Detection and sorting device for cutting of silicone cold shrink tube

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of detection sorting devices for silica gel cold shrink tube slitting, for slitting machine, slitting machine is used to cut silica gel cold shrink tube, detection sorting device for silica gel cold shrink tube slitting includes mounting bracket, clamping assembly, first drive mechanism, conveying belt, collection piece and detection assembly, clamping assembly is movably installed in mounting bracket, to be used for clamping the pipe section under the cutting of slitting machine, first drive mechanism is located in mounting bracket, and is connected in clamping assembly, to drive clamping assembly activity, conveying belt is located in mounting bracket, detection assembly includes moving part, connecting rod and pressure sensor, moving part is movably installed in mounting bracket, one end of connecting rod is connected in moving part, the other end is connected in pressure sensor, the length direction of connecting rod is parallel to the moving direction of moving part.The utility model's detection sorting device for silica gel cold shrink tube slitting can detect and sort the pipe section cut out quickly, detection and sorting efficiency are high, and error is not easy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold shrink tubing processing technology, and in particular to a detection and sorting device for cutting silicone cold shrink tubing. Background Technology

[0002] Silicone is processed through compounding, extrusion molding, vulcanization, and cold shrinking to produce silicone cold shrink tubing. This tubing is then slit into sections of the required length. Due to factors such as equipment manufacturing precision and human error, some sections of the manufactured silicone cold shrink tubing may contain protrusions or impurities, affecting its normal use. Therefore, defective sections need to be sorted out after slitting. Currently, this sorting is typically done manually, which is inefficient and prone to errors. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a detection and sorting device for cutting silicone cold shrink tubing, which can quickly detect and sort the cut tubing segments, achieving high detection and sorting efficiency and minimizing errors.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a detection and sorting device for slitting silicone cold shrink tubing is used in a slitting machine for cutting silicone cold shrink tubing. The device includes a mounting frame, a clamping assembly, a first driving mechanism, a conveyor belt, a collecting component, and a detection assembly. The clamping assembly is movably mounted on the mounting frame to clamp the tubing segments cut by the slitting machine. The first driving mechanism is located on the mounting frame and connected to the clamping assembly to drive the clamping assembly to move. The conveyor belt is located on the mounting frame. The detection assembly includes a moving part, a connecting rod, and a pressure sensor. The moving part is movably mounted on the mounting frame. The frame has a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the moving part, and the other end of which is connected to the pressure sensor. The length direction of the connecting rod is parallel to the moving direction of the moving part. The first driving mechanism can drive the clamping assembly to move to a first position and a second position. In the first position, the moving part can drive the pressure sensor to extend into the pipe section and move along the pipe section. When the pressure sensor passes through the pipe section without detecting pressure, the clamping assembly releases the pipe section to the conveyor belt. When the pressure sensor detects pressure, the first driving mechanism drives the clamping assembly to move to the second position to release the pipe section to the collecting member.

[0005] The detection and sorting device for cutting silicone cold shrink tubing according to the embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0006] In this application, before the slitting machine cuts the silicone cold shrink tubing, the first drive mechanism drives the clamping assembly to move to the first position, clamping the tubing segment to be cut. After the cutting mechanism of the slitting machine cuts the tubing segment, the moving part drives the connecting rod and pressure sensor to move into the cut tubing segment and move along the length of the tubing segment. If the pressure sensor passes through the tubing segment without detecting pressure, it indicates that there are no protrusions or impurities in the tubing segment, and it is a qualified tubing segment. After the pressure sensor moves out, the clamping assembly releases the qualified tubing segment onto the conveyor belt for transport away. If the pressure sensor detects pressure, i.e., resistance, it indicates that there are protrusions or impurities in the tubing segment, and it is a non-qualified tubing segment. After the pressure sensor moves out, the first drive mechanism drives the clamping assembly to move to the second position, which releases the non-qualified tubing segment into the collection container, thereby realizing the detection and sorting of tubing segments. The operation is simple and convenient, the detection and sorting efficiency is high, and it is not easy to make mistakes.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveyor belt has a feed end, and when the clamping assembly is in the first position, the pipe section is located above the feed end and extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the moving part is slidably mounted on the mounting frame along the conveying direction, and the connecting rod is coaxial with the pipe segment clamped by the clamping assembly in the first position.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second driving mechanism is provided between the mounting bracket and the moving part, the second driving mechanism comprising:

[0010] A lead screw is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame and extends along the conveying direction; the moving part is threadedly connected to the lead screw.

