A dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell

Abstract

This invention provides a dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette casing, including a machine base and a support mounted on the machine base. The machine base has an X-axis slide block with a positioning component for positioning the casing. The support has a Y-axis slide block and a Z-axis slide block with a dispensing component for dispensing adhesive from inside the casing. The X-axis slide block has a curing component for curing the adhesive. When the casing is positioned by the positioning component, the curing end of the curing component is aligned with the lamp hole. This invention has the advantages of high efficiency and reduced production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electronic cigarette manufacturing and processing, and in particular to a dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic cigarettes include a casing, an LED indicator, a cartridge containing atomized material, an atomizer for vaporizing the material, and a battery. The casing has a light hole that clearly displays the LED's on / off status and color, ensuring effective indication.

[0003] To prevent dust and moisture from entering the electronic casing through the lamp holes, UV adhesive is applied to the lamp holes and cured to cover them, allowing light to pass through while preventing contaminants from entering the casing. In existing technology, such as the applicant's earlier utility model patent with authorization publication number CN220195368U, a machine base is included, comprising a base mounted on the machine base, a clamping plate movably mounted on the base, a forward and backward moving assembly connected to the clamping plate, a fixed frame mounted on the machine base, a left and right moving assembly mounted on the fixed frame, a vertical moving assembly mounted on the left and right moving assembly, and an adhesive dispensing assembly mounted on the vertical moving assembly. During adhesive dispensing, the operator places the elliptical tubular casing on the clamping plate, controls the forward and backward moving assembly to move the clamping plate to a fixed position, and controls the left and right and vertical moving assemblies to move the adhesive dispensing assembly to the fixed position for dispensing. After dispensing, the casing is manually transferred to a conveyor belt and transported to a UV lamp box for slow curing (typically 10-30 seconds for a single casing).

[0004] Because the dispensing process requires the UV adhesive to be transferred to the UV curing unit via a conveyor belt for curing, the dispensing and curing processes are separated. This not only results in a large equipment footprint but also makes it easy for dust and other contaminants to adhere to the UV adhesive during the transfer process. This leads to a low yield rate and low dispensing and curing efficiency, which in turn increases production and rework costs, resulting in a high overall production cost. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the issue of high overall production costs, this invention provides a dispensing and curing device for electronic cigarette housing light holes that efficiently processes materials and reduces production costs.

[0006] This utility model provides a dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A dispensing and curing device for an electronic cigarette casing lamp hole includes a machine base and a support mounted on the machine base. The machine base has an X-axis slide block with a positioning component for positioning the casing. The support has a Y-axis slide block and a Z-axis slide block with a dispensing component for dispensing adhesive from inside the casing. The X-axis slide block has a curing component for curing the adhesive. When the casing is positioned by the positioning component, the curing termination end of the curing component is aligned with the lamp hole, and the curing component performs focused curing matching of the lamp hole.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the housing is positioned using a positioning component to ensure that the curing origin of the cured component is aligned with the lamp hole. The dispensing component and the housing are moved and brought closer together in the three axes using X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis sliding groups, allowing the dispensing component to apply adhesive at the lamp hole. Then, the dispensing component and the housing are moved further apart in the three axes using the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis sliding groups, simultaneously curing the component. Since UV lamps (ultraviolet lamps) can damage human skin—causing redness, burning, and pain after short-term exposure, and potentially accelerating skin aging and causing skin cancer over time—and also damage the eyes, precise and efficient curing within the small area of ​​the lamp hole can prevent injury to operators.

[0009] This solves the pain points of the original separate operations, not only eliminating the need for additional layout of conveyor belts and independent curing devices, reducing the overall footprint of the equipment, but also completely avoiding the risk of adhesive being exposed to the air and absorbing dust and other contaminants during the shell transfer process. This reduces finished product defects caused by contamination at the source and significantly improves the yield rate. At the same time, the seamless connection of the process avoids the limitation of transfer time by the conveyor belt speed, eliminating the transfer waiting time. Combined with the multi-shell alternating operation mode, it effectively improves the dispensing and curing efficiency, ultimately reducing production and rework costs and solving the problem of high overall production costs in the original model.

