Automatic rod inserting, powder filling and disc inserting all-in-one machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and disc-inserting all-in-one machine which comprises a rack, a rod-inserting device, a transfer device, a powder-filling device and a carrying device, the rod-inserting device, the transfer device, the powder-filling device and the carrying device are arranged on the rack, the rack is provided with a turnover disc where a heat pipe is inserted, and the rod-inserting device is provided with a first hopper used for containing the heat pipe and a second hopper used for containing a center rod. The rod inserting device can feed heat pipes in the first hopper and center rods in the second hopper and insert the center rods into the heat pipes, the rod inserting device can convey the heat pipes where the center rods are inserted to the transfer device, and the powder filling device can conduct powder filling operation on the heat pipes where the center rods are inserted. And the carrying device can convey the heat pipe inserted with the central rod on the transfer device to the powder filling device and can insert and place the heat pipe subjected to powder filling operation on the powder filling device on the transfer disc. According to the automatic rod inserting machine, automatic rod inserting operation, powder filling operation and disc inserting operation after powder filling of the heat pipe and the center rod are achieved in a mechanical mode, manual operation is reduced, and production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of production equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling, and disc-inserting integrated machine. Background Technology

[0002] In existing heat pipe production processes, the powder filling step is typically performed semi-automatically. First, workers manually insert a center rod into the heat pipe body. Then, the heat pipe with the center rod inserted is fed to a powder filling device, which fills the gap between the inner wall of the heat pipe and the outer wall of the center rod with powder. After filling, workers unload and remove the heat pipe, then place it on a tray for further processing. In this process, the insertion of the center rod, feeding, unloading, and tray placement are all done manually, resulting in a high workload and low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an automatic rod insertion, powder filling, and tray insertion integrated machine, which can realize the automatic rod insertion operation of heat pipes and center rods through mechanical means, and can send the heat pipes with center rods inserted into the powder filling device for powder filling operation, and insert and place them on the turnover tray after powder filling, reducing manual operation and improving production efficiency.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic rod insertion, powder filling, and tray insertion integrated machine includes a frame and a rod insertion device, a transfer device, a powder filling device, and a conveying device disposed on the frame. The frame is provided with a turntable for inserting heat pipes. The rod insertion device has a first hopper for placing heat pipes and a second hopper for placing center rods. The rod insertion device can feed heat pipes in the first hopper and center rods in the second hopper and insert the center rods into the heat pipes. The rod insertion device can transport the heat pipes with inserted center rods to the transfer device. The powder filling device can perform powder filling operations on the heat pipes with inserted center rods. The conveying device can transport the heat pipes with inserted center rods on the transfer device to the powder filling device and can insert the heat pipes that have completed the powder filling operation on the powder filling device into the turntable.

[0005] The automatic rod insertion, powder filling, and tray insertion integrated machine according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: In use, heat pipes are placed in the first hopper, and center rods are placed in the second hopper. The rod insertion device feeds the heat pipes from the first hopper and the center rods from the second hopper, inserting the center rods into the heat pipes. After the insertion is completed, the rod insertion device transports the heat pipes with inserted center rods to a transfer device. A conveying device then transports the heat pipes with inserted center rods from the transfer device to a powder filling device. The powder filling device performs powder filling on the heat pipes with inserted center rods. After the powder filling is completed, the conveying device places the powder-filled heat pipes on the powder filling device onto a turnover tray for subsequent processing. This utility model achieves automatic rod insertion of heat pipes and center rods mechanically, and can send heat pipes with inserted center rods into the powder filling device for powder filling and then place them onto a turnover tray after powder filling, reducing manual operation, increasing automation, and improving production efficiency.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inserting rod device includes a first feeding mechanism, a first worktable, a second feeding mechanism, a second worktable, and a pushing mechanism. The first feeding mechanism is arranged corresponding to the first hopper and can feed and transport the heat pipes in the first hopper one by one to the first worktable. The second feeding mechanism is arranged corresponding to the second hopper and can feed and transport the center rods in the second hopper one by one to the second worktable. The second worktable is arranged on one side of the first worktable. The pushing mechanism is arranged corresponding to the second worktable and can push the center rods on the second worktable toward the first worktable so that the center rods are inserted into the heat pipes on the first worktable.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first material trough for placing a heating pipe is provided on the first workbench, and a pushing and positioning component is provided on the side of the first workbench away from the second workbench. The pushing and positioning component can push the heating pipe in the first material trough to move along the first material trough. A clamping and positioning component is provided on the side of the first workbench close to the second workbench. The clamping and positioning component can clamp the end of the heating pipe in the first material trough.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the transfer device includes a third hopper, a third feeding mechanism, and a third worktable. The third hopper is located on one side of the insert rod device and is used to place heat pipes with inserted central rods. The third feeding mechanism is arranged corresponding to the third hopper and can feed and transport the heat pipes with inserted central rods in the third hopper one by one to the third worktable.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the third hopper is provided with a material-cutting component, which can prevent the heat pipe in the third hopper from being output by the third feeding mechanism.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying device includes a conveying drive mechanism, a flipping drive, a flipping seat, and a gripping assembly. The conveying drive mechanism is disposed on the frame and connected to the flipping drive, and can drive the flipping drive to move between the transfer device, the powder filling device, and the turntable. The flipping drive is driven connected to the flipping seat and can drive the flipping seat to rotate. The gripping assembly is disposed on the flipping seat and has multiple components, and the gripping assembly can grip the heat pipe.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the powder filling device includes a fourth hopper, a straightening mechanism, a material transfer mechanism, and a material placement mechanism for inserting and placing the heating pipe. The material transfer mechanism is disposed on the frame and drivenly connected to the material placement mechanism, and can drive the material placement mechanism to move to or away from the straightening mechanism. The fourth hopper is used to place powder material and is connected to the straightening mechanism. The straightening mechanism has a powder filling cavity that allows the powder material in the fourth hopper to enter. The straightening mechanism can clamp and straighten the tube body and the central rod of the heat pipe respectively. The powder filling cavity can connect the gap between the inner wall of the heat pipe and the outer wall of the central rod so that the powder material can enter between the inner wall of the heat pipe and the outer wall of the central rod.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a metering seat is provided on the lower side of the fourth hopper, and a metering cavity that can communicate with the inner cavity of the fourth hopper is provided on the metering seat. A discharge connector that docks with the metering cavity is provided on the lower side of the metering seat. The discharge connector is connected to the straightening mechanism through a pipeline and can convey powder material into the powder filling cavity through the pipeline. Opening and closing components are provided on the upper and lower sides of the metering seat, respectively used to control the connection and disconnection between the metering cavity and the inner cavity of the fourth hopper and between the metering cavity and the discharge connector.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the material placement mechanism includes a first material seat and a second material seat, the first material seat is located above the second material seat, the heat pipe on the material placement mechanism can pass through the first material seat and be inserted into the second material seat, and the second material seat can move up and down relative to the first material seat.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the feeding mechanism has a vibration generator, which can cause the heat pipe on the feeding mechanism to vibrate. The powder filling device also includes a pressing rod mechanism, which can press the central rod inserted in the heat pipe on the feeding mechanism to limit the vertical movement of the central rod relative to the heat pipe.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic rod-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle insertion rod device;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 One of the schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of the middle insert rod device;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle insert rod device (Part 2);

