driven by electric lead screws. The drive module is a motor and the motion module is a lead screw. The first push block 432 and the second push block 422 have threads that cooperate with the lead screw. The lead screw can rotate forward and backward under the drive of the motor, and the first push block 432 and the second push block 422 can perform reciprocating motion through the thread cooperation on the first push block 432 and the second push block 422. When the first drive module 431 is installed on the material distribution mechanism 43, the lead screw of the first drive module 431 is used to drive the first push block 432 to move. When the material distribution mechanism 43 starts distributing materials, the pipe plug enters the material distribution groove of the first push block 432. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate, causing the first push block 432 to move the material distribution groove towards the mounting module 42. After the first push block 432 moves between the mounting module 42 and the support tube, the lead screw of the second drive module 421 can drive the second push block 422 to push the pipe plug, so that the pipe plug is pressed into the end of the support tube to complete the assembly.

[0050] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the pipe assembly equipment 100 further includes a feeding mechanism 50, which includes a storage section 51 and a lifting unit 53. The storage section 51 has multiple storage slots 52, each of which can hold multiple support pipes 200. The lifting unit 53 includes a lifting pallet 531 and a pallet lifting drive device 532. The lifting pallet 531 is located within the storage slot 52 and is driven to lift by the pallet lifting drive device 532. By pushing the lifting pallet 531 with the pallet lifting drive device 532, after the support pipe at the top of the storage slot 52 is picked up by the robot arm 20, the stacked support pipes are lifted upwards to replenish the support pipes, making it easier for the robot arm 20 to continue picking up support pipes. This improves the efficiency of the robot arm 20 in picking up support pipes, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pipe assembly equipment 100.

[0051] The driving method of the pallet lifting drive device 532 may include the following specific embodiments: Example 3: The pallet lifting drive device 532 is cylinder-driven and includes a cylinder and a piston rod, with the piston rod connected to the lifting pallet 531. After the support tube at the top of the storage tank 52 is grasped and transferred by the robot arm 20, the cylinder can drive the piston rod to move upward, causing the lifting pallet 531 to lift the stacked support tubes upward, raising the lower support tubes to the plane where the previous support tubes were located, making it easier for the robot arm 20 to pick them up. After the support tubes on the lifting pallet 531 have been picked up by the robot arm 20, the cylinder can drive the piston rod to move downward, causing the lifting pallet 531 to return to its initial position, facilitating the worker to load materials into the storage tank 52.

[0052] Example 4: The pallet lifting drive device 532 is hydraulically actuated and includes a hydraulic cylinder and a piston rod, with the piston rod connected to the lifting pallet 531. After the support tube at the top of the storage tank 52 is grasped and transferred by the robot arm 20, the hydraulic cylinder drives the piston rod to move upward, causing the lifting pallet 531 to lift the stacked support tubes upward, raising the lower support tubes to the plane where the previous support tubes were located, making it easier for the robot arm 20 to pick them up. After the support tubes on the lifting pallet 531 have been removed by the robot arm 20, the hydraulic cylinder drives the piston rod to move downward, causing the lifting pallet 531 to return to its initial position, facilitating the worker to load materials into the storage tank 52.

[0053] Optionally, the feeding mechanism 50 includes multiple storage sections 51 arranged in a ring and rotatable. Each storage section 51 can rotate to a position corresponding to the lifting unit 53. During assembly in the pipe assembly equipment 100, the lifting unit 53 lifts the support pipe 200, and the robot arm 20 picks up the support pipe 200 from the storage section 51. After all the support pipes 200 in one storage section 51 have been picked up, the multiple storage sections 51 can rotate to switch storage sections 51, so that the storage section 51 with stacked support pipes 200 rotates to above the lifting unit 53, and is then lifted by the lifting unit 53 for the robot arm 20 to pick up. After the empty storage section 51 is rotated out from the lifting unit 53, the production line workers can place the support pipes 200 in the empty storage section 51 for later retrieval.

[0054] Therefore, the storage section 51 above the lifting unit 53 can always be stacked with support tubes 200, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pipe assembly equipment 100.

