A tape ironing device
By designing an ironing head device for measuring tapes, the automated assembly and welding of measuring tapes and plastic sheets was achieved, solving the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency caused by traditional manual welding and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO JULONG RULER MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
In traditional tape measure production, the welding process of plastic sheets requires manual folding and embedding, resulting in high labor intensity and low production efficiency for workers.
A heating head device for measuring tapes was designed, including a measuring tape feeding mechanism, a plastic sheet feeding mechanism, an ultrasonic welding mechanism, and a winding mechanism, to realize the automated assembly and welding of measuring tapes and plastic sheets, using an ultrasonic welding gun for welding.
It achieves highly automated ironing of the measuring tape, reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves production efficiency, and ensures stable connection of plastic sheets.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of tape measure manufacturing, and in particular to a tape measure heating device. Background Technology
[0002] A measuring tape is a tool used to measure length. It is a tape measure made of soft cloth, such as coated cloth, which is convenient for measuring. In the production process of a measuring tape, a plastic sheet needs to be attached to the end of the tape measure before an ultrasonic welding gun is used to weld the plastic sheet.
[0003] However, the traditional workflow requires workers to manually fold the plastic sheet in half, then insert the end of the measuring tape between the plastic sheets, and finally weld them using an ultrasonic welding gun. This work method is cumbersome, increases the labor intensity of workers, and affects production efficiency, and needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this invention is to provide a heating head device for measuring tapes, which improves production efficiency.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: a heating head device for a measuring tape, comprising:
[0006] The workbench is horizontally set on the ground;
[0007] A tape measure feeding mechanism includes a feeding box with an opening at the top, which is used to hold a stack of tape measures upright. One side wall of the feeding box is provided with a feeding port aligned with the end of the outermost tape measure. A feeding wheel is rotatably connected to the side of the feeding box near the feeding port. A pusher is provided on the side of the feeding box away from the feeding wheel to push the tape measure.
[0008] The transfer pipe is horizontally installed on the outer wall of the feeding box and aligned with the feeding port;
[0009] The receiving tube is horizontally set on the worktable and aligned with the end of the transmitting tube;
[0010] An ultrasonic welding mechanism includes a tool holder and a welding blade, wherein the tool holder and the welding blade are respectively embedded on both sides of the tail end of the receiving tube, and an electric cylinder is provided on the outer wall of the receiving tube to control the welding blade to approach the tool holder;
[0011] A plastic sheet feeding mechanism is installed on the receiving tube and is used to transport the plastic sheet to the opening of the receiving tube.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: the pusher includes a push plate, a push rod, an end plate, and a spring; the push plate is vertically disposed in the feeding box; the push rod is horizontally slidably connected to the feeding box and fixed to the back side of the push plate; the end plate is disposed at the outer end of the push rod; and the spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod and disposed between the end plate and the outer wall of the feeding box.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured as follows: the plastic sheet feeding mechanism includes a feeding box, a pair of support rods, and a pair of suction members. The feeding box is disposed above the receiving tube and has an open lower end. The feeding box is for horizontal placement of a stack of plastic sheets. Both sides of the opening of the feeding box are provided with support plates to support the two ends of the plastic sheets. The support rods are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the receiving tube. The suction members are disposed at the upper end of the support rods and are used to suction the plastic sheets in the feeding box when the support rods are flipped to a vertical state, and to place the plastic sheets vertically at the opening of the receiving tube when the support rods are flipped to a horizontal state.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: the adsorption element includes a sliding tube, a tension spring, a support plate, a suction cup, and a driving element; the sliding tube is vertically slidably connected to the support rod; the tension spring is used to pull the sliding tube downward; the support plate is horizontally disposed at the end of the sliding tube; the suction cup is disposed on the surface of the support plate and is used to adsorb plastic sheets; and the driving element is used to control the vertical sliding of the sliding tube.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: the driving component includes a driving plate, a rotating shaft, a driving rod, and a handle; the driving plate is disposed on the outer wall of the sliding tube; the rotating shaft is horizontally rotatably connected to the outer wall of the receiving tube and a torsion spring is disposed between the shaft and the receiving tube; the driving rod is used to control the driving plate to slide upward; and the handle is used to control the rotating shaft to rotate.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: clips with upper openings are provided on both sides of the opening of the receiving tube, and the clips are used for embedding the two ends of the plastic sheet.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention may be further configured such that a pair of pressure rollers for pressing the measuring tape and the plastic sheet are embedded and rotatably connected to the inner walls on both sides of the opening of the receiving tube.
