Double-station winding and stranding machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of wire tying, in particular to a double-station winding and tying machine, which comprises a rack, a wire feeding mechanism installed on the rack, a winding mechanism, a winding transfer mechanism and a tying mechanism, the wire feeding mechanism is used to feed and transfer the wire to be wound to the winding mechanism, the winding mechanism is used to wind the wire to be wound, the winding transfer mechanism is used to transfer the wound wire to the tying mechanism, and the tying mechanism is used to tie the wound wire and discharge the tied wire. The utility model aims to solve the technical problems of low automation degree, low production efficiency, poor product consistency and heavy reliance on manual work in the existing wire winding and tying process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wire tying technology, specifically to a dual-station winding and tying machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in industries such as electronics and home appliances, power cords, data cables, and other cables typically need to be neatly coiled and secured with cable ties before being packaged and shipped. This process still relies heavily on manual labor in many factories.

[0003] Traditional manual winding and binding methods have many drawbacks: First, they are inefficient, as manual winding and binding are slow and consume a lot of manpower, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production; second, they result in poor product consistency, as manually wound coils are not uniform in tightness, and the binding position and tightness are also difficult to standardize, affecting the product's appearance and quality; third, prolonged repetitive mechanical labor can easily lead to worker fatigue, increase the error rate, and may cause occupational health problems.

[0004] Although some semi-automated wire winding and tying equipment has appeared on the market, they are often single-function, such as requiring manual feeding or transferring the wound wire to the tying station. They have failed to achieve full-process automation and remain an efficiency bottleneck on the production line.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a dual-station wire winding and tying machine that can integrate the processes of wire feeding, winding, transfer, tying and unloading into one, and achieve fully automatic, high-efficiency and high-quality continuous operation, so as to solve the problems of low efficiency, inconsistent quality and high labor costs in the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This utility model aims to solve the technical problems of low automation, low production efficiency, poor product consistency, and reliance on a large amount of manual labor in the existing wire winding and binding process.

[0007] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A dual-station winding and tying machine includes a frame, a wire feeding mechanism, a winding mechanism, a winding transfer mechanism, and a tying mechanism mounted on the frame. The wire feeding mechanism is used to feed two wires to be wound and transfer them to the winding mechanism. The winding mechanism is used to wind the two wires simultaneously. The winding transfer mechanism is used to transfer the two wound wires to the tying mechanism. The tying mechanism is used to tie the two wound wires and unload the tied wires.

[0008] The wire feeding mechanism includes a first wire clamping mechanism, a second wire clamping mechanism, a wire separating mechanism, and a wire conveyor belt mounted on the frame. The wire conveyor belt is used to transport the wire to be wound from the outside to one side of the first wire clamping mechanism and the second wire clamping mechanism. The first wire clamping mechanism and the second wire clamping mechanism are respectively used to clamp the wire to be wound. The wire separating mechanism is used to drive the first wire clamping mechanism and the second wire clamping mechanism to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0009] The winding transfer mechanism includes a y-axis drive mechanism, a z-axis drive mechanism, a first transfer gripper, a second transfer gripper, and an x-axis drive mechanism mounted on the frame. The y-axis drive mechanism is mounted at the output end of the x-axis drive mechanism, the z-axis drive mechanism is mounted at the output end of the y-axis drive mechanism, and the first transfer gripper and the second transfer gripper are respectively mounted at the output end of the z-axis drive mechanism.

[0010] The wire tying mechanism includes a first wire tying device, a second wire tying device, a wire tying transverse drive mechanism mounted on the frame, and a wire tying clamping mechanism. The first wire tying device and the second wire tying device are mounted on the wire tying transverse drive mechanism. The wire clamping mechanism is located on one side of the first wire tying device and the second wire tying device. The first wire tying device and the second wire tying device are used to bundle the wound wire. The wire traverse driving mechanism is used to drive the first wire tying device and the second wire tying device to move closer to or away from the wire clamping mechanism at the same time. The wire clamping mechanism is used to clamp the cable ties on the wire and rotate and tighten the free end of the cable ties.

