Heat shrink tube processing system

Abstract

The application discloses a heat shrink tube processing system, comprising: a heat shrink tube supply device for placing a heat shrink tube to be processed in a predetermined orientation parallel to a first horizontal direction and outputting the heat shrink tube in the predetermined orientation along the first horizontal direction; a first conveying device for conveying the heat shrink tube in the predetermined orientation along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and a transfer device arranged between the supply device and the first conveying device for transferring the heat shrink tube from the heat shrink tube supply device to the first conveying device without changing the orientation of the heat shrink tube during the transferring. In the application, the heat shrink tube processing system can automatically complete various processing operations of the heat shrink tube, improve the processing efficiency of the heat shrink tube, and improve the processing quality of the heat shrink tube.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a heat shrink tubing processing system. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, heat shrink tubing typically requires heating, cooling, cutting, and inspection before use. However, there is no automated heat shrink tubing processing system capable of performing all these processes. Therefore, in existing technologies, these processes are usually performed manually, resulting in low processing efficiency and inconsistent quality. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a heat shrink tubing processing system is provided, comprising: a heat shrink tubing supply device for positioning a heat shrink tubing to be processed in a predetermined orientation parallel to a first horizontal direction and outputting the heat shrink tubing in the predetermined orientation along the first horizontal direction; a first conveying device for conveying the heat shrink tubing in the predetermined orientation along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and a transfer device disposed between the heat shrink tubing supply device and the first conveying device for transferring the heat shrink tubing from the heat shrink tubing supply device to the first conveying device, wherein the orientation of the heat shrink tubing is not changed during the transfer process.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transfer device includes: a support plate fixed to a frame for supporting heat shrink tubing output from the heat shrink tubing supply device; and a transfer member having a groove extending in a first horizontal direction for receiving and pushing the heat shrink tubing supported on the support plate to push the heat shrink tubing onto the first conveying device.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the transfer device further includes: a drive chain capable of moving relative to the support plate about a racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, the transfer member being connected to the drive chain to be able to move with the drive chain about the racetrack-shaped path.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transfer device includes a plurality of transfer members, which are respectively connected to a plurality of link units of the transmission chain.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the transfer device further includes: a drive motor mounted on the frame; a drive gear mounted on the drive shaft of the drive motor; a driven gear rotatably mounted on the frame; and a transmission belt connected between the drive gear and the driven gear, the transmission chain being connected to the transmission belt so that the transmission chain can be driven by the drive motor to move around a racetrack-shaped path.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat shrink tubing supply device includes: a bowl-type vibratory feeder for vibrating the heat shrink tubing to a predetermined orientation and outputting the heat shrink tubing at the predetermined orientation along the first horizontal direction; and a linear vibratory feeder connected to the outlet of the bowl-type vibratory feeder for conveying the heat shrink tubing along the first horizontal direction to the transfer device by vibration.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the heat shrink tubing supply device further includes: a hopper for receiving heat shrink tubing; and a lifting conveyor for conveying the heat shrink tubing in the hopper upward into the bowl-type vibrating supply.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a heating device mounted on a frame and located above the first conveying device for heating the heat shrink tubing on the first conveying device.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the heating device is movably mounted on the frame, thereby enabling it to move vertically relative to the heat shrink tubing to adjust the distance between the heating device and the heat shrink tubing.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the heating device includes a plurality of heating lamps, each heating lamp extending a predetermined length along the second horizontal direction, and the plurality of heating lamps are arranged in series along the second horizontal direction.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first conveying device includes: a support platform fixed to a frame and forming a conveying channel that allows the heat shrink tubing to move along the second horizontal direction; a first drive chain capable of moving relative to the support platform about a first racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and a pusher connected to the first drive chain to be capable of moving with the first drive chain about the first racetrack-shaped path, the pusher being used to push the heat shrink tubing forward along the conveying channel on the support platform.