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the intermediate transfer device;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the transfer device;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the conveying device;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the powder filling device;

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A front view schematic diagram of the powder-filling device;

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 8 One of the schematic diagrams of a partial structural cross-section of the powder-filling device;

[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a partial cross-section of the powder-filling device (Part 2);

[0028] Figure 12 for Figure 8 A partial structural diagram of the powder-filling device.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] Heat pipe 10, center rod 20;

[0031] 100 racks, 110 turntables;

[0032] Insertion rod device 200, first hopper 210, second hopper 220, first feeding mechanism 230, first top material component 231, first driver 232, first clamping assembly 233, first lifting assembly 234, first translation assembly 235, first moving seat 236, second feeding mechanism 240, second top material component 241, second driver 242, second clamping assembly 243, second lifting assembly 244, second translation assembly 245, second moving seat 246, first worktable 250, first material trough 251, top pushing positioning assembly 252, clamping positioning assembly 253, second worktable 260, second material trough 261, third lifting assembly 262, auxiliary worktable 263, pushing mechanism 270, pushing component 271, third translation assembly 272;

[0033] Transfer device 300, third hopper 310, third feeding mechanism 320, third top material component 321, third driver 322, material transfer seat 323, fourth material trough 324, fourth lifting assembly 325, fourth translation assembly 326, third worktable 330, third material trough 331, positioning plate 332, fifth driver 333, moving plate 334, cutting assembly 340, fourth driver 341, cutting component 342;

[0034] The conveying device 400, the conveying drive mechanism 410, the fifth translation component 411, the fifth lifting component 412, the third moving seat 413, the flipping drive 420, the flipping seat 430, and the gripping component 440 are included.

[0035] The following components are included: powder filling device 500, metering chamber 501, first insertion hole 502, second insertion hole 503, fourth hopper 510, metering seat 511, discharge connector 512, sixth driver 513, opening and closing component 514, straightening mechanism 520, first clamping block 521, second clamping block 522, seventh driver 523, feeding connector 524, material transfer mechanism 530, sixth translation component 531, fourth moving seat 532, material placement mechanism 540, first material seat 541, second material seat 542, sixth lifting component 543, first powder receiving trough 544, second powder receiving trough 545, vibration generator 546, material placement base 547, elastic support component 548, pressure bar mechanism 550, pressure bar component 551, eighth driver 552, fifth moving seat 553, and seventh lifting component 554. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if directional descriptions are involved, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0038] If the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish technical features, they should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or implicitly indicating the order of the technical features indicated.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 An automatic rod insertion, powder filling, and tray insertion integrated machine includes a frame 100 and rod insertion device 200, transfer device 300, powder filling device 500, and conveying device 400 disposed on the frame 100. The frame 100 is provided with a turntable 110 for inserting heating pipes 10. The rod insertion device 200 has a first hopper 210 for placing the heating pipes 10 and a second hopper 220 for placing the center rods 20. The rod insertion device 200 is capable of inserting the heating pipes 10 from the first hopper 210 and the center rods 20 from the second hopper 220. The center rod 20 is fed and inserted into the heat pipe 10. The insertion device 200 can transport the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted to the transfer device 300. The powder filling device 500 can perform powder filling operation on the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted. The conveying device 400 can transport the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted on the transfer device 300 to the powder filling device 500 and can insert the heat pipe 10 with the powder filling operation completed on the powder filling device 500 into the turnover tray 110.

