Heating core feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a heating core feeding mechanism which comprises an unwinding assembly, a feeding assembly and a feeding assembly. The traction assembly is used for pulling the material belt and comprises a supporting plate, a traction hook and a first air cylinder, the supporting plate is provided with a feeding groove and a first receding groove, the feeding groove is used for allowing the material belt to pass through, the traction hook is movably arranged in the first receding groove, the material belt is provided with a plurality of holes corresponding to the heating cores, and the first air cylinder is arranged in the first receding groove. The traction hook is used for hooking a hole of a material belt, and the first air cylinder is used for driving the traction hook to move in the length direction of the feeding groove. The cutting assembly is used for cutting the heating core out of the material belt; the first transplanting assembly is used for transplanting the cut heating core; the detection assembly is used for detecting the resistance value of the heating core; the overturning assembly is used for overturning the detected heating core; and the second transplanting assembly is used for transplanting the overturned heating core to the jig. The heating core feeding device can achieve automatic feeding of heating cores, reduces labor intensity of workers, and improves working efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of atomizer technology, specifically to a heating core feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] An electronic cigarette is an electronic product that mimics a traditional cigarette. It mainly consists of e-liquid, an atomizer coil, a power source, and a filter. It heats and atomizes the e-liquid to produce an aerosol with a specific aroma for smokers to use. The atomizer coil is the crucial component in an electronic cigarette used to generate vapor, atomizing the e-liquid by heating it. The basic structure of the atomizer coil includes a coil rod, a heating element, an inner wick, an outer wick, hardware, and a shell. During assembly, the heating element, inner wick, and outer wick are sequentially wrapped around the coil rod. Then, the wrapped coil rod, heating element, inner wick, and outer wick are assembled within the hardware to form a semi-finished atomizer coil. Next, one end of the outer wick is pulled out to a certain length and wrapped around the hardware. Finally, the shell is fitted over the outer wick to complete the atomizer coil. The coil rod's main function is to support and shape the heating element.

[0003] The atomizing principle of the atomizing core is that when the user activates the atomizing core by inhaling or triggering it through a mechanical structure, a potential difference is formed at both ends of the heating core, and a current is generated inside, producing Joule heat. Because the heating core is in contact with the cotton tube that has absorbed e-liquid, the heating effect of the heating core atomizes the e-liquid into smoke.

[0004] However, existing atomizing cores require manual placement into a fixture, which is then transported to the next workstation for assembly via a turntable. This increases the labor intensity for workers and reduces work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a heating core feeding mechanism, which can realize the automatic feeding of heating cores, reduce the labor intensity of workers, and improve work efficiency.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0007] A heating core feeding mechanism includes: an unwinding assembly for unwinding a heating core material roll, wherein the heating core material roll is formed by winding a strip of material in which multiple heating cores are connected in sequence;

[0008] A traction assembly for traction of a material belt includes a first bracket, a support plate, a traction hook, and a first cylinder. The support plate is fixed on the first bracket and is provided with a feeding groove and a first clearance groove. The feeding groove is used to accommodate the material belt to pass through. The traction hook is movably disposed in the first clearance groove. The material belt is provided with multiple holes corresponding to the heating core. The traction hook is used to hook the holes of the material belt. The first cylinder is used to drive the traction hook to move along the length direction of the feeding groove.

[0009] A cutting assembly for cutting the heating core out of the strip is located at one end of the support plate and includes an upper cutter, a lower cutter, a second cylinder and a third cylinder. The second cylinder and the third cylinder are mounted on the first bracket. The second cylinder is used to drive the upper cutter to move up and down, and the third cylinder is used to drive the lower cutter to move up and down.

[0010] The first transplanting component is used to transplant the cut heating core;

[0011] The detection component is used to detect the resistance value of the heating element;

[0012] A flipping assembly is used to flip the heating element after detection.

[0013] The second transfer assembly is used to transfer the flipped heating core onto the fixture.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a brake is provided on the support plate, which is used to press the material strip onto the feeding trough. A first support is provided at the telescopic end of the first cylinder. The traction hook is installed on the first support. An elastic element is provided between the first support and the traction hook. The side of the traction hook near the unwinding assembly is an inclined surface, and the side of the traction hook away from the unwinding assembly is a vertical surface.

