Pipeline inserting machine
By designing a pipe insertion machine and utilizing components such as clamping claws, fixtures, and sensors, the problem of inconsistent insertion depth and torque in traditional manual operations has been solved, achieving efficient and precise pipe insertion and improving the assembly quality and reliability of automotive piping systems.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HONGQI AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT (TIANJIN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional pipe insertion processes rely on manual operation, which leads to inconsistent insertion depth and torque control, affecting assembly quality and product reliability.
The pipe insertion machine uses upper and lower clamping jaws to hold the pipe, and uses upper and lower fixtures at the port for positioning. Electric push rods and support frames control the insertion depth and force, and are equipped with width measuring sensors and equipment sensors to detect alignment.
It achieves precise control and consistency in pipe insertion, improves assembly quality and efficiency, and reduces inconsistencies caused by individual differences and high-pressure environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe insertion tools, and in particular to a pipe insertion machine. Background Technology
[0002] The automotive piping system is an important component of a car, mainly used to transport media such as fuel, lubricating oil, brake fluid, coolant, and compressed air. Its assembly quality directly affects the performance, safety, and reliability of the car.
[0003] Traditional pipe insertion processes rely heavily on manual operation, where pipes are manually connected to interfaces. During this process, the precise control of insertion depth and torque is highly dependent on the worker's experience, leading to significant individual variations in assembly quality. Under high-pressure environments, the consistency of manual operation becomes a critical factor affecting product reliability. Therefore, improvements are needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a pipe insertion machine.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a pipe insertion machine, including a base, a mounting frame vertically fixed to the center of the top surface of the base, an upper clamping claw and a lower clamping claw installed between the base and the mounting frame, and an adjustment component installed between the base and the mounting frame.
[0006] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes a cylinder 1 installed at the front end of the top face inside the mounting bracket. The output shaft of the cylinder 1 is connected to the upper clamping jaw, and a mounting seat is provided directly below the cylinder 1. The mounting seat is fixed to the top surface of the base, and the upper end of the mounting seat is connected to the lower clamping jaw.
[0007] Preferably, a positioning seat is installed at the rear end of the top surface of the base, an electric actuator is longitudinally installed at the upper end of the positioning seat, a support frame is installed at the front end of the output shaft of the electric actuator, and a guide rail is installed in the middle of the top surface of the base, with the support frame and the guide rail slidably connected.
[0008] Preferably, a second cylinder is installed inside the support frame, and an ejector cylinder is vertically installed on the front end face of the support frame. A connecting plate is installed on the upper end of the output shaft of the second cylinder, and an upper port fixture is installed on the front end of the bottom of the connecting plate. A lower port fixture is installed on the top of the telescopic end of the ejector cylinder.
[0009] Preferably, the upper fixture is positioned directly below the lower fixture, and a port component is installed at the connection between the upper and lower fixtures. Width measurement sensors are installed at both ends of the lower fixture.
[0010] Preferably, a device sensor for detecting the presence of a workpiece is installed on one side of the front end face of the mounting bracket.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, the cooperation of the upper and lower clamping claws facilitates the clamping and positioning of the pipeline, preventing the pipeline from deviating during insertion; the cooperation of the upper and lower port fixtures facilitates the clamping and positioning of the port components, improving the pipeline insertion effect and efficiency; the cooperation of the width measuring sensor and the equipment sensor facilitates the detection of whether the port components are in place and whether the port components and pipeline are aligned, improving insertion efficiency; the cooperation of the electric push rod and the support frame facilitates the control of the force and depth of each insertion, thereby ensuring the consistency of each pipeline and interface connection. Attached Figure Description
[0012] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure proposed in this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the overall internal three-dimensional structure proposed in this utility model Figure 1 ;
[0015] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the overall internal three-dimensional structure proposed in this utility model Figure 2 ;
[0016] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the overall internal three-dimensional structure proposed in this utility model Figure 3 .
[0017] The numbers in the diagram are: 1. Base; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Cylinder 1; 4. Upper clamping jaw; 5. Mounting seat; 6. Lower clamping jaw; 7. Positioning seat; 8. Electric actuator; 9. Support frame; 10. Guide rail; 11. Cylinder 2; 12. Upper fixture at the port; 13. Ejection cylinder; 14. Lower fixture at the port; 15. Equipment sensor; 16. Width measurement sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0019] Example: See Figure 1-4The pipe insertion machine of this utility model includes a base 1, a mounting frame 2 vertically fixed to the center of the top surface of the base 1, an upper clamping claw 4 and a lower clamping claw 6 installed between the base 1 and the mounting frame 2, and an adjustment assembly installed between the base 1 and the mounting frame 2; the mounting frame 2 facilitates the installation of a cylinder 3, thereby connecting to the upper clamping claw 4; the upper clamping claw 4 and the lower clamping claw 6 facilitate the clamping of the pipe; the adjustment assembly includes a cylinder 3 installed at the front end of the top surface inside the mounting frame 2, the output shaft of the cylinder 3 being connected to the upper clamping claw 4, and a mounting seat 5 located directly below the cylinder 3, the mounting seat 5 being fixed to the top surface of the base 1, and the mounting seat 5... The lower clamping jaw 6 is connected to the upper clamping jaw 4 via cylinder 3, which then works with the lower clamping jaw 6 to clamp the pipeline. The lower clamping jaw 6 is installed via mounting base 5, which then works with the upper clamping jaw 4 to clamp the pipeline. A positioning base 7 is installed at the rear end of the top surface of the base 1. An electric push rod 8 is installed longitudinally on the upper end of the positioning base 7. A support frame 9 is installed at the front end of the output shaft of the electric push rod 8. A guide rail 10 is installed in the middle of the top surface of the base 1. The support frame 9 is slidably connected to the guide rail 10. The electric push rod 8 is installed via the positioning base 7. The movement of the support frame 9 is controlled via the electric push rod 8. Cylinder 11 and ejector cylinder 13 are installed via the support frame 9.
