Automatic assembling device for automobile weep pipe

By designing an automatic assembly device for automotive drip pipes, a rotary fixture and various automated components are used to achieve automated assembly of drip pipes, solving the problems of high manual operation and low efficiency, and improving assembly efficiency and product quality.

CN223629883UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05SHANGHAI AUTOMOBILE AIR-CONDITIONER ACCESSORIES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423303043.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

The current process of assembling automotive drip hoses involves high manual operation, low installation efficiency, and is prone to problems such as incomplete installation.

Method used

An automatic assembly device for automotive drip pipes was designed, including a turntable fixture, a turntable mechanism, an assembly table, and multiple material discharge and assembly mechanisms. It utilizes components such as a CCD camera, a hot air gun, a vibrating pressure head, and grippers to achieve automated assembly of plastic pipes, rubber sleeves, and rubber one-way valves.

Benefits of technology

This improved the assembly efficiency of drip pipes, reduced the occurrence of defective products, and ensured that parts met design specifications.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile air conditioner pipelines, and discloses an automobile weep pipe automatic assembling device which comprises a rotary disc jig, a rotary disc mechanism and an assembling table, the rotary disc mechanism is arranged on the upper side of the assembling table, and the rotary disc jig is arranged on the upper side of the rotary disc mechanism. A first discharging mechanism, a second discharging mechanism, a first assembling mechanism, a third discharging mechanism, a second assembling mechanism and a finished product quality inspection mechanism are distributed on the outer side of the assembling table clockwise. The automatic assembling device for the automobile weep pipe is provided with the first discharging mechanism, the second discharging mechanism and the third discharging mechanism, and the first assembling mechanism, the second assembling mechanism, the first discharging mechanism, the second discharging mechanism and the third discharging mechanism can feed plastic pipes, rubber one-way valves and rubber sleeves; the first assembling mechanism and the second assembling mechanism can automatically assemble the plastic pipe, the rubber one-way valve and the rubber sleeve, the assembling efficiency of the automobile weep pipe is improved, and defective products are effectively reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile air conditioning pipeline, specifically is an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe. BACKGROUND

[0002] The automobile air conditioning pipeline is a key component of the automobile air conditioning system, which is mainly responsible for the transportation of refrigerant. From the structure, it is generally made of aluminum pipe or steel pipe. These pipelines have good sealing and corrosion resistance to ensure that the refrigerant does not leak. Their shape and direction vary depending on the design of the automobile. They are usually curved and connected to each other, connecting the main components such as the air conditioning compressor, condenser, and evaporator. During the operation of the automobile air conditioner, a drain pipe and a drip pipe are needed to drain the condensate water.

[0003] Currently, the automobile drip pipe generally uses manual pipe insertion. The disadvantages are high operational requirements for employees, low installation efficiency, poor angle control, and other issues, which make it impossible for the completed parts to fully meet the design state. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model solves the technical problem of providing an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, which effectively solves the problems in the prior art.

[0005] The utility model adopts the technical scheme: an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, comprising a turntable jig, a turntable mechanism, and an assembly table, the assembly table is provided with a turntable mechanism, the upper part of the turntable mechanism is provided with a plurality of turntable jigs, the outer side of the turntable mechanism is clockwise distributed with a first discharging mechanism, a second discharging mechanism, a first assembly mechanism, a third discharging mechanism, a second assembly mechanism, and a finished product quality inspection mechanism.

[0006] The turntable jig is divided into a first jig seat and a second jig seat.

[0007] The first discharging mechanism is composed of a vibration disc and a clamping jaw, used for placing the semi-finished product one on the vibration disc on the first jig seat of the turntable jig.

[0008] The second discharging mechanism is composed of a vibration disc and a clamping jaw, used for placing the semi-finished product two on the vibration disc on the second jig seat of the turntable jig.

[0009] The first assembly mechanism includes a first CCD camera, a second CCD camera, a first hot air gun, a first vibration pressure head, a first clamping jaw, a first motion module, a first rotary motor, and a second rotary motor. The first clamping jaw is connected with the first motion module, and the first clamping jaw is arranged in cooperation with the turntable jig, used for grabbing the semi-finished product two and inserting the semi-finished product two into the semi-finished product one. The first vibration pressure head is located above the turntable jig, used for pressing the semi-finished product two into the semi-finished product one to form a semi-finished product assembly.

[0010] The third discharging mechanism is composed of a vibrating disc and a gripper, and is used for placing the semi-finished product three on the vibrating disc into the second jig seat on the rotary disc jig;

[0011] The second assembling mechanism comprises a third CCD camera, a fourth CCD camera, a second hot air gun, a second vibrating pressing head, a second motion module, a second gripper, a third rotary motor and a fourth rotary motor. The second gripper is connected with the second motion module, and is arranged in cooperation with the rotary disc jig, and is used for grabbing the semi-finished product three and inserting the semi-finished product three into the semi-finished product assembly. The second vibrating pressing head is located above the rotary disc jig, and is used for pressing the semi-finished product three into the semi-finished product assembly.

