A riveting apparatus for a universal manifold assembly and method of use

Abstract

The application provides a universal collecting pipe assembly riveting equipment and a use method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of collecting pipe assembly riveting equipment. The application solves the problem of low efficiency of the existing collecting pipe assembly riveting equipment. The universal collecting pipe assembly riveting equipment comprises a table, a loading mechanism, a collecting pipe, a discharging plate, a material clamp, an insert, a pressing assembly, a pressing mechanism, a feeding table, a vibrating screen and a feeding assembly. In the application, the automatic step of inserting the insert into the collecting pipe can be completed by cooperation of the loading mechanism, the discharging plate, the insert, the pressing assembly, the pressing mechanism, the vibrating screen and the feeding assembly, manual operation is reduced, and efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of riveting fixtures for manifolds, and relates to a general-purpose riveting device for manifold assemblies and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional riveting fixtures used for manifolds require operators to manually insert the inserts one by one into the predetermined slots in the manifold. After confirming the position, the equipment is manually started to complete the riveting. This process is basically done manually, resulting in low automation and long time consumption per piece, which seriously restricts production line efficiency and makes it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale mass production. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a highly automated and efficient universal manifold assembly riveting device and its usage method.

[0004] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solution: a universal manifold assembly riveting device, comprising: Machine tool; A loading mechanism is mounted on the machine platform. The loading mechanism is movable relative to the machine platform and is used to place the manifold. A feeding plate is provided on the machine base. A material clamp is detachably connected to the feeding plate. The material clamp is used to store inserts. The feeding plate is provided with a pressing component that pushes the inserts onto the manifold. A pressing mechanism is provided on the machine base, which can deform the insert and secure it in the manifold. The feeding mechanism is located on one side of the machine base and is capable of transferring inserts into the clamp.

[0005] In the above-mentioned riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly, the machine base is provided with a fixed frame for mounting a feeding plate, the feeding plate is provided with a connecting frame, a screw is movably mounted on the top of the fixed frame, the screw thread passes through the connecting frame, the top of the fixed frame is provided with a motor connected to the screw, and the fixed frame is provided with a first guide rail for guiding the movement of the feeding plate.

[0006] In the above-mentioned riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly, the feeding plate is provided with a support plate for installing the material clamp, the pressing assembly includes a pressing chamber provided on the feeding plate, a pressing plate is movably inserted in the pressing chamber, and a pressing cylinder is provided on the pressing chamber for driving the pressing plate to move relative to the pressing chamber.

[0007] In the above-mentioned riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly, the pressure chamber is provided with a discharge groove for the pressure plate to pass through, the bottom of the pressure chamber is provided with a stepped groove for inserting into the material clamp, the stepped groove exposes the discharge groove outside the pressure chamber, the support plate is provided with an extrusion cylinder, the extrusion cylinder is provided with an extrusion rod, the extrusion rod is inserted into the material clamp, and the extrusion rod can push the insert in the material clamp into the discharge groove.

[0008] In the above-mentioned general-purpose manifold assembly riveting equipment, the support plate is provided with a feeding hole for inserts and pressure plates to pass through, a guide block is installed on the inner wall of one side of the feeding hole, the feeding hole is located directly below the feeding groove, and the support plate and the material clamp are connected by a pin.

[0009] In the above-mentioned riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly, the loading mechanism includes a movable platform that can move relative to the machine base. A worktable is provided on the movable platform, and pressing blocks are provided on both sides of the worktable. The pressing blocks can move relative to the worktable. At least two positioning plates are provided on the worktable, and each positioning plate is inserted into the interior of the manifold. Each pressing block is provided with multiple pressing grooves, wherein at least one pressing groove contains a pressing plate.

[0010] In the above-mentioned riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly, a second spring is provided between the pressing block and the worktable, a guide bolt is installed inside the worktable, the guide bolt passes through the side of the pressing block and connects to the worktable, and there is a gap between the pressing block and the worktable.

[0011] In the above-mentioned riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly, the pressing mechanism includes a pressing frame mounted on the machine base, a pressing plate movably installed inside the pressing frame, a pressing column corresponding to a pressing block at the bottom of the pressing plate, and a pressing cylinder for driving the pressing plate to rise and fall on the pressing frame. When the pressing column moves downward and contacts the corresponding pressing block, the pressing column pushes the pressing block to move towards the worktable.

[0012] In the above-mentioned riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding platform, a vibrating screen for conveying inserts on the feeding platform, a feeding assembly on the feeding platform, a clamp for not storing inserts detachably connected to the feeding assembly, the feeding assembly includes a feeding rack on the feeding platform, the feeding rack is used to install the clamp for not storing inserts, a transfer plate is provided on the top of the feeding rack, the transfer plate is provided with a feed inlet for the output end of the vibrating screen to be inserted, the transfer plate is also provided with an upper drain hole, the upper drain hole is located directly above the clamp, and the transfer plate is provided with a transfer assembly for transferring inserts to the upper drain hole.