[0010] Preferably, the X-axis slide block includes a slide rail mounted on the machine base, a slide block slidably fitted on the slide rail, an X-axis drive block mounted inside the machine base, and an X-axis drive component for driving the X-axis drive block; the machine base has an X-axis mounting slot, and the slide rail partially blocks the opening of the X-axis mounting slot, forming a side groove on the slide rail that communicates with the X-axis mounting slot; one end of the slide block passes through the side groove and extends into the X-axis mounting slot, the X-axis drive block is slidably mounted in the X-axis mounting slot, and the X-axis drive block extends out of the side groove and connects to the slide block; the positioning component is mounted on the slide block.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, during driving, the X-axis drive block is moved by the X-axis drive component, thereby causing the slide to slide and thus driving the positioning component.

[0012] Preferably, the X-axis drive component includes an X-axis transmission screw and an X-axis motor connected to one end of the X-axis transmission screw, wherein the X-axis transmission screw passes through and is threadedly connected to the X-axis drive block.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, during driving, the X-axis motor drives the X-axis transmission screw to rotate, which in turn drives the X-axis drive block to move, thereby causing the slide block to slide along the length of the slide rail. This drives the positioning component, and the precise control of the X-axis transmission screw and X-axis motor achieves accurate positioning and efficient driving of the movement.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning component includes a positioning main seat disposed on the slide and a positioning element disposed on the positioning main seat; the positioning element includes a positioning block disposed on the positioning main seat and a support rod disposed on the positioning block; the positioning block is provided with an inclined positioning part, and the positioning part is adapted to the inclined opening of the outer shell; the outer shell is inserted into the support rod, and the support rod is integrally formed on the positioning part.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the outer shell is inserted into the support rod, and the bevel of the outer shell cooperates with the positioning part, so that the outer shell with the bevel can be positioned conveniently and quickly.

[0016] Preferably, multiple positioning elements are provided, and the multiple positioning elements are distributed at equal intervals.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple shells can be installed and positioned simultaneously for dispensing, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0018] Preferably, the Y-axis slide block includes a movable seat that slides into the bracket, a Y-axis drive block disposed within the bracket, and a Y-axis drive component for driving the Y-axis drive block; the top of the bracket is square with a wavy pattern, and the movable seat slides into the top of the bracket.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the top of the bracket is square with a wavy pattern, which effectively increases the contact area between the movable seat and the top of the bracket and improves the stability of sliding.

[0020] Preferably, a Y-axis mounting slot is provided on one side of the bracket, and a baffle is fixedly connected to the bracket, which partially blocks the opening of the Y-axis mounting slot; the Y-axis drive block is slidably disposed in the Y-axis mounting slot, and extends out of the Y-axis mounting slot and is connected to the movable seat; the Y-axis drive component includes a Y-axis transmission screw and a Y-axis motor connected to one end of the Y-axis transmission screw, and the Y-axis transmission screw passes through and is threadedly connected to the Y-axis drive block; the Z-axis slide block is disposed on the movable seat.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, during driving, the Y-axis motor drives the Y-axis transmission screw to rotate, which in turn drives the Y-axis drive block to move. The Y-axis drive block drives the moving seat to slide, so as to drive the Z-axis slide group and the dispensing assembly to move.

[0022] Preferably, the Z-axis slide assembly includes a slide plate slidably mounted on a movable seat, a Z-axis drive block disposed within the movable seat, and a Z-axis drive component for driving the Z-axis drive block; the movable seat has a Z-axis mounting groove, and a cover plate is fixedly connected to the movable seat, the cover plate partially obscuring the opening of the Z-axis mounting groove; the Z-axis drive block is slidably mounted in the Z-axis mounting groove, the Z-axis drive block extends out of the Z-axis mounting groove and is connected to one side of the slide plate; the Z-axis drive component includes a Z-axis transmission screw and a Z-axis motor connected to one end of the Z-axis transmission screw, the Z-axis transmission screw passing through and threadedly connected to the Z-axis drive block; the dispensing assembly is disposed on the slide plate.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, when driving the dispensing assembly, the Z-axis motor drives the Z-axis transmission screw to rotate, which in turn drives the Z-axis drive block to move. The Z-axis drive block then drives the slide plate to slide, thereby moving the dispensing assembly.

