Automatic assembly equipment for red wine valve

Abstract

The application relates to a red wine valve automatic assembly equipment and relates to the technical field of full-automatic production equipment. The automatic assembly equipment comprises a conveying turntable, an outer shell loading mechanism, a valve core loading mechanism, a core cover loading mechanism, a core cover pressing mechanism, a first detection mechanism, a turnover assembly mechanism, a valve cover loading mechanism, a valve cover pressing mechanism, a qualified unloading mechanism and an unqualified unloading mechanism are sequentially and spacedly arranged on the outer side of the conveying turntable along the circumference of the conveying turntable, and the first detection mechanism is used for detecting the assembly stability of the valve core and the core cover. The application can realize full-automatic assembly of the red wine valve, can detect the red wine valve in the assembly process of the red wine valve and can reduce the cost of mass production of the red wine valve.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of fully automated production equipment, and in particular to an automated assembly equipment for wine valves. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, wine is generally packaged in wooden barrels or glass bottles. Wooden barrels are heavy, costly, and easily deformed during transportation, while glass bottles are fragile. Due to these issues, some wines now use flexible packaging, primarily paper or plastic bags. Compared to wooden barrels and glass bottles, flexible packaging offers advantages such as lower cost, better sealing, and easier transport.

[0003] Currently, wine valves are often installed on flexible packaging for storing red wine. These valves are used to preserve and access the wine within the packaging.

[0004] Existing wine valves mainly consist of four parts: a shell, a valve core, a core cap, and a valve cover. The assembly process involves first assembling the valve core and core cap, then installing them into the shell, and finally attaching the valve cover to the shell. After assembly, the wine valve undergoes testing to ensure it meets quality standards, and qualified valves are then packaged.

[0005] Because the current wine valve testing is carried out after the wine valve is assembled, it is difficult to disassemble wine valves that fail the test, and they can only be discarded, which in turn increases the production cost of wine valves. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides an automatic wine valve assembly device, the purpose of which is to realize the fully automatic assembly of wine valves. During the assembly process, the wine valve is inspected. When a problem is detected in the assembly of the wine valve, the subsequent assembly of the wine valve is stopped in time, and the problematic wine valve is directly unloaded. This facilitates the disassembly of the problematic wine valve, which enables the recycling of intact parts inside the wine valve and reduces the cost of mass production of wine valves.

[0007] The automatic assembly equipment for wine valves provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An automatic assembly device for wine valves includes a conveyor turntable. Along the circumference of the conveyor turntable, a shell feeding mechanism, a valve core feeding mechanism, a core cover feeding mechanism, a core cover pressing mechanism, a first detection mechanism, a flipping assembly mechanism, a valve cover feeding mechanism, a valve cover pressing mechanism, a qualified unloading mechanism, and a unqualified unloading mechanism are arranged sequentially at intervals. The first detection mechanism is used to detect the assembly stability of the valve core and the core cover.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, firstly, since the conveyor turntable is equipped with a shell feeding mechanism, a valve core feeding mechanism, a core cover feeding mechanism, a core cover pressing mechanism, a first detection mechanism, a flipping assembly mechanism, a valve cover feeding mechanism, a valve cover pressing mechanism, a qualified unloading mechanism, and an unqualified unloading mechanism, the automated feeding of the valve core, core cover, shell, and valve cover can be realized. Then, the assembly of the valve core and core cover, the assembly of the valve core and core cover and the shell, and the assembly of the valve cover and the shell can be realized in sequence, thereby realizing the fully automated assembly process of the wine valve.

[0009] Secondly, due to the setup of the first inspection mechanism, during the assembly process of the wine valve, the first inspection mechanism can immediately perform stability testing after the valve core and core cover are assembled, promptly determine whether the valve core and core cover are assembled stably, mark unstable products as unqualified, thereby preventing unqualified products from entering subsequent assembly steps, and allowing unqualified products to be directly unloaded from the unqualified unloading mechanism, which can separate unqualified products from qualified products.

[0010] During the assembly process of the wine valve, the first inspection mechanism can inspect the wine valve. When the wine valve is found to be unqualified, the subsequent assembly of the corresponding wine valve is stopped in time and the wine valve is unloaded. This makes it easy to disassemble the unqualified wine valve, which allows the intact parts inside the unqualified wine valve to be recycled and reused, reducing the cost of mass production of wine valves.

[0011] Optionally, the conveying turntable is provided with a plurality of first work slots for placing valve cores and a plurality of second work slots for placing housings. The plurality of first work slots and the plurality of second work slots are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the conveying turntable. The first work slots and the second work slots are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The spacing direction between the first work slots and the corresponding second work slots is arranged along the corresponding radial direction of the conveying turntable.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the first and second work station slots on the rotating ring allows the valve core and the outer shell to be arranged in an orderly manner on the conveying turntable. This can improve the positional accuracy of the valve core and the outer shell on the conveying turntable, thereby improving the precision and stability of the wine valve assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the first detection mechanism includes a plurality of first fixing components, which are disposed on the conveyor turntable and correspond one-to-one with the first workstation slots. The first fixing components are used to fix the valve cores installed in the first workstation slots. The first detection mechanism also includes a cap-removing assembly, which includes a cap-removing actuator located directly above the conveyor turntable and facing the corresponding first workstation slot. The cap-removing actuator is used to clamp the core cover. A lifting drive is provided on the cap-removing actuator, which is used to drive the cap-removing actuator to move vertically. The cap-removing assembly also includes a vision inspection component, the detection end of which faces the cap-removing actuator.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the first testing mechanism, through the cooperative arrangement of the first fixing component and the cap-removing component, ensures that when the first testing mechanism tests the assembled valve core and cap, the first fixing component can fix the valve core installed in the first work station slot, ensuring that the valve core will not shift or fall off during the testing process, thereby guaranteeing the accuracy of the test. The cap-removing actuator in the cap-removing assembly is located directly above the rotating ring and is directly opposite the corresponding first work station slot. It can accurately clamp the cap and drive the cap-removing actuator to move vertically through the lifting drive component. This can simulate the relative movement of the valve core and cap during the use of the wine valve, thereby detecting whether the cap can stably cooperate with the valve core.

