Water purifying filter element production equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water filter production equipment relates to water purifying device technical field, including first carousel and second carousel, first carousel is equipped with first feeding station, second feeding station, welding station and removal station, second carousel is equipped with third feeding station, gluing station and fourth feeding station, end cap feeding subassembly supplies into filter end cap to first feeding station, filter material feeding subassembly puts non -woven cloth into the filter end cap of second feeding station, welding subassembly carries out welding to the filter end cap and non -woven cloth of welding station and forms end cap subassembly, removal subassembly removes end cap subassembly of removal station to third feeding station, gluing subassembly injects hot melt adhesive to end cap subassembly of gluing station, filter core feeding subassembly is bonded with the hot melt adhesive layer of end cap subassembly and forms filter core subassembly. The scheme is through the welding fixation of end cap and non -woven cloth and the bonding fixation of end cap and filter core body by the automatic mode, can improve installation quality stability and production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water purification device technology, and in particular to a water purification filter cartridge production equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the pre-assembly production process of water purifier filter cartridges, the welding and fixing of the non-woven fabric to the end caps, and the bonding and fixing of the end caps to the filter cartridge body are two crucial steps. The non-woven fabric, as a filtration medium, effectively intercepts impurities and particulate matter in the water, while the end caps serve to fix the non-woven fabric and seal the filter cartridge. By welding the two together, a strong connection between the non-woven fabric and the end caps can be ensured, preventing leakage or reduced filtration efficiency due to connection problems during use. The filter cartridge body, as the core component, is also vital for ensuring the overall performance and lifespan of the water purifier filter cartridge due to its stable installation and connection with the end caps.

[0003] Currently, the aforementioned installation and assembly processes mainly rely on manual operation. This manual production mode has many problems: First, because the above processes require high operational precision, and workers' skill levels vary, it is difficult to guarantee the stability of installation quality; second, manual production is inefficient and costly, and cannot meet the needs of large-scale production; in addition, improper operation by personnel can easily cause workplace accidents, thereby increasing the company's safety management risks. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a water purification filter cartridge production equipment, which aims to solve the technical problems of poor installation quality stability, low production efficiency, high labor costs, and easy occurrence of work-related accidents in the current production mode of installing and fixing end caps, non-woven fabrics, and filter cartridge bodies by manual operation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the water purification filter cartridge production equipment proposed in this utility model includes:

[0006] The first turntable is rotatably mounted on the worktable; the first turntable is sequentially provided with a first loading station, a second loading station, a welding station and a transfer station in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction;

[0007] The second turntable is rotatably mounted on the worktable; the second turntable is sequentially arranged with a third loading station, a glue application station, a fourth loading station, and a unloading station in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction;

[0008] End cap feeding assembly is used to feed filter element end caps to the first feeding station;

[0009] A filter material feeding assembly is used to place non-woven fabric onto the filter element end cap at the second feeding station;

[0010] A welding assembly is used to perform welding operations on the filter end cap and the nonwoven fabric at the welding station to form an end cap assembly.

[0011] A transfer assembly for moving the end cap assembly from the transfer station to the third loading station;

[0012] A glue applicator is used to inject hot melt adhesive into the end cap assembly at the glue applicator station.

[0013] The filter element feeding assembly is used to feed the filter element body to the fourth feeding station and to bond the filter element body to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly to form a filter element assembly.

[0014] The feeding assembly is used to feed the filter element assembly at the feeding station.

[0015] In one embodiment, the end cap feeding assembly includes a first vibratory plate, a first linear vibratory feeder, and a first clamping mechanism, wherein the output end of the first vibratory plate is connected to the input end of the first linear vibratory feeder;

[0016] The first vibratory feeder is used to convey the filter element end cap along a preset path to the first linear vibratory feeder. The first linear vibratory feeder is used to convey the filter element end cap along a direction close to the first loading station. The first clamping mechanism is used to clamp the filter element end cap at the output end of the first linear vibratory feeder to the first loading station.

[0017] In one embodiment, the filter material feeding assembly includes a storage rack and a first flipping and picking mechanism; the storage rack stores the non-woven fabric; the first flipping and picking mechanism is used to remove the non-woven fabric from the storage rack, and the first flipping and picking mechanism is used to flip the removed non-woven fabric to a preset angle and place it on the filter element end cap of the second feeding station.

[0018] In one embodiment, the water filter production equipment further includes a dust removal device for performing dust removal operations on the end cap assembly at the welding station.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first turntable is further provided with an inspection station, which is located between the welding station and the transfer station;

[0020] The water purification filter production equipment also includes a visual inspection device, which is used to inspect the welding quality of the end cap assembly at the inspection station.