[0024] Preferably, the dispensing assembly includes a fixing frame disposed on the slide plate, a dispensing syringe passing through the fixing frame, and a needle disposed on the dispensing syringe; the needle includes a connecting part, an extension part, and a dispensing part connected in sequence; the connecting part is connected to the discharge end of the dispensing syringe, the extension part is perpendicular to the connecting part, and the dispensing part and the connecting part are distributed in the same direction.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the length of the connecting part helps to prevent the dispensing syringe from colliding with the outer shell. The extension part extends into the inner shell to adapt to the depth of the lamp hole, so that the dispensing part is aligned with the lamp hole, ensuring the accuracy and stability of dispensing. The method of dispensing from the inside of the outer shell helps to solve the problem of the lamp hole being recessed.

[0026] Preferably, the curing element is a miniature high-power ring UV lamp.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the miniature high-power ring UV lamp can provide uniform and efficient UV light irradiation. The ring design makes the light irradiation range wider and more concentrated. At the same time, the high-power UV lamp can accelerate the curing process and complete curing in a shorter time, thereby improving curing efficiency, reducing waiting time, and improving the quality of finished products and the consistency of curing effect.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] 1. Multiple shells are precisely fixed by positioning components. Combined with X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis sliding groups, the dispensing mechanism and positioning components move in tandem, allowing dispensing and curing to occur simultaneously in the same area. After dispensing, the shells do not need to be transferred via conveyor belt; they can be directly cured by the corresponding curing component as the needle withdraws, and the next shell can be dispensed simultaneously. This solves the pain point of the original separate operation, not only eliminating the need for additional layout of conveyor belts and independent curing devices, but also significantly reducing the overall equipment footprint (approximately 40% reduction). It also completely avoids the risk of UV adhesive being exposed to air and absorbing dust and other contaminants during shell transfer, reducing finished product defects caused by contamination at the source. The UV adhesive curing yield is increased by approximately 99.5%, which is a significant improvement in yield. At the same time, the seamless connection of processes avoids the limitation of transfer time by conveyor belt speed, eliminating transfer waiting time. Combined with the multi-shell alternating operation mode, it effectively improves dispensing and curing efficiency, ultimately reducing production and rework costs and solving the problem of high overall production costs in the original mode.

[0030] 2. Because UV lamps (ultraviolet lamps) can damage human skin, skin will become red, hot and painful after a short period of exposure to UV lamps, and may accelerate skin aging and cause skin cancer if exposed for a long time. They can also damage the eyes. Therefore, precise and efficient curing of the tiny area of ​​the lamp hole can avoid harming the operator.

[0031] 3. By applying adhesive to the inside of the casing and curing it on the outside, UV adhesive can be prevented from overflowing during the curing process, ensuring the accuracy of adhesive application, optimizing the workspace, preventing mutual interference between equipment, and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the X-axis sliding block in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis sliding block in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the Z-axis sliding block in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing assembly in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0040] The component designations are as follows: 1. Machine base; 2. Support; 3. X-axis slide block; 31. Slide rail; 32. Slide seat; 33. X-axis drive block; 34. X-axis drive component; 341. X-axis transmission screw; 342. X-axis motor; 4. Positioning assembly; 41. Positioning main seat; 42. Positioning component; 421. Positioning block; 422. Support rod; 423. Positioning part; 5. Y-axis slide block; 51. Moving seat; 52. Y-axis drive block; 53. Y-axis drive component; 531. Y-axis transmission screw; 532. 54. Y-axis motor; 6. Baffle; 7. Z-axis slide block; 8. Slide plate; 9. Z-axis drive block; 10. Z-axis drive component; 11. Z-axis transmission screw; 12. Z-axis motor; 13. Cover plate; 14. Dispensing assembly; 15. Fixing bracket; 16. Dispensing syringe; 17. Needle; 18. Connecting part; 19. Extension part; 10. Dispensing part; 11. Curing part; 12. Side groove; 13. Y-axis mounting groove; 14. Z-axis mounting groove; 15. Housing; 16. Lamp hole. Detailed Implementation

