Condenser material receiving clamp and condenser transportation method

By designing a condenser feeding fixture including a connecting rod assembly and an elastic assembly, the problems of small contact area and insufficient clamping force of the condenser feeding fixture in the prior art are solved, and the stability and production efficiency of the condenser during transportation are improved.

CN119796920APending Publication Date: 2025-04-11GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES (ZHUHAI JINWAN) CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202510091074.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2025-04-11

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Technical Problem

The contact area of ​​existing condenser feeding fixtures is small, which leads to the condenser being easily damaged during transportation, and the clamping force is insufficient, resulting in the position of the condenser being offset, affecting production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

A condenser feeding fixture including a base, a first clamp, a second clamp, a connecting rod assembly and an elastic assembly is designed. Through the cooperation of the connecting rod assembly and the elastic assembly, the contact area between the clamp and the condenser is increased, the clamping stability is improved, and the appropriate contact pressure of the clamp during the working process is ensured through preloading force.

Benefits of technology

It effectively disperses the stress of the condenser, reduces the risk of damage during transportation, improves the transportation stability and production efficiency of the condenser, and ensures the controllability of product quality.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of two devices of an air conditioner, in particular to a condenser material receiving clamp which comprises a base, a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a material receiving device. The inner side plate surface of the second clamping plate is opposite to the inner side plate surface of the first clamping plate, and the outer side plate surface of the second clamping plate is opposite to the first clamping plate; the head end of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to the outer side plate face of the second clamping plate, the tail end of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to a mounting frame, the mounting frame is close to the outer side plate face of the second clamping plate, and the tail end of the connecting rod assembly abuts against the second clamping plate so that the second clamping plate can be separated from the first clamping plate; and the elastic assembly pulls the tail end to tend to deviate from the second clamping plate, so that the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate are clamped.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of two devices of air conditioners, and in particular to a condenser material connection fixture. Background Art

[0002] The condenser material receiving fixtures used in existing production lines can only contact the condenser with a small area, which makes the condenser surface vulnerable to damage, cracking or scratching during transportation. Due to the small contact area of ​​the fixture, the weight of the condenser cannot be effectively dispersed. The condenser may not maintain sufficient stability during transportation and is prone to loosening, displacement, or even bending. This will not only affect the appearance quality of the condenser, but may also cause damage to its internal structure, and in severe cases, the product may fail to meet the standards.

[0003] More importantly, due to the insufficient clamping force of the fixture, the condenser is prone to positional displacement during transportation on the assembly line, which interferes with subsequent production processes, increases operational difficulty, and reduces production efficiency. In the long run, the current fixture design problems will seriously hinder the efficient operation of the production line, increase unnecessary rework and maintenance costs, and have a negative impact on the quality control and efficiency optimization of the entire production process.

[0004] Chinese patent CN109178881A discloses a material receiving mechanism and a condenser assembly line patent having the same. Although the patent solves the repetitive and arduous pain point of manual handling of condensers, this mechanism can only solve the problem of automatic transportation of condensers. There are still quality problems such as fin damage caused by direct contact between the condenser and the conveyor belt. In addition, the inspection port lies on the assembly line, which is not conducive to the subsequent inspection and helium inspection of the condenser in actual air-conditioning production. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to avoid the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a condenser material connection clamp, which can greatly increase the contact area between the clamp surface and the condenser, and effectively improve the stability of clamping the condenser.

[0006] To achieve one of the above purposes, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] Provide condenser material connection fixture, including:

[0008] Base,

[0009] Specifically, the base is a bottom plate.

[0010] The first clamping plate is vertically arranged on the base. Specifically, the first clamping plate is fixedly arranged on the base and is vertically arranged to facilitate subsequent formation of a better clamping surface.

[0011] a second splint, wherein the inner side surface of the second splint is opposite to the inner side surface of the first splint, and the outer side surface of the second splint faces away from the first splint;

[0012] The inner side surface of the second clamping plate is opposite to the inner side surface of the first clamping plate, so that the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate can form a clamping force.

