Machining equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting lantern ring

By introducing a cylinder-driven clamping plate and guide rail combined with an electric gripper into the U-shaped pipe processing equipment, the problem of existing equipment being unable to quickly position U-shaped pipes has been solved, improving processing efficiency and the smoothness of collar processing.

CN224116769UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14ZHEJIANG XIANCHUANG INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG XIANCHUANG INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing processing equipment cannot quickly locate both ends of the U-shaped pipe fitting, which affects the gripping of the electric gripper and reduces processing efficiency.

Method used

A processing device including a worktable, a placement rack, a cylinder, and a clamping plate was designed. The cylinder drives the clamping plate to quickly position the U-shaped pipe fitting, and the guide rail and electric gripper are used to clamp and transfer the U-shaped pipe fitting. Finally, the U-shaped pipe fitting is processed at the collaring mechanism.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables rapid positioning and clamping of U-shaped pipe fittings, improving processing efficiency and ensuring the smooth progress of subsequent ferrule processing.

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Abstract

The machining equipment for the U-shaped pipe fitting lantern ring comprises a workbench, a containing frame is installed at the top of the workbench, a containing clamping groove is formed in the upper surface of the containing frame, a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate are fixedly installed on the surfaces of the two opposite sides of the containing frame correspondingly, and a first air cylinder is fixedly installed at the top of the first supporting plate; a first clamping plate is fixedly connected to the pushing end of the first air cylinder, two parallel arc-shaped clamping grooves are formed in the surface of the side, away from the first air cylinder, of the first clamping plate, a second air cylinder is fixedly installed at the top of the second supporting plate, and a second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the pushing rod end of the second air cylinder. Through cooperation of a first air cylinder and a second air cylinder, a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate are close to each other, a U-shaped pipe fitting is attached to two arc-shaped clamping grooves in the first clamping plate, the second clamping plate makes contact with the U-shaped pipe fitting, and through cooperation of the first clamping plate and the second clamping plate, rapid positioning of the U-shaped pipe fitting is achieved, and subsequent grabbing of the U-shaped pipe fitting is facilitated; the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of U-shaped pipe fitting processing technology, and more specifically, to a processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars. Background Technology

[0002] U-shaped pipe fittings are pipe connectors with a unique shape, widely used in various industrial fields and daily life. They are U-shaped, consisting of two parallel straight segments and a semi-circular or arc-shaped bend connecting them. This shape gives the fitting a certain degree of flexibility and spatial adaptability, allowing for connections and turns in different pipe layouts. Common materials include stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper. When cladding (i.e., welding rings) U-shaped pipe fittings, appropriate processing equipment is required. However, existing technologies have the following shortcomings in their use:

[0003] Before applying the welding ring to the U-shaped pipe fitting, it is necessary to position the U-shaped pipe fitting before gripping it. However, the existing processing equipment cannot quickly position both ends of the U-shaped pipe fitting, which affects the gripping of the U-shaped pipe fitting by the electric gripper and reduces the actual processing efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problem that existing processing equipment cannot quickly position both ends of the U-shaped pipe before the welding ring is applied to it, which affects the gripping of the U-shaped pipe by the electric gripper and reduces the actual processing efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A processing device for U-shaped pipe fitting collars is provided to improve the above-mentioned problems.

[0008] The application is as follows:

[0009] A processing device for U-shaped pipe fitting collars includes a workbench with a placement rack mounted on top. The upper surface of the placement rack has a placement slot. A first support plate and a second support plate are fixedly mounted on opposite sides of the placement rack, respectively. A first cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the first support plate, and a first clamping plate is fixedly connected to the pushing end of the first cylinder. Two parallel arc-shaped slots are formed on the side of the first clamping plate away from the first cylinder. A second cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the second support plate, and a second clamping plate is fixedly connected to the push rod end of the second cylinder.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the top of the workbench is provided with two fixing mechanisms. A first guide rail is fixedly installed on the fixing mechanism. A first slide block is slidably connected to the first guide rail. A second guide rail is fixedly installed on both first slide blocks. A second slide block is slidably connected to the second guide rail. A mounting bracket is fixedly installed on the second slide block. A third cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the second guide rail. The push rod end of the third cylinder is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket. An electric gripper for clamping U-shaped pipe fittings is installed on one side surface of the mounting bracket.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a fourth cylinder is fixedly installed on one side surface of the first guide rail, and the push rod end of the fourth cylinder is fixedly connected to the second guide rail.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a fixed frame is fixedly installed on the top of the workbench, a rotating disk is provided on the top of the fixed frame, and four clamping mechanisms are installed on the rotating disk in a uniformly equidistant arrangement.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, two collaring mechanisms for collaring U-shaped pipe fittings are installed on the top of the workbench.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the clamping mechanism includes a fixed seat installed on the top of the rotating disk, a first positioning plate fixedly connected to the top of the fixed seat, a fifth cylinder fixedly installed on the top of the rotating disk, and a second positioning plate corresponding to the first positioning plate fixedly installed at the pushing end of the fifth cylinder.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the electric gripper is located above the placement rack.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] In the scheme of this application:

[0018] 1. Place the U-shaped pipe fitting to be ring-fitted into the placement slot. The first and second cylinders work together to bring the first and second clamping plates closer together, so that the U-shaped pipe fitting fits into the two arc-shaped grooves on the first clamping plate, and the second clamping plate contacts the U-shaped pipe fitting. Through the cooperation of the first and second clamping plates, the U-shaped pipe fitting is quickly positioned so that the pipe opening faces directly upward, which facilitates subsequent gripping of the U-shaped pipe fitting and improves work efficiency.

[0019] 2. By cooperating with the first guide rail, the first slide, the second guide rail, the second slide, the mounting bracket, the third cylinder, the electric gripper, and the fourth cylinder, the U-shaped pipe fitting can be clamped and the U-shaped pipe fitting can be easily transferred to the clamping mechanism, thus facilitating the subsequent ringing process of the U-shaped pipe fitting through the ringing mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars provided in this application. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars provided in this application. Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars provided in this application. Figure 3 .

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part B.

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of section C.

[0026] The image shows:

[0027] 1. Workbench; 2. Placement rack; 3. Placement slot; 4. First support plate; 5. Second support plate; 6. First cylinder; 7. First clamping plate; 8. Arc-shaped slot; 9. Second cylinder; 10. Second clamping plate; 11. Fixing mechanism; 12. First guide rail; 13. First slide; 14. Second guide rail; 15. Second slide; 16. Mounting frame; 17. Third cylinder; 18. Electric gripper; 19. Fourth cylinder; 20. Fixing frame; 21. Rotary disk; 22. Clamping mechanism; 23. Ring mechanism; 24. Fixed seat; 25. First positioning plate; 26. Fifth cylinder; 27. Second positioning plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. These terms 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 on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Example:

[0031] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment proposes a processing device for U-shaped pipe fitting collars, including a workbench 1. A placement rack 2 is installed on the top of the workbench 1. A placement slot 3 is formed on the upper surface of the placement rack 2. The U-shaped pipe fitting to be processed is placed in the placement slot 3 to initially limit the U-shaped pipe fitting. A first support plate 4 and a second support plate 5 are fixedly installed on opposite sides of the placement rack 2, respectively. A first cylinder 6 is fixedly installed on the top of the first support plate 4. A first clamping plate 7 is fixedly connected to the pushing end of the first cylinder 6. The side of the first clamping plate 7 away from the first cylinder 6 has a surface... Two parallel arc-shaped slots 8 are provided on the surface. A second cylinder 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the second support plate 5. The push rod end of the second cylinder 9 is fixedly connected to the second clamping plate 10. When the first cylinder 6 and the second cylinder 9 are activated, the first clamping plate 7 is moved by the first cylinder 6, and the second clamping plate 10 is moved by the second cylinder 9, so that the first clamping plate 7 and the second clamping plate 10 move closer to each other, so that the U-shaped pipe fits into the two arc-shaped slots 8 on the first clamping plate 7, and the second clamping plate 10 contacts the U-shaped pipe, thereby realizing the rapid positioning of the U-shaped pipe.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the top of the workbench 1 is provided with two fixing mechanisms 11. A first guide rail 12 is fixedly mounted on the fixing mechanism 11. A first slide block 13 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 12. A second guide rail 14 is fixedly mounted on both first slide blocks 13. A second slide block 15 is slidably connected to the second guide rail 14. A mounting bracket 16 is fixedly mounted on the second slide block 15. A third cylinder 17 is fixedly mounted on the top of the second guide rail 14. The push rod end of the third cylinder 17 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 16. The mounting bracket 1... One side surface is equipped with an electric gripper 18 for gripping the U-shaped pipe fitting. The electric gripper 18 is located above the placement frame 2. The third cylinder 17 drives the mounting frame 16 and the electric gripper 18 to move downward, and the electric gripper 18 grips the U-shaped pipe fitting. Then, the first cylinder 6 and the second cylinder 9 cooperate to make the first clamping plate 7 and the second clamping plate 10 move away from each other. The third cylinder 17 drives the mounting frame 16 and the electric gripper 18 to move upward, so that the U-shaped pipe fitting is released from the placement slot 3.

[0033] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a fourth cylinder 19 is fixedly installed on one side surface of the first guide rail 12. The push rod end of the fourth cylinder 19 is fixedly connected to the second guide rail 14. The fourth cylinder 19 drives the second guide rail 14 to move closer to the clamping mechanism 22. The electric gripper 18 and the U-shaped tube move synchronously with the second guide rail 14.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, a fixed frame 20 is fixedly installed on the top of the workbench 1, and a rotating disk 21 is provided on the top of the fixed frame 20. Four clamping mechanisms 22 are installed on the rotating disk 21 in a uniformly equidistant arrangement.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, two collaring mechanisms 23 for collaring U-shaped pipe fittings are installed on the top of the workbench 1.

[0036] like Figure 6As shown, the clamping mechanism 22 includes a fixed base 24 mounted on the top of the rotating disk 21. A first positioning plate 25 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed base 24. A fifth cylinder 26 is fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating disk 21. A second positioning plate 27 corresponding to the first positioning plate 25 is fixedly mounted on the pushing end of the fifth cylinder 26. The fifth cylinder 26 drives the second positioning plate 27 to move closer to the first positioning plate 25. The first positioning plate 25 and the second positioning plate 27 cooperate to position the U-shaped pipe fitting so that the pipe opening of the U-shaped pipe fitting faces directly upward. Then, the electric gripper 18 releases the grip on the U-shaped pipe fitting. The third cylinder 17 drives the electric gripper 18 to move upward. Then, the rotating disk 21 rotates so that the pipe opening of the U-shaped pipe fitting is directly below the collar mechanism 23. The collar mechanism 23 performs collar processing on the U-shaped pipe fitting.

