Assembling equipment for insulator production

By introducing conveyor chains, electric grippers, and lifting and rotating drive components into the insulator production equipment, the automatic conveying of insulator fittings, the automatic placement of the insulator body, and the automatic locking of nuts are achieved, solving the problem of low automation in existing equipment and improving the automation and efficiency of the assembly process.

CN223941605UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24JIANGXI TIANXI ELECTRIC POWER EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521011142.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-22

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Technical Problem

The existing assembly equipment for insulator production has a low degree of automation, which affects production efficiency and convenience.

Method used

Employing multiple automated components, including conveyor belts, electric grippers, lifting components, and rotary drive components, the system achieves automatic conveying of insulator fittings, automatic placement of the insulator body, and automatic tightening of nuts, reducing manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

This improves the automation level of the insulator production process, reduces manual operation, and enhances the continuity and efficiency of the assembly process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an assembly device for insulator production, which relates to the technical field of insulators, and is technically characterized by comprising a rack, a conveying chain plate is arranged on the rack, a fixing frame is fixedly arranged on the conveying chain plate of the rack, a plurality of first electric clamping jaws are arranged on the conveying chain plate, the first electric clamping jaws are used for clamping insulator fittings, and the first electric clamping jaws are used for clamping the insulator fittings. The fixing frame is provided with a placing assembly used for placing an insulator and a locking assembly used for locking a nut for an insulator fitting. The placing assembly comprises a second lifting assembly, a bottom movable part of the second lifting assembly is provided with a second electric clamping jaw, and the second electric clamping jaw is used for clamping or placing the insulator body; the locking assembly comprises a third lifting assembly, a bottom movable part of the third lifting assembly is fixedly connected with a rotary driving assembly, an output shaft of the rotary driving assembly is fixedly connected with a third electric clamping jaw, and the third electric clamping jaw is used for clamping and releasing a nut; according to the utility model, the automation degree can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insulator technology, and in particular to an assembly device for insulator production. Background Technology

[0002] Insulators are critical components in power systems, used to support conductors, isolate current, and prevent circuits. They are widely used in transmission and distribution lines, substations, and rail transportation. Their materials must possess high mechanical strength, weather resistance, and insulation properties. Mainstream products include ceramic insulators, glass insulators, and composite insulators (such as silicone rubber insulators). With the expansion of power grids and the increase in voltage levels, the performance requirements for insulators are becoming increasingly stringent, while the level of automation in production technology has become one of the bottlenecks restricting the industry's development.

[0003] The existing insulator assembly work uses assembly equipment produced by insulator manufacturing, but the existing insulator assembly equipment has a low degree of automation and is not convenient enough. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an assembly equipment for insulator production, thereby improving the degree of automation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An assembly device for insulator production includes a frame with a conveyor chain plate. A fixing frame is fixedly mounted on the conveyor chain plate. Multiple first electric grippers are mounted on the conveyor chain plate for gripping insulator fittings. The fixing frame includes a placement assembly for placing insulators and a locking assembly for tightening nuts on the insulator fittings. The placement assembly includes a second lifting assembly with a second electric gripper mounted on its lower movable portion for gripping or placing the insulator body. The locking assembly includes a third lifting assembly with a rotary drive assembly fixedly connected to its lower movable portion. The output shaft of the rotary drive assembly is fixedly connected to a third electric gripper for gripping and releasing nuts.

[0007] Preferably, the fixed frame is connected to the second lifting assembly via the second translation assembly, and the fixed frame is connected to the third lifting assembly via the third translation assembly; one end of the second translation assembly extends out of the conveyor chain plate, and one end of the third translation assembly extends out of the conveyor chain plate; external nut conveying devices and insulator body conveying devices are respectively placed on both sides of the conveyor chain plate.

[0008] Preferably, the second translation component and the third translation component are electric slides.

[0009] Preferably, the second and third lifting components are electric cylinders.

