Pipe clamp needle connecting and automatic slitting equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pipe clamp pin processing, in particular to a pipe clamp pin line connecting and automatic slitting device which comprises a feeding assembly, a cutting assembly and a cutting assembly. The conveying assembly is arranged on one side of the feeding assembly and used for conveying the materials transferred by the feeding assembly; the detection part is arranged on one side of the conveying assembly and used for detecting the materials conveyed by the conveying assembly; the shunting assembly is arranged on one side of the conveying assembly and is used for transferring defective products in the materials detected by the detection part; and the line opening part is arranged on one side of the conveying assembly and is used for carrying out line opening on qualified products in the materials detected by the detection part. According to the device, feeding, conveying, detecting, shunting, line opening and other operations of the materials are automatically achieved, the purposes of saving labor, improving production efficiency and the like are achieved by replacing manual operation modes of carrying the materials by operators, and the outflow rate of the defective products is reduced by automatically screening and shunting the defective products in the materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe clamp pin processing technology, specifically to pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting equipment. Background Art

[0002] A tube-and-clamp needle is a common acupuncture needle product, which usually includes a tube needle and a clamping needle. After the tube-and-clamp needles are produced, they can be sealed with PVC film by a blister packing machine, and each tube-and-clamp needle is packaged and sealed independently.

[0003] After the tube clamp pins leave the blister packing machine, they need to be aligned, transported, and unwound by operators. This requires a large number of operators, resulting in high costs and potential manpower waste. The produced tube clamp pins include both qualified and defective products, requiring manual screening and sorting. This screening process affects the processing progress, leading to low efficiency and difficulty in meeting production demands.

[0004] Therefore, how to solve the shortcomings of the existing technology, such as the large amount of manual labor required for the processing and the impact of the screening process on the processing progress, has become the research topic to be addressed by this utility model. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] Pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting equipment, including:

[0008] The feeding assembly is used to complete the material feeding operation;

[0009] A conveying component, disposed on one side of the feeding component, is used to convey the material transferred by the feeding component;

[0010] The detection unit is located on one side of the conveying assembly and is used to detect the material conveyed by the conveying assembly.

[0011] A diversion component is disposed on one side of the conveying component and is used to transfer defective products from the materials after they have been detected by the detection unit.

[0012] A line-opening section is provided on one side of the conveying assembly and is used to open the line of qualified products in the material after being detected by the detection section.

[0013] In the above scheme, the feeding component transfers the material to the conveying component, which then conveys the material along a predetermined conveying direction (the material conveying path is generally a straight line). During the conveying process, the material first enters the detection area, where the detection department detects the material conveyed by the conveying component and classifies it into defective and qualified products based on the detection results. After leaving the detection area, the material enters the diversion area, where defective products are transferred by the diversion component and separated from the conveying component. Qualified products continue to move on the conveying component to the line-opening area, where the line-opening department opens the lines for the qualified products, thus completing the material processing. This application automatically realizes the feeding, conveying, detection, diversion, and line-opening operations of materials. By replacing manual operations such as material handling by operators, it achieves the goals of saving labor, reducing costs, improving the smoothness of material processing, and increasing production efficiency. It also reduces the outflow rate of defective products by automatically screening and diverting defective products from the material.

[0014] A further technical solution involves a feeding assembly comprising a vacuum pressure gauge, a reversing mechanism, a suction mechanism, and a drive cylinder. The suction mechanism is connected to the vacuum pressure gauge and the reversing mechanism, and the reversing mechanism is connected to the drive cylinder. The feeding assembly can sequentially transfer materials from the same batch to the conveying assembly, where the materials are aligned and arranged, a process that avoids manual intervention.

[0015] A further technical solution involves a diversion assembly comprising a diversion cylinder and a receiving component. Along the width of the conveying assembly, the diversion cylinder and the receiving component are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveying assembly. The diversion cylinder is used to push defective products from the material detected by the inspection unit into the receiving component. The diversion assembly automatically separates qualified products from defective products in the material, replacing the method of manual diversion by operators.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the conveying assembly includes a belt and a drive motor, and the drive motor conveys the material transferred by the feeding assembly through the belt.

[0017] A further technical solution includes a roller conveyor device disposed on one side of the conveying assembly along the material conveying direction. The roller conveyor device is used to receive the material conveyed by the conveying assembly and also to transfer the material to the opening area for material opening in the opening section. In addition to transferring materials, the roller conveyor device can also position the material through its internal roller structure.

