Automatic production equipment and method for new energy adaptive inductor

Abstract

The invention provides automatic production equipment of a new energy adaptive inductor, two ends of a copper wire are respectively welded on two end parts through soldering tin, and the automatic production equipment comprises a rack; the rotating disc assembly comprises a rotating disc and a clamping jaw, the rotating disc is rotatably arranged on the rack, and the rotating axis of the rotating disc is vertically arranged; the multiple clamping jaws are arranged on the edge of the upper surface of the rotating disc at equal angles relative to the rotating axis of the rotating disc, and the clamping jaws are used for clamping an inductor body; the feeding assembly is arranged at the feeding station of the rack and used for feeding the inductor body to the clamping jaw located at the feeding station; the winding assembly is arranged at the winding station of the rack and used for winding a copper wire on the inductor body located at the winding station; the laser wire ironing assembly is arranged at the wire ironing station of the rack and is used for ironing an insulating layer of the copper wire passing through the end part; and the spot welding assembly is arranged at a spot welding station of the rack and is used for welding the copper wire passing through the end part on the end part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of small inductor manufacturing, and more particularly to an automated production equipment and method for new energy-adaptive inductors. Background Technology

[0002] The small inductors on circuit boards are very small, typically 5-6mm in length and 2-3mm in width. The inductor manufacturing process generally involves winding, hot-heating, spot welding, waste wire recycling, and unloading. Because inductors are so small, manual production is difficult to operate and it's hard to guarantee accuracy and efficiency.

[0003] In current automated production, most processes are semi-automated, with winding, hot-heating, spot welding, and waste wire recycling being completed using different equipment. The workpieces need to move between different equipment, which takes time and requires repeated positioning, resulting in relatively low efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an automated production equipment and method for new energy-compatible inductors, which integrates winding, hot-heating, spot welding, and waste wire recycling into one machine, achieving fully automated production and improving production efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: an automated device for inductor production, wherein the inductor includes an inductor body and a coil wound on the inductor body, the inductor body includes a middle portion and end portions disposed at both ends along the length of the middle portion, the middle portion being smaller in size and the end portions being larger in size, the coil being obtained by winding copper wire around the middle portion, and the two ends of the copper wire being soldered to the two end portions respectively, comprising: frame; A turntable assembly includes a turntable and grippers. The turntable is rotatably mounted on a frame, and the axis of rotation of the turntable is vertically oriented. Multiple grippers are arranged at equal angles to the axis of rotation of the turntable at the edge of the upper surface of the turntable, and the grippers are used to clamp the inductor body. The feeding assembly is located at the feeding station of the frame and is used to feed the inductor body onto the gripper located at the feeding station. The winding assembly, located at the winding station of the frame, is used to wind copper wire onto the inductor body located at the winding station; A laser wire-heating assembly is installed at the wire-heating station on the frame and is used to heat the insulation layer of the copper wire passing through the end portion. A spot welding assembly, located at the spot welding station on the frame, is used to weld copper wires passing through the end portion onto the end portion. The feeding station, winding station, hot-heating station, and spot welding station are arranged sequentially along the rotation direction of the turntable.

[0006] Preferably, the gripper is mounted on the turntable via a first mounting block, the gripper is rotatable relative to the first mounting block, and the axis of the gripper intersects the axis of the turntable; The gripper includes a movable part and a fixed part disposed on the second mounting block. The movable part is rotatably disposed on the second mounting block, and the fixed part is fixedly disposed on the second mounting block. The rotation axis of the movable part relative to the second mounting block is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the gripper relative to the first mounting block. A clamping jaw for clamping the inductor body is formed at one end between the movable part and the fixed part and away from the axis of the turntable. When the movable part rotates relative to the second mounting block, the clamping jaw can be released or clamped. A first spring is provided between the movable part and the immovable part and at one end near the axis of the turntable. One end of the first spring abuts against the immovable part and the other end abuts against the movable part. The first spring is always in a compressed state, so that the clamp always has a clamping tendency. The second mounting block is rotatably mounted on the second mounting block via the first rotating shaft.

[0007] Preferably, a top block is provided on the turntable at the position corresponding to each gripper. When the inductor body is placed on the gripper, the gripper clamps one end of the inductor body, and the top block is used to support the other end of the inductor body. The top block and the gripper can rotate synchronously.

[0008] Preferably, a third mounting block is provided on the turntable at the position corresponding to each top block, and a second rotating shaft is rotatably provided on the third mounting block. The axis of the second rotating shaft intersects the axis of the first rotating shaft and the axis of the turntable. A rotating block is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft near the gripper, and the top block is mounted on the rotating block; A drive shaft is provided on the first mounting block and the third mounting block. The drive shaft extends along the rotation axis of the gripper, and the two ends of the drive shaft are respectively connected to the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft by means of belt drive.