[0041] A dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell, as described in the following reference. Figure 1 The system includes a trapezoidal machine base 1, a support 2 mounted on the machine base 1, an X-axis slide block 3 mounted on the machine base 1, a positioning component 4 mounted on the X-axis slide block 3 for positioning the housing 13, a Y-axis slide block 5 mounted on the support 2, a Z-axis slide block 6 mounted on the Y-axis slide block 5, a dispensing component 7 mounted on the Z-axis slide block 6 for dispensing adhesive from inside the housing 13, and a curing component 8 mounted on the X-axis slide block 3 for curing the adhesive. When the housing 13 is positioned by the positioning component 4, the curing end of the curing component 8 is aligned with the lamp hole 14, and the curing component 8 matches the focusing curing of the lamp hole 14.

[0042] In use, the housing 13 is positioned by the positioning component 4. The dispensing component 7 and the housing 13 are moved and brought closer to each other in the three axes by the X-axis sliding group 3, Y-axis sliding group 5, and Z-axis sliding group 6. The dispensing component 7 is brought close to the lamp hole 14 and dispensing is performed at the lamp hole 14 by the dispensing component 7. The dispensing component 7 and the housing 13 are moved and moved away from each other in the three axes by the X-axis sliding group 3, Y-axis sliding group 5, and Z-axis sliding group 6 again. At the same time, the curing component 8 cures the lamp hole 14.

[0043] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The X-axis slide block 3 includes a slide rail 31 mounted on the machine base 1, a slide block 32 slidably fitted on the slide rail 31, an X-axis drive block 33 mounted inside the machine base 1, and an X-axis drive component 34 for driving the X-axis drive block 33. An X-axis mounting groove 9 is provided on the machine base 1, distributed along the length of the slide rail 31. The slide rail 31 is a long, narrow plate, partially obscuring the opening of the X-axis mounting groove 9, forming a side groove 10 communicating with the X-axis mounting groove 9. The side groove 10 is long and narrow, distributed along the length of the slide rail 31. The slide block 32 is also long and narrow, distributed along the width of the slide rail 31, and slidably fitted on the slide rail 31 along its length. A positioning component 4 is mounted on the slide block 32, with one end of the slide block 32 passing through the side groove 10 and extending into the X-axis mounting groove 9. The X-axis drive block 33 is slidably disposed in the X-axis mounting groove 9, and extends out of the side groove 10 and is connected to the slide block 32. The X-axis drive component 34 is disposed in the X-axis mounting groove 9. The X-axis drive component 34 is a lead screw motor. The X-axis drive component 34 includes an X-axis transmission lead screw 341 distributed along the length direction of the X-axis mounting groove 9 and an X-axis motor 342 connected to one end of the X-axis transmission lead screw 341. The X-axis transmission lead screw 341 passes through and is threadedly connected to the X-axis drive block 33.

[0044] When driving the positioning component 4, the X-axis motor 342 drives the X-axis transmission screw 341 to rotate, which in turn moves the X-axis drive block 33 along the length of the X-axis transmission screw 341. This, in turn, causes the slide block 32 to slide along the length of the slide rail 31, thus driving the positioning component 4. The precise control of the X-axis transmission screw 341 and the X-axis motor 342 enables accurate positioning and efficient driving of the movement.

[0045] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 3 In this embodiment, the outer casing 13 is a circular aluminum tube, and one end of the outer casing 13 is formed with a bevel by CNC machining. A circular lamp hole 14 is provided on the outer wall of the outer casing 13. The diameter of the lamp hole 14 is between 0.05mm and 1mm, and the lamp hole 14 extends through the inside and outside of the outer casing 13.

[0046] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In order to facilitate the positioning of the outer shell 13 with the bevel, the positioning component 4 was designed. Specifically, the positioning component 4 includes a positioning main seat 41 set on the slide 32 and a positioning element 42 set on the positioning main seat 41.

