Liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses a liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device, which relates to the field of pipe assembly technology. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device includes a rack, a liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism, a liquid cooling tube installation mechanism, and a visual positioning system. The rack is provided with a loading station, an assembly station, and an unloading station, wherein each station is provided with a liquid cooling plate fixture; the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism is movably installed on the rack, and is configured to transfer the liquid cooling plate at the loading station to the assembly station, and transfer the liquid cooling plate at the assembly station to the unloading station; the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism is movably installed on the rack, and is configured to drive the liquid cooling tube to move to the assembly station, and to be plugged into the liquid cooling plate at the assembly station; the visual positioning system is configured to position the liquid cooling tube to be assembled with the liquid cooling plate insertion port at the assembly station. The technical solution of the present invention can replace manual labor, realize automatic assembly of liquid cooling tubes and liquid cooling plates, and improve assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of pipe assembly, and in particular to a liquid cooling pipe and liquid cooling plate assembly device. Background Art

[0002] In power battery systems, liquid cooling is a reliable and efficient way to manage battery system thermal management. It mainly relies on strong convection cooling liquid to remove the heat generated by the battery.

[0003] Among them, the liquid cooling plate is the core component of the liquid cooling solution. The battery pack production process includes the process of assembling the liquid cooling tube and the liquid cooling plate plug-in tube. However, the related technology usually adopts manual insertion of the liquid cooling tube and the plug-in port on the liquid cooling plate, which has the problems of low assembly efficiency and high labor intensity. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device, which aims to replace manual labor, realize the automatic assembly of liquid cooling tubes and liquid cooling plates, and improve assembly efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device, comprising:

[0006] A rack, wherein the rack is provided with a loading station, an assembly station and an unloading station, wherein each station is provided with a liquid cooling plate fixture;

[0007] a liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism, movably mounted on the rack, configured to transfer the liquid cooling plate at the loading station to the assembly station, and to transfer the liquid cooling plate at the assembly station to the unloading station;

[0008] a liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism, movably installed on the rack, configured to drive the liquid cooling pipe to move to the assembly station and be inserted into the liquid cooling plate at the assembly station; and

[0009] The visual positioning system is configured to locate the liquid cooling tube to be assembled and the liquid cooling plate insertion port at the assembly station.

[0010] In the technical solution of the present application, by arranging a loading station, an assembly station and an unloading station with a liquid cooling plate fixture on the rack, the liquid cooling plate can be accurately positioned at different stations; by arranging a movable liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism, the liquid cooling plate can be driven to accurately move and position between the loading station, the assembly station and the unloading station; at the same time, the movable liquid cooling tube installation mechanism can drive the liquid cooling tube to move to the assembly station and align and insert it with the insertion port of the liquid cooling plate, and the visual positioning system is used to position the liquid cooling tube to be assembled and the insertion port of the liquid cooling plate at the assembly station, thereby realizing automatic assembly of the liquid cooling tube and the liquid cooling plate, improving assembly accuracy and efficiency, and forming a continuous production rhythm and improving production efficiency.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the loading station, the assembly station, and the unloading station are arranged in sequence along the first direction of the frame.

[0012] This arrangement makes the liquid cooling plate station layout more regular and rational, forms a linear motion in the transfer path, simplifies the installation structure of the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism and the rack, reduces the operating distance of the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism, and further improves the overall efficiency.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate fixture includes two support blocks spaced apart along a second direction, the two support blocks being respectively used to limit and support opposite ends of the liquid cooling plate so that the liquid cooling plate is suspended above the rack; wherein the second direction forms an angle with the first direction;

[0014] The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism is arranged between the two support blocks and is located below the liquid cooling plate.

[0015] This arrangement prevents direct contact between the cooling plate and the rack while providing space for the plate transfer mechanism to operate through the gaps between the support blocks. The plate transfer mechanism is located between the support blocks and below the cooling plate, acting directly on the bottom of the plate to avoid interference with the support blocks. Furthermore, the second direction forms an angle with the first direction, resulting in a compact workstation layout, reducing the travel distance of the cooling plate and improving production cycle time.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism includes:

[0017] a first moving assembly, provided on the frame and configured to move back and forth along the first direction;

[0018] a lifting assembly mounted on the first moving assembly; and

[0019] The material taking component is installed on the lifting component and is used for limiting or separating from the liquid cooling plate.

[0020] This arrangement, on the one hand, realizes the horizontal transfer and lifting movement of the liquid cooling plate, and on the other hand, can improve the transfer stability through mechanical constraints, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the liquid cooling plate when it moves to the assembly station.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present application, the material taking assembly includes a support plate drivingly connected to the jacking assembly and a limit block provided on the top surface of the support plate;

[0022] The limiting block is provided with a limiting groove for cooperating with the liquid cooling plate, and / or the limiting block is provided with a suction cup for adsorbing the liquid cooling plate, and / or the limiting block is a magnetic attraction member.

[0023] With this arrangement, when the lifting assembly drives the support plate to rise, the limit groove of the limit block can limit the lateral displacement of the liquid cooling plate, and the suction cup / magnetic component can adsorb the liquid cooling plate to prevent it from falling off during the transfer process, thereby improving the stability of the liquid cooling plate during the transfer process.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present application, the support plate is extended along the second direction, there are two limit blocks, and the two limit blocks are arranged on the support plate at intervals along the second direction; the jacking assembly is located between the two limit blocks.

[0025] This arrangement can improve the support strength of the liquid cooling plate, avoid the liquid cooling plate from shifting due to uneven force during transfer, and reduce the risk of tilting.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present application, a first detection component is provided on the support plate for detecting whether there is a liquid cooling plate on the limit block.

[0027] This setting can avoid transfer failure caused by empty load or missing load.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism further includes a second detection component for detecting a lifting distance of the lifting component.