[0012] Preferably, in the first assembling mechanism, the first CCD camera and the first rotary motor are arranged in cooperation with the rotary disc jig, and are used for adjusting the direction of the first jig seat and the second jig seat; the first gripper is connected with the first motion module, and is used for grabbing the semi-finished product two on the second jig seat and sleeving into the semi-finished product one of the first jig seat; the first vibrating pressing head is located above the first jig seat, and is used for pressing the semi-finished product two into the semi-finished product one; the second CCD camera and the second rotary motor are arranged in cooperation with the first gripper, and are used for turning over the direction of the semi-finished product two; and the first hot air gun is located above the rotary disc jig.

[0013] In the second assembling mechanism, the third CCD camera and the third rotary motor are arranged in cooperation with the rotary disc jig, and are used for adjusting the direction of the first jig seat and the second jig seat; the second gripper is connected with the second motion module, and is used for grabbing the semi-finished product three on the second jig seat and sleeving into the semi-finished product assembly of the first jig seat; the second vibrating pressing head is located above the first jig seat, and is used for pressing the semi-finished product three into the semi-finished product assembly; the fourth CCD camera and the fourth rotary motor are arranged in cooperation with the second gripper, and are used for turning over the direction of the semi-finished product three; and the second hot air gun is located above the rotary disc jig.

[0014] Preferably, the first discharging mechanism, the second discharging mechanism and the third discharging mechanism are the same in structure.

[0015] Specifically, the semi-finished product one is a plastic tube; the semi-finished product two is a rubber sleeve; and the semi-finished product three is a rubber one-way valve.

[0016] The above technical solution involves a vibratory feeder transporting a plastic tube, a rubber check valve, and a rubber sleeve to the dispensing port. Grippers pick up the plastic tube and rubber sleeve and place them on a turntable mechanism. A CCD camera then takes a picture, and a first rotary motor adjusts the orientation of the plastic tube and rubber sleeve. Next, the first gripper picks up the rubber sleeve and flips it under the drive of a second rotary motor. A first hot air gun softens the opening of the rubber sleeve, which is then flipped again to restore its original orientation and pre-inserted into the plastic tube. Finally, a first vibrating pressure head fully inserts the rubber check valve into the plastic tube. The assembled plastic tube and rubber sleeve assembly passes through the turntable and a third discharge mechanism to... Upon reaching the second assembly mechanism and passing through the third discharge mechanism, the gripper picks up the rubber check valve and places it on the turntable fixture. After the plastic tube, rubber sleeve assembly, and rubber check valve reach the second assembly mechanism, a CCD camera takes a picture. The third rotary motor adjusts the characteristic orientation of the plastic tube, rubber sleeve assembly, and rubber check valve. Then, the second gripper picks up the rubber check valve and flips it under the drive of the fourth rotary motor. After the opening of the rubber check valve is softened by the second hot air gun, the rubber check valve is flipped again to restore its original orientation and pre-insert it into the plastic tube and rubber sleeve assembly. Finally, the sleeve mechanism completely inserts the rubber check valve into the plastic tube and rubber sleeve assembly.

[0017] Preferably, multiple identical turntable fixtures are provided, and the multiple turntable fixtures are arranged in a ring on the upper side of the turntable mechanism.

[0018] Through the above technical solution, multiple rotary fixtures can be used to assemble plastic tubes, rubber check valves, and rubber sleeves in a cyclical manner.

[0019] The above technical solution facilitates the assembly of plastic tubes, rubber check valves, and rubber sleeves.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an automatic assembly device for automotive drip hoses, which has the following beneficial effects: The automatic assembly device for automotive drip hoses is provided with a first discharge mechanism, a second discharge mechanism, a third discharge mechanism, a first assembly mechanism, and a second assembly mechanism. The first discharge mechanism, the second discharge mechanism, and the third discharge mechanism can feed plastic tubes, rubber sleeves, and rubber one-way valves. The first assembly mechanism and the second assembly mechanism can automatically assemble plastic tubes, rubber sleeves, and rubber one-way valves, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of automotive drip hoses and effectively reducing the occurrence of defective products. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the vibratory feeder of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3The first assembly mechanism mounting structure schematic view of the utility model shows that the utility model provides an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, which comprises a plastic pipe 14, a rubber check valve 15, a rubber sleeve 16, a rotary tool jig 17, a rotary tool mechanism 18 and an assembly table 19.

