An energy connection device

Abstract

This application discloses an energy connection device, belonging to the technical field of connection devices. The energy connection device includes a tool side and a supply side, energy components disposed on the tool side and supply side for docking, and a power component disposed on the supply side away from the tool side for docking or separating the supply side and tool side. The floating structure includes an elastic component disposed between the power component and the supply side for buffering during docking, a spherical plain bearing disposed on the elastic component and connected to the supply side, and a central support component disposed on the power component. This energy connection device, by using a floating structure to compensate for offsets in any direction of the docking plane through compression of the elastic component, deflection of the spherical plain bearing, and rotational support of the central support component, adapts to minor deviations, ensures reliable docking of the energy components, improves docking success rate and efficiency, and is beneficial for enhancing the flexibility and stability of the production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of connection device technology, specifically an energy connection device. Background Technology

[0002] In energy transmission and distribution systems, especially in automated production lines and equipment involving multiple energy forms such as electricity, heat, oil and gas, and chemical energy, energy connection devices play a crucial role as key components for achieving safe and efficient energy transmission.

[0003] However, traditional energy connection devices are susceptible to misalignment during the docking of the tool and supply sides due to positioning, processing, or mechanical errors. This results in the tool and supply sides failing to align precisely, leading to a loose connection. Such a loose connection not only significantly reduces energy transmission efficiency, causing leakage or loss during transmission, but also damages the equipment itself, such as causing overheating or short circuits, severely impacting the normal operation of the production line.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides an energy connection device to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides an energy connection device, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the existing energy connection devices being susceptible to errors when docking between the tool side and the supply side, resulting in misalignment and loose connection, thereby reducing energy transmission efficiency and production line operation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: an energy connection device, including a tool side and a supply side, an energy component disposed on the tool side and the supply side for docking, and a power component disposed on the supply side away from the tool side for docking or separating the supply side and the tool side. The energy connection device further includes a floating structure disposed on the power component and the supply side for adjusting the docking error between the supply side and the tool side.

[0007] The floating structure includes an elastic component for buffering during docking between the power component and the supply side, a spherical plain bearing for angular deflection during docking, mounted on the elastic component and connected to the supply side, and a central support component mounted on the power component for contacting the supply side after docking and providing rotational support. By setting up the floating structure, and utilizing the compression of the elastic component, the angular deflection of the spherical plain bearing, and the rotational support of the central support component, offset compensation in any direction of the docking plane is achieved. This allows the energy connection device to adapt to minor deviations under different docking conditions, including positioning errors, processing errors, and mechanical errors, thereby ensuring reliable docking of the energy components on the supply side and the tool side, greatly improving the success rate and efficiency of docking, and contributing to the flexibility and stability of the production line.

[0008] Preferably, in order to realize the transmission of multiple energy media, the energy component includes a water / gas module and an electric module respectively disposed on and connected to the tool side and the supply side; the water / gas module and the electric module are respectively disposed on the tool side and the supply side, realizing the flexible transmission of multiple energy media such as electrical signals, communication, gas, and liquid, so as to meet the energy needs of different projects and scenarios and enhance the adaptability and efficiency of the production line.

[0009] Preferably, to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the water / gas module and the electrical module, insertion holes are provided on both the tool side and the supply side at the positions corresponding to the water / gas module and the electrical module, respectively. A retaining spring is installed within each insertion hole, and both the water / gas module and the electrical module are engaged within the insertion hole via the retaining spring. The elasticity of the retaining spring secures the water / gas module and the electrical module within the insertion hole, allowing for flexible combination and replacement of modules according to project requirements. This also facilitates the repair or replacement of easily damaged parts, improving the maintainability and flexibility of the equipment, reducing maintenance costs and time, and ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the production line.

[0010] Preferably, in order to achieve docking and separation of the supply side and the tool side, the power assembly includes an H-shaped fixing frame fixedly disposed on the side of the supply side away from the tool side, two fixing columns passing through both sides of the H-shaped fixing frame and slidably connected to the H-shaped fixing frame, a connecting plate disposed between the H-shaped fixing frame and the supply side and fixedly connected to the fixing columns, and a driving component disposed on the H-shaped fixing frame for driving the connecting plate to move. The driving component is a cylinder or an electric cylinder, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the cylinder or electric cylinder. By extending and retracting the piston rod of the driving component to drive the connecting plate to move, docking or separation of the supply side and the tool side can be achieved.

