Special machine for bending pipe into airtight shape

By designing a special machine for shaping and airtight pipe bending, and adopting a semi-automatic one-out-four production structure, the machine achieves automatic shaping, airtightening, and bending of pipe fittings, solving the problems of low efficiency and low precision caused by manual operation of traditional equipment, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN224475484UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10FUZHOU NOBLE FUJI MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUZHOU NOBLE FUJI MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIMITED
Filing Date
2025-07-19
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional pipe shaping equipment uses a single-process, segmented operation with a high degree of manual intervention, resulting in unstable testing accuracy, low efficiency, and a cumbersome unloading process, which affects production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

Design a special machine for shaping and airtight pipe bending. It adopts a semi-automatic one-out-four production structure consisting of a pusher, a material removal device, a recycling device, a third cylinder, a guide block, a gripper, and an airtight machine to realize automatic shaping, airtightening, and bending of pipe fittings.

Benefits of technology

It has improved the automation level of pipe shaping and processing, reduced the degree of manual intervention, increased work efficiency and production efficiency, and improved the overall efficiency and product quality of pipe shaping.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a special machine for shaping and airtight pipe bending, including a workbench. This special machine for shaping and airtight pipe bending utilizes a pusher, a material removal device, a recycling device, a third cylinder, a guide block, grippers, and an airtightness machine working together. It adopts a semi-automatic one-out-four production structure design. The pipe fitting is placed into the equipment fixture, and the machine automatically shapes, airtightens, and bends the pipe, then automatically removes the pipe fitting. This device has a simple structure, strong practicality, and low manual intervention. Shaping, airtightness testing, and bending of the pipe fitting can all be automated, improving work efficiency and production efficiency, and enhancing the overall efficiency and product quality of pipe shaping and processing.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe shaping technology, and in particular to a special machine for shaping airtight pipe bends. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial systems, pipelines, as key carriers for fluid transmission, are widely used in petrochemical, energy and power, building water supply and drainage and other fields. Since pipeline systems need to meet the fluid transmission requirements under different working conditions, such as adapting to complex spatial layouts and withstanding specific pressures and temperatures, the shaping and sealing effects of pipeline components have become the core links to ensure their performance. The shaping process aims to make pipeline components achieve the preset shape, size and structural strength through physical deformation, while airtightness testing is a key detection method to verify whether the pipeline can operate safely.

[0003] The shaping process of pipe components typically involves multiple intricate steps. Hydraulic equipment is used to apply external force to the pipe, causing it to undergo plastic deformation. The overall sealing performance of the pipe is then verified through an airtightness test.

[0004] Traditional equipment often employs single-process segmented operation with a high degree of human involvement. From parts placement and shaping to airtightness testing, it relies on manual operation, resulting in low work efficiency. Furthermore, the inconsistent testing accuracy is caused by human error. In addition, the unloading process after shaping is cumbersome, leading to low production efficiency and reducing the overall efficiency and product quality of pipeline shaping.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a special machine for forming airtight pipe bends to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides a special machine for shaping airtight pipes, which solves the problems of traditional equipment that mostly adopts single-process segmented operation, with high manual participation. From part placement and shaping to airtightness testing, it relies on manual operation, resulting in low work efficiency. Furthermore, the difference in human operation leads to unstable testing accuracy, and the unloading process after shaping is cumbersome, resulting in low production efficiency and reducing the overall efficiency and product quality of pipe shaping processing.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a special machine for shaping airtight pipes, including: a worktable;

[0008] Support columns, multiple support columns are respectively fixedly installed on the top of the workbench, and a mounting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the support column;

[0009] A material removal device is disposed on the top of the mounting plate. The material removal device includes a support block, a second cylinder, a connecting block, a rotating block, a rotating rod, and a rocker arm. The support block is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the mounting plate. The second cylinder is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the mounting plate and located on one side of the support block. The connecting block is fixedly installed on the top of the second cylinder. The rotating block is rotatably installed on one side of the rotating block via a rotating shaft. The rotating rod is rotatably installed on one side of the rotating block. The two rocker arms are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the outer surface of the rotating rod.

[0010] The recycling equipment is located on one side of the descrambling equipment. The top of the mounting plate has pushers on both sides, and one side of one of the pushers has an airtight machine. The pusher includes a mounting platform, a first cylinder and a sleeve. The mounting platform is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate, the first cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting platform, and the sleeve is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the first cylinder.