[0029] This arrangement prevents the liquid cooling plate from interfering with the support block during transfer.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism includes two groups of the lifting assemblies and two groups of the material picking assemblies, and each group of the lifting assemblies is driven to connect a group of the material picking assemblies; wherein the two groups of the material picking assemblies are spaced apart in the first direction and connected by a connecting rod; the spacing between the two groups of the material picking assemblies in the first direction is equal to the spacing between two adjacent workstations.

[0031] This setting can integrate the operations that originally required two independent transfers into a single compound action, significantly shortening the equipment cycle time and speeding up the production rhythm.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present application, the visual positioning system includes:

[0033] a calibration block, provided at the assembly station; and

[0034] The shooting component is arranged on the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism and is used to obtain the relative position of the liquid cooling pipe and the liquid cooling plate insertion port at the assembly station.

[0035] This arrangement can improve the positioning accuracy and reliability of the assembly process.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present application, in a first direction, the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism is located between the loading station and the unloading station; in a second direction, the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism is provided at an end of the assembly station.

[0037] This arrangement can shorten the distance from material extraction to insertion of the liquid cooling tube and reduce the horizontal space occupied by the equipment.

[0038] In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism includes:

[0039] a second moving assembly, disposed on the frame and configured to move along a second direction;

[0040] a third moving assembly, disposed on the second moving assembly and configured to move along a first direction;

[0041] a lifting assembly, disposed on the third moving assembly; and

[0042] The clamping assembly is arranged on the lifting assembly and is used for clamping the liquid cooling pipe.

[0043] This setting can realize the three-axis movement of the liquid cooling tube and the precise insertion of the liquid cooling tube and the liquid cooling plate.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present application, the second movable assembly includes a second driving member provided on the frame and a second movable frame driven by the second driving member, and the second movable frame is in a gantry structure and spans both sides of the assembly station along the first direction; the third movable assembly is installed on the crossbeam of the second movable frame and is located on the side of the crossbeam facing the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism.

[0045] With this arrangement, the second movable frame adopts a gantry structure and spans across both sides of the assembly station, which enhances the structural rigidity and movement stability of the second movable component and avoids displacement caused by the large span; the third movable component is installed on the side of the beam facing the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism, shortening the horizontal distance between the clamping component and the assembly station and reducing the movement path error.

[0046] In one embodiment of the present application, the third moving component includes a third driving member provided on the crossbeam and a mounting plate driven by the third driving member, and the mounting plate extends in a vertical direction; the lifting component is fixedly connected to a lifting cylinder of the mounting plate and a lifting plate driven by the lifting cylinder, the lifting plate slides with the mounting plate, and the lifting plate is located below the lifting cylinder; the clamping component is installed on the bottom surface of the lifting plate.

[0047] This arrangement can ensure the vertical lifting accuracy of the liquid cooling pipe and avoid the alignment deviation of the insertion port caused by tilting.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present application, the clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder and two clamping claws drivingly connected to the clamping cylinder, the clamping cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting plate, and the two clamping claws are slidably connected to the lifting plate;

[0049] The two clamping jaws move along a first direction to clamp or release the liquid cooling tube.

[0050] This arrangement can reduce positional deviation during the clamping process.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present application, there are two groups of liquid cooling pipe installation mechanisms, and the two groups of liquid cooling pipe installation mechanisms are respectively arranged at two ends of the assembly station along the second direction.

[0052] This arrangement allows for simultaneous insertion of pipes into the ports at both ends of the liquid cooling plate, improving assembly efficiency while balancing the load on the mechanism through a symmetrical layout, reducing vibration interference.

[0053] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, which can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0054] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0055] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly equipment of the present application;

[0056] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of an embodiment;

[0057] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A front view of an embodiment;

[0058] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the present application's liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly equipment after the visual positioning system is hidden;

[0059] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the coordination structure between the rack and the liquid cooling plate in an embodiment of the present application;

[0060] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rack in the embodiment of the present application;

[0061] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A local enlarged view of point N in the middle;

[0062] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the M in the middle;

[0063] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism in an embodiment of the present application;

[0064] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A top view of an embodiment;

[0065] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism and the shooting component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0066] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism in an embodiment of the present application;

[0067] Figure 13 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second moving assembly in an embodiment of the present application;

[0068] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the third moving assembly, the lifting assembly, and the clamping assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0069] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the structure of the liquid cooling plate in the embodiment of the present application.

[0070] Description of Figure Numbers:

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[0072] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0073] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0074] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), such directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0075] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0076] Throughout this document, the phrases "and / or" and "and / or" refer to all three options. For example, "A and / or B" includes option A, option B, or both A and B. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the preceding and following items.

[0077] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application based on specific circumstances.

[0078] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features specified as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0079] Currently, market developments indicate that power batteries are becoming increasingly widely used. Power batteries are not only used in energy storage systems such as hydropower, thermal, wind, and solar power plants, but are also widely used in electric vehicles like electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric vehicles, as well as in aerospace and other fields. As power battery applications continue to expand, market demand is also growing.

[0080] Battery devices are a crucial source of power for electric vehicles and other electrical devices. Liquid cooling is a reliable and efficient method for thermal management of battery systems, primarily relying on strong convection cooling to remove heat generated by the batteries. Liquid cooling plates are the core components of liquid cooling solutions, and multiple plates are connected via cooling pipes to form a liquid cooling circuit.

[0081] In the traditional production process of power battery liquid cooling systems, the insertion process of liquid cooling plates and liquid cooling tubes relies on manual operation mode. The operator needs to manually carry the liquid cooling plate to a fixed workstation, visually locate the position of the insertion port, and then hold the liquid cooling tube to perform axial alignment and insertion. Since there are multiple insertion ports on the surface of the liquid cooling plate and they are densely distributed in space, manual positioning is prone to millimeter-level position deviations, resulting in an increase in the insertion failure rate. At the same time, the weight of the liquid cooling plate exceeds the standard manual handling load threshold, and continuous handling operations are prone to muscle strain. This operating mode causes the assembly cycle of a single product to be extended to minutes, which cannot meet the production rhythm requirements of the power battery production line of hundreds of pieces per hour. There are problems of low assembly efficiency and high manual labor intensity.