[0013] A method of using a riveting device for a general-purpose manifold assembly includes the following steps: S1. Operate the feeding mechanism to transfer the insert into the clamp; S2. Place the clamp filled with inserts onto the tray of the feeding plate, and position and install the manifold to be processed onto the loading mechanism; S3. Control the feeding plate to move relative to the machine platform so that the pressing assembly is located directly above the specified position of the manifold. During this process, the extrusion rod on the pallet will expel an insert located in the clamp into the pressing assembly. S4. Control the pressing assembly to move downward so that the insert inside it is pushed into the inside of the manifold. After that, the pressing assembly rises and resets. S5. Repeat steps S3 and S4 to insert the inserts into each designated position of the manifold. S6. Control the loading mechanism to move directly below the pressing mechanism, and then operate the pressing mechanism to descend so that the loading mechanism squeezes the side of the insert, thereby deforming the side of the insert and securing it in the manifold. S7. Reset the control pressing mechanism and loading mechanism, and remove the manifold from the loading mechanism.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: In this invention, a clamp filled with inserts is placed on the support plate of a feeding plate, and the manifold to be processed is positioned and installed on the loading mechanism. The feeding plate is then moved relative to the machine tool so that the pressing assembly is positioned directly above a designated position on the manifold. During this process, the extrusion rod on the support plate extrudes an insert from the clamp into the pressing assembly. The pressing assembly is then moved downwards to push the insert inside into the manifold. Afterwards, the pressing assembly rises and resets. The above steps are repeated to insert inserts into each designated position on the manifold. Then, the loading mechanism is moved to a position directly below the pressing mechanism. The pressing mechanism is then lowered so that the loading mechanism presses the side of the insert, causing deformation of the side and securing the insert in the manifold. This automates the insertion process, reducing manual operation and improving efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the combination of the feeding platform, vibrating screen, and feeding components.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the feeding assembly.

[0018] Figure 4 It is a combination diagram of the fixing frame, feeding plate and pressing assembly.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the partial structure of the pressing assembly and the assembly of the feeding plate.

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view at point A.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure hopper.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the pressure hopper from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the press-fitting mechanism.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the loading mechanism on the machine platform.

[0025] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the combination of the workbench and the pressing block.

[0026] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure after removing one of the pressing blocks.

[0027] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a connector being inserted into a manifold.

[0028] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Enlarged view at point E.

[0029] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the material clamp structure.

[0030] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 Sectional view at BB.

[0031] In the diagram, the components include: machine base 100, fixed frame 110, screw 111, motor 112, first guide rail 113, second guide rail 120, moving rod 130, loading mechanism 200, moving table 210, worktable 220, positioning plate 221, pressing block 230, pressing groove 231, pressing plate 232, inclined surface 233, second spring 240, guide bolt 250, feeding plate 300, connecting frame 310, support plate 320, extrusion cylinder 321, extrusion rod 322, discharge hole 323, guide block 324, pin 325, pressing assembly 400, pressing bin 410, feeding groove 411, stepped groove 412, pressing plate 420, pressing cylinder 430, pressing mechanism 500, pressing frame 510, and pressing cylinder 51. 1. Pressing plate 520, pressing column 530, pressing surface 531, pressing block 540, anti-detachment column 550, first spring 560, feeding mechanism 600, vibrating screen 610, lifting rod 620, second cylinder 630, feeding platform 640, feeding assembly 700, feeding rack 710, mounting rack 711, detector 712, positioning block 713, quick clamp 714, lower drain hole 715, transfer plate 720, feed inlet 721, upper drain hole 722, pressure shell 723, air blowing pipe 724, transfer assembly 730, feeding plate 731, feeding port 7311, feeding cylinder 732, manifold 800, positioning groove 810, slot 820, material clamp 900, insert 910, insertion hole 920, through hole 930. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0033] In this invention, a row of parallel positioning grooves 810 are provided on the side of the manifold 800, and a plurality of slots 820 for inserting the insert 910 are also provided on the side of the manifold 800, wherein the slots 820 and the positioning grooves 810 are arranged opposite to each other; the clamp 900 is provided with an insertion hole 920 and a through hole 930, wherein the diameter of the insertion hole 920 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 930, the insertion hole 920 and the through hole 930 are connected, the through hole 930 is located on one end face of the clamp 900, and the insertion hole 920 penetrates through the other end face of the clamp 900. The insertion hole 920 is used to accommodate the insert 910, and the through hole 930 allows the lifting rod 620 or the extrusion rod 322 to pass through; in this invention, the manifold is made of metal.

