Clamp and production equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a clamp and production equipment. The clamp comprises a fixing assembly and a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly comprises a base and two clamping pieces connected to the base, a clamping space used for containing a bandage is formed between the two clamping pieces, and at least one clamping piece can move in the clamping direction so as to change the size of the clamping space. And the rotating assembly is connected between the fixing assembly and the base, and the rotating assembly is used for driving the clamping assembly to rotate. The rotating assembly can control the clamping assembly to rotate so as to change the direction of the bandage clamped by the clamping assembly, the assembly requirements of different postures are met, and the bandage posture adjusting device is particularly suitable for adjusting the posture of the bandage when the space is limited. The size of the clamping space of the clamping assembly can be adjusted by controlling the distance between the two clamping pieces, and compatibility of bandages of different sizes is achieved. The problem that in the air conditioner assembling and maintaining process, due to space interference of part of assemblies, bandages are inconvenient to place is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically relating to a fixture and production equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioner strapping is a core auxiliary material in air conditioner installation and maintenance, used to wrap and bundle the refrigerant copper pipes, condensate pipes, control wires, and other pipes and wiring in air conditioners. Currently, in the production of air conditioner outdoor units, due to the variety of strapping types and the limited space for assembling the strapping, the strapping placement process still largely relies on manual or semi-automatic methods, resulting in low overall production line efficiency and high costs, which is detrimental to cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and automation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to provide a fixture and production equipment that at least solves the problem of inconvenient assembly due to limited space for assembling wrapping tape.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows: In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a clamp, the clamp comprising: Fixed components; A clamping assembly comprising a base and two clamping members connected to the base, wherein the two clamping members have a clamping space for accommodating a bandage, and at least one of the clamping members is movable in a clamping direction to change the size of the clamping space.

[0005] A rotating assembly is connected between the fixed assembly and the base, and the rotating assembly is used to drive the clamping assembly to rotate.

[0006] Optionally, of the two clamping members, one clamping member is a fixed clamping member and the other clamping member is a movable clamping member. The fixed clamping member is connected to the base, and the movable clamping member is movably connected to the base. The movable clamping member can move along the clamping direction.

[0007] Optionally, the clamping assembly further includes a telescopic cylinder connected between the fixed clamping member and the movable clamping member. The telescopic cylinder can extend and retract along the clamping direction to drive the movable clamping member to move.

[0008] Optionally, the movable clamping member is provided with a pressure block, which is disposed on the side of the movable clamping member facing the fixed clamping member, and the pressure block is used to clamp the bandage.

[0009] Optionally, the pressure block has a flexible structure.

[0010] Optionally, the pressure block is equipped with a pressure sensor.

[0011] Optionally, the movable clamp is provided with a hanging member, which is located on the side of the movable clamp facing the fixed clamp, and the hanging member is used to extend into the cavity of the bandage.

[0012] Optionally, at least one of the clamping members is provided with a limiting member, the limiting member being disposed on the side of the clamping member facing the other clamping member, the limiting member being used to abut against the outer peripheral surface of the bandage.

[0013] Optionally, the clamping space has a dimension of 40-70 mm along the clamping direction.

[0014] Optionally, the rotating component is one of a rotary cylinder, a servo motor, and a stepper motor.

[0015] Optionally, the fixing component includes a first end and a second end that are set opposite to each other, the rotating component is connected to the first end, and the second end is provided with a mounting hole.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application propose a production apparatus including any of the fixtures provided in the first aspect.

[0017] Optionally, the production equipment further includes a moving device, the fixture being connected to the moving device, and the moving device being used to control the movement of the fixture.

[0018] In the embodiments of this application, the fixture includes a fixing component, a clamping component, and a rotating component. The clamping space of the clamping component can be adjusted by controlling the distance between the two clamping members to complete the picking and placing of the wrapping tape and achieve compatibility with wrapping tapes of different sizes. The rotating component can control the rotation of the clamping component to change the direction of the wrapping tape held by the clamping component, accommodating assembly requirements with different postures, and is especially suitable for adjusting the posture of the wrapping tape when space is limited, enabling assembly in confined spaces. Furthermore, the clamping force is adjustable, ensuring stable clamping without damaging the product. This solves the problem of inconvenient wrapping tape placement caused by space interference of some components during air conditioner assembly and maintenance.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of this application with a bandage placed on the left side; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of this application with a bandage placed on the right side; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of the present application placing a bandage from another direction.

