Automatic bending equipment for U-shaped electric heating tube
By incorporating suction cups and soft pads, the design solves the problems of displacement and manual feeding during the bending process of the heating element, enabling automated bending of the heating element and improving production efficiency and finished product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN JURE ELECTROTHERMAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, electric heating tubes are prone to shifting during bending, resulting in poor bending. Furthermore, the feeding process requires manual monitoring, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
The design incorporates suction cups, soft pads, and automated feeding channels to ensure that the heating element does not shift during bending and to achieve automated feeding, thus preventing blockages.
It effectively prevents the heating element from shifting during bending, improves production efficiency, reduces manual intervention, and increases the yield of finished products.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of U-shaped electric heating tube bending, specifically to an automatic U-shaped electric heating tube bending device. Background Technology
[0002] An electric heating element is an electrical component that converts electrical energy into heat energy. It consists of a metal tube as its outer shell, with spiral heating alloy wires evenly distributed along the central axis inside the tube. The gaps are filled with compacted magnesium oxide sand, which has good insulation and thermal conductivity. Both ends of the tube are sealed with silicone. This metal-clad heating element can heat air, metal molds, and various liquids. Common types of electric heating elements include finned heating elements, Teflon heating elements, and quartz heating elements. Currently, most electric heating elements have a spiral or U-shaped curved structure to reduce space requirements and increase the heating area.
[0003] A search revealed an existing patent (publication number: 201620683516.5) disclosing a composite tube bending machine, including a frame and an electrical control box. The frame is equipped with: a robotic arm for transferring heating tubes to the tube bending station and transferring the bent heating tubes to the bending station; and a tube bending device, mainly composed of two tube bending heads capable of bending the ends of the heating tubes. While this patented technology improves production efficiency, and the composite tube bending machine uses a robotic arm to transfer the heating tubes, resulting in a high degree of automation and requiring minimal human intervention, thus saving labor and reducing production costs, and utilizes bending die holes for heating tube positioning to ensure the consistency of the finished products and significantly improve the yield rate, it suffers from drawbacks such as the tubes being prone to shifting and rolling during bending, and the need for constant manual monitoring during the loading process, which is laborious.
[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content
[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides an automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes, which solves the problems of pipe misalignment during bending leading to malfunctions and the need for manual monitoring during the feeding process, making feeding cumbersome.
[0007] (II) Technical Solution
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0009] An automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes includes a main body, two fixing rods are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the main body, one end of the two fixing rods is fixedly connected to a common feeding channel, and a processing table is slidably connected to the middle of the upper surface of the main body;
[0010] The above technical solution, through the use of suction cups and soft pads, prevents the heating element from shifting during bending, thus avoiding deviation from the original specifications and unnecessary losses. It also effectively prevents the heating element from shaking during bending, which increases metal fatigue. The setting of the feeding channel and shielding frame allows the heating element to be accurately placed on the processing table, avoiding blockages during material feeding, and achieving a high degree of automation.
[0011] Furthermore, a shielding frame is slidably connected to the middle of the feeding channel, the shielding frame corresponds to the feeding port in the middle of the feeding channel, a threaded rod is rotatably connected to one side of the shielding frame, a nut sleeve is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding channel, and a toothed ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the nut sleeve.
[0012] The above technical solution provides power support for automatic feeding and avoids material jamming during unloading.
[0013] Furthermore, the nut sleeve is threadedly connected to the threaded rod, and a first electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the feeding channel by a plate. A push plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first electric telescopic rod, and a rack is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the rod portion of the first electric telescopic rod. The rack meshes with a toothed ring.
[0014] With the above technical solution, when the pusher pushes the bent heating tube away, the toothed ring and the toothed rack mesh, so that the feeding channel and the shielding frame overlap, thereby enabling the heating tube to be accurately placed on the processing table.
