Copper pipe end clamp spring assembling and detecting integrated equipment and process

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of copper pipe machining equipment, in particular to copper pipe end clamp spring assembling and detecting integrated equipment and process, the equipment comprises an equipment body, the equipment body comprises a base, and a rotary table conveying mechanism is arranged on the base; the turntable conveying mechanism is provided with a plurality of product placing stations, and the product placing stations are uniformly arranged; a copper pipe feeding mechanism, a snap spring assembling mechanism, a primary detection mechanism, a secondary detection mechanism and a sorting and discharging mechanism are sequentially arranged at the outer end of the turntable conveying mechanism in a matched manner; an operation device is further arranged on the base; according to the copper pipe end clamp spring assembling and detecting device, copper pipe feeding, clamp spring assembling, product detecting and sorting discharging are integrated, meanwhile, full automation of the copper pipe end clamp spring assembling and detecting process is achieved through rigorous and orderly step processes, and the production efficiency and the product quality are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of copper tube processing equipment, and in particular to integrated equipment and technology for assembling and detecting copper tube end retaining springs. Background Art

[0002] In the production and application of copper tubes, it is often necessary to assemble retaining rings at the ends of copper tubes. The traditional assembly method is mostly manual operation. This manual operation method not only has low assembly efficiency and is difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production, resulting in a long production cycle, but also the accuracy of manual operation is difficult to guarantee. It is easy to have problems such as inaccurate retaining ring assembly position and poor fit between retaining ring and copper tube, which affect product quality. In addition, manual inspection of product quality is also prone to misjudgment and omission, resulting in unqualified products entering the market. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve some of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides an integrated equipment for assembling and detecting copper tube end retaining springs. The equipment integrates copper tube feeding, retaining spring assembly, product detection and sorting and discharging, realizing full automation of the copper tube end retaining spring assembly and detection process, greatly improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides an integrated equipment for assembling and detecting copper tube end springs, comprising an equipment body, wherein the equipment body comprises a base, on which a turntable conveying mechanism is arranged; the turntable conveying mechanism is provided with a product placement station, and a plurality of product placement stations are evenly arranged; the outer end of the turntable conveying mechanism is sequentially provided with a copper tube feeding mechanism, a spring assembly mechanism, a primary detection mechanism, a secondary detection mechanism and a sorting and discharging mechanism; an operating device is also arranged on the base.

