Automatic assembling machine for air conditioner warm air groove cover
By combining a robotic arm and an aluminum base with high-density sponge, the problem of the cover falling off due to suction cup expansion is solved, enabling efficient and convenient assembly of the air conditioning heater cover and ensuring assembly quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520583027.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-31
AI Technical Summary
The suction cups of existing air conditioning heater duct cover assembly equipment swell due to oil absorption after long-term use, causing the duct cover to fail to be properly picked up and frequently fall off. In addition, processing oil accumulates on the inner wall of the suction cup, affecting assembly efficiency and quality.
A robotic arm drives a suction rod and an aluminum base, combined with high-density sponge, to achieve seamless bonding between the workpiece and the sponge, preventing the accumulation of processing oil. Visual sensors detect shape defects to ensure assembly quality.
It improves the efficiency and quality of duct cover assembly, prevents it from falling off, reduces the difficulty of detecting defective products, and enhances ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of slot cover assembly, and in particular to an automatic assembly machine for air conditioning heating slot covers. Background Technology
[0002] Air conditioning heater duct cover assembly refers to the process of combining and installing the manufactured heater duct cover components to make it part of a complete product or a larger component. The heater duct cover is a key component in the air conditioning system, usually used to cover and protect the internal heating elements and other mechanical structures, while also guiding airflow to ensure that hot air can be effectively distributed to the designated area.
[0003] The current assembly of air conditioning heater vent covers typically involves placing the vent cover on an assembly machine for automatic assembly. However, current assembly machines usually use circular suction cups to lift the vent cover for assembly. Over time, the suction cups have developed a problem of swelling due to oil absorption. When the diameter of the suction cup expands beyond the width of the vent cover's surface due to oil absorption, it can no longer properly pick up the vent cover. This causes the vent cover to frequently fall off during the gripping process. At the same time, the processing oil inside the vent cover is also sucked in with the airflow and accumulates on the inner wall of the suction cup, preventing it from adhering tightly to the vent cover and thus making it impossible to lift the vent cover, which is very inconvenient to use.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design an automatic assembly machine for air conditioning heating duct covers that can automatically assemble the covers, prevent processing oil from accumulating inside the suction rod, facilitate cover adhesion, prevent cover from falling off, improve processing efficiency, and be easy to use. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the problem of suction cups on current assembly equipment swelling due to oil absorption over time, when the diameter of the suction cup expands beyond the width of the slot cover plane due to oil absorption, it cannot properly pick up the slot cover, causing the slot cover to frequently fall off during the gripping process. At the same time, the processing oil inside the slot cover accumulates on the inner wall of the suction cup, preventing it from adhering tightly to the slot cover and thus failing to pick it up. This utility model provides an automatic assembly machine for air conditioning heating slot covers that can automatically assemble slot covers, prevent processing oil from accumulating inside the suction rod, facilitate slot cover adhesion, prevent slot cover from falling off, improve processing efficiency, and is easy to use.
[0006] The technical solution is: an automatic assembly machine for air conditioning heating duct covers, including a component transfer table, electric rollers, laser sensors, assembly components, and quality inspection components. Multiple electric rollers are rotatably connected to the upper part of the component transfer table. Laser sensors are connected to the upper sides of both the left and right sides of the component transfer table. The laser sensors are electrically connected to the electric rollers on the component transfer table. An assembly component for automatically assembling air conditioning heating duct covers is provided on the rear side of the component transfer table. A quality inspection component for inspecting the assembled duct covers is provided on the assembly component.
[0007] Optionally, the assembly components include a support platform, a robotic arm, a suction rod, an aluminum base, high-density sponge, and an assembly table. Support platforms are connected to the rear sides of both the left and right sides of the component transfer platform. A robotic arm is connected to the upper side of each support platform. A suction rod is connected to each robotic arm. An aluminum base is connected to each suction rod. High-density sponge is connected to each aluminum base. An assembly table is connected to the rear side of the middle part of the component transfer platform.
