Aligning device for micro-channel parallel flow aluminum pipe
By combining push rod assembly, positioning assembly and pressure plate assembly, precise positioning and clamping of microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes are achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency, poor accuracy and poor adaptability of existing devices, and improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423312758.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing microchannel parallel flow aluminum tube alignment devices rely on manual operation, resulting in low efficiency and poor precision. Automated devices are complex in structure and high in cost, making it difficult to adapt to aluminum tubes of different specifications, thus affecting production efficiency and product quality.
By combining push rod assembly, positioning assembly and pressure plate assembly, and through the cooperation of limit post and positioning groove, combined with the automatic movement of telescopic component, the aluminum tube can be accurately positioned and pressed, adapting to the alignment of aluminum tubes of different specifications.
It improves the accuracy and production efficiency of aluminum tube alignment, reduces labor intensity, enhances the adaptability and alignment accuracy of the equipment, and meets the high-quality and high-efficiency requirements of modern industry.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of microchannel parallel flow aluminum tube processing equipment, specifically to an alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes. Background Technology
[0002] Microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes are widely used in modern industry, especially in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. As a pipe component carrying new environmentally friendly refrigerants, their quality and processing precision are crucial. However, in the production and processing of microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes, the alignment of the aluminum tubes is a critical and challenging step.
[0003] Currently, existing alignment devices on microchannel aluminum tube production lines have several shortcomings. Some traditional alignment methods rely on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also struggles to guarantee alignment accuracy, easily leading to positional deviations in subsequent processing and affecting product quality. Even some alignment devices employing automation are often complex in structure, expensive, and difficult to maintain. For example, some devices use complex robotic arms and vision recognition systems to align aluminum tubes, but such equipment is not only costly but also has high requirements for the working environment and is easily affected by interference in actual production, resulting in inaccurate alignment. Furthermore, some alignment devices cannot adapt well to aluminum tubes of different specifications and sizes when positioning and fixing them, exhibiting poor flexibility and requiring frequent changes of tooling fixtures, further reducing production efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes that is simple in structure, easy to operate, highly precise, and adaptable to aluminum tubes of different specifications, in order to meet the high quality and high efficiency requirements of modern industrial production for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tube processing. Utility Model Content
[0005] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by providing an alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes.
[0006] The objective of this utility model is mainly achieved through the following solution:
[0007] An alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes includes a frame, wherein adjustable feet are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the frame.
[0008] A push rod assembly is installed on one side of the upper surface of the frame. The push rod assembly includes a first support frame, a second support frame, and multiple sets of first telescopic members installed on the first support frame. Each first telescopic member has a push rod connected to its telescopic end along its axis, and the end of the push rod is connected to a limit post. The push rod passes through the second support frame.
[0009] A positioning assembly is installed on the other side of the upper surface of the frame. The positioning assembly includes a positioning plate, a slide rail, a slider, and a second telescopic component. The upper surface of the positioning plate is provided with positioning grooves that correspond one-to-one with the limiting posts, and the positioning grooves are open on the side facing the push rod assembly. The upper surface of the positioning plate is also provided with a longitudinal groove that passes through the positioning grooves and has front and rear openings.
[0010] A pressure plate assembly is installed between the push rod assembly and the positioning assembly, which can press the aluminum tube tightly onto the positioning plate.
[0011] Preferably, the second support frame is equipped with linear bearings that correspond one-to-one with the push rods, and the push rods are slidably connected to the second support frame through the linear bearings.
[0012] Preferably, the end of the limiting post facing the positioning component has a longitudinally arranged limiting groove. When the first telescopic member extends and drives the push rod and the limiting post to move toward the positioning component, one end of the aluminum tube on the positioning plate can be inserted into the limiting groove.
[0013] Preferably, there are two slide rails, one at the front and one at the back, both mounted on the upper surface of the frame. Each slide rail is slidably connected to a slider, and the upper surface of the slider is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the positioning plate. The fixed end of the second telescopic member is mounted on one side of the upper surface of the frame, and the telescopic end of the second telescopic member is connected to the positioning plate. By extending and retracting the second telescopic member, the positioning plate and the slider move along the length of the slide rail.
[0014] Preferably, the pressure plate assembly includes a third support frame, a third telescopic member, and a pressure plate body. The third support frame has a longitudinally arranged inverted U-shaped structure. The third telescopic member is installed on the third support frame, and the telescopic end of the third telescopic member extends into the interior of the third support frame and is fixedly connected to the pressure plate body. One end of the slide rail extends to the bottom of the pressure plate body.
[0015] Preferably, the frame is hollow inside, and the upper surface of the frame is provided with a plurality of through holes communicating with the interior. A hopper is installed inside the frame, the through holes are located above the hopper, and the bottom of the hopper extends out of the frame.
[0016] Therefore, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0017] (1) This utility model can accurately position the aluminum tube by using the limiting post of the push rod assembly and the positioning groove of the positioning assembly, as well as the limiting groove on the limiting post, to ensure the positional accuracy of the aluminum tube during the processing and improve product quality.
