A sewer pipe automatic equipment and production process

Abstract

An automatic production process of a drain pipe comprises the following steps: preparing a base pipe part, an embedded pipe part and a turning pipe part, assembling a machine tool and a rubber ring, placing the base pipe part at a first processing position of the assembling machine tool, applying adhesive to a first bonding part of the base pipe part by a dispensing mechanical arm, bonding the base pipe part and the embedded pipe part to each other, applying adhesive to a connecting end of the bonded embedded pipe part and the base pipe part by the dispensing mechanical arm, bonding the turning pipe part to a third bonding part, and placing the rubber ring in a containing cavity of the turning pipe part and pressing it tightly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pipe processing technology, and in particular to an automated sewage pipe equipment and manufacturing process. Background Technology

[0002] The current production process of sewage pipes always requires manual intervention, such as manual glue application, manual assembly of parts, and manual assembly of sealing rings. This consumes a lot of human resources and may also cause fluctuations in production efficiency and instability in quality due to human factors, and may also cause harm to human health.

[0003] The automatic glue-applying equipment for single tubes disclosed in Chinese Patent No. 213612396 does not require manual operation during glue application, but it still requires manual placement of parts on the conveyor line to complete the subsequent assembly work.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a completely new production process that can save a lot of human resources and effectively improve the production efficiency of sewage pipes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides an automated production equipment for sewage pipes, characterized in that it includes several injection molding machines, assembly machine tools, and a dispensing robotic arm.

[0006] The injection molding machine is configured to manufacture drain pipe assemblies. The assembly machine includes an outgoing conveyor line and a confluence conveyor line. A robot arm is installed on the outgoing conveyor line, which facilitates the transfer of the drain pipe assemblies from the outgoing conveyor line to the confluence conveyor line.

[0007] The dispensing robot arm is located on the outside of the adjacent busbar conveyor line. When the sewage pipe assembly is transported to the busbar conveyor line for processing, the dispensing robot arm is configured to perform the dispensing operation.

[0008] The assembly machine tool also includes a rubber ring vibratory feeder and a rubber ring picking mechanism, which are located at the unloading port of the assembly machine tool.

[0009] This invention also discloses an automated production process for sewage pipes, the steps of which are as follows:

[0010] Step 1: Start the production equipment. The first robotic arm transports the base tube section, which has been injection molded by the first injection molding machine, along the discharge conveyor line to the first processing position on the confluence conveyor line. The dispensing robotic arm performs dispensing operations on the first adhesive part. After the base tube section completes the dispensing operation, the confluence conveyor line moves the base tube section to the second processing position.

[0011] Step 2: The second robotic arm transports the inlay tube part, which has been injection molded by the second injection molding machine, along the discharge conveyor line to the second processing position on the confluence conveyor line for unloading and assembly, so that the first adhesive part and the second adhesive part are bonded together.

[0012] Step 3: The bonded base tube and the fitting tube have a connecting end. After the bonded base tube and the fitting tube are transported to the third processing position through the busbar conveyor, the dispensing robot performs dispensing operation at the connecting end. The third robot transports the folded tube, which has been injected by the third injection molding machine, to the third processing position on the busbar conveyor along the discharge conveyor. The third robot rotates the folded tube at a certain angle and pushes the connecting end in, so that the connecting end and the third bonding part are bonded together, and the assembly is completed.

[0013] Step 4: Place the assembled drain pipe assembly in a dry place to air dry the glue. After air drying, place the rubber ring in the rubber ring vibrating plate for material handling, and use the rubber ring picking mechanism to clamp the rubber ring, place it in the receiving cavity of the folded pipe section and press it tightly.

[0014] Step 5: Shut down the production equipment and unpack and package the assembled drain pipe assembly.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the pipe production process of the present invention adopts automated production, reduces manual operation, saves human resources, avoids the harm of chemical adhesives to the human body, and also effectively improves production efficiency and product quality.