[0034] Example 1 like Figure 1 — Figure 16As shown, the riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly of the present invention includes a machine base 100, a loading mechanism 200, a manifold 800, a feeding plate 300, a material clamp 900, a insert 910, a pressing assembly 400, a pressing mechanism 500, a feeding platform 640, a vibrating screen 610, and a feeding assembly 700.

[0035] A loading mechanism 200 is mounted on the machine base 100 and is movable relative to the machine base 100. The loading mechanism 200 is used to place the manifold 800. A discharge plate 300 is mounted on the machine base 100 and is detachably connected to a clamp 900 for storing inserts 910. The discharge plate 300 is provided with a pressing assembly 400 for pushing the inserts 910 onto the manifold 800. A pressing mechanism 500 is mounted on the machine base 100 and is capable of deforming and securing the inserts 910 within the manifold 800. A feeding mechanism 600 is located on one side of the machine base 100. The device includes a loading platform 640, on which a vibrating screen 610 for conveying inserts 910 is provided. A loading assembly 700 is also provided on the loading platform 640, and a clamp 900 without inserted inserts 910 is detachably connected to the loading assembly 700. The loading assembly 700 can transfer the inserted inserts 910 from the vibrating screen 610 to the clamp 900. The riveting equipment also includes a control system (not shown in the figure) for controlling the riveting equipment. Before inserting the inserted inserts 910 into the manifold 800, the clamp 900 must be filled with inserted inserts 910. Specifically, the operator places the clamp 900 without inserted inserts 910 into the manifold 800. The material is placed on the feeding assembly 700. Then, the control system (not shown in the figure) operates the vibrating screen 610 and the feeding assembly 700 to transfer the inserts 910 in the vibrating screen 610 to the clamp 900 until the clamp 900 is full. After that, the inserts 910 in the clamp 900 are inserted into the manifold 800. Specifically, the clamp 900 filled with inserts 910 needs to be placed in the designated position on the discharge plate 300, and the manifold 800 to be processed needs to be positioned and installed on the loading mechanism 200. Then, the control system controls the discharge plate 300 to move relative to the machine base 100 so that the pressing assembly 400 is located in the designated position of the manifold 800. Directly above the position, during this process, an insert 910 located in the clamp 900 is extruded into the pressing assembly 400. Subsequently, the pressing assembly 400 is controlled to move downward so that the insert 910 inside is pushed into the manifold 800. Afterward, the pressing assembly 400 rises to reset. The above steps are repeated so that inserts 910 are inserted into each designated position of the manifold 800. Then, the loading mechanism 200 is controlled to move directly below the pressing mechanism 500. Afterward, the pressing mechanism 500 is manipulated to descend so that the loading mechanism 200 squeezes the side of the insert, thereby deforming the side of the insert to secure it in the manifold 800.Then, the loading mechanism 200 is reset, and the manifold 800 is removed from the loading mechanism 200. This completes the fully automatic insertion of the insert 910 into the manifold 800, reducing manual operation and improving efficiency. Secondly, during the insertion of the insert 910 into the manifold 800, another clamp 900 without inserted 910 can be placed on the feeding assembly 700, and the feeding assembly 700 and vibrating screen 610 can be controlled to fill the clamp 900 with inserted 910. Thus, when the clamp 900 on the discharge plate 300 runs out of inserted 910, the clamp 900 on the feeding assembly 700 can be directly replaced on the discharge plate 300, further improving the working efficiency of the riveting equipment.

[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 — Figure 8 As shown, the machine base 100 is provided with a fixed frame 110 for mounting the feeding plate 300. The feeding plate 300 is provided with a connecting frame 310. A screw 111 is movably mounted on the top of the fixed frame 110. The screw 111 is threaded through the connecting frame 310. A motor 112 connected to the screw 111 is provided on the top of the fixed frame 110. The fixed frame 110 is provided with a first guide rail 113 for guiding the movement of the feeding plate 300. When the motor 112 drives the screw... When 111 rotates, because the feeding plate 300 is connected to the connecting frame 310, the screw 111 threaded through the connecting frame 310, and the feeding plate 300 is slidably mounted on the fixed frame 110 via the first guide rail 113, the screw 111 will drive the feeding plate 300 and the connecting frame 310 to move directionally along the trajectory of the first guide rail 113, thereby changing the position of the pressing assembly 400 so that the pressing assembly 400 can push each insert 910 into different positions of the manifold 800 in sequence.

