A heat shrink tube online hole blocking detection device

By designing an online pore-clogging detection device for heat shrink tubing, the automatic detection, sealing, removal, and bonding of foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing were achieved, solving the problem of foreign object identification in heat shrink tubing production, improving detection efficiency and production quality, and reducing manual intervention.

CN119704601BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18CHANGYUAN ELECTRONICS DONGGUAN
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Application Number
CN202411990623.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-31

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Technical Problem

In the current heat shrink tubing production process, it is difficult to accurately identify foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, resulting in inferior products flowing into the customer's hands. In addition, manual inspection is costly and the production process is prone to interruption.

Method used

Design an online pore-clogging detection device for heat shrink tubing, including a front traction mechanism, a detection traction mechanism, a sealing mechanism, a flipping mechanism, a tubing cutting mechanism, and an adhesive application mechanism, to realize the automatic detection, sealing, removal, and bonding of foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, reducing manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved fully automated detection and handling of foreign objects inside heat shrink tubing, improving detection efficiency and production quality, reducing labor costs, and matching production rhythm.

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Abstract

The application provides an online hole blocking detection device for heat shrink tube, and relates to the technical field of heat shrink tube detection. The device mainly comprises a front traction mechanism and a rear traction mechanism for providing traction power for the heat shrink tube, a detection traction mechanism for detecting foreign matters in the heat shrink tube, a sealing mechanism for sealing the foreign matter section in the heat shrink tube, a turnover mechanism assembly for overturning the heat shrink tube, a pipe cutting mechanism for cutting the foreign matter section in the heat shrink tube, and a rubber sticking mechanism for sticking the heat shrink tube. The device realizes full-process automation of foreign matter detection in the heat shrink tube, foreign matter section sealing treatment, foreign matter section cutting, and heat shrink tube re-sticking on both sides without manual intervention. Moreover, the displacement sensor can detect smaller foreign impurities, thereby improving the detection accuracy.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of heat shrink tubing inspection technology, specifically to an integrated device for online detection of foreign objects inside heat shrink tubing and for cutting and connecting tubing. Background Technology

[0002] The general production process of heat shrink tubing is as follows: first, the polymer raw materials and additives are mixed and extruded, cooled, then subjected to radiation cross-linking, followed by heating to expand and cooling to set the shape, and finally cut, inspected and packaged to produce the finished product.

[0003] During the extrusion molding process of heat shrink tubing, residues inside the extruder may mix into the tubing, affecting its performance and leading to poor quality. Because foreign objects inside the tubing vary in size, they are sometimes difficult to identify accurately, resulting in inferior tubing reaching customers and causing complaints. Furthermore, manual inspection is inherently costly, and the inability to promptly address foreign objects can disrupt production. Therefore, a device is needed to perform online detection of foreign objects inside heat shrink tubing, automatically removing the affected sections and reconnecting them to ensure production quality, reduce manual intervention, and keep pace with production. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this invention provides an online pore-clogging detection device for heat shrink tubing. This detection device can automatically and accurately detect foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, remove the foreign object section, and re-bond both ends of the tubing without manual intervention.

[0005] To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This invention provides an online pore-clogging detection device for heat shrink tubing, comprising a front traction mechanism providing traction power for the heat shrink tubing and a mechanism housing. One side of the mechanism housing is fixedly connected to the front traction mechanism. Inside the mechanism housing are a detection traction mechanism for detecting foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, a sealing mechanism for sealing the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, a flipping mechanism assembly for flipping the heat shrink tubing, a tube-cutting mechanism for cutting the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, an adhesive-applying mechanism for bonding the heat shrink tubing, and a rear traction mechanism providing traction power for the heat shrink tubing. The flipping mechanism assembly includes two independent flipping mechanisms, namely a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism arranged from front to back along the travel direction of the heat shrink tubing. The tube-cutting mechanism and the adhesive-applying mechanism are located between the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism. The detection traction mechanism and the sealing mechanism are sequentially arranged between the front traction mechanism and the first flipping mechanism. The rear traction mechanism is located behind the second flipping mechanism. The heat shrink tubing can sequentially pass through the front traction mechanism and the interior of the mechanism housing. The detection traction mechanism includes a displacement sensor for detecting changes in the thickness of the heat shrink tubing.

[0007] Preferably, the mechanism housing includes a main substrate, a mechanism cover plate located above the main substrate, and a substrate support located below the main substrate. The mechanism housing is provided with an electronic control component, and a material dropping frame is placed on one side of the mechanism housing.

[0008] Preferably, the front traction mechanism includes a first traction base plate. On one side of the first traction base plate, a first limiting roller assembly, two first sensors, and two limiting pins are sequentially provided. On the other side of the first traction base plate, a first motor is provided. On the output shaft of the first motor, a first active roller assembly is provided. On the first traction base plate, a first driven roller assembly is provided. The first driven roller assembly is connected to the first traction base plate through a first driven roller connecting component. The first driven roller assembly is located above the first active roller assembly. On the first traction base plate, two rollers are provided. The two rollers are connected to the first traction base plate through a roller connecting component. The two rollers are located behind the first active roller assembly. The roller connecting component is located between two limiting pins. On the roller connecting component, a first detection piece is provided. Two first sensors are located behind the first detection piece.

[0009] The rear traction mechanism includes a second traction base plate, a third base plate in the middle of the second traction base plate, a second active roller assembly on the third base plate, the second active roller assembly and the third base plate being connected by a second active roller connecting component, a sixth motor at the bottom of the second traction base plate, the main shaft of the sixth motor being connected to the second active roller assembly by a sixth motor connecting component, a sixteenth cylinder mounting plate at the top of the second traction base plate, a sixteenth cylinder on the sixteenth cylinder mounting plate, a second connecting plate on the push rod of the sixteenth cylinder, a second driven roller assembly on the second connecting plate, and the second driven roller assembly and the second connecting plate being connected by a second driven roller connecting component.

[0010] Preferably, the detection traction mechanism includes a detection base plate, a first base plate disposed in the middle of the detection base plate, a third active roller assembly disposed on the first base plate, the third active roller assembly being connected to the first base plate via a third active roller connecting component, a second motor disposed at the lower part of the detection base plate, the output shaft of the second motor being connected to the third active roller assembly via a second motor connecting component, a first linear guide rail disposed on the detection base plate, a sliding base plate connected to the first linear guide rail, a third driven roller assembly disposed on the sliding base plate, the third driven roller assembly being connected to the sliding base plate via a cantilever pin, a first cylinder disposed on the sliding base plate, the pressure rod of the first cylinder being connected to the detection base plate via a connecting piece, a first clamping seat disposed on the other side of the detection base plate, a displacement sensor being connected to the first clamping seat, and a detection plate disposed on the sliding base plate.

[0011] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a second base plate, on which a second support column and a third support column are provided. A cold-pressed base plate is provided on top of the second support column. A slide table for a second cylinder is connected to the bottom of the second base plate. A top plate is provided on top of the third support column. A third cylinder mounting plate is provided below the top plate. A third cylinder is provided on the third cylinder mounting plate. A cold-pressed top plate is provided on the push rod of the third cylinder. A fourth cylinder is also provided below the top plate. A first heat insulation component is provided on the push rod of the fourth cylinder. An upper heat sealing head assembly is connected below the first heat insulation component. A fifth cylinder is provided above the second base plate. A second heat insulation component is provided on the push rod of the fifth cylinder. A lower heat sealing head assembly is connected above the second heat insulation component.

