Automatic rubber tube assembling device

The automated operation of the hose assembly device solves the problems of low efficiency and unstable quality in manual operation of hydraulic hose assembly, and realizes efficient and accurate hose assembly and quality inspection, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN223671883UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16QUANJIA MASCH EQUIP (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423264128.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-30

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Technical Problem

The current hydraulic pipe assembly mainly relies on manual operation, which has problems such as improper installation, incorrect model and specification selection, mixed materials, material shortage or wrong materials, resulting in low production efficiency, high cost and unstable product quality.

Method used

Design an automatic hose assembly device, including a conveying device and a transfer device, combined with a sleeve installation system, a heating device, a direct head installation system and 45-degree and 90-degree connector installation systems, and use grippers and photoelectric sensor arrays to achieve automated operation and detection, replacing manual assembly.

Benefits of technology

It improved production efficiency, ensured consistent assembly quality, reduced manual intervention, and increased product qualification rate and controllability of the production process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic rubber tube assembling device which comprises a conveying device and a transferring device capable of directionally moving along the conveying device. The sleeve mounting system, the heating device, the straight joint mounting system and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting system are sequentially arranged in the moving direction of the conveying device. The sleeve installation system, the straight joint installation system and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation system are each provided with a feeding device, an installation device and a detection device. The transferring device clamps the rubber pipe, and the rubber pipe is conveyed to the sleeve installation system, the heating device, the straight joint installation system and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation system in a U-shaped mode to be correspondingly processed, so that the sleeve is automatically assembled. Automatic conveying of the rubber pipe is achieved through the transferring device, automatic operation of the sleeve installation system, the heating device, the straight joint installation system and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation system is matched, the manual assembly process is replaced, and production efficiency is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to hydraulic pipe assembly equipment technical field especially relates to a rubber pipe automatic assembly device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Hydraulic pipe is widely applied in engineering machinery, precision equipment manufacturing and other fields, and its assembly process includes sleeve installation, joint core installation and rubber pipe buckling and other procedures. At present, the hydraulic pipe assembly on the market mainly relies on manual work. After the rubber pipe is cut into the required length, the operator needs to manually install the sleeve, then install the joint core, and finally place the rubber pipe on the buckling machine for buckling.

[0003] This manual operation mode has multiple technical problems. First, the manual insertion of the joint core is prone to misinstallation, especially when the rubber pipe port is tight, the operator needs to repeatedly try to complete the insertion. Second, manual operation is prone to errors in selecting the model and specifications of the joint core. Third, the operator needs to carry materials back and forth between various process operation tables, which not only consumes a lot of time, but also causes material mixing, shortage or error. In addition, after buckling is completed, the product needs to be handed over to the detection department for detection, and the unqualified products need to be reworked. This communication method between departments is inefficient. These problems not only reduce production efficiency, but also increase production cost and affect the stability of product quality. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a rubber pipe automatic assembly device to solve the problems of low efficiency and easy errors in manual assembly.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a rubber pipe automatic assembly device, which comprises a conveying device and a transfer device that can move directionally along the conveying device; a sleeve installation system, a heating device, a direct head installation system and a 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation system are sequentially arranged along the movement direction of the conveying device; wherein the sleeve installation system, the direct head installation system and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation system are all provided with a feeding device, an installation device and a detection device; the transfer device clamps the two ends of the rubber pipe, and the rubber pipe is transmitted in the form of a U-shaped to the sleeve installation system, the heating device, the direct head installation system and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation system for corresponding processing, so that the sleeve is automatically assembled.

[0006] Further, the sleeve installation system comprises a sleeve feeding device and a sleeve installation device; the sleeve feeding device is located on one side of the conveying device and coaxially arranged with the sleeve installation device, and the sleeve installation device is located on the conveying device.

[0007] Further, the sleeve mounting device comprises a clamping jaw and a rotary cylinder, the clamping jaw grabs the sleeve and is pressed down and rotated under the control of the rotary cylinder to assemble the sleeve.

[0008] Further, the heating device comprises a lifting cylinder installed above a rack of the heating device, a heating mandrel fixedly connected with an output end of the lifting cylinder and a clamping cylinder installed below the rack and below the heating mandrel.

