An automated assembly system for an air conditioner condenser manifold assembly

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of air conditioner condensers, and particularly to an automatic assembly system for a manifold assembly of an air conditioner condenser. Technical problem: During the installation of plugs and spacers on the condenser manifold, the plugs at both ends can be automatically assembled, while the assembly of the spacers still requires manual operation by workers, resulting in low efficiency. Technical solution: An automatic assembly system for a manifold assembly of an air conditioner condenser includes a base and a placement seat; a placement seat is fixedly connected to the middle of the base; it further includes a left clamping plate, a right clamping plate, and an annular expansion airbag; a left clamping plate is arranged on the left part of the base, and a right clamping plate is arranged on the right part of the base; an annular expansion airbag is fixedly connected to each of the opposite sides of the left clamping plate and the right clamping plate. The present invention can achieve automatic clamping and positioning of the manifold to be assembled. At the same time, with the double guarantee of the vision camera and the first detection rod and the second detection rod, the flat tube insertion port or the spacer insertion port can be automatically in the state of facing directly upwards, which is convenient for workers to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of air conditioner condensers, and particularly to an automated assembly system for the manifold assembly of an air conditioner condenser. Background Art

[0002] In the current prior art field, when installing plugs and spacers on the condenser manifold, the installation process of the plugs at both ends can be efficiently completed by means of automated equipment. However, the assembly of the spacers still relies on manual operation by workers. This traditional manual assembly method has many drawbacks. On the one hand, workers need to spend a lot of time and energy installing the spacers one by one, and their operation speed is relatively slow, making it difficult to match the automated plug installation efficiency. On the other hand, manual operation is easily interfered by human factors. For example, factors such as worker fatigue and differences in operation proficiency may lead to unstable quality of spacer installation, and the overall production efficiency is also at a low level, unable to meet the requirements of modern large-scale production for high efficiency and stability, greatly restricting the improvement of the production efficiency of the condenser manifold and the further development of related industries. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings that in the process of installing plugs and spacers on the condenser manifold, the plugs at both ends can already be automatically assembled, while the assembly of the spacers still requires manual operation by workers with low efficiency, the present invention provides an automated assembly system for the manifold assembly of an air conditioner condenser.

[0004] Technical Solution: An automated assembly system for the manifold assembly of an air conditioner condenser includes a base and a placement seat; a placement seat is fixedly connected to the middle of the base; it further includes a left clamping plate, a right clamping plate, and an annular expansion airbag; a left clamping plate is arranged on the left part of the base, and a right clamping plate is arranged on the right part of the base; an annular expansion airbag is fixedly connected to each of the opposite sides of the left clamping plate and the right clamping plate.

[0005] More preferably, it further includes a first electric push rod, an annular guide rail, a first horizontal moving platform, and a first driving motor; a first electric push rod is fixedly connected to the left part of the base through a bracket; the telescopic part of the first electric push rod is fixedly connected to the annular guide rail, and the annular guide rail is rotatably connected to the left clamping plate; the right side of the base is fixedly connected to the first horizontal moving platform, a first driving motor is installed on the moving part of the first horizontal moving platform, and the rotating part of the first driving motor is fixedly connected to the right clamping plate.

[0006] More preferably, it further includes a vision camera, and the position states of the flat tube insertion port and the spacer insertion port are judged by the vision camera.

[0007] More preferably, it further includes a second driving motor, a first detection rod, a third driving motor and a second detection rod; a second driving motor is fixedly connected to the moving part of the first transverse moving platform; a first detection rod is fixedly connected to the rotating part of the second driving motor; a third driving motor is arranged on the moving part of the first transverse moving platform, and the third driving motor is located on the lower side of the second driving motor; a second detection rod is fixedly connected to the rotating part of the third driving motor.

[0008] More preferably, the first detection rod and the second detection rod are arranged as cylinders.

[0009] More preferably, the placing seat is provided with a receiving groove for placing the to-be-assembled manifold.

[0010] More preferably, it further includes a mounting frame, a second electric push rod, a connecting plate and a detection head; a mounting frame is fixedly connected to the base and behind the placing seat; a second electric push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame; a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic part of the second electric push rod; a detection head matching the number of flat tube insertion ports is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0011] More preferably, a push plate is rotatably connected to both sides of each detection head; a rectangular expansion air bag is arranged in the middle of each detection head.

[0012] More preferably, it further includes a second transverse moving platform, a third electric push rod, a connecting frame and a suction cup; a second transverse moving platform is fixedly connected to the middle of the mounting frame; a third electric push rod is fixedly connected to the moving part of the second transverse moving platform; a connecting frame is fixedly connected to the telescopic part of the third electric push rod; a suction cup is fixedly connected to the connecting frame.

