Valve pipe crimping equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of assembly equipment, and discloses valve pipe crimping equipment which comprises a shell fixing tool used for fixing an oil tank shell, and the oil tank shell is fixedly provided with a metal connector of a valve pipe to be installed; the clamping device has a first state for clamping and fixing the valve pipe and a second state for loosening the valve pipe; the lifting device is connected with the clamping device through a crimping device, and the crimping device is used for driving the clamping device to move in the axial direction of the valve pipe; and the transverse adjusting device is arranged above the shell fixing tool, and the transverse adjusting device is connected with the lifting device. According to the valve pipe crimping equipment provided by the invention, the position of the valve pipe is adjusted through the transverse adjusting device and the lifting device, and the valve pipe is driven to be crimped on the metal joint through the crimping device, so that through positioning and pressure control of a mechanical structure, the uncertainty of manual operation is reduced, and the assembly precision and the assembly success rate are improved; in addition, the labor intensity of operators is reduced, and the mounting efficiency is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of assembly equipment, in particular to a valve pipe crimping device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the automobile industry, the connection of the internal valve pipe and the metal joint of the oil tank is generally adopted by the quick plug type installation method, and the structure sealing is mainly realized by the valve pipe connector. The manual installation can complete the assembly operation, but the production and manufacturing of the valve pipe connector is relatively complex, and the purchase cost is high. In order to solve the problem of high cost, after repeated verification, the valve pipe and the metal joint can be directly connected by crimping, and the quick plug structure of the valve pipe connector is cancelled, so as to save the cost. However, at present, there is a lack of reliable crimping installation equipment, which can only rely on manual installation. Since the manual installation cannot meet the assembly precision and assembly force requirements of the direct crimping of the valve pipe and the metal joint, on the one hand, it leads to low assembly success rate, and on the other hand, it leads to high labor intensity of the operator and low installation efficiency. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the present application provides a valve pipe crimping device to solve the problem that the manual installation cannot meet the assembly precision and assembly force requirements of the direct crimping of the valve pipe and the metal joint, which leads to low assembly success rate on the one hand, and leads to high labor intensity of the operator and low installation efficiency on the other hand.

[0004] The present application provides a valve pipe crimping device, comprising:

[0005] The shell fixing tool is used for supporting and fixing the oil tank shell, and the metal joint to be installed with the valve pipe is fixedly arranged on the oil tank shell;

[0006] The clamping device has a first state of clamping the valve pipe and a second state of releasing the valve pipe;

[0007] The lifting device is connected with the clamping device through the crimping device, and the lifting device is used for driving the clamping device to move up and down. The crimping device is used for driving the clamping device to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe;

[0008] The lateral adjusting device is arranged above the shell fixing tool, and the lateral adjusting device is connected with the lifting device and used for driving the lifting device to move laterally.

[0009] In an alternative embodiment, the lifting device is fixedly connected with the crimping device through a connecting plate, the connecting plate is provided with a first through hole and two first arc-shaped holes located on both sides of the first through hole, the center of the first arc-shaped hole is located on the axis of the first through hole; the lifting device is provided with a first mounting hole corresponding to the first through hole and a second mounting hole corresponding to the first arc-shaped hole, the connecting plate and the lifting device are rotationally connected through a first rotating shaft installed in the first through hole and the first mounting hole, and are fixedly connected through a first detachable fastener installed in the first arc-shaped hole and the second mounting hole.

[0010] In an alternative embodiment, the lifting device comprises a track seat arranged in the vertical direction, a sliding seat is slidingly arranged on the track seat, the sliding seat is fixedly connected with the crimping device through a connecting plate, and the track seat is provided with a driver connected with the sliding seat for driving the sliding seat to move in the vertical direction.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, the connecting plate is further provided with a second through hole and two second arc-shaped holes located on both sides of the second through hole, the center of the second arc-shaped hole is located on the axis of the second through hole; the crimping device is provided with a third mounting hole corresponding to the second through hole and a fourth mounting hole corresponding to the second arc-shaped hole, the connecting plate and the crimping device are rotationally connected through a second rotating shaft installed in the second through hole and the third mounting hole, and are fixedly connected through a second detachable fastener installed in the second arc-shaped hole and the fourth mounting hole.