[0018] A further technical solution is that a pressing roller is provided above the roller conveyor. The pressing roller can press the material during the process of the material entering the opening area to prevent the material from tilting up during the opening process, ensuring that the opening process is completed according to the predetermined schedule and avoiding material blockage.

[0019] In a further technical solution, a jamming sensor is provided above the roller conveyor, which is used to detect the conveying status of materials on the roller conveyor.

[0020] A further technical solution also includes a guide, installed on the opening section, for guiding the material after it has been opened by the opening section into the collection device.

[0021] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this article do not specifically refer to order or sequence, nor are they intended to limit this case; they are merely used to distinguish components or operations described using the same technical terms.

[0022] The terms "connection" or "positioning" as used in this article can refer to two or more components or devices making direct physical contact with each other, or making indirect physical contact with each other, or to two or more components or devices operating or moving with each other.

[0023] The terms “include,” “including,” and “have” used in this article are all open-ended, meaning they include but are not limited to.

[0024] Unless otherwise specified, the terms used herein generally have their ordinary meaning in the context of the art, the subject matter, and the specific context. Certain terms used to describe this case will be discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art in describing the case.

[0025] The working principle and advantages of this utility model are as follows: The feeding component transfers the material to the conveying component, which then conveys the material along a predetermined conveying direction. During the conveying process, the material first enters the detection area, where the detection department detects the material conveyed by the conveying component and classifies it into defective and qualified products based on the detection results. After leaving the detection area, the material enters the diversion area, where defective products are transferred by the diversion component and separated from the conveying component. Qualified products continue to move on the conveying component to the line-opening area, where the line-opening department opens the lines on the qualified products, thus completing the material processing. This application automatically realizes the feeding, conveying, detection, diversion, and line-opening operations of materials. By replacing manual operations such as material handling by operators, it achieves the goals of saving labor, reducing costs, improving the smoothness of material processing, and increasing production efficiency. It also reduces the outflow rate of defective products by automatically screening and diverting defective products from the material. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the present application is used in conjunction with a blister pack machine;

[0027] Appendix Figure 2This is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of the pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0028] Appendix Figure 3 This is a second partial structural schematic diagram of the tube clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0029] Appendix Figure 4 This is the third partial structural schematic diagram of the tube clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0030] Appendix Figure 5 This is a front view of the pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] In the attached diagrams: 1. Feeding assembly; 11. Vacuum pressure gauge; 12. Reversing mechanism; 13. Suction mechanism; 14. Drive cylinder; 2. Conveying assembly; 21. Belt; 22. Drive motor; 3. Detection unit; 4. Diverting assembly; 41. Diverting cylinder; 42. Storage unit; 5. Cutting section; 51. Roller cutter; 6. Blister machine; 61. Blister machine product outlet; 7. Roller conveyor; 8. Pressing roller; 9. Jam sensor; 10. Guide component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0033] Example: The present invention will be clearly described below with illustrations and detailed description. Any person skilled in the art who understands the examples of the present invention can make changes and modifications based on the technology taught in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0034] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this work. Singular forms such as “a,” “this,” “this,” “the,” and “the” as used herein also include plural forms.

[0035] See appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 5 Pipe clamp needle connection and automatic cutting equipment, including:

[0036] Feeding component 1 is used to complete the material feeding operation;

[0037] Conveying component 2 is disposed on one side of the feeding component 1 and is used to convey the material transferred by the feeding component 1.

[0038] The detection unit 3 is disposed on one side of the conveying assembly 2 and is used to detect the material conveyed by the conveying assembly 2;

[0039] Diversion component 4 is disposed on one side of the conveying component 2 and is used to transfer defective products in the material after being detected by the detection unit 3;

[0040] And the opening section 5 is provided on one side of the conveying assembly 2, and is used to open the line of qualified products in the material after being detected by the detection section 3.

[0041] In one application environment, this application is used in conjunction with a blister pack machine 6, which produces material. The material exits the blister pack machine 6 through the product outlet 61 and is then fed by the feeding assembly 1 to facilitate further processing. Unless otherwise specified, the material is considered as a tube clamp. This application can also be used in other processing environments in conjunction with other devices.

