Atomizer housing piercing apparatus

Abstract

The application provides an atomizer shell punching equipment, which comprises a machine body, a positioning component, a first driving mechanism, a supporting component and a punch. The positioning component is arranged on the machine body and is used for cooperating with the atomizer shell to position the atomizer shell. The first driving mechanism is arranged on the machine body and is located above the positioning component. The supporting component is vertically slidably arranged on the machine body and is connected with the output end of the first driving mechanism, and the supporting component can move with the output end of the first driving mechanism. The punch is arranged on the supporting component and is used for punching the atomizer shell located on the positioning component. After the punch is aligned with the pre-processed position of the atomizer shell, a uniform mechanical punching force is applied, stress concentration is effectively avoided, a precise hole shape with a smooth edge and no burr is formed, and the assembly quality and appearance consistency of the screen are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of punching equipment technology, and in particular to a punching device for an atomizer housing. Background Technology

[0002] An electronic atomizer is an electronic device that simulates the operation of a traditional cigarette. While electronic atomizers on the market vary in shape and design, their basic structure typically includes three core components: the e-liquid tank, the vapor chamber, and the controller. As a crucial component of the electronic atomizer, the diverse appearance of the casing primarily caters to the aesthetic and personalization needs of different users.

[0003] In existing technologies, there is a type of atomizer housing that requires a specific functional screen (such as a magic display screen) to be embedded in its surface. To achieve the installation of the screen, a second clearance hole of a corresponding shape needs to be machined at a designated location on the housing. The currently widely used hole machining method is as follows: first, a metal punch matching the target hole shape is made, and then an operator holds the punch and manually punches the hole in the housing by striking it with a rubber mallet.

[0004] The manual punching process has the following obvious defects: manual punching easily leads to uneven quality problems at the edge of the hole, which seriously affects the appearance and screen assembly effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a punching device for atomizer housings to solve the problems existing in related technologies. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] This application provides an atomizer housing punching device, including:

[0007] Organism;

[0008] A positioning component is provided on the body and is used to cooperate with the atomizer housing to position the atomizer housing.

[0009] A first driving mechanism is provided on the body and is located above the positioning component;

[0010] A support component, slidably and movablely disposed on the body, the support component being connected to the output end of the first drive mechanism, and the support component being movable with the output end of the first drive mechanism; and

[0011] A punch, which is disposed on the support member, is used to punch holes in the atomizer housing located on the positioning member.

[0012] In one embodiment, the positioning component has a loading / unloading station and a punching station, the loading / unloading station being arranged laterally offset from the support component, and the punching station being directly opposite the support component.

[0013] The atomizer housing punching device also includes:

[0014] The second drive mechanism is mounted on the machine body. The output end of the second drive mechanism is connected to the positioning component. The output end of the second drive mechanism is used to drive the positioning component to move between the loading / unloading station and the punching station.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second driving mechanism is a coupling cylinder, and the positioning component is disposed on the slider of the coupling cylinder.

[0016] In one embodiment, the atomizer housing punching device further includes:

[0017] A guide rod, which is vertically slidably mounted on the support component;

[0018] A stripping plate, which is connected to the lower end of the guide rod and is located below the support component;

[0019] A reset component is sleeved outside the guide rod, with one end of the reset component connected to the bottom of the support component and the other end of the reset component connected to the top of the stripper plate;

[0020] During the punching operation, the stripping plate can be separated from the atomizer housing and abut against it, compressing the reset member; during the punching return stroke, the reset member drives the stripping plate to move downward relative to the punch.

[0021] In one embodiment, the support member has a first clearance hole, which extends through the support member both vertically and horizontally, and the guide rod passes vertically through the first clearance hole.

[0022] The atomizer housing punching device also includes:

[0023] A fixing plate is disposed on the bottom of the support component, and the fixing plate is used to install the punch;

[0024] A guide sleeve is provided on the fixed plate, and the guide rod and the guide sleeve are vertically slidably engaged.

[0025] A limiting component is provided at the top of the guide rod. The limiting component can be vertically inserted through the first clearance hole, and the limiting component can be detachably abutted against the top of the stripper plate to limit the downward movement distance of the stripper plate and limit the guide rod from disengaging from the guide sleeve.

[0026] In one embodiment, the stripper plate has a second clearance hole for the punch to pass through.

[0027] In one embodiment, the body includes:

[0028] The base supports the positioning component;

[0029] A column, which is erected on the base; and

[0030] A connecting component is horizontally mounted on the column and supports the first drive mechanism.

[0031] In one embodiment, the atomizer housing punching device further includes:

[0032] A guide component is disposed on the support component and is vertically slidably sleeved on the column.

[0033] In one embodiment, the guide component is a linear bearing.

[0034] In one embodiment, the atomizer housing punching device further includes:

[0035] A material carrier component is detachably mounted on the base and located below the positioning component. The material carrier component is used to carry waste material that falls off the atomizer housing.

