Automatic dispensing twisting pipe machine
By designing an automatic dispensing and twisting tube machine, the automatic positioning and assembly of the tube is achieved by using a rotation and translation drive mechanism and an elastic push module. This solves the accuracy and efficiency problems in the dispensing and assembly process of hardware products, and realizes automated and standardized production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JINGHAO PRECISE IND SHENZHEN CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing process of applying glue to assemble hardware products suffers from problems such as difficulty in ensuring accuracy, low efficiency, high labor costs, and difficulty in achieving automation and standardization.
Design an automatic dispensing and twisting tube machine, comprising a case positioning device, a tube positioning device, and a dispensing device. Automatic positioning and dispensing of the tube are achieved through a rotary drive mechanism and a translational drive mechanism, and automatic assembly of the tube is achieved by combining an elastic push module.
It has automated the dispensing and assembly of the tube, improved production efficiency, reduced the labor intensity of workers, lowered labor costs, and ensured the consistency of product quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated assembly technology, and in particular to an automatic dispensing and twisting tube machine. Background Technology
[0002] In the current hardware product processing industry, glue application and assembly of small hardware products is a common production step. However, most existing glue application and assembly processes rely on manual operation, i.e., manually applying glue first and then manually assembling, which has the following shortcomings:
[0003] 1) The precision of manually applying glue is difficult to guarantee, and the glue application is often uneven, resulting in inconsistent product quality and a high likelihood of defective products.
[0004] 2) Manual assembly is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient, and cannot meet the automation requirements of mass production;
[0005] 3) Due to inconsistencies in manual operation, product clamping and positioning are also difficult, further reducing production efficiency;
[0006] 4) Manual processing requires a large amount of human intervention, which increases labor costs and also makes it impossible to achieve large-scale and standardized production. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic dispensing and twisting tube machine. By setting up a case positioning device, a tube positioning device, and a dispensing device, it can quickly dispense glue during the processing and complete the assembly in one go, realizing the automation of tube dispensing and assembly. This solves the problems of difficult tube clamping, difficult positioning, and low efficiency, improves labor productivity, reduces the labor intensity of workers, shortens clamping time, reduces labor costs, and realizes automated and standardized production.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is adopted:
[0009] An automatic dispensing and twisting device for watch cases includes a watch case positioning device, a twisting tube positioning device, and a dispensing device disposed on one side of the twisting tube positioning device. The twisting tube positioning device includes a twisting tube needle sleeve for mounting and positioning the twisting tube, a rotary drive mechanism for driving the twisting tube needle sleeve to rotate, and a translation drive mechanism for driving the twisting tube needle sleeve to translate. The translation drive mechanism includes a first drive module and an elastic push module with the opposite driving direction to the first drive module. The first drive module is used to drive the twisting tube needle sleeve to move the twisting tube to the dispensing position. The dispensing device is used to apply adhesive to the twisting tube at the dispensing position. The watch case positioning device is used to support and position the watch case. The elastic push module is used to drive the twisting tube needle sleeve to insert the twisting tube into the twisting tube mounting groove of the watch case.
[0010] Preferably, the translation drive mechanism further includes a first sliding guide module, and a first push plate is mounted on the first sliding guide module; the bar tube needle sleeve and the rotation drive mechanism are mounted on the first sliding guide module; when the drive end of the first drive module extends to abut against the limiting first push plate, the bar tube on the bar tube needle sleeve is located at the dispensing position; when the drive end of the first drive module retracts to release the first push plate, the elastic push module pushes the bar tube on the bar tube needle sleeve into the bar tube mounting groove of the watch case.
[0011] Preferably, the elastic pushing module includes an elastic top plate mounted on the side of the first push plate away from the bar needle sleeve, a pushing elastic element abutting between the elastic top plate and the first push plate, and an elastic guide post mounted between the elastic top plate and the first push plate; one end of the elastic guide post is fixed to the elastic top plate, and the other end is movably disposed through the first push plate.
[0012] Preferably, the dispensing device includes a dispensing syringe, a dispensing bracket for mounting the dispensing syringe, a second sliding guide module arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the first sliding guide module, a second push plate mounted on the second sliding guide module, and a second driving module drivenly connected to the second push plate; the second driving module is used to drive the second push plate, so that the dispensing syringe slides through the second sliding guide module to approach or move away from the dispensing position.