[0015] When the first cylinder extends, the traction force of the traction component is greater than the clamping force of the brake component, and the traction hook hooks the hole of the material belt and drives the material belt forward;

[0016] When the first cylinder retracts, the clamping force of the brake component is greater than the elastic force of the elastic component, and the inclined surface of the traction hook guides the traction hook to disengage from the hole of the material belt, the material belt stops moving, and the traction hook retracts to another hole on the material belt.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the middle part of the traction hook is hinged to the first support, the elastic element includes a telescopic spring, the top of the first support is provided with a first groove, and the bottom of the traction hook is provided with a second groove. The first groove and the second groove are respectively used to accommodate the two ends of the telescopic spring.

[0018] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a cover plate is provided on the top of the support plate. The cover plate is used to limit the top of the material belt. The brake component is installed on the cover plate. A second clearance groove is provided on the cover plate. The second clearance groove is used to clear the pressing end of the brake component.

[0019] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a wire support assembly is provided on the first bracket. The wire support assembly is located below the support plate. The wire support assembly is used to support the two pins that are close together on the heating core. The wire support assembly includes a fourth cylinder, a second support provided at the telescopic end of the fourth cylinder, and a support plate provided on the second support. The top of the support plate is provided with a pointed part.

[0020] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a waste box is provided on one side of the cutting component, which is used to recycle the waste strip after cutting.

[0021] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the unwinding mechanism includes a second support, an unwinding roller rotatably connected to the second support, and a damping motor connected to one end of the unwinding roller, with the wound heating core material coiled on the unwinding roller.

[0022] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the first transplanting component includes a third support, a first gripper, a fifth cylinder, and a sixth cylinder. The fifth cylinder and the sixth cylinder are mounted on the third support. The fifth cylinder is used to drive the first gripper to translate along the length direction of the feeding groove, and the sixth cylinder is used to drive the first gripper to translate along the length direction perpendicular to the feeding groove. The first gripper is used to hold the pins of the heating core.

[0023] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the detection component includes a third support, a seventh cylinder for driving the third support to rise and fall, a detection probe located directly above the third support, and an eighth cylinder for driving the detection probe to rise and fall. The third support is used to support the heating core, and the detection probe is used to detect the resistance value of the heating core.

[0024] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the flipping assembly includes a flipping seat, a second gripper disposed on the flipping seat, and a rotary cylinder for driving the flipping seat to flip. The rotary cylinder is disposed on the second transfer assembly, and the second gripper is used to hold the pins of the heating core.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a heating core feeding mechanism, which, by setting up an unwinding assembly, a traction assembly, a cutting assembly, a first transfer assembly, a detection assembly, and a second transfer assembly, allows the heating core roll to be formed by winding a strip of material in which multiple heating cores are connected in sequence. The unwinding assembly is used to unwind the heating core roll, the traction assembly is used to pull the strip, the cutting assembly is used to cut the heating core from the strip, the first transfer assembly is used to transfer the cut heating core to the detection assembly, the detection assembly is used to detect the resistance value of the heating core, the flipping assembly is used to flip the detected heating core, so that the heating core is flipped from a horizontal position to a vertical position, and the second transfer assembly is used to transfer the flipped heating core to a fixture. Thus, automatic feeding of heating cores can be realized, reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram provided by an example of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the traction assembly, the cutting assembly, and the first transplanting assembly;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the traction assembly, cutting assembly, and support wire assembly;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A sectional view;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first transplanting component, the detection component, the flipping component, and the second transplanting component.

[0032] Reference numerals: 100-unwinding assembly, 110-second support, 120-unwinding roller, 130-damping motor;

[0033] 200-Traction assembly, 210-First bracket, 220-Support plate, 230-Traction hook, 240-First cylinder, 250-Brake component, 260-First support, 270-Elastic component, 280-Cover plate;

[0034] 300-Cutting assembly, 310-Upper cutter, 320-Lower cutter, 330-Second cylinder, 340-Third cylinder, 350-Scrap box;

[0035] 400 - First transplanting component, 410 - Third support, 420 - First gripper, 430 - Fifth cylinder, 440 - Sixth cylinder;

[0036] 500 - Detection component, 510 - Third support, 520 - Seventh cylinder, 530 - Detection probe, 540 - Eighth cylinder;

[0037] 600-Flipping assembly, 610-Flipping base, 620-Second gripper, 630-Rotary cylinder;

[0038] 700 - Second transplanting component;

[0039] 800-Support wire assembly, 810-Fourth cylinder, 820-Second support, 830-Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connections / linkages involved in the patent do not simply refer to direct contact between components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this utility model can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0041] Reference Figures 1 to 5 An example of this utility model provides a heating core feeding mechanism, which includes an unwinding component 100, a traction component 200, a cutting component 300, a first transplanting component 400, a detection component 500, a flipping component 600, and a second transplanting component 700.

