RO membrane end cover feeding device
By designing an automated RO membrane end cap feeding device, which employs a storage mechanism and a transfer mechanism, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual feeding has been solved, and efficient automated feeding of end caps has been achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520579654.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-31
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the feeding of RO membrane end caps mainly relies on manual operation, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient.
Design an RO membrane end cap feeding device, including a storage mechanism and a transfer mechanism. Utilize lifting components, moving components and gripping components to automatically complete the gripping, flipping and moving of the end caps, thereby achieving automated feeding.
The automated feeding device saves manpower, improves the feeding efficiency of end caps, and achieves efficient automated production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filter element manufacturing, and in particular to an RO membrane end cap feeding device. Background Technology
[0002] The filter element includes a central tube and end caps located at both ends of the central tube. The RO membrane spin-melting end cap process uses the heat generated by the friction between the end caps and the two end faces of the central tube to melt the contact surfaces of the two parts. Then, external pressure and drive cause the two parts to rotate and solidify into one piece.
[0003] In related technologies, end cap feeding is generally done manually, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in a large workload for workers and low feeding efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an RO membrane end cap feeding device.
[0005] The RO membrane end cap feeding device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An RO membrane end cap feeding device includes a base plate, and a feeding station is provided on the base plate. The feeding station includes:
[0007] A storage mechanism, comprising a storage component and a lifting component, wherein the storage component includes a tray that is lifted and disposed on a base plate, and end caps are stacked on the tray along the height direction, and the lifting component is used to lift the tray.
[0008] The transfer mechanism includes a gantry frame, a moving component, and a gripping component. The moving component, in conjunction with the gripping component, grips and flips the end cap located at the top of the storage mechanism and moves it to a position that coordinates with the next process.
[0009] Preferably, the storage assembly further includes a limiting rod and a fixing rod. The limiting rod is fixed to the base plate, and multiple limiting rods are equidistantly arranged along the circumference of the end cover, with the limiting rods close to the outer peripheral wall of the end cover. Two fixing rods are fixed to the support plate. The end cover is hub-shaped, and multiple supporting ribs are equidistantly arranged along the circumference of the end cover. The two fixing rods are located on both sides of the thickness direction of one of the supporting ribs, with the fixing rods close to the outer peripheral wall of the end cover.
[0010] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a vertical linear module, which is installed on the vertical part of the gantry frame. A connecting plate is provided on the output end of the vertical linear module, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the support plate. A clearance groove is provided on the base plate for the support plate and the connecting plate to slide.
[0011] Preferably, two gantry frames are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base plate. Each group of storage mechanisms includes two groups of storage components. Each group of storage components corresponds to a group of lifting components. Each group of storage components is arranged close to the adjacent gantry frame.
[0012] Preferably, the moving component includes a first linear module, a second linear module, and a third linear module. The first and second linear modules are horizontally arranged, and the third linear module is vertically arranged. The first linear module is disposed on the horizontal part of the gantry and parallel to the length direction of the gantry. The second linear module is disposed on the output end of the first linear module and perpendicular to the length direction of the gantry. The third linear module is disposed on the output end of the second linear module, and the gripping component is disposed on the output end of the third linear module.
[0013] Preferably, the gripping assembly includes a fixed plate, a flipping cylinder, and a pneumatic gripper. The fixed plate is shaped like a 7, and its horizontal portion is fixedly connected to the output end of the third linear module. The flipping cylinder is fixedly connected to the vertical section of the fixed plate and can flip the end cap from a horizontal state to a vertical state. The pneumatic gripper includes a pneumatic finger cylinder and gripper fingers connected to the output end of the pneumatic finger cylinder. Three gripper fingers are provided, and the three gripper fingers move radially along the end cap towards each other or away from each other. The end cap has a central hole, and the three gripper fingers pass through the central hole and move towards each other until they abut against the inner peripheral wall of the central hole.
[0014] Preferably, a loading station is provided at each end of the gantry frame along its length.
[0015] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0016] 1. The end cap located at the top of the storage mechanism is grasped and flipped by the transfer component and moved to a position that cooperates with the next process, which saves manpower and improves the feeding efficiency of the end cap;
[0017] 2. The addition of two loading stations further improves the loading efficiency of the end caps. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an RO membrane end cap feeding device according to an embodiment of this application.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a set of corresponding storage components and lifting components in the storage mechanism, as shown in the embodiments of this application.
[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism used in this application embodiment to illustrate the gripping component before flipping the end cap.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism used in this application embodiment to illustrate the gripping component flipping the end cap.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram illustrating the grabbing component in an embodiment of this application.
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the end cap in an embodiment of this application.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. End cap; 11. Support rib; 12. Center hole; 2. Base plate; 3. Loading station; 4. Storage mechanism; 41. Storage component; 411. Pallet; 412. Limiting rod; 413. Fixing rod; 414. Limiting frame; 415. Sensor; 42. Lifting component; 421. Vertical linear module; 422. Connecting plate; 5. Transfer mechanism; 51. Gantry frame; 52. Moving component; 521. First linear module; 522. Second linear module; 523. Third linear module; 53. Gripping component; 531. Fixing plate; 532. Tilting cylinder; 533. Pneumatic gripper; 5331. Pneumatic finger cylinder; 5332. Gripper finger. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.