[0010] Preferably, the rotary drive component is a motor.

[0011] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] I. This patent incorporates multiple automated components to reduce manual intervention. A conveyor chain conveyor transports the first electric gripper holding the insulator fittings, enabling automated transport of the insulator fittings. A second electric gripper on the fixed frame is raised and lowered via a second lifting assembly, automatically gripping or placing the insulator body without manual handling. A third electric gripper, driven by the third lifting assembly and a rotary drive assembly, automatically grips and releases the nut, achieving automated nut gripping and locking. Throughout the assembly process, from transporting the insulator fittings and placing the insulator body to locking the nut, everything is automated, significantly reducing manual operation and greatly improving the automation level of the assembly process.

[0013] Second, the fixed frame is connected to the second lifting assembly via a second translation component, and to the third lifting assembly via a third translation component, with one end of each component extending beyond the conveyor chain plate. This design allows the second and third electric grippers to automatically move to the external nut conveying device and insulator body conveying device outside the conveyor chain plate under the drive of the translation components. The second electric gripper can automatically retrieve the insulator body from the insulator body conveying device, and the third electric gripper can automatically retrieve the nut from the nut conveying device. This achieves automatic translation and connection of components during assembly, avoiding manual handling and adjustment of component positions, and further improving the continuity and automation of the assembly process. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 201. Conveyor chain plate; 202. First electric gripper; 3. Fixing frame; 401. Second lifting assembly; 402. Second electric gripper; 501. Third lifting assembly; 502. Rotary drive assembly; 503. Third electric gripper; 601. Second translation assembly; 602. Third translation assembly; 7. External nut conveying device; 8. Insulator body conveying device. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, an assembly device for insulator production includes a frame 1, a conveyor chain plate 201 mounted on the frame 1, a fixing frame 3 fixedly mounted on the conveyor chain plate 201, and multiple first electric grippers 202 mounted on the conveyor chain plate 201 for gripping insulator fittings. The fixing frame 3 is equipped with a placement component for placing insulators and a locking component for tightening nuts on the insulator fittings. The placement component includes a second lifting component 401, with a second electric gripper 402 mounted on the bottom movable part of the second lifting component 401 for gripping or placing the insulator body. The locking component includes a third lifting component 501, with a rotary drive component 502 fixedly connected to the bottom movable part of the third lifting component 501, and a third electric gripper 503 fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary drive component 502 for gripping and releasing nuts.

[0019] like Figure 1As shown, after the equipment is started, the conveyor chain plate 201 begins to operate. Multiple first electric grippers 202 are installed on the conveyor chain plate 201, and these first electric grippers 202 clamp the insulator fittings according to a preset program. As the conveyor chain plate 201 continues to move, the first electric grippers 202 drive the insulator fittings to move on the conveyor chain plate 201, realizing the transport of the insulator fittings during the assembly process, transporting them to the vicinity of the assembly station. The placement assembly on the fixed frame 3 is responsible for the placement operation of the insulator body. The second lifting assembly 401 in the placement assembly starts to work, and its bottom movable part drives the second electric gripper 402 to descend. When the second electric gripper 402 descends to the appropriate position, it accurately clamps the insulator body from the external insulator body conveying device 8 (assuming the equipment works in conjunction with this device). Subsequently, the second lifting assembly 401 drives the second electric gripper 402 to rise, raising the insulator body to a certain height. Then, other motion control components of the overall equipment (if any, such as translation components, although...)... Figure 1 Under the control of a pre-programmed or unspecified procedure (but not explicitly stated, though it may be present for complete functionality), the second electric gripper 402 carries the insulator body to the assembly position corresponding to the insulator fitting. Finally, the second lifting assembly 401 drives the second electric gripper 402 to descend again, placing the insulator body onto the insulator fitting, completing the placement operation. Once the insulator body is placed on the insulator fitting, the locking assembly on the mounting bracket 3 begins the nut-locking task. The third lifting assembly 501 in the locking assembly is activated, its bottom movable part driving the rotary drive assembly 502 and the third electric gripper 503 to descend. During descent, the third electric gripper 503 clamps the nut from the external nut conveying device 7 (assuming the equipment works in conjunction with this device). After clamping the nut, the third lifting assembly 501 drives the third electric gripper 503 to rise, raising the nut to a suitable height for locking. Then, the rotary drive assembly 502 begins operation, its output shaft driving the third electric gripper 503 to rotate. During rotation, the third electric gripper 503 tightens the nut onto the insulator fitting, completing the nut locking operation. Through the coordinated work of the above three stages, this assembly equipment realizes automated assembly in the insulator production process, assembling the insulator fitting, insulator body, and nut together according to process requirements.