[0042] This application is mainly used to automatically complete operations such as material feeding, conveying, detection, diversion, and line opening. The specific process is as follows: The feeding component 1 transfers the material to the conveying component 2, and the conveying component 2 conveys the material along a predetermined conveying direction (the material conveying path is generally a straight line); during the conveying process, the material first enters the detection area, where the detection unit 3 detects the material conveyed by the conveying component 2 and classifies the material into defective products and qualified products according to the detection results; after leaving the detection area, the material enters the diversion area, where defective products are transferred by the diversion component 4 and separated from the conveying component 2, while qualified products continue to move on the conveying component 2 to the line opening area, where the line opening unit 5 opens the line for the qualified products. Thus, the processing of the material is completed. The material unloading process can be completed manually or manually in conjunction with a collection box or with the help of a robotic arm or other device. The unloading operation is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0043] This application automatically realizes operations such as material loading, conveying, detection, diversion, and line opening. By replacing manual operations such as material handling by operators, it achieves the goals of saving labor, reducing costs, improving the smoothness of material processing, and increasing production efficiency. It also reduces the outflow rate of defective products by automatically screening and diverting defective products from the materials.

[0044] It should be noted that the above-mentioned structures are not described in detail in terms of how they are supported. The support of the structures is a conventional setting. Even if it is not explicitly stated, those skilled in the art can clearly understand how the support is set. Some specific settings are given here for reference as follows: In one case, this application includes a support frame, and all the above-mentioned structures can be connected to the support frame; in other cases, since the other structures are all on one side of the conveying component 2, the other structures can be installed on the non-drive end of the conveying component 2. For example, if the conveying component 2 is a conveyor, it can be installed on the frame. The installation method can be selected from the connection methods such as threaded connection, snap-fit, hinged connection, etc., according to the actual situation.

[0045] Some of the above structures can be flexibly configured according to actual needs. For example, the conveying component 2 can be configured as a conveyor (such as a belt conveyor), the detection unit 3 can be configured as a detection sensor, the wire opening unit 5 can be configured as a wire opening machine, and a controller (such as a PLC) can also be configured. The detection unit 3 transmits the signal to the controller, and the controller drives the diversion component 4 to transfer defective products in the material.

[0046] The above description states that the detection unit 3 can be configured as a detection sensor. To further elaborate, the detection sensor is a vision sensor, which can detect the number of tube clips inside the product (such as a packaging bag). If the number is different from the predetermined number, it is a defective product, including situations such as zero quantity, non-zero quantity but less than the predetermined number, and more than the predetermined number.

[0047] To supplement the above descriptions, it should be noted that "pipe clamp needle" refers to two products: pipe needle and clamp needle. This application can process both of these products. After the pipe clamp needle is produced, it can be PVC sealed by the blister packing machine 6, and each pipe clamp needle is packaged and sealed independently. The process of taking the pipe clamp needle products out of the blister packing machine 6 in sequence and conveying them through the conveying component 2 is the connection process. Slitting refers to cutting the pipe clamp needle products. Taking the packaging bag as an example, by opening the packaging bag, it is convenient for personnel to take only a single pipe clamp needle when using it later.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the feeding assembly 1 includes a vacuum pressure gauge 11, a reversing mechanism 12, a suction mechanism 13, and a drive cylinder 14. The suction mechanism 13 is connected to the vacuum pressure gauge 11 and the reversing mechanism 12, and the reversing mechanism 12 is connected to the drive cylinder 14.

[0049] The working process of the feeding assembly 1 is as follows: the suction mechanism 13 vacuum-suctions the material, the drive cylinder 14 drives the suction mechanism 13 to move horizontally, and the reversing mechanism 12 drives the suction mechanism 13 to rotate to change the orientation of the material. For ease of understanding, the conveying assembly 2 is provided with a horizontally extending conveying surface. When the suction mechanism 13 vacuum-suctions the material, the material extends vertically. Through the action of the reversing mechanism 12, the material also extends horizontally. Subsequently, the suction mechanism 13 releases the material, which falls onto the conveying surface. During the feeding process, the vacuum pressure gauge 11 is used to monitor the vacuum degree generated by the suction mechanism 13 when suctioning the material, ensuring that the suction process is stable and the material is firmly adsorbed.

