Automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing
By designing positioning components, pressing tip components and support components in automatic presses for copper pipe processing, the problems of poor functionality of pressing tips and lack of support within the copper pipe in the prior art are solved, and efficient pressing tips for copper pipes of different diameters are achieved and the quality of pressing tips is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411545273.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-11-01
AI Technical Summary
The existing tip presses for copper pipe processing have poor functionality and require frequent replacement of molds to adapt to copper pipes of different diameters, which affects the pressure tip efficiency. In addition, the copper pipe lacks support during the pressure tip process, which easily leads to collapse and leads to poor quality of the pressure tip.
An automatic tip press for copper pipe processing is designed, including positioning components, tip pressing components and support components. The positioning assembly realizes fixed clamping of copper tubes of different diameters by adjusting the motor and transmission gear. The pressing tip assembly realizes pressing tip operation of copper tubes of different diameters through an adjustable guide frame and pressing tip block. The support assembly provides flexible support to the inner wall of the copper tube by pushing the air cylinder and a micro-air pump-driven air bag.
This design improves the adaptability of the tip press to copper pipes of different diameters, reduces mold replacement time, improves the compression tip efficiency, and avoids internal collapse of the copper pipe and improves the compression tip quality through the use of support components.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of point pressing machines, and in particular to an automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing. Background Art
[0002] The automatic tipping machine for copper tube processing is an automated equipment specially used in the copper tube processing industry. Its main function is to tip the copper tube to meet specific processing requirements. In the copper tube manufacturing process, tipping refers to processing one or both ends of the copper tube into a pointed shape to facilitate subsequent installation or use. It is commonly used in pipe connections in air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, automotive parts and other industries.
[0003] For example, the patent with announcement number CN214556325U provides an automatic pipe tipping machine, which has a base, a tipping machine is fixed on the upper end of the base, and a denting assembly is fixed on one side of the base; a base plate is fixed horizontally on the other side of the base, a slide rail is arranged in parallel on the upper end surface of the base plate, a sliding plate is connected to the slide rail through a sleeve, an oil injection and introduction cylinder is fixed on the sliding plate, and a hole expansion and blowing cylinder is arranged in parallel on one side of the oil injection and introduction cylinder; a displacement cylinder is fixed on the lower end of the base plate, and the telescopic end of the displacement cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower end of the sliding plate; a core head storage table is fixed on one side of the base plate at the discharge position of the tipping machine, and a core head is placed in the core head storage table; a core head moving cylinder is connected to one side of the core head storage table in the vertical direction. The automatic pipe tipping machine can be fully automated through electrical control; after realizing automatic tipping, the dependence on personnel skills is reduced; labor costs are saved, overall production efficiency is improved, product quality is guaranteed, and overall production and processing efficiency is improved.
[0004] The prior art has the following problems: the functionality of the existing copper tube tipping machine is poor. When the device needs to perform tipping operations on copper tubes of different calibers, it takes time to replace the mold, which affects the tipping efficiency of the tipping machine. Moreover, when the surface of one end of the copper tube is tipped, the inside of the copper tube cannot be supported, which can easily cause partial collapse of the copper tube, resulting in poor tipping quality of the copper tube.
[0005] For this reason, a kind of automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing is proposed. Summary of the invention
[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem that the functionality of the existing copper tube tipping machine is poor. When the device needs to perform tipping operations on copper tubes of different calibers, it is time-consuming to replace the mold, which affects the tipping efficiency of the tipping machine. Moreover, when the surface of one end of the copper tube is tipped, the inside of the copper tube cannot be supported, which easily causes partial collapse of the copper tube, resulting in poor tipping quality of the copper tube. The present invention provides an automatic tipping machine for copper tube processing.
[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention specifically adopts the following technical solutions:
[0008] An automatic tip pressing machine for copper tube processing comprises a main body, a feed channel is provided in the main body and runs through the main body, a positioning assembly for clamping and fixing the copper tube is provided in the main body, a tip pressing assembly for punching the copper tube is arranged in an array in the main body, a fixed frame is provided on the side of the main body, and a support assembly for supporting the inner wall of the copper tube is provided in the fixed frame.
