Decorative gluing device for front panel of washing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of gluing devices, in particular to a decoration gluing device for a front panel of a washing machine, which is used for gluing an isolating ring and a glass cover and comprises a support, a first positioning component, a second positioning component, a third positioning component and a fourth positioning component. The second positioning assembly is movably connected with the first positioning assembly and used for stabilizing the position relation between the glass cover and the isolating ring and curing the glued glue, and the driving assembly is used for driving the second positioning assembly to move. The decoration gluing device for the front panel of the washing machine is even in gluing, free of bubbles, glue overflowing and lack, the binding force of the isolating ring and the glass cover in a product obtained through the device reaches 80 N or above, and the quality requirement is met; in addition, the device can save cost, improve efficiency and reduce the reject ratio of products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of caulking devices, in particular to a caulking device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, the connection part of the front panel decoration of the washing machine (the connection part between the isolation ring and the glass plate) is caulked manually, and the required product is obtained after the glue is cured. However, manual caulking is prone to defects such as uneven caulking (overflowing glue and lack of glue), air bubbles, and poor accuracy, and it also wastes a great deal of human resources; in addition, the products obtained by manual caulking cannot meet the requirements of the bonding tensile test.

[0003] Therefore, it is crucial to provide an automatic caulking device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine that can solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a caulking device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine, which is used to realize caulking of the glass cover and the isolation ring, and includes: a bracket, a first positioning component for accommodating and fixing the glass cover and the isolation ring, a second positioning component movably connected to the first positioning component and used to stabilize the positional relationship between the glass cover and the isolation ring and cure the glue after caulking, a driving component for driving the second positioning component to move, and a glue supply component. The caulking device for decorating the front panel of the washing machine of the utility model caulks evenly, has no air bubbles, and has no phenomenon of overflowing glue and lack of glue. Moreover, the bonding force between the isolation ring and the glass cover in the product obtained by using this device reaches more than 80N, meeting the quality requirements; in addition, this device can also save costs, improve efficiency, and reduce the unqualified rate of products.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be realized by the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a caulking device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine, which is used to realize caulking treatment of the isolation ring and the glass cover, and includes: a bracket, a first positioning component for accommodating and fixing the glass cover and the isolation ring, a second positioning component movably connected to the first positioning component and used to stabilize the positional relationship between the glass cover and the isolation ring and cure the glue after caulking, a driving component for driving the second positioning component to move, and a glue supply component;

[0007] Wherein, the bracket includes a basic support frame, a longitudinal support frame and a support plate. The longitudinal support frame is arranged on the upper surface of the basic support frame, and the top of the longitudinal support frame is provided with a support plate for supporting the driving component; the driving component is arranged on the upper surface of the support plate and penetrates downward through the support plate; the second positioning component is arranged below the driving component; the glue supply component is arranged on one side of the basic support frame away from the support plate; the first positioning component is arranged on the upper surface of the basic support frame and penetrates vertically through the basic support frame.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the driving assembly includes a cylinder for driving the second positioning assembly and a guide rod for guiding the second positioning assembly; the cylinder is fixed on the upper surface of the support plate, and the output shaft of the cylinder extends out of the support plate and is connected to the second positioning assembly; a guide hole is provided on the upper surface of the support plate, and the guide rod is parallel to the longitudinal support frame and is fitted and connected to the second positioning assembly through the guide hole.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present utility model, an air storage tank for supplying air to the cylinder is provided on the upper surface of the support plate.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the second positioning assembly is a positioning press head, the top of the positioning press head is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the cylinder, and the end is fitted and connected to the guide rod.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a UV lamp strip for curing glue is provided on the outer periphery of the lower surface of the positioning press head.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the first positioning assembly includes a positioning jig adapted to the positioning press head, a guide rail for guiding the positioning jig, a lead screw for driving the positioning press head to move along the guide rail, and a lead screw motor for driving the lead screw to move;

