Automatic feeding and transporting system and method for pressure caps of automobile water tanks

Abstract

The invention provides an automatic feeding and transporting system and method for automobile water tank pressure caps, and is characterized in that the automatic feeding and transporting system comprises an automatic tray loading mechanism which comprises a manipulator and is used for obtaining finished automobile water tank pressure caps from a part assembling mechanism and placing the finished automobile water tank pressure caps in finished product racks of an automatic stacking mechanism, and the automatic stacking mechanism comprises a plurality of finished product racks; the automatic stacking mechanism is used for sequentially stacking finished product racks full of automobile water tank pressure cap finished products, the feeding control mechanism is used for controlling the automatic feeding mechanism storing the automobile water tank pressure cap parts to feed the parts to the part supply mechanism, and the loading and transporting control mechanism is used for controlling the automatic tray loading mechanism, the automatic stacking mechanism and the automatic transporting mechanism to achieve stacking and transporting of the finished products. In conclusion, the system and the method can achieve highly-automatic finished product stacking and transportation and automatic part supply, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a feeding and transporting system, in particular to an automatic feeding and transporting system and method for a pressure cap of a car water tank. Background Art

[0002] The car radiator pressure cap is a common car part, such as Figure 1 As shown, the finished automobile water tank pressure cap 100 includes a housing 11, a rubber pad 12, a balancing valve 13, a spring 14, an upper cover 15, a large O-ring 16, a small O-ring 17 and a threaded cover 18, and the above parts are all automobile water tank pressure cap parts to be assembled. The assembly of the automobile water tank pressure cap includes multiple processes such as sealing ring installation, rubber pad installation, and quality inspection. At present, in the assembly process, it is generally the operator who manually assembles the various parts. This assembly method obviously has low production efficiency and high labor intensity for workers. Due to the small size of the parts, it is also easy to make human errors during the assembly process, affecting the yield rate.

[0003] Therefore, it is an urgent need to develop an automobile radiator pressure cap assembly system that can improve the production efficiency and yield rate of automobile radiator pressure caps, and it is also an urgent need to provide an automobile radiator pressure cap automatic feeding and transportation system and method for automatically transporting parts and finished products. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention is made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and aims to provide an automatic feeding and transportation system and method for an automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0005] The present invention provides an automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure caps, which is used for automatic feeding of automobile water tank pressure cap parts and automatic shipment of automobile water tank pressure cap finished products. The system has the following characteristics: a parts feeding mechanism, a parts assembling mechanism, an automatic feeding mechanism, a feeding control mechanism, an assembly control mechanism, an automatic loading mechanism, an automatic stacking mechanism, an automatic transportation mechanism and a shipping control mechanism. The assembly control mechanism is used to control the parts feeding mechanism to output automobile water tank pressure cap parts arranged in a directional manner, and to control the parts assembling mechanism to assemble automobile water tank pressure cap parts to obtain automobile water tank pressure cap finished products. The automatic loading mechanism includes a manipulator for receiving parts from the parts feeding mechanism, and the parts assembling mechanism is used to receive ... The assembly mechanism obtains the finished automobile radiator pressure caps and places them in the finished product racks of the automatic stacking mechanism. The automatic stacking mechanism includes multiple finished product racks, which are used to stack the finished product racks filled with finished automobile radiator pressure caps in sequence. The feeding control mechanism is used to control the automatic feeding mechanism that stores the automobile radiator pressure cap parts to feed the parts feeding mechanism. The shipping control mechanism is used to control the automatic loading mechanism to place the finished automobile radiator pressure caps assembled by the parts assembling mechanism in the finished product racks in sequence, control the automatic stacking mechanism to stack the finished product racks filled with finished automobile radiator pressure caps in sequence, and control the automatic transportation mechanism to move all the finished product racks stacked to a specified number of layers to a preset storage position.

[0006] The automobile radiator pressure cap automatic feeding and transportation system provided by the present invention may also have the following features: wherein, the parts feeding mechanism includes a parts storage box, a material level sensor and a parts vibration plate, the parts storage box is used to store the automobile radiator pressure cap parts transported by the automatic feeding mechanism, and provide the automobile radiator pressure cap parts to the parts vibration plate, the material level sensor is arranged in the parts storage box, and is used to detect and obtain the material level data of the automobile radiator pressure cap parts in the parts storage box, the parts vibration plate is used to output the automobile radiator pressure cap parts arranged in a direction, the feeding control mechanism stores a preset material level threshold, and receives the material level data sent by the material level sensor in real time, when the material level data is lower than the preset material level threshold, the feeding control mechanism controls the automatic feeding mechanism to feed the parts feeding mechanism until the material level data is not lower than the preset material level threshold.

[0007] The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure caps provided by the present invention may also have such features, and further include: a storage device for storing automobile water tank pressure cap parts, wherein the automatic feeding mechanism includes a feeding moving unit, a support frame and a storage unit, the support frame is arranged on the feeding moving unit, the storage unit is arranged on the support frame, and includes a storage hopper, a discharge gate and a gear lever, the storage hopper is used to store automobile water tank pressure cap parts obtained from the storage device, the discharge gate is arranged at the lower mouth of the storage hopper, the gear lever is mechanically connected to the discharge gate, and is used to control The feeding control mechanism controls the feeding mobile unit to open and close the feeding gate. When the feeding control mechanism controls the feeding mobile unit to take materials from the storage device along a preset path, the lever is in the first position to close the feeding gate. The automobile radiator pressure cap parts are stored in the storage hopper. The feeding control mechanism controls the feeding mobile unit to move along the preset path until the parts storage box is in front of the storage hopper. The control mechanism controls the feeding mobile unit to continue to move forward until the lever contacts the parts storage box and is pressurized to move to the second position to open the feeding gate. The automobile radiator pressure cap parts fall into the parts storage box from the lower opening of the storage hopper.

[0008] The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile radiator pressure caps provided by the present invention may also have the following features: wherein the finished product rack is a pallet including a plurality of finished product holding positions, and the shipping control mechanism controls the robot to grab the finished automobile radiator pressure caps in the parts assembly mechanism and place them in the finished product holding positions of the pallet in sequence according to a preset order.

[0009] The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile radiator pressure caps provided by the present invention may also have the following features: wherein the automatic stacking mechanism includes a stacking unit and a placing unit, the placing unit includes a support assembly and a gripper assembly, the support assembly is used to support a plurality of finished material racks stacked in sequence as a finished material rack stack, the gripper assembly is used to grip the empty finished material rack on the top layer of the finished material rack stack and place it on the stacking unit, the stacking unit is used to support the empty finished material rack and stack the finished material racks filled with automobile radiator pressure cap finished products on the bottom layer of the finished material rack stack, the process of placing the automobile radiator pressure cap finished products on the finished material rack and stacking the finished material racks includes the following steps: step A1, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to descend, and grips the empty finished material rack on the top layer of the finished material rack stack; step A2, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to rise and move laterally to just above the stacking unit; step A3, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to rise and move laterally to just above the stacking unit; The hand assembly descends and places the empty finished product rack on the stacking unit; step A4, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to move to the initial position; step A5, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic loading mechanism to grab the finished automobile radiator pressure cap and place it in the empty finished product rack until the finished product rack is full of automobile radiator pressure cap finished products; step A6, the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit to move horizontally until the full finished product rack moves to just below the finished product rack stack; step A7, the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit to rise until the full finished product rack overlaps the finished product rack stack; step A8, the shipping control mechanism controls the hand support assembly to retract, and controls the stacking unit to continue to rise until the full finished product rack reaches the specified height; step A9, the shipping control mechanism controls the hand support assembly to extend, and controls the stacking unit to descend until the hand support assembly supports the finished product rack stack; step A10, the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit to move to the initial position.