[0013] A connecting rod assembly, wherein the head end of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate, the tail end of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to the mounting frame, the mounting frame is close to the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate, and the tail end is pressed against the second clamping plate to separate the second clamping plate from the first clamping plate;

[0014] The connecting rod assembly is hinged at both ends to the outer plate surface of the second clamp and the mounting frame respectively, so that the first clamp and the second clamp can be quickly opened and closed by hinge means, wherein the tail end is pushed against the second clamp, so that the head end of the connecting rod assembly moves outward, thereby driving the second clamp to separate from the first clamp.

[0015] An elastic component is used to pull the tail end toward away from the second clamping plate so that the second clamping plate is clamped with the first clamping plate.

[0016] Due to the restoring force of the elastic component itself, the elastic component can generate a pulling force, which drives the tail end to move away from the second clamping plate, so that the tail end of the connecting rod assembly moves outward to clamp the second clamping plate with the first clamping plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, two groups of the connecting rod assemblies are provided, the two groups of the connecting rod assemblies are correspondingly mounted on two mounting frames, and the two groups of the connecting rod assemblies are respectively arranged at two side ends of the second clamping plate.

[0018] By providing two groups of connecting rod assemblies and arranging the two groups of connecting rod assemblies at both side ends of the second clamping plate respectively, the two groups of connecting rod assemblies can evenly support the second clamping plate, so that the force on the second clamping plate is more even.

[0019] In some embodiments, the connecting rod assembly includes:

[0020] A first connecting rod, one end of which is hinged to the bottom of the outer side surface of the second clamping plate, and the other end of which is hinged to the mounting frame;

[0021] Since one end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the bottom of the outer side surface of the second clamping plate, and the other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the mounting frame, the first connecting rod can effectively support the bottom of the second clamping plate.

[0022] A second connecting rod, wherein a first end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the top of the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate, a second end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the mounting frame, and the second end is pressed toward the second clamping plate to separate the second clamping plate from the first clamping plate;

[0023] Since the first end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the top of the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate, and the second end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the mounting frame, the second connecting rod can effectively support the top of the second clamping plate, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod support one side of the second clamping plate at two points. In addition, since two sets of connecting rod assemblies are provided, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are also provided at the other side end of the second clamping plate, so as to support the other side end of the second clamping plate at two points. Therefore, the entire clamp has four connecting rods clamped in parallel, which effectively disperses the force of the entire clamp and the uniformity of the contact force of the entire clamp, and greatly ensures that the condenser can be stably clamped.

[0024] When the second end pushes against the second clamping plate, the second clamping plate can be separated from the first clamping plate.

[0025] The elastic component is connected to the tail of the second end so as to pull the tail toward away from the second clamping plate, and the elastic component can drive the second connecting rod conveniently and quickly.

[0026] In some embodiments, the tail of the second end extends outward and is bent into a swing rod, the elastic component is connected to the end of the swing rod, and when the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are clamped together, the swing rod is vertically downward.

[0027] A swing rod extends from the tail of the second end of the second connecting rod, which can conveniently drive the second connecting rod to push against the second clamping plate or the elastic component to pull the second connecting rod away from the second clamping plate, wherein the swing rod is vertically downward, making it easier to drive the second connecting rod to push against the second clamping plate or the elastic component to pull the second connecting rod away from the second clamping plate without taking up volume.

[0028] In some embodiments, the elastic component includes a connecting block and a tension spring, the connecting block is arranged on the base, one end of the tension spring is connected to the connecting block, and the other end of the tension spring is connected to the end of the swing rod.

[0029] The elastic component is arranged on the base, so that it can be better connected with the swing rod that can be vertically downward, and faster driving can be achieved.

[0030] In some embodiments, the mounting frame is a support plate, the plate surfaces of the support plates corresponding to the two connecting rod assemblies are opposite, the second connecting rods in the two connecting rod assemblies are respectively arranged on the opposite surfaces of the two support plates, and the first connecting rods in the two connecting rod assemblies are respectively arranged on the back surfaces of the two support plates. The support plate provides installation positions for the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, respectively, so that the structure is compact.

[0031] The swinging rod connected by the two second connecting rods is connected by a cross rod, and the cross rod links the second ends of the two second connecting rods to the second clamping plate.

