Heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function

By designing an automatic feeding function for heat pipe bending devices, and utilizing the cooperation of storage cylinders and push rods, automatic insertion and bending of heat pipes are achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency of manual feeding in existing technologies and improving processing efficiency.

CN224128301UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17ANMING RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION RADIATOR CO LTD
View PDF 1 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANMING RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION RADIATOR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-04-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing heat pipe bending devices require manual feeding, resulting in low processing efficiency.

Method used

A heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function was designed. Through the cooperation of storage cylinder and push rod, the automatic loading and unloading of heat pipes is realized. The push rod is driven by motor to move between storage cylinder and tube groove to realize the automatic insertion and bending of heat pipe.

Benefits of technology

It improved the automation level of heat pipe bending process and increased work efficiency.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224128301U_ABST
    Figure CN224128301U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model discloses a heat pipe bending device with an automatic feeding function, which relates to the technical field of heat pipe bending and comprises a platform, a mounting plate is fixedly mounted at one end of the platform, a turntable is rotatably arranged on one side of the mounting plate, a guide disc is fixedly mounted on one side of the turntable, and a pipe groove capable of accommodating a heat pipe is formed in the platform. One end of the platform is provided with a pipe groove, an ejector rod is arranged in the pipe groove in a sliding mode, the other end of the platform is provided with a driving assembly used for driving the ejector rod to move, and a storage cylinder is fixedly arranged on the platform and located above the pipe groove. The heat pipe can be pushed to be inserted between the guide disc and the movable clamping block to be bent through movement of the ejector rod in the pipe groove, discharging can be completed through continuous movement of the ejector rod after bending is completed, the pipe groove is filled with the heat pipe again after the ejector rod moves reversely and moves out of the lower portion of the storage barrel, and automatic feeding is achieved.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat pipe bending technology, specifically a heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function. Background Technology

[0002] Heat pipes are one of the components of a heat exchanger. They are inserted among multiple fins and are pipes used to flow the heat exchange medium. During the manufacturing process, heat pipes need to be processed into a U-shape using a bending device.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent with announcement number CN215543974U discloses a heat pipe bending device that is easy to clamp, including a base plate. The upper surface of the base plate is provided with a bending guide plate that extends downward from the lower end and is inserted into the base plate. The bending guide plate is disc-shaped and has a notch in the upper left corner. A heat pipe clamping assembly is installed at the notch in the upper part of the bending guide plate. The heat pipe clamping assembly includes a slide rail set on the end face of the base plate and a slide table that cooperates with the slide rail. The slide table is provided with an upper clamping plate and a lower clamping plate for clamping one end of the heat pipe. A clamping plate cylinder is provided on the side of the upper clamping plate away from the notch. In addition, a bending assembly that cooperates with the bending guide plate is also provided on the upper part of the base plate.

[0004] However, existing bending devices require manual feeding after each bending operation, which reduces processing efficiency. Therefore, providing a heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function, which solves the technical problem that existing bending devices do not have automatic feeding function.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function, comprising a platform, an installation plate fixedly mounted at one end of the platform, a turntable rotatably mounted on one side of the installation plate, a guide plate fixedly mounted on one side of the turntable, a groove formed on the circumferential sidewall of the guide plate, a movable clamping block fixedly mounted on the turntable on one side of the guide plate, a fixed clamping block fixedly mounted on the installation plate, a pipe groove capable of accommodating a heat pipe formed on the platform, a push rod slidably mounted in the pipe groove, a driving assembly for driving the push rod to move mounted at the other end of the platform, and a storage cylinder fixedly mounted on the platform above the pipe groove.

[0007] Preferably, a reducer is fixedly installed on the other side of the mounting plate, the power output end of the reducer is fixedly connected to the turntable, a motor is fixedly installed on the reducer, and the power output end of the motor is connected to the power input end of the reducer.

[0008] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a drive housing, a gear is rotatably disposed inside the drive housing, a rack is disposed on the lower surface of the push rod, the push rod passes through the drive housing, the rack meshes with the gear, and a second motor for driving the gear to rotate is fixedly installed on the outside of the drive housing.

[0009] Preferably, a bracket is fixedly provided on the outside of the drive box, and the top rod can slide into the bracket.