[0021] In one embodiment, the water filter production equipment further includes a rejection mechanism; the rejection mechanism is electrically connected to the visual inspection device, and the visual inspection device is used to send a qualified signal or a non-qualified signal to the rejection mechanism according to the welding quality inspection result; the rejection mechanism is used to reject the corresponding end cap assembly in the inspection station when it receives the non-qualified signal.

[0022] In one embodiment, the transfer assembly includes a second flipping and picking mechanism, a transfer table, and a third clamping mechanism; the second flipping and picking mechanism is used to remove the end cap assembly from the transfer station, and the second flipping and picking mechanism is used to flip the removed end cap assembly to a preset angle and place it on the transfer table; the third clamping mechanism is used to clamp the end cap assembly of the transfer table to the third loading station.

[0023] In one embodiment, the filter element feeding assembly includes a second vibratory plate, a second linear vibratory feeder, and a second clamping mechanism, wherein the output end of the second vibratory plate is connected to the input end of the second linear vibratory feeder;

[0024] The second vibratory feeder is used to transport the filter element body along a preset path to the second linear vibratory feeder; the second linear vibratory feeder is used to transport the filter element body along a direction close to the fourth feeding station; the second clamping mechanism is used to clamp the filter element body at the output end of the second linear vibratory feeder to the fourth feeding station, and the second clamping mechanism is used to bond the filter element body to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly.

[0025] In one embodiment, the second turntable is further provided with a pressing station, which is located between the fourth loading station and the unloading station; the water purification filter element production equipment further includes a pressing mechanism, which is used to perform pressing operations on the filter element assembly at the pressing station.

[0026] In one embodiment, the feeding assembly includes a fourth clamping mechanism and a dropping mechanism; the fourth clamping mechanism is used to clamp the filter element assembly at the feeding station to the dropping mechanism for feeding.

[0027] In one embodiment, the water filter production equipment further includes a hot melt adhesive heating tank and a feeding pipe; one end of the feeding pipe is connected to the hot melt adhesive heating tank, and the other end of the feeding pipe is connected to the glue application assembly; the hot melt adhesive heating tank is used to transport hot melt adhesive to the glue application assembly through the feeding pipe.

[0028] In one embodiment, the first turntable is provided with a plurality of first positioning fixtures, which are respectively arranged one-to-one at the first loading station, the second loading station, the welding station, and the transfer station; the first positioning fixtures are used to fix the filter element end cap placed in the first loading station.

[0029] In one embodiment, the second turntable is provided with a plurality of second positioning fixtures, which are respectively arranged one-to-one at the third loading station, the glue application station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station; the second positioning fixtures are used to fix the end cap assembly placed at the third loading station.

[0030] The water purification filter cartridge production equipment proposed in this utility model utilizes a first turntable rotating between a first feeding station, a second feeding station, a welding station, and a transfer station. This allows the filter cartridge end caps, continuously fed into the first feeding station by the end cap feeding assembly, to be sequentially transferred to each subsequent station. This enables the filter media feeding assembly, welding assembly, and transfer assembly to continuously perform corresponding operations on the filter cartridge end caps at their respective stations as the first turntable rotates intermittently. This allows for the sequential completion of the bonding operation between the filter cartridge end caps and the non-woven fabric, as well as the welding operation. The system automates the operation and transfer processes. Simultaneously, by rotating the second turntable between the third loading station, the gluing station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station, the end cap assemblies transferred from the first turntable to the third loading station are sequentially transferred to each subsequent station. This allows the gluing station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station to continuously perform corresponding operations on the end cap assemblies at their respective stations as the second turntable rotates intermittently. This allows for the sequential completion of the gluing operation, the bonding operation with the filter element body, and the unloading operation of the end cap assemblies. The above solution automates the welding and fixing processes of the filter element end caps to the non-woven fabric, as well as the bonding and fixing processes of the end cap assemblies to the filter element body. This avoids the uncertainties associated with manual operation, improves the stability of installation quality and production efficiency, reduces labor costs, and decreases the occurrence of workplace accidents. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external structure of an embodiment of the water purification filter cartridge production equipment provided by this utility model;

[0033] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the water purification filter cartridge production equipment provided by this utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the welding equipment in one embodiment of the water purification filter cartridge production equipment provided by this utility model;

[0035] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the adhesive applicator in one embodiment of the water purification filter production equipment provided by this utility model.