[0032] Since the swing arms connected to the two second connecting rods are connected via a cross bar, directly driving the cross bar can drive the two second connecting rods to operate synchronously, so that the opening and closing of the entire clamp can be relatively stable and power can also be saved.

[0033] In some embodiments, the tension spring is connected to the crossbar.

[0034] Arranging the tension spring on the crossbar can also facilitate improving the synchronization of the operation.

[0035] In some embodiments, a cylinder is further included, wherein a telescopic end of the cylinder faces the second clamping plate and points toward the cross bar, and the telescopic end is perpendicular to the cross bar.

[0036] The cylinder is not shown, and the crossbar can be automatically moved by the driving action of the cylinder.

[0037] In some embodiments, the inner plate surface of the first splint and the inner plate surface of the second splint are both fixedly connected with a polyetheretherketone sheet.

[0038] The polyetheretherketone sheet can achieve a buffering effect and further protect the condenser.

[0039] The beneficial effects of the condenser material receiving fixture of the present invention are as follows:

[0040] The condenser material receiving fixture of the present invention can drive the first clamp and the second clamp to separate and clamp with little effort by using a connecting rod assembly, and the connecting rod assembly can make the first clamp and the second clamp contact the condenser over a large area, so that the force on the condenser can be evenly distributed between the first clamp and the second clamp, thus avoiding the situation where the condenser is damaged during transportation due to uneven force. In addition, the elastic component pulls the tail end of the connecting rod assembly away from the second clamp, ensuring that the first clamp and the second clamp always maintain appropriate contact pressure during operation, thereby improving the clamping accuracy; and the first clamp and the second clamp can be stably set on the base through the connecting rod assembly and the mounting frame, and the base enables the condenser to be stably transported, further increasing the transportation stability of the condenser.

[0041] To achieve the second objective above, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0042] A condenser transportation method is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0043] The condenser material receiving fixture is placed on the production line, and a force is applied to the tail end of the connecting rod assembly, and the force pushes against the second clamping plate to separate the second clamping plate from the first clamping plate.

[0044] The robot arm places the condenser to be transported between the opened first clamping plate and the second clamping plate.

[0045] When the acting force is cancelled, the preload force generated by the elastic component pulls the tail end toward away from the second clamping plate, so that the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate continue to clamp the condenser, and the assembly line transports the condenser positioned in the condenser receiving fixture. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] Figure 1 It is a first visual structural schematic diagram of the condenser material receiving fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 2 2 is a second visual structural schematic diagram of the condenser material receiving fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 3 3 is a third visual structural schematic diagram of the condenser material receiving fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 4 4 is a flow chart of a condenser transportation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Reference numerals

[0051] 1. Base; 2. First clamping plate; 3. Second clamping plate; 4. Connecting rod assembly; 5. Mounting frame; 6. First connecting rod; 7. Second connecting rod; 8. Swinging rod; 9. Tension spring; 10. Cross bar; 11. Connecting block; 12. Polyetheretherketone sheet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0053] The terms used in the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific implementation regulations, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a", "the" used in the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates other meanings. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0054] It should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used to describe various information in the present invention, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0055] Example 1

[0056] The condenser material receiving fixtures used in existing production lines can only contact the condenser with a small area, which makes the condenser surface vulnerable to damage, cracking or scratching during transportation. Due to the small contact area of ​​the fixture, the weight of the condenser cannot be effectively dispersed. The condenser may not maintain sufficient stability during transportation and is prone to loosening, displacement, or even bending. This will not only affect the appearance quality of the condenser, but may also cause damage to its internal structure, and in severe cases, the product may fail to meet the standards.

[0057] More importantly, due to the insufficient clamping force of the fixture, the condenser is prone to positional displacement during transportation on the assembly line, which interferes with subsequent production processes, increases operational difficulty, and reduces production efficiency. In the long run, the current fixture design problems will seriously hinder the efficient operation of the production line, increase unnecessary rework and maintenance costs, and have a negative impact on the quality control and efficiency optimization of the entire production process.

[0058] In view of the above technical problems, this embodiment discloses a condenser material connection fixture, please refer to Figure 1 to Figure 3 ,include:

[0059] Base 1,

[0060] Specifically, the base 1 is a bottom plate.

