Double-metal adjusting equipment

By designing the pressing mechanism and adjusting mechanism of the double-metal adjustment equipment, the problem of initial adjustment of the double-metal components in the production process of small circuit breakers is solved, the tight pressing and torsion adjustment of the components are achieved, and the production accuracy is improved.

CN120656898APending Publication Date: 2025-09-16ZHEJIANG TENGEN ELECTRIC
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Application Number
CN202510976800.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-16
Publication Date
2025-09-16

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Technical Problem

The existing technology is unable to perform initial adjustment on the bimetallic components during the production process of the miniature circuit breaker, resulting in the bimetallic components that may have errors after molding being unable to be effectively installed in the circuit breaker body.

Method used

A double-metal adjustment device is designed, which includes a carrier, a workbench, a clamping mechanism and an adjustment mechanism. The clamping mechanism generates multi-directional clamping force through the tilting movement, and the driving groove of the adjustment rod is used for torsion adjustment to achieve tight clamping and torsion adjustment of the double-metal component.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the effective initial adjustment of the double-metal components during the production process, improves the compaction effect, is suitable for the initial adjustment of the double-metal components of small circuit breakers, and ensures the installation accuracy of the components.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a double-metal adjusting device which comprises a carrier, a workbench, a driving device, a driving device, an adjusting device and an adjusting device, wherein the workbench is provided with a working plane for placing the carrier; the pressing mechanism comprises a first pressing block and a first driving structure, the first pressing block is movably arranged relative to the working plane, the movement direction of the first pressing block and the working plane are obliquely arranged, and the first driving structure drives the first pressing block to move towards the working plane so as to press the surfaces, in at least two different directions, of the arc guide plate; pressing force perpendicular to the working plane and pressing force parallel to the direction of the working plane are generated; the adjusting mechanism comprises an electric device and an adjusting rod, the adjusting rod is rotationally arranged with the first axis as the rotation center, and the electric device is used for driving the adjusting rod to rotate; a driving groove is formed in the end of the adjusting rod, one part of the bimetallic strip is located in the driving groove, and when the driving groove rotates around the first axis, the bimetallic strip is twisted to achieve bimetallic strip adjustment; the bimetal assembly adjusting device has the bimetal assembly adjusting function in the production process.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of mechanical automation and relates to a dual-metal adjustment device. Background Art

[0002] At present, the dual-metal adjustment of small circuit breakers can only be performed on the small circuit breakers after assembly, that is, using a mechanism similar to an electric screwdriver to penetrate into the small circuit breaker. This adjustment method is certainly very convenient, but it belongs to the final link adjustment of the circuit breaker and cannot be applied to the initial adjustment of the dual-metal components in the production process.

[0003] In the actual production process, there may be certain errors in the bimetallic component after molding. However, at this time, it is not installed in the circuit breaker body, but in the carrier, so the above adjustment method cannot be applied.

[0004] Therefore, how to make initial adjustments to the dual-metal components during the production process is a question worth considering. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and to provide a dual-metal adjustment device.