[0042] Functionally, the heating core roll is formed by winding a strip of material with multiple heating cores connected in sequence. The unwinding assembly 100 is used to unwind the heating core roll, the traction assembly 200 is used to traction the strip, the cutting assembly 300 is used to cut the heating core from the strip, the first transfer assembly 400 is used to transfer the cut heating core to the detection assembly 500, the detection assembly 500 is used to detect the resistance value of the heating core, the flipping assembly 600 is used to flip the detected heating core, so that the heating core is flipped from horizontal to vertical, and the second transfer assembly 700 is used to transfer the flipped heating core to the fixture. Thus, the heating core can be automatically fed, reducing the labor intensity of workers and improving work efficiency.

[0043] Structurally, the unwinding mechanism includes a second support 110, an unwinding roller 120 rotatably connected to the second support 110, and a damping motor 130 connected to one end of the unwinding roller 120. The coiled heating core material is wrapped around the unwinding roller 120. When the traction assembly 200 pulls the material strip, the heating core material coil is unwound, and the unwinding roller 120 rotates. At the same time, the damping motor 130 provides damping for the unwinding roller 120, which can precisely control the unwinding speed of the unwinding roller 120. Thus, it can ensure that the heating core material coil maintains a constant speed and tension during unwinding, and ensure stability during the unwinding process.

[0044] In some preferred embodiments, the traction assembly 200 includes a first bracket 210, a support plate 220, a traction hook 230, and a first cylinder 240. The support plate 220 is fixed on the first bracket 210 and is provided with a feeding groove and a first clearance groove. The feeding groove is used to accommodate the material belt to pass through. The traction hook 230 is movably disposed in the first clearance groove. The material belt is provided with a plurality of holes corresponding to the heating core. The traction hook 230 is used to hook the holes of the material belt. The first cylinder 240 is used to drive the traction hook 230 to move along the length direction of the feeding groove.

[0045] Furthermore, a brake component 250 is provided on the support plate 220, which is used to press the material belt onto the feeding trough. A first support 260 is provided at the telescopic end of the first cylinder 240. The traction hook 230 is installed on the first support 260. An elastic component 270 is provided between the first support 260 and the traction hook 230. The elastic component 270 provides elastic force to act on the traction hook 230, so that the top of the traction hook 230 always maintains an upward movement trend.

[0046] Furthermore, the side of the traction hook 230 closest to the unwinding assembly 100 is an inclined plane, and the side of the traction hook 230 furthest from the unwinding assembly 100 is a vertical plane.

[0047] When the first cylinder 240 extends, the traction force of the traction component is greater than the clamping force of the brake component 250, and the traction hook 230 hooks the hole of the material belt and drives the material belt forward.

[0048] When the first cylinder 240 retracts, the clamping force of the brake component 250 is greater than the elastic force of the elastic component 270. The inclined surface of the traction hook 230 guides the traction hook 230 to disengage from the hole of the material belt, the material belt stops moving, and the traction hook 230 retracts to another hole on the material belt to prepare for the next traction. In this way, the heating core can be pulled into the cutting assembly 300 one by one, ensuring the orderly operation of the cutting assembly 300.

[0049] In some preferred embodiments, the middle part of the traction hook 230 is hinged to the first support 260, the elastic element 270 includes a telescopic spring, the top of the first support 260 is provided with a first groove, and the bottom of the traction hook 230 is provided with a second groove. The first groove and the second groove are respectively used to accommodate the two ends of the telescopic spring, thereby facilitating the installation of the telescopic spring. Moreover, the first groove and the second groove can limit the two ends of the telescopic spring.

[0050] In some preferred embodiments, a cover plate 280 is provided on the top of the support plate 220. The cover plate 280 is used to limit the top of the material belt. The brake component 250 is installed on the cover plate 280. A second clearance groove is provided on the cover plate 280. The second clearance groove is used to prevent the pressing end of the brake component 250 from being exposed. Thus, the material belt can be prevented from leaving the feeding trough and the stable conveying of the material belt can be ensured.

[0051] In some preferred embodiments, a wire support assembly 800 is provided on the first bracket 210. The wire support assembly 800 is located below the support plate 220. The wire support assembly 800 is used to support the two pins that are close together on the heating core. The wire support assembly 800 includes a fourth cylinder 810, a second support 820 provided at the extension end of the fourth cylinder 810, and a support plate 830 provided on the second support 820. The top of the support plate 830 is provided with a pointed part.