[0061] The first clamping plate 2 is vertically arranged on the base 1. Specifically, the first clamping plate 2 is fixedly arranged on the base 1 and is vertically arranged to facilitate the subsequent formation of a better clamping surface.

[0062] a second splint 3, wherein the inner surface of the second splint 3 is opposite to the inner surface of the first splint 2, and the outer surface of the second splint 3 is opposite to the first splint 2;

[0063] The inner surface of the second clamping plate 3 is opposite to the inner surface of the first clamping plate 2 , so that the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 can form a clamping force.

[0064] A connecting rod assembly 4, wherein the head end of the connecting rod assembly 4 is hinged to the outer surface of the second clamping plate 3, the tail end of the connecting rod assembly 4 is hinged to the mounting frame 5, the mounting frame 5 is close to the outer surface of the second clamping plate 3, and the tail end is pushed toward the second clamping plate 3 to separate the second clamping plate 3 from the first clamping plate 2;

[0065] The connecting rod assembly 4 is hinged at both ends to the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate 3 and the mounting frame 5 respectively, so that the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 can be quickly opened and closed by hinged means, wherein the tail end is pushed against the second clamping plate 3, so that the head end of the connecting rod assembly 4 moves outward, thereby driving the second clamping plate 3 to separate from the first clamping plate 2.

[0066] An elastic component pulls the tail end toward away from the second clamping plate 3 so that the second clamping plate 3 and the first clamping plate 2 are clamped.

[0067] Due to the restoring force of the elastic component itself, the elastic component can generate a pulling force, which drives the tail end to move away from the second clamping plate 3, so that the tail end of the connecting rod assembly 4 moves outward to clamp the second clamping plate 3 and the first clamping plate 2.

[0068] The above-mentioned condenser material connection clamp effectively disperses external forces, reduces single-point loads, and improves the stability and durability of the clamp; the parallel addition of the tension spring 9 component provides preload force to ensure that the clamp always maintains appropriate contact pressure during operation and improves clamping accuracy. The layout of direct contact with the condenser is improved, and the contact area is increased by 27% compared with the original structure. Under the premise of ensuring quality, the stability during transportation is greatly improved. The clamp ensures that the clamp is powerful and occupies little space, which is convenient for integration into existing systems. The improved design makes the clamp more stable. Reduce quality problems such as fin breakage and scratches. The condenser is more firmly connected to avoid shaking and bending of the condenser. It is convenient for subsequent manual blockage inspection and machine helium inspection.

[0069] In this embodiment, two groups of the connecting rod assemblies 4 are provided, and the two groups of the connecting rod assemblies 4 are correspondingly mounted on two mounting frames 5 , and the two groups of the connecting rod assemblies 4 are respectively arranged at two side ends of the second clamping plate 3 .

[0070] By providing two groups of connecting rod assemblies 4 and respectively arranging the two groups of connecting rod assemblies 4 at both side ends of the second clamping plate 3 , the two groups of connecting rod assemblies 4 can evenly support the second clamping plate 3 , so that the force on the second clamping plate 3 is more even.

[0071] In this embodiment, the connecting rod assembly 4 includes:

[0072] a first connecting rod 6, one end of which is hinged to the bottom of the outer side surface of the second clamping plate 3, and the other end of which is hinged to the mounting frame 5;

[0073] Since one end of the first connecting rod 6 is hinged to the bottom of the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate 3 and the other end of the first connecting rod 6 is hinged to the mounting frame 5 , the first connecting rod 6 can effectively support the bottom of the second clamping plate 3 .

[0074] a second connecting rod 7, wherein a first end of the second connecting rod 7 is hinged to the top of the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate 3, a second end of the second connecting rod 7 is hinged to the mounting frame 5, and the second end is pressed toward the second clamping plate 3 to separate the second clamping plate 3 from the first clamping plate 2;

[0075] Since the first end of the second connecting rod 7 is hinged to the top of the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate 3, and the second end of the second connecting rod 7 is hinged to the mounting frame 5, the second connecting rod 7 can effectively support the top of the second clamping plate 3, and the first connecting rod 6 and the second connecting rod 7 support one side of the second clamping plate 3 at two points. Moreover, since two sets of connecting rod assemblies 4 are provided, the first connecting rod 6 and the second connecting rod 7 are also provided at the other side end of the second clamping plate 3, so as to support the other side end of the second clamping plate 3 at two points. Therefore, the whole clamp has a double-row four-link structure, which effectively disperses the force of the whole clamp and the uniformity of the contact force of the whole clamp, and greatly ensures that the condenser can be stably clamped.