[0005] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to ensure that the copper tube feeding process is more stable and orderly, reduce the jamming and deviation of the copper tube during the feeding process, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the feeding; the copper tube feeding mechanism includes a first bracket for copper tube feeding, a second bracket for copper tube feeding, a third bracket for copper tube feeding and a copper tube arranged in conjunction with it; the second bracket is provided with a copper tube feeding port, and a first copper tube conveying channel, a second copper tube conveying channel and a third copper tube conveying channel are continuously arranged below the copper tube feeding port; a driving device is installed on the first bracket for copper tube feeding, and a push rod is provided on the driving device and the copper tube is pushed by the push rod; a copper tube guiding device is provided on the third bracket for copper tube feeding, and the copper tube guiding device is connected to the third copper tube conveying channel.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to realize the automated assembly of the retaining spring and improve the assembly efficiency and accuracy; the retaining spring assembly mechanism includes a retaining spring, a retaining spring assembly bracket and a base plate, and a retaining spring storage platform is cooperatedly arranged between the retaining spring assembly bracket and the base plate; a retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly is installed on the retaining spring assembly bracket, and a retaining spring assembly device is installed on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly; a circular vibration device is arranged on the base plate, and a retaining spring conveying channel is installed on the circular vibration device and is connected to the retaining spring storage platform through the retaining spring conveying channel; the retaining spring assembly device is located above the retaining spring storage platform, and the retaining spring assembly device can grab the retaining spring on the retaining spring storage platform and can move horizontally on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly; the retaining spring assembly mechanism also includes a cooperating photoelectric sensor assembly.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to accurately grab the products on the product placement station and realize efficient sorting and classified collection of the products at the same time; the sorting and discharging mechanism includes a first sorting and discharging bracket, on which a sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly is installed; a mounting block is provided on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly; a slide groove is provided on the mounting block, and a grabbing assembly is clamped in the slide groove; the grabbing assembly can move up and down in the slide groove, and the grabbing assembly can move horizontally on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly through the mounting block; a limiting block is also provided at the top of the slide groove; the sorting and discharging mechanism also includes a second sorting and discharging bracket, on which a qualified product conveying channel and an unqualified product conveying channel are provided; the qualified product conveying channel and the unqualified product conveying channel are connected and are in a "Y" shape, and movable plate assemblies are also provided on the qualified product conveying channel and the unqualified product conveying channel.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to achieve precise switching of the conveying channels for qualified products and unqualified products, ensure that the products fall into the corresponding discharge channels accurately, and improve the accuracy and flexibility of sorting and discharging; the movable plate assembly includes a fixed plate, and a rotary drive device is installed at the lower end of the fixed plate; a rotary wheel is passed through the fixed plate, and the rotary wheel is connected to the rotary drive device; a baffle is arranged on the rotary wheel, and the rotary drive device drives the rotary wheel to drive the baffle to rotate; wiring is also arranged on the drive device.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to facilitate operators to monitor and manage the equipment and improve the convenience and safety of equipment operation; the operating device includes a column, on which an operating host is arranged; the operating host is provided with a control panel, and a start-stop switch and multiple adjustment knobs are arranged below the control panel; the operating host is also equipped with a warning light.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to judge the product quality more comprehensively and accurately, effectively reduce the outflow rate of unqualified products, and improve the stability and reliability of product quality; the primary detection mechanism and the secondary detection mechanism both use photoelectric sensors or image recognition technology, and the primary detection mechanism and the secondary detection mechanism are respectively used to detect the assembly position of the retaining ring and detect the surface quality of the copper tube and the retaining ring.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, in order to achieve classified collection and orderly storage of products, facilitate subsequent management and processing of products, and further optimize the back-end links of the entire production process; a discharging bracket is provided on the outer side of the base, and a plurality of discharging boxes are provided on the discharging bracket; the discharging boxes are respectively provided corresponding to the qualified product conveying channel and the unqualified product conveying channel, and are used to collect the sorted products.

[0012] One of the beneficial effects of the present invention is that: through the unique structural design, various mechanisms work together to achieve highly automated and integrated production; the optimization of the copper tube feeding mechanism ensures stable, efficient and accurate feeding, and reduces jamming and deviation; the retaining spring assembly mechanism realizes automated assembly, and uses circular vibration devices, photoelectric sensor components, etc. to improve assembly efficiency and accuracy; the sorting and discharging mechanism can accurately grab products and efficiently sort and collect them, and at the same time, the conveying channel is accurately switched through the movable plate component to ensure accurate and flexible discharging; the operating device is convenient for operators to monitor and manage, and improves the convenience and safety of operation; the detection mechanism uses advanced technology to comprehensively and accurately judge product quality, effectively reduce the outflow rate of defective products, and improve the stability and reliability of product quality; the setting of the discharging bracket and the discharging box realizes the classified collection and storage management of products, and improves production efficiency and product quality.