[0020] In this invention, a second cylinder 11 is installed inside the support frame 9, and an ejector cylinder 13 is vertically installed on the front end face of the support frame 9. A connecting plate is installed on the upper end of the output shaft of the second cylinder 11, and an upper port fixture 12 is installed on the front end of the bottom of the connecting plate. A lower port fixture 14 is installed on the top of the telescopic end of the ejector cylinder 13. The second cylinder 11 facilitates the control of the lifting and lowering of the upper port fixture 12; the ejector cylinder 13 facilitates the connection of the lower port fixture 14 and the lifting operation of the lower port fixture 14; the upper port fixture 12 and the lower port fixture 14 facilitate the installation of port components. The upper fixture 12 is positioned directly below the lower fixture 14, and a port component is installed at the connection between the upper fixture 12 and the lower fixture 14. Width measuring sensors 16 are installed at both ends of the lower fixture 14. The width measuring sensors 16 facilitate the detection of whether the pipeline position is correct. The model of the width measuring sensor 16 is the Keyence IG series. A device sensor 15 for detecting the workpiece's position is installed on one side of the front face of the mounting bracket 2. The device sensor 15 facilitates the detection of whether the workpiece is in place. The model of the device sensor 15 is the Keyence LR-X series.
[0021] Working Principle: In the use of this utility model, firstly, connect all electrical equipment with wires and power on. Then, insert the plastic tubing into the port component. Next, start cylinder 11. Connect cylinder 11 to the upper port fixture 12 via a connecting plate. Control the upper port fixture 12 to rise and fall via cylinder 11. When the upper port fixture 12 rises, place the port component on the lower port fixture 14. Then, control the upper port fixture 12 via cylinder 11 to clamp the port component. The device sensor 15 detects whether the port component is installed in place. While starting cylinder 11 to control the upper port fixture 12 to rise, start cylinder 3 to control the upper clamping jaw 4. Then, place the tubing on the lower clamping jaw 6. The width measuring sensor 16 detects whether the port component and the tubing are aligned. After alignment, start the electric push rod 8 to control the port component to move forward, thus completing the insertion of the tubing. Finally, turn off the power to all electrical equipment.
[0022] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A tube insertion machine, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A mounting bracket (2) is vertically fixed to the middle of the top surface of the base (1). An upper clamping claw (4) and a lower clamping claw (6) are installed between the base (1) and the mounting bracket (2). An adjustment component is installed between the base (1) and the mounting bracket (2).
2. The tubing insertion machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes a cylinder (3) installed at the front end of the top face inside the mounting bracket (2). The output shaft of the cylinder (3) is connected to the upper clamping claw (4), and a mounting seat (5) is provided directly below the cylinder (3). The mounting seat (5) is fixed to the top surface of the base (1), and the upper end of the mounting seat (5) is connected to the lower clamping claw (6).
3. The tubing insertion machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning seat (7) is installed at the rear end of the top surface of the base (1). An electric push rod (8) is installed longitudinally at the upper end of the positioning seat (7). A support frame (9) is installed at the front end of the output shaft of the electric push rod (8). A guide rail (10) is installed in the middle of the top surface of the base (1). The support frame (9) is slidably connected to the guide rail (10).
4. The tubing insertion machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support frame (9) is equipped with a second cylinder (11), and the front end face of the support frame (9) is vertically equipped with an ejector cylinder (13). The upper end of the output shaft of the second cylinder (11) is equipped with a connecting plate, the front end of the bottom of the connecting plate is equipped with a port upper fixture (12), and the top of the telescopic end of the ejector cylinder (13) is equipped with a port lower fixture (14).
5. The tubing insertion machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper fixture (12) is placed directly below the lower fixture (14), and a port component is installed at the connection between the upper fixture (12) and the lower fixture (14). Width measurement sensors (16) are installed at both ends of the lower fixture (14).
6. The tubing insertion machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) has a device sensor (15) installed on one side of its front end face for detecting the presence of the workpiece.