Assembly apparatus for a fan

Abstract

This application belongs to the field of wind turbine technology, specifically relating to a wind turbine assembly device. The wind turbine assembly device includes: a fixing component, a conveying mechanism, a first feeding mechanism, a second feeding mechanism, and an assembly mechanism. The fixing component is used to fix the casing; the conveying mechanism has loading / unloading stations and an installation station, with the fixing component located on the conveying mechanism, which sequentially conveys the fixing component to the loading / unloading stations and the installation station; the first feeding mechanism conveys flanges to the fixing component at the loading / unloading stations; the second feeding mechanism conveys fasteners to the fixing component at the installation station; and the assembly mechanism installs the fasteners after they are conveyed by the second feeding mechanism, thus connecting the casing and the flange. This allows for automatic loading and assembly of the casing and flange, resulting in high assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of wind turbine technology, specifically relating to a wind turbine assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] A fan consists of a fan casing and a fan flange. The fan flange is used to connect the fan casing to the external piping system or other equipment, providing a stable connection point for the fan casing and making the connection between the fan casing and the external piping system or other equipment more reliable.

[0003] In existing technology, the fan casing and fan flange are riveted together. During fan assembly, the fan flange is usually assembled onto the fan casing manually, then the rivets are installed onto the fan manually, and the fan is placed into riveting equipment for riveting.

[0004] However, the time required for manual assembly of the fan casing and flange, as well as manual installation of rivets, results in low assembly efficiency for the fan. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a fan assembly device to solve the problem of low fan assembly efficiency in the above-mentioned solutions.

[0006] This application provides an assembly device for a fan. The fan includes a housing, a flange, and fasteners. The fasteners connect the housing and the flange. The assembly device for the fan includes:

[0007] Fixing component, the fixing component being used to fix the housing;

[0008] A conveying mechanism having loading / unloading stations and an installation station, wherein a fixing component is located on the conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism is used to sequentially convey the fixing component to the loading / unloading stations and the installation station;

[0009] A first feeding mechanism is disposed on one side of the loading and unloading station. The first feeding mechanism is used to transport the flange of the fan to the fixed component of the loading and unloading station so that the flange is assembled with the housing.

[0010] The second feeding mechanism is disposed on one side of the installation station. The second feeding mechanism is used to feed the fastener to the fixing component of the installation station so that the fastener is simultaneously inserted into the flange and the housing.

[0011] An assembly mechanism is provided for installing the fastener after the second feeding mechanism has delivered the fastener, so that the fastener secures the housing to the flange.

[0012] In some possible implementations, a support frame is also included, the conveying mechanism includes a turntable rotatably mounted on the support frame, and the number of fixing components is multiple, with each fixing component sequentially mounted on the turntable;

[0013] The loading / unloading station and the installation station are both located on the turntable. The turntable rotates relative to the support frame to sequentially rotate each of the fixed components to the loading / unloading station and the installation station.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the first loading mechanism includes a first pick-and-place component, a first driving component, and a second driving component. The first driving component is connected to the first pick-and-place component, the second driving component is connected to the first driving component, and the second driving component is connected to the support frame. The first pick-and-place component is used to grip the flange. The first driving component drives the first pick-and-place component to move along a first direction, and the second driving component drives the first driving component to move along a second direction, so that the first pick-and-place component moves to the loading / unloading station.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the second loading mechanism includes a second pick-and-place member and a third driving member. The second pick-and-place member is connected to the third driving member, and the third driving member is connected to the support frame. The second pick-and-place member is used to grip the fastener, and the third driving member drives the second pick-and-place member to move relative to the support frame so that the second pick-and-place member moves to the installation station.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the assembly mechanism includes a press-fitting element for riveting the fasteners to the flange and the housing.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the fixing assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member disposed opposite each other, the first clamping member and the second clamping member being used to jointly clamp the housing.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the fixing assembly further includes a limiting member for abutting against the side of the flange opposite to the housing to limit the flange.