[0011] Guide blocks, two of which are fixedly installed on the two sides of the top center of the mounting platform, and grippers are slidably installed on both sides of the surface of the guide blocks; the third cylinder is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting plate.

[0012] A pipe fitting disposed between the two thrusters.

[0013] Preferably, the recycling device includes a feeding box and an inclined guide plate. The feeding box is fixedly installed on the top of the support block, and the inclined guide plate is rotatably installed on one side of the outer surface of the feeding box.

[0014] Preferably, the surface of the workbench is provided with a controller.

[0015] Preferably, the output shaft end of the third cylinder is fixedly connected to one of the propellers, and the third cylinder pushes one of the propellers to slide, causing the tube to bend.

[0016] Preferably, the two grippers on the surface of the guide block can slide closer to or further away from each other via a lifting member.

[0017] Preferably, a vibration device is provided on one side of the surface of the mounting plate and at the bottom of the inclined guide plate. The vibration device includes a fixed base, a drive motor, a rotating column, and a striking protrusion. The fixed base is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting plate, the drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed base, the rotating column is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the drive motor, and the striking protrusion is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the rotating column.

[0018] Preferably, the fixing seat is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate by bolts, and the striking protrusion is made of rubber.

[0019] Compared with related technologies, the special machine for forming airtight pipe bends provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] Beneficial effects:

[0021] This utility model provides a special machine for shaping and airtight pipe bending. Through the cooperation of a pusher, a material unloading device, a recycling device, a third cylinder, a guide block, a gripper, and an airtight machine, it adopts a semi-automatic one-out-four production structure design. The pipe fitting is placed into the equipment fixture, and the equipment automatically shapes, airtightens, and bends the pipe, and then automatically removes the pipe fitting. This device has a simple structure, strong practicality, and low manual intervention. The shaping, airtightness testing, and bending of pipe fittings can all be automated, improving work efficiency and production efficiency, and improving the overall efficiency and product quality of pipe shaping and processing. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of a special machine for shaping airtight pipes provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the worktable.

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the thruster.

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram at point A is shown below;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a top view of the thruster.

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a comparison of pipe fitting shaping.

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the second embodiment of a special machine for shaping airtight pipes provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the structure of the vibration device.

[0030] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Workbench, 2. Support column, 3. Mounting plate, 4. Pusher, 41. Mounting platform, 42. First cylinder, 43. Sleeve, 5. Unloading device, 51. Support block, 52. Second cylinder, 53. Connecting block, 54. Rotating block, 55. Rotating rod, 56. Tilter, 6. Recycling device, 61. Feed box, 62. Inclined guide plate, 7. Controller, 8. Third cylinder, 9. Guide block, 10. Gripper, 11. Airtight machine, 12. Vibration device, 121. Fixed base, 122. Drive motor, 123. Rotating column, 142. Striking protrusion, 13. Pipe fitting. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] First Embodiment

[0033] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of a special machine for shaping airtight pipes provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the worktable. Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the thruster structure. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged schematic diagram at point A is shown below; Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a top view of the thruster. Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a comparison of pipe fitting shaping.

[0034] A special machine for shaping airtight pipe bends includes: a worktable 1;

[0035] Support columns 2, multiple support columns 2 are respectively fixedly installed on the top of the workbench 1, and a mounting plate 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the support column 2;

[0036] The unloading device 5 is disposed on the top of the mounting plate 3. The unloading device 5 includes a support block 51, a second cylinder 52, a connecting block 53, a rotating block 54, a rotating rod 55, and a rocker arm 56. The support block 51 is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the mounting plate 3. The second cylinder 52 is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the mounting plate 3 and is located on one side of the support block 51. The connecting block 53 is fixedly installed on the top of the second cylinder 52. The rotating block 54 is rotatably installed on one side of the rotating block 54 via a rotating shaft. The rotating rod 55 is rotatably installed on one side of the rotating block 54. The two rocker arms 56 are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the outer surface of the rotating rod 55.

[0037] The recycling device 6 is located on one side of the descrambling device 5. The top of the mounting plate 3 is provided with pushers 4 on both sides. One side of one of the pushers 4 is provided with an airtight machine 11. The pusher 4 includes a mounting platform 41, a first cylinder 42 and a sleeve 43. The mounting platform 41 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate 3. The first cylinder 42 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting platform 41. The sleeve 43 is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the first cylinder 42.

