A horizontal oil separator assembly platform

Abstract

This invention discloses a horizontal oil separator assembly platform, relating to the field of refrigeration unit assembly, aiming to solve the problems of poor versatility and low precision in traditional horizontal oil separator assembly. It includes a support platform, a compressor support positioning module, a flange seat positioning module, and a motor support positioning module. The support platform has two parallel main guide rails, and the three positioning modules are slidably mounted on the main guide rails. Each module includes a sub-guide rail perpendicular to the main guide rail and at least one slider. The slider is equipped with a positioning clamping pin to position and clamp the component to be assembled. The slider has a main pin hole, and the positioning clamping pin includes a main pin body with a notch, internally housing a clamping rod and a rack. The connecting end of the clamping rod is an incomplete gear meshing with the rack, and the lower end of the rack is connected to a lifting drive structure. This platform can flexibly adjust its position to adapt to multiple product specifications, ensuring assembly precision and improving assembly quality and efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of refrigeration unit assembly, and more specifically to a horizontal oil separator assembly platform. Background Technology

[0002] The horizontal oil separator, a key component in screw compressors, is undeniably crucial. Both the compressor and motor are mounted on it, along with flanges for connecting piping. Due to the non-standard nature of horizontal oil separators, it's typically necessary to match the appropriate motor and compressor based on actual site conditions, while simultaneously adjusting the flange position. In the production and assembly of refrigeration units, the assembly accuracy of the horizontal oil separator directly affects the overall performance and operational reliability of the unit. Currently, traditional assembly methods rely heavily on simple tooling or general-purpose platforms for support and positioning, lacking dedicated positioning devices. This makes it difficult to ensure the accuracy of core assembly dimensions such as coaxiality and perpendicularity between the cylinder and various components, leading to deviations in subsequent welding or connection processes and impacting product quality. If a custom positioning platform is customized each time specifications are changed, tooling needs to be readjusted or replaced every time the product model is changed, undoubtedly increasing production preparation time and costs. These issues limit the improvement of horizontal oil separator assembly quality and production efficiency. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a horizontal oil separator assembly platform that is structurally sound, precisely positioned, highly versatile, and easy to operate to overcome the aforementioned technical deficiencies. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a horizontal oil separator assembly platform with strong versatility, high positioning accuracy and firm positioning.

[0004] The specific technical solution of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0005] A horizontal oil separator assembly platform includes a support platform, and further includes a compressor support positioning module, a flange support positioning module, and a motor support positioning module disposed on the support platform. Two main guide rails are arranged parallel to each other on the support platform, and the compressor support positioning module, flange support positioning module, and motor support positioning module are slidably disposed on the two main guide rails. Each compressor support positioning module, flange support positioning module, and motor support positioning module includes a sub-guide rail perpendicular to the main guide rail and at least one slider disposed on the sub-guide rail. The slider is provided with a positioning and clamping pin, which is used to position and clamp the compressor support, motor support, and flange to be assembled.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, this invention has the following beneficial effects: By setting compressor support positioning modules, flange support positioning modules, and motor support positioning modules that can slide along the main guide rail on the support platform, the position of each module in the direction of the main guide rail can be flexibly adjusted according to the size requirements of different models of horizontal oil separators, thereby adapting to the assembly needs of various product specifications, greatly enhancing the versatility of the platform, avoiding the trouble of frequently changing or adjusting special tooling in the traditional method, and effectively reducing production preparation time and costs. At the same time, each positioning module is equipped with a sub-guide rail perpendicular to the main guide rail and a slider that can slide on the sub-guide rail. The positioning and clamping pins on the slider can accurately position and firmly clamp the compressor support, motor support, and flange from the direction perpendicular to the main guide rail. This design not only allows for fine-tuning of the positions of each component in the direction of the sub-guide rail to meet different assembly position requirements, but also ensures the positional accuracy of the components to be assembled in two directions through the synergistic effect of the positioning and clamping pins. This effectively guarantees the core assembly dimensions such as coaxiality and perpendicularity between the cylinder of the horizontal oil separator and each component, thereby improving the quality stability of subsequent welding or connection processes and enhancing the performance and operational reliability of the entire refrigeration unit.