[0010] The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure caps provided by the present invention may also have the following features: wherein the support hand assembly includes a left support hand, a left support hand telescopic cylinder, a right support hand and a right support hand telescopic cylinder; the left support hand telescopic cylinder is used to extend and retract the left support hand; the right support hand telescopic cylinder is used to extend and retract the right support hand; the left support hand and the right support hand are arranged opposite to each other and are used to support the bottom of the lowest layer of the finished product rack in the finished product rack stack when extended; the gripper assembly is arranged above the support hand assembly; the gripper assembly includes a rack gripper, a rack gripper translation cylinder The rack gripper is used to grab the empty finished material rack, the rack gripper translation cylinder is used to move the rack gripper horizontally and laterally, the rack gripper lifting cylinder is used to lift and lower the rack gripper vertically, the stacking unit and the support assembly are arranged side by side, the stacking unit includes the rack support, the rack support translation cylinder and the rack support lifting cylinder, the rack support is used to support the finished material rack grabbed by the rack gripper, the rack support translation cylinder is used to move the rack support horizontally and laterally, the rack support lifting cylinder is used to lift and lower the rack support vertically.

[0011] The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile radiator pressure caps provided by the present invention may also have the following features: wherein the automatic transportation mechanism includes: a transportation support unit for lifting and supporting the finished material rack stack; a transportation moving unit for moving the automatic transportation mechanism, and a process in which the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic transportation mechanism to move the finished material rack stack to a preset storage position, including the following steps: step B1, the shipping control mechanism controls the transportation moving unit to move along a first preset route to directly below the finished material rack stack filled with automobile radiator pressure caps; step B2, the shipping control mechanism controls the transportation support unit to rise and support the finished material rack stack; step B3, the shipping control mechanism controls the left support hand telescopic cylinder and the right support hand telescopic cylinder to retract the left support hand and the right support hand; step B4, the shipping control mechanism controls the transportation support unit to descend to a specified height so that the finished material rack stack is completely placed on the automatic transportation mechanism; step B5, the shipping control mechanism controls the transportation moving unit to move along a second preset route to a preset storage position.

[0012] The present invention also provides an automatic feeding and transportation method for automobile radiator pressure caps, which uses any of the above-mentioned automatic feeding and transportation systems for automobile radiator pressure caps to automatically feed automobile radiator pressure cap parts and automatically ship automobile radiator pressure cap finished products, and has the following characteristics, including the following steps: Step C1, a feeding control mechanism controls an automatic feeding mechanism storing automobile radiator pressure cap parts to feed materials to a parts feeding mechanism; Step C2, an assembly control mechanism controls a parts feeding mechanism to output directionally arranged automobile radiator pressure cap parts; Step C3, an assembly control mechanism controls a parts assembling mechanism to assemble the automobile radiator pressure cap parts output by the parts feeding mechanism to obtain automobile radiator pressure cap finished products; Step C4, a shipping control mechanism controls an automatic loading mechanism to place the automobile radiator pressure cap finished products in a finished product rack of an automatic stacking mechanism; Step C5, a shipping control mechanism controls an automatic stacking mechanism to stack the finished product racks filled with automobile radiator pressure cap finished products in sequence; Step C6, a shipping control mechanism controls an automatic transportation mechanism to move all finished product racks stacked to a specified number of layers to a preset storage position.

[0013] Functions and Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the automatic feeding and transportation system and method of automobile water tank pressure caps involved in the present invention, because, on the one hand, through the automatic loading mechanism, automatic stacking mechanism, automatic transportation mechanism and shipping control mechanism, multiple automobile water tank pressure cap finished products are automatically placed on the finished product rack, and multiple finished product racks are automatically stacked into a finished product rack pile, and the finished product rack pile is automatically transported to a preset storage position; on the other hand, through the automatic feeding mechanism and feeding control mechanism, the automobile water tank pressure cap parts are automatically provided to the parts assembly mechanism. Therefore, the automatic feeding and transportation system and method of automobile water tank pressure caps of the present invention can realize highly automated finished product stacking and transportation and automatic parts supply, thereby improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the finished product of the automobile water tank pressure cap of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an automobile water tank pressure cap assembly system in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an adsorption clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of an adsorption head and a housing clamp in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a sealing ring assembly device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a large O-ring oiling unit in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a large O-ring assembly unit in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a large O-ring transport unit in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of a sealing ring support claw in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a finished product stacking device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of an automatic feeding mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the process of assembling and storing the automobile water tank pressure cap in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Fig.13 is a schematic flow chart of a rubber pad assembly process in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Fig.14 1 is a schematic diagram of a process for assembling a large O-ring and a small O-ring in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Fig.15 is a schematic diagram of a process for assembling a large O-ring in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Fig.16 It is a schematic diagram of the process of automatically feeding automobile water tank pressure cap parts and automatically shipping automobile water tank pressure cap finished products in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Fig.17 is a schematic diagram of a process of stacking finished product racks in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig.18 It is a schematic diagram of the process of moving and storing the finished automobile water tank pressure cap in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the following embodiments are combined with the accompanying drawings to specifically describe the automatic feeding and transportation system and method of the automobile water tank pressure cap of the present invention.

[0034] The present embodiment provides an automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile radiator pressure caps, which is arranged in an automobile radiator pressure cap assembly system. The automobile radiator pressure cap assembly system is used to assemble a plurality of automobile radiator pressure cap parts into a finished automobile radiator pressure cap. The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile radiator pressure caps is used for automatic feeding of automobile radiator pressure cap parts and automatic shipment of finished automobile radiator pressure caps.

[0035] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of an automobile water tank pressure cap assembly system in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the automobile water tank pressure cap assembly system 200 includes a rubber pad assembly device 21, a balance valve assembly device 22, a spring assembly device 23, an upper cover assembly device 24, an upper cover pressing device 25, a sealing ring assembly device 26, an airtightness detection device 27, a threaded cover silk screen device 28, a threaded cover assembly device 29, a finished product stacking device 30, a conveying device 31, a material storage device (not shown in the figure), an automatic feeding device (not shown in the figure) and a general control device (not shown in the figure) that controls the operation of the above-mentioned devices.

[0037] The rubber pad assembly device 21 is used to assemble the rubber pad 12 in the housing 11 to obtain a semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap. The rubber pad assembly device 21 includes a housing feeding mechanism, a rubber pad feeding mechanism and an adsorption clamping mechanism.

[0038] The shell feeding mechanism is used to store and output the shells 11 arranged in a directional manner.

[0039] The rubber pad feeding mechanism is used to store and output the rubber pads 12 arranged in a directional manner.

[0040] The adsorption and clamping mechanism is used to adsorb the rubber pad 12 , clamp the housing 11 , and assemble the rubber pad 12 into the housing 11 .

[0041] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the adsorption and clamping mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, the adsorption and clamping mechanism 211 includes a rubber pad assembly support frame 2111, a three-axis moving unit 2112, an adsorption and clamping unit 2113 and a rubber pad assembly control unit (not shown in the figure).

[0043] The three-axis moving unit 2112 is arranged on the rubber pad assembly support frame 2111 and is used to move along the x-axis, y-axis and z-axis. The three-axis moving unit 2112 includes an x-axis moving part 21121, a y-axis moving part 21122 and a z-axis moving part 21123.

[0044] The x-axis moving member 21121 is arranged on the rubber pad assembly support frame 2111 for moving along the x-axis. The y-axis moving member 21122 is arranged on the x-axis moving member 21121 for moving along the y-axis. The z-axis moving member 21123 is arranged on the y-axis moving member for moving along the z-axis.

[0045] The adsorption and clamping unit 2113 is arranged on the three-axis moving unit 2112, and includes a fixing frame 21131, a rubber pad adsorption assembly 21132, a shell clamping claw 21133 and a shell sensor 21134.

[0046] The fixed frame 21131 is fixedly connected to the z-axis moving part 21123.

[0047] The rubber pad adsorption assembly 21132 is arranged on one side of the fixing frame 21131 and is used to adsorb the rubber pad 12. The rubber pad adsorption assembly 21132 includes floating connectors 21135, 21136 and a vacuum generator (not shown in the figure). The vacuum generator is used to generate suction and detect whether the rubber pad 12 is adsorbed according to the size of the suction.

[0048] The floating connection member 21135 includes a spring (not shown) and a floating bearing 211351. The two ends of the floating connection member 211321 are respectively connected to the adsorption head 21136 and the fixing frame 21131. Each floating bearing 211351 is respectively sleeved with a corresponding spring.