[0019] In some possible implementations, a flange storage mechanism and a fastener storage mechanism are also included. The flange storage mechanism is used to store flanges, and the first feeding mechanism is used to transport the flanges stored in the flange storage mechanism to the fixing component. The fastener storage mechanism is used to store fasteners, and the second feeding mechanism is used to transport the fasteners stored in the fastener storage mechanism to the fixing component.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the flange storage mechanism includes at least one mounting element, and a plurality of flanges are sequentially fitted onto the mounting element.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the fastener storage mechanism includes a vibratory feeder, which includes a vibratory feeder body and a guide rail. The vibratory feeder body is used to arrange the fasteners sequentially on the guide rail by vibration.

[0022] The fan assembly equipment provided in this application uses a fixing component to fix the housing. A conveying mechanism sequentially transports the fixing component to the loading / unloading station and the installation station. A first loading mechanism transports the flange to the housing on the fixing component at the loading / unloading station. A second loading mechanism transports fasteners to the flange on the fixing component at the installation station. Finally, an assembly mechanism assembles the fasteners to connect the flange and the housing, thus completing the assembly of the flange and the housing. Therefore, the fan assembly equipment provided in this application can achieve automatic loading and assembly of the housing and flange, eliminating the need for manual assembly, resulting in high assembly efficiency, high assembly accuracy, and good assembly reliability and stability. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly equipment for the fan provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 The diagram shows a schematic representation of the assembly structure of a portion of the wind turbine.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle flange storage mechanism and the first feeding mechanism;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Structural view of the storage mechanism for the transfer disk, fixing components, and fasteners;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle flange storage mechanism and the second feeding mechanism;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Structural diagram of the fixed components and assembly structure in the middle;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed component.

[0031] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 10 - Shell; 20 - Flange;

[0034] 100 - Fixing component; 110 - First clamping component; 120 - Second clamping component; 130 - Limiting component;

[0035] 200 - First feeding mechanism; 210 - First picking and placing component; 220 - First driving component; 230 - Second driving component; 240 - First connecting component;

[0036] 300 - Second feeding mechanism; 310 - Second picking and placing component; 320 - Third driving component; 330 - Second connecting component;

[0037] 400 - Assembly mechanism; 410 - Riveting component; 420 - Fourth driving component; 430 - Support component; 440 - Fifth driving component; 450 - Third connecting component;

[0038] 500-Support Frame;

[0039] 600 - Conveying mechanism; 610 - Loading and unloading station; 620 - Installation station;

[0040] 700 - Flange storage mechanism; 710 - Storage cabinet; 720 - Mounting component; 730 - Mounting base;

[0041] 800-Fastener storage mechanism; 810-Vibratory feeder; 811-Vibratory feeder body; 812-Guide rail;

[0042] 900-Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions 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, 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.

[0044] In existing technology, the fan casing and fan flange are riveted together. During fan assembly, manual assembly of the fan flange and casing typically involves manually removing the fan casing, then manually removing the fan flange, aligning the fan casing with the fan flange, attaching the fan flange to the fan casing, manually removing the rivets, installing the rivets on the fan flange and fan casing, and then placing the assembly in a riveting machine for final assembly. However, manual assembly of the fan casing and fan flange, and the installation of the rivets, is time-consuming, resulting in low assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the assembly accuracy and reliability of manual assembly of the fan flange and fan casing, and the installation of the rivets, are poor.

[0045] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a fan assembly device. The device uses a fixing component to secure the housing. A conveying mechanism sequentially transports the fixing component to a loading / unloading station and an installation station. A first loading mechanism transports a flange to the housing on the fixing component at the loading / unloading station. A second loading mechanism transports fasteners to the flange on the fixing component at the installation station. Finally, an assembly mechanism assembles the fasteners to connect the flange and the housing, thus completing the assembly of the flange and housing. Therefore, the fan assembly device provided by this application can achieve automatic loading and assembly of the housing and flange, eliminating the need for manual assembly. This results in high assembly efficiency, high assembly accuracy, and good assembly reliability and stability.

[0046] The technical solutions of this application and how they solve the aforementioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments may exist independently or in combination with each other. Identical or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] Reference Figures 1 to 7 This application provides a fan assembly device, including: a fixing component 100, a conveying mechanism, a first feeding mechanism 200, a second feeding mechanism 300, and an assembly mechanism 400.

