Air conditioner chassis control system based on Omron NX series robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of PLC control, in particular to an air conditioner chassis control system based on an Omron NX series robot. The device comprises a flow guide ring feeding device, an overturning detection device, a base plate feeding device and a combined discharging device, the flow guide ring feeding device is arranged on one side of the overturning detection device, and the overturning detection device and the base plate feeding device are arranged on the periphery of the combined discharging device. Wherein the flow guide ring feeding device comprises a feeding robot and a feeding assembly line I, the overturning detection device comprises a detection platform and an overturning plate, the chassis feeding device comprises a feeding assembly line II, and the combined discharging device comprises a combined rotating disc and a combined robot. By introducing the Omron NX series robot, automatic feeding, detection, combination and discharging of the flow guide ring and the chassis are realized, so that the production efficiency is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of PLC control, in particular to an air conditioner chassis control system based on an Omron NX series robot. Background Art

[0002] The traditional assembly process of air conditioner chassis and air guide rings often relies on manual labor, leading to problems such as low production efficiency and inconsistent quality. To address these challenges, technical personnel are actively exploring solutions. For example, Chinese patent CN217857428U discloses an NX-driven three-axis robot inspection and control system that optimizes the spider robot's replacement efficiency by assisting the robot in quickly handling fixtures. However, existing solutions still have shortcomings: incomplete defect detection of the air guide ring leads to quality issues in the air conditioner chassis; also, the lack of a suitable temporary storage area for the assembled chassis affects the smoothness of the production process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is: to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide an air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot.

[0004] The technical solutions adopted in this utility model are as follows:

[0005] An air conditioner chassis control system based on an Omron NX series robot includes a guide ring loading device, a flip detection device, a chassis loading device, and a combined unloading device. The guide ring loading device is arranged on one side of the flip detection device, and the flip detection device and the chassis loading device are respectively arranged on the periphery of the combined unloading device, wherein:

[0006] The guide ring loading device includes a loading robot and a loading line I. The loading line I is provided with a guide ring. The loading robot clamps the guide ring and transports it to the flip detection device.

[0007] The flip detection device includes a detection platform and a flip plate. Detection heads are provided on both sides of the detection platform. The guide ring is placed on the flip plate. The flip plate is flipped relative to the detection head to the side facing the combined blanking device.

[0008] The chassis loading device includes a loading line II, and the loading line II is provided with an air conditioner chassis, which is placed vertically;

[0009] The combined unloading device includes a combined turntable and a combined robot. The combined robot clamps the air conditioner chassis and places it on the combined turntable, and places the guide rings on the flip plate in sequence to corresponding positions for assembly. A detection camera is provided above the combined turntable to capture images of the air conditioner chassis and the guide rings.

[0010] This technical solution utilizes Omron NX series robots to automate the loading, inspection, assembly, and unloading of guide rings and chassis, significantly improving production efficiency. Specifically, both the loading and assembly robots utilize Omron NX series robots, capable of accurately gripping and placing the guide rings and air conditioner chassis. The inspection head utilizes a sensor array, enabling non-contact detection of guide ring defects, improving inspection accuracy. The flip plate is pneumatically operated, with the flip angle precisely controlled by a control unit, enabling precise flipping and positioning of the flip plate, ensuring accurate placement of the guide ring on the assembly turntable. The inspection camera utilizes a high-resolution industrial camera, capable of capturing clear images of the combined air conditioner chassis and guide ring.

[0011] In addition, the air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot proposed in the present invention also has the following additional technical features:

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the loading robot and the combination robot are both Omron NX series robots.

[0013] In this technical solution, Omron NX series robots were selected to ensure the precise grasping, handling and assembly of the air conditioner chassis and guide ring, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection head is a sensor array that detects defects of the guide ring in a non-contact manner.

[0015] In this technical solution, the sensor array can detect defects of the guide ring, such as cracks, deformation, etc., in a non-contact manner with high accuracy without causing any damage to the guide ring.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, pneumatic devices are provided on both sides of the flip plate, the pneumatic devices are connected to the control device in the detection platform, and the control device controls the flip angle of the pneumatic device; the control device is respectively connected to the guide ring loading device, the chassis loading device and the combined unloading device.