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first conveying device includes a plurality of pushers, which are respectively connected to a plurality of link units of the first transmission chain; the link units of the first transmission chain have horizontally extending connecting plates, and the pushers are connected to the connecting plates and extend in a vertical direction.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first conveying device includes a pair of first drive chains that move synchronously, the pair of first drive chains being arranged side by side in the first horizontal direction; pushers on the pair of first drive chains respectively abut against the outer peripheral surfaces of both ends of the heat shrink tubing to ensure that the heat shrink tubing moves forward in the second horizontal direction in the predetermined orientation.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first conveying device further includes: a first drive motor mounted on the frame; a first drive gear mounted on the drive shaft of the first drive motor; a first driven gear rotatably mounted on the frame; and a first transmission belt connected to the first drive gear and the first driven gear, wherein the first transmission chain is connected to the first transmission belt, thereby enabling the first transmission chain to be driven to move around a first racetrack-shaped path by the first drive motor.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes: a second conveying device disposed at an outlet downstream of the first conveying device, for conveying the heated heat shrink tubing forward along the second horizontal direction to a cutting station, a cooling station, an inspection station, and an unloading station.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second conveying device includes: a rotating spindle rotatably mounted on a frame; a second drive gear fixed to the rotating spindle; a second driven gear rotatably mounted on the frame; a second transmission belt connected to the second drive gear and the second driven gear; and a carrier connected to the second transmission belt and forming a loading groove for loading the heat shrink tubing, the second transmission belt being movable around a second racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction under the drive of the rotating spindle, so as to be able to convey the heat shrink tubing to a cutting station, a cooling station, an inspection station and an unloading station via the carrier.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second conveying device includes a pair of second drive belts that move synchronously, the pair of second drive belts being arranged side by side in the first horizontal direction; a plurality of carriers are respectively arranged on the pair of second drive belts, and the two ends of the heat shrink tubing are respectively supported on the pair of carriers arranged side by side.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second conveying device further includes: a first pulley mounted on the rotating main shaft; a second pulley mounted on the drive shaft of a first drive motor of the first conveying device; and a belt connected between the first pulley and the second pulley, wherein the first drive motor drives the second transmission belt to move via the rotating main shaft.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a cutting device arranged at the cutting station for cutting the heat shrink tubing on the second conveying device from the middle.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting device includes: a motor mounted on a frame; a main cutting wheel mounted on the output shaft of the motor; a secondary cutting wheel rotatably mounted on the frame; and a gear transmission mechanism connected between the main cutting wheel and the secondary cutting wheel. When the motor drives the main cutting wheel and the secondary cutting wheel to rotate, the main cutting wheel and the secondary cutting wheel cooperate with each other to cut the heat shrink tubing.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes: a cooling device arranged at the cooling station for cooling the heat shrink tubing on the second conveying device that has been heated by the heating device.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the cooling device includes a plurality of fans arranged above the second conveying device for blowing cooling air toward the heat shrink tubing on the second conveying device to cool the heat shrink tubing.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes: an inspection device arranged at the inspection station and located downstream of the cutting station, for inspecting whether the quality of the cut heat shrink tubing on the second conveying device is up to standard.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the inspection device includes: a first visual inspection device fixed to the frame for inspecting the outer peripheral surface of the heat shrink tubing on the second conveying device; and a second visual inspection device fixed to the frame and located on both sides of the second conveying device for inspecting the end face of the heat shrink tubing on the second conveying device.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first visual inspection device includes at least one pair of first visual cameras located above the second conveying device, each pair of first visual cameras having a predetermined angle between their optical axes, and the optical axes of the first visual cameras being inclined to the second horizontal direction; the second visual inspection device includes at least one pair of second visual cameras, each pair of second visual cameras being respectively arranged on both sides of the second conveying device and facing the end face of the heat shrink tubing.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a recycling device arranged at the unloading station and downstream of the inspection station for recycling the inspected heat shrink tubing.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the recycling device includes: a recycling bin for holding inspected heat shrink tubing; and a conveying device connected to the outlet of the second conveying device for conveying the inspected heat shrink tubing into the recycling bin.