[0018] (2) By setting the first telescopic component, the second telescopic component and the third telescopic component, this utility model realizes the automatic movement and operation of the push rod, the positioning plate and the pressure plate, reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency and reduces labor intensity;
[0019] (3) In this utility model, the positioning plate can move on the slide rail by the slider, which can adapt to aluminum tubes of different lengths. At the same time, the pressure plate assembly can press aluminum tubes of different specifications onto the positioning plate, which enhances the adaptability of the device to aluminum tubes of different specifications. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is the front view of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.
[0023] Illustration: 1. Frame; 2. Adjustable feet; 3. First support frame; 4. Second support frame; 5. First telescopic component; 6. Push rod; 7. Limiting post; 8. Positioning plate; 9. Slide rail; 10. Slider; 11. Second telescopic component; 12. Positioning groove; 13. Longitudinal groove; 14. Linear bearing; 15. Limiting groove; 16. Third support frame; 17. Third telescopic component; 18. Pressure plate body; 19. Through hole; 20. Feed hopper. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the implementation of this utility model is not limited to the following embodiments, and any modifications and / or alterations made to this utility model will fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise specified, all parts and percentages are by weight, and the equipment and raw materials used are commercially available or commonly used in the field. Unless otherwise specified, the methods in the following embodiments are conventional methods in the field. Unless otherwise specified, the components or equipment in the following embodiments are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.
[0026] Example 1:
[0027] like Figure 1As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: an alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes, including a frame 1. Adjustable feet 2 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the frame 1 to provide good stability and support. The frame 1 serves as the support structure for the entire device, bearing all other components. The adjustable feet 2 at the bottom are used to adjust the height and level of the device to adapt to different work sites and processing requirements.
[0028] A push rod assembly is installed on the left side of the upper surface of the frame 1. The push rod assembly includes a first support frame 3, a second support frame 4, and multiple sets of first telescopic members 5 installed on the first support frame 3. The first support frame 3 is used to fix the first telescopic members 5, provide support for the push rod assembly, and ensure the accuracy of the installation position and movement direction of the first telescopic members 5 and the push rod 6. Each telescopic end of the first telescopic member 5 is connected to a push rod 6 along its axis, and the end of the push rod 6 is fixedly connected to a limit post 7 by bolts. The push rod 6 passes through the second support frame 4, and the second support frame 4 plays the role of auxiliary support for the push rod 6. The first telescopic member 5 is a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or a push rod motor. Its telescopic movement drives the push rod 6 and the limit post 7 to move, thereby realizing the pushing and positioning operation of the aluminum tube.
[0029] A positioning assembly is installed on the other side of the upper surface of the frame 1. The positioning assembly includes a positioning plate 8, a slide rail 9, a slider 10, and a second telescopic component 11. The upper surface of the positioning plate 8 is provided with positioning grooves 12 that correspond one-to-one with the limiting posts 7. The positioning grooves 12 are open on the side facing the push rod 6 assembly. The positioning grooves 12 provide positioning space for the end of the aluminum tube, ensuring the accurate position of the aluminum tube in the horizontal direction. The upper surface of the positioning plate 8 is also provided with a longitudinal groove 13 that passes through the positioning grooves 12 and has front and rear openings. The positioning grooves 12 on the upper surface of the positioning plate 8 cooperate with the limiting posts 7 to position the aluminum tube. The longitudinal grooves 13 facilitate the placement and adjustment of the aluminum tube during the positioning process, allowing the aluminum tube to better cooperate with the positioning grooves 12 and the limiting posts 7. At the same time, the positioning plate 8 is connected to the slider 10 and can move together with the slider 10.
[0030] Specifically, a pressure plate assembly is installed between the push rod 6 assembly and the positioning assembly, which can press the aluminum tube tightly onto the positioning plate 8.
[0031] Example 2:
[0032] like Figure 1 , 2As shown, this utility model provides another technical solution, an alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes. The difference from embodiment 1 is that the second support frame 4 is equipped with linear bearings 14 corresponding to the push rods 6. The push rods 6 are slidably connected to the second support frame 4 through the linear bearings 14. The linear bearings 14 cooperate with the push rods 6 to reduce the friction force when the push rods 6 move, improve the accuracy and efficiency of the push rods 6 movement, and ensure that the push rods 6 can accurately push the aluminum tubes.
[0033] Specifically, the end of the limiting post 7 facing the positioning component has a longitudinally arranged limiting groove 15. When the first telescopic member 5 extends and drives the push rod 6 and the limiting post 7 to move toward the positioning component, one end of the aluminum tube on the positioning plate 8 can be inserted into the limiting groove 15. When one end of the aluminum tube is inserted into the limiting groove 15, the aluminum tube can be limited to ensure the positional accuracy of the aluminum tube.
[0034] Example 3:
[0035] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, this utility model provides another technical solution: an alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes. The difference from embodiment 1 is that two slide rails 9 are provided at the front and rear, and both are bolted to the upper surface of the frame 1. Each slide rail 9 is slidably connected to a slider 10, and the upper surface of the slider 10 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the positioning plate 8. The fixed end of the second telescopic member 11 is installed on one side of the upper surface of the frame 1, and the telescopic end of the second telescopic member 11 is connected to the positioning plate 8. Through the extension and retraction of the second telescopic member 11, the positioning plate 8 and the slider 10 are moved along the length direction of the slide rail 9.