[0036] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0037] 100. Welding equipment; 200. Glue application equipment;

[0038] 1. First turntable; 101. First positioning fixture;

[0039] 2. Second turntable; 201. Second positioning fixture;

[0040] 3. End cap feeding assembly; 301. First vibratory feeder; 302. First linear vibratory feeder; 303. First clamping mechanism;

[0041] 4. Filter media feeding assembly; 5. Welding assembly;

[0042] 6. Transfer assembly; 601. Second tilting and picking mechanism; 602. Transfer table; 603. Third clamping mechanism;

[0043] 7. Glue application assembly;

[0044] 8. Filter element feeding assembly; 801. Second vibratory feeder; 802. Second linear vibratory feeder; 803. Second clamping mechanism;

[0045] 9. Feeding assembly; 901. Fourth clamping mechanism; 902. Unloading mechanism;

[0046] 10. Dust removal device; 11. Visual inspection device; 12. Pressing mechanism; 13. Hot melt adhesive heating tank; 14. Feeding pipe.

[0047] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0048] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0049] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0050] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0051] In the pre-assembly production process of water purifier filter cartridges, the welding and fixing of the non-woven fabric to the end caps, and the bonding and fixing of the end caps to the filter cartridge body are two crucial steps. The non-woven fabric, as a filtration medium, effectively intercepts impurities and particulate matter in the water, while the end caps serve to fix the non-woven fabric and seal the filter cartridge. By welding the two together, a strong connection between the non-woven fabric and the end caps can be ensured, preventing leakage or reduced filtration efficiency due to connection problems during use. The filter cartridge body, as the core component, is also vital for ensuring the overall performance and lifespan of the water purifier filter cartridge due to its stable installation and connection with the end caps.

[0052] Currently, the aforementioned installation and assembly processes mainly rely on manual operation. This manual production mode has many problems: First, because the above processes require high operational precision, and workers' skill levels vary, it is difficult to guarantee the stability of installation quality; second, manual production is inefficient and costly, and cannot meet the needs of large-scale production; in addition, improper operation by personnel can easily cause workplace accidents, thereby increasing the company's safety management risks.

[0053] Based on the above problems, this utility model provides a water purification filter production equipment, which aims to complete the welding and fixing process of the end cap and non-woven fabric and the bonding and fixing process of the end cap and filter body through automation, so as to improve the stability of installation quality and production efficiency, reduce labor costs and reduce work-related accidents.

[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The water purification filter production equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0055] The first turntable 1 is rotatably mounted on the worktable; the first turntable 1 is sequentially provided with a first loading station, a second loading station, a welding station and a transfer station in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction;

[0056] The second turntable 2 is rotatably mounted on the worktable; the second turntable 2 is sequentially arranged with a third feeding station, a glue application station, a fourth feeding station, and a unloading station in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction;

[0057] End cap feeding assembly 3 is used to feed filter element end caps to the first feeding station;

[0058] The filter media feeding assembly 4 is used to place the non-woven fabric onto the filter element end cap of the second feeding station;

[0059] Welding assembly 5 is used to weld the filter end cap and non-woven fabric at the welding station to form the end cap assembly.

[0060] Transfer assembly 6 is used to move the end cap assembly of the transfer station to the third loading station;

[0061] The glue applicator 7 is used to inject hot melt adhesive into the end cap assembly at the glue applicator station.

[0062] The filter element feeding assembly 8 is used to feed the filter element body to the fourth feeding station and to bond the filter element body to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly to form the filter element assembly.

[0063] The feeding component 9 is used to feed the filter element assembly at the feeding station.

[0064] In this embodiment, the first turntable 1 and the various components used in conjunction with the first turntable 1 (such as the end cap feeding component 3, the filter material feeding component 4, and the welding component 5) together constitute the welding equipment 100, and the second turntable 2 and the various components used in conjunction with the second turntable 2 (such as the glue application component 7, the filter element feeding component 8, and the unloading component 9) together constitute the glue application equipment 200.

[0065] The first turntable 1 can be driven by a motor, which can be connected to the first turntable 1 via gears, belts or other transmission devices to achieve precise speed control. The transmission device may include a cam divider, which can intermittently drive the first turntable 1, so that the workpiece or material on the first turntable 1 can sequentially reach each workstation as the first turntable 1 rotates intermittently, and stay at the corresponding workstation for a preset time to perform the corresponding operation.

[0066] The end cap feeding assembly 3, filter material feeding assembly 4, welding assembly 5, and transfer assembly 6 are fixed in position and arranged circumferentially along the first turntable 1. It can be understood that the first feeding station, second feeding station, welding station, and transfer station refer to the positions on the first turntable 1 corresponding to the end cap feeding assembly 3, filter material feeding assembly 4, welding assembly 5, and transfer assembly 6, respectively. The positions of the first feeding station, second feeding station, welding station, and transfer station do not change with the rotation of the first turntable 1. Through the rotation of the first turntable 1, the workpiece or material in the first feeding station can be sequentially transported to the second feeding station, welding station, and transfer station. In subsequent descriptions, if other stations on the first turntable 1 are mentioned, the positional relationship between these stations and the first turntable 1 will refer to the above description and will not be repeated.