[0048] The fixing component 100 is used to fix the fan housing 10. The conveying mechanism 600 has a loading / unloading station 610 and an installation station 620. The fixing component 100 is located on the conveying mechanism 600, which is used to sequentially convey the fixing component 100 to the loading / unloading station 610 and the installation station 620. The first loading mechanism 200 is located on one side of the loading / unloading station 610. The first loading mechanism 200 is used to convey the fan flange 20 to the fixing component 100 of the loading / unloading station 610 so that the flange 20 is correspondingly assembled with the housing 10. The second loading mechanism 300 is located on one side of the installation station 620. The second loading mechanism 300 is used to convey fasteners to the fixing component 100 of the installation station 620 so that the fasteners are simultaneously inserted into the flange 20 and the housing 10. The assembly mechanism 400 is used to install the fasteners after the second loading mechanism 300 conveys the fasteners so that the fasteners fix the housing 10 and the flange 20.

[0049] The housing 10 has an opening, and a flange 20 is installed around the opening. The flange 20 connects the housing 10 to the external piping system or other equipment of the fan.

[0050] For example, the housing 10 has a first mounting hole, and the flange 20 has a second mounting hole. The flange 20 is fitted into the housing 10 such that a portion of the flange 20 is inserted into the opening of the housing 10, and the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are connected accordingly. Fasteners are sequentially inserted into the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0051] Specifically, during the assembly of the fan, the fixed component 100 is first conveyed to the loading / unloading station 610 via a conveying mechanism. At this point, the housing 10 is fixed to the fixed component 100, and the flange 20 is conveyed to the fixed component 100 via the first loading mechanism 200, so that the flange 20 and housing 10 are aligned and assembled. Then, the fixed component 100 is conveyed to the installation station 620 via a conveying mechanism, and the fasteners are conveyed to the fixed component 100 via the second loading mechanism 300, so that the fasteners are inserted into the flange 20 and housing 10. Finally, the fasteners are fixed to the flange 20 and housing 10 via the assembly mechanism 400, thus connecting the flange 20 and housing 10.

[0052] The fan assembly equipment provided in this application embodiment uses a fixing component 100 to fix the housing 10. A conveying mechanism 600 sequentially transports the fixing component 100 to the loading / unloading station 610 and the installation station 620. A first loading mechanism 200 transports the flange 20 to the fixing component 100 at the loading / unloading station 610. A second loading mechanism 300 transports fasteners to the fixing component 100 at the installation station 620. Finally, an assembly mechanism 400 assembles the fasteners to connect the flange 20 to the housing 10, thus completing the assembly of the flange 20 and the housing 10. Therefore, the fan assembly equipment provided in this application embodiment can achieve automatic loading and assembly of the housing 10 and flange 20, eliminating the need for manual assembly, resulting in high assembly efficiency, high assembly accuracy, and good assembly reliability and stability.

[0053] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the fan assembly equipment provided in this application also includes a support frame 500, a conveying mechanism 600 including a turntable, the turntable being rotatably mounted on the support frame 500, and a plurality of fixing components 100, each fixing component 100 being sequentially mounted on the turntable.

[0054] The loading / unloading station 610 and the installation station 620 are both located on a turntable. The turntable rotates relative to the support frame 500 to rotate each fixed component 100 sequentially to the loading / unloading station 610 and the installation station 620.

[0055] The assembly includes multiple fixed components 100. A turntable rotates relative to the support frame 500, moving each fixed component 100 to the loading / unloading station 610 and the installation station 620 respectively. This allows the first loading mechanism 200 to feed a flange 20 to one fixed component 100 while the second loading mechanism 300 feeds fasteners to another fixed component 100. Simultaneously, the assembly mechanism 400 can install fasteners onto another fixed component 100. This improves the assembly efficiency of the fan.

[0056] For example, the number of fixing components 100 can be six, with each fixing component 100 arranged sequentially around the turntable. The number of installation stations 620 is multiple, with at least two installation stations 620 corresponding one-to-one with the second feeding mechanism 300, so that each second feeding mechanism 300 can respectively convey each fastener to the fixing component 100 at the installation station 620. At least two installation stations 620 correspond one-to-one with the assembly mechanism 400, so that each assembly mechanism 400 can respectively install each fastener. Thus, when the turntable drives the fixing components 100 to rotate one revolution, the installation of all fasteners can be automatically completed, without the need to remove the housing 10 and flange 20 and adjust their positions, improving the assembly efficiency of the fan.