[0021] Reference numerals: 100: clamp; 1: fixing component; 11: mounting hole; 2: clamping component; 21: base; 22: clamping element; 221: fixed clamping element; 222: movable clamping element; 223: pressure block; 224: limiting element; 23: telescopic cylinder; 3: rotating component; 4: solenoid valve; 200: air conditioner base bracket; 300: wrapping strap. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] The following is combined Figures 1-4 A clamp according to an embodiment of this application is described. Wherein, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of this application with a bandage placed on the left side; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of this application with a bandage placed on the right side; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp according to an embodiment of the present application placing a bandage from another direction.

[0027] This embodiment discloses a clamp 100, which includes: a fixing component 1; a clamping component 2, the clamping component 2 including a base 21 and two clamping members 22 connected to the base 21, with a clamping space between the two clamping members 22 for accommodating a bandage 300, and at least one clamping member 22 being movable along the clamping direction to change the size of the clamping space; and a rotating component 3 connected between the fixing component 1 and the base 21, the rotating component 3 being used to drive the clamping component 2 to rotate.

[0028] Air conditioner strapping 300 is a commonly used auxiliary material during air conditioner installation, primarily used to wrap the connecting pipes and wiring between the indoor and outdoor units. In actual production and assembly, some structures on the air conditioner casing can create spatial interference at locations where the strapping 300 needs to be placed. Limited installation space makes it difficult for automated equipment such as robots to directly transport the strapping 300 to the assembly position. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner side panel is too close to the assembly position of the bandage 300. The robot's six axes are large, and it will come into contact with the air conditioner side panel during movement, making it difficult to complete the picking and putting of the bandage 300.

[0029] The fixture 100 in this embodiment includes a fixing component 1, a clamping component 2, and a rotating component 3. The fixing component 1 is used to connect with production equipment such as robots and gantry cranes. The fixing component 1 can be quickly connected and disassembled with the robot arm or gantry crane through various methods such as bolts and buckles to adapt to the needs of different production scenarios. The clamping component 2 is used to clamp the bandage 300 to complete the picking and putting of the bandage 300. The rotating component 3 is used to adjust the direction of the bandage 300 so that the bandage 300 is placed in the designated position in the required direction.

[0030] Specifically, the clamping assembly 2 includes two opposing clamping members 22, with a clamping space between them for accommodating the bandage 300. When clamping the bandage 300, the two clamping members 22 are located on both sides of the bandage 300, fixing the bandage 300 in the clamping assembly 2. At least one of the clamping members 22 is movably connected to the base 21 and can move along the clamping direction, moving away from or closer to the other clamping member 22, changing the distance between the two clamping members 22, thereby changing the size of the clamping space, allowing the clamping assembly 2 to clamp or release the bandage 300, and accommodating bandages 300 of different sizes. Only one of the two clamping members 22 can be movably connected to the fixing assembly 1, while the other is fixedly connected to the fixing assembly 1; alternatively, both clamping members 22 can be movably connected to the fixing assembly 1.

[0031] By adjusting the distance between the two clamping members 22, rolls of wrapping tape of different specifications can be securely clamped, ensuring that the wrapping tape 300 will not loosen or fall off during material handling and unloading. In actual operation, when it is necessary to clamp smaller-sized wrapping tape 300, the two clamping members 22 are brought closer together to reduce the clamping space, so that the two clamping members 22 are tightly attached to both sides of the wrapping tape 300; when it is necessary to clamp larger-sized wrapping tape 300, the two clamping members 22 are moved further apart to expand the clamping space to accommodate the larger-sized wrapping tape 300.