[0082] Based on the above considerations, the present application proposes a liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device, which realizes the automatic transportation of the liquid cooling plate between workstations by setting a movable liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism on the rack, cooperates with the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism to complete precise insertion, and adopts a visual positioning system to monitor the assembly position in real time, replacing manual labor, realizing the automatic assembly of the liquid cooling tube and the liquid cooling plate, and improving the assembly accuracy and efficiency. It should be noted that the liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate applicable to this assembly device are not limited to a specific shape structure, as long as the liquid cooling plate has an insertion port, the liquid cooling tube and the insertion port can be inserted and adapted. For ease of understanding, the structure of the liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device of the present application is described below in the form of an embodiment.

[0083] like Figures 1 to 4 、 Figure 15 As shown, the liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly equipment includes a rack 100 , a liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 , a liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 and a visual positioning system 400 .

[0084] The rack 100 is provided with a loading station 101, an assembly station 102 and an unloading station 103, wherein each station is provided with a liquid cooling plate fixture 110; the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is movably mounted on the rack 100, and is configured to transfer the liquid cooling plate B at the loading station 101 to the assembly station 102, and to transfer the liquid cooling plate B at the assembly station 102 to the unloading station 103; the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism 300 is movably mounted on the rack 100, and is configured to drive the liquid cooling pipe A to move to the assembly station 102, and to be inserted into the liquid cooling plate B at the assembly station 102; the visual positioning system 400 is configured to position the liquid cooling pipe A to be assembled with the insertion port B1 of the liquid cooling plate B at the assembly station 102.

[0085] The rack 100 refers to the main structure that supports each functional module and can be implemented using a metal frame or a non-metallic frame in conjunction with a workbench. The rack 100 is provided with a loading station 101, an assembly station 102, and an unloading station 103. Each station is provided with a liquid cooling plate jig 110. The liquid cooling plate jig 110 can support the positioning of the liquid cooling plate B at the corresponding station. The liquid cooling plate B to be assembled can be loaded from the liquid cooling plate jig 110 at the loading station 101, moved by the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 to the assembly station 102, positioned by the liquid cooling plate jig 110 there, and assembled with the liquid cooling plate B. After assembly, it is moved to the liquid cooling plate jig 110 at the unloading station 103 for subsequent operation by a subsequent moving mechanism (e.g., a robotic arm). It is understood that in actual application, the loading station 101 and the unloading station 103 can be the same station or different stations. The arrangement of the loading station 101, the assembly station 102 and the unloading station 103 can be arranged in intervals along the same direction or randomly arranged in different directions.

[0086] The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is a device that realizes the automatic transportation of the liquid cooling plate B. It can be realized by a linear module, a rotary module, a cylinder or a motor-driven moving component, a manipulator, an adsorption component, or some other transfer mechanism. The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is movably arranged on the rack 100 and can transport the liquid cooling plate B to be assembled at the loading station 101 to the liquid cooling plate fixture 110 at the assembly station 102. After the insertion is completed, the assembled liquid cooling plate B is moved to the liquid cooling plate fixture 110 at the unloading station 103, realizing the function of automatically moving the liquid cooling plate B, replacing manual transportation. It should be noted that the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 can be operated only between two stations at a time, for example, only transporting the liquid cooling plate B from the loading station 101 to the assembly station 102; or, it can be operated between two different stations at the same time, for example, operating the liquid cooling plate B on the assembly station 102 to the unloading station 103, and at the same time, transporting the liquid cooling plate B on the loading station 101 to the assembly station 102. In this way, the production rhythm can be improved and the production efficiency can be improved.

[0087] The liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 refers to a device for moving the liquid cooling tube A and performing the insertion operation of the liquid cooling tube A. It can be implemented by using components such as a multi-axis robotic arm, a clamping claw 342 assembly, and a positioning sensor. The liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 is movably installed on the rack 100, and can move the liquid cooling tube A to be assembled to the assembly station 102 to align it with the insertion port B1 of the liquid cooling plate B there, and complete the insertion, eliminating manual alignment errors. After the insertion is completed, the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 releases the liquid cooling tube A and moves to the loading position of the liquid cooling tube A to grab the next liquid cooling tube A to be assembled, preparing for the next assembly action.

[0088] The visual positioning system 400 refers to a device for positioning the liquid cooling tube A to be assembled on the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 and the liquid cooling plate insertion port B1 at the assembly station 102. For example, a shooting component can be used to obtain the relative position of the liquid cooling tube A and the liquid cooling plate insertion port B1; the position of the liquid cooling tube A can also be corrected during the insertion process to improve the positioning accuracy and reliability of the assembly process.

[0089] During the actual assembly application of the embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate B to be assembled can be first placed on the liquid cooling plate fixture 110 of the loading station 101, and the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is moved to the loading station 101, and the liquid cooling plate B is moved to the assembly station 102; at the same time, the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 grabs the liquid cooling tube A according to the position information obtained by the visual positioning system 400 and moves it to the assembly station 102, so that the liquid cooling tube A is aligned with the liquid cooling tube A insertion port B1 at the assembly station 102, and the insertion is completed; After insertion, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 moves again to transfer the assembled liquid cooling plate B from the assembly station 102 to the unloading station 103; at the same time, the next liquid cooling plate B to be assembled is placed on the loading station 101, and the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 moves the liquid cooling plate B to the assembly station 102, and the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 moves the next liquid cooling tube A to be assembled to the assembly station 102 for the next insertion action to complete the next assembly action; this cycle is repeated to achieve continuous assembly continuity and improve production efficiency.

