Assembly system of fuel gas ignition assembly
By integrating a multi-station automation system and a visual camera, efficient automated assembly of gas ignition components is achieved, solving the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency in existing technologies and improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511096904.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing gas ignition assembly process is labor-intensive, inefficient, and produces inconsistent product quality, making efficient automated production impossible.
A gas ignition assembly system was designed, which integrates multiple workstations such as automatic screw locking, sapphire vision measurement, riveting, flow measurement, shape and position vision measurement, resistance measurement, marking and NG product discharge. Parts are transported by a planar reflow speed chain, and automated assembly is achieved using a CCD vision camera and laser engraving mechanism.
It has achieved efficient and automated production of gas ignition components, improved production efficiency and quality, reduced manual operations, optimized factory space utilization, and improved product consistency and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the field of gas component assembly, in particular to an assembly system for a gas ignition component. Background Art
[0002] As people's living standards improve, more and more families are turning to gas for cooking. Gas is a general term for gaseous fuels that release heat through combustion and are used by both residential and commercial users. Gas is delivered to homes via pipelines and then ignited using the ignition component of a natural gas stove for cooking.
[0003] The ignition assembly is not a single component, but is assembled from many parts. The existing assembly of ignition assemblies is all done manually and in a decentralized manner, resulting in high labor intensity, low labor efficiency and inconsistent product quality. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention aims to provide an assembly system for a gas ignition assembly, which can solve the problems existing in the background technology. The present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0005] A gas ignition assembly assembly system includes a main body and a planar reflow speed chain mounted on the main body. Both sides of the planar reflow speed chain are connected to a transverse movement mechanism. The main body is equipped with a manual loading and unloading station, an automatic screw locking station, an automatic sapphire vision measurement station, an automatic riveting station, an automatic flow measurement station, an automatic shape position measurement station, a resistance measurement station, a marking and defective part removal station, and a laser engraving station. The automatic screw locking station is equipped with a screw locking mechanism, the automatic sapphire vision measurement station is equipped with a sapphire vision measurement mechanism, the automatic riveting station is equipped with a riveting mechanism, the automatic flow measurement station is equipped with a flow measurement mechanism, the automatic shape position measurement station is equipped with a shape position measurement station, the resistance measurement station is equipped with a resistance measurement mechanism, the marking and defective part removal station is equipped with a defective part removal mechanism, and the laser engraving station is equipped with a laser engraving mechanism. The transverse movement mechanism translates and reflows the carrier on the planar reflow speed chain. The working process of this device is as follows: manually place a single part into the carrier on the flat reflow speed chain and press the start button; the carrier moves to the automatic screw locking station, the transverse movement mechanism moves the screw locking mechanism to the hopper to absorb the screws, and then moves to the position where the screws need to be locked for screw locking; the carrier moves to the automatic sapphire vision measurement station, the sapphire vision measurement mechanism takes pictures of the internal features of the product, and the system compares the captured feature pictures with the feature pictures of the template to determine whether the status of the captured feature pictures is OK or NG; the carrier moves to the automatic riveting station, the riveting mechanism rivets the product to press the product together; the carrier moves to the automatic flow measurement station, the flow measurement mechanism blocks the product vents, and then performs a ventilation test, and the test data is displayed On the instrument; the carrier moves to the automatic shape and position measurement vision station, and the shape and position measurement vision mechanism captures the features of the product position. The system compares the captured feature image with the feature image of the template to determine whether the status of the captured feature image is OK or NG; the carrier moves to the resistance measurement station, and the resistance measurement mechanism contacts the product test position. The system performs a resistance test on the product according to the set parameters, and the system can display whether the test status is OK or NG; the carrier moves to the marking and NG product discharge station, and the NG product removal mechanism marks and engraves the OK products and takes out the NG products; the carrier moves to the laser engraving station, and the laser engraving mechanism engraves the set shape on the product; the carrier moves to the manual loading and unloading station, and the OK products are manually removed and the loose parts are reinstalled, and the cycle continues.