[0032] Understandably, the bandage 300 is typically wound into a roll or tube, and its overall shape is cylindrical. For a cylindrical bandage 300, the clamping member 22 can clamp either at both ends or on the circumference of the bandage 300. The clamping member 22 can be a curved jaw, the curvature of which matches the circumference of the bandage 300; alternatively, the clamping member 22 can be a clamping plate, with two plates located at both ends of the bandage 300, pressing against it and using the friction between the plates and the bandage 300 to hold it in place. This embodiment does not further limit the specific structure of the clamping member 22.

[0033] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 2 is rotatably connected to the fixed assembly 1 via the rotating assembly 3. The rotation axis of the rotating assembly 3 is perpendicular to the clamping direction of the clamping assembly 2, so as to place the bandage 300 at the target position according to the required direction and angle. Preferably, as Figure 1 As shown, the rotating component 3 is located above the clamping component 2. The rotation axis of the rotating component 3 coincides with the central axis of the clamping component 2, which can minimize the rotation radius of the clamping component 2 and reduce the space requirement when adjusting the direction and angle of the bandage 300.

[0034] like Figure 2-4As shown, depending on the specific space occupied inside the air conditioner outdoor unit, production equipment such as robots needs to move at specific angles and directions to move the clamp 100 connected to the production equipment to a designated position. Due to space constraints, the overall size of the production equipment such as robots is relatively large, making it difficult to rotate in confined spaces. By adding a rotating component 3 between the fixed component 1 and the clamping component 2, only the rotating component 3 and the clamping component 2 need to rotate to control the bandage 300 to rotate to the required angle. Compared to rotating the entire robot arm, this greatly reduces the space requirement, allowing for flexible turning and placement of the bandage 300 within a confined space, enabling it to be accurately placed in the assembly position according to the specified posture. This meets assembly requirements and avoids the problem of inconvenient placement of the bandage 300 due to space interference.

[0035] During material handling, first, move the clamp 100 above the wrapping tape 300, controlling the two clamping members 22 to be spaced apart so that the clamping space can at least accommodate the wrapping tape 300. Then, lower the clamp 100 until the two clamping members 22 are positioned on either side of the wrapping tape 300, controlling the two clamping members 22 to move closer together, so that the clamping members 22 contact the wrapping tape 300 and clamp it on both sides of the wrapping tape 300. Then, raise the clamp 100. Move the clamp 100 holding the wrapping tape 300 to the target position inside the air conditioner housing, such as... Figure 2 Above the groove of the air conditioner base 200 shown, the two clamping pieces 22 are far apart from each other. The bandage 300 is released and falls into the groove below. Then the clamping pieces 22 are controlled to return to their original positions and the clamp 100 is withdrawn.

[0036] Furthermore, in cases where surrounding components create spatial interference, preventing the clamp 100 from entering in a forward orientation, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the clamp 100 can enter from the side or at any feasible angle. After the clamp 100 moves above the groove of the air conditioner base 200, the rotating component 3 starts to rotate, controlling the strapping 300 to rotate to face the groove below. Then, the strapping 300 is released and falls into the groove below. Subsequently, the clamping member 22 is controlled to return to its original position, and the clamp 100 exits. This embodiment is only for illustrative purposes. In actual production, different models have different structures, and the resulting spatial interference is not entirely the same. The entry method of the clamp 100 and the rotation of the rotating component 3 can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation.

[0037] The rotating component 3 greatly enhances the flexibility of the clamp 100 and its adaptability to different spatial distributions. During the production process, the bandage 300 may need to be placed in a designated position at different angles and directions. At this time, simply by controlling the rotating component 3, the clamping component 2 can be rotated, allowing the bandage 300 to be accurately placed in the required direction, effectively solving the problem of inconvenient placement of the bandage 300 due to space constraints.