[0007] Furthermore, the slider is provided with a master pin hole, and the positioning clamping pin includes a master pin body. The master pin body has a notch extending through the diameter direction. A clamping rod and a rack are provided in the notch. The clamping rod is rotatably disposed in the notch. The clamping rod includes a connecting end and a clamping end. The connecting end is an incomplete gear with teeth on its surface. The rack meshes with the teeth and can move up and down. The lower end of the rack is connected to a lifting drive structure.

[0008] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that by setting a master pin hole on the slider and designing the positioning and clamping pin as a combination of the master pin body, the clamping rod, rack, and lifting drive structure within the notch, the positioning and clamping functions are integrated and automated. The master pin body can be inserted into the positioning hole of the component to be assembled (such as a compressor support, motor support, or flange) to play a preliminary radial positioning role, ensuring that the component will not shift on the horizontal plane. When the lifting drive structure drives the rack to move up and down, the rack meshes with the teeth of the connecting end (incomplete gear) of the clamping rod, causing the clamping rod to rotate around its rotation axis within the notch. When the rack rises, the incomplete gear rotates clockwise, causing the clamping end of the clamping rod to rotate out of the notch and press downward against the surface of the component to be assembled; when the rack descends, the incomplete gear rotates counterclockwise, and the clamping end retracts upward into the notch, releasing the clamping force on the component. This structural design cleverly utilizes the precision of gear and rack transmission to ensure the stability and positional accuracy of the clamping rod's movement. It provides reliable axial clamping force, effectively preventing displacement of components during assembly or welding due to vibration or external forces. Furthermore, housing the clamping rod within the notch of the main pin notch not only avoids interference with component loading and unloading but also protects the clamping rod structure from external impact damage, extending the device's service life.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting drive structure is one of the following: a linkage structure, a cylinder, or a linear motor.

[0010] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned further solutions are as follows: When using a linkage structure as the lifting drive structure, the rack and pinion can be smoothly lifted and lowered through the lever principle or multi-link combination. It has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost, and convenient maintenance, and is suitable for occasions where the requirements for driving force and movement speed are not high. When using a cylinder as the lifting drive structure, it can use compressed air to provide a large driving force, with rapid action response, easy to realize automated control, and good overload protection performance, making it suitable for large-volume, high-efficiency assembly operations on the production line. When using a linear motor as the lifting drive structure, electrical energy can be directly converted into linear motion, eliminating the intermediate transmission mechanism. It has advantages such as high positioning accuracy, fast movement speed, and good dynamic response, and can meet the precision assembly scenarios with extremely high assembly accuracy requirements. It can be flexibly selected according to different actual production needs.

[0011] Furthermore, the slider is also provided with an auxiliary pin hole, and the lifting drive structure includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a base, an auxiliary pin body, a push rod, a lever, a drive component, a release spring, and a return spring;

