Integrated circular track station transformer flexible test line

By integrating a flexible transformer testing line with a ring track station, automated electrical performance testing of transformers has been achieved, solving the problem of damage caused by improper transformer handling and ensuring compatibility with the loading and testing of transformers of different specifications.

CN224287038UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26DONGGUAN SANCAI AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN SANCAI AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The electrical performance testing process for finished transformers is complex and cumbersome. Manual operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and conventional testing lines can easily lead to transformers being mishandled, causing product damage.

Method used

Design an integrated ring rail station transformer flexible test line, which linearly transports the transformer to the test position and uses upper and lower cylinders to clamp it for automated testing, avoiding the phenomenon of improper handling. The ring rail transmission mechanism and multiple testing mechanisms are used for automated detection.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated electrical performance testing of transformers, avoiding product damage caused by improper handling, and is compatible with the loading and testing of transformers of different specifications.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible test line of an integrated circular track station transformer. The flexible test line comprises a feeding transmission mechanism, a feeding manipulator, an annular guide rail transmission mechanism, a material detection mechanism, a first test mechanism, a second test mechanism, a third test mechanism and a fourth test mechanism, the feeding mechanical arm is arranged on one side of the feeding conveying mechanism and the annular guide rail conveying mechanism. The annular guide rail transmission mechanism comprises an annular guide rail, an annular transmission chain, a driving chain wheel, a driven chain wheel, a first driving motor and a first support, a plurality of jig sets are arranged on the annular guide rail at equal intervals, and each jig set comprises a first transmission jig and a second transmission jig; the material detection mechanism is arranged above the feeding end of the annular guide rail through a second support. The first and third testing mechanisms are arranged on one side of the annular guide rail front and back, and the second and fourth testing mechanisms are arranged on the other side of the annular guide rail front and back. According to the utility model, the phenomenon that the transformer is not carried in place can be avoided, the transformer is not easy to damage, and two transformers with different specifications can be compatible.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transformer manufacturing technology, specifically to an integrated ring rail station transformer flexible test line. Background Technology

[0002] After the transformer is finished, it needs to undergo electrical performance testing before subsequent processes can proceed. The entire testing process is complex, tedious, and time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially for high-frequency products. Conventional automatic transformer testing lines set up a testing station for each test item, and each testing station is moved between them by cylinders moving up, down, left, and right. During the movement, the transformer often fails to be in the correct position, and the transformer's pins are easily misaligned with the test terminals of the testing instrument, which can easily damage the product. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an integrated ring track transformer flexible test line. The transformer is transported to the test position in a straight line, and the test mechanisms on both sides of the test position then operate simultaneously to perform automated testing. This can avoid the phenomenon of improper handling when transporting the transformer and reduce the risk of transformer damage.

[0004] The transformer is transported to the test position by a conveyor belt, which makes it easy for the upper and lower cylinders to clamp the transformer for automatic testing. This avoids the problem of the transformer not being properly moved during transportation and reduces the risk of damage to the transformer.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An integrated ring rail station transformer flexible test line includes a feeding and conveying mechanism, a feeding robot, a ring rail transmission mechanism, a material detection mechanism, a first test mechanism, a second test mechanism, a third test mechanism, and a fourth test mechanism.

[0007] The loading robot is located on one side of the loading conveyor and the ring rail transmission mechanism, and is used to grab the transformer conveyed by the loading conveyor and load it onto the ring rail transmission mechanism for transmission.

[0008] The annular guide rail transmission mechanism includes an annular guide rail, an annular transmission chain, a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, a first drive motor, and a first bracket. The driving sprocket and the driven sprocket are rotatably mounted at both ends of the first bracket. The motor shaft of the first drive motor is connected to the driving sprocket. The annular transmission chain meshes with the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket. The annular guide rail is drivenly connected to the annular transmission chain. Several fixture groups are equidistantly arranged on the annular guide rail. Each fixture group includes a first transmission fixture and a second transmission fixture. Two different specifications of transformers can be placed on the first transmission fixture and the second transmission fixture.