[0008] Optionally, the robotic arm consists of multiple joints.
[0009] Optionally, the quality inspection component includes a finished product transfer table, a vision sensor, a left workbench, and a running work light. The finished product transfer table is connected to the rear of the assembly table. Multiple electric rollers are also rotatably connected to the finished product transfer table. The vision sensor is connected to the upper front of the finished product transfer table. The left workbench is connected to the right side of the finished product transfer table. The left workbench is connected to the right support platform. The running work light is connected to the left workbench. The vision sensor and the running work light are electrically connected.
[0010] Optionally, it also includes a right workbench and a control display screen. The right workbench is connected to the left side of the finished product conveyor, and the right workbench is connected to the support platform on the left. The control display screen is placed on the right workbench.
[0011] Optionally, the dimensions of the left workbench are larger than those of the right workbench.
[0012] The present invention has the following advantages: 1. The present invention uses a robotic arm to move the suction rod and the aluminum base, so that the workpiece is adsorbed on the aluminum base, so that the workpiece and the high-density sponge fit together without gaps. The aluminum base is rectangular and the edges do not overlap with the groove cover protrusion. The workpiece is then moved to assemble, thereby adsorbing the groove cover parts for automatic assembly, preventing processing oil from entering the suction rod and accumulating, facilitating the groove cover to fit, preventing the groove cover from falling off, improving processing efficiency, and being easy to use.
[0013] 2. This utility model separates the assembled slot cover from the aluminum base and high-density sponge. Then, a visual sensor detects the shape defects of the slot cover. If it is unqualified, the operation light will light up to indicate the defect. This allows for the detection of shape defects of the assembled slot cover while simultaneously indicating unqualified items, improving the quality of assembly and facilitating the timely removal of unqualified slot covers, thus reducing the workload. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the suction rod and aluminum base components of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the operating work light and the left work platform.
[0018] The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows: 1. Component transfer table, 2. Electric roller, 3. Laser sensor, 4. Support platform, 5. Robotic arm, 6. Suction rod, 7. Aluminum base, 8. High-density sponge, 9. Assembly table, 10. Finished product transfer table, 11. Vision sensor, 12. Left workbench, 13. Running work light, 14. Right workbench, 15. Control display screen. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "setting," "installing," "connecting," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0020] An automatic assembly machine for air conditioner heating duct covers, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the assembly includes a component transfer table 1, electric rollers 2, laser sensors 3, a right workbench 14, a control display screen 15, assembly components, and a quality inspection component. Seventeen electric rollers 2 are rotatably connected to the upper part of the component transfer table 1. Laser sensors 3 are connected to the upper sides of both the left and right sides of the component transfer table 1, and each laser sensor 3 is electrically connected to the electric rollers 2 on the component transfer table 1. An assembly component for automatically assembling the air conditioning heater vent cover is located at the rear of the component transfer table 1. The assembly component includes a support platform 4, a robotic arm 5, a suction rod 6, an aluminum base 7, high-density sponge 8, and an assembly table 9. The support platform 4 is connected to the rear sides of both the left and right sides of the component transfer table 1. The robotic arm 5 is connected to the upper side of each support platform 4. Each robotic arm 5 consists of four joints and is connected to the suction rod 6. The aluminum base 7 is connected to each suction rod 6, and the high-density sponge 8 is connected to each aluminum base 7. The component transfer table... The assembly platform 9 is connected to the rear side of the middle section. The assembly assembly is equipped with a quality inspection component for inspecting the assembled slot cover. The quality inspection component includes a finished product transfer platform 10, a vision sensor 11, a left workbench 12, and a running work light 13. The finished product transfer platform 10 is connected to the rear side of the assembly platform 9. Thirteen electric rollers 2 are rotatably connected to the finished product transfer platform 10. The vision sensor 11 is connected to the upper front side of the finished product transfer platform 10. The left workbench 12 is connected to the right side of the finished product transfer platform 10. The left workbench 12 is connected to the right support platform 4. The running work light 13 is connected to the left workbench 12. The vision sensor 11 and the running work light 13 are electrically connected. The right workbench 14 is connected to the left side of the finished product transfer platform 10. The right workbench 14 is connected to the left support platform 4. The specifications of the left workbench 12 are larger than those of the right workbench 14. The control display screen 15 is placed on the right workbench 14.