[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured as follows: a winding box is connected to the tail end of the receiving tube, a storage tube is vertically connected to the lower end of the winding box, a winding rod is vertically arranged inside the winding box, a notch is provided at the lower end of the winding rod for the end of the measuring tape to be inserted, and a pusher is provided on the winding box to push the measuring tape into the storage tube.
[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: the pusher includes a pusher disc, a guide rod, a handle, and an elastic element; the pusher disc is sleeved on the outer wall of the winding rod and is vertically slidably connected to the winding rod; the guide rod is vertically disposed at the upper end of the pusher disc; the handle is disposed at the outer end of the guide rod; and the elastic element is used to control the upward movement of the handle.
[0020] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] 1. By setting up an automatic feeding mechanism for the measuring tape and plastic sheet, the automatic and rapid assembly of the two is realized. The ultrasonic welding gun mechanism is used for welding, realizing a highly automated ironing operation of the measuring tape, reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving production efficiency.
[0022] 2. By setting pressure rollers to automatically squeeze the measuring tape and plastic sheet that are transmitted into the receiving tube, the plastic sheet is automatically folded and the two are tightly connected together to ensure stable hair-ironing operation;
[0023] 3. By setting up an automatic tape measure winding mechanism, the tape measure can be automatically wound and transported after the hair is heated, which facilitates the production and processing of the next workstation. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tape measure feeding mechanism in an embodiment;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the plastic sheet feeding mechanism in the embodiment;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adsorption element and the driving element in the embodiment;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ultrasonic welding mechanism in the embodiment;
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the winding box in an embodiment.
[0030] Attached reference numerals: 1. Workbench; 2. Measuring tape feeding mechanism; 21. Feeding box; 22. Feeding port; 23. Feeding wheel; 24. Pushing component; 25. Push plate; 26. Push rod; 27. End plate; 28. Spring; 3. Transmission pipe; 4. Receiving pipe; 41. Clamping plate; 42. Pressure roller; 5. Ultrasonic welding mechanism; 51. Tool holder; 52. Welding knife; 53. Electric cylinder; 6. Plastic sheet feeding mechanism; 61. Feeding box; 62. Support rod; 63. Tray; 7. Adsorption component; 71. Sliding tube; 72. Tension spring; 73. Support plate; 74. Suction cup; 8. Drive component; 81. Drive plate; 82. Shaft; 83. Drive rod; 84. Handle; 85. Torsion spring; 9. Rewind box; 91. Rewind tube; 92. Rewind rod; 93. Notch; 94. Pusher; 95. Feed tray; 96. Guide rod; 97. Grip; 98. Elastic component. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, a heating head device for a measuring tape includes a workbench 1, a measuring tape feeding mechanism 2, a transmission tube 3, a receiving tube 4, an ultrasonic welding mechanism 5, and a plastic sheet feeding mechanism 6.
[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the workbench 1 is horizontally set on the ground. The tape measure feeding mechanism 2 includes a feeding box 21 with an open top. The feeding box 21 is set on the workbench 1 and is used to hold stacks of tape measures upright. One end of the feeding box 21 has a feeding port 22 aligned with the end of the outermost tape measure. A feeding wheel 23 is rotatably connected to the side of the feeding box 21 near the feeding port 22.
