Air conditioner sheet metal part assembling equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioner production, and discloses air conditioner sheet metal part assembling equipment which comprises a conveying line, a first assembling module and a second assembling module, the first assembling module and the second assembling module are located on the two sides of the conveying line, and the conveying line is used for conveying a main body structure of an air conditioner indoor unit; the two assembling modules are used for assembling a first to-be-assembled part and a second to-be-assembled part correspondingly and each comprise a storage device, a positioning device and a manipulator device, and manipulators are configured to transfer the to-be-assembled parts on the storage devices to the positioning devices and transfer the to-be-assembled parts positioned by the positioning devices to the conveying line. And the to-be-assembled part is assembled on the main body structure. According to the air conditioner sheet metal part assembling equipment, automation and accurate control of the assembling process are achieved through the mechanical arm device and the positioning device, the assembling precision and efficiency are improved, and the stability of the product quality is improved; by arranging the assembling modules on the two sides of the conveying line, seamless connection assembling of the two parts to be assembled is achieved, time is shortened, and assembling efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air-conditioning manufacturing, in particular to air-conditioning sheet metal parts assembly equipment. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the assembly of ducted air conditioners and the inner cabinets of VRF systems, particularly the installation of the cabinet's lower covers (including the lower front and rear covers), is primarily done manually. This process requires the operator to manually align and install the lower front cover to the preset position within the cabinet, followed by the installation of the lower rear cover to the corresponding position behind the lower front cover. However, this traditional manual assembly method presents numerous challenges.

[0003] Manual assembly is not only labor-intensive, but also relatively difficult and uncertain due to various factors. Specifically, sheet metal, the primary material for the lower front and rear covers, often exhibits significant deformation. This deformation not only increases the difficulty of manual assembly but can also prevent sheet metal from being accurately installed in the intended position, thereby affecting the overall performance of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the limitations of manual operation, such as the operator's experience, skill level, and fatigue level, can lead to errors or improper operation during the assembly process. Therefore, traditional manual assembly methods for the lower cover of the cabinet face challenges such as excessive labor intensity, complex assembly, difficult quality control, and low production efficiency.

[0004] The above information disclosed in this background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of this application. Therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In response to the problems pointed out in the background technology, the present application provides an air-conditioning sheet metal assembly equipment, which uses a manipulator and a positioning device to realize the automation and precise control of the assembly process, improve the assembly accuracy and efficiency, and enhance the stability of product quality; by arranging assembly modules on both sides of the conveyor line, the seamless connection assembly of the first to-be-assembled parts and the second to-be-assembled parts is achieved, thereby effectively shortening the waiting time in the assembly cycle and improving production efficiency.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, an air conditioner sheet metal assembly device is provided, comprising a conveyor line for conveying a main structure of an air conditioner indoor unit, a first assembly module located on one side of the conveyor line, and a second assembly module located on the other side of the conveyor line relative to the first assembly module;

[0008] The first assembly module includes: a first material storage device for storing a first part to be assembled; a first positioning device for positioning the first part to be assembled; a first manipulator device configured to transfer the first part to be assembled from the first material storage device to the first positioning device, transfer the first part to be assembled after being positioned by the first positioning device to the conveyor line, and assemble the first part to be assembled onto the main structure;

[0009] The second assembly module includes: a second material storage device for storing second parts to be assembled; a second positioning device for positioning the second parts to be assembled; a second manipulator device, configured to transfer the second parts to be assembled on the second material storage device to the second positioning device, and transfer the second parts to be assembled after being positioned by the second positioning device to the conveyor line, and assemble the second parts to be assembled to the main structure.

[0010] The above-mentioned air-conditioning sheet metal assembly equipment uses a robotic arm device and a positioning device to realize the automation and precise control of the assembly process, thereby significantly reducing the involvement of manual operations and improving assembly accuracy and efficiency; by arranging assembly modules on both sides of the conveyor line, the seamless connection assembly of the first to-be-assembled parts and the second to-be-assembled parts is achieved, thereby effectively shortening the waiting time in the assembly cycle.