[0006] The present application provides: a dual-metal adjustment device, wherein: The carrier is used to carry the bimetallic component, which includes an arc guide plate, a bimetallic sheet, and a conductive sheet, which are welded and fixed; A workbench having a work surface for placing a carrier; The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping block and a first driving structure. The first clamping block is arranged to move relative to the working plane and the movement direction is inclined with respect to the working plane. The first driving structure drives the first clamping block to move toward the working plane to clamp at least two surfaces of the arc guide plate in different directions to generate a clamping force perpendicular to the working plane and a clamping force parallel to the working plane. The adjusting mechanism includes an electric device and an adjusting rod. The adjusting rod is arranged to rotate with the first axis as the rotation center. The electric device is used to drive the adjusting rod to rotate. The end of the adjusting rod has a driving groove, and a part of the bimetallic strip is located in the driving groove. When the driving groove rotates with the first axis, the bimetallic strip is twisted to achieve bimetallic adjustment.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, the welding point of the arc guide plate, the bimetallic strip, and the conductive strip is used to be placed in the driving groove; the end of the adjusting rod is a fork-shaped structure, and the middle part of the fork-shaped structure forms a driving groove. The depth direction of the driving groove is greater than the size of the bimetallic component, and the depth direction is parallel to the direction of the first axis.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the electric device includes a motor assembly and a transmission assembly, the rotation center of the output shaft of the motor assembly is the second axis, the first axis and the second axis do not coincide, the output shaft of the motor assembly drives the adjusting rod to rotate through the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is a belt transmission assembly, a gear transmission assembly, or a chain transmission assembly.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the adjustment mechanism includes a first bracket having a through hole, a bearing is provided in the through hole, and the adjustment rod passes through the through hole and the bearing.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the adjustment mechanism also includes a lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism includes a first bracket and a linear motion power source, the adjustment rod is arranged on the first bracket, and the linear motion power source is used to drive the first bracket to reciprocate in the first dimension to enable the bimetallic strip to enter or leave the drive slot; the first dimension is parallel to the first axis.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the arc guide plate includes a bending portion, the bending portion includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion, the first plate portion and the second plate portion are arranged at an angle, and a clamping portion extends on one side of the second plate portion; the first pressure block includes a first top pressure surface and a second top pressure surface; the three imaginary dimensions of the three-dimensional space are the first dimension, the second dimension and the third dimension, and the three dimensions are perpendicular to each other; the first dimension is perpendicular to the working plane, the second dimension and the third dimension are parallel to the working plane, and the direction of the clamping force generated by the first top pressure surface pressing on the first plate portion is the first dimension; the direction of the clamping force generated by the second top pressure surface pressing on the clamping portion is the composite direction of the second dimension and the third dimension.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the first pressing block includes a first pressing foot and a second pressing foot, a first avoidance groove is formed between the first pressing foot and the second pressing foot; the second pressing surface is a surface of the second pressing foot in the first avoidance groove, and the clamping portion is in the first avoidance groove during pressing; the first pressing surface is a surface of the first pressing foot parallel to the working plane; In some embodiments of the present application, the first pressing block includes a first presser foot and a second presser foot, a first avoidance groove is formed between the first presser foot and the second presser foot, a second avoidance groove is provided on the second presser foot, the second top pressure surface is a surface of the second presser foot in the first avoidance groove, and the first avoidance groove and the second avoidance groove are respectively arranged on both sides of the second presser foot.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, a second pressing mechanism is further included, which presses on both sides of the carrier in the second dimension to generate a carrier pressing force parallel to the working plane.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, a clamping and feeding mechanism is also included. The three imaginary dimensions of the three-dimensional space are the first dimension, the second dimension, and the third dimension. The three dimensions are perpendicular to each other. The second dimension and the third dimension are both parallel to the working plane. The clamping and feeding mechanism is used to carry the carrier in and out of the working range of the clamping mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, and the direction of movement is the third dimension.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the clamping and feeding mechanism includes a third drive structure, a fourth drive structure and a carrier mounting frame, and the carrier is installed in the carrier mounting frame; the third drive structure is connected to the carrier mounting frame to drive the carrier mounting frame to move in two directions in the first dimension; the fourth drive structure is connected to the third drive structure to drive the carrier mounting frame and the third drive structure to move in two directions in the third dimension, and the fourth drive structure is combined with the third drive structure to move the carrier in and out of the working range of the clamping mechanism and the adjustment mechanism.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a feed port and an import mechanism are further provided on the workbench, and the carrier mounting frame is used to accommodate at least two carriers; the movement range of the carrier mounting frame has an intersecting area with the feed port, so that the carrier enters the carrier mounting frame from the feed port, and the import mechanism is used to push the carrier that has just entered the carrier mounting frame from the feed port to a predetermined position, and the direction in which the import mechanism pushes the carrier is perpendicular to the direction in which the carrier enters the carrier mounting frame from the feed port.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following advantages: The arc guide plate is pressed by the tilting first pressing block, so that the double metal assembly can be pressed more tightly (using a pressing structure can generate pressing forces in at least two different directions, which has a better pressing effect). Then, the driving groove of the adjustment rod is used to twist the double metal to complete the double metal adjustment. This structure is more suitable for the initial adjustment of the double metal assembly of the small circuit breaker during the production process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a dual-metal adjustment device in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a carrier and a dual-metal component in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 3A partial schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism and the pressing mechanism in the embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 4 A partial schematic diagram of the pressing mechanism in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a first pressing block in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the first pressing block and the first driving structure in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the second pressing block and the second driving structure in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the first pressing block and the working plane in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 9 A schematic diagram and a partially enlarged diagram of the clamping mechanism clamping the arc guide plate in an embodiment of the present application are shown; Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the forces acting on the first pressing block and the arc guide plate in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 11 The figure shows the force diagram of the first pressing block and the arc guide plate in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 12 A schematic diagram of an adjustment mechanism in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism removing the main support in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 14 A schematic diagram of a main bracket in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 15 A schematic diagram of a belt transmission structure in an adjustment mechanism in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 16 A schematic diagram of an adjustment rod in an adjustment mechanism in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the adjusting rod and the double metal assembly in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 18 A cross-sectional view of the adjustment rod and the first bracket in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 19 A schematic diagram showing the adjustment of the double metal component by the adjustment rod in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 20 A schematic diagram of a clamping and feeding mechanism in an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 21 A schematic diagram of the introduction mechanism in an embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, where identical or similar reference numerals throughout represent identical or similar elements or elements having identical or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative and intended only to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application.