[0041] Understandably, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 8As shown, the inserting rod device 200, the transfer device 300, the powder filling device 500, the conveying device 400, and the turnover plate 110 are all located on the frame 100. The transfer device 300 and the turnover plate 110 are located on the left and right sides of the powder filling device 500, respectively. The conveying device 400 and the inserting rod device 200 are located on the front and rear sides of the transfer device 300, respectively. The first hopper 210 and the second hopper 220 are arranged at intervals in the left and right direction. In use, the heat pipe 10 is placed in the first hopper 210, and the center rod 20 is placed in the second hopper 220. The inserting device 200 feeds the heat pipe 10 from the first hopper 210 and the center rod 20 from the second hopper 220 and inserts the center rod 20 into the heat pipe 10. After the insertion is completed, the inserting device 200 transports the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted to the transfer device 300. The conveying device 400 transports the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted from the transfer device 300 to the powder filling device 500. The powder filling device 500 fills the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted with powder. After the powder filling is completed, the conveying device 400 places the heat pipe 10 with the powder filling completed from the powder filling device 500 onto the turnover tray 110 for subsequent processing. This invention achieves automatic insertion of heat pipe 10 and center rod 20 through mechanical means, and can send heat pipe 10 with center rod 20 inserted into powder filling device 500 for powder filling operation and insert it into turnover tray 110 after powder filling, reducing manual operation, improving automation level, and helping to improve production efficiency.

[0042] In practical applications, multiple turntables 110 can be provided. They can be fixedly installed on the frame 100, or the frame 100 can be equipped with a conveying component, and the turntables 110 can be installed on the conveying component and moved by the conveying component to realize the output of the heat pipe 10 after powder filling or to change the position of the turntables 110. The specific structure of the inserting rod device 200, the transfer device 300, the powder filling device 500, the handling device 400, etc. will not be described in detail here, but will be explained in detail below.

[0043] In some embodiments, the insertion device 200 includes a first feeding mechanism 230, a first worktable 250, a second feeding mechanism 240, a second worktable 260, and a pushing mechanism 270. The first feeding mechanism 230 is disposed corresponding to the first hopper 210 and can feed and transport the heat pipes 10 in the first hopper 210 one by one to the first worktable 250. The second feeding mechanism 240 is disposed corresponding to the second hopper 220 and can feed and transport the center rods 20 in the second hopper 220 one by one to the second worktable 260. The second worktable 260 is disposed on one side of the first worktable 250. The pushing mechanism 270 is disposed corresponding to the second worktable 260 and can push the center rods 20 on the second worktable 260 toward the first worktable 250 so that the center rods 20 are inserted into the heat pipes 10 on the first worktable 250.

[0044] Understandably, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first feeding mechanism 230 includes a first top feeding component 231, a first driver 232, a first clamping assembly 233, a first lifting assembly 234, a first translation assembly 235, and a first moving base 236. The first translation assembly 235 is mounted on the frame 100 and is drivenly connected to the first lifting assembly 234, enabling the first lifting assembly 234 to move back and forth. The first lifting assembly 234 is drivenly connected to the first moving base 236, enabling the first moving base 236 to move up and down. The first clamping assembly 233 is provided on both the front and rear sides of the first moving base 236. The first driver 232 is mounted on the frame 100 and drives the first top feeding component 231. The connection enables the first top material component 231 to move up and down. Both the first hopper 210 and the second hopper 220 have inclined bottom walls. The first top material component 231 is located on the lower side of the first hopper 210. The heat pipe 10 in the first hopper 210 can fall into the upper part of the first top material component 231 along the bottom wall. The first top material component 231 pushes the heat pipe 10 on its upper part upward by moving up and down. Then, the first translation component 235 and the first lifting component 234 cooperate to drive the first clamping component 233 to move, so that the first clamping component 233 clamps and grabs the heat pipe 10 and transports the heat pipe 10 to the first worktable 250, realizing the feeding of heat pipe 10 one by one.

[0045] The second feeding mechanism 240 includes a second top feeding component 241, a second driver 242, a second clamping assembly 243, a second lifting assembly 244, a second translation assembly 245, and a second movable seat 246. The second translation assembly 245 is mounted on the frame 100 and is drivenly connected to the second lifting assembly 244, enabling the second lifting assembly 244 to move back and forth. The second lifting assembly 244 is drivenly connected to the second movable seat 246, enabling the second movable seat 246 to move up and down. The second movable seat 246 is equipped with the second clamping assembly 243. The second driver 242 is mounted on the frame 100 and is drivenly connected to the second top feeding component 241. The drive connection of component 241 enables the second top material component 241 to move up and down. The second top material component 241 is located on the lower side of the second hopper 220. The center rod 20 in the second hopper 220 can fall into the upper part of the second top material component 241 along the bottom wall. The second top material component 241 pushes the center rod 20 upward by moving up and down. Then, the second translation component 245 and the second lifting component 244 cooperate to drive the second clamping component 243 to move, so that the second clamping component 243 clamps and grabs the center rod 20 and transports the center rod 20 to the second worktable 260, realizing the feeding of the center rod 20 one by one.