[0013] More preferably, it further includes a fourth electric push rod, a downward pressing arc-shaped plate and an electric telescopic plate; a fourth electric push rod is fixedly connected to the connecting frame; a downward pressing arc-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic part of the fourth electric push rod; two electric telescopic plates are installed on the lower side of the downward pressing arc-shaped plate.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The present invention can realize the automatic clamping and positioning of the to-be-assembled manifold, and at the same time, through the double guarantee of the vision camera and the first detection rod and the second detection rod, the flat tube insertion port or the spacer insertion port is automatically in the state of facing directly upwards, which is convenient for the operation of the staff.

[0015] The present invention realizes the insertion experiment detection of the flat tube insertion port and the elimination treatment of burrs.

[0016] The present invention realizes the automatic insertion of the spacer into the spacer insertion port, and at the same time can avoid the deflection of the spacer during the insertion process, resulting in poor insertion effect and the need for re-assembly and insertion. Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1Schematic structural diagram disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 The first partial structural diagram disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 The second partial structural diagram disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 Schematic combined structural diagram of the right clamping plate, annular expansion airbag, first transverse moving platform, and first driving motor disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 State diagram of placing the manifold pipe to be assembled disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 Schematic combined structural diagram of the placing seat and the manifold pipe to be assembled disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 The first state diagram of the first detection rod and the second detection rod disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 The second state diagram of the first detection rod and the second detection rod disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 The third state diagram of the first detection rod and the second detection rod disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 10 Schematic burr structure diagram disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 11 For Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0028] Figure 12 Schematic detection head structure diagram disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 13 Detection head state diagram disclosed for the automatic assembly system of the manifold pipe assembly of the air conditioner condenser of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 14The first combined structural schematic diagram of the third electric push rod, connecting frame, suction cup, fourth electric push rod, downward pressing arc plate, and electric telescopic plate disclosed in the automatic assembly system of the air conditioner condenser manifold assembly of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 15 The second combined structural schematic diagram of the third electric push rod, connecting frame, suction cup, fourth electric push rod, downward pressing arc plate, and electric telescopic plate disclosed in the automatic assembly system of the air conditioner condenser manifold assembly of the present invention.

[0032] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals: 1 - base, 2 - placement seat, 2a - accommodation groove, 3 - left clamping plate, 4 - right clamping plate, 5 - annular expansion airbag, 101 - first electric push rod, 102 - annular guide rail, 103 - first horizontal moving platform, 104 - first driving motor, 201 - second driving motor, 202 - first detection rod, 203 - third driving motor, 204 - second detection rod, 301 - mounting bracket, 302 - second electric push rod, 303 - connecting plate, 304 - detection head, 304a - push plate, 304b - rectangular expansion airbag, 401 - second horizontal moving platform, 402 - third electric push rod, 403 - connecting frame, 404 - suction cup, 405 - fourth electric push rod, 406 - downward pressing arc plate, 407 - electric telescopic plate, 100 - manifold to be assembled, 100a - flat tube insertion port, 100b - spacer insertion port, 100ab - burr, 200 - spacer to be inserted, 200a - lower edge. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific implementation manners, but the protection scope and application scope of the present invention are not limited. Embodiment

[0034] An automatic assembly system for an air conditioner condenser manifold assembly, as Figures 1 - 15 shown, includes a base 1 and a placement seat 2; a placement seat 2 is fixedly connected to the middle of the base 1;

[0035] It further includes a left clamping plate 3, a right clamping plate 4, and an annular expansion airbag 5; a left clamping plate 3 is arranged on the left part of the base 1, and a right clamping plate 4 is arranged on the right part of the base 1; an annular expansion airbag 5 is fixedly connected to each of the opposite sides of the left clamping plate 3 and the right clamping plate 4; the two ends of the manifold 100 to be assembled are clamped and fixed by the left clamping plate 3 and the right clamping plate 4, and the manifold 100 to be assembled is fixed by the inflation of the annular expansion airbag 5.

[0036] It further includes a first electric push rod 101, an annular guide rail 102, a first transverse moving platform 103 and a first driving motor 104; the left part of the base 1 is fixedly connected with the first electric push rod 101 through a bracket; the telescopic part of the first electric push rod 101 is fixedly connected with the annular guide rail 102, and the annular guide rail 102 is rotatably connected with the left clamping plate 3; the right side of the base 1 is fixedly connected with the first transverse moving platform 103, the moving part of the first transverse moving platform 103 is provided with the first driving motor 104, and the rotating part of the first driving motor 104 is fixedly connected with the right clamping plate 4.

