A network transformer sorting and material preparation device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a network transformer sorting and preparation device, relating to the technical field of network transformer production equipment. The device includes a machine base, a conveying module, and an arranging module. The arranging module consists of a fixed base, a discharge base, and a moving module. The discharge base can move left and right relative to the fixed base, and the moving module drives the discharge base to move. The discharge base has several receiving slots with rear openings along the left-right direction. The conveying module is located on the machine base behind the arranging module and can drive the network transformers from back to front into the receiving slots. During operation, the conveying module transports the network transformers to the arranging module, allowing them to enter the receiving slots. The moving module drives the discharge base to move left and right, achieving orderly arrangement of the network transformers along the left-right direction. This device can meet the material preparation requirements for left-right sorting of network transformers, meet the requirements for tinning, and facilitate precise gripping by subsequent robotic arms, improving production quality and efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of network transformer manufacturing technology, and in particular to a network transformer sorting and material preparation device. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of network transformers, the tin-immersion process is one of the key steps to ensure their electrical performance and structural stability. This process requires a robotic arm to precisely grasp the neatly arranged network transformers and immerse their pins in molten solder for pre-welding. To ensure the efficiency of the tin-immersion operation, the material preparation and sorting stage of the network transformers before entering the tin-immersion process is crucial. A reasonable arrangement can directly affect the stability of the robotic arm's grasp and the quality of subsequent tin-immersion processing.

[0003] In traditional production processes, network transformers are arranged sequentially, with multiple transformers arranged in a straight line along the conveyor belt, and the two rows of pins on the same transformer spaced left to right. This arrangement naturally forms on the conveyor belt without the need for additional complex adjustment mechanisms. This allows robotic arms to easily pick up network transformers directly from the conveyor belt for subsequent processes such as tinning. It is highly adaptable and has a simple operation, making it widely used in the industry.

[0004] However, as production demands for product quality continue to rise, traditional sorting methods have revealed significant problems during the tinning process: due to the close arrangement of multiple network transformers, the pin spacing between adjacent transformers is small, making it highly susceptible to solder adhesion between adjacent pins during tinning. Solder adhesion not only reduces the electrical insulation performance between pins, affecting the performance of the network transformers, but may also increase product defect rates and production rework costs.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issue of solder adhesion, the manufacturer improved the material preparation and sorting method for network transformers, changing the traditional front-to-back arrangement to a left-to-right arrangement. This means multiple network transformers are distributed horizontally along a direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt's transport direction, with the two rows of pins on the same transformer still spaced left-to-right. While this improvement effectively reduces the probability of solder adhesion between adjacent pins and improves tinning quality, it renders the material preparation device, originally designed for the front-to-back sorting method, incompatible with the new left-to-right sorting requirement. This is primarily manifested in the incompatibility of the existing device's conveyor path, positioning mechanism, and robotic arm's gripping trajectory with the new sorting method, severely impacting production efficiency.

[0006] Therefore, improving the existing material preparation device to meet the new left-right sorting material preparation requirements of network transformers, so that it can efficiently and stably complete the left-right sorting material preparation of network transformers, has become an urgent technical problem to be solved in the current network transformer production process. Utility Model Content

[0007] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a network transformer sorting and preparation device that meets the requirements for tin-immersion arrangement.

[0008] A network transformer sorting and material preparation device designed for this purpose includes a machine base, a conveying module and a sorting module;

[0009] The arrangement module includes a fixed base, a discharge base, and a movable module;

[0010] The discharge seat is movable left and right relative to the fixed seat; the movable module is used to drive the discharge seat to move left and right relative to the fixed seat.

[0011] The discharge seat has several receiving slots arranged in a left-right direction, and the receiving slots have openings at the rear. The conveying module is arranged on the machine base behind the arranged modules, and the conveying module drives the network transformer to enter the receiving slots from back to front.

[0012] Preferably, the conveying module includes a conveying base, and the conveying base is provided with a conveyor belt that conveys from back to front; limit members are provided on the left and right sides of the conveyor belt.

[0013] The fixed base is provided with a slide rail extending in the left and right direction, and the discharge base is fixedly connected with a slider that slides along the slide rail.

[0014] Preferably, a through-beam sensor is provided on the fixed base on the front side of the conveying module; two through-beam sensors are provided and are located on the upper and lower sides of the discharge base respectively, and a through-hole is provided in the receiving groove, through which the upper and lower through-beam sensors perform through-beam sensing.