[0012] Preferably, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping base plate, a third motor is provided on one side of the flipping base plate, a first drive gear assembly is provided on the output shaft of the third motor, a driven gear and a sixth cylinder are provided on the other side of the flipping base plate, a flipping plate is provided on the driven gear, a pressure plate and a linear guide sleeve are provided on the flipping plate, a guide rod is provided inside the linear guide sleeve, a spring is provided on the guide rod, a lifting plate is provided on the push rod of the sixth cylinder, the lifting plate is connected to one end of the guide rod, and the other end of the guide rod is connected to an upper pressure plate.

[0013] Preferably, the tube cutting mechanism includes a linear module mechanism, a tube pressing and suction mechanism, a movable base plate mechanism, a tube cutting mechanism, and a blanking plate assembly. The linear module mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the two flipping mechanisms. The bottom of the linear module mechanism is connected to the tube pressing and suction mechanism. The movable base plate mechanism and the tube cutting mechanism are placed below the tube pressing and suction mechanism. The blanking plate assembly is located on one side of the movable base plate mechanism and the tube cutting mechanism.

[0014] Preferably, the linear module mechanism includes a module base plate and a translation base plate. The module base plate is provided with a fourth motor, a guide rail raising block and a synchronous idler wheel assembly. An active synchronous wheel is connected to the output shaft of the fourth motor. The active synchronous wheel and the synchronous idler wheel assembly are connected by a third synchronous belt. The third synchronous belt is connected to the translation base plate. A fifth linear guide rail is provided on the guide rail raising block. The fifth linear guide rail is slidably connected to one end of the translation base plate. A position sensor is also provided on the module base plate and is adjacent to the fifth linear guide rail.

[0015] The straw pressing mechanism includes a first straw base plate and a fifth motor. A second linear guide rail is provided below the translation base plate of the linear module mechanism. The first straw base plate is connected to the second linear guide rail. A first support plate is provided below the first straw base plate. A second straw base plate is connected to the bottom of the first support plate. A seventh cylinder and an eighth cylinder are respectively connected below the second straw base plate. A first cutting plate is connected to the push rod of the seventh cylinder. A second cutting plate is connected to the push rod of the eighth cylinder. A straw mounting plate is provided at one end of the first cutting plate. A vacuum suction cup is connected to the straw mounting plate. A rack is provided above the second straw base plate. A second drive gear assembly is connected to the main shaft of the fifth motor. The second drive gear assembly meshes with the rack.

[0016] The movable base plate mechanism includes a ninth cylinder and a tenth cylinder. The push rod of the ninth cylinder is equipped with a first movable base plate, and the push rod of the tenth cylinder is equipped with a second movable base plate.

[0017] The pipe cutting mechanism includes an eleventh cylinder, and the first tool holder is connected to the slider of the eleventh cylinder through the pipe cutting base plate.

[0018] Preferably, the adhesive applicator includes an adhesive paper suction mechanism, an adhesive paper cutting mechanism, and an adhesive paper dispensing mechanism. The adhesive paper suction mechanism is connected to the lower part of the translation substrate on the linear module mechanism, and the adhesive paper cutting mechanism and the adhesive paper dispensing mechanism are placed below the adhesive paper suction mechanism.

[0019] Preferably, the adhesive paper absorbing mechanism includes an adhesive paper absorbing substrate, a third linear guide rail and a twelfth cylinder on the adhesive paper absorbing substrate, a lowering substrate on the third linear guide rail, a vacuum suction plate on the lowering substrate, and the push rod of the twelfth cylinder connected to the lowering substrate through a connector. A sensor frame is also provided on the adhesive paper absorbing substrate, and a third sensor is provided on the sensor frame.

[0020] The adhesive paper cutting mechanism mainly includes a slide rail base plate, a thirteenth cylinder is set on the slide rail base plate, an adhesive paper cutting base plate is connected to the slider of the thirteenth cylinder, a third bearing with a seat is set on the adhesive paper cutting base plate, a second blade holder is set on the third bearing with a seat, a second blade is set on the second blade holder, and the bearing part of the third bearing with a seat is set in the guide rail of the slide rail base plate.

[0021] The adhesive dispensing mechanism includes a damper bracket, a fourth linear guide rail, a first adhesive pressing base plate, and a second adhesive pressing base plate. A damper is mounted on the damper bracket, an adhesive paper holder assembly is mounted on the damper, and adhesive paper is mounted on the adhesive paper holder assembly. An adhesive dispensing base plate is mounted on the slider of the fourth linear guide rail. The side of the adhesive dispensing base plate is connected to the push rod of the fourteenth cylinder. A second support plate is mounted on the top of the adhesive dispensing base plate. The first adhesive pressing base plate is mounted above the second support plate. A fifteenth cylinder is also mounted on the second support plate. A first downward adhesive pressing head is mounted on the push rod of the fifteenth cylinder. An adhesive pressing top is mounted on the first adhesive pressing base plate. A fourth sensor is mounted on the adhesive pressing top and the first adhesive pressing base plate. A fourth bearing with a seat is mounted on the adhesive pressing top. A third shaft is mounted on the fourth bearing with a seat. A sixteenth cylinder is mounted on the second adhesive pressing base plate. A second downward adhesive pressing head and an upward adhesive pressing head are mounted on the clamping block of the sixteenth cylinder.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] 1) This device can be integrated into the downstream of the heat shrink tubing expansion process. A traction mechanism guides the heat shrink tubing throughout the device to complete various processing steps. First, the traction mechanism automatically detects foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing. When foreign objects are found, a sealing mechanism seals the foreign object section. Then, a cutting mechanism automatically removes the foreign object section. Finally, a flipping mechanism and an adhesive applicator bond both ends of the heat shrink tubing together. After foreign object removal, the heat shrink tubing can proceed to other subsequent processes. This device achieves full automation of the entire process, including foreign object detection, sealing of foreign object sections, removal of foreign object sections, and re-bonding of the heat shrink tubing, without manual intervention. This automated online detection and handling of foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing reduces labor costs, improves detection efficiency, and matches production rhythm.

[0024] 2) When there are impurities or foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, the thickness of the heat shrink tubing will change. This device can detect the slight thickness changes of the heat shrink tubing through a displacement sensor, so as to detect small foreign impurities, improve the detection accuracy, and ensure the production quality of heat shrink tubing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front traction mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the detection traction mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flipping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pipe-cutting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the linear module mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a straw-pressing and suction mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a movable base plate mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the pipe cutting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive tape applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive paper mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a paper cutting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive paper dispensing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rear traction mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] In the attached diagram: 1. Front traction mechanism; 2. Detection traction mechanism; 3. Sealing mechanism; 4. Tilting mechanism; 5. Tube cutting mechanism; 6. Adhesive application mechanism; 7. Rear traction mechanism; 8. Electrical control components; 9. Mechanism housing; 10. Heat shrink tubing; 11. Material drop frame;

[0042] The front traction mechanism 1 includes: 1-1, a first limiting roller assembly; 1-2, a first driving roller assembly; 1-3, a first motor; 1-4, a first driven roller assembly; 1-5, a first rocker arm; 1-6, a first cantilever pin; 1-7, a roller; 1-8, a second rocker arm; 1-9, a first bearing with a mounting seat; 1-10, a limiting pin; 1-11, a first sensor; 1-12, a first detection plate; 1-14, a first shaft; 1-15, a first connecting plate; and 1-16, a first traction base plate.

