Semi-automatic ribbon strapping machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a semi-automatic ribbon strapping machine, which comprises a machine body and a ribbon positioning module, the machine body comprises a tensioning part, the tensioning part is used for receiving and tensioning the tail part of a ribbon, and the ribbon positioning module is provided with a positioning area for positioning and placing a single ribbon. A penetrating hole penetrating from top to bottom is formed in the position, corresponding to a penetrating hole of the cable tie, of the positioning area, the tensioning part is arranged below the penetrating hole, and the cable tie positioning module is detachably and fixedly connected to the machine body. According to the semi-automatic ribbon strapping machine, the strapping quality of each ribbon can be independently controlled by placing the ribbons into the ribbon strapping machine and completing strapping. And on the other hand, the ribbon positioning module is detachably and fixedly connected to the machine body, so that for different types of ribbons, only the ribbon positioning modules of corresponding specifications need to be replaced, and the flexibility and universality of the strapping machine are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to cable tie binding equipment, specifically to a semi-automatic cable tie binding machine. Background Technology

[0002] While fully automated cable tie binding equipment is available, some equipment manufacturers still prefer manual methods. This is not only because it allows for more precise control over the binding quality of individual cable ties, but also because some manufacturers frequently need to change the type of cable tie. For example, if the object being bound has various parts of different thicknesses, different lengths and binding strengths of cable ties need to be used. In fully automated cable tie binding equipment, frequently changing the type of cable tie is more complex and has a significant impact on the efficiency of the production line.

[0003] However, the traditional method of binding cable ties by hand also has some drawbacks, such as low efficiency and high labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, this utility model proposes a semi-automatic cable tie binding machine.

[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model proposes a semi-automatic cable tie binding machine, including a machine body and a cable tie positioning module. The machine body includes a tensioning part for receiving and tightening the tail of the cable tie. The cable tie positioning module has a positioning area for positioning and placing a single cable tie. A through hole is provided in the positioning area corresponding to the through hole of the cable tie, running from top to bottom. The tensioning part is located below the through hole. The cable tie positioning module is detachably fixed to the machine body.

[0007] Preferably, the positioning area is a groove whose shape matches that of a cable tie.

[0008] Preferably, the cable tie positioning module is a detachable and replaceable block structure, and the cable tie positioning module is threadedly connected to or snapped into the machine body.

[0009] Preferably, the machine body is also provided with an auxiliary separator, which has a movement trajectory within the positioning area, and the movement trajectory is used to assist the cable tie in separating from the cable tie positioning module.

[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary separator is a lever driven by a driving device, and the auxiliary separator is inserted into the position of the head of the cable tie in the positioning area.

[0011] Preferably, the cable tie positioning module is further provided with a detector for detecting whether the cable tie is placed in the positioning area.

[0012] Preferably, the machine body is also provided with a tension triggering element for triggering the operation of the tensioning part. The tension triggering element is a photoelectric sensor that detects whether the tail of the cable tie has reached the tensioning part.

[0013] Preferably, the machine body is also provided with a cutting device for cutting off the tail of the cable tie, and the cutting device is located between the cable tie positioning module and the tensioning part.

[0014] Preferably, the device also includes a housing, which seals the portion of the machine body other than the cable tie positioning module, with the cable tie positioning module protruding from the housing.

[0015] Preferably, the positioning area is configured to be shorter than the cable tie, so that the tail of the cable tie placed in the positioning area can extend beyond the outer contour of the machine body and the cable tie positioning module.

[0016] This invention offers the following advantages: It provides a semi-automatic cable tie bundling machine that individually controls the bundling quality of each cable tie by placing and bundling them one by one. Furthermore, the cable tie positioning module is detachably and fixedly connected to the machine body. This allows for easy replacement of the appropriate cable tie positioning module with different specifications for different types of cable ties, thus improving the flexibility and versatility of the bundling machine. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cable ties in the embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the semi-automatic cable tie binding machine in the embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the separation of the body, cable ties, and outer shell in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the machine body in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cable tie positioning module in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an alternative example of the tensioning part in the embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0024] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] For ease of understanding, Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the structure of a common cable tie 100, which includes a head 101 and a body 102. The head 101 has a through hole 103, which allows the tail of the body 102 to be threaded and fixed therein in a coiled and bent manner. It is understood that the cable tie 100 is only an exemplary illustration of this embodiment. There are various types of cable ties in the prior art, and other types of cable ties can also be applied in the cable tie binding machine of this embodiment.