[0047] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The positioning main seat 41 is rectangular in shape and is distributed along the length of the slide 32, with the positioning main seat 41 located near one long side of the slide 32. The positioning component 42 includes a positioning block 421 disposed on the positioning main seat 41 and a support rod 422 disposed on the positioning block 421. The positioning block 421 is provided with a positioning part 423, which is inclined and is adapted to the inclined opening of the outer shell 13. The support rod 422 is a round rod, and the outer shell 13 is inserted into the support rod 422. The support rod 422 is integrally formed on the positioning part 423 and is distributed along the length of the slide rail 31.

[0048] In addition, refer to Figure 4 Multiple positioning elements 42 are provided, and the multiple positioning elements 42 are distributed at equal intervals along the length direction of the positioning main seat 41. In this embodiment, four positioning elements 42 are provided, and the four positioning elements 42 are distributed at equal intervals along the length direction of the positioning main seat 41, so that multiple shells 13 can be installed and positioned simultaneously for dispensing work, so as to improve production efficiency.

[0049] During dispensing, the housing 13 is inserted into the support rod 422, and the bevel of the housing 13 engages with the positioning part 423. This allows for convenient and quick positioning of the housing 13 with the bevel, thus determining the position of the lamp hole 14. Then, the dispensing assembly 7 is driven close to the housing 13 via the Y-axis slide block 5 and the Z-axis slide block 6. The X-axis motor 342 drives the X-axis transmission screw 341 to rotate, causing the slide block 32 to slide along the length of the slide rail 31. This drives the positioning main seat 41 and positioning member 42 on the slide block 32 to move. The positioning member 42 moves the housing 13, bringing the dispensing assembly 7 close to the housing 13 and dispensing adhesive onto the lamp hole 14. By installing the housing 13 on multiple positioning members 42, the dispensing assembly 7 is driven to approach the housing 13 on each positioning member 42 sequentially, dispensing adhesive onto each lamp hole 14 on each housing 13.

[0050] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The Y-axis slide block 5 includes a movable seat 51 that slides and engages with the bracket 2, a Y-axis drive block 52 disposed within the bracket 2, and a Y-axis drive component 53 for driving the Y-axis drive block 52.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5The bracket 2 has a sliding groove with a square cross-section. The grooves are distributed along the width of the slide rail 31, and there are two grooves evenly spaced along their width, giving the top of the bracket 2 a square wavy pattern. The movable seat 51 is L-shaped, and its short side slides and engages with the top of the bracket 2 along the length of the sliding groove, effectively increasing the contact area between the movable seat 51 and the top of the bracket 2 and improving sliding stability. The Z-axis sliding assembly 6 is mounted on the movable seat 51. A Y-axis mounting groove 11 is provided on one side of the bracket 2, distributed along the length of the sliding groove. A baffle 54 is fixedly connected to the bracket 2, partially blocking the opening of the Y-axis mounting groove 11. The Y-axis drive block 52 is slidably mounted in the Y-axis mounting groove 11, extending out of the groove and connected to the movable seat 51. The Y-axis drive unit 53 is disposed in the Y-axis mounting groove 11. The Y-axis drive unit 53 is also a lead screw motor. The Y-axis drive unit 53 includes a Y-axis transmission lead screw 531 distributed along the length direction of the Y-axis mounting groove 11 and a Y-axis motor 532 connected to one end of the Y-axis transmission lead screw 531. The Y-axis transmission lead screw 531 passes through and is threadedly connected to the Y-axis drive block 52.

[0052] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 6 The Z-axis slide block 6 includes a slide plate 61 slidably disposed on the movable seat 51, a Z-axis drive block 62 disposed within the movable seat 51, and a Z-axis drive component 63 for driving the Z-axis drive block 62.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 The slide plate 61 is rectangular and is distributed along the height direction of the machine base 1. The dispensing assembly 7 is mounted on the slide plate 61. The movable base 51 has a Z-axis mounting slot 12, which is distributed along the height direction of the machine base 1. A cover plate 64 is fixedly connected to the movable base 51, which partially covers the opening of the Z-axis mounting slot 12. The Z-axis drive block 62 is slidably mounted in the Z-axis mounting slot 12, and extends out of the Z-axis mounting slot 12 and is connected to one side of the slide plate 61. The Z-axis drive component 63 is disposed in the Z-axis mounting slot 12. The Z-axis drive component 63 is also a lead screw motor. The Z-axis drive component 63 includes a Z-axis transmission lead screw 631 distributed along the length direction of the Z-axis mounting slot 12 and a Z-axis motor 632 connected to one end of the Z-axis transmission lead screw 631. The Z-axis transmission lead screw 631 passes through and is threadedly connected to the Z-axis drive block 62.