[0009] Further, the direct head mounting system comprises a direct head feeding device, a direct head mounting device, a direct head mounting detection device, a first buckling machine and a direct head buckling detection device; the direct head feeding device is arranged on one side of the conveying device and coaxially arranged with the direct head mounting device, the direct head mounting device, the direct head mounting detection device, the first buckling machine and the direct head buckling detection device are arranged on the conveying device and sequentially arranged along the movement direction of the conveying device.

[0010] Further, the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting system comprises a 45-degree joint feeding device, a 90-degree joint feeding device, a 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device, a 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting detection device, a second buckling machine and a 45-degree and 90-degree joint buckling detection device; the 45-degree joint feeding device and the 90-degree joint feeding device are arranged in parallel and located on one side of the conveying device and close to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device, the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device, the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting detection device, the second buckling machine and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint buckling detection device are arranged on the conveying device and sequentially arranged along the movement direction of the conveying device.

[0011] Further, the feeding device comprises a vibrating disc and a linear feeder, the vibrating disc is fixed on the side of the rack of the feeding device, and the linear feeder is connected with a discharge port of the vibrating disc.

[0012] Further, the mounting device comprises a clamping jaw, the clamping jaw is used for grabbing the joint and inserting the joint into the hose port.

[0013] Further, the detection device comprises a joint mounting detection device and a joint buckling detection device, the joint mounting detection device is provided with an array of photoelectric sensors and is used for detecting the size dot matrix of the joint insertion position, and the joint buckling detection device is used for detecting the outer diameter of the sleeve after the joint is buckled.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The utility model discloses a realize the automatic conveying of rubber pipe through the transfer device, cooperate sleeve installation system, heating device, direct head installation system and the automation operation of 45 degrees and 90 degrees joint installation system, replace the manual assembly process, improve production efficiency, guarantee the consistency of assembly quality. Meanwhile through detection system, realize the automatic sorting of product quality, reduce manual participation, and improve the controllability of production process and the qualified rate of product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Fig. 1 It is structure schematic diagram of rubber pipe automatic assembly device in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Fig. 2 It is the plan view of rubber pipe automatic assembly device in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Fig. 3 It is structure schematic diagram of heating device in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure number: 1, transfer device;2, sleeve feeding device;3, sleeve installation device;4, heating device;5, direct head feeding device;6, direct head installation device;7, direct head installation detection device;8, first buckling press;9, direct head buckling detection device;10, 45 degrees joint feeding device;11, 90 degrees joint feeding device;12, 45 degrees and 90 degrees joint installation device;13, 45 degrees and 90 degrees joint installation detection device;14, second buckling press;15, 45 degrees and 90 degrees joint buckling detection device;16, lifting cylinder;17, heating core axle;18, clamping cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The utility model discloses a kind of rubber pipe automatic assembly devices, which will be described in more detail below in conjunction with schematic diagram, wherein preferred embodiment of the utility model is shown, it should be understood that the utility model described herein can be modified by those skilled in the art, while still achieving the advantageous effects of the utility model. Therefore, the following description should be understood as extensive knowledge to those skilled in the art, and not as a limitation on the utility model.

[0021] The utility model is described in more detail in the following paragraphs with reference to the drawings. According to the following description, the advantages and features of the utility model will be more apparent. It should be noted that the drawings are all very simplified and use non-precise proportions, only to facilitate, clearly assist the purpose of explaining the embodiments of the utility model.

[0022] As Figs. 1 to 3The utility model discloses a kind of automatic assembly devices of rubber tube, including conveying device and the transfer device 1 of directional movement along the conveying device, sleeve installation system, heating device 4, direct head installation system and 45 degrees and 90 degrees joint installation system are sequentially arranged along the movement direction of the conveying device.The transfer device 1 clamps the two ends of rubber tube, the rubber tube is respectively transmitted to sleeve installation system, heating device 4, direct head installation system and 45 degrees and 90 degrees joint installation system with U type form and carries out corresponding processing, so that sleeve carries out automatic assembly.Automatic assembly reduces manual operation and human error, improves production efficiency and product quality, such as joint core model specification selection error, joint core insertion is not in place and so on Problem, to improve assembly speed, ensure product quality.

[0023] In an embodiment, the conveying device can be provided as a conveyor belt.

[0024] In the embodiment, the sleeve installation system, the direct head installation system and the 45 degrees and 90 degrees joint installation system are provided with a feeding device, an installation device and a detection device. The feeding device is used to supply materials to the installation device to ensure continuous production. The installation device automatically installs the supplied materials to the appropriate position of the rubber tube, and ensures the consistency and accuracy of installation. The detection device is used to detect whether the rubber tube meets the quality standard, automatically selects unqualified products, reduces the burden of subsequent inspection process, and improves the overall production efficiency.

