Radiator copper pipe expanding equipment

By setting up multiple limit units and output devices in the radiator copper pipe expansion equipment, multiple radiators can be processed simultaneously, solving the problem of low machining efficiency of a single station and improving processing efficiency.

CN223043519UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01ARAI (ZHONGSHAN) AIRCONDITIONERS MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421848323.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-31

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the radiator copper pipe expansion equipment adopts a single-station processing mode, which makes it difficult for the radiator processing efficiency to meet the mass production needs.

Method used

A radiator copper tube pipe expansion device is designed, including a limiting plate and an output device. A plurality of limiting units are arranged on the limiting plate to fix the radiator body. The output device performs pipe expansion of the U-shaped copper tube through multiple punches to realize the simultaneous processing of multiple radiators.

Benefits of technology

Through multi-station processing, the efficiency of radiator copper pipe expansion is improved and the demand for mass production is met.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses radiator copper pipe expanding equipment, which comprises a radiator body and copper pipe expanding equipment, the copper pipe expanding equipment comprises a machine table, a limiting plate is arranged in the middle of the machine table, a plurality of limiting units for the radiator body to be inserted are arranged on the limiting plate, and each limiting unit comprises a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The first limiting groove is vertically formed in the limiting plate, and the second limiting groove is formed below the first limiting groove; the locking plate is hinged to one side of the machine table, and the locking plate is used for abutting against the radiator body; and the output device is arranged at the top of the machine table, the output end of the output device is provided with an output unit corresponding to the limiting unit, and the output unit comprises a plurality of punches used for widening the U-shaped copper pipe. According to the machining device, the multiple limiting units are arranged on the limiting plate to fix the radiator bodies, then the U-shaped copper pipes are subjected to pipe expanding machining through the output device, meanwhile, the multiple radiator bodies can be machined, and the machining efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of radiator processing, and particularly relates to a radiator copper tube expanding device. Background Art

[0002] The main function of an air conditioner radiator is to help cool down the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner radiator is an important part of the air conditioner system.

[0003] A radiator generally consists of multiple radiator fins and U-shaped copper tubes; during assembly, a certain number of radiator fins are sleeved on the U-shaped copper tubes, and then a tube expanding device is used to widen the tube body of the U-shaped copper tubes so that the radiator fins are fixed on the U-shaped copper tubes. In the prior art, common tube expanding devices adopt a single-station processing mode, that is, only a single radiator body can be expanded each time. The single-station design results in only one radiator being processed per unit time, and the processing efficiency is difficult to meet the requirements of mass production. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a radiator copper tube expanding device to solve the above problems.

[0005] According to one aspect of the utility model, a radiator copper tube expanding device is provided, which includes a radiator body and a copper tube expanding device. The radiator body includes a U-shaped copper tube and multiple radiator fins. Through holes for inserting both ends of the U-shaped copper tube are provided on both sides of the radiator fins. The copper tube expanding device includes: a machine table, with a limiting plate arranged in the middle, and multiple limiting units for inserting the radiator body are arranged on the limiting plate. The limiting unit includes a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The first limiting groove is vertically arranged on the limiting plate, and the second limiting groove is arranged below the first limiting groove; a locking plate, hinged to one side of the machine table, and the locking plate is used to press the radiator body; an output device, arranged on the top of the machine table, and an output unit corresponding to the limiting unit is arranged at the output end of the output device. The output unit includes multiple punches for widening the U-shaped copper tube.

[0006] In some embodiments, the width of the first limiting groove is N, the width of the radiator body is N, the thickness of the radiator body is M, and the depth of the first limiting groove is 3M; three second limiting grooves are arranged in a row at the bottom of the first limiting groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, three limiting units are horizontally arranged on the limiting plate, and three output units are arranged at the output end. Each output unit is provided with six punches.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second limiting groove has a U-shaped structure that matches the U-shaped copper tube.

[0009] In some embodiments, the output device is a hydraulic cylinder, and the output unit is disposed at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder.