[0026] This application discloses an RO membrane end cap feeding device.
[0027] Reference Figure 1 The RO membrane end cap feeding device includes a base plate 2, and each feeding station 3 includes a storage mechanism 4 and a transfer mechanism 5.
[0028] Reference Figure 2 The storage mechanism 4 includes a storage component 41 and a lifting component 42. The storage component 41 includes a pallet 411 that is lifted and disposed on the base plate 2. The end cap 1 is stacked on the pallet 411 along the height direction. The lifting component 42 is used to lift the pallet 411.
[0029] Reference Figure 3-5 The transfer mechanism 5 includes a gantry frame 51, a moving component 52, and a gripping component 53. The moving component 52, in conjunction with the gripping component 53, grips and flips the end cap 1 located at the top of the storage mechanism 4 and moves it to a position that coordinates with the next process.
[0030] Reference Figure 1Two gantry frames 51 are spaced apart along the width of the base plate 2, and one loading station 3 is set at each end of the length of the gantry frame 51. The two loading stations 3 load materials simultaneously, which improves the loading efficiency of the end cap 1.
[0031] Reference Figure 2 The storage component 41 also includes a limiting rod 412 and a fixing rod 413. The limiting rod 412 is fixed on the base plate 2. Multiple limiting rods 412 are equidistantly arranged along the circumference of the end cover 1. In this embodiment, four limiting rods 412 are arranged. The limiting rods 412 are close to the outer peripheral wall of the end cover 1. The support plate 411 moves up and down inside the multiple limiting rods 412.
[0032] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 6 The fixing rod 413 is fixed on the support plate 411 and two rods are provided. The end cover 1 is in the shape of a hub. Multiple support ribs 11 are provided at equal intervals along the circumference of the end cover 1. The two fixing rods 413 are located on both sides of the thickness direction of one of the support ribs 11. The fixing rods 413 are close to the outer peripheral wall of the end cover 1 to prevent the end cover 1 from rotating when it is raised or lowered, so as to maintain the stability of the end cover 1.
[0033] Reference Figure 2 The lifting assembly 42 includes a vertical linear module 421, which is installed on the vertical part of the gantry frame 51. A connecting plate 422 is provided on the output end of the vertical linear module 421. The connecting plate 422 is fixedly connected to the support plate 411. A clearance groove is provided on the base plate 2 for the support plate 411 and the connecting plate 422 to slide.
[0034] Reference Figure 2 A limiting frame 414 is provided at the top of the limiting rod 412. The limiting frame 414 is ring-shaped and is fixedly connected to four limiting rods 412. A notch is provided on one side of the limiting frame 414. A sensor 415 is provided on the top surface of the limiting frame 414. The sensor 415 is a diffuse reflection sensor. The top of the end cap 1 at the top of the storage mechanism 4 extends beyond the top of the limiting frame 414. The sensor 415 is used to detect whether there is an end cap at the top of the storage mechanism 4. When the end cap at the top of the storage mechanism 4 is removed, the sensor 415 detects that there is no end cap at the top of the storage mechanism 4 and converts this information into an electrical signal and sends it to the control system of the vertical linear module 421. The vertical linear module 421 drives the pallet 411 to rise a specified distance, so that the next end cap 1 moves to the top of the storage mechanism 4 so that it can be picked up by the transfer mechanism 5 later.
[0035] Reference Figure 1 Each storage mechanism 4 includes two sets of storage components 41. Each set of storage components 41 corresponds to a set of lifting components 42. Each set of storage components 41 is set close to the adjacent gantry frame 51, so as to store more end caps 1.
[0036] Reference Figure 3-5 The moving component 52 includes a first linear module 521, a second linear module 522, and a third linear module 523. The first linear module 521 and the second linear module 522 are horizontally arranged, and the third linear module 523 is vertically arranged. The first linear module 521 is arranged on the horizontal part of the gantry frame 51 and is parallel to the length direction of the gantry frame 51. The second linear module 522 is arranged on the output end of the first linear module 521 and is perpendicular to the length direction of the gantry frame 51. The third linear module 523 is arranged on the output end of the second linear module 522. The gripping component 53 is arranged on the output end of the third linear module 523.