[0037] The feeding plate 300 is provided with a support plate 320 for mounting the material clamp 900. The pressing assembly 400 includes a pressing chamber 410 disposed on the feeding plate 300. The pressing plate 420 is movably disposed within the pressing chamber 410. The pressing chamber 410 is provided with a pressing cylinder 430 for driving the pressing plate 420 to move relative to the pressing chamber 410. The pressing chamber 410 is provided with a feeding groove 411 through which the pressing plate 420 passes. The bottom of the pressing chamber 410 is provided with... A stepped groove 412 is inserted into the material clamp 900, exposing the discharge groove 411 outside the pressure chamber 410. A material extrusion cylinder 321 is provided on the support plate 320, and a material extrusion rod 322 is provided on the material clamp 900. The material extrusion rod 322 is inserted into the material clamp 900 and can push the insert 910 inside the material clamp 900 into the discharge groove 411. The support plate 320 is provided with a passage for the insert 910 to pass through the pressure plate 420. The material discharge hole 323 has a guide block 324 installed on the inner wall of one side of the material discharge hole 323. The material discharge hole 323 is located directly below the material discharge groove 411. The support plate 320 and the material clamp 900 are connected by a pin 325. During installation, the end of the material clamp 900 away from the through hole 930 needs to be inserted into the stepped groove 412 so that the insertion hole 920 on the material clamp 900 is aligned with the material discharge groove 411. Then, the pin 325 is passed through the material clamp and inserted into the groove. The material clamp 900 is positioned and secured between the material clamp 320 and the pressure chamber 410 on the pallet 320. Then, the extrusion cylinder 321 is controlled to extend the extrusion rod 322 so that the extrusion rod 322 is inserted into the inside of the material clamp 900 through the through hole 930 until the extrusion rod 322 abuts against the adjacent insert 910. Furthermore, the pin 325 does not pass through the insertion hole 920 and the through hole 930 to avoid the pin 325 affecting the insert 910 or the extrusion rod 322.During operation, the feeding plate 300 moves relative to the fixed frame 110. Simultaneously, the extrusion cylinder 321 pushes the extrusion rod 322 out a distance equal to the length of an insert 910, so that the insert 910 furthest from the extrusion rod 322 is pushed into the feeding groove 411. The remaining insert 910 remains in the insertion hole 920 of the clamp 900. When the feeding plate 300 moves to the designated location, the pressing cylinder 430 pushes out the pressing plate 420. During this process, the pressing plate 420 moves downwards along the trajectory of the feeding groove 411. When the pressing plate 420 encounters the insert 910 located in the feeding groove 411, it pushes the insert 910 downwards until the insert 910 detaches from the feeding groove 411 and enters the discharge hole 323 along the guide block 324. Afterwards, the pressing plate 420 continues to push the insert 910 downwards. 10 moves downwards to allow the insert 910 to disengage from the discharge hole 323 and be inserted into the designated slot 820 of the manifold 800. During this process, because the distance between the bottom of the discharge hole 323 and the manifold 800 is much smaller than the vertical height of the insert 910, the bottom of the insert 910 can be quickly inserted into the slot 820 of the manifold 800 after disengaging from the discharge hole 323, thus preventing misalignment of the insert 910 during this process. After the insert 910 is inserted into the manifold 800, the pressure plate 420 rises and resets until the bottom of the pressure plate 420 is above the clamp 900. Then, the release plate 300 continues to move to the next designated position and repeats the above steps to insert the insert 910 into all the slots 820 on the manifold 800.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 10 — Figure 12As shown, the loading mechanism 200 includes a movable platform 210 movable relative to the machine base 100. A worktable 220 is provided on the movable platform 210. Pressing blocks 230 are respectively provided on both sides of the worktable 220. The pressing blocks 230 are movable relative to the worktable 220 and are elastically connected to the worktable 220. At least two positioning plates 221 are provided on the worktable 220, each positioning plate 221 being inserted into the manifold 800. Each pressing block 230 is provided with multiple pressing grooves 231, wherein at least one pressing groove 231 contains a pressing plate 232. The machine base 100 is provided with a mechanism for guiding... The moving platform 210 is oriented along a second guide rail 120. A moving rod 130 is mounted on the machine base 100. A first cylinder (not shown in the figure) connected to the moving platform 210 is mounted on the moving rod 130. This first cylinder (not shown in the figure) is a rodless cylinder. When the first cylinder (not shown in the figure) moves along the moving rod 130, the moving platform 210 will oriented along the trajectory of the second guide rail 120, allowing the moving platform 210 to move back and forth between the pressing mechanism 500 and the fixed frame 110. When installing the manifold 800, it is necessary to align each positioning piece 221 with its corresponding positioning groove 810 so that the positioning pieces 221 can... Insert the insert 910 into the corresponding positioning slot 810 to complete the positioning and installation of the manifold 800 on the worktable 220. After the insert 910 is inserted into the manifold 800, the pressing mechanism 500 drives the two pressing blocks 230 to close towards the worktable 220 simultaneously. At this time, the pressing block 232 and the insert 910 on the manifold 800 are on the same vertical plane, and the distance between the pressing block 232 and the manifold 800 is less than the distance between the pressing block 230 and the manifold 800. Therefore, the pressing block 232 will preferentially contact the side of the insert 910. Thus, as the pressing block 230 continues to move towards the worktable 220, the pressing block 232 will squeeze the insert 910. The side of the insert 910 is deformed to ensure that the insert 910 is firmly inserted into the manifold 800. When the pressing block 230 abuts against the worktable 220, the pressing block 230 stops moving, the pressing plate 232 completes the pressing process of the insert 910, the pressing mechanism 500 resets, the pressing block 230 also elastically resets, and the pressing plate 232 separates from the manifold 800. Furthermore, during the installation of the pressing plate 232, the pressing groove 231 can be appropriately selected according to the position of the slot 820 on the manifold 800, and the pressing plate 232 can be installed in the pressing groove 231 so that the pressing plate 232 can be accurately aligned with the side of the insert 910.