[0011] The wire clamping mechanism includes a mounting bracket mounted on the frame, a first rotating motor mounted on the mounting bracket, a second rotating motor mounted on the mounting bracket, a first cable tie finger clamping cylinder mounted on the output end of the first rotating motor, and a second cable tie finger clamping cylinder mounted on the output end of the second rotating motor. The output ends of the first rotating motor, the second rotating motor, the first cable tie finger clamp cylinder, and the second cable tie finger clamp cylinder are directly facing the frame.

[0012] The frame is equipped with a material feeding hopper located below the wire clamping mechanism.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model discloses a dual-station winding and tying machine that integrates four major processes: feeding, winding, transferring, tying, and unloading. It achieves fully automated operation without human intervention, and its production efficiency is several times higher than that of traditional manual or semi-automatic methods, greatly reducing labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments in the drawings do not constitute any limitation on the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the following drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure Labels First wire clamping mechanism -- 101, second wire clamping mechanism -- 102, wire separating mechanism -- 103, wire conveyor belt -- 104, winding mechanism -- 105. x-axis drive mechanism -- 201, y-axis drive mechanism -- 202, z-axis drive mechanism -- 203, first transfer gripper -- 204, second transfer gripper -- 205. First wire binding device -- 301, second wire binding device -- 302, wire binding lateral movement drive mechanism -- 303 Mounting bracket--401, first rotating motor--402, second rotating motor--403, first cable tie finger clamp cylinder--404, second cable tie finger clamp cylinder--405. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0019] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment discloses a dual-station winding and tying machine, which is installed on a frame to form an automated production line. It includes a frame, a wire feeding mechanism, a winding mechanism 105, a winding transfer mechanism, and a tying mechanism mounted on the frame. The wire feeding mechanism is used to feed two wires to be wound and transfer them to the winding mechanism 105; the winding mechanism 105 is used to wind the two wires to be wound; the winding transfer mechanism is used to transfer the two wound wires to the tying mechanism; and the tying mechanism is used to tie the two wound wires and unload the tied wires.

[0021] The first-station wire feeding mechanism is the starting point of the automated process. Specifically, the wire feeding mechanism includes a first wire clamping mechanism 101, a second wire clamping mechanism 102, a wire separating mechanism 103, and a wire conveyor belt 104 mounted on the frame. The wire conveyor belt 104 is used to transport the wire to be wound from the outside to one side of the first wire clamping mechanism 101 and the second wire clamping mechanism 102. The first wire clamping mechanism 101 and the second wire clamping mechanism 102 are respectively used to clamp the wire to be wound. The wire separating mechanism 103 is used to drive the first wire clamping mechanism 101 and the second wire clamping mechanism 102 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0022] First, the wire to be wound (e.g., a coiled power cord) is conveyed to a designated area via wire conveyor belt 104. The wire feeding mechanism works by using a first wire gripping mechanism 101 and a second wire gripping mechanism 102 (e.g., two pneumatic grippers) to grip both ends of the wire (e.g., a plug at one end and a connector at the other). Subsequently, a wire separating mechanism 103 (e.g., a servo motor-driven slide rail) is activated, driving the two gripping mechanisms to move away from or closer to each other to straighten and adjust the wire to a preset length and orientation, preparing it for the next winding step.

[0023] The second station is the winding mechanism 105, where the wire feeding mechanism delivers the positioned wire to the winding mechanism 105. The winding mechanism 105 starts and quickly winds the wire into a coil according to a preset program (e.g., winding it into a figure-eight shape or a circle). It should be noted that the structure and working principle of the winding mechanism 105 in this embodiment are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0024] The third station is a winding transfer mechanism. Specifically, the winding transfer mechanism includes a y-axis drive mechanism 202, a z-axis drive mechanism 203, a first transfer gripper 204, a second transfer gripper 205, and an x-axis drive mechanism 201 mounted on the frame. The y-axis drive mechanism 202 is mounted at the output end of the x-axis drive mechanism 201, the z-axis drive mechanism 203 is mounted at the output end of the y-axis drive mechanism 202, and the first transfer gripper 204 and the second transfer gripper 205 are respectively mounted at the output end of the z-axis drive mechanism 203.