[0046] The first workbench 250 and the second workbench 260 are arranged in a left-right direction. The first workbench 250 is located to the left of the second workbench 260. The pushing mechanism 270 includes a third translation component 272 and a pushing component 271 drivenly connected to the third translation component 272. The third translation component 272 can drive the pushing component 271 to move left and right. The initial position of the pushing component 271 is located to the right of the second workbench 260. When a heat pipe 10 is placed on the first workbench 250 and a center rod 20 is placed on the second workbench 260, the third translation component 272 drives the pushing component 271 to move to the left, pushing the center rod 20 to move to the left, thereby moving the center rod 20 to insert into the heat pipe 10, realizing the rod insertion operation.

[0047] In practical applications, the gripping components can be pneumatic fingers or grippers, and the actuators can be cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, electric push rods, motors, etc. Similarly, the translation and lifting components can be cylinders, electric push rods, linear motors, etc., or they can be a combination of a servo motor and a lead screw structure, a servo motor and a gear and rack structure, a servo motor and a synchronous belt pulley structure, etc., as long as the corresponding motion driving conditions are met, there are no restrictions here. In addition to the above structures, the rod insertion device 200 can also include two robotic arms, which are respectively set for the first hopper 210 and the second hopper 220. Each robotic arm is equipped with grippers and an image recognition component. The image recognition of the heat pipe 10 and the central rod 20 is used to grasp them, and after grasping, the robotic arm drives the movement to insert the central rod 20 into the heat pipe 10. The specific structure can be set according to the actual use needs.

[0048] In some embodiments, a first material trough 251 for placing the heating pipe 10 is provided on the first workbench 250. A push positioning component 252 is provided on the side of the first workbench 250 away from the second workbench 260. The push positioning component 252 can push the heating pipe 10 in the first material trough 251 to move along the first material trough 251. A clamping positioning component 253 is provided on the side of the first workbench 250 close to the second workbench 260. The clamping positioning component 253 can clamp the end of the heating pipe 10 in the first material trough 251.

[0049] Understandably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a first material trough 251 extending in the left-right direction is provided on the first worktable 250. A push-positioning assembly 252 is located on the left side of the first worktable 250, comprising a moving block and two actuators (not shown in the figure). The two actuators work together to drive the moving block to move up and down and left and right, thereby pushing the heat pipe 10 in the first material trough 251 left and right, adjusting its position in the left-right direction. A clamping positioning assembly 253 is located on the right side of the first worktable 250. The clamping positioning assembly 253 is a pneumatic finger, and its clamping part has an arc-shaped groove adapted to the heat pipe 10. By clamping the end of the heat pipe 10 in the first material trough 251, the front-back and up-down positions of the heat pipe 10 are determined, and the heat pipe 10 is fixed, reducing the possibility of movement during the insertion process and facilitating use. In practical applications, the specific structures of the push-positioning assembly 252 and the clamping positioning assembly 253 can be set according to actual usage needs, as long as the corresponding functions are met.

[0050] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The second worktable 260 is provided with a second material trough 261 for placing the center rod 20. A third lifting assembly 262 is connected to the lower side of the second worktable 260, which can drive the second worktable 260 to move up and down. In use, when the pusher 271 pushes the center rod 20 to move and insert into the heat pipe 10, the third lifting assembly 262 can drive the second worktable 260 to move down, thereby avoiding the left and right movement of the pusher 271, and facilitating its pushing of the center rod 20 into the heat pipe 10 and its reset movement.

[0051] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 To improve efficiency, an auxiliary worktable 263 for placing the center bar 20 is also provided on one side of the second worktable 260. The front and rear sides of the second movable seat 246 are provided with second clamping components 243. When the second movable seat 246 moves, the second clamping component 243 on the rear side transports the center bar 20 on the auxiliary worktable 263 to the second worktable 260. The second clamping component 243 on the front side can transport the center bar 20 pushed out by the second ejector 241 to the auxiliary worktable 263 for easy use.

[0052] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2A first clamping assembly 233 is provided on the rear side of the first movable seat 236, and two clamping assemblies are provided on the front side of the first movable seat 236. When the first movable seat 236 moves, the first clamping assembly 233 on the rear side transports the heat pipe 10 ejected by the first ejector 231 to the first worktable 250. The two first clamping assemblies 233 on the front side can transport the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted on the first worktable 250 to the transfer device 300. The two first clamping assemblies 233 on the front side clamp the heat pipe 10 and the center rod 20 respectively, achieving a relatively stable conveying effect and facilitating use.

[0053] In some embodiments, the transfer device 300 includes a third hopper 310, a third feeding mechanism 320, and a third worktable 330. The third hopper 310 is located on one side of the inserting rod device 200 and is used to place the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted therein. The third feeding mechanism 320 is provided corresponding to the third hopper 310 and is able to feed and transport the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted in the third hopper 310 to the third worktable 330 one by one.