[0049] After the suction head 21136 contacts the rubber pad 12, the rubber pad assembly control unit continues to control the three-axis moving unit 2112 to move down a certain distance along the z-axis, so that the floating connection 21135 is compressed and the pressure is transmitted to the suction head 21136, so that the suction head 21136 is in close contact with the rubber pad 12. In this embodiment, after the suction head 21136 contacts the rubber pad 12, the pressure of the three-axis moving unit 2112 moving down along the z-axis can be relieved by the floating connection 21135, so that the suction head 21136 and the rubber pad 12 are in closer contact, and the suction head 21136 or the rubber pad 12 will not be damaged due to the excessive force generated instantly.

[0050] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the adsorption head and the shell clamp in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, the adsorption head 21136 includes a first cylinder 21137, a second cylinder 21138 and a plurality of suction holes 21139.

[0052] The second cylinder 21138 is disposed on the first cylinder 21137, and the first cylinder 21137 and the second cylinder 21138 have the same center. The diameter of the second cylinder 21138 is smaller than the inner diameter of the rubber pad 12, and the height of the second cylinder 21138 is smaller than the thickness of the rubber pad 12, so that the rubber pad 12 can be sleeved on the second cylinder 21138. On the surface where the first cylinder 21137 and the second cylinder 21138 contact, a plurality of suction holes 21139 are evenly distributed along the second cylinder 21138, which are used to generate suction for adsorbing the rubber pad 12.

[0053] In this embodiment, the edge of the surface where the second cylinder 21138 contacts the rubber pad 12 is smoothed, so that the second cylinder 21138 , which is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the rubber pad 12 , can more easily pass through the center hole of the rubber pad 12 and contact the rubber pad 12 correctly.

[0054] The housing clamp 21133 is disposed on the other side of the fixing frame 21131 and is used to clamp the housing 11. The housing clamp 21133 includes at least two jaws 21140, and the jaws 21140 are provided with grooves corresponding to the upper edge of the housing 11. When the housing clamp 21133 is clamped, the upper edge of the housing 11 is embedded in the groove, so that the housing clamp 21133 firmly clamps the housing 11. In this embodiment, the housing clamp 2113 includes three evenly distributed jaws 21140, so as to stably grasp the housing 11.

[0055] The shell sensor 21134 is arranged on one side of the shell clamp 21133 to detect whether the shell 11 exists.

[0056] The rubber pad assembly control unit is used to control the operation of the three-axis moving unit 2112 and the adsorption clamping unit 2113 , thereby realizing the assembly of the rubber pad 12 .

[0057] The balancing valve assembly equipment 22 is used to assemble the balancing valve 13 on the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0058] The spring assembly device 23 is used to assemble the spring 14 on the semi-finished product of the automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0059] The upper cover assembly equipment 24 is used to assemble the upper cover 15 on the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0060] The upper cover pressing device 25 is used to press the upper cover of the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap equipped with the upper cover.

[0061] The sealing ring assembly device 26 is used to assemble the sealing ring on the semi-finished product of the automobile water tank pressure cap. The sealing ring includes a large O-ring 16 and a small O-ring 17. In this embodiment, the inner diameter of the large O-ring 16 is larger than the inner diameter of the small O-ring 17.

[0062] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a sealing ring assembly device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] like Figure 5 As shown, the sealing ring assembly equipment 26 includes a large O-ring feeding unit (not shown in the figure), a large O-ring detection unit 261, a large O-ring oiling unit 262, a large O-ring assembly unit 263, a large O-ring conveying unit 264, a large O-ring waste box 265, a small O-ring feeding unit (not shown in the figure), a small O-ring detection unit 266, a small O-ring oiling unit 267, a small O-ring assembly unit 268, a small O-ring conveying unit 269, a small O-ring waste box 260, a gripping mechanism (not shown in the figure) and a sealing ring assembly control mechanism (not shown in the figure).

[0064] The large O-ring feeding unit is used to store and output the large O-rings 16 arranged in a directional manner.

[0065] The large O-ring detection unit 261 is used to perform visual detection on the large O-ring 16 to determine whether the large O-ring 16 has defects.

[0066] The large O-ring oiling unit 262 is used to oil the large O-ring 16 .

[0067] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of a large O-ring oiling unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] like Figure 6 As shown, the large O-ring oiling unit 262 includes an oiling support frame 2621, a placement groove 2622 with an upper opening, a fixed bracket 2623, an injector 2624, a movable bracket 2625, an oil-proof cover 2626, a partition 2627 and a positioning ring 2628.

[0069] The placement groove 2622 is set on the oiling support frame 2621.

[0070] The opening of the placement groove 2622 is completely covered by the partition plate 2627 , and a through hole is provided on the partition plate 2627 , and the through hole coincides with the positioning ring 2628 .

[0071] The fixing bracket 2623 is arranged in the placement groove 2622, and is used to fix the large O-ring 16. In this embodiment, the fixing bracket is composed of a plurality of inverted L-shaped support columns evenly distributed along the same circumference, the column body of the support column is used to open the large O-ring 16, and the upper block of the support column is used to prevent the large O-ring 16 from detaching from the support column, so that the large O-ring 16 is suspended and fixed, and the large O-ring 16 can also be oiled.

[0072] The oil injector 2624 is disposed in the placement groove 2622 and is used to apply oil to the large O-ring 16 .

[0073] The movable bracket 2625 is arranged opposite to the oiling support frame 2621 and is used for translation and lifting, that is, lifting and lowering along the vertical direction and translation along the parallel direction of the oiling support frame 2621.

[0074] The oil-proof cover 2626 is arranged on the movable bracket 2625 to cover the opening of the placement groove 2622. In this embodiment, the inner diameter of the oil-proof cover 2626 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the positioning ring 2628. The positioning ring 2628 is completely covered by the oil-proof cover 2626, so that the placement groove 2622 is completely sealed, and the liquid oil mist during oiling cannot splash outside the device, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the device.

[0075] The large O-ring assembly unit 263 is used to sleeve the oiled large O-ring 16 onto the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0076] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a large O-ring assembly unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] like Figure 7 As shown, the large O-ring assembly unit 263 includes an assembly support frame 2631 , a fixing assembly 2632 , a push ring assembly 2633 and a placement detection assembly 2634 .

[0078] The fixing assembly 2632 is disposed on the assembly support frame 2631 and is used to fix the large O-ring 16 .

[0079] The fixing assembly 2632 includes a plurality of fixed hooks 26321 and a first driving member (not shown in the figure). The plurality of fixed hooks 26321 are evenly distributed along the same circumference and are used to fix the large O-ring 16. The first driving member is used to drive the fixed hooks 26321 to contract inwardly and expand outwardly along the center of the circumference, as well as to lift and lower in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, eight fixed hooks 26321 are included, and the fixed hooks 26321 are composed of claw columns and blocks, so that a groove is formed at the top of the fixed hooks 26321 to fix the large O-ring 16. Specifically, the claw columns are used to prop open the large O-ring 16, and the blocks are used to prevent the large O-ring 16 from moving downward, so that the entire large O-ring 16 is placed horizontally, which is conducive to positioning when the sealing ring is subsequently installed. In this embodiment, the claw columns and the blocks are formed in one piece.

[0080] The push ring assembly 2633 is arranged on the assembly support frame 2631, and is used to apply a thrust to the large O-ring 16 fixed on the fixing assembly 2632, so that the sealing ring is separated from the fixing assembly 2632 and is sleeved on the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0081] The push ring assembly 2633 includes a plurality of push pins 26331 and a second driving member (not shown). The plurality of push pins are evenly distributed along the same circumference and are used to apply thrust to the large O-ring 16. The second driving member is used to drive the push pins 26331 to contract inwardly and expand outwardly along the center of the circumference, and to lift and lower in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, eight push pins 26331 are included.

[0082] In this embodiment, the push posts 26331 and the fixed hooks 26321 are arranged alternately in sequence, and the first driving member and the second driving member are integrated into a total driving member 2635 to drive the push posts 26331 and the fixed hooks 26321. In this embodiment, the total driving member 2635 is arranged on the assembly support frame 2631, and the push posts 26331 and the fixed hooks 26321 are arranged on the total driving member 2635.

