Liquid outlet module and coating mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a liquid outlet module which comprises a main body part, a containing groove is formed in the main body part, the main body part is provided with a liquid channel, a plurality of liquid outlets are formed in the inner groove face of the containing groove, and the liquid outlets communicate with the liquid channel. The utility model further relates to a coating mechanism. The workpiece extends into the containing groove, the liquid industrial material flows out of the liquid outlet, the gap between the surface of the workpiece and the inner groove face is filled with the liquid through the liquidity of the liquid, the industrial material can be attached to the surface of the workpiece, and therefore coating of the industrial material is completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of non-standard automation, specifically to a liquid dispensing module and a coating mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In automated product assembly, workstations are often configured for applying industrial materials to components. The existing coating method is to sweep and brush liquid, specifically, a liquid dispensing device applies liquid to the workpiece, and a drive unit moves the dispensing device on the workpiece to complete the application of liquid to the areas to be coated on the workpiece.

[0003] However, this coating method is limited by its operating mode, resulting in a limited coating area that the dispensing equipment can cover at any given time. For applications requiring coating the circumference of the workpiece, the dispensing equipment needs to rotate 360° relative to the workpiece to complete the coating of the circumferential area, thus increasing the coating time. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0005] On the one hand, the liquid dispensing module provided in this application includes a main body, a receiving groove on the main body, a liquid channel on the main body, and a plurality of liquid outlets on the inner surface of the receiving groove, the liquid outlets being connected to the liquid channel.

[0006] In one embodiment, the number of liquid outlets is at least two, and multiple liquid outlets are distributed on the inner tank surface.

[0007] In one embodiment, the liquid outlet includes a first liquid outlet, and a plurality of first liquid outlets are arranged in rows and columns on the inner tank surface.

[0008] In one embodiment, a plurality of first liquid outlets are arranged in rows and columns along the circumferential and vertical directions of the inner tank surface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the liquid outlet includes a second liquid outlet, which is arranged vertically.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second liquid outlet is formed into a long strip-shaped slit along the circumferential direction of the inner tank surface.

[0011] In one embodiment, a liquid inlet is formed on the upper surface of the main body.

[0012] In one embodiment, a protruding stop is also provided on the circumferential surface of the inner groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, the stop is located at one end of the receiving groove near the upper surface.

[0014] On the other hand, the coating mechanism provided in this application includes the liquid dispensing module provided in the above embodiments.

[0015] This application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] In this application, the workpiece is inserted into the receiving tank, and liquid industrial material flows out from the outlet. The liquid's own fluidity fills the gap between the workpiece surface and the inner tank surface, allowing the industrial material to adhere to the workpiece surface, thus completing the coating process. Compared to existing coating methods, in this application, after the workpiece is inserted into the receiving tank, its position is fixed. Utilizing the liquid's own fluidity, the industrial material can flow in multiple directions simultaneously, accelerating adhesion to the workpiece surface and thus increasing the coating speed. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the liquid outlet module provided in the first embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the liquid dispensing module provided in the first embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the liquid outlet module provided in the second embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the liquid dispensing module provided in the second embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 23311, receiving tank; 23312, liquid channel; 23313, first liquid outlet; 23314, liquid inlet; 23315, second liquid outlet; 23316, upper surface; 23317, baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0025] Furthermore, where the terms "first," "second," and "third" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," and "third" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to," "set on," or "contained on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0029] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 , 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, a liquid outlet module is provided, including a main body, a receiving groove 23311 on the main body, a liquid channel 23312 inside the main body, and a plurality of liquid outlets opened on the inner surface of the receiving groove 23311, the liquid outlets being connected to the liquid channel 23312.

[0031] In this solution, the workpiece is inserted into the receiving tank 23311, and liquid flows out from the outlet. The liquid's own fluidity fills the gap between the workpiece surface and the inner tank surface, allowing the liquid to adhere to the workpiece surface and complete the coating process. Compared to existing coating methods, this solution fixes the workpiece and the receiving tank 23311 in a fixed position after insertion, utilizing the liquid's own fluidity to fill the gap. Simultaneously, the liquid can flow in multiple directions, accelerating adhesion to the workpiece surface and effectively improving the coating speed.

[0032] The number of liquid outlets is at least two, with multiple outlets distributed on the inner tank surface. Releasing liquid through multiple outlets allows for faster filling of the gap between the workpiece surface and the inner tank surface, further improving the coating speed. For example, the inner tank surface is a semi-circular arc surface. It should be noted that the inner tank surface can also be a surface with multiple continuous facets, causing the receiving groove 23311 to present a polygonal notch, such as a triangle or quadrilateral.

[0033] More specifically, the liquid channel 23312 includes a main liquid channel and branch channels, with at least two branch channels. Multiple liquid outlets are connected to the same branch channel, and the multiple branch channels are connected by the main liquid channel. For example, there are two branch channels, which extend circumferentially along the inner tank surface.

[0034] Furthermore, the main body has two receiving tanks 23311 and four liquid distribution channels are provided inside the main body. The liquid distribution channels are arranged corresponding to the receiving tanks 23311, and the main liquid channel is connected to the four liquid distribution channels at the same time.

