Pinch-off device for refrigerator tubing

By designing a combination of a feeding rack and a clamping assembly, the automatic feeding and clamping of refrigerator pipe fittings is achieved, solving the problem of low automation in existing technologies and improving clamping efficiency.

CN224674995UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25合肥市金佰嘉精密科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202521951642.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-11
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-11

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Technical Problem

Existing refrigerator pipe clamping devices have a low degree of automation and require manual operation, resulting in low clamping efficiency.

Method used

The design employs a combination of a feeding rack, a transmission assembly, and a clamping assembly to achieve automated feeding and clamping. This includes an inclined feeding rack, a limiting plate, an arc groove, a rotating rod, a rotating roller, a material distribution plate, and a cylinder-driven cutter. Through the cooperation of the transmission assembly and the feeding assembly, the intermittent automatic feeding and clamping of pipe fittings are achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves the automation and efficiency of refrigerator pipe clamping, eliminating the need for manual operation and significantly increasing work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clamp off device for refrigerator pipe fitting, including feeding frame, and the top surface of feeding frame is equipped with clamp off subassembly, and clamp off subassembly includes door type frame, cylinder and piston rod, and the top surface fixed connection of feeding frame has door type frame, and the top surface fixed connection of door type frame has cylinder, and the bottom surface sliding connection of cylinder has piston rod, and the bottom fixed connection of piston rod has sliding plate, and the bottom surface fixed connection of sliding plate has cutter, the inner wall of feeding frame is equipped with transmission assembly, and the both sides rotation connection of feeding frame inner wall has two rotating rods, and the fixed sleeve of two rotating rods periphery has two rotating rollers, and the fixed connection of two rotating rollers periphery has a plurality of distributing plate. In the utility model, the cooperation of transmission assembly, rotating rod, rotating roller and distributing plate can automatic feeding, and when feeding, can transport pipe fitting to clamp off place one by one, and then carries out clamp off to pipe fitting through clamp off subassembly, does not need manual movement pipe fitting, and the degree of automation is high, and the clamp off efficiency is high, and the work efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator parts processing technology, and in particular to a clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerator piping mainly includes refrigeration pipes and dehumidification pipes. Refrigeration pipes are the main pipes in the refrigerator, used for refrigerant circulation. They change the refrigerant's state through compression and expansion to produce a cooling effect. Dehumidification pipes are located between the freezer and refrigerator compartments, used to balance moisture and temperature, preventing moisture buildup inside the refrigerator. Refrigerator pipes need to be clamped for easy installation and maintenance; a refrigerator pipe clamping device is required when clamping these pipes.

[0003] However, existing clamping devices have a low degree of automation and most cannot automatically feed materials. They require manual movement of the pipe to the clamping point before being clamped by the clamping mechanism, resulting in low clamping efficiency and significantly reducing work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings, which has the advantages of high automation and high clamping efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings, comprising a feeding rack with an inclined top, a clamping component being provided at the top of the feeding rack near its lower end, two limiting plates symmetrically arranged along its length on the feeding rack, an opening being provided on the feeding rack between the two limiting plates, and an arc-shaped groove for pipe fitting positioning being provided on the feeding rack directly below the clamping component, wherein a transmission component and a feeding component are provided inside the feeding rack, and the transmission component and the feeding component cooperate to achieve intermittent automatic feeding of the pipe fitting to be clamped.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution, the feeding assembly includes two rotating rods rotatably mounted on the feeding frame, and a plurality of material distribution plates arranged around its axis are provided on the rotating rods via rotating rollers; The two rotating rods can be synchronously driven by the chain on the sprocket.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution, the transmission assembly includes a motor mounted on the feeding rack via a mounting plate, and a cam is mounted on the output end of the motor via a rotating shaft.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution, the transmission assembly also includes a fixing block one fixed to the inner wall of the feeding rack. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to the end of the fixing block one, and a locking block is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod. A ratchet that cooperates with the locking block is provided on one of the rotating rods, and a pressing rod that cooperates with the cam is fixedly connected to the connecting rod.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution, the mounting plate is provided with a fixing block two via a fixing block three, and a spring is provided on the fixing block two, with one end of the spring connected to the connecting rod.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution, the clamping assembly includes a gantry frame mounted on the top of the feeding rack, a cylinder is provided on the top of the gantry frame, a sliding plate is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the cylinder, and a cutter is provided at the bottom of the sliding plate.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution, the clamping assembly also includes pressure blocks disposed on both sides of the cutter, the pressure blocks being connected to the sliding plate via damping springs.

