Novel measuring tape assembling line
By introducing an automatic clamping device and a dual-station design into the steel tape measure assembly line, the problems of low safety and efficiency in the assembly process have been solved, resulting in improved safety and increased production efficiency, while saving labor and time costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511612761.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing steel tape measure assembly method has problems of poor safety and low efficiency. Workers are easily cut by holding the tape measure pulley, and it can only be operated at a single station, resulting in a waste of labor and time costs.
Design a dual-station tape measure assembly line with automatic clamping function. The clamping device uses a cylinder and a gripper to replace the worker's manual operation of the tape measure pulley, realizing the automatic retraction of the coil spring and tape measure. The assembly platform is set with two stations, and the worker can operate both stations at the same time.
It improved safety, preventing workers from being cut, increased production efficiency by 50%, reduced labor costs per unit by 25%, and optimized the material placement and retrieval process, saving time.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of tape measure assembly, in particular to a novel tape measure assembly line. BACKGROUND
[0002] As a common measuring tool, the steel tape measure is widely used in actual life. Because it has the function of automatic winding, it is very convenient to use, carry and store, and has strong operation applicability, and is one of the tools commonly used in the fields of building and decoration.
[0003] At present, the assembly method of the steel tape measure is mostly manual single-station assembly, which has many disadvantages. On the one hand, the safety is poor. In the assembly process, the worker needs to hold the tape reel to perform the winding spring and tape contraction operation, and the winding spring and tape of the steel tape measure are thin and sharp, so the worker's fingers and palms are easy to be cut, which poses a potential threat to the health of the workers. On the other hand, the efficiency is low. Since the worker needs to hold the tape reel when winding the spring and tape, each worker can only operate one station, resulting in waste of labor and time costs.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a novel tape measure assembly line to solve the problems mentioned in the background. SUMMARY
[0005] The present application aims to provide a novel tape measure assembly line with automatic clamping function and double-station tape measure assembly device. By replacing the worker's hand-holding tape reel with automatic control clamping device, the safety problem of workers' fingers and palms being cut by winding spring and tape during tape measure assembly process is solved. At the same time, the hands of the workers are freed during the winding of the spring and tape, so that the workers can operate another station on the assembly platform, thereby saving labor and time and improving work efficiency.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides the following technical solution: a novel tape measure assembly line, comprising a tape measure assembly platform, a first tape measure assembly station, a second tape measure assembly station, a first tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device, a second tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device, a first tape measure assembly station control button, a second tape measure assembly station control button, a tape measure tape placement box, a tape measure cover plate, a tape reel, a shell, a winding spring and other accessory placement rack.
[0007] The first tape measure assembly station and the second tape measure assembly station are fixed alternately on the tape measure assembly platform, a first tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device is fixed beside the first tape measure assembly station, a second tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device is fixed beside the second tape measure assembly station, a first tape measure assembly station control button is fixed above and right of the first tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device, and a second tape measure assembly station control button is fixed below and right of the second tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device; the tape measure tape placing box is fixed on the upper surface of the assembly platform and placed left of the first tape measure assembly station and the second tape measure assembly station; the tape measure cover plate, the tape measure tape wheel, the shell, the tape measure spring and other accessories are placed on the rear and right of the tape measure assembly platform.
[0008] The tape measure assembly platform includes but is not limited to a steel structure platform or a wooden structure platform, which provides a stable working surface for the tape measure assembly. The first tape measure assembly station and the second tape measure assembly station are not limited to being fixed alternately on the upper surface of the tape measure assembly platform or in the same direction on the upper surface of the tape measure assembly platform.
[0009] The first tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device and the second tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device are devices that keep the tape measure tape wheel fixed or balanced when the tape measure spring and the tape measure tape are contracted, including the following schemes: Scheme one: a clamping device with a cylinder and a clamping jaw that clamps or releases the tape measure tape wheel from the horizontal direction, so as to keep the tape measure tape wheel fixed or balanced, thereby controlling the contraction of the tape measure spring and the tape measure tape.