[0011] Some embodiments of the present application further include a visual inspection device, which is used to obtain an image of the main structure to obtain the predetermined installation positions of the first and second accessories to be assembled, thereby improving assembly accuracy.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the first manipulator device includes: a first manipulator; a first clamp connected to the first manipulator and configured to grasp the first part to be assembled; the first clamp includes a first clamp body, and a first suction cup structure and a second suction cup structure provided on the first clamp body; the first suction cup structure is configured to suck the first part to be assembled from the first material storage device, and the second suction cup structure is configured to suck the first part to be assembled from the first positioning device and assemble it onto the main structure. The first clamp implements suction and assembly functions by providing two suction cup structures.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the first suction cup structure includes a first vacuum suction cup; the second suction cup structure includes a second vacuum suction cup; and the suction direction of the first vacuum suction cup is arranged to intersect with the suction direction of the second vacuum suction cup. The use of the vacuum suction cup structure provides a strong suction force. The two suction cup structures have intersecting suction directions, achieving suction and assembly functions according to the placement of the first part to be assembled.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the first fixture is provided with a first height measuring component and / or a first visual inspection component. The first height measuring component is used to automatically adjust the height of the first part to be assembled during the assembly process. The first visual inspection component is used to automatically adjust the position of the first fixture during the grasping of the assembly part.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the second manipulator device includes: a second manipulator; a second clamp connected to the second manipulator and configured to grasp the second part to be assembled; the second clamp includes a second clamp body, a clamping mechanism and a third suction cup structure provided on the clamp body; the clamping mechanism is configured to grasp the second part to be assembled from the second material storage device, and the third suction cup structure is configured to absorb the second part to be assembled from the second positioning device and assemble it onto the main structure. The clamping mechanism facilitates grasping materials, and the third suction cup structure facilitates installation.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the gripper mechanism includes an openable and closable gripper assembly and a gripper drive component; the gripper drive component is configured to drive the gripper assembly to move along a gripping direction of the gripper assembly; the third suction cup structure includes a third vacuum suction cup; and the gripping direction of the gripper assembly and the suction direction of the third vacuum suction cup are arranged to intersect. The gripper mechanism and the third suction cup structure have intersecting suction directions, thereby achieving gripping and assembly functions, respectively, based on the placement of the second part to be assembled.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the second fixture is provided with a second height measuring component and / or a second visual inspection component. The second height measuring component is used to automatically adjust the height of the second part to be assembled during the assembly process. The second visual inspection component is used to automatically adjust the position of the second fixture during the grasping of the assembly part.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the first positioning device includes:

[0019] a first positioning bracket, wherein a first positioning platform is provided on the first positioning bracket;

[0020] a first transverse positioning assembly, provided on the first positioning platform, having a first transverse positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the first to-be-assembled component along the first direction through the first transverse positioning component;

[0021] A first longitudinal positioning assembly is provided on the first positioning platform and has a first longitudinal positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the first to-be-assembled component tray along the second direction through the first longitudinal positioning component;

[0022] The second positioning device includes:

[0023] a second positioning bracket, wherein a second positioning platform is provided on the second positioning bracket;

[0024] a second first transverse positioning assembly, provided on the second positioning platform, having a second transverse positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the movement of the second to-be-assembled component along the first direction through the second transverse positioning component;

[0025] a second longitudinal positioning assembly, provided on the second positioning platform, having a second longitudinal positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the second to-be-assembled component tray along the second direction through the second longitudinal positioning component;

[0026] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0027] The first positioning device and the second positioning device can adjust the position of the to-be-assembled parts and achieve positioning by adjusting the movable positioning components.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present application, the second material storage device includes: a material box for holding the second parts to be assembled; and a material box conveying line for conveying the material box.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0030] In the above embodiment, the above-mentioned air-conditioning sheet metal assembly equipment uses a manipulator device and a positioning device to realize the automation and precise control of the assembly process, thereby significantly reducing the participation of manual operations and improving assembly accuracy and efficiency; by arranging assembly modules on both sides of the conveyor line, the seamless connection assembly of the first to-be-assembled parts and the second to-be-assembled parts is realized, thereby effectively shortening the waiting time in the assembly cycle; at the same time, the automated assembly process reduces human errors during the operation process and further improves the stability of product quality.