[0011] A drive motor is mounted on the mounting bracket and connected to the lead screw to drive the lead screw to rotate.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the collecting component is located below the feeding end, the clamping assembly is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame, the rotation axis of the clamping assembly extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt, the clamping assembly switches between the first position and the second position by rotation, when the clamping assembly is in the second position, the pipe segment extends downward at an angle in the opposite direction to the conveying direction, and the bottom end of the pipe segment is located in front of the feeding end so that it can slide down to the collecting component after being released by the clamping assembly.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping assembly includes:

[0014] The bracket is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame;

[0015] Two clamping parts are slidably mounted on the bracket along the width direction and are arranged along the width direction;

[0016] Two drive cylinders are provided on the bracket and respectively connected to the two clamping parts to drive the two clamping parts to slide in a direction that moves closer to or further away from each other.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, clamping grooves are provided on the sides of the two clamping parts that are close to each other. When the clamping assembly is in the second position, the two clamping parts move a preset displacement in a direction that moves away from each other to release the clamping of the pipe section, and the two clamping grooves enclose each other to form a slide that extends downward in the opposite direction of the conveying direction for the pipe section to slide down.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the clamping groove is configured as a V-shape.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the clamping assembly is in the second position, the pipe segment is attached to the feed end.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the clamping assembly is in the second position, the conveyor belt stops moving or moves in the opposite direction to the conveying direction.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and some advantages will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a detection and sorting device for cutting silicone shrink tubing;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the testing components inspecting a pipe section;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the process of releasing a defective pipe segment into the collector using a clamping assembly;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the pipe section being clamped by two clamping parts.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the two clamping sections releasing the pipe section.

[0029] Icon labels:

[0030] Mounting bracket 100;

[0031] Clamping assembly 200; bracket 201; clamping part 202; drive cylinder 203; clamping groove 204

[0032] First drive mechanism 300;

[0033] Conveyor belt 400; Feed end 401;

[0034] 500 items collected;

[0035] Detection component 600; moving part 601; connecting rod 602; pressure sensor 603;

[0036] Second drive mechanism 700; lead screw 701; drive motor 702;

[0037] Silicone cold shrink tubing 800; tubing section 801;

[0038] Slitting machine 900; cutting mechanism 901; feeding mechanism 902; guide part 903. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0043] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 6This invention describes a detection and sorting device for cutting silicone shrink tubing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the silicone cold shrink tubing slitting detection and sorting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is used in a slitting machine 900 to cut silicone cold shrink tubing 800. For example, the slitting machine 900 may be provided with a cutting mechanism 901, a feeding mechanism 902, and a guide part 903. The guide part 903 is provided with a guide hole, the axial direction of which extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400. The feeding mechanism 902 conveys the silicone cold shrink tubing 800 to the guide hole in the guide part 903. Specifically, the feeding mechanism 902 may include two sets of vertically arranged drive wheels, each set of drive wheels is equipped with a drive belt, and the two drive belts are respectively attached to the upper and lower surfaces of the silicone cold shrink tubing 800. When the two drive belts move, they drive the silicone cold shrink tubing 800 to move through friction. The cutting mechanism 901 cuts the portion of the silicone cold shrink tubing 800 that extends out of the guide hole to form a tube segment 801.

[0045] The silicone cold shrink tubing slitting and sorting device includes a mounting frame 100, a clamping assembly 200, a first drive mechanism 300, a conveyor belt 400, a collection component 500, and a detection assembly 600.