[0083] The placement detection component 2634 is disposed on the assembly support frame 2631 and is used to detect whether the large O-ring 16 is on the fixing component 2632 .

[0084] The placement detection component 2634 includes two opposing sensors 26341 , which are disposed on both sides of the fixing component 2632 and are used to detect whether the large O-ring 16 is on the fixing component 2632 .

[0085] The large O-ring transport unit 264 is used to transport the large O-ring 16 without defects from the large O-ring feeding unit to the large O-ring oiling unit 262 , and to transport the oiled large O-ring 16 from the large O-ring oiling unit 262 to the large O-ring assembly unit 263 .

[0086] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a large O-ring transport unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] like Figure 8 The large O-ring transport unit 264 shown includes a support frame 2641 , a moving arm 2642 , a sealing ring supporting claw 2643 , an auxiliary positioning cover 2644 and a sealing ring detection sensor 2645 .

[0088] The moving arm 2642 includes a horizontal moving member 26421, a vertical moving member 26422 and a moving arm driving member (not shown). The horizontal moving member 26421 is arranged on the support frame 2641, and the vertical moving member 26422 is arranged on the horizontal moving member 26421. The moving arm driving member is used to drive the horizontal moving member 26421 to move in the horizontal direction, and drive the vertical moving member 26422 to move in the vertical direction.

[0089] The sealing ring support claw 2643 is arranged at the end of the movable arm 2642 , namely, on the vertical movable member 26422 , and is used to grab the large O-ring 16 .

[0090] Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the sealing ring support claw in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] like Fig. 9 As shown, the sealing ring claw 2643 includes a plurality of single claws 26431 evenly distributed along the circumference. The single claw 26431 includes a support column 264311 and a limit block 264312. The limit block 264312 is arranged on the support column 264311. In this embodiment, the limit block 264312 and the support column 264311 are integrally formed. In this embodiment, the sealing ring claw 2643 includes 6 single claws 26431.

[0092] When the sealing ring claw 2643 is stretched outward, the stretching column 264311 applies force to the large O-ring 16 from inside the large O-ring 16, and the limit block 264312 presses against the large O-ring 16 to prevent the large O-ring 16 from moving toward the upper end of the single claw 26431, so that the sealing ring claw 2643 can firmly grasp the large O-ring 16. When the sealing ring claw 2643 contracts inward, the stretching column 264311 does not apply force to the large O-ring 16, so that the sealing ring claw 2643 puts down the large O-ring 16.

[0093] The auxiliary positioning cover 2644 is arranged on the vertical moving member 26422, and covers the sealing ring claw 2643, that is, the sealing ring claw 2643 is arranged in the auxiliary positioning cover 2644. In this embodiment, the size of the auxiliary positioning cover 2644 matches the specific groove on the positioning ring 2628. When the large O-ring 16 is moved to the large O-ring oiling unit 262 by the large O-ring transport unit 264, the lower edge of the auxiliary positioning cover 2644 is embedded in the specific groove, so that the large O-ring 16 can be accurately docked with the fixed bracket 2623.

[0094] The sealing ring detection sensor 2645 is arranged on the vertical moving member 26422, and is used to detect whether the sealing ring claw 2643 grabs the large O-ring 16. When the sealing ring detection sensor 2645 detects that the sealing ring claw 2643 does not grab the large O-ring 16, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the moving arm 2642 to move and controls the sealing ring claw 2643 to grab the large O-ring 16 again.

[0095] The large O-ring waste box 265 is used to store the large O-rings 16 that are determined to be defective by the large O-ring detection unit 261 .

[0096] The small O-ring feeding unit has the same structure and function as the large O-ring feeding unit, the small O-ring detection unit 266 has the same structure and function as the large O-ring detection unit 261, the small O-ring oiling unit 267 has the same structure and function as the large O-ring oiling unit 262, the small O-ring assembly unit 268 has the same structure and function as the large O-ring assembly unit 263, the small O-ring transport unit 269 has the same structure and function as the large O-ring transport unit 264, the small O-ring waste box 260 has the same structure and function as the large O-ring waste box 265, which will not be repeated here.

[0097] The grabbing mechanism is used to transport the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap from a designated location to the large O-ring assembly unit 263 and the small O-ring assembly unit 267, and to transport the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap with a sealing ring from the large O-ring assembly unit 263 and the small O-ring assembly unit 267 to a designated location.

[0098] The sealing ring assembly control mechanism is used to control the large O-ring feeding unit, the large O-ring detection unit 261, the large O-ring oiling unit 262, the large O-ring assembly unit 263, the large O-ring conveying unit 264, the small O-ring feeding unit, the small O-ring detection unit 265, the small O-ring oiling unit 266, the small O-ring assembly unit 267, the small O-ring conveying unit 268 and the grasping mechanism to realize the assembly of the sealing ring on the semi-finished product of the automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0099] The airtightness detection device 27 is used to perform airtightness detection on the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap equipped with a sealing ring, and determine whether the airtightness of the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap is qualified.

[0100] The threaded cap screen printing device 28 is used to perform screen printing on the threaded cap 18 .

[0101] The threaded cap assembly equipment 29 is used to assemble the silk-screened threaded cap 18 on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to obtain the automobile radiator pressure cap finished product 100.

[0102] The finished product stacking device 30 is used to stack a plurality of automobile radiator pressure cap finished products 100 and place them in a preset storage position.

[0103] Fig.10 Schematic diagram of a finished product stacking device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] like Fig.10 As shown, the finished product stacking equipment 30 includes an automatic tray loading mechanism (not shown in the figure), an automatic stacking mechanism 301, an automatic transportation mechanism 302 and a shipping control mechanism (not shown in the figure).

[0105] The automatic loading mechanism includes a manipulator, which is used to obtain the finished automobile radiator pressure cap from the parts assembly mechanism and place it in the finished product rack 3011 of the automatic stacking mechanism 301. In this embodiment, the threaded cap assembly device 29 places the assembled automobile radiator pressure cap on the conveying device 31, and the conveying device 31 conveys the automobile radiator pressure cap to the preset grabbing area of ​​the automatic loading mechanism, so that the automatic loading mechanism can grab the automobile radiator pressure cap.

[0106] The automatic stacking mechanism 301 is used to stack the finished product racks 3011 filled with finished automobile radiator pressure caps in sequence, and includes a plurality of finished product racks 3011 , a placing unit 3012 and a stacking unit 3013 .

[0107] The finished product rack 3011 is a pallet including a plurality of finished product storage positions. The shipping control mechanism controls the manipulator to grab the finished automobile water tank pressure caps in the parts assembly mechanism and place them in the finished product storage positions of the pallet in a preset order.

[0108] The material placing unit 3012 includes a support hand assembly 30121 and a gripper hand assembly 30122 .

[0109] The hand support assembly 30121 is used to support a plurality of finished material racks 3011 stacked in sequence as a finished material rack stack. The hand support assembly includes a left hand support 301211, a left hand support telescopic cylinder (not shown in the figure), a right hand support 301212 and a right hand support telescopic cylinder (not shown in the figure).

[0110] The left support hand telescopic cylinder is used to extend and retract the left support hand 301211, and the right support hand telescopic cylinder is used to extend and retract the right support hand 30122. The left support hand 301211 and the right support hand 30122 are arranged opposite to each other, and when extended, they are used to support the bottom of the finished product rack 3011 at the bottom of the finished product rack stack.

[0111] The gripper assembly 30122 is used to grab the top empty finished product rack 3011 in the finished product rack pile and place it on the stacking unit 3013. The gripper assembly 30122 is arranged above the support hand assembly 30121, and includes a rack gripper 301221, a rack gripper translation cylinder (not shown in the figure) and a rack gripper lifting cylinder (not shown in the figure).

[0112] The rack gripper 301221 is used to grab the empty finished product rack 3011. The rack gripper translation cylinder is used to move the rack gripper 301221 horizontally. The rack gripper lifting cylinder is used to move the rack gripper 301221 vertically.