[0025] Once the winding is complete, the winding transfer mechanism is activated. This mechanism is a three-axis robot. Its working principle is as follows: the z-axis drive mechanism 203 (such as a cylinder or lead screw slide) drives the first transfer gripper 204 and the second transfer gripper 205 (used to grip the coil) to descend above the wound coil; the gripper grips the coil (for example, for a figure-eight coil, the two grippers grip the center of the two rings respectively); the z-axis drive mechanism 203 drives the gripper to rise, removing the coil from the winding mechanism 105; the x-axis drive mechanism 201 (along the length of the frame) and the y-axis drive mechanism 202 (along the width of the frame) work together to quickly and smoothly move the z-axis module holding the coil to directly above the binding mechanism; the z-axis drive mechanism 203 descends again, precisely positioning the coil and placing it at the designated position on the binding mechanism.

[0026] The fourth station is the wire binding mechanism. Specifically, the wire binding mechanism includes a first wire binding device 301, a second wire binding device 302, a wire binding transverse drive mechanism 303 mounted on the frame, and a wire binding clamping mechanism. The first wire binding device 301 and the second wire binding device 302 are mounted on the wire binding transverse drive mechanism 303. The wire clamping mechanism is located on one side of the first wire tying device 301 and the second wire tying device 302. The first wire tying device 301 and the second wire tying device 302 are used to bundle the wound wire. The wire lateral movement driving mechanism 303 is used to drive the first wire tying device 301 and the second wire tying device 302 to move closer to or away from the wire clamping mechanism at the same time. The wire clamping mechanism is used to clamp the cable ties on the wire and rotate and tighten the free end of the cable ties.

[0027] After the winding transfer mechanism places the coil in place, the wire tying clamping mechanism (used to fix the coil) will act first to stably fix the coil on the wire tying station.

[0028] The wire-binding lateral movement drive mechanism 303 is activated, driving the first wire-binding device 301 and the second wire-binding device 302 (which contain coiled cable ties, such as plastic-coated tape with an iron core) to simultaneously move to the two positions where the coil needs to be bound (e.g., the two waists of a figure-eight coil). The first and second wire-binding devices 302 each deliver a section of cable tie and wrap it around the coil. It should be noted that the structure and working principle of the first wire-binding device 301 and the second wire-binding device 302 in this embodiment are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] At this point, the core component of the cable tie clamping mechanism begins to operate. This core component comprises two identical devices, each consisting of a rotary motor and a cable tie clamping finger cylinder mounted at its output end. Its principle is as follows: a. The two ends of the cable tie are fed into the opening of the cable tie clamping cylinder (e.g., a small pneumatic gripper); b. The cable tie clamping cylinder is activated, firmly clamping both ends of the cable tie; c. The rotating motor starts, driving the cylinder that has clamped the cable ties to rotate at high speed; d. Rotation twists the two free ends of the cable tie into a braid, thus securing the coil tightly; e. The motor stops, the cylinder releases the clamps, and the cable tying device cuts the cable tie; f. After the wire tying is completed, all clamping mechanisms are released.

[0030] The finished wires, once tied, fall automatically into the pre-set feeding bin below the tying clamping mechanism due to gravity, thus completing a full work cycle.

[0031] In summary, the dual-station winding and tying machine of this embodiment has the following technical advantages: Achieving full automation and significantly improving efficiency: This utility model integrates the four major processes of feeding, winding, transferring, tying, and unloading into one, realizing fully automated operation without human intervention. Compared with traditional manual or semi-automatic methods, the production efficiency is several times higher, greatly reducing labor costs.

[0032] Precise feeding and strong adaptability: Through the cooperation of the dual clamping mechanism and the separation mechanism, both ends of the wire can be gripped at the same time, and the spacing can be automatically adjusted according to the length of the wire, ensuring the accuracy of feeding and flexibly adapting to wires of different specifications and lengths.