[0043] The detection traction mechanism 2 includes: 2-1, a third driving roller assembly; 2-2, a second bearing with a seat; 2-3, a second shaft; 2-4, a second motor; 2-5, a first synchronous pulley; 2-6, a first synchronous belt; 2-7, a displacement sensor; 2-8, a first clamping seat; 2-9, a detection plate; 2-10, a third driven roller assembly; 2-11, a detection base plate; 2-12, a cantilever pin; 2-13, a sliding base plate; 2-14, a first cylinder; 2-15, a first linear guide rail; 2-16, a connecting piece; 2-17, a first base plate; 2-18, a first support column.

[0044] The sealing mechanism 3 includes: 3-1, a second cylinder; 3-2, a second base plate; 3-3, a second support column; 3-4, a cold-pressed base plate; 3-5, a cold-pressed top plate; 3-6, a third cylinder; 3-7, a third cylinder mounting plate; 3-8, a top plate; 3-9, a fourth cylinder; 3-10, a first heat insulation component; 3-11, a second heat insulation component; 3-12, a fifth cylinder; 3-13, a third support column; 3-14, a lower heat sealing head assembly; and 3-15, an upper heat sealing head assembly.

[0045] The flipping mechanism 4 includes: 4-1, a third motor; 4-2, a flipping base plate; 4-3, a first driving gear assembly; 4-4, a driven gear; 4-5, a guide groove assembly; 4-6, a flipping plate; 4-7, a bottom pressure plate; 4-8, an upper pressure plate; 4-9, a spring; 4-10, a linear guide sleeve; 4-11, a guide rod; 4-12, a lifting plate; 4-13, a sixth cylinder; 4-14, an upper limit assembly; 4-15, a second detection plate; 4-16, a second sensor; and 4-17, a lower limit assembly.

[0046] The pipe-cutting mechanism 5 includes:

[0047] 5-1 Linear module mechanism; 5-1-1 Module base plate; 5-1-2 Guide rail raising block; 5-1-3 Fifth linear guide rail; 5-1-4 Fourth motor; 5-1-5 Third synchronous belt; 5-1-6 Active synchronous pulley; 5-1-7 Position sensor; 5-1-8 Translation base plate; 5-1-9 Cable chain; 5-1-10 Synchronous idler wheel assembly;

[0048] 5-2. Straw pressing and suction mechanism; 5-2-1. Fifth motor; 5-2-2. Second drive gear assembly; 5-2-4. Rack; 5-2-5. Second linear guide; 5-2-6. First straw base plate; 5-2-7. First support plate; 5-2-8. Second straw base plate; 5-2-9. Seventh cylinder; 5-2-10. First cutting plate; 5-2-11. Vacuum suction cup; 5-2-12. Straw mounting plate; 5-2-13. Second cutting plate; 5-2-14. Eighth cylinder;

[0049] 5-3. Movable base plate mechanism; 5-3-1. First movable base plate; 5-3-2. Second movable base plate; 5-3-3. Ninth cylinder; 5-3-4. Tenth cylinder; 5-3-5. Pad plate;

[0050] 5-4. Pipe cutting mechanism; 5-4-1. Eleventh cylinder; 5-4-2. Pipe cutting base plate; 5-4-3. First tool holder; 5-4-4. First blade;

[0051] 5-5. Blanking plate assembly;

[0052] The adhesive applicator 6 includes:

[0053] 6-1. Adhesive paper suction mechanism; 6-1-1. Adhesive paper substrate; 6-1-2. Vacuum suction plate; 6-1-3. Twelfth cylinder; 6-1-4. Third linear guide rail; 6-1-5. Sensor holder; 6-1-6. Third sensor; 6-1-7. Lowering substrate; 6-1-8. Connector;

[0054] 6-2. Adhesive paper cutting mechanism; 6-2-1. Thirteenth cylinder; 6-2-2. Adhesive paper cutting substrate; 6-2-3. Third bearing with seat; 6-2-4. Pin; 6-2-5. Second tool holder; 6-2-6. Follower bearing; 6-2-7. Slide rail substrate; 6-2-8. Second blade;

[0055] 6-3. Adhesive Dispensing Mechanism; 6-3-1. Adhesive Dispensing Base Assembly; 6-3-2. Damper Bracket; 6-3-3. Adhesive Paper; 6-3-4. Damper; 6-3-5. Fourteenth Cylinder; 6-3-6. Adhesive Dispensing Base Plate; 6-3-7. Second Support Plate; 6-3-8. Fourth Linear Guide Rail; 6-3-9. Fifteenth Cylinder; 6-3-10. First Adhesive Pressing Base Plate; 6-3-11. First Lower Adhesive Pressing Head; 6-3-12. Adhesive Pressing Top; 6-3-13. Fourth Sensor; 6-3-14. Third Shaft; 6-3-15. Fourth Bearing with Seat; 6-3-16. Second Adhesive Pressing Base Plate; 6-3-17. Sixteenth Cylinder; 6-3-18. Second Lower Adhesive Pressing Head; 6-3-19. Upper Adhesive Pressing Head;

[0056] The rear traction mechanism 7 includes: 7-1, a second driving roller assembly; 7-2, a fifth belt bearing; 7-3, a fourth shaft; 7-4, a sixth motor; 7-5, a second synchronous pulley; 7-6, a second synchronous belt; 7-7, a second driven roller assembly; 7-8, a second clamping seat; 7-9, a fifth shaft; 7-10, a second connecting plate; 7-11, a sixteenth cylinder; 7-12, a sixteenth cylinder mounting plate; 7-13, a second traction base plate; 7-14, a fourth support column; 7-15, a second limiting roller assembly; and 7-16, a third base plate.

[0057] The housing 9 includes: 9-1, main base plate; 9-2, mechanism cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0058] The following will refer to the appendices in the embodiments of the present invention. Figures 1-16 The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial," "bottom," "one end," "top," "middle," "other end," "upper," "side," "top," "inner," "front," "center," and "both ends," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the appendix. Figures 1-16 The orientations or positional relationships shown are for the purpose of facilitating and simplifying the description of the present invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0060] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," "fixing," "screw connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0061] Example 1

[0062] See Figures 1-16As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an online pore-clogging detection device for heat shrink tubing, including a front traction mechanism 1 that provides traction power to the heat shrink tubing and a mechanism housing 9. One side of the mechanism housing 9 is fixedly connected to the front traction mechanism 1. Inside the mechanism housing 1 are a detection traction mechanism 2 for detecting foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, a sealing mechanism 3 for sealing the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, a flipping mechanism assembly for flipping the heat shrink tubing, a tube-cutting mechanism 5 for cutting the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, an adhesive-applying mechanism 6 for bonding the heat shrink tubing, and a rear traction mechanism 7 that provides traction power to the heat shrink tubing. The flipping mechanism assembly includes... Two independent flipping mechanisms 4 are respectively the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism arranged from front to back along the travel direction of the heat shrink tubing. The tube cutting mechanism 5 and the adhesive applicator 6 are located between the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism. The detection traction mechanism 2 and the sealing mechanism 3 are arranged sequentially between the front traction mechanism 1 and the first flipping mechanism. The rear traction mechanism 7 is located behind the second flipping mechanism. The heat shrink tubing 10 can pass through the front traction mechanism 1 and the interior of the mechanism housing 9 in sequence. The detection traction mechanism 1 includes displacement sensors 2-7 for detecting changes in the thickness of the heat shrink tubing.