[0015] The cap removal assembly also includes a vision inspection component with its detection end facing the cap removal actuator. This allows for real-time monitoring of the core cap's status during the cap removal process, further improving the accuracy and reliability of the inspection.

[0016] Optionally, the flipping assembly mechanism includes a flipping component, which includes several flipping plates rotatably connected to the conveyor turntable. A flipping drive is provided on each flipping plate to drive the flipping plate to flip. Each flipping plate corresponds to a first workstation slot, with the first workstation slot located on and penetrating the flipping plate. A first fixing component is located on the upper side of the flipping plate, and a second fixing component is located on the lower side of the flipping plate. The second fixing component is used to close or open the corresponding first workstation slot. The flipping assembly mechanism also includes a transport assembly component located above the conveyor turntable. The transport assembly component is used to transport the valve core and core cover from the first workstation slot to the inner shell of the corresponding second workstation slot.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the flipping assembly mechanism, through the setting of the flipping component, enables the flipping plate to be flipped 180° after the valve core and core cover are assembled in the first work station slot, thereby flipping the valve core and core cover to the correct position for subsequent handling and assembly operations.

[0018] Based on this, since the first station slot is opened on the flip plate and passes through the flip plate, the upper side of the flip plate is provided with a first fixing component and the lower side is provided with a second fixing component. The first fixing component can fix the valve core, while the second fixing component can close the corresponding first station slot. Then, after flipping the valve core and the core cover, the first fixing component will fix the assembled valve core and the core cover, and the second fixing component will open the corresponding first positioning slot. At this time, it is convenient to obtain the flipped valve core and the core cover.

[0019] The flip assembly mechanism, through the setting of transporting assembly components, can transfer the valve core and core cover in the first work station slot to the corresponding outer shell in the second work station slot, thereby realizing the assembly of the valve core, core cover and outer shell.

[0020] With the cooperation of flipping and handling assembly components, not only is the automation level and production efficiency of the assembly process improved, but the complexity and error rate of manual operation are also reduced, ensuring the assembly quality and consistency of the products.

[0021] Optionally, a second detection mechanism is also included. The second detection mechanism is disposed outside the rotating ring and is located circumferentially between the valve cover pressing mechanism and the qualified feeding mechanism. The second detection mechanism is used to detect the airtightness of the wine valve.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the second testing mechanism is located outside the rotating ring and is positioned between the valve cover pressing mechanism and the qualified feeding mechanism along the circumference of the rotating ring. This layout allows the wine valve to be immediately tested for air tightness after the valve cover pressing assembly is completed, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the test.

[0023] Optionally, a welding reinforcement mechanism is also included, which is disposed on the outside of the rotating ring and is located between the second detection mechanism and the qualified unloading mechanism along the circumference of the rotating ring. The welding reinforcement mechanism is used to weld the valve cover to the outer shell.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the welding reinforcement mechanism is located outside the rotating ring and is positioned between the second inspection mechanism and the qualified unloading mechanism along the circumference of the rotating ring. This enables the wine valve to weld and reinforce the qualified valve cover to the outer shell after completing the airtightness test, thereby improving the stability of the final product.

[0025] Optionally, the second detection mechanism includes an air intake detection component, which includes a mounting plate, an air intake pipe, and an air outlet pipe. The mounting plate is disposed on the lower side of the conveyor turntable and is slidably connected to the conveyor turntable. An air intake hole and an air outlet hole are formed through the mounting plate. One end of the air intake pipe is connected to the air intake hole, and the other end is connected to an air source. One end of the air outlet pipe is connected to the air outlet hole, and the other end is connected to a pressure gauge. A first air hole is formed through the bottom of the second work station slot, and a second air hole is formed through the inner sidewall of the second work station slot. When the outer shell is installed in the corresponding second work station slot, the liquid inlet end of the outer shell is connected to the second air hole, and the liquid outlet end of the outer shell is connected to the first air hole. When the second work station slot rotates to be directly above the mounting plate, the air intake hole is connected to the corresponding second air hole, and the air outlet hole is connected to the corresponding first air hole.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, firstly, since the bottom of the second work station tank is provided with a first air hole and the inner side wall of the second work station tank is provided with a second air hole, when the outer shell is installed into the corresponding second work station tank, the liquid inlet end on the outer shell is connected to the second air hole and the liquid outlet end on the outer shell is connected to the first air hole.

[0027] Secondly, the air intake detection component, through the cooperation of a mounting plate, air intake pipe, air outlet pipe, air source, and pressure gauge, utilizes the air intake and outlet holes on the mounting plate. During the rotation of the conveyor turntable, the corresponding second workstation slot is positioned above the mounting plate. At this time, the first air hole connects to the air outlet hole, and the second air hole connects to the air intake hole. This allows the air source to connect to the liquid inlet of the wine valve in the corresponding second workstation slot via the air intake pipe, and the pressure gauge to connect to the liquid outlet of the wine valve in the corresponding second workstation slot via the air outlet pipe. Simultaneously, compressed gas is introduced into the wine valve to be tested, and the pressure gauge detects the pressure change at the liquid outlet of the wine valve, thereby determining whether the airtightness of the wine valve meets the standard. When the wine valve has good airtightness, the pressure at the liquid outlet remains stable; when the airtightness is poor, the pressure changes abruptly. Therefore, the second detection mechanism enables a fully automatic detection function for the wine valve.