[0013] The present invention also provides a copper tube end retainer assembly and detection process, which realizes an efficient, accurate and highly automated production process through a rigorous and orderly step flow, and the process includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the device on a stable surface, make sure the base is stable, then turn on the power of the device and perform initialization settings through the control panel in the operating device; Step 2: Put the copper tubes into the copper tube feeding port one by one, and the copper tubes slide down along the first copper tube conveying channel to the second copper tube conveying channel under the action of gravity; then start the driving device, and the driving device drives the push rod to push the copper tube to continue to slide down to the third copper tube conveying channel; at the same time, the copper tube guide device guides the copper tube to ensure that the copper tube accurately enters the product placement station, completing the feeding operation of the copper tube; Step 3: The turntable conveying mechanism rotates the product placement station for holding the copper tube to the circlip assembly process; the circlip is transported to the circlip storage platform in an orderly manner along the circlip conveying channel under the vibration of the circular vibration device; when the photoelectric sensor assembly detects that the circlip has reached the predetermined position, the circlip assembly device starts to grab the circlip; the circlip assembly device moves horizontally on the circlip assembly connecting rod assembly to the top of the product placement station for holding the copper tube, and accurately assembles the circlip to the end of the copper tube; after the assembly is completed, the circlip assembly device returns to the initial position to prepare for the next assembly; Step 4: The turntable conveying mechanism conveys the copper tube with assembled retaining ring to the primary detection mechanism; the primary detection mechanism uses photoelectric sensors or image recognition technology to detect the installation position of the retaining ring at the end of the copper tube, and the detection result will be transmitted to the operating host, which makes a judgment based on the preset standards; Step 5: The copper tube that has passed the primary inspection is continuously transported by the turntable conveying mechanism to the secondary inspection mechanism; the secondary inspection mechanism again uses photoelectric sensors or image recognition technology to inspect the surface quality of the copper tube and the retaining ring. The inspection results will be transmitted to the operating host, which will make judgments based on the preset standards; Step 6: The turntable conveying mechanism rotates again to the sorting and discharging process; the grabbing assembly of the sorting and discharging mechanism moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly to above the product placement station; then the grabbing assembly descends to grab the product, and rises after the grabbing is completed; the grabbing assembly carries the product and moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly to above the conveying channel; Step 7: Based on the comprehensive judgment of the operating host on the results of the first and second tests, if both test results are qualified, the rotary wheel driving device drives the rotary wheel to drive the baffle to rotate in the direction of the unqualified product conveying channel until it is closed; if any of the two test results is unqualified, the rotary wheel driving device drives the rotary wheel to drive the baffle to rotate in the direction of the qualified product conveying channel until it is closed; then the grabbing component descends to place the product on the corresponding qualified product conveying channel or the unqualified product conveying channel and slides down along the conveying channel under the action of gravity to the discharge box for collection, so as to facilitate subsequent processing; Step 8: After completing the processing of all products, turn off the power of the equipment and perform regular cleaning and maintenance on the equipment to ensure that the equipment is clean and operates normally.

[0014] Another beneficial effect of the present invention is that the process realizes the automated assembly and inspection of copper tubes and retaining rings, greatly improving production efficiency and product quality; accurate matching of copper tubes and retaining rings is ensured through precise conveying and assembly devices; at the same time, multiple inspections are performed using photoelectric sensors or image recognition technology, effectively avoiding assembly errors and surface defects, and ensuring product reliability; in addition, the process also has an intelligent sorting function, which can automatically and quickly classify and collect products according to the inspection results, optimize the production process, facilitate subsequent processing and management, and further improve the automation and intelligence level of the production line.

[0015] When the present invention is working, first, place the equipment on a stable ground to ensure the stability of the base, and after turning on the power, perform initialization settings through the control panel in the operating device; then, put the copper tubes into the copper tube feeding port one by one, and the copper tubes first slide down the first copper tube conveying channel to the second copper tube conveying channel under the action of gravity, and then start the driving device, which drives the push rod to push the copper tube to continue to slide to the third copper tube conveying channel, and at the same time, the copper tube guide device guides the copper tube to accurately enter the product placement station to complete the feeding; thereafter, the turntable conveying mechanism rotates the product placement station where the copper tube is placed to the retaining spring assembly process, and the retaining spring is transported in an orderly manner along the retaining spring conveying channel to the retaining spring storage platform under the vibration action of the circular vibration device, and when the photoelectric sensor assembly detects that the retaining spring has reached the predetermined position, the retaining spring assembly device is started, and after grabbing the retaining spring, it is horizontally moved on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly to the top of the product placement station and It is assembled to the end of the copper tube and returns to the initial position after completion; then, the turntable conveying mechanism conveys the copper tube with assembled retaining ring to the primary detection mechanism to detect the retaining ring installation position, and the result is transmitted to the operating host for judgment; then, the copper tube that has passed the primary detection continues to be sent to the secondary detection mechanism by the turntable conveying mechanism to detect the surface quality, and the result is also transmitted to the operating host for judgment; then the turntable conveying mechanism rotates to the sorting and discharging process, and the grabbing component of the sorting and discharging mechanism moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly to the top of the product placement station, grabs the product and rises and moves to the top of the conveying channel. According to the comprehensive judgment of the operating host on the results of the two tests, the wheel drive device drives the wheel to drive the baffle to rotate, so that the grabbing component places the product in the corresponding conveying channel and slides to the discharge box; finally, after completing all product processing, turn off the power of the equipment, and regularly clean and maintain the equipment to ensure its cleanliness and normal operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a top view of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the copper tube feeding mechanism in the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the circlip assembly mechanism in the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the sorting and discharging mechanism in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the movable plate assembly in the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the operating device in the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the process flow of the present invention.