[0009] Preferably, three first clamping wire assemblies are provided on the second mounting block. The three first clamping wire assemblies are configured such that when the gripper is in the initial position, the three first clamping wire assemblies are located on one side of the gripper along a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the gripper and along the rotation direction of the turntable during production. The three first clamping wire assemblies are located on the downstream side of the gripper. The three first clamping wire assemblies are also configured to be arranged sequentially along a horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the gripper when the gripper is in the initial position. The initial position of the gripper is the state of the gripper when loading material.

[0010] Preferably, each first wire clamping assembly includes a first stationary member and a first movable member disposed on the second mounting block. The first stationary member and the first movable member are aligned in the direction of the rotation axis of the jaws. The first movable member can move back and forth along the axis of the jaws to selectively abut or separate from the first stationary member. When the first stationary member abuts against the first movable member, it can clamp the copper wire. When the two separate, the copper wire is released. Each of the first wire clamping assemblies further includes a linkage block. The first movable member is disposed on the linkage block. The linkage block is capable of moving back and forth along the rotation axis of the gripper. In the arrangement direction of the three first wire clamping assemblies, the linkage block is located on one side of the first stationary member. A second spring is disposed at one end of the linkage block near the rotation axis of the turntable. One end of the second spring abuts against the linkage block, and the other end abuts against the second mounting block. The second spring is always in a compressed state, thereby causing the first movable member to always tend to abut against the first stationary member.

[0011] Preferably, a first push rod is provided on the rotating block, which corresponds to the three linkage blocks one by one. The first push rod extends along the axis of the gripper and is always aligned with the corresponding linkage block in the axis of the gripper. The first push rod can move back and forth along the rotation axis of the gripper, and can push against the linkage block during the movement towards the linkage block, so that the first stationary part and the first movable part are separated, and the copper wire is released. Three second push rods are provided on the third mounting block. The second push rods extend along a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the gripper. When the gripper is in the initial position, the three second push rods are aligned with the corresponding first push rods. A third spring is sleeved on the second push rod. The third spring is configured to cause the second push rod to move away from the first push rod.

[0012] Preferably, three second wire clamping assemblies are provided on the rotating block. The second wire clamping assemblies are used to clamp the other end of the copper wire after winding. The three second wire clamping assemblies are located on the side opposite to the first push rod relative to the top block. The three second wire clamping assemblies are arranged at equal intervals along the arrangement direction parallel to the three first push rods. Each second wire clamping assembly includes a wire clamping rod, which extends along the rotation axis parallel to the jaws and its two ends pass through the rotating block. A first stop is provided at the end of the wire clamping rod near the jaws, and a second stop is provided at the end away from the jaws. A fourth spring is sleeved on each wire clamping rod. One end of the fourth spring abuts against the second stop, and the other end abuts against the rotating block. The fourth spring is always in a compressed state, so that the first stop always tends to abut against the rotating block; the copper wire can be clamped between the first stop and the rotating block. Three third push rods are provided on the third mounting block. When the gripper is in the initial state, the three third push rods are aligned with the three wire clamping rods. The three third push rods can move back and forth along the axis of the gripper to push against the corresponding wire clamping rods, so as to release the copper wire clamped between the first stop and the rotating block or to facilitate the placement of the copper wire between the first stop and the rotating block.

[0013] Furthermore, three first wire-hanging rods are provided on the immovable part of the gripper. The first wire-hanging rods are provided on the upper surface of the immovable part of the gripper when it is in the initial position. The first wire-hanging rods are used to hang the copper wire before winding to change the direction of the copper wire. Three second wire-hanging rods are provided on the rotating block. The second wire-hanging rods are configured to be located on the upper surface of the rotating block when the gripper is in the initial position. The three second wire-hanging rods are used to hang the copper wire after the winding is completed to change the direction of the copper wire.

[0014] This invention also provides an automated method for a new energy-adaptive inductor, specifically including the following steps: Step 1: The feeding assembly feeds the inductor body onto the gripper located at the feeding station; Step 2: The turntable moves the inductor body to the winding station; Step 3: Move the conduit to clamp the copper wire to be wound onto the corresponding first wire clamping assembly; Step 4: The conduit continues to move, bypassing the corresponding first hanging rod, and then moves to directly above the middle part of the inductor body; Step 5: The clamps rotate to begin winding the wire. During the winding process, the conductor tube carries the copper wire and moves back and forth along the length of the middle section. Step 6: After the grippers rotate to the predetermined number of revolutions, the winding process is complete. Step 7: Move the conduit so that the copper wire passes around the corresponding second hanging rod and is clamped onto the corresponding second wire clamping assembly; Step 8: The turntable moves the wound inductor body to the next station; Step 9: The conductor tube located at the previous winding station of the next station is moved to clamp the copper wire onto the first wire clamping assembly located at the previous winding station. Step 10: Cut the copper wire located at the next work station and the previous winding work station. Step 11: If the next station is a winding station, return to step 3; otherwise, proceed to the next step. Step 12: The turntable moves the wound inductor body to the hot-heating station, where the laser hot-heating assembly heats the insulation layer of the copper wire corresponding to the end portion. Step 13: Perform spot welding, welding the copper wire with the insulation removed to the corresponding end portion, and after spot welding, pull off the excess copper wire; Step 14: Recycle the excess copper wire after it has been broken; Step 15: Cut the finished inductor into blanks.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention enables automated production of inductors, including feeding, multiple winding, hot stamping, spot welding, waste recycling, and unloading. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 and Figure 2 These are perspective views of the overall structure of the invention from different angles; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the feeding assembly; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the winding assembly; Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the spot welding assembly; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the material feeding assembly; Figure 9 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point C in the middle; Figure 10 Structural diagram of the tray conveyor assembly; Figure 11 and Figure 12 These are structural diagrams of the turntable assembly from different angles; Figure 13 yes Figure 11 Enlarged view at point D; Figure 14 yes Figure 11 Enlarged view at point E in the middle; Figure 15 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view at point F; Figure 16 and Figure 17 These are structural diagrams of the gripper and its related structures from different angles. Figure 18 yes Figure 16 A magnified view of section H in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following description is intended to disclose the invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0018] The inductor includes an inductor body 100 and a coil wound around the inductor body 100. The inductor body 100 includes a middle portion and end portions located at both ends along the length of the middle portion. The middle portion is smaller in size, while the end portions are larger in size; that is, the middle is smaller and the two ends are larger. The coil is obtained by winding copper wire around the middle portion, and the two ends of the copper wire are soldered to the two end portions respectively. The coil of the present invention has three sets, requiring a third winding.