[0012] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. In this utility model, the transmission component, rotating rod, rotating roller and material distribution plate can automatically feed the material. During feeding, the pipes can be transported one by one to the clamping point, and then the pipes are clamped by the clamping component. There is no need for manual movement of the pipes. The degree of automation is high, the clamping efficiency is high, and the work efficiency is greatly improved. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a horizontal cross-sectional structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of a feeding rack according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0014] Legend: 1. Feeding rack; 2. Clamping assembly; 21. Gantry frame; 22. Cylinder; 23. Piston rod; 24. Sliding plate; 25. Cutter; 26. Damping spring; 27. Pressure block; 3. Rotating rod; 4. Rotating roller; 5. Material distribution plate; 6. Transmission assembly; 61. Mounting plate; 62. Motor; 63. Rotating shaft; 64. Cam; 65. Fixing block one; 66. Connecting rod; 67. Locking block; 68. Ratchet; 69. Pressing rod; 610. Fixing block two; 611. Spring; 612. Fixing block three; 613. Sprocket; 614. Chain; 7. Arc groove; 8. Opening; 9. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings, including a feeding rack 1 with an inclined top, a clamping component 2 at the top of the feeding rack 1 near the bottom, two limiting plates 9 symmetrically arranged along its length on the feeding rack 1, an opening 8 between the two limiting plates 9 on the feeding rack 1, and an arc-shaped groove 7 for pipe fitting positioning at the position directly below the clamping component 2 on the feeding rack 1, and a transmission component 6 and a feeding component are provided inside the feeding rack 1, the transmission component 6 and the feeding component cooperate to realize the intermittent automatic feeding of the pipe fitting to be clamped.

[0017] In this embodiment, the feeding rack 1 is designed in the shape of a right trapezoid, and the clamping component 2 is set at the lower end of the feeding rack 1. The distance between the two limiting plates 9 on the feeding rack 1 matches the length of the pipe to be clamped. A rolling channel for the pipe to be clamped is formed between the two limiting plates 9. With the cooperation of the transmission component 6 and the feeding component, the pipe to be clamped can be automatically fed to the clamping component 2 at intervals for clamping.

[0018] Specifically, the clamping assembly 2 includes a gantry frame 21 mounted on top of the feeding rack 1. A cylinder 22 is mounted on top of the gantry frame 21. A sliding plate 24 is fixedly connected to the piston rod 23 of the cylinder 22. A cutter 25 is mounted on the bottom of the sliding plate 24. When the pipe to be clamped moves along the rolling channel between the two limiting plates 9 to the arc groove 7, it will stop on the arc groove 7. Then, the cylinder 22 on the gantry frame 21 is activated. The piston rod 23 of the cylinder 22 extends and drives the sliding plate 24 to move down inside the gantry frame 21. As the sliding plate 24 moves, the cutter 24 at the bottom of the sliding plate 24 clamps the pipe located in the arc groove 7. After the clamping work is completed, the cylinder 22 drives the cutter 24 to reset. The personnel can then remove the cut pipe and proceed with the next clamping work. During the pipe clamping process, in order to ensure the stability of the pipe, the clamping assembly 2 also includes pressure blocks 27 set on both sides of the cutter 25. The pressure blocks 27 are connected to the sliding plate 24 through the damping spring 26. In the stopped state, the pressure blocks 27 are lower than the cutter 24. When the cutter 24 moves down under the action of the cylinder 22 to perform the clamping work, the pressure blocks 27 contact the pipe to be clamped first. As the cylinder 22 continues to extend, the pressure blocks 27 compress the damping spring 26, thereby pressing the pipe to be clamped tightly. The damping spring 26 adopts a spring structure with damping elements, which can play a buffering role and further ensure the stability of the pipe during the clamping work.

[0019] Specifically, the feeding assembly includes two rotating rods 3 rotatably mounted on the feeding frame 1. Several distributing plates 5 are arranged around the axis of the rotating rods 3 via rotating rollers 4. The two rotating rods 3 can be synchronously driven by a chain 614 on a sprocket 613. The transmission assembly 6 includes a motor 62 mounted on the feeding frame 1 via a mounting plate 61. A cam 64 is mounted on the output end of the motor 62 via a rotating shaft 63. The transmission assembly 6 also includes a fixing block 65 fixed to the inner wall of the feeding frame 1. A connecting rod 66 is rotatably connected to the end of the fixing block 65. A locking block 67 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod 66. A ratchet 68 that cooperates with the locking block 67 is provided on one of the rotating rods 3. A pressing rod 69 that cooperates with the cam 64 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 66. A fixing block 610 is provided on the mounting plate 61 via a fixing block 612. A spring 611 is provided on the fixing block 610, and one end of the spring 611 is connected to the connecting rod 66.