[0012] In an alternative embodiment, the crimping device comprises a fixed frame connected with the lifting device and a linear drive device fixedly connected with the fixed frame, the clamping device is arranged in the fixed frame, the linear drive device is connected with the clamping device for driving the clamping device to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the shell fixing tool comprises a plurality of support structures and a plurality of pressing mechanisms, the top of the support structure is adapted to abut against the lower surface of the oil tank shell, the pressing mechanism comprises a telescopic device arranged in the vertical direction, and the telescopic device is provided with a pressing rod at the upper end, the pressing rod is used to abut against the upper surface of the oil tank shell.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the valve pipe crimping equipment further comprises a first support frame, the first support frame is provided with a support platform for fixing the shell fixing tool.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, the valve pipe crimping equipment further comprises a second support frame, the second support frame is connected with the transverse adjusting device for supporting the transverse adjusting device.

[0016] In an alternative embodiment, the lateral adjusting device comprises a slide rail, a slide block and a driving structure, the slide rail is arranged horizontally and fixedly connected with the second support frame, the slide block is slidingly arranged on the slide rail and connected with the lifting device, and the driving structure is connected with the slide block and used to drive the slide block to move along the slide rail.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the valve pipe crimping device further comprises a control panel, which is electrically connected with the clamping device, the lifting device and the lateral adjusting device respectively.

[0018] The technical scheme of the present application has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. The valve pipe crimping device provided by the present application adjusts the position of the valve pipe through the lateral adjusting device and the lifting device, and drives the valve pipe to be crimped onto the metal joint through the crimping device, so as to reduce the uncertainty of manual operation, improve the assembly precision and assembly success rate, reduce the labor intensity of the operator, and improve the installation efficiency through the positioning and pressure control of the mechanical structure.

[0020] 2. The valve pipe crimping device provided by the present application sets a connecting plate between the lifting device and the crimping device to realize the adjustment of the inclination angle of the crimping device, so as to improve the adaptability of the valve pipe crimping device to the crimping requirements of valve pipes with different angles.

[0021] 3. The valve pipe crimping device provided by the present application is adjustably fixedly connected with the connecting plate and the crimping device, so as to adjust the crimping angle of the valve pipe in another direction, thereby increasing the angle adjustment range of the valve pipe and further improving the adaptability of the valve pipe crimping device to the crimping requirements of valve pipes with different angles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the specific embodiments or prior art of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the description of the specific embodiments or prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0023] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a valve pipe crimping device hidden shell fixing tool according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged schematic view of the valve pipe crimping device shown in FIG. 1; Figure 1

[0025] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is an exploded assembly schematic view of the connection between the crimping device and the lifting device shown in FIG. 1; Figure 2

[0026] ​​Figure 4 For Figure 1 Structure diagram of valve pipe crimping equipment Figure Two ;

[0027] Figure 5 For Figure 1 Structure diagram of valve pipe crimping equipment.

[0028] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] 1, housing fixing tool; 11, support structure; 12, pressing mechanism; 121, telescopic device; 122, pressing rod; 2, oil tank shell; 3, clamping device; 4, lifting device; 41, rail seat; 42, sliding seat; 431, first mounting hole; 432, second mounting hole; 43, driver; 5, crimping device; 51, fixed frame; 6, transverse adjusting device; 61, sliding rail; 62, sliding block; 63, driving structure; 631, bearing seat; 632, screw rod; 634, connecting seat; 7, connecting plate; 71, first through hole; 72, first arc-shaped hole; 73, second through hole; 74, second arc-shaped hole; 81, third mounting hole; 82, fourth mounting hole; 9, first support frame; 91, support platform; 10, second support frame; 13, moving plate; 14, fixed plate; 15, control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to make a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] The embodiments of the present application will be described below in combination with Figures 1 to 5 .