[0016] It should be understood that the description in the Summary of the Invention is not intended to limit the key or essential features of the embodiments of the present invention, nor is it intended to restrict the scope of the invention. Other features of the invention will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 Flowchart of automated production process for sewage pipes;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the assembled machine tool;

[0020] Figure 3 A top view showing the layout of the production equipment;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the base tube section;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the interlocking tube section;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembled base tube section and the fitting tube section;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bend pipe section;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the rubber ring.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] Production equipment (100); Injection molding machine (1000); First injection molding machine (1001); Second injection molding machine (1002); Third injection molding machine (1003); Assembly machine tool (2000); Outgoing conveyor line (2001); Converging conveyor line (2002); Robot (2003); First robot (2101); Second robot (2102); Third robot (2103); Rubber ring vibratory feeder (2004); Rubber ring material handling mechanism (2 005); Carrier (2006); Positioning component (2007); Rubber ring conveyor line (2008); Dispensing robot arm (3000); Sewage pipe assembly (4000); Base tube section (4001); Fitting tube section (4002); Bending tube section (4003); Rubber ring (4004); First adhesive section (4005); Second adhesive section (4006); Third adhesive section (4007); Receiving cavity (4008); Connecting end (4009). Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0029] In this document, references to "embodiment" or "implementation" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0030] In this specification, for convenience, terms such as "middle," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are used to indicate orientation or positional relationships in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. This is solely for the purpose of facilitating the description and simplification, and does not imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. The positional relationships of the constituent elements may be appropriately varied depending on the orientation of the constituent elements being described. Therefore, the use of terms not limited to those described in the specification may be appropriately replaced as needed.

[0031] This invention discloses an automated production equipment 100 for sewage pipes, such as... Figure 2-3 As shown, the system includes several injection molding machines 1000, an assembly machine tool 2000, and a dispensing robotic arm 3000. The injection molding machines 1000 are configured to manufacture drain pipe assemblies 4000. The assembly machine tool 2000 includes a discharge conveyor line 2001 and a confluence conveyor line 2002. A robotic arm 2003 is mounted on the discharge conveyor line 2001, which facilitates the transfer of the drain pipe assembly 4000 from the discharge conveyor line 2001 to the confluence conveyor line. 2002; The dispensing robot arm 3000 is located on the outside of the adjacent busbar 2002. When the drain pipe assembly 4000 is transported to the busbar 2002 for processing, the dispensing robot arm 3000 is configured to perform the dispensing operation; The assembly machine tool 2000 also includes a rubber ring vibratory feeder 2004 and a rubber ring picking mechanism 2005, which are located at the unloading port of the assembly machine tool 2000.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 4-6 As shown, the sewage pipe assembly 4000 includes a base pipe section 4001, a fitting pipe section 4002, a bend pipe section 4003, and a rubber ring 4004. The base pipe section 4001 has a first adhesive portion 4005, the fitting pipe section 4002 has a second adhesive portion 4006, and the bend pipe section 4003 has a third adhesive portion 4007 and a receiving cavity 4008.

[0033] In this embodiment, the injection molding machine 1000 includes a first injection molding machine 1001 for manufacturing a base tube section 4001, a second injection molding machine 1002 for manufacturing an insert tube section 4002, and a third injection molding machine 1003 for manufacturing a folded tube section 4003. The robot arm 2003 includes a first robot arm 2101 used in conjunction with the first injection molding machine 1001, a second robot arm 2102 used in conjunction with the second injection molding machine 1002, and a third robot arm 2103 used in conjunction with the third injection molding machine 1003.

[0034] This invention discloses an automated production process for sewage pipes, such as... Figure 1-8As shown, the production process steps are as follows:

[0035] Step 1: Start the production equipment 100. The first robot arm 2101 transports the base tube 4001, which has been injection molded by the first injection molding machine 1001, along the discharge conveyor line 2001 to the first processing position on the confluence conveyor line 2002. The dispensing robot arm 3000 performs dispensing operations on the first bonding part 4005. After the base tube 4001 completes the dispensing operation, the confluence conveyor line 2002 moves the base tube 4001 to the second processing position.

[0036] Step 2: The second robot arm 2102 transports the inlay tube part 4002, which has been injection molded by the second injection molding machine 1002, along the discharge conveyor line 2001 to the second processing position on the confluence conveyor line 2002 for assembly, so that the first adhesive part 4005 and the second adhesive part 4006 are bonded together.

[0037] Step 3: The bonded base tube 4001 and the fitting tube 4002 have a connecting end 4009. After the bonded base tube 4001 and the fitting tube 4002 are conveyed to the third processing position through the busbar conveyor 2002, the dispensing robot arm 3000 performs dispensing operation at the connecting end 4009. The third robot arm 2103 conveys the folded tube 4003, which has been injection molded by the third injection molding machine 1003, along the discharge conveyor 2001 to the third processing position on the busbar conveyor 2002. The third robot arm 2103 rotates the folded tube 4003 by 90° and pushes in the connecting end 4009, so that the connecting end 4009 and the third bonding part 4007 are bonded together, and the assembly is completed.