[0017] The pneumatic device of this technical solution is used for flipping control of the flip plate. The flipping angle is accurately adjusted by the control device to ensure smooth transfer of the guide ring between the detection platform and the combined blanking device.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a buffer area is provided on the side of the combined blanking device, and the buffer area stores the assembled air conditioner chassis.

[0019] This technical solution sets up a temporary storage area to temporarily store the assembled chassis, waiting for subsequent inspection, packaging or delivery operations.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the detection camera adopts a high-resolution industrial camera to collect a combined image of the air conditioner chassis and the guide ring.

[0021] In this technical solution, high-resolution industrial cameras can capture clear image information and realize real-time monitoring of assembly quality.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] By introducing the Omron NX series robots, the automatic loading, inspection, assembly and unloading of guide rings and chassis are realized, thereby significantly improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Loading robot; 2. Loading line I; 3. Guide ring; 4. Inspection head; 5. Inspection platform; 6. Flip plate; 7. Loading line II; 8. Air conditioner chassis; 9. Combination turntable; 10. Inspection camera; 11. Combined robot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot, including a guide ring loading device, a flip detection device, a chassis loading device and a combined unloading device. The guide ring loading device is arranged on one side of the flip detection device, and the flip detection device and the chassis loading device are respectively arranged on the periphery of the combined unloading device, wherein:

[0029] The guide ring loading device includes a loading robot 1 and a loading line I 2. The loading line I 2 is provided with a guide ring 3. The loading robot 1 clamps the guide ring 3 and transports it to the flip detection device.

[0030] The flip detection device includes a detection platform 5 and a flip plate 6. Detection heads 4 are provided on both sides of the detection platform 5. The guide ring 3 is placed on the flip plate 6. The flip plate 6 is flipped relative to the detection head 4 to the side facing the combined blanking device.

[0031] The chassis loading device includes a loading line II 7, and the loading line II 7 is provided with an air conditioner chassis 8, which is placed vertically;

[0032] The combined unloading device includes a combined turntable 9 and a combined robot 11. The combined robot 11 clamps the air conditioner chassis 8 and places it on the combined turntable 9, and sequentially places the guide ring 3 on the flip plate 6 to the corresponding positions for combination; a detection camera 10 is provided above the combined turntable 9, and the detection camera 10 collects images of the air conditioner chassis 8 and the guide ring 3.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, this technical solution utilizes Omron NX series robots to achieve automated loading, inspection, assembly, and unloading of the guide ring 3 and chassis, significantly improving production efficiency. Specifically, both the loading robot 1 and the assembly robot 11 utilize Omron NX series robots, capable of accurately gripping and placing the guide ring 3 and the air conditioner chassis 8. The inspection head 4 utilizes a sensor array, enabling non-contact detection of defects in the guide ring 3, improving inspection accuracy. The flip plate 6 is flipped by a pneumatic device, with the flip angle precisely controlled by a control device, achieving precise flipping and positioning of the flip plate 6, thereby ensuring that the guide ring 3 can be accurately placed on the assembly turntable 9. The inspection camera 10 utilizes a high-resolution industrial camera, capable of capturing a clear image of the air conditioner chassis 8 and the guide ring 3.

[0034] In addition, the air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot proposed in the present invention also has the following additional technical features:

[0035] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the loading robot 1 and the combined robot 11 are both Omron NX series robots.

[0036] In this technical solution, the Omron NX series robot is selected to ensure the precise grasping, handling and assembly of the air conditioner chassis 8 and the guide ring 3, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection head 4 is a sensor array for detecting defects of the guide ring 3 in a non-contact manner.

[0038] In this technical solution, the sensor array can detect defects of the guide ring 3, such as cracks, deformation, etc., in a non-contact manner with high accuracy without causing any damage to the guide ring 3.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, pneumatic devices are provided on both sides of the flip plate 6, the pneumatic devices are connected to the control device in the detection platform 5, and the control device controls the flip angle of the pneumatic device; the control device is respectively connected to the guide ring loading device, the chassis loading device and the combined unloading device.