[0067] The second turntable 2 can be driven by a motor, which can be connected to the second turntable 2 via gears, belts or other transmission devices to achieve precise speed control. The transmission device may include a cam divider, which can intermittently drive the second turntable 2, so that the workpiece or material on the second turntable 2 can sequentially reach each workstation as the second turntable 2 rotates intermittently, and stay at the corresponding workstation for a preset time to perform the corresponding operation.

[0068] The positions of the transfer assembly 6, glue application assembly 7, filter element loading assembly 8, and unloading assembly 9 are fixed and arranged circumferentially along the second turntable 2. It can be understood that the third loading station, glue application station, fourth loading station, and unloading station refer to the positions on the second turntable 2 corresponding to the transfer assembly 6, glue application assembly 7, filter element loading assembly 8, and unloading assembly 9, respectively. The positions of the third loading station, glue application station, fourth loading station, and unloading station do not change with the rotation of the second turntable 2. Through the rotation of the second turntable 2, the workpiece or material in the third loading station can be sequentially transported to the glue application station, fourth loading station, and unloading station. In subsequent descriptions involving other stations on the second turntable 2, the positional relationship between these stations and the second turntable 2 will refer to the above description and will not be repeated.

[0069] The end cap feeding assembly 3 may include a vibratory feeder, a robotic arm, a gripper, or other devices with conveying and transfer functions, which can transfer the filter element end cap from the storage area to the first feeding station by means of clamping, suction, etc.

[0070] The filter material feeding assembly 4 may specifically include a robotic arm, grippers, needle-punching gripping mechanism and other transfer devices. When the filter element end cap of the first feeding station reaches the second feeding station with the rotation of the first turntable 1, the transfer device of the filter material feeding assembly 4 can transfer the non-woven fabric from the storage area to the second feeding station by means of clamping, suction, piercing, twisting and so on, and place the non-woven fabric on the surface of the filter element end cap.

[0071] The welding assembly 5 can be made using an ultrasonic welding device 100. When the filter element end cap containing nonwoven fabric in the second feeding station reaches the welding station as the first turntable 1 rotates, the welding assembly 5 can transmit high-frequency vibration waves to the surface of the filter element end cap and the surface of the nonwoven fabric, and apply pressure to make the surface of the filter element end cap and the surface of the nonwoven fabric rub against each other to form a fusion between molecular layers, thereby achieving welding and fixing between the filter element end cap and the nonwoven fabric to form an end cap assembly.

[0072] The transfer assembly 6 may include a robotic arm, grippers, and other transfer devices. When the end cap assembly that has been welded in the welding station arrives at the transfer station as the first turntable 1 rotates, the transfer device of the transfer assembly 6 can transfer the end cap assembly from the transfer station to the third loading station of the second turntable 2 by means of clamping, suction, etc., so as to carry out the subsequent bonding and fixing process between the end cap assembly and the filter element body.

[0073] When the end cap assembly of the third feeding station reaches the glue application station as the second turntable 2 rotates, the glue application component 7 can inject hot melt adhesive into the preset installation area of ​​the end cap assembly through the glue gun to form a hot melt adhesive layer. The preset installation area refers to the position used to install the filter element body.

[0074] The filter element feeding assembly 8 may specifically include a vibratory feeder, a robotic arm, grippers, and other devices with conveying and transfer functions. When the end cap assembly, after being glued, reaches the fourth feeding station as the second turntable 2 rotates, the filter element feeding assembly 8 can transfer the filter element body from the storage area to the fourth feeding station through clamping, suction, or other methods, and adhere the filter element body to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly, thereby completing the bonding and fixing of the end cap assembly and the filter element body to form the filter element assembly. Specifically, the filter element body may be a meltblown PP (polypropylene) cotton filter element.

[0075] The unloading assembly 9 may include a robotic arm, grippers, or other transfer devices. When the filter element assembly that has been bonded in the fourth loading station arrives at the unloading station as the second turntable 2 rotates, the transfer device of the unloading assembly 9 can transfer the filter element assembly at the unloading station to the collection area or the input end of the next process by means of clamping, suction, etc., so as to complete the unloading operation of the filter element assembly.

[0076] In this embodiment, the first turntable 1 rotates between the first feeding station, the second feeding station, the welding station, and the transfer station. The filter end caps, which are continuously fed into the first feeding station by the end cap feeding assembly 3, can be sequentially transferred to each subsequent station. This allows the filter material feeding assembly 4, the welding assembly 5, and the transfer assembly 6 to continuously perform corresponding operations on the filter end caps at the corresponding stations as the first turntable 1 rotates intermittently. As a result, the combination operation of the filter end caps with the nonwoven fabric, the welding operation, and the transfer operation can be completed in sequence. Similarly, in this embodiment, by rotating the second turntable 2 between the third loading station, the glue application station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station, the end cap assembly transferred from the first turntable 1 to the third loading station can be sequentially transferred to each subsequent station. This allows the glue application station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station to continuously perform corresponding operations on the end cap assembly at the corresponding station as the second turntable 2 rotates intermittently, thereby sequentially completing the glue application operation, the bonding operation with the filter element body, and the unloading operation of the end cap assembly.