[0032] According to the embodiments of the present application, a valve pipe crimping equipment is provided, which comprises:

[0033] The housing fixing tool 1 is used for supporting and fixing the oil tank shell 2, and the metal joint to be installed with the valve pipe is fixedly arranged on the oil tank shell 2;

[0034] The clamping device 3 has a first state of clamping the valve pipe and a second state of releasing the valve pipe;

[0035] The lifting device 4 is connected with the clamping device 3 through the crimping device 5, the lifting device 4 is used for driving the clamping device 3 to move up and down, and the crimping device 5 is used for driving the clamping device 3 to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe;

[0036] The lateral adjusting device 6 is arranged above the shell fixing tool 1 and is connected with the lifting device 4, and is used to drive the lifting device 4 to move laterally.

[0037] The valve pipe crimping device provided by the embodiment adjusts the position of the valve pipe through the lateral adjusting device 6 and the lifting device 4, and drives the valve pipe to be crimped on the metal joint through the crimping device 5, so that the positioning of the mechanical structure and the pressure control are used to reduce the uncertainty of manual operation, improve the assembly precision and assembly success rate, reduce the labor intensity of the operator, and improve the installation efficiency.

[0038] Specifically, the shell fixing tool 1 is used to stably fix and position the oil tank shell 2, so that the oil tank shell 2 does not displace or shake during the valve pipe crimping process. The metal joint is fixedly arranged on the oil tank shell 2 before the oil tank shell 2 is placed on the shell fixing tool 1. Further, the pipe wall of the metal joint is provided with anti-skid lines to improve the connection strength after the subsequent valve pipe crimping.

[0039] The clamping device 3 includes a pneumatic clamping jaw or an electric clamping jaw, and clamps the valve pipe through the clamping jaw. An elastic buffer pad is arranged on the inner side of the clamping jaw to avoid deformation of the valve pipe caused by excessive clamping force.

[0040] The lateral adjusting device 6 is used to drive the lifting device 4, the crimping device 5 and the clamping device 3 to move as a whole along the horizontal direction, the lifting device 4 is used to drive the clamping device 3 and the valve pipe to move up and down along the vertical direction, so that the valve pipe is moved to a crimping station corresponding to the axis of the metal joint through the displacement in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, the crimping device 5 serves as a crimping power source, and drives the clamping device 3 to move linearly along the axial direction of the valve pipe after the valve pipe is aligned with the metal joint, so that the valve pipe is crimped on the metal joint, and the assembly work is completed. The position of the valve pipe is adjusted through the lateral adjusting device 6 and the lifting device 4, so as to adapt to the position difference of the metal joint on different types of oil tank shells, and the applicability of the valve pipe crimping device is improved.

[0041] Specific working process is as follows: first, fix the oil tank shell 2 on the shell fixing tool 1 to complete the positioning of the oil tank; place the valve pipe on the clamping position of the clamping device 3, and control the clamping device 3 to clamp the valve pipe; adjust the lateral position of the lifting device 4 through the lateral adjusting device 6, start the lifting device 4 to drive the valve pipe to move up and down, so that the valve pipe is aligned with the metal joint; finally, start the crimping device 5 to drive the valve pipe to be crimped on the metal joint along the axial direction, reset each device after crimping, and enter the next work cycle.

[0042] In one embodiment, the lateral adjusting device 6 is combined with the lifting device 4. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the lifting device 4 is fixedly connected with the crimping device 5 through the connecting plate 7, the first through hole 71 and the two first arc-shaped holes 72 located on both sides of the first through hole 71 are formed on the connecting plate 7, and the center of the first arc-shaped hole 72 is located on the axis of the first through hole 71; the first mounting hole 431 corresponding to the first through hole 71 and the second mounting hole 432 corresponding to the first arc-shaped hole 72 are formed on the lifting device 4, and the connecting plate 7 and the lifting device 4 are rotationally connected through the first rotating shaft installed in the first through hole 71 and the first mounting hole 431 and are fixedly connected through the first detachable fastener installed in the first arc-shaped hole 72 and the second mounting hole 432.