[0063] In this device, the heat shrink tubing is tractioned throughout the device by a front traction mechanism, a detection traction mechanism, and a rear traction mechanism to complete various processing steps. The detection traction mechanism automatically detects foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing. Foreign object sections are sealed by a sealing mechanism, and then the foreign object sections are automatically cut off by a tubing cutting mechanism. Finally, a flipping mechanism and an adhesive applicator are used to achieve double-sided bonding of the heat shrink tubing. After processing by this device, the heat shrink tubing can continue with other subsequent processes.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] See Figures 1-16As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an online pore-clogging detection device for heat shrink tubing, including a front traction mechanism 1 that provides traction power to the heat shrink tubing and a mechanism housing 9. One side of the mechanism housing 9 is fixedly connected to the front traction mechanism 1. Inside the mechanism housing 1 are a detection traction mechanism 2 for detecting foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, a sealing mechanism 3 for sealing the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, a flipping mechanism assembly for flipping the heat shrink tubing, a tube-cutting mechanism 5 for cutting the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, an adhesive-applying mechanism 6 for bonding the heat shrink tubing, and a rear traction mechanism 7 that provides traction power to the heat shrink tubing. The flipping mechanism assembly includes... Two independent flipping mechanisms 4 are respectively the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism arranged from front to back along the travel direction of the heat shrink tubing. The tube cutting mechanism 5 and the adhesive applicator 6 are located between the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism. The detection traction mechanism 2 and the sealing mechanism 3 are arranged sequentially between the front traction mechanism 1 and the first flipping mechanism. The rear traction mechanism 7 is located behind the second flipping mechanism. The heat shrink tubing 10 can pass through the front traction mechanism 1 and the interior of the mechanism housing 9 in sequence. The detection traction mechanism 1 includes displacement sensors 2-7 for detecting changes in the thickness of the heat shrink tubing.

[0066] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the mechanism housing 9 includes a main substrate 9-1, a mechanism cover plate 9-2 located above the main substrate, and a substrate support located below the main substrate. The mechanism housing 9 is provided with an electronic control component 8. A front traction mechanism 1 is provided on the front side of the mechanism cover plate 9-2, and a material dropping frame 11 is provided on the rear side.

[0067] In this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, the front traction mechanism 1 mainly includes: a first traction base plate 1-16, a first limiting roller assembly 1-1 placed at the front end of the first traction base plate 1-16, a first motor 1-3 placed on the first traction base plate 1-16, and a first driving roller assembly 1-2 placed on the output shaft of the first motor 1-3; a first driven roller assembly 1-4 placed on the first traction base plate 1-16 through a first driven roller connecting component, wherein the first driven roller connecting component includes a first swing arm 1-5 and a first cantilever pin 1-6, that is, the first driven roller assembly 1-4 is placed on the first traction base plate 1-16 through the first swing arm 1-5 and the first cantilever pin 1-6, and is located above the first driving roller assembly 1-2; two rollers 1-7 are placed on the first traction base plate 1-16 through a roller connecting component, wherein the roller connecting component includes a second swing arm 1-5 and a first cantilever pin 1-6. The first traction base plate 1-16 is composed of a rod 1-8, a first shaft 1-14, and a first bearing 1-9. Specifically, two rollers 1-7 are mounted on the first traction base plate 1-16 via the second rocker arm 1-8, the first shaft 1-14, and the first bearing 1-9. The first bearing 1-9 is fixedly mounted on the first traction base plate 1-16, and it is rotatably connected to one end of the second rocker arm 1-8 via the first shaft 1-14. The other end of the second rocker arm 1-8 is fixedly connected to two opposing rollers 1-7. The two rollers are located behind the first active roller assembly 1-2. The second rocker arm 1-8 is positioned between two limiting pins 1-10. A first detection plate 1-12 is mounted on the second rocker arm 1-8, and two first sensors 1-11 are mounted on the first traction base plate 1-16, located behind the first detection plate 1-12. The front traction mechanism 1 is mounted on the main base plate 9-1 via a first connecting plate 1-15. The front traction mechanism 1 of this device is connected to the rear end of the heat shrink tubing expansion process. Because the expansion process at the front end continues, the first motor 1-3 will continuously traction the heat shrink tubing. However, during the subsequent sealing and cutting processes, the rear traction motor will stop working, causing the heat shrink tubing to accumulate at the front traction mechanism 1. When the heat shrink tubing is piled up, the tubing will sag, causing the second swing arm 1-8 to sag. After the first sensor 1-11 detects this, once the plugging and connection are completed, the rear motor will accelerate the traction, gradually straightening the heat shrink tubing. During this process, the roller will drive the second swing arm 1-8 to rise, triggering another first sensor 1-11. The rear traction motor will then decelerate until the front and rear speeds are balanced. This process controls the continuous and normal traction of the heat shrink tubing.

[0068] In this embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, the detection traction mechanism 2 mainly includes: a first base plate 2-17 is provided on the detection base plate 2-11, and a third active roller assembly 2-1 is placed on the first base plate 2-17 through a third active roller connecting component. The third active roller connecting component includes a second shaft 2-3 and a second bearing 2-2. That is, the third active roller assembly 2-1 is placed on the first base plate 2-17 through the second shaft 2-3 and the second bearing 2-2. Specifically, two second bearings 2-2 are symmetrically arranged on the first base plate 2-17, and the third active roller assembly 2-1 is rotatably arranged between the two second bearings 2-2 through the second shaft 2-3. The second motor 2-4 is placed on the detection base plate 2-11. The shaft of the second motor 2-4 is connected to the third driving roller assembly 2-1 through a second motor connecting component. The second motor connecting component includes a first synchronous pulley 2-5, a first synchronous belt 2-6, and a second shaft. That is, the shaft of the second motor 2-4 is connected to the second shaft 2-3 through the first synchronous pulley 2-5, the first synchronous belt 2-6, and the second shaft 2-3. The third driven roller assembly 2-10 is placed on the sliding base plate 2-13 through a cantilever pin 2-12. The sliding base plate 2-13 is placed on the detection base plate 2-11 through a first linear guide rail 2-15. The body of the first cylinder 2-14 is placed on the sliding base plate 2-13, and its cylinder rod is connected to the detection base plate 2-11 through a connecting piece 2-16. The displacement sensor 2-7 is placed on the detection base plate 2-11 through a first clamping seat 2-8. The detection plate 2-9 is placed on the sliding base plate 2-13, and the detection plate is in contact with the displacement sensor 2-7. The displacement sensor is used to accurately detect whether there are foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing. In operation, this displacement sensor uses a pre-compression method to detect foreign objects. When a foreign object is present, the detection plate moves upward, causing the pre-compression stroke to decrease and the value to change, thus detecting the presence of the foreign object.

[0069] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the sealing mechanism 3 mainly includes: a second cylinder 3-1, a second base plate 3-2 placed on the slide of the second cylinder 3-1, a cold-pressed base plate 3-4 placed on the second base plate 3-2 via a second support column 3-3, a cold-pressed top plate 3-5 placed on the push rod of the third cylinder 3-6, the third cylinder 3-6 placed below the top plate 3-8 via a third cylinder mounting plate 3-7, and the top plate 3-8 placed on the second base plate 3-2 via a third support column 3-13; an upper heat sealing head assembly 3-15 placed on the push rod of the fourth cylinder 3-9 via a first heat insulation assembly 3-10, and the fourth cylinder 3-9 placed below the top plate 3-8; and a lower heat sealing head assembly 3-14 placed on the push rod of the fifth cylinder 3-12 via a second heat insulation assembly 3-11, and the fifth cylinder 3-12 placed above the second base plate 3-2.