[0025] In the embodiment, the feeding device includes a vibrating disc and a linear feeder, the vibrating disc is fixed on the side of the frame of the feeding device, and the linear feeder is connected with the discharge port of the vibrating disc. The vibrating disc orderly arranges and conveys the bulk joint to the linear feeder. The linear feeder is connected with the discharge port of the vibrating disc, which ensures that the joint can be smoothly and continuously sent to the installation device, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of feeding, reducing manual operation, and also reducing the risk of joint damage.

[0026] The installation device includes a clamping jaw, which is used to grab the joint and insert it into the rubber tube port, so that the joint is automatically, accurately and efficiently assembled, and the assembly quality is improved.

[0027] The detection device includes a joint installation detection device and a joint clamping detection device. The joint installation detection device is provided with a photoelectric sensor array, which is used to detect the size dot matrix of the joint insertion position, to ensure that the joint is correctly installed in place. The joint clamping detection device is used to detect the outer diameter of the sleeve after clamping, which can ensure that the clamping quality meets the standard and improve the overall quality of the product.

[0028] In the embodiment, the sleeve installation system comprises a sleeve feeding device 2 and a sleeve installation device 3. The sleeve feeding device 2 is located on one side of the conveying device and coaxially arranged with the sleeve installation device 3. The sleeve installation device 3 is located on the conveying device. The sleeve feeding device 2 is set at a position for direct supply of the sleeve. The sleeve installation device 3 is directly installed on the conveying device and is responsible for grabbing the sleeve supplied by the sleeve feeding device 2 and installing it on the rubber tube. The design of the sleeve installation system makes the sleeve feeding and installation process more efficient and accurate.

[0029] In a specific embodiment, the sleeve installation device 3 comprises a clamping jaw and a rotating cylinder. The clamping jaw grabs the sleeve and is controlled by the rotating cylinder to press down and rotate, thereby assembling the sleeve. The cooperation of the clamping jaw and the rotating cylinder realizes the automatic grabbing, pressing down and rotating installation of the sleeve, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0030] In the embodiment, the heating device 4 comprises a lifting cylinder 16 installed above a heating device rack, a heating mandrel 17 fixedly connected to an output end of the lifting cylinder 16, and a clamping cylinder 18 installed below the rack and below the heating mandrel. The lifting cylinder 16 controls the heating mandrel 17 to move up and down, thereby ensuring that the rubber tube port is correctly positioned and heated, so as to facilitate subsequent installation. The clamping cylinder 18 fixes the rubber tube during heating, thereby ensuring the stability of the rubber tube.

[0031] In the embodiment, the direct head installation system comprises a direct head feeding device 5, a direct head installation device 6, a direct head installation detection device 7, a first buckling machine 8, and a direct head buckling detection device 9.

[0032] Specifically, the direct head feeding device 5 is arranged on one side of the conveying device and coaxially arranged with the direct head mounting device 6. The direct head mounting device 6, the direct head mounting detection device 7, the first crimping machine 8 and the direct head crimping detection device 9 are arranged on the conveying device and sequentially arranged along the movement direction of the conveying device. The direct head feeding device 5 is used to supply direct heads to the direct head mounting device 6, ensuring continuous production. The direct head mounting device 6 automatically installs the supplied direct heads to the appropriate position of the rubber tube and ensures the consistency and accuracy of the installation. The direct head mounting detection device 7 detects whether the direct head is correctly installed in place through an array of photoelectric sensors, improves assembly quality and reduces defective products. The first crimping machine 8 crimps the rubber tube with the installed direct head, ensuring the firmness and sealing of the joint and improving the durability and reliability of the product. The direct head crimping detection device 9 is used to detect whether the crimped rubber tube meets the quality standards, automatically screens out unqualified products, reduces the burden of subsequent inspection processes and improves overall production efficiency.

[0033] In the embodiment, the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting system includes a 45-degree joint feeding device 10, a 90-degree joint feeding device 11, a 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device 12, a 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting detection device 13, a second crimping machine 14 and a 45-degree and 90-degree joint crimping detection device 15.