[0043] The valve pipe crimping equipment provided by the embodiment can adjust the inclination angle of the crimping device 5 by arranging the connecting plate 7 between the lifting device 4 and the crimping device 5, thereby improving the adaptability of the valve pipe crimping equipment to the crimping requirements of valve pipes with different angles.

[0044] Specifically, the connecting plate 7 is L-shaped and includes the first side plate and the second side plate arranged perpendicularly to each other, the first side plate is connected with the lifting device 4, and the second side plate is connected with the crimping device 5. The first through hole 71 is formed on the first side plate, the diameter of the first through hole 71 is set according to the specification of the first rotating shaft, the two first arc-shaped holes 72 are symmetrically formed on both sides of the first through hole 71, the center of the first arc-shaped hole 72 coincides with the axis of the first through hole 71, and the width of the first arc-shaped hole 72 is slightly greater than the diameter of the first fastener, so that the first fastener can smoothly slide in the first arc-shaped hole 72. The first mounting hole 431 corresponding to the first through hole 71 and the second mounting hole 432 corresponding to the two first arc-shaped holes 72 are formed on the lifting device 4, the first detachable fastener includes a bolt or a screw, and correspondingly, the inner walls of the first mounting hole 431 and the second mounting hole 432 are provided with internal threads for cooperation with the bolt or the screw. The main plane of the first side plate is parallel to the direction of gravity, and the axis of the first rotating shaft is parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0045] The connecting plate 7 and the lifting device 4 are connected in the following manner: the first rotating shaft is arranged in the first through hole 71 and the first mounting hole 431 to achieve rotational connection; and the first detachable fastener is arranged through the first arc-shaped hole 72 and is threadedly connected with the second mounting hole 432 to achieve adjustable fixing of the two. When the angle of the crimping device 5 needs to be adjusted, the first detachable fastener is loosened, the connecting plate 7 can be rotated around the first rotating shaft, and after the angle is adjusted to the preset position, the first detachable fastener is tightened again to complete the fixing.

[0046] In one embodiment, in combination with Figure 4As shown, the lifting device 4 comprises a track base 41 arranged in the vertical direction, a sliding base 42 is slidingly arranged on the track base 41, the sliding base 42 is fixedly connected with the crimping device 5 through the connecting plate 7, the track base 41 is provided with a driver 43 connected with the sliding base 42, used for driving the sliding base 42 to move in the vertical direction.

[0047] Specifically, the sliding base 42 is slidingly matched with the track base 41, the track base 41 is provided with the driver 43 on the side away from the sliding base 42, the driver 43 comprises a pneumatic cylinder, an electric cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder arranged in the vertical direction, used for driving the sliding base 42 to reciprocate in the vertical direction, so as to adjust the height of the crimping device 5 and the clamping device 3. Wherein, the first mounting hole 431 and the second mounting hole 432 are arranged on the sliding base 42.

[0048] In one embodiment, in combination with Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting plate 7 is further provided with a second through hole 73 and two second arc-shaped holes 74 located on both sides of the second through hole 73, the center of the second arc-shaped hole 74 is located on the axis of the second through hole 73; the crimping device 5 is provided with a third mounting hole 81 corresponding to the second through hole 73 and a fourth mounting hole 82 corresponding to the second arc-shaped hole 74, the connecting plate 7 and the crimping device 5 are rotatably connected through the second rotating shaft installed in the second through hole 73 and the third mounting hole 81, and are fixedly connected through the second detachable fastener installed in the second arc-shaped hole 74 and the fourth mounting hole 82.

