Semi-automatic riveting equipment for evaporator cup cover

By automatically placing the cup lid onto the evaporator using a conveyor belt and clamping components during the evaporator transport process, the problem of cumbersome operation of existing equipment is solved, and a highly efficient cup lid riveting effect is achieved.

CN224143420UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21DENSO (TIANJIN) THERMAL PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DENSO (TIANJIN) THERMAL PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing semi-automatic riveting equipment for evaporator cup lids is cumbersome to operate using conveyor belts and robotic arms, resulting in low riveting efficiency.

Method used

During the evaporator conveying process, the cup lid is placed directly on the evaporator by means of a conveyor belt and roller limiters, and an electric push rod and motor-driven clamping assembly to achieve automatic riveting.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of cup lid riveting, simplifies the operation process, and enhances the overall performance and service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of evaporator manufacturing, in particular to semi-automatic riveting equipment for an evaporator cup cover. According to the semi-automatic riveting equipment for the cup cover of the evaporator, the cup cover can be placed on the evaporator in the conveying process of the evaporator, and the riveting efficiency of the cup cover is improved. Semi-automatic riveting equipment for an evaporator cup cover comprises a first supporting frame, a conveying belt and the like, and the conveying belt is arranged on the upper portion of the first supporting frame. When an evaporator moves to the position below a discharging frame, a first electric push rod is started to push a movable frame to move, so that a cup cover falls onto a rotating plate, then a motor is started to drive a two-way lead screw to rotate, clamping frames get close to each other to clamp and position the cup cover, then a second electric push rod is started to push a guide frame to move downwards, and the cup cover is placed on the evaporator. And the effect that the cup cover can be placed on the evaporator in the evaporator conveying process, and the cup cover riveting efficiency is improved is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of evaporator manufacturing technology, and in particular to a semi-automatic riveting device for evaporator cup lids. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of refrigeration equipment (such as air conditioners and refrigerators), the evaporator is a critical component, and the quality of the connection between its lid and the main body directly affects the overall performance and service life of the equipment. Therefore, semi-automatic riveting equipment for evaporator lids is required.

[0003] However, the existing semi-automatic riveting equipment for evaporator cup lids usually transports the evaporator body and cup lid to the riveting area via a conveyor belt, and then uses a robotic arm to transfer the cup lid to the evaporator body for welding. This operation is quite cumbersome, resulting in low efficiency in cup lid riveting.

[0004] Therefore, a semi-automatic riveting device for evaporator cup lids has now been developed, which can place the cup lid on the evaporator during the evaporator conveying process, thereby improving the riveting efficiency of the cup lid. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing semi-automatic riveting equipment for evaporator cups and lids, which typically transports the evaporator body and cups and lids to the riveting area via a conveyor belt and then transfers the cups and lids to the evaporator body for welding via a robotic arm, the operation is relatively cumbersome and results in low riveting efficiency. This utility model provides a semi-automatic riveting equipment for evaporator cups and lids that can place the cups and lids on the evaporator during the evaporator transport process, thereby improving the riveting efficiency of the cups and lids.

[0006] The technical implementation scheme of this utility model is as follows: a semi-automatic riveting device for evaporator cup lids, including a first support frame, a conveyor belt, a robotic arm, a riveting gun, a feeding component, and a clamping component. The first support frame is equipped with a conveyor belt on its upper part, and two robotic arms, one in front and one behind, are installed on the upper left side of the first support frame. Each robotic arm is equipped with a riveting gun on its upper part. The first support frame is equipped with a feeding component that can store cup lids, and the feeding component is equipped with a clamping component that can clamp cup lids.

