Flaring and flattening all-in-one machine
By designing the robotic arm automatic feeding, limiting, and unloading components of the copper tube flaring machine, the problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity of manual feeding and unloading in copper tube processing are solved, realizing highly efficient and automated copper tube flaring processing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520046138.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing copper tube flaring and flattening processing equipment requires manual loading and unloading, which is inefficient and poses safety hazards. Furthermore, processing copper tubes of different shapes and sizes requires frequent adjustments to the power head, increasing labor intensity.
A copper tube flaring and flattening integrated machine was designed. It uses a robotic arm to achieve automatic feeding, and the operation of the robotic arm is controlled by a PLC control center. The copper tube is limited by limit components and support components. The power head adapts to different specifications and sizes through the moving component. The unloading component realizes automatic unloading, which improves the degree of automation and processing efficiency.
It achieves automated feeding and unloading of copper tubes, reduces labor intensity, improves processing efficiency, and is compatible with the flaring and flattening processing of copper tubes of different specifications, reducing the need for manual adjustment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of copper tube processing equipment, and in particular to an integrated machine for flaring and flattening tubes. Background Technology
[0002] After copper pipes are bent, their ends need to be flared or flattened. Existing equipment requires manual feeding and unloading by workers. Although this method can achieve the production goal, it is inefficient and poses certain safety hazards. Flaring and flattening of different shapes and sizes requires adjustment of the output end of the power head. The disassembly and installation of the power head increases the labor intensity of the workers.
[0003] Therefore, this application provides an integrated machine for flaring out the opening to meet the requirements. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an integrated flaring machine, which aims to solve the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient flaring processes for copper tubes.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: an integrated flaring and flattening machine, comprising a frame and a base, wherein a robotic arm is mounted on the base, and the free end of the robotic arm is located above the frame; by setting the base on one side of the frame and mounting the robotic arm on the base, the operation of the robotic arm is controlled by a PLC control center on the frame to achieve automatic feeding of copper tubes to be processed; a power head is mounted on the frame via a moving component, and the power head can slide on the frame under the action of the moving component; the frame is also provided with a limiting component and a supporting component, which limit the copper tubes to be processed; the moving component is also provided with an unloading component, which unloads the processed copper tubes from the supporting component; the frame is also provided with a guide plate corresponding to the position of the unloading component.
[0006] Preferably, the support assembly includes a lower support plate and a slide rail. The slide rail is mounted on the frame, and the lower support plate is slidably connected to the slide rail. The lower support plate slides on the slide rail under the drive of a telescopic cylinder. The frame is also provided with a protective shell to protect the lower support plate. A limiting assembly and a support assembly are provided on the frame. The two work together to press and limit the copper tube. The telescopic cylinder on the support assembly drives the lower support plate to slide on the frame, realizing automatic feeding and limiting, and improving the automation level of the equipment.
[0007] Preferably, the limiting component includes a mounting frame and an upper pressure plate. The mounting frame is mounted on the frame and is equipped with a limiting cylinder. The upper pressure plate is connected to the telescopic end of the limiting cylinder. A guide post for limiting is also provided between the upper pressure plate and the mounting frame. The upper pressure plate and the lower support plate are positioned correspondingly, and the two cooperate to limit the copper tube.
[0008] Preferably, the moving assembly is provided in two sets and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support assembly. The moving assembly includes a moving plate and a guide rail. The guide rail is mounted on the frame, and the moving plate is slidably connected to the guide rail. The moving plate is also provided with bolts for limiting the distance between it and the frame. The power head is mounted on the frame through the moving assembly. The position of the power head on the frame can be adjusted through the moving assembly to adapt to the flared ends of copper pipes of different specifications and sizes, thereby reducing the labor intensity of the workers.
