High-precision automobile rear cover gluing equipment

By introducing multi-dimensional moving components and a motor encoder system into the glue coating equipment, the problems of insufficient precision and flexibility of the glue coating equipment have been solved, achieving high-precision and stable glue coating effect and improving production efficiency.

CN224114387UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14GAOJIN TIANJIN AUTOMOTIVE EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing adhesive application equipment is insufficient in terms of movement precision and flexibility, making it difficult to accurately apply adhesive to the complex shape and different locations of the rear hood of a car. The application speed is slow and the quality is unstable, requiring frequent adjustments and rework.

Method used

The adhesive applicator employs a linear module and encoder system driven by a motor to move forward, backward, left, right, and up and down, achieving multi-dimensional precise movement and positioning of the applicator head. Combined with feedback information from the motor and encoder, the applicator moves through the motor and the circuit. The patented design includes an isometric view of the applicator; Figure 2 is a front view of the applicator; Figure 3 is an enlarged view of point I in the front view; Figure 4 is a side view of the applicator; Figure 5 is an internal view of the first linear module side of the applicator; and Figure 6 is an enlarged internal view of the first linear module side of the applicator.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables precise movement and positioning of the adhesive applicator on the rear hood of a car, improving the accuracy and consistency of adhesive application, reducing adjustment and repetitive operation time, and increasing production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides high-precision automobile rear cover gluing equipment which comprises a front-back moving assembly, a first motor in the front-back moving assembly drives a first linear module to move front and back, and a left-right moving assembly is fixed to the first linear module. A second motor in the left-right moving assembly drives a second linear module through a connecting belt so that a gluing head moving assembly can move left and right, a third motor in the gluing head moving assembly drives a third linear module to move up and down, a gluing head fixing assembly is fixed to the third linear module, and a first motor encoder is arranged on a first motor. The second motor is provided with a second motor encoder, the third motor is provided with a third motor encoder, and the first motor encoder, the second motor encoder and the third motor encoder are connected respectively. According to the high-precision automobile rear cover gluing equipment disclosed by the utility model, the gluing work of an automobile rear cover can be quickly and accurately completed, and the adjustment and repeated operation time in the gluing process is shortened, so that the gluing production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automobile manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular relates to a high-precision automobile rear cover adhesive coating equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Applying adhesive to the rear hood is an important process in automobile manufacturing and repair, primarily used to enhance the seal between the hood and the vehicle body and improve structural strength. This adhesive not only prevents rainwater and dust from entering the vehicle interior but also reduces noise and vibration, improving the overall performance of the vehicle.

[0003] Currently, adhesive application equipment is insufficient in terms of movement precision and flexibility, making it difficult to accurately apply adhesive to the complex shape and different locations of the rear hood of a car. Furthermore, the application speed is slow and the quality is unstable, requiring frequent adjustments and rework. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose a high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive application device to solve the problems of insufficient moving precision and flexibility of the adhesive application device, making it difficult to accurately apply adhesive to the complex shape and different positions of the automotive rear hood, and the slow application speed, unstable quality, and the need for frequent adjustments and rework.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive application device, including a front-to-back moving assembly, a left-to-right moving assembly, an adhesive application head moving assembly, and an adhesive application head fixing assembly. In the front-to-back moving assembly, a first motor drives a first linear module to move back and forth. The left-to-right moving assembly is fixed to the first linear module. In the left-to-right moving assembly, a second motor drives a second linear module via a connecting belt, causing the adhesive application head moving assembly to move left and right. In the adhesive application head moving assembly, a third motor drives a third linear module to move up and down. The adhesive application head fixing assembly is fixed to the third linear module. The first motor is equipped with a first motor encoder, the second motor with a second motor encoder, and the third motor with a third motor encoder. The first motor encoder, the second motor encoder, and the third motor encoder are respectively connected to each other.

[0007] Furthermore, the first linear module is driven by a first motor, and the first linear module is provided with a first guide rail. A first slide is fixed on the first guide rail, and a second fixing seat is locked on the first slide. A third guide rail is installed on a third guide rail mounting plate, and a first slider is slidably connected on the third guide rail. The first slider is connected to the first fixing seat, and the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat are fixed to the back plate of the third linear module. A first cable chain is provided in a first cable chain mounting seat, and the first cable chain mounting seat is fixed to the outside of the first linear module.

[0008] Furthermore, a forward and backward movement sensing plate is installed on the inner side of the first slide, and a second photoelectric switch and a fifth photoelectric switch are locked on the inner side of the first linear module. The second photoelectric switch and the fifth photoelectric switch are located on the inner side of the first slide and are respectively located at the extreme positions of the forward and backward movement of the left and right moving components. Both the second photoelectric switch and the fifth photoelectric switch are connected to the first motor encoder.