[0013] The lead screw motor is arranged at the end of the base support frame far from the longitudinal support frame, one end of the lead screw is connected to the motor shaft of the lead screw motor, and the other end is connected to the positioning jig; the guide rail is arranged on both sides of the lead screw motor, is parallel to the lead screw, and penetrates through both ends of the base support frame; the positioning jig is movably connected to the guide rail through a base.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a double-rod cylinder for fixing the isolation ring and a suction cup for adsorbing the lower surface of the glass plate are provided on the upper surface of the positioning jig.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the glue supply assembly is arranged above the base support frame through an auxiliary support frame and is arranged on one side far from the support plate;

[0016] The auxiliary support frame includes longitudinal auxiliary support rods arranged on both sides of the upper surface of the base support frame, and more than 2 longitudinal auxiliary support rods are arranged at intervals on the same side, and vertical slide rails are arranged on the upper surfaces of the auxiliary support rods on the same side.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the glue supply assembly includes a glue supply bucket and a dispensing valve;

[0018] On one side of the glue supply bucket close to the support plate, a horizontal slide rail is provided. The horizontal slide rail is mounted on the upper surface of the vertical slide rail and is allowed to move along the vertical slide rail. A longitudinal slide rail is provided on the horizontal slide rail and is connected to the dispensing valve through the longitudinal slide rail.

[0019] The glue outlet of the glue supply bucket is connected to the glue inlet of the dispensing valve through a glue hose.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a first driving motor is provided on the side of the vertical slide rail away from the support frame. The motor shaft of the first driving motor is connected to the end of the horizontal slide rail. The first driving motor is used to drive the horizontal slide rail to move along the vertical slide rail.

[0021] A second driving motor is provided on the horizontal slide rail. The motor shaft of the second driving motor is connected to the longitudinal slide rail. The second driving motor is used to drive the longitudinal slide rail to move along the horizontal slide rail.

[0022] A third driving motor is provided on the longitudinal slide rail. The motor shaft of the third driving motor is connected to the dispensing valve. The third driving motor is used to drive the dispensing valve to move along the longitudinal slide rail.

[0023] The position control of the dispensing valve is realized through the longitudinal slide rail and the third driving motor, the horizontal slide rail and the second driving motor, and the vertical slide rail and the first driving motor.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] (1) The glue application of the washing machine front panel decoration glue application device of the present utility model is uniform, without bubbles, and there is no glue overflow and lack of glue phenomenon. Moreover, the bonding force between the isolation ring and the glass cover in the product obtained by using this device reaches more than 80N, meeting the quality requirements.

[0026] (2) The washing machine front panel decoration glue application device of the present utility model can save costs, improve efficiency, and reduce the unqualified rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a perspective view (one) of a washing machine front panel decoration glue application device of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 is a perspective view (two) of a washing machine front panel decoration glue application device of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a positioning jig, a double-rod cylinder and a suction cup in a washing machine front panel decoration glue application device of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 4Schematic diagram of the structure of the positioning press head and the UV lamp strip in a glue application device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the auxiliary support frame, vertical slide rail, horizontal slide rail, longitudinal slide rail, glue supply barrel and dispensing valve in a glue application device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the isolation ring;

[0033] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the transparent glass cover;

[0034] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure after the combination of the isolation ring and the transparent glass cover;

[0035] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, basic support frame; 2, longitudinal support frame; 3, support plate; 4, cylinder; 5, guide rod; 6, positioning press head; 7, UV lamp strip; 8, positioning jig; 9, double-rod cylinder; 10, suction cup; 11, screw motor; 12, screw; 13, guide rail; 14, auxiliary support frame; 15, vertical slide rail; 16, horizontal slide rail; 17, longitudinal slide rail; 18, glue supply barrel; 19, dispensing valve; 20, air storage tank; 21, isolation ring; 22, glass cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0036] The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0038] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact of the first and second features, or may include the non-direct contact of the first and second features but through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above", and "on" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature is at a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operations, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0040] In the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the structures or components used are conventional structures or components in the art, as long as they can achieve the corresponding functions.