[0113] The stacking unit 3013 is used to support the empty finished product rack 3011, and stack the finished product rack 3011 filled with finished automobile water tank pressure caps on the bottom layer of the finished product rack stack. The stacking unit 3013 is arranged side by side with the support assembly 30122, including a rack support 30131, a rack support translation cylinder (not shown in the figure), and a rack support lifting cylinder (not shown in the figure).

[0114] The rack support 30131 is used to support the finished rack 3011 grasped by the rack gripper 301221. The rack support translation cylinder is used to move the rack support 30131 horizontally. The rack support lifting cylinder is used to move the rack support 30131 vertically.

[0115] The automatic transport mechanism 302 includes a transport support unit 3021 and a transport moving unit 3022. The transport support unit 3021 is used to lift and support the finished product rack pile. The transport moving unit 3022 is used to move the automatic transport mechanism 302. In this embodiment, the transport support unit 3021 is arranged on the transport moving unit 3022. The transport support unit 3021 includes a supporting bracket 30211 and a lifting frame 30212. The supporting bracket 30211 is used to support the finished product rack pile. The lifting frame 30212 is used for vertical lifting. The supporting bracket 30211 is arranged on the lifting frame 30212.

[0116] The shipping control mechanism is used to control the automatic loading mechanism to place the finished automobile radiator pressure caps assembled by the parts assembly mechanism in the finished product rack 3011 in sequence, control the automatic stacking mechanism 301 to stack the finished product racks 3011 filled with finished automobile radiator pressure caps in sequence, and control the automatic transportation mechanism 302 to move all the finished product racks 3011 stacked to a specified number of layers to a preset storage position.

[0117] The conveying device 31 is used to transfer the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap between various workstations.

[0118] The conveying equipment includes a circulation mechanism and a circulation control mechanism.

[0119] The circulation mechanism is used to support semi-finished automobile radiator pressure caps and finished automobile radiator pressure caps. The circulation mechanism includes a circular assembly line, a circulation drive unit, a plurality of supporting jigs, a plurality of placement sensors and a plurality of station positioning blocks.

[0120] The circulation drive unit is used to drive the circular assembly line. A plurality of supporting jigs are arranged on the circular assembly line to support the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap and the finished automobile radiator pressure cap. A plurality of placement sensors are arranged on the circular assembly line to detect whether there is a semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap or the finished automobile radiator pressure cap on the supporting jig. A plurality of station positioning blocks are arranged on the circular assembly line and correspond to each station respectively.

[0121] The circulation control mechanism is used to control the circulation mechanism to circulate the semi-finished products and finished products of the automobile radiator pressure caps.

[0122] After the assembly equipment corresponding to the workstation completes the assembly of the corresponding automobile radiator pressure cap parts on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap, the flow control mechanism controls the workstation positioning block to retract, and controls the flow drive unit to drive the circular assembly line to operate, so that the supporting fixture leaves the workstation. After the supporting fixture leaves the workstation, the flow control mechanism controls the workstation positioning block to extend, blocking the next supporting fixture transferred to the workstation from continuing to move, so that the supporting fixture stays at the workstation.

[0123] In this embodiment, the assembly equipment corresponding to the workstation includes rubber pad assembly equipment 21, balance valve assembly equipment 22, spring assembly equipment 23, upper cover assembly equipment 24, upper cover pressing equipment 25, sealing ring assembly equipment 26, airtightness detection equipment 27, threaded cover silk screen equipment 28, threaded cover assembly equipment 29 and finished product stacking equipment.

[0124] In this embodiment, the rubber pad assembly equipment 21, the balancing valve assembly equipment 22, the spring assembly equipment 23, the upper cover assembly equipment 24, the upper cover pressing equipment 25, the sealing ring assembly equipment 26, the threaded cover silk screen equipment 28, the threaded cover assembly equipment 29 and the conveying equipment 31 are all provided with corresponding parts assembly mechanisms and assembly control mechanisms.

[0125] The rubber pad assembly equipment 21 includes parts feeding mechanisms for providing the shell 11 and the rubber pad 12 respectively, the balancing valve assembly equipment 22 includes a parts feeding mechanism for providing the balancing valve 13, the spring assembly equipment 23 includes a parts feeding mechanism for providing the spring 14, the upper cover assembly equipment 24 includes a parts feeding mechanism for providing the upper cover 15, the sealing ring assembly equipment 26 includes parts feeding mechanisms for providing the large O-ring 16 and the small O-ring 17 respectively, and the threaded cover silk screen printing equipment 28 includes a parts feeding mechanism for providing the threaded cover 18.

[0126] In the assembly of the automobile radiator pressure cap, the assembly control mechanism is used to control the parts feeding mechanism to output the automobile radiator pressure cap parts arranged in a direction, and control the parts assembling mechanism to assemble the automobile radiator pressure cap parts to obtain the automobile radiator pressure cap finished product.

[0127] The parts feeding mechanism includes a parts storage box, a material level sensor and a parts vibration plate.

[0128] The parts storage box is used to store the automobile water tank pressure cap parts delivered by the automatic feeding mechanism, and provide the automobile water tank pressure cap parts to the parts vibration plate.

[0129] The material level sensor is arranged in the parts storage box and is used for detecting and obtaining the material level data of the automobile water tank pressure cap parts in the parts storage box.

[0130] The parts vibration plate is used to output the automobile radiator pressure cap parts in a directional arrangement.

[0131] The feeding control mechanism stores a preset material level threshold and receives the material level data sent by the material level sensor in real time.

[0132] When the material level data is lower than the preset material level threshold, the feeding control mechanism controls the automatic feeding mechanism to feed the parts feeding mechanism until the material level data is no lower than the preset material level threshold.

[0133] The storage equipment is used to store automobile radiator pressure cap parts.

[0134] The automatic feeding equipment is used to provide corresponding automobile water tank pressure cap parts to the parts feeding mechanisms of the rubber pad assembly equipment 21, the balance valve assembly equipment 22, the spring assembly equipment 23, the upper cover assembly equipment 24, the sealing ring assembly equipment 26, the airtightness detection equipment 27 and the threaded cover screen printing equipment 28.

[0135] The automatic feeding device comprises a feeding control mechanism and an automatic feeding mechanism. The feeding control mechanism is used to control the automatic feeding mechanism storing automobile water tank pressure cap parts to feed the parts feeding mechanism.

[0136] Fig.11 Schematic diagram of the automatic feeding mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0137] like Fig.11 As shown, the automatic feeding mechanism 321 includes a feeding moving unit 3211, a support frame 3212 and a storage unit 3213. The support frame 3212 is arranged on the feeding moving unit 3211, and the storage unit 3213 is arranged on the support frame 3212.

[0138] The material storage unit 3213 includes a material storage hopper 32131 , a material discharge gate 32132 and a gear lever 32133 .

[0139] The storage hopper 32131 is used to store the automobile water tank pressure cap parts obtained from the storage device. The discharge gate 32132 is arranged at the lower opening of the storage hopper 32131. The gear lever 32133 is mechanically connected with the discharge gate 32132 and is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge gate 32132.

[0140] When the feeding control mechanism controls the feeding moving unit 3211 to take materials from the storage device along the preset path, the lever 32133 is in the first position to close the discharge gate 32132, and the automobile water tank pressure cap parts are stored in the storage hopper 32131. The feeding control mechanism controls the feeding moving unit 3211 to move along the preset path until the parts storage box is in front of the storage hopper 32131. The control mechanism controls the feeding moving unit 3211 to continue to move forward until the lever 32133 contacts the parts storage box, so that the lever 32133 is pressed to move to the second position, thereby opening the discharge gate 32132, and the automobile water tank pressure cap parts fall from the lower opening of the storage hopper 32131 into the parts storage box.

[0141] The master control equipment is used to control rubber pad assembly equipment 21, balance valve assembly equipment 22, spring assembly equipment 23, upper cover assembly equipment 24, upper cover pressing equipment 25, sealing ring assembly equipment 26, airtightness detection equipment 27, threaded cover silk screen equipment 28, threaded cover assembly equipment 29, finished product stacking equipment 30, conveying equipment 31, storage equipment and automatic feeding equipment to realize the assembly and storage of automobile water tank pressure caps.