[0090] Optionally, an identification component is provided on the rack 100, and the identification component is provided corresponding to the loading station 101, so as to scan and identify the liquid cooling plate B to obtain assembly information such as assembly quantity, model, etc.

[0091] In summary, in the liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly equipment of the technical solution of the present invention, by arranging a loading station 101, an assembly station 102 and an unloading station 103 with a liquid cooling plate fixture 110 on the frame 100, the liquid cooling plate B can be accurately positioned at different stations; by arranging a movable liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200, the liquid cooling plate B can be driven to accurately move and position between the loading station 101, the assembly station 102 and the unloading station 103, and at the same time, the movable liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 can drive the liquid cooling tube A to move to the assembly station 102 and align and insert it with the insertion port B1 of the liquid cooling plate B, and the visual positioning system 400 is used to position the liquid cooling tube A to be assembled and the liquid cooling plate insertion port B1 at the assembly station 102, thereby realizing automatic assembly of the liquid cooling tube A and the liquid cooling plate B, improving assembly accuracy and efficiency, and forming a continuous production rhythm, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0092] See also Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of the present application, the loading station 101 , the assembly station 102 , and the unloading station 103 are arranged in sequence along the first direction of the frame 100 .

[0093] For ease of understanding, this application is described with reference to the front-to-back direction, left-to-right direction, and up-to-down direction of the rack 100. In this embodiment, the first direction may be the front-to-back direction, left-to-right direction, up-to-down direction, or other directions inclined to the above three directions.

[0094] By arranging the loading station 101, the assembly station 102 and the unloading station 103 in sequence along the first direction of the rack 100, the loading process, the assembly process and the unloading process of the liquid cooling plate B are carried out in the same direction. This arrangement makes the station layout of the liquid cooling plate B more regular and rational, the transfer path forms a linear motion, simplifies the installation structure of the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 and the rack 100, reduces the operating distance of the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200, and further improves the overall efficiency.

[0095] See also Figures 3 to 8 as well as Figure 15 In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate fixture 110 includes two support blocks 111 spaced apart along the second direction. The two support blocks 111 are respectively used to limit and support the opposite ends of the liquid cooling plate B so that the liquid cooling plate B is suspended above the rack 100; the second direction is at an angle to the first direction; the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is arranged between the two support blocks 111 and is located below the liquid cooling plate B.

[0096] The two support blocks 111 serve to support and limit the opposite ends of the liquid cooling plate B. The support blocks 111 may be protruding block structures protruding from the rack 100, used to lift or clamp the liquid cooling plate B so that the liquid cooling plate B is suspended above the rack 100. The support blocks 111 are spaced apart along the second direction to form a channel, so that the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 does not interfere with the support blocks 111 during the lifting process, thereby facilitating the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 to transfer the liquid cooling plate B. Optionally, the top surface of the support block 111 is provided with a contoured groove 1111 that matches the shape of the end of the liquid cooling plate B to ensure stability during placement and prevent displacement. A positioning pin 1112 for mating with the insertion port B1 on the liquid cooling plate B can be provided at the contoured groove 1111 to limit the freedom of the liquid cooling plate B in the horizontal plane and provide a positioning reference for the subsequent insertion of the liquid cooling tube A.

[0097] The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is arranged between the two support blocks 111 and is located below the liquid cooling plate B. It can be understood that the action of the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is below the liquid cooling plate B, while the movement and insertion action of the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 on the liquid cooling tube A is above the liquid cooling tube A. In this way, interference between the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 and the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 can be avoided, thereby improving the compactness of the overall structural layout.

[0098] The angle between the second direction and the first direction can be a right angle or an acute angle. For example, if the first direction is the front-to-back direction of the rack 100, the second direction can be the left-to-right direction of the rack 100, or a direction oblique to the front-to-back direction. In this embodiment, the second direction is preferably perpendicular to the first direction, so that the operating direction of the liquid cooling plate B is perpendicular to the length of the liquid cooling plate B. This can reduce the operating distance of the liquid cooling plate B and improve production cycle time.

[0099] In this embodiment, the liquid cooling plate fixture 110 includes two support blocks 111 spaced apart along the second direction, forming suspended supports for both ends of the liquid cooling plate B. This prevents direct contact between the liquid cooling plate B and the rack 100 while providing operating space for the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 through the gap between the support blocks 111. The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 is located between the support blocks 111 and below the liquid cooling plate B, directly acting on the bottom of the liquid cooling plate B to avoid interference with the support blocks 111. Furthermore, the second direction forms an angle with the first direction, making the workstation layout compact, reducing the operating distance of the liquid cooling plate B, and improving production cycle time.

[0100] See also Figure 9 and Figure 10In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 includes a first moving component 210, a lifting component 220 and a material picking component 230. The first moving component 210 is provided on the rack 100 and is configured to move back and forth along a first direction; the lifting component 220 is installed on the first moving component 210; the material picking component 230 is installed on the lifting component 220 and is used to limit or detach the liquid cooling plate B.

[0101] Among them, the first moving assembly 210 can be configured to move along the first direction, and its travel range at least covers the distance between adjacent workstations. Optionally, the first moving assembly 210 includes a first driving member 211 provided on the frame 100 and a first moving frame 212 driven and connected to the first driving member 211, the lifting assembly 220 and the material picking assembly 230 are provided on the first moving frame 212, and the first driving member 211 can drive the first moving frame 212 to move along the first direction to drive the material picking assembly 230 to drive the liquid cooling plate B to move between different workstations along the first direction. Optionally, the first driving member 211 is a linear cylinder. In order to further improve the movement stability, the first moving assembly 210 also includes a first moving guide rail 213 provided on the frame 100, the first moving guide rail 213 extends along the first direction, and the first moving frame 212 slides and fits with the first moving guide rail 213.