[0039] Furthermore, a second spring 240 is provided between the pressing block 230 and the worktable 220. A guide bolt 250 is installed inside the worktable 220. The guide bolt 250 passes through the side of the pressing block 230 and connects to the worktable 220. There is a gap between the pressing block 230 and the worktable 220. When the pressing block 230 is squeezed by the pressing mechanism 500, the pressing block 230 will move towards the worktable 220. At the same time, the second spring 240 is compressed. When the pressing mechanism 500 stops squeezing the pressing block 230, the pressing block 230 is subjected to the elastic force of the second spring 240 and moves away from the worktable 220 until the pressing block 230 abuts against the end of the guide bolt 250, and the pressing block 230 is reset.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 9As shown, the pressing mechanism 500 includes a pressing frame 510 mounted on a machine base 100. A pressing plate 520 is movably mounted inside the pressing frame 510. The bottom of the pressing plate 520 is provided with a pressing column 530 corresponding to the pressing block 230. The pressing frame 510 is provided with a pressing cylinder 511 for driving the pressing plate 520 to rise and fall. When the pressing column 530 moves downward and contacts the corresponding pressing block 230, the pressing column 530 pushes the pressing block 230 to move towards the worktable 220. The bottom end of the pressing column 530 is provided with a pressing surface 531. The pressing block 230 is provided with an inclined surface 233 corresponding to the pressing surface 531. A pressing block 540 is provided on the bottom surface of the pressing plate 520. The pressing block 540 is provided with at least two anti-detachment columns 550, which movably pass through the pressing plate 520. Each of the anti-detachment columns 550 is fitted with a first spring 560, which is located between the pressure plate 520 and the pressure block 540. When the pressure cylinder 511 pushes the pressure plate 520 downward relative to the pressure frame 510, the pressure block 540 and the pressure column 530 will move downward synchronously with the pressure plate 520. During this process, the bottom surface of the pressure block 540 will first contact the side of the manifold 800. Then, the pressure column 530 continues to descend so that the pressure surface 531 of the pressure column 530 contacts and presses the inclined surface 233, thereby pushing the pressing block 230 towards the worktable 220. When the pressing block 230 contacts the worktable 220, the pressure cylinder 511 stops working, and the pressure column 530 stops descending. During this process, the distance between the pressure block 540 and the pressure plate 520 decreases. A spring 560 is compressed to press the manifold 800 stably onto the worktable 220 by the pressing block 540, ensuring that the pressing plate 232 can stably squeeze the side of the insert 910. After a certain period of time, the pressing cylinder 511 drives the pressing plate 520 to rise relative to the pressing frame 510, so that the pressing column 530 separates from the pressing block 230. During this process, the pressing block 540 still presses the manifold 800 onto the worktable 220 to prevent the manifold 800 from shifting. After the pressing column 530 and the pressing block 230 are completely separated, the pressing block 540 separates from the manifold 800 until the pressing plate 520 returns to its initial height. Furthermore, the diameter of the anti-detachment column 550 at the end away from the pressing block 540 is larger than the diameter of the other parts of the anti-detachment column 550, so that the anti-detachment column 550 will not fall off the pressing plate 520.