[0007] Furthermore, pads are provided on the lower sides of both the left and right sides of the first support frame.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes rollers, with multiple rollers rotatably connected to both the front and rear sides of the upper part of the first support frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a second support frame, a feeding frame, a first electric push rod, a movable frame, a rotating plate, and a torsion spring. The second support frame is connected to the middle of the first support frame, and the feeding frame is connected to the upper part of the second support frame. The first electric push rod is connected to the front side of the middle of the feeding frame, and the movable frame is connected to the telescopic end of the first electric push rod. The movable frame passes through the feeding frame, and the rotating plate is rotatably connected to both the front and rear sides of the lower part of the feeding frame. Torsion springs are connected between the left and right sides of the rotating plate and the feeding frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a second electric push rod, a guide frame, a motor, a bidirectional lead screw, and a clamping frame. The second electric push rod is connected to both the left and right sides of the feeding frame. The guide frame is connected to the telescopic end of the second electric push rod. The motor is connected to the front side of the guide frame on the right side. The bidirectional lead screw is connected to the output shaft of the motor. The bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected to the guide frame on the right side. The clamping frame is threadedly connected to both the front and rear parts of the bidirectional lead screw. The clamping frame is slidably connected to the guide frame. The clamping frame is located above the rotating plate.

[0011] Furthermore, each clamp is equipped with a soft pad.

[0012] This utility model has the following advantages: When the evaporator moves to the bottom of the discharge frame, the first electric push rod is activated to push the moving frame to move, so that the cup lid falls onto the rotating plate. Then the motor is activated to drive the bidirectional lead screw to rotate, so that the clamping frames move closer to each other to clamp and position the cup lid. Then the second electric push rod is activated to push the guide frame to move downward and place the cup lid on the evaporator. This achieves the effect of placing the cup lid on the evaporator during the evaporator conveying process, thus improving the cup lid riveting efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first cross-section of the feeding mechanism of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second type of feeding mechanism of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first type of clamping mechanism of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second type of clamping mechanism of this utility model.

[0019] In the above attached figures: 1: First support frame, 2: Conveyor belt, 3: Roller, 4: Second support frame, 5: Feeding frame, 6: First electric push rod, 7: Moving frame, 8: Rotating plate, 9: Torsion spring, 10: Second electric push rod, 11: Guide frame, 12: Motor, 13: Bidirectional lead screw, 14: Clamping frame, 15: Robotic arm, 16: Riveting gun. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] A semi-automatic riveting device for evaporator cup lids, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the system includes a first support frame 1, a conveyor belt 2, rollers 3, a robotic arm 15, a riveting gun 16, a material unloading assembly, and a clamping assembly. The conveyor belt 2 is mounted on the upper part of the first support frame 1. Pads are provided on the lower sides of both the left and right sides of the first support frame 1 to prevent ground abrasion. Twenty rollers 3 are rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the upper part of the first support frame 1. Two robotic arms 15 are mounted on the upper left side of the first support frame 1, and the riveting gun 16 is mounted on the upper part of each robotic arm 15. The material unloading assembly is provided on the first support frame 1. The material unloading assembly includes a second support frame 4, a feeding frame 5, a first electric push rod 6, a moving frame 7, a rotating plate 8, and a torsion spring 9. The second support frame 4 is connected to the middle of the first support frame 1. The feeding frame 5 is connected to the upper part of the second support frame 4. The first electric push rod 6 is connected to the front side of the middle of the feeding frame 5. The moving frame 7 is connected to the telescopic end of the first electric push rod 6. The moving frame 7 passes through... The feeding frame 5 has a rotating plate 8 rotatably connected to both the front and rear sides of its lower part. Torsion springs 9 connect the left and right sides of the rotating plate 8 to the feeding frame 5. A clamping assembly is provided on the feeding assembly. The clamping assembly includes a second electric push rod 10, a guide frame 11, a motor 12, a bidirectional lead screw 13, and a clamping frame 14. The second electric push rod 10 is connected to both the left and right sides of the feeding frame 5. The guide frame 11 is connected to the telescopic end of the second electric push rod 10. The motor 12 is connected to the front side of the guide frame 11 on the right side. The bidirectional lead screw 13 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 12. The bidirectional lead screw 13 is rotatably connected to the guide frame 11 on the right side. The clamping frame 14 is threadedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the bidirectional lead screw 13. The clamping frame 14 is equipped with soft pads to prevent damage to the cup lid. The clamping frame 14 is slidably connected to the guide frame 11 and is located above the rotating plate 8.

