A hose and end cap assembly apparatus

Abstract

This utility model discloses a hose and end cap assembly device, relating to the field of medical device assembly. Specifically, it includes a frame, with a hose fixing device at the front end of the upper part of the frame, an end cap fixing device at the middle section of the upper part of the frame, and a pushing device at the rear end of the upper part of the frame. The hose fixing device, end cap fixing device, and pushing device are arranged sequentially and correspondingly. A switching power supply, a solenoid valve, and a controller are arranged at the lower part of the frame. The switching power supply, solenoid valve, controller, and pushing device are electrically connected. This assembly device has a simple structure, short development cycle, low cost, and is easy for operators to control. Furthermore, this device greatly improves assembly efficiency and quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device assembly technology, and in particular to a hose and end cap assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are two common methods for assembling hoses and end caps: manual assembly and fully automated assembly. The first method relies on manual labor to press the hose and end cap together, which has the following drawbacks: high labor load, laborious installation, inability to guarantee installation accuracy, low efficiency, and inability to handle large-volume orders. The second method uses automated equipment, but this method has the following drawbacks: long development cycle, high investment cost, long payback period, dedicated automated equipment, large footprint, and unsuitability for diverse, small-batch production. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an assembly device that can quickly assemble hoses and end caps at a low cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that there is a lack of assembly devices in the prior art that can quickly assemble hoses and end caps at a low cost.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A hose and end cap assembly device includes a frame, which includes a front plate, a rear plate, and multiple connecting rods. The front plate and rear plate are perpendicular to the ground, and the multiple connecting rods are horizontally fixed between the front plate and the rear plate. The multiple connecting rods divide the frame into an upper part and a lower part. A hose fixing device is provided at the front end of the upper part of the frame, an end cap fixing device is provided in the middle section of the upper part of the frame, and a pushing device is provided at the rear end of the upper part of the frame. The hose fixing device, the end cap fixing device, and the pushing device are arranged sequentially and correspondingly. A switching power supply, a solenoid valve, and a controller are provided in the lower part of the frame, and the switching power supply, the solenoid valve, the controller, and the pushing device are electrically connected.

[0006] Preferably, the hose fixing device includes a mounting base and a gripper mechanism. The mounting base is fixedly connected to the frame. A finger cylinder is provided on the mounting base. The gripper mechanism includes a left gripper and a right gripper with the same structure. The left gripper and the right gripper are arranged opposite each other at both ends of the upper surface of the finger cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of auxiliary pins are provided between the left and right grippers, and the plurality of auxiliary pins are horizontally spaced apart for placing the hose.

[0008] Preferably, the contour template has a first groove in the middle and a second groove on the upper surface of the first groove, and the first and second grooves are used to place the end cap.

[0009] Preferably, the pushing device includes a three-bar cylinder, a push plate, and an adjusting screw. The cylinder is connected to the push plate, and the push plate is connected to the contour template via the adjusting screw.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0011] (1) This utility model discloses a hose and end cap assembly device, including a frame, a hose fixing device at the front end of the upper part of the frame, an end cap fixing device at the middle section of the upper part of the frame, and a pushing device at the rear end of the upper part of the frame. The hose fixing device, the end cap fixing device and the pushing device are arranged in sequence. A switching power supply, a solenoid valve and a controller are arranged at the lower part of the frame. The switching power supply, the solenoid valve, the controller and the pushing device are electrically connected. This assembly device has a simple structure, a short development cycle, low cost and is easy for operators to control. The simple structure, short development cycle and low cost of this assembly device and easy for operators to control greatly improve the assembly efficiency and assembly quality.

[0012] (2) The template in the end cap fixing device and the gripper mechanism in the hose fixing device can be switched to adapt to different types of hoses and end caps, which is widely applicable and further saves production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hose and end cap assembly device according to the present invention.

[0014] In the diagram, 1-front plate, 2-rear plate, 3-connecting rod, 4-power switch, 5-solenoid valve, 6-controller, 7-mounting base, 8-finger cylinder, 9-left gripper, 10-right gripper, 11-auxiliary pin, 12-first groove, 13-second groove, 14-three-bar cylinder, 15-push plate, 16-adjusting screw, 17-end cap, 18-hose, 19-contour template Detailed Implementation

[0015] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these descriptions are for the purpose of aiding understanding of this utility model, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0016] This utility model discloses a hose and end cap assembly device, such as Figure 1As shown, the device includes a frame, which comprises a front plate 1, a rear plate 2, and multiple connecting rods 3. The front plate 1 and rear plate 2 are perpendicular to the ground, and the multiple connecting rods 3 are horizontally fixed between the front plate 1 and the rear plate 2. The multiple connecting rods 3 divide the frame into an upper part and a lower part. A hose fixing device is provided at the front end of the upper part of the frame, an end cap fixing device is provided in the middle section of the upper part of the frame, and a pushing device is provided at the rear end of the upper part of the frame. The hose fixing device, the end cap fixing device, and the pushing device are arranged in sequence. A switching power supply 4, a solenoid valve 5, and a controller 6 are provided at the lower part of the frame. The switching power supply 4, the solenoid valve 5, the controller 6, and the pushing device are electrically connected. In this application, the switching power supply 4 has a power of 15W, the solenoid valve 5 is model 4V210-08-A, and the controller 6 is YYB-5 DC24V, which is suitable for the assembly of hoses and rigid plastics in industrial and medical applications.