[0034] Specifically, the 45-degree joint feeding device 10 and the 90-degree joint feeding device 11 are arranged in parallel and located on one side of the conveying device and close to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device 12. The 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device 12, the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting detection device, the second crimping machine 14 and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint crimping detection device are arranged on the conveying device and sequentially arranged along the movement direction of the conveying device. The 45-degree joint feeding device 10 and the 90-degree joint feeding device 11 are used to supply 45-degree joints and 90-degree joints to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device 12, ensuring continuous production. The 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting device 12 automatically installs the supplied 45-degree and 90-degree joints to the appropriate position of the rubber tube and ensures the consistency and accuracy of the installation. The 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting detection device 13 detects whether the 45-degree and 90-degree joints are correctly installed in place through an array of photoelectric sensors, improves assembly quality and reduces defective products. The second crimping machine 14 crimps the rubber tube with the installed 45-degree and 90-degree joints, ensuring the firmness and sealing of the joint and improving the durability and reliability of the product. The 45-degree and 90-degree joint crimping detection device 15 is used to detect whether the crimped rubber tube meets the quality standards, automatically screens out unqualified products, improves overall production efficiency.

[0035] The automatic hose assembly process is described in detail below in combination with the device structure.

[0036] Before the automatic hose assembly device starts working, the staff places the materials required for hose assembly in the corresponding feeding devices, and performs assembly preparation work.

[0037] Start the automatic hose assembly device, the transfer device 1 clamps the hose and transports it in the form of a U.

[0038] When the transfer device 1 transports to the sleeve installation device 3, the vibration disc of the sleeve feeding device 2 orderly arranges and conveys the bulk sleeve to the linear feeder, and the sleeve installation device 3 clamps the sleeve from the linear feeder through the clamp jaw and the rotary cylinder, and installs the sleeve at both ends of the hose when the transfer device 1 reaches the sleeve installation device 3 position. After installation is completed, the transfer device 1 transports to the heating device 4.

[0039] When the transfer device 1 reaches the heating device 4, the heating mandrel is lowered to the hose port by the lifting cylinder, and the hose port is heated to soften the hose port. After heating is completed, the transfer device 1 transports to the direct head installation device 6.

[0040] When the transfer device 1 transports to the direct head installation device 6, the vibration disc of the direct head feeding device 5 orderly arranges and conveys the bulk direct head to the linear feeder, and the direct head installation device 6 clamps the direct head from the linear feeder through the clamp jaw and the rotary cylinder. When the transfer device 1 reaches the direct head installation device 6 position, the direct head is inserted into the softened hose port. After the direct head installation is completed, the transfer device 1 transports to the direct head installation detection device 7.

[0041] When the transfer device 1 reaches the direct head installation detection device 7, the photoelectric sensor array detects whether the direct head is correctly installed in place, and discards the hose that is not installed correctly, and the transfer device 1 transports the qualified hose to the first buckling machine 8.

[0042] When the transfer device 1 reaches the first buckling machine 8, the first buckling machine 8 buckles the qualified hose. After buckling is completed, the transfer device 1 shifts to the direct head buckling detection device 9.

[0043] When the transfer device 1 reaches the direct head crimping detection device 9, the direct head crimping detection device 9 detects the outer diameter of the sleeve after crimping, and the unqualified rubber tube is discarded, and the transfer device 1 transports the qualified rubber tube to the next process.

[0044] If the rubber tube needs to be installed with a 45-degree or 90-degree joint, the transfer device 1 transports the qualified rubber tube to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation device 12.

[0045] When the rubber tube needs to be installed with a 45-degree joint, when the transfer device 1 transports to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation device 12, the vibration disc of the 45-degree joint feeding device 10 orderly arranges and conveys the bulk 45-degree joint to the linear feeder, and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation device 12 clamps the 45-degree joint from the linear feeder through the clamping jaw and the rotating cylinder, and then the transfer device 1 transports to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation device 12. When the transfer device 1 reaches the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation device 12, the 45-degree joint is inserted into the softened rubber tube port. After the 45-degree joint installation is completed, the transfer device 1 transports to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation detection device 13.

[0046] When the transfer device 1 reaches the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation detection device 13, the photoelectric sensor array detects whether the 45-degree joint is correctly installed in place, and the unqualified rubber tube is discarded, and the transfer device 1 transports the qualified rubber tube to the second crimping machine 14.