[0031] After reading the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other features and advantages of the present invention will become more clear. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly equipment according to some embodiments is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 A top view of an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a first assembly module in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a first positioning device in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a first manipulator device in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0038] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a first clamp in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0039] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a second assembly module in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0040] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a second positioning device in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0041] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of a second manipulator device in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0042] Figure 10 A schematic structural diagram of a second clamp in an air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly device according to some embodiments is shown;

[0043] Figure 11 A schematic structural diagram of a conveyor line and a visual inspection device in air conditioner peripheral sheet metal assembly equipment according to some embodiments is shown;

[0044] Description of reference numerals:

[0045] 100- conveyor line; 110- positioning and fixing mechanism;

[0046] 200-first assembly module;

[0047] 210-first material storage device;

[0048] 220 - first positioning device; 221 - first positioning bracket; 222 - first positioning platform; 223 - first transverse positioning component; 224 - first longitudinal positioning component;

[0049] 230 - first manipulator device; 231 - first manipulator; 232 - first fixture; 2321 - first fixture body; 2322 - first suction cup structure; 2323 - second suction cup structure; 2324 - first height measuring component; 2325 - first visual inspection component;

[0050] 300-second assembly module;

[0051] 310-second material storage device; 311-material box; 312-material box conveying line;

[0052] 320 - second positioning device; 321 - second positioning bracket; 322 - second positioning platform; 323 - second transverse positioning component; 324 - second longitudinal positioning component;

[0053] 330 - second manipulator device; 331 - second manipulator; 332 - second fixture; 3321 - second fixture body, 3322 - clamping mechanism; 33221 - clamping assembly; 33222 - clamping drive component; 3323 - third suction cup structure; 3324 - second height measurement component; 3325 - second visual detection component;

[0054] 400- visual inspection device; 410- visual inspection bracket; 420- camera assembly; 430- visual inspection drive mechanism;

[0055] 500-first accessory to be assembled;

[0056] 600-The second accessory to be assembled. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0058] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0059] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Throughout this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0060] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0061] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0062] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0063] like Figures 1-11 As shown, some embodiments of the present application provide an air conditioner sheet metal assembly device. This device, through the collaborative operation of multiple modules, aims to solve the problems of high labor intensity, difficulty in assembly, and difficulty in ensuring assembly quality in the traditional air conditioner sheet metal assembly process.

[0064] The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment includes a conveyor line 100 , a first assembly module 200 , and a second assembly module 300 .

[0065] The conveyor line 100 is used to transport the main structure of the air conditioner indoor unit (not shown). The conveyor line 100 can be provided with a positioning and fixing mechanism 110, as shown in the figure, which can stably fix the main structure in the assembly area to facilitate subsequent assembly operations.

[0066] The first assembly module 200 is located on one side of the conveyor line 100 .

[0067] The second assembly module 300 is disposed on the other side of the conveyor line 100 relative to the first assembly module 200 .

[0068] The first assembly module 200 is used to assemble the first component to be assembled 500 onto the main structure, and the second assembly module 300 is used to assemble the second component to be assembled 600 onto the main structure.

[0069] In the present application, the first component to be assembled 500 is specifically the lower front cover of the lower cover of the inner case of the air conditioner, and the second component to be assembled 600 is specifically the lower rear cover of the lower cover of the inner case of the air conditioner.

[0070] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first assembly module 200 includes a first material storage device 210 , a first positioning device 220 and a first robot device 230 .

[0071] The first material storage device 210 is used to store the first parts to be assembled 500 to ensure that the first parts to be assembled 500 are placed in order before assembly, thereby improving the efficiency of the production line.

[0072] The first positioning device 220 is used to accurately position the first component to be assembled 500 to ensure that the first component to be assembled 500 is accurately positioned before assembly, thereby reducing installation problems caused by position deviation.

[0073] The first manipulator device 230 is configured to transfer the first component to be assembled 500 on the first storage device 210 to the first positioning device 220, and transfer the first component to be assembled 500 positioned by the first positioning device 220 to the conveyor line 100, and assemble the first component to be assembled 500 to the main structure.

[0074] See also Figure 2 and Figure 7 The second assembly module 300 includes a second material storage device 310 , a second positioning device 320 and a second robot device 330 .

[0075] The second material storage device 310 is used to store the second components to be assembled 600 to ensure that the second components to be assembled are placed in order before assembly, thereby improving the efficiency of the production line.