[0102] The lifting assembly 220 is configured to move up and down, and is used to lift the liquid cooling plate B from the corresponding support block 111 when the liquid cooling plate B needs to be transferred, so as to prevent the liquid cooling plate B from interfering with the support block 111 during transfer. Optionally, the lifting assembly 220 includes a lifting cylinder 221 mounted on the first movable frame 212, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 221 is connected to the material removal assembly 230, which is used to drive the material removal assembly 230 to move up and down to lift the liquid cooling plate B or release the liquid cooling plate B. Furthermore, the lifting assembly 220 also includes a first lifting guide rail 222 provided on the first movable frame 212, which serves to guide the lifting movement of the material removal assembly 230.

[0103] The retrieving assembly 230 can be configured to limit the position of the liquid cooling plate B through mechanical or suction means. Optionally, the retrieving assembly 230 can be a suction cup 2322, a limiting block 232, or a claw. Through the limiting setting, the retrieving assembly 230 maintains contact with the liquid cooling plate B throughout the transfer process, effectively suppressing horizontal deviation and vertical shaking.

[0104] When the liquid cooling plate B needs to be transferred from the loading station 101 to the assembly station 102, the first moving component 210 drives the lifting component 330 and the picking component 230 to move along the first direction to directly below the loading station 101, the lifting component 220 drives the picking component 230 to rise to lift the liquid cooling plate B so that the liquid cooling plate B is separated from the support block 111, the first moving component 210 drives the liquid cooling plate B to move along the first direction to the assembly station 102, the lifting component 220 descends and accurately places the liquid cooling plate B on the support block 111 at the assembly station 102; accordingly, when the liquid cooling plate B needs to be transferred from the assembly station 102 to the unloading station 103, the first moving component 210, the lifting component 330 and the picking component 230 cooperate to achieve precise operation of the liquid cooling plate B.

[0105] In this embodiment, the first moving component 210 moves back and forth along the first direction, and can drive the liquid cooling plate B to operate between different workstations. The lifting component 220 is installed on the first moving component 210, so that the liquid cooling plate B can be separated from the constraint of the support block 111 during the transfer process, preventing the liquid cooling plate B from interfering with the support block 111. The material picking component 230 achieves stable transfer and release by limiting or separating from the liquid cooling plate B. Such a setting, on the one hand, realizes the horizontal transfer and lifting movement of the liquid cooling plate B, and on the other hand, can improve the transfer stability through mechanical constraints, thereby improving the positioning accuracy of the liquid cooling plate B when it moves to the assembly station 102.

[0106] See also Figure 9 and Figure 10 In one embodiment of the present application, the material picking assembly 230 includes a support plate 231 drivingly connected to the jacking assembly 220 and a limit block 232 arranged on the top surface of the support plate 231; the limit block 232 is provided with a limit groove 2321 for cooperating with the liquid cooling plate B, and / or, the limit block 232 is provided with a suction cup 2322 for adsorbing the liquid cooling plate B, and / or, the limit block 232 is a magnetic suction part.

[0107] Among them, the support plate 231 is driven and connected to the lifting assembly 220, and the lifting movement of the lifting assembly 220 drives the support plate 231 to rise and fall, thereby realizing the overall height adjustment of the liquid cooling plate B. The limit block 232 is provided on the top surface of the support plate 231, and is used to limit the liquid cooling plate B to prevent the liquid cooling plate B from falling off during the transfer process. Optionally, the limit block 232 can limit the liquid cooling plate B by mechanical limiting, for example, a limit groove 2321 is provided on the limit block 232, and the inner wall of the limit groove 2321 forms a limiting fit with the edge of the liquid cooling plate B. Optionally, the limit block 232 can limit the liquid cooling plate B by adsorption limiting, for example, a vacuum suction cup 2322 is provided on the limit block 232, or the limit block 232 is a magnetic suction part. Of course, in actual application, the limit block 232 can be provided with both the limit groove 2321 and the suction cup 2322 structure, in which case the suction cup 2322 can be provided on the bottom wall of the limit groove 2321. The limit block 232 and the support plate 231 are detachably connected, and the limit blocks 232 of different specifications can be replaced according to the size of the liquid cooling plate B.

[0108] In this embodiment, when the lifting assembly 220 drives the support plate 231 upward, the limiting groove 2321 of the limiting block 232 can limit the lateral displacement of the liquid cooling plate B. At the same time, the suction cup 2322 can absorb the liquid cooling plate B to prevent it from falling off during the transfer process, thereby improving the stability of the liquid cooling plate B during the transfer process. In addition, when the liquid cooling plate B is on the corresponding liquid cooling plate fixture 110, that is, when the lifting assembly 220 is not lifting the liquid cooling plate B, the limiting block 232 can abut against the bottom surface of the liquid cooling plate B, providing support for the liquid cooling plate B and preventing deformation of the liquid cooling plate B during the insertion process.

[0109] See also Figure 9 and Figure 10 In one embodiment of the present application, the support plate 231 is extended along the second direction, and there are two limit blocks 232. The two limit blocks 232 are arranged on the support plate 231 at intervals along the second direction; the lifting assembly 220 is located between the two limit blocks 232.

[0110] Among them, the extension direction of the support plate 231 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the liquid cooling plate B. It can be understood that the extension direction of the support plate 231 is consistent with the length direction of the liquid cooling plate B. By arranging two limit blocks 232 arranged at intervals along the second direction on the support plate 231 to support the liquid cooling plate B, the support parts of the liquid cooling plate B are increased, the support strength of the liquid cooling plate B can be improved, and the liquid cooling plate B can be avoided from being offset due to uneven force during the moving process; the two limit blocks 232 are arranged at intervals along the second direction, which can evenly distribute the limiting force on the liquid cooling plate B and improve the clamping stability; the jacking assembly 220 is located between the two limit blocks 232 to avoid interference with the limit block 232 during its movement, and at the same time, the point of action of the jacking force is located in the central area of ​​the support plate 231 to reduce the risk of tilting.