[0010] Beneficial effects

[0011] This utility model provides a heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function, which has the following advantages: multiple heat pipes can be stored in a stacked manner through the storage cylinder. The bottom heat pipe can be moved into the pipe groove on the platform. The heat pipe can be pushed between the guide plate and the moving clamp block for bending by the movement of the push rod in the pipe groove. After bending, the material can be unloaded by the continued movement of the push rod. When the push rod moves in the opposite direction and moves out from under the storage cylinder, the heat pipe will be filled back into the pipe groove, realizing automatic feeding and improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is the left view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Sectional view of AA.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Platform; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Turntable; 4. Guide plate; 5. Groove; 6. Moving clamp; 7. Fixed clamp; 8. Pipe groove; 9. Top rod; 10. Storage cylinder; 11. Reducer; 12. Motor 1; 13. Drive box; 14. Rack; 15. Gear; 16. Support groove; 17. Motor 2. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: a heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function, including a platform 1, an installation plate 2 fixedly installed at one end of the platform 1, a turntable 3 rotatably installed on one side of the installation plate 2, a guide plate 4 fixedly installed on one side of the turntable 3, a groove 5 opened on the circumferential side wall of the guide plate 4, a movable clamping block 6 fixedly installed on the turntable 3 on one side of the guide plate 4, a fixed clamping block 7 fixedly installed on the installation plate 2, a pipe groove 8 capable of accommodating a heat pipe opened on the platform 1, a push rod 9 slidably installed in the pipe groove 8, the heat pipe in the pipe groove 8 can be pushed towards the guide plate 4 by the push rod 9, a driving component for driving the push rod 9 to move is installed at the other end of the platform 1, a storage cylinder 10 is fixedly installed on the platform 1 above the pipe groove 8, when the heat pipe in the pipe groove 8 is pushed out, the push rod 9 fills the pipe groove 8, when the push rod 9 is completely removed from under the storage cylinder 10, the heat pipe in the storage cylinder 10 falls into the pipe groove 8 by its own weight, for the next feeding.

[0019] Specifically, a reducer 11 is fixedly installed on the other side of the mounting plate 2. The power output end of the reducer 11 is fixedly connected to the turntable 3. A motor 12 is fixedly installed on the reducer 11. The power output end of the motor 12 is connected to the power input end of the reducer 11 to provide power to the turntable 3.

[0020] Specifically, the drive assembly includes a drive housing 13, a gear 15 is rotatably mounted inside the drive housing 13, a rack 14 is mounted on the lower surface of the push rod 9, the push rod 9 passes through the drive housing 13, the rack 14 meshes with the gear 15, and a second motor 17 for driving the rotation of the gear 15 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the drive housing 13. The second motor 17 is a servo motor, which can precisely control the moving distance of the push rod 9. The reciprocating movement of the push rod 9 is achieved by the forward and reverse rotation of the second motor 17.

[0021] Furthermore, a support groove 16 is fixedly provided on the outside of the drive box 13, and the push rod 9 can slide into the support groove 16 to protect the push rod 9 and prevent one end of the push rod 9 from sinking.

[0022] Those skilled in the art should connect all electrical components and their compatible power supplies in this case via wires, and should select appropriate controllers according to actual conditions to meet control requirements. The specific connection and control sequence should refer to the working principle described below, where the electrical connections between the various electrical components are completed in sequence. The detailed connection methods are well-known technologies in the field. The following mainly introduces the working principle and process, and will not describe the electrical control further.

[0023] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: During bending, motor 17 is first started to move the push rod 9 out from under the storage cylinder 10, and multiple heat pipes are placed in the storage cylinder 10. The heat pipes are stacked in the storage cylinder 10, with the bottom heat pipe placed in the tube groove 8. Motor 17 is started to push the push rod 9 towards the guide plate 4. The push rod 9 pushes the heat pipe into the space between the guide plate 4 and the moving clamp 6. Motor 12 is started to rotate the turntable 3. The moving clamp 6 and the fixed clamp 7 bend the heat pipe. After bending, the push rod 9 continues to move towards the guide plate 4 to push the heat pipe out, completing the unloading. Then, the push rod 9 moves in the opposite direction and moves out from under the storage cylinder 10. At this time, the bottom heat pipe in the storage cylinder 10 will be filled into the tube groove 8 again. The push rod 9 pushes the heat pipe to move in preparation for the next bending, completing the automatic feeding.

[0024] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function, characterized in that, The system includes a platform (1), an installation plate (2) fixedly mounted on one end of the platform (1), a turntable (3) rotatably mounted on one side of the installation plate (2), a guide plate (4) fixedly mounted on one side of the turntable (3), a groove (5) is provided on the circumferential side wall of the guide plate (4), a movable clamping block (6) is fixedly mounted on the turntable (3) on one side of the guide plate (4), a fixed clamping block (7) is fixedly mounted on the installation plate (2), a tube groove (8) capable of accommodating a heat pipe is provided on the platform (1), a push rod (9) is slidably mounted in the tube groove (8), a driving component for driving the push rod (9) to move is installed on the other end of the platform (1), and a storage cylinder (10) is fixedly mounted on the platform (1) above the tube groove (8).

2. The heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reducer (11) is fixedly installed on the other side of the mounting plate (2). The power output end of the reducer (11) is fixedly connected to the turntable (3). A motor (12) is fixedly installed on the reducer (11). The power output end of the motor (12) is connected to the power input end of the reducer (11).

3. The heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive housing (13), in which a gear (15) is rotatably disposed. A rack (14) is disposed on the lower surface of the push rod (9). The push rod (9) passes through the drive housing (13). The rack (14) meshes with the gear (15). A second motor (17) for driving the gear (15) to rotate is fixedly installed on the outside of the drive housing (13).

4. The heat pipe bending device with automatic feeding function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive box (13) is fixedly provided with a bracket (16) on the outside, and the top rod (9) can slide into the bracket (16).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Heat pipe bending equipment convenient to clamp

    CN215543974U