[0037] It further includes a vision camera, and the position states of the flat tube insertion port 100a and the spacer insertion port 100b are judged through the vision camera.

[0038] It further includes a second driving motor 201, a first detection rod 202, a third driving motor 203 and a second detection rod 204; the moving part of the first transverse moving platform 103 is fixedly connected with the second driving motor 201; the rotating part of the second driving motor 201 is fixedly connected with the first detection rod 202; the moving part of the first transverse moving platform 103 is provided with the third driving motor 203, and the third driving motor 203 is located on the lower side of the second driving motor 201; the rotating part of the third driving motor 203 is fixedly connected with the second detection rod 204.

[0039] The first detection rod 202 and the second detection rod 204 are set as cylinders, which is more conducive to being embedded in the spacer insertion port 100b.

[0040] The placing seat 2 is provided with a receiving groove 2a for placing the to-be-assembled manifold 100.

[0041] Aiming at the problem that in the process of installing the plugs and spacers of the condenser manifold, the plugs at both ends can be automatically assembled, while the assembly of the spacers still requires manual operation by workers and has low efficiency, the present invention is proposed.

[0042] In the present invention, the plugs of the manifold are assembled by subsequent automatic equipment; the present invention installs the spacers in the spacer insertion ports 100b of the to-be-assembled manifold 100;

[0043] When the present invention works, the worker places the to-be-assembled manifold 100 in the receiving groove 2a of the placing seat 2, as Figure 5 shown, and then controls the moving part of the first transverse moving platform 103 to drive the first driving motor 104, the right clamping plate 4 and the annular expansion airbag 5 to move leftward. The right clamping plate 4 contacts the to-be-assembled manifold 100, and the annular expansion airbag 5 on the right clamping plate 4 is embedded in the inner right part of the to-be-assembled manifold 100;

[0044] After that, control the first electric push rod 101 to push the annular guide rail 102 and the left clamping plate 3 to move to the right, so that the left clamping plate 3 contacts the to-be-assembled manifold 100. The annular expansion airbag 5 on the left clamping plate 3 is embedded in the inner left part of the to-be-assembled manifold 100, thus realizing the limiting work on the to-be-assembled manifold 100 by the left clamping plate 3 and the right clamping plate 4;

[0045] After that, control the two annular expansion airbags 5 to expand, and firmly fix the to-be-assembled manifold 100 through the annular expansion airbags 5, as Figure 3 shown;

[0046] It should be noted that the flat tube insertion port 100a and the spacer insertion port 100b of the to-be-assembled manifold 100 are punched out, and they have burrs 100ab as shown in the figure. Therefore, the present invention expands and fixes the to-be-assembled manifold 100 on both unpunched sides of the to-be-assembled manifold 100 through the annular expansion airbag 5 to overcome the problem of burrs 100ab.

[0047] Then control the first driving motor 104 to drive the right clamping plate 4 to rotate, and then drive the left clamping plate 3, the right clamping plate 4, the annular expansion airbag 5, and the to-be-assembled manifold 100 to rotate synchronously and slowly together. At the same time, the left clamping plate 3 rotates relative to the annular guide rail 102; observe whether the flat tube insertion port 100a or the spacer insertion port 100b is in the upright state through the vision camera, and control whether the first driving motor 104 stops rotating.

[0048] Furthermore, because there is still a certain error in the observation of the vision camera, to eliminate this error, when the present invention needs to make the spacer insertion port 100b face upward, control the second driving motor 201 to drive the first detection rod 202 to rotate. The first detection rod 202 rotates from Figure 7 slowly rotates to Figure 8 the horizontal state, and judge whether the spacer insertion port 100b is in the upright state by judging whether the first detection rod 202 can rotate 90 degrees; similarly, when the flat tube insertion port 100a needs to face upward, control the third driving motor 203 to drive the second detection rod 204 to rotate. The second detection rod 204 rotates from Figure 7 slowly rotates to Figure 9 the horizontal state, and judge whether the flat tube insertion port 100a is in the upright state by judging whether the second detection rod 204 can rotate 90 degrees;

[0049] As can be seen from the above, the present invention can realize the automatic clamping and positioning of the to-be-assembled manifold 100, and at the same time, through the double guarantee of the vision camera and the first detection rod 202 and the second detection rod 204, automatically make the flat tube insertion port 100a or the spacer insertion port 100b in the upright state, which is convenient for the operation of the staff. Embodiment

[0050] On the basis of Embodiment 1, as Figures 1 - 15 shown, it further includes a mounting bracket 301, a second electric push rod 302, a connecting plate 303 and a detection head 304; on the base 1 and behind the placing seat 2, two mounting brackets 301 are fixedly connected; the top of the mounting bracket 301 is fixedly connected with a second electric push rod 302; the telescopic part of the second electric push rod 302 is fixedly connected with a connecting plate 303; on the connecting plate 303, a detection head 304 matching the number of flat tube insertion ports 100a is fixedly connected; by judging whether the detection head 304 can be inserted into the flat tube insertion port 100a, it is detected whether the flat tube can be smoothly inserted into the flat tube insertion port 100a subsequently.

