Automatic production line for aerogel heat insulation pad
By designing an aerogel insulation pad production line that integrates multiple automated equipment, the problems of low manual operation efficiency and difficult quality assurance have been solved, full process automation has been achieved, production efficiency and product quality have been improved, costs and safety risks have been reduced, and it is suitable for large-scale production.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422648686.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing production of aerogel insulation pads relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, difficult to ensure quality, costly and poses safety risks. In addition, the existing automated production line system lacks integrity and flexibility, making it difficult to meet complex and changing production needs.
An automated production line for aerogel thermal insulation pads was designed that integrates multiple automated equipment and processes, including an automatic silicone frame gluing machine, an automatic aerogel flattening machine, an insulation pad assembly machine, a vacuum hot press, a cutting machine, a testing machine, etc. This allows for full automation of the entire process from gluing to bundling, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.
The full process automation of aerogel insulation pads has been achieved, which has improved production efficiency, reduced costs and safety risks, ensured the consistency and stability of product quality, is suitable for large-scale production, and has good economic benefits.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the production field of aerogel thermal insulation pads, in particular to an automated production line for aerogel thermal insulation pads. Background Art
[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology and the trend of industrial automation, higher requirements are being placed on the production efficiency and product quality of aerogel insulation mats. As a high-performance thermal insulation material, aerogel insulation mats are widely used in construction, electronics, aerospace and other fields, and their market demand is constantly growing.
[0003] Traditional aerogel insulation pad production relies heavily on manual labor. The entire production process includes gluing the silicone frame, flattening the aerogel, assembling the insulation pad, hot pressing, cutting, and testing. These steps not only require a large amount of manpower, but also result in low production efficiency and difficulty in ensuring product quality. Furthermore, manual labor increases production costs and safety risks. Operational errors can lead to product quality issues and even safety accidents.
[0004] To improve the production efficiency and quality of aerogel insulation pads, while reducing production costs and safety risks, the use of automated production lines has become an inevitable trend in the industry. These production lines automate the production process, reduce manual intervention, and improve production efficiency and product quality. Furthermore, they enable real-time collection and analysis of production data, providing data support for production process optimization.
[0005] However, most automated production line systems currently on the market are designed for specific production processes, lacking a holistic solution. This results in poor compatibility between production line systems, making comprehensive automated production difficult to achieve. Furthermore, while some automated production line systems achieve automation of production processes, they still lack operational flexibility and equipment reliability, making them unable to meet complex and ever-changing production needs.
[0006] Therefore, it is of great practical significance to develop an automated production line system for aerogel thermal insulation pads that integrates multiple automated equipment and processes. Utility Model Content
[0007] In response to the low efficiency and quality assurance issues of manual aerogel insulation mat production in existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide an automated production line for aerogel insulation mats. This system automates the entire process, from gluing the silicone frame, flattening the aerogel, assembling the insulation mat, hot pressing, cutting, testing, thickness measurement, film application, to bundling. This improves production efficiency, ensures product quality, and reduces production costs and safety risks. Furthermore, the system offers flexible operation and reliable equipment, meeting complex and ever-changing production needs, providing a comprehensive and efficient solution for the production of aerogel insulation mats.
[0008] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: an aerogel thermal insulation pad automatic production line, including a silicone frame automatic gluing machine, an aerogel automatic flattening machine, a left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine, a left conveyor line, a left automatic vacuum hot press, a semi-finished product cutting machine, a thermal insulation pad appearance visual inspection machine, an automatic thickness measuring machine, an automatic film laminating machine, an automatic strapping machine, a right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine, a right conveyor and a right automatic vacuum hot press, the silicone frame automatic gluing machine and the aerogel automatic flattening machine are respectively connected to the The left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine is connected to the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine, and the left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine and the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine are symmetrically arranged. The left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine is connected to the left automatic vacuum hot press through the left conveyor line, and the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine is connected to the right automatic vacuum hot press through the right conveyor. The left automatic vacuum hot press and the right automatic vacuum hot press are both connected to the semi-finished product cutting machine, the semi-finished product cutting machine, the thermal insulation pad appearance visual inspection machine, the automatic thickness measuring machine, the automatic film laminating machine, and the automatic strapping machine are connected in sequence.
[0009] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0010] 1. High degree of automation improves production efficiency.