[0057] Specifically, the turntable rotates relative to the support frame 500, causing one of the fixed components 100 to rotate to the loading / unloading station 610. At this time, the flange 20 stored in the flange storage mechanism 700 can be moved to the fixed component 100 by the first loading mechanism 200, and the flange 20 is fixed by the fixed component 100. Then, the turntable rotates relative to the support frame 500, causing the fixed component 100 to rotate to the installation station 620. At this time, the fasteners stored in the fastener storage mechanism 800 can be moved to the flange 20 on the fixed component 100 by the second loading mechanism 300, and the fasteners are then installed by the assembly mechanism 400, connecting the flange 20 to the housing 10. The turntable continues to rotate relative to the support frame 500, so that the fixed component 100, after fastener assembly, can rotate back to the loading / unloading station 610. At this time, the assembled part of the fan can be removed from the fixed component 100, and the new housing 10 can be fixed to the fixed component 100.

[0058] In some embodiments, the support frame 500 is a support cabinet with an open side. The turntable is located inside the support cabinet, and the loading / unloading station 610 is located at the open side, so as to fix the housing 10 to the fixing component 100 on the loading / unloading station 610, or to remove part of the assembled fan from the fixing component 100 on the loading / unloading station 610.

[0059] In some examples, the fan assembly equipment also includes a robotic arm located on one side of the loading / unloading station 610. The robotic arm places the housing 10 between a first clamping member 110 and a second clamping member 120. Then, the robotic arm drives at least one of the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 to move towards the other, so that the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 together clamp the housing 10. Simultaneously, the robotic arm can also remove the assembled portion of the fan from the fixing assembly 100.

[0060] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In a specific implementation, the first loading mechanism 200 includes a first pick-and-place component 210, a first driving component 220, and a second driving component 230. The first driving component 220 is connected to the first pick-and-place component 210, the second driving component 230 is connected to the first driving component 220, and the second driving component 230 is connected to the support frame 500. The first pick-and-place component 210 is used to grip the flange 20. The first driving component 220 drives the first pick-and-place component 210 to move along a first direction, and the second driving component 230 drives the first driving component 220 to move along a second direction, so that the first pick-and-place component 210 moves to the loading / unloading station 610.

[0061] Specifically, the second driving member 230 drives the first driving member 220 to move along the second direction, thereby causing the first pick-and-place member 210 to move along the second direction. The first driving member 220 can drive the first pick-and-place member 210 to move along the first direction. Thus, the first pick-and-place member 210 can be moved onto the housing 10 of the flange storage mechanism 700 and the fixing assembly 100 by the joint drive of the first driving member 220 and the second driving member 230.

[0062] In a specific implementation, the first pick-and-place member 210 includes a first clamping part, which is used to clamp the flange 20.

[0063] Specifically, when the first pick-and-place component 210 moves to the flange 20 of the flange storage mechanism 700, it clamps the flange 20 through the first clamping part. Then, the first pick-and-place component 210 moves to the fixing component 100 on the loading / unloading station 610 and releases the first clamping part from clamping the flange 20 so that the flange 20 is placed on the housing 10 fixed by the fixing component 100.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first feeding mechanism 200 further includes a first connector 240, which connects the first pick-and-place member 210 and the first driving member 220.

[0065] For example, the first connector 240 includes a first connecting segment and a second connecting segment, the first connecting segment being connected to the first pick-and-place member 210, and the second connecting segment being slidably connected to the first drive member 220.

[0066] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 In a specific implementation, the second feeding mechanism 300 includes a second pick-and-place member 310 and a third driving member 320. The second pick-and-place member 310 is connected to the third driving member 320, and the third driving member 320 is connected to the support frame 500. The second pick-and-place member 310 is used to grip fasteners, and the third driving member 320 drives the second pick-and-place member 310 to move relative to the support frame 500 so that the second pick-and-place member 310 moves to the installation station 620.

[0067] Specifically, the third drive unit 320 drives the second pick-and-place unit 310 to move onto the fastener storage mechanism 800, the second pick-and-place unit 310 picks up the fastener, and then the third drive unit 320 drives the second pick-and-place unit 310 to move onto the installation station 620, the second pick-and-place unit 310 places the fastener onto the flange 20 on the fixing component 100 on the installation station 620.