[0038] The clamp 100 in this embodiment is specifically designed for clamping and placing the bandage 300. The clamping space of the clamp 100 is adjustable to accommodate bandages 300 of different sizes and models. Furthermore, the clamp 100 is very small in size, allowing for assembly in confined spaces, and its rotation can be controlled to accommodate assembly requirements with different postures. By replacing the overall movement of large production equipment with the localized movement and adjustment of the miniaturized clamp 100, the unloading of the bandage 300 can be completed even in confined spaces. This effectively solves the problem of spatial interference from air conditioning components hindering the unloading of the bandage 300, improving the automation level of the entire production process and reducing labor costs.

[0039] In some alternative embodiments, of the two clamping members 22, one clamping member 22 is a fixed clamping member 221 and the other clamping member 22 is a movable clamping member 222. The fixed clamping member 221 is connected to the base 21, and the movable clamping member 222 is movably connected to the base 21. The movable clamping member 222 can move along the clamping direction.

[0040] In this embodiment, one clamping member 22 is a fixed clamping member 221, fixedly connected to the base 21, and the other clamping member 22 is a movable clamping member 222. The size of the clamping space is changed by moving the movable clamping member 222. When the movable clamping member 222 moves, the bandage 300 remains abutting against the fixed clamping member 221, and its position does not change. This avoids the situation where both sides are movable, causing the bandage 300 to shift and fail to accurately fall into the target position.

[0041] like Figure 2-3 As shown. The air conditioner base 200 is equipped with an air conditioner outdoor unit valve cover, which interferes with the grooves on both sides for placing the strapping 300. When the strapping 300 is placed in the groove on the left, the clamp 100 moves above the groove, and the fixed clamp 221 is close to the air conditioner outdoor unit valve cover, while the movable clamp 222 moves away from the air conditioner outdoor unit valve cover. The movable clamp 222 moves to the left, releasing the strapping 300, which falls into the groove on the left. When the clamp 100 places the strapping 300 into the groove on the right, the rotating component 3 controls the clamping component 2 to rotate 180°, so that the fixed clamp 221 is on the left, close to the air conditioner outdoor unit valve cover, and the movable clamp 222 is on the right. The movable clamp 222 moves to the right, causing the strapping 300 to fall into the groove on the right.

[0042] In some alternative embodiments, the clamping assembly 2 also includes a telescopic cylinder 23, which is connected between the fixed clamping member 221 and the movable clamping member 222. The telescopic cylinder 23 can extend and retract along the clamping direction to drive the movable clamping member 222 to move.

[0043] In this embodiment, a three-axis telescopic cylinder 23 drives the movable clamping component 222. The telescopic direction of the cylinder 23 is the clamping direction. The telescopic cylinder 23 is controlled by a solenoid valve 4 to ensure that the clamp 100 does not move after the equipment or factory is powered off or shut off, and can still maintain the posture before the power and gas were cut off. The cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder 23 is fixed to the fixed clamping component 221, and the piston rod is connected to the movable clamping component 222. When the telescopic cylinder 23 receives a drive signal, the piston rod will move in the clamping direction, thereby driving the movable clamping component 222 to move. The stroke of the telescopic cylinder 23 can be adjusted according to actual needs to adapt to the clamping requirements of different sizes and shapes of the strapping tape 300, preferably 20mm.

[0044] In some alternative embodiments, the movable clamping member 222 is provided with a pressure block 223, which is disposed on the side of the movable clamping member 222 facing the fixed clamping member 221, and the pressure block 223 is used to clamp the bandage 300.

[0045] In this embodiment, the clamping member 22 applies pressure to the bandage 300 to generate friction and clamp the bandage 300. The surface can be treated with an anti-slip coating. Grooves or textures are machined on the side of the pressure block 223 that contacts the bandage 300 to increase surface roughness, enhance friction, and prevent the bandage 300 from slipping during clamping. The shape of the pressure block 223 can be adjusted according to the clamping position. For example, when the clamping member 22 clamps both sides of the bandage 300, the pressure block 223 can be designed with a matching planar shape; when the clamping member 22 clamps the circumferential surface of the bandage 300, the side of the pressure block 223 used to clamp the bandage 300 can be designed with an arc shape to better fit the surface of the bandage 300 and improve clamping stability. Furthermore, the pressure block 223 and the movable clamping member 222 are detachably connected, facilitating replacement when the pressure block 223 is worn or damaged, thus reducing operating costs.