[0009] Furthermore, in the left and right moving assembly, the second drag chain is located inside the second drag chain mounting base, which is fixed to the back of the second linear module. Inside the second linear module, the second motor is connected to the drive wheel, which is connected to the driven wheel via a connecting belt. The driven wheel is connected to the moving lead screw connected to the second slide. The driven wheel, the connecting belt, and the drive wheel are all located inside the housing. The second guide rail is fixed inside the second linear module, and the second slide slides along the second guide rail via a slider. An end cover is fixed on the upper side of the second linear module, and an upper cover is fixed on the top. A second connecting plate is locked on the second slide.

[0010] Furthermore, a left-right movement sensing plate is fixed on the second slide, and a sixth photoelectric switch and a first photoelectric switch are provided on the lower side of the second linear module. The sixth photoelectric switch and the first photoelectric switch are respectively located at the extreme positions of the left and right movement of the glue applicator moving assembly. The sixth photoelectric switch and the first photoelectric switch are both connected to the second motor encoder.

[0011] Furthermore, the third linear module in the dispensing head moving assembly is driven by a third motor. The third linear module has a third slide, which is connected to the dispensing head fixing assembly. The third linear module is connected to the second slide of the second linear module through a second connecting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the vertical movement sensor of the glue applicator is fixed on the third slide, and the fourth photoelectric switch and the third photoelectric switch are fixed on the third linear module. The fourth photoelectric switch and the third photoelectric switch are respectively located at the extreme positions of the vertical movement of the glue applicator fixing assembly. The fourth photoelectric switch and the third photoelectric switch are both connected to the third motor encoder.

[0013] Furthermore, in the glue applicator fixing assembly, the glue applicator is fixed on the glue applicator mounting base, which is an L-shaped folding plate. The vertical section of the glue applicator mounting base is connected to the first connecting plate locked to the third slide, and the horizontal section of the glue applicator mounting base fixes the glue applicator.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the high-precision automotive rear cover adhesive coating equipment of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0015] This invention comprises a front-to-back moving component, a left-to-right moving component, and a glue applicator moving component. These are driven by a first motor, a second motor, and a third motor, respectively, via corresponding linear modules or belt conveyors. This enables precise movement and positioning of the glue applicator in three dimensions (front-to-back, left-to-right, and up-down). This multi-dimensional precision control allows the glue applicator to accurately reach different positions on the rear hood of the car for glue application, improving the accuracy and precision of the glue application and meeting the requirements for high-precision glue application.

[0016] In this invention, motor encoders are respectively installed on the first, second, and third motors, and these encoders are interconnected. The motor encoders can provide real-time feedback on the motor's operating status and position information. This feedback information allows for precise adjustment and control of the motor's operation, further improving the accuracy and stability of the dispensing head's movement. Even under prolonged operation or external interference, the dispensing head can still move along a predetermined trajectory and position, ensuring consistent and reliable dispensing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.

[0018] In the attached diagram:

[0019] Figure 1 This is an isometric schematic diagram of the high-precision automotive rear cover adhesive coating equipment described in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the high-precision automotive rear cover adhesive coating equipment described in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of point I in the main view of the high-precision automotive rear cover adhesive coating equipment described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the high-precision automotive rear cover adhesive coating equipment described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the first linear module of the high-precision automotive rear cover adhesive coating equipment described in this embodiment of the invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an enlarged internal schematic diagram of the first linear module side II of the high-precision automotive rear cover adhesive coating equipment described in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1. First cable chain mounting base; 2. First cable chain; 3. Cover; 4. First motor; 5. First linear module; 6. Second motor; 7. Second cable chain mounting base; 8. Second cable chain; 9. Second guide rail; 10. Top cover; 11. End cover; 12. Second linear module; 13. Third guide rail; 14. Third guide rail mounting plate; 15. Glue applicator head; 16. Glue applicator head mounting base; 17. First connecting plate; 18. Third motor; 19. Third linear module; 20. Second connecting plate; 21. Second sliding... 21. Platform; 22. First guide rail; 23. First fixed base; 24. First photoelectric switch; 25. Driving wheel; 26. Driven wheel; 27. Connecting belt; 28. Second photoelectric switch; 29. ​​Third photoelectric switch; 30. Fourth photoelectric switch; 31. Vertical movement sensor plate; 32. First slider; 33. Third slide table; 34. Second fixed base; 35. Forward and backward movement sensor plate; 36. First slide table; 37. Fifth photoelectric switch; 38. Left and right movement sensor plate; 39. Sixth photoelectric switch. Detailed Implementation