[0009] As a further solution of the present invention, the positioning assembly includes a fixing ring, a gear ring is provided on the surface of the fixing ring, and the gear ring is movably connected to the fixing ring, a limiting groove is provided in the surface array of the fixing ring, and the limiting groove passes through the fixing ring, a limiting column is provided on the surface of the gear ring, and the limiting column is movably connected to the limiting groove.
[0010] As a further solution of the present invention, an adjusting motor is provided on the surface of the fixing ring, and the output end of the adjusting motor passes through the fixing ring. A transmission gear is provided at the output end of the adjusting motor, and the transmission gear is meshed with the gear ring.
[0011] As a further solution of the present invention, an arc groove is formed in an array on the surface of the gear ring, and the arc groove passes through the gear ring. A push rod is provided in the arc groove, and the push rod is movably connected to the arc groove. A clamping block is formed in an array in the feed channel, and the clamping block passes through the inner wall of the feed channel. A connecting rod is provided between the clamping block and the push rod.
[0012] As a further solution of the present invention, the tip pressing assembly includes a guide frame, a tip pressing block is provided between the guide frames, a fixed block is provided on the surface of the tip pressing block, a movable rod is provided between the fixed block and the guide frame, and the movable rod is movably connected to the guide frame and the fixed block respectively, and a reset spring is provided between the movable rods.
[0013] As a further solution of the present invention, the supporting assembly includes a rotating seat, and the rotating seat is movably connected to the fixed frame, a rotating motor is provided on the surface of the fixed frame, and an output end of the rotating motor is fixedly connected to the rotating seat, a docking hole is opened on the surface of the rotating seat, and the docking hole passes through the rotating seat.
[0014] As a further solution of the present invention, a support frame is provided on the surface of the rotating seat, a push cylinder is provided on the surface of the support frame, an air guide tube is provided at the output end of the push cylinder, and the air guide tube passes through the rotating seat, a support air bag is provided at one end of the air guide tube, a micro air pump is provided on the surface of the air guide tube, and the micro air pump passes through the air guide tube.
[0015] As a further solution of the present invention, a movable groove is provided on the top surface of the main body, a movable screw rod and a mounting block are provided in the movable groove, and the movable screw rod is threadedly connected to the mounting block, a movable motor is fixed to one end of the movable screw rod, a hydraulic rod is provided on the top surface of the mounting block, and the hydraulic rod passes through the mounting block, and a pressure block is provided at the bottom end of the hydraulic rod.
[0016] As a further solution of the present invention, a controller is provided on the surface of the main body, and the controller is electrically connected to the regulating motor, the rotating motor, the micro air pump and the moving motor respectively.
[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0018] The present invention has a positioning component and a tip pressing component in the main body. The positioning component can be adjusted in the main body, which is convenient for the tip pressing machine to fix and clamp copper tubes of different calibers, and the tip pressing component can be adjusted in the main body according to the caliber of the copper tube. These designs facilitate the rapid adjustment of the tip pressing machine and the tip pressing operation on copper tubes of different thicknesses, thereby enhancing the functionality of the device and improving the tip pressing efficiency of the copper tube.
[0019] The present invention provides a supporting assembly on the side of the main body. In the supporting assembly, under the drive of the pushing cylinder, one end of the air guide cylinder can probe into the interior of the copper tube at the tip pressing part, and then under the action of the micro air pump, the supporting air bag at one end of the air guide cylinder will inflate and swell to support the inner wall of the copper tube. This design enables the interior of the copper tube to obtain flexible support when the tip pressing machine presses the copper tube, reduces the collapse of the interior of the copper tube, and improves the tip pressing quality of the copper tube. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 is an overall cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the overall structure of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the positioning assembly of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the positioning assembly of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 6 is a structural exploded view of the positioning assembly of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of the tip pressing assembly of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a support assembly of the present invention;
[0028] Fig. 9 It is a structural exploded view of the support assembly of the present invention.