[0015] Preferably, the moving module includes synchronous pulleys spaced apart on the left and right and a synchronous belt sleeved on the two synchronous pulleys. The synchronous belt is fixedly connected to a belt clamp fixedly connected to the discharge seat. The fixed seat is provided with a drive motor for driving the synchronous pulleys to rotate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the network transformer sorting and material preparation device provided by this invention has significant advantages, as detailed below:

[0017] First, it can accurately arrange network transformers left and right sequentially, perfectly adapting to new material preparation and sorting requirements. Through several receiving slots set along the left and right directions in the arrangement module's material outlet, network transformers can be stored in an orderly manner. Combined with the moving module driving the material outlet to move left and right relative to the fixed seat, the material outlet position can be flexibly adjusted, ensuring that multiple network transformers are neatly arranged along the left and right directions, laying a solid foundation for improving tinning quality.

[0018] Secondly, it effectively improves the automation level and production efficiency of the material preparation process. The conveying module is located behind the arranging module, which can directly drive the network transformer from back to front into the receiving slot without the need for additional turning or handling mechanisms, simplifying the material preparation process. At the same time, the left and right movement of the discharge seat is driven by the moving module, realizing the mechanization of the arranging process, reducing manual intervention, which not only reduces labor costs but also significantly improves the material preparation speed, meeting the needs of large-scale production.

[0019] Furthermore, it ensures the stability and consistency of the network transformer arrangement. The structural design of the receiving slots effectively positions the network transformers, preventing them from shifting or shaking during transport and arrangement, ensuring that each network transformer accurately enters its preset position. This stable arrangement allows the subsequent robotic arm to precisely grasp the transformers, avoiding grasping failures or processing errors caused by positional deviations, further improving the reliability of the entire production process. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of network transformer manufacturing equipment;

[0021] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the sorting and material preparation device;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0026] In this document, the term "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an implementation may be included in at least one implementation of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, nor is it a separate or alternative implementation mutually exclusive with other implementations. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the implementations described herein can be combined with other implementations.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0029] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] See Figures 1-3A network transformer sorting and preparation device includes a machine base 10, a conveying module 20, and an arranging module 30. The arranging module 30 includes a fixed base 310, a discharge base 320, and a moving module 330. The discharge base 320 is arranged to move left and right relative to the fixed base 310. The moving module 330 is used to drive the discharge base 320 to move left and right relative to the fixed base 310. The discharge base 320 has a plurality of receiving slots 321 arranged in the left and right direction, and the receiving slots 321 have openings at their rear sides. The conveying module 20 is disposed on the machine base 10 at the rear side of the arranging module 30, and the conveying module 20 drives the network transformer 100 to enter the receiving slots 321 from back to front.

[0032] The working principle of this network transformer sorting and preparation device is as follows:

[0033] After the device is started, the conveying module 20 begins to operate on the machine base 10, conveying the network transformers 100 to be arranged from the rear to the front. Since the conveying module 20 is located behind the arrangement module 30, and the rear of the receiving groove 321 of the discharge seat 320 is designed to be open, when the network transformers 100 are conveyed to the arrangement module 30, they will be driven by the conveying module 20 to accurately enter the receiving grooves 321 arranged in the left and right direction on the discharge seat 320 from the rear to the front.

[0034] During the process of the network transformer 100 entering the receiving slot 321, the moving module 330 drives the discharge seat 320 to move left and right relative to the fixed seat 310. This movement can flexibly adjust the position of the discharge seat 320 according to actual production needs, ensuring that each receiving slot 321 can receive the network transformer 100 conveyed from the conveying module 20 in sequence, thereby realizing the orderly arrangement of multiple network transformers 100 on the discharge seat 320 in the left and right direction.

[0035] Once all the receiving slots 321 on the discharge seat 320 have accommodated the network transformers 100, the robotic arm 50 will perform a grasping operation. At this time, the material slots 610 of the tin-dipping clamps 60 on the robotic arm 50 and the receiving slots 321 on the discharge seat 320 can be matched one-to-one. This precise correspondence ensures that the network transformers 100 in each receiving slot 321 can accurately enter the corresponding material slots 610 of the tin-dipping clamps 60, providing precise material positioning for the subsequent tin-dipping process, effectively ensuring the stability and reliability of the tin-dipping process, and further improving production quality and efficiency.

[0036] See Figure 2The conveying module 20 includes a conveying base 210, on which a conveyor belt 220 is mounted for conveying from back to front. Limiting members 230 are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 220. In the conveying module 20, the conveying base 210 provides stable support for the entire conveying structure, ensuring the smooth operation of the conveyor belt 220. The conveyor belt 220, moving from back to front, efficiently drives the network transformer 100 forward, providing power for its entry into the receiving slot 321 of the arrangement module 30. The limiting members 230 on both sides of the conveyor belt 220 provide lateral limiting for the network transformer 100 during conveying, preventing it from shifting left or right during transport and ensuring that the network transformer 100 accurately and smoothly enters the subsequent receiving slot 321.