[0021] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present application.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features being referred to. Therefore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "electrically connected," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed electrical connections, removable electrical connections, or integrated connections; they may refer to mechanical electrical connections or electrical electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they may refer to internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, a first feature "on" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature. “Below” may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is smaller in level than the second feature. Example

[0025] like Figures 1-21 As shown, an embodiment of the present application is a bimetallic adjustment device for adjusting a bimetallic strip 120 in a miniature circuit breaker production process. In this production process, the bimetallic strip 120 is carried by a carrier 300 in the form of a component and is transported to various processes along the production line along with the carrier 300.

[0026] The bimetallic assembly 100 includes an arc guide plate 110 , a bimetallic strip 120 , a conductive strip 130 , a terminal plate, and a screw frame.

[0027] The conductive sheet 130 and the arc guide plate 110 are welded to both sides of the bimetallic sheet 120 respectively. One end of the conductive sheet 130 is fixed to the terminal plate by welding (in addition, the two can also be integrally formed), and the terminal plate is set through the screw frame.

[0028] The arc guide plate 110 includes a bent portion formed by a first plate portion 110a1 and a second plate portion 110a2 arranged at an angle (typically acute). Extending in one direction from the second plate portion 110a2 is a snap-fit ​​portion 110a3 (this snap-fit ​​plate itself is used to snap into the circuit breaker housing). This extension direction is the first dimension S1. The portion of the arc guide plate 110 welded to the bimetallic strip 120 is adjacent to the second plate portion 110a2.

[0029] This dual metal assembly 100 itself is a well-known technology in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] The double-metal adjustment device includes a workbench 200 , a pressing mechanism 400 , a carrier 300 and an adjustment mechanism 500 .

[0031] The workbench 200 can also be understood as the main body of the production line. Each module and mechanism part is basically fixed to the workbench 200 directly or indirectly, thereby ensuring the stable connection of each module and mechanism.

[0032] Therefore, for the workbench 200, it not only has a feeding channel, a discharging channel, etc. for transporting the carrier 300, but also has a working plane 210. The working plane 210 here is used to place the carrier 300 so that the clamping mechanism 400 and the adjustment mechanism 500 can act on the double metal component 100.

[0033] The three dimensions of the three-dimensional space include a first dimension S1, a second dimension S2, and a third dimension S3, and the three dimensions are perpendicular to each other. The first dimension S1 is perpendicular to the working plane 210, and the second dimension S2 and the third dimension S3 are parallel to the working plane 210.

[0034] The pressing mechanism 400 includes a first pressing block 410 and a first driving structure 420 .

[0035] The first pressing block 410 is slidably arranged, and the sliding direction of the first pressing block 410 is inclined to the working plane 210 . The first driving structure 420 drives the first pressing block 410 to move toward the working plane 210 .

[0036] By moving the first driving structure 420 in two opposite directions, the first pressing block 410 can be moved toward the working plane 210 to press the arc guide plate 110, or the first pressing block 410 can be moved away from the working plane 210 to release the pressure on the arc guide plate 110.

[0037] For the first pressure block 410, it acts on the surface of the arc guide plate 110 in at least two different directions, so it can generate a pressing force perpendicular to the working plane 210 (first dimension S1) and a pressing force parallel to the working plane 210 (second dimension S2 and / or third dimension S3).

[0038] Compared with the traditional design that only generates a clamping force perpendicular to the working plane 210, the clamping effect of the present application is better, so that the dual metal component 100 can be stably clamped on the carrier 300, which is beneficial to the subsequent dual metal adjustment work.

[0039] For the first pressure block 410, the reason why it can press on at least two surfaces of the arc guide plate 110 in different directions is that the first pressure block 410 has a first pressing surface 410a and a second pressing surface 410b. The first pressing surface 410a and the second pressing surface 410b are in a vertical relationship. The first pressing surface 410a generates a pressing force on the bending portion perpendicular to the direction of the working plane 210, and the second pressing surface 410b generates a pressing force on the bending portion parallel to the direction of the working plane 210.