[0006] As a further solution of the present invention: the sapphire visual measurement mechanism adopts a CCD visual camera.
[0007] As a further solution of the present invention: the shape and position measuring visual mechanism adopts a CCD visual camera.
[0008] As a further solution of the present invention: the fuselage is made of stainless steel material and sheet metal technology, and has a long service life and good stability in use.
[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: the screw locking mechanism includes a lifting device, a clamping device and a locking head. The locking head is connected to the lifting device. The lifting device drives the locking head to rise and fall, thereby approaching and moving away from the product on the screw locking station. The clamping device clamps the product, and the locking head can lock the screw.
[0010] As a further solution of the present invention, the locking head adopts an electric screwdriver, which has the characteristics of high concentricity, good stability, adjustable torque and automatic stop.
[0011] As a further solution of the present invention: the resistance measuring mechanism adopts a test probe, which can test the resistance of the product. The components are easy to purchase and convenient to replace and repair.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] This product completes all assembly processes on the entire line, optimizing the production process, optimizing the use of the factory space environment, improving production efficiency and quality, and saving operators; this product enters the normal product template into the system according to the user's set normal product template, compares the online photos with the template photos, and the system makes NG and OK judgments, greatly improving the traditional naked eye judgment effect; this product uses a flat reflow speed chain for transportation, and the transportation speed is fast. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 1 is an exploded view of an assembly system of a gas ignition assembly in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 1 is a perspective view of an assembly system of a gas ignition assembly in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] In the figure: 1-NG product removal mechanism; 2-laser engraving mechanism; 3-sapphire visual measurement mechanism; 4-transverse movement mechanism; 5-planar reflow speed chain; 6-screw locking mechanism; 7-riveting mechanism; 8-shape and position visual measurement mechanism; 9-resistance measurement mechanism; 10-flow measurement mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The following will provide a clear and complete description of 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 them. 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.
[0018] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0019] See Figure 1-Figure 2A gas ignition assembly assembly system includes a main body and a planar reflow speed chain 5 mounted on the main body. Both sides of the planar reflow speed chain 5 are connected to a transverse movement mechanism 4. The main body is equipped with a manual loading and unloading station, an automatic screw locking station, an automatic sapphire vision measurement station, an automatic riveting station, an automatic flow measurement station, an automatic shape position measurement and vision station, a resistance measurement station, a marking and NG product removal station, and a laser engraving station. The automatic screw locking station is equipped with a screw locking mechanism 6, the automatic sapphire vision measurement station is equipped with a sapphire vision measurement mechanism 3, the automatic riveting station is equipped with a riveting mechanism 7, the automatic flow measurement station is equipped with a flow measurement mechanism 10, the automatic shape position measurement and vision station is equipped with a shape position measurement and vision mechanism 8, the resistance measurement station is equipped with a resistance measurement mechanism 9, the marking and NG product removal station is equipped with a NG product removal mechanism 1, and the laser engraving station is equipped with a laser engraving mechanism 2. The transverse movement mechanism 4 translates and reflows the carrier on the planar reflow speed chain 5. The working process of this device is as follows: manually place a single part into the carrier on the flat reflow speed chain 5 and press the start button; the carrier moves to the automatic screw locking station, the transverse movement mechanism 4 moves the screw locking mechanism 6 to the material bin to absorb the screws, and then moves to the position where the screws need to be locked to lock the screws; the carrier moves to the automatic sapphire vision measurement station, the sapphire vision measurement mechanism 3 takes pictures of the internal features of the product, and the system compares the captured feature pictures with the feature pictures of the template to determine whether the status of the captured feature pictures is OK or NG; the carrier moves to the automatic riveting station, the riveting mechanism 7 rivets the product to press the product together; the carrier moves to the automatic flow measurement station, the flow measurement mechanism 10 blocks the product vents, thereby performing a ventilation test, and the test data is displayed on the instrument ; The carrier moves to the automatic shape measurement and vision station, and the shape measurement and vision mechanism 8 captures the characteristics of the product position. The system compares the captured characteristic picture with the characteristic picture of the template to determine whether the status of the captured characteristic picture is OK or NG; the carrier moves to the resistance measurement station, and the resistance measurement mechanism 9 contacts the product test position. The system performs a resistance test on the product according to the set parameters, and the system can display whether the test status is OK or NG; the carrier moves to the marking and NG product discharge station, and the NG product removal mechanism 1 marks and engraves the OK products and takes out the NG products; the carrier moves to the laser engraving station, and the laser engraving mechanism 2 engraves the set shape on the product; the carrier moves to the manual loading and unloading station, and the OK products are removed manually to complete the assembly of the ignition components, and then the loose parts are reinstalled, and the cycle is repeated.