[0022] When using this utility model, firstly, place the first support frame 1 in the evaporator cup lid riveting area, then place the evaporator on the conveyor belt 2, start the conveyor belt 2 to transport the evaporator to the left, and the roller 3 limits the evaporator. At the same time as placing the evaporator, place the cup lid into the feeding frame 5 on the second support frame 4. At this time, the lowermost cup lid is located on the moving frame 7. When the evaporator moves to below the feeding frame 5, start the first electric push rod 6 to push the moving frame 7 to move backward, so that the upper part of the moving frame 7 closes the feeding frame 5. At the same time, the cup lid falls onto the rotating plate 8. The rotating plate 8 is kept in a relative position by the action of the torsion spring 9. At this time, start the motor 12 to drive the double Rotating the lead screw 13 causes the clamping frames 14 to move closer together to clamp and position the cup lid. Then, the second electric push rod 10 is activated, pushing the guide frame 11 downward. This causes the guide frame 11 to push the rotating plate 8 downward, causing the torsion spring 9 to deform and place the cup lid on the evaporator. The clamping frame 14 is then reset, the torsion spring 9 returns to its original position, and the rotating plate 8 is reset. The moving frame 7 is then reset, allowing the next cup lid to fall onto the moving frame 7. Afterward, the evaporator is transported to the robotic arm 15, and the robotic arm 15 and the riveting gun 16 are activated to fix the cup lid onto the evaporator. This effectively places the cup lid on the evaporator during transport, improving the efficiency of cup lid riveting.

[0023] Although the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. The scope of the following claims should be given the broadest interpretation in order to cover all variations and equivalent structures and functions.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic riveting device for evaporator cup lids, characterized in that: It includes a first support frame (1), a conveyor belt (2), a robotic arm (15), a riveting gun (16), a material unloading assembly, and a clamping assembly. The first support frame (1) is equipped with a conveyor belt (2) on its upper part. Two robotic arms (15) are installed on the upper left side of the first support frame (1). A riveting gun (16) is installed on the upper part of each robotic arm (15). The first support frame (1) is equipped with a material unloading assembly that can store cup lids. The material unloading assembly is equipped with a clamping assembly that can clamp cup lids.

2. A semi-automatic riveting apparatus for a cup lid of an evaporator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support frame (1) has pads on both the left and right sides.

3. A semi-automatic riveter for a cup lid of an evaporator according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes rollers (3), and multiple rollers (3) are rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the upper part of the first support frame (1).

4. A semi-automatic riveter for a cup lid of an evaporator according to claim 1, wherein: The feeding assembly includes a second support frame (4), a feeding frame (5), a first electric push rod (6), a moving frame (7), a rotating plate (8), and a torsion spring (9). The second support frame (4) is connected to the middle of the first support frame (1). The feeding frame (5) is connected to the upper part of the second support frame (4). The first electric push rod (6) is connected to the front side of the middle part of the feeding frame (5). The moving frame (7) is connected to the telescopic end of the first electric push rod (6). The moving frame (7) passes through the feeding frame (5). The rotating plate (8) is rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the lower part of the feeding frame (5). The left and right sides of the rotating plate (8) are connected to the feeding frame (5) by torsion springs (9).

5. A semi-automatic riveter for a cup lid of an evaporator according to claim 4, wherein: The clamping assembly includes a second electric push rod (10), a guide frame (11), a motor (12), a bidirectional lead screw (13), and a clamping frame (14). The second electric push rod (10) is connected to both the left and right sides of the feeding frame (5). The guide frame (11) is connected to the telescopic end of the second electric push rod (10). The motor (12) is connected to the front side of the guide frame (11) on the right side. The bidirectional lead screw (13) is connected to the output shaft of the motor (12). The bidirectional lead screw (13) is rotatably connected to the guide frame (11) on the right side. The clamping frame (14) is threadedly connected to both the front and rear parts of the bidirectional lead screw (13). The clamping frame (14) is slidably connected to the guide frame (11). The clamping frame (14) is located above the rotating plate (8).

6. A semi-automatic riveter for a cup lid of an evaporator according to claim 5, wherein: Each clamp (14) is equipped with a soft pad.