[0020] like Figure 1As shown, the fixed frame 3 is connected to the second lifting assembly 401 via the second translation component 601, and the fixed frame 3 is connected to the third lifting assembly 501 via the third translation component 602. One end of the second translation component 601 extends out of the conveyor chain plate 201, and one end of the third translation component 602 extends out of the conveyor chain plate 201. External nut conveying devices 7 and insulator body conveying devices 8 are respectively placed on both sides of the conveyor chain plate 201. The second translation component 601 (electric slide) drives the second lifting assembly 401 and the second electric gripper 402 to translate above the insulator body conveying device 8. The second lifting assembly 401 (electric cylinder) drives the second electric gripper 402 to descend and clamp the insulator body, and then rises. The electric slide returns the second electric gripper 402 to the assembly position, the electric cylinder descends, and the second electric gripper 402 releases and places the insulator body. The third translation component 602 (electric slide) moves the third lifting component 501, the rotary drive component 502, and the third electric gripper 503 to a position above the nut conveying device. The third lifting component 501 (electric cylinder) pushes the third electric gripper 503 to descend and clamp the nut, then rises. The electric slide returns the third electric gripper 503 to its assembly position, and the rotary drive component 502 (motor) drives the third electric gripper 503 to rotate and lock the nut.

[0021] The second translation component 601 and the third translation component 602 are electric slides, and the second lifting component 401 and the third lifting component 501 are electric cylinders. The rotary drive component 502 is a motor, which is technically mature and easy to control.

[0022] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the technical features of this utility model are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent substitutions, or modifications made based on this utility model to solve essentially the same technical problems and achieve essentially the same technical effects are all covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An assembly device for insulator production, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a conveyor chain plate (201), and a fixing frame (3) is fixedly provided on the conveyor chain plate (201). The conveyor chain plate (201) is provided with a plurality of first electric grippers (202), which are used to grip insulator fittings. The fixing frame (3) is provided with a placement component for placing insulators and a locking component for locking nuts on insulator fittings. The placement component includes a second lifting component (401), and the bottom movable part of the second lifting component (401) is provided with a second electric gripper (402), which is used to grip or place the insulator body. The locking component includes a third lifting component (501), and the bottom movable part is fixedly connected to a rotary drive component (502). The output shaft of the rotary drive component (502) is fixedly connected to a third electric gripper (503), which is used to grip and release nuts.

2. The assembly equipment for insulator production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed frame (3) is connected to the second lifting assembly (401) via the second translation assembly (601), and the fixed frame (3) is connected to the third lifting assembly (501) via the third translation assembly (602); one end of the second translation assembly (601) extends out of the conveyor chain plate (201), and one end of the third translation assembly (602) extends out of the conveyor chain plate (201); external nut conveying device (7) and insulator body conveying device (8) are respectively placed on both sides of the conveyor chain plate (201).

3. An assembly device for insulator production according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second translation component (601) and the third translation component (602) are configured as electric slides.

4. An assembly device for insulator production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second lifting assembly (401) and the third lifting assembly (501) are electric cylinders.

5. An assembly device for insulator production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotary drive assembly (502) is a motor.