[0009] Preferably, the unloading assembly includes an unloading cylinder and an unloading component. The unloading cylinder is mounted on the moving assembly via a mounting plate. The unloading component is connected to the telescopic end of the unloading cylinder. The unloading component is a wedge-shaped block that pushes the copper tube from the support assembly onto the feed plate. The unloading assembly on the frame, in conjunction with the feed plate, enables automatic unloading of the processed copper tube and guides it to a designated location for collection, thereby improving processing efficiency.
[0010] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0011] In this invention, a base is set on one side of the frame, and a robotic arm is set on the base. The robotic arm is controlled by the PLC control center on the frame to realize the automatic feeding operation of the copper tubes to be processed. The unloading component on the frame, together with the feeding plate, realizes the automatic unloading of the processed copper tubes and guides them to a designated location for collection, thereby improving processing efficiency.
[0012] In this invention, a limiting component and a supporting component are provided on the frame. The two components work together to press and limit the copper tube. The telescopic cylinder on the supporting component drives the lower support plate to slide on the frame, realizing automatic feeding and limiting, and improving the automation level of the equipment.
[0013] In this invention, the power head is mounted on the frame via a movable component. The position of the power head on the frame can be adjusted using the movable component to accommodate copper pipes of different sizes and diameters with flared ends, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the frame and power head structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm and base structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving component and the unloading component of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support component structure of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Base; 3. Robotic arm; 4. Power head; 5. Limiting assembly; 6. Support assembly; 7. Feed plate; 8. Moving assembly; 9. Unloading assembly;
[0022] 51. Upper pressure plate; 52. Mounting bracket; 53. Guide post; 54. Limit cylinder;
[0023] 61. Telescopic cylinder; 62. Lower support plate; 63. Protective shell; 64. Slide rail;
[0024] 81. Guide rail; 82. Moving plate;
[0025] 91. Mounting plate; 92. Unloading cylinder; 93. Unloading component. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Example 1: Reference Figure 1-6The illustrated flaring and flattening integrated machine includes a frame 1 and a base 2. A robotic arm 3 is mounted on the base 2, and the free end of the robotic arm 3 is located above the frame 1. The frame 1 is also equipped with a PLC control center, which controls the opening and closing of the electrical components in the equipment.
[0028] A power head 4 is mounted on the frame 1 via a movable component 8. The power head 4 can slide on the frame 1 under the action of the movable component 8. The position of the power head 4 on the frame 1 can be quickly adjusted by moving the power head 4 to adapt to the processing of copper tubes of different sizes. There are two sets of movable components 8, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support component 6. The movable component 8 includes a movable plate 82 and a guide rail 81. The guide rail 81 is mounted on the frame 1, and the movable plate 82 is slidably connected to the guide rail 81. The movable plate 82 is also provided with bolts for limiting its position with the frame 1.
[0029] The frame 1 is also provided with a limiting component 5 and a supporting component 6, which limit the copper tube to be processed;
[0030] The support assembly 6 includes a lower support plate 62 and a slide rail 64. The slide rail 64 is mounted on the frame 1, and the lower support plate 62 is slidably connected to the slide rail 64. The lower support plate 62 slides on the slide rail 64 under the drive of the telescopic cylinder 61. The frame 1 is also provided with a protective shell 63 to protect the lower support plate 62.
[0031] The limiting component 5 includes a mounting frame 52 and an upper pressure plate 51. The mounting frame 52 is mounted on the frame 1, and a limiting cylinder 54 is provided on the mounting frame 52. The upper pressure plate 51 is connected to the telescopic end of the limiting cylinder 54. A guide post 53 for limiting is also provided between the upper pressure plate 51 and the mounting frame 52. Under the action of the guide post 53, the upper pressure plate 51 can only slide in the vertical direction. The upper pressure plate 51 and the lower support plate 62 are positioned correspondingly, and the two cooperate to limit the copper tube.