[0037] See Figure 2 The fixed base 310 is provided with a slide rail 301 extending in the left and right direction, and the discharge base 320 is fixedly connected with a slider 302 that slides with the slide rail 301. The slide rail of the fixed base and the slider of the discharge base slide in cooperation, providing stable guidance for the left and right movement of the discharge base, ensuring that its movement is smooth and precise, and ensuring the accuracy of the network transformer arrangement position.

[0038] See Figure 2 A through-beam sensor 40 is installed on the fixed base 310 on the front side of the conveying module 20. Two through-beam sensors 40 are installed, located on the upper and lower sides of the discharge seat 320 respectively. A through-hole is provided in the receiving groove 321, through which the upper and lower through-beam sensors 40 perform through-beam sensing. Its core function is to accurately detect whether a network transformer has been placed in the receiving groove: when there is no network transformer in the receiving groove, the through-beam light from the upper and lower sensors can be transmitted normally through the through-hole, and the sensor outputs a no-material signal; when the network transformer enters the receiving groove and blocks the through-hole, the light transmission is blocked, and the sensor immediately outputs a material signal, thus providing accurate material positioning information for the automated control of the device (such as the movement of the discharge seat, triggering subsequent gripping actions, etc.), ensuring the orderliness and accuracy of the arrangement and gripping process.

[0039] See Figure 2 A cylinder 400 is provided on the fixed base 310, and a through-beam sensor 40 located on the upper side is fixedly mounted on the cylinder shaft of the cylinder 400. The cylinder on the fixed base drives the upper through-beam sensor to move, which can promptly avoid interference when the tin-dipping clamp is driven by the robot to grab the network transformer from top to bottom, ensuring that the grabbing action is carried out smoothly.

[0040] See Figure 2The moving module 330 includes synchronous pulleys 331 spaced apart on the left and right, and synchronous belts 332 sleeved on the two synchronous pulleys 331. The synchronous belts 332 are fixedly connected to belt clamps fixedly connected to the discharge seat 320. The fixed seat 310 is provided with a drive motor for driving the synchronous pulleys 331 to rotate. The moving module 330 drives the synchronous pulleys 331 to rotate through the drive motor, causing the synchronous belts 332 sleeved on the synchronous pulleys 331 to rotate accordingly. In turn, through the belt clamps fixedly connected to the synchronous belts 332, the discharge seat 320 is driven to move stably left and right relative to the fixed seat 310, providing reliable power support and displacement adjustment for the precise arrangement of the network transformers on the discharge seat 320.

[0041] In this invention, the moving module 330 can be driven by other existing linear motion modules, such as electric cylinders or linear motors.

[0042] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A network transformer sorting and material preparation device, characterized in that: It includes a machine base (10), a conveying module (20), and an arrangement module (30); The arrangement module (30) includes a fixed base (310), a discharge base (320), and a moving module (330); The discharge seat (320) is movably positioned relative to the fixed seat (310); the moving module (330) is used to drive the discharge seat (320) to move left and right relative to the fixed seat (310); The discharge seat (320) is provided with a plurality of receiving slots (321) arranged in the left-right direction, and the receiving slots (321) are provided with rear openings; the conveying module (20) is provided on the machine base (10) behind the arrangement module (30), and the conveying module (20) drives the network transformer (100) to enter the receiving slots (321) from back to front.

2. The network transformer sorting and preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying module (20) includes a conveying base (210), which is provided with a conveyor belt (220) that conveys from back to front; limit members (230) are provided on the left and right sides of the conveyor belt (220).

3. The network transformer sorting and material preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed base (310) is provided with a slide rail (301) extending in the left and right direction, and the discharge base (320) is fixedly connected with a slider (302) that slides with the slide rail (301).

4. The network transformer sorting and preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A through-beam sensor (40) is provided on the fixing seat (310) on the front side of the conveying module (20); Two through-beam sensors (40) are provided and located on the upper and lower sides of the discharge seat (320) respectively. A through-hole is provided in the receiving groove (321), and the two through-beam sensors (40) perform through-beam sensing through the through-hole.

5. A network transformer sorting and material preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile module (330) includes synchronous pulleys (331) spaced apart on the left and right, and a synchronous belt (332) sleeved on the two synchronous pulleys (331). The synchronous belt (332) is fixedly connected to a belt clip that is fixedly connected to the discharge seat (320). The fixed base (310) is provided with a drive motor for driving the synchronous wheel (331) to rotate.

6. A network transformer sorting and material preparation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A cylinder (400) is provided on the fixed base (310), and a through-beam sensor (40) located on the upper side is fixedly installed on the cylinder shaft of the cylinder (400).

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