[0031] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the recycling bin includes: a qualified product recycling bin for recycling qualified heat shrink tubing; and a non-qualified product recycling bin for recycling non-qualified heat shrink tubing.

[0032] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the heat shrink tubing processing system can automatically complete various processing operations of the heat shrink tubing, thereby improving the processing efficiency and the processing quality of the heat shrink tubing.

[0033] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 A perspective view of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 2 A perspective view showing a hopper and lifting conveyor of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 A perspective view showing a bowl-type vibration supplier, a linear vibration supplier, and a transfer device of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 A perspective view of a transfer device for a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0038] Figure 5 A perspective view showing a first conveying device of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the first conveying device of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0040] Figure 7 A perspective view of a second conveying device of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0041] Figure 8 A perspective view showing a second conveying device of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and a cutting device, a cooling device, and an inspection device arranged at the second conveying device. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0043] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0044] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, a heat shrink tubing processing system is provided, comprising: a heat shrink tubing supply device for positioning the heat shrink tubing to be processed in a predetermined orientation parallel to a first horizontal direction and outputting the heat shrink tubing in the predetermined orientation along the first horizontal direction; a first conveying device for conveying the heat shrink tubing in the predetermined orientation along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and a transfer device disposed between the heat shrink tubing supply device and the first conveying device for transferring the heat shrink tubing from the heat shrink tubing supply device to the first conveying device, without changing the orientation of the heat shrink tubing during the transfer process.

[0045] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a heat shrink tubing processing system is provided, comprising: a first conveying device for conveying heat shrink tubing; and a heating device located above the first conveying device for heating the heat shrink tubing on the first conveying device. The first conveying device includes: a support platform having a conveying channel for conveying the heat shrink tubing; a first drive chain movable relative to the support platform about a first racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to a first horizontal direction; and a pusher connected to the first drive chain to be movable along the first racetrack-shaped path with the first drive chain. The conveying channel extends along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and the pusher pushes the heat shrink tubing forward along the conveying channel on the support platform.

[0046] Figure 1 A perspective view of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 A perspective view showing a hopper 31 and a lifting conveyor 32 of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A perspective view showing a bowl-type vibration supplier 33, a linear vibration supplier 34, and a transfer device 4 of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A perspective view showing a transfer device 4 of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective view of a first conveying device 1 of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a heat shrink tubing processing system is disclosed. The heat shrink tubing processing system includes: a heat shrink tubing supply device 3, a first conveying device 1, and a transfer device 4. The heat shrink tubing supply device 3 is used to position the heat shrink tubing 30 to be processed in a predetermined orientation parallel to a first horizontal direction and to output the heat shrink tubing 30 in the predetermined orientation along the first horizontal direction. The first conveying device 1 is used to convey the heat shrink tubing 30 in the predetermined orientation along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The transfer device 4 is disposed between the heat shrink tubing supply device 3 and the first conveying device 1, and is used to transfer the heat shrink tubing 30 from the heat shrink tubing supply device 3 to the first conveying device 1, without changing the orientation of the heat shrink tubing 30 during the transfer process.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 5As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the transfer device 4 includes a support plate 46 and a transfer member 45. The support plate 46 is fixed to the frame 100 for supporting the heat shrink tubing 30 output from the heat shrink tubing supply device 3. The transfer member 45 has a groove 45a extending in a first horizontal direction for receiving and pushing the heat shrink tubing 30 supported on the support plate 46 to push the heat shrink tubing 30 onto the first conveying device 1.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the transfer device 4 further includes a drive chain 44, which is movable relative to the support plate 46 in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction around a racetrack-shaped path. The transfer member 45 is connected to the drive chain 44 so that it can move with the drive chain 44 around the racetrack-shaped path.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the transfer device 4 includes a plurality of transfer members 45, which are respectively connected to a plurality of link units of the transmission chain 44.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the transfer device 4 further includes: a drive motor 40 mounted on the frame 100; a drive gear 41 mounted on the drive shaft of the drive motor 40; a driven gear 42 rotatably mounted on the frame 100; and a transmission belt 43 connected between the drive gear 41 and the driven gear 42. A transmission chain 44 is connected to the transmission belt 43, thereby enabling the transmission chain 44 to move around a racetrack-shaped path via the drive motor 40.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing supply device 3 includes a bowl-type vibratory feeder 33 and a linear vibratory feeder 34. The bowl-type vibratory feeder 33 is used to vibrate the heat shrink tubing 30 to a predetermined position and output the heat shrink tubing 30 in the predetermined position along a first horizontal direction. The linear vibratory feeder 34, connected to the outlet of the bowl-type vibratory feeder 33, is used to convey the heat shrink tubing 30 along the first horizontal direction to the transfer device 4 by vibration.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing supply device 3 further includes: a hopper 31 for holding heat shrink tubing 30; and a lifting conveyor 32 for conveying the heat shrink tubing 30 in the hopper 31 upwards to the bowl-type vibrating supply 33.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a heating device 5, which is mounted on the frame 100 and located above the first conveying device 1, for heating the heat shrink tubing 30 on the first conveying device 1.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the heating device 5 is movably mounted on the frame 100, thereby being able to move vertically relative to the heat shrink tubing 30 to adjust the distance between the heating device 5 and the heat shrink tubing 30.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the heating device 5 includes at least one heating lamp that extends a predetermined length along a second horizontal direction. In the illustrated embodiment, the heating device 5 includes a plurality of heating lamps, each extending a predetermined length along a second horizontal direction, and the plurality of heating lamps are arranged in series along the second horizontal direction.