[0076] When the second end pushes against the second clamping plate 3 , the second clamping plate 3 can be separated from the first clamping plate 2 .

[0077] The choice of double-row four-link structure enables the material receiving fixture to maintain a stable force distribution in multiple directions, reducing the problem of excessive or insufficient local force that may occur in traditional fixtures. The four-link mechanism enables the fixture to withstand external pressure steadily through a reasonable structural layout and articulation method, while also having a certain degree of flexibility to adapt to condensers of different shapes and sizes.

[0078] The elastic component is connected to the tail of the second end so as to pull the tail toward away from the second clamping plate 3 , and the elastic component can drive the second connecting rod 7 conveniently and quickly.

[0079] In this embodiment, the tail of the second end extends outward and is bent into a swing rod 8, and the elastic component is connected to the end of the swing rod 8. When the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are clamped together, the swing rod 8 is vertically downward.

[0080] A swing rod 8 extends from the tail of the second end of the second connecting rod 7, which can conveniently drive the second connecting rod 7 to push against the second clamping plate 3 or the elastic component pulls the second connecting rod 7 away from the second clamping plate 3, wherein the swing rod 8 is vertically downward, making it easier to drive the second connecting rod 7 to push against the second clamping plate 3 or the elastic component pulls the second connecting rod 7 away from the second clamping plate 3 without taking up any volume.

[0081] The application of elastic components plays a role of pre-tightening. These elastic components are added in parallel to the key parts of the clamp to provide additional tension to ensure that the condenser always maintains a stable closed state during the transportation of the assembly line. This design can not only prevent the clamp from loosening and ensure the stability of the material connection, but also adapt to the deformation or slight movement of the condenser under different working conditions. The elastic components further enhance the reliability of the clamp by adjusting the pre-tightening force, making the contact between the condenser and the clamp more uniform, reducing the problem of reduced condensation efficiency or damage caused by uneven contact.

[0082] In this embodiment, the elastic component includes a connecting block 11 and a tension spring 9, the connecting block 11 is arranged on the base 1, one end of the tension spring 9 is connected to the connecting block 11, and the other end of the tension spring 9 is connected to the end of the swing rod 8.

[0083] The elastic component is arranged on the base 1 so that it can be better connected to the swing rod 8 which can be vertically downward, thereby achieving faster driving.

[0084] In this embodiment, the mounting frame 5 is a support plate, and the plate surfaces of the support plates corresponding to the two connecting rod assemblies 4 are opposite to each other. The second connecting rods 7 in the two connecting rod assemblies 4 are respectively arranged on the opposite surfaces of the two support plates, and the first connecting rods 6 in the two connecting rod assemblies 4 are respectively arranged on the back surfaces of the two support plates. The support plate provides installation positions for the first connecting rod 6 and the second connecting rod 7, respectively, making the structure compact.

[0085] The swing rod 8 connected by the two second connecting rods 7 is connected by a cross rod 10, and the cross rod 10 links the second ends of the two second connecting rods 7 to the second clamping plate 3.

[0086] Since the swing rod 8 connected to the two second connecting rods 7 is connected via the cross rod 10, directly driving the cross rod 10 can drive the two second connecting rods 7 to operate synchronously, so that the opening and closing of the entire clamp can be relatively stable and power can also be saved.

[0087] In this embodiment, the tension spring 9 is connected to the cross bar 10 .

[0088] Arranging the tension spring 9 on the cross bar 10 can also facilitate improving the synchronization of the operation.

[0089] In this embodiment, a cylinder is further included, wherein the telescopic end of the cylinder faces the second clamping plate 3 and points to the cross bar 10 , and the telescopic end is perpendicular to the cross bar 10 .

[0090] The cylinder is not shown, and the crossbar 10 can be automatically moved by the driving action of the cylinder.