[0024] Among them, 1 base, 2 turntable conveying mechanism, 3 product placement station, 4 copper tube feeding mechanism, 401 copper tube feeding first bracket, 402 driving device, 403 push rod, 404 copper tube, 405 copper tube feeding port, 406 copper tube first conveying channel, 407 copper tube feeding second bracket, 408 copper tube feeding third bracket, 409 copper tube second conveying channel, 410 copper tube third conveying channel, 411 copper tube guide device, 5 retaining spring assembly mechanism, 501 retaining spring assembly bracket, 502 retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly, 503 retaining spring storage platform, 504 retaining spring conveying channel, 505 bottom plate, 506 circular vibration device, 507 photoelectric sensor assembly, 508 retaining spring assembly device, 509 retaining spring assembly bracket, 510 retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly, 511 retaining spring storage platform, 512 retaining spring conveying channel, 513 retaining spring conveying channel, 514 retaining spring conveying channel, 515 retaining spring conveying channel, 516 retaining spring conveying channel, 517 retaining spring conveying channel, 518 retaining spring conveying channel, 519 retaining spring conveying channel, 520 retaining spring conveying channel, 521 retaining spring conveying channel, 522 retaining spring conveying channel, 523 retaining spring conveying channel, 524 retaining spring conveying channel, 525 retaining spring conveying channel, 526 retaining spring conveying channel, 527 retaining spring conveying channel, 528 retaining spring conveying channel, 529 retaining spring conveying channel, 530 retaining spring conveying channel, 531 retaining spring conveying channel, 532 retaining spring conveying channel, 533 retaining spring conveying channel, 534 retaining spring conveying channel, 535 retaining spring conveying channel, 9 retaining spring, 6 primary detection mechanism, 7 secondary detection mechanism, 8 sorting and discharging mechanism, 801 first sorting and discharging bracket, 802 sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly, 803 slide, 804 limit block, 805 mounting block, 806 grab assembly, 807 second sorting and discharging bracket, 808 movable plate assembly, 8081 rotary wheel drive device, 8082 fixed plate, 8083 rotary wheel, 8084 baffle, 8085 wiring, 809 qualified product conveying channel, 810 unqualified product conveying channel, 9 operating device, 901 column, 902 start-stop switch, 903 operating host, 904 adjusting knob, 905 control panel, 906 warning light, 10 discharging box, 11 discharging bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution in this application, Figure 1-8 The present invention is further described. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0026] As shown in the figure, an integrated device for assembling and detecting copper tube end retaining springs comprises a device body, the device body comprises a base 1, on which a turntable conveying mechanism 2 is arranged; the turntable conveying mechanism 2 is provided with a product placement station 3, and a plurality of product placement stations 3 are evenly arranged; the outer end of the turntable conveying mechanism 2 is sequentially provided with a copper tube feeding mechanism 4, a retaining spring assembly mechanism 5, a primary detection mechanism 6, a secondary detection mechanism 7 and a sorting and discharging mechanism 8; an operating device 9 is also provided on the base 1; the copper tube feeding mechanism 4 comprises a first copper tube feeding bracket 401, a second copper tube feeding bracket 407, a third copper tube feeding bracket 408 and a copper tube 404 arranged in cooperation; the second bracket 407 is provided with A copper tube feeding port 405, below which a first copper tube conveying channel 406, a second copper tube conveying channel 409 and a third copper tube conveying channel 410 are continuously arranged; a driving device 402 is installed on the first copper tube feeding bracket 401, and a push rod 403 is arranged on the driving device 402, and the copper tube 404 is pushed by the push rod 403; a copper tube guiding device 411 is arranged on the third copper tube feeding bracket 408, and the copper tube guiding device 411 is connected to the third copper tube conveying channel 410; the retaining spring assembly mechanism 5 includes a retaining spring 509, a retaining spring assembly bracket 501 and a bottom plate 505, and a retaining spring storage platform 503 is arranged between the retaining spring assembly bracket 501 and the bottom plate 505; A retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly 502 is installed on the retaining spring assembly bracket 501, and a retaining spring assembly device 508 is installed on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly 502; a circular vibration device 506 is provided on the bottom plate 505, and a retaining spring conveying channel 504 is installed on the circular vibration device 506 and is connected to the retaining spring storage platform 503 through the retaining spring conveying channel 504; the retaining spring assembly device 508 is located above the retaining spring storage platform 503, and the retaining spring assembly device 508 can grab the retaining spring 509 on the retaining spring storage platform 503 and can move horizontally on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly 502; the retaining spring assembly mechanism 5 also includes a cooperating photoelectric sensor assembly 507; the sorting and discharging mechanism 8 includes a first branch for sorting and discharging The first bracket 801 for sorting and discharging is provided with a sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly 802; the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly 802 is provided with a mounting block 805; the mounting block 805 is provided with a slide 803, and a grabbing assembly 806 is clamped in the slide 803; the grabbing assembly 806 can move up and down in the slide 803, and the grabbing assembly 806 can move horizontally on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly 802 through the mounting block 805; a limiting block 804 is also provided at the top of the slide 803; the sorting and discharging mechanism 8 also includes a second bracket 807 for sorting and discharging, and a qualified product conveying channel 809 and an unqualified product conveying channel 810 are provided on the second bracket 807 for sorting and discharging;The qualified product conveying channel 809 and the unqualified product conveying channel 810 are connected and are in a "Y" shape. The qualified product conveying channel 809 and the unqualified product conveying channel 810 are also provided with a movable plate assembly 808; the movable plate assembly 808 includes a fixed plate 8082, and a rotary wheel driving device 8081 is installed at the lower end of the fixed plate 8082; a rotary wheel 8083 is passed through the fixed plate 8082, and the rotary wheel 8083 is connected to the rotary wheel driving device 8081; a baffle 8084 is provided on the rotary wheel 8083, and the rotary wheel driving device 8081 drives the rotary wheel 8083 to drive the baffle 8084 to rotate; a connection 8085 is also provided on the driving device 8081; the operating device 9 includes a column 901, and the column 901 is provided with a rotating wheel 8083. An operating host 903 is provided; a control panel 905 is provided on the operating host 903, and a start / stop switch 902 and a plurality of adjustment knobs 904 are provided below the control panel 905; a warning light 906 is also installed on the operating host 903; the primary detection mechanism 6 and the secondary detection mechanism 7 both adopt photoelectric sensors or image recognition technology, and the primary detection mechanism 6 and the secondary detection mechanism 7 are respectively used to detect the assembly position of the retaining ring 509 and the surface quality of the copper tube 404 and the retaining ring 509; a discharging bracket 11 is provided on the outer side of the base 1, and a plurality of discharging boxes 10 are provided on the discharging bracket 11; the discharging boxes 10 are respectively provided corresponding to the qualified product conveying channel 809 and the unqualified product conveying channel 810, and are used to collect the sorted products. ;