[0038] Step 4: Place the assembled drain pipe assembly 4000 in a dry place to air dry the glue. After air drying, place the rubber ring 4004 in the rubber ring vibrating plate 2004 for material handling, and use the rubber ring picking mechanism 2005 to clamp the rubber ring 4004, place it in the receiving cavity 4008 of the folded pipe section 4003 and press it tightly.

[0039] Step 5: Shut down production equipment 100 and unpack and package the assembled drain pipe assembly 4000.

[0040] Preferably, the assembly conveyor line 2002 is evenly equipped with several carriers 2006. Positioning elements 2007 are provided at both ends of each carrier 2006. A first robotic arm 2101 places the base tube 4001 onto the carrier 2006, and after positioning and fixing it by the positioning elements 2007, a dispensing robotic arm 3000 performs the dispensing operation. The positioning elements 2004 ensure the stability of the base tube during conveying and dispensing, thereby improving assembly accuracy and product quality. The assembly conveyor line 2002 is also equipped with an infrared identification device, which enables automated material sorting and conveying, improving the automation level of the production line.

[0041] Preferably, the dispensing robotic arm 3000 is a six-axis robotic arm that performs dispensing operations on the drain pipe assembly 4000 at different locations. The dispensing robotic arm 3000 is also equipped with a vision system and a glue valve. The six-axis robotic arm can move flexibly in multiple directions, and with the precise positioning of the vision system, it can achieve high-precision dispensing operations. The vision system can identify the position and shape of the workpiece, and the robotic arm automatically adjusts the dispensing path based on visual feedback to adapt to different work requirements. The vision system and the glue valve work together to ensure uniform glue distribution and improve product quality.

[0042] Preferably, the vibratory feeder 2004 also includes a rubber ring conveyor line 2008. The rubber ring 4004 is conveyed to the vibratory feeder 2004 via the conveyor line 2008, and the vibratory feeder 2004 vibrates the rubber ring 4004, thus positioning it in the correct assembly position. By directly conveying the rubber ring 4004 to the vibratory feeder 2004 via the conveyor line 2008, the time spent on manual handling and placement is reduced, improving assembly efficiency. The vibration of the vibratory feeder 2004 allows the rubber ring 4004 to automatically align and be in the correct assembly position, thereby improving assembly accuracy and repeatability.

[0043] Preferably, the rubber ring picking mechanism 2005 uses a cylinder to expand the gripper, pick up the inner hole of the rubber ring 4004, and place it at the assembly position. The automated picking and assembly process reduces labor and time costs, lowers labor intensity and the possibility of operational errors, and increases assembly speed.

[0044] Preferably, after the rubber ring 4004 is placed in the assembly position, it is pressed into place by a pressing cylinder. When the rubber ring 4004 in the rubber ring vibratory feeder 2004 is insufficient, the rubber ring conveyor line 2008 can transport an appropriate amount of rubber ring 4004 to the rubber ring vibratory feeder 2004. The cylinder can ensure that each rubber ring 4004 is pressed into place evenly and accurately, which can improve product consistency and reliability. When the number of rubber rings in the rubber ring vibratory feeder 2004 is insufficient, the rubber ring conveyor line 2008 can automatically transport an appropriate amount of rubber ring 4004 to the rubber ring vibratory feeder 2004, ensuring continuous operation of the assembly line, reducing the need for manual replenishment of rubber ring 4004, and reducing labor intensity and labor costs.

[0045] The technical means disclosed in this invention are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this invention, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An automated production equipment (100) for sewage pipes, characterized in that, Includes several injection molding machines (1000), assembly machine tools (2000), and dispensing robotic arms (3000). The injection molding machine 0 is configured to manufacture a drain pipe assembly (4000). The assembly machine tool (2000) includes a discharge conveyor line (2001) and a confluence conveyor line (2002). A robot arm (2003) is configured on the discharge conveyor line (2001) to facilitate the transfer of the drain pipe assembly (4000) from the discharge conveyor line (2001) to the confluence conveyor line (2002). The dispensing robot arm (3000) is located on the outside of the adjacent busbar (2002) and is configured to perform the dispensing operation when the drain pipe assembly (4000) is conveyed to the busbar (2002) for processing. The assembly machine tool (2000) also includes a rubber ring vibratory feeder (2004) and a rubber ring picking mechanism (2005), which are located at the unloading port of the assembly machine tool (2000).