[0033] High-speed and precision transfer: The three-axis (XYZ) coordinate robot is used as the transfer mechanism, which features high speed and high repeatability positioning accuracy; the design of the double transfer gripper allows it to stably grasp the coil after winding (such as the two centers of the figure-eight coil) and transfer it quickly and smoothly between workstations, eliminating material drop and misalignment.

[0034] Highly efficient and reliable binding: Utilizing a double binding device and double binding clamping mechanism, it can simultaneously bind two parts of the coil (e.g., the two waists of a figure-eight coil), doubling the binding efficiency. The binding clamping mechanism employs a cylinder clamping and motor rotation principle, ensuring a firm grip on the cable ties and consistent tightening force, guaranteeing the reliability and aesthetics of each finished product.

[0035] Continuous operation and convenient management: After the binding is completed, the finished product is automatically unloaded into the feeding hopper, realizing continuous and uninterrupted production. Only the feeding hopper needs to be cleaned periodically, making management extremely convenient.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dual-station winding and tying machine, comprising a frame, characterized in that, It also includes a wire feeding mechanism, a winding mechanism, a winding transfer mechanism, and a wire binding mechanism mounted on the frame. The wire feeding mechanism is used to feed two wires to be wound and transfer them to the winding mechanism; the winding mechanism is used to wind the two wires to be wound simultaneously; the winding transfer mechanism is used to transfer the two wound wires to the wire binding mechanism; and the wire binding mechanism is used to bind the two wound wires and unload the bound wires.

2. The dual-station winding and tying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire feeding mechanism includes a first wire clamping mechanism, a second wire clamping mechanism, a wire separating mechanism, and a wire conveyor belt mounted on the frame. The wire conveyor belt is used to transport the wire to be wound from the outside to one side of the first wire clamping mechanism and the second wire clamping mechanism. The first wire clamping mechanism and the second wire clamping mechanism are respectively used to clamp the wire to be wound. The wire separating mechanism is used to drive the first wire clamping mechanism and the second wire clamping mechanism to move closer to or further away from each other.

3. A dual-station winding and tying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The winding transfer mechanism includes a y-axis drive mechanism, a z-axis drive mechanism, a first transfer gripper, a second transfer gripper, and an x-axis drive mechanism mounted on the frame. The y-axis drive mechanism is mounted at the output end of the x-axis drive mechanism, the z-axis drive mechanism is mounted at the output end of the y-axis drive mechanism, and the first transfer gripper and the second transfer gripper are respectively mounted at the output end of the z-axis drive mechanism.

4. A dual-station winding and tying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire tying mechanism includes a first wire tying device, a second wire tying device, a wire tying transverse movement drive mechanism mounted on the frame, and a wire tying clamping mechanism. The first wire tying device and the second wire tying device are mounted on the wire tying transverse movement drive mechanism. The wire clamping mechanism is located on one side of the first wire tying device and the second wire tying device. The first wire tying device and the second wire tying device are used to bundle the wound wire. The wire traverse driving mechanism is used to drive the first wire tying device and the second wire tying device to move closer to or away from the wire clamping mechanism at the same time. The wire clamping mechanism is used to clamp the cable ties on the wire and rotate and tighten the free end of the cable ties.

5. A dual-station winding and tying machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The wire clamping mechanism includes a mounting bracket mounted on the frame, a first rotating motor mounted on the mounting bracket, a second rotating motor mounted on the mounting bracket, a first cable tie finger clamping cylinder mounted on the output end of the first rotating motor, and a second cable tie finger clamping cylinder mounted on the output end of the second rotating motor. The output ends of the first rotating motor, the second rotating motor, the first cable tie finger clamp cylinder, and the second cable tie finger clamp cylinder are directly facing the frame.

6. A dual-station winding and tying machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The frame is equipped with a material feeding hopper located below the wire clamping mechanism.

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