Automatic centering device for tube plate

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic centering device for a tube plate, which comprises a bottom frame, an X-direction pushing mechanism, a Y-direction pushing mechanism, a guide mechanism and a positioning frame, the bottom frame is used for supporting the tube plate, one end of the bottom frame in the X direction is an X-direction feeding end, one end opposite to the X-direction feeding end is an X-direction positioning end, one end of the bottom frame in the Y direction is a Y-direction feeding end, and the other end opposite to the X-direction feeding end is a Y-direction positioning end. One end opposite to the Y-direction feeding end is a Y-direction positioning end; the X-direction pushing mechanism is installed at the center of the X-direction feeding end of the bottom frame and used for pushing the tube plate to the X-direction positioning end in the X direction. The Y-direction pushing mechanism is installed at the Y-direction feeding end of the bottom frame and used for pushing the tube plate to the Y-direction positioning end in the Y direction. According to the automatic centering device for the tube plate, the tube plate can be quickly and accurately pushed to a designated position, the positioning and centering efficiency of the tube plate is remarkably improved, and the time and the labor intensity of manual operation are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a centering device, specifically an automatic tube sheet centering device. Background Technology

[0002] Tube sheets are plate-shaped structures that require conveying during production to various processing stages. Therefore, tube sheet receiving devices are needed.

[0003] In the prior art, the tube sheet receiving device includes: a receiving seat and receiving support rollers. Several receiving support rollers are installed on the receiving seat. The receiving support rollers are used to support the tube sheet. The receiving support rollers are hinged to the receiving seat. All receiving support rollers are parallel to each other and are located in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction to ensure that when the tube sheet is conveyed to the receiving support rollers, the tube sheet slides on the receiving support rollers. The receiving support rollers ensure that the tube sheet can slide smoothly in the middle of the receiving seat.

[0004] Although the tube sheet receiving device described above can ensure that the tube sheet slides smoothly on the receiving support roller when it is delivered to the correct position, the tube sheet receiving device still has the following drawbacks: traditional centering operations often rely on manual operation, which leads to low centering accuracy and is easily affected by the operator's skills and experience. At the same time, manual operation reduces production efficiency and is not conducive to achieving modern rapid production. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model aims to provide an automatic tube sheet alignment device to solve the problem of low alignment accuracy caused by manual alignment in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The present invention provides an automatic tube sheet alignment device, comprising: a base frame, an X-direction pushing mechanism, a Y-direction pushing mechanism, a guiding mechanism, and a positioning frame.

[0007] The base frame is used to support the tube sheet. One end of the base frame in the X direction is the X-direction feeding end, and the opposite end of the X-direction feeding end is the X-direction positioning end. One end of the base frame in the Y direction is the Y-direction feeding end, and the opposite end of the Y-direction feeding end is the Y-direction positioning end.

[0008] The X-direction pushing mechanism is installed at the center of the X-direction material end of the base frame. The X-direction pushing mechanism is used to push the tube sheet along the X-direction to the X-direction positioning end.

[0009] The Y-direction pushing mechanism is installed at the Y-direction feeding end of the base frame. The Y-direction pushing mechanism is used to push the tube sheet along the Y-direction to the Y-direction positioning end.

[0010] The positioning frame includes an X-direction blocking frame and a Y-direction blocking frame. The X-direction blocking frame is installed at the X-direction positioning end of the base frame, and the Y-direction blocking frame is installed at the Y-direction positioning end of the base frame. The X-direction blocking frame and the Y-direction blocking frame are at a 90-degree angle.

[0011] Preferably, the guide mechanism is mounted on the base frame and is evenly distributed along the X direction of the base frame. The guide mechanism is used to support the tube sheet and allows the tube sheet to slide along the X direction of the base frame. The base frame supports the tube sheet through the guide mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the Y-direction pushing mechanism includes: a pushing component, a second slide rail, and a second cylinder. The pushing component is installed at the Y-direction feeding end, the second slide rail is installed on the base frame and is located in the Y direction, the pushing component is slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the output end of the second cylinder is connected to the pushing component. The second cylinder is used to pull the pushing component to slide along the second slide rail.

[0013] Preferably, the push assembly is provided with a push execution end, which can rotate relative to the output end of the second cylinder. The push execution end is in the vertical position when it is in the vertical direction, and the push execution end is in the deflection position when it is in the deflection position. When the push execution end is in the deflection position, the push execution end deflects to a position parallel to the Y direction. The push execution end can only rotate between the vertical position and the deflection position.