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] See Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive application device, including a front-to-back moving assembly, a left-to-right moving assembly, an adhesive application head moving assembly, and an adhesive application head fixing assembly. In the front-to-back moving assembly, a first motor 4 drives a first linear module 5 to move back and forth. The left-to-right moving assembly is fixed on the first linear module 5. In the left-to-right moving assembly, a second motor 6 drives a second linear module 12 via a connecting belt 27 to move the adhesive application head moving assembly left and right. In the adhesive application head moving assembly, a third motor 18 drives a third linear module 19 to move up and down. The adhesive application head fixing assembly is fixed on the third linear module 19. A first motor encoder is provided on the first motor 4, a second motor encoder is provided on the second motor 6, and a third motor encoder is provided on the third motor 18. The first motor encoder, the second motor encoder, and the third motor encoder are connected to each other.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, in the forward and backward moving assembly, the first linear module 5 is driven by the first motor 4. The first linear module 5 is provided with a first guide rail 22. A first slide table 36 is fixed on the first guide rail 22. A second fixing seat 34 is locked on the first slide table 36. A third guide rail 14 is installed on the third guide rail mounting plate 13. A first slider 32 is slidably connected on the third guide rail 14. The first slider 32 is connected to the first fixing seat 23. The first fixing seat 23 and the second fixing seat 34 are fixed to the back plate of the third linear module 19. The first drag chain 2 is provided in the first drag chain mounting seat 1. The first drag chain mounting seat 1 is fixed to the outside of the first linear module 5.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, a forward and backward movement sensing plate 35 is installed on the inner side of the first slide 36, and the second photoelectric switch 28 and the fifth photoelectric switch 37 are locked on the inner side of the first linear module 5. The second photoelectric switch 28 and the fifth photoelectric switch 37 are located on the inner side of the first slide 36 and are respectively located at the extreme positions of the forward and backward movement of the left and right moving components. The second photoelectric switch 28 and the fifth photoelectric switch 37 are both connected to the first motor encoder.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, in the left and right moving assembly, the second drag chain 8 is disposed in the second drag chain mounting base 7, the second drag chain mounting base 7 is fixed to the back of the second linear module 12, the second motor 6 in the second linear module 12 is connected to the drive wheel 25, the drive wheel 25 is connected to the driven wheel 26 through the connecting belt 27, the driven wheel 26 is connected to the moving screw connected to the second slide table 21, the driven wheel 26, the connecting belt 27 and the drive wheel 25 are all disposed in the cover 3, the second guide rail 9 is fixed in the second linear module 12, the second slide table 21 slides along the second guide rail 9 through the slider, the upper side of the second linear module 12 is fixed with the end cover 11 and the upper side is fixed with the top cover 10, and the second connecting plate 20 is locked on the second slide table 21.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, a left-right movement sensing plate 38 is fixed on the second slide 21, and a sixth photoelectric switch 39 and a first photoelectric switch 24 are provided on the lower side of the second linear module 12. The sixth photoelectric switch 39 and the first photoelectric switch 24 are respectively located at the extreme positions of the left and right movement of the glue applicator moving assembly. The sixth photoelectric switch 39 and the first photoelectric switch 24 are both connected to the second motor encoder.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the third linear module 19 in the glue applicator moving assembly is driven by the third motor 18. The third linear module 19 has a third slide 33 inside, which is connected to the glue applicator fixing assembly. The third linear module 19 is connected to the second slide 21 of the second linear module 12 through the second connecting plate 20.

[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, the vertical movement sensing plate 31 of the glue head is fixed on the third slide 33, and the fourth photoelectric switch 30 and the third photoelectric switch 29 are fixed on the third linear module 19. The fourth photoelectric switch 30 and the third photoelectric switch 29 are respectively located at the limit positions of the vertical movement of the glue head fixing assembly. The fourth photoelectric switch 30 and the third photoelectric switch 29 are both connected to the third motor encoder.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, in the glue applicator fixing assembly, the glue applicator 15 is fixed on the glue applicator mounting base 16. The glue applicator mounting base 16 is an L-shaped folded plate. The vertical section of the glue applicator mounting base 16 is connected to the first connecting plate 17 locked to the third slide table 33, and the horizontal section of the glue applicator mounting base 16 fixes the glue applicator 15.

[0039] The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive application equipment comprises a front-to-back movement component, a left-to-right movement component, and an adhesive application head movement component. These are driven by a first motor, a second motor, and a third motor, respectively, to corresponding linear modules or belt-driven assemblies. This enables precise movement and positioning of the adhesive application head in three dimensions (front-to-back, left-to-right, and up-down). This multi-dimensional precision control allows the adhesive application head to accurately reach different positions on the automotive rear hood for adhesive application, improving the accuracy and precision of the application and meeting the requirements for high-precision adhesive application.

[0040] Motor encoders are installed on the first, second, and third motors, and these encoders are interconnected. The motor encoders provide real-time feedback on the motor's operating status and position information. This feedback allows for precise adjustment and control of the motor's operation, further improving the accuracy and stability of the dispensing head's movement. Even during prolonged operation or under external interference, the dispensing head can still move along the predetermined trajectory and position, ensuring consistent and reliable dispensing.