[0012] The lower end of the rack is hinged to a first connecting rod, the other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to a second connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is hinged to a base. A first limiting part is provided on the base. One end of the release spring abuts against the first limiting part, and the other end abuts against the hinge joint of the first and second connecting rods. The hinge shaft of the first and second connecting rods extends axially to form a push shaft. The auxiliary pin is movably disposed within the auxiliary pin hole. A push rod is hinged to the auxiliary pin. The free end of the push rod has a pushing part and a turning part. When the auxiliary pin is in a free state, the hinged end of the push rod is higher than the free end, and the pushing part abuts against the surface of the push shaft due to its own weight. The pushing part is used to push the push shaft to move horizontally; when the upper end face of the auxiliary pin body is level with the upper surface of the slider, the push rod is in a horizontal state, and the rack, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are in a collinear state; the pawl is hinged to the base, the pawl includes a pawl end, the driving member is used to drive the pawl to rotate around the hinge axis, and to make the pawl end push the pawl part upward, so that the push rod disengages from the push shaft, and then the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod get rid of the collinear state under the action of the release spring, driving the rack to move downward; and then driving the clamping rod to retract into the main pin body; the return spring is located below the auxiliary pin body, and is used to drive the auxiliary pin body to return to its original position.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the lifting drive structure, through ingenious mechanical linkage design, realizes the automated triggering and release of positioning and clamping actions, significantly improving the convenience and reliability of assembly operations. When the component to be assembled (such as a compressor support, motor support, or flange) is placed on the slider, since the height of the main pin is greater than the height of the auxiliary pin, the main pin first inserts into the positioning hole on the component. Subsequently, the bottom surface of the component contacts and presses down on the auxiliary pin, forcing the auxiliary pin to move downward along the auxiliary pin hole. During this process, the push rod, which was originally higher than the free end due to its own weight, gradually tends to be horizontal. Its pushing part, while descending with the auxiliary pin, will generate a horizontal thrust on the push shaft, causing the hinge of the first link and the second link to overcome the elastic force of the release spring and move horizontally. When the component is fully placed in place, and the upper end face of the auxiliary pin is level with the upper surface of the slider, the push rod is exactly in a horizontal state. At this time, the first link, the second link, and the rack are also exactly in a collinear state (i.e., a dead point position). In this collinear state, the linkage mechanism exhibits extremely high structural stability, effectively maintaining the rack in the upper position where the clamping rod presses against the component, ensuring continuous and reliable clamping force, and effectively preventing loosening of the component during assembly. When it is necessary to release the component, the drive unit drives the lever to rotate, and the lever's actuating end pushes the push rod's actuating part upward, causing the push rod's free end to rise and disengage from the push shaft. At this time, the hinge between the first and second links loses the constraint of the push rod and quickly resets under the elastic force of the release spring, breaking the collinear dead point state. This causes the first and second links to fold, which in turn drives the rack to move rapidly downward. The rack, through gear meshing, drives the clamping rod to rotate upward and retract into the notch of the main pin, releasing the clamping force on the component. After the welded and assembled product is removed, the pressed auxiliary pin resets upward under the action of the return spring, and the push rod also returns to its initial tilted state, awaiting the next assembly cycle. This purely mechanical linkage design achieves self-locking by utilizing the weight of the components to be assembled. The heavier the component, the greater the clamping force. Automatic clamping and release can be achieved without complex sensors and control systems. It is fast-responding, reliable in action, compact in structure, and easy to maintain, which greatly improves the assembly efficiency and operational safety of horizontal oil separators.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping end of the clamping rod is elastic.

[0015] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the clamping end of the clamping rod is made of an elastic material (such as spring steel sheet), or has a spring structure embedded in the clamping end. When the clamping rod presses down on the part to be assembled, the elastic end can adapt to the slight unevenness of the part surface or the difference in the thickness of the part itself through its own deformation, avoiding the situation where the part cannot be completely flat due to rigid connection, and ensuring the stability of clamping and the stability of part placement. In addition, the elastic end can also compensate to a certain extent for the fluctuation of clamping force caused by part processing errors or assembly gaps, so that the clamping force is applied to the part more evenly and gently, further improving the reliability of positioning clamping and the applicability to parts of different materials.

[0016] Furthermore, the lever is also provided with a second limiting part, the push rod is in a horizontal state, and the push shaft abuts against the second limiting part.

[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that, by setting a second limiting part on the lever, when the push rod pushes the push shaft to the dead point position where the first link, the second link, and the rack are collinear under the action of the gravity of the assembled workpiece, the push shaft at the hinge of the first link and the second link precisely abuts against the second limiting part. The setting of the second limiting part provides a precise mechanical stop for the collinear state of the linkage mechanism, which can effectively limit the excessive displacement of the hinge of the first link and the second link due to inertia or the impact force when the parts are placed, ensuring that the linkage mechanism stays stably and reliably at the collinear dead point position, avoiding insufficient clamping force or instability caused by position deviation. At the same time, the second limiting part can also share part of the force borne by the release spring during the assembly process, preventing the spring from fatigue failure due to long-term overload, extending the overall service life of the lifting drive structure, and further improving the structural stability and operational reliability of the entire assembly platform.

[0018] Furthermore, the driving component is one of an electromagnet, a cylinder, a cam, or a linear motor.

[0019] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the appropriate drive method can be flexibly selected according to the actual production conditions and assembly accuracy requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention after three workpieces have been assembled.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the pressing state of the slider and the positioning clamping pin in the assembly platform of the horizontal oil separator of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the slider and positioning clamping pin in the free state of the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning and clamping pin in the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention, with the main pin body hidden.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting drive structure in the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention when the positioning clamping pin is in the clamping state.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting drive structure in the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention when the positioning clamping pin releases the clamping rod.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the lifting drive structure in the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention when the positioning clamping pin is in a free state.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the lifting drive structure in the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention when the positioning clamping pin is in a free state.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning and clamping pins clamping the workpiece in the horizontal oil separator assembly platform of the present invention.