[0026] See Figures 2-5 As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a semi-automatic cable tie bundling machine is provided. For ease of description, the static orientation of the semi-automatic cable tie bundling machine in its operating state will be used as the orientation described below. The semi-automatic cable tie bundling machine includes a body 2, a cable tie positioning module 1, and a housing 3. The cable tie positioning module 1 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the body 2 and has a positioning area 11 for positioning and placing a single cable tie 100. The body 2 includes a tensioning part 5, which is used to receive and stretch the tail of the cable tie 100 that is already bundled on a fixed bundled item, such as a wire harness. In this embodiment, the tensioning part 5 consists of two clamping wheels that rotate in opposite directions. A motor is connected to the tensioning part 5, and the rotation of the tensioning part 5 is controlled by the motor drive. When the tensioning part 5 rotates, it can tighten the tail of the cable tie 100 that extends between the two clamping wheels, thereby realizing the automatic tightening of the cable tie 100. A reduction gear system can be connected between the motor and the tensioning part 5. The reduction gear system reduces the speed and increases the torque. At the same time, the meshing between the gears makes the two clamping wheels rotate in opposite directions.

[0027] A through hole 14, running from top to bottom, is provided in the positioning area 11 at the position corresponding to the through hole 103 of the cable tie 100. A tensioning part 5 is located below the through hole 14. Thus, after the cable tie 100 is placed into the cable tie positioning module 1, the tail of the cable tie 100 can be manually bent and threaded through the through hole 103, allowing the cable tie 100 to be tied to the workpiece. The tail of the cable tie 100 can pass through the through hole 14 to reach the tensioning part 5, which automatically tightens the cable tie. This embodiment thus achieves a semi-automatic cable tie binding operation, enabling individual control of the binding quality of each cable tie 100. Furthermore, the cable tie positioning module 1 is detachably fixed to the machine body 2. Therefore, for different types of cable ties, only the corresponding specification of the cable tie positioning module 1 needs to be replaced, improving the flexibility and versatility of the binding machine. Various specifications of cable tie positioning modules 1 can be pre-produced to match the semi-automatic cable tie binding machine.

[0028] The machine body 2 is also equipped with a cutting device 4 for cutting off the tail of the cable tie 100. The cutting device 4 is located between the cable tie positioning module 1 and the tensioning part 5. In this embodiment, the cutting device 4 is a cutter that can move laterally. After the tensioning part 5 tightens the cable tie, the cutting device 4 cuts off the tail of the cable tie 100, so that there will be no excess tail of the cable tie attached to the bundled item. By using the automated tensioning part 5 and the cutting device 4 to tighten and cut the cable tie, the work efficiency can be improved, and the degree of tension and the length of the cut are easier to control.

[0029] The body 2 is also equipped with a tension triggering element (not shown in the figure) for triggering the operation of the tensioning section 5. In this embodiment, the tension triggering element is a photoelectric sensor that detects whether the tail of the cable tie 100 has reached the tensioning section 5. Once the tension triggering element detects that the tail of the cable tie 100 has entered the tensioning area of ​​the tensioning section 5, the tensioning section 5 is activated. This avoids the tensioning section 5 from continuously operating. The automated operation of the tensioning section 5 and the cutting device 4 can be achieved by existing electrical means, which will not be elaborated in this example.

[0030] In this embodiment, the positioning area 11 is implemented as a groove whose shape matches that of the cable tie 100. In other embodiments, the positioning area 11 can also be a clamping space formed by a clamping seat. In this case, the clamping seat only needs to clamp the head 101 of the cable tie 100 to achieve a good clamping and positioning effect. In addition, the positioning area 11 can be provided with an elastic clip, such as a clip formed by a spring. When the cable tie 100 is pressed into the positioning area 11, the elastic clip automatically clamps the cable tie 100, thereby achieving a better positioning effect. In this embodiment, the positioning area 11 is open upward, which makes it easier to insert the cable tie 100. In other embodiments, the positioning area 11 can also be set to open to the side of the body 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, the positioning area 11 is configured to be shorter than the cable tie 100 so that the tail of the cable tie 100 placed in the positioning area 11 can extend beyond the outer contour of the body 2 and the cable tie positioning module 1. This allows the tail of the cable tie 100 to be grabbed more quickly and inserted into the through hole 103.

[0032] In this embodiment, the cable tie positioning module 1 is a block structure, which allows it to support the bundled items. This modular block structure also facilitates storage and use. The cable tie positioning module 1 can be detachably connected to the body 2 via threaded or snap-fit ​​connections, making it easy to disassemble and replace.

[0033] An auxiliary separator 6 is also provided on the body 2. The auxiliary separator 6 has a movement trajectory within the positioning area 11, which assists the cable tie 100 in separating from the cable tie positioning module 1. In this embodiment, the auxiliary separator 6 is a lever driven by a drive device (such as a cylinder). The auxiliary separator 6 is inserted into the positioning area 11 at the position corresponding to the head of the cable tie 100. After the cable tie 100 is tied, the auxiliary separator 6 can push the head of the cable tie 100 upwards, causing the cable tie 100 to separate from the cable tie positioning module 1. The cable tie positioning module 1 is provided with a socket 12 for the auxiliary separator 6 to be inserted. Of course, if the auxiliary separator 6 is not provided, it is also feasible to manually pull out the cable tie 100. The action of the auxiliary separator 6 can be controlled manually or automatically after the cutting action of the cutting device 4 is completed.