[0028] Optionally, the second testing mechanism further includes several sealing components, each corresponding to a second work station slot; each sealing component includes a first elastic sealing ring, which is inserted into and engaged with a corresponding first air hole.

[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing assembly, through the setting of the first elastic sealing ring, and the first elastic sealing ring being inserted and matched with the first air hole, when the outer shell is installed into the corresponding second working position slot, the liquid outlet end of the outer shell is inserted and matched with the first elastic sealing ring to form a sealed connection. This makes the liquid outlet end of the wine valve have a good sealing effect, making the detection process more stable and reliable.

[0030] Optionally, the sealing assembly further includes a pressing drive, which is disposed on the inner wall of the corresponding second work station groove, and the pressing drive and the second air hole are respectively located on two opposite inner walls of the second work station groove, with the driving end of the pressing drive facing the corresponding second air hole.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing assembly, through the setting of the clamping drive, allows the housing to be pushed towards the second air hole after it is installed in the corresponding second working position slot. This enables the liquid inlet end of the housing to press against the inner wall of the corresponding second working position slot, thereby improving the stability of the housing placed in the second working position slot and improving the sealing performance at the air inlet end of the housing. This improves the accuracy of air pressure measurement during the testing process and effectively prevents the wine valve from shifting or falling off during the testing process, ensuring the stability and reliability of the testing.

[0032] Optionally, the sealing assembly further includes a second elastic sealing ring, which is disposed on the side of the second work station groove where the second air hole is provided, and the second elastic sealing ring is coaxially disposed with the second air hole.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing assembly, through the setting of the second elastic sealing ring, and the coaxial setting of the second elastic sealing ring and the second air hole, after the housing is installed into the corresponding second station slot, the pressing drive can press the liquid inlet end of the housing against the second elastic sealing ring. The second elastic sealing ring can increase the sealing performance at the connection between the second air hole and the liquid inlet end of the housing, which can effectively prevent gas from leaking from the gap between the liquid inlet end and the inner wall of the second station slot, ensuring the reliability and stability of the detection.

[0034] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. This application enables fully automated assembly of wine valves and allows for inspection of the wine valves during the assembly process, enabling timely detection of assembly defects. If a wine valve fails to meet assembly standards, subsequent assembly of the corresponding valve is immediately stopped, and the valve is unloaded. Since defective wine valves lack subsequent assembly and reinforcement, they can be easily disassembled, allowing for the recycling of some intact parts and thus reducing the cost of mass-producing wine valves.

[0035] 2. By setting up a first testing institution and a second testing institution, this application enables two tests to be performed during the wine valve assembly process, thereby improving the yield rate of the final product.

[0036] 3. By setting up a welding reinforcement mechanism, this application can reinforce the wine valve after the wine valve is assembled and the wine valve test results are qualified, thereby improving the stability of the final product. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the wine valve of this application.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the wine valve of this application.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic assembly equipment of this application.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the conveyor turntable of this application.

[0041] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the core cover pressing mechanism of this application.

[0043] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the first detection structure of this application.

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first fixed component of this application.

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cap-removing assembly and lifting component of this application.

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flipping assembly mechanism of this application.

[0047] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the second testing institution in this application.

[0048] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified schematic diagram of part B in the middle section.

[0049] In the diagram, 1 is the wine valve; 11 is the outer casing; 111 is the inlet; 112 is the outlet; 12 is the valve core; 121 is the handle; 13 is the core cover; and 14 is the valve cover. 2. Conveyor turntable; 211. First feeding area; 212. Second feeding area; 213. Third feeding area; 214. First assembly area; 215. First inspection area; 216. Second assembly area; 217. Fourth feeding area; 218. Third assembly area; 219. Second inspection area; 2110. Welding area; 2111. First unloading area; 2112. Second unloading area; 22. Mounting frame; 23. Fixed plate; 24. Rotating ring; 25. Handling robot; 26. Outer ring station ring; 261. First station slot; 26 11. Central circular groove; 2612. Side groove; 27. Inner ring station ring; 271. Second station groove; 3. Outer shell feeding mechanism; 4. Valve core feeding mechanism; 5. Core cover feeding mechanism; 6. Core cover pressing mechanism; 61. Support frame; 62. Pressing drive component; 63. Pressing cap; 7. First detection mechanism; 71. First fixing component; 711. Fixing plate; 712. Clearing hole; 713. Fixing drive component; 72. Cap removal assembly; 721. Lifting actuator; 7211. Horizontal frame; 7212. Vertical frame; 7213. 722 Lifting drive component; 7221 Cap removal actuator; 7222 Chess plate; 7222 Synchronous drive component; 7223 Half hole; 7224 Clearance hole; 73 Lifting component; 74 Lifting hole; 8. Tilting assembly mechanism; 81. Transport assembly component; 811 Horizontal drive component; 812 Vertical drive component; 813 Negative pressure nozzle; 82. Tilting assembly; 821 Tilting plate; 822 Tilting hole; 823 Tilting drive component; 83. Second fixing component; 9. Valve cover feeding mechanism; 10. Valve cover pressing mechanism; 2 0. Second inspection mechanism; 201. Air intake detection assembly; 2011. Mounting plate; 2012. Air intake port; 2013. Air outlet port; 2014. Air intake pipe; 2015. Air outlet pipe; 2016. Pressure gauge; 202. Air passage assembly; 2021. First air port; 2022. Second air port; 203. Sealing assembly; 2031. First elastic sealing ring; 2032. Second elastic sealing ring; 2033. Pressing drive component; 30. Welding reinforcement mechanism; 40. Qualified unloading mechanism; 50. Unqualified unloading mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 12 This application will be described in further detail below.