[0046] The clamping assembly 200 is movably mounted on the mounting frame 100 to clamp the pipe segment 801 cut by the slitting machine 900. The clamping assembly 200 can move by rotation or sliding. The first drive mechanism 300 is located on the mounting frame 100 and connected to the clamping assembly 200 to drive the clamping assembly 200. The first drive mechanism 300 can be a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or other drive structure, which will not be described in detail here. The conveyor belt 400 is located on the mounting frame 100. The conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400 can be the extension direction of the pipe segment 801 before it is cut. The detection assembly 600 includes a moving part 601, a connecting rod 602, and a pressure sensor 603. The moving part 601 is movably mounted on the mounting frame 100. One end of the connecting rod 602 is connected to the moving part 601, and the other end is connected to the pressure sensor 603. The length direction of the connecting rod 602 is parallel to the moving direction of the moving part 601. The silicone cold shrink tubing slitting detection and sorting device can also be equipped with a controller. The pressure sensor 603, clamping assembly 200, and first drive mechanism 300 can all be connected to the controller. When the pressure sensor 603 detects pressure, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller then controls the first drive mechanism 300 to move the clamping assembly 200 to a second position. Furthermore, the controller can also control the opening and closing of the clamping assembly 200. The controller is a common component and will not be described in detail here. The collection component 500 can be placed on the mounting frame 100 or directly on the ground. The collection component 500 can be a collection box, collection bag, etc.

[0047] In this application, before the slitting machine 900 cuts the silicone cold shrink tubing 800, the first drive mechanism 300 drives the clamping assembly 200 to move to the first position. The clamping assembly 200 clamps the tubing segment 801 to be cut. After the cutting mechanism 901 of the slitting machine 900 cuts the tubing segment 801, the moving part 601 drives the connecting rod 602 and the pressure sensor 603 to move into the cut tubing segment 801 and move along the length of the tubing segment 801. If the pressure sensor 603 passes through the tubing segment 801 without detecting pressure, it indicates that there are no protrusions, impurities, etc. in the tubing segment 801, and it is a qualified tubing segment. After pressure sensor 603 is removed, clamping assembly 200 releases qualified pipe segment 801 onto conveyor belt 400 for transport away. If pressure sensor 603 detects pressure, i.e. resistance, it indicates that there are protrusions, impurities, etc. in pipe segment 801, which is unqualified pipe segment 801. After pressure sensor 603 is removed, first drive mechanism 300 drives clamping assembly 200 to move to second position, which releases unqualified pipe segment 801 into collection container 500, thereby realizing the detection and sorting of pipe segment 801. The operation is simple and convenient, the detection and sorting efficiency is high, and it is not easy to make mistakes.

[0048] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the conveyor belt 400 has a feed end 401. When the clamping assembly 200 is in the first position, the pipe section 801 is located above the feed end 401 and extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400. In this embodiment, this arrangement not only facilitates the insertion of the connecting rod 602 and the pressure sensor 603 into the pipe section 801, but also makes it easier for the pipe section 801 to fall onto the conveyor belt 400 after the clamping assembly 200 releases the pipe section 801, while reducing the possibility of the pipe section 801 slipping off the conveyor belt 400.

[0049] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the moving part 601 is slidably mounted on the mounting frame 100 along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400, and the connecting rod 602 is coaxial with the pipe segment 801 clamped by the clamping assembly 200 in the first position.

[0050] In this embodiment, this configuration makes it easier for the moving part 601 to drive the connecting rod 602 and the pressure sensor 603 into or out of the pipe segment 801 held by the clamping assembly 200 at the first position.

[0051] refer to Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, a second drive mechanism 700 is provided between the mounting frame 100 and the moving part 601. The second drive mechanism 700 includes a lead screw 701 and a drive motor 702. The lead screw 701 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 100 and extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400. The moving part 601 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 701. The drive motor 702 is mounted on the mounting frame 100 and connected to the lead screw 701 to drive the lead screw 701 to rotate.