[0040] The first pressing surface 410a presses against the first surface M1 of the first plate portion 110a1 (or the surface of the first plate portion 110a1 facing away from the working plane 210), generating a first-dimensional compressive force F1. The second pressing surface 410b presses against the side surface M3 of the engaging portion 110a3, generating a compressive force in the composite direction of the second and third dimensions S2 and S3. Simply put, this composite compressive force F2 can be decomposed into a force in the second dimension S2 and a force in the third dimension S3.

[0041] Such a structure makes it easier to press the arc guide plate 110 .

[0042] Here, for the first pressing block 410, its ends form a first presser foot 410c and a second presser foot 410d. A first avoidance groove 410e is formed between the first presser foot 410c and the second presser foot 410d. The first pressing surface 410a is a surface of the first presser foot 410c parallel to the working plane 210 (it can also be said to be the lower surface of the first presser foot 410c, or the surface facing the working plane 210). The second pressing surface 410b is a surface of the second presser foot 410d within the first avoidance groove 410e. During pressing, the clamping portion 110a3 is located within the first avoidance groove 410e and is pressed by the second pressing surface 410b.

[0043] The design of the first avoidance groove 410e, the first presser foot 410c and the second presser foot 410d makes the overall structure very compact, which is conducive to completing the pressing work.

[0044] The first pressure block 410 has a second avoidance groove 410f. The first avoidance groove 410e and the second avoidance groove 410f are separated by the second pressure foot 410d, that is, they are located on both sides of the second pressure foot 410d. The design of the second avoidance groove 410f can be used to avoid other devices, making the entire device more compact.

[0045] The first drive structure 420 herein is a cylinder assembly, comprising a cylinder, a cylinder bracket, and a cylinder top block. The cylinder bracket is bolted to the workbench 200, the cylinder is bolted to the cylinder bracket, and the cylinder top block is bolted to the cylinder top rod. The first pressing block 410 is fixed to the cylinder top block. Alternatively, the first pressing block 410 and the cylinder top block may be integrally formed.

[0046] In this configuration, the first pressing block 410 and the first driving structure 420 move in the same direction and are both inclined relative to the working plane 210. The term "inclined" here refers to an angle Z between the two that is not 90 degrees. In this application, the angle is preferably 27°, though other angles are also possible, with a preferred range of 10° to 80°.

[0047] Such an angle setting can make the overall space more compact and is conducive to generating clamping forces in two different directions, thereby ensuring that the dual metal component 100 is compressed.

[0048] The adjustment mechanism 500 includes an electric device 510 and an adjustment rod 520 .

[0049] The adjusting rod 520 has a drive slot 520a at its end. This slot 520a is used to accommodate a portion of the bimetallic assembly 100. Specifically, it houses the welds between the conductive plate 130, the arc guide plate 110, and the bimetallic strip 120. Rotating the adjusting rod 520 causes the welds to twist, thereby adjusting the bimetallic assembly 100. The adjusting rod 520 rotates about a first axis O1, which can also be understood as the axis of the adjusting rod 520 itself, i.e., a line passing through the centers of its radial cross-sections. Of course, as an alternative, the rest of the bimetallic strip 120 can be placed in the drive slot 520a and twisted to complete the bimetallic adjustment. As shown in the figure, the solid line bimetallic component is twisted to the dotted line position, and twisted by an angle of α. The angle α here is not a fixed angle for each bimetallic component. For example, for some bimetallic components with larger angle offsets, the angle α is relatively larger, and for some bimetallic components with smaller angle offsets, the angle α is relatively smaller. For some bimetallic components whose angles meet the requirements, no twisting is required.

[0050] Here, the end of the adjustment rod 520 is a fork-shaped structure 520b, and a driving groove 520a is formed in the middle of the fork-shaped structure 520b. The driving groove 520a has a dimension in the depth direction D. The depth direction D dimension here is larger than the dimension of the three welding points, and the depth direction D is parallel to the first dimension S1.

[0051] Here, the driving groove 520a has a width dimension, and the width dimension is greater than the width dimension of the three welds. Of course, it can also be equal to the width dimension of the three welds. Here, the width direction is perpendicular to the first axis O1.

[0052] The electric device 510 is used to drive the adjustment rod 520 to rotate the adjustment rod 520 to complete the double-gold adjustment.