[0111] See also Figure 9 In one embodiment of the present application, a first detection component 241 is provided on the support plate 231 for detecting whether there is a liquid cooling plate B on the limit block 232 .

[0112] By providing the first detection component 241, the presence status of the liquid cooling plate B on the limit block 232 can be monitored in real time to avoid transfer failures caused by empty or missing loads. Optionally, the first detection component 241 is a proximity switch, a photoelectric sensor, a pressure sensor, etc.

[0113] See also Figure 9 In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 further includes a second detection component 242 for detecting the lifting distance of the lifting component 220 .

[0114] By providing a second detection assembly 242 to detect the lifting distance of the lifting assembly 220, precise control of the lifting stroke is ensured, preventing issues such as collision between the liquid cooling plate B and the fixture or incomplete separation from the fixture due to insufficient or excessive stroke. Optionally, the second detection assembly 242 can be a magnetic sensor, a proximity switch, or a photoelectric sensor.

[0115] During the transfer of the liquid cooling plate B, the first detection component 241 is first used to confirm whether there is a liquid cooling plate B on the limit block 232. If the liquid cooling plate B is detected, the lifting component 220 starts to move; the second detection component 242 monitors the lifting distance to ensure precise control of the lifting stroke to prevent the transfer of the liquid cooling plate B from interfering with the support block 111.

[0116] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 includes two groups of lifting assemblies 220 and two groups of material picking assemblies 230, and each group of lifting assemblies 220 is driven to connect to a group of material picking assemblies 230; wherein, the two groups of material picking assemblies 230 are spaced apart in the first direction and connected by a connecting rod 250; the spacing between the two groups of material picking assemblies 230 in the first direction is equal to the spacing between two adjacent workstations.

[0117] Among them, the two groups of lifting components 220 can independently control the corresponding material-picking components 230 to perform lifting and lowering movements. The spacing distance between the two groups of material-picking components 230 in the first direction can be set to the same value as the workstation spacing. The connecting rod 250 can be made of rigid metal material, and its two ends are respectively connected to the support plates 231 of the two groups of material-picking components 230, so that the two groups of material-picking components 230 can move synchronously along the first direction.

[0118] With this design, when the liquid-cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 moves in the first direction, the two sets of retrieving assemblies 230 are positioned directly below the liquid-cooling plate fixtures 110 at adjacent workstations. The lifting assembly 220 drives the retrieving assembly 230 upward, securing the liquid-cooling plate B via the limit block 232. After moving to the target workstation, the lifting assembly 220 descends to release the liquid-cooling plate B. Because the spacing between the two sets of retrieving assemblies 230 is equal to the spacing between the workstations, the liquid-cooling plate B is synchronously transferred between the two workstations in a single movement. This arrangement can integrate operations that originally required two independent transfers into a single composite action, significantly shortening the equipment cycle time and accelerating production tact.

[0119] See also Figure 1 and Figure 11 In one embodiment of the present application, the visual positioning system 400 includes a calibration block 410 and a shooting component 420. The calibration block 410 is arranged at the assembly station 102; the shooting component 420 is arranged on the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism 300, and is used to obtain the relative position of the liquid cooling pipe A and the insertion port B1 of the liquid cooling plate B at the assembly station 102.

[0120] The calibration block 410 is fixed to the support block 111 of the assembly station 102 or the surface of the frame 100. Its surface may be provided with a high-contrast marking pattern, such as a black and white checkerboard or concentric rings. The calibration block 410 may be made of cemented carbide or ceramic.

[0121] The shooting component 420 can be a CCD camera installed on the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300. When the liquid cooling tube A is clamped and moved above the insertion port B1 of the liquid cooling plate B, the shooting component 420 synchronously collects image data including the reference point of the calibration block 410 and the end of the liquid cooling tube A, and can obtain the relative position of the liquid cooling tube A and the insertion port B1 of the liquid cooling plate B at the assembly station 102, thereby realizing the positioning function.

[0122] With this design, after the liquid cooling plate B is moved to the assembly station 102, the visual positioning system 400 first establishes a spatial coordinate system reference through the calibration block 410. At this time, the shooting component 420 uses the reference point on the calibration block 410 as the origin to obtain the pixel coordinate difference between the end of the liquid cooling tube A and the edge of the insertion port B1 in real time. The control module will generate a compensation instruction to drive the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 to move a corresponding distance in the first direction and / or the second direction. At the same time, during the insertion process, the shooting component 420 can continuously perform multi-frame image acquisition to dynamically correct the vertical deviation caused by mechanical vibration or workpiece deformation, thereby improving the positioning accuracy and reliability of the assembly process.

[0123] See also Figures 1 to 4In one embodiment of the present application, in the first direction, the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 is located between the loading station 101 and the unloading station 103; in the second direction, the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 is arranged at the end of the assembly station 102.

[0124] By limiting the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 between the loading station 101 and the unloading station 103 in the first direction, the distance from the liquid cooling tube A to the insertion can be shortened, and the lateral space occupied by the equipment can be reduced; at the same time, the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism 300 is arranged at the end of the second direction of the assembly station 102, which can avoid cross-interference with the moving path of the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200 and reduce the volume of the entire machine.

[0125] See also Figures 11 to 14 In one embodiment of the present application, the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism 300 includes a second moving component 310, a third moving component 320, a lifting component 330 and a clamping component 340. The second moving component 310 is arranged on the rack 100 and is configured to be movable along the second direction; the third moving component 320 is arranged on the second moving component 310 and is configured to be movable along the first direction; the lifting component 330 is arranged on the third moving component 320; and the clamping component 340 is arranged on the lifting component 330 for clamping the liquid cooling pipe A.