[0051] On both sides of each detection head 304, a push plate 304a is rotatably connected, and the upper part of the push plate 304a is rotatably connected with the detection head 304; in the middle of each detection head 304, a rectangular expansion airbag 304b is arranged, and the push plate 304a is pushed outwards by the expansion of the rectangular expansion airbag 304b.

[0052] Due to the existence of the burr 100ab, there may be a problem that some flat tubes cannot be inserted into the flat tube insertion port 100a in the subsequent condenser assembly work, resulting in the need for rework, causing unnecessary damage and time waste. Therefore, it can be controlled to make the flat tube insertion port 100a of the manifold 100 to be assembled face upwards, and then control the second electric push rod 302 to drive the connecting plate 303 and the detection head 304 to move downwards, so that the detection head 304 is inserted into the corresponding flat tube insertion port 100a. If there is a problem that the detection head 304 is difficult to insert or cannot be inserted, it indicates that there is a problem with the manifold 100 to be assembled at this time, and the staff needs to take it out for problem analysis.

[0053] Further, after the detection head 304 can be inserted, the problem of the burr 100ab still exists, and the flat tube may still be damaged when the flat tube is inserted subsequently. Based on this problem, after the detection head 304 is inserted, the rectangular expansion airbag 304b can be controlled to expand, and then two push plates 304a are pushed outwards. The burr 100ab shown in the figure is squeezed to both sides by the rectangular expansion airbag 304b, so that the burr 100ab cannot contact the inserted flat tube subsequently.

[0054] It should be noted that whether the detection head 304 is difficult to insert or cannot be inserted can be judged by setting a sensor to identify the magnitude of the force when the second electric push rod 302 is pushed downwards.

[0055] As can be seen from the above, the present invention realizes the insertion experiment detection of the flat tube insertion port 100a and the elimination treatment of the burr 100ab. Embodiment

[0056] On the basis of Embodiment 1, as Figures 1 - 15As shown, it further includes a second horizontal moving platform 401, a third electric push rod 402, a connecting frame 403 and a suction cup 404; the middle of the mounting frame 301 is fixedly connected with the second horizontal moving platform 401; the moving part of the second horizontal moving platform 401 is fixedly connected with the third electric push rod 402; the telescopic part of the third electric push rod 402 is fixedly connected with the connecting frame 403; the connecting frame 403 is fixedly connected with the suction cup 404; the spacer is provided to the suction cup 404 manually or by an external spacer feeding device.

[0057] It further includes a fourth electric push rod 405, a downward pressing arc plate 406 and an electric telescopic plate 407; the connecting frame 403 is fixedly connected with the fourth electric push rod 405; the telescopic part of the fourth electric push rod 405 is fixedly connected with the downward pressing arc plate 406; the downward pressing arc plate 406 is located on the left side of the suction cup 404, and the suction cup 404 is arranged towards the left; two electric telescopic plates 407 are installed on the lower side of the downward pressing arc plate 406, and the lower edge 200a of the spacer to be inserted 200 is blocked by the telescopic parts of the electric telescopic plates 407 extending out.

[0058] When automatically assembling the spacer, the spacer insertion port 100b rotates to the directly upward state, and the spacer is replenished to the suction cup 404 by the staff or the spacer feeding device, as Figure 14 、 15 shown. The spacer is sucked by the suction cup 404, and then the moving part of the second horizontal moving platform 401 is controlled to drive the third electric push rod 402, the connecting frame 403, the suction cup 404, the fourth electric push rod 405, the downward pressing arc plate 406, the electric telescopic plate 407 and the spacer to move. When the spacer moves to directly above the spacer insertion port 100b, the third electric push rod 402 is controlled to drive the suction cup 404 and the spacer to move downward, so that the spacer is inserted into the spacer insertion port 100b. When the suction cup 404 abuts against the manifold 100 to be assembled, the third electric push rod 402 stops pushing, and the suction cup 404 stops sucking the spacer. At this time, the fourth electric push rod 405 is controlled to push the downward pressing arc plate 406 and the spacer downward, so that the spacer is completely inserted into the spacer insertion port 100b; further, considering that the lower edge 200a of the spacer 200 (spacer) to be inserted exists, in order to ensure the accurate fit of the lower edge 200a with the spacer insertion port 100b, the telescopic parts of the two electric telescopic plates 407 can be controlled to extend out to abut against the lower edge 200a. When the lower edge 200a is about to contact the spacer insertion port 100b, the telescopic parts of the two electric telescopic plates 407 are controlled to retract. In this way, the deflection of the spacer during the insertion process can be avoided, resulting in a poor insertion effect and the need for re-assembly and insertion.