[0049] The valve pipe crimping equipment provided by the embodiment is adjusted in another direction to adjust the crimping angle of the valve pipe, so as to increase the angle adjusting range of the valve pipe, and further improve the adaptability of the valve pipe crimping equipment to the crimping requirements of valve pipes with different angles.

[0050] Specifically, the second side plate is provided with a second through hole 73 and two second arc-shaped holes 74 symmetrically distributed on both sides of the second through hole 73, the center of the second arc-shaped hole 74 coincides with the axis of the second through hole 73, and the structure design is similar to that of the first arc-shaped hole 72. Correspondingly, the crimping device 5 is provided with a third mounting hole 81 coaxially corresponding to the second through hole 73 and a fourth mounting hole 82 corresponding to the two second arc-shaped holes 74. The second detachable fastener comprises a bolt or a screw, and the third mounting hole 81 and the fourth mounting hole 82 are provided with internal threads correspondingly. Wherein, the main plane of the second side plate is perpendicular to the main plane of the first side plate, and the axis of the second rotating shaft is perpendicular to the axis of the first rotating shaft.

[0051] The connecting plate 7 is connected to the pressing device 5 in a similar way as it is connected to the lifting device 4: the second rotating shaft is inserted into the second through hole 73 and the third mounting hole 81 to achieve rotational connection; the second detachable fastener is inserted through the second arc-shaped hole 74 and screwed into the fourth mounting hole 82 to achieve fixation. During actual adjustment, the operator can adjust the inclination angle of the valve pipe in two directions through the first arc-shaped hole 72 and the second arc-shaped hole 74.

[0052] In one embodiment, in combination with Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the pressing device 5 includes a fixed frame 51 connected to the lifting device 4, and a linear drive device 52 fixedly connected to the fixed frame 51, and the clamping device 3 is arranged in the fixed frame 51, and the linear drive device 52 is connected to the clamping device 3 for driving the clamping device 3 to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe.

[0053] Specifically, one side of the fixed frame 51 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 7, and the third mounting hole 81 and the fourth mounting hole 82 are formed on the fixed frame 51. The fixed frame 51 has a receiving space for accommodating the clamping device 3 to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe. The linear drive device 52 is arranged outside the fixed frame 51, and the output end of the linear drive device 52 is fixedly connected to the clamping device 3 for driving the clamping device 3 to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe. The linear drive device 52 includes a pneumatic cylinder or a servo cylinder. Further, the output end of the linear drive device 52 is also provided with a pressure sensor for real-time detection of the pressing force. A displacement sensor is arranged on the fixed frame 51 for detecting the movement distance of the clamping device 3.

[0054] In one embodiment, in combination with Figure 5 As shown, the shell fixing tool 1 includes a plurality of support structures 11 and a plurality of pressing mechanisms 12, the top of the support structure 11 is adapted to abut the lower surface of the oil tank shell 2, and the pressing mechanism 12 includes a telescopic device 121 arranged in the vertical direction, and the upper end of the telescopic device 121 is provided with a pressing rod 122 for abutting the upper surface of the oil tank shell 2.

[0055] Specifically, the number of support structures 11 and pressing mechanisms 12 can be configured according to the size and weight of the oil tank shell 2. The height of the support structure 11 is adjustable, and the support structure 11 can be a vertically arranged pneumatic cylinder, electric cylinder or hydraulic cylinder, or a vertically arranged inner and outer sleeve structure, the relative position of the inner and outer sleeves in the axial direction is adjusted through the threads or locking bolts between the inner and outer sleeves, so as to adjust the overall height. By adjusting the height of the support structure 11, the plurality of support structures 11 can be fitted with the lower surface of the oil tank shell 2 to achieve uniform multi-point support and avoid deformation of the oil tank shell 2 due to uneven stress. A pad is arranged on the top of the support structure 11 to prevent scratching the surface of the oil tank shell 2.