[0051] This embodiment discloses an automatic wine valve assembly device for the automatic assembly of wine valve 1.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The wine valve 1 includes a housing 11, a valve core 12, a core cover 13, and a valve cover 14. The assembly sequence of the wine valve 1 is as follows: first, the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 are pressed together; then, the assembled valve core 12 and the core cover 13 are inserted into the housing 11; and finally, the valve cover 14 is installed onto the housing 11.

[0053] When using the wine valve 1, the handles 121 protruding from the outer shell 11 on both sides of the valve core 12 are moved upwards by finger. This causes the valve core 12 to deform the cap 13, connecting the inlet end 111 and the outlet end 112 of the outer shell 11. When the handles 121 on the valve core 12 are released, the cap 13 automatically deforms and returns to its original position, disconnecting the inlet end 111 and the outlet end 112 of the outer shell 11.

[0054] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 An automatic assembly device for the wine valve 1 mentioned above includes a conveyor turntable 2, a shell feeding mechanism 3, a valve core feeding mechanism 4, a core cover feeding mechanism 5, a core cover pressing mechanism 6, a first inspection mechanism 7, a flipping assembly mechanism 8, a valve cover feeding mechanism 9, a valve cover pressing mechanism 10, a second inspection mechanism 20, a welding reinforcement mechanism 30, a qualified unloading mechanism 40, and an unqualified unloading mechanism 50.

[0055] Reference Figure 3 The conveyor turntable 2 is provided with the following areas arranged sequentially along its circumference: first feeding area 211, second feeding area 212, third feeding area 213, first assembly area 214, first inspection area 215, second assembly area 216, fourth feeding area 217, third assembly area 218, second inspection area 219, welding area 2110, first unloading area 2111, and second unloading area 2112.

[0056] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The outer shell feeding mechanism 3 is located in the first feeding area 211, the valve core feeding mechanism 4 is located in the second feeding area 212, the core cover feeding mechanism 5 is located in the third feeding area 213, the core cover pressing mechanism 6 is located in the first assembly area 214, the first detection mechanism 7 is located in the first detection area 215, the flipping assembly mechanism 8 is located in the second assembly area 216, the valve cover feeding mechanism 9 is located in the fourth feeding area 217, the valve cover pressing mechanism 10 is located in the third assembly area 218, the second detection mechanism 20 is located in the second detection area 219, the welding reinforcement mechanism 30 is located in the welding area 2110, the qualified unloading mechanism 40 is located in the first unloading area 2111, and the unqualified unloading mechanism 50 is located in the second unloading area 2112.

[0057] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The conveyor turntable 2 includes a mounting frame 22, a fixed plate 23, and a rotating ring 24. The fixed plate 23 is disposed on the upper side of the mounting frame 22, and the rotating ring 24 is sleeved on the outer side of the fixed plate 23. The rotating ring 24 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 22 and the fixed plate 23. A rotary drive component is provided on the mounting frame 22 and is connected to the rotating ring 24. In this embodiment, the rotary drive component is a motor. Under the drive of the rotary drive component, the rotating ring 24 can rotate, thus fulfilling the function of the conveyor turntable 2.

[0058] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 A plurality of handling robots 25 are provided on the fixed disk 23, and the plurality of handling robots 25 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the fixed disk 23. In this embodiment, six handling robots 25 are provided, and the six handling robots 25 are respectively located in the first loading area 211, the second loading area 212, the third loading area 213, the fourth loading area 217, the first unloading area 2111, and the second unloading area 2112.

[0059] Under the action of several handling robots 25, the handling robots 25 can transport the outer shell 11, valve core 12, core cover 13 and valve cover 14 to the rotating ring 24, and can also transport qualified wine valve 1 to qualified unloading mechanism 40, and unqualified wine valve 1 to unqualified unloading mechanism 50.

[0060] In this embodiment, the handling robot 25 includes a power unit and a gripper, with the gripper connected to the power unit. The gripper uses pneumatic fingers, pneumatic nozzles, or electric grippers, while the power unit uses several pneumatic or electric push rods. With the cooperation of the power unit and the gripper, the handling robot 25 can perform its functions, including loading and unloading.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The rotating ring 24 has several first work station grooves 261, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating ring 24 and form an outer work station ring 26. The rotating ring 24 also has several second work station grooves 271, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating ring 24 and form an inner work station ring 27. The outer work station ring 26 and the inner work station ring 27 are coaxially arranged, and the inner work station ring 27 is located within the outer work station ring 26.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first work station slot 261 and the second work station slot 271 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the spacing direction between the first work station slot 261 and the corresponding second work station slot 271 is arranged radially along the rotating ring 24.

[0063] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5The first work station slot 261 includes a central circular slot 2611 and two side slots 2612. The two side slots 2612 are spaced apart along the circumference of the rotating ring 24. The central circular slot 2611 is located between the two side slots 2612, and both side slots 2612 are connected to the central circular slot 2611.

[0064] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 When the valve core 12 is installed into the first working position slot 261, the valve core 12 is inserted into the central circular slot 2611, and the handle 121 on the valve core 12 is inserted into the corresponding side slot 2612, which can achieve the fixation of the valve core 12.

[0065] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second work station groove 271 is elongated and its length is arranged radially along the rotating ring 24. The elongated shape of the second work station groove 271 ensures that the outer shell 11 can be stably inserted into the second work station groove 271, thereby fixing the outer shell 11.