[0021] This device can be used when automatic assembly of air conditioning heater duct covers is required. The component transfer platform 1, support platform 4, assembly platform 9, finished product transfer platform 10, left workbench 12, and right workbench 14 are in contact with the ground. The left workbench 12 is larger than the right workbench 14. The workpiece to be assembled (air conditioning heater duct cover) is then placed on the electric roller 2 on the component transfer platform 1. The corresponding electric roller 2 is then activated, and the workpiece is transported by its rotation. When the laser sensor 3 detects the arrival of the workpiece, the electric roller 2 is turned off, and the robotic arm 5 is then activated. Each robotic arm 5 consists of four joints. The robotic arm 5 moves the suction rod 6, the aluminum base 7, and the high-density sponge 8 to the location of the workpiece. Then, through an external air pipe connected to the suction rod 6, gas enters the suction rod 6, causing the workpiece to adhere to the aluminum base 7, ensuring a seamless fit between the workpiece and the high-density sponge 8. The aluminum base 7 is rectangular, with edges that do not overlap with the protrusions of the slot cover, featuring a simple structure and a variety of material options. Next, the workpiece is moved to the assembly table 9 for automatic assembly via the control display screen 15 and the operation of the robotic arm 5, forming an air conditioning heating duct cover. The system automatically assembles the slot cover components, preventing processing oil from accumulating inside the suction rod 6, facilitating slot cover adhesion, preventing slot cover from falling off, improving processing efficiency, and providing ease of use. Subsequently, the electric roller 2 on the component transfer table 1 rotates to inspect and transport the workpiece. After assembly, the robotic arm 5 moves the slot cover onto the electric roller 2 on the finished product transfer table 10. Then, the air supply is stopped, causing the assembled slot cover to detach from the aluminum base 7 and the high-density sponge 8. Then, the robotic arm 5 moves the suction rod 6, aluminum base 7, and high-density sponge 8 back to their original positions. The visual sensor 11 detects the shape defects of the slot cover. When a defect is detected, the operating light 13 illuminates to indicate the defect. The defective slot cover is then removed and collected. When a qualified slot cover is detected, the electric roller 2 on the finished product conveyor 10 is activated to transport and discharge the slot cover. This allows for the detection of shape defects in the assembled slot cover while simultaneously illuminating the light to indicate a defect, improving assembly quality and facilitating the timely removal of defective slot covers, thus reducing workload. The above operation is then repeated to assemble the slot cover. After assembly, the electric roller 2 and the robotic arm 5 are turned off.
[0022] The above embodiments are provided for those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or changes to the above embodiments without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but should be the maximum scope that conforms to the innovative features mentioned in the claims.
Claims
1. An air conditioner warm air slot cover automatic assembly machine, characterized in that, The utility model relates to an automatic assembly device for air heater cover, which comprises a component conveying platform (1), motorized rollers (2), laser sensors (3), an assembly component and a quality detection component.
2. The automatic assembly machine for the air conditioner heating duct cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly component comprises support tables (4), mechanical arms (5), suction rods (6), aluminum bases (7), high-density sponges (8) and an assembly table (9).
3. The automatic assembly machine for the air conditioner heating duct cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mechanical arms (5) are composed of multiple joints.
4. The automatic assembly machine for the air conditioner heating duct cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quality detection component comprises a finished product conveying platform (10), a visual sensor (11), a left workbench (12) and a running work light (13).
5. The automatic assembly machine for the air conditioner heating duct cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The finished product conveying platform (10) is connected with a right workbench (14) and a control display screen (15).
6. The automatic assembly machine for the air conditioning heating duct cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The left workbench (12) is larger than the right workbench (14) in size.