[0126] Among them, the second moving assembly 310 is configured to move along the second direction. The assembly may include a combination of a linear guide and a servo motor, and the travel range may cover the distribution area of ​​the insertion port B1 of the liquid cooling plate B along the second direction. Optionally, the second moving assembly 310 includes a second driving member 311 provided on the frame 100 and a second moving frame 312 driven and connected to the second driving member 311. The lifting assembly 330 and the clamping assembly 340 are provided on the second moving frame 312. The second driving member 311 can drive the second moving frame 312 to move along the second direction to drive the clamping assembly 340 to drive the liquid cooling pipe A to move along the second direction. Optionally, the second driving member 311 is a linear cylinder. In order to further improve the movement stability, the second moving assembly 310 also includes a second moving guide rail 313 provided on the frame 100. The second moving guide rail 313 extends along the second direction, and the second moving frame 312 slides and fits with the second moving guide rail 313. Optionally, a buffer 120 is provided on the frame 100 to buffer the impact of the second moving assembly 310 . Optionally, the buffer 120 is located in the middle of the frame 100 along the second direction.

[0127] The third movable assembly 320 is disposed on the second movable assembly 310 and is configured to move in the first direction. It forms a rectangular coordinate motion system with the second movable assembly 310, and its travel range can cover the area of ​​the assembly station 102 along the first direction. Optionally, the third movable assembly 320 includes a third driving member 321 disposed on the second movable frame 312 and a mounting plate 322 driven by the third driving member 321. The lifting assembly 330 and the clamping assembly 340 are disposed on the mounting plate 322. The third driving member 321 can drive the mounting plate 322 to move in the first direction, thereby driving the clamping assembly 340 to move the liquid cooling pipe A in the first direction. To further improve movement stability, the third movable assembly 320 also includes a third movable guide rail 323 disposed on the second movable frame 312. The third movable guide rail 323 extends in the first direction, and the mounting plate 322 slidably engages with the third movable guide rail 323.

[0128] Lifting assembly 330 is mounted on third moving assembly 320 and is configured to move vertically. It can be driven by a pneumatic cylinder to drive the liquid-cooling tube A to be inserted into the liquid-cooling plate B. Optionally, lifting assembly 330 includes a lifting cylinder 331 mounted on mounting plate 322. The piston rod of lifting cylinder 331 is connected to lifting plate 332. A clamping assembly 340 is mounted on lifting plate 332 to drive the clamping assembly 340 to lift and lower the liquid-cooling tube A for insertion into the liquid-cooling plate B. Furthermore, lifting assembly 330 includes a second lifting guide rail 333 mounted on mounting plate 322 to guide the lifting and lowering movement of clamping assembly 340.

[0129] The clamping assembly 340 is configured to clamp the liquid cooling tube A. Optionally, the clamping assembly 340 includes a clamping cylinder 341 and two clamping jaws 342. The clamping cylinder 341 is used to drive the two clamping jaws 342 toward or away from each other to clamp or release the liquid cooling tube A. Optionally, the surfaces of the clamping jaws 342 may be provided with anti-slip patterns or an elastic material layer. Furthermore, the clamping assembly 340 includes a fourth movable guide rail 343 provided on the lifting plate 332 to guide the movement of the two clamping jaws 342.

[0130] In this embodiment, when cooling plate B is positioned at assembly station 102, second movable assembly 310 drives third movable assembly 320 to move along the second direction to the transverse coordinate position of target insertion port B1. Third movable assembly 320 then drives lifting assembly 330 to move along the first direction to the longitudinal coordinate position, achieving planar coordinate positioning that addresses the horizontal positioning requirements of insertion port B1 of cooling plate B. Lifting assembly 330 adjusts clamping assembly 340 to the target height based on preset height parameters and performs the insertion operation, achieving precise insertion of cooling tube A and cooling plate B.

[0131] In addition, during the insertion process, the second movable assembly 310 and the third movable assembly 320 can be adjusted in a linked manner to achieve dynamic deviation correction through the coordinated movement of the two axes.

[0132] See also Figure 1 、 Figures 11 to 14 In one embodiment of the present application, the second movable assembly 310 includes a second driving member 311 provided on the frame 100 and a second movable frame 312 driven and connected to the second driving member 311. The second movable frame 312 is in a gantry structure and spans both sides of the assembly station 102 along the first direction; the third movable assembly 320 is installed on the beam 3122 of the second movable frame 312 and is located on the side of the beam 3122 facing the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200.

[0133] The gantry structure of the second mobile frame 312 can be a welded frame or a detachable frame connected by bolts. Optionally, the second mobile frame 312 includes two columns 3121 and a beam 3122 connecting the two columns 3121. One column 3121 is located between the loading station 101 and the assembly station 102, and the other column 3121 is located between the assembly station 102 and the unloading station 103. Optionally, the columns 3121 and the beam 3122 can be steel pipe structures.

[0134] In this embodiment, the second movable frame 312 adopts a gantry structure and is arranged on both sides of the assembly station 102, thereby enhancing the structural rigidity and movement stability of the second movable component 310 and avoiding displacement caused by the large span; the third movable component 320 is installed on the side of the beam 3122 facing the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism 200, shortening the horizontal distance between the clamping component 340 and the assembly station 102 and reducing the movement path error.

[0135] See also Figure 1 、 Figures 11 to 14 In one embodiment of the present application, the third moving component 320 includes a third driving member 321 provided on the beam 3122 and a mounting plate 322 driven by the third driving member 321, and the mounting plate 322 extends in the vertical direction; the lifting component 330 is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder 331 of the mounting plate 322 and the lifting plate 332 driven by the lifting cylinder 331, the lifting plate 332 is slidably matched with the mounting plate 322, and the lifting plate 332 is located below the lifting cylinder 331; the clamping component 340 is installed on the bottom surface of the lifting plate 332.

[0136] The third driving member 321 can be a servo motor or a stepper motor. The mounting plate 322 extends vertically and cooperates with the lifting cylinder 331 to slide the lifting plate 332 vertically, ensuring the vertical lifting accuracy of the liquid cooling tube A and avoiding misalignment of the insertion port B1 caused by tilting.