[0036] Specifically, the pressure plate assembly includes a third support frame 16, a third telescopic member 17, and a pressure plate body 18. The third support frame 16 has a longitudinally arranged inverted U-shaped structure. The third telescopic member 17 is installed on the third support frame 16, and the telescopic end of the third telescopic member 17 extends into the interior of the third support frame 16 and is fixedly connected to the pressure plate body 18. One end of the slide rail 9 extends to the bottom of the pressure plate body 18. Driven by the third telescopic member, the pressure plate body 18 can press the aluminum tube tightly onto the positioning plate 8 to prevent the aluminum tube from moving during processing and ensure alignment accuracy.
[0037] Example 4:
[0038] like Figure 1 , 2As shown, this utility model provides another technical solution: an alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes. The difference from embodiment 1 is that the frame 1 is hollow inside, and the upper surface of the frame 1 is provided with multiple through holes 19 communicating with its interior. A feeding hopper 20 is installed inside the frame 1. The through holes 19 are located above the feeding hopper 20, and the bottom of the feeding hopper 20 extends out of the frame 1. The through holes 19 facilitate the dropping of waste or unqualified aluminum tubes generated during the alignment process into the feeding hopper 20, making it convenient for cleaning and processing.
[0039] The alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes provided by this utility model, in practical applications, firstly adjusts the height of the adjustable feet according to the specifications and dimensions of the aluminum tube to ensure the overall stability and levelness of the device; then, places the aluminum tube to be aligned on the positioning plate, and adjusts the position of the positioning plate by extending and retracting the second telescopic component, so that one end of the aluminum tube is aligned with the positioning groove; next, activates the first telescopic component, driving the push rod and the limiting post to move towards the positioning assembly, inserting one end of the aluminum tube into the limiting groove; finally, activates the third telescopic component, driving the pressure plate body to move downward, pressing the aluminum tube firmly onto the positioning plate, completing the alignment operation.
[0040] It should be understood that this embodiment is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to the invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes, comprising a frame (1), wherein adjustable feet (2) are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the frame (1), characterized in that: A push rod assembly is installed on one side of the upper surface of the frame (1). The push rod assembly includes a first support frame (3), a second support frame (4), and multiple sets of first telescopic members (5) installed on the first support frame (3). Each telescopic member (5) has a push rod (6) connected to its telescopic end along its axis, and the end of the push rod (6) is connected to a limit post (7). The push rod (6) passes through the second support frame (4). A positioning component is installed on the other side of the upper surface of the frame (1). The positioning component includes a positioning plate (8), a slide rail (9), a slider (10), and a second telescopic component (11). The upper surface of the positioning plate (8) is provided with a positioning groove (12) corresponding to the limiting post (7), and the positioning groove (12) is open on the side facing the push rod (6) component. The upper surface of the positioning plate (8) is also provided with a longitudinal groove (13), which passes through the positioning groove (12) and has front and rear openings. A pressure plate assembly is installed between the push rod (6) assembly and the positioning assembly, the pressure plate assembly being able to press the aluminum tube onto the positioning plate (8).
2. The alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second support frame (4) is equipped with linear bearings (14) that correspond one-to-one with the push rod (6), and the push rod (6) is slidably connected to the second support frame (4) through the linear bearings (14).
3. The alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting post (7) has a longitudinally arranged limiting groove (15) at one end facing the positioning component. When the first telescopic member (5) extends and drives the push rod (6) and the limiting post (7) to move toward the positioning component, one end of the aluminum tube on the positioning plate (8) can be inserted into the limiting groove (15).
4. The alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two slide rails (9) are provided at the front and back, and both are installed on the upper surface of the frame (1). Each slide rail (9) is slidably connected to a slider (10), and the upper surface of the slider (10) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the positioning plate (8). The fixed end of the second telescopic member (11) is installed on one side of the upper surface of the frame (1), and the telescopic end of the second telescopic member (11) is connected to the positioning plate (8). Through the extension and retraction of the second telescopic member (11), the positioning plate (8) and the slider (10) are driven to move along the length direction of the slide rail (9).
5. The alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pressure plate assembly includes a third support frame (16), a third telescopic member (17), and a pressure plate body (18). The third support frame (16) has a longitudinally arranged inverted U-shaped structure. The third telescopic member (17) is installed on the third support frame (16), and the telescopic end of the third telescopic member (17) extends into the interior of the third support frame (16) and is fixedly connected to the pressure plate body (18). One end of the slide rail (9) extends to the bottom of the pressure plate body (18).
6. The alignment device for microchannel parallel flow aluminum tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is hollow inside, and the upper surface of the frame (1) is provided with a plurality of through holes (19) communicating with its interior. A hopper (20) is installed inside the frame (1). The through holes (19) are located above the hopper (20), and the bottom of the hopper (20) extends out of the frame (1).