[0041] like Figure 1 — Figure 3As shown, the feeding assembly 700 includes a feeding rack 710 mounted on a feeding platform 640. The feeding rack 710 is used to install material clamps 900 that do not store inserts 910. The top of the feeding rack 710 is provided with a transfer plate 720. The transfer plate 720 is provided with a feed inlet 721 for the output end of the vibrating screen 610 to be inserted. The transfer plate 720 is also provided with an upper drain hole 722, which is located directly above the material clamps 900. The transfer plate 720 is provided with a mechanism to rotate the inserts 910. When the vibrating screen 610 conveys the insert 910 into the transfer assembly 730 at the upper drain hole 722, the transfer assembly 730 transfers the insert 910 to the upper drain hole 722. Then, the insert 910 will fall downward through the upper drain hole 722. At this time, the material clamp 900 is located directly below the upper drain hole 722, and the insertion hole 920 of the material clamp 900 is aligned with the upper drain hole 722, so that the insert 910 can fall into the material clamp 900 through the insertion hole 920.

[0042] Furthermore, the transfer assembly 730 includes a feeding plate 731 movable relative to the transfer plate 720. The transfer plate 720 is provided with a feeding cylinder 732 for driving the feeding plate 731 to move. The feeding plate 731 has a feeding port 7311 on one side facing the vibrating screen 610. During the movement of the feeding plate 731, the feeding port 7311 can overlap with the upper leakage hole 722. The transfer plate 720 is provided with a pressure shell 723. The pressure shell 723 is provided with an air blowing pipe 724 located directly above the upper leakage hole 722. During operation, the feeding cylinder 732 needs to retract the feeding plate 731 first, so that the feeding plate 731 can move. The feeding port 7311 on 31 can be aligned with the output end of the vibrating screen 610. When the vibrating screen 610 conveys the insert 910 into the feeding port 7311, the feeding cylinder 732 pushes out the feeding plate 731, thereby driving the insert 910 to move. When the feeding port 7311 overlaps with the upper leakage hole 722, the insert located in the feeding port 7311 falls off. At the same time, the air blowing pipe 724 blows air to make the insert fall smoothly into the material clamp 900. After that, the feeding cylinder 732 drives the feeding plate 731 to retract, and the air blowing pipe 724 stops blowing air until the feeding port 7311 is aligned with the output end of the vibrating screen 610 again.

[0043] The feeding rack 710 is equipped with a mounting bracket 711 at the feed inlet 721. The mounting bracket 711 is equipped with a detector 712. The detector 712 can detect whether the next insert 910 entering the feeding inlet 7311 meets the standard. If the detector 712 does not detect the insert 910 or the specifications of the insert 910 do not meet the requirements, the vibrating screen 610 stops working to prevent the insert 910 from getting stuck in the feeding hole of the feeding plate 731 or to avoid the transfer component 730 running empty.

[0044] The loading rack 710 is equipped with a positioning block 713 for mounting the material clamp 900 and a quick clamp 714. The bottom of the loading rack 710 has a lower drain hole 715, through which a lifting rod 620 is movably inserted. The lifting rod 620 can be inserted into the material clamp 900 located on the loading rack 710. The loading platform 640 contains a second cylinder 630 for driving the lifting rod 620. This second cylinder 630 is a rodless cylinder. During installation, one side of the material clamp 900 needs to be abutted against the positioning block 713, and the end of the material clamp 900 with the through hole 930 is placed at the bottom of the loading rack 710, ensuring that the through hole 930 is aligned with the lower drain. After passing through hole 715, the material clamp 900 is pressed onto the loading rack 710 by quick clamp 714. Then, the second cylinder 630 is operated to push the lifting rod 620 through the lower drain hole 715 and the through hole 930 in sequence, extending into the interior of the material clamp 900 and level with the top of the material clamp 900. When the loading plate 731 is transferring a piece 910, the second cylinder 630 drives the lifting rod 620 to lower the height of a piece 910 so that when the piece 910 falls into the material clamp 900, the top of the lifting rod 620 can support the piece 910 in time, ensuring that the piece 910 is not misplaced or moved inside the material clamp 900.

