Automatic guiding device for assembling motor water jacket
The automatic alignment device enables precise positioning of the water jacket and the motor housing, solving the problem of poor cooling effect caused by directional errors during manual assembly, and improving product qualification rate and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANGZHOU RONGTAI PRECISION DIE CASTING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
During the assembly of the motor water jacket, large errors in manual orientation identification lead to reduced water flow, affecting the cooling effect. Furthermore, the correctness of the assembly orientation cannot be traced, resulting in product scrap.
An automatic alignment device consisting of sensors, lighting, barcode scanners, baseline devices, and cameras is used to achieve precise positioning and orientation correction of the water jacket with the assistance of a robot. Combined with error analysis and adjustment by a host computer, it ensures that the water jacket is aligned with the motor housing.
This improved the product qualification rate, reduced production costs, ensured proper alignment between the water jacket and the motor housing, and enhanced motor cooling performance and production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an automatic alignment device, and more particularly to an automatic alignment device for a motor water jacket assembly. Background Technology
[0002] Today, automotive electrical equipment and electronic control systems are constantly increasing. Consequently, the demand for electricity in automobiles is constantly rising, such as electricity used for air conditioning, the electrification of fuel systems, exhaust purification, and the increase in the number of electric actuators and their electricity consumption. This increases the output current, which in turn increases the power of the generator driven by the car engine. As a result, the original air cooling can no longer meet the temperature rise requirements of the car generator, affecting its lifespan and operational reliability.
[0003] Currently, the development of new energy vehicles has received strong support from governments worldwide due to their green and environmentally friendly concept, leading to the introduction of relevant policies. New energy vehicles are primarily electric vehicles, with the motor and controller serving as the power source and two of the highest heat-generating components in the drive system. Therefore, efficient and reasonable heat dissipation design is essential to ensure the reliable operation of the motor and drive system. Generally, traditional heat dissipation methods include natural air cooling, forced cooling, and forced water cooling. Air cooling is mainly used for low-power motors, while forced water cooling is widely used for high-power motors, with cooling water jackets being the primary water cooling method.
[0004] In new energy vehicles, a water jacket needs to be press-fitted into the motor housing to ensure its airtightness and facilitate subsequent water cooling of the motor, preventing overheating. The water jacket's insertion into the motor housing involves a hole-shaft fit, and the rotational direction is not easily identifiable. Incorrect installation will cause misalignment between the water jacket's channels and the motor housing's inlet and outlet, resulting in reduced water circulation flow and affecting the motor's cooling effect. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic alignment device for motor water supply systems to solve the problems in the prior art.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: an automatic guidance device for a motor water jacket, the device including an overall tooling, a sensor, a lighting lamp, a barcode scanner, a baseline device, a camera and a host computer;
[0007] The sensor, lighting lamp, barcode scanner, baseline device and camera are respectively mounted on the overall fixture. The overall fixture is also equipped with a water jacket rotating clamp for placing the water jacket. The barcode scanner is fixedly mounted on one side of the water jacket rotating clamp.
[0008] There are two sensors in total, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the water jacket rotating clamp;
[0009] There are two lights in total. One light is placed between the two sensors, directly facing the water jacket rotating clamp, and the other light is placed on the side and above the water jacket rotating clamp.
[0010] The reference line device is engraved with a reference line, which is compared with the scribing line on the surface of the water jacket;
[0011] The camera is positioned above and to the side of the water jacket and is used to photograph the baseline and the scribed lines on the surface of the water jacket.
[0012] Preferably, the host computer receives the camera's image and analyzes the error between the baseline and the scribing line on the water jacket surface.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1) Traditional water jacket and motor end cover assembly is done manually. Manual assembly relies solely on visual inspection to determine the orientation of the water jacket and motor housing. Significant directional errors can reduce the overall water flow or even prevent water from entering or exiting the entire water jacket, resulting in product scrap. This invention can greatly improve the product qualification rate and save production costs.
[0015] 2) The device is equipped with a barcode scanner. The scale line and baseline photo of each water jacket are associated with the QR code. If the airtightness test in the subsequent process is problematic, it is possible to trace whether the water jacket installation direction is correct and make timely adjustments. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram, 1 is the overall fixture, 2 is the sensor, 3 is the lighting lamp, 4 is the barcode scanner, 5 is the baseline device, 6 is the camera, 7 is the host computer, and 8 is the water jacket rotating fixture. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0019] An automatic alignment device for a motor water supply system, the device comprising an overall fixture 1, a sensor 2, a lighting lamp 3, a barcode scanner 4, a baseline device 5, a camera 6, and a host computer 7;
[0020] The sensor 2, lighting lamp 3, barcode scanner 4, baseline device 5 and camera 6 are respectively mounted on the overall fixture 1. The overall fixture 1 is also equipped with a water jacket rotating clamp 8 for placing the water jacket. The barcode scanner 4 is fixedly mounted on one side of the water jacket rotating clamp 8.
[0021] There are two sensors 2, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the water jacket rotating clamp 8;
[0022] There are two lighting lamps 3, one of which is placed between the two sensors 2 and directly opposite the water jacket rotating clamp 8, and the other is placed on the side and above the water jacket rotating clamp 8.
[0023] The reference line device 5 is engraved with a reference line, which is compared with the scribing line on the surface of the water jacket;
[0024] The camera 6 is positioned above and to the side of the water jacket and is used to photograph the baseline and the scribed lines on the surface of the water jacket.
[0025] The host computer 7 receives the image from the camera 6 and analyzes the error between the baseline and the scribing line on the water jacket surface.
[0026] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The robot places the water jacket into the water jacket rotating fixture 8. Sensor 2 confirms whether the water jacket is properly clamped. The lighting 3 is turned on, and the camera 6 starts recording. The water jacket rotating fixture 8 rotates, causing the water jacket to rotate. When the scribing line on the water jacket coincides with the baseline on the baseline device, the camera 6 takes a picture and records it. The host computer 7 analyzes the error between the scribing line and the baseline based on the photo. If the error does not exceed 1mm, the water jacket proceeds to the next process. If it is not qualified, it will continue to rotate and take pictures until it is qualified.
[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic alignment device for a motor water jacket, characterized in that: The device includes an overall fixture (1), a sensor (2), a lighting lamp (3), a barcode scanner (4), a baseline device (5), a camera (6), and a host computer (7). The sensor (2), lighting lamp (3), barcode scanner (4), baseline device (5) and camera (6) are respectively set on the overall fixture (1). The overall fixture (1) is also provided with a water jacket rotating clamp (8) for placing the water jacket. The barcode scanner (4) is fixedly set on one side of the water jacket rotating clamp (8). There are two sensors (2), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the water jacket rotating clamp (8); There are two lighting lamps (3), one of which is set between the two sensors (2) and directly opposite the water jacket rotating clamp (8), and the other is set on the side above the water jacket rotating clamp (8); The reference line device (5) is engraved with a reference line, which is compared with the scribing line on the surface of the water jacket; The camera (6) is positioned above the side of the water jacket and is used to photograph the baseline and the scribed line on the surface of the water jacket.
2. The automatic alignment device for motor water jacket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host computer (7) receives the image from the camera (6) and analyzes the error between the baseline and the scribing on the surface of the water jacket.