[0019] An automated production equipment for new energy-adaptive inductors is used to wind copper wire onto an inductor body 100 to obtain the coil. The automated equipment includes a frame 1 and a feeding assembly 2, three winding assemblies 3, a laser wire heating assembly 4, two spot welding assemblies 5, a waste wire recycling assembly 6, a feeding assembly 8, and a turntable assembly 7, all mounted on the frame 1.

[0020] The turntable assembly 7 includes a turntable 701 rotatably mounted on the frame 1, with the rotation axis of the turntable 701 vertically positioned. Multiple grippers 703 are arranged at equal angles on the outer edge of the upper surface of the turntable 701, and the grippers 703 are used to clamp the inductor body 100.

[0021] Along the rotation direction of the turntable 701, the frame 1 has, in sequence, a feeding station, a first winding station, a second winding station, a third winding station, a hot-spinning station, a first spot-welding station, a second spot-welding station, a waste wire recycling station, and a unloading station. The included angle between two adjacent stations relative to the axis of the turntable 701 is an integer multiple of the included angle between adjacent grippers 703 relative to the axis of the turntable 701.

[0022] The gripper 703 is mounted on the turntable 701 via the first mounting block 702. The gripper 703 is rotatable relative to the first mounting block 702, and the axis of the gripper 703 intersects the axis of the turntable 701.

[0023] The gripper 703 includes a movable portion 7031 and a fixed portion 7032 disposed on the second mounting block. The movable portion 7031 is rotatably disposed on the second mounting block, and the fixed portion 7032 is fixedly disposed on the second mounting block. The rotation axis of the movable portion 7031 relative to the second mounting block is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the gripper 703 relative to the first mounting block 702. A clamping jaw for clamping the inductor body is formed at one end between the movable portion 7031 and the fixed portion 7032 and away from the axis of the turntable 701. When the movable portion 7031 rotates, the clamping jaw can be released or tightened. A first spring 7033 is provided between the movable part 7031 and the immovable part 7032, near one end of the turntable 701 axis. One end of the first spring 7033 abuts against the immovable part 7032, and the other end abuts against the movable part 7031. The first spring 7033 is always in a compressed state, so that the clamp always has a clamping tendency. The second mounting block is rotatably mounted on the second mounting block via a first rotating shaft 7034.

[0024] Furthermore, a top block 703 is provided on the turntable 701 at the position corresponding to each gripper 703. When the inductor body 100 is placed on the gripper 703, the gripper 703 clamps one end of the inductor body 100, and the top block 703 supports the other end of the inductor body 100. Specifically, when the gripper 703 is in the loading / unloading state, the gripper 703 is in a flat position with its jaws extending vertically. When the inductor body 100 is placed on the gripper 703, one end of the inductor body 100 is clamped on the gripper 703, and the other end rests on the top block 703, ensuring that the inductor body 100 is placed in place and does not tilt vertically, thus providing support and positioning. For ease of description, the position of the gripper 703 in the loading / unloading state is taken as the initial position of the gripper 703.

[0025] Specifically, a third mounting block 704 is provided on the turntable 701 at a position corresponding to each top block 706. A second rotating shaft 7061 is rotatably mounted on the third mounting block 704. The axis of the second rotating shaft 7061 intersects the axis of the first rotating shaft 7034 and the axis of the turntable 701. A rotating block 705 is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft 7061 near the gripper 703, and the top block 706 is mounted on the rotating block 705.

[0026] The top block 706 and the gripper 703 rotate synchronously. Specifically, the first mounting block 702 and the third mounting block 706 are provided with a drive shaft 720. The two ends of the drive shaft 720 are respectively connected to the first rotating shaft 7034 and the second rotating shaft 7061 by belt drive. The top block 706 and the gripper 703 are driven to rotate simultaneously by a single drive shaft 720, thereby ensuring that the top block 706 and the gripper 703 rotate synchronously.