[0011] 2. Reduce manual operations, lower production costs and safety risks.
[0012] 3. Ensure the consistency and stability of product quality.
[0013] 4. Suitable for large-scale production, with good economic and social benefits. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments;
[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.
[0017] Reference Figure 1 , this specific embodiment adopts the following technical solutions: an aerogel thermal insulation pad automatic production line, including a silicone frame automatic gluing machine 1, an aerogel automatic flattening machine 2, a left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 3, a left conveyor line 4, a left automatic vacuum hot press 5, a semi-finished product cutting machine 6, a thermal insulation pad appearance visual inspection machine 7, an automatic thickness measuring machine 8, an automatic film laminating machine 9, an automatic strapping machine 10, a right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 11, a right conveyor 12 and a right automatic vacuum hot press 13, the silicone frame automatic gluing machine 1 and the aerogel automatic flattening machine 2 are respectively connected to the left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 3 is connected to the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 11, the left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 3 and the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 11 are symmetrically arranged, the left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 3 is connected to the left automatic vacuum hot press 5 through the left conveyor line 4, the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine 11 is connected to the right automatic vacuum hot press 13 through the right conveyor 12, the left automatic vacuum hot press 5 and the right automatic vacuum hot press 13 are both connected to the semi-finished product cutting machine 6, the semi-finished product cutting machine 6, the thermal insulation pad appearance visual inspection machine 7, the automatic thickness measuring machine 8, the automatic film laminating machine 9, and the automatic strapping machine 10 are connected in sequence.
[0018] The working process of the automatic glue coating machine for silicone frames of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0019] 1. Load and position the silicone frame;
[0020] 2. Remove dust from the silicone frame;
[0021] 3. After the silicone frame is transferred and positioned, spray the front side and then let it air dry;
[0022] 4. Turn the silicone frame over and spray the reverse side, then let it air dry;
[0023] 5. After spraying and air drying, collect the silicone frame.
[0024] The working process of the aerogel automatic flattening machine of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0025] 1. Double silos automatically switch to achieve continuous loading;
[0026] 2. The robot absorbs the aerogel from the silo, moves it to the designated location, and then releases it;
[0027] 3. Pull the lower pressure plate back into the hydraulic press for flattening;
[0028] 4. The robot absorbs and flattens the aerogel and places it in the feed bin
[0029] 5. Repeat the above steps for continuous production.
[0030] The working process of the automatic assembly machine for thermal insulation pads of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0031] 1: Manually place the pre-treated silica gel frame and aerogel into the storage mechanism;
[0032] 2: The four-axis robot absorbs the plastic frame and places it into the positioning fixture;
[0033] 3: The transport robot picks up the plastic frame and places it into the turntable fixture;
[0034] 4: The handling robot grabs the aerogel and puts it into the silica gel frame;
[0035] 5: Clean and remove dust;
[0036] 6: The diaphragm is discharged through the feeder;
[0037] 7: The gantry manipulator sucks the diaphragm and coats the silicone frame;
[0038] 8: The robot carries out the transport and flips the product;
[0039] 9: Clean and remove dust;
[0040] 10: The diaphragm is discharged through the feeder;
[0041] 11: The gantry robot sucks the diaphragm and coats the silicone frame;
[0042] 12: Cutting the materials.
[0043] The working process of the conveyor line and the automatic vacuum hot press of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0044] 1. The assembly machine unloads the assembled semi-finished products into a special fixture on the conveyor line;
[0045] 2. The conveyor line delivers the semi-finished products to the automatic vacuum hot press;
[0046] 3. The hot press machine moves horizontally and grabs the product and places it on the hot pressing platform;
[0047] 4. After the product is in place, the hot pressing platform moves to the hot pressing machine for vacuuming and pressure maintenance;
[0048] 5. After the product is hot-pressed, the platform exits and the horizontal robot grabs the product and puts it into the belt line.
[0049] The working process of the semi-finished product cutting machine of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0050] 1. When the hot-pressed products flow into the finished product cutting station, the platform moves to the cutting station;
[0051] 2. The top platform of the cutting machine is pressed down to cut the finished insulation mat. After cutting is completed, the platform exits the machine;
[0052] 3. The robot grabs the finished product and places it on the thickness measuring line for transmission, and the excess tailings are grabbed and placed in the waste collection box.