[0015] Furthermore, a partition block is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the processing table, and two spring telescopic sleeves are fixedly connected to one side of the processing table. The spring telescopic sleeves are composed of springs and sleeves. A push head is fixedly connected to one end of each of the two spring telescopic sleeves. A soft leather pad is fixedly connected to one side of the processing table. The soft leather pad is crescent-shaped.
[0016] By employing the above technical solutions, the placement of the heating element prevents damage to its surface and improves production quality.
[0017] Furthermore, a plurality of suction cups arranged in a linear array are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the processing table, and two sponge blocks are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the processing table. The two sponge blocks are respectively placed on both sides of the plurality of suction cups. An adsorption cylinder is fixedly connected to the middle of the processing table. The output of the adsorption cylinder is connected to the plurality of suction cups. The adsorption cylinder is equipped with an infrared sensor. When the infrared sensor of the adsorption cylinder scans the material placed on the processing table, the adsorption cylinder is activated to adsorb the material. A second electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to both sides of the main body.
[0018] Through the above technical solution, during use, the suction cup can use air pressure to adsorb the electric heating tube after the adsorption cylinder is opened.
[0019] Furthermore, each of the two second electric telescopic rods has a bending wheel fixedly connected to one end. The bending wheel is composed of a bottom base and a top wheel column that are rotatably connected together. The bending wheel is placed on both sides of the processing table. A third electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the processing table.
[0020] Through the above technical solution, the soft pad and push plate can protect and clamp the pipe when the heating tube is bent, so as to prevent the heating tube from deviating during the bending process and thus avoid the bending from deviating from the original target.
[0021] Furthermore, one end of the third electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the processing table, and a power module is fixedly connected to the top of the processing table. The power module is electrically connected to the second electric telescopic rod and the third electric telescopic rod respectively.
[0022] Furthermore, after the third electric telescopic rod retracts to its limit, the second electric telescopic rod can perform one reciprocating extension and retraction, while when the power module extends to its limit, the first electric telescopic rod performs one reciprocating extension and retraction.
[0023] The above technical solutions ensure that the bending of the heating element in the device can proceed smoothly, thereby improving the production efficiency of the device.
[0024] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0025] This utility model provides an automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes. It has the following beneficial effects:
[0026] 1. This utility model provides an automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes. With the addition of suction cups and soft pads, the suction cups can use air pressure to adsorb the electric heating tube after the adsorption cylinder is opened during use. The soft pads and push plates can protect and clamp the tube when it is bent, thus preventing the electric heating tube from deviating during the bending process and avoiding unnecessary losses. It also effectively prevents the electric heating tube from shaking during bending, which increases metal fatigue.
[0027] 2. This utility model provides an automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes. Through the setting of the feeding channel and the shielding frame, materials can be automatically added during use, so that the device can achieve automation. When the pusher pushes the bent electric heating tube away, the toothed ring and the toothed rack mesh, so that the feeding channel and the shielding frame overlap, thereby accurately placing the electric heating tube on the processing table, avoiding blockage during the feeding process, and achieving a high degree of automation. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 5 For practical purposes Figure 4 Diagram A in the middle.