[0066] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The outer shell feeding mechanism 3, valve core feeding mechanism 4, core cover feeding mechanism 5, and valve cover feeding mechanism 9 all have the same structure. In this embodiment, the outer shell feeding mechanism 3, valve core feeding mechanism 4, core cover feeding mechanism 5, and valve cover feeding mechanism 9 all use a vibratory feeder, which enables continuous feeding.

[0067] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6 The core cover pressing mechanism 6 includes a support frame 61, a pressing drive component 62, and a pressing cap 63. The support frame 61 is vertically mounted on the mounting frame 22 and is located outside the rotating ring 24. The pressing cap 63 is vertically positioned directly above the rotating ring 24 and is directly opposite the second work station slot 271 located in the first assembly area 214. The pressing drive component 62 is mounted on the support frame 61, and its driving end is connected to the pressing cap 63. In this embodiment, the structure of the pressing cap 63 is designed according to the structure of the core cover 13; the pressing drive component 62 is a cylinder, an electric push rod, or an electromagnetic push rod.

[0068] After the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 are transferred to the first assembly area 214, the pressing drive 62 works to drive the pressing cap 63 to descend, and the pressing cap 63 presses the core cover 13 and the valve core 12 together, thus realizing the assembly of the core cover 13 and the valve core 12.

[0069] Reference Figure 4 In this embodiment, the core cover pressing mechanism 6 and the valve cover pressing mechanism 10 are the same. The pressing cap 63 in the valve core cover pressing mechanism 6 is designed according to the structure of the valve cover 14. The valve cover pressing mechanism 10 can press and fix the valve cover 14 and the outer shell 11.

[0070] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 7 The first testing mechanism 7 includes several first fixing components 71, which are disposed on the rotating ring 24, and the first fixing components 71 are disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the first work station slot 261.

[0071] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first fixing component 71 includes a fixing plate 711 and a fixing drive component 713. The fixing plate 711 is disposed on the upper side of the rotating ring 24 and is slidably connected to the rotating ring 24. The fixing drive component 713 is disposed on the rotating ring 24 and is located on the side of the corresponding first work station slot 261 away from the corresponding second work station slot 271. The driving end of the fixing drive component 713 is connected to the fixing plate 711. In this embodiment, the fixing drive component 713 is a cylinder, an electric push rod, or an electromagnetic push rod.

[0072] Driven by the fixed drive component 713, the fixed plate 711 can close or open the corresponding first work station slot 261.

[0073] Reference Figure 8 The fixing plate 711 has a clearance hole 712, which penetrates one side wall of the fixing plate 711, and the fixing plate 711 closes the corresponding two side grooves 2612. The clearance hole 712 is connected to the corresponding central circular groove 2611.

[0074] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 8 Driven by the fixed drive component 713, when the fixed plate 711 can close or open the two side slots 2612, it can fix the two handles 121 on the valve core 12 and prevent the valve core 12 from sliding out of the corresponding first work position slot 261.

[0075] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 The first detection mechanism 7 also includes a cap-removing assembly 72, which includes a lifting actuator 721 and a cap-removing actuator 722. The cap-removing actuator 722 is located directly above the rotating ring 24. The lifting drive 7213 is mounted on the fixed plate 711 and is connected to the cap-removing actuator 722.

[0076] After the first fixing component 71 fixes the valve core 12, the lifting drive component 7213 drives the cap-pulling actuator 722 to descend. The cap-pulling actuator 722 pulls the valve cover 14, which can detect whether the core cover 13 and the valve core 12 are stably assembled.

[0077] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 9The lifting actuator 721 includes a horizontal frame 7211 and two vertical frames 7212. The horizontal frame 7211 is located directly above the corresponding first workstation slot 261. The two vertical frames 7212 are located on both sides of the horizontal frame 7211 along its length. Both vertical frames 7212 are connected to the mounting frame 22. Both ends of the horizontal frame 7211 are slidably connected to the corresponding vertical frames 7212. A lifting drive component 7213 is provided on the vertical frame 7212, and the driving end of the lifting drive component 7213 is connected to the horizontal frame 7211. In this embodiment, the lifting drive component 7213 is a linear module or an electric push rod. Under the drive of the lifting drive component 7213, the horizontal frame 7211 can move up and down in the vertical direction.

[0078] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 The cap-removing actuator 722 includes two locking plates 7221, both of which are mounted on a crossbeam 7211. The two locking plates 7221 are spaced apart along the length of the crossbeam 7211 and are slidably connected to it along the length of the crossbeam 7211. A synchronous drive component 7222 is also mounted on the crossbeam 7211, and both locking plates 7221 are connected to the synchronous drive component 7222. In this embodiment, the synchronous drive component 7222 is composed of two cylinders, electric push rods, or electromagnetic push rods with opposite driving directions.

[0079] Reference Figure 9 The card plate 7221 has a half hole 7223. The half hole 7223 passes through the card plate 7221 and faces the other card plate 7221. When the two card plates 7221 move close to each other and fit together, the two half holes 7223 form a clearance hole 7224.

[0080] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 When the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 are transferred to the first detection area 215, firstly, the synchronous drive 7222 drives the two clamping plates 7221 to move in opposite directions; secondly, the lifting drive 7213 drives the crossbeam 7211 to descend, at which point the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 are located between the two clamping plates 7221; then, the synchronous drive 7222 drives the two clamping plates 7221 to move towards each other until the two clamping plates 7221 are in contact, at which point the valve core 12 is located in the clearance hole. Inside 7224, the diameter of the round hole 7224 is larger than the outer diameter of the valve core 12 but smaller than the outer diameter of the core cover 13. At this point, the two retaining plates 7221 and the core cover 13 are vertically aligned. Then, the drive frame 7211 of the lifting drive component 7213 reciprocates vertically, causing the two retaining plates 7221 to deform against the core cover 13 in the vertical direction. This simulates the situation when the valve core 12 and core cover 13 are in use, thus enabling the cap removal detection function. Finally, after the detection is completed, the two retaining plates 7221 and the frame 7211 reset.