[0070] In this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 4 is structured as follows: Figure 6As shown, the flipping mechanism 4 includes two flipping base plates 4-2, which are placed on the main base plate 9-1. A third motor 4-1 is placed on the flipping base plates 4-2. A first driving gear assembly 4-3 is placed on the shaft of the third motor 4-1. A driven gear 4-4 is placed on the flipping base plates 4-2 via several guide groove assemblies 4-5. A flipping plate 4-6 is placed on the driven gear 4-4. A pressure plate 4-7 is placed on the flipping plate 4-6. An upper pressure plate 4-8 and a lifting plate 4-12 are also present. The guide rod 4-11 is connected to the guide rod 4-11, which is placed inside the linear guide sleeve 4-10. The linear guide sleeve 4-10 is placed on the flip plate 4-6. The spring 4-9 is placed on the guide rod 4-11 and located below the linear guide sleeve 4-10. The sixth cylinder 4-13 is placed on the flip base plate 4-2. The push rod of the sixth cylinder 4-13 is equipped with a lifting plate 4-12. The lifting plate 4-12 is connected to one end of the guide rod 4-11, and the other end of the guide rod 4-11 is connected to the upper pressure plate 4-8.

[0071] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, the tube cutting mechanism 5 includes a linear module mechanism 5-1, a tube pressing and suction mechanism 5-2, a movable base plate mechanism 5-3, a tube cutting mechanism 5-4, and a blanking plate assembly 5-5. The linear module mechanism 5-1 is fixedly connected to the top of the two flipping mechanisms 4. The bottom of the linear module mechanism 5-1 is connected to the tube pressing and suction mechanism 5-2. The movable base plate mechanism 5-3 and the tube cutting mechanism 5-4 are placed below the tube pressing and suction mechanism 5-2. The blanking plate assembly 5-5 is located on one side of the movable base plate mechanism 5-3 and the tube cutting mechanism 5-4.

[0072] In this embodiment, the structure is as follows: Figure 8As shown, the linear module mechanism 5-1 includes a module base plate 5-1-1. A fourth motor 5-1-4 and a guide rail raising block 5-1-2 are provided on the module base plate 5-1-1. The output shaft of the fourth motor 5-1-4 is directly connected to the active synchronous wheel 5-1-6. The active synchronous wheel 5-1-6 is connected to the synchronous idler wheel assembly 5-1-10 through a third synchronous belt 5-1-5. The synchronous idler wheel assembly 5-1-10 includes a synchronous idler wheel and an idler wheel bracket. The synchronous idler wheel is fixed on the module base plate 5-1-1 through the idler wheel bracket. The third synchronous belt 5-1-5 is connected to the translation base plate 5-1-8 through a toothed piece. A fifth linear guide rail 5-1-3 is provided on the guide rail raising block 5-1-2. The fifth linear guide rail 5-1-3 is slidably connected to one end of the translation base plate 5-1-8. A position sensor 5-1-7 is provided on the module base plate 5-1-1 and is adjacent to the fifth linear guide rail 5-1-3. In this embodiment, three position sensors 5-1-7 are specifically provided, mounted on the module substrate 5-1-1 via a sensor slot. The sensor slot facilitates adjustment of the sensor positions. One sensor is used for initial positioning, determining the initial position of the module during power-on reset. The other two are upper and lower limit sensors, respectively. When they detect a signal, it indicates a possible abnormal condition in the equipment, requiring shutdown to prevent collisions and thus ensuring stable and reliable operation of the device. In the linear module mechanism 5-1, the translation substrate 5-1-8 is driven by the fourth motor 5-1-4 and moves back and forth along the linear guide rail with the aid of a synchronous belt.

[0073] In this embodiment, the structure of the straw-pressing and suction mechanism 5-2 is as follows: Figure 9 As shown, the pressure tube suction mechanism is connected to the translation base plate on the linear module mechanism. The vacuum suction cup 5-2-11 is connected to the first pressure-cutting plate 5-2-10 via the suction tube mounting plate 5-2-12. The first pressure-cutting plate 5-2-10 is placed on the push rod of the seventh cylinder 5-2-9, which is positioned below the second suction tube base plate 5-2-8. The second pressure-cutting plate 5-2-13 is placed on the push rod of the eighth cylinder 5-2-14, which is also positioned below the second suction tube base plate 5-2-8. The second suction tube base plate 5-2-8 is positioned below the first suction tube base plate 5-2-6 via the first support plate 5-2-7. The first suction tube base plate 5-2-6 is placed on the slider of the second linear guide rail 5-2-5, which is positioned below the translation base plate 5-1-8. Rack 5-2-4 is placed on the second straw base plate 5-2-8, and the second drive gear assembly 5-2-2 is placed on the main shaft of the fifth motor 5-2-1 and meshes with rack 5-2-4. The fifth motor 5-2-1 is placed on the adhesive paper base plate 6-1-1. In this embodiment, the movable base plate mechanism 5-3 is structured as follows: Figure 10As shown, the first movable base plate 5-3-1 is placed on the push rod of the ninth cylinder 5-3-3, and the second movable base plate 5-3-2 is placed on the push rod of the tenth cylinder 5-3-4. The first and second movable base plates can move up and down by the extension and retraction of the push rods.

[0074] In this embodiment, the pipe cutting mechanism 5-4 has the following structure: Figure 11 As shown, the eleventh cylinder 5-4-1 and the first tool holder 5-4-3 are placed on the slider of the eleventh cylinder 5-4-1 through the pipe cutting base plate 5-4-2.

[0075] In this embodiment, as Figure 12 As shown, the adhesive applicator 6 includes an adhesive paper suction mechanism 6-1, an adhesive paper cutting mechanism 6-2, and an adhesive paper dispensing mechanism 6-3. The adhesive paper suction mechanism 6-1 is connected to the lower part of the translation substrate 5-1-8 on the linear module mechanism 5-1. The adhesive paper cutting mechanism 6-2 and the adhesive paper dispensing mechanism 6-3 are placed below the adhesive paper suction mechanism 6-1.

[0076] In this embodiment, as Figure 13 As shown, the adhesive paper suction mechanism 6-1 mainly includes: a vacuum suction plate 6-1-2, which is placed on the lowering substrate 6-1-7 and on the adhesive paper suction substrate 6-1-1 via a third linear guide rail 6-1-4; a twelfth cylinder 6-1-3, which is placed on the adhesive paper suction substrate 6-1-1, and whose push rod is connected to the lowering substrate 6-1-7 via a connector 6-1-8; the lowering substrate 6-1-7 can be moved up and down by the extension and retraction of the push rod; and a third sensor 6-1-6, which is placed on the adhesive paper suction substrate 6-1-1 via a sensor holder 6-1-5. When applying adhesive paper, this sensor is used to detect the edge of the tube, and is used for adhesive placement compensation to ensure that the adhesive paper is applied as close to the center of the tube as possible.

[0077] In this embodiment, as Figure 14 As shown, the adhesive paper cutting mechanism 6-2 mainly includes a slide rail base plate 6-2-7, which is located on the side of the thirteenth cylinder 6-2-1. The adhesive paper cutting base plate 6-2-2 is connected to the slider of the thirteenth cylinder 6-2-1. A third bearing 6-2-3 is provided on the adhesive paper cutting base plate 6-2-2. A second blade holder 6-2-5 is provided on the third bearing 6-2-3. A second blade 6-2-8 is provided on the second blade holder 6-2-5. The bearing portion of the third bearing 6-2-3 is located in the guide rail of the slide rail base plate.