[0027] As shown in the figure, a copper tube end retainer assembly and detection process includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the device on a stable ground, ensure that the base 1 is stable, then turn on the power of the device, and perform initialization settings through the control panel 905 in the operating device 9; Step 2: Put the copper tubes 404 into the copper tube feeding port 405 one by one, and the copper tubes 404 slide down along the first copper tube conveying channel 406 to the second copper tube conveying channel 409 under the action of gravity; then start the driving device 402, and the driving device 402 drives the push rod 403 to push the copper tube 404 to continue to slide down to the third copper tube conveying channel 410; at the same time, the copper tube guide device 411 guides the copper tube 404 to ensure that the copper tube 404 accurately enters the product placement station 3, and the feeding operation of the copper tube 404 is completed; Step 3: The turntable conveying mechanism 2 rotates the product placement station 3 containing the copper tube 404 to the spring clamp assembly process; the spring clamp 509 is transported to the spring clamp storage platform 503 in an orderly manner along the spring clamp conveying channel 504 under the vibration of the circular vibration device 506; when the photoelectric sensor assembly 507 detects that the spring clamp 509 has reached the predetermined position, the spring clamp assembly device 508 starts to grab the spring clamp 509; the spring clamp assembly device 508 moves horizontally on the spring clamp assembly connecting rod assembly 502 to the top of the product placement station 3 containing the copper tube 404, and accurately assembles the spring clamp 509 to the end of the copper tube 404; after the assembly is completed, the spring clamp assembly device 508 returns to the initial position to prepare for the next assembly; Step 4: The turntable conveying mechanism 2 conveys the copper tube 404 with the assembled retaining ring 509 to the primary detection mechanism 6; the primary detection mechanism 6 uses a photoelectric sensor or image recognition technology to detect the installation position of the retaining ring 509 at the end of the copper tube 404, and the detection result is transmitted to the operating host 903, and the operating host 903 makes a judgment according to a preset standard; Step 5: The copper tube 404 that has passed the primary inspection is continuously transported by the turntable conveying mechanism 2 to the secondary inspection mechanism 7; the secondary inspection mechanism 7 again uses a photoelectric sensor or image recognition technology to inspect the surface quality of the copper tube 404 and the retaining ring 509, and the inspection result is transmitted to the operating host 903, which makes a judgment according to a preset standard; Step 6: The turntable conveying mechanism 2 rotates again to the sorting and discharging process; the grabbing assembly 806 of the sorting and discharging mechanism 8 moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly 802 to above the product placement station 3; then the grabbing assembly 806 descends to grab the product, and rises after the grabbing is completed; the grabbing assembly 806 carries the product and moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly 802 to above the conveying channel; Step 7: Based on the comprehensive judgment of the operating host 903 on the results of the first and second tests, if both test results are qualified, the rotary wheel driving device 8081 drives the rotary wheel 8083 to drive the baffle 8084 to rotate in the direction of the unqualified product conveying channel 810 until it is closed; if any of the two test results is unqualified, the rotary wheel driving device 8081 drives the rotary wheel 8083 to drive the baffle 8084 to rotate in the direction of the qualified product conveying channel 809 until it is closed; then the grabbing assembly 806 descends to place the product on the corresponding qualified product conveying channel 809 or the unqualified product conveying channel 810 and slides down along the conveying channel under the action of gravity to the discharge box 10 for collection, so as to facilitate subsequent processing; Step 8: After completing the processing of all products, turn off the power of the equipment and perform regular cleaning and maintenance on the equipment to ensure that the equipment is clean and operates normally.