[0054] Understandably, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the third hopper 310 and the third worktable 330 are distributed at intervals along the front-to-back direction. The third hopper 310 is located behind the third worktable 330 and is provided with a third material trough 331 for placing the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted. The rod insertion device 200 grabs the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted through the first clamping component 233 and drives the first moving seat 236 to move, thereby conveying the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted into the third hopper 310.

[0055] The third feeding mechanism 320 includes a third top feeding component 321, a third driver 322, a transfer seat 323, a fourth lifting assembly 325, and a fourth translation assembly 326. The fourth translation assembly 326 is connected to the frame 100 and drivenly connected to the fourth lifting assembly 325, enabling the fourth lifting assembly 325 to move back and forth. The fourth lifting assembly 325 is drivenly connected to the transfer seat 323, enabling the transfer seat 323 to move up and down. The transfer seat 323 is provided with a fourth material slot 324 for placing a heat pipe 10 with a central rod 20 inserted. The third driver 322 is located on the frame 100 and drivenly connected to the third top feeding component 321, enabling the third top feeding component 321 to move up and down. The hopper 310 has an inclined bottom wall. The third top material component 321 is located on the lower side of the third hopper 310. The heat pipe 10 with the central rod 20 inserted in the third hopper 310 can fall into the upper part of the third top material component 321 along the bottom wall. The third top material component 321 moves up and down to push the heat pipe 10 on its upper part upward. Then, the fourth lifting component 325 and the fourth translation component 326 cooperate to drive the transfer seat 323 to move, so that the heat pipe 10 pushed out by the third top material component 321 is transferred to the fourth material trough 324 of the transfer seat 323. The transfer seat 323 moves back and forth and lifts and lowers, transferring the heat pipe 10 on it to the third material trough 331 of the third worktable 330, which is convenient for the subsequent conveying device 400 to transport.

[0056] In practical applications, the transfer device 300 can also be simply a platform or insert tray for placing the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted. The inserting device 200 directly places the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted onto the platform or inserts it onto the insert tray, awaiting subsequent handling and conveying by the conveying device 400. Alternatively, the transfer device 300 can be a conveyor belt that transports the heat pipe 10 placed on it to the conveying device 400. The third feeding mechanism 320 can also be set accordingly with reference to the first feeding mechanism 230 and the second feeding mechanism 240, and the third worktable 330 can also be set accordingly with reference to the first worktable 250 and the second worktable 260.

[0057] In some embodiments, the third hopper 310 is provided with a material-cutting component 340, which can prevent the heat pipe 10 in the third hopper 310 from being output by the third feeding mechanism 320.

[0058] Understandably, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the material-cutting assembly 340 includes a fourth driver 341 and a material-cutting member 342 driven and connected thereto. The fourth driver 341 can drive the material-cutting member 342 to move, thereby intercepting the heat pipe 10 in the third hopper 310, preventing it from falling into the upper part of the third top material member 321, and keeping it in the third hopper 310. This allows for paused feeding when subsequent equipment malfunctions and stops, or it can transfer the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted in the third hopper 310 to other equipment for processing, facilitating its use. In practical applications, the specific structure of the material-cutting assembly 340 can be set according to actual usage needs.

[0059] Furthermore, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The third workbench 330 is provided with a fifth driver 333 and a positioning plate 332 on its left and right sides respectively. The fifth driver 333 drives a moving plate 334. The moving plate 334 is moved by the fifth driver 333, so that the moving plate 334 pushes the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted on the third workbench 330 to move left and right until it abuts against the positioning plate 332. This makes it easier to position and align the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted on the third workbench 330, which is convenient for subsequent conveying.

[0060] In some embodiments, the conveying device 400 includes a conveying drive mechanism 410, a flipping driver 420, a flipping seat 430, and a gripping assembly 440. The conveying drive mechanism 410 is disposed on the frame 100 and connected to the flipping driver 420, and can drive the flipping driver 420 to move between the transfer device 300, the powder filling device 500, and the turntable 110. The flipping driver 420 is drivenly connected to the flipping seat 430, and can drive the flipping seat 430 to rotate. The gripping assembly 440 is disposed on the flipping seat 430 and there are multiple gripping assemblies. The gripping assembly 440 can grip the heat pipe 10.

[0061] Understandably, such as Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, the conveying drive mechanism 410 includes a fifth translation component 411, a fifth lifting component 412, and a third moving seat 413. The fifth translation component 411 is mounted on the frame 100 and is drivenly connected to the fifth lifting component 412, enabling the fifth lifting component 412 to move left and right. The fifth lifting component 412 is drivenly connected to the third moving seat 413, enabling the third moving seat 413 to move up and down. The flipping drive 420 is mounted on the third moving seat 413 and is drivenly connected to the flipping seat 430, used to drive the flipping seat 430 to rotate. The gripping component 440 is a pneumatic finger, which is mounted on the flipping seat 430 and has multiple grippers. In use, the fifth translation component 411 and the fifth lifting component 412 work together to drive the third moving seat 413 to move left and right and up and down, which in turn drives the flipping driver 420 and the gripping component 440. Some of the gripping components 440 on the flipping seat 430 grip the heat pipe 10 on the transfer device 300 and then move it to the powder filling device 500. The remaining gripping components 440 on the flipping seat 430 grip the heat pipe 10 that has completed the powder filling operation at the powder filling device 500. The flipping driver 420 drives the flipping seat 430 to rotate, inputting the heat pipe 10 that has not been filled into the powder filling device 500, and then moving it to the turnover tray 110, where the heat pipe 10 that has completed the powder filling operation is inserted and placed. This realizes the transfer and circulation of the heat pipe 10 between the transfer device 300, the powder filling device 500, and the turnover tray 110, which is convenient for use. In actual applications, the handling device 400 can also be a robotic arm, which can be set according to the actual needs of use.