[0038] Guide blocks 9, two guide blocks 9 are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the top middle of the mounting platform 41, and grippers 10 are slidably installed on both sides of the surface of the guide blocks 9. The third cylinder 8 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting plate 3.

[0039] Pipe 13, which is disposed between the two thrusters 4.

[0040] The recycling device 6 includes a feeding box 61 and an inclined guide plate 62. The feeding box 61 is fixedly installed on the top of the support block 51, and the inclined guide plate 62 is rotatably installed on one side of the outer surface of the feeding box 61.

[0041] The surface of the workbench 1 is equipped with a controller 7.

[0042] The output shaft end of the third cylinder 8 is fixedly connected to one of the propellers 4, and the third cylinder 8 pushes one of the propellers 4 to slide, causing the tube 13 to bend.

[0043] The two grippers 10 on the surface of the guide block 9 can slide closer to or further away from each other via the lifting member.

[0044] Under normal circumstances, the output shaft of the second cylinder 52 pulls the connecting block 53 upward, the connecting block 53 drives the rotating block 54 upward through the rotating shaft, the rotating block 54 drives the rotating rod 55 and the rocker arm 56 upward, so that the rocker arm 56 moves upward to hold the pipe 13, the rotating rod 55 rotates through the rotation of the motor output shaft, so that the rocker arm 56 flips and guides the pipe 13 into the inclined guide plate 62.

[0045] Two opposing thrusters 4 form a set of equipment. Two guide blocks 9 and grippers 10 are installed between the two opposing thrusters 4. An airtightness tester 11 is installed on the surface of one of the thrusters 4 to test the airtightness of the pipe fitting 13. A recycling device 6 and a material removal device 5 are installed on one side of the thruster 4, thus forming a complete set of equipment. Multiple sets of complete equipment are equidistantly arranged on the surface of the mounting plate 3.

[0046] The rotating rod 55 is controlled to rotate by a motor.

[0047] The output shaft of the third cylinder 8 is connected to one of the two thrusters 4 in a set, which can push the thruster 4 to slide and bend the tube 13.

[0048] The working principle of the special machine for shaping airtight pipes provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0049] During operation, the welded pipe fitting 13 is first manually inserted into the sleeves 43 of the front and rear pushers 4. The start switch is pressed by the controller 7, and the output shafts of the first cylinders 42 of the front and rear pushers 4 move closer to each other. The push sleeves 43 and pipe fitting 13 are shaped and sealed. The two grippers 10 on the guide block 9 are also pushed by the cylinder to clamp the pipe fitting 13. At this time, the airtightness tester 11 will pressurize to 175KPa and test for 20 seconds. After the test is successful, the green light and buzzer will sound an alarm indicating OK. If the airtightness test is unsuccessful, the buzzer will sound an alarm indicating NG and the red light will light up. The parts can only be taken out by manually unlocking with fingerprint.

[0050] After the test, the output shaft of the third cylinder 8 moves to push one of the pushers 4. The pusher 4 drives one end of the pipe 13 to bend, and the pipe 13 is bent. After the bending is completed, the sleeve 43 of the moving pusher 4 moves away from the pipe 13. Then the two grippers 10 automatically release, the third cylinder 8 resets, and the bent pipe falls onto the surface of the rocker arm 56. The rotating rod 55 rotates and drives the rocker arm 56 to flip. The flipped rocker arm 56 guides the bent pipe into the surface of the inclined guide plate 62 and rolls it into the feeding box 61 for feeding.

[0051] Compared with related technologies, the special machine for forming airtight pipe bends provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0052] Beneficial effects:

[0053] This utility model provides a special machine for shaping and airtight pipe bending. Through the cooperation of a pusher 4, a material unloading device 5, a recycling device 6, a third cylinder 8, a guide block 9, a gripper 10, and an airtightness machine 11, it adopts a semi-automatic one-out-four production structure design. The pipe fitting 13 is placed into the equipment fixture, and the equipment automatically shapes, airtightens, and bends the pipe, and then automatically removes the pipe fitting 13. This device has a simple structure, strong practicality, and low manual intervention. The shaping, airtightness testing, and bending of the pipe fitting 13 can all be automated, improving work efficiency and production efficiency, and improving the overall efficiency and product quality of pipe shaping and processing.

[0054] Second Embodiment

[0055] Please refer to the following: Figure 7 and Figure 8 Based on the first embodiment of this application which provides a special machine for shaping airtight pipes, the second embodiment of this application proposes another special machine for shaping airtight pipes. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.