[0078] In this embodiment, as Figure 15As shown, the adhesive dispensing mechanism 6-3 mainly includes adhesive tape 6-3-3, which is placed on the adhesive tape holder assembly 6-3-1. A damper 6-3-4 is installed at its rear end, and the damper 6-3-4 is placed on the damper bracket 6-3-2. The adhesive dispensing plate 6-3-6 is placed on the slider of the fourth linear guide 6-3-8, and the push rod of the fourteenth cylinder 6-3-5 is connected to the adhesive dispensing plate 6-3-6. The first pressure plate 6-3-10 is connected to the adhesive dispensing plate 6-3-6 through the second support plate 6-3-7. The first lower pressure head 6-3-11 is placed on the push rod of the fifteenth cylinder 6-3-9, which is placed on the second support plate 6-3-7. The pressure top piece 6-3-12 is placed on the first pressure base plate 6-3-10. The fourth sensor 6-3-13 is placed on both the pressure top piece 6-3-12 and the first pressure base plate 6-3-10. The sensor monitors whether the adhesive tape is used up and issues an alarm if it is, so that it can be replaced in time. The third shaft 6-3-14 is placed on the pressure top piece 6-3-12 via the fourth bearing 6-3-15. The second lower pressure head 6-3-18 and the upper pressure head 6-3-19 are placed on the clamping block of the sixteenth cylinder 6-3-17. The sixteenth cylinder 6-3-17 is placed on the second pressure base plate 6-3-16.

[0079] In this embodiment, as Figure 16As shown, the rear traction mechanism 7 mainly includes: a second active roller assembly 7-1 placed on a third base plate 7-16 via a second active roller connecting component, wherein the second active roller connecting component includes a fourth shaft 7-3 and a fifth bearing 7-2, that is, the second active roller assembly 7-1 is placed on the third base plate 7-16 via the fourth shaft 7-3 and the fifth bearing 7-2, specifically, two fifth bearings 7-2 are symmetrically arranged on the third base plate 7-16, and the second active roller assembly 7-1 is rotatably disposed between the two fifth bearings 7-2 via the fourth shaft 7-3. A sixth motor 7-4 is placed on a second traction base plate 7-13, and the main shaft of the sixth motor 7-4 is connected to the second active roller assembly 7-1 via a sixth motor connecting component, wherein the sixth motor connecting component includes a second synchronous pulley 7-5, a second synchronous belt 7-6, and a fourth shaft 7-3, that is, the main shaft of the sixth motor 7-4 is connected to one end of the fourth shaft 7-3 via the second synchronous pulley 7-5 and the second synchronous belt 7-6. The second driven roller assembly 7-7 is placed on the second connecting plate 7-10 via a second driven roller connecting component. The second driven roller connecting component includes a fifth shaft 7-9 and a second clamping seat 7-8. Specifically, the second driven roller assembly 7-7 is placed on the second connecting plate 7-10 via the fifth shaft 7-9 and the second clamping seat 7-8. Two second clamping seats 7-8 are symmetrically arranged on the second connecting plate 7-10, and the second driven roller assembly 7-7 is rotatably positioned between the two second clamping seats 7-8 via the fifth shaft 7-9. The second connecting plate 7-10 is placed on the push rod of the sixteenth cylinder 7-11, the sixteenth cylinder 7-11 is placed on the sixteenth cylinder mounting plate 7-12, and the sixteenth cylinder mounting plate 7-12 is placed on the second traction base plate 7-13.

[0080] In this embodiment, some basic components used in each mechanism, such as electrical control components, driving roller components, driven roller components, gear components, heat insulation components, etc., are used. The so-called components mainly include the component itself and its related connecting components. Unless otherwise specified, the connecting structure components and connection methods commonly used in the field of mechanical design are adopted and will not be described in detail.

[0081] The specific working process of the online tube shrinkage and hole blockage detection device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0082] Preparation: Place the adhesive tape 6-3-3 into the adhesive tape holder assembly 6-3-1 and fix it in place. Pass one end of the adhesive tape 6-3-3 through the third shaft 6-3-14, below the pressure top piece 6-3-12. Use the fifteenth cylinder 6-3-9 to push the first pressing head 6-3-11 to clamp one end of the adhesive tape 6-3-3, leaving about 10mm of the tape exposed.

[0083] Adjust the width of the first limiting roller assembly 1-1 and the second limiting roller assembly 7-15 to match the width of the heat shrink tubing 10. After the heat shrink tubing expands, pass it sequentially through the first limiting roller assembly 1-1, the first active roller assembly 1-2, the roller 1-7, the third active roller assembly 2-1, the cold pressing base plate 3-4, the pressing base plate 4-7, the first movable base plate 5-3-1, the second movable base plate 5-3-2, the pressing base plate 4-7, the second limiting roller assembly 7-15, and the second active roller assembly 7-1 into the material drop frame 11. Close the mechanism cover plate 9-2 and start the equipment.

[0084] 1) The heat shrink tubing circulates throughout the device: The first cylinder 2-14 on the traction mechanism 2 drives the third driven roller assembly 2-10 to press down, and the sixteenth cylinder 7-11 on the rear traction mechanism 7 drives the second driven roller assembly 7-7 to press down. Subsequently, the first motor 1-3 drives the first active roller assembly 1-2 to rotate, the second motor 2-4 drives the third active roller assembly 2-1 to rotate, and the sixth motor 7-4 drives the second active roller assembly 7-1 to rotate, thus tractioning the heat shrink tubing. The traction speed of the second motor 2-4 and the sixth motor 7-4 is determined by the position detection of the second swing arm 1-8 by the first sensor 1-11, and automatically matches the traction speed of the first motor 1-3. After the traction speed of the first motor 1-3 is adjusted, it maintains a constant speed for traction.

[0085] 2) Automatic detection of foreign objects inside heat shrink tubing: The principle for detecting foreign objects inside heat shrink tubing is that the thickness of the heat shrink tubing may have a certain tolerance variation under normal circumstances. When the thickness change is gradual and within the normal tolerance range, it is considered normal. If the thickness suddenly increases and decreases, and the change range exceeds a certain proportion, it is considered abnormal, and it is determined that there is a foreign object inside the heat shrink tubing. In this device, when there is a foreign object inside the heat shrink tubing, the thickness will change abruptly, causing the third driven roller assembly 2-10 to move upward, thereby driving the detection plate 2-9 on the sliding base plate 2-13 to move upward. The pre-pressure stroke of the displacement sensor 2-7 will decrease, thereby detecting the change in displacement. At this time, after determining that there is a foreign object inside the heat shrink tubing, the second motor 2-4 and the sixth motor 7-4 stop rotating and pulling.

[0086] 3) Sealing the foreign object section of the heat shrink tubing: The second cylinder 3-1 moves the second base plate 3-2 forward, placing the heat shrink tubing 10 between the lower heat sealing assembly 3-14 and the upper heat sealing assembly 3-15. The fourth cylinder 3-9 drives the upper heat sealing assembly 3-15 downward, and the fifth cylinder 3-12 drives the lower heat sealing assembly 3-14 upward, thereby heating the heat shrink tubing 10 for several seconds. Then, the fourth cylinder 3-9 drives the heat sealing assembly 3-15 back to its original position, and the fifth cylinder 3-12 drives the lower heat sealing assembly 3-14 back to its original position. The second cylinder 3-1 moves the second base plate 3-2 backward, and the third cylinder 3-6 drives the cold pressing top plate 3-5 downward, cold pressing the heated section for several seconds. The third cylinder 3-6 drives the cold pressing top plate 3-5 back to its original position, completing the first sealing process of the heat shrink tubing 10. Then, the second motor 2-4 and the sixth motor 7-4 rotate again, pulling the heat shrink tubing 10 a certain distance before stopping, repeating the previous sealing action to seal the impurities between the two sealing sections.