[0011] Preferably, to provide cushioning during docking, the elastic component includes tubular bolts fixedly disposed at the four corners of the connecting plate away from the fixed post, a lasing rod penetrating the supply side and corresponding to the tubular bolts, a limiting ring fixedly connected to the supply side near the connecting plate and sleeved on the lasing rod, and a support spring sleeved on the lasing rod with its two ends fixedly connected to the limiting ring and the tubular bolts away from the connecting plate, respectively. The tubular bolts are slidably sleeved on the lasing rod, and the lasing rod is rotatably connected to the supply side via a spherical plain bearing located inside the supply side away from the support spring. This design allows the elastic deformation of the support spring to absorb and disperse the impact force generated during docking, and to compensate for positioning, processing, and mechanical errors, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of docking and reducing docking failures or equipment damage caused by errors or impact forces.

[0012] Preferably, in order to provide rotational support after docking, the central support assembly includes a placement base fixedly installed at the center of the connecting plate, a central support column fixedly installed on the placement base, and a universal ball rotatably connected to the end of the central support column away from the placement base for contacting the supply side. This design allows the universal ball to contact the supply side and shift and rotate after docking, providing rotational support for the supply side. This can accommodate minor shifts or adjustments after docking, thereby enhancing the stability and flexibility after docking.

[0013] Preferably, to ensure docking accuracy, symmetrical guide pins are fixedly installed on the tool side, and a guide groove is provided on the supply side for the guide pins to be inserted and slid. By utilizing the cooperation of the guide pins and the guide groove, the supply side and tool side can be guided to move along a predetermined path during the docking process, thereby reducing errors in the docking process, improving docking accuracy and stability, ensuring that the water / gas module and the electrical module of the energy component can be accurately docked, thereby ensuring the reliability of energy transmission and the operating efficiency of the production line.

[0014] Preferably, in order to monitor the docking or separation status of the tool side and the supply side in real time, a position detection sensor for detecting the docking or separation status of the tool side and the supply side is fixedly installed on the supply side; the position detection sensor can monitor the docking or separation status of the tool side and the supply side in real time, thereby realizing the monitoring of the docking process and ensuring the safety and reliability of energy transmission.

[0015] This energy connection device, by setting up a floating structure, utilizes the compression of elastic components, the angular deflection of spherical joint bearings, and the rotational support of the central support component to achieve offset compensation in any direction of the docking plane. This allows the energy connection device to adapt to minor deviations under different docking conditions, including positioning errors, processing errors, and mechanical errors, thereby ensuring reliable docking of energy components on the supply side and tool side, greatly improving the success rate and efficiency of docking, and contributing to enhancing the flexibility and stability of the production line.

[0016] The energy connection device uses the elasticity of the snap ring to snap the water / gas module and the electrical module into the insertion hole, which allows the modules to be flexibly matched and replaced according to project needs. At the same time, it facilitates the repair or replacement of vulnerable parts, improves the maintainability and flexibility of the equipment, reduces maintenance costs and time, and ensures the continuous and stable operation of the production line.

[0017] This energy connection device can monitor the docking or disconnection status of the tool side and the supply side in real time through position detection sensors, thereby realizing the monitoring of the docking process and ensuring the safety and reliability of energy transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an energy connection device in a disconnected state.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an energy connection device in a docked state;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tool side in an energy connection device;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the supply side and power components in an energy connection device.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1. Tool side; 11. Guide pin

[0024] 2. Supply side; 21. Guide channel;

[0025] 3. Energy components; 31. Water / gas module; 32. Electricity module;

[0026] 4. Power assembly; 41. H-type mounting bracket; 42. Mounting column; 43. Connecting plate; 44. Drive component;

[0027] 5. Floating structure; 51. Elastic component; 511. Tubular bolt; 512. Latin bolt; 513. Support spring; 514. Limiting ring; 52. Spherical plain bearing; 53. Central support component; 531. Placement base; 532. Central support column; 533. Universal ball;

[0028] 6. Position detection sensor;

[0029] 7. Insertion hole; 71. Snap ring. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] This embodiment provides an energy connection device, such as... Figures 1-4 As shown, the energy connection device includes a tool side 1 and a supply side 2, an energy component 3 disposed on the tool side 1 and the supply side 2 for docking, a power component 4 disposed on the side of the supply side 2 away from the tool side 1 for docking or separating the supply side 2 and the tool side 1, and a floating structure 5 disposed on the power component 4 and the supply side 2 for adjusting the docking error between the supply side 2 and the tool side 1; the floating structure 5 includes an elastic component 51 disposed between the power component 4 and the supply side 2 for buffering during docking, a spherical plain bearing 52 disposed on the elastic component 51 and in contact with the supply side 2 for angular deflection during docking, and a central support component 53 disposed on the power component 4 for contacting the supply side 2 after docking and providing rotational support.