[0053] Such an adjustment mechanism 500 is combined with the clamping mechanism 400, and the first pressing block 410 is used to press the arc guide plate 110 by tilting the movement, so that the double metal assembly 100 can be pressed more tightly (using a clamping structure can generate at least two clamping forces in different directions, and the clamping effect is better). Then, the driving groove 520a of the adjustment rod 520 is used to twist the double metal to complete the double metal adjustment. Such a structure is more suitable for the initial adjustment of the double metal assembly 100 of the small circuit breaker during the production process.

[0054] Here, there are many design forms of the electric device 510. As one way, the motor component 510a is used to drive the adjustment rod 520 through the transmission component.

[0055] Here, the output shaft of the motor assembly 510a and the adjustment rod 520 are different axes, that is, the rotation center of the output shaft of the motor assembly 510a is the second axis O2, the first axis O1 and the second axis O2 do not coincide, and the transmission assembly is a belt transmission assembly.

[0056] The belt drive assembly includes a first pulley 510b, a second pulley 510c, and a transmission belt 510d. The first pulley 510b is sleeved onto the output shaft of the motor assembly 510a, forming a transmission connection. A keyway can be used to achieve the transmission connection between the output shaft of the motor assembly 510a and the first pulley 510b. Alternatively, a flange connection, sleeve connection, or ferrule connection can be used to form the transmission connection, as long as the two can move synchronously.

[0057] The second pulley 510c is sleeved on the adjusting rod 520 to form a transmission connection. Similarly, a keyway is used to achieve the transmission connection between the second pulley 510c and the adjusting rod 520. Of course, other methods such as flange connection, sleeve connection, and ferrule connection can also be used to form the transmission connection. In any case, as long as the two can move synchronously, it is sufficient.

[0058] The transmission belt 510d is wound around the first pulley 510b and the second pulley 510c, so that the first pulley 510b can drive the second pulley 510c to transmit the power by means of the transmission belt 510d.

[0059] This belt drive structure is relatively mature and has the characteristics of simple structure, stability and high cost performance when used in double metal adjustment.

[0060] Of course, in this way of arranging the output shaft and the adjusting rod 520 on different axes, the transmission assembly can also be configured as a chain transmission assembly (sprocket, transmission chain, etc.) or a gear transmission assembly, as long as it can be ensured that transmission can be achieved even when the two are on different axes.

[0061] Here, there are many options for the motor assembly 510a. For example, it can be a motor with a built-in speed reduction mechanism, or a motor combined with an external speed reduction mechanism. In this way, after speed reduction, the transmission assembly is driven to rotate the adjustment rod 520. Of course, if the load requirements are met, a small AC standard motor, a brushless motor, etc. can also be used to directly drive the transmission assembly to rotate the adjustment rod 520.

[0062] To ensure the stability of the adjustment rod 520's movement, the dual-metal adjustment device also includes a first bracket 530, which has a through-hole 530a. Two bearings 530b are located within the through-hole 530a. The adjustment rod 520 passes through the through-hole 530a and the bearings 530b, with both ends of the adjustment rod 520 positioned outside the through-hole 530a and the middle portion positioned inside the through-hole 530a to engage with the bearings 530b.

[0063] For this double-metal adjustment device, in order to achieve semi-automatic or fully-automatic adjustment, its adjustment rod 520 can be controlled by a lifting mechanism to move closer to and away from the double-metal component 100 to achieve semi-automatic or fully-automatic detection.

[0064] The specific implementation method is that the dual-metal adjustment device also includes a main bracket 530d and a linear motion power source 530c.

[0065] The main support 530d is fixed to the workbench 200, and the first support 530 and the main support 530d are arranged to slide with each other, where the sliding direction is the first dimension S1. Here, the sliding arrangement adopts a guide rail and slide groove structure, with the guide rail provided on the main support 530d and the slide groove provided on the first support 530, and the two form a sliding fit. Here, the motor assembly 510a is fixed to the first support 530, and the fixation here is direct fixation, of course, other indirect fixation methods can also be used.

[0066] The linear motion power source 530c utilizes a cylinder assembly (the cylinder assembly herein can be understood as a single cylinder, or a cylinder and a slider fixed to the cylinder's top rod). The output portion of the cylinder assembly is connected to the first bracket 530, allowing the first bracket 530 to slide back and forth along the guide rail in the first dimension S1. When the output portion of the cylinder assembly is extended, the first bracket 530 slides in a first direction, causing the adjustment rod 520 to approach the bimetallic assembly 100 (this is the action before adjustment), until the adjustment rod 520 completes the adjustment of the bimetallic assembly 100. When the output portion of the cylinder assembly is retracted, the first bracket 530 slides in a second direction, causing the adjustment rod 520 to move away from the bimetallic assembly 100.