[0052] Understandably, when the heating core on the conveyor belt is conveyed directly above the support assembly 800, the fourth cylinder 810 drives the second support 820 and the support plate 830 to rise. The tip of the support plate 830 is inserted between the two pins of the corresponding heating core, which can separate the two pins that are close together, thereby preventing the heating core from short-circuiting.

[0053] In some preferred embodiments, the cutting assembly 300 is located at one end of the support plate 220 and includes an upper cutter 310, a lower cutter 320, a second cylinder 330 and a third cylinder 340. The second cylinder 330 and the third cylinder 340 are mounted on the first bracket 210. The second cylinder 330 is used to drive the upper cutter 310 to rise and fall, and the third cylinder 340 is used to drive the lower cutter 320 to rise and fall.

[0054] Understandably, when the material belt is conveyed between the upper cutter 310 and the lower cutter 320, the second cylinder 330 drives the upper cutter 310 to descend, and the third cylinder 340 drives the lower cutter 320 to rise. The upper cutter 310 and the lower cutter 320 cut out the heating core in the material belt.

[0055] Furthermore, a waste box 350 is provided on one side of the cutting component 300. The waste box 350 is used to collect the waste strip after cutting. After the heating core is cut, the first transfer component 400 transfers the heating core to the detection component 500. Then, the material strip continues to move forward, and the cut waste strip moves to the waste box 350. This ensures the cleanliness of the equipment and prevents the waste strip from affecting the normal operation of the equipment.

[0056] In some preferred embodiments, the first transplanting assembly 400 includes a third support 410, a first gripper 420, a fifth cylinder 430, and a sixth cylinder 440. The fifth cylinder 430 and the sixth cylinder 440 are disposed on the third support 410. The fifth cylinder 430 is used to drive the first gripper 420 to translate along the length direction of the feeding groove, and the sixth cylinder 440 is used to drive the first gripper 420 to translate along the length direction perpendicular to the feeding groove. The first gripper 420 is used to hold the pins of the heating core.

[0057] Understandably, after the heating element is cut, the fifth cylinder 430 retracts to move the first gripper 420 to the corresponding position in the cutting assembly 300, and the sixth cylinder 440 extends to move the first gripper 420 closer to the cutting assembly 300, so that the lead of the heating element is in the clamping position of the first gripper 420. Then, the first gripper 420 clamps the lead of the heating element. Then, the sixth cylinder 440 retracts to move the first gripper 420 away from the cutting assembly 300. Then, the fifth cylinder 430 extends to move the first gripper 420 into the detection assembly 500. Finally, the first gripper 420 releases, and the fifth cylinder 430 retracts, ready for the next transfer. Thus, the cut heating element can be accurately transferred into the detection assembly 500.

[0058] In some preferred embodiments, the detection component 500 includes a third support 510, a seventh cylinder 520 for driving the third support 510 to rise and fall, a detection probe 530 located directly above the third support 510, and an eighth cylinder 540 for driving the detection probe 530 to rise and fall. The third support 510 is used to support the heating core, and the detection probe 530 is used to detect the resistance value of the heating core.

[0059] Understandably, after the first transplanting component 400 transplants the cut heating core to the detection component 500, the seventh cylinder 520 drives the third support 510 to rise, so that the third support 510 supports the heating core. Then, the first gripper 420 loosens its grip, the fifth cylinder 430 retracts, and then the eighth cylinder 540 drives the detection probe 530 to descend, so that the detection probe 530 contacts the heating core, and the detection probe 530 detects the resistance value of the heating core.

[0060] In some preferred embodiments, the flipping assembly 600 includes a flipping base 610, a second gripper 620 disposed on the flipping base 610, and a rotary cylinder 630 for driving the flipping base 610 to flip. The rotary cylinder 630 is disposed on the second transplanting assembly 700. The second gripper 620 is used to grip the pins of the heating core. Specifically, the second transplanting assembly 700 includes a U-shaped transplanting manipulator, which is used to drive the flipping assembly 600 to move along an inverted U-shaped motion trajectory.