[0027] Furthermore, three first wire clamping assemblies 707 are provided on the second mounting block. These three first wire clamping assemblies 707 are configured such that, when the gripper 703 is in its initial position, they are located on one side of the gripper 703 along a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the gripper 703 and along the rotation direction of the turntable 701 during production. The three first wire clamping assemblies 707 are also configured to be arranged sequentially along a horizontal direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the gripper 703 when the gripper 703 is in its initial position.

[0028] Since three coils need to be wound on the inductor body 100, each coil being a separate copper wire, three first wire clamping assemblies 707 are required. These three first wire clamping assemblies 707 are used to clamp the free ends of the three copper wires respectively. Each first wire clamping assembly 707 includes a first stationary member 709 and a first movable member 708 fixed to the second mounting block. The first stationary member 709 and the first movable member 708 are aligned in the direction of the rotation axis of the jaw 703. The first movable member 708 can move back and forth along the axial direction of the jaw 707 to selectively abut or disengage from the first stationary member 709. When the first stationary member 709 abuts against the first movable member 708, it clamps the copper wire; when they disengage, the copper wire is released.

[0029] The first wire clamping assembly 707 further includes a linkage block 710. The first movable member 708 is disposed on the linkage block 710. The linkage block 710 can move back and forth along the rotation axis of the gripper 703. In the arrangement direction of the three first wire clamping assemblies 707, the linkage block 710 is located on one side of the first stationary member 709, that is, the linkage block 710 and the first stationary member 709 are offset. A second spring 7101 is disposed at one end of the linkage block 710 near the rotation axis of the turntable 701. One end of the second spring 7101 abuts against the linkage block 710, and the other end abuts against the second mounting block. The second spring 7101 is always in a compressed state, thereby causing the first movable member 708 to always tend to abut against the first stationary member 709.

[0030] A first push rod 711, corresponding one-to-one with three linkage blocks 710, is provided on the rotating block 705. The first push rod 711 extends along the axial direction of the gripper 703 and is always aligned with the corresponding linkage block 710 along the axial direction of the gripper 703. The first push rod 711 can move back and forth along the rotation axis of the gripper 703, and can push against the linkage block 710 during its movement towards it, causing the first stationary member 709 to separate from the first movable member 708, thus releasing the copper wire. When the first push rod 711 retracts, the first movable member 708 moves towards the first stationary member 709 under the action of the second spring 7101. Furthermore, a return spring (not shown) is provided inside the rotating block 705 for resetting the first push rod 711 away from the first wire clamping assembly 707.

[0031] Three second push rods 712 are provided on the third mounting block 704. The second push rods 712 extend along a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the gripper 703. When the gripper 703 is in the initial position, the three second push rods 712 are aligned with the corresponding first push rods 711. By operating the second push rods 712, the corresponding first wire clamping assembly 707 can be controlled. A third spring 713 is sleeved on the second push rod 712. The third spring 713 is configured to cause the second push rod 712 to move away from the first push rod 711.

[0032] Three second wire clamping assemblies are provided on the rotating block 705. These second wire clamping assemblies are used to clamp the other end of the copper wire after winding. The three second wire clamping assemblies are located on the side opposite to the first push rod 711 relative to the top block 706. The three wire clamping rods 714 are arranged at equal intervals along a direction parallel to the arrangement direction of the three first push rods 711. Each second wire clamping assembly includes a wire clamping rod 714, which extends along a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the jaw 703 and passes through the rotating block 705 at both ends. A first stop is provided at the end of the wire clamping rod 714 near the jaw 703, and a second stop is provided at the end away from the jaw 703. A fourth spring 715 is sleeved on each wire clamping rod 714. One end of the fourth spring 715 abuts against the second stop, and the other end abuts against the rotating block 705. The fourth spring 715 is always in a compressed state, so that the first stop always tends to abut against the rotating block 705. The copper wire can be clamped between the first stop block and the rotating block 705.

[0033] Three third push rods 716 are provided on the third mounting block 704. When the gripper 703 is in the initial state, the three third push rods 716 are aligned with the three wire clamping rods 714. The three third push rods 716 can move back and forth along the axial direction of the gripper 703 to push against the corresponding wire clamping rods 714, so as to release the copper wire clamped between the first stop and the rotating block 705 or facilitate the placement of the copper wire between the first stop and the rotating block 705.