[0013] Preferably, the watch case positioning device includes a height positioning module; the height positioning module includes a lifting support rod, a lifting fixing sleeve sleeved around the outer circumference of the lifting support rod, and a lifting adjustment component located at the bottom of the lifting support rod for adjusting the height of the lifting support rod; a watch case placement slot is provided at the top of the lifting support rod; the lifting adjustment component is used to drive the lifting support rod to move up and down.
[0014] Preferably, the watch case positioning device further includes a side positioning module for positioning from the side of the watch case, and the side positioning module is located on one side of the height positioning module; the side positioning module includes a side positioning fixing platform and a side positioning slider slidably connected to the side positioning fixing platform; the side positioning slider can move up and down within the side positioning fixing platform.
[0015] Preferably, the scalpel positioning device further includes a needle sleeve fixing seat for mounting the scalpel needle sleeve; the rotary drive mechanism includes a rotary drive motor mounted on the needle sleeve fixing seat, and the motor shaft of the rotary drive motor extends into the needle sleeve fixing seat and is drivenly connected to the scalpel needle sleeve.
[0016] Preferably, both the first drive module and the second drive module include needle-type mini cylinders.
[0017] Preferably, the tube twisting machine further includes a worktable; the case positioning device, tube positioning device, and dispensing device are mounted on the worktable.
[0018] By adopting the above solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] This invention provides an automatic glue dispensing and twisting tube machine. By incorporating a case positioning device, a tube positioning device, and a glue dispensing device, it rapidly dispenses glue during processing, completing assembly in one step. This automates the glue dispensing and assembly of the tubes, solving the problems of difficult tube clamping, positioning, and low efficiency. It improves labor productivity, reduces worker labor intensity, shortens clamping time, lowers labor costs, and achieves automated and standardized production. Furthermore, by incorporating an elastic pushing module to push the tube into the tube mounting slot of the case, the pushing process has a certain degree of elasticity, effectively preventing damage to the tube and the case. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a top-view perspective view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention from an upward angle;
[0022] The following are explanations of the labels in the attached diagram:
[0023] 1—Case positioning device; 2—Bar tube positioning device;
[0024] 3—Dispensing device; 4—Workbench;
[0025] 5—Case, 21—Barrett's tube sleeve,
[0026] 22—Rotary drive mechanism, 23—First drive module,
[0027] 24—First sliding guide module, 25—First push plate,
[0028] 26—Top plate of elastic element; 27—Pushing elastic element;
[0029] 28—Needle sheath holder; 31—Glue dispensing syringe;
[0030] 32—Dispensing bracket; 33—Second sliding guide module;
[0031] 34—Second push plate, 35—Second drive module,
[0032] 11—Lifting support rod, 12—Lifting fixing sleeve,
[0033] 13—Lifting and adjusting component; 14—Side positioning and fixing platform;
[0034] 15—Side positioning slider. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not the entire structure.
[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0037] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model provides an automatic dispensing and twisting tube machine, including a watch case positioning device 1, a tube positioning device 2, and a dispensing device 3 disposed on one side of the tube positioning device 2; the tube positioning device 2 includes a tube needle sleeve 21 for mounting and positioning the tube, a rotary drive mechanism 22 for driving the tube needle sleeve 21 to rotate, and a translation drive mechanism for driving the tube needle sleeve 21 to translate; the translation drive mechanism includes a first drive module 23 and an elastic push module with the opposite driving direction to the first drive module 23; the first drive module 23 is used to drive the tube needle sleeve 21 to move the tube to the dispensing position; the dispensing device 3 is used to apply glue to the tube at the dispensing position; the watch case positioning device 1 is used to support and position the watch case 5; the elastic push module is used to drive the tube needle sleeve 21 to insert the tube into the tube mounting groove of the watch case 5.
[0039] The translation drive mechanism further includes a first sliding guide module 24, on which a first push plate 25 is mounted; the bar tube needle sleeve 21 and the rotation drive mechanism 22 are mounted on the first sliding guide module 24; when the drive end of the first drive module 23 extends to abut against the first push plate 25, the bar tube on the bar tube needle sleeve 21 is located at the dispensing position; when the drive end of the first drive module 23 retracts to release the first push plate 25, the elastic push module pushes the bar tube on the bar tube needle sleeve 21 into the bar tube mounting groove of the watch case 5.
[0040] In one specific embodiment, the first sliding guide module 24 includes a first slide rail and a first slider slidably connected to the first slide rail. The upper end of the first push plate 25 is fixed to the side of the first slider, and the lower end of the first push plate 25 abuts against the first drive module. A limiting block is provided on one side of the first slide rail and at the end near the watch case positioning device 1. The limiting block is used to limit the stroke of the first slider in the direction of moving closer to the watch case positioning device 1.