[0009] The material detection mechanism is set above the loading end of the annular guide rail via a second bracket, and is used to detect whether there is a transformer on the first and second transfer fixtures;

[0010] The first and third testing mechanisms are arranged one after the other on one side of the annular guide rail, and the second and fourth testing mechanisms are arranged one after the other on the other side of the annular guide rail. The first and second testing mechanisms are used to detect whether the transformers on the first and second transmission fixtures are conductive. The third and fourth testing mechanisms are provided with several testing stations corresponding to several fixture groups on the annular guide rail. The transformers on the first and second transmission fixtures are tested through the testing mechanisms.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding and conveying mechanism includes a second bracket, a first linear guide rail, a second linear guide rail, a first movable support, a second movable support, a transmission belt, a drive gear, a driven gear, and a second drive motor. The drive gear and the driven gear are rotatably mounted at both ends of the second bracket. The transmission belt meshes with the drive gear and the driven gear. The second drive motor is mounted on the second bracket, and its motor shaft is connected to the drive gear. The first linear guide rail and the second linear guide rail are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the second bracket. The first movable support is movably mounted on the first linear guide rail and connected to the lower belt of the transmission belt. The second movable support is movably mounted on the second linear guide rail and connected to the upper belt of the transmission belt. A first feeding fixture is provided on the top of the first movable support, and a second feeding fixture is provided on the top of the second movable support. Several transformers of different specifications can be placed on the first feeding fixture and the second feeding fixture, respectively.

[0012] Furthermore, the first movable support includes a movable bracket, a first lifting module, and a movable block. The first feeding fixture is mounted on the movable bracket, the movable bracket is movably mounted on the first lifting module, and the first lifting module is movably connected to the first linear guide rail via the movable block.

[0013] Furthermore, the loading robot includes a third support, a first linear module, a second lifting module, and a pneumatic gripper. The first linear module is mounted on the third support, the second lifting module is movably mounted on the first linear module, and the pneumatic gripper is movably mounted on the second lifting module.

[0014] Furthermore, the second bracket has a height adjustment function, and the material detection mechanism includes a connecting rod and a material sensor, the material sensor being connected to the second bracket via the connecting rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the first testing mechanism includes a fourth support, a second linear module, and a first cylinder-driven testing component. The second linear module is mounted on the fourth support, and the first cylinder-driven testing component is movably mounted on the second linear module.

[0016] Furthermore, the second testing mechanism includes a fifth support, a third linear module, and a second cylinder-driven testing component. The third linear module is mounted on the fifth support, and the second cylinder-driven testing component is movably mounted on the third linear module.

[0017] Furthermore, the third testing mechanism includes a sixth support and several third pneumatically driven testing components, which are disposed on the sixth support to correspond to the first and second transfer fixtures of the several fixture groups.

[0018] Furthermore, the fourth testing mechanism includes a seventh support and several fourth pneumatically driven testing components, which are disposed on the seventh support to correspond to the first and second transfer fixtures of the several fixture groups.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] (1) This utility model is provided with a feeding conveyor mechanism, a feeding robot, a ring guide rail transmission mechanism, a material detection mechanism, a first testing mechanism, a second testing mechanism, a third testing mechanism and a fourth testing mechanism. The feeding robot is set on one side of the feeding conveyor mechanism and the ring guide rail transmission mechanism. The transformer is transmitted linearly through the feeding conveyor mechanism, and then the feeding robot grabs the transformer transmitted by the feeding conveyor mechanism and places it linearly on the transmission fixture of the ring guide rail transmission mechanism. First, the first testing mechanism and the second testing mechanism detect whether the transformer is conductive, and then the third testing mechanism and the fourth testing mechanism perform automated testing on the transformer (the test items include winding, withstand voltage impedance, applied current, interlayer, etc.). The working method of this utility model can avoid the phenomenon of improper handling when transporting the transformer, and it is not easy to damage the transformer.