[0046] Additionally, in some alternative embodiments, the pressure block 223 has a flexible structure.

[0047] The clamping block 223 is made of flexible materials such as polyurethane, providing high friction to ensure clamping reliability while preventing damage to the appearance of the bandage 300. This flexible structure allows the clamping block 223 to undergo a certain degree of elastic deformation when in contact with the bandage 300, thereby better adapting to the unevenness of the bandage 300 surface and further enhancing the tightness and stability of the clamping. Moreover, the flexible structure of the clamping block 223 also plays a certain role in buffering during the clamping process, preventing damage to the bandage 300 due to excessive clamping force and effectively protecting the integrity of the bandage 300.

[0048] Additionally, in some alternative embodiments, the pressure block 223 is provided with a pressure sensor.

[0049] The pressure sensor monitors the clamping pressure between the clamping block 223 and the bandage 300 in real time and converts the pressure signal into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the control system. The control system precisely controls the telescopic cylinder 23 according to a preset pressure range. When the clamping pressure is lower than the set value, the telescopic cylinder 23 drives the movable clamping member 222 closer to the fixed clamping member 221, increasing the clamping force. When the clamping pressure reaches or exceeds the set value, the telescopic cylinder 23 stops driving or drives the movable clamping member 222 appropriately away from the fixed clamping member 221 to prevent excessive clamping force from damaging the bandage 300. This ensures the safety and stability of the bandage 300 during clamping and improves the reliability and effectiveness of the clamp 100.

[0050] In some embodiments, a photoelectric sensor may also be provided on the clamping component 2 to detect whether the bandage 300 is in place or has been completely dispensed.

[0051] When the fixture 100 performs a material handling operation, and the two clamping members 22 approach each other to clamp the strapping tape 300, the photoelectric sensor starts working. If it detects that the strapping tape 300 is in the correct position, i.e., between the two clamping members 22 and at the correct height, the photoelectric sensor transmits a signal to the control system. After receiving the signal, the control system controls the clamping members 22 to perform a clamping action according to a preset program, completing the material handling. During the material handling process, when the strapping tape 300 is placed in the target position, such as the groove of the air conditioner base 200, and is completely detached from the clamping assembly 2, the photoelectric sensor no longer detects the presence of the strapping tape 300 and sends a signal to the control system indicating that the material handling is complete. The control system then controls the clamping members 22 to return to their original position, and the fixture 100 withdraws, completing the entire material handling process. By setting up a photoelectric sensor, accurate detection of the material handling and handling process of the strapping tape 300 can be achieved, further improving the automation and accuracy of the production process, reducing labor costs, and increasing production efficiency.

[0052] In some alternative embodiments, the movable clamp 222 is provided with a hanger, which is located on the side of the movable clamp 222 facing the fixed clamp 221, and is used to extend into the cavity of the bandage 300.

[0053] In this embodiment, the bandage 300 is suspended from the clamping assembly 2. The bandage 300 is cylindrical with a cavity in the middle. The size of the hanger is smaller than the size of the cavity. The movable clamping member 222 is controlled to move towards the fixed clamping member 221, so that the hanger extends into the cavity, and the bandage 300 is suspended on the hanger. This also prevents the bandage 300 from slipping or falling off during clamping, improving the reliability and effectiveness of the clamp 100. At the same time, the suspension method does not compress the bandage and will not damage the bandage 300 during clamping, thus protecting the integrity of the bandage 300.

[0054] In addition, in some alternative embodiments, at least one clamping member 22 is provided with a limiting member 224, which is disposed on the side of the clamping member 22 facing another clamping member 22, and the limiting member 224 is used to abut against the outer peripheral surface of the bandage 300.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the limiting member 224 is located below the telescopic cylinder 23 and is used to limit the positional relationship between the clamp 100 and the bandage 300 in the height direction, preventing the clamp 100 from descending too low and the bandage 300 from contacting the telescopic cylinder 23, thus affecting the normal operation of the telescopic cylinder 23. Specifically, during the descent of the clamp 100, the limiting member 224 will abut against the upper surface of the bandage 300, indicating that the clamp 100 has descended to the correct position and can be clamped. This forms a stable clamping boundary, so that during the clamping process, the bandage 300 cannot move upward beyond this boundary, thereby avoiding unstable clamping or even interference with the telescopic cylinder 23 due to displacement or offset.