[0142] The following describes the process of assembling and storing the automobile radiator pressure cap using the automobile radiator pressure cap assembly system 200 in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0143] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the process of assembling and storing the automobile water tank pressure cap in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0144] like Fig.12 As shown, the assembly and storage of the automobile water tank pressure cap includes the following steps:

[0145] Step V1, the master control device controls the rubber pad assembly device 21 to assemble the rubber pad 12 in the housing 11 to obtain a semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap, and controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to the next station.

[0146] Step V2, the master control device controls the balancing valve assembly device 22 to assemble the balancing valve 13 on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap, and controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to the next station.

[0147] Step V3, the master control device controls the spring assembly device 23 to assemble the spring 14 on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap, and controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to the next station.

[0148] Step V4, the master control device controls the upper cover assembly device 24 to assemble the upper cover 15 on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap, and controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to the next station.

[0149] Step V5, the master control device controls the upper cover pressing device 25 to press the upper cover on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap assembled with the upper cover 15, and controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to the next station.

[0150] Step V6, the master control device controls the sealing ring assembly device 29 to assemble the sealing ring on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap, and controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to the next station.

[0151] Step V7, the master control device controls the airtightness detection device 27 to determine whether the airtightness of the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap is qualified. If so, the conveying device 31 is controlled to transfer the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to the next workstation and execute step V8. If not, the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap is waste.

[0152] Step V8 , the master control device controls the thread cover screen printing device 28 to screen print the thread cover 18 .

[0153] Step V9, the master control device controls the threaded cap assembly device 29 to assemble the silk-screened threaded cap 18 on the semi-finished automobile radiator pressure cap to obtain a finished automobile radiator pressure cap.

[0154] Step V10: the master control device controls the finished product stacking device 30 to stack a plurality of finished automobile radiator pressure caps and place them at a preset storage position.

[0155] Fig.13 1 is a schematic flow chart of the rubber pad assembly process in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0156] like Fig.13As shown, the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the three-axis moving unit 2112 and the adsorption clamping unit 2113 to assemble the rubber pad 12, which includes the following steps:

[0157] In step T1 , the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the three-axis moving unit 2112 to move, and controls the shell clamping jaws 21133 to open and clamp, so that the shell clamping jaws 21133 clamp the shell 11 .

[0158] In step T2, the shell sensor 21134 detects whether the shell 11 exists. If yes, the shell clamp 21133 clamps the shell 11 and executes step T3. If no, executes step T1.

[0159] Step T3, the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the three-axis moving unit 2112 to move so that the rubber pad adsorption assembly 21132 contacts the rubber pad 12 , and controls the vacuum generator to continuously generate suction so that the rubber pad adsorption assembly 21132 adsorbs the rubber pad 12 .

[0160] Step T4, the vacuum generator detects whether it is adsorbed to the rubber pad 12, if so, execute step T5, if not, execute step T3.

[0161] Step T5, the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the three-axis moving unit 2112 to move, and controls the housing clamping jaws 21133 to open, so that the housing 11 is placed at the first preset position. In this embodiment, the first preset position is a supporting fixture.

[0162] Wherein, step T5 includes the following sub-steps:

[0163] Step T5-1, the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the three-axis moving unit 2112 to move so that the shell 11 is located on the supporting fixture.

[0164] Step T5-2, placing a sensor to detect whether the shell 11 exists, that is, whether the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap exists, if yes, execute step T5-3, if not, execute step T5-1.

[0165] Step T5-3, the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the shell clamp 21133 to open, so that the shell 11 is placed on the supporting fixture.

[0166] Step T6, the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the three-axis moving unit 2112 to move the rubber pad 12 to the second preset position of the housing 11. In this embodiment, the second preset position is the position in the housing 11 where the rubber pad 12 needs to be placed.

[0167] Step T7, the rubber pad assembly control unit controls the rubber pad adsorption assembly 21132 to stop generating suction force, so that the rubber pad 12 is placed at the second preset position.

[0168] Fig.14 It is a schematic diagram of the process of assembling a large O-ring and a small O-ring in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0169] like Fig.14 As shown, the process of assembling the large O-ring 16 and the small O-ring 17 of the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap includes the following steps:

[0170] Step U1, the flow control mechanism controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap to the large O-ring assembly station.

[0171] Step U2, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the grabbing mechanism to grab the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap to the large O-ring assembly mechanism. In this embodiment, the large O-ring assembly mechanism includes a large O-ring feeding unit, a large O-ring detection unit 261, a large O-ring oiling unit 262, a large O-ring assembly unit 263, a large O-ring transport unit 264 and a large O-ring waste box 265.

[0172] Step U3, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring assembly mechanism to assemble the large O-ring on the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0173] Step U4, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the grabbing mechanism to grab the automobile water tank pressure cap semi-finished product from the large O-ring assembly mechanism and place it on the conveying device 31.

[0174] Step U5, the flow control mechanism controls the conveying device 31 to transfer the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap to the small O-ring assembly station.

[0175] Step U6, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the grabbing mechanism to grab the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap to the small O-ring assembly mechanism. In this embodiment, the small O-ring assembly mechanism includes a small O-ring feeding unit, a small O-ring detection unit 266, a small O-ring oiling unit 267, a small O-ring assembly unit 268, a small O-ring transport unit 269 and a small O-ring waste box 260.

[0176] Step U7, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the small O-ring assembly mechanism to assemble the small O-ring on the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0177] Step U8, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the grabbing mechanism to grab the automobile water tank pressure cap semi-finished product from the small O-ring assembly mechanism and place it on the conveying device 31.

[0178] In this embodiment, the large O-ring 16 is assembled first and then the small O-ring 17. In other embodiments, the above process can be adjusted according to actual needs, so that the small O-ring 17 is assembled first and then the large O-ring 16 is assembled.

[0179] Fig.15 It is a schematic diagram of the process of assembling a large O-ring in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0180] like Fig.15 As shown, the process of assembling a large O-ring on a semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap includes the following steps:

[0181] Step S1 , the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring feeding unit to output the large O-ring 16 .

[0182] In step S2, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring detection unit 261 to determine whether the large O-ring 16 has defects. If so, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring conveying unit 264 to convey the large O-ring 16 to the large O-ring waste box 265 and executes step S1. If not, execute step S3.

[0183] Step S3, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring transport unit 264 to transport the large O-ring 16 to the large O-ring oiling unit 262. In this embodiment, the large O-ring transport unit 264 places the large O-ring on the fixing bracket 2623 of the large O-ring oiling unit 262.

[0184] Step S4 , the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring oiling unit 262 to oil the large O-ring 16 .

[0185] Wherein, step S4 includes the following sub-steps:

[0186] Step S4 - 1 , the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring transport unit 264 to leave the large O-ring oiling unit 262 .

[0187] Step S4-2, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the movable bracket 2625 to move so that the oil-proof cover 2626 covers the opening of the placement groove 2622.

[0188] Step S4-3, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the injector 2624 to spray oil.

[0189] Step S4-4, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the movable bracket 2625 to move so that the oil-proof cover 2626 no longer covers the opening of the placement groove 2622.

[0190] Step S5 , the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring conveying unit 264 to convey the large O-ring 16 to the large O-ring assembly unit 263 .

[0191] Wherein, step S5 includes the following sub-steps:

[0192] Step S5 - 1 , the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring transport unit 264 to transport the large O-ring 16 to the fixing assembly 2632 .

[0193] In step S5-2, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the placement detection component 2634 to detect whether the large O-ring 16 is on the fixing component 2632. If so, step S6 is executed. If not, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring transport unit 264 to re-place the large O-ring 16 and execute step S5-2.

[0194] Step S6, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the grabbing mechanism to move the automobile radiator pressure cap semi-finished product from the designated position to the large O-ring assembly unit 263.

[0195] Wherein, step S6 includes the following sub-steps:

[0196] Step S6-1, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the first driving member to expand the fixed hook 26321 outward until the large O-ring 16 is expanded to a specified degree, and the fixed hook 26321 is vertically lifted until it reaches a preset assembly position.

[0197] Step S6-2, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the grabbing mechanism to grab the automobile water tank pressure cap semi-finished product from the specified position and place it on the fixed hook 26321.