[0028] When the present invention is working, first, the device is placed on a stable ground to ensure that the base 1 is stable, and after the power is turned on, the initialization settings are performed through the control panel 905 in the operating device 9; then, the copper tubes 404 are placed one by one into the copper tube feeding port 405, and the copper tubes 404 first slide down along the first copper tube conveying channel 406 to the second copper tube conveying channel 409 under the action of gravity, and then the driving device 402 is started, and its driving push rod 403 pushes the copper tube 404 to continue to slide to the third copper tube conveying channel 410, and at the same time, the copper tube guide device 411 is The copper tube 404 is guided to accurately enter the product placement station 3 to complete the feeding; thereafter, the turntable conveying mechanism 2 rotates the product placement station 3 where the copper tube 404 is placed to the retaining spring assembly process, and the retaining spring 509 is transported in an orderly manner along the retaining spring conveying channel 504 to the retaining spring storage platform 503 under the vibration of the circular vibration device 506. When the photoelectric sensor assembly 507 detects that the retaining spring 509 has reached the predetermined position, the retaining spring assembly device 508 is started, and after grabbing the retaining spring 509, it is horizontally moved on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly 502 to the product Place it above the workstation 3 and assemble it to the end of the copper tube 404, and return to the initial position after completion; then, the turntable conveying mechanism 2 conveys the copper tube 404 assembled with the retaining spring 509 to the primary detection mechanism 6 to detect the installation position of the retaining spring 509, and the result is transmitted to the operating host 903 for judgment; then, the copper tube 404 that has passed the primary detection continues to be sent by the turntable conveying mechanism 2 to the secondary detection mechanism 7 to detect the surface quality, and the result is also transmitted to the operating host 903 for judgment; then the turntable conveying mechanism 2 rotates to the sorting and discharging process, and the sorting and discharging machine The grabbing assembly 806 of the structure 8 moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly 802 to above the product placement station 3, grabs the product and then rises and moves to above the conveying channel. According to the comprehensive judgment of the operating host 903 on the results of the two tests, the wheel driving device 8081 drives the wheel 8083 to drive the baffle 8084 to rotate, so that the grabbing assembly 806 places the product in the corresponding conveying channel and slides to the discharge box 10; finally, after completing all product processing, turn off the power of the equipment, and regularly clean and maintain the equipment to ensure its cleanliness and normal operation.