[0021] (2) This utility model is compatible with the feeding and testing of two different specifications of transformers. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of an integrated ring track station transformer flexible test line. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0025] To illustrate the technical solution described in this utility model, specific embodiments are described below.

[0026] Example

[0027] Please see Figure 1 This embodiment provides an integrated ring rail station transformer flexible testing line, including a feeding and conveying mechanism 1, a feeding robot 2, a ring rail transmission mechanism 3, a material detection mechanism 4, a first testing mechanism 5, a second testing mechanism 6, a third testing mechanism 7, and a fourth testing mechanism 8. The transformer is placed on the feeding and conveying mechanism 1 for linear transport. The feeding robot 2 is located on one side of the feeding and conveying mechanism 1 and the ring rail transmission mechanism 3. The feeding robot 2 picks up the transformer conveyed by the feeding and conveying mechanism 1 and feeds it linearly onto the ring rail transmission mechanism 3 for transport. During the transport process, the first testing mechanism 5 and the second testing mechanism 6 first detect whether the transformer is conductive. Then, the third testing mechanism 7 and the fourth testing mechanism 8 perform automated testing on the transformer. The test items include winding, withstand voltage impedance, applied current, and interlayer properties.

[0028] Specifically, the feeding and conveying mechanism 1 includes a second support 11, a first linear guide rail, a second linear guide rail 12, a first movable support 13, a second movable support 14, a transmission belt 15, a driving gear 16, a driven gear 17, and a second drive motor 18. The driving gear 16 and driven gear 17 are rotatably mounted at both ends of the second support 11. The transmission belt 15 meshes with the driving gear 16 and driven gear 17. The second drive motor 18 is mounted on the second support 11, and its motor shaft is connected to the driving gear 16, driving the transmission belt 15. The first linear guide rail and the second linear guide rail 12 are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the second support 11. The first movable support 13 is movably mounted on the first linear guide rail and connected to the lower belt of the transmission belt 15. The second movable support 14 is movably mounted on the second linear guide rail 12 and connected to the upper belt of the transmission belt 15. The first movable support 13 and the second movable support 14 can move back and forth under the action of the transmission belt 15. A first loading fixture 131 is provided on the top of a movable support 13, and a second loading fixture 141 is provided on the top of a second movable support 14. Several transformers of different specifications can be placed on the first loading fixture 131 and the second loading fixture 141 respectively. The first movable support 13 includes a movable bracket 132, a first lifting module 133 and a movable block. The first loading fixture 131 is set on the movable bracket 132, and the movable bracket 132 is movably set on the first lifting module 133. The first lifting module 133 is movably connected to the first linear guide rail through the movable block. The first loading fixture 131 can move up and down under the action of the first lifting module 133, so that it can be staggered when it meets the second loading fixture 141.

[0029] Specifically, the loading robot 2 includes a third support 21, a first linear module 22, a second lifting module 23, and a pneumatic gripper 24. The first linear module 22 is mounted on the third support 21, the second lifting module 23 is movably mounted on the first linear module 22, and the pneumatic gripper 24 is movably mounted on the second lifting module 23. The pneumatic gripper 24 grips the transformer. Under the action of the first linear module 22, the pneumatic gripper 24 can move back and forth, and under the action of the second lifting module 23, it can move up and down.

[0030] Specifically, the annular guide rail transmission mechanism 3 includes an annular guide rail 31, an annular transmission chain 32, a driving sprocket 33, a driven sprocket 34, a first drive motor 35, and a first support 36. The driving sprocket 33 and the driven sprocket 34 are rotatably mounted at both ends of the first support 36. The motor shaft of the first drive motor 35 is connected to the driving sprocket 33. The annular transmission chain 32 meshes with the driving sprocket 33 and the driven sprocket 34. The annular guide rail 31 is driven by the annular transmission chain 32 and rotates through the first drive motor 35. Several fixture groups 37 are equidistantly arranged on the annular guide rail 31. Each fixture group 37 includes a first transmission fixture 371 and a second transmission fixture 372. Two different specifications of transformers can be placed on the first transmission fixture 371 and the second transmission fixture 372.