[0010] Scheme two: a clamping device with a cylinder and a clamping jaw that clamps or releases the tape measure tape wheel from the vertical direction, so as to keep the tape measure tape wheel fixed or balanced, thereby controlling the contraction of the tape measure spring and the tape measure tape.
[0011] Scheme three: a clamping device with an electric rotating push rod and a clamping jaw that clamps or releases the tape measure tape wheel from the horizontal direction, so as to keep the tape measure tape wheel fixed or balanced, thereby controlling the contraction of the tape measure spring and the tape measure tape.
[0012] The first tape measure assembly station control button and the second tape measure assembly station control button are automatic control buttons, and workers control the clamping and releasing actions of the automatic clamping device by pressing the buttons.
[0013] Preferably, the tape measure tape placing box is placed on the upper surface of the tape measure assembly platform, and the tape measure tape placing box has a left-right double-bin structure and can place two tape measures at the same time. The tape measure cover plate, the tape measure tape wheel, the shell, the tape measure spring and other accessories are placed on the rear and right of the tape measure assembly platform, and the tape measure cover plate, the tape measure tape wheel, the shell, the tape measure spring and other accessories are respectively placed in the corresponding boxes of the racks. When the materials are used up, only the corresponding boxes need to be replaced.
[0014] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of the present application are: Safety performance is improved: by setting double workstations (i.e. No. 1 assembly workstation and No. 2 assembly workstation) tape measure assembly device on the tape measure assembly platform, and setting automatic control clamping device beside the assembly workstation. The automatic control clamping device can clamp or loosen the tape reel in the horizontal direction (scheme one, scheme three) to keep the tape reel fixed or balanced, or press or loosen the tape reel in the vertical direction (scheme two) to keep the tape reel fixed or balanced, thereby ensuring the automatic contraction of the tape spring and the tape during the tape measure assembly process, without manual holding by workers, avoiding the safety problem that workers are cut by fingers or palms during the tape measure assembly process.
[0015] Production efficiency is improved: the hands of workers are freed, so that one worker can operate two workstations at the same time, saving labor and time, improving production efficiency, achieving 50% increase in per capita capacity, and reducing 25% of the labor cost of single product.
[0016] Material placement is optimized: The tape measure tape placement box of the application is placed on the upper surface of the tape measure operation platform, and has a left-right double bin structure, which can place two tapes at the same time compared with the tape measure tape placement box of the prior art, reduces the frequency of workers replenishing tapes during the tape measure assembly process, saves time, and the tape measure tape placement box is placed on the upper surface of the assembly platform, so that workers can place tapes more conveniently and quickly.
[0017] The accessory placement rack of the tape measure cover plate, tape reel, shell, tape spring, and large gate is placed behind and right of the tape measure assembly platform, and the accessory placement rack of the tape measure cover plate, tape reel, shell, tape spring, and large gate is placed in the corresponding material box of the rack, so that when the material is used up, only the corresponding material box needs to be replaced, which makes it more convenient and time-saving to replenish accessories during the tape measure assembly process, and improves work efficiency. The structure of the accessory placement rack is an aluminum profile structure, which can adjust the angle according to the size of the accessory material box to ensure that the distance from the material box to the worker is the closest, and the worker can take the material more conveniently during the tape measure assembly process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.
[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the structure of a new type of tape measure assembly line in the embodiments of the present application. Figure 2 Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a new tape measure assembly line in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a new tape measure assembly line in an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a new tape measure assembly line in an embodiment of the present application.
[0020] 1, tape measure assembly platform; 2, No. 1 tape measure assembly station; 3, No. 2 tape measure assembly station; 4, No. 1 tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device; 5, No. 2 tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device; 6, No. 1 tape measure assembly station control button; 7, No. 2 tape measure assembly station control button; 8, tape measure tape placement box; 9, tape measure cover plate, tape reel, shell, spring and other accessories placement rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the present application.
[0022] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0023] It should also be noted that the standard parts used in the present application can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the description and drawings. Unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be connected inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances, and unless otherwise specified, mechanical, parts and equipment can use conventional models in the prior art.