[0029] 1. Positioning assembly; 101. Transmission gear; 102. Fixed ring; 103. Gear ring; 104. Connecting rod; 105. Clamping block; 106. Adjusting motor; 107. Limiting column; 108. Limiting groove; 109. Arc groove; 110. Push rod; 2. Pressing tip assembly; 201. Movable rod; 202. Fixed block; 203. Pressing tip block; 204. Return spring; 205. Guide frame; 3. Support assembly; 301. Rotating seat; 302. Rotating motor; 303. Air guide cylinder; 304. Support frame; 305. Pushing cylinder; 306. Docking hole; 307. Support airbag; 308. Micro air pump; 4. Controller; 5. Moving groove; 6. Main body; 7. Fixed frame; 8. Hydraulic rod; 9. Moving screw rod; 10. Moving motor; 11. Mounting block; 12. Pressing block; 13. Feed channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention claimed for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0032] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in the subsequent drawings. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "inside", "outside", "upper", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the inventive product is usually placed when used. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0034] The following will be combined Figure 1-Figure 9 An automatic copper tube tipping machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail.
[0035] Embodiment 1: Embodiment 1 of the present application discloses an automatic tip pressing machine for copper tube processing. Figure 1-Figure 9 , including a main body 6, a feed channel 13 is opened in the main body 6, and the feed channel 13 runs through the main body 6, a positioning component 1 for clamping and fixing the copper tube is provided in the main body 6, a pressing tip component 2 for punching the copper tube is arranged in an array in the main body 6, a fixed frame 7 is provided on the side of the main body 6, and a supporting component 3 for supporting the inner wall of the copper tube is provided in the fixed frame 7.
[0036] Specifically, the positioning component 1 can be adjusted in the main body 6, so that the tip pressing machine can fix and clamp copper tubes of different calibers, and the tip pressing component 2 can be adjusted in the main body 6 according to the caliber of the copper tube. These designs facilitate the rapid adjustment of the tip pressing machine to perform tip pressing operations on copper tubes of different thicknesses, enhance the functionality of the device, and improve the tip pressing efficiency of the copper tube. When the copper tube moves to a certain position in the feed channel 13, the support component 3 will penetrate into the copper tube to support the inner wall of the copper tube at the tip pressing point.
[0037] The positioning assembly 1 includes a fixed ring 102, a gear ring 103 is provided on the surface of the fixed ring 102, and the gear ring 103 is movably connected to the fixed ring 102, a limiting groove 108 is arranged on the surface array of the fixed ring 102, and the limiting groove 108 passes through the fixed ring 102, a limiting column 107 is provided on the surface of the gear ring 103, and the limiting column 107 is movably connected to the limiting groove 108, an adjusting motor 106 is provided on the surface of the fixed ring 102, and the output end of the adjusting motor 106 passes through the fixed ring 102, and the adjusting motor 106 is provided on the surface of the fixed ring 102. A transmission gear 101 is provided at the output end of the machine 106, and the transmission gear 101 is meshed with the gear ring 103. An arc groove 109 is provided in an array on the surface of the gear ring 103, and the arc groove 109 passes through the gear ring 103. A push rod 110 is provided in the arc groove 109, and the push rod 110 is movably connected to the arc groove 109. A clamping block 105 is provided in an array in the feed channel 13, and the clamping block 105 passes through the inner wall of the feed channel 13, and a connecting rod 104 is provided between the clamping block 105 and the push rod 110.
[0038] Specifically, in the positioning component 1, under the drive of the adjusting motor 106, the transmission gear 101 will drive the gear ring 103 to rotate, and then the arc groove 109 on the surface of the gear ring 103 will drive the push rod 110 to move and adjust along the radial direction of the fixed ring 102, and then the push rod 110 will push the clamping block 105 through the connection to achieve centering clamping of the copper tube. During the rotation of the gear ring 103, the limit column 107 on the surface of the gear ring 103 is connected to the limit groove 108 on the surface of the fixed ring 102 to achieve stable rotation of the gear ring 103.
[0039] The tip pressing assembly 2 includes a guide frame 205, a tip pressing block 203 is provided between the guide frame 205, a fixed block 202 is provided on the surface of the tip pressing block 203, a movable rod 201 is provided between the fixed block 202 and the guide frame 205, and the movable rod 201 is movably connected to the guide frame 205 and the fixed block 202 respectively, and a return spring 204 is provided between the movable rods 201.
[0040] Specifically, in the tip pressing assembly 2, the tip pressing block 203 moves up and down in the feed channel 13 to punch the copper tube. Under the action of the return spring 204, the movable rod 201 connecting the fixed block 202 and the guide frame 205 will be recovered into the main body 6 under the action of no pressure.