[0033] In use, when the docking operation is initiated and the power component 4 drives the supply side 2 to move closer to the tool side 1, the elastic component 51 in the floating structure 5 first comes into play. It effectively absorbs the impact force generated during the docking process through elastic deformation, providing a buffer for the docking process and thus ensuring the stability of the docking. As the docking continues, the elastic component 51 is gradually compressed, and the two sides of the spherical plain bearing 52 set on it begin to separate, thus allowing the supply side 2 to have a certain angular deflection during the docking process to compensate for errors caused by positioning, processing, or mechanical reasons. When the elastic component 51 is compressed to a certain distance, the central support component 53 contacts the supply side 2 and provides rotational support, thereby enabling the energy connection device to achieve offset compensation and angle compensation in any direction of the docking plane. Afterwards, during the separation process when the power component 4 drives the supply side 2 to move away from the tool side 1, the elastic component 51 resets, which will push the supply side 2 to move away from the tool side 1. At this time, the two sides of the spherical plain bearing 52 are tightly fitted again, returning to the initial state. At the same time, the central support component 53 no longer contacts the supply side 2, preparing for the next docking.

[0034] The offset compensation is 2.5mm, and the angle compensation is ±3°.

[0035] Specifically, the energy component 3 includes a water / gas module 31 and an electric module 32 respectively disposed on the tool side 1 and the supply side 2 and connected to each other; the tool side 1 and the supply side 2 are provided with insertion holes 7 at the positions corresponding to the water / gas module 31 and the electric module 32, and a retaining spring 71 is provided in the insertion hole 7. The water / gas module 31 and the electric module 32 are both snapped into the insertion hole 7 by the retaining spring 71;

[0036] When it is necessary to install the water / gas module 31 or the electrical module 32 onto the tool side 1 or the supply side 2, simply align the water / gas module 31 or the electrical module 32 with the corresponding insertion hole 7 and insert it. During insertion, the water / gas module 31 or the electrical module 32 will compress the retaining spring 71, causing it to elastically deform. After the water / gas module 31 or the electrical module 32 is fully inserted, the retaining spring 71 returns to its original shape, tightly locking the module and preventing it from falling off. This achieves a stable installation of the water / gas module 31 or the electrical module 32. When it is necessary to disassemble or replace the module, simply... By applying appropriate external force to overcome the elasticity of the retaining ring 71, the module can be easily pulled out of the insertion hole 7. This design, in which the retaining ring 71 is snapped into the insertion hole 7, not only simplifies the module disassembly and assembly process and improves work efficiency, but also facilitates the quick replacement of vulnerable parts, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures the continuous and stable operation of the energy connection device. When the tool side 1 and the supply side 2 are connected, the connection ports of the water / gas module 31 or the electric module 32 on the tool side 1 and the supply side 2 will be connected simultaneously to realize energy connection and transmission.

[0037] Furthermore, the power assembly 4 includes an H-shaped fixing frame 41 fixedly installed on the side of the supply side 2 away from the tool side 1, two fixing columns 42 respectively passing through both sides of the H-shaped fixing frame 41 and slidably connected to the H-shaped fixing frame 41, a connecting plate 43 disposed between the H-shaped fixing frame 41 and the supply side 2 and fixedly connected to the fixing columns 42, and a driving component 44 disposed on the H-shaped fixing frame 41 for driving the connecting plate 43 to move. The driving component 44 is a cylinder or an electric cylinder, and the connecting plate 43 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the cylinder or electric cylinder.

[0038] When docking is required, the drive unit 44 is activated. At this time, the piston rod of the drive unit 44 extends and pushes the connecting plate 43. The connecting plate 43 is connected to the supply side 2 through the elastic component 51. Therefore, as the connecting plate 43 moves, the supply side 2 will move synchronously closer to the tool side 1 until the connection port of the water / gas module 31 or electric module 32 on the supply side 2 and the connection port of the water / gas module 31 or electric module 32 on the tool side 1 are docked. When separation is required, the drive unit 44 is activated to reverse the action. At this time, the piston rod of the drive unit 44 retracts, which will drive the connecting plate 43 and the supply side 2 to move away from the tool side 1, thus completing the separation operation. During the movement of the connecting plate 43, since the two fixed columns 42 pass through both sides of the H-shaped fixed frame 41 and are slidably connected to the H-shaped fixed frame 41, they can provide precise guidance for the movement of the connecting plate 43 to ensure the stable movement of the connecting plate 43.