[0077] The above solution automates the welding and fixing process between the filter element end cap and the non-woven fabric, as well as the bonding and fixing process between the end cap assembly and the filter element body. This avoids the uncertainties caused by manual operation, improves the stability of installation quality and production efficiency, reduces labor costs, and reduces the occurrence of workplace accidents.

[0078] Preferably, the first loading station, the second loading station, the welding station, and the transfer station are evenly arranged along the circumference of the first turntable 1, so as to ensure that the intermittent rotation angle of the first turntable 1 is a fixed angle. Whenever the first turntable 1 rotates by this fixed angle to transfer the filter element end cap or end cap assembly of any target station to the next station, the filter element end cap or end cap assembly of the previous station can also be transferred to the target station at the same time. This ensures that the component corresponding to each station can perform the corresponding operation on the filter element end cap or end cap assembly at the corresponding station after each rotation of the first turntable 1. Similarly, the third loading station, the glue application station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station can be evenly arranged along the circumference of the second turntable 2, thus ensuring that the intermittent rotation angle of the second turntable 2 is a fixed angle. Whenever the second turntable 2 rotates by this fixed angle to transfer the end cap assembly or filter element assembly of any target station to the next station, the end cap assembly or filter element assembly of the previous station can also be transferred to the target station at the same time. This ensures that the component corresponding to each station can perform the corresponding operation on the end cap assembly or filter element assembly at the corresponding station after each rotation of the second turntable 2.

[0079] Based on the above setup, continuous production can be achieved, reducing the waiting time for each component to perform its corresponding operation at its respective workstation, thereby further improving production efficiency. It is understood that, in the later embodiments, if other workstations are added to the first turntable 1, the added workstations can be arranged circumferentially on the first turntable 1 together with the aforementioned first loading workstation, second loading workstation, welding workstation, and transfer workstation; similarly, in the later embodiments, if other workstations are added to the second turntable 2, the added workstations can be arranged circumferentially on the second turntable 2 together with the aforementioned third loading workstation, glue application workstation, fourth loading workstation, and unloading workstation; further details will not be elaborated upon hereafter.

[0080] In one embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The end cap feeding assembly 3 includes a first vibratory plate 301, a first linear vibratory feeder 302 and a first clamping mechanism 303. The output end of the first vibratory plate 301 is connected to the input end of the first linear vibratory feeder 302.

[0081] The first vibratory plate 301 is used to convey the filter element end cap along a preset path to the first linear vibratory feeder 302. The first linear vibratory feeder 302 is used to convey the filter element end cap along a direction close to the first loading station. The first clamping mechanism 303 is used to clamp the filter element end cap at the output end of the first linear vibratory feeder 302 to the first loading station.

[0082] Specifically, the first vibratory feeder 301 can automatically arrange the bulk filter element end caps into an orderly single row and continuously convey them to the first linear vibratory feeder 302. The first linear vibratory feeder 302 can continue to convey the filter element end caps fed by the first vibratory feeder 301 in an orderly manner along the direction close to the first loading station through vibration, so as to facilitate the clamping mechanism 303 to clamp them. Finally, the first clamping mechanism 303 will sequentially clamp each filter element end cap conveyed to the output end of the first linear vibratory feeder 302 to the first loading station. Based on the above settings, the orderly and precise feeding of filter element end caps can be achieved. The first clamping mechanism 303 may specifically include a transfer device such as a robotic arm, which can clamp the filter element end caps from the output end of the first linear vibratory feeder 302 to the first loading station through the gripper at the end of the robotic arm.

[0083] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 3 The filter material feeding assembly 4 includes a storage rack and a first flipping and picking mechanism; the storage rack stores non-woven fabric; the first flipping and picking mechanism is used to take the non-woven fabric out of the storage rack, and the first flipping and picking mechanism is used to flip the taken-out non-woven fabric to a preset angle and place it on the filter element end cap of the second feeding station.

[0084] The first flipping and picking mechanism may specifically include a picking device, a flipping device, and a transfer device. The picking device is connected to the flipping device, and the flipping device is connected to the transfer device. The picking device can use grippers, suction cups, needle punches, and other devices to perform clamping, suction, piercing, and other fixing operations on the non-woven fabric on the storage rack. The flipping device can use a rotary cylinder or other driving components to flip the non-woven fabric fixed on the picking device to a preset angle. The transfer device can use a robotic arm or other devices to place the non-woven fabric flipped to the preset angle onto the filter end cap of the second feeding station.