[0029] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. On the basis of the technical solution disclosed in the present invention, technicians in this field can make some substitutions and deformations to some technical features therein according to the disclosed technical content without creative labor, and these substitutions and deformations are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated device for assembling and testing copper tube end retaining springs, comprising a device body, characterized in that: The equipment body comprises a base (1), on which a turntable conveying mechanism (2) is arranged; the turntable conveying mechanism (2) is provided with a product placement station (3), and a plurality of the product placement stations (3) are evenly arranged; the outer end of the turntable conveying mechanism (2) is provided with a copper tube feeding mechanism (4), a retaining spring assembly mechanism (5), a primary detection mechanism (6), a secondary detection mechanism (7) and a sorting and discharging mechanism (8) in sequence; and the base (1) is also provided with an operating device (9).

2. The integrated equipment for assembling and detecting copper tube end retaining springs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The copper tube feeding mechanism (4) comprises a first copper tube feeding bracket (401), a second copper tube feeding bracket (407), a third copper tube feeding bracket (408), and a copper tube (404) arranged in cooperation therewith; the second copper tube feeding bracket (407) is provided with a copper tube feeding port (405), and a first copper tube conveying channel (406), a second copper tube conveying channel (409), and a third copper tube conveying channel (410) are arranged in series below the copper tube feeding port (405); a driving device (402) is installed on the first copper tube feeding bracket (401), and a push rod (403) is arranged on the driving device (402) to push the copper tube (404) through the push rod (403); and a copper tube guiding device (411) is provided on the third copper tube feeding bracket (408), and the copper tube guiding device (411) is connected to the third copper tube conveying channel (410).

3. The integrated equipment for assembling and detecting copper tube end retaining springs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retaining spring assembly mechanism (5) comprises a retaining spring (509), a retaining spring assembly bracket (501) and a base plate (505); a retaining spring storage platform (503) is provided between the retaining spring assembly bracket (501) and the base plate (505); a retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly (502) is installed on the retaining spring assembly bracket (501); a retaining spring assembly device (508) is installed on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly (502); a circular vibration device (506) is provided on the base plate (505); A retaining spring conveying channel (504) is installed on (506) and is connected to the retaining spring storage platform (503) through the retaining spring conveying channel (504); the retaining spring assembly device (508) is located above the retaining spring storage platform (503), and the retaining spring assembly device (508) can grab the retaining spring (509) on the retaining spring storage platform (503) and can move horizontally on the retaining spring assembly connecting rod assembly (502); the retaining spring assembly mechanism (5) also includes a photoelectric sensor assembly (507) arranged in conjunction with it.

4. The integrated device for assembling and detecting copper tube end retaining springs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting and discharging mechanism (8) comprises a first sorting and discharging bracket (801), on which a sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly (802) is mounted; a mounting block (805) is arranged on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly (802); a slide groove (803) is arranged on the mounting block (805), and a grabbing assembly (806) is mounted in the slide groove (803); the grabbing assembly (806) can move up and down in the slide groove (803), and the grabbing assembly (806) is mounted on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly (802) through the mounting block (805). ) can be moved horizontally; a limit block (804) is also provided at the top of the slide chute (803); the sorting and discharging mechanism (8) also includes a second sorting and discharging bracket (807), and a qualified product conveying channel (809) and an unqualified product conveying channel (810) are provided on the second sorting and discharging bracket (807); the qualified product conveying channel (809) and the unqualified product conveying channel (810) are connected and form a "Y" shape, and a movable plate assembly (808) is also provided on the qualified product conveying channel (809) and the unqualified product conveying channel (810).

5. The integrated equipment for assembling and testing the copper tube end retainer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable plate assembly (808) comprises a fixed plate (8082), a rotating wheel driving device (8081) being installed at the lower end of the fixed plate (8082); a rotating wheel (8083) being passed through the fixed plate (8082), and the rotating wheel (8083) being connected to the rotating wheel driving device (8081); a baffle (8084) being arranged on the rotating wheel (8083), and the rotating wheel driving device (8081) driving the rotating wheel (8083) to drive the baffle (8084) to rotate; and a wiring (8085) is also arranged on the driving device (8081).

6. The integrated equipment for assembling and testing the copper tube end retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating device (9) comprises a column (901), on which an operating host (903) is arranged; the operating host (903) is provided with a control panel (905), below which a start / stop switch (902) and a plurality of adjustment knobs (904) are arranged; and a warning light (906) is also installed on the operating host (903).