[0076] The second positioning device 320 is used to accurately position the second component to be assembled 600 to ensure that the second component to be assembled is accurately positioned before assembly, thereby reducing installation problems caused by position deviation.

[0077] The second manipulator device 330 is configured to transfer the second part to be assembled 600 on the second storage device 310 to the second positioning device 320, and transfer the second part to be assembled 600 positioned by the second positioning device 320 to the conveyor line 100, and assemble the second part to be assembled 600 to the main structure.

[0078] The above-mentioned air-conditioning sheet metal assembly equipment uses a robotic arm device and a positioning device to realize the automation and precise control of the assembly process, thereby significantly reducing the involvement of manual operations and improving assembly accuracy and efficiency; by arranging assembly modules on both sides of the conveyor line 100, the seamless connection assembly of the first to-be-assembled component 500 and the second to-be-assembled component 600 is achieved, thereby effectively shortening the waiting time in the assembly cycle; at the same time, the automated assembly process reduces human errors during the operation process and further improves the stability of product quality.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first robot device 230 includes a first robot 231 and a first clamp 232 provided on the first robot 231 .

[0080] In some embodiments of the present application, the first clamp 232 includes a first clamp body 2321 and a first suction cup structure 2322 provided on the first clamp body 2321 . The first suction cup structure 2322 is configured to suck the first to-be-assembled component 500 from the first material storage device 210 .

[0081] Specifically, the first suction cup structure 2322 includes one or more first vacuum suction cups.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present application, the first fixture 232 includes a second suction cup structure 2323 provided on the first fixture body 2321 , and the second suction cup structure 2323 is configured to suck the first to-be-assembled component 500 from the first positioning device 220 and assemble it to the main structure.

[0083] Specifically, the second suction cup structure 2323 includes one or more second vacuum suction cups.

[0084] The adsorption direction of the first vacuum suction cup and the adsorption direction of the second vacuum suction cup are arranged to intersect with each other.

[0085] In the present application, the first part to be assembled 500 is vertically spaced apart (or slightly tilted vertically) on the first storage device 210, and is horizontally placed on the first positioning device 220 and during assembly, so the adsorption direction of the first vacuum suction cup is different from the adsorption direction of the second vacuum suction cup.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present application, the first fixture 232 further includes a first height measuring component 2324 . The first height measuring component 2324 is disposed on the first fixture body 2321 and is used to detect a height difference between the first to-be-assembled component 500 and the assembly area.

[0087] The first height measuring component 2324 can be implemented by a laser distance measuring sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, etc., so as to monitor the height change of the first to-be-assembled component 500 in real time during the assembly process.

[0088] The first height measuring component 2324 enables the device to automatically adjust the height of the first assembly component 500 during assembly, ensuring that the first assembly component 500 is accurately assembled to the predetermined installation position of the air conditioner indoor unit. Through this height detection and adjustment function, the present application can accommodate first assembly components 500 of varying heights and shapes, improving assembly versatility and flexibility.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present application, a first visual inspection component 2325 is provided on the first fixture 232, and the first visual inspection component 2325 is provided on the first fixture body 2321 for obtaining an image of the first component to be assembled on the first storage device 210 to determine the grasping position.

[0090] The first visual inspection component 2325 enables the device to automatically adjust the position of the first clamp 232 during the process of grabbing the assembly part, ensuring that the first clamp 232 can accurately grab the first to-be-assembled part 500 .

[0091] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the second robot device 330 includes a second robot 331 and a second clamp 332 provided on the second robot 331 .

[0092] In some embodiments of the present application, the second clamp 332 includes a second clamp body 3321 and a clamping mechanism 3322 disposed on the second clamp body. The clamping mechanism 3322 is configured to clamp the second to-be-assembled component 600 from the second material storage device 310 .

[0093] Specifically, the clamping mechanism 3322 includes a clamping assembly 33221 that can be opened and closed and a clamping driving component 33222 .

[0094] The clamping jaw assembly 33221 can be opened and closed to clamp the second component 600 to be assembled.