[0087] 4) Automatic Cutting of Foreign Object Sections from Heat Shrink Tubes: The second motor 2-4 and the sixth motor 7-4 rotate, pulling the heat shrink tube 10 and positioning the rear end of the first sealing section of the heat shrink tube 10 at the cutting position, specifically at the interval between the first movable base plate 5-3-1 and the second movable base plate 5-3-2. The ninth cylinder 5-3-3 moves the first movable base plate 5-3-1 upward, and the tenth cylinder 5-3-4 moves the second movable base plate 5-3-2 upward. The seventh cylinder 5-2-9 simultaneously moves the first pressure-cutting plate 5-2-10 and the vacuum suction cup 5-2-11 downward. The first pressure-cutting plate 5-2-10 fixes the heat shrink tube 10 in place, ensuring it does not move during cutting, while the vacuum suction cup 5-2-11 holds the heat shrink tube 10 in place. The eleventh cylinder 5-4-1 drives the first blade 5-4-4 to move back and forth, cutting the heat shrink tube 10. After the heat shrink tubing 10 is cut, the seventh cylinder 5-2-9 retracts, causing the first cutting plate 5-2-10 and the vacuum suction cup 5-2-11 to move upwards. The vacuum suction cup 5-2-11 will hold the heat shrink tubing 10 and move it upwards. The fifth motor 5-2-1 drives the second suction tube base plate 5-2-8 to translate via the second drive gear assembly 5-2-2 and rack 5-2-4, so that the vacuum suction cup 5-2-11 will drive the heat shrink tubing 10 to translate a certain distance. At the same time, the second motor 2-4 rotates, synchronously pulling a section of heat shrink tubing until the second cutting plate 5-2-13 is above the cutting position, at which point the fifth motor 5-2-1 and the second motor 2-4 stop rotating. The eighth cylinder 5-2-14 drives the second cutting plate 5-2-13 to move downwards, pressing the heat shrink tubing 10, and the eleventh cylinder 5-4-1 drives the first blade 5-4-4 to move back and forth to cut the heat shrink tubing 10. The eighth cylinder 5-2-14 drives the second cutting plate 5-2-13 to move upward. The fourth motor 5-1-4 on the linear module mechanism 5-1 drives the tube pressing and suction mechanism 5-2 to move backward, the vacuum suction cup 5-2-11 releases suction, and the sheared heat shrink tube falls onto the blanking plate assembly 5-5 and slides out of the equipment.

[0088] 5) Automatic bonding of two heat shrink tubing units using adhesive tape: The first pressing head 6-3-11 clamps the adhesive tape 6-3-3, and the fourteenth cylinder 6-3-5 pushes the adhesive substrate 6-3-6 to the left end, thereby pulling out the adhesive tape 6-3-3. Then, the sixteenth cylinder 6-3-17 drives the second pressing head 6-3-18, and the upper pressing head 6-3-19 clamps the adhesive tape end. The fifteenth cylinder 6-3-9 drives the first pressing head 6-3-11 to move down, thereby releasing the adhesive tape. The fourteenth cylinder 6-3-5 pushes the adhesive substrate 6-3-6 back to the right end.

[0089] The fifteenth cylinder 6-3-9 drives the first pressing head 6-3-11 to move upward, clamping the adhesive paper 6-3-3 again. The linear module mechanism 5-1 drives the adhesive paper suction mechanism 6-1 to move forward through the translation substrate 5-1-8. The vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 moves above the adhesive paper 6-3-3. The twelfth cylinder 6-1-3 drives the vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 to move downward, and the vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 sucks up the adhesive paper 6-3-3.

[0090] The thirteenth cylinder 6-2-1 drives the second blade 6-2-8 to move back and forth, thereby cutting the adhesive tape 6-3-3. The sixteenth cylinder 6-3-17 drives the second lower pressure head 6-3-18 and the upper pressure head 6-3-19 to release the adhesive tape end. The twelfth cylinder 6-1-3 drives the vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 to move upward, and the vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 sucks away the cut adhesive tape 6-3-3.

[0091] The linear module mechanism 5-1 moves the adhesive paper suction mechanism 6-1 backward via the translation substrate 5-1-8, positioning the vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 above the heat shrink tubing 10. The twelfth cylinder 6-1-3 then moves the vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 downward, attaching the adhesive paper to the heat shrink tubing and connecting the two ends of the tubing together. The vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 releases its suction force, and the twelfth cylinder 6-1-3 moves the vacuum suction plate 6-1-2 upward.

[0092] 6) Flip the heat shrink tubing and apply adhesive tape to both sides: The ninth cylinder 5-3-3 moves the first movable base plate 5-3-1 downwards, and the tenth cylinder 5-3-4 moves the second movable base plate 5-3-2 downwards. The sixth cylinder 4-13 pushes down, and under the action of the spring 4-9, the upper pressure plate 4-8 moves down, clamping the heat shrink tubing 10. The third motor 4-1, through the first driving gear assembly 4-3 and the driven gear 4-4, drives the flipping plate 4-6 to rotate 180°, thus flipping the heat shrink tubing. Repeat the previous tape application process. After tape application, the third motor 4-1, through the first driving gear assembly 4-3 and the driven gear 4-4, drives the flipping plate 4-6 back to its original position. The sixth cylinder 4-13 pushes up, moving the lifting plate 4-12 upwards, which in turn moves the upper pressure plate 4-8 upwards, releasing the heat shrink tubing 10. The processed heat shrink tubing can either fall into the material drop box or be directly connected to subsequent processes.

[0093] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An online detection device for plugging of heat shrink tubing, characterized in that: The device includes a front traction mechanism that provides traction power for heat shrink tubing and a housing. One side of the housing is fixedly connected to the front traction mechanism. Inside the housing are a detection traction mechanism for detecting foreign objects inside the heat shrink tubing, a sealing mechanism for sealing the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, a flipping mechanism assembly for flipping the heat shrink tubing, a cutting mechanism for cutting the foreign object section inside the heat shrink tubing, an adhesive applicator for bonding the heat shrink tubing, and a rear traction mechanism that provides traction power for the heat shrink tubing. The flipping mechanism assembly includes two independent flipping mechanisms, namely a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism arranged from front to back along the travel direction of the heat shrink tubing. The cutting mechanism and the adhesive applicator are located between the first flipping mechanism and the second flipping mechanism. The detection traction mechanism and the sealing mechanism are sequentially arranged between the front traction mechanism and the first flipping mechanism. The rear traction mechanism is located behind the second flipping mechanism. The heat shrink tubing can pass through the front traction mechanism and the housing in sequence. The detection traction mechanism includes a displacement sensor for detecting changes in the thickness of the heat shrink tubing. The detection traction mechanism includes a detection base plate, a first base plate in the middle of the detection base plate, a third active roller assembly on the first base plate, the third active roller assembly being connected to the first base plate via a third active roller connecting component, a second motor at the lower part of the detection base plate, the output shaft of the second motor being connected to the third active roller assembly via a second motor connecting component, a first linear guide rail on the detection base plate, a sliding base plate connected to the first linear guide rail, a third driven roller assembly on the sliding base plate, the third driven roller assembly being connected to the sliding base plate via a cantilever pin, a first cylinder on the sliding base plate, the pressure rod of the first cylinder being connected to the detection base plate via a connecting piece, a first clamping seat on the other side of the detection base plate, a displacement sensor connected to the first clamping seat, and a detection plate on the sliding base plate. The tube cutting mechanism includes a linear module mechanism, a tube pressing and suction mechanism, a movable base plate mechanism, a tube cutting mechanism, and a blanking plate assembly. The linear module mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the two flipping mechanisms. The bottom of the linear module mechanism is connected to the tube pressing and suction mechanism. The movable base plate mechanism and the tube cutting mechanism are placed below the tube pressing and suction mechanism. The blanking plate assembly is located on one side of the movable base plate mechanism and the tube cutting mechanism.