[0024] Figure 4 The second assembly mechanism mounting structure schematic view of the utility model shows that the utility model provides an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, which comprises a plastic pipe 14, a rubber check valve 15, a rubber sleeve 16, a rotary tool jig 17, a rotary tool mechanism 18 and an assembly table 19.

[0025] Figure 5 The plastic pipe three-dimensional structure schematic view of the utility model shows that the utility model provides an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, which comprises a plastic pipe 14, a rubber check valve 15, a rubber sleeve 16, a rotary tool jig 17, a rotary tool mechanism 18 and an assembly table 19.

[0026] Figure 6 The rubber check valve three-dimensional structure schematic view of the utility model shows that the utility model provides an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, which comprises a plastic pipe 14, a rubber check valve 15, a rubber sleeve 16, a rotary tool jig 17, a rotary tool mechanism 18 and an assembly table 19.

[0027] Figure 7 The rubber sleeve three-dimensional structure schematic view of the utility model shows that the utility model provides an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, which comprises a plastic pipe 14, a rubber check valve 15, a rubber sleeve 16, a rotary tool jig 17, a rotary tool mechanism 18 and an assembly table 19.

[0028] 1, first discharge mechanism; 2, second discharge mechanism; 3, first assembly mechanism; 4, third discharge mechanism; 5, second assembly mechanism; 6, finished product inspection mechanism; 7, vibration disc; 8, clamping jaw; 9, first CCD camera; 10, first hot air gun; 11, first vibration pressure head; 12, first movement module; 13, first rotary motor; 14, plastic pipe; 15, rubber check valve; 16, rubber sleeve; 17, rotary tool jig; 18, rotary tool mechanism; 19, assembly table; 20, second CCD camera; 21, second rotary motor; 22, first clamping jaw; 23, second clamping jaw, 24, third CCD camera, 25, fourth CCD camera, 26, second hot air gun, 27, second vibration pressure head, 28, second movement module, 29, third rotary motor, 30, fourth rotary motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1-7 The utility model provides an automatic assembly device for automobile drip pipe, which comprises a plastic pipe 14, a rubber check valve 15, a rubber sleeve 16, a rotary tool jig 17, a rotary tool mechanism 18 and an assembly table 19.

[0031] The first discharging mechanism 1, the second discharging mechanism 2 and the third discharging mechanism 4 are composed of a vibration disc 7 and a clamping jaw 8.

[0032] The first assembling mechanism 3 is composed of a first CCD camera 9, a second CCD camera 20, a first hot air gun 10, a first vibration pressure head 11, a first motion module 12, a first clamping jaw 22, a first rotary motor 13 and a second rotary motor 21.

[0033] The second assembling mechanism is composed of a third CCD camera 24, a fourth CCD camera 25, a second hot air gun 26, a second vibration pressure head 27, a second motion module 28, a second clamping jaw 23, a third rotary motor 29 and a fourth rotary motor 30.

[0034] In the first assembling mechanism, the first CCD camera 9 and the first rotary motor 13 are arranged in cooperation with the rotary disc jig, for adjusting the direction of the first jig seat and the second jig seat, so as to adjust the characteristic direction of the plastic tube and the rubber sleeve on the first jig seat and the second jig seat; the first clamping jaw 22 is connected with the first motion module 12, the first motion module 12 can realize up-down and front-back movement, for grabbing the rubber sleeve on the second jig seat and inserting into the plastic tube of the first jig seat; the first vibration pressure head 11 is located above the first jig seat, for pressing the rubber sleeve into the plastic tube to form the rubber sleeve and plastic tube combination; the second CCD camera 20 and the second rotary motor 21 are arranged in cooperation with the first clamping jaw, for overturning and adjusting the direction of the rubber sleeve; the first hot air gun 10 is located above the rotary disc jig, for heating the mouth part of the rubber sleeve.

[0035] In the second assembling mechanism, the third CCD camera 24 and the third rotary motor 29 are arranged in cooperation with the rotary disc jig, for adjusting the direction of the first jig seat and the second jig seat, so as to adjust the characteristic direction of the parts on the first jig seat and the second jig seat; the second clamping jaw 23 is connected with the second motion module 28, for grabbing the rubber one-way valve on the second jig seat and inserting into the rubber sleeve and plastic tube combination of the first jig seat; the second vibration pressure head 27 is located above the first jig seat, for pressing the rubber one-way valve into the rubber sleeve and plastic tube combination; the fourth CCD camera 25 and the fourth rotary motor 30 are arranged in cooperation with the second clamping jaw 23, for overturning and adjusting the direction of the rubber one-way valve; the second hot air gun 26 is located above the rotary disc jig, for heating the mouth part of the rubber one-way valve.