[0041] Embodiment 1

[0042] This embodiment provides a glue application device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine, which is connected to an external terminal during use, as Figures 1 to 5 shown, for realizing the glue application treatment of the isolation ring 21 ( Figure 6 ) and the glass cover 22 ( Figure 7 ), and includes: a bracket, a first positioning component for accommodating and fixing the glass cover 22 and the isolation ring 21, a second positioning component movably connected to the first positioning component and used for stabilizing the positional relationship between the glass cover 22 and the isolation ring 21 and curing the glue after glue application, a driving component for driving the second positioning component to move, and a glue supply component;

[0043] Among them, the bracket includes a basic support frame 1, a longitudinal support frame 2 and a support plate 3. The longitudinal support frame 2 is arranged on the upper surface of the basic support frame 1, and a support plate 3 for supporting the driving component is arranged at the top of the longitudinal support frame 2; the driving component is arranged on the upper surface of the support plate 3 and penetrates downward through the support plate 3; the second positioning component is arranged below the driving component; the glue supply component is arranged on one side of the basic support frame 1 away from the support plate 3; the first positioning component is arranged on the upper surface of the basic support frame 1 and penetrates vertically through the basic support frame 1.

[0044] Further, the driving component includes a cylinder 4 for driving the second positioning component and a guide rod 5 for guiding the second positioning component; the cylinder 4 is fixed on the upper surface of the support plate 3, and the output shaft of the cylinder 4 extends out of the support plate 3 and is connected to the second positioning component; a guide hole is arranged on the upper surface of the support plate 3, and the guide rod 5 is parallel to the longitudinal support frame 2 and is fitted and connected to the second positioning component through the guide hole.

[0045] Furthermore, an air storage tank 20 for supplying air to the cylinder 4 is arranged on the upper surface of the support plate 3.

[0046] Further, the second positioning component is a positioning press head 6. The top of the positioning press head 6 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the cylinder 4 through a top plate. The end of the positioning press head 6 is fitted and connected to the guide rod 5. A UV lamp strip 7 for curing glue is provided on the outer periphery of the lower surface of the positioning press head 6;

[0047] Further, the first positioning component includes a positioning fixture 8 adapted to the positioning press head 6, a guide rail 13 for guiding the positioning fixture 8, a lead screw 12 for driving the positioning press head 6 to move along the guide rail 13, and a lead screw motor 11 for driving the lead screw 12 to move; the lead screw motor 11 is arranged at the end of the base support frame 1 away from the longitudinal support frame 2. One end of the lead screw 12 is connected to the motor shaft of the lead screw motor 11, and the other end is connected to the positioning fixture 8; the guide rail 13 is arranged on both sides of the lead screw motor 11, parallel to the lead screw 12, and penetrates through both ends of the base support frame 1; the positioning fixture 8 is connected to the guide rail 13 through a base, and a groove adapted to the guide rail 13 is provided on the lower surface of the base.

[0048] Furthermore, a double-rod cylinder 9 for fixing the isolation ring 21 and a suction cup 10 for sucking the lower surface of the glass plate are provided on the upper surface of the positioning fixture 8.

[0049] Further, the glue supply component is arranged above the base support frame 1 through an auxiliary support frame 14 and on one side away from the support plate 3; the auxiliary support frame 14 includes longitudinal auxiliary support rods arranged on both sides of the upper surface of the base support frame 1, and more than 2 longitudinal auxiliary support rods are arranged at intervals on the same side, and vertical slide rails 15 are arranged on the upper surfaces of the auxiliary support rods on the same side.

[0050] Furthermore, the glue supply component includes a glue supply barrel 18 and a dispensing valve 19; a horizontal slide rail 16 is arranged on one side of the glue supply barrel 18 close to the support plate 3. The horizontal slide rail 16 is mounted on the upper surface of the vertical slide rail 15 and allows movement along the vertical slide rail 15; a longitudinal slide rail 17 is arranged on the horizontal slide rail 16 and is connected to the dispensing valve 19 through the longitudinal slide rail 17; the glue outlet of the glue supply barrel 18 is connected to the glue inlet of the dispensing valve 19 through a glue hose.