[0041] The elastic pushing module includes an elastic top plate 26 mounted on the side of the first push plate 25 away from the needle sleeve 21, a pushing elastic element 27 abutting between the elastic top plate 26 and the first push plate 25, and an elastic guide post mounted between the elastic top plate 26 and the first push plate 25; one end of the elastic guide post is fixed to the elastic top plate 26, and the other end is movably disposed through the first push plate 25. Specifically, the pushing elastic element 27 is a spring.
[0042] The dispensing device 3 includes a dispensing syringe 31, a dispensing bracket 32 for mounting the dispensing syringe 31, a second sliding guide module 33 arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the first sliding guide module 24, a second push plate 34 mounted on the second sliding guide module 33, and a second drive module 35 drivenly connected to the second push plate 34. The second drive module 35 drives the second push plate 34, causing the dispensing syringe 31 to slide along the second sliding guide module 33 to approach or move away from the dispensing position. Specifically, the dispensing bracket 32 includes a dispensing base plate, a dispensing upright plate disposed on the dispensing base plate, and a dispensing extension plate disposed on the top of the dispensing upright plate. The dispensing syringe 31 is mounted on the dispensing extension plate. The second sliding guide module 33 includes a second slide rail and a second slider slidably connected to the second slide rail. The upper end of the second push plate 34 is fixed to the second slider, and the lower end of the second push plate 34 is drivenly connected to the second drive module 35.
[0043] The watch case positioning device 1 includes a height positioning module; the height positioning module includes a lifting support rod 11, a lifting fixing sleeve 12 sleeved on the outer periphery of the lifting support rod 11, and a lifting adjustment component 13 located at the bottom of the lifting support rod 11 for adjusting the height of the lifting support rod 11; a watch case placement groove is provided at the top of the lifting support rod 11; the lifting adjustment component 13 is used to drive the lifting support rod 11 to move up and down. In a specific embodiment, the lifting support rod 11 is threadedly connected to the lifting fixing sleeve 12, and the lifting support rod 11 can be moved up and down relative to the lifting fixing sleeve 12 by turning the lifting adjustment component 13.
[0044] The watch case positioning device 1 further includes a side positioning module for positioning from the side of the watch case 5, and the side positioning module is located on one side of the height positioning module; the side positioning module includes a side positioning fixing platform 14 and a side positioning slider 15 slidably connected to the side positioning fixing platform 14; the side positioning slider 15 can move up and down within the side positioning fixing platform 14. Further, the side positioning module is used to position the lugs of the watch case 5. Depending on the support height of the lifting support rod 11, the side positioning slider 15 of the side positioning module can be adjusted up and down to adapt to different height requirements.
[0045] The swab positioning device 2 further includes a needle sleeve fixing seat 28 for mounting the swab needle sleeve 21; the rotary drive mechanism 22 includes a rotary drive motor mounted on the needle sleeve fixing seat 28, and the motor shaft of the rotary drive motor extends into the needle sleeve fixing seat 28 and is drivenly connected to the swab needle sleeve 21. The rotary drive motor is mounted on the needle sleeve fixing seat 28 through a motor flange.
[0046] Both the first drive module 23 and the second drive module 35 include needle-type mini cylinders. A pneumatic valve is installed and connected to an air pipe to the needle-type mini cylinder, so that each component performs reciprocating linear motion under the action of the needle-type mini cylinder and the pushing elastic element 27.
[0047] The thrust and pull forces of the actuating elastic element 27 and the working range, as well as the size of the product, are determined based on the magnitude of the force required for the work and the size of the product.
[0048] The tube twisting machine also includes a worktable 4; the case positioning device 1, tube positioning device 2, and dispensing device 3 are mounted on the worktable 4. Specifically, the worktable 4 includes a table panel and feet located at the bottom of the table panel. A first push plate 25 and a second push plate 34 extend from above the table panel to below it, and a first drive module 23 and a second drive module 35 are located below the table panel.
[0049] It is worth noting that the stroke of the needle-type mini cylinder, the amount of glue applied by the glue-applying syringe 31, and the number of rotations of the bar tube driven by the rotary drive mechanism 22 can all be adjusted to suit different watch cases 5 and bar tubes.
[0050] The working process of this utility model is as follows:
[0051] 1) Place the tube onto the tube needle sleeve 21, and the drive end of the first drive module 23 abuts against the first push plate 25, so that the tube moves to the dispensing position.