[0040] The pneumatic device of the present technical solution is used for flipping control of the flip plate 6. The flipping angle is precisely adjusted by the control device to ensure smooth transfer of the guide ring 3 between the detection platform 5 and the combined blanking device.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a buffer area is provided on the side of the combined blanking device, and the buffer area stores the assembled air conditioner chassis 8.

[0042] This technical solution sets up a temporary storage area to temporarily store the assembled chassis, waiting for subsequent inspection, packaging or delivery operations.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the detection camera 10 is a high-resolution industrial camera that collects a combined image of the air conditioner chassis 8 and the guide ring 3 .

[0044] In this technical solution, high-resolution industrial cameras can capture clear image information and realize real-time monitoring of assembly quality.

[0045] The usage process of the above embodiment is as follows:

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the guide ring 3 is clamped from the assembly line I by the loading robot 1 and sent to the flip detection device; the flip plate 6 carries the guide ring 3, and after non-contact defect detection under the detection head 4, it is flipped to the direction of the combined unloading device; the chassis loading device places the air conditioner chassis 8 vertically through the assembly line II, waiting for assembly; in the combined unloading device, the combination robot 11 clamps the chassis and places it on the combination turntable 9, and places the guide ring 3 on the flip plate 6 one by one to the corresponding position of the chassis for assembly; during the assembly process, the high-resolution industrial camera collects images of the chassis and the guide ring 3 in real time to ensure the assembly quality; finally, the assembled air conditioner chassis 8 is transferred to the side buffer area for temporary storage, waiting for subsequent processing; throughout the process, each device is coordinated by the control device to ensure smooth and efficient operation.

[0047] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions to the embodiments of the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions shall fall within the scope of the present invention. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person of ordinary skill in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot, characterized in that: It includes a guide ring loading device, a turnover detection device, a chassis loading device and a combined unloading device. The guide ring loading device is arranged on one side of the turnover detection device. The turnover detection device and the chassis loading device are respectively arranged on the periphery of the combined unloading device, wherein: The guide ring loading device comprises a loading robot (1) and a loading assembly line I (2), wherein the loading assembly line I (2) is provided with a guide ring (3), and the loading robot (1) clamps the guide ring (3) and transports it to a turnover detection device; The flip detection device comprises a detection platform (5) and a flip plate (6), wherein detection heads (4) are provided on both sides of the detection platform (5), a guide ring (3) is placed on the flip plate (6), and the flip plate (6) is flipped relative to the detection head (4) to a side facing the combined blanking device; The chassis loading device comprises a loading line II (7), the loading line II (7) is provided with an air conditioner chassis (8), and the air conditioner chassis (8) is placed vertically; The combined blanking device comprises a combined turntable (9) and a combined robot (11). The combined robot (11) clamps an air conditioner chassis (8) and places it on the combined turntable (9), and sequentially places the guide rings (3) on the flip plate (6) to corresponding positions for assembly. A detection camera (10) is provided above the combined turntable (9), and the detection camera (10) collects images of the air conditioner chassis (8) and the guide rings (3).

2. The air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading robot (1) and the combined robot (11) are both Omron NX series robots.

3. The air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection head (4) is a sensor array and detects defects of the guide ring (3) in a non-contact manner.

4. The air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: Pneumatic devices are provided on both sides of the flip plate (6), and the pneumatic devices are connected to a control device in the detection platform (5), and the control device controls the flip angle of the pneumatic device; the control device is respectively connected to the guide ring loading device, the chassis loading device and the combined unloading device.

5. The air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer area is provided on the side of the combined blanking device, and the buffer area stores the assembled air conditioner chassis (8).

6. The air conditioner chassis control system based on the Omron NX series robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection camera (10) adopts a high-resolution industrial camera to collect a combined image of the air conditioner chassis (8) and the guide ring (3).

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