[0061] Understandably, after the heating core is detected, the eighth cylinder 540 drives the detection probe 530 to rise, and the U-shaped transfer robot moves the flipping assembly 600 to one side of the detection assembly 500, so that the pins of the heating core are in the clamping position of the second gripper 620. Then, the second gripper 620 clamps the pins of the heating core. Next, the seventh cylinder 520 drives the third support 510 to descend to prevent interference between the heating core and the third support 510 when the heating core is flipped. Then, the rotary cylinder 630 drives the flipping seat 610 to rotate 90 degrees. The flipping seat 610 drives the second gripper 620 and the heating core to flip 90 degrees counterclockwise, so that the mesh of the heating core is at the bottom and the pins of the heating core are at the top. Finally, the U-shaped transfer robot moves the flipping assembly 600 as a whole along the inverted U-shaped motion trajectory, so that the mesh of the heating core is transferred onto the fixture.

[0062] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A heat-generating core feeding mechanism characterized by comprising: The application relates to a heating core material strip winding and cutting device. The device comprises a winding-off assembly for winding off a heating core material strip, a traction assembly for traction of the material strip, a cutting assembly for cutting the heating core from the material strip, a first transplanting assembly for transplanting the cut heating core, a detection assembly for detecting the resistance value of the heating core, a turnover assembly for turning over the detected heating core, and a second transplanting assembly for transplanting the turned-over heating core to a jig. The support plate is provided with a brake, the brake is used for pressing the material strip on the feeding groove, the first cylinder is provided with a first support, the traction hook is installed on the first support, an elastic element is arranged between the first support and the traction hook, one side of the traction hook close to the winding-off assembly is a slope, and the other side of the traction hook away from the winding-off assembly is a vertical surface. When the first cylinder is extended, the traction force of the traction hook is greater than the pressing force of the brake, the traction hook hooks the hole of the material strip and drives the material strip to move forward. When the first cylinder is retracted, the pressing force of the brake is greater than the elastic force of the elastic element, the slope of the traction hook guides the traction hook to be separated from the hole of the material strip, the material strip stops moving, and the traction hook retreats to another hole on the material strip. The middle part of the traction hook is hinged to the first support, the elastic element comprises a telescopic spring, the first support is provided with a first groove at the top, the traction hook is provided with a second groove at the bottom, and the first groove and the second groove are used for accommodating two ends of the telescopic spring respectively. The support plate is provided with a cover plate at the top, the cover plate is used for limiting the top of the material strip, the brake is installed on the cover plate, the cover plate is provided with a second emptying groove, and the second emptying groove is used for avoiding the pressing end of the brake. The first support is provided with a wire supporting assembly, the wire supporting assembly is located below the support plate, the wire supporting assembly is used for supporting two pins of the heating core and is close to each other, the wire supporting assembly comprises a fourth cylinder, a second support arranged at the telescopic end of the fourth cylinder, and a supporting plate arranged on the second support, and the supporting plate is provided with a sharp part at the top.

2. The heat-generating core loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that One side of the cutting assembly is provided with a waste box, and the waste box is used for recycling the cut waste material strip. ​ ​ 3. The heat-generating core loading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that ​ 4. The heat-generating core loading mechanism according to claim 2, wherein ​ 5. The heat-generating core loading mechanism of claim 1, wherein ​ 6. The heat-generating core loading mechanism of claim 1, wherein ​ 7. The heat-generating core loading mechanism of claim 1, wherein The unwinding mechanism comprises a second support, an unwinding roller rotatably connected to the second support, and a damping motor connected to one end of the unwinding roller, and the heating core material roll is sleeved on the unwinding roller.

8. The heat-generating core loading mechanism of claim 1, wherein The first transplanting assembly comprises a third support, a first clamping jaw, a fifth cylinder and a sixth cylinder, the fifth cylinder and the sixth cylinder are arranged on the third support, the fifth cylinder is used for driving the first clamping jaw to translate along the length direction of the feeding groove, the sixth cylinder is used for driving the first clamping jaw to translate along the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the feeding groove, and the first clamping jaw is used for clamping the pin of the heating core.

9. The heat-generating core loading mechanism of claim 1, wherein The detection assembly comprises a third support, a seventh cylinder used for driving the third support to lift, a detection probe located directly above the third support and an eighth cylinder used for driving the detection probe to lift, the third support is used for supporting the heating core, and the detection probe is used for detecting the resistance value of the heating core.

10. The heat-generating core loading mechanism of claim 1, wherein The turnover assembly comprises a turnover seat, a second clamping jaw arranged on the turnover seat and a rotary cylinder used for driving the turnover seat to turn over, the rotary cylinder is arranged on the second transplanting assembly, and the second clamping jaw is used for clamping the pin of the heating core.

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