[0037] Reference Figure 5 The gripping component 53 includes a fixed plate 531, a flipping cylinder 532, and a pneumatic gripper 533. The fixed plate 531 is 7-shaped, and the horizontal part of the fixed plate 531 is fixedly connected to the output end of the third linear module 523. The flipping cylinder 532 is fixedly connected to the vertical section of the fixed plate 531. The flipping cylinder 532 can flip the end cap 1 from a horizontal state to a vertical state. The pneumatic gripper 533 includes a pneumatic finger cylinder 5331 and gripper fingers 5332 connected to the output end of the pneumatic finger cylinder 5331. Three gripper fingers 5332 are provided. The three gripper fingers 5332 move along the radial direction of the end cap 1 in a direction that is closer to or further away from each other. The end cap 1 has a central hole 12. After the three gripper fingers 5332 pass through the central hole 12, they move in a direction that is further away from each other until they abut against the inner peripheral wall of the central hole 12.
[0038] The fixing rod 413 and the fixing plate 531 are misaligned to avoid interference between the fixing rod 413 and the fixing plate 531 when the support plate 411 rises.
[0039] The implementation principle of the RO membrane end cap feeding device in this application embodiment is as follows:
[0040] During loading, the moving component 52 drives the gripping component 53 to move to the top of the storage mechanism 4. Then, the three gripping fingers 5332 of the pneumatic gripper 533 extend vertically into the center hole 12 of the end cover 1. Then, the pneumatic finger cylinder 5331 drives the three gripping fingers 5332 to move in a direction away from each other until they are pressed against the inner peripheral wall of the center hole 12. Then, the gripping component 53 drives the end cover 1 to rise. Then, the flipping cylinder 532 flips the end cover 1 from a horizontal state to a vertical state, so that the end cover 1 can be aligned with the end of the horizontally placed central tube, thus completing the loading.
[0041] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. An RO membrane end cap feeding device, characterized in that: Includes a base plate (2), on which a loading station (3) is provided, the loading station (3) including: The storage mechanism (4) includes a storage component (41) and a lifting component (42). The storage component (41) includes a pallet (411) that is lifted and disposed on the base plate (2). An end cap (1) is stacked on the pallet (411) along the height direction. The lifting component (42) is used to lift the pallet (411). The transfer mechanism (5) includes a gantry (51), a moving component (52), and a gripping component (53). The moving component (52) works with the gripping component (53) to grip and flip the end cap (1) located on top of the storage mechanism (4) and move it to a position that cooperates with the next process.
2. The RO membrane end cap feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage assembly (41) further includes a limiting rod (412) and a fixing rod (413). The limiting rod (412) is fixed on the base plate (2). Multiple limiting rods (412) are equidistantly arranged along the circumference of the end cover (1). The limiting rods (412) are close to the outer peripheral wall of the end cover (1). The fixing rods (413) are fixed on the support plate (411) and two of them are provided. The end cover (1) is hub-shaped. Multiple supporting ribs (11) are equidistantly arranged along the circumference of the end cover (1). The two fixing rods (413) are located on both sides of the thickness direction of one of the supporting ribs (11). The fixing rods (413) are close to the outer peripheral wall of the end cover (1).
3. The RO membrane end cap feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (42) includes a vertical linear module (421), which is installed on the vertical part of the gantry (51). A connecting plate (422) is provided on the output end of the vertical linear module (421). The connecting plate (422) is fixedly connected to the support plate (411). A clearance groove is provided on the base plate (2) for the support plate (411) and the connecting plate (422) to slide.
4. The RO membrane end cap feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two gantry frames (51) are spaced apart along the width of the base plate (2). Each storage mechanism (4) includes two sets of storage components (41). Each set of storage components (41) corresponds to a set of lifting components (42). Each set of storage components (41) is located close to the adjacent gantry frame (51).
5. The RO membrane end cap feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving component (52) includes a first linear module (521), a second linear module (522), and a third linear module (523). The first linear module (521) and the second linear module (522) are horizontally arranged, and the third linear module (523) is vertically arranged. The first linear module (521) is arranged on the horizontal part of the gantry (51) and parallel to the length direction of the gantry (51). The second linear module (522) is arranged on the output end of the first linear module (521) and perpendicular to the length direction of the gantry (51). The third linear module (523) is arranged on the output end of the second linear module (522). The gripping component (53) is arranged on the output end of the third linear module (523).
6. The RO membrane end cap feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gripping assembly (53) includes a fixed plate (531), a flipping cylinder (532), and a pneumatic gripper (533). The fixed plate (531) is shaped like a 7. The horizontal part of the fixed plate (531) is fixedly connected to the output end of the third linear module (523). The flipping cylinder (532) is fixedly connected to the vertical section of the fixed plate (531). The flipping cylinder (532) can flip the end cap (1) from a horizontal state to a vertical state. The pneumatic gripper (533) includes a pneumatic... The pneumatic finger cylinder (5331) and the gripper fingers (5332) connected to the output end of the pneumatic finger cylinder (5331) are provided with three gripper fingers (5332). The three gripper fingers (5332) move in the radial direction of the end cover (1) towards each other or away from each other. The end cover (1) is provided with a central hole (12). After the three gripper fingers (5332) pass through the central hole (12), they move in the direction away from each other until they abut against the inner peripheral wall of the central hole (12).
7. The RO membrane end cap feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gantry (51) has a loading station (3) at each end of its length.