[0062] In some embodiments, the powder filling device 500 includes a fourth hopper 510, a straightening mechanism 520, a material transfer mechanism 530, and a material placement mechanism 540 in which the heating pipe 10 is inserted. The material transfer mechanism 530 is disposed on the frame 100 and drivenly connected to the material placement mechanism 540, and can drive the material placement mechanism 540 to move to or away from the straightening mechanism 520. The fourth hopper 510 is used to place powder material and is connected to the straightening mechanism 520. The straightening mechanism 520 has a powder filling cavity (not shown in the figure) that allows the powder material in the fourth hopper 510 to enter. The straightening mechanism 520 can clamp and straighten the tube body and the center rod 20 of the heat pipe 10 respectively. The powder filling cavity can communicate the gap between the inner wall of the heat pipe 10 and the outer wall of the center rod 20 so that the powder material can enter between the inner wall of the heat pipe 10 and the outer wall of the center rod 20.

[0063] Understandably, such as Figure 1 and Figures 8 to 12As shown, the material transfer mechanism 530 includes a sixth translation component 531 and a fourth moving seat 532. The sixth translation component 531 is disposed on the frame 100 and drivenly connected to the fourth moving seat 532, which can drive the fourth moving seat 532 to move back and forth. The material placement mechanism 540 is disposed on the fourth moving seat 532 and moves back and forth with the fourth moving seat 532. In use, the powder to be filled is loaded into the fourth hopper 510. The transfer mechanism 530 drives the placement mechanism 540 forward, extending forward relative to the straightening mechanism 520. The conveying device 400 inserts the heat pipe 10 with the center rod 20 inserted into it into the placement mechanism 540. Then, the transfer mechanism 530 drives the placement mechanism 540 backward to the straightening mechanism 520. The straightening mechanism 520 clamps and straightens the heat pipe 10 and the center rod 20 respectively. The powder in the fourth hopper 510 enters the powder filling chamber (not shown in the figure) and fills the gap between the inner wall of the heat pipe 10 and the outer wall of the center rod 20, thus realizing the powder filling operation. After the powder filling operation is completed, the straightening mechanism 520 is reset, and the transfer mechanism 530 drives the placement mechanism 540 forward, extending forward relative to the straightening mechanism 520, so that the conveying device 400 can take out the powder-filled heat pipe 10. In practical applications, in addition to setting the fourth hopper 510, a pipeline can be set to directly convey powder to the powder filling device 500. The material transfer mechanism 530 can also be a rotary conveyor structure. The specific structures of the straightening mechanism 520 and the material placement mechanism 540 can be set according to the actual needs of use.

[0064] In some embodiments, a metering seat 511 is provided on the lower side of the fourth hopper 510. The metering seat 511 is provided with a metering cavity 501 that can communicate with the inner cavity of the fourth hopper 510. A discharge connector 512 that docks with the metering cavity 501 is provided on the lower side of the metering seat 511. The discharge connector 512 is connected to the straightening mechanism 520 through a pipeline and can convey powder material into the powder filling cavity through the pipeline. Opening and closing components are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the metering seat 511, which are respectively used to control the opening and closing between the metering cavity 501 and the inner cavity of the fourth hopper 510 and between the metering cavity 501 and the discharge connector 512.

[0065] Understandably, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, a metering seat 511 is provided on the lower side of the fourth hopper 510. Opening and closing assemblies are provided between the metering seat 511 and the fourth hopper 510, and between the metering seat 511 and the discharge connector 512. The opening and closing assemblies include a sixth actuator 513 and an opening and closing element 514 driven and connected to the sixth actuator 513. The opening and closing element 514 is plate-shaped and correspondingly located between the metering seat 511 and the fourth hopper 510, and between the metering seat 511 and the discharge connector 512. The opening and closing element 514 has a through hole, allowing the sixth actuator 513 to drive the opening and closing mechanism. The closing member 514 is moved so that the through hole on the opening and closing member 514 is aligned with or offset from the metering chamber 501. When the through hole is aligned with the metering chamber 501, the powder can enter the metering chamber 501 or be output from the metering chamber 501. When the through hole is offset from the metering chamber 501, the opening and closing member 514 blocks the metering chamber 501 to prevent the powder from entering the metering chamber 501 or being output from the metering chamber 501, thereby controlling the opening and closing between the metering chamber 501 and the inner cavity of the fourth hopper 510, as well as between the metering chamber 501 and the discharge connector 512. In use, the opening and closing components on the upper and lower sides work alternately. The opening and closing component on the upper side opens first, and at this time, the opening and closing component on the lower side closes, so that the powder in the fourth hopper 510 enters the metering chamber 501 and fills the metering chamber 501. Then, the opening and closing component on the upper side closes and the opening and closing component on the lower side opens, so that the amount of powder in the metering chamber 501 is output through the discharge connector 512 below, realizing the metered discharge of powder, which is convenient for use.