[0055] like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, optionally, the frame 10 is also provided with a snap-fit ​​mechanism 60 and a second clamp 12. The second clamp 12 has a positioning groove 121 extending along the vertical plane. During operation, the robot arm 20 puts the support tube into the positioning groove 121, and the snap-fit ​​mechanism 60 snaps the tube onto the support tube 200.

[0056] Specifically, after the support tube 200 has been fitted with the sleeve and plug at the placement position 11, the robot arm 20 can transfer the assembled support tube 200 to the positioning groove 121 of the second clamp 12. The snap-fit ​​riveting mechanism 60 then rivets the end of the support tube 200 to make the connection between the plug or sleeve and the support tube 200 more secure. The second clamp 12 is in an upright state. After the robot arm 20 takes the support tube 200 from the placement position 11, during the transfer to the positioning groove 121 of the second clamp 12, it rotates the support tube 200 from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction, and then places the support tube 200 vertically in the positioning groove 121 of the second clamp 12 to make the support tube 200 upright. Then, the snap-fit ​​riveting mechanism 60 installs rivets on the end of the support tube 200. The positioning groove 121 on the second clamp 12 can vertically limit the support tube 200, thereby facilitating the installation of rivets on the end of the support tube 200 by the snap-fit ​​mechanism 60.

[0057] Therefore, the support tube 200 can be limited and fixed so that the snap-fit ​​mechanism 60 can accurately install the rivets, thereby improving the yield rate of the pipe assembly equipment 100.

[0058] Optionally, the second clamp 12 is a split type, including a bottom and a side, which respectively correspond to the first pipe section 210 and the second pipe section 220 of the support pipe 200, and the distance between the bottom and the side of the second clamp 12 is adjustable.

[0059] Specifically, in actual production, child safety seats include a variety of different specifications, and the support tubes 200 of different specifications of child safety seats are also different in size. The second clamp 12 is set as a split type, which can be adapted to the assembly of support tubes 200 of different specifications in the tube assembly equipment 100, so as to limit and fix the support tubes 200 of different specifications.

[0060] This improves the scalability of the pipe fitting assembly equipment 100 and reduces production costs.

[0061] like Figure 1 , Figures 6-7 As shown, optionally, the snap-fit ​​mechanism 60 includes: a first riveting mechanism 61, a second riveting mechanism 62, and a transfer mechanism 63 between the first riveting mechanism 61 and the second riveting mechanism 62. The transfer mechanism 63 is used to clamp the support tube 200 and transfer it from the first riveting mechanism 61 to the second riveting mechanism 62.

[0062] Specifically, after the support tube 200 is assembled with the sleeve and plug at the placement position 11, it is transferred by the robot arm 20 and fixed on the second clamp 12 through the positioning groove 121. Then, the support tube 200 is riveted by the first riveting mechanism 61. After the riveting is completed, the transfer mechanism 63 transfers the support tube 200 from the first riveting mechanism 61 to the second riveting mechanism 62. Since the second clamp 12 is set vertically, in order to avoid interference during the transfer process, the transfer mechanism 63 needs to raise the support tube 200 first. After the height of the support tube 200 does not interfere with the second clamp 12, the transfer mechanism 63 moves the support tube 200 parallel to the second riveting mechanism 62 and then lowers the support tube 200 to fix the support tube 200 at the second riveting mechanism 62.

[0063] Therefore, by transferring the support pipe 200 through the transfer mechanism 63, interference between the support pipe 200 and the second clamp 12 can be prevented, the assembly speed can be increased, and the assembly efficiency of the pipe assembly equipment 100 can be improved.

[0064] Furthermore, both the first riveting mechanism 61 and the second riveting mechanism 62 include: a third drive module 64, a second punch head 65, and a rivet supply unit 66. The second punch head 65 moves towards or away from the support tube under the drive of the third drive module 64. The rivet supply unit 66 supplies rivets to the second punch head 65, which is used to rivet the buckle and the support tube. Thus, driven by the third drive module 64, the second punch head 65 can move towards the support tube, and the rivets supplied by the rivet supply unit 66 rivet the support tube to the tube plug and the support tube to the tube sleeve, thereby improving the connection stability.