[0014] Preferably, the pushing component includes: a second push plate and a second sliding seat. The second push plate is the pushing execution end of the pushing component. The second push plate is rotatably mounted on the second sliding seat. The second sliding seat is slidably mounted on the second guide rail. The second sliding seat is connected to the output end of the second cylinder. An elastic element is installed at the connection between the second push plate and the second sliding seat.

[0015] Preferably, the second push plate includes a top plate and a rotating arm. The top plate is located above the second sliding seat and is used to push the tube plate. The rotating arm is connected to the side of the top plate away from the Y-direction positioning end. The rotating arm is hinged to the second sliding seat. An elastic sheet is connected between the rotating arm and the second sliding seat. The elastic sheet is used to keep the top plate on the rotating arm in a vertical position.

[0016] Preferably, the top plate has a square hole in the middle, and a guide wheel is installed in the square hole to fit tightly against the tube sheet.

[0017] Preferably, the X-direction pushing mechanism includes: a first push plate, a first sliding seat, a first slide rail, and a first cylinder. The first push plate is located at the X-direction feeding end, and the first sliding seat is connected below the first push plate. The first sliding seat is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The first slide rail is mounted on the base frame and is located in the X direction. The first cylinder is on the base frame, and the output end of the first cylinder is connected to the first push plate or the first sliding seat. The first cylinder is used to pull the first push plate to slide along the first slide rail.

[0018] Preferably, the guiding mechanism includes: conveying rollers and support plates, with four support plates, and a row of conveying rollers arranged between every two support plates. The conveying rollers are parallel to the X direction, and both ends of the conveying rollers are hinged to the support plates.

[0019] Preferably, the intersection of the X-direction blocking frame and the Y-direction blocking frame is the centering reference angle, and a detector is provided at the end of the X-direction blocking plate near the centering reference angle. The detector is used to detect whether the tube sheet has been pushed into place.

[0020] Both the X-direction blocking frame and the Y-direction blocking frame are equipped with several rotatable pulleys. The pulleys on the X-direction blocking frame are spaced apart from the conveyor rollers, and the pulleys are evenly distributed on the X-direction blocking frame and the Y-direction blocking frame.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: The automatic tube sheet alignment device ensures stability during the tube sheet pushing process by using an elastic element installed at the connection between the second push plate and the second sliding seat, as well as the cooperation between the rotating arm and the elastic plate, reducing positioning deviations caused by vibration or impact; a detector is provided at the end of the X-direction blocking frame near the alignment reference angle, which can automatically detect whether the tube sheet has been pushed into place, further improving the automation and accuracy of the alignment process; through the automated X-direction and Y-direction pushing mechanisms, the tube sheet can be quickly and accurately pushed to the designated position, significantly improving the efficiency of tube sheet positioning and alignment, and reducing the time and labor intensity of manual operation.

[0022] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be partly apparent from the following description, and partly understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic tube sheet alignment device.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the tube sheet automatic alignment device.