[0047] When the transfer device 1 reaches the second crimping machine 14, the second crimping machine 14 crimps the qualified rubber tube. After crimping is completed, the transfer device 1 shifts to the 45-degree and 90-degree joint crimping detection device 15.

[0048] When the transfer device 1 reaches the 45-degree and 90-degree joint crimping detection device 15, the 45-degree and 90-degree joint crimping detection device 15 detects the outer diameter of the sleeve after crimping, and the unqualified rubber tube is discarded, and the transfer device 1 transports the qualified rubber tube to the frame.

[0049] When the hose needs to be installed with 90-degree joint, the vibration disc of the 90-degree joint feeding device 11 orderly arranges and conveys the bulk 90-degree joint to the linear feeder, and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation device 12 clamps the 90-degree joint from the linear feeder through the clamping jaw and the rotary cylinder. After the transfer device 1 clamps the 90-degree joint, it transports and assembles the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation device 12 and the subsequent device, and the process is consistent with the 45-degree joint assembly process, which will not be repeated here.

[0050] In summary, the hose automatic assembly device realizes automatic conveying of the hose through the transfer device 1, cooperates with the sleeve installation system, the heating device 4, the direct head installation system and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation system to realize automatic operation, replaces the manual assembly process, improves the production efficiency, and ensures the consistency of the assembly quality. At the same time, through the detection system, the automatic sorting of the product quality is realized, the manual participation is reduced, and the controllability of the production process and the qualified rate of the product are improved.

[0051] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present application fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents, the present application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An automatic hose assembly device, characterized in that, Includes a conveying device and a transfer device that can move directionally along the conveying device; The sleeve mounting system, heating device, direct head mounting system, and 45-degree and 90-degree joint mounting systems are arranged sequentially along the movement direction of the conveying device. The sleeve installation system, the direct head installation system, and the 45-degree and 90-degree joint installation systems are all equipped with a feeding device, an installation device, and a detection device. The transfer device clamps both ends of the hose and transfers the hose in a U-shape to the sleeve installation system, the heating device, the direct head installation system, and the 45-degree and 90-degree connector installation systems for corresponding processing, so that the sleeve can be automatically assembled.

2. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sleeve installation system includes a sleeve feeding device and a sleeve installation device; The sleeve feeding device is located on one side of the conveying device and is coaxially arranged with the sleeve mounting device, which is located on the conveying device.

3. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sleeve installation device includes a gripper and a rotary cylinder. The gripper grasps the sleeve and, under the control of the rotary cylinder, presses it down and rotates it to assemble the sleeve.

4. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating device includes a lifting cylinder mounted above the heating device frame, a heating mandrel fixedly connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder, and a clamping cylinder mounted below the frame and located below the heating mandrel.

5. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The direct head installation system includes a direct head feeding device, a direct head installation device, a direct head installation detection device, a first crimping machine, and a direct head crimping detection device; The direct head feeding device is located on one side of the conveying device and is coaxially arranged with the direct head mounting device. The direct head mounting device, the direct head mounting detection device, the first crimping machine, and the direct head crimping detection device are all arranged on the conveying device and are arranged sequentially along the movement direction of the conveying device.

6. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The 45-degree and 90-degree connector installation system includes a 45-degree connector feeding device, a 90-degree connector feeding device, a 45-degree and 90-degree connector installation device, a 45-degree and 90-degree connector installation detection device, a second crimping machine, and a 45-degree and 90-degree connector crimping detection device. The 45-degree connector feeding device and the 90-degree feeding device are arranged in parallel and located on one side of the conveying device, close to the 45-degree and 90-degree connector mounting devices. The 45-degree and 90-degree connector mounting devices, the 45-degree and 90-degree mounting detection devices, the second crimping machine, and the 45-degree and 90-degree crimping detection devices are all arranged on the conveying device and are arranged sequentially along the movement direction of the conveying device.

7. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device includes a vibratory feeder and a linear feeder. The vibratory feeder is fixed to the side of the frame of the feeding device, and the linear feeder is connected to the discharge port of the vibratory feeder.

8. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The installation device includes grippers for gripping the connector and inserting it into the hose opening.

9. The automatic hose assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The testing device includes a connector installation testing device and a connector crimping testing device; The connector installation detection device is equipped with a photoelectric sensor array to detect the size matrix of the connector insertion position; the connector crimping detection device is used to detect the outer diameter of the sleeve after the connector is crimped.