[0052] When the drive motor 702 is started, it can drive the lead screw 701 to rotate. The lead screw 701 is connected to the moving part 601 by a thread, which can drive the moving part 601 to move. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0053] It should be noted that the moving part 601 can also be moved directly by the hydraulic cylinder, which will not be elaborated here.

[0054] refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the collecting component 500 is located below the feeding end 401, the clamping component 200 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 100, the rotation axis of the clamping component 200 extends along the width direction of the conveyor belt 400, the clamping component 200 switches between a first position and a second position by rotation, when the clamping component 200 is in the second position, the pipe section 801 extends downward at an angle in the opposite direction to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400, the bottom end of the pipe section 801 is located in front of the feeding end 401 so that it can slide down to the collecting component 500 after being released by the clamping component 200.

[0055] For example, the first driving mechanism 300 can be a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder. The first driving mechanism 300 can drive the clamping assembly 200 to rotate by extending and retracting, thereby realizing the switching between the first position and the second position. When the clamping assembly 200 is in the second position, the pipe section 801 extends downward in the opposite direction of the conveying direction, and the bottom end of the pipe section 801 is located in front of the feed end 401. When the clamping assembly 200 releases the unqualified pipe section 801, the pipe section 801 can slide down into the collecting component 500. The operation is simple and the collection is convenient.

[0056] It should be noted that the clamping component 200 can also be in other ways of movement, for example, it can be slidably mounted on the mounting bracket 100.

[0057] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the clamping assembly 200 includes a bracket 201, two clamping parts 202, and two drive cylinders 203. The bracket 201 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame 100. The two clamping parts 202 are slidably mounted on the bracket 201 along the width direction of the conveyor belt 400 and are arranged along the width direction of the conveyor belt 400. The two drive cylinders 203 are disposed on the bracket 201 and respectively connected to the two clamping parts 202 to drive the two clamping parts 202 to slide in a direction that approaches or moves away from each other. For example, a first drive mechanism 300 is connected to the bracket 201, and the first drive mechanism 300 drives the bracket 201 to rotate to switch between a first position and a second position. The drive cylinder 203 can be a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, and the drive cylinder 203 extends and retracts along the width direction of the conveyor belt 400.

[0058] In this embodiment, the two drive cylinders 203 can drive the two clamping parts 202 to slide in a direction that moves closer or further away from each other by extending and retracting, thereby clamping or releasing the pipe section 801. The operation is simple and convenient, saving time and effort.

[0059] It should be noted that the clamping component 200 can also be other structures, such as a robotic gripper.

[0060] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, clamping grooves 204 are respectively provided on the side of the two clamping parts 202 that are close to each other. When the clamping assembly 200 is in the second position, the two clamping parts 202 move a preset displacement in a direction away from each other to release the clamping of the pipe section 801, and the two clamping grooves 204 surround to form a slide that extends downward in the opposite direction of the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400 for the pipe section 801 to slide down.

[0061] In this embodiment, when the clamping assembly 200 moves to the second position, the two clamping parts 202 move a preset displacement in a direction away from each other. In this case, the pipe segment 801 cannot fall directly between the two clamping parts 202, but the clamping of the pipe segment 801 is released. Moreover, the two clamping grooves 204 enclose and form a slide that extends downward in the opposite direction of the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400. The unqualified pipe segment 801 can slide downward along the slide in the opposite direction of the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400 into the collection member 500, making it more convenient to collect the unqualified pipe segment 801.

[0062] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the clamping groove 204 is configured as a V-shape. In this embodiment, the clamping groove 204 is configured as a V-shape, which not only clamps the pipe section 801 more compactly, but also forms a slide for the pipe section 801 to slide more smoothly.

[0063] It should be noted that the clamping groove 204 can also be set as a C-shaped groove.