[0025] Reference numerals: Base frame 1, X-direction feeding end 11, X-direction positioning end 12, Y-direction feeding end 13, Y-direction positioning end 14, X-direction pushing mechanism 2, first push plate 21, first sliding seat 22, first slide rail 23, first cylinder 24, Y-direction pushing mechanism 3, pushing assembly 31, second push plate 311, top plate 3111, rotating arm 3112, guide wheel 3113, second sliding seat 312, second slide rail 32, second cylinder 33, guiding mechanism 4, conveying roller 41, support plate 42, positioning frame 5, X-direction blocking frame 51, pulley 511, Y-direction blocking frame 52, detector 6. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and functions of this utility model clearer and easier to understand, the utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0027] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model proposes an automatic tube sheet alignment device, including: a base frame 1, an X-direction pushing mechanism 2, a Y-direction pushing mechanism 3, a guiding mechanism 4, and a positioning frame 5. The base frame 1 is used to support the tube sheet. One end of the base frame 1 in the X direction is the X-direction feeding end 11, and the opposite end of the X-direction feeding end 11 is the X-direction positioning end 12. One end of the base frame 1 in the Y direction is the Y-direction feeding end 13, and the opposite end of the Y-direction feeding end 13 is the Y-direction positioning end 14. The X-direction pushing mechanism 2 is installed at the center of the X-direction feeding end 11 of the base frame 1. The X-direction pushing mechanism 2 is used to push the tube sheet along the X direction to the X-direction positioning end 12; the Y-direction pushing mechanism 3 is installed on the Y-direction feeding end 13 of the base frame 1, and is used to push the tube sheet along the Y direction to the Y-direction positioning end 14; the positioning frame 5 includes: an X-direction blocking frame 51 and a Y-direction blocking frame 52, the X-direction blocking frame 51 is installed on the X-direction positioning end 12 of the base frame 1, and the Y-direction blocking frame 52 is installed on the Y-direction positioning end 14 of the base frame 1, with the X-direction blocking frame 51 and the Y-direction blocking frame 52 forming a 90-degree angle. The tube sheet is supported by the base frame 1, and the X-direction and Y-direction pushing mechanisms are used to push the tube sheet to its respective positioning end along the X and Y directions of the base frame 1, respectively. The X-direction pushing mechanism 2 consists of a first push plate 21, a first sliding seat 22, a first slide rail 23, and a first cylinder 24, all installed at the center of the X-direction feeding end 11 of the base frame 1. These components work together to move the tube sheet along the X-axis to the positioning end. The Y-direction pushing mechanism 3 consists of a pushing assembly 31, a second slide rail 32, and a second cylinder 33, responsible for moving the tube sheet along the Y-axis to the positioning end. The positioning frame 5 consists of an X-direction blocking frame 51 and a Y-direction blocking frame 52, set at 90-degree angles at both ends of the base frame 1 to ensure precise alignment of the tube sheet in both vertical directions. The guiding mechanism 4 includes a conveying roller 41 and a support plate 42, evenly distributed on the base frame 1, providing sliding guidance for the tube sheet. The entire device achieves automated tube sheet alignment through the precise control and coordinated actions of these mechanisms.

[0028] The guide mechanism 4 is mounted on the base frame 1 and is evenly distributed along the X direction of the base frame 1. The guide mechanism 4 is used to support the tube sheet and allow the tube sheet to slide along the X direction of the base frame 1. The base frame 1 supports the tube sheet through the guide mechanism 4. The guide mechanism 4 is evenly distributed along the X direction of the base frame 1 and consists of a conveying roller 41 and a support plate 42. It is used to support the tube sheet and guide it to slide along the X direction, ensuring smooth movement of the tube sheet and reducing friction to achieve precise alignment.

[0029] The Y-direction pushing mechanism 3 includes a pushing component 31, a second slide rail 32, and a second cylinder 33. The pushing component 31 is installed on the Y-direction feeding end 13, and the second slide rail 32 is installed on the base frame 1 and is located in the Y direction. The pushing component 31 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 32. The output end of the second cylinder 33 is connected to the pushing component 31, and the second cylinder 33 is used to pull the pushing component 31 to slide along the second slide rail 32. Driven by the second cylinder 33, the Y-direction pushing mechanism 3 causes the pushing component 31 to slide along the second slide rail 32 in the Y direction, thereby pushing the tube sheet from the feeding end to the positioning end.

[0030] The push assembly 31 is equipped with a push actuator, which can rotate relative to the output end of the second cylinder 33. The push actuator is in the vertical position when it is in the vertical direction, and in the deflection position when it is near the Y-direction positioning end 14. When the push actuator is in the deflection position, it deflects to a position parallel to the Y-direction. The push actuator can only rotate between the vertical position and the deflection position. The push actuator in the push assembly 31 can rotate relative to the output end of the second cylinder 33 to switch between the vertical and deflection positions. When feeding is required, the push actuator is in the deflection position; when pushing the tube sheet is required, the push actuator is in the vertical position.

[0031] The pushing component 31 includes a second push plate 311 and a second sliding seat 312. The second push plate 311 is the pushing execution end of the pushing component 31. The second push plate 311 is rotatably mounted on the second sliding seat 312. The second sliding seat 312 is slidably mounted on the second guide rail. The second sliding seat 312 is connected to the output end of the second cylinder 33. An elastic element is installed at the connection between the second push plate 311 and the second sliding seat 312.