[0034] Furthermore, three first wire-hanging rods 718 are provided on the immovable portion 7032 of the gripper 703. Specifically, the first wire-hanging rods 718 are disposed on the upper surface of the immovable portion 7032 of the gripper 703 in its initial position. The first wire-hanging rods 718 are used to hang the copper wire before winding. After the copper wire is clamped on the first wire-clamping assembly 707, the copper wire can change its direction by hanging on the corresponding first wire-hanging rod 718 to meet the winding requirements. At the same time, three second wire-hanging rods 719 are provided on the rotating block 705. The second wire-hanging rods 719 are configured to be located on the upper surface of the rotating block 705 when the gripper 703 is in its initial state. The three second wire-hanging rods 719 are used to hang the copper wire after winding is completed to change the direction of the copper wire as needed. Each of the three copper wires corresponds to one first wire-hanging rod 718 and one second wire-hanging rod 719. Specifically, the copper wire can be passed through a designated position on the end section by the hanging rod, making it convenient to solder the copper wire to the designated position on the end section.

[0035] The feeding assembly 2 is located at the feeding station of the frame 1. The feeding assembly 2 includes a vibratory feeder 201, a vibratory guide rail 202, and a suction nozzle 203 mounted on the frame 1. The inductor body 100 is placed on the vibratory feeder 201. The vibratory guide rail 202 has a vibratory groove along its length. One end of the vibratory groove is connected to the outlet of the vibratory feeder 201. After the inductor body 100 exits from the vibratory feeder 201, it enters the vibratory groove and moves to the other end of the vibratory groove under the action of the vibratory guide rail 202. The suction nozzle 203 can move back and forth between the other end of the vibratory groove and the gripper 703 located at the feeding station to move the inductor body 100 from the vibratory groove to the gripper 703. The gripper 703 holds one end of the inductor body 100, and the other end of the inductor body 100 is placed on the top block 706.

[0036] After the inductor body 100 is placed, the turntable 701 rotates by a predetermined angle and moves to the first winding station to wind the first copper wire. The winding assembly 3 includes a vertically arranged conductor tube 301. The copper wire passes through the conductor tube 301 from top to bottom. Before winding begins, the free end of the copper wire needs to be manually clamped onto the corresponding first clamping assembly 707. The conductor tube 301 can move in the XYZ space. By moving, the copper wire is hung on the corresponding first hanging rod 718, and then it moves to one end directly above the inductor body 100 and close to the clamp 703. The second mounting block and the structure mounted on it, as well as the rotating block 705 and the structure mounted on it, rotate synchronously together. During the rotation, the conductor tube 301 moves along the axis of the clamp 703 to make the copper wire evenly wound on the inductor body 100. After the winding is completed, the conductor tube 301 moves to hang the copper wire on the corresponding second hanging rod 719. Then the conductor tube 301 continues to move to move the copper wire to the corresponding second clamping assembly to clamp the copper wire.

[0037] The winding assembly 3 further includes a rotary drive assembly, which includes a first connecting joint 303 and a second connecting joint 722 at one end of the transmission shaft 720 opposite to the rotation axis of the turntable 701. When the gripper 703 rotates to the corresponding winding station under the drive of the turntable 701, the first connecting joint 303 and the second connecting joint 722 at the station are aligned on the axis. The first connecting joint 303 can move toward the second connecting joint 722 and engage. The rotary drive assembly also includes a motor for driving the first connecting joint 303 to rotate and a belt drive assembly. When the first connecting joint 303 and the second connecting joint 722 are engaged, the motor can drive the first connecting joint 303 and the second connecting joint 722 to rotate, thereby driving the inductor body 100 to rotate.

[0038] The winding assembly 3 further includes a first clamping push rod 304 and a second clamping push rod 305. The first clamping push rod 304 and the second clamping push rod 305 are telescopic along the rotation axis of the clamp 703 located at the same winding station. The first clamping push rod 304 at each winding station is used to push against the second push rod 712 in the first wire clamping assembly that needs to clamp the wire at this station. The second clamping push rod 305 at each winding station is used to push against the third push rod 716 in the second wire clamping assembly that needs to clamp the wire at this station.

[0039] The first clamping push rod 304 can push against the corresponding second push rod 712, and the second clamping push rod 305 can... After the winding is completed at the first winding station, the turntable 701 rotates by a predetermined angle to move the inductor body 100, which has completed one winding, to the second winding station to wind the second copper wire. At this time, the copper wire held by the second clamping assembly at the second winding station is the copper wire pulled from the first winding station and needs to be cut. Before cutting, the conductor tube 301 at the first winding station moves to clamp the copper wire to the corresponding first clamping assembly 707. That is, at this time, there is a copper wire connecting the first clamping assembly 707 at the first winding station and the second clamping assembly at the second winding station. In order to cut the copper wire, a pneumatic shear 721 is provided between the first winding station and the second winding station. The pneumatic shear 721 can move up and down. When it is necessary to cut the wire, the pneumatic shear 721 moves downward to cut the copper wire and then returns to its original position. Specifically, the turntable assembly 7 includes a mounting plate 720 disposed directly above the turntable 701, and the pneumatic shears 721 are disposed on the mounting plate 720. After the wire is cut, the winding assembly 3 located at the second winding station begins to wind the wire. The winding method is exactly the same as that of the winding assembly 3 at the first winding station, except that the first wire clamping assembly 707 and the second wire clamping assembly are different.