[0068] For example, the third drive member 320 may be a linear motor. The second pick-and-place member 310 includes a second clamping portion for clamping fasteners.

[0069] In some examples, the second feeding mechanism 300 also includes a second connector 330 that connects the second pick-and-place member 310 to the third drive member 320.

[0070] The support frame 500 has at least two mounting beams and at least two mounting brackets. The mounting brackets connect the second drive member 230 to the mounting beams, or the mounting brackets connect the third drive member 320 to the mounting beams, so as to fix the first feeding mechanism 200 or the second feeding mechanism 300 inside the support frame 500.

[0071] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the assembly mechanism 400 includes a riveting member 410 for riveting fasteners to the flange 20 and the housing 10.

[0072] For example, the fastener is a rivet.

[0073] In some examples, the assembly mechanism 400 further includes a fourth drive member 420 and a support member 430, the fourth drive member 420 being connected to the support member 430, and the rivet member 410 being slidably connected to the support member 430. For example, the fourth drive member 420 may be a cylinder.

[0074] The support member 430 has a first support section, a second support section, and a third connecting section. The first and second support sections are located on the same side of the third connecting section, which connects the first and second support sections. The support member 430 also includes a connecting rod that connects the first and second support sections. A rivet 410 is sleeved on the connecting rod. The support member 430 abuts against one side of the rivet. The rivet 410 is at least partially located within the housing 10 and is located on the other side of the rivet. A fourth driving member 420 drives the rivet 410 to move toward the rivet to rivet it.

[0075] Furthermore, the assembly mechanism 400 also includes a fifth drive member 440, which is connected to the support member 430. The fifth drive member 440 drives the support member 430 to move relative to the support frame 500, so that when the turntable rotates relative to the support frame 500, the support member 430 can be moved by the fifth drive member 440 to avoid interference between the fixing component 100 and the support member 430 when rotating.

[0076] The assembly mechanism 400 also includes a third connector 450, which connects the fifth drive member 440 and the support member 430. For example, the fifth drive member 440 can be a linear motor.

[0077] Reference Figure 7In a specific implementation, the fixing component 100 includes a first clamping member 110 and a second clamping member 120 disposed opposite to each other, the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 being used to jointly clamp the housing 10.

[0078] The housing 10 is located between the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120, and the opening of the housing 10 faces upward, so that the housing 10 can be clamped by the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120, thereby fixing the housing 10 to the fixing assembly 100.

[0079] Furthermore, at least one of the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 is provided with a positioning part, which is inserted into the housing 10 to position the housing 10 and ensure the positional accuracy of the housing 10.

[0080] Reference Figure 7 In some embodiments, the fixing component 100 further includes a limiting member 130, which is used to abut against the flange 20 to limit the flange 20.

[0081] For example, flange 20 abuts against the periphery of the opening of housing 10, and limiting member 130 abuts against the side of flange 20 away from housing 10 to limit flange 20 on housing 10, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the assembly position of flange 20 and housing 10.

[0082] The fixing assembly 100 also includes at least one telescopic member connecting the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120, one of which is connected to a turntable. The distance between the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 can be adjusted by extending or retracting the telescopic member. Specifically, extending the telescopic member increases the distance between the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120. In this case, the housing 10 can be placed between the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120. Finally, retracting the telescopic member decreases the distance between the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120, thereby allowing the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 to jointly clamp the housing 10. For example, the first clamping member 110 is connected to the turntable, and the second clamping member 120 is connected to the first clamping member 110 via the telescopic member.

[0083] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4In a specific implementation, the fan assembly equipment provided in this application embodiment further includes a flange storage mechanism 700 and a fastener storage mechanism 800. The flange storage mechanism 700 is used to store flanges 20, and the first feeding mechanism 200 is used to transport the flanges 20 stored in the flange storage mechanism 700 to the fixing assembly 100. The fastener storage mechanism 800 is used to store fasteners, and the second feeding mechanism 300 is used to transport the fasteners stored in the fastener storage mechanism 800 to the fixing assembly 100.

[0084] Thus, the fan assembly equipment provided in this application embodiment can achieve automatic feeding, improving feeding efficiency and assembly efficiency.