[0030] The following is a list of component names represented by the reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0031] 1. Support platform; 2. Main guide rail; 3. First main slide bar; 4. Second main slide bar; 5. Third main slide bar; 6. Fourth main slide bar; 7. Fifth main slide bar; 8. Sixth main slide bar; 9. Slider; 10. Positioning and clamping pin; 11. Main pin hole; 12. Auxiliary pin hole; 13. Main pin body; 14. Notch; 15. Clamping rod; 16. Rack; 17. Connecting end; 18. Clamping end; 19. First connecting rod; 20. Second connecting rod; 21. Base; 22. Auxiliary pin body; 23. Push rod; 24. Toggle block; 25. Drive component; 26. Release spring; 27. Return spring; 28. First limiting part; 29. ​​Second limiting part; 30. Push shaft; 31. Toggle end; 32. Push part; 33. Toggle part; 34. Compressor support; 35. Flange; 36. Motor support. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The principles and features of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0033] like Figure 1As shown, a horizontal oil separator assembly platform includes a support platform 1, two parallel main guide rails 2 on the support platform 1, six main slide bars on the main guide rails 2, sub-guide rails on the main slide bars, and at least one slider 9 on the sub-guide rails. In this example, the first main slide bar 3, the second main slide bar 4, the fourth main slide bar 6, the fifth main slide bar 7, and the sixth main slide bar 8 are each provided with two sliders 9, and the third main slide bar 5 is provided with one slider 9. The shape of the sliders 9 is not necessarily the same and can be adjusted according to the shape of the component to be fixed.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, the first main slide bar 3 and the second main slide bar 4 together form the compressor support positioning module; the third main slide bar 5 forms the flange seat positioning module, and the slider 9 on it is equipped with a positioning structure that adapts to the flange; the fourth main slide bar 6 is spare; the fifth main slide bar 7 and the sixth main slide bar 8 form the motor support positioning module; each slider 9 is provided with at least one positioning clamping pin 10, which is used to position and clamp the compressor support 34, motor support 36 and flange 35 to be assembled.

[0035] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the slider 9 is provided with a main pin hole 11 and an auxiliary pin hole 12. The positioning and clamping pin 10 includes a main pin body 13. A notch 14 is provided on the main pin body 13 in the diameter direction. A clamping rod 15 and a rack 16 are provided in the notch 14. The clamping rod 15 is rotatably disposed in the notch 14. The clamping rod 15 includes a connecting end 17 and a clamping end 18. The connecting end 17 is an incomplete gear with teeth on its surface. The rack 16 meshes with the teeth and can move up and down. The lower end of the rack 16 is connected to a lifting drive structure.

[0036] like Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the lifting drive structure is a linkage structure, including a first linkage 19, a second linkage 20, a base 21, an auxiliary pin 22, a push rod 23, a lever 24, a drive component 25, a release spring 26, and a return spring 27.

[0037] The lower end of the rack 16 is hinged to the first connecting rod 19, the other end of the first connecting rod 19 is hinged to the second connecting rod 20, and the other end of the second connecting rod 20 is hinged to the base 21; the base 21 is provided with a first limiting part 28, one end of the release spring 26 abuts against the first limiting part 28, and the other end abuts against the hinge of the first connecting rod 19 and the second connecting rod 20, and the hinge axis of the first connecting rod 19 and the second connecting rod 20 extends axially to form a push shaft 30; the toggle block 24 is hinged to the base 21, and the toggle block 24 includes a toggle end 31 and a second limiting part 29. The auxiliary pin 22 is movably disposed within the auxiliary pin hole 12. A push rod 23 is hinged to the auxiliary pin 22. The free end of the push rod 23 has a pushing part 32 and a turning part 33. When the auxiliary pin 22 is in a free state, the hinged end of the push rod 23 is higher than the free end. The pushing part 32 rests against the surface of the push shaft 30 by its own weight. The pushing part 32 is used to push the push shaft 30 to move horizontally. The turning end 31 is located below the turning part 33. When the upper surface of the auxiliary pin 22 is level with the upper surface of the slider 9, the push rod 23 is in a horizontal state, and the push shaft... 30 abuts against the second limiting part 29, and the rack 16, the first connecting rod 19, and the second connecting rod 20 are in a collinear state; the driving member 25 is used to drive the toggle block 24 to rotate around the hinge axis, and to make the toggle end 31 push the toggle part 33 upward, so that the push rod 23 disengages from the push shaft 30, and then the first connecting rod 19 and the second connecting rod 20 get rid of the collinear state under the action of the release spring 26, and drive the rack 16 to move downward based on the connection structure; then drive the clamping rod 15 to retract into the main pin body 13; the return spring 27 is located below the auxiliary pin body 22 and is used to drive the auxiliary pin body 22 to return to its original position.