[0066] In practical applications, in addition to the above structure, the opening and closing components can also be switching valves, which use valve control to control the opening and closing between the metering chamber 501 and the inner cavity of the fourth hopper 510, as well as between the metering chamber 501 and the discharge connector 512. The specific settings can be made according to the actual needs of use.

[0067] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 540 includes a first material seat 541 and a second material seat 542. The first material seat 541 is located above the second material seat 542. The heat pipe 10 on the feeding mechanism 540 can pass through the first material seat 541 and be inserted into the second material seat 542. The second material seat 542 can move up and down relative to the first material seat 541.

[0068] Understandably, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 12As shown, the material feeding mechanism 540 also includes a sixth lifting assembly 543, a first powder receiving trough 544, a second powder receiving trough 545, and a material feeding base 547. The first powder receiving trough 544 is located above the second powder receiving trough 545, and the second powder receiving trough 545 is located on the material feeding base 547. A first material seat 541 is located in the first powder receiving trough 544 and has a first insertion hole 502 through which the heating pipe 10 passes. A second material seat 542 is located in the second powder receiving trough 545 and has a second insertion hole 503 through which the heating pipe 10 is inserted. The heating pipe 10 is placed on the material feeding mechanism 540. At the same time, the heat pipe 10 passes through the first insertion hole 502 from top to bottom and is inserted into the second insertion hole 503 to realize the insertion and placement of the heat pipe 10. The first powder receiving groove 544 and the second powder receiving groove 545 are used to collect the overflow or accidentally scattered powder during the powder filling operation, which facilitates the collection of excess powder. The sixth lifting component 543 is driven to connect with the material placement base 547, which can drive the material placement base 547 to move up and down, thereby driving the second powder receiving groove 545 and the second material seat 542 to move up and down, adapting to the insertion and placement of heat pipes 10 of different lengths and improving adaptability.

[0069] In practical applications, the vertical movement of the second material holder 542 relative to the first material holder 541 can also be driven manually, such as by using a slide rail or slide bar to move the second material holder 542 up and down, or by tightening screws to fix its position, etc. The specific settings can be adjusted according to actual usage needs.

[0070] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The straightening mechanism 520 includes a first clamping block 521, a second clamping block 522, and a seventh actuator 523. First clamping blocks 521 are respectively provided on the left and right sides above the first material seat 541. Each first clamping block 521 is connected to a seventh actuator 523. The seventh actuator 523 drives the corresponding first clamping block 521 to move left and right, causing the two first clamping blocks 521 to move closer or further apart, thereby achieving the clamping and straightening of the heat pipe 10. The two first clamping blocks 521 have recesses facing each other. When the two first clamping blocks 521 cooperate to clamp the heat pipe 10, the recesses on both form a powder-filling cavity. At least one of the two first clamping blocks 521 is provided with a feeding port. The head 524 and the feeding connector 524 are connected to the discharge connector 512 through a flexible tube. The inside of the feeding connector 524 can communicate with the powder filling chamber, so that the powder can enter the powder filling chamber through the feeding connector 524 to fill the heat pipe 10 with the inserted center rod 20. The second clamping block 522 is located in the recess of the first clamping block 521 or on the upper side of the first clamping block 521. When the two first clamping blocks 521 cooperate to clamp the heat pipe 10, the second clamping blocks 522 on both sides clamp the center rod 20 to clamp and straighten the center rod 20, and ensure that there is a gap between the inner wall of the heat pipe 10 and the outer wall of the center rod 20 to facilitate the powder filling.

[0071] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 540 has a vibration generator 546, which can cause the heat pipe 10 on the feeding mechanism 540 to vibrate. The powder filling device 500 also includes a pressing rod mechanism 550, which can press the central rod 20 inserted in the heat pipe 10 on the feeding mechanism 540 to limit the vertical movement of the central rod 20 relative to the heat pipe 10.

[0072] Understandably, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the vibration generator 546 is a vibration motor, located below the second powder receiving trough 545. An elastic support 548 connects the second powder receiving trough 545 and the material placement base 547. The vibration generator 546 generates vibration, driving the heat pipe 10 inserted into the second material seat 542 to vibrate, facilitating the filling of powder material. The pressure bar mechanism 550 is located above the straightening mechanism 520 and includes a pressure bar 551, an eighth driver 552, a fifth moving seat 553, and a seventh lifting assembly 554. The seventh lifting assembly 554 is connected to the fifth moving seat 553 and is used to drive the fifth moving seat 553... The eighth actuator 552 is mounted on the fifth movable seat 553 and drivenly connected to the pressure rod 551. In use, the fifth movable seat 553 moves up and down, driving the eighth actuator 552 and the pressure rod 551 on it to move up and down, so that the pressure rod 551 presses against the upper end of the center rod 20. The eighth actuator 552 applies force to the pressure rod 551, forming a downward pressure on the center rod 20, thereby pressing the center rod 20 inserted in the heat pipe 10 to limit the vertical movement of the center rod 20 relative to the heat pipe 10, avoiding the vertical displacement of the center rod 20 relative to the heat pipe 10 during vibration, which would lead to overfilling of powder material and improve the reliability of use.