[0052] 2) The second drive module 35 drives the dispensing syringe 31 to move above the tube, i.e., the dispensing position;
[0053] 3) The rotary drive mechanism 22 drives the tube to rotate, while the glue dispensing syringe 31 squeezes out glue, so that the glue is evenly applied to the tube.
[0054] 4) After the glue application is completed, the second drive module 35 drives the dispensing syringe 31 to reset;
[0055] 5) The drive end of the first drive module 23 retracts, releasing the first push plate 25;
[0056] 6) The elastic push module pushes the bar tube closer to the bar tube mounting groove of the watch case 5 through the first push plate 25 and the first sliding guide module 24;
[0057] 7) The rotary drive mechanism 22 drives the bar tube to rotate so as to twist into the bar tube mounting slot of the watch case 5. At the same time, with the push cooperation of the elastic push module, the bar tube can be pushed into the bar tube mounting slot of the watch case 5 while rotating, thereby completing the automatic twisting and assembly of the bar tube.
[0058] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic dispensing and twisting machine for cable, characterized in that, The device includes a watch case positioning device, a baffle tube positioning device, and a dispensing device located on one side of the baffle tube positioning device. The baffle tube positioning device includes a baffle tube needle sleeve for mounting and positioning the baffle tube, a rotary drive mechanism for driving the baffle tube needle sleeve to rotate, and a translation drive mechanism for driving the baffle tube needle sleeve to translate. The translation drive mechanism includes a first drive module and an elastic push module with the opposite driving direction to the first drive module. The first drive module is used to drive the baffle tube needle sleeve to move the baffle tube to the dispensing position. The dispensing device is used to apply adhesive to the baffle tube at the dispensing position. The watch case positioning device is used to support and position the watch case. The elastic push module is used to drive the baffle tube needle sleeve to insert the baffle tube into the baffle tube mounting groove of the watch case.
2. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 1, wherein The translation drive mechanism further includes a first sliding guide module, and a first push plate is mounted on the first sliding guide module; the bar tube needle sleeve and the rotation drive mechanism are mounted on the first sliding guide module; when the drive end of the first drive module extends to abut against the limiting first push plate, the bar tube on the bar tube needle sleeve is located at the dispensing position; when the drive end of the first drive module retracts to release the first push plate, the elastic push module pushes the bar tube on the bar tube needle sleeve into the bar tube mounting groove of the watch case.
3. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 1, wherein, The elastic pushing module includes an elastic top plate mounted on the side of the first push plate away from the bar needle sleeve, a pushing elastic element abutting between the elastic top plate and the first push plate, and an elastic guide post mounted between the elastic top plate and the first push plate; one end of the elastic guide post is fixed to the elastic top plate, and the other end is movably disposed through the first push plate.
4. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 2, wherein The dispensing device includes a dispensing syringe, a dispensing bracket for mounting the dispensing syringe, a second sliding guide module arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the first sliding guide module, a second push plate mounted on the second sliding guide module, and a second drive module drivenly connected to the second push plate. The second drive module is used to drive the second push plate, so that the dispensing syringe slides through the second sliding guide module to approach or move away from the dispensing position.
5. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 1, wherein, The watch case positioning device includes a height positioning module; the height positioning module includes a lifting support rod, a lifting fixing sleeve sleeved around the outer circumference of the lifting support rod, and a lifting adjustment component located at the bottom of the lifting support rod for adjusting the height of the lifting support rod; the top of the lifting support rod has a watch case placement slot; the lifting adjustment component is used to drive the lifting support rod to move up and down.
6. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that The watch case positioning device further includes a side positioning module for positioning from the side of the watch case, and the side positioning module is located on one side of the height positioning module; the side positioning module includes a side positioning fixing platform and a side positioning slider slidably connected to the side positioning fixing platform; the side positioning slider can move up and down within the side positioning fixing platform.
7. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 1, wherein The scalpel positioning device further includes a needle sleeve fixing seat for mounting the scalpel needle sleeve; the rotary drive mechanism includes a rotary drive motor mounted on the needle sleeve fixing seat, and the motor shaft of the rotary drive motor extends into the needle sleeve fixing seat and is drivenly connected to the scalpel needle sleeve.
8. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 4, wherein, Both the first drive module and the second drive module include needle-type mini cylinders.
9. The automatic tube twisting and filling machine according to claim 1, wherein, The tube twisting machine also includes a workbench; the case positioning device, tube positioning device, and dispensing device are mounted on the workbench.