[0081] The cap removal assembly 72 also includes a vision detection component. In this embodiment, the vision detection component is a vision sensor, which is mounted on the mounting bracket 22 and positioned directly opposite the center of the crossbeam 7211.

[0082] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 The first detection mechanism 7 also includes a lifting member 73, which is located below the rotating ring 24 and directly below the first workstation slot 261 within the first detection area 215. The rotating ring 24 has several lifting holes 74 on its lower side, each corresponding to a different first workstation slot 261. The lifting holes 74 are coaxially aligned with their respective first workstation slots 261 and communicate with them. The lifting member 73 is positioned opposite the corresponding lifting hole 74, and the driving end of the lifting member 73 is inserted into the corresponding lifting hole 74.

[0083] When the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 are tested by removing the cap, when the first fixing component 71 closes the two side slots 2612, the lifting component 73 drives the end to rise, which can push the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 out of the corresponding first station slot 261, which makes it easier for the cap removal component 72 to test the valve core 12 and the core cover 13.

[0084] When performing a cap removal test on the core cover 13 and the valve core, a vision sensor detects whether the core cover 13 has fallen off, and then determines whether the cap removal test is qualified.

[0085] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 10 The flipping assembly mechanism 8 includes a transport assembly component 81, which comprises a horizontal drive component 811, a vertical drive component 812, and a negative pressure suction nozzle 813. The negative pressure suction nozzle 813 is vertically positioned and located directly above the rotating ring 24. The horizontal drive component 811 is mounted on the mounting bracket 22, and its drive end is connected to the vertical drive component 812. The drive end of the vertical drive component 812 is connected to the negative pressure suction nozzle 813. In this embodiment, both the horizontal drive component 811 and the vertical drive component 812 are cylinders.

[0086] When the valve core 12 and valve cover 14 are transferred to the second assembly area 216, when the corresponding first work station slot 261 is located directly below the corresponding negative pressure suction nozzle 813, under the action of the horizontal drive member 811, the vertical drive member 812 and the negative pressure suction nozzle 813, the negative pressure suction nozzle 813 can pick up the valve core 12 and move the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 to the corresponding outer shell 11, and then insert the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 into the corresponding outer shell 11, thereby realizing the assembly of the valve core 12, the core cover 13 and the outer shell 11.

[0087] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5The flipping assembly mechanism 8 also includes a flipping component 82, which includes several flipping plates 821. The flipping plates 821 are disposed on the rotating ring 24, and the several flipping plates 821 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating ring 24. Each flipping plate 821 is correspondingly disposed with a first work station slot 261. The first work station slot 261 is opened on the corresponding flipping plate 821, and the first fixing component 71 is disposed on the upper side of the corresponding flipping plate 821.

[0088] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 10 The rotating ring 24 has several flip holes 822. Flip plates 821 are correspondingly arranged with each flip hole 822, and are inserted into each flip hole 822. The flip plates 821 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the flip holes 822. Several flip driving components 823 are provided inside the rotating ring 24, each corresponding to a flip plate 821. The flip driving components 823 are located on the inner wall of the flip holes 822, and their driving ends are connected to the corresponding flip plates 821. In this embodiment, the flip driving component 823 is a motor.

[0089] Driven by the flipping drive 823, the flipping plate 821 can flip, and after the core cover 13 and the valve core are installed into the corresponding first work station slot 261, the core cover 13 and the valve core will flip 180° after the flipping plate 821 flips.

[0090] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 10 The first workstation slot 261 extends vertically through the corresponding flip plate 821. A second fixing component 83 is provided on the lower side of the flip plate 821, and the first fixing component 71 and the second fixing component 83 have the same structure. Before the flip plate 821 flips, both the first fixing component 71 and the second fixing component 83 fix the valve core 12. After the flip plate 821 flips, the second fixing component 83 releases the valve core 12 from its fixation.

[0091] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 10 In this embodiment, the clearance hole 712 on the inner fixing plate 711 of the second fixing component 83 serves as the lifting hole 74 in the first detection mechanism 7. Reference Figure 10 When the valve core 12 and the valve cover 13 are transferred to the second assembly area 216, the flipping assembly 82 flips the valve core 12 and the valve cover 14 by 180°, and then the transport assembly assembly 81 can assemble the valve core 12 and the valve cover 13 into the housing 11.

[0092] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12The second detection mechanism 20 includes an air intake detection component 201, which includes a mounting plate 2011. The mounting plate 2011 is disposed on the lower side of the rotating ring 24, and the upper side of the mounting plate 2011 is slidably connected to the rotating ring 24, which enables the rotating ring 24 to rotate normally.

[0093] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 An air inlet 2012 and an air outlet 2013 are provided through the mounting plate 2011. An air inlet pipe 2014 and an air outlet pipe 2015 are provided on the mounting plate 2011. One end of the air inlet pipe 2014 is connected to the air inlet 2012, and the other end is connected to an air source. One end of the air outlet pipe 2015 is connected to the air outlet 2013, and the other end is connected to a pressure gauge 2016.