[0032] The moving assembly 8 is also equipped with an unloading assembly 9, which unloads the processed copper tube from the support assembly 6. The frame 1 is also equipped with a guide plate 7 corresponding to the position of the unloading assembly 9. The unloading assembly 9 includes an unloading cylinder 92 and an unloading component 93. The unloading cylinder 92 is mounted on the moving assembly 8 via a mounting plate 91. The unloading component 93 is connected to the telescopic end of the unloading cylinder 92. The unloading component 93 is a wedge-shaped block that pushes the copper tube from the support assembly 6 onto the guide plate 7.
[0033] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the equipment is connected to power, and the PLC control center on the frame 1 controls the movement of the robotic arm 3 to the copper tube to be processed. The copper tube is placed on the lower support plate 62 of the support assembly 6, and the telescopic cylinder 61 is controlled to retract, causing the lower support plate 62 to slide on the slide rail 64. When the lower support plate 62 slides directly below the upper pressure plate 51, the telescopic cylinder 61 is stopped, and the limit cylinder 54 is controlled to extend, causing the upper pressure plate 51 to move downward and press and limit the copper tube with the lower support plate 62. Under the limit of the guide post 53, the upper pressure plate 51 can only move in the vertical direction to avoid misalignment between the lower support plate 62 and the upper pressure plate 51.
[0034] The power head 4 is controlled to work and perform flaring and flattening on the copper tube. After the processing is completed, the upper pressure plate 51 is reset and the unloading cylinder 92 is controlled to extend, which drives the unloading part 93 to move towards the copper tube and pushes the copper tube to slide off the lower support plate 62. The copper tube passes through the through hole above the frame 1 and falls onto the feed plate 7, where it is collected, thus completing the flaring and flattening of a set of copper tubes.
[0035] The electromechanical connections involved in this utility model are common practices used by those skilled in the art, and technical inspiration can be obtained through a limited number of experiments; they are common knowledge.
[0036] Components not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.
[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A flaring and flattening integrated machine, comprising a frame (1) and a base (2), wherein a robotic arm (3) is mounted on the base (2), and the free end of the robotic arm (3) is located above the frame (1); Its features are: A power head (4) is mounted on the frame (1) via a moving component (8). The power head (4) can slide on the frame (1) under the action of the moving component (8). The frame (1) is also provided with a limiting component (5) and a support component (6), which limit the copper tube to be processed; The moving component (8) is also provided with a unloading component (9), which unloads the processed copper tube from the support component (6). The frame (1) is also provided with a feeding plate (7) corresponding to the position of the unloading component (9).
2. The flaring and flattening integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (6) includes a lower support plate (62) and a slide rail (64). The slide rail (64) is mounted on the frame (1). The lower support plate (62) is slidably connected to the slide rail (64). The lower support plate (62) slides on the slide rail (64) under the drive of the telescopic cylinder (61). The frame (1) is also provided with a protective shell (63) to protect the lower support plate (62).
3. The flaring and leveling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting component (5) includes a mounting bracket (52) and an upper pressure plate (51). The mounting bracket (52) is mounted on the frame (1), and a limiting cylinder (54) is provided on the mounting bracket (52). The upper pressure plate (51) is connected to the telescopic end of the limiting cylinder (54). A guide post (53) for limiting is also provided between the upper pressure plate (51) and the mounting bracket (52). The upper pressure plate (51) and the lower support plate (62) are positioned opposite each other, and the two cooperate to limit the copper tube.
4. The flaring and flattening integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving component (8) is provided in two sets and is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the support component (6). The moving component (8) includes a moving plate (82) and a guide rail (81). The guide rail (81) is mounted on the frame (1). The moving plate (82) is slidably connected to the guide rail (81). The moving plate (82) is also provided with bolts for limiting its position with the frame (1).
5. The flaring and leveling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading assembly (9) includes an unloading cylinder (92) and an unloading component (93). The unloading cylinder (92) is mounted on the moving assembly (8) via a mounting plate (91). The unloading component (93) is connected to the telescopic end of the unloading cylinder (92). The unloading component (93) uses a wedge-shaped block to push the copper tube from the support assembly (6) onto the feed plate (7).