[0041] The implementation principle of an automatic tip pressing machine for copper tube processing in the first embodiment of the present application is as follows: in the positioning component 1, under the drive of the adjustment motor 106, the transmission gear 101 will drive the gear ring 103 to rotate, and then the arc groove 109 on the surface of the gear ring 103 will drive the push rod 110 to move and adjust along the radial direction of the fixed ring 102, and then the push rod 110 will push the clamping block 105 through the connection to achieve the centering clamping of the copper tube. During the rotation of the gear ring 103, the limiting column 107 on the surface of the gear ring 103 is connected with the limiting groove 108 on the surface of the fixed ring 102 to achieve stable rotation of the gear ring 103. In the tip pressing component 2, the tip pressing block 203 is in the feed channel 13 It moves up and down to punch the copper tube. Under the action of the reset spring 204, the movable rod 201 connecting the fixed block 202 and the guide frame 205 will be recovered into the main body 6 without pressure. The positioning component 1 can be adjusted in the main body 6 to facilitate the tip pressing machine to fix and clamp copper tubes of different calibers, and the tip pressing component 2 can be adjusted in the main body 6 according to the caliber of the copper tube. These designs facilitate the rapid adjustment of the tip pressing machine to perform tip pressing operations on copper tubes of different thicknesses, enhance the functionality of the device, and improve the tip pressing efficiency of the copper tube. When the copper tube moves to a certain position in the feed channel 13, the support component 3 will penetrate into the copper tube to support the inner wall of the copper tube at the tip pressing point.
[0042] Example 2: Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9The support assembly 3 includes a rotating seat 301, and the rotating seat 301 is movably connected to the fixed frame 7. A rotating motor 302 is provided on the surface of the fixed frame 7, and the output end of the rotating motor 302 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 301. A docking hole 306 is opened on the surface of the rotating seat 301, and the docking hole 306 penetrates the rotating seat 301. A supporting frame 304 is provided on the surface of the rotating seat 301. A pushing cylinder 305 is provided on the surface of the supporting frame 304. An air guide cylinder 303 is provided on the output end of the pushing cylinder 305, and the air guide cylinder 303 penetrates the rotating seat 301. A supporting air bag 307 is provided at one end of the air guide cylinder 303. A micro air pump 308 is provided on the surface of the air guide cylinder 303, and the micro air pump 308 penetrates the air guide cylinder 303.
[0043] Specifically, in the support component 3, under the drive of the pushing cylinder 305, one end of the air guide cylinder 303 can be inserted into the interior of the copper tube pressure tip, and then under the action of the micro air pump 308, the support air bag 307 at one end of the air guide cylinder 303 will be inflated to support the inner wall of the copper tube. Driven by the rotating motor 302, the pushing cylinder 305 moves to the feed channel 13, and then under the drive of the pushing cylinder 305, the support air bag 307 at one end of the air guide cylinder 303 is inserted into the copper tube, and then the micro air pump 308 blows up the support air bag 307.
[0044] The implementation principle of an automatic tip pressing machine for copper tube processing in Example 2 of the present application is as follows: in the support component 3, under the drive of the push cylinder 305, one end of the air guide tube 303 can penetrate into the interior of the copper tube where the tip is pressed, and then under the action of the micro air pump 308, the support air bag 307 at one end of the air guide tube 303 will be inflated to support the inner wall of the copper tube. This design allows the inside of the copper tube to be flexibly supported when the tip pressing machine presses the copper tube, reduces the collapse of the inside of the copper tube, and improves the tip pressing quality of the copper tube. The docking hole 306 on the surface of the rotating seat 301 and the surface of the fixed frame 7 is used to facilitate the removal of the copper tube after the tip is pressed.
[0045] Example 3: Reference Figure 1-Figure 9 A moving groove 5 is provided on the top surface of the main body 6, in which a moving screw rod 9 and a mounting block 11 are provided, and the moving screw rod 9 is threadedly connected to the mounting block 11, a moving motor 10 is fixed to one end of the moving screw rod 9, a hydraulic rod 8 is provided on the top surface of the mounting block 11, and the hydraulic rod 8 passes through the mounting block 11, and a pressure block 12 is provided at the bottom end of the hydraulic rod 8, a controller 4 is provided on the surface of the main body 6, and the controller 4 is electrically connected to the adjusting motor 106, the rotating motor 302, the micro air pump 308 and the moving motor 10 respectively.