[0039] Furthermore, the elastic component 51 includes tubular bolts 511 fixedly disposed at the corners of the side of the connecting plate 43 away from the fixed post 42, a lasing rod 512 passing through the supply side 2 and corresponding to the tubular bolts 511, a limiting ring 514 fixedly connected to the side of the supply side 2 near the connecting plate 43 and sleeved on the lasing rod 512, and a support spring 513 sleeved on the lasing rod 512 and fixedly connected at both ends to the limiting ring 514 and the tubular bolts 511 away from the connecting plate 43, respectively. The tubular bolts 511 are slidably sleeved on the lasing rod 512, and the lasing rod 512 is rotatably connected to the supply side 2 through a spherical plain bearing 52. The spherical plain bearing 52 is located inside the side of the supply side 2 away from the support spring 513.

[0040] When the connecting plate 43 moves under the drive of the driving component 44, pushing the supply side 2 closer to the tool side 1 for docking, one end of the support spring 513 in the elastic component 51 is fixed to the tubular bolt 511 on the connecting plate 43, and the other end is connected to the supply side 2 through the limiting ring 514. The tubular bolt 511 is slidably sleeved on the lasing rod 512 that penetrates the supply side 2. As the docking progresses, the connecting plate 43 drives the tubular bolt 511 to slide on the lasing rod 512, thereby compressing the support spring 513. The compression deformation of the support spring 513 effectively absorbs the docking impact force, providing a buffer for the docking process. Simultaneously, due to the lasing rod 512... The spherical plain bearing 52 is rotatably connected to the supply side 2. The spherical plain bearing 52 is located inside the supply side 2 away from the support spring 513. At this time, the two sides of the spherical plain bearing 52 are separated, so that the supply side 2 can be deflected at a certain angle relative to the connecting plate 43. This compensates for positioning, processing and mechanical errors, and ensures that the water / air module 31 or electric module 32 on the supply side 2 is accurately docked with the corresponding module on the tool side 1. When separation is required, the support spring 513 resets, and its elastic restoring force pushes the supply side 2 to move away from the tool side 1, so that the components of the device return to their initial state and are ready for the next docking.

[0041] Furthermore, the central support assembly 53 includes a placement base 531 fixedly installed at the center of the connecting plate 43, a central support column 532 fixedly installed on the placement base 531, and a universal ball 533 rotatably connected to the end of the central support column 532 away from the placement base 531 for contacting the supply side 2.

[0042] When the connecting plate 43 moves under the drive of the driving component 44, it causes the supply side 2 to move closer to the tool side 1 for docking. After the elastic component 51 is compressed a certain distance, the universal ball 533 connected to the end of the central support column 532 away from the placement base 531 comes into contact with the supply side 2. Since the universal ball 533 has the characteristic of multi-directional rotation, it can adaptively rotate according to the position and angle changes of the supply side 2, providing stable rotational support for the supply side 2. This ensures that even if there is a certain error during the docking process, the water / gas module 31 or electric module 32 on the supply side 2 and the water / gas module 31 or electric module 32 on the tool side 1 can maintain stable docking, thereby ensuring the smoothness of energy transmission. When the docking is completed and separation is required, as the connecting plate 43 moves in the opposite direction, the universal ball 533 separates from the supply side 2, and the central support component 53 returns to its initial state, preparing for the next docking.

[0043] Among them, symmetrical guide pins 11 are fixedly installed on the tool side 1, and guide grooves 21 are provided on the supply side 2 for the guide pins 11 to be inserted and slide.

[0044] When the power assembly 4 drives the supply side 2 to move towards the tool side 1 for docking, the guide pin 11 on the tool side 1 gradually inserts into the corresponding guide groove 21 on the supply side 2. Due to the cooperation between the guide pin 11 and the guide groove 21, the movement of the supply side 2 is precisely guided, ensuring that the supply side 2 can smoothly and accurately approach the tool side 1 along the predetermined trajectory, avoiding deviation or shaking during docking. This guides the water / gas module 31 or electrical module 32 on the supply side 2 to accurately dock with the corresponding module on the tool side 1. When separation is required, the power assembly 4 drives the supply side 2 away from the tool side 1, and the guide pin 11 slides in the guide groove 21, guiding the supply side 2 to smoothly detach from the tool side 1, so that all components of the device return to their initial state and are ready for the next docking.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] Unlike Example 1, as Figure 4 As shown, in order to monitor the docking or separation status of tool side 1 and supply side 2 in real time, a position detection sensor 6 for detecting the docking or separation status of tool side 1 and supply side 2 is fixedly installed on supply side 2.