[0085] Based on the above scheme, the filter material feeding component 4 realizes automatic material picking, flipping and placement of non-woven fabric, providing accurate material positioning for subsequent welding processes, thereby ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the entire production process.

[0086] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 3 The water purification filter production equipment also includes a dust removal device 10, which is used to remove dust from the end cap assembly at the welding station.

[0087] By installing the dust removal device 10, dust, lint, dirt and other impurities generated during the production process can be removed to maintain a clean working environment and prevent these impurities from adversely affecting the normal progress of the welding process.

[0088] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 3 The first turntable 1 is also equipped with an inspection station, which is located between the welding station and the transfer station;

[0089] The water purification filter production equipment also includes a visual inspection device 11, which is used to inspect the welding quality of the end cap assembly at the inspection station.

[0090] The visual inspection device 11 may specifically include a visual sensing device and a welding quality inspection instrument. The visual sensing device can be used to collect image data of the welded parts on the end cap assembly and send it to the welding quality inspection instrument. The welding quality inspection instrument can process the acquired raw image data in real time and perform time-domain, frequency domain and image analysis on the data. For problems such as cracks, lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, slag inclusions, and porosity in the welded parts, it can achieve accurate detection, positioning, evaluation and diagnosis.

[0091] By setting up an inspection station, the welding quality of the welded end cap assemblies can be automatically inspected, which helps operators control the welding quality and promptly identify and remove end cap assemblies with welding problems.

[0092] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 3The water purification filter production equipment also includes a rejection mechanism (not shown in the figure); the rejection mechanism is electrically connected to the visual inspection device 11, which is used to send a qualified signal or a non-qualified signal to the rejection mechanism according to the welding quality inspection result; the rejection mechanism is used to reject the corresponding end cap assembly in the inspection station when it receives a non-qualified signal.

[0093] By setting up a rejection mechanism, end cap assemblies with poor welding quality can be automatically rejected to the recycling area based on the detection results of the vision inspection device 11, so as to facilitate subsequent unified recycling and processing. This can prevent end cap assemblies with quality problems from flowing into subsequent processes, thereby ensuring the efficiency of the production process, guaranteeing the quality of the final product, and improving the automation and intelligence level of the equipment.

[0094] The visual inspection device 11 can preset corresponding threshold conditions for different welding data. When the welding data extracted by the visual inspection device 11 from the acquired image data meets the above threshold conditions, it can determine that the welding quality of the corresponding end cap assembly is good and send a qualified signal to the rejection mechanism. When the welding data extracted by the visual inspection device 11 from the acquired image data does not meet the above threshold conditions, it can determine that the welding quality of the corresponding end cap assembly is poor and send a non-qualified signal to the rejection mechanism. The rejection mechanism may specifically include a robotic arm, cylinder, or other transfer device to remove the non-qualified end cap assembly from the inspection station by means of clamping, suction, or pushing.

[0095] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The transfer assembly 6 includes a second flipping and picking mechanism 601, a transfer table 602, and a third clamping mechanism 603. The second flipping and picking mechanism 601 is used to take the end cap assembly out from the transfer station, and the second flipping and picking mechanism 601 is used to flip the taken end cap assembly to a preset angle and place it on the transfer table 602. The third clamping mechanism 603 is used to clamp the end cap assembly of the transfer table 602 to the third loading station.

[0096] The second flipping and picking mechanism 601 may specifically include a picking device, a flipping device, and a transfer device. The picking device is connected to the flipping device, and the flipping device is connected to the transfer device. The picking device can use grippers, suction cups, or other devices to perform clamping, suction, and other fixing operations on the end cap assembly at the transfer station. The flipping device can use a rotary cylinder or other driving components to flip the end cap assembly fixed on the picking device to a preset angle. The transfer device can use a robotic arm or other devices to place the end cap assembly flipped to the preset angle onto the transfer table 602. The third clamping mechanism 603 may specifically include a transfer device such as a robotic arm. The grippers at the end of the robotic arm can sequentially pick up each end cap assembly from the transfer table 602 to the third loading station for subsequent bonding processes between the end cap assembly and the filter element body.

[0097] Based on the above settings, the end cap assembly can be transferred smoothly, orderly, accurately, and efficiently between the welding equipment 100 and the glue application equipment 200, ensuring a smooth connection of the entire production process.

[0098] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The filter element feeding assembly 8 includes a second vibratory plate 801, a second linear vibratory feeder 802, and a second clamping mechanism 803. The output end of the second vibratory plate 801 is connected to the input end of the second linear vibratory feeder 802.