[0095] The clamp driving component 33222 can drive the clamp assembly to move forward and backward along the clamping direction of the clamp assembly, drive the clamp assembly to extend forward to clamp the second to-be-assembled component 600, and when it is placed on the second positioning device 320, drive the clamp assembly to retreat.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present application, the second fixture 332 further includes a third suction cup structure 3323 provided on the fixture body, and the third suction cup structure 3323 is configured to suck the second to-be-assembled component 600 from the second positioning device 320 and assemble it to the main structure.

[0097] Specifically, the third suction cup structure 3323 includes one or more third vacuum suction cups.

[0098] The clamping direction of the clamping jaw assembly is arranged to intersect with the adsorption direction of the third vacuum suction cup.

[0099] In the present application, the second part to be assembled 600 is vertically spaced (or slightly tilted vertically) on the second storage device 310, and is horizontally placed in the second positioning device 320 and during assembly, so the clamping direction of the clamping jaw assembly is different from the adsorption direction of the third vacuum suction cup.

[0100] In some embodiments of the present application, the second fixture 332 further includes a second height measuring component 3324 , which is disposed on the second fixture body 3321 and is used to detect a height difference between the second to-be-assembled component 600 and the assembly area.

[0101] The second height measuring component 3324 can be implemented by a laser distance measuring sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, etc., so as to monitor the height change of the second to-be-assembled component 600 in real time during the assembly process.

[0102] The second height measuring component 3324 enables the device to automatically adjust the height of the second assembly part 600 during assembly, ensuring that the second assembly part 600 is accurately installed in the predetermined installation position of the air conditioner indoor unit. Through this height detection and adjustment function, the present application can accommodate second assembly parts 600 of varying heights and shapes, improving assembly versatility and flexibility.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present application, a second visual inspection component 3325 is provided on the second fixture 332 , and the second visual inspection component 3325 is provided on the second fixture body 3321 for obtaining an image of the second component to be assembled on the second storage device 310 to determine the grasping position.

[0104] The second visual inspection component 3325 enables the device to automatically adjust the position of the second clamp 332 during the process of grabbing the assembly part, ensuring that the second clamp 332 can accurately grab the second to-be-assembled part 600 .

[0105] See also Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the first positioning device 220 includes a first positioning bracket 221 and a first positioning platform 222 provided on the first positioning bracket 221. The first positioning bracket 221 is used to support the first positioning platform 222.

[0106] Secondary positioning can unify the position and posture of the first assembly part 500, thereby ensuring the consistency and quality of subsequent assembly to the host. Secondary positioning can also make more precise position adjustments to the first assembly part 500, ensuring that it meets the accuracy requirements of subsequent assembly.

[0107] In some embodiments of the present application, a first lateral positioning component is provided on the first positioning platform 222 .

[0108] The first transverse positioning assembly has a first transverse positioning component 223 whose position can be adjusted, so as to position the first to-be-assembled component 500 along the first direction through the first transverse positioning component 223 .

[0109] In some embodiments of the present application, a first longitudinal positioning component is further provided on the first positioning platform 222 .

[0110] The first longitudinal positioning assembly has a first longitudinal positioning component 224 whose position is adjustable, so as to position the first to-be-assembled part 500 along the second direction through the first longitudinal positioning component 224 .

[0111] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. For example, the first direction is the width direction of the first component to be assembled 500 , and the second direction is the length direction of the first component to be assembled 500 .

[0112] The first transverse positioning component 223 and the first longitudinal positioning component 224 can be driven by components such as cylinders and motors.

[0113] By precisely controlling the first component to be assembled 500 through the first transverse positioning component 223 and the first longitudinal positioning component 224 , it is possible to ensure that the first component to be assembled 500 is in the optimal position before assembly, thereby improving the final assembly accuracy.

[0114] See also Figure 8 In some embodiments of the present application, the second positioning device 320 includes a second positioning bracket 321 and a second positioning platform 322 provided on the second positioning bracket 321. The second positioning bracket 321 is used to support the second positioning platform 322.

[0115] Secondary positioning can unify the position and posture of the second assembly part 600, thereby ensuring the consistency and quality of subsequent assembly to the host. In addition, secondary positioning can be used to more accurately adjust the position of the second assembly part 600, ensuring that it meets the accuracy requirements of subsequent assembly.

[0116] In some embodiments of the present application, a second lateral positioning component is provided on the second positioning platform 322 .