[0198] Step S7, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the large O-ring assembly unit 263 to sleeve the large O-ring 16 onto the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0199] Wherein, step S7 includes the following sub-steps:

[0200] In step S7-1, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the second driving member to move the push pin 26331 so that the upper end surface of the push pin 26331 contacts the large O-ring 16 and does not touch the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap. In step S7-1 of this embodiment, the upper end surface of the push pin 26331 contacts the lower surface of the large O-ring 16.

[0201] Step S7-2, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the second driving member to make the push pin 26331 rise, so that the push pin 26331 pushes the large O-ring 16 to separate from the fixed hook 26321 and is mounted on the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap.

[0202] Step S8, the sealing ring assembly control mechanism controls the grabbing mechanism to move the semi-finished automobile water tank pressure cap from the large O-ring assembly unit 263 to the designated position. In this embodiment, the designated positions in step S6-2 and step S8 are both supporting fixtures located at the large O-ring assembly station.

[0203] The assembly process of the small O-ring 17 in this embodiment is the same as the assembly process of the large O-ring 16 described above, and thus will not be repeated.

[0204] The following describes the process of feeding automobile radiator pressure cap parts and shipping automobile radiator pressure cap finished products using the automobile radiator pressure cap assembly system 200 through the automatic feeding equipment and the finished product stacking equipment 30 in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0205] Fig.16 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the process of automatically feeding automobile water tank pressure cap parts and automatically shipping automobile water tank pressure cap finished products in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0206] like Fig.16 As shown, the automatic feeding of automobile water tank pressure cap parts and the automatic shipment of automobile water tank pressure cap finished products include the following steps:

[0207] Step C1, the feeding control mechanism controls the automatic feeding mechanism storing the automobile water tank pressure cap parts to feed the parts to the parts feeding mechanism.

[0208] Step C2, the assembly control mechanism controls the parts feeding mechanism to output the automobile water tank pressure cap parts in a directionally arranged manner.

[0209] Step C3, the assembly control mechanism controls the parts assembly mechanism to assemble the automobile radiator pressure cap parts output by the parts feeding mechanism to obtain the automobile radiator pressure cap finished product.

[0210] Step C4, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic loading mechanism to place the finished automobile water tank pressure caps in the finished product rack 3011 of the automatic stacking mechanism 301.

[0211] Step C5, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic stacking mechanism 301 to stack the finished product racks 3011 filled with finished automobile radiator pressure caps in sequence.

[0212] Step C6, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic transport mechanism 302 to move all finished product racks 3011 stacked to a specified number of layers to a preset storage position.

[0213] Fig.17 It is a schematic diagram of the process of stacking finished product racks in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0214] like Fig.17 As shown, the process of placing the finished automobile water tank pressure cap on the finished product rack 3011 and stacking the finished product rack 3011 includes the following steps:

[0215] Step A1, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly 30122 to descend and grab the top empty finished product rack 3011 in the finished product rack stack.

[0216] Step A2: The shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly 30122 to rise and move laterally to just above the stacking unit 3013 .

[0217] Step A3, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly 30122 to descend and places the empty finished product rack 3011 on the stacking unit 3013.

[0218] Step A4: the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly 3013 to move to the initial position.

[0219] Step A5, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic loading mechanism to grab the finished automobile radiator pressure caps and place them in the empty finished product rack 3011 until the finished product rack 3011 is filled with the finished automobile radiator pressure caps.

[0220] Step A6, the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit 3013 to move horizontally until the full finished product rack 3011 moves to the bottom of the finished product rack stack.

[0221] Step A7, the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit 3013 to rise until the full finished product rack 3011 overlaps with the finished product rack pile. In this embodiment, when the full finished product rack 3011 overlaps with the finished product rack pile, the full finished product rack 3011 supports the finished product rack pile.

[0222] Step A8, the shipping control mechanism controls the hand support assembly 30122 to retract, and controls the stacking unit 3013 to continue to rise until the full finished product rack reaches the specified height. In this embodiment, when the bottom surface of the full finished product rack 3011 is higher than the upper surface of the rack hand 30131 of the hand support assembly 30122, the specified height is reached.

[0223] Step A9, the shipping control mechanism controls the hand support assembly 30122 to extend, and controls the stacking unit 3013 to descend, until the hand support assembly 30122 supports the finished product rack stack.

[0224] Step A10: the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit 3013 to move to the initial position.

[0225] Fig.18 It is a schematic diagram of the process of moving and storing the finished automobile water tank pressure cap in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0226] like Fig.18 As shown, the process of the shipping control mechanism controlling the automatic transport mechanism 302 to move the finished product rack stack to the preset storage position includes the following steps:

[0227] Step B1, the shipping control mechanism controls the transport moving unit 3022 to move along a first preset route to just below the finished product rack pile filled with automobile water tank pressure caps.

[0228] Step B2, the shipping control mechanism controls the transport support unit 3021 to rise and support the finished product rack stack.

[0229] Step B3, the shipping control mechanism controls the left support arm telescopic cylinder and the right support arm telescopic cylinder to retract the left support arm 301211 and the right support arm 30122.

[0230] Step B4, the shipping control mechanism controls the transport support unit 3021 to descend to a specified height so that the finished product rack stack is completely placed on the automatic transport mechanism 302.

[0231] Step B5, the shipping control mechanism controls the transport moving unit 3022 to move along the second preset route to the preset storage location.

[0232] Functions and Effects of the Embodiments

[0233] According to the automatic feeding and transportation system and method of automobile water tank pressure caps involved in this embodiment, on the one hand, through the automatic loading mechanism, automatic stacking mechanism, automatic transportation mechanism and shipping control mechanism, multiple automobile water tank pressure cap finished products are automatically placed on the finished product rack, and multiple finished product racks are automatically stacked into a finished product rack pile, and the finished product rack pile is automatically transported to a preset storage position; on the other hand, through the automatic feeding mechanism and feeding control mechanism, the automobile water tank pressure cap parts are automatically provided to the parts assembly mechanism. Thereby, highly automated finished product stacking and transportation and automatic parts supply are realized, and production efficiency is improved.

[0234] Furthermore, the automatic stacking mechanism of this embodiment supports the finished product racks through the support hand assembly, and places the empty finished product racks at the top of the finished product rack stack on the rack support hand of the stacking unit through the gripper assembly. Then, the empty finished product racks are filled with finished automobile water tank pressure caps through the automatic loading mechanism. Then, through the horizontal movement and lifting of the stacking unit, and the extension and retraction of the support hand assembly, the finished product racks filled with finished automobile water tank pressure caps are stacked at the bottom of the finished product rack stack. Therefore, the automatic stacking mechanism can realize stable and rapid stacking of multiple finished product racks.

[0235] Furthermore, the automatic transport mechanism of this embodiment moves back and forth between the automatic stacking mechanism and the preset storage location through the transport moving unit, and carries away the finished product rack stack from the automatic stacking mechanism through the transport supporting unit. Therefore, the automatic transport mechanism can realize autonomous and accurate stacking of the finished automobile water tank pressure caps to the preset storage location.

[0236] Furthermore, the automatic feeding mechanism of this embodiment can make the lever touch the parts storage box through the movement of the feeding moving unit, drive the lever to move, open the discharge gate mechanically connected to the lever, and make the automobile water tank pressure cap parts in the storage hopper fall into the parts storage box, and automatically reset the lever after the feeding moving unit is away from the parts storage box, so that the discharge gate is closed, which is convenient for the storage hopper to obtain and store the automobile water tank pressure cap parts from the storage device. Therefore, the automatic feeding mechanism can efficiently and stably transport the automobile water tank pressure cap parts in the storage device to the corresponding parts storage box.