[0010] In some embodiments, a clamping position is provided on one side of the locking plate, and a buckle capable of engaging with the clamping position is provided on one side of the machine table.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:

[0012] In the present application, a plurality of limiting units are provided on the limiting plate to fix the radiator body, and then the output device is used to perform tube expanding processing on the U-shaped copper tube. At the same time, a plurality of radiator bodies can be processed, improving the processing efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the radiator body of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the heat sink fin of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 is a top view structural schematic diagram when the locking plate of the present utility model is opened;

[0017] Figure 5 is a top view structural schematic diagram when the locking plate of the present utility model is locked;

[0018] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the second limiting groove of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Reference Figures 1 to 6, this application provides a copper tube expanding device for a radiator, including a radiator body and a copper tube expanding device. The radiator body includes a U-shaped copper tube 1 and multiple heat dissipation fins 2. Through holes 3 for inserting both ends of the U-shaped copper tube 1 are provided on both sides of the heat dissipation fins 2. The copper tube expanding device includes: a machine table 4, with a limiting plate 5 arranged in the middle. Multiple limiting units for inserting the radiator body are arranged on the limiting plate 5. The limiting unit includes a first limiting groove 6 and a second limiting groove 7. The first limiting groove 6 is vertically arranged on the limiting plate 5, and the second limiting groove 7 is arranged below the first limiting groove 6; a locking plate 8, hinged to one side of the machine table 4, and the locking plate 8 is used to press against the radiator body; an output device, arranged on the top of the machine table 4. An output unit corresponding to the limiting unit is arranged at the output end of the output device. The output unit includes multiple punches 9 for expanding the U-shaped copper tube 1.

[0021] In some embodiments, the width of the first limiting groove 6 is N, the width of the radiator body is N, the thickness of the radiator body is M, and the depth of the first limiting groove 6 is 3M; three second limiting grooves 7 are arranged in a row at the bottom of the first limiting groove 6, and three radiator bodies can be placed in each limiting unit at the same time.

[0022] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 5 is horizontally provided with three limiting units, and the output end is provided with three output units. Each output unit is provided with six punches 9. The limiting plate 5 of this application has three limiting units.

[0023] In some embodiments, the second limiting groove 7 has a U-shaped structure 12 that matches the U-shaped copper tube 1, which better assists in fixing the radiator body.

[0024] In some embodiments, the output device is a hydraulic cylinder, and the output unit is arranged at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder. The punch 9 is driven by a hydraulic pipe to expand the U-shaped copper tube 1.

[0025] In some embodiments, a clamping position 10 is arranged on one side of the locking plate 8, and a buckle 11 that can be engaged with the clamping position 10 is arranged on one side of the machine table 4. The locking plate 8 can prevent the radiator body from shifting or falling during the processing.

[0026] The specific copper tube expanding process of this application is as follows: Manually sleeve a certain number of heat dissipation fins 2 into the U-shaped copper tube 1 to form a radiator body. Then, three radiator bodies can be placed in each limiting unit from the inside to the outside. The locking plate 8 is locked to the front side of the limiting unit through the buckle 11 and the clamping position 10. Finally, the output device is used to drive the punch 9 to press down to expand the U-shaped copper tube 1. The diameter of the U-shaped copper tube 1 is increased to be consistent with the through hole 3, and the heat dissipation fins 2 are fixed on the U-shaped copper tube 1.

[0027] In this application, a plurality of limiting units are arranged on the limiting plate 5 to fix the radiator body, and then the output device is used to expand the U-shaped copper tube 1. At the same time, a plurality of radiator bodies can be processed, improving the processing efficiency.

[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A radiator copper tube expansion device, comprising a radiator body and a copper tube expansion device, wherein the radiator body comprises a U-shaped copper tube and a plurality of heat sinks, and both sides of the heat sink are provided with through holes for inserting the two ends of the U-shaped copper tube, characterized in that: The copper tube expansion equipment comprises: The machine platform has a limiting plate in the middle, and the limiting plate is provided with a plurality of limiting units for the radiator body to be inserted, and the limiting unit includes a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove, the first limiting groove is vertically arranged on the limiting plate, and the second limiting groove is arranged below the first limiting groove; A locking plate, hinged to one side of the machine platform, the locking plate being used to press against the radiator body; An output device is arranged on the top of the machine platform, and an output unit is arranged at an output end of the output device corresponding to the limiting unit, and the output unit includes a plurality of punches for widening the U-shaped copper tube.

2. The radiator copper tube expansion equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the first limiting groove is N, the width of the radiator body is N, the thickness of the radiator body is M, and the depth of the first limiting groove is 3M; three second limiting grooves are arranged at the bottom of the first limiting groove.

3. The radiator copper tube expansion equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting plate is laterally provided with three limiting units, the output end is provided with three output units, and each output unit is provided with six punches.

4. The radiator copper tube expansion equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second limiting groove is in a U-shaped structure matched with the U-shaped copper tube.

5. The radiator copper tube expansion equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output device is a hydraulic cylinder, and the output unit is arranged at the output end of the hydraulic cylinder.

6. The radiator copper tube expansion equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A locking position is arranged on one side of the locking plate, and a buckle capable of engaging with the locking position is arranged on one side of the machine platform.