[0050] The suction mechanism 13 vacuum suctions the material. This is an existing method. The suction mechanism 13 can be set as an existing vacuum adsorption device. Here is an example for reference: The suction mechanism 13 includes a vacuum nozzle, a vacuum pump and a piping system. The vacuum pump is connected to the vacuum nozzle through the piping system. When the vacuum pump is working, it will generate negative pressure in the piping system, so that the vacuum nozzle can adsorb the material. The vacuum pressure gauge 11 is installed in the piping system to monitor the magnitude of the negative pressure.

[0051] The reversing mechanism 12 can have various configurations. For example, it can be configured to directly drive the suction mechanism 13 to rotate with a motor. Or, it can be configured as a combined structure to convert the linear motion generated by the drive cylinder 14 into the required direction. For example, it can be configured as an existing linkage reversing mechanism 12 or a gear and rack reversing mechanism 12. Taking the linkage reversing mechanism 12 as an example, the swing and sliding of the linkage can realize the conversion of complex motion trajectories and directions.

[0052] The feeding component 1 can sequentially transfer each material in the same batch to the conveying component 2, and the materials are arranged in a straight line on the conveying component 2. This process avoids manual intervention.

[0053] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the diversion component 4 includes a diversion cylinder 41 and a receiving component 42. Along the width direction of the conveying component 2, the diversion cylinder 41 and the receiving component 42 are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveying component 2. The diversion cylinder 41 is used to push defective products in the material detected by the detection unit 3 into the receiving component 42.

[0054] The diversion cylinder 41 can be an electric cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder. During the transfer process, the material will pass through the diversion area. The qualified products in the material will not trigger the diversion cylinder 41 to start, while the defective products in the material will trigger the diversion cylinder 41 to start. The diversion cylinder 41 pushes the defective products in the material to move along the width direction of the conveying component 2 into the receiving component 42. Thus, the diversion operation of qualified products and defective products in the material is completed.

[0055] The diversion component 4 automatically separates qualified products from defective products in the material, replacing the method of manual diversion by operators. Whether the diversion component 4 operates is related to the detection information of the detection unit 3. Information transmission is existing technology and can be accomplished by control units such as controllers, which will not be described in detail here.

[0056] The storage component 42 can be set as a storage box. The storage box has a storage slot for storage. When the storage slot is filled with defective products, the storage component 42 needs to be replaced. This is a routine operation and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 , Figure 4As shown, the conveying assembly 2 includes a belt 21 and a drive motor 22, and the drive motor 22 conveys the material transferred by the feeding assembly 1 through the belt 21.

[0058] The feeding assembly 1 transfers the material onto the belt 21, and the drive motor 22 drives the belt 21 to move, with the material following the belt 21. The belt 21 and the drive motor 22 can be considered as a simplified version of a belt conveyor. The conveying assembly 2 may also include a frame or other structures. The purpose of the conveying assembly 2 is to convey materials along a predetermined path (such as a straight line), and it can achieve this purpose using several existing devices, which will not be described in detail here.

[0059] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a roller conveyor 7, which is disposed on one side of the conveying assembly 2 along the material conveying direction. The roller conveyor 7 is used to receive the material after it has been conveyed by the conveying assembly 2. The roller conveyor 7 is also used to transfer the material to the opening area so that the opening section 5 can open the material.

[0060] Optionally, the thread-cutting section 5 is configured as a thread-cutting machine. The conveying component 2 conveys the material to the roller conveyor 7. After the roller conveyor 7 transfers the material to the thread-cutting area, the thread-cutting section 5 performs thread-cutting processing on the material.

[0061] The roller conveyor 7 includes several rollers (which can be configured as contour-coated rollers). These rollers can be arranged in a square array with spacing between them. Therefore, after the material is conveyed to the roller conveyor 7, taking the material including a packaging bag and two tube needles as an example, the two tube needles are packaged by the packaging bag, which has two packaging areas corresponding to the two tube needles. The rollers can be inserted into the area between the two tube needles to position the material, making it easy for the material to align with the opening area. The specific configuration of the roller conveyor 7 is an existing configuration, which can be referred to as the roller conveyor 7 on the current production line. Here is a simple example for reference, which is only intended to help understand the roller conveyor 7, as follows: The roller conveyor 7 includes a support frame, which is U-shaped. The inner side of the support frame is provided with multiple roller structures distributed along the material conveying direction. Each roller structure includes a rotating shaft, multiple rollers, and a motor. The rollers are sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft, which is rotatably mounted on the support frame. The motor drives the rollers to rotate through the rotating shaft.