[0045] Example 2 like Figure 1 — Figure 16 As shown, this embodiment illustrates a method for using a riveting device for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to the present invention, comprising the following steps: S1. The worker or robot places the clamp 900 without the inserted piece 910 onto the feeding assembly 700. During installation, ensure that the through hole 930 of the clamp 900 is aligned with the lower drain hole 715 and the insertion hole 920 of the clamp 900 is aligned with the upper drain hole 722. Then, use the quick clamp 714 to press the clamp 900 onto the feeding rack 710. After that, operate the second cylinder 630 to pass the lifting rod 620 through the lower drain hole 715 and the through hole 930 in sequence, extending it into the interior of the clamp 900 and making it flush with the top of the clamp 900. After the clamp 900 is installed, operate the vibrating screen 610 and the feeding assembly 700 to transfer the inserted piece 910 in the vibrating screen 610 into the clamp 900. Specifically, the feeding cylinder 732 needs to first retract the feeding plate 731 so that the feeding port 7311 on the feeding plate 731 can be aligned with the vibrating screen 610. At the output end of the vibrating screen 610, the vibrating screen 610 works and feeds the inserts 910 one by one to the output end of the vibrating screen 610. When the vibrating screen 610 feeds the inserts 910 into the feeding port 7311, the feeding cylinder 732 pushes out the feeding plate 731, thereby driving the inserts 910 to move. At this time, the second cylinder 630 drives the lifting rod 620 to descend by the height of one insert 910. When the feeding port 7311 overlaps with the upper leakage hole 722, the inserts in the feeding port 7311 fall off. At the same time, the air blowing pipe 724 blows air to make the inserts fall smoothly into the material clamp 900. After that, the feeding cylinder 732 drives the feeding plate 731 to retract, and the air blowing pipe 724 stops blowing air until the feeding port 7311 is aligned with the output end of the vibrating screen 610 again. In this way, the inserts 910 can be transferred into the material clamp 900. S2. The clamp 900 filled with inserts 910 is removed from the loading rack 710 manually or by a robotic arm and transferred to the pallet 320. Specifically, the end of the clamp 900 away from the through hole 930 needs to be inserted into the stepped groove 412 so that the insertion hole 920 on the clamp 900 is aligned with the discharge groove 411. Then, the pin 325 is passed through the hopper and inserted into the pallet 320 to position and secure the clamp 900 between the pallet 320 and the pressure hopper 410. After that, the extrusion cylinder 3 is controlled. 21 Extend the extrusion rod 322 so that it is inserted into the material clamp 900 through the through hole 930 until the extrusion rod 322 abuts against the adjacent insert 910, and position the manifold 800 to be processed on the worktable 220 of the loading mechanism 200, and ensure that the positioning piece 221 is inserted into the corresponding positioning groove 810 on the manifold. Furthermore, when selecting the positioning groove, avoid misalignment between the selected positioning groove and the slot, so as to avoid collision between the insert and the positioning piece in the manifold. S3. Control motor 112 to move the feeding plate 300 relative to the machine base 100 so that the feeding hole 323 is located directly above the designated position of the manifold 800. During this process, the extrusion cylinder 321 pushes the extrusion rod 322 out a distance of one insert 910 so that the insert 910 away from the extrusion rod 322 is pushed into the feeding groove 411, while the remaining insert 910 remains in the insertion hole 920 of the material clamp 900. S4. The pressure cylinder 430 is operated to push out the pressure plate 420. During this process, the pressure plate 420 will move downward along the trajectory of the discharge groove 411. When the pressure plate 420 encounters the insert 910 located in the discharge groove 411, the pressure plate 420 will push the insert 910 downward until the insert 910 disengages from the discharge groove 411 and enters the discharge hole 323 along the guide block 324. After that, the pressure plate 420 continues to push the insert 910 downward so that the insert 910 disengages from the discharge hole 323 and is inserted into the slot 820 designated by the manifold 800. After the insert 910 is inserted into the manifold 800, the pressure plate 420 rises and resets until the bottom end of the pressure plate 420 is above the clamp 900. S5. Repeat steps S3 and S4 to insert the insert 910 into each slot 820 of the manifold 800 respectively. S6. The first cylinder of the loading mechanism 200 (not shown in the figure) moves the moving table 210 directly below the pressing mechanism 500, ensuring that the pressing block 540 is directly above the collecting pipe. When the pressing cylinder 511 pushes the pressing plate 520 downward relative to the pressing frame 510, the pressing block 540 and the pressing column 530 will move downward synchronously with the pressing plate 520. During this process, the bottom surface of the pressing block 540 will first contact the side of the collecting pipe 800. Afterward, the pressing column 530 continues to descend so that the pressing surface 531 of the pressing column 530 contacts and squeezes. The inclined surface 233 pushes the pressing block 230 towards the worktable 220. When the pressing block 230 contacts the worktable 220, the pressing cylinder 511 stops working and the pressing column 530 stops descending. During this process, the distance between the pressing block 540 and the pressing plate 520 decreases, and the first spring 560 is compressed so that the pressing block 540 can stably press the manifold 800 onto the worktable 220, ensuring that the pressing plate 232 can stably squeeze the side of the insert 910 so that the side of the insert deforms and the insert is locked in the manifold 800. S7. After a certain period of time, the pressing cylinder 511 drives the pressing plate 520 to rise relative to the pressing frame 510, so that the pressing column 530 separates from the pressing block 230. During this process, the pressing block 540 still presses the manifold 800 onto the worktable 220 to prevent the manifold 800 from moving out of place. After the pressing column 530 and the pressing block 230 are completely separated, the pressing block 540 separates from the manifold 800 until the pressing plate 520 is reset to the initial height. Then, the first cylinder (not marked in the figure) is controlled to reset. After the reset is completed, the manifold 800 can be removed from the worktable 220 by manual labor or a robot.