[0036] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solutions include at least the following:

[0037] This utility model discloses an atomizer shell punching device that integrates a body, a positioning component, a first drive mechanism, a support component, and a punch to achieve automated mechanical punching of the atomizer shell. The device uses the body as a supporting base, and the positioning component fixes the atomizer shell to ensure punching position accuracy. The first drive mechanism provides vertical power, driving the support component to move precisely downward relative to the body, and causing the punch to precisely and vertically press down to cut, replacing manual hammering. This avoids quality defects such as uneven holes, burrs, or tears caused by uneven force during manual hammering. Specifically, after aligning the punch with the pre-processed position of the atomizer shell, uniform mechanical punching pressure is applied, effectively avoiding stress concentration, thereby forming precise holes with smooth edges and no burrs, ensuring consistent screen assembly quality and appearance.

[0038] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of this application will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0039] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the atomizer housing punching device of this utility model from a first-view perspective.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the atomizer housing punching device of this utility model from a first-view perspective, wherein the atomizer housing is mounted on a positioning component;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the atomizer housing punching device of this utility model from a second perspective.

[0043] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of section A in the image.

[0044] Figure Labels

[0045] 1. Machine body; 11. Base; 111. Feed inlet; 12. Column; 13. Connecting component; 2. Positioning component; 3. First drive mechanism; 4. Support component; 5. Punch; 6. Second drive mechanism; 7. Guide rod; 8. Stripping plate; 9. Reset component; 10. Fixing plate; 20. Guide sleeve; 30. Limiting component; 40. Guide component; 50. Loading component. Detailed Implementation

[0046] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0047] See Figures 1-4 This invention illustrates a preferred embodiment of an atomizer housing punching device, comprising:

[0048] Body 1;

[0049] Positioning component 2 is provided on the body 1. Positioning component 2 is used to cooperate with the atomizer shell to position the atomizer shell.

[0050] The first drive mechanism 3 is mounted on the body 1 and is located above the positioning component 2.

[0051] Support component 4 is vertically slidable on the body 1. Support component 4 is connected to the output end of the first drive mechanism 3 and can move with the output end of the first drive mechanism 3.

[0052] Punch 5 is mounted on support component 4 and is used to punch holes in the atomizer housing located on positioning component 2.

[0053] This utility model discloses an atomizer shell punching device that integrates a body 1, a positioning component 2, a first drive mechanism 3, a support component 4, and a punch 5 to achieve automated mechanical punching of the atomizer shell. The device uses the body 1 as a supporting base, and the positioning component 2 fixes the atomizer shell to ensure punching position accuracy. The first drive mechanism 3 provides vertical power, driving the support component 4 to move precisely downward relative to the body 1, and driving the punch 5 to precisely and vertically press down to punch, replacing manual hammering. This avoids quality defects such as uneven holes, burrs, or tears caused by uneven force during manual hammering. Specifically, after aligning the punch 5 with the pre-processed position of the atomizer shell, uniform mechanical punching pressure is applied, effectively avoiding stress concentration, thereby forming precise holes with smooth edges and no burrs, ensuring consistent screen assembly quality and appearance.

[0054] The working principle of the atomizer shell punching device of this utility model is as follows:

[0055] The operator first places the atomizer housing horizontally onto the positioning component 2, then presses the dual start button. The coupling cylinder receives air through the air hole, moving the positioning component 2 from the loading / unloading station to the punching station. At this time, the first drive mechanism 3 drives the punch 5 downwards, punching the required holes according to the design requirements. Then, the first drive component drives the support component 4 and its mounting plate 10, punch 5, and other structures back into position. At this point, the coupling cylinder drives the positioning component 2 back from the punching station to the loading / unloading station, and the operator removes the atomizer housing to proceed with punching the next atomizer housing.

[0056] In one embodiment, the first drive mechanism 3 can be a cylinder, or any linear drive mechanism such as a hydraulic cylinder or an electric push rod.

[0057] See Figures 1-3In one embodiment, the positioning component 2 has a loading / unloading station and a punching station. The loading / unloading station is arranged laterally offset from the support component 4, and the punching station is directly opposite the support component 4.

[0058] Atomizer housing punching equipment also includes:

[0059] The second drive mechanism 6 is mounted on the machine body 1. Its output end is connected to the positioning component 2, and it drives the positioning component 2 to move between the loading / unloading station and the punching station. By adding the second drive mechanism 6, mounting it on the machine body 1, and connecting its output end to the positioning component 2, the positioning component 2, carrying the atomizer shell fixed thereon, moves between the loading / unloading station (apart from the support component 4) and the punching station (facing the support component 4). This allows the loading / unloading operation to be spatially separated from the punching process. During loading / unloading, the support component 4 and the punch 5 do not affect the loading / unloading of the atomizer shell. During punching, the positioning component 2, carrying the atomizer shell, moves precisely to directly below the punch 5, where the first drive mechanism 3 performs the punching. This improves operational safety and efficiency while ensuring the relative positional accuracy and processing consistency of the punching.

[0060] In one embodiment, the second drive mechanism 6 is a coupling cylinder, and the positioning component 