[0117] The second transverse positioning assembly has a second transverse positioning component 323 with an adjustable position, so as to position the second to-be-assembled part 600 along the second direction through the second transverse positioning component 323 .

[0118] In some embodiments of the present application, a second longitudinal positioning component is further provided on the second positioning platform 322 .

[0119] The second longitudinal positioning assembly has a second longitudinal positioning component 324 whose position can be adjusted, so as to position the second to-be-assembled part 600 along the second direction through the second longitudinal positioning component 324 .

[0120] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. For example, the first direction is the width direction of the second component to be assembled 600, and the second direction is the length direction of the second component to be assembled 600.

[0121] The second transverse positioning component 323 and the second longitudinal positioning component 324 can be driven by components such as a cylinder and a motor.

[0122] By precisely controlling the second component to be assembled 600 through the second transverse positioning component 323 and the second longitudinal positioning component 324 , it is possible to ensure that the second component to be assembled 600 is in the optimal position before assembly, thereby improving the final assembly accuracy.

[0123] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, the air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment further includes a visual inspection device 400, which is used to obtain images of the installation positions of the first to-be-assembled component 500 and the second to-be-assembled component 600, thereby realizing real-time monitoring and quality inspection of the assembly process.

[0124] Specifically, the visual inspection device 400 captures precise images of the installation positions of the first and second components 500, 600 by photographing them, and then determines the exact coordinates at which the first and second components 500, 600 should be placed. This helps the robotic arm device accurately move the components to their intended installation positions, avoiding assembly errors caused by positional deviations.

[0125] During the photography process, the visual inspection device 400 can also perform quality inspections on the first and second components to be assembled 500 and 600. For example, the visual inspection device 400 can inspect the first and second components to be assembled 500 and 600 for deformation, damage, or other appearance defects, thereby ensuring that only qualified first and second components to be assembled 500 and 600 are assembled to the air conditioner main unit.

[0126] In addition, the visual inspection device 400 can also provide assembly guidance during the assembly process of the first component to be assembled 500 and the second component to be assembled 600 to ensure that the first component to be assembled 500 and the second component to be assembled 600 are assembled in place.

[0127] The visual inspection device 400 greatly improves the degree of automation of the assembly process. It can automatically complete tasks such as positioning, quality inspection and assembly guidance of the first component to be assembled 500, reducing the need for manual intervention, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing costs.

[0128] See also Figure 10 In some embodiments of the present application, the visual inspection device 400 includes a visual inspection bracket 410 and a camera assembly 420 disposed on the visual inspection bracket 410 .

[0129] The visual inspection bracket 410 is disposed on one side of the conveyor line 100 to provide stable support for the camera assembly 420 .

[0130] The camera assembly 420 is mounted on the visual inspection bracket 410 and can take high-precision photos of the predetermined installation position of the first to-be-assembled component 500 on the main structure.

[0131] In some embodiments of the present application, the visual inspection device 400 further includes a visual inspection driving mechanism 430 .

[0132] The visual inspection drive mechanism 430 is used to drive the camera assembly 420 to move horizontally and / or vertically, so that the camera can flexibly adjust its position and shooting angle to cover the entire assembly area, thereby capturing the required image information.

[0133] During the assembly process, the visual inspection drive mechanism 430 can adjust the camera's viewing angle and position as needed to capture images from different angles, thereby comprehensively inspecting the intended installation location. The images captured by the camera assembly 420 are analyzed using an image processing algorithm to determine the exact coordinates of the intended installation location. The robotic arm performs precise assembly based on the provided intended installation location.

[0134] In some embodiments of the present application, the visual inspection device 400 further includes a light source assembly.

[0135] The light source assembly is disposed on the visual inspection bracket 410 and is used to provide lighting when acquiring an image of the installation position of the first component to be assembled 500 .

[0136] The purpose of the light source assembly is to ensure uniform lighting in the assembly area, reduce image quality issues caused by poor lighting conditions, and thus improve the accuracy of visual inspection.

[0137] The light source component optimizes the lighting conditions in the assembly area and eliminates unfavorable factors such as shadows and reflections through adjustable light intensity and direction.

[0138] The light source assembly can be a ring light, light bar, or other suitable lighting device, arranged relative to the mounting area to maximize image clarity. This configuration allows the visual inspection device 400500 to maintain good inspection results in varying lighting environments, avoiding instability in inspection results due to changes in ambient lighting.