[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sapphire visual detection mechanism 3 adopts a CCD visual camera, which has a fast response speed, can quickly capture the image of the moving product, and can generate high-quality photos with good color reproduction, especially suitable for low-light conditions.
[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shape and position measuring visual mechanism 8 uses a CCD visual camera, which has a fast response speed, can quickly capture the image of the moving product, and can generate high-quality photos with good color reproduction, especially suitable for low-light conditions.
[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fuselage is made of stainless steel and sheet metal technology, which has a long service life, good stability in use, and strong load-bearing capacity, and can ensure high-quality assembly of the entire system.
[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, the screw locking mechanism 6 includes a lifting device, a clamping device and a locking head. The locking head is connected to the lifting device. The lifting device drives the locking head to rise and fall, thereby approaching and moving away from the product on the screw locking station. The clamping device clamps the product, and the locking head can lock the screw.
[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking head is an electric screwdriver, which has the characteristics of high concentricity, good stability, adjustable torque and automatic stop.
[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the resistance measuring mechanism 9 uses a test probe to test the resistance of the product. The components are easily available and convenient for replacement and maintenance.
[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the riveting mechanism 7 adopts a riveting machine, which has mature technology and good use effect.
[0027] It should be noted that, in the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "fixed" and "disposed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to welded connections, bolted connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise expressly specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.
[0028] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An assembly system for a gas ignition assembly, comprising a body and a planar reflux multiplier chain mounted on the body, characterized in that: Both sides of the planar reflow speed chain are connected to the transverse movement mechanism. The main body is equipped with manual loading and unloading stations, automatic screw locking stations, automatic sapphire vision measurement stations, automatic riveting stations, automatic flow measurement stations, automatic shape and position vision measurement stations, resistance measurement stations, marking and NG product discharge stations and laser engraving stations. The automatic screw locking station is equipped with a screw locking mechanism, the automatic sapphire vision measurement station is equipped with a sapphire vision measurement mechanism, the automatic riveting station is equipped with a riveting mechanism, the automatic flow measurement station is equipped with a flow measurement mechanism, the automatic shape and position vision measurement station is equipped with a shape and position vision mechanism, the resistance measurement station is equipped with a resistance measurement mechanism, the marking and NG product discharge station is equipped with an NG product exclusion mechanism, and the laser engraving station is equipped with a laser engraving mechanism.
2. The gas ignition assembly assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sapphire measuring visual mechanism adopts a CCD visual camera.
3. The gas ignition assembly assembly system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The shape and position measuring visual mechanism adopts a CCD visual camera.
4. The gas ignition assembly assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fuselage is made of stainless steel and sheet metal technology.
5. The gas ignition assembly assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screw locking mechanism comprises a lifting device, a clamping device and a locking head, and the locking head is connected to the lifting device.
6. The gas ignition assembly assembly system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking head adopts an electric screwdriver.
7. The gas ignition assembly assembly system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The resistance measuring mechanism adopts a test probe.