[0057] Figure 6 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the first conveying device 1 of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first conveying device 1 includes a support platform 16, a first drive chain 14, and a pusher 17. The support platform 16 is fixed to the frame 100 and forms a conveying channel that allows the heat shrink tubing 30 to move along a second horizontal direction. The first drive chain 14 is movable relative to the support platform 16 in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction around a first racetrack-shaped path. The pusher 17 is connected to the first drive chain 14 so as to move with the first drive chain 14 around the first racetrack-shaped path. The pusher 17 is used to push the heat shrink tubing 30 forward along the conveying channel on the support platform 16.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first conveying device 1 includes a plurality of pushers 17, which are respectively connected to a plurality of link units of the first transmission chain 14. The link units of the first transmission chain 14 have horizontally extending connecting plates 15, and the pushers 17 are connected to the connecting plates 15 and extend in a vertical direction.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first conveying device 1 includes a pair of synchronously moving first drive chains 14, which are arranged side by side in a first horizontal direction. Pushing members 17 on the pair of first drive chains 14 respectively abut against the outer peripheral surfaces of both ends of the heat shrink tubing 30 to ensure that the heat shrink tubing 30 moves forward in a predetermined orientation along a second horizontal direction.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 6As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first conveying device 1 further includes: a first drive motor 10 mounted on a frame 100; a first drive gear 11 mounted on the drive shaft 10a of the first drive motor 10; a first driven gear 12 rotatably mounted on the frame 100; and a first transmission belt 13 connected to the first drive gear 11 and the first driven gear 12. A first transmission chain 14 is connected to the first transmission belt 13, thereby enabling the first transmission chain 14 to move around a first racetrack-shaped path via the first drive motor 10.