[0064] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, when the clamping assembly 200 is in the second position, the pipe segment 801 is attached to the feed end 401 of the conveyor belt 400. Thus, when a defective pipe segment 801 slides downwards at an angle, the feed end 401 of the conveyor belt 400 can provide some support for the pipe segment 801, making the sliding of the pipe segment 801 smoother and allowing it to slide precisely into the collecting member 500.

[0065] In some embodiments of this invention, when the clamping assembly 200 is in the second position, the conveyor belt 400 stops moving or moves in the opposite direction to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 400. Thus, when the defective pipe segment 801 slides downwards at an angle, the resistance applied by the conveyor belt 400 can be reduced. Furthermore, the movement of the conveyor belt 400 in the opposite direction to the conveying direction can even provide some power for the sliding of the pipe segment 801, making the sliding of the defective pipe segment 801 smoother.

[0066] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A detection sorting device for cutting a silicone cold shrink tube for a cutting machine, the cutting machine being used to cut a silicone cold shrink tube, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of pipe segment detection device, including: Mounting frame; Clamping assembly, movably mounted to the mounting frame, for clamping pipe segment cut by the slitting machine; First drive mechanism, provided in the mounting frame, and connected to the clamping assembly, to drive the clamping assembly to move; Conveying belt, provided in the mounting frame; Collecting piece; Detection assembly, including moving part, connecting rod and pressure sensor, the moving part is movably mounted to the mounting frame, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the moving part, the other end is connected to the pressure sensor, the length direction of the connecting rod is parallel to the moving direction of the moving part; Wherein, the first drive mechanism can drive the clamping assembly to move to first position and second position, when the moving part can drive the pressure sensor to stretch into pipe segment and move along pipe segment in the first position, when the pressure sensor passes through pipe segment and does not detect pressure, the clamping assembly releases pipe segment to the conveying belt, when the pressure sensor detects pressure, the first drive mechanism drives the clamping assembly to move to the second position, to release pipe segment to the collecting piece.

2. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying belt has feeding end, when the clamping assembly is in the first position, pipe segment is located above the feeding end and extends along the conveying direction of the conveying belt.

3. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving part is slidingly mounted to the mounting frame along the conveying direction, the connecting rod is coaxial with pipe segment clamped by the clamping assembly in the first position.

4. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 3, characterized in that, Second drive mechanism is provided between the mounting frame and the moving part, the second drive mechanism includes: Lead screw, rotationally mounted to the mounting frame and extending along the conveying direction, the moving part is threadedly connected with the lead screw; Drive motor, mounted to the mounting frame and connected to the lead screw, to drive the lead screw to rotate.

5. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 2, wherein, The collecting piece is located below the feeding end, the clamping assembly is rotationally mounted to the mounting frame, the rotation axis of the clamping assembly extends along the width direction of the conveying belt, the clamping assembly is switched between the first position and the second position by rotation, when the clamping assembly is in the second position, pipe segment extends downwardly along the opposite direction of the conveying direction, the bottom end of pipe segment is located in front of the feeding end, to be released by the clamping assembly and can slide down to the collecting piece.

6. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 5, wherein, The clamping assembly includes: Support, rotationally mounted to the mounting frame; Two clamping parts, slidingly mounted to the support along the width direction and arranged along the width direction; Two drive cylinders, provided in the support and respectively connected to two clamping parts, to drive two clamping parts to slide along the direction of approaching or moving away from each other.

7. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 6, characterized in that, Two clamping parts are respectively provided with clamping grooves on the side of approaching each other, when the clamping assembly is in the second position, two clamping parts move in the direction of moving away from each other by preset displacement, to release the clamping of pipe segment, and make two clamping grooves form chute for pipe segment to slide down, which extends downwardly along the opposite direction of the conveying direction.

8. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping groove is provided as V-shaped.

9. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the clamping assembly is in the second position, pipe segment is attached to the feeding end.

10. The detection and sorting apparatus for cutting the cold shrinkable silicone tube according to claim 9, wherein, The conveying belt stops moving or moves in the opposite direction of the conveying direction when the clamping assembly is in the second position.

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