[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a pusher 24 for moving the measuring tape is provided on the side of the feeding box 21 opposite to the feeding wheel 23. The pusher 24 includes a push plate 25, a push rod 26, an end plate 27, and a spring 28. The push plate 25 is vertically disposed inside the feeding box 21, and the push rod 26 is horizontally slidably connected to the feeding box 21 and fixed to the back side of the push plate 25. The end plate 27 is disposed on the outer end of the push rod 26, and the spring 28 is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod 26 and disposed between the end plate 27 and the outer wall of the feeding box 21.
[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the transmission pipe 3 is horizontally positioned on the outer wall of the feeding box 21 and aligned with the feeding port 22. The receiving pipe 4 is horizontally positioned on the workbench 1 and aligned with the end of the transmission pipe 3. Both sides of the opening of the receiving pipe 4 are provided with clamping pieces 41 with open tops, which are used to insert the two ends of the plastic sheet. A pair of pressure rollers 42 for pressing the measuring tape and the plastic sheet are embedded in and rotatably connected to the inner walls on both sides of the opening of the receiving pipe 4.
[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the ultrasonic welding mechanism 5 includes a knife holder 51 and a welding knife 52. The knife holder 51 and the welding knife 52 are respectively embedded on both sides of the tail end of the receiving tube 4. An electric cylinder 53 is provided on the outer wall of the receiving tube 4 to control the welding knife 52 to approach the knife holder 51.
[0037] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the plastic sheet feeding mechanism 6 is mounted on the receiving pipe 4 and is used to transport the plastic sheet to the opening of the receiving pipe 4. The plastic sheet feeding mechanism 6 includes a feeding box 61, a pair of support rods 62, and a pair of suction elements 7.
[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the feeding box 61 is located above the receiving tube 4 and has an opening at the bottom. The feeding box 61 is used to place a stack of plastic sheets horizontally. On both sides of the opening of the feeding box 61, there are support plates 63 to support the two ends of the plastic sheets.
[0039] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the support rod 62 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the receiving tube 4, and the adsorption element 7 is disposed on the upper end of the support rod 62. It is used to adsorb the plastic sheet in the feeding box 61 when the support rod 62 is flipped to the vertical state, and to place the plastic sheet vertically at the opening of the receiving tube 4 when the support rod 62 is flipped to the horizontal state.
[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the adsorption component 7 includes a sliding tube 71, a tension spring 72, a support plate 73, a suction cup 74, and a driving component 8. The sliding tube 71 is vertically slidably connected to the support rod 62, and the tension spring 72 is used to pull the sliding tube 71 downward. The support plate 73 is horizontally disposed at the end of the sliding tube 71, and the suction cup 74 is disposed on the surface of the support plate 73 and is used to adsorb plastic sheets.
[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the driving component 8 is used to control the vertical sliding of the sliding tube 71. The driving component 8 includes a driving plate 81, a rotating shaft 82, a driving rod 83, and a handle 84. The driving plate 81 is disposed on the outer wall of the sliding tube 71, and the rotating shaft 82 is horizontally rotatably connected to the outer wall of the receiving tube 4, with a torsion spring 85 disposed between the shaft and the receiving tube 4. The driving rod 83 is used to control the upward sliding of the driving plate 81, and the handle 84 is used to control the rotation of the rotating shaft 82.
[0042] When the measuring tapes need to be heated, the entire stack of measuring tapes is placed in the feeding box 21. Then, the push plate 25 is used to press the measuring tapes together, aligning the outermost measuring tape with the discharge port. Simultaneously, under the friction of the feeding roller 23, the measuring tapes are transported into the transmission pipe 3. After each measuring tape leaves the feeding box 21, the next measuring tape moves to the discharge port position under the action of the spring 28, thus realizing continuous feeding and transmission of measuring tapes.
[0043] When feeding raw materials, the entire stack of plastic sheets is placed in the feeding box 61, and a counterweight is placed in the upper part of the feeding box 61. Under the action of gravity, the plastic sheets are pressed into the lower part of the feeding box 61, and the plastic sheets are supported by the pallet 63.