[0139] In some embodiments of the present application, the first material storage device 210 includes a material cart, which is used to hold a plurality of first parts to be assembled 500.

[0140] In some embodiments of the present application, the second material storage device 310 includes a material box 311 and a material box conveying line 312 , and the material box 311 is used to hold a plurality of second parts to be assembled 600 .

[0141] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0142] For ease of explanation, the above description has been presented in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the above exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed above. Based on the above teachings, various modifications and variations are possible. The above embodiments have been selected and described to better explain the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better utilize the embodiments and various different variations of the embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. An air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment, characterized in that: include: Conveyor line, used to convey the main structure of the air conditioner indoor unit; A first assembly module is located on one side of the conveyor line; a second assembly module, arranged on the other side of the conveyor line relative to the first assembly module; The first assembly module includes: A first material storage device, used for storing first parts to be assembled; A first positioning device, used for positioning the first component to be assembled; a first manipulator device, configured to transfer the first to-be-assembled component on the first material storage device to the first positioning device, transfer the first to-be-assembled component positioned by the first positioning device to the conveyor line, and assemble the first to-be-assembled component onto the main structure; The second assembly module includes: A second material storage device, used for storing second parts to be assembled; A second positioning device, used for positioning the second component to be assembled; The second manipulator device is configured to transfer the second part to be assembled on the second material storage device to the second positioning device, transfer the second part to be assembled after being positioned by the second positioning device to the conveyor line, and assemble the second part to be assembled to the main structure.

2. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a visual detection device, which is used to obtain an image of the main structure to obtain the predetermined installation positions of the first and second parts to be assembled.

3. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first manipulator device comprises: First manipulator; a first clamp, connected to the first manipulator, for grasping the first component to be assembled; The first clamp includes a first clamp body, a first suction cup structure and a second suction cup structure provided on the first clamp body; the first suction cup structure is configured to suck the first part to be assembled from the first material storage device, and the second suction cup structure is configured to suck the first part to be assembled from the first positioning device and assemble it to the main structure.

4. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first suction cup structure includes a first vacuum suction cup; The second suction cup structure includes a second vacuum suction cup; The adsorption direction of the first vacuum suction cup is arranged to intersect with the adsorption direction of the second vacuum suction cup.

5. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first fixture is provided with a first height measuring component and / or a first visual detection component.

6. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second manipulator device comprises: Second manipulator; a second fixture, connected to the second manipulator, for grasping the second part to be assembled; The second clamp includes a second clamp body, a clamping claw mechanism and a third suction cup structure provided on the clamp body; the clamping claw mechanism is configured to clamp the second part to be assembled from the second material storage device, and the third suction cup structure is configured to absorb the second part to be assembled from the second positioning device and assemble it to the main structure.

7. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a clamping assembly that can be opened and closed, and a clamping driving component; the clamping driving component is used to drive the clamping assembly to move along the clamping direction of the clamping assembly; The third suction cup structure includes a third vacuum suction cup; The clamping direction of the clamping claw assembly is arranged to intersect with the adsorption direction of the third vacuum suction cup.

8. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second fixture is provided with a second height measuring component and / or a second visual detection component.

9. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning device includes: a first positioning bracket, wherein a first positioning platform is provided on the first positioning bracket; a first transverse positioning assembly, provided on the first positioning platform, having a first transverse positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the first to-be-assembled component along the first direction through the first transverse positioning component; A first longitudinal positioning assembly is provided on the first positioning platform and has a first longitudinal positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the first to-be-assembled component tray along the second direction through the first longitudinal positioning component; The second positioning device includes: a second positioning bracket, wherein a second positioning platform is provided on the second positioning bracket; a second first transverse positioning assembly, provided on the second positioning platform, having a second transverse positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the movement of the second to-be-assembled component along the first direction through the second transverse positioning component; a second longitudinal positioning assembly, provided on the second positioning platform, having a second longitudinal positioning component with adjustable position, so as to position the second to-be-assembled component tray along the second direction through the second longitudinal positioning component; The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

10. The air conditioner sheet metal assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second material storage device includes: A material box, used for holding the second accessory to be assembled; The material box conveying line is used to convey the material boxes.

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