[0041] High-precision automotive rear hood adhesive application equipment can quickly and accurately complete the adhesive application process for automotive rear hoods, reducing adjustment and repetitive operation time during the application process, thereby improving adhesive application production efficiency. At the same time, the modular design also shortens the equipment's debugging and preparation time, further improving overall production efficiency.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment, characterized in that, The assembly includes a front-to-back moving component, a left-to-right moving component, a glue-applying head moving component, and a glue-applying head fixing component. In the front-to-back moving component, a first motor (4) drives a first linear module (5) to move back and forth. The left-to-right moving component is fixed on the first linear module (5). In the left-to-right moving component, a second motor (6) drives a second linear module (12) to move the glue-applying head moving component left and right via a connecting belt (27). In the glue-applying head moving component, a third motor (18) drives a third linear module (19) to move up and down. The glue-applying head fixing component is fixed on the third linear module (19). A first motor encoder is provided on the first motor (4), a second motor encoder is provided on the second motor (6), and a third motor encoder is provided on the third motor (18). The first motor encoder, the second motor encoder, and the third motor encoder are connected to each other.

2. The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the forward and backward moving assembly, the first linear module (5) is driven by the first motor (4). The first linear module (5) is provided with a first guide rail (22). A first slide (36) is fixed on the first guide rail (22). A second fixed seat (34) is locked on the first slide (36). A third guide rail (14) is installed on the third guide rail mounting plate (13). A first slider (32) is slidably connected on the third guide rail (14). The first slider (32) is connected to the first fixed seat (23). The first fixed seat (23) and the second fixed seat (34) are fixed to the back plate of the third linear module (19). A first drag chain (2) is provided in the first drag chain mounting seat (1). The first drag chain mounting seat (1) is fixed on the outside of the first linear module (5).

3. The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the first slide (36) is equipped with a front-to-back movement sensor (35). The inner side of the first linear module (5) is locked with a second photoelectric switch (28) and a fifth photoelectric switch (37). The second photoelectric switch (28) and the fifth photoelectric switch (37) are located on the inner side of the first slide (36) and are respectively located at the extreme positions of the front-to-back movement of the left and right moving components. The second photoelectric switch (28) and the fifth photoelectric switch (37) are both connected to the first motor encoder.

4. The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the left and right moving assembly, the second drag chain (8) is located in the second drag chain mounting base (7), the second drag chain mounting base (7) is fixed on the back of the second linear module (12), the second motor (6) in the second linear module (12) is connected to the drive wheel (25), the drive wheel (25) is connected to the driven wheel (26) through the connecting belt (27), the driven wheel (26) is connected to the moving screw connected to the second slide (21), the driven wheel (26), the connecting belt (27) and the drive wheel (25) are all located in the cover (3), the second guide rail (9) is fixed in the second linear module (12), the second slide (21) slides along the second guide rail (9) through the slider, the upper side of the second linear module (12) is fixed with the end cap (11) and the upper top is fixed with the top cap (10), and the second connecting plate (20) is locked on the second slide (21).

5. The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second slide (21) is fixed with a left and right moving sensor (38). The second linear module (12) is provided with a sixth photoelectric switch (39) and a first photoelectric switch (24) on its lower side. The sixth photoelectric switch (39) and the first photoelectric switch (24) are respectively located at the extreme positions of the left and right movement of the glue applicator moving assembly. The sixth photoelectric switch (39) and the first photoelectric switch (24) are both connected to the second motor encoder.

6. The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third linear module (19) in the glue applicator moving assembly is driven by the third motor (18). The third linear module (19) is provided with a third slide (33). The third slide (33) is connected to the glue applicator fixing assembly. The third linear module (19) is connected to the second slide (21) of the second linear module (12) through the second connecting plate (20).

7. The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vertical movement sensor (31) of the glue head is fixed on the third slide (33), and the fourth photoelectric switch (30) and the third photoelectric switch (29) are fixed on the third linear module (19). The fourth photoelectric switch (30) and the third photoelectric switch (29) are respectively located at the extreme positions of the vertical movement of the glue head fixing assembly. The fourth photoelectric switch (30) and the third photoelectric switch (29) are both connected to the third motor encoder.

8. The high-precision automotive rear hood adhesive coating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the glue applicator fixing assembly, the glue applicator (15) is fixed on the glue applicator mounting base (16). The glue applicator mounting base (16) is an L-shaped folding plate. The vertical section of the glue applicator mounting base (16) is connected to the first connecting plate (17) locked to the third slide (33). The horizontal section of the glue applicator mounting base (16) fixes the glue applicator (15).