[0051] Further, a first driving motor is disposed on a side of the vertical slide rail 15 away from the support frame, and a motor shaft of the first driving motor is connected to an end of the horizontal slide rail 16; the first driving motor is configured to drive the horizontal slide rail 16 to move along the vertical slide rail 15; a second driving motor is disposed on the horizontal slide rail 16, and a motor shaft of the second driving motor is connected to the longitudinal slide rail 17; the second driving motor is configured to drive the longitudinal slide rail 17 to move along the horizontal slide rail 16; a third driving motor is disposed on the longitudinal slide rail 17, and a motor shaft of the third driving motor is connected to the dispensing valve 19; the third driving motor is configured to drive the dispensing valve 19 to move along the longitudinal slide rail 17; the position of the dispensing valve 19 is adjusted by the longitudinal slide rail 17 and the third driving motor, the horizontal slide rail 16 and the second driving motor, and the vertical slide rail 15 and the first driving motor.

[0052] Further, the external terminal controls the operations of the cylinder 4, the lead screw motor 11, the first driving cylinder 4, the second driving cylinder 4, the third driving cylinder 4, the double-rod cylinder 9, the UV lamp strip 7, the dispensing valve 19, etc. How to control specifically is conventional operation. This embodiment emphasizes the combined action between components.

[0053] Embodiment 2

[0054] This embodiment provides a caulking device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine. Except for the following content, others are the same as those in Embodiment 1:

[0055] The positioning press head 6 is fitted and connected to the top plate through a rotating shaft and is allowed to rotate along the top plate; a rotating motor is disposed at the center position of the base, and the rotating motor is configured to drive the positioning jig 8 and thus drive the positioning press head 6 to rotate;

[0056] The external terminal controls the operations of the cylinder 4, the lead screw motor 11, the first driving cylinder 4, the second driving cylinder 4, the third driving cylinder 4, the double-rod cylinder 9, the rotating motor, the UV lamp strip 7, the dispensing valve 19, etc. How to control specifically is conventional operation. This embodiment emphasizes the combined action between components.

[0057] When the automatic caulking device for decorating the front panel of the washing machine provided in this embodiment is in use, the specific steps are as follows:

[0058] (S1) The isolation ring 21 is disposed in a corresponding groove in the positioning jig 8 and fixed by the double-rod cylinder 9 (the double-rod cylinder 9 abuts against the side wall of the isolation ring 21), and then the glass cover 22 is placed on the upper surface of the isolation ring 21;

[0059] (S2) Driven by the lead screw motor 11, the lead screw 12 drives the positioning jig 8 to move along the guide rail 13 to directly below the positioning press head 6. Then, the air cylinder 4 is started. The air cylinder 4 drives the positioning press head 6 to move downward along the guide rod 5 until it is fitted and fixed with the positioning jig 8, realizing the stabilization treatment of the isolation ring 21 and the glass cover 22. At this time, the suction cup 10 adsorbs and fixes the lower surface of the glass cover 22;

[0060] (S3) Start the first driving air cylinder 4 to move along the vertical slide rail 15, the second driving air cylinder 4 to move along the horizontal slide rail 16, and the third driving air cylinder 4 to move along the longitudinal slide rail 17, driving the dispensing valve 19 to move to the position where glue is required;

[0061] (S4) After connecting the glue supply barrel 18 to the dispensing valve 19, start the rotating motor (the rotation speed is set according to the actual situation) and start the dispensing valve 19 to inject glue at the position where glue is required. After the glue injection is completed, turn on the UV lamp strip 7 to cure the glue;

[0062] (S5) After the curing is completed, use the air cylinder 4 to drive the positioning press head 6 to move upward along the guide rod 5. The positioning jig 8 is separated from the positioning press head 6. Then, adjust the double-rod air cylinder 9 until it disengages from the isolation ring 21, and take out the processed product (the isolation ring 21 and the glass cover 22, as Figure 8 shown). Finally, adjust the lead screw motor 11 to drive the lead screw 12 to drive the positioning jig 8 to reset.