2. The online plugging detection device for heat shrink tubing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing includes a main base plate, a cover plate above the main base plate, and a base plate support below the main base plate. The housing is equipped with an electronic control component, and a material drop frame is placed on one side of the housing.

3. The online plugging detection device for heat shrink tubing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front traction mechanism includes a first traction base plate. On one side of the first traction base plate, a first limiting roller assembly, two first sensors, and two limiting pins are sequentially arranged. On the other side of the first traction base plate, a first motor is arranged. A first active roller assembly is arranged on the output shaft of the first motor. A first driven roller assembly is arranged on the first traction base plate. The first driven roller assembly is connected to the first traction base plate through a first driven roller connecting component. The first driven roller assembly is located above the first active roller assembly. Two rollers are arranged on the first traction base plate. The two rollers are connected to the first traction base plate through a roller connecting component. The two rollers are located behind the first active roller assembly. The roller connecting component is located between the two limiting pins. A first detection piece is arranged on the roller connecting component. The two first sensors are located behind the first detection piece. The rear traction mechanism includes a second traction base plate, a third base plate in the middle of the second traction base plate, a second active roller assembly on the third base plate, the second active roller assembly connected to the third base plate via a second active roller connecting component, a sixth motor at the bottom of the second traction base plate, the main shaft of the sixth motor connected to the second active roller assembly via a sixth motor connecting component, a sixteenth cylinder mounting plate at the top of the second traction base plate, a sixteenth cylinder on the sixteenth cylinder mounting plate, a second connecting plate on the push rod of the sixteenth cylinder, a second driven roller assembly on the second connecting plate, and the second driven roller assembly connected to the second connecting plate via a second driven roller connecting component.

4. The online plugging detection device for heat shrink tubing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism includes a second base plate, on which a second support column and a third support column are mounted. A cold-pressed base plate is mounted on top of the second support column. A slide table for a second cylinder is connected below the second base plate. A top plate is mounted on top of the third support column. A third cylinder mounting plate is mounted below the top plate. A third cylinder is mounted on the third cylinder mounting plate. A cold-pressed top plate is mounted on the push rod of the third cylinder. A fourth cylinder is mounted below the top plate. A first heat insulation component is mounted on the push rod of the fourth cylinder. An upper heat sealing head assembly is connected below the first heat insulation component. A fifth cylinder is mounted above the second base plate. A second heat insulation component is mounted on the push rod of the fifth cylinder. A lower heat sealing head assembly is connected above the second heat insulation component.

5. The online plugging detection device for heat shrink tubing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism includes a flipping base plate. A third motor is provided on one side of the flipping base plate. A first driving gear assembly is provided on the output shaft of the third motor. A driven gear and a sixth cylinder are provided on the other side of the flipping base plate. A flipping plate is provided on the driven gear. A pressure plate and a linear guide sleeve are provided on the flipping plate. A guide rod is provided inside the linear guide sleeve. A spring is provided on the guide rod. A lifting plate is provided on the push rod of the sixth cylinder. The lifting plate is connected to one end of the guide rod. The other end of the guide rod is connected to an upper pressure plate.

6. The online plugging detection device for heat shrink tubing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear module mechanism includes a module base plate and a translation base plate. The module base plate is provided with a fourth motor, a guide rail elevation block and a synchronous idler wheel assembly. The output shaft of the fourth motor is connected to an active synchronous wheel. The active synchronous wheel and the synchronous idler wheel assembly are connected through a third synchronous belt. The third synchronous belt is connected to the translation base plate. The guide rail elevation block is provided with a fifth linear guide rail. The fifth linear guide rail is slidably connected to one end of the translation base plate. The module base plate is also provided with a position sensor adjacent to the fifth linear guide rail. The straw pressing and suction mechanism includes a first straw base plate and a fifth motor. A second linear guide rail is provided below the translation base plate of the linear module mechanism. The first straw base plate is connected to the second linear guide rail. A first support plate is provided below the first straw base plate. A second straw base plate is connected to the bottom of the first support plate. A seventh cylinder and an eighth cylinder are respectively connected below the second straw base plate. A first cutting plate is connected to the push rod of the seventh cylinder. A second cutting plate is connected to the push rod of the eighth cylinder. A straw mounting plate is provided at one end of the first cutting plate. A vacuum suction cup is connected to the straw mounting plate. A rack is provided above the second straw base plate. A second drive gear assembly is connected to the main shaft of the fifth motor. The second drive gear assembly meshes with the rack. The movable base plate mechanism includes a ninth cylinder and a tenth cylinder. The push rod of the ninth cylinder is provided with a first movable base plate, and the push rod of the tenth cylinder is provided with a second movable base plate. The pipe cutting mechanism includes an eleventh cylinder, and a first blade holder is connected to the slider of the eleventh cylinder via a pipe cutting base plate.

7. The online plugging detection device for heat shrink tubing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adhesive applicator includes an adhesive paper suction mechanism, an adhesive paper cutting mechanism, and an adhesive paper dispensing mechanism. The adhesive paper suction mechanism is connected to the lower part of the translation substrate on the linear module mechanism, and the adhesive paper cutting mechanism and the adhesive paper dispensing mechanism are placed below the adhesive paper suction mechanism.

8. The online plugging detection device for heat shrink tubing according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adhesive paper absorbing mechanism includes an adhesive paper absorbing substrate, on which a third linear guide rail and a twelfth cylinder are provided. A lowering substrate is provided on the third linear guide rail, and a vacuum suction plate is provided on the lowering substrate. The push rod of the twelfth cylinder is connected to the lowering substrate through a connector. A sensor frame is also provided on the adhesive paper absorbing substrate, and a third sensor is provided on the sensor frame. The adhesive paper cutting mechanism includes a slide rail base plate, a thirteenth cylinder is provided on the slide rail base plate, an adhesive paper cutting base plate is connected to the slider of the thirteenth cylinder, a third bearing with a seat is provided on the adhesive paper cutting base plate, a second blade holder is provided on the third bearing with a seat, a second blade is provided on the second blade holder, and the bearing portion of the third bearing with a seat is provided in the guide rail of the slide rail base plate. The adhesive dispensing mechanism includes a damper bracket, a fourth linear guide rail, a first adhesive pressing base plate, and a second adhesive pressing base plate. A damper is mounted on the damper bracket, and an adhesive paper holder assembly is mounted on the damper. Adhesive paper is mounted on the adhesive paper holder assembly. An adhesive dispensing base plate is mounted on the slider of the fourth linear guide rail. The side of the adhesive dispensing base plate is connected to the push rod of the fourteenth cylinder. A second support plate is mounted on the top of the adhesive dispensing base plate. The first adhesive pressing base plate is mounted above the second support plate. A fifteenth cylinder is also mounted on the second support plate. A first downward adhesive pressing head is mounted on the push rod of the fifteenth cylinder. An adhesive pressing top is mounted on the first adhesive pressing base plate. A fourth sensor is mounted on both the adhesive pressing top and the first adhesive pressing base plate. A fourth bearing with a seat is mounted on the adhesive pressing top, and a third shaft is mounted on the fourth bearing with a seat. A sixteenth cylinder is mounted on the second adhesive pressing base plate. A second downward adhesive pressing head and an upward adhesive pressing head are mounted on the clamping block of the sixteenth cylinder.

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