[0085] For example, the flange storage mechanism 700 is located on one side of the turntable, and the first feeding mechanism 200 is located between the flange storage mechanism 700 and the loading / unloading station 610, so that the first feeding mechanism 200 can transport the flange 20 stored in the flange storage mechanism 700 to the fixed component 100 on the loading / unloading station 610.

[0086] The fastener storage mechanism 800 is located on one side of the turntable, and the second feeding mechanism 300 is located between the fastener storage mechanism 800 and the installation station 620, so that the second feeding mechanism 300 can transport the fasteners stored in the fastener storage mechanism 800 to the fixing component 100 on the installation station 620.

[0087] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the flange storage mechanism 700 includes at least one mounting member 720, and a plurality of flanges 20 are sequentially mounted on the mounting member 720.

[0088] This makes it easier for the first feeding mechanism 200 to grab the flange 20 from the mounting component 720.

[0089] For example, the flange storage mechanism 700 includes a storage cabinet 710, with a mounting component 720 located within the storage cabinet 710. The storage cabinet 710 is located on one side of the support frame 500.

[0090] Specifically, multiple flanges 20 are sequentially fitted onto the mounting member 720 to form a flange assembly. The flange storage mechanism 700 also includes a mounting base 730, which is disposed within the storage cabinet 710, and the mounting members 720 are disposed on the mounting base 730. Furthermore, the number of mounting members 720 is at least two, and each mounting member 720 is sequentially and spaced apart on the mounting base 730. The mounting base 730 can rotate relative to the storage cabinet 710 so that different mounting members 720 can be located directly below the first feeding mechanism 200.

[0091] Furthermore, the flange storage mechanism 700 also includes a sixth drive element, which is used to drive the mounting base 730 to rise or fall. The first feeding mechanism 200 is located above the mounting base 730. The sixth drive element drives the mounting base 730 to rise, so that the mounting base 730 moves toward the first feeding mechanism 200, thereby reducing the distance between the flange 20 and the first feeding mechanism 200, thus facilitating the first feeding mechanism 200 to grasp the flange 20.

[0092] In some examples, the support frame 500 has a first clearance opening and the storage cabinet 710 has a second clearance opening. The first clearance opening and the second clearance opening are connected. The first feeding mechanism 200 transports the flange 20 in the storage cabinet 710 to the support frame 500 through the first clearance opening and the second clearance opening.

[0093] In some embodiments, the flange storage mechanism 700 further includes a position detection element. The position detection element detects the position of the flange 20 near the end of the flange assembly close to the first feeding mechanism 200. The position detection element is electrically connected to the first feeding mechanism 200 to transmit the position of the flange 20 near the first feeding mechanism 200 to the first feeding mechanism 200, thereby facilitating the first feeding mechanism 200 to retrieve the flange 20. Furthermore, the flange storage mechanism 700 may also include a quantity detection element. The quantity detection element detects the number of flanges 20 on the mounting member 720 to determine whether the mounting member 720 has flanges 20. If the number of flanges 20 on the mounting member 720 is less than a preset number, additional flanges 20 can be added to the mounting member 720.

[0094] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the fastener storage mechanism 800 includes a vibratory feeder 810, which includes a vibratory feeder body 811 and a guide rail 812. The vibratory feeder body 811 is used to arrange fasteners sequentially on the guide rail 812 by vibration.

[0095] The vibratory feeder body 811 is used to automatically and orderly transport bulk fasteners, and can arrange each fastener on the guide rail 812 according to a preset direction and posture. This ensures the fasteners are in the correct posture when the second feeding mechanism 300 moves the fasteners from the guide rail 812 to the flange 20, making it easier for the second feeding mechanism 300 to pick up the fasteners and for the assembly mechanism 400 to install them.

[0096] For example, the vibratory feeder 810 is disposed within the support frame 500, and the vibratory feeder 810 is disposed corresponding to the assembly mechanism 400, with the vibratory feeder 810 located on one side of the installation station 620.

[0097] In some examples, the fastener storage mechanism 800 also includes a mounting base on which the vibratory feeder 810 is mounted. By providing the mounting base, the height of the vibratory feeder 810 is increased, thereby facilitating the second feeding mechanism 300 to grasp the fasteners on the vibratory feeder 810.