[0054] When driving the dispensing assembly 7, the Y-axis motor 532 drives the Y-axis transmission screw 531 to rotate, which in turn moves the Y-axis drive block 52. The Y-axis drive block 52 drives the moving seat 51 to slide along the length of the slide groove, so as to move the Z-axis slide block 6 and the dispensing assembly 7. Then, the Z-axis motor 632 drives the Z-axis transmission screw 631 to rotate, which in turn moves the Z-axis drive block 62. The Z-axis drive block 62 drives the slide plate 61 to slide along the height of the machine base 1, which in turn moves the dispensing assembly 7 so that the dispensing assembly 7 is close to the outer shell 13 and performs dispensing.

[0055] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The dispensing assembly 7 includes a fixing frame 71 disposed on the slide plate 61, a dispensing syringe 72 disposed on the fixing frame 71, and a needle 73 disposed on the dispensing syringe 72.

[0056] The fixing frame 71 is rectangular and is fixedly connected to the slide plate 61. The dispensing syringe 72 is prior art and will not be described in detail. The dispensing syringe 72 is cylindrical and distributed along the length of the slide plate 61, with its bottom end being the discharge end. The needle 73 includes a connecting part 731, an extension part 732, and a dispensing part 733 connected in sequence. The connecting part 731 is distributed along the axial direction of the dispensing syringe 72 and is connected to the discharge end of the dispensing syringe 72. The extension part 732 is perpendicular to the connecting part 731 and its distribution direction is consistent with that of the support rod 422. The dispensing part 733 has the same distribution direction as the connecting part 731, and its length is shorter than that of the connecting part 731.

[0057] During dispensing, the housing 13 is inserted into the support rod 422, and the bevel of the housing 13 engages with the positioning part 423, allowing for convenient and quick positioning of the housing 13 to ensure the position of the lamp hole 14. The fixing frame 71 is moved by the Y-axis slide block 5 and the Z-axis slide block 6, which in turn moves the dispensing syringe 72 and the needle 73. Simultaneously, the positioning part 42 and the housing 13 on the positioning part 42 are moved by the X-axis slide block 3, allowing the extension part 732 to extend into the housing 13 and align the dispensing part 733 with the lamp hole 14 of the housing 13. Dispensing is then performed by controlling the dispensing syringe 72. The length of the connecting part 731 helps to prevent the dispensing syringe 72 from colliding with the outer shell 13. The extension part 732 extends into the inner shell 13 to adapt to the depth of the lamp hole 14, so that the dispensing part 733 is aligned with the lamp hole 14, ensuring the accuracy and stability of dispensing. The method of dispensing from the inside of the outer shell 13 helps to solve the problem of the lamp hole 14 being recessed.

[0058] The curing component 8 is used for focused curing of the lamp hole 14 (diameter less than or equal to 1 mm), achieving precise and efficient curing of the minute area of ​​the lamp hole 14 (diameter less than or equal to 1 mm). Since UV lamps (ultraviolet lamps) are harmful to human skin, causing redness, burning, and pain after short-term exposure, and potentially accelerating skin aging and causing skin cancer with prolonged exposure, and also damaging the eyes, precise and efficient curing of the minute area of ​​the lamp hole 14 can prevent injury to operators. In this embodiment, refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 4 UV adhesive is used for dispensing. The curing component 8 is a miniature high-power ring-shaped UV lamp (ultraviolet lamp). This miniature high-power ring-shaped UV lamp provides uniform and efficient UV light irradiation, while the ring design allows for a wider and more concentrated light range. Simultaneously, the high power of the UV lamp accelerates the curing process, completing curing in a shorter time, thereby improving curing efficiency, reducing waiting time, and enhancing the quality and consistency of the cured product. The curing component 8 is mounted on the slide 32, with its curing emission end (light-emitting end) aligned with the lamp hole 14. The number of curing components 8 corresponds to the number of positioning components 42, with four components 8 evenly spaced along the arrangement direction of the positioning components 42. The curing ends of the four curing components 8 are precisely aligned with the lamp holes 14 on the outer shell 13 of the four positioning components 42.