2. An automated sewage pipe production equipment (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sewage pipe assembly (4000) includes a base pipe section (4001), a fitting pipe section (4002), a bend pipe section (4003), and a rubber ring (4004). The base pipe section (4001) has a first adhesive part (4005), the fitting pipe section (4002) has a second adhesive part (4006), and the bend pipe section (4003) has a third adhesive part (4007) and a receiving cavity (4008).

3. An automated sewage pipe production equipment (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The injection molding machine (1000) includes a first injection molding machine (1001) for manufacturing a base tube section (4001), a second injection molding machine (1002) for manufacturing a fitting tube section (4002), and a third injection molding machine (1003) for manufacturing a folded tube section (4003). The robot (2003) includes a first robot (2101) used in conjunction with the first injection molding machine (1001), a second robot (2102) used in conjunction with the second injection molding machine (1002), and a third robot (2103) used in conjunction with the third injection molding machine (1003).

4. An automated production process for sewage pipes, characterized in that, This production process is applicable to the automated production equipment (100) for sewage pipes according to any one of claims 1-3 above, and the production process steps are as follows: Step 1: Start the production equipment (100). The first robot arm (2101) transports the base tube (4001) that has been injection molded by the first injection molding machine (1001) along the discharge conveyor line (2001) to the first processing position on the confluence conveyor line (2002). The dispensing robot arm (3000) performs dispensing operation on the first adhesive part (4005). After the base tube (4001) completes the dispensing operation, the confluence conveyor line (2002) moves the base tube (4001) to the second processing position. Step 2: The second robot (2102) transports the interlocking tube part (4002) that has been injection molded by the second injection molding machine (1002) to the second processing position on the confluence conveyor line (2001) for unloading and assembly, so that the first adhesive part (4005) and the second adhesive part (4006) are bonded together. Step 3: The bonded base tube (4001) and the fitting tube (4002) have a connecting end (4009). After the bonded base tube (4001) and the fitting tube (4002) are conveyed to the third processing position through the busbar conveyor (2002), the dispensing robot arm (3000) performs dispensing operation at the connecting end (4009). The third robot arm (2103) conveys the folded tube (4003) that has been injection molded by the third injection molding machine (1003) along the discharge conveyor (2001) to the third processing position on the busbar conveyor (2002). The third robot arm (2103) rotates the folded tube (4003) 90° and pushes in the connecting end (4009) so that the connecting end (4009) and the third bonding part (4007) are bonded together, and the assembly is completed. Step 4: Place the assembled drain pipe assembly (4000) in a dry place to air dry the glue. After air drying, place the rubber ring (4004) in the rubber ring vibrating plate (2004) for material handling, and use the rubber ring picking mechanism (2005) to clamp the rubber ring (4004), place it in the receiving cavity (4008) of the folded pipe section (4003) and press it tightly. Step 5: Shut down the production equipment (100) and unpack and seal the assembled drain pipe assembly (4000).

5. The automated production process for sewage pipes according to claim 4, characterized in that, Several carriers (2006) are evenly arranged on the busbar (2002). Positioning elements (2007) are provided at both ends of the carriers (2006). The first robot (2101) places the base tube (4001) on the carrier (2006) and fixes it by the positioning elements (2007). Then, the dispensing robot (3000) performs the dispensing operation.

6. The automated production process for sewage pipes according to claim 5, characterized in that, The dispensing robot arm (3000) is a six-axis robot arm that performs dispensing operations on sewage pipe assemblies (4000) at different locations. The dispensing robot arm (3000) is also equipped with a vision system and a glue valve.

7. The automated production process for sewage pipes according to claim 6, characterized in that, A rubber ring conveyor line (2008) is also provided at the rubber ring vibratory plate (2004). The rubber ring (4004) is conveyed to the rubber ring vibratory plate (2004) through the rubber ring conveyor line (2008). The rubber ring vibratory plate (2004) vibrates the rubber ring (4004) so ​​that the rubber ring (4004) is in the assembly position.

8. The automated production process for sewage pipes according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rubber ring picking mechanism (2005) uses a cylinder to expand the gripper, pick up the inner hole of the rubber ring (4004), and place it at the assembly position.

9. An automated production process for sewage pipes according to claim 8, characterized in that, After placing the rubber ring (4004) in the assembly position, the rubber ring (4004) is pressed into place by the pressing cylinder.

10. An automated production process for sewage pipes according to claim 9, characterized in that, When there are insufficient rubber rings (4004) in the rubber ring vibratory plate (2004), the rubber ring conveyor line (2008) can convey an appropriate amount of rubber rings (4004) to the rubber ring vibratory plate (2004).

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