[0024] In this document, the terms "comprise" and "comprising" are used in the sense of "including" and alike, and allow for elements "not including", that is, being optional. In the context of the specification, the term "comprise" means "including, but not limited to".
[0025] Embodiment: Please refer to Figure 1 - 4, a tape measure assembly device with automatic clamping function and double-station, comprising the following steps: Step S1: preparing materials Prepare the materials needed for assembling the tape measure, such as spring, cover plate, tape measure wheel, shell, etc. Place them in the material boxes of the material rack (9). Prepare two tape measures and place them in the left and right material bins of the tape measure box (8).
[0026] Step S2: placing materials to the first station Place the spring, cover plate, and tape measure wheel in step S1 on the first tape measure assembly station (2).
[0027] Step S3: automatic clamping and spring contraction at the first station Press the automatic clamping device control button (6) of the first tape measure assembly station to automatically clamp the tape measure wheel with the cylinder clamping jaw and automatically contract the spring.
[0028] Step S4: placing materials to the second station Place the spring, cover plate, and tape measure wheel in step S1 on the second tape measure assembly station (3).
[0029] Step S5: automatic clamping and spring contraction at the second station Press the automatic clamping device control button (7) of the second tape measure assembly station to automatically clamp the tape measure wheel with the cylinder clamping jaw and automatically contract the spring.
[0030] Step S6: tape contraction at the first station Take a tape measure from the tape measure box (8) and hang it on the contracted spring at the first assembly station (2). Press the automatic clamping device control button (6) of the first tape measure assembly station to release the tape measure wheel with the cylinder clamping jaw, keep the tape measure wheel balanced, and automatically contract the tape measure.
[0031] Step S7: tape contraction at the second station Take a tape from the tape measure tape box (8), hang on the spring after the contraction of the second assembly station (3) complete, press the second tape measure assembly station automatic clamping device control button (7), make the cylinder clamping jaw open tape measure wheel, keep the tape measure wheel balance, the tape is automatically contracted.
[0032] Step S8: complete the first station tape measure assembly The tape obtained in step S6 is wound into a spring-like structure, and the shell is covered, and the accessories such as the large brake are installed, and the assembly of the tape measure of the first tape measure assembly station (2) is completed.
[0033] Step S9: repeat the operation of the first station Repeat steps S2, S3.
[0034] Step S10: complete the second station tape measure assembly The tape obtained in step S7 is wound into a spring-like structure, and the shell is covered, and the accessories such as the large brake are installed, and the assembly of the tape measure of the second tape measure assembly station (3) is completed.
[0035] Step S11: cycle operation Repeat steps S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, and continue the assembly work of the tape measure.
[0036] Finally, it should be pointed out that: the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, although the present application is described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it still can modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application, should be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A novel tape measure assembly line, characterized in that: The assembly includes a measuring tape assembly platform (1), a first measuring tape assembly station (2), a second measuring tape assembly station (3), an automatic clamping device for the first measuring tape assembly station (4), an automatic clamping device for the second measuring tape assembly station (5), a control button for the first measuring tape assembly station (6), a control button for the second measuring tape assembly station (7), a measuring tape strap placement box (8), and a shelf for placing accessories such as measuring tape cover plates, tape wheels, outer shells, and coil springs (9). The measuring tape assembly platform (1) is equipped with a first measuring tape assembly station (2) and a second measuring tape assembly station (3). A first measuring tape assembly station (2) is located next to the first measuring tape assembly station (2). Automatic clamping device (4) for measuring tape assembly station; Automatic clamping device (5) for measuring tape assembly station 2 is provided next to measuring tape assembly station 3; Control button (6) for measuring tape assembly station 1 is provided at measuring tape assembly station 4; Control button (7) for measuring tape assembly station 2 is provided at measuring tape assembly station 2; Measuring tape strip placement box (8) is provided on the upper surface of assembly platform (1); Accessory placement rack (9) for measuring tape cover plate, tape wheel, outer shell, coil spring and other accessories is provided behind and to the right of measuring tape assembly platform (1).