[0056] The bottom of the telescopic device 121 is fixed to the base of the shell fixing tool 1, and the upper end is connected to the pressing rod 122. When the oil tank shell 2 is placed on the support structure 11, the telescopic device 121 drives the pressing rod 122 to move downward, so that the lower surface of the pressing rod 122 abuts against the upper surface of the oil tank shell 2, thereby fixing the oil tank shell 2. The telescopic device 121 includes a pneumatic cylinder, an electric cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0057] Through the height-adjustable function of the support structure 11 and the telescopic adjustment function of the pressing mechanism 12, the shell fixing tool 1 can be adapted to different models of the oil tank shell 2, thereby improving the versatility of the shell fixing tool 1.

[0058] Further, the pressing rod 122 is rotationally connected to the upper end of the telescopic device 121, and has a third state in which the end thereof away from the telescopic device 121 is located above the oil tank shell 2, and a fourth state in which the end thereof away from the telescopic device 121 is located away from above the oil tank shell 2.

[0059] In one embodiment, in combination with Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the valve pipe crimping equipment further comprises a first support frame 9, and the upper end of the first support frame 9 is provided with a support platform 91 for fixing the shell fixing tool 1.

[0060] Specifically, the first support frame 9 adopts a frame structure and is welded by a stand column, a cross beam and a reinforcing rib, and the height of the first support frame 9 can be designed according to the work habits of the operator and the height requirement of the automatic production line, so as to facilitate the operator to perform the feeding, discharging and equipment maintenance work.

[0061] The upper end of the first support frame 9 is provided with the support platform 91, which provides a flat base for the installation of the shell fixing tool 1. A plurality of waist-shaped mounting holes are formed in the support platform 91, and the shell fixing tool 1 is fixedly connected to the support platform 91 by bolts passing through the waist-shaped holes. The waist-shaped holes are provided to facilitate the position fine adjustment of the shell fixing tool 1 on the support platform 91.

[0062] In one embodiment, in combination with Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the valve pipe crimping equipment further comprises a second support frame 10, and the second support frame 10 is connected to the transverse adjusting device 6 and used for supporting the transverse adjusting device 6.

[0063] Specifically, the second support frame 10 is independently arranged or fixedly connected with the first support frame 9. The second support frame 10 also adopts a frame structure and is welded by columns, beams and reinforcing ribs. The height of the second support frame 10 is higher than that of the first support frame 9, so that the transverse adjusting device 6 can be located above the shell fixing tool 1, and enough space is reserved for the lifting movement of the lifting device 4. In addition, the bottom of the second support frame 10 is also provided with leveling bolts, and the horizontal leveling of the second support frame 10 is realized through the leveling bolts.

[0064] The top of the second support frame 10 is fixedly connected with the transverse adjusting device 6.

[0065] Further, the second support frame 10 is provided with two fixing plates 14, and the two fixing plates 14 are arranged at two ends of the transverse adjusting device 6. The length direction of the fixing plate 14 is perpendicular to the transverse movement direction of the lifting device 4. A plurality of positioning holes are distributed on the fixing plate 14 along the length direction. One moving plate 13 is detachably fixedly connected to each fixing plate 14. The moving plate 13 is fixedly connected with the transverse adjusting device 6. The position of the moving plate 13 on the fixing plate 14 is adjusted by connecting the moving plate 13 with different positioning holes, so as to adjust the position of the transverse adjusting device 6 along the direction perpendicular to the transverse movement direction of the lifting device 4, and further improve the movable range of the valve pipe and the application range of the valve pipe crimping equipment.

[0066] In one embodiment, in combination with Figure 1 As shown, the transverse adjusting device 6 includes a slide rail 61, a slide block 62 and a driving structure 63. The slide rail 61 is arranged in a horizontal direction and is fixedly connected with the second support frame 10. The slide block 62 is slidingly arranged on the slide rail 61 and is connected with the lifting device 4. The driving structure 63 is connected with the slide block 62 and is used to drive the slide block 62 to move along the slide rail 61.