[0034] The cable tie positioning module 1 is also equipped with a detector 13 for detecting whether the cable tie 100 is placed in the positioning area 11. This allows the strapping machine to be started only when the detector 13 detects the cable tie 100, thus improving safety performance.

[0035] The outer casing 3 seals the part of the machine body 2 except for the cable tie positioning module 1, so that only the cable tie positioning module 1 is exposed outside the outer casing 3, thereby improving the safety performance of the strapping machine.

[0036] In other embodiments, the tensioning part 5 can be replaced by other mechanisms; for example, the tensioning part 5 can also be replaced by a mechanical gripper structure capable of grasping and pulling the cable ties. For another example, Figure 6An alternative example of the tensioning part 5 in this embodiment is shown. In this alternative example, the tensioning mechanism includes a first clamping block 5A and a second clamping block 5B. The first clamping block 5A is slidably connected to the first slide rail 201, and the second clamping block 5B is slidably connected to the second slide rail 202. A driving device (such as a motor or cylinder) drives the first clamping block 5A and the second clamping block 5B to move synchronously along their respective slide rails. When the first clamping block 5A and the second clamping block 5B slide on the inclined section of the slide rail, they can move closer to each other to clamp the tail of the cable tie. When the first clamping block 5A and the second clamping block 5B slide on the vertical section of the slide rail, they can pull the tail of the cable tie. However, the tensioning part 5 with two clamping wheels in this embodiment is more conducive to guiding and receiving the cable tie, and it also occupies less space.

[0037] In this embodiment, both the tension of the tensioning part 5 and the cutting height of the cutting device 4 can be manually fine-tuned. For example, one of the clamping wheels of the tensioning part 5 is configured to slide closer to or further away from the other clamping wheel. Therefore, by adjusting the center distance between the two clamping wheels, the clamping force between them can be changed, thus changing the tension of the tensioning part 5. The movable clamping wheel can be mounted on a slide block, and the position of the slide block can be adjusted by means of a threaded connection driving the sliding pair, such as an adjusting screw, thereby achieving fine-tuning of the slide block's position. Similarly, the cutting device 4 can also be mounted on another slide block, and the position of the slide block can be adjusted by means of a threaded connection driving the sliding pair, such as an adjusting screw, thereby adjusting the height of the cutting device 4. In this way, the tension of the tensioning part 5 and the cutting height of the cutting device 4 can be manually fine-tuned without the need for complex electronic components.

[0038] In this embodiment, the semi-automatic cable tie binding machine is configured as a structure that can be quickly replaced as a whole. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine can be detachably connected to the workbench / production line. When it is necessary to replace it with a semi-automatic cable tie binding machine of different specifications / functions, the entire semi-automatic cable tie binding machine can be disassembled and replaced.

[0039] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any changes in form and detail made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic cable tie binding machine, characterized in that: The device includes a body and a cable tie positioning module. The body includes a tensioning part for receiving and tensioning the tail of the cable tie. The cable tie positioning module has a positioning area for positioning and placing a single cable tie. A through hole is provided in the positioning area corresponding to the through hole of the cable tie, running from top to bottom. The tensioning part is located below the through hole. The cable tie positioning module is detachably fixed to the body.

2. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning area is a groove whose shape matches that of a cable tie.

3. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable tie positioning module is a detachable and replaceable block structure, and the cable tie positioning module is threaded or snapped into the machine body.

4. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An auxiliary separator is also provided on the machine body. The auxiliary separator has a movement trajectory within the positioning area, which assists in separating the cable tie from the cable tie positioning module.

5. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The auxiliary separator is a lever driven by a drive device, and the auxiliary separator is inserted into the position of the head of the cable tie in the positioning area.

6. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable tie positioning module is also equipped with a detector for detecting whether the cable tie is placed in the positioning area.

7. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body is also equipped with a tension triggering element for triggering the operation of the tensioning part. The tension triggering element is a photoelectric sensor that detects whether the tail of the cable tie has reached the tensioning part.

8. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine body is also equipped with a cutting device for cutting off the tail of the cable tie, which is located between the cable tie positioning module and the tensioning part.

9. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a housing, which seals the part of the machine body except for the cable tie positioning module, with the cable tie positioning module protruding from the housing.

10. The semi-automatic cable tie binding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning area is configured to be shorter than the cable tie so that the tail of the cable tie placed in the positioning area can extend beyond the outer contour of the machine body and the cable tie positioning module.

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