7. The integrated device for assembling and detecting copper tube end retaining springs according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The primary detection mechanism (6) and the secondary detection mechanism (7) both use photoelectric sensors or image recognition technology, and the primary detection mechanism (6) and the secondary detection mechanism (7) are used to detect the assembly position of the retaining ring (509) and to detect the surface quality of the copper tube (404) and the retaining ring (509), respectively.

8. The integrated device for assembling and testing the copper tube end retainer according to claims 1 and 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the base (1) is provided with a discharge bracket (11), and a plurality of discharge boxes (10) are provided on the discharge bracket (11); the discharge boxes (10) are respectively provided corresponding to the qualified product conveying channel (809) and the unqualified product conveying channel (810), and are used to collect the sorted products.

9. A copper tube end retainer assembly and detection process, characterized in that: The process comprises the following steps: Step 1: Place the device on a stable surface, ensure that the base (1) is stable, then power on the device and perform initialization settings through the control panel (905) in the operating device (9); Step 2: Place the copper tubes (404) one by one into the copper tube feeding port (405), and the copper tubes (404) slide down along the first copper tube conveying channel (406) to the second copper tube conveying channel (409) under the action of gravity; then start the driving device (402), and the driving device (402) drives the push rod (403) to push the copper tube (404) to continue to slide down to the third copper tube conveying channel (410); at the same time, the copper tube guide device (411) guides the copper tube (404) to ensure that the copper tube (404) accurately enters the product placement station (3), and the feeding operation of the copper tube (404) is completed; Step 3: The turntable conveying mechanism (2) rotates the product placement station (3) for holding the copper tube (404) to the spring clamp assembly process; the spring clamp (509) is transported in an orderly manner along the spring clamp conveying channel (504) to the spring clamp storage platform (503) under the vibration of the circular vibration device (506); when the photoelectric sensor assembly (507) detects that the spring clamp (509) has reached a predetermined position, the spring clamp assembly device (508) is started to grab the spring clamp (509); the spring clamp assembly device (508) moves horizontally on the spring clamp assembly connecting rod assembly (502) to the top of the product placement station (3) for holding the copper tube (404), and accurately assembles the spring clamp (509) to the end of the copper tube (404); after the assembly is completed, the spring clamp assembly device (508) returns to the initial position to prepare for the next assembly; Step 4: The turntable conveying mechanism (2) conveys the copper tube (404) assembled with the retaining ring (509) to the primary detection mechanism (6); the primary detection mechanism (6) uses a photoelectric sensor or image recognition technology to detect the installation position of the retaining ring (509) at the end of the copper tube (404), and the detection result is transmitted to the operating host (903), and the operating host (903) makes a judgment according to a preset standard; Step 5: The copper tube (404) that has passed the primary inspection is continuously transported by the turntable transport mechanism (2) to the secondary inspection mechanism (7); the secondary inspection mechanism (7) again uses a photoelectric sensor or image recognition technology to inspect the surface quality of the copper tube (404) and the retaining ring (509), and the inspection result is transmitted to the operating host (903), which makes a judgment according to a preset standard; Step 6: The turntable conveying mechanism (2) rotates again to the sorting and discharging process; the grabbing assembly (806) of the sorting and discharging mechanism (8) moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly (802) to above the product placement station (3); then the grabbing assembly (806) descends to grab the product and rises after the grabbing is completed; the grabbing assembly (806) carries the product and moves on the sorting and discharging connecting rod assembly (802) to above the conveying channel; Step 7: Based on the comprehensive judgment of the operating host (903) on the results of the first and second tests, if both test results are qualified, the rotary wheel driving device (8081) drives the rotary wheel (8083) to drive the baffle (8084) to rotate in the direction of the unqualified product conveying channel (810) until it is closed; if either of the two test results is unqualified, the rotary wheel driving device (8081) drives the rotary wheel (8083) to drive the baffle (8084) to rotate in the direction of the qualified product conveying channel (809) until it is closed; then the grabbing component (806) descends to place the product on the corresponding qualified product conveying channel (809) or the unqualified product conveying channel (810) and slides down along the conveying channel under the action of gravity to the discharge box (10) for collection, so as to facilitate subsequent processing; Step 8: After completing the processing of all products, turn off the power of the equipment and perform regular cleaning and maintenance on the equipment to ensure that the equipment is clean and operates normally.

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