[0063] The above description of the embodiments is to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand and use the utility model. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications to these embodiments and apply the general principles described herein to other embodiments without creative efforts. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and the improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present utility model according to the interpretation of the present utility model should be within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A glue application device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine, which is used to realize the glue application treatment for the isolation ring (21) and the glass cover (22), and is characterized in that, It includes: a bracket, a first positioning component for accommodating and fixing a glass cover (22) and a spacer ring (21), a second positioning component movably connected to the first positioning component for stabilizing the positional relationship between the glass cover (22) and the spacer ring (21) and curing glue, a driving component for driving the second positioning component to move, and a glue supply component; Among them, the bracket includes a base support frame (1), a longitudinal support frame (2) and a support plate (3). The longitudinal support frame (2) is arranged on the upper surface of the base support frame (1), and a support plate (3) for supporting the driving component is arranged at the top of the longitudinal support frame (2); the driving component is arranged on the upper surface of the support plate (3) and penetrates downward through the support plate (3); the second positioning component is arranged below the driving component; the glue supply component is arranged on one side of the base support frame (1) away from the support plate (3); the first positioning component is arranged on the upper surface of the base support frame (1) and penetrates vertically through the base support frame (1).

2. The glue application device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The driving component includes a cylinder (4) for driving the second positioning component and a guide rod (5) for guiding the second positioning component; the cylinder (4) is fixed on the upper surface of the support plate (3), and the output shaft of the cylinder (4) extends out of the support plate (3) and is connected to the second positioning component; a guide hole is arranged on the upper surface of the support plate (3), and the guide rod (5) is parallel to the longitudinal support frame (2) and is fitted and connected to the second positioning component through the guide hole.

3. The caulking device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, A gas storage tank (20) for supplying gas to the cylinder (4) is arranged on the upper surface of the support plate (3).

4. A caulking device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second positioning component is a positioning press head (6), the top of the positioning press head (6) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the cylinder (4), and the end is fitted and connected to the guide rod (5).

5. A front panel decoration gluing device for a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, A UV lamp strip (7) for curing glue is arranged on the outer periphery of the lower surface of the positioning press head (6).

6. The caulking device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that The first positioning component includes a positioning jig (8) adapted to the positioning press head (6), a guide rail (13) for guiding the positioning jig (8), a lead screw (12) for driving the positioning press head (6) to move along the guide rail (13), and a lead screw motor (11) for driving the lead screw (12) to move; The lead screw motor (11) is arranged at the end of the base support frame (1) away from the longitudinal support frame (2), one end of the lead screw (12) is connected to the motor shaft of the lead screw motor (11), and the other end is connected to the positioning jig (8); the guide rail (13) is arranged on both sides of the lead screw motor (11), is parallel to the lead screw (12), and penetrates through both ends of the base support frame (1); the positioning jig (8) is movably connected to the guide rail (13) through a base.

7. A glue application device for decorating the front panel of a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, A double-rod cylinder (9) for fixing the spacer ring (21) and a suction cup (10) for adsorbing the lower surface of the glass plate are arranged on the upper surface of the positioning jig (8).

8. The glue application device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that The glue supply component is arranged above the base support frame (1) through an auxiliary support frame (14) and is arranged on one side away from the support plate (3).

9. The caulking device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The auxiliary support frame (14) includes longitudinal auxiliary support rods arranged on both sides of the upper surface of the basic support frame (1), with more than two longitudinal auxiliary support rods arranged at intervals on the same side, and vertical slide rails (15) arranged on the upper surfaces of the auxiliary support rods on the same side.

10. The caulking device for the front panel decoration of a washing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The glue supply assembly includes a glue supply barrel (18) and a dispensing valve (19); A transverse slide rail (16) is arranged on one side of the glue supply barrel (18) close to the support plate (3). The transverse slide rail (16) is mounted on the upper surface of the vertical slide rail (15) and is allowed to move along the vertical slide rail (15); a longitudinal slide rail (17) is arranged on the transverse slide rail (16), and the dispensing valve (19) is connected through the longitudinal slide rail (17); The glue outlet of the glue supply barrel (18) is connected to the glue inlet of the dispensing valve (19) through a glue pipe.

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