[0047] When tool side 1 and supply side 2 begin to dock, as supply side 2 gradually approaches tool side 1 under the drive of power component 4, the distance between them continuously decreases. Position detection sensor 6 monitors the relative position changes between tool side 1 and supply side 2 in real time. When it detects that supply side 2 has approached to a certain distance and reached the preset docking threshold, position detection sensor 6 will send a corresponding signal indicating that tool side 1 and supply side 2 have completed docking. When separation is required, supply side 2 moves away from tool side 1 under the action of power component 4. Position detection sensor 6 will also continuously monitor the distance changes between them. When it detects that supply side 2 has moved away to a certain distance and reached the preset separation threshold, position detection sensor 6 will send another signal indicating that tool side 1 and supply side 2 have successfully separated. In this way, accurate detection of the docking or separation status of tool side 1 and supply side 2 is achieved, providing an important basis for the automated control and safe operation of the entire device. Position detection sensor 6 can be connected to the input terminal of the control system of the equipment used in the energy connection device. Through the signal feedback of position detection sensor 6, the control system can send signals to control the start and stop of power component 4.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, based on the technical solution and concept of this application, should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An energy connecting device comprising a tool side (1) and a supply side (2), an energy assembly (3) arranged on the tool side (1) and the supply side (2) for docking, a power assembly (4) arranged on the supply side (2) away from the tool side (1) for docking or separating the supply side (2) and the tool side (1), characterized in that: The energy connection device also includes a floating structure (5) disposed on the power component (4) and the supply side (2) for adjusting the docking error between the supply side (2) and the tool side (1); The floating structure (5) includes an elastic component (51) disposed between the power assembly (4) and the supply side (2) for buffering during docking, a spherical plain bearing (52) disposed on the elastic component (51) and connected to the supply side (2) for angular deflection during docking, and a central support component (53) disposed on the power assembly (4) for contacting the supply side (2) after docking and providing rotational support.

2. The energy connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy component (3) includes a water / gas module (31) and an electricity module (32) respectively disposed on and connected to the tool side (1) and the supply side (2).

3. The energy connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the tool side (1) and the supply side (2) are provided with insertion holes (7) at the positions corresponding to the water / gas module (31) and the electrical module (32). A retaining ring (71) is provided in the insertion hole (7). The water / gas module (31) and the electrical module (32) are both snapped into the insertion hole (7) by the retaining ring (71).

4. The energy connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power assembly (4) includes an H-shaped bracket (41) fixedly mounted on the side of the supply side (2) away from the tool side (1), two fixed columns (42) passing through both sides of the H-shaped bracket (41) and slidably connected to the H-shaped bracket (41), a connecting plate (43) disposed between the H-shaped bracket (41) and the supply side (2) and fixedly connected to the fixed columns (42), and a driving member (44) disposed on the H-shaped bracket (41) for driving the connecting plate (43) to move. The driving member (44) is a cylinder or an electric cylinder, and the connecting plate (43) is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the cylinder or the electric cylinder.

5. The energy connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic component (51) includes a tubular bolt (511) fixedly disposed at the corner positions of the side of the connecting plate (43) away from the fixed column (42), a lasing spring (512) passing through the supply side (2) and corresponding to the tubular bolt (511), a limiting ring (514) fixedly connected to the side of the supply side (2) near the connecting plate (43) and sleeved on the lasing spring (512), and a support spring (513) sleeved on the lasing spring (512) with both ends fixedly connected to the limiting ring (514) and the tubular bolt (511) away from the connecting plate (43), respectively. The tubular bolt (511) is slidably sleeved on the lasing spring (512), and the lasing spring (512) is rotatably connected to the supply side (2) through the spherical joint bearing (52). The spherical joint bearing (52) is located inside the side of the supply side (2) away from the support spring (513).

6. The energy connection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The central support assembly (53) includes a placement base (531) fixedly installed at the center of the connecting plate (43), a central support column (532) fixedly installed on the placement base (531), and a universal ball (533) rotatably connected to the end of the central support column (532) away from the placement base (531) for contacting the supply side (2).

7. The energy connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Symmetrical guide pins (11) are fixedly installed on the tool side (1), and a guide groove (21) is provided on the supply side (2) for the guide pins (11) to be inserted and slid.

8. The energy connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A position detection sensor (6) for detecting the docking or separation state of the tool side (1) and the supply side (2) is fixedly installed on the supply side (2).

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