[0067] Specifically, the slide rail 61 is adjustably fixedly connected with the top of the second support frame 10 through the moving plate 13 and the fixing plate 14. The slide rail 61 is arranged in a horizontal direction. The slide block 62 is slidingly arranged on the slide rail 61 and is fixedly connected with the track seat 41 of the lifting device 4. Further, the two ends of the slide rail 61 are also provided with limiting blocks made of elastic rubber material, which can play a buffering role when the slide block 62 is hit, and protect the equipment structure.

[0068] The driving structure 63 comprises bearing seats 631 arranged at both ends of the slide rail 61, and a screw rod 632 rotatably connected in the two bearing seats 631, the axis of the screw rod 632 being parallel to the length direction of the slide rail 61. The driving structure 63 further comprises a connecting seat 634 fixedly connected with the slide block 62, the connecting seat 634 being provided with a threaded hole, and the screw rod 632 being in threaded cooperation with the threaded hole. The driving structure 63 further comprises a motor 633 in transmission connection with the screw rod 632, the motor 633 being used to drive the screw rod 632 to rotate, and then drive the slide block 62 to move on the slide rail 61 through the connecting seat 634.

[0069] In one embodiment, in combination with Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the valve pipe crimping device further comprises a control panel 15, the control panel 15 being electrically connected with the clamping device 3, the lifting device 4 and the transverse adjusting device 6 respectively.

[0070] Specifically, the control panel 15 comprises an industrial touch screen all-in-one machine or a touch display screen connected with a PLC controller. The control panel 15 is electrically connected with the clamping device 3, the linear driving device 52, the driver 43, the motor 633 and each sensor respectively, forming a complete control system.

[0071] The control panel 15 is provided with a plurality of physical or virtual operation buttons, including a reset button, an advancing button, a lowering button, a clamping button, a starting button and a releasing button. The control panel 15 is pre-set and stored with parameters such as crimping force, crimping stroke, lifting height, transverse position and the like. The control panel 15 is further provided with a physical emergency stop button for emergency shutdown of the device.

[0072] Specifically, the operation process is as follows: press the reset button once, and the linear driving device 52, the driver 43 and the motor 633 return to the pre-set initial positions in sequence; place the oil tank shell 2 and clamp through the shell fixing tool 1; press the advancing button once, and the motor 633 acts to drive the lifting device 4 to reach the pre-set horizontal position; press the lowering button once again, and the driver 43 acts to drive the crimping device 5 and the clamping device 3 to reach the pre-set vertical position; align the valve pipe with the metal joint, press the clamping button once, and the clamping device 3 acts to clamp the valve pipe; press the starting button once again, and the linear driving device 52 acts to drive the clamping device 3 and the valve pipe to move, so as to crimp the valve pipe to the metal joint; press the releasing button once, and the clamping device 3 acts to release the valve pipe; press the reset button once again, and the linear driving device 52, the driver 43 and the motor 633 return to the pre-set initial positions; repeat the operation.

[0073] When the pressure reaches the preset value or the displacement reaches the preset stroke, the pressure sensor and the displacement sensor send signals to the control panel 15, and the linear driving device 52 stops running to avoid damage to the valve pipe or metal joint caused by overpressure, and also to prevent insufficient compression from affecting the connection strength. By setting the pressure sensor and the displacement sensor, the precision control of the compression process is facilitated, which is beneficial to improving the consistency of product quality.

[0074] Obviously, the above embodiments are only examples for clearly illustrating, but not limiting the embodiments. Although the embodiments of the present application are described in conjunction with the drawings, various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and such modifications and variations fall within the scope defined by the present application.