[0037] Specifically, when using this processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars: the U-shaped pipe fitting to be processed is placed in the placement slot 3 for initial positioning. Then, the first cylinder 6 and the second cylinder 9 are activated. The first cylinder 6 moves the first clamping plate 7, and the second cylinder 9 moves the second clamping plate 10, bringing the first clamping plate 7 and the second clamping plate 10 closer together. This allows the U-shaped pipe fitting to be in contact with the two arc-shaped slots 8 on the first clamping plate 7, and the second clamping plate 10 to contact the U-shaped pipe fitting, achieving rapid positioning. The third cylinder 17 moves the mounting frame 16 and the electric gripper 18 downward, gripping the U-shaped pipe fitting. Then, the first cylinder 6 and the second cylinder 9 work together to move the first clamping plate 7 and the second clamping plate 10 away from each other. The third cylinder 17 moves the mounting frame 16 and the electric gripper 18 upward, disengaging the U-shaped pipe fitting from the placement slot 3. Finally, the fourth cylinder 19 moves the second guide rail... 14 moves towards the clamping mechanism 22, and the electric gripper 18 and the U-shaped tube move synchronously with the second guide rail 14. When the U-shaped tube is directly above the first positioning plate 25, the third cylinder 17 drives the mounting bracket 16 and the electric gripper 18 to move downward, so that the U-shaped tube is placed in the groove on the first positioning plate 25, and the arc-shaped lower surface of the U-shaped tube contacts the bottom wall of the groove, thus initially limiting the U-shaped tube. Then, the fifth cylinder 26 drives the first... The second positioning plate 27 moves closer to the first positioning plate 25. The first positioning plate 25 and the second positioning plate 27 cooperate to position the U-shaped pipe fitting so that the opening of the U-shaped pipe fitting faces directly upward. Then, the electric gripper 18 releases the grip on the U-shaped pipe fitting. The third cylinder 17 drives the electric gripper 18 to move upward. Then, the rotating disk 21 rotates so that the opening of the U-shaped pipe fitting is directly below the collar mechanism 23. The collar mechanism 23 performs collar processing on the U-shaped pipe fitting.

[0038] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Therefore, any modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model, and all technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the utility model, are covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A processing device for U-shaped pipe fitting collars, comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that, The workbench (1) is equipped with a placement rack (2) on its top. The upper surface of the placement rack (2) is provided with a placement slot (3). The placement rack (2) is fixedly installed with a first support plate (4) and a second support plate (5) on opposite sides. The top of the first support plate (4) is fixedly installed with a first cylinder (6). The pushing end of the first cylinder (6) is fixedly connected with a first card plate (7). The side surface of the first card plate (7) away from the first cylinder (6) is provided with two parallel arc-shaped slots (8). The top of the second support plate (5) is fixedly installed with a second cylinder (9). The push rod end of the second cylinder (9) is fixedly connected with a second card plate (10).

2. The processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workbench (1) is provided with two fixing mechanisms (11) on the top. A first guide rail (12) is fixedly installed on the fixing mechanism (11). A first slide block (13) is slidably connected on the first guide rail (12). A second guide rail (14) is fixedly installed on both first slide blocks (13). A second slide block (15) is slidably connected on the second guide rail (14). A mounting bracket (16) is fixedly installed on the second slide block (15). A third cylinder (17) is fixedly installed on the top of the second guide rail (14). The push rod end of the third cylinder (17) is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket (16). An electric gripper (18) for clamping U-shaped pipe fittings is installed on one side surface of the mounting bracket (16).

3. The processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars according to claim 2, characterized in that, A fourth cylinder (19) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the first guide rail (12), and the push rod end of the fourth cylinder (19) is fixedly connected to the second guide rail (14).

4. The processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workbench (1) is fixedly mounted with a fixed frame (20) on top. The fixed frame (20) is provided with a rotating disk (21) on top. The rotating disk (21) is equipped with four clamping mechanisms (22) arranged at equal angles.

5. The processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the workbench (1) is equipped with two collaring mechanisms (23) for collaring U-shaped pipe fittings.

6. The processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism (22) includes a fixed seat (24) installed on the top of the rotating disk (21), a first positioning plate (25) is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed seat (24), a fifth cylinder (26) is fixedly installed on the top of the rotating disk (21), and a second positioning plate (27) corresponding to the first positioning plate (25) is fixedly installed at the pushing end of the fifth cylinder (26).

7. The processing equipment for U-shaped pipe fitting collars according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electric gripper (18) is located above the placement rack (2).