[0067] Of course, there are many ways to choose this linear motion power source 530c. In addition to the cylinder assembly, an oil cylinder assembly or a combination of a motor and a screw slider mechanism can also be used (the motor drives the screw to rotate, which is converted into a slider to achieve linear motion).

[0068] Here, the first bracket 530 includes a slider portion 5301 , a mounting plate 5302 , an adjustment rod mating portion 5303 , a motor assembly mating portion 5304 , and a motor assembly assembly plate 5305 .

[0069] The slide groove is provided on the slider portion 5301 , and the slider portion 5301 is fixed to the mounting plate 5302 and fastened with bolts.

[0070] The adjusting rod matching portion 5303 and the motor assembly matching portion 5304 are all fixed on a side of the mounting plate 5302 away from the slider portion 5301 and are fastened with bolts. Here, the adjusting rod matching portion 5303 and the motor assembly matching portion 5304 are arranged at intervals.

[0071] The motor assembly 510a is fixed on the motor assembly assembly plate 5305 and fastened with bolts. The motor assembly assembly plate 5305 is fixed on the motor assembly matching portion 5304 and fastened with bolts.

[0072] Here, although the first bracket 530 in this embodiment is composed of a plurality of components that are formed separately and then fastened by bolts, some of the components may be formed integrally, or fastened using other fastening methods.

[0073] To enhance the clamping effect, the clamping mechanism 400 also includes a second pressing mechanism, which presses against the carrier 300 to ensure overall stability. Here, the second pressing mechanism presses against both sides of the carrier 300 in the second dimension S2, effectively generating a compressive force on the carrier 300 parallel to the working plane 210 (a compressive force in the second dimension S2). This second pressing mechanism facilitates the pressing and positioning of the carrier 300.

[0074] Here, the second pressing mechanism includes a second driving structure 430 , a second pressing block 440 and a first limiting bracket 220 (which is also a part of the workbench 200 ).

[0075] The workbench 200 includes a first position-limiting bracket 220 and a second position-limiting bracket 230 . The first position-limiting bracket 220 and the second position-limiting bracket 230 are spaced apart and are located on both sides of the work plane 210 .

[0076] The second driving structure 430 is located on a side of the second limiting bracket 230 that faces away from the first limiting bracket 220 in the second dimension S2. The second limiting bracket 230 has a through hole 230a. The second pressing block 440 slides through the through hole 230a. One end of the second pressing block 440 is connected to the second driving structure 430, and the other end acts on the carrier 300.

[0077] Here, the second drive structure 430 employs a pneumatic cylinder assembly, under the action of which the second pressure block 440 and the first limiting bracket 220 clamp or release the carrier 300. Of course, the second drive structure 430 may also employ an oil cylinder assembly or a combination of a motor and a screw-slider mechanism. Either method is sufficient as long as the second pressure block 440 can be moved by applying power.

[0078] For the carrier 300, it has a positioning groove 310 on its surface close to the second pressure block 440, and the second pressure block 440 has a positioning protrusion 440a, which can be pushed into the positioning groove 310 to form a positioning fit. Such positioning fit will improve the stability of the carrier 300 being clamped.

[0079] In order to facilitate the movement of the carrier 300 in and out of the working area, the dual-metal adjustment device also includes a clamping and feeding mechanism 600, which can carry the carrier 300 in and out of the working range of the first pressing block 410 and the adjustment mechanism 500, and the direction of movement is the third dimension S3.

[0080] Here, the clamping and feeding mechanism 600 includes a third driving structure 610 , a fourth driving structure 620 and a carrier mounting frame 630 .

[0081] The carrier mounting frame 630 is mounted on the carrier mounting frame 630. The carrier mounting frame 630 is movable along the third dimension S3 within the working plane 210, thereby being able to carry the carrier 300 in and out of the working range of the first pressing block 410 and the adjustment mechanism 500. Here, the carrier mounting frame 630 includes a first support arm 630a and a second support arm 630b. The first support arm 630a and the second support arm 630b are spaced apart in the third dimension S3. The carrier 300 is positioned in this space, and this space can accommodate multiple carriers 300. In this embodiment, there are four carriers 300, but fewer or more carriers 300 can also be accommodated.

[0082] The third driving structure 610 adopts a cylinder assembly, and of course, an oil cylinder assembly or a motor and screw slider assembly can also be adopted.