[0031] The material detection mechanism 4 is mounted above the loading end of the annular guide rail 31 via a second bracket 41, and is used to detect whether there are transformers on the first transfer fixture 371 and the second transfer fixture 372. The second bracket 41 has a height adjustment function. The material detection mechanism 4 includes a connecting rod 42 and several material sensors 43. The several material sensors 43 are connected to the second bracket 41 via the connecting rod 42, and correspond to the transformer placement positions of the first transfer fixture 371 and the second transfer fixture 372, respectively.

[0032] Specifically, the first testing mechanism 5 and the third testing mechanism 7 are arranged one after the other on one side of the annular guide rail 31, and the second testing mechanism 6 and the fourth testing mechanism 8 are arranged one after the other on the other side of the annular guide rail 31. The first testing mechanism 5 and the second testing mechanism 6 are used to detect whether the transformers on the first transmission fixture 371 and the second transmission fixture 372 are conductive. The third testing mechanism 7 and the fourth testing mechanism 8 are provided with several testing stations corresponding to several fixture groups 37 on the annular guide rail 31. The transformers on the first transmission fixture 371 and the second transmission fixture 372 are tested through the third testing mechanism 7 and the fourth testing mechanism 8.

[0033] The first testing mechanism 5 includes a fourth support 51, a second linear module 52, and a first cylinder-driven testing component 53. The second linear module 52 is mounted on the fourth support 51, and the first cylinder-driven testing component 53 is movably mounted on the second linear module 52. Under the action of the second linear module 52, it can move back and forth. During testing, the cylinder drives the test probe to contact the pins of the transformer on the first transmission fixture 371.

[0034] The second testing mechanism 6 includes a fifth support 61, a third linear module 62, and a second cylinder-driven testing component 63. The third linear module 62 is mounted on the fifth support 61, and the second cylinder-driven testing component 63 is movably mounted on the third linear module 62. Under the action of the third linear module 62, it can move back and forth. During testing, the cylinder drives the test probe to contact the pins of the transformer on the second transmission fixture 372.

[0035] The third testing mechanism 7 includes a sixth support 71 and several third pneumatically driven testing components 72. These components are mounted on the sixth support 71 to correspond to the first and second transfer fixtures 371 and 372 of the fixture groups 37. Depending on whether a transformer is placed on the first or second transfer fixture 371 or 372, the corresponding third pneumatically driven testing component 72 is controlled to operate. During testing, a cylinder drives the testing probe to contact the pins of the transformer on the first / second transfer fixture 371 or the first / second transfer fixture 372.

[0036] The fourth testing mechanism 8 includes a seventh support 81 and several fourth pneumatically driven testing components 82. These components are mounted on the seventh support 81 to correspond to the first and second transfer fixtures 371 and 372 of the fixture groups 37. The corresponding fourth pneumatically driven testing component 82 is controlled to operate based on whether a transformer is placed on the first or second transfer fixture 371 or 372. During testing, a cylinder drives the testing probe to contact the pins of the transformer on the first / second transfer fixture 371 or the first / second transfer fixture 372. Note: The fourth testing mechanism 8 and the third testing mechanism 7 operate synchronously.