[0056] Specifically, the difference in the second embodiment of this application regarding the special machine for shaping airtight pipes is that a vibration device 12 is provided on one side of the surface of the mounting plate 3 and at the bottom of the inclined guide plate 62. The vibration device 12 includes a fixed base 121, a drive motor 122, a rotating column 123, and a striking protrusion 142. The fixed base 121 is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting plate 3, the drive motor 122 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed base 121, the rotating column 123 is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the drive motor 122, and the striking protrusion 142 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the rotating column 123.

[0057] The fixing base 121 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate 3 by bolts, and the striking protrusion 142 is made of rubber.

[0058] The striking block 142 is made of rubber and can deform when squeezed. The striking block 142 rotates with the rotating column 123. The surface of the striking block 142 slightly bumps the bottom of the tilted guide plate 62 and continues to rotate with the rotating column 123 as it is squeezed and deformed.

[0059] The working principle of the special machine for shaping airtight pipes provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0060] During operation, the output shaft of the drive motor 122 first rotates, causing the rotating column 123 and the striking protrusion 142 to rotate. The striking protrusion 142 intermittently strikes and squeezes the inclined guide plate 62, causing the inclined guide plate 62 to vibrate and bend the surface of the pipe 13.

[0061] Compared with related technologies, the special machine for forming airtight pipe bends provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0062] Beneficial effects:

[0063] This utility model provides a special machine for shaping airtight pipes. By setting a vibration device 12 at the bottom of the inclined guide plate 62, the inclined guide plate 62 is intermittently struck and vibrated, which shakes the bent pipe fittings 13 on the surface of the inclined guide plate 62 into the feeding box 61. This device has a simple structure and strong practicality. It can make it easier to shake off the bent pipe fittings 13 by vibrating the inclined guide plate 62, thereby improving the feeding efficiency.

[0064] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A special machine for shaping airtight pipe bends, characterized in that, include: Workbench; Support columns, multiple support columns are respectively fixedly installed on the top of the workbench, and a mounting plate is fixedly installed on the top of the support column; A material removal device is disposed on the top of the mounting plate. The material removal device includes a support block, a second cylinder, a connecting block, a rotating block, a rotating rod, and a rocker arm. The support block is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the mounting plate. The second cylinder is fixedly installed on the other side of the top of the mounting plate and located on one side of the support block. The connecting block is fixedly installed on the top of the second cylinder. The rotating block is rotatably installed on one side of the rotating block via a rotating shaft. The rotating rod is rotatably installed on one side of the rotating block. The two rocker arms are respectively fixedly installed on both sides of the outer surface of the rotating rod. The recycling equipment is located on one side of the descrambling equipment. The top of the mounting plate has pushers on both sides, and one side of one of the pushers has an airtight machine. The pusher includes a mounting platform, a first cylinder and a sleeve. The mounting platform is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate, the first cylinder is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting platform, and the sleeve is fixedly connected to the end of the output shaft of the first cylinder. Guide blocks, two of which are fixedly installed on the two sides of the top center of the mounting platform, and grippers are slidably installed on both sides of the surface of the guide blocks; the third cylinder is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting plate. A pipe fitting disposed between the two thrusters.

2. The special machine for shaping airtight pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recycling equipment includes a feeding box and an inclined guide plate. The feeding box is fixedly installed on the top of the support block, and the inclined guide plate is rotatably installed on one side of the outer surface of the feeding box.

3. The special machine for shaping airtight pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that, A controller is installed on the surface of the workbench.

4. The special machine for shaping airtight pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output shaft end of the third cylinder is fixedly connected to one of the propellers, and the third cylinder pushes one of the propellers to slide, causing the tube to bend.

5. A special machine for shaping airtight pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two grippers on the surface of the guide block can slide closer to or further away from each other via a lifting member.

6. The special machine for shaping airtight pipe bending according to claim 1, characterized in that, A vibration device is provided on one side of the surface of the mounting plate and at the bottom of the inclined guide plate. The vibration device includes a fixed base, a drive motor, a rotating column, and a striking protrusion. The fixed base is fixedly installed on the surface of the mounting plate, the drive motor is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed base, the rotating column is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the drive motor, and the striking protrusion is fixedly installed on one side of the outer surface of the rotating column.

7. A special machine for shaping airtight pipes according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting base is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting plate by bolts, and the striking protrusion is made of rubber.