[0083] The carrier mounting frame 630 is fixed on the third driving structure 610 and may be fixed by bolts, so as to enable the carrier mounting frame 630 to move in two directions of the first dimension S1.

[0084] The fourth drive structure 620 is a combination of a motor and a screw-slider mechanism. The third drive structure 610 is fixed to the output component (i.e., the slider) of the fourth drive structure 620. In this way, the fourth drive structure 620 can drive the third drive structure 610 and the carrier mounting frame 630 to move in two directions in the third dimension S3.

[0085] Through the combination of the fourth driving structure 620 and the third driving structure 610 , the carrier 300 that has completed the adjustment process and the carrier 300 that has not completed the adjustment process are moved to the adaptation position.

[0086] The adaptive position here means that if the dual metal components 100 of the carrier 300 currently in the existing carrier mounting frame 630 have completed the adjustment work, then they can be moved out of the working area (the working area of ​​the dual metal adjustment equipment), and those that have not been completed are moved into the working area.

[0087] The specific working principle is that after the adjusted carrier 300 is moved out of the working area, the third drive structure 610 drives the carrier mounting frame 630 to move in the first direction of the first dimension S1, so that the carrier mounting frame 630 is away from the adjusted carrier 300. The fourth drive structure 620 is then used to move the carrier mounting frame 630 in the second direction of the third dimension S3. Once in place, the third drive structure 610 drives the carrier mounting frame 630 in the third direction of the first dimension S1. The new carrier 300 is now in the carrier mounting frame 630. The fourth drive structure 620 is then used to move the carrier mounting frame 630 in the fourth direction of the third dimension S3. This reciprocating process completes the movement of the carrier 300.

[0088] Here, there are three carrier mounting frames 630 and three third drive structures 610, all of which are fixed on the same fourth drive structure 620. Such three carrier mounting frames 630 can complete alternating and step-by-step feeding, that is, the same carrier 300 passes through the reciprocating motion of the third drive structure 610 and the fourth drive structure 620, and circulates in the three carrier mounting frames 630 in turn, and finally moves to the target position.

[0089] One of the carrier mounts 630 is closest to the feed port 240. The feed port 240 can be considered part of the feed channel (the feed channel on the workbench 200 through which all carriers 300 to be processed flow). After the carrier 300 in the feed port 240 enters the carrier mount 630, it is adjusted to a predetermined position by the introduction mechanism 700. The carrier 300 enters the carrier mount 630 from the feed port 240 by relying on an independent pushing mechanism, such as a cylinder assembly, to push the carrier 300 from the feed port 240 into the carrier mount 630.

[0090] The induction mechanism 700 pushes the carrier 300, which has just entered the carrier mounting frame 630 through the feed port 240, to a predetermined position. Here, the predetermined position refers to pushing the carrier 300 toward the first support arm 630a. For example, if four carriers 300 are mounted on a carrier mounting frame 630, the first carrier 300 is pushed toward the first support arm 630a, the second carrier 300 is pushed toward the first support arm 630a (pushed next to the first carrier 300), the third carrier 300 is pushed toward the first support arm 630a (pushed next to the second carrier 300), and the fourth carrier 300 is pushed toward the first support arm 630a (pushed next to the fourth carrier 300). Therefore, the predetermined position here is different for each carrier 300 and specifically refers to pushing the carrier 300 toward the first support arm 630a.

[0091] Here, the introduction mechanism 700 includes a push rod 710 and a power source 720. The power source 720 is preferably a pneumatic cylinder assembly, but it can also be an oil cylinder assembly or a combination of a motor and a screw-slider mechanism. The push rod 710 is fixed to the output portion of the power source 720 and reciprocates in two directions in the third dimension S3. Here, the push rod 710 pushes the carrier 300 in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the carrier 300 enters the carrier mounting frame 630 from the feed port 240 (the entry direction is the direction in the second dimension S2).

[0092] Such an introduction mechanism 700 is arranged to facilitate the arrangement of the carrier 300 .

[0093] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art may combine and integrate different embodiments or examples, and features of different embodiments or examples, described in this specification, unless otherwise inconsistent.