[0065] In some other embodiments, both the first riveting mechanism 61 and the second riveting mechanism 62 include: a third drive module 64, an electric screwdriver, and a screw supply unit. The electric screwdriver moves toward or away from the support tube under the drive of the third drive module 64. The screw supply unit supplies screws to the electric screwdriver, which then connects the clip to the support tube using the screws. Thus, driven by the third drive module 64, the electric screwdriver moves toward the support tube, and the screws supplied by the screw supply unit fasten the support tube to the tube plug and the support tube to the tube sleeve, thereby improving the stability of the connection.

[0066] like Figure 8As shown, optionally, the pipe fitting assembly equipment 100 further includes: a buckle supply mechanism 70, which includes a second vibratory plate 71, a first guide rail 72, a second guide rail 73, and a suction cup 74. The second vibratory plate 71 is used to sort buckles and has a buckle outlet 711. The second guide rail 73 is slidably disposed on the first guide rail 72. The suction cup 74 is mounted on a support block 75, and the support block 75 is slidably disposed on the second guide rail 73. The first guide rail 72 moves along a first direction under the drive of a fourth drive module, and the second guide rail 73 moves along a second direction under the drive of a fifth drive module, so as to pick up buckles from the buckle outlet 711 and supply buckles to the buckle riveting mechanism. The first direction and the second direction are different.

[0067] Specifically, the second vibratory plate 71 vibrates to sort the clips within it. The clips eventually move to the clip outlet 711, where the support block 75 drives the suction cup 74 to move to the clip outlet 711 to pick up the clips. The clips can be transferred by the movement of the first guide rail 72 and the second guide rail 73. After the robot arm 20 picks up the support tube 200 and transfers it from the placement position 11 to the positioning slot 121 of the second clamp 12, the suction cup 74 of the clip supply mechanism 70 can drive the clips to move above the support tube and install them onto the support tube 200.

[0068] Therefore, the snap fasteners can be automatically installed onto the support pipe 200 through the snap fastener supply mechanism 70, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the pipe fitting assembly equipment 100.

[0069] like Figure 9 As shown, optionally, the pipe assembly equipment 100 further includes: a transfer mechanism 80, a discharge mechanism 90, and a conveyor. The transfer mechanism 80 is used to clamp the assembled support pipe 200 and move it to the discharge mechanism 90. The conveyor is used to drive the support pipe in the discharge mechanism 90 to discharge the pipe.

[0070] Specifically, after the support tube 200 is assembled, the transfer mechanism 80 can grab the support tube 200 and transfer it to the discharge mechanism 90. During the transfer of the support tube 200, the support tube 200 is first lifted upward to detach it from the second clamp 12, and then moved horizontally. When it moves above the discharge mechanism 90, it moves downward and finally places the assembled support tube 200 on the discharge mechanism 90. Then, the discharge mechanism 90 is driven by the conveyor to realize the discharge.

[0071] Therefore, by transferring the support tube 200 through the transfer mechanism 80, interference between the support tube 200 and the second clamp 12 can be prevented, thus improving the transfer efficiency.

[0072] like Figures 9-10As shown, the discharge mechanism 90 is further provided with a first baffle 91 and a second baffle 92 arranged opposite to each other. The first baffle 91 and the second baffle 92 define a discharge channel. A roller 93 is provided at the bottom of the discharge channel. The roller 93 is installed in the discharge channel perpendicular to the discharge direction.

[0073] Specifically, after the transfer mechanism 80 places the assembled support tube 200 on the discharge mechanism 90, the support tube 200 remains in a vertical position. The first baffle 91 and the second baffle 92, which are arranged opposite to each other on the discharge mechanism 90, can limit the support tube 200 so that the support tube 200 always remains in a vertical position. The roller 93 at the bottom of the discharge channel can drive the support tube 200 to move, and finally complete the discharge.

[0074] This prevents the support pipe 200 from tipping over and improves the discharge efficiency of the support pipe 200.

[0075] like Figure 9 As shown, optionally, a support plate 94 is also provided on the side of the baffle away from the discharge channel. By providing a support plate 94 on the side away from the discharge channel, the structural strength of the lateral support of the first baffle 91 and the second baffle 92 can be increased, the support stability of the support pipe 200 can be improved, and the discharge of the pipe assembly equipment 100 can be made more stable.