[0099] The second vibratory feeder 801 is used to convey the filter element body along a preset path to the second linear vibratory feeder 802; the second linear vibratory feeder 802 is used to convey the filter element body along a direction close to the fourth feeding station; the second clamping mechanism 803 is used to clamp the filter element body at the output end of the second linear vibratory feeder 802 to the fourth feeding station, and the second clamping mechanism 803 is used to bond the filter element body to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly.

[0100] Specifically, the second vibratory feeder 801 can automatically arrange the bulk filter element bodies into an orderly single row and continuously convey them to the second linear vibratory feeder 802. The second linear vibratory feeder 802 can continue to convey the filter element bodies fed by the second vibratory feeder 801 in an orderly manner along the direction closer to the fourth loading station through vibration, so as to facilitate the clamping mechanism 803 to clamp them. Finally, the second clamping mechanism 803 will sequentially clamp each filter element body conveyed to the output end of the second linear vibratory feeder 802 to the fourth loading station. Based on the above settings, orderly and precise feeding of filter element bodies can be achieved. The second clamping mechanism 803 may specifically include a transfer device such as a robotic arm, which can clamp the filter element body from the output end of the second linear vibratory feeder 802 to the fourth loading station through the gripper at the end of the robotic arm.

[0101] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 4 The second turntable 2 is also equipped with a pressing station, which is located between the fourth loading station and the unloading station; the water purification filter production equipment also includes a pressing mechanism 12, which is used to press the filter assembly at the pressing station.

[0102] After the filter element body is bonded to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly to form a filter element assembly, the filter element assembly rotates with the second turntable 2 to the pressing station. At this time, the pressing mechanism 12 can perform a pressing operation on the filter element assembly. By applying a certain pressure to the filter element assembly, it ensures that the filter element body and the end cap assembly can be tightly bonded, enhances the connection strength between the two, improves the structural stability and reliability of the filter element assembly, and thus ensures the installation quality of the filter element assembly.

[0103] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 4 The unloading component 9 includes a fourth clamping mechanism 901 and a dropping mechanism 902; the fourth clamping mechanism 901 is used to clamp the filter element assembly at the unloading station to the dropping mechanism 902 for unloading operation.

[0104] Specifically, the fourth clamping mechanism 901 may include a transfer device such as a robotic arm, which can use the gripper at the end of the robotic arm to clamp the filter element assembly that has completed all processes from the unloading station to the unloading mechanism 902; the unloading mechanism 902 may include a unloading trough and other devices, which can transfer the filter element assembly to the collection area or the input end of the next process, thereby completing the unloading operation of the filter element assembly in an orderly manner.

[0105] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 4 The water purification filter production equipment also includes a hot melt adhesive heating tank 13 and a feeding pipe 14; one end of the feeding pipe 14 is connected to the hot melt adhesive heating tank 13, and the other end of the feeding pipe 14 is connected to the glue application assembly 7; the hot melt adhesive heating tank 13 is used to transport hot melt adhesive to the glue application assembly 7 through the feeding pipe 14.

[0106] During the production process, the hot melt adhesive heating tank 13 heats the hot melt adhesive to a suitable temperature, keeping it in a flowing state. Then, the hot melt adhesive is precisely delivered to the dispensing component 7 through the feeding pipe 14 for dispensing. This avoids clogging problems caused by the curing of the hot melt adhesive and ensures that the dispensing operation can be carried out normally and efficiently.

[0107] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 3 The first turntable 1 is provided with a plurality of first positioning fixtures 101, which are respectively set in the first loading station, the second loading station, the welding station and the transfer station; the first positioning fixtures 101 are used to fix the filter element end caps placed in the first loading station.

[0108] The first positioning fixture 101 can fix the filter element end caps or end cap assemblies at each station through snap-fit ​​connection, locking, negative pressure adsorption, etc., so that the filter element end caps or end cap assemblies maintain a stable position and posture during the subsequent welding process and transportation process, reduce errors, thereby improving installation accuracy and ensuring the normal operation of the production process.

[0109] In one embodiment, refer to Figure 4 The second turntable 2 is provided with multiple second positioning fixtures 201, which are respectively set in the third loading station, the glue application station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station; the second positioning fixtures 201 are used to fix the end cap assembly placed in the third loading station.

[0110] The second positioning fixture 201 can fix the end cap assembly or filter element assembly at each station through snap-fit ​​connection, locking, negative pressure adsorption, etc., so that the end cap assembly or filter element assembly maintains a stable position and posture during the subsequent bonding process and conveying and transfer process, reducing errors, thereby improving installation accuracy and ensuring the normal operation of the production process.