[0056] The limiting component 224 is a rectangular metal strip, which ensures that the clamp 100 accurately clamps the wrapping tape 300 when picking up materials.

[0057] In some alternative embodiments, the clamping space is 40-70 mm in the clamping direction.

[0058] The clamping space is set to 40-70mm along the clamping direction, which is compatible with various models of 300 bandages with a height of 45-60mm, and can meet the clamping requirements of most common models and sizes of 300 bandages.

[0059] Understandably, the size of the clamping space in this embodiment is adjustable and related to the extension length of the telescopic cylinder 23. When the piston rod is fully retracted into the telescopic cylinder 23, the size of the clamping space is at its minimum and should be smaller than the size of the bandage 300 in order to clamp the bandage 300. When the piston rod is fully extended, the size of the clamping space is at its maximum and is greater than the sum of the sizes of the bandage 300 and the pressure block 223, ensuring that the clamping space is sufficient to accommodate bandages 300 of various sizes and that there will be no situation where clamping is impossible due to insufficient space. At the same time, this size range also takes into account the overall compactness of the clamp 100, making the clamp 100 miniaturized, flexible in operation in confined spaces, and able to perform well in different production scenarios and space conditions, thus improving the versatility and practicality of the clamp 100.

[0060] In some alternative embodiments, the rotating component 3 is one of a rotary cylinder, a servo motor, and a stepper motor.

[0061] The rotary cylinder has the advantages of simple structure and low cost. It achieves rotational movement through air pressure and can quickly respond to control signals to drive the clamping assembly 2 to rotate, meeting the basic 300-degree adjustment requirements of the bandage. By controlling the telescopic cylinder 23 and the rotary cylinder separately through the dual-control solenoid valve 4, a specific angle can be selected within 180° to achieve repetitive rotational movements as needed. It is low-cost and easy to operate.

[0062] Rotation can also be achieved using a servo motor or a stepper motor. A servo motor offers high-precision control, accurately controlling the rotation angle and speed, and using encoder feedback to achieve closed-loop control, ensuring the strapping tape 300 rotates accurately to the designated position. This is suitable for production processes requiring high-precision placement of the strapping tape 300. Stepper motors offer more stable operation and maintain good torque output even at low speeds, making them suitable for applications where speed requirements are not high, but position control accuracy is crucial.

[0063] Depending on different production needs, precision requirements, and cost considerations, a suitable rotating component 3 can be selected and applied to the fixture 100 to achieve accurate directional adjustment and placement of the bandage 300 in a confined space, thereby further improving the adaptability and practicality of the fixture 100.

[0064] In some alternative embodiments, the fixing component 1 includes a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other, the rotating component 3 is connected to the first end, and the second end is provided with a mounting hole 11.

[0065] The fixed component 1 is a specially designed extended adapter. The first end is used to connect the rotating component 3 and the clamping component 2, and the second end is used to connect to production equipment such as robots and gantry cranes. The second end is provided with multiple mounting holes 11, and the clamp 100 is firmly installed on the production equipment using bolts and other connecting parts, so that the clamp 100 can move under the control of the production equipment to realize a series of actions such as picking up and unloading materials.

[0066] Meanwhile, the rectangular fixing component 1 can also avoid spatial interference in the width direction, making it easier to select the appropriate angle and direction to control the entry of the clamp 100.

[0067] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a production apparatus including any of the fixtures 100 provided in the first aspect.

[0068] In some alternative embodiments, the production equipment also includes a moving device to which the fixture 100 is connected, the moving device being used to control the movement of the fixture 100.