[0094] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 The second testing mechanism 20 also includes an air channel group 202, which is set one-to-one with the second work station slot 271. The air channel group 202 includes a first air hole 2021 and a second air hole 2022. The first air hole 2021 is opened at the bottom of the corresponding second work station slot 271, and the second air hole 2022 is opened on the inner side wall of the corresponding second work station slot 271 facing the fixed plate 23. One end of the second air hole 2022 extends through the lower side wall of the rotating ring 24.

[0095] Reference Figure 12 When the rotating ring 24 rotates to the second detection area 219 corresponding to the second work station slot 271, the first air hole 2021 is connected to the air outlet 2013, and the second air hole 2022 is connected to the air inlet 2012.

[0096] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 12 The second testing mechanism 20 also includes a sealing component 203, which includes a first elastic sealing ring 2031. The first elastic sealing ring 2031 is inserted into the first air hole 2021. When the wine valve 1 is installed in the second work station slot 271, the liquid outlet end 112 of the outer shell 11 is inserted into the corresponding first elastic sealing ring 2031.

[0097] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 12 The sealing assembly 203 also includes a second elastic sealing ring 2032 and a pressing drive 2033. The second elastic sealing ring 2032 is disposed on the inner side wall of the second work station groove 271 where a second air hole 2022 is provided. The pressing drive 2033 is disposed on the inner side wall of the second work station groove 271 directly opposite the second elastic sealing ring 2032. The driving end of the pressing drive 2033 is disposed towards the second elastic sealing ring 2032.

[0098] When the housing 11 is installed in the second work station slot 271, the housing 11 is located between the pressing drive 2033 and the second elastic sealing ring 2032. Driven by the pressing drive 2033, the pressing drive 2033 pushes the housing 11 towards the second elastic sealing ring 2032. At this time, the liquid inlet end 111 of the housing 11 abuts against the second elastic sealing ring 2032. This increases the stability of the housing 11 in the corresponding second work station slot 271 and also increases the sealing performance at the connection between the housing 11 and the corresponding second air hole 2022, thereby improving the accuracy of the test results.

[0099] Reference Figure 3 and 4 The welding reinforcement mechanism 30 adopts an ultrasonic welding machine, and the welding head of the ultrasonic welding machine is located directly above the rotating ring 24.

[0100] When the assembled rotating ring 24 transfers the inspected wine valve 1 to the welding area 2110, the welding head of the ultrasonic welding machine is facing the second work station slot 271. At this time, the ultrasonic welding machine can weld and reinforce the outer shell 11 and the valve cover 14.

[0101] Reference Figure 3 and 4 Both the qualified and unqualified unloading mechanisms 40 and 50 employ conveyor belts or loading platforms. When a wine valve 1 that has passed both the first and second inspections is located at the qualified unloading mechanism 40, it moves onto the qualified unloading mechanism 40 under the action of the corresponding handling robot 25. Similarly, the unqualified wine valve 1 moves onto the unqualified unloading mechanism 50. The qualified and unqualified unloading mechanisms 40 and 50 thus unload the corresponding wine valve 1.

[0102] The implementation principle of this application embodiment is as follows: the automatic assembly setting of the wine valve 1 realizes the fully automatic assembly of the wine valve 1, and the wine valve 1 is inspected twice during the assembly process. If the first inspection fails or / and the second inspection fails, the corresponding wine valve 1 is marked as a defective product. Finally, the defective wine valve 1 is cut off separately, which prevents the defective wine valve 1 from continuing to the subsequent assembly work, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the defective wine valve 1, and facilitating the reuse of qualified parts inside the wine valve 1. This can reduce the cost of mass production of wine valve 1.

[0103] The assembly steps of the wine valve 1 in the automatic assembly equipment are as follows: loading the outer shell 11, loading the valve core 12, loading the core cover 13, pressing the core cover 13 and the valve core 12 together, first inspection, assembling the valve core 12, the core cover 13 and the outer shell 11 together, loading the valve cover 14, pressing the valve cover 14 and the outer shell 11 together, second inspection, welding reinforcement and unloading.

[0104] The specific process is as follows: The outer casing 11 is loaded. The outer casing loading mechanism 3 cooperates with the corresponding handling robot 25 to load the outer casing 11 into the corresponding second work station slot 271.

[0105] Valve core 12 is loaded. The valve core loading mechanism 4 cooperates with the corresponding handling robot 25 to load the valve core 12 into the corresponding first work station slot 261.

[0106] The core cover 13 is fed into the corresponding valve core 12. The core cover feeding mechanism 5 cooperates with the corresponding handling robot 25 to feed the core cover 13 into the corresponding valve core 12.

[0107] The core cover 13 and the valve core 12 are pressed together and assembled, and the core cover 13 and the corresponding valve core 12 are pressed and fixed, so that the valve core 12 and the core cover 13 are stably connected.

[0108] The first inspection involves removing the cap from the assembled valve core 12 and core cover 13 to check whether the core cover 13 and valve core 12 are properly assembled, and marking unqualified products as defective.

[0109] The valve core 12 is assembled with the core cover 13 and the outer shell 11. The assembled valve core 12 and core cover 13 are rotated 180° and then inserted into the outer shell 11.

[0110] The valve cover 14 is loaded. The valve cover loading mechanism 9 cooperates with the corresponding handling robot 25 to load the valve cover 14 onto the outer shell 11.

[0111] The valve cover 14 is pressed and assembled with the outer shell 11. The valve cover 14 and the outer shell 11 are pressed and fixed, so that the valve core 12 is stably connected with the outer shell 11. At this time, the wine valve 1 is assembled.

[0112] In the second test, compressed gas is introduced into the inlet end 111 of the wine valve 1 to check whether the gas pressure at the outlet end 112 of the wine valve 1 increases, thereby determining whether the wine valve 1 is qualified and marking it as a defective product.