[0091] In this embodiment, the inner side surface of the first clamping plate 2 and the inner side surface of the second clamping plate 3 are both fixedly connected with polyetheretherketone sheets.

[0092] The polyetheretherketone sheet can achieve a buffering effect and further protect the condenser.

[0093] In order to improve the durability and adaptability of the contact part, the invention mentions replacing part of the material of the condenser receiving fixture that is in direct contact with the condenser with PEEK polyetheretherketone material. PEEK polyetheretherketone material can effectively avoid wear problems caused by frequent contact with the condenser due to its good elasticity, wear resistance and chemical resistance. In addition, the flexible properties of polyurethane enable it to provide better sealing during the contact process, which helps to improve the transportation efficiency and quality assurance of the receiving fixture. Compared with traditional urethane materials, PEEK polyetheretherketone material has higher durability, reduces the frequency of workers' maintenance, and enables the receiving fixture to maintain good performance during longer periods of use.

[0094] The above-mentioned material receiving fixture takes into account the increase of the contact area with the condenser, which is achieved by adding multiple contact points and a larger contact area on the contact surface of the fixture. Increasing the contact area can effectively disperse the force and avoid local excessive pressure concentrated in a small area, thereby improving the adaptability and stability of the fixture and the condenser. The fixture can better match the surface of the condenser to ensure that the temperature conduction and condensation efficiency of the contact area are optimal.

[0095] The double-row four-link mechanical structure of the condenser material receiving fixture, combined with the preload of the tension spring 9 assembly and the PEEK polyetheretherketone material, not only improves the force uniformity and stability of the fixture, but also extends its service life and improves the working efficiency of the condenser. In addition, the increased contact area further optimizes the contact effect, allowing the fixture to better adapt to different working environments and application requirements.

[0096] The above-mentioned double-row four-bar linkage has the benefit of saving energy. It avoids the use of a dual-axis drive system or a helical gear and rack mechanism that requires high-precision sensors and control algorithms. Since the loads and speeds of the two drive shafts may be slightly different, if the control is not precise, it is easy to cause vibration, error accumulation, and even system failure and high energy consumption.

[0097] If the above-mentioned tension spring 9 assembly is replaced with a compression spring, the overall structure will undergo a major change, resulting in the need to redesign the material receiving and clamping structure during rectification or adjustment, which increases complexity and time costs. And according to the actual on-site conditions of the work shop, if the installation position of the spring is inaccurate or the tension is improperly adjusted, the clamp may not achieve optimal performance. Compared with the tension spring 9, the installation process of the compression spring is more complicated and prone to errors. The pneumatic spring is easily affected by the pressure of the internal gas and the wear of the spring itself. As the use time increases, the seal inside the spring may age, and it is large in size and high in cost, which is not conducive to actual production. Therefore, the tension spring 9 assembly is the best choice.

[0098] Example 2

[0099] This embodiment discloses a condenser transportation method, comprising the following steps:

[0100] The condenser material receiving fixture described in Example 1 is placed on the production line, and a force is applied to the tail end of the connecting rod assembly 4, and the force pushes against the second clamping plate 3 to separate the second clamping plate 3 from the first clamping plate 2.

[0101] The robot arm places the condenser to be transported between the opened first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3.

[0102] When the force is cancelled, the preload force generated by the elastic component pulls the tail end toward away from the second clamping plate 3, so that the second clamping plate 3 and the first clamping plate 2 keep clamping the condenser, and the assembly line transports the condenser positioned in the condenser receiving fixture.

[0103] Specifically,

[0104] See also Figure 4The integrated support plate for receiving materials is transported to the working area of ​​the condenser clamping robot through the chain conveyor line on the assembly line. The blocker on the assembly line blocks the positioning device at the groove of the bottom plate to achieve relative stillness between the integrated support plate for receiving materials and the robot. The automated cylinder is pushed out and acts on the cross bar 10 connecting the two tension springs 9, so that the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3 are separated and opened. The condenser clamping robot clamps the condenser on the stack and transports it to the middle of the first clamping plate 2 and the second clamping plate 3. The automated cylinder releases the top cross bar 10, the condenser receiving clamp clamps the condenser, the condenser clamping robot releases, the mechanical arm returns to the working origin, the blocker is released, and the chain conveyor line transports the tooling that clamps the condenser to the next process to complete the receiving and transportation work. The subsequent condensers are transported to other assembly lines by the clamping robot for assembly steps, and the condenser receiving clamp can be recycled.