[0062] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a pressing roller 8 is provided above the roller conveyor 7, which can press the material as it enters the opening area.

[0063] The setting of the pressure roller 8 can prevent the material from tilting up when the line is opened, ensuring that the line opening process is completed according to the predetermined progress and avoiding material blockage.

[0064] The pressing roller 8 adheres to or presses against the upper surface of the material during the opening process. The pressing roller 8 can rotate around its own axis. For example, the pressing roller 8 has a rotating rod connected to its side. The rotating rod is rotatably connected to the support plate. The support plate is installed on the conveying assembly 2. This is a conventional setting and should be understood even without further explanation.

[0065] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a jamming sensor 9 is provided above the roller conveyor 7. The jamming sensor 9 is used to detect the conveying status of materials on the roller conveyor 7.

[0066] Optionally, the material sensor 9 may be a proximity sensor, a grating sensor, or the like.

[0067] The jam sensor 9 has various detection methods. For example, in some cases, when the material on the roller conveyor 7 is jammed, it will tilt up. When the material gets close to the jam sensor 9, the sensor will sense the signal and then alarm, and the operator will handle the jamming situation.

[0068] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a guide 10, which is installed on the opening section 5 and is used to guide the material after it has been opened by the opening section 5.

[0069] Taking the wire-opening section 5 as an example, the explanation is as follows: Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the wire-cutting section 5 includes a connected roller cutter 51 and a wire-cutting machine body. The roller cutter 51 performs the wire-cutting operation. A guide groove can be provided at the top of the wire-cutting machine body. An automatically rotating roller structure (refer to the roller conveying device 7 mentioned above) is provided in the guide groove. The wire-cut material is conveyed by the roller structure and passes through the guide groove, and then guided to the collection device by the guide member 10. The guide member 10 includes at least an inclined guide plate, and baffles can also be provided on both sides of the guide plate. An operation button can be provided on the wire-cutting section 5, and the operator can control the operation of the wire-cutting section 5 through the operation button.

[0070] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device, characterized in that: It includes a feeding assembly (1), a conveying assembly (2), a detection unit (3), a diversion assembly (4), and a line opening unit (5); The feeding component (1) is used to complete the material feeding operation; The conveying component (2) is disposed on one side of the feeding component (1) and is used to convey the material transferred by the feeding component (1); The detection unit (3) is disposed on one side of the conveying assembly (2) and is used to detect the material conveyed by the conveying assembly (2); The diversion component (4) is disposed on one side of the conveying component (2) and is used to transfer defective products in the material after being detected by the detection unit (3); The opening section (5) is located on one side of the conveying assembly (2) and is used to open the lines of qualified products in the material after being detected by the detection section (3).

2. The pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (1) includes a vacuum pressure gauge (11), a reversing mechanism (12), a suction mechanism (13) and a driving cylinder (14). The suction mechanism (13) is connected to the vacuum pressure gauge (11) and the reversing mechanism (12), and the reversing mechanism (12) is connected to the driving cylinder (14).

3. The pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion assembly (4) includes a diversion cylinder (41) and a receiving component (42). Along the width direction of the conveying assembly (2), the diversion cylinder (41) and the receiving component (42) are respectively disposed on both sides of the conveying assembly (2). The diversion cylinder (41) is used to push defective products in the material after being detected by the detection unit (3) into the receiving component (42).

4. The pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (2) includes a belt (21) and a drive motor (22), which conveys the material transferred by the feeding assembly (1) through the belt (21).

5. The pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a roller conveyor (7), which is disposed on one side of the conveying assembly (2) along the material conveying direction. The roller conveyor (7) is used to receive the material after it has been conveyed by the conveying assembly (2). The roller conveyor (7) is also used to transfer the material to the opening area so that the opening section (5) can open the material.

6. The pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The roller conveyor (7) is provided with a pressing roller (8) above it, which can press the material as it enters the opening area.

7. The pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A jamming sensor (9) is provided above the roller conveyor (7), and the jamming sensor (9) is used to detect the conveying status of materials on the roller conveyor (7).

8. The pipe clamp pin connection and automatic cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a guide (10) installed on the opening section (5) for guiding the material after it has been opened by the opening section (5).

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