[0032] The second push plate 311 includes a top plate 3111 and a rotating arm 3112. The top plate 3111 is located above the second sliding seat 312 and is used to push the tube sheet. The rotating arm 3112 is connected to the side of the top plate 3111 away from the Y-direction positioning end 14. The rotating arm 3112 is hinged to the second sliding seat 312. An elastic plate is connected between the rotating arm 3112 and the second sliding seat 312. The elastic plate is used to keep the top plate 3111 on the rotating arm 3112 in a vertical position. The pushing assembly 31 directly pushes the tube sheet through the top plate 3111 of the second push plate 311. The top plate 3111 is hinged to the second sliding seat 312 through the rotating arm 3112 and can rotate between vertical and deflection positions to adapt to the tube sheet alignment requirements. The elastic plate ensures that the top plate 3111 maintains a stable vertical position during the pushing process. The entire assembly is driven by the second cylinder 33 to slide along the second guide rail, realizing the precise pushing and positioning of the tube sheet in the Y direction.

[0033] The top plate 3111 has a square hole in the middle, and a guide wheel 3113 is installed in the square hole. The guide wheel 3113 is used to keep in close contact with the tube sheet. The guide wheel 3113 installed in the square hole in the middle of the top plate 3111 is in close contact with the tube sheet to ensure that the tube sheet moves smoothly along the predetermined path during the pushing process, reducing friction and deviation.

[0034] The X-direction pushing mechanism 2 includes a first push plate 21, a first sliding seat 22, a first slide rail 23, and a first cylinder 24. The first push plate 21 is located at the X-direction feeding end 11. The first sliding seat 22 is connected below the first push plate 21. The first sliding seat 22 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 23. The first slide rail 23 is mounted on the base frame 1 and is located in the X-direction. The first cylinder 24 is on the base frame 1, and the output end of the first cylinder 24 is connected to the first push plate 21 or the first sliding seat 22. The first cylinder 24 is used to pull the first push plate 21 to slide along the first slide rail 23. By connecting the output end of the first cylinder 24 to the first push plate 21 or the first sliding seat 22 below it, the extension and retraction of the cylinder drives the first push plate 21 to slide along the first slide rail 23 in the X-direction mounted on the base frame 1, thereby accurately pushing the tube sheet from the X-direction feeding end to the positioning end.

[0035] The guiding mechanism 4 includes: conveying rollers 41 and support plates 42. There are four support plates 42, with a row of conveying rollers 41 positioned between every two support plates 42. The conveying rollers 41 are parallel to the X-direction, and their ends are hinged to the support plates 42. The guiding mechanism 4 is evenly distributed on the base frame 1 via four support plates 42. A row of conveying rollers 41 parallel to the X-direction is installed between each pair of support plates 42. These rollers are hinged to the support plates 42 at both ends, allowing the tube sheet to slide smoothly on the rollers, reducing friction, and maintaining stable movement of the tube sheet in the X-direction.

[0036] The intersection of the X-direction blocking frame 51 and the Y-direction blocking frame 52 serves as the centering reference angle. A detector 6 is located near the centering reference angle on the X-direction blocking plate, used to detect whether the tube sheet has been pushed into position. Several rotatable pulleys 511 are installed on both the X-direction blocking frame 51 and the Y-direction blocking frame 52. The pulleys 511 on the X-direction blocking frame 51 are spaced apart from the conveyor roller 41, and are evenly distributed on both frames. The rotatable pulleys 511 installed on the X-direction blocking frame 51 and the Y-direction blocking frame 52, spaced apart from the conveyor roller 41 and evenly distributed on the two blocking frames, reduce friction and wear during tube sheet movement. The rotation of the pulleys 511 further ensures the smoothness and flexibility of tube sheet movement. Simultaneously, the even distribution of the pulleys 511 helps to distribute the weight of the tube sheet, maintaining its stability during centering and positioning.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic tube sheet alignment device, characterized in that, include: The base frame (1), the X-direction pushing mechanism (2), the Y-direction pushing mechanism (3), the guiding mechanism (4), and the positioning frame (5) are all included. The base frame (1) is used to support the tube sheet. One end of the base frame (1) in the X direction is the X-direction feeding end (11), and the opposite end of the X-direction feeding end (11) is the X-direction positioning end (12). One end of the base frame (1) in the Y direction is the Y-direction feeding end (13), and the opposite end of the Y-direction feeding end (13) is the Y-direction positioning end (14). The X-direction pushing mechanism (2) is installed at the center of the X-direction feeding end (11) of the base frame (1). The X-direction pushing mechanism (2) is used to push the tube sheet along the X direction to the X-direction positioning end (12). The Y-direction pushing mechanism (3) is installed on the Y-direction feeding end (13) of the base frame (1). The Y-direction pushing mechanism (3) is used to push the tube sheet to the Y-direction positioning end (14) along the Y direction. The positioning frame (5) includes an X-direction blocking frame (51) and a Y-direction blocking frame (52). The X-direction blocking frame (51) is installed on the X-direction positioning end (12) of the base frame (1), and the Y-direction blocking frame (52) is installed on the Y-direction positioning end (14) of the base frame (1). The X-direction blocking frame (51) and the Y-direction blocking frame (52) form a 90-degree angle.

2. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide mechanism (4) is installed on the base frame (1) and is evenly distributed along the X direction of the base frame (1). The guide mechanism (4) is used to support the tube sheet and allows the tube sheet to slide along the X direction of the base frame (1) through the guide mechanism (4). The base frame (1) supports the tube sheet through the guide mechanism (4).

3. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Y-direction pushing mechanism (3) includes: a pushing component (31), a second slide rail (32) and a second cylinder (33). The pushing component (31) is installed on the Y-direction feeding end (13). The second slide rail (32) is installed on the base frame (1) and is located in the Y direction. The pushing component (31) is slidably connected to the second slide rail (32). The output end of the second cylinder (33) is connected to the pushing component (31). The second cylinder (33) is used to pull the pushing component (31) to slide along the second slide rail (32).

4. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The push assembly (31) is provided with a push execution end. The push execution end can rotate relative to the output end of the second cylinder (33). The push execution end is in the vertical position when it is in the vertical direction. The push execution end is in the deflection position when it is close to the Y-direction positioning end (14). When the push execution end is in the deflection position, the push execution end deflects to a position parallel to the Y direction. The push execution end can only rotate between the vertical position and the deflection position.

5. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pushing assembly (31) includes a second push plate (311) and a second sliding seat (312). The second push plate (311) is the pushing execution end of the pushing assembly (31). The second push plate (311) is rotatably mounted on the second sliding seat (312). The second sliding seat (312) is slidably mounted on the second guide rail. The second sliding seat (312) is connected to the output end of the second cylinder (33). An elastic element is installed at the connection between the second push plate (311) and the second sliding seat (312).

6. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second push plate (311) includes a top plate (3111) and a rotating arm (3112). The top plate (3111) is located above the second sliding seat (312) and is used to push the tube plate. The rotating arm (3112) is connected to the side of the top plate (3111) away from the Y-direction positioning end (14). The rotating arm (3112) is hinged to the second sliding seat (312). An elastic sheet is connected between the rotating arm (3112) and the second sliding seat (312). The elastic sheet is used to keep the top plate (3111) on the rotating arm (3112) in a vertical position.

7. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top plate (3111) has a square hole in the middle, and a guide wheel (3113) is provided in the square hole. The guide wheel (3113) is used to fit tightly against the tube sheet.

8. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The X-direction pushing mechanism (2) includes: a first push plate (21), a first sliding seat (22), a first slide rail (23) and a first cylinder (24). The first push plate (21) is located at the X-direction feeding end (11). The first sliding seat (22) is connected below the first push plate (21). The first sliding seat (22) is slidably connected to the first slide rail (23). The first slide rail (23) is mounted on the base frame (1) and is located in the X direction. The first cylinder (24) is on the base frame (1) and the output end of the first cylinder (24) is connected to the first push plate (21) or the first sliding seat (22). The first cylinder (24) is used to pull the first push plate (21) to slide along the first slide rail (23).

9. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (4) includes: conveying rollers (41) and support plates (42). There are four support plates (42), and a row of conveying rollers (41) is provided between every two support plates (42). The conveying rollers (41) are parallel to the X direction, and both ends of the conveying rollers (41) are hinged to the support plates (42).

10. The tube sheet automatic alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intersection of the X-direction blocking frame (51) and the Y-direction blocking frame (52) is the centering reference angle. A detector (6) is provided at the end of the X-direction blocking plate near the centering reference angle. The detector (6) is used to detect whether the tube sheet has been pushed into place. Several rotatable pulleys (511) are installed on both the X-direction blocking frame (51) and the Y-direction blocking frame (52). The pulleys (511) on the X-direction blocking frame (51) are spaced apart from the conveying roller (41), and the pulleys (511) are evenly distributed on the X-direction blocking frame (51) and the Y-direction blocking frame (52).

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