[0069] In this embodiment, the positioning of the clamp 100 is divided into two stages. In the first stage, during material picking and unloading, the clamp 100 is moved above the bandage 300 or the target position inside the air conditioner by the robot's robotic arm, lifting device, and other moving devices. The clamp 100 is aligned with the bandage 300 or the target position, and the clamp 100 is lowered to a suitable height. After picking and unloading, the clamp 100 is raised back to its original position. In the second stage, the rotating component 3 controls the clamping component 2 to rotate to a suitable angle so that the clamping component 2 is facing the bandage 300 or the bandage 300 is facing the groove, so that it can accurately fall into the target position. The clamping members 22 in the clamp 100 move towards or away from each other, so that the clamping members 22 clamp the bandage 300 or release the bandage 300.

[0070] The displacement of the clamping component 2 is controlled by the moving device of the production equipment, and the rotation is controlled by the rotating component 3 inside the clamp 100. This can minimize the space occupied by the clamp 100 during operation and improve the flexibility of the clamp 100 in operation in narrow spaces.

[0071] This embodiment discloses a fixture and production equipment. The fixture includes a fixing component, a clamping component, and a rotating component. The clamping space of the clamping component can be adjusted by controlling the distance between the two clamping parts to complete the picking and unloading of the wrapping tape and achieve compatibility with wrapping tapes of different sizes. The rotating component can control the rotation of the clamping component to change the direction of the wrapping tape held by the clamping component, accommodating assembly requirements with different postures. It is especially suitable for adjusting the posture of the wrapping tape when space is limited, enabling assembly in confined spaces. Furthermore, the clamping force is adjustable, ensuring stable clamping without damaging the product. This solves the problem of inconvenient wrapping tape placement caused by space interference of some components during air conditioner assembly and maintenance.

[0072] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0073] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clamp characterized in that, The clamp comprises: a fixing assembly; a clamping assembly comprising a base and two clamping pieces connected to the base, the two clamping pieces having a clamping space for accommodating a bandage, at least one of the clamping pieces being movable in a clamping direction to change the size of the clamping space. a rotating assembly connected between the fixing assembly and the base, the rotating assembly being used to drive the clamping assembly to rotate.

2. The clamp of claim 1, wherein Among the two clamping pieces, one is a fixed clamping piece and the other is a movable clamping piece, the fixed clamping piece being connected to the base, and the movable clamping piece being movably connected to the base and movable in the clamping direction.

3. The clamp of claim 2, wherein The clamping assembly further comprises a telescopic air cylinder connected between the fixed clamping piece and the movable clamping piece, the telescopic air cylinder being telescopic in the clamping direction to drive the movable clamping piece to move.

4. The clamp of claim 2, wherein The movable clamping piece is provided with a pressing block arranged on the side of the movable clamping piece facing the fixed clamping piece, the pressing block being used to clamp the bandage.

5. The clamp of claim 4, wherein The pressing block has a flexible structure.

6. The clamp of claim 4, wherein The pressing block is provided with a pressure sensor.

7. The clamp of claim 2, wherein The movable clamping piece is provided with a hanging piece arranged on the side of the movable clamping piece facing the fixed clamping piece, the hanging piece being used to extend into the cavity of the bandage.

8. The clamp of claim 1, wherein At least one of the clamping pieces is provided with a limiting piece arranged on the side of the clamping piece facing the other clamping piece, the limiting piece being used to abut against the outer circumferential surface of the bandage.

9. The clamp of claim 1, wherein The size of the clamping space in the clamping direction is 40-70 mm.

10. The clamp of claim 1, wherein The rotating assembly is one of a rotary air cylinder, a servo motor and a stepping motor.

11. The clamp of claim 1, wherein The fixing assembly comprises a first end and a second end arranged away from each other, the rotating assembly being connected to the first end, and the second end being provided with a mounting hole.

12. A production apparatus characterized by comprising: The production device further comprises a moving device, the clamp being connected to the moving device, and the moving device being used to control the movement of the clamp.

13. The production apparatus according to claim 12, characterized by The production device further comprises a moving device, the clamp being connected to the moving device, and the moving device being used to control the movement of the clamp.

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