[0098] In some embodiments, the fan assembly equipment further includes a controller 900, which is electrically connected to the first feeding mechanism 200, the second feeding mechanism 300, the assembly mechanism 400 and the turntable. The controller can control the opening and stopping of the first feeding mechanism 200, the second feeding mechanism 300, the assembly mechanism 400 and the turntable.

[0099] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0100] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0101] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in a sequence other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0102] In this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner. Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0103] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A fan assembly device, characterized in that, include: Fixing component (100) for fixing the housing (10) of the fan; A conveying mechanism (600) has a loading / unloading station (610) and an installation station (620). The fixing component (100) is located on the conveying mechanism (600). The conveying mechanism (600) is used to sequentially convey the fixing component (100) to the loading / unloading station (610) and the installation station (620). The first feeding mechanism (200) is disposed on one side of the loading and unloading station (610). The first feeding mechanism (200) is used to transport the flange (20) of the fan to the fixing component (100) of the loading and unloading station (610) so that the flange (20) is assembled with the housing (10). The second feeding mechanism (300) is disposed on one side of the installation station (620). The second feeding mechanism (300) is used to feed the fastener to the fixing component (100) of the installation station (620) so that the fastener is simultaneously inserted into the flange (20) and the housing (10). Assembly mechanism (400) is used to install the fastener after the second feeding mechanism (300) delivers the fastener, so that the fastener secures the housing (10) to the flange (20).

2. The assembly equipment for the fan according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support frame (500), the conveying mechanism (600) includes a turntable, the turntable is rotatably mounted on the support frame (500), and there are multiple fixing components (100), each of which is sequentially mounted on the turntable; The loading / unloading station (610) and the installation station (620) are both located on the turntable. The turntable rotates relative to the support frame (500) to rotate each of the fixed components (100) sequentially to the loading / unloading station (610) and the installation station (620).

3. The fan assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first loading mechanism (200) includes a first pick-and-place component (210), a first driving component (220), and a second driving component (230). The first driving component (220) is connected to the first pick-and-place component (210), and the second driving component (230) is connected to the first driving component (220). The second driving component (230) is connected to the support frame (500). The first pick-and-place component (210) is used to grab the flange (20). The first driving component (220) drives the first pick-and-place component (210) to move along a first direction, and the second driving component (230) drives the first driving component (220) to move along a second direction, so that the first pick-and-place component (210) moves to the loading / unloading station (610).

4. The fan assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second loading mechanism (300) includes a second pick-and-place member (310) and a third driving member (320). The second pick-and-place member (310) is connected to the third driving member (320), and the third driving member (320) is connected to the support frame (500). The second pick-and-place member (310) is used to pick up the fastener. The third driving member (320) drives the second pick-and-place member (310) to move relative to the support frame (500) so that the second pick-and-place member (310) moves to the installation station (620).

5. The assembly equipment for the fan according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly mechanism (400) includes a riveting member (410) for riveting the fasteners to the flange (20) and the housing (10).

6. The assembly equipment for the fan according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component (100) includes a first clamping member (110) and a second clamping member (120) disposed opposite to each other, the first clamping member (110) and the second clamping member (120) for jointly clamping the housing (10).

7. The fan assembly equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing assembly (100) further includes a limiting member (130) for abutting against the side of the flange (20) away from the housing (10) to limit the flange (20).

8. The assembly equipment for the fan according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes a flange storage mechanism (700) and a fastener storage mechanism (800), the flange storage mechanism (700) being used to store flanges (20), and the first feeding mechanism (200) being used to transport the flanges (20) stored in the flange storage mechanism (700) to the fixing assembly (100); The fastener storage mechanism (800) is used to store the fasteners, and the second feeding mechanism (300) is used to transport the fasteners stored in the fastener storage mechanism (800) to the fixing component (100).

9. The assembly equipment for the fan according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flange storage mechanism (700) includes at least one mounting component (720), and a plurality of flanges (20) are sequentially mounted on the mounting component (720).

10. The assembly equipment for the fan according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fastener storage mechanism (800) includes a vibratory plate (810), which includes a vibratory plate body (811) and a guide rail (812). The vibratory plate body (811) is used to arrange the fasteners sequentially on the guide rail (812) by vibration.

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