[0111] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water purification filter cartridge production equipment, characterized in that, The water purification filter cartridge production equipment includes: The first turntable is rotatably mounted on the worktable; the first turntable is sequentially provided with a first loading station, a second loading station, a welding station and a transfer station in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; The second turntable is rotatably mounted on the worktable; the second turntable is sequentially arranged with a third loading station, a glue application station, a fourth loading station, and a unloading station in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; End cap feeding assembly is used to feed filter element end caps to the first feeding station; A filter material feeding assembly is used to place non-woven fabric onto the filter element end cap at the second feeding station; A welding assembly is used to perform welding operations on the filter end cap and the nonwoven fabric at the welding station to form an end cap assembly. A transfer assembly for moving the end cap assembly from the transfer station to the third loading station; A glue applicator is used to inject hot melt adhesive into the end cap assembly at the glue applicator station. The filter element feeding assembly is used to feed the filter element body to the fourth feeding station and to bond the filter element body to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly to form a filter element assembly. The feeding assembly is used to feed the filter element assembly at the feeding station.

2. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The end cap feeding assembly includes a first vibratory plate, a first linear vibratory feeder, and a first clamping mechanism, wherein the output end of the first vibratory plate is connected to the input end of the first linear vibratory feeder. The first vibratory feeder is used to convey the filter element end cap along a preset path to the first linear vibratory feeder. The first linear vibratory feeder is used to convey the filter element end cap along a direction close to the first loading station. The first clamping mechanism is used to clamp the filter element end cap at the output end of the first linear vibratory feeder to the first loading station.

3. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The filter material feeding assembly includes a storage rack and a first flipping and picking mechanism; the storage rack stores the non-woven fabric; the first flipping and picking mechanism is used to remove the non-woven fabric from the storage rack, and the first flipping and picking mechanism is used to flip the removed non-woven fabric to a preset angle and place it on the filter element end cap of the second feeding station.

4. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water purification filter production equipment also includes a dust removal device, which is used to perform dust removal operations on the end cap assembly at the welding station.

5. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first turntable is also provided with an inspection station, which is located between the welding station and the transfer station; The water purification filter production equipment also includes a visual inspection device, which is used to inspect the welding quality of the end cap assembly at the inspection station.

6. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The water purification filter production equipment also includes a rejection mechanism; the rejection mechanism is electrically connected to the visual inspection device, and the visual inspection device is used to send a qualified signal or a non-qualified signal to the rejection mechanism according to the welding quality inspection result; the rejection mechanism is used to reject the corresponding end cap assembly in the inspection station when it receives the non-qualified signal.

7. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer assembly includes a second flipping and picking mechanism, a transfer platform, and a third clamping mechanism; the second flipping and picking mechanism is used to remove the end cap assembly from the transfer station, and the second flipping and picking mechanism is used to flip the removed end cap assembly to a preset angle and place it on the transfer platform; the third clamping mechanism is used to clamp the end cap assembly of the transfer platform to the third loading station.

8. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The filter element feeding assembly includes a second vibratory plate, a second linear vibratory feeder, and a second clamping mechanism. The output end of the second vibratory plate is connected to the input end of the second linear vibratory feeder. The second vibratory feeder is used to transport the filter element body along a preset path to the second linear vibratory feeder; the second linear vibratory feeder is used to transport the filter element body along a direction close to the fourth feeding station; the second clamping mechanism is used to clamp the filter element body at the output end of the second linear vibratory feeder to the fourth feeding station, and the second clamping mechanism is used to bond the filter element body to the hot melt adhesive layer of the end cap assembly.

9. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second turntable is also provided with a pressing station, which is located between the fourth loading station and the unloading station; the water purification filter element production equipment also includes a pressing mechanism, which is used to perform pressing operations on the filter element assembly at the pressing station.

10. The water purification filter cartridge production equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly includes a fourth clamping mechanism and a dropping mechanism; the fourth clamping mechanism is used to clamp the filter element assembly at the feeding station to the dropping mechanism for feeding operation; And / or, the water purification filter production equipment further includes a hot melt adhesive heating tank and a feeding pipe; one end of the feeding pipe is connected to the hot melt adhesive heating tank, and the other end of the feeding pipe is connected to the glue application assembly; the hot melt adhesive heating tank is used to transport hot melt adhesive to the glue application assembly through the feeding pipe; And / or, the first turntable is provided with a plurality of first positioning fixtures, and the plurality of first positioning fixtures are respectively arranged in the first loading station, the second loading station, the welding station, and the transfer station; the first positioning fixtures are used to fix the filter element end cap placed in the first loading station; And / or, the second turntable is provided with a plurality of second positioning fixtures, and the plurality of second positioning fixtures are respectively arranged in the third loading station, the glue application station, the fourth loading station, and the unloading station; the second positioning fixtures are used to fix the end cap assembly placed in the third loading station.

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