[0038] The clamping end 18 of the clamping rod 15 is elastic to accommodate slight unevenness on the workpiece surface. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the positioning and clamping pins clamping the workpiece.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A horizontal oil separator assembly platform, comprising a support platform (1), characterized in that, It also includes a compressor support positioning module, a flange positioning module, and a motor support positioning module disposed on the support platform (1); two main guide rails (2) are provided in parallel on the support platform (1), and the compressor support positioning module, flange positioning module, and motor support positioning module are slidably disposed on the two main guide rails (2); each of the compressor support positioning module, flange positioning module, and motor support positioning module includes a sub-guide rail perpendicular to the main guide rail (2) and at least one slider (9) disposed on the sub-guide rail, and the slider (9) is provided with a positioning clamping pin (10), which is used to position and clamp the compressor support (34), motor support (36), and flange (35) to be assembled; The slider (9) is provided with a master pin hole (11), and the positioning clamping pin (10) includes a master pin body (13). The master pin body (13) has a notch (14) extending through the diameter direction. The notch (14) is provided with a clamping rod (15) and a rack (16). The clamping rod (15) is rotatably disposed in the notch (14). The clamping rod (15) includes a connecting end (17) and a clamping end (18). The connecting end (17) is an incomplete gear with teeth on its surface. The rack (16) meshes with the teeth and can move up and down. The lower end of the rack (16) is connected to a lifting drive structure. The slider (9) is also provided with an auxiliary pin hole (12). The lifting drive structure includes a first connecting rod (19), a second connecting rod (20), a base (21), an auxiliary pin body (22), a push rod (23), a lever (24), a drive component (25), a release spring (26), and a return spring (27). The lower end of the rack (16) is hinged to the first connecting rod (19), the other end of the first connecting rod (19) is hinged to the second connecting rod (20), and the other end of the second connecting rod (20) is hinged to the base (21); the base (21) is provided with a first limiting part (28), one end of the release spring (26) abuts against the first limiting part (28), and the other end abuts against the hinge point between the first connecting rod (19) and the second connecting rod (20). The hinge shaft of the first connecting rod (20) extends axially to form a push shaft (30); the auxiliary pin (22) is movably disposed in the auxiliary pin hole (12), and a push rod (23) is hinged on the auxiliary pin (22). The free end of the push rod (23) is provided with a pushing part (32) and a turning part (33). When the auxiliary pin (22) is in a free state, the hinge end of the push rod (23) is higher than the free end, and the pushing part (32) abuts against the push shaft (30) by its own weight. On the surface of the slide block (9), the pushing part (32) is used to push the push shaft (30) to move horizontally; when the upper end face of the auxiliary pin (22) is level with the upper surface of the slide block (9), the push rod (23) is in a horizontal state, and the rack (16), the first connecting rod (19) and the second connecting rod (20) are in a collinear state; the lever (24) is hinged to the base (21), the lever (24) includes a lever end (31), and the driving member (25) is used to drive the lever. (24) Rotate around the hinge axis and make the actuating end (31) push the actuating part (33) upward, so that the push rod (23) disengages from the push shaft (30), and then the first connecting rod (19) and the second connecting rod (20) get rid of the collinear state under the action of the release spring (26), and drive the rack (16) to move downward; then drive the clamping rod (15) to retract into the main pin body (13); the reset spring (27) is used to drive the auxiliary pin body (22) to return to its original position.

2. The horizontal oil separator assembly platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting drive structure is one of the following: a linkage structure, a cylinder, or a linear motor.

3. The horizontal oil separator assembly platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping end (18) of the clamping rod (15) is elastic.

4. The horizontal oil separator assembly platform according to claim 3, characterized in that, The push block (24) is also provided with a second limiting part (29). When the push rod (23) is in a horizontal state, the push shaft (30) abuts against the second limiting part (29).

5. The horizontal oil separator assembly platform according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving component (25) is one of an electromagnet, a cylinder, a cam, or a linear motor.

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