[0237] Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention to be protected. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure caps, used for automatic feeding of automobile water tank pressure cap parts and automatic shipment of automobile water tank pressure cap finished products, characterized in that: include: Parts feeding mechanism, parts assembly mechanism, automatic feeding mechanism, feeding control mechanism, assembly control mechanism, automatic loading mechanism, automatic stacking mechanism, automatic transportation mechanism and shipping control mechanism, The assembly control mechanism is used to control the parts feeding mechanism to output the automobile water tank pressure cap parts arranged in a directional manner, and to control the parts assembling mechanism to assemble the automobile water tank pressure cap parts to obtain the automobile water tank pressure cap finished product. The automatic loading mechanism includes a robot for obtaining the finished automobile water tank pressure cap from the parts assembly mechanism and placing it in the finished product rack of the automatic stacking mechanism. The automatic stacking mechanism comprises a plurality of finished product racks, which are used to stack the finished product racks filled with the finished automobile water tank pressure caps in sequence. The feeding control mechanism is used to control the automatic feeding mechanism storing the automobile water tank pressure cap parts to feed the parts feeding mechanism. The shipping control mechanism is used to control the automatic loading mechanism to place the finished automobile radiator pressure cap products assembled by the parts assembly mechanism in the finished product rack in sequence, control the automatic stacking mechanism to stack the finished product racks filled with the finished automobile radiator pressure cap products in sequence, and control the automatic transportation mechanism to move all the finished product racks stacked to a specified number of layers to a preset storage position.

2. The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure cap according to claim 1 is characterized in that: in, The parts feeding mechanism includes a parts storage box, a material level sensor and a parts vibration plate. The parts storage box is used to store the automobile water tank pressure cap parts delivered by the automatic feeding mechanism, and provide the automobile water tank pressure cap parts to the parts vibration plate. The material level sensor is arranged in the parts storage box, and is used to detect and obtain the material level data of the automobile water tank pressure cap parts in the parts storage box. The parts vibration plate is used to output the automobile water tank pressure cap parts arranged in a directional manner. The feeding control mechanism stores a preset material level threshold and receives the material level data sent by the material level sensor in real time. When the material level data is lower than the preset material level threshold, the feeding control mechanism controls the automatic feeding mechanism to feed the parts feeding mechanism until the material level data is no lower than the preset material level threshold.

3. The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure cap according to claim 2 is characterized in that: Also includes: Storage equipment, used to store the automobile water tank pressure cap parts, The automatic feeding mechanism comprises a feeding moving unit, a supporting frame and a storage unit. The support frame is arranged on the feeding moving unit, The material storage unit is arranged on the support frame, and comprises a material storage hopper, a material discharge gate and a gear lever. The storage hopper is used to store the automobile water tank pressure cap parts obtained from the storage device, The discharge gate is arranged at the lower opening of the storage hopper. The lever is mechanically connected to the discharge gate to control the opening and closing of the discharge gate. When the feeding control mechanism controls the feeding moving unit to take materials from the storage device along a preset path, the gear lever is in the first position to close the discharge gate, and the automobile water tank pressure cap parts are stored in the storage hopper. The feeding control mechanism controls the feeding movable unit to move along a preset path until the parts storage box is in front of the storage hopper, and the control mechanism controls the feeding movable unit to continue to move forward until the gear lever contacts the parts storage box and is pressurized to move to the second position to open the discharge gate, and the automobile water tank pressure cap parts fall into the parts storage box from the lower opening of the storage hopper.

4. The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure cap according to claim 1 is characterized in that: in, The finished product rack is a tray including a plurality of finished product holding positions. The shipping control mechanism controls the robot to grab the finished automobile radiator pressure cap in the parts assembly mechanism and place them in the finished product holding position of the pallet in sequence according to a preset order.

5. The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure cap according to claim 1, Features: Wherein, the automatic stacking mechanism includes a stacking unit and a placing unit. The material placing unit comprises a support hand assembly and a gripper hand assembly. The support assembly is used to support a plurality of the finished material racks stacked in sequence as a finished material rack stack. The gripper assembly is used to grab the topmost empty finished product rack in the finished product rack pile and place it on the stacking unit. The stacking unit is used to support the empty finished product racks and stack the finished product racks filled with the finished automobile water tank pressure caps at the bottom of the finished product rack stack. The process of placing the finished automobile water tank pressure cap on the finished product rack and stacking the finished product rack comprises the following steps: Step A1, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to descend, and grabs the topmost empty finished product rack in the finished product rack pile; Step A2, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to rise and move laterally to just above the stacking unit; Step A3, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to descend and places the empty finished product rack on the stacking unit; Step A4, the shipping control mechanism controls the gripper assembly to move to an initial position; Step A5, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic loading mechanism to grab the finished automobile radiator pressure caps and place them in the empty finished product rack until the finished product rack is filled with the finished automobile radiator pressure caps; Step A6, the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit to move horizontally until the full finished product rack moves to the bottom of the finished product rack stack; Step A7, the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit to rise until the full finished product rack overlaps the finished product rack stack; Step A8, the shipping control mechanism controls the hand support assembly to retract, and controls the stacking unit to continue to rise until the full finished product rack reaches a specified height; Step A9, the shipping control mechanism controls the hand support assembly to extend, and controls the stacking unit to descend, until the hand support assembly supports the finished product rack stack; Step A10: the shipping control mechanism controls the stacking unit to move to an initial position.

6. The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure cap according to claim 5 is characterized in that: in, The hand support assembly includes a left hand support, a left hand support telescopic cylinder, a right hand support and a right hand support telescopic cylinder. The left support arm telescopic cylinder is used to extend and retract the left support arm. The right support arm telescopic cylinder is used to extend and retract the right support arm. The left support and the right support are arranged opposite to each other and are used to support the bottom of the bottommost finished product rack in the finished product rack pile when extended. The gripper assembly is arranged above the support hand assembly. The gripper assembly includes a material rack gripper, a material rack gripper translation cylinder, and a material rack gripper lifting cylinder. The rack gripper is used to grab the empty finished product rack. The material rack gripper translation cylinder is used to move the material rack gripper horizontally. The material rack gripper lifting cylinder is used to make the material rack gripper move vertically up and down. The stacking unit and the hand support assembly are arranged side by side. The stacking unit includes a rack support, a rack support translation cylinder and a rack support lifting cylinder. The rack support is used to support the finished product rack grasped by the rack grasper. The material rack support hand translation cylinder is used to make the material rack support hand move horizontally. The material rack support hand lifting cylinder is used to move the material rack support hand vertically up and down.

7. The automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile water tank pressure cap according to claim 6, Features: Wherein, the automatic transport mechanism comprises: The transport support unit is used to lift and support the finished product rack stack; The transport moving unit is used to move the automatic transport mechanism. The process in which the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic transport mechanism to move the finished product rack stack to the preset storage position includes the following steps: Step B1, the shipping control mechanism controls the transport moving unit to move along a first preset route to just below the finished product rack pile filled with the automobile water tank pressure caps; Step B2, the shipping control mechanism controls the transport support unit to rise and support the finished product rack stack; Step B3, the shipping control mechanism controls the left support arm telescopic cylinder and the right support arm telescopic cylinder to retract the left support arm and the right support arm; Step B4, the shipping control mechanism controls the transport support unit to descend to a specified height so that the finished product rack stack is completely placed on the automatic transport mechanism; Step B5: the shipping control mechanism controls the transport moving unit to move along a second preset route to the preset storage location.

8. An automatic feeding and transportation method for automobile radiator pressure caps, using the automatic feeding and transportation system for automobile radiator pressure caps as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 to automatically feed automobile radiator pressure cap parts and automatically ship automobile radiator pressure cap finished products, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step C1, the feeding control mechanism controls the automatic feeding mechanism storing the automobile water tank pressure cap parts to feed the parts to the parts feeding mechanism; Step C2, the assembly control mechanism controls the parts feeding mechanism to output the automobile water tank pressure cap parts arranged in a directional manner; Step C3, the assembly control mechanism controls the parts assembly mechanism to assemble the automobile radiator pressure cap parts output by the parts feeding mechanism to obtain the automobile radiator pressure cap finished product; Step C4, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic loading mechanism to place the finished automobile water tank pressure cap in the finished product rack of the automatic stacking mechanism; Step C5, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic stacking mechanism to stack the finished product racks filled with the finished automobile radiator pressure caps in sequence; Step C6, the shipping control mechanism controls the automatic transport mechanism to move all the finished product racks stacked to a specified number of layers to the preset storage position.

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