2. The novel tape measure assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tape measure assembly platform (1) includes a steel structure platform or a wooden structure platform, which is used to provide a stable working surface for assembling the steel tape measure.
3. The novel tape measure assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first tape measure assembly station (2) and the second tape measure assembly station (3) are fixed alternately on the upper surface of the tape measure assembly platform (1) or fixed in the same direction on the upper surface of the tape measure assembly platform (1).
4. The novel tape measure assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic clamping device (4) at the first tape measure assembly station and the automatic clamping device (5) at the second tape measure assembly station are devices that keep the tape belt wheel fixed or balanced when the tape measure spring and tape belt retract, including the following schemes: Option 1: A clamping device that combines a cylinder and grippers. The grippers clamp or release the tape pulley from the horizontal direction, keeping the tape pulley fixed or balanced, thereby controlling the contraction of the tape measure spring and the tape. Option 2: A clamping device that combines a cylinder and grippers. The grippers press or release the tape pulley vertically to keep the tape pulley fixed or balanced, thereby controlling the contraction of the tape measure spring and the tape. Option 3: A clamping device that combines an electric rotary push rod with grippers. The grippers clamp or release the tape pulley from a horizontal direction, keeping the tape pulley fixed or balanced, thereby controlling the contraction of the tape measure spring and the tape.
5. A novel tape measure assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The No. 1 tape measure assembly station control button (6) and the No. 2 tape measure assembly station control button (7) are automatic control buttons, which are used by workers to press to control the clamping and releasing actions of the automatic clamping device.
6. A novel tape measure assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring tape holder (8) is placed on the upper surface of the measuring tape assembly platform (1), and the measuring tape holder (8) has a double material compartment structure on the left and right sides, which can hold two measuring tapes at the same time.
7. A novel tape measure assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The measuring tape cover plate, tape pulley, outer shell, coil spring and other accessories are placed on the material rack (9) behind and to the right of the measuring tape assembly platform (1). The measuring tape cover plate, tape pulley, outer shell, coil spring and other accessories are placed in the corresponding material boxes of the material rack (9). When the material is used up, the corresponding material box is replaced.
8. A method for assembling a measuring tape using the novel measuring tape assembly line according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step S1: Prepare materials. Place the spring, cover plate, tape wheel, and outer shell required for assembling the tape measure into the material box of the material rack (9), and place the two tape measures into the left and right material bins of the tape box (8). Step S2: Place the coil spring, cover plate, and tape pulley from step S1 on the first tape measure assembly station (2); Step S3: Press the control button (6) of the automatic clamping device at the No. 1 tape measure assembly station to make the cylinder jaws automatically clamp the tape pulley and the coil spring automatically retract. Step S4: Place the coil spring, cover plate, and tape pulley from step S1 on the second tape measure assembly station (3); Step S5: Press the control button (7) of the automatic clamping device at the No. 2 measuring tape assembly station to make the cylinder jaws automatically clamp the tape pulley and the coil spring automatically retract. Step S6: Take a tape from the tape box (8), hang it on the coil spring after the tape retraction is completed at the No. 1 assembly station (2), press the control button (6) of the automatic clamping device at the No. 1 tape assembly station to release the tape wheel from the cylinder gripper, keep the tape wheel balanced, and the tape will retract automatically. Step S7: Take a tape from the tape box (8), hang it on the coil spring after shrinking at the second assembly station (3), press the control button (7) of the automatic clamping device at the second tape assembly station to release the tape wheel from the cylinder gripper, keep the tape wheel balanced, and the tape will shrink automatically. Step S8: The tape obtained in step S6 is rolled up into a spring-like structure, covered with the outer shell, and fitted with accessories such as the large gate to complete the assembly of the first tape measure station (2) tape measure assembly; Step S9, repeat steps S2 and S3; Step S10: The tape obtained in step S7 is rolled up into a spring-like structure, covered with the outer shell, and the large gate and other accessories are installed to complete the assembly of the second tape measure station (3) tape measure assembly; Step S11, repeat steps S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, and S10.