[0044] Therefore, during the transmission of the measuring tape, the control support rod 62 is rotated to a vertical position. At the same time, the handle 84 is cranked to rotate the shaft 82. At this time, the drive rod 83 controls the drive plate 81 to move upward. The drive plate 81 drives the sliding tube 71 to move upward. The sliding plate drives the support plate 73 and the suction cup 74 to move synchronously, and the suction cup 74 picks up the bottom plastic sheet. Then, the handle 84 is released. Under the action of the torsion spring 85, the handle 84 is rotated to the initial position. At this time, the tension spring 72 pulls the sliding tube 71 downward and pulls the bottom plastic sheet out of the feeding box 61, making the plastic sheet horizontal.
[0045] Then, control the support rod 62 to rotate to a horizontal state. At this time, the plastic sheet is vertically positioned at the opening of the receiving tube 4, and both ends of the plastic sheet are embedded in a pair of clips 41 to limit the position of the plastic sheet and ensure that the middle position of the plastic sheet is aligned with the opening of the receiving tube 4.
[0046] Subsequently, as the measuring tape is conveyed, it presses against the middle of the plastic sheet, bending the plastic sheet and pushing it into the conveyor tube 3. At the same time, a pair of pressure rollers 42 press the measuring tape and the plastic sheet together, bending the plastic sheet to ensure they fit tightly together, while also conveying the measuring tape. When the measuring tape moves to the blade holder 51, the welding blade 52 approaches the blade holder 51 and presses the measuring tape and the plastic sheet together, completing the welding head operation.
[0047] Therefore, by setting up an automatic feeding mechanism for the measuring tape and plastic sheet, automatic and rapid assembly of the two can be achieved. An ultrasonic welding gun mechanism is used for welding, realizing highly automated hot-scalding of the measuring tape, reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving production efficiency.
[0048] Meanwhile, during the hair perming process, the pressure roller 42 automatically squeezes the measuring tape and plastic sheet that are transmitted into the receiving tube 4, thereby automatically folding the plastic sheet and tightly connecting the two together to ensure stable hair perming operation.
[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, a winding box 9 is connected to the tail end of the receiving tube 4, and a storage tube 91 is vertically connected to the lower end of the winding box 9. A winding rod 92 is vertically arranged inside the winding box 9, and a notch 93 is provided at the lower end of the winding rod 92 for the end of the measuring tape to be inserted.
[0050] like Figure 6 As shown, the take-up box 9 is equipped with a pusher 94 for pushing the measuring tape into the storage tube 91. The pusher 94 includes a pusher disc 95, a guide rod 96, a handle 97, and an elastic element 98. The pusher disc 95 is sleeved on the outer wall of the take-up rod 92 and is vertically slidably connected to the take-up rod 92. The guide rod 96 is vertically disposed at the upper end of the pusher disc 95, and the handle 97 is disposed at the outer end of the guide rod 96. The elastic element 98 is used to control the upward movement of the handle 97.
[0051] As the measuring tape being heated continues to be conveyed backward, its end will automatically embed into the notch 93 at the lower end of the winding rod 92. The winding rod 92 is then rotated to automatically wind the measuring tape into the winding box 9. Once fully wound, the outermost edge of the measuring tape adheres to the inner wall of the winding box 9. The control handle 84 then moves the guide rod 96 and the pusher disc 95 downward, using the pusher disc 95 to push the wound measuring tape into the storage tube 91, achieving continuous winding and storage of the measuring tape for easy processing at the next workstation.