[0062] Figure 7 A perspective view of a second conveying device 2 of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 8 A perspective view showing a second conveying device 2 of a heat shrink tubing processing system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and a cutting device 6, a cooling device 7, and an inspection device 8 arranged at the second conveying device 2.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a second conveying device 2. The second conveying device 2 is located at the outlet downstream of the first conveying device 1 and is used to convey the heated heat shrink tubing 30 forward along a second horizontal direction to the cutting station, cooling station, inspection station, and unloading station.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second conveying device 2 includes: a rotating spindle 20 rotatably mounted on a frame 100; a second drive gear 23 fixed to the rotating spindle 20; a second driven gear 24 rotatably mounted on the frame 100; a second transmission belt 25 connected to the second drive gear 23 and the second driven gear 24; and a carrier 26 connected to the second transmission belt 25 and having a loading groove 26a for loading the heat shrink tubing 30. Driven by the rotating spindle 20, the second transmission belt 25 can move along a second racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, enabling the heat shrink tubing 30 to be conveyed via the carrier 26 to a cutting station, a cooling station, an inspection station, and an unloading station.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second conveying device 2 includes a pair of synchronously moving second drive belts 25, which are arranged side-by-side in a first horizontal direction. Multiple carriers 26 are respectively mounted on the pair of second drive belts 25, and the two ends of the heat shrink tubing 30 are respectively supported on the pair of side-by-side carriers 26.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 8As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second conveying device 2 further includes: a first pulley 22 mounted on a rotating main shaft 20; a second pulley 10b mounted on the drive shaft 10a of the first drive motor 10 of the first conveying device 1; and a belt 21 connected between the first pulley 22 and the second pulley 10b. The first drive motor 10 drives the second transmission belt 25 to move by rotating the main shaft 20.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a cutting device 6, which is arranged at a cutting station for cutting the heat shrink tubing 30 on the second conveying device 2 from the middle.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device 6 includes: a motor 60 mounted on a frame 100; a main cutting wheel 61 mounted on the output shaft of the motor 60; a secondary cutting wheel 62 rotatably mounted on the frame 100; and a gear transmission mechanism 63 connected between the main cutting wheel 61 and the secondary cutting wheel 62. When the motor 60 drives the main cutting wheel 61 and the secondary cutting wheel 62 to rotate, the main cutting wheel 61 and the secondary cutting wheel 62 cooperate with each other to cut the heat shrink tubing 30.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a cooling device 7, which is arranged at a cooling station for cooling the heat shrink tubing 30 on the second conveying device 2 that has been heated by the heating device 5.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cooling device 7 includes a plurality of fans arranged above the second conveying device 2 for blowing cooling air toward the heat shrink tubing 30 on the second conveying device 2 to cool the heat shrink tubing 30.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes an inspection device 8, which is arranged at the inspection station and located downstream of the cutting station, for inspecting whether the quality of the cut heat shrink tubing 30 on the second conveying device 2 is up to standard.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the inspection device 8 includes: a first visual inspection device fixed to the frame 100 for inspecting the outer peripheral surface of the heat shrink tubing 30 on the second conveying device 2; and a second visual inspection device fixed to the frame 100 and located on both sides of the second conveying device 2 for inspecting the end face of the heat shrink tubing 30 on the second conveying device 2.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 8As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first visual inspection device includes at least one pair of first visual cameras 81 located above the second conveying device 2. The optical axes of each pair of first visual cameras 81 have a predetermined angle, and the optical axes of the first visual cameras 81 are inclined in a second horizontal direction. The second visual inspection device includes at least one pair of second visual cameras 82, each pair of second visual cameras 82 being arranged on both sides of the second conveying device 2 and facing the end face of the heat shrink tubing 30.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the heat shrink tubing processing system further includes a recycling device 9, which is arranged at the unloading station and downstream of the inspection station, for recycling the inspected heat shrink tubing 30.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the recycling device 9 includes: recycling bins 92 and 92' for holding inspected heat shrink tubing 30; and a conveying device 91 connected to the outlet of the second conveying device 2 for conveying the inspected heat shrink tubing 30 into the recycling bins 92 and 92'.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the recycling bins 92 and 92' include: a qualified product recycling bin 92 for recycling qualified heat shrink tubing 30; and a non-qualified product recycling bin 92' for recycling non-qualified heat shrink tubing 30.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a heat shrink tubing processing system is also disclosed. This heat shrink tubing processing system includes a first conveying device 1 and a heating device 5. The first conveying device 1 is used to convey heat shrink tubing 30. The heating device 5 is located above the first conveying device 1 and is used to heat the heat shrink tubing 30 on the first conveying device 1. The first conveying device 1 includes a support platform 16, a first drive chain 14, and a pusher 17. A conveying channel for conveying the heat shrink tubing 30 is formed on the support platform 16. The first drive chain 14 is movable relative to the support platform 16 in a vertical plane perpendicular to a first horizontal direction around a first racetrack-shaped path. The pusher 17 is connected to the first drive chain 14 so as to be movable with the first drive chain 14 around the first racetrack-shaped path. The conveying channel extends along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and the pusher 17 is used to push the heat shrink tubing 30 forward along the conveying channel on the support platform 16.

[0078] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0079] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0080] While some embodiments of the general concept of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0081] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A heat shrink tubing processing system, characterized in that, include: Heat shrink tubing supply device (3) is used to position the heat shrink tubing (30) to be processed in a predetermined orientation parallel to a first horizontal direction and to output the heat shrink tubing (30) in the predetermined orientation along the first horizontal direction. A first conveying device (1) is used to convey a heat shrink tubing (30) at the predetermined orientation along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and A transfer device (4) is disposed between the heat shrink tubing supply device (3) and the first conveying device (1) for transferring the heat shrink tubing (30) from the heat shrink tubing supply device (3) to the first conveying device (1) without changing the orientation of the heat shrink tubing (3) during the transfer process. The transfer device (4) includes: A support plate (46) is fixed to the frame (100) for supporting the heat shrink tubing (30) output from the heat shrink tubing supply device (3). and The transfer member (45) has a groove (45a) extending in a first horizontal direction for receiving and pushing the heat shrink tube (30) supported on the support plate (46) to push the heat shrink tube (30) onto the first conveying device (1).

2. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer device (4) further includes: The transmission chain (44) is capable of moving relative to the support plate (46) around a racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The transfer member (45) is connected to the drive chain (44) so ​​that it can move along the drive chain (44) around the racetrack-shaped path.

3. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer device (4) includes a plurality of transfer elements (45), which are respectively connected to a plurality of link units of the transmission chain (44).

4. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transfer device (4) further includes: A drive motor (40) is mounted on the frame (100); The drive gear (41) is mounted on the drive shaft of the drive motor (40); Driven gear (42) is rotatably mounted on the frame (100); and A transmission belt (43) connects the drive gear (41) and the driven gear (42). The transmission chain (44) is connected to the transmission belt (43), thereby enabling the transmission chain (44) to move around the racetrack-shaped path via the drive motor (40).

5. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat shrink tubing supply device (3) includes: A bowl-type vibration feeder (33) is used to vibrate the heat shrink tubing (30) to a predetermined orientation and output the heat shrink tubing (30) in the predetermined orientation along the first horizontal direction; and A linear vibration supply (34), connected to the outlet of the bowl-type vibration supply (33), is used to convey the heat shrink tubing (30) along the first horizontal direction to the transfer device (4) by vibration.

6. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat shrink tubing supply device (3) also includes: Hopper (31) for holding heat shrink tubing (30); and A lifting conveyor (32) is used to convey the heat shrink tubing (30) in the hopper (31) upward into the bowl vibrating feeder (33).

7. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A heating device (5) is installed on the frame (100) and located above the first conveying device (1) for heating the heat shrink tubing (30) on the first conveying device (1).

8. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heating device (5) is movably mounted on the frame (100) so that it can move vertically relative to the heat shrink tubing (30) to adjust the distance between the heating device (5) and the heat shrink tubing (30).

9. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heating device (5) includes a plurality of heating lamps, each heating lamp extending a predetermined length along the second horizontal direction, and the plurality of heating lamps are arranged in series along the second horizontal direction.

10. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first conveying device (1) includes: The support platform (16) is fixed on the frame (100) and forms a conveying channel that allows the heat shrink tubing (30) to move along the second horizontal direction; The first transmission chain (14) is capable of moving relative to the support platform (16) around a first racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and A pusher (17) is connected to the first drive chain (14) to move along with the first drive chain (14) around a first racetrack-shaped path. The pusher (17) is used to push the heat shrink tubing (30) forward along the conveying channel on the support platform (16).

11. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first conveying device (1) includes a plurality of pushers (17), which are respectively connected to a plurality of chain link units of the first transmission chain (14); The link unit of the first transmission chain (14) has a horizontally extending connecting plate (15), and the pusher (17) is connected to the connecting plate (15) and extends in the vertical direction.

12. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The first conveying device (1) includes a pair of first transmission chains (14) that move synchronously, the pair of first transmission chains (14) being arranged side by side in the first horizontal direction; The pushers (17) on the pair of first drive chains (14) abut against the outer circumferential surfaces of the two ends of the heat shrink tube (30) to ensure that the heat shrink tube (30) moves forward in the second horizontal direction in the predetermined orientation.

13. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first conveying device (1) further includes: The first drive motor (10) is mounted on the frame (100); The first drive gear (11) is mounted on the drive shaft (10a) of the first drive motor (10); The first driven gear (12) is rotatably mounted on the frame (100); and The first transmission belt (13) is connected to the first drive gear (11) and the first driven gear (12). The first transmission chain (14) is connected to the first transmission belt (13), thereby enabling the first transmission chain (14) to move around the first racetrack-shaped path via the first drive motor (10).

14. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The second conveying device (2) is located at the outlet downstream of the first conveying device (1) and is used to convey the heated heat shrink tubing (30) forward along the second horizontal direction to the cutting station, cooling station, inspection station and unloading station.

15. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The second conveying device (2) includes: Rotate the spindle (20) and rotatably mount it onto the frame (100); The second drive gear (23) is fixed to the rotating main shaft (20); The second driven gear (24) is rotatably mounted on the frame (100); The second transmission belt (25) is connected to the second drive gear (23) and the second driven gear (24); and The carrier (26) is connected to the second drive belt (25) and has a loading groove (26a) for loading the heat shrink tubing (30). The second transmission belt (25) is able to move around a second racetrack-shaped path in a vertical plane perpendicular to the first horizontal direction under the drive of the rotating spindle (20), so as to transport the heat shrink tubing (30) to the cutting station, cooling station, inspection station and unloading station by the carrier (26).

16. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second conveying device (2) includes a pair of second drive belts (25) that move synchronously, the pair of second drive belts (25) being arranged side by side in the first horizontal direction; Multiple carriers (26) are respectively provided on the pair of second transmission belts (25), and the two ends of the heat shrink tube (30) are respectively supported on the pair of carriers (26) arranged side by side.

17. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second conveying device (2) further includes: The first pulley (22) is mounted on the rotating main shaft (20); The second pulley (10b) is mounted on the drive shaft (10a) of the first drive motor (10) of the first conveying device (1); and A belt (21) is connected between the first pulley (22) and the second pulley (10b). The first drive motor (10) drives the second transmission belt (25) to move through the rotating main shaft (20).

18. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 14, characterized in that, Also includes: A cutting device (6) is arranged at the cutting station for cutting the heat shrink tubing (30) on the second conveying device (2) from the middle.

19. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 18, characterized in that: The cutting device (6) includes: The motor (60) is mounted on the frame (100); The main cutting wheel (61) is mounted on the output shaft of the motor (60); The cutting wheel (62) is rotatably mounted onto the frame (100); and A gear transmission mechanism (63) is connected between the main cutting wheel (61) and the driven cutting wheel (62). When the motor (60) drives the main cutting wheel (61) and the slave cutting wheel (62) to rotate, the main cutting wheel (61) and the slave cutting wheel (62) cooperate with each other to cut the heat shrink tubing (30).

20. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 14, characterized in that, Also includes: A cooling device (7) is arranged at the cooling station to cool the heat shrink tubing (30) on the second conveying device (2) that has been heated by the heating device (5).

21. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 20, characterized in that: The cooling device (7) includes a plurality of fans arranged above the second conveying device (2) for blowing cooling air toward the heat shrink tubing (30) on the second conveying device (2) to cool the heat shrink tubing (30).

22. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 14, characterized in that, Also includes: An inspection device (8) is arranged at the inspection station and located downstream of the cutting station to check whether the quality of the cut heat shrink tubing (30) on the second conveying device (2) is up to standard.

23. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 22, characterized in that: The inspection device (8) includes: A first visual inspection device, fixed to a frame (100), is used to inspect the outer circumferential surface of the heat shrink tubing (30) on the second conveying device (2); and The second visual inspection device is fixed to the frame (100) and located on both sides of the second conveying device (2) for inspecting the end face of the heat shrink tubing (30) on the second conveying device (2).

24. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 23, characterized in that: The first visual inspection device includes at least one pair of first visual cameras (81) located above the second conveying device (2), each pair of first visual cameras (81) having a predetermined angle between their optical axes, and the optical axes of the first visual cameras (81) being inclined to the second horizontal direction; The second visual inspection device includes at least one pair of second visual cameras (82), each pair of second visual cameras (82) being arranged on both sides of the second conveying device (2) and facing the end face of the heat shrink tube (30).

25. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 14, characterized in that, Also includes: A recycling device (9) is arranged at the unloading station and downstream of the inspection station for recycling the inspected heat shrink tubing (30).

26. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 25, characterized in that: The recycling device (9) includes: Recycling bins (92, 92') are used to hold inspected heat shrink tubing (30); and The conveying device (91), connected to the outlet of the second conveying device (2), is used to convey the inspected heat shrink tubing (30) into the recycling bins (92, 92').

27. The heat shrink tubing processing system according to claim 26, characterized in that: The recycling bins (92, 92') include: Qualified product recycling bin (92) is used to recycle qualified heat shrink tubing (30); and The defective product recycling bin (92') is used to recycle defective heat shrink tubing (30).

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