Claims

1. A valve pipe crimping device, characterized in that, include: A housing fixing fixture (1) is used to support and fix the oil tank housing (2), and a metal connector for the valve pipe to be installed is fixed on the oil tank housing (2); The clamping device (3) has a first state of clamping the valve tube and a second state of releasing the valve tube; The lifting device (4) is connected to the clamping device (3) via the pressing device (5). The lifting device (4) is used to drive the clamping device (3) to move up and down, and the pressing device (5) is used to drive the clamping device (3) to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe. A lateral adjustment device (6) is provided above the housing fixing fixture (1). The lateral adjustment device (6) is connected to the lifting device (4) and is used to drive the lifting device (4) to move laterally.

2. The valve pipe crimping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting device (4) is fixedly connected to the pressing device (5) via a connecting plate (7). The connecting plate (7) has a first through hole (71) and two first arc-shaped holes (72) located on both sides of the first through hole (71). The center of the first arc-shaped hole (72) is located on the axis of the first through hole (71). The lifting device (4) has a first mounting hole (431) corresponding to the first through hole (71) and a second mounting hole (432) corresponding to the first arc-shaped hole (72). The connecting plate (7) and the lifting device (4) are rotatably connected via a first rotating shaft installed in the first through hole (71) and the first mounting hole (431), and are fixedly connected via a first detachable fastener installed in the first arc-shaped hole (72) and the second mounting hole (432).

3. The valve pipe crimping equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting device (4) includes a track seat (41) arranged in a vertical direction, a sliding seat (42) slidably arranged on the track seat (41), the sliding seat (42) being fixedly connected to the pressing device (5) through the connecting plate (7), and a driver (43) being arranged on the track seat (41), the driver (43) being connected to the sliding seat (42) for driving the sliding seat (42) to move in a vertical direction.

4. The valve pipe crimping equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (7) is also provided with a second through hole (73) and two second arc-shaped holes (74) located on both sides of the second through hole (73). The center of the second arc-shaped hole (74) is located on the axis of the second through hole (73). The crimping device (5) is provided with a third mounting hole (81) corresponding to the second through hole (73) and a fourth mounting hole (82) corresponding to the second arc-shaped hole (74). The connecting plate (7) and the crimping device (5) are rotatably connected by a second rotating shaft installed in the second through hole (73) and the third mounting hole (81), and are fixedly connected by a second detachable fastener installed in the second arc-shaped hole (74) and the fourth mounting hole (82).

5. The valve pipe crimping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crimping device (5) includes a fixed frame (51) connected to the lifting device (4) and a linear drive device (52) fixedly connected to the fixed frame (51). The clamping device (3) is disposed in the fixed frame (51). The linear drive device (52) is connected to the clamping device (3) and is used to drive the clamping device (3) to move along the axial direction of the valve pipe.

6. The valve pipe crimping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing fixing fixture (1) includes multiple support structures (11) and multiple pressing mechanisms (12). The top of the support structure (11) is adapted to abut against the lower surface of the oil tank housing (2). The pressing mechanism (12) includes a telescopic device (121) arranged in the vertical direction. A pressure rod (122) is provided at the upper end of the telescopic device (121). The pressure rod (122) is used to abut against the upper surface of the oil tank housing (2).

7. The valve pipe crimping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve pipe crimping equipment also includes a first support frame (9), and the upper end of the first support frame (9) is provided with a support platform (91) for fixing the housing fixing fixture (1).

8. The valve pipe crimping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve pipe crimping equipment also includes a second support frame (10), which is connected to the lateral adjustment device (6) and is used to support the lateral adjustment device (6).

9. The valve pipe crimping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lateral adjustment device (6) includes a slide rail (61), a slider (62), and a drive structure (63). The slide rail (61) is arranged in the horizontal direction and is fixedly connected to the second support frame (10). The slider (62) is slidably arranged on the slide rail (61) and is connected to the lifting device (4). The drive structure (63) is connected to the slider (62) and is used to drive the slider (62) to move along the slide rail (61).

10. The valve pipe crimping device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The valve pipe crimping equipment also includes a control panel (15), which is electrically connected to the clamping device (3), the lifting device (4) and the lateral adjustment device (6).

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