[0076] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. "First feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. "A plurality of" means two or more. "Above" or "below" the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. "Above," "above," and "over" the second feature include the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0077] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0078] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pipe fitting assembly device, characterized in that, include: The platform is equipped with a first clamp, which has a placement position that matches the contour of the support tube; The sleeve assembly mechanism has a first punch head that moves toward or away from the first clamp; A tube plug assembly mechanism includes an installation module that moves toward or away from the first clamp, a first vibratory feeder, and a material distribution mechanism. The first vibratory feeder conveys the tube plugs to the material distribution mechanism via a feeding track groove. The material distribution mechanism conveys the tube plugs one by one to the installation module. The material distribution mechanism includes a first drive module and a first push block. The first push block has a material distribution groove with at least one open side, and the open side of the material distribution groove can selectively connect with the groove of the feeding track groove to pick up the tube plugs one by one. The first drive module drives the first push block to move toward or away from the installation module to convey the tube plugs in the feeding track groove to the space between the installation module and the support tube. It is equipped with a snap-fit ​​mechanism, a second clamp, and a robotic arm for transferring the support tube; The second clamp is also provided with a positioning groove extending along a vertical plane. During operation, the robotic arm places the support tube into the positioning groove, and the snap-fit ​​mechanism snaps the support tube into place. The snap-fit ​​mechanism includes a first riveting mechanism, a second riveting mechanism, and a transfer mechanism between the first riveting mechanism and the second riveting mechanism. The transfer mechanism is used to clamp the support tube and transfer it from the first riveting mechanism to the second riveting mechanism. When the support tube is placed in the designated position, during operation, the first punch head of the sleeve assembly mechanism punches the sleeve into the mounting hole of the support tube, and the mounting module of the plug assembly mechanism pushes the plug into the end of the support tube.

2. The pipe fitting assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It is also provided with a clamping member for moving toward or away from the positioning surface, and the support tube is fixed in place when the clamping member presses against the support tube located in the first clamp.

3. The pipe fitting assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation module includes a second drive module and a second push block. The second push block is disposed opposite to the support tube. The second drive module drives the second push block to press the tube plug into the support tube.

4. The pipe fitting assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The feeding mechanism includes a storage section and a lifting unit. The storage section has multiple storage slots, and multiple support tubes can be stacked in each storage slot. The lifting unit includes a lifting pallet and a pallet lifting drive device. The lifting pallet is located in the storage tank and is driven to lift by the pallet lifting drive device.

5. The pipe fitting assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first riveting mechanism and the second riveting mechanism include: a third drive module, a second punch head, and a rivet supply unit. The second punch head moves toward or away from the support tube under the drive of the third drive module. The rivet supply unit is used to supply rivets to the second punch head. The second punch head is used to rivet the buckle to the support tube.

6. The pipe fitting assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a buckle supply mechanism, which comprises a second vibratory feeder, a first guide rail, a second guide rail, and a suction cup. The second vibratory feeder is used to sort buckles and has a buckle outlet. The second guide rail is slidably disposed on the first guide rail. The suction cup is mounted on a support block, and the support block is slidably disposed on the second guide rail. The first guide rail moves along a first direction under the drive of a fourth drive module, and the second guide rail moves along a second direction under the drive of a fifth drive module, so as to pick up the buckle from the buckle outlet and supply the buckle to the buckle riveting mechanism. The first direction and the second direction are different.

7. The pipe fitting assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The system includes a transfer mechanism, a discharge mechanism, and a conveyor. The transfer mechanism is used to clamp the assembled support tube and move it to the discharge mechanism. The conveyor is used to drive the support tube in the discharge mechanism to discharge the material.

8. The pipe fitting assembly equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The discharge mechanism is provided with a first baffle and a second baffle that are arranged opposite to each other. The first baffle and the second baffle define a discharge channel. A roller is provided at the bottom of the discharge channel and is installed in the discharge channel perpendicular to the discharge direction.

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