[0046] By using the above-described riveting equipment, the automated process of inserting the insert into the manifold can be completed, reducing manual operation and improving efficiency.

Claims

1. A universal manifold assembly riveting device, characterized in that, include: Machine tool; A loading mechanism is mounted on the machine platform. The loading mechanism is movable relative to the machine platform and is used to place the manifold. A feeding plate is provided on the machine base. A material clamp is detachably connected to the feeding plate. The material clamp is used to store inserts. The feeding plate is provided with a pressing component that pushes the inserts onto the manifold. A pressing mechanism is provided on the machine base, which can deform the insert and secure it in the manifold. The feeding mechanism is located on one side of the machine base and is capable of transferring inserts into the clamp.

2. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine base is provided with a fixed frame for mounting the feeding plate. The feeding plate is provided with a connecting frame. A screw is movably mounted on the top of the fixed frame. The screw thread passes through the connecting frame. A motor connected to the screw is provided on the top of the fixed frame. A first guide rail is provided on the fixed frame for guiding the movement of the feeding plate.

3. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding plate is provided with a support plate for installing the material clamp. The pressing assembly includes a pressing chamber provided on the feeding plate. A pressing plate is movably inserted into the pressing chamber. A pressing cylinder is provided on the pressing chamber for driving the pressing plate to move relative to the pressing chamber.

4. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pressing chamber is provided with a discharge groove for the pressing plate to pass through. The bottom of the pressing chamber is provided with a stepped groove for inserting into the material clamp. The stepped groove exposes the discharge groove outside the pressing chamber. The support plate is provided with an extrusion cylinder. The extrusion cylinder is provided with an extrusion rod. The extrusion rod is inserted into the material clamp and can push the insert in the material clamp into the discharge groove.

5. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pallet is provided with a feeding hole for inserts and pressure plates to pass through. A guide block is installed on the inner wall of one side of the feeding hole. The feeding hole is located directly below the feeding groove. The pallet and the clamp are connected by a pin.

6. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading mechanism includes a movable platform that can move relative to the machine base. A worktable is provided on the movable platform. Pressing blocks are provided on both sides of the worktable. The pressing blocks can move relative to the worktable. At least two positioning plates are provided on the worktable. Each positioning plate is inserted into the inside of the manifold. Each pressing block is provided with multiple pressing grooves, wherein at least one pressing groove contains a pressing plate.

7. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second spring is provided between the pressing block and the worktable. A guide bolt is installed inside the worktable. The guide bolt passes through the side of the pressing block and connects to the worktable. There is a gap between the pressing block and the worktable.

8. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The pressing mechanism includes a pressing frame mounted on the machine base, a pressing plate movably installed inside the pressing frame, a pressing column corresponding to a pressing block at the bottom of the pressing plate, and a pressing cylinder for driving the pressing plate to rise and fall on the pressing frame. When the pressing column moves downward and contacts the corresponding pressing block, the pressing column pushes the pressing block to move towards the worktable.

9. The riveting equipment for a general-purpose manifold assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a feeding platform, on which a vibrating screen for conveying inserts is provided. The feeding platform is also equipped with a feeding assembly, on which a clamp for not storing inserts is detachably connected. The feeding assembly includes a feeding rack on the feeding platform, which is used to install the clamp for not storing inserts. A transfer plate is provided on the top of the feeding rack, and the transfer plate has a feed inlet for the output end of the vibrating screen to be inserted. The transfer plate also has an upper drain hole, which is located directly above the clamp. The transfer plate is equipped with a transfer assembly for transferring inserts to the upper drain hole.

10. A method of using a riveting device for a general-purpose manifold assembly, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Control the feeding mechanism to transfer the insert into the clamp; S2. Place the clamp filled with inserts onto the tray of the feeding plate, and position and install the manifold to be processed onto the loading mechanism; S3. Control the feeding plate to move relative to the machine platform so that the pressing assembly is located directly above the specified position of the manifold. During this process, the extrusion rod on the pallet will expel an insert located in the clamp into the pressing assembly. S4. Control the pressing assembly to move downward so that the insert inside it is pushed into the inside of the manifold. After that, the pressing assembly rises and resets. S5. Repeat steps S3 and S4 to insert the inserts into each designated position of the manifold. S6. Control the loading mechanism to move directly below the pressing mechanism, and then operate the pressing mechanism to descend so that the loading mechanism squeezes the side of the insert, thereby deforming the side of the insert and securing it in the manifold. S7. Reset the control pressing mechanism and loading mechanism, and remove the manifold from the loading mechanism.

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