[0040] After winding is completed at the second winding station, the turntable 701 rotates by a predetermined angle to move the inductor body 100, which has completed two windings, to the third winding station to wind the third copper wire. Similarly, a pneumatic shear 721 is provided on the mounting plate 720 between the third and second winding stations to cut the copper wire clamped between the two stations. The winding method of the winding assembly 3 at the third winding station is exactly the same as that at the second station, except that the first clamping assembly 707 and the second clamping assembly are different.

[0041] After the winding is completed at the third winding station, the turntable 701 rotates by a predetermined angle. Furthermore, a pneumatic shear 721 is also provided on the mounting plate 720 between the third winding station and the hot-heating station. The pneumatic shear 721 is used to cut the copper wire located between the hot-heating station and the third winding station.

[0042] A laser wire-heating assembly 4 is installed at the wire-heating station. The laser wire-heating assembly 4 is used to emit laser light towards both ends of the inductor body 100 to heat the insulation layer on the copper wire passing through the ends. The principle of laser wire heating adopts existing technology.

[0043] After the wire heating is completed, the turntable 701 moves the inductor body to the first spot welding station. A spot welding assembly 5 is located at the first spot welding station. The spot welding assembly 5 is equipped with a welding head 501. The welding head 501 can move along the inductor body located at the corresponding spot welding station to a position directly above one end portion of the inductor body 100. The welding head 501 can also move up and down. By moving downwards, the welding head 501 abuts against the corresponding end portion, and spot welding is achieved by heating the welding head 501. Solder is pre-applied to the end portion. After the copper wire is wound, it is placed on the corresponding solder. During spot welding, the solder melts, thereby soldering the end of the copper wire to the end portion. Furthermore, a portion of the copper wire can be melted during spot welding.

[0044] Furthermore, a wire clamping rod 502 is provided on the mounting plate 720 at a position corresponding to the first spot welding station. The wire clamping rod 502 is movable up and down. At least the wire-clamping portion of the wire clamping rod 502 is located between the end portion at the current spot welding point and the corresponding first wire clamping assembly 707 or second wire clamping assembly. During the downward movement of the wire clamping rod 502, it can push against the copper wire located below it, pulling off this portion of the copper wire at the weld point. Two wire clamping rods 502 are shown at each spot welding station in the figure, but in practice, only one wire clamping rod 502 is needed at each spot welding station.

[0045] After spot welding and wire clamping are completed at the first spot welding station, the turntable 701 rotates the inductor body 100 to the second spot welding station, where spot welding is performed on the other end portion. The spot welding assembly at the second spot welding station has the same structure as the spot welding assembly at the first spot welding station. Similarly, a wire clamping rod 502 is also provided on the mounting plate corresponding to the second spot welding station, used to clamp the other end portion to the corresponding first wire clamping assembly or another of the second wire clamping assemblies, so as to break the copper wire at the corresponding solder joint.

[0046] After spot welding and wire clamping are completed at the second spot welding station, the turntable 701 moves the inductor body 100 to the waste wire recycling station. A waste wire recycling assembly 6 is installed at the waste wire recycling station. This assembly is used to recycle the waste wires clamped between the first and second wire clamping assemblies. The waste wire recycling assembly 6 includes a suction nozzle 601 and a suction pipe 602. The lower end of the suction nozzle 601 faces downwards, and the lower end of the suction pipe 602 is connected to the upper end of the suction nozzle 601. The end of the suction pipe 602 facing away from the suction nozzle 601 is connected to a negative pressure device, which uses negative pressure to suck away the waste wires. The suction pipe 602 is mounted on the mounting plate 720.

[0047] Furthermore, a first clamping assembly is provided on the frame 1 at the waste wire recycling station. The first clamping assembly includes a push block 603, which can move back and forth along the rotation axis of the gripper 703 at the waste wire recycling station and can simultaneously push against the second push rod 712 and the third push rod 716 to open the first clamping assembly 707 and the second clamping assembly, so that the suction nozzle 601 can suck away the waste wire.

[0048] After the waste wire recycling is completed, the turntable 701 drives the inductor to move to the unloading station. The unloading component 8 is set at the unloading station. The unloading component 8 includes an unloading module 801 set at the unloading station of the frame 1. The unloading module 801 has two output ends, which operate independently. For ease of description, the output end closer to the turntable 701 is called the first output end, and the output end farther from the turntable 701 is called the second output end. A first suction nozzle 802 is set on the first output end, with the working end of the first suction nozzle 802 facing downward. A second suction nozzle 803 is set on the second output end, with the working end of the second suction nozzle 803 facing downward.

[0049] The feeding assembly 8 also includes a positioning assembly and a receiving assembly. The positioning assembly includes a positioning seat 804 mounted on the frame 1 and a plurality of positioning rods 805 mounted around the positioning seat 804. The height of the positioning rods 805 is configured to be consistent with the height of the inductor placed on the positioning seat 804. The plurality of positioning rods 805 can move synchronously toward the axis of the positioning seat 804 to push against the inductor to achieve positioning.