[0059] As can be seen from the above, the present invention realizes the automatic insertion of the spacer into the spacer insertion port 100b, and at the same time, the deflection of the spacer during the insertion process can be avoided, resulting in a poor insertion effect and the need for re-assembly and insertion.

[0060] The above embodiments are provided for those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or changes to the above embodiments without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments, but should be the maximum scope that conforms to the innovative features mentioned in the claims.

Claims

1. An automatic assembly system for an air-conditioning condenser manifold assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (1) and a placement seat (2); the placement seat (2) is fixedly connected to the middle of the base (1); and further comprises a left clamping plate (3), a right clamping plate (4) and an annular expansion airbag (5); the left portion of the base (1) is provided with the left clamping plate (3), and the right portion of the base (1) is provided with the right clamping plate (4); and an annular expansion airbag (5) is fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the left clamping plate (3) and the right clamping plate (4); It also comprises a second drive motor (201), a first detection rod (202), a third drive motor (203) and a second detection rod (204); the second drive motor (201) is fixedly connected to the moving part of the first transverse moving platform (103); the first detection rod (202) is fixedly connected to the rotating part of the second drive motor (201); the third drive motor (203) is arranged on the moving part of the first transverse moving platform (103), and the third drive motor (203) is located on a side below the second drive motor (201); the second detection rod (204) is fixedly connected to the rotating part of the third drive motor (203); It also includes a mounting frame (301), a second electric push rod (302), a connecting plate (303) and a detection head (304); the mounting frame (301) is fixedly connected to the base (1) and located behind the placement seat (2); the second electric push rod (302) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame (301); the connecting plate (303) is fixedly connected to the telescopic portion of the second electric push rod (302); the connecting plate (303) is fixedly connected to the detection heads (304) whose number matches the number of the flat tube insertion openings (100a); each detection head (304) is rotatably connected to a push plate (304a) on both sides; and a rectangular expansion airbag (304b) is provided in the middle of each detection head (304); It also comprises a second transverse moving platform (401), a third electric push rod (402), a connecting frame (403) and a suction cup (404); the second transverse moving platform (401) is fixedly connected to the middle of the mounting frame (301); the third electric push rod (402) is fixedly connected to the moving part of the second transverse moving platform (401); the connecting frame (403) is fixedly connected to the telescopic part of the third electric push rod (402); and the suction cup (404) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (403).

2. The automatic assembly system for air conditioner condenser manifold assembly according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also comprises a first electric push rod (101), an annular guide rail (102), a first transverse moving platform (103) and a first driving motor (104); the left part of the base (1) is fixedly connected to the first electric push rod (101) via a bracket; the telescopic part of the first electric push rod (101) is fixedly connected to the annular guide rail (102), and the annular guide rail (102) is rotatably connected to the left clamping plate (3); the right side of the base (1) is fixedly connected to the first transverse moving platform (103), the moving part of the first transverse moving platform (103) is mounted with the first driving motor (104), and the rotating part of the first driving motor (104) is fixedly connected to the right clamping plate (4).

3. The automatic assembly system for air conditioner condenser manifold assembly according to claim 2 is characterized in that: It also includes a visual camera, which is used to determine the position status of the flat tube insertion port (100a) and the spacer insertion port (100b).

4. The automatic assembly system for air conditioner condenser manifold assembly according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The first detection rod (202) and the second detection rod (204) are configured as cylinders.

5. The automatic assembly system for air conditioner condenser manifold assembly according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The placement seat (2) is provided with a receiving groove (2a) for placing the collecting pipe (100) to be assembled.

6. The automatic assembly system for air conditioner condenser header assembly according to claim 5 is characterized in that: It also includes a fourth electric push rod (405), a downward pressing arc plate (406) and an electric telescopic plate (407); the fourth electric push rod (405) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (403); the telescopic portion of the fourth electric push rod (405) is fixedly connected to the downward pressing arc plate (406); and two electric telescopic plates (407) are installed on the lower side of the downward pressing arc plate (406).

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