[0020] When cutting is required, the pipe fitting is placed between the limiting plates 9, and the motor 62 is turned on. The motor 62 rotates, driving the rotating shaft 63 to rotate. The rotating shaft 63 rotates, driving the cam 64 to rotate. The cam 64 rotates and contacts the lower pressure rod 69. The lower pressure rod 69 moves downward, causing the connecting rod 66 to rotate on the fixed block 65. The rotation of the connecting rod 66 stretches the spring 611. The rotation of the connecting rod 66 causes the locking block 67 to rotate. After the locking block 67 moves away from the ratchet 68, the weight of the pipe fitting causes the material distribution plate 5 to rotate on the rotating roller 4. The rotation of the rotating roller 4 drives the rotating rod 3 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating rod 3 drives the ratchet 68 to rotate. The locking slots on the ratchet 68 are evenly divided into four parts, corresponding one-to-one with the position of the material distribution plate 5. When a pipe fitting moves downward, the cam 64 moves away from the lower pressure rod 69, and the spring 611 uses its elasticity to return the connecting rod 66 to its original position. The return of the connecting rod 66 to its original position causes the locking block 67 to move closer to the ratchet 68. At this point, the latch on ratchet 68 engages with the locking block 67, and one pipe fitting completes its transport and movement. The downward-moving pipe fitting moves to the distribution plate 5 below the gantry frame 21. As the material continues to move through the above steps, the distribution plate 5 rotates, driving the rotating roller 4 and rotating rod 3 to rotate. The rotating rod 3 rotates, driving the sprocket 613 to rotate. The sprocket 613 rotates in conjunction with the chain 614 on it. The higher distribution plate 5 sends down another pipe fitting, and the lower distribution plate 5 sends the pipe fitting into the arc groove 7. It is then cut by the clamping assembly 2. When the sliding plate 24 moves downward, the damping spring 26 and the pressure block 27 on it also move downward. The pressure block 27 helps to fix the pipe fitting, ensuring better cutting. After cutting is completed, the sliding plate 24 moves back to its original position. At this time, the distribution plate 5 removes the pipe fitting cut by the arc groove 7, and the new pipe fitting enters the arc groove 7, repeating the new cutting work, thus improving the clamping efficiency.

[0021] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings, characterized in that, The device includes a feeding rack (1) with an inclined top. A clamping component (2) is provided at the top of the feeding rack (1) near the bottom. Two limiting plates (9) are also provided on the feeding rack (1) symmetrically arranged along its length. An opening (8) is provided on the feeding rack (1) between the two limiting plates (9). An arc groove (7) for positioning the pipe is provided on the feeding rack (1) directly below the clamping component (2). A transmission component (6) and a feeding component are provided inside the feeding rack (1). The transmission component (6) and the feeding component work together to realize the intermittent automatic feeding of the pipe to be clamped.

2. The clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly includes two rotating rods (3) rotatably mounted on the feeding frame (1), and a plurality of material distribution plates (5) arranged around its axis are provided on the rotating rods (3) via rotating rollers (4). The two rotating rods (3) can be synchronously driven through the chain (614) on the sprocket (613).

3. The clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission assembly (6) includes a motor (62) mounted on the feed rack (1) via a mounting plate (61), and a cam (64) is mounted on the output end of the motor (62) via a rotating shaft (63).

4. The clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission assembly (6) further includes a fixing block (65) fixed to the inner wall of the feeder (1). The end of the fixing block (65) is rotatably connected to a connecting rod (66). The end of the connecting rod (66) is fixedly connected to a locking block (67). One of the rotating rods (3) is provided with a ratchet (68) that cooperates with the locking block (67). The connecting rod (66) is fixedly connected to a pressing rod (69) that cooperates with the cam (64).

5. The clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting plate (61) is provided with a fixing block two (610) via a fixing block three (612), and a spring (611) is provided on the fixing block two (610), and one end of the spring (611) is connected to the connecting rod (66).

6. The clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (2) includes a gantry frame (21) mounted on the top of the feeding rack (1). A cylinder (22) is provided on the top of the gantry frame (21). A sliding plate (24) is fixedly connected to the piston rod (23) of the cylinder (22). A cutter (25) is provided at the bottom of the sliding plate (24).

7. The clamping device for refrigerator pipe fittings according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (2) also includes pressure blocks (27) disposed on both sides of the cutter (25), the pressure blocks (27) being connected to the sliding plate (24) via damping springs (26).