[0050] Driven by the unloading module 801, the first suction nozzle 802 can move back and forth between the gripper 703 and the positioning seat 804 located at the unloading station, and the first suction nozzle 802 can move up and down, thereby moving the inductor on the gripper 703 to the positioning seat 804 for positioning.

[0051] The unloading assembly 8 also includes a camera 809 mounted on the first output end. The camera 809 faces downwards and can move directly above the positioning seat 804 under the drive of the unloading module 801 to photograph the inductor located on the positioning seat 804. The photographed image can be used to determine whether the inductor has defects. Multiple collection bins 806 are mounted on the frame 1 along the movement path of the second suction nozzle 803. These collection bins 806 are used to recycle defective inductors.

[0052] The unloading assembly 8 also includes a receiving assembly mounted on the frame 1. The receiving assembly includes a tray 807 for holding inductors and a tray conveying assembly 809 for conveying the tray 807. The tray 807 has multiple slots. The tray conveying assembly 809 moves the tray 807 to the loading station. The second suction nozzle 803 can move back and forth between the positioning seat 804 and the tray 807 at the loading station. The second suction nozzle 803 can also move up and down, thereby placing the inductor on the positioning seat 804 into the slots of the tray 807. A pressing rod 808 is also provided on the second output end. The pressing rod 808 can move up and down relative to the second output end. After the second suction nozzle 803 places the inductor into the slot, the pressing rod 808 is moved to further press down on the inductor, ensuring it is properly positioned. The tray conveying assembly 809 uses existing technology.

[0053] Furthermore, a second clamping assembly is provided on the mounting plate 720 at the corresponding loading and unloading stations, respectively. The second clamping assembly is used to open the clamps during loading and unloading. The second clamping assembly adopts existing technology.

[0054] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention. The scope of protection claimed by the appended claims and their equivalents is defined.

Claims

1. An automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor, wherein the inductor includes an inductor body and a coil wound on the inductor body, the inductor body includes a middle portion and end portions disposed at both ends along the length of the middle portion, the middle portion being smaller in size and the end portions being larger in size, the coil being obtained by winding copper wire around the middle portion, and the two ends of the copper wire being soldered to the two end portions respectively, comprising: frame; A turntable assembly includes a turntable and grippers, the turntable being rotatably mounted on a frame, the axis of rotation of the turntable being vertically oriented; The grippers are multiple in number and are arranged at equal angles to the rotation axis of the turntable on the edge of the upper surface of the turntable. The grippers are used to clamp the inductor body. The feeding assembly is located at the feeding station of the frame and is used to feed the inductor body onto the gripper located at the feeding station. The winding assembly, located at the winding station of the frame, is used to wind copper wire onto the inductor body located at the winding station; A laser wire-heating assembly is installed at the wire-heating station on the frame and is used to heat the insulation layer of the copper wire passing through the end portion. A spot welding assembly, located at the spot welding station on the frame, is used to weld copper wires passing through the end portion onto the end portion. The feeding station, winding station, hot-heating station, and spot welding station are arranged sequentially along the rotation direction of the turntable.

2. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper is mounted on the turntable via a first mounting block. The gripper is rotatable relative to the first mounting block, and the axis of the gripper intersects the axis of the turntable. The gripper includes a movable part and a fixed part disposed on the second mounting block. The movable part is rotatably disposed on the second mounting block, and the fixed part is fixedly disposed on the second mounting block. The rotation axis of the movable part relative to the second mounting block is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the gripper relative to the first mounting block. A clamping jaw for clamping the inductor body is formed at one end between the movable part and the fixed part and away from the axis of the turntable. When the movable part rotates relative to the second mounting block, the clamping jaw can be released or clamped. A first spring is provided between the movable part and the immovable part and at one end near the axis of the turntable. One end of the first spring abuts against the immovable part and the other end abuts against the movable part. The first spring is always in a compressed state, so that the clamp always has a clamping tendency. The second mounting block is rotatably mounted on the second mounting block via the first rotating shaft.

3. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 2, characterized in that, A top block is provided on the turntable at the position corresponding to each gripper. When the inductor body is placed on the gripper, the gripper clamps one end of the inductor body, and the top block is used to support the other end of the inductor body. The top block and the gripper can rotate synchronously.

4. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 3, characterized in that, A third mounting block is provided on the turntable at the position corresponding to each top block. A second rotating shaft is rotatably provided on the third mounting block. The axis of the second rotating shaft intersects the axis of the first rotating shaft and the axis of the turntable. A rotating block is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft near the gripper, and the top block is mounted on the rotating block; A drive shaft is provided on the first mounting block and the third mounting block. The drive shaft extends along the rotation axis of the gripper, and the two ends of the drive shaft are respectively connected to the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft by means of belt drive.

5. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 4, characterized in that, Three first clamping components are provided on the second mounting block. The three first clamping components are configured such that when the gripper is in the initial position, the three first clamping components are located on one side of the gripper along the horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the gripper and along the rotation direction of the turntable during production. The three first clamping components are located on the downstream side of the gripper. The three first clamping components are also configured to be arranged sequentially along the horizontal direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the gripper when the gripper is in the initial position. The initial position of the gripper is the state of the gripper when loading material.

6. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each first wire clamping assembly includes a first stationary member and a first movable member disposed on a second mounting block. The first stationary member and the first movable member are aligned in the direction of the rotation axis of the jaws. The first movable member is capable of moving back and forth along the axis of the jaws to selectively abut or separate from the first stationary member. When the first stationary member abuts the first movable member, it can clamp the copper wire. When the two separate, the copper wire is released. Each of the first wire clamping assemblies further includes a linkage block. The first movable member is disposed on the linkage block. The linkage block is capable of moving back and forth along the rotation axis of the gripper. In the arrangement direction of the three first wire clamping assemblies, the linkage block is located on one side of the first stationary member. A second spring is disposed at one end of the linkage block near the rotation axis of the turntable. One end of the second spring abuts against the linkage block, and the other end abuts against the second mounting block. The second spring is always in a compressed state, thereby causing the first movable member to always tend to abut against the first stationary member.

7. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first push rod is provided on the rotating block, which corresponds to the three linkage blocks one by one. The first push rod extends along the axis of the jaw and is always aligned with the corresponding linkage block in the axis of the jaw. The first push rod can move back and forth along the rotation axis of the jaw, and can push the linkage block during the movement towards the linkage block, so that the first stationary part and the first movable part are separated and the copper wire is released. Three second push rods are provided on the third mounting block. The second push rods extend along a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the gripper. When the gripper is in the initial position, the three second push rods are aligned with the corresponding first push rods. A third spring is sleeved on the second push rod. The third spring is configured to cause the second push rod to move away from the first push rod.

8. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 7, characterized in that, Three second wire clamping assemblies are provided on the rotating block. The second wire clamping assemblies are used to clamp the other end of the copper wire after winding. The three second wire clamping assemblies are located on the opposite side of the top block from the first push rod. The three second wire clamping assemblies are arranged at equal intervals along the arrangement direction parallel to the three first push rods. Each second wire clamping assembly includes a wire clamping rod. The wire clamping rod extends along the rotation axis parallel to the jaw and both ends of the wire clamping rod pass through the rotating block. A first stop is provided at the end of the wire clamping rod near the jaw and a second stop is provided at the end away from the jaw. A fourth spring is sleeved on each wire clamping rod. One end of the fourth spring abuts against the second stop and the other end abuts against the rotating block. The fourth spring is always in a compressed state, so that the first stop always tends to abut against the rotating block. The copper wire can be clamped between the first stop block and the rotating block; Three third push rods are provided on the third mounting block. When the gripper is in the initial state, the three third push rods are aligned with the three wire clamping rods. The three third push rods can move back and forth along the axis of the gripper to push against the corresponding wire clamping rods, so as to release the copper wire clamped between the first stop and the rotating block or to facilitate the placement of the copper wire between the first stop and the rotating block.

9. The automated production equipment for a new energy-adaptive inductor according to claim 8, characterized in that, Three first wire-hanging rods are provided on the immovable part of the jaw. The first wire-hanging rods are provided on the upper surface of the immovable part of the jaw when it is in the initial position. The first wire-hanging rods are used to hang the copper wire before winding to change the direction of the copper wire. Three second wire-hanging rods are provided on the rotating block. The second wire-hanging rods are configured to be located on the upper surface of the rotating block when the gripper is in the initial position. The three second wire-hanging rods are used to hang the copper wire after the winding is completed to change the direction of the copper wire.

10. An automated method for a new energy-adaptive inductor, using the automated equipment described in claim 9, specifically includes the following steps: Step 1: The feeding assembly feeds the inductor body onto the gripper located at the feeding station; Step 2: The turntable moves the inductor body to the winding station; Step 3: Move the conduit to clamp the copper wire to be wound onto the corresponding first wire clamping assembly; Step 4: The conduit continues to move, bypassing the corresponding first hanging rod, and then moves to directly above the middle part of the inductor body; Step 5: The clamps rotate to begin winding the wire. During the winding process, the conductor tube carries the copper wire and moves back and forth along the length of the middle section. Step 6: After the grippers rotate to the predetermined number of revolutions, the winding process is complete. Step 7: Move the conduit so that the copper wire passes around the corresponding second hanging rod and is clamped onto the corresponding second wire clamping assembly; Step 8: The turntable moves the wound inductor body to the next station; Step 9: The conductor tube located at the previous winding station of the next station is moved to clamp the copper wire onto the first wire clamping assembly located at the previous winding station. Step 10: Cut the copper wire located at the next work station and the previous winding work station. Step 11: If the next station is a winding station, return to step 3; otherwise, proceed to the next step. Step 12: The turntable moves the wound inductor body to the hot-heating station, where the laser hot-heating assembly heats the insulation layer of the copper wire corresponding to the end portion. Step 13: Perform spot welding, welding the copper wire with the insulation removed to the corresponding end portion, and after spot welding, pull off the excess copper wire; Step 14: Recycle the excess copper wire after it has been broken; Step 15: Cut the finished inductor into blanks.

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