[0033] In the picture:
[0034] 1. Main body; 2. Fixing rod; 3. Material feeding channel; 4. Baffle frame; 5. Threaded rod; 6. Nut sleeve; 7. Gear ring; 8. First electric telescopic rod; 9. Push plate; 10. Rack; 11. Processing table; 12. Partition block; 13. Spring telescopic sleeve; 14. Push head; 15. Soft leather pad; 16. Sponge block; 17. Suction cup; 18. Second electric telescopic rod; 19. Bending wheel; 20. Third electric telescopic rod; 21. Power module; 22. Adsorption cylinder. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of specific embodiments. Obviously, the described specific embodiments are only a part of the specific embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Specific implementation method 1:
[0037] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5This embodiment of an automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes includes a main body 1. Two fixing rods 2 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the main body 1. One end of each fixing rod 2 is fixedly connected to a common feeding channel 3. A processing table 11 is slidably connected to the middle of the upper surface of the main body 1. A partition block 12 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the processing table 11. Two spring telescopic sleeves 13 are fixedly connected to one side of the processing table 11. Each spring telescopic sleeve 13 consists of a spring and a sleeve. One end of each spring telescopic sleeve 13 is fixedly connected to a push head 14. A soft leather pad 15, crescent-shaped, is fixedly connected to one side of the processing table 11. Multiple suction cups 17 arranged in a linear array are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the processing table 11. Two sponge blocks 16 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the processing table 11, with the two sponge blocks 16 placed on either side of the multiple suction cups 17. An adsorption cylinder 22 is fixedly connected to the middle of the workbench 11. The output of the adsorption cylinder 22 is connected to multiple suction cups 17. The adsorption cylinder 22 is equipped with an infrared sensor. When the infrared sensor of the adsorption cylinder 22 scans the material placed on the workbench 11, the adsorption cylinder 22 is activated to adsorb the material. Two electric telescopic rods 18 are fixedly connected to both sides of the main body 1. One end of each of the two electric telescopic rods 18 is fixedly connected to a bending wheel 19. The bending wheel 19 is composed of a bottom base and a top wheel column that are rotatably connected together. The bending wheel 19 is placed on both sides of the workbench 11. A third electric telescopic rod 20 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the workbench 11. One end of the third electric telescopic rod 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the workbench 11. A power module 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the workbench 11. The power module 21 is electrically connected to the second electric telescopic rod 18 and the third electric telescopic rod 20 respectively.
[0038] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3This embodiment of an automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes includes a main body 1. Two fixing rods 2 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the main body 1. One end of each fixing rod 2 is fixedly connected to a common feeding channel 3. A processing table 11 is slidably connected to the middle of the upper surface of the main body 1. A shielding frame 4 is slidably connected to the middle of the feeding channel 3, corresponding to the feeding opening in the middle of the feeding channel 3. A threaded rod 5 is rotatably connected to one side of the shielding frame 4. A nut sleeve 6 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding channel 3. A toothed ring 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the nut sleeve 6. The nut sleeve 6 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 5. A plate is fixedly connected to one side of the feeding channel 3. An electric telescopic rod 8 is provided. A push plate 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first electric telescopic rod 8. A rack 10 is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the rod portion of the first electric telescopic rod 8. The rack 10 meshes with a toothed ring 7. One end of the third electric telescopic rod 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the processing table 11. A power module 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the processing table 11. The power module 21 is electrically connected to the second electric telescopic rod 18 and the third electric telescopic rod 20 respectively. After the third electric telescopic rod 20 retracts to its limit, the second electric telescopic rod 18 can perform one reciprocating extension and retraction. When the power module 21 extends to its limit, the first electric telescopic rod 8 performs one reciprocating extension and retraction.
[0039] This embodiment of an automatic U-shaped electric heating tube bending device features a suction cup 17 and a soft pad 15. During operation, the suction cup 17 uses air pressure to adsorb the electric heating tube after the adsorption cylinder 22 is activated. The soft pad 15 and the pusher 9 protect and clamp the tube during bending, preventing deviation and unnecessary losses. It also effectively prevents the heating tube from shaking during bending, thus reducing metal fatigue. The feeding channel 3 and the shielding frame 4 allow for automatic material addition, automating the process. When the pusher 14 pushes the bent heating tube away, the toothed ring 7 and the rack 10 mesh, causing the feeding channel 3 and the shielding frame 4 to overlap, ensuring precise placement of the heating tube on the processing table 11. This prevents blockages during material addition and achieves a high degree of automation.