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, the hose fixing device includes a mounting base 7 and a gripper mechanism. The mounting base 7 is fixedly connected to the frame. A finger cylinder 8 is mounted on the mounting base 7; the finger cylinder 8 is an Airtac MAZ2-32D. The gripper mechanism includes a left gripper 9 and a right gripper 10 with identical structures. The gripper mechanism is a contoured polyurethane gripper mechanism, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, both the left gripper 9 and the right gripper 10 include a small, contoured polyurethane gripper and a large, contoured polyurethane gripper, which are fixedly connected. The contoured polyurethane grippers come in various models and can be replaced as needed. The left gripper 9 and the right gripper 10 are positioned opposite each other at the two ends of the upper surface of the finger cylinder 8. Preferably, several auxiliary pins 11 are provided between the left gripper 9 and the right gripper 10. These auxiliary pins 11 are horizontally spaced and spaced apart to hold the hose 18. After the finger cylinder 8 moves the grippers on both sides inward, it clamps the hose 18, thus securing it.

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, the contour template 19 has a first groove 12 in the middle, and a second groove 13 is provided on the upper end face of the first groove 12. One end of the end cap 17 is placed in the second groove 13, and the middle part of the end cap 17 is placed in the first groove 12. The contour template 19 can also be replaced according to the model of the end cap 17.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, the pushing device includes a three-bar cylinder 14 and a push plate 15. The cylinder is connected to the push plate 15, and the push plate 15 is connected to the contour template 19 via an adjusting screw 16. The adjusting screw 16 can adjust the relative distance between the contour template and the contour polyurethane soft claw. The cylinder is preferably an Airtac TCM32X50 three-bar cylinder 14. The contour template and the contour polyurethane soft claw mechanism can ensure that the hose 18 and the end cap 17 are coaxial.

[0020] Work steps:

[0021] (1) The operator places the end cap 17 in the groove of the template and the hose 18 on the upper surface of the auxiliary pin 11 of the polyurethane gripper mechanism.

[0022] (2) The operator steps on the foot switch, the foot switch gives the controller 6 a model, the controller 6 drives the finger cylinder 8 to move, the finger cylinder 8 drives the left gripper 9 and the right gripper 10 to move and clamp the hose 18.

[0023] (3) At the same time, the three-bar cylinder 14 moves to extend the template and the end cap 17 moves to the hose 18 until one end of the end cap 17 is fully assembled into the hose 18, thus completing the assembly.

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, and these variations still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hose and end cap assembly apparatus, characterized by: The device includes a frame, which comprises a front plate, a rear plate, and multiple connecting rods. The front and rear plates are perpendicular to the ground, and the multiple connecting rods are horizontally fixed between the front and rear plates, dividing the frame into an upper and lower section. A hose fixing device is provided at the front end of the upper part of the frame, an end cap fixing device is provided in the middle section of the upper part of the frame, and a pushing device is provided at the rear end of the upper part of the frame. The hose fixing device, the end cap fixing device, and the pushing device are arranged sequentially and correspondingly. A switching power supply, a solenoid valve, and a controller are provided in the lower part of the frame, and the switching power supply, the solenoid valve, the controller, and the pushing device are electrically connected.

2. A hose and end cap assembly apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: The hose fixing device includes a mounting base and a gripper mechanism. The mounting base is fixedly connected to the frame. A finger cylinder is provided on the mounting base. The gripper mechanism includes a left gripper and a right gripper with the same structure. The left gripper and the right gripper are arranged opposite each other at both ends of the upper surface of the finger cylinder.

3. A hose and end cap assembly apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein: Several auxiliary pins are provided between the left and right grippers, and these auxiliary pins are horizontally spaced to accommodate the hose.

4. A hose and end cap assembly apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein: The end cap fixing device includes a contour template, a first groove in the middle of the contour template, and a second groove on the upper surface of the first groove. The first groove and the second groove are used to place the end cap.

5. A hose and end cap assembly apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein: The pushing device includes a three-bar cylinder, a push plate, and an adjusting screw. The cylinder is connected to the push plate, and the push plate is connected to the contour template via the adjusting screw.

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