[0137] See also Figure 1、 Figures 11 to 14 In one embodiment of the present application, the clamping assembly 340 includes a clamping cylinder 341 and two clamping jaws 342 driven and connected to the clamping cylinder 341, the clamping cylinder 341 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 332, and the two clamping jaws 342 are slidingly connected to the lifting plate 332; wherein, the two clamping jaws 342 move along the first direction to clamp or release the liquid cooling tube A.

[0138] The clamping cylinder 341 may be a linear cylinder, and the clamping claw 342 may be a semi-arc structure to fit the outer wall of the liquid cooling tube A.

[0139] The clamping cylinder 341 drives the two clamping jaws 342 to slide along the first direction to clamp the liquid cooling tube A, and ensures that the center position of the liquid cooling tube A is fixed through symmetrical clamping force. In addition, the fourth movable guide rail 343 is set to guide and limit the movement of the clamping jaws 342, further reducing position deviation during the clamping process.

[0140] See also Figure 1 、 Figures 11 to 14 In one embodiment of the present application, there are two groups of liquid cooling pipe installation mechanisms 300, and the two groups of liquid cooling pipe installation mechanisms 300 are respectively arranged at both ends of the assembly station 102 along the second direction.

[0141] In this embodiment, two sets of liquid cooling pipe installation mechanisms 300 are respectively arranged at both ends of the assembly station 102, which can simultaneously perform pipe insertion operations on the insertion ports B1 at both ends of the liquid cooling plate B, thereby improving assembly efficiency. At the same time, the symmetrical layout balances the mechanism load and reduces vibration interference.

[0142] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made by using the contents of the present invention description and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device, characterized in that: include: A rack, wherein the rack is provided with a loading station, an assembly station and an unloading station, wherein each station is provided with a liquid cooling plate fixture; a liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism, movably mounted on the rack, configured to transfer the liquid cooling plate at the loading station to the assembly station, and to transfer the liquid cooling plate at the assembly station to the unloading station; a liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism, movably installed on the rack, configured to drive the liquid cooling pipe to move to the assembly station and be inserted into the liquid cooling plate at the assembly station; and A visual positioning system is configured to locate the liquid cooling tube to be assembled and the liquid cooling plate insertion port at the assembly station; The loading station, the assembly station, and the unloading station are sequentially spaced apart along the first direction of the frame; The liquid cooling plate fixture includes two support blocks spaced apart along a second direction, the two support blocks being used to limit and support opposite ends of the liquid cooling plate so that the liquid cooling plate is suspended above the rack; wherein the second direction forms an angle with the first direction; The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism is provided between the two support blocks and is located below the liquid cooling plate; The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism includes: a first moving assembly, provided on the frame and configured to move back and forth along the first direction; a lifting assembly mounted on the first moving assembly; and The material taking component is installed on the lifting component and is used for limiting or separating from the liquid cooling plate.

2. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material taking assembly includes a support plate drivingly connected to the jacking assembly and a limit block provided on the top surface of the support plate; The limiting block is provided with a limiting groove for cooperating with the liquid cooling plate, and / or the limiting block is provided with a suction cup for adsorbing the liquid cooling plate, and / or the limiting block is a magnetic attraction member.

3. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate is extended along the second direction, and there are two limit blocks, which are arranged on the support plate at intervals along the second direction; The lifting assembly is located between the two limit blocks.

4. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate is provided with a first detection component for detecting whether there is a liquid cooling plate on the limit block; And / or, the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism further includes a second detection component for detecting a lifting distance of the lifting component.

5. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism includes two groups of lifting components and two groups of material taking components, and each group of lifting components is driven and connected to a corresponding group of material taking components; The two groups of material-taking components are spaced apart in the first direction and connected by a connecting rod; the spacing between the two groups of material-taking components in the first direction is equal to the spacing between two adjacent workstations.

6. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The visual positioning system comprises: a calibration block, provided at the assembly station; and The shooting component is arranged on the liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism and is used to obtain the relative position of the liquid cooling pipe and the liquid cooling plate insertion port at the assembly station.

7. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: In the first direction, the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism is located between the loading station and the unloading station; In the second direction, the liquid cooling tube installation mechanism is provided at the end of the assembly station.

8. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The liquid cooling pipe installation mechanism includes: a second moving assembly, disposed on the frame and configured to move along a second direction; a third moving assembly, disposed on the second moving assembly and configured to move along a first direction; a lifting assembly, disposed on the third moving assembly; and The clamping assembly is arranged on the lifting assembly and is used for clamping the liquid cooling pipe.

9. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second moving assembly includes a second driving member provided on the frame and a second moving frame drivingly connected to the second driving member, wherein the second moving frame is arranged in a gantry structure across both sides of the assembly station along the first direction; The third moving assembly is mounted on the crossbeam of the second moving frame and is located on a side of the crossbeam facing the liquid cooling plate transfer mechanism.

10. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The third moving assembly includes a third driving member provided on the crossbeam and a mounting plate drivingly connected to the third driving member, wherein the mounting plate extends in a vertical direction; The lifting assembly is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder of the mounting plate and the lifting plate drivingly connected to the lifting cylinder, the lifting plate is slidably engaged with the mounting plate, and the lifting plate is located below the lifting cylinder; The clamping assembly is installed on the bottom surface of the lifting plate.

11. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 10, wherein: The clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder and two clamping claws drivingly connected to the clamping cylinder, the clamping cylinder is fixedly connected to the lifting plate, and the two clamping claws are slidably connected to the lifting plate; The two clamping jaws move along a first direction to clamp or release the liquid cooling tube.

12. The liquid cooling tube and liquid cooling plate assembly device according to claim 7, wherein: There are two groups of liquid cooling pipe installation mechanisms, and the two groups of liquid cooling pipe installation mechanisms are respectively arranged at two ends of the assembly station along the second direction.

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