[0046] Specifically, in the movable groove 5 on the top surface of the main body 6, under the drive of the movable motor 10, the movable screw 9 can drive the mounting block 11 to move in the movable groove 5, and then under the action of the hydraulic rod 8, the pressing block 12 impacts the fixed block 202 in the pressing tip assembly 2 to realize the pressing tip operation.
[0047] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions only describe the principles of the present invention. The present invention may be subject to various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. These changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic tipping machine for copper tube processing, comprising a main body (6), characterized in that: A feed channel (13) is provided in the main body (6), and the feed channel (13) passes through the main body (6); a positioning assembly (1) for clamping and fixing the copper tube is provided in the main body (6); a pressing tip assembly (2) for punching the copper tube is arranged in an array in the main body (6); a fixing frame (7) is provided on the side of the main body (6); a supporting assembly (3) for supporting the inner wall of the copper tube is provided in the fixing frame (7); the supporting assembly (3) comprises a rotating seat (301), and the rotating seat (301) is movably connected to the fixing frame (7); a rotating motor (302) is provided on the surface of the fixing frame (7), and an output end of the rotating motor (302) is connected to the rotating The rotating seat (301) is fixedly connected to the rotating seat (301); a docking hole (306) is provided on the surface of the rotating seat (301), and the docking hole (306) passes through the rotating seat (301); a supporting frame (304) is provided on the surface of the rotating seat (301); a pushing cylinder (305) is provided on the surface of the supporting frame (304); an air guide cylinder (303) is provided at the output end of the pushing cylinder (305), and the air guide cylinder (303) passes through the rotating seat (301); a supporting air bag (307) is provided at one end of the air guide cylinder (303); a micro air pump (308) is provided on the surface of the air guide cylinder (303), and the micro air pump (308) passes through the air guide cylinder (303).
2. The automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (1) comprises a fixed ring (102), a gear ring (103) is provided on the surface of the fixed ring (102), and the gear ring (103) is movably connected to the fixed ring (102), a limiting groove (108) is arranged in an array on the surface of the fixed ring (102), and the limiting groove (108) passes through the fixed ring (102), and a limiting column (107) is provided on the surface of the gear ring (103), and the limiting column (107) is movably connected to the limiting groove (108).
3. The automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: An adjusting motor (106) is provided on the surface of the fixing ring (102), and the output end of the adjusting motor (106) passes through the fixing ring (102). A transmission gear (101) is provided at the output end of the adjusting motor (106), and the transmission gear (101) and the gear ring (103) are meshed with each other.
4. The automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the gear ring (103) is provided with an array of arc grooves (109), and the arc grooves (109) penetrate the gear ring (103); a push rod (110) is provided in the arc groove (109), and the push rod (110) is movably connected to the arc groove (109); a clamping block (105) is provided in an array inside the feed channel (13), and the clamping block (105) penetrates the inner wall of the feed channel (13); a connecting rod (104) is provided between the clamping block (105) and the push rod (110).
5. The automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tip pressing assembly (2) comprises a guide frame (205), a tip pressing block (203) is arranged between the guide frame (205), a fixed block (202) is arranged on the surface of the tip pressing block (203), a movable rod (201) is arranged between the fixed block (202) and the guide frame (205), and the movable rod (201) is movably connected to the guide frame (205) and the fixed block (202), respectively, and a return spring (204) is arranged between the movable rods (201).
6. The automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A movable groove (5) is provided on the top surface of the main body (6), a movable screw rod (9) and a mounting block (11) are provided in the movable groove (5), and the movable screw rod (9) is threadedly connected to the mounting block (11), a movable motor (10) is fixed to one end of the movable screw rod (9), a hydraulic rod (8) is provided on the top surface of the mounting block (11), and the hydraulic rod (8) passes through the mounting block (11), and a pressure block (12) is provided at the bottom end of the hydraulic rod (8).
7. The automatic point pressing machine for copper tube processing according to claim 6, characterized in that: A controller (4) is provided on the surface of the main body (6), and the controller (4) is electrically connected to the regulating motor (106), the rotating motor (302), the micro air pump (308) and the moving motor (10) respectively.
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