[0040] The working principle of the above embodiment is as follows: First, a sufficient number of heating tubes are placed into the feeding channel 3 at one end of the fixed rod 2. Then, as one heating tube is placed in the middle of the processing table 11, the infrared sensor of the adsorption cylinder 22 senses the material and is activated. The adsorption cylinder 22 then uses air pressure to adsorb the heating tube. The heating tube is then attached to the sponge block 16 to prevent damage to its surface during feeding. Then, the power module 21 activates the third electric telescopic rod 20, causing it to pull the processing table 11 backward. When the processing table 11 is pulled to its maximum distance, the second electric telescopic rod 18 is activated by the power module 21. The second electric telescopic rod 18 then pushes the two bending wheels 19, causing them to bend the heating element during rotation. During bending, the heating element adheres to one side of the soft leather pad 15 and presses the push head 14 at one end of the spring telescopic sleeve 13, compressing the spring telescopic sleeve 13 and protecting the heating element during bending to prevent it from shifting. Then, the push plate 9 of the first electric telescopic rod 8 pushes the bent heating element down, causing the rack 10 to engage the toothed ring 7. Afterward, as the nut sleeve 6 rotates, the threaded rod 5 pushes the shielding frame 4, causing the material in the feeding channel 3 to fall downward and roll to the middle of the processing table 11.
[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element. Although specific 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 variations can be made to these specific 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 bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: Two fixing rods (2) are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the main body (1), and one end of the two fixing rods (2) is fixedly connected to a common feeding channel (3). A processing table (11) is slidably connected to the middle of the upper surface of the main body (1).
2. The automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shielding frame (4) is slidably connected to the middle of the feeding channel (3). The shielding frame (4) corresponds to the feeding port in the middle of the feeding channel (3). A threaded rod (5) is rotatably connected to one side of the shielding frame (4). A nut cylinder (6) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the feeding channel (3). A toothed ring (7) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the nut cylinder (6).
3. The automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The nut sleeve (6) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (5). A first electric telescopic rod (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the feeding channel (3) by a plate. A push plate (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first electric telescopic rod (8). A rack (10) is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the rod part of the first electric telescopic rod (8). The rack (10) meshes with the toothed ring (7).
4. The automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition block (12) is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper surface of the processing table (11). Two spring telescopic sleeves (13) are fixedly connected to one side of the processing table (11). The spring telescopic sleeves (13) are composed of springs and sleeves. A push head (14) is fixedly connected to one end of each of the two spring telescopic sleeves (13). A soft leather pad (15) is fixedly connected to one side of the processing table (11). The soft leather pad (15) is crescent-shaped.
5. The automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the processing table (11) is fixedly connected with a plurality of suction cups (17) arranged in a linear array. The upper surface of the processing table (11) is fixedly connected with two sponge blocks (16), which are respectively placed on both sides of the plurality of suction cups (17). The middle part of the processing table (11) is fixedly connected with an adsorption cylinder (22). The output of the adsorption cylinder (22) is connected to the plurality of suction cups (17). The adsorption cylinder (22) is equipped with an infrared sensor. When the infrared sensor of the adsorption cylinder (22) scans the material placed on the processing table (11), the adsorption cylinder (22) is activated to adsorb the material. The two sides of the main body (1) are fixedly connected with a second electric telescopic rod (18).
6. The automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of each of the two second electric telescopic rods (18) is fixedly connected to a bending wheel (19). The bending wheel (19) is composed of a bottom base and a top wheel column that are rotatably connected together. The bending wheel (19) is placed on both sides of the processing table (11). The upper surface of the processing table (11) is fixedly connected to a third electric telescopic rod (20).
7. The automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the third electric telescopic rod (20) is fixedly connected to one side of the processing table (11), and a power module (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the processing table (11). The power module (21) is electrically connected to the second electric telescopic rod (18) and the third electric telescopic rod (20) respectively.
8. The automatic bending device for U-shaped electric heating tubes according to claim 6, characterized in that: After the third electric telescopic rod (20) retracts to its limit, the second electric telescopic rod (18) can perform one reciprocating extension and retraction. When the power module (21) extends to its limit, the first electric telescopic rod (8) performs one reciprocating extension and retraction.