[0094] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A double-metal adjustment device, characterized in that: The carrier is used to carry the bimetallic component, which includes an arc guide plate, a bimetallic sheet, and a conductive sheet, which are welded and fixed; A workbench having a work surface for placing a carrier; The clamping mechanism includes a first clamping block and a first driving structure. The first clamping block is arranged to move relative to the working plane and the movement direction is inclined with respect to the working plane. The first driving structure drives the first clamping block to move toward the working plane to clamp at least two surfaces of the arc guide plate in different directions to generate a clamping force perpendicular to the working plane and a clamping force parallel to the working plane. The adjusting mechanism includes an electric device and an adjusting rod. The adjusting rod is arranged to rotate with the first axis as the rotation center. The electric device is used to drive the adjusting rod to rotate. The end of the adjusting rod has a driving groove, and a part of the bimetallic strip is located in the driving groove. When the driving groove rotates with the first axis, the bimetallic strip is twisted to achieve bimetallic adjustment.

2. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The welding point of the arc guide plate, bimetallic strip and conductive strip is used to be placed in the driving groove; the end of the adjusting rod is a fork-shaped structure, and the middle part of the fork-shaped structure forms a driving groove. The depth direction of the driving groove is greater than the size of the bimetallic component, and the depth direction is parallel to the direction of the first axis.

3. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric device includes a motor assembly and a transmission assembly. The rotation center of the output shaft of the motor assembly is the second axis. The first axis and the second axis do not coincide with each other. The output shaft of the motor assembly drives the adjusting rod to rotate through the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly is a belt transmission assembly, a gear transmission assembly, or a chain transmission assembly.

4. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism includes a first bracket, the first bracket has a through hole, a bearing is provided in the through hole, and the adjustment rod passes through the through hole and the bearing; And / or, the adjustment mechanism also includes a lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism includes a first bracket and a linear motion power source, the adjustment rod is arranged on the first bracket, and the linear motion power source is used to drive the first bracket to reciprocate in the first dimension to enable the bimetallic strip to enter or leave the drive groove; the first dimension is parallel to the first axis.

5. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc guide plate includes a bending portion, the bending portion includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion, the first plate portion and the second plate portion are arranged at an angle, and a clamping portion extends on one side of the second plate portion; the first pressure block includes a first top pressure surface and a second top pressure surface; the three imaginary dimensions of the three-dimensional space are the first dimension, the second dimension and the third dimension, and the three dimensions are perpendicular to each other; the first dimension is perpendicular to the working plane, the second dimension and the third dimension are parallel to the working plane, and the direction of the clamping force generated by the first top pressure surface pressing on the first plate portion is the first dimension; the direction of the clamping force generated by the second top pressure surface pressing on the clamping portion is the composite direction of the second dimension and the third dimension.

6. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first pressing block includes a first presser foot and a second presser foot, and a first avoidance groove is formed between the first presser foot and the second presser foot; The second pressing surface is a surface where the second presser foot is located in the first avoidance groove, and the clamping portion is located in the first avoidance groove during pressing; The first pressing surface is a surface of the first presser foot parallel to the working plane; And / or, the first pressing block includes a first presser foot and a second presser foot, a first avoidance groove is formed between the first presser foot and the second presser foot, a second avoidance groove is provided on the second presser foot, the second top pressure surface is a surface of the second presser foot in the first avoidance groove, and the first avoidance groove and the second avoidance groove are respectively arranged on both sides of the second presser foot.

7. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second pressing mechanism, which presses on both sides of the carrier in the second dimension to generate a carrier pressing force parallel to the working plane.

8. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a clamping and feeding mechanism. The three imaginary dimensions of the three-dimensional space are the first dimension, the second dimension and the third dimension. The three dimensions are perpendicular to each other. The second dimension and the third dimension are parallel to the working plane. The clamping and feeding mechanism is used to carry the carrier in and out of the working range of the clamping mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, and the direction of movement is the third dimension.

9. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The clamping and feeding mechanism includes a third driving structure, a fourth driving structure and a carrier mounting frame, and the carrier is mounted in the carrier mounting frame; The third drive structure is connected to the carrier mounting frame to drive the carrier mounting frame to move in two directions in the first dimension; the fourth drive structure is connected to the third drive structure to drive the carrier mounting frame and the third drive structure to move in two directions in the third dimension. The fourth drive structure is combined with the third drive structure to enable the carrier to move in and out of the working range of the clamping mechanism and the adjustment mechanism.

10. The dual-metal adjustment device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The workbench is also provided with a feeding port and an import mechanism, and the carrier mounting frame is used to accommodate at least two carriers; the movement range of the carrier mounting frame has an intersecting area with the feeding port, so that the carrier enters the carrier mounting frame from the feeding port, and the import mechanism is used to push the carrier that has just entered the carrier mounting frame from the feeding port to a predetermined position, and the direction in which the import mechanism pushes the carrier is perpendicular to the direction in which the carrier enters the carrier mounting frame from the feeding port.