[0037] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated loop track station transformer flexible test line, characterized by: It includes a feeding and conveying mechanism, a feeding robot, a ring guide rail transmission mechanism, a material detection mechanism, a first testing mechanism, a second testing mechanism, a third testing mechanism, and a fourth testing mechanism; The loading robot is located on one side of the loading conveyor and the ring rail transmission mechanism, and is used to grab the transformer conveyed by the loading conveyor and load it onto the ring rail transmission mechanism for transmission. The annular guide rail transmission mechanism includes an annular guide rail, an annular transmission chain, a driving sprocket, a driven sprocket, a first drive motor, and a first bracket. The driving sprocket and the driven sprocket are rotatably mounted at both ends of the first bracket. The motor shaft of the first drive motor is connected to the driving sprocket. The annular transmission chain meshes with the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket. The annular guide rail is drivenly connected to the annular transmission chain. Several fixture groups are equidistantly arranged on the annular guide rail. Each fixture group includes a first transmission fixture and a second transmission fixture. Two different specifications of transformers can be placed on the first transmission fixture and the second transmission fixture. The material detection mechanism is set above the loading end of the annular guide rail via a second bracket, and is used to detect whether there is a transformer on the first and second transfer fixtures; The first and third testing mechanisms are arranged one after the other on one side of the annular guide rail, and the second and fourth testing mechanisms are arranged one after the other on the other side of the annular guide rail. The first and second testing mechanisms are used to detect whether the transformers on the first and second transmission fixtures are conductive. The third and fourth testing mechanisms are provided with several testing stations corresponding to several fixture groups on the annular guide rail. The transformers on the first and second transmission fixtures are tested through the testing mechanisms.

2. The integrated loop-station transformer flexible test line of claim 1, wherein: The feeding and conveying mechanism includes a second bracket, a first linear guide rail, a second linear guide rail, a first movable support, a second movable support, a transmission belt, a drive gear, a driven gear, and a second drive motor. The drive gear and driven gear are rotatably mounted at both ends of the second bracket. The transmission belt meshes with the drive gear and driven gear. The second drive motor is mounted on the second bracket, and its motor shaft is connected to the drive gear. The first linear guide rail and the second linear guide rail are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the second bracket. The first movable support is movably mounted on the first linear guide rail and connected to the lower belt of the transmission belt. The second movable support is movably mounted on the second linear guide rail and connected to the upper belt of the transmission belt. A first feeding fixture is provided on the top of the first movable support, and a second feeding fixture is provided on the top of the second movable support. Several transformers of different specifications can be placed on the first feeding fixture and the second feeding fixture, respectively.

3. The integrated loop-station transformer flex test line of claim 2, wherein: The first movable support includes a movable bracket, a first lifting module, and a movable block. The first feeding fixture is mounted on the movable bracket, and the movable bracket is movably mounted on the first lifting module. The first lifting module is movably connected to the first linear guide rail via the movable block.

4. The integrated loop-station transformer flex test line of claim 1, wherein: The loading robot includes a third support, a first linear module, a second lifting module, and a pneumatic gripper. The first linear module is mounted on the third support, the second lifting module is movably mounted on the first linear module, and the pneumatic gripper is movably mounted on the second lifting module.

5. The integrated loop-station transformer flex test line of claim 1, wherein: The second support has a height adjustment function, and the material detection mechanism includes a connecting rod and a material sensor, the material sensor being connected to the second support via the connecting rod.

6. The integrated loop-station transformer flex test line of claim 1, wherein: The first testing mechanism includes a fourth support, a second linear module, and a first cylinder drive testing component. The second linear module is mounted on the fourth support, and the first cylinder drive testing component is movably mounted on the second linear module.

7. The integrated loop-station transformer flex test line of claim 1, wherein: The second testing mechanism includes a fifth support, a third linear module, and a second cylinder-driven testing component. The third linear module is mounted on the fifth support, and the second cylinder-driven testing component is movably mounted on the third linear module.

8. The integrated loop-station transformer flex test line of claim 1, wherein: The third testing mechanism includes a sixth support and several third pneumatically driven testing components, which are mounted on the sixth support to correspond to the first and second transfer fixtures of the several fixture groups.

9. The integrated loop-station transformer flex test line of claim 1, wherein: The fourth testing mechanism includes a seventh support and several fourth pneumatically driven testing components, which are mounted on the seventh support to correspond to the first and second transfer fixtures of the several fixture groups.