[0053] The working process of the thermal insulation pad appearance visual inspection machine of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0054] 1. The cutting machine cuts and discharges 2 pieces of products to the unloading position, and the unloading robot transfers the products to the unloading line;
[0055] 2. After the unloading robot moves away, the module drives CCD detection 1 to perform line scanning on the upper surface of the product, scanning 2 pieces of products at a time;
[0056] 3. After the products flow to the next station, the picking module X2 grabs 2 pieces of products and moves them to the top of CCD detection 2, where a line scan is performed on the lower surface of the products. Two pieces of products are scanned at a time. Good products are returned to the production line and flow to the next equipment, while bad products are moved to the bad material production line.
[0057] 4. Defective product fool-proofing control, alarm prompts if 5 consecutive defective products are detected.
[0058] The working process of the fully automatic thickness measuring machine of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0059] 1. After the appearance inspection is completed, the thermal insulation pad is transported by a four-axis manipulator into the line body and transferred to the probe detection mechanism;
[0060] 2. After the product is in place, the blocking mechanism positions the thermal insulation pad, and the upper pressing mechanism presses down to detect the thickness;
[0061] 3. NG products are picked up by the handling robot and placed in the NG box for collection;
[0062] 4. The thickness detection instrument adopts KEYENCE pencil sensor head, which has high precision, high feedback, resolution -0.1μm, accuracy 1μm, strong and durable.
[0063] The working process of the fully automatic film laminating machine of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0064] 1. The insulation pads that meet the thickness standards flow through the line to the material removal position and are transported by the transverse module robot;
[0065] 2. The thermal insulation pad is carried by the robot and placed in the Y-axis placement module fixture to wait for the thermal insulation placement auxiliary materials;
[0066] 3. The feeder separates the auxiliary materials by pulling the bottom paper, and the head placement robot absorbs the auxiliary materials to apply the film on the front of the insulation pad;
[0067] 4. After the front film is pasted, the Y-axis module returns and the transplanting robot absorbs the insulation pad to turn it over.
[0068] 5. After the Y-axis module fixture has positioned the thermal insulation pad, it will apply film to the reverse side. After the film application is completed, it will exit to the position for material removal.
[0069] 6. After the front and back films are pasted, the material taking robot picks up the product and moves it to the finished product conveyor line.
[0070] The working process of the automatic strapping machine of this specific embodiment is as follows:
[0071] 1. After the thermal insulation pad is filmed, it flows through the finished product conveyor line to the material reclaiming position for transportation;
[0072] 2. Robot arm No. 1 carries the thermal insulation pads for quantity counting, and after completing the set quantity, it flows to the next workstation;
[0073] 3. After the insulation pad is in place, correct the shape to ensure the consistency of the bundling;
[0074] 4. After the correction is completed, the insulation pad is pushed into the strapping machine through the pushing robot for strapping;
[0075] 5. After the bundling is completed, the product is pushed into the product conveying line by the pushing robot for product transportation, and the entire finished product production process is completed at this time.
[0076] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automated production line for aerogel thermal insulation pads, characterized in that: The invention comprises a silicone frame automatic gluing machine (1), an aerogel automatic flattening machine (2), a left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (3), a left conveyor line (4), a left automatic vacuum hot press (5), a semi-finished product cutting machine (6), a thermal insulation pad appearance visual inspection machine (7), an automatic thickness measuring machine (8), an automatic film laminating machine (9), an automatic strapping machine (10), a right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (11), a right conveyor (12) and a right automatic vacuum hot press (13). The silicone frame automatic gluing machine (1) and the aerogel automatic flattening machine (2) are respectively connected to the left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (3) and the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (11). The left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (3) and the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (11) are symmetrically arranged. The left thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (3) is connected to the left automatic vacuum hot press (5) through the left conveyor line (4), and the right thermal insulation pad automatic assembly machine (11) is connected to the right automatic vacuum hot press (13) through the right conveyor (12). The left automatic vacuum hot press (5) and the right automatic vacuum hot press (13) are both connected to the semi-finished product cutting machine (6). The semi-finished product cutting machine (6), the thermal insulation pad appearance visual inspection machine (7), the automatic thickness measuring machine (8), the automatic film laminating machine (9), and the automatic strapping machine (10) are connected in sequence.