[0052] The specific embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to these embodiments without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A heating element for a measuring tape, characterized in that: include: Workbench (1), horizontally set on the ground; The tape measure feeding mechanism (2) includes a feeding box (21) with an opening at the top. The feeding box (21) is used to place a stack of tape measures upright. One side wall of the feeding box (21) is provided with a feeding port (22) aligned with the end of the outermost tape measure. The feeding box (21) is rotatably connected to a feeding wheel (23) on the side near the feeding port (22). The feeding box (21) is provided with a pusher (24) on the side away from the feeding wheel (23) to push the tape measure. The transmission pipe (3) is horizontally arranged on the outer wall of the feeding box (21) and aligned with the feeding port (22); The receiving tube (4) is horizontally set on the workbench (1) and aligned with the end of the transmission tube (3); The ultrasonic welding mechanism (5) includes a knife holder (51) and a welding knife (52). The knife holder (51) and the welding knife (52) are respectively embedded on both sides of the tail end of the receiving tube (4). The outer wall of the receiving tube (4) is provided with an electric cylinder (53) for controlling the welding knife (52) to approach the knife holder (51). A plastic sheet feeding mechanism (6) is provided on the receiving tube (4) and is used to transport the plastic sheet to the opening position of the receiving tube (4); The plastic sheet feeding mechanism (6) includes a feeding box (61), a pair of support rods (62) and a pair of suction members (7). The feeding box (61) is located above the receiving tube (4) and has an opening at the bottom. The feeding box (61) is used to place a stack of plastic sheets horizontally. The feeding box (61) has a support plate (63) on both sides of the opening position of the feeding box (61) to support the two ends of the plastic sheets. The support rods (62) are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the receiving tube (4). The suction members (7) are located at the upper end of the support rods (62) and are used to suction the plastic sheets in the feeding box (61) when the support rods (62) are flipped to the vertical position, and to place the plastic sheets vertically at the opening position of the receiving tube (4) when the support rods (62) are flipped to the horizontal position. The adsorption component (7) includes a sliding tube (71), a tension spring (72), a support plate (73), a suction cup (74), and a driving component (8). The sliding tube (71) is vertically slidably connected to the support rod (62). The tension spring (72) is used to pull the sliding tube (71) downward. The support plate (73) is horizontally arranged at the end of the sliding tube (71). The suction cup (74) is arranged on the surface of the support plate (73) and is used to adsorb plastic sheets. The driving component (8) is used to control the vertical sliding of the sliding tube (71). The driving component (8) includes a driving plate (81), a rotating shaft (82), a driving rod (83), and a handle (84). The driving plate (81) is disposed on the outer wall of the sliding tube (71). The rotating shaft (82) is horizontally rotatably connected to the outer wall of the receiving tube (4), and a torsion spring (85) is disposed between the shaft and the receiving tube (4). The driving rod (83) is used to control the driving plate (81) to slide upward, and the handle (84) is used to control the rotating shaft (82) to rotate. The receiving tube (4) has clips (41) with open tops on both sides of the tube opening. The clips (41) are used to insert the two ends of the plastic sheet.
2. The heating head device for a measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pusher (24) includes a push plate (25), a push rod (26), an end plate (27), and a spring (28). The push plate (25) is vertically disposed inside the loading box (21). The push rod (26) is horizontally slidably connected to the loading box (21) and fixed to the back side of the push plate (25). The end plate (27) is disposed at the outer end of the push rod (26). The spring (28) is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod (26) and disposed between the end plate (27) and the outer wall of the loading box (21).
3. The heating head device for a measuring tape according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of pressure rollers (42) for pressing the measuring tape and plastic sheet are embedded and rotatably connected to the inner walls on both sides of the opening of the receiving tube (4).
4. The heating head device for a measuring tape according to claim 3, characterized in that: The receiving tube (4) is connected to a winding box (9) at its tail end. The winding box (9) is vertically connected to a storage tube (91) at its lower end. A winding rod (92) is vertically arranged inside the winding box (9). The lower end of the winding rod (92) is provided with a notch (93) for the end of the measuring tape to be inserted. The winding box (9) is provided with a pusher (94) for pushing the measuring tape into the storage tube (91).
5. The heating head device for a measuring tape according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pusher (94) includes a pusher disc (95), a guide rod (96), a handle (97), and an elastic element (98). The pusher disc (95) is sleeved on the outer wall of the winding rod (92) and is vertically slidably connected to the winding rod (92). The guide rod (96) is vertically disposed at the upper end of the pusher disc (95). The handle (97) is disposed at the outer end of the guide rod (96). The elastic element (98) is used to control the upward movement of the handle (97).