[0036] The vibration disc rotates the plastic pipe and the rubber sleeve to the first discharging mechanism 1 and the second discharging mechanism 2 respectively, the clamping jaw grabs the plastic pipe and the rubber sleeve and places them on the first jig seat and the second jig seat of the rotating disc jig 17 of the rotating disc mechanism, then the CCD camera 9 takes a photo to adjust the characteristic direction of the plastic pipe 14 and the rubber sleeve 16, then the first clamping jaw 22 grabs the rubber sleeve 16 and overturns it under the drive of the second rotating motor 21, the mouth of the rubber sleeve 16 is softened by the first hot air gun 10, then the rubber sleeve 16 is overturned again, the rubber sleeve 16 is restored to the original direction and is pre-inserted into the plastic pipe 14 by about 10mm, finally the rubber sleeve 16 is completely inserted into the plastic pipe 14 by the first vibration pressure head, the assembled plastic pipe and rubber sleeve combination passes through the rotating disc, the third discharging mechanism 4 and reaches the second assembling mechanism 5, when passing through the third discharging mechanism 4, the second clamping jaw 23 grabs the rubber check valve 15 and places it on the second jig seat of the rotating disc jig 17, after the plastic pipe and rubber sleeve combination and the rubber check valve 15 reach the second assembling mechanism 5, the third CCD camera 24 takes a photo to adjust the characteristic direction of the plastic pipe and rubber sleeve combination and the rubber check valve 15, then the second clamping jaw 23 grabs the rubber check valve 15 and overturns it under the drive of the fourth rotating motor 30, the mouth of the rubber check valve 15 is softened by the second hot air gun 26, then the rubber check valve 15 is overturned again, the rubber check valve 15 is restored to the original direction and is pre-inserted into the plastic pipe and rubber sleeve combination by about 45mm, finally the rubber check valve 15 is completely inserted into the plastic pipe and rubber sleeve combination by the second vibration pressure head 27.

[0037] Specifically, the rotating disc jig 17 is provided with a plurality of same rotating disc jigs 17, and the plurality of rotating disc jigs 17 are annularly distributed on the upper side of the rotating disc mechanism 18.

[0038] Specifically, the plastic pipe 14 is connected with the rubber sleeve 16 in a plug-in manner, and the rubber sleeve 16 is connected with the rubber check valve 15 in a plug-in manner.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automobile drip pipe automatic assembly device, comprising a rotating disc jig, a rotating disc mechanism and an assembly table, the assembly table is provided with the rotating disc mechanism, the rotating disc mechanism is provided with a plurality of rotating disc jigs, and the outer side of the rotating disc mechanism is clockwise distributed with a first discharging mechanism, a second discharging mechanism, a first assembly mechanism, a third discharging mechanism, a second assembly mechanism and a finished product quality inspection mechanism. The rotating disc jig is divided into a first jig seat and a second jig seat. The first discharging mechanism is composed of a vibrating disc and a clamping jaw, and is used for placing a semi-finished product one on the vibrating disc onto the first jig seat of the rotating disc jig. The second discharging mechanism is composed of a vibrating disc and a clamping jaw, and is used for placing a semi-finished product two on the vibrating disc onto the second jig seat of the rotating disc jig. The first assembly mechanism comprises a first CCD camera, a second CCD camera, a first hot air gun, a first vibration pressure head, a first clamping jaw, a first motion module, a first rotary motor and a second rotary motor, the first clamping jaw is connected with the first motion module, the first clamping jaw is arranged in cooperation with the rotating disc jig, is used for grabbing the semi-finished product two, and inserts the semi-finished product two into the semi-finished product one, the first vibration pressure head is located above the rotating disc jig, and is used for pressing the semi-finished product two into the semi-finished product one to form a semi-finished product assembly. The third discharging mechanism is composed of a vibrating disc and a clamping jaw, and is used for placing a semi-finished product three on the vibrating disc onto the second jig seat of the rotating disc jig. The second assembly mechanism comprises a third CCD camera, a fourth CCD camera, a second hot air gun, a second vibration pressure head, a second motion module, a second clamping jaw, a third rotary motor and a fourth rotary motor, the second clamping jaw is connected with the second motion module, the second clamping jaw is arranged in cooperation with the rotating disc jig, is used for grabbing the semi-finished product three, and inserts the semi-finished product three into the semi-finished product assembly, and the second vibration pressure head is located above the rotating disc jig and is used for pressing the semi-finished product three into the semi-finished product assembly.

2. The automatic assembly device for a drip rail of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first discharging mechanism, the second discharging mechanism and the third discharging mechanism are the same in structure.

3. The automatic assembly device for a drip rail of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of rotating disc jigs are annularly distributed on the rotating disc mechanism.

4. The automatic assembly device for a drip rail of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The semi-finished product one is a plastic pipe, the semi-finished product two is a rubber sleeve, and the semi-finished product three is a rubber one-way valve.