[0113] The process involves unloading qualified products and moving them to the qualified unloading mechanism 40, while unqualified products are moved to the unqualified unloading mechanism 50.

[0114] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Identical components are represented by the same reference numerals. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic assembly equipment for wine valves, characterized in that, include: A conveying turntable (2) is provided with a shell feeding mechanism (3), a valve core feeding mechanism (4), a core cover feeding mechanism (5), a core cover pressing mechanism (6), a first detection mechanism (7), a flipping assembly mechanism (8), a valve cover feeding mechanism (9), a valve cover pressing mechanism (10), a qualified unloading mechanism (40), and an unqualified unloading mechanism (50) on the outer side of the conveying turntable (2) along the circumference of the conveying turntable (2). The first detection mechanism (7) is used to detect the assembly stability of the valve core (12) and the core cover (13). The conveying turntable (2) is provided with a plurality of first work slots (261) for placing valve cores (12) and a plurality of second work slots (271) for placing outer shells (11). The plurality of first work slots (261) and the plurality of second work slots (271) are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the conveying turntable (2). The first work slots (261) and the second work slots (271) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The spacing direction between the first work slots (261) and the corresponding second work slots (271) is arranged radially along the conveying turntable (2). The first testing mechanism (7) includes a plurality of first fixing components (71). The first fixing components (71) are disposed on the conveying turntable (2). The first fixing components (71) are disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the first work station slot (261). The first fixing components (71) are used to fix the valve core (12) installed in the first work station slot (261). The first testing mechanism (7) further includes a cap removal assembly (72), which includes a cap removal actuator (722). The cap removal actuator (722) is located directly above the conveying turntable (2). The cap removal actuator (722) is directly opposite to the corresponding first work station slot (261). The cap removal actuator (722) is used to clamp the core cover (13). The cap-removing actuator (722) is provided with a lifting drive (7213), which is used to drive the cap-removing actuator (722) to move in the vertical direction; The cap-removing assembly (72) further includes a vision detection element, the detection end of which is disposed toward the cap-removing actuator (722); The flipping assembly mechanism (8) includes a flipping component (82), which includes a plurality of flipping plates (821). The flipping plates (821) are rotatably connected to the conveying turntable (2). A flipping drive component (823) is provided on the flipping plate (821), which is used to drive the flipping plate (821) to flip. The flip plate (821) is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first work station slot (261). The first work station slot (261) is opened on the corresponding flip plate (821) and the first work station slot (261) passes through the flip plate (821). The first fixing component (71) is disposed on the upper side of the flip plate (821), and a second fixing component (83) is disposed on the lower side of the flip plate (821). The second fixing component (83) is used to close or open the corresponding first work station slot (261). The flipping assembly mechanism (8) further includes a transport assembly component (81), which is disposed above the conveying turntable (2). The transport assembly component (81) is used to transport the valve core (12) and core cover (13) in the first work station slot (261) to the inner and outer shell (11) of the corresponding second work station slot (271).

2. The automatic wine valve assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second detection mechanism (20), which is located outside the conveying turntable (2) and is located between the valve cover pressing mechanism (10) and the qualified feeding mechanism (40) along the circumference of the conveying turntable (2). The second detection mechanism (20) is used to detect the airtightness of the wine valve (1).

3. The automatic wine valve assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a welding reinforcement mechanism (30), which is disposed on the outside of the conveying turntable (2) and is located between the second detection mechanism (20) and the qualified unloading mechanism (40) along the circumference of the conveying turntable (2). The welding reinforcement mechanism (30) is used to weld the valve cover (14) to the outer shell (11).

4. The automatic wine valve assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second detection mechanism (20) includes an air intake detection component (201), which includes a mounting plate (2011), an air intake pipe (2014), and an air outlet pipe (2015). The mounting plate (2011) is located on the lower side of the conveyor turntable (2) and is slidably connected to the conveyor turntable (2). An air intake hole (2012) and an air outlet hole (2013) are provided through the mounting plate (2011). One end of the air intake pipe (2014) is connected to the air intake hole (2012), and the other end is connected to an air source. One end of the air outlet pipe (2015) is connected to the air outlet hole (2013), and the other end is connected to a pressure gauge (2016). The bottom of the second work station (271) is provided with a first air hole (2021), and the inner side wall of the second work station (271) is provided with a second air hole (2022). When the outer shell (11) is installed into the corresponding second work station (271), the liquid inlet end (111) of the outer shell (11) is connected to the second air hole (2022), and the liquid outlet end (112) of the outer shell (11) is connected to the first air hole (2021). When the second work station slot (271) rotates to be directly above the mounting plate (2011), the air inlet (2012) is connected to the corresponding second air hole (2022), and the air outlet (2013) is connected to the corresponding first air hole (2021).

5. The automatic wine valve assembly equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second testing mechanism (20) also includes a plurality of sealing components (203), each of which corresponds to a second work station slot (271); The sealing assembly (203) includes a first elastic sealing ring (2031), which is inserted into the corresponding first vent (2021).

6. The automatic wine valve assembly equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (203) further includes a pressing drive (2033), which is disposed on the inner wall of the corresponding second work station groove (271). The pressing drive (2033) and the second air hole (2022) are respectively located on opposite inner walls of the second work station groove (271), and the driving end of the pressing drive (2033) is disposed towards the corresponding second air hole (2022).

7. The automatic wine valve assembly equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (203) further includes a second elastic sealing ring (2032), which is disposed on the side of the second work station groove (271) where the second air hole (2022) is opened, and the second elastic sealing ring (2032) and the second air hole (2022) are coaxially arranged.

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