[0105] The use of the above-mentioned condenser material receiving fixture can ensure that the condenser is more stable during transportation and is not easy to tilt or slide. At the same time, increasing the contact area of ​​the fixture can better disperse the force on the condenser and reduce the damage to the fins caused by excessive local force. In addition, the plan also recommends the use of higher-quality materials to improve the durability and adaptability of the fixture. Through this series of structural optimizations and material upgrades, the risk of damage to the condenser during transportation can be effectively reduced, thereby ensuring that product quality is within a controllable range and ensuring the smooth progress of subsequent production links.

[0106] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​of the parts and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual proportional relationship. The technology, methods and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant field may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, methods and equipment should be regarded as a part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once a certain item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0107] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present application; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contours of each component itself.

[0108] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0109] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0110] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A condenser material receiving fixture, characterized in that: include: Base, A first clamping plate, vertically arranged on the base; a second splint, wherein the inner side surface of the second splint is opposite to the inner side surface of the first splint, and the outer side surface of the second splint faces away from the first splint; A connecting rod assembly, wherein the head end of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate, the tail end of the connecting rod assembly is hinged to the mounting frame, the mounting frame is close to the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate, and the tail end is pressed against the second clamping plate to separate the second clamping plate from the first clamping plate; An elastic component is used to pull the tail end toward away from the second clamping plate so that the second clamping plate is clamped with the first clamping plate.

2. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of connecting rod assemblies are provided, and the two groups of connecting rod assemblies are correspondingly installed on two mounting frames, and the two groups of connecting rod assemblies are respectively arranged on both side ends of the second clamping plate.

3. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod assembly comprises: A first connecting rod, one end of which is hinged to the bottom of the outer side surface of the second clamping plate, and the other end of which is hinged to the mounting frame; A second connecting rod, wherein a first end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the top of the outer plate surface of the second clamping plate, a second end of the second connecting rod is hinged to the mounting frame, and the second end is pressed toward the second clamping plate to separate the second clamping plate from the first clamping plate; The elastic component is connected to the tail of the second end so as to pull the tail toward away from the second clamping plate.

4. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tail of the second end extends outward and is bent into a swing rod, the elastic component is connected to the end of the swing rod, and when the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are clamped together, the swing rod is vertically downward.

5. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic component comprises a connecting block and a tension spring, wherein the connecting block is arranged on the base, one end of the tension spring is connected to the connecting block, and the other end of the tension spring is connected to the end of the swing rod.

6. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting frame is a support plate, the plate surfaces of the support plates corresponding to the two connecting rod assemblies are opposite, and the second connecting rods in the two connecting rod assemblies are respectively arranged on the opposite surfaces of the two supporting plates. The first connecting rods of the two connecting rod assemblies are respectively arranged on the back surfaces of the two supporting plates. The swinging rod connected by the two second connecting rods is connected through a cross rod, and the cross rod links the second ends of the two second connecting rods to the second clamping plate.

7. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tension spring is connected to the cross bar.

8. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a cylinder, wherein the telescopic end of the cylinder faces the second clamping plate and points to the cross bar, and the telescopic end is perpendicular to the cross bar.

9. The condenser material receiving fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner plate surface of the first clamping plate and the inner plate surface of the second clamping plate are both fixedly connected with a polyetheretherketone sheet.

10. A condenser transportation method, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The condenser material receiving fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is placed on an assembly line, and a force is applied to the tail end of the connecting rod assembly, the force pushes against the second clamping plate to separate the second clamping plate from the first clamping plate. The robot arm places the condenser to be transported between the opened first clamping plate and the second clamping plate. When the acting force is cancelled, the preload force generated by the elastic component pulls the tail end toward away from the second clamping plate, so that the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate continue to clamp the condenser, and the assembly line transports the condenser positioned in the condenser receiving fixture.

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