A feeder refrigeration device

By integrating a vortex bar and an air knife into the feeder cooling unit, the feeder unit of the high-speed pick-and-place machine is cooled by generating cold air using conventional gas. This solves the problem of high temperature in the equipment, improves the equipment's lifespan and efficiency, adapts to various environments, and reduces maintenance costs.

CN224583580UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31CHENGDU LINGYI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN ยท China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENGDU LINGYI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

The feeder unit of a high-speed chip mounter generates a lot of heat when operating in summer, which affects the equipment's lifespan and efficiency. Existing throttling cooling technology has a complex structure and high maintenance costs, making it unsuitable for harsh environments.

Method used

The cooling device adopts an integrated vortex rod and air knife. The vortex rod generates cold air through nozzles, vortex chambers and hot end pipes. The air knife blows the cold air to the feeder equipment for heat dissipation. Cooling is achieved using 0.6Mpa gas in a conventional workshop. The structure is simple and requires no maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient cooling, reduces equipment temperature, extends service life, is suitable for various environments, is low in cost and has a rapid response, and has a cooling efficiency higher than traditional throttling refrigeration.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a feeder cooling device. The device includes a vortex rod and an air knife. The vortex rod is mounted on a pick-and-place machine, and from one end to the other, it comprises a nozzle, a vortex chamber, and a hot-end tube. A first air connector is located at the top of the vortex chamber, and a regulating valve is installed on the hot-end tube. The air knife is mounted on the guide rail groove of the feeder, with its air outlet direction facing the feeder. A second air connector is installed at the top of the air knife. The first and second air connectors are connected by a connecting pipe. This feeder cooling device, through the integrated vortex rod and air knife, can discharge cold air to reduce the operating temperature of the feeder equipment, improve its service life and working efficiency, save costs, and has a wide range of applications.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chip mounters, and in particular to a feeder cooling device. Background Technology

[0002] The feeder unit used with high-speed pick-and-place machines generates a large amount of heat during operation in summer. High temperatures can affect the equipment's lifespan and efficiency, and cause problems such as product tape melting. Currently, existing technologies generally use throttling cooling technology to cool the feeder unit, but this method is complex, has high maintenance costs, and is not suitable for harsh environments. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a feeder refrigeration device that integrates a vortex bar and an air knife to discharge cold air, thereby reducing the operating temperature of the feeder equipment, improving its service life and working efficiency, saving costs, and having a wide range of applications.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a feeder refrigeration device is provided, comprising:

[0005] A vortex bar is mounted on a pick-and-place machine, and the vortex bar consists of a nozzle, a vortex chamber, and a hot end tube from one end to the other. A first air connector is provided at the top of the vortex chamber, and a regulating valve is installed on the hot end tube.

[0006] An air knife is installed on the guide rail groove where the feeder is located and its air outlet direction is towards the feeder. A second air connector is installed on the top of the air knife.

[0007] The first air connector and the second air connector are connected by a connecting pipe.

[0008] In some embodiments, the eddy current bar is mounted on a support plate, which is mounted on the pick-and-place machine. The advantage lies in the further description of the specific manner in which the eddy current bar is mounted on the pick-and-place machine.

[0009] In some embodiments, a fixing plate is also mounted on the side of the support plate, through which the vortex rod passes. The advantage of this is that the fixing plate provides further stability to the vortex rod.

[0010] In some embodiments, an outer cover is mounted on the side of the support plate, and the hot-end pipe is located inside the outer cover. The advantage of this is that the outer cover can provide some isolation for the hot-end pipe, preventing it from affecting the external environment and operators.

[0011] In some embodiments, the air knife is mounted on one end of a mounting bracket, and the other end of the mounting bracket is mounted on a fixed base. The advantage is that it describes the method by which the air knife is mounted on the guide rail groove where the feeder is located.

[0012] In some embodiments, the other end of the mounting bracket is mounted on top of a vertical fixed shaft via a fixing block, and the bottom of the fixed shaft is fixedly mounted on the fixed base. Its advantage lies in the further description of the specific method of air knife installation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeder refrigeration device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure related to the vortex bar.

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the air knife.

[0016] In the figure: vortex rod 1, air knife 2, connecting pipe 3, nozzle 11, vortex chamber 12, hot end pipe 13, first air connector 14, regulating valve 15, support plate 16, fixing plate 17, outer cover 18, second air connector 21, fixing frame 22, fixing base 23, fixing block 24, fixing shaft 25. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the vortex rod 1 mainly includes a vortex rod 1 and an air knife 2. The vortex rod 1 is mounted on the pick-and-place machine (not shown in the figure), and the air knife 2 is mounted on the guide groove where the feeder is located (not shown in the figure). The vortex rod 1 and the air knife 2 are connected by a connecting pipe 3, so that the vortex rod 1 can provide cold air to the air knife 2 to cool the feeder.