[0073] In practical applications, an elastic element can also be provided between the pressure rod 551 and the eighth driver 552 to increase the buffering capacity against vibration. In addition to the above structure, the pressure rod 551 can also be directly connected to the fifth moving seat 553, or connected to the fifth moving seat 553 through an elastic element. The specific configuration can be set according to the actual use requirements.

[0074] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine, characterized in that: include: A frame, wherein the frame is provided with a turntable on which the heating pipes are inserted; A rod insertion device, which is arranged on the frame and has a first hopper for placing heat pipes and a second hopper for placing center rods, and the rod insertion device can load the heat pipes in the first hopper and the center rods in the second hopper and insert the center rods into the heat pipes; A transfer device is provided on the frame, and the rod insertion device can transport the heat pipe with the center rod inserted therein to the transfer device; A powder filling device, arranged on the frame, capable of performing powder filling operation on a heat pipe with a center rod inserted therein; A transport device is arranged on the frame, and the transport device can transport the heat pipe with a center rod inserted on the transfer device to the powder filling device and can insert and place the heat pipe with the powder filling operation completed on the powder filling device on the turnover disk.

2. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rod insertion device includes a first feeding mechanism, a first workbench, a second feeding mechanism, a second workbench and a pushing mechanism. The first feeding mechanism is arranged corresponding to the first hopper, and can feed the heat pipes in the first hopper to the first workbench one by one. The second feeding mechanism is arranged corresponding to the second hopper, and can feed the center rods in the second hopper to the second workbench one by one. The second workbench is arranged on one side of the first workbench. The pushing mechanism is arranged corresponding to the second workbench, and can push the center rod on the second workbench to the first workbench, so that the center rod is inserted into the heat pipe on the first workbench.

3. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first material trough for placing a heat pipe is provided on the first workbench, and a pushing and positioning assembly is provided on a side of the first workbench away from the second workbench, and the pushing and positioning assembly can push the heat pipe in the first material trough to move along the first material trough. A clamping and positioning assembly is provided on a side of the first workbench close to the second workbench, and the clamping and positioning assembly can clamp the end of the heat pipe in the first material trough.

4. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer device includes a third hopper, a third loading mechanism and a third workbench. The third hopper is arranged on one side of the rod insertion device and is used to place the heat pipe with the center rod inserted. The third loading mechanism is arranged corresponding to the third hopper, and can load the heat pipes with the center rod inserted in the third hopper to the third workbench one by one.

5. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third hopper is provided with a material cutting assembly, and the material cutting assembly can prevent the heat pipes in the third hopper from being output by the third feeding mechanism.

6. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport device includes a transport drive mechanism, a flip drive, a flip seat and a grabbing assembly. The transport drive mechanism is arranged on the frame and connected to the flip drive, and can drive the flip drive to move between the transfer device, the powder filling device and the turnover disk. The flip drive is connected to the flip seat and can drive the flip seat to rotate. The grabbing assembly is arranged on the flip seat and is provided with a plurality of them. The grabbing assembly can grab the heat pipe.

7. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The powder filling device includes a fourth hopper, a righting mechanism, a material moving mechanism and a material placing mechanism for inserting and placing the heat pipe. The material moving mechanism is arranged on the frame and is drivingly connected to the material placing mechanism, and can drive the material placing mechanism to move to the righting mechanism or leave the righting mechanism. The fourth hopper is used to place powder material and is connected to the righting mechanism. The righting mechanism has a powder filling cavity for the powder material in the fourth hopper to enter. The righting mechanism can clamp and right the tube body and the center rod of the heat pipe respectively. The powder filling cavity can communicate with the gap between the inner tube wall of the heat pipe and the outer wall of the center rod, so as to allow the powder material to enter between the inner tube wall of the heat pipe and the outer wall of the center rod.

8. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: A quantitative seat is provided at the lower side of the fourth hopper, a quantitative cavity which can be communicated with the inner cavity of the fourth hopper is provided on the quantitative seat, a discharge joint which is connected with the quantitative cavity is provided at the lower side of the quantitative seat, the discharge joint is connected with the straightening mechanism through a pipeline and can transport powder material into the powder filling cavity through the pipeline, and opening and closing components are provided on the upper and lower sides of the quantitative seat, which are respectively used to control the connection and disconnection between the quantitative cavity and the inner cavity of the fourth hopper and between the quantitative cavity and the discharge joint.

9. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material placement mechanism includes a first material seat and a second material seat, the first material seat is located above the second material seat, the heat pipe on the material placement mechanism can pass through the first material seat and be inserted on the second material seat, and the second material seat can move up and down relative to the first material seat.

10. The automatic rod-inserting, powder-filling and tray-inserting integrated machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material placement mechanism has a vibration generator, which can make the heat pipe on the material placement mechanism vibrate. The powder filling device also includes a rod pressing mechanism, which can press the center rod inserted in the heat pipe on the material placement mechanism to limit the up and down movement of the center rod relative to the heat pipe.

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