[0059] During dispensing and curing, the four outer shells 13 are inserted one-to-one into the four positioning members 42 to ensure accurate positioning of the lamp holes 14. Then, the fixing frame 71 is moved by the Y-axis slide block 5 and Z-axis slide block 6, which in turn moves the dispensing syringe 72 and needle 73. The positioning members 42 and outer shells 13 are moved by the X-axis slide block 3, allowing the extension 732 to extend into the inner shell 13 and aligning the dispensing part 733 with the lamp hole 14 of one of the outer shells 13. Dispensing is then performed by controlling the dispensing syringe 72, reducing the curing time for a single part to within 15 seconds, significantly improving efficiency. After dispensing, the needle 73 is withdrawn from the outer shell 13 by the X-axis slide block 3 and Z-axis slide block 6. At this time, the corresponding curing member 8 cures the dispensed lamp hole 14. Simultaneously, the dispensing mechanism is driven by the X-axis slide block 3, Y-axis slide block 5, and Z-axis slide block 6 to dispense dispensing onto the lamp hole 14 of the next outer shell 13. When all four outer shells 13 have been glued, the X-axis sliding group 3, Y-axis sliding group 5, and Z-axis sliding group 6 will all return to their initial positions.

[0060] The implementation principle of this application is as follows: Four outer shells 13 are precisely fixed by positioning components 42. Combined with the X-axis sliding group 3, Y-axis sliding group 5, and Z-axis sliding group 6, the dispensing mechanism and positioning components 42 move in tandem, allowing dispensing and curing to occur simultaneously in the same area. After dispensing, the outer shell 13 does not need to be transferred by a conveyor belt. As the needle 73 withdraws, it can be directly cured by the corresponding curing component 8, and the next outer shell 13 can be dispensed simultaneously. This solves the pain point of the original separate operation, not only eliminating the need for additional layout of conveyor belts and independent curing devices, but also significantly reducing the overall equipment footprint (approximately 40% reduction). It also completely avoids the risk of UV adhesive being exposed to air and absorbing dust and other contaminants during the transfer of outer shells 13, reducing finished product defects caused by contamination at the source. The UV adhesive curing yield is increased by approximately 99.5%, which is a significant improvement in yield. At the same time, the seamless connection of the process avoids the conveyor belt speed limiting the transfer time, eliminating the transfer waiting time. Combined with the alternating operation mode of multiple outer shells 13, it effectively improves the dispensing and curing efficiency, ultimately reducing production and rework costs and solving the problem of high overall production costs in the original mode.

[0061] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell, comprising a machine base (1) and a bracket (2) disposed on the machine base (1), characterized in that: The machine (1) is provided with an X-axis slide block (3), and the X-axis slide block (3) is provided with a positioning component (4) for positioning the outer shell. The bracket (2) is provided with a Y-axis slide block (5), and the Y-axis slide block (5) is provided with a Z-axis slide block (6). The Z-axis slide block (6) is provided with a dispensing component (7) for dispensing adhesive from inside the outer shell. The X-axis slide block (3) is provided with a curing component (8) for curing the adhesive. When the outer shell is positioned by the positioning component (4), the curing end of the curing component (8) is aligned with the lamp hole, and the curing component (8) matches the focusing curing of the lamp hole.

2. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The X-axis slide block (3) includes a slide rail (31) mounted on the machine base (1), a slide block (32) slidably fitted on the slide rail (31), an X-axis drive block (33) mounted inside the machine base (1), and an X-axis drive component (34) for driving the X-axis drive block (33). An X-axis mounting groove (9) is provided on the machine base (1). The slide rail (31) partially blocks the opening of the X-axis mounting groove (9), so that a side groove (10) communicating with the X-axis mounting groove (9) is formed on the slide rail (31). One end of the slide block (32) passes through the side groove (10) and extends into the X-axis mounting groove (9). The X-axis drive block (33) is slidably mounted in the X-axis mounting groove (9). The X-axis drive block (33) extends out of the side groove (10) and connects with the slide block (32). The positioning component (4) is mounted on the slide block (32).

3. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 2, characterized in that: The X-axis drive unit (34) includes an X-axis transmission screw (341) and an X-axis motor (342) connected to one end of the X-axis transmission screw (341). The X-axis transmission screw (341) passes through and is threadedly connected to the X-axis drive block (33).

4. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning component (4) includes a positioning main seat (41) disposed on the slide (32) and a positioning element (42) disposed on the positioning main seat (41); the positioning element (42) includes a positioning block (421) disposed on the positioning main seat (41) and a support rod (422) disposed on the positioning block (421); the positioning block (421) is provided with an inclined positioning part (423), and the positioning part (423) is adapted to the inclined opening of the outer shell; the outer shell is inserted into the support rod (422), and the support rod (422) is integrally formed on the positioning part (423).

5. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple positioning elements (42) are provided, and the multiple positioning elements (42) are distributed at equal intervals.

6. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Y-axis slide block (5) includes a movable seat (51) that slides into the bracket (2), a Y-axis drive block (52) disposed in the bracket (2), and a Y-axis drive component (53) for driving the Y-axis drive block (52); the top of the bracket (2) is square with a wave pattern, and the movable seat (51) slides into the top of the bracket (2).

7. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 6, characterized in that: A Y-axis mounting groove (11) is provided on one side of the bracket (2). A baffle (54) is fixedly connected to the bracket (2). The baffle (54) covers part of the opening of the Y-axis mounting groove (11). The Y-axis drive block (52) is slidably disposed in the Y-axis mounting groove (11). The Y-axis drive block (52) extends out of the Y-axis mounting groove (11) and is connected to the movable seat (51). The Y-axis drive component (53) includes a Y-axis transmission screw (531) and a Y-axis motor (532) connected to one end of the Y-axis transmission screw (531). The Y-axis transmission screw (531) passes through and is threadedly connected to the Y-axis drive block (52). The Z-axis slide block (6) is disposed on the movable seat (51).

8. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 7, characterized in that: The Z-axis slide block (6) includes a slide plate (61) slidably mounted on a movable base (51), a Z-axis drive block (62) disposed within the movable base (51), and a Z-axis drive component (63) for driving the Z-axis drive block (62); the movable base (51) has a Z-axis mounting groove (12), and a cover plate (64) is fixedly connected to the movable base (51), the cover plate (64) partially blocking the opening of the Z-axis mounting groove (12); the Z-axis drive block (62) Slidably disposed in the Z-axis mounting groove (12), the Z-axis drive block (62) extends out of the Z-axis mounting groove (12) and is connected to one side of the slide plate (61); the Z-axis drive component (63) includes a Z-axis transmission screw (631) and a Z-axis motor (632) connected to one end of the Z-axis transmission screw (631), the Z-axis transmission screw (631) passes through and is threadedly connected to the Z-axis drive block (62); the dispensing assembly (7) is disposed on the slide plate (61).

9. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 8, characterized in that: The dispensing assembly (7) includes a fixing frame (71) mounted on a slide plate (61), a dispensing syringe (72) mounted on the fixing frame (71), and a needle (73) mounted on the dispensing syringe (72). The needle (73) includes a connecting part (731), an extension part (732), and a dispensing part (733) connected in sequence. The connecting part (731) is connected to the discharge end of the dispensing syringe (72), the extension part (732) is perpendicular to the connecting part (731), and the dispensing part (733) is distributed in the same direction as the connecting part (731).

10. The adhesive dispensing and curing device for the lamp hole of an electronic cigarette shell according to claim 1, characterized in that: The curing component (8) is a miniature high-power ring UV lamp.

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