[0019] like Figure 2 As shown, the vortex rod 1 consists of a nozzle 11, a vortex chamber 12, and a hot end pipe 13 from one end to the other. A first air connector 14 is provided on the top of the vortex chamber 12. The first air connector 14 is connected to one end of the connecting pipe 3, and a regulating valve 15 is installed on the hot end pipe 13.

[0020] Preferably, the vortex rod 1 is mounted on a support plate 16, and the support plate 16 is fixedly mounted on the pick-and-place machine.

[0021] In a further preferred embodiment, a fixing plate 17 is also installed on the side of the support plate 16, through which the vortex rod 1 passes, thereby providing a more stable installation for the vortex rod 1.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, preferably, an outer cover 18 is also installed on the side of the support plate 16, and the hot end pipe 13 is located inside the outer cover 18. The outer cover 18 can isolate the hot end pipe 13 to a certain extent and prevent it from affecting the external environment and operators.

[0023] Standard 0.6 MPa gas from the workshop is introduced into nozzle 11. The vortex rod 1 expands and accelerates the high-pressure gas to the speed of sound. The gas forms a vortex in the vortex chamber 12, achieving hot and cold separation. The cold gas is then evenly output to the air knife 2 through the first gas connector 14 and connecting pipe 3. The proportion of hot gas entering the vortex rod 1 can be controlled by the regulating valve 15, which can also regulate the temperature and flow rate of the cold gas.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, the air knife 2 is a device that uses high-speed airflow for purging, drying, cooling, etc. The top of the air knife 2 is provided with a second air connector 21, which is connected to the other end of the connecting pipe 3, and the air outlet direction of the air knife 2 is towards the flyer.

[0025] Preferably, the air knife 2 is mounted on one end of a fixed frame 22, and the other end of the fixed frame 22 is mounted on the top of a vertical fixed shaft 25 via a fixed block 24. The bottom of the fixed shaft 25 is fixedly mounted on a fixed base 23, and the fixed base 23 is mounted on the guide rail groove where the feeder is located.

[0026] The cold air generated in the vortex rod 1 is introduced into the air knife 2 through the connecting pipe 3 and the second air connector 21, and can be blown out evenly from the air knife 2 towards the feeder to cool and dissipate heat.

[0027] This utility model provides a feeder refrigeration device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. No moving parts: The eddy current rod requires no compressor or motor, has a simple structure and is maintenance-free, and is suitable for explosion-proof, moisture-proof and other environments;

[0029] 2. Achieve rapid response and flexible control: The cold airflow is generated quickly (second-level response), and the temperature and flow rate of the cold air can be controlled in real time by adjusting the valve;

[0030] 3. Low cost: No chemical refrigerant is required; it can be achieved using only compressed gas (such as air) at a pressure of 0.6 MPa in a conventional workshop.

[0031] 4. Low temperature and high efficiency: The lowest temperature at the cold end can reach -46โ„ƒ, and the cooling efficiency is higher than that of traditional throttling cooling, and the cooling coverage range is 28-4248 SLPM.

[0032] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeder refrigeration device, characterized in that: include A vortex rod (1) is mounted on a pick-and-place machine. The vortex rod (1) consists of a nozzle (11), a vortex chamber (12), and a hot end tube (13) from one end to the other. A first air connector (14) is provided on the top of the vortex chamber (12), and a regulating valve (15) is installed on the hot end tube (13). Air knife (2), the air knife (2) is installed on the guide rail groove where the feeder is located and its air outlet direction is towards the feeder, and a second air connector (21) is installed on the top of the air knife (2); The first air connector (14) and the second air connector (21) are connected by a connecting pipe (3).

2. A flying radar cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vortex bar (1) is mounted on a support plate (16), which is mounted on a chip mounter.

3. A fly's eye refrigeration device according to claim 2, wherein: A fixing plate (17) is also installed on the side of the support plate (16), and the vortex rod (1) passes through the fixing plate (17).

4. The flydra refrigeration device of claim 2, wherein: An outer cover (18) is installed on the side of the support plate (16), and the hot end pipe (13) is located inside the outer cover (18).

5. The flydra refrigeration device of claim 1, wherein: The air knife (2) is mounted on one end of a fixed frame (22), and the other end of the fixed frame (22) is mounted on a fixed base (23), which is mounted on the guide rail groove where the feeder is located.

6. A fly's eye refrigeration device according to claim 5, wherein: The other end of the fixing frame (22) is mounted on the top of a vertical fixing shaft (25) via a fixing block (24), and the bottom of the fixing shaft (25) is fixedly mounted on the fixing base (23).