[0035] In the first embodiment, the liquid outlet includes a first liquid outlet 23313, and multiple first liquid outlets 23313 are arranged in rows and columns on the inner tank surface. Specifically, the first liquid outlets 23313 are multiple openings of the same size, and the multiple first liquid outlets 23313 are evenly distributed in rows and columns on the inner tank surface, so that the liquid in the liquid channel 23312 can flow out from the multiple first liquid outlets 23313 to improve the filling efficiency.

[0036] Furthermore, some industrial liquids solidify over time, and the liquid inevitably adheres to the inner tank surface. Therefore, under long-term use, the solidified liquid may clog the first liquid outlet 23313. However, in this design, because multiple first liquid outlets 23313 are evenly distributed on the inner tank surface, the liquid outlet module can still operate normally even if some of the first liquid outlets 23313 are blocked, thus extending the maintenance frequency.

[0037] In this embodiment, the multiple first liquid outlets 23313 are arranged in rows and columns on the inner tank surface, specifically, the multiple first liquid outlets 23313 are arranged in rows and columns along the circumferential and vertical directions of the inner tank surface. It is understood that the distribution of the multiple first liquid outlets 23313 includes, but is not limited to, row and column arrangement, and can also be arranged in a radial or staggered manner, or even in a disordered manner.

[0038] In the second embodiment, reference Figure 3 , 4 As shown, the liquid outlet includes a second liquid outlet 23315, which is a narrow, elongated strip-shaped slit. The second liquid outlet 23315 is circumferentially opened along the inner tank surface, and multiple second liquid outlets 23315 are arranged vertically at intervals. The second liquid outlets 23315 are correspondingly arranged to correspond to the distribution channels; specifically, the extension direction of the second liquid outlets 23315 is consistent with that of the distribution channels. For example, there are two second liquid outlets 23315, arranged vertically. The aforementioned vertical direction specifically refers to the thickness direction of the main body.

[0039] Furthermore, the upper surface 23316 of the main body is provided with a liquid inlet 23314, which is connected to the liquid channel 23312. A receiving groove 23311 is provided on the side of the main body adjacent to the upper surface 23316. External liquid enters the liquid channel 23312 through the liquid inlet 23314 and then flows out from the liquid outlet. Specifically, the liquid inlet 23314 is connected to the main liquid channel.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, a raised baffle 23317 is further provided circumferentially on the inner tank surface. Specifically, the baffle 23317 is located above and / or below the liquid outlet, preventing liquid filling the accommodating tank 23311 from overflowing between the workpiece. More specifically, the baffle 23317 is located at one end of the accommodating tank 23311 near the upper surface 23316.

[0041] In some embodiments of this application, a coating mechanism is also provided, including the liquid dispensing module provided in the above embodiments. In one specific embodiment, the coating mechanism includes several pairs of liquid dispensing modules. The two pairs of liquid storage modules can be joined together to form a closed cavity between the two receiving tanks 23311. The workpiece is inserted into the cavity, and the relative position between the liquid storage module and the workpiece remains unchanged. In another specific embodiment, the coating mechanism includes a single liquid dispensing module, with a portion of the workpiece surface located within the receiving tank 23311. The coating mechanism also includes a driver for rotating the liquid dispensing module. Compared to existing liquid dispensing devices that require a 360° rotation relative to the workpiece for coating, in this solution, the surface area where the workpiece mates with the inner tank surface is large, allowing the liquid dispensing module to rotate less than 360° relative to the workpiece. For example, in this solution, the inner tank surface is a semi-circular arc surface, and the liquid dispensing module can complete the coating of a circle of liquid around the workpiece with a rotation angle of 180° relative to the workpiece, thereby improving coating efficiency.

[0042] The above embodiments are used to further illustrate this application, but do not limit this application to these specific implementations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be understood as falling within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A liquid dispensing module, characterized in that, The device includes a main body, on which a receiving groove (23311) is provided, and a liquid channel (23312) is disposed on the main body. The inner surface of the receiving groove (23311) is provided with a plurality of liquid outlets (23313, 23315), and the liquid outlets (23313, 23315) are connected to the liquid channel (23312).

2. The liquid dispensing module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of liquid outlets (23313, 23315) is at least two, and multiple liquid outlets (23313, 23315) are distributed on the inner tank surface.

3. The liquid dispensing module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid outlets (23313, 23315) include a first liquid outlet (23313), and a plurality of the first liquid outlets (23313) are arranged in rows and columns on the inner tank surface.

4. The liquid dispensing module according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple first liquid outlets (23313) are arranged in rows and columns along the circumferential and vertical directions of the inner tank surface.

5. The liquid dispensing module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid outlet (23313, 23315) includes a second liquid outlet (23315), which is arranged vertically.

6. The liquid dispensing module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second liquid outlet (23315) is formed into a long strip-shaped slit along the circumference of the inner tank surface.

7. The liquid dispensing module according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The liquid channel (23312) has a liquid inlet (23314) formed on the upper surface (23316) of the main body.

8. The liquid dispensing module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner groove surface is also provided with a protruding stop (23317) in the circumferential direction.

9. The liquid dispensing module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The stop (23317) is located at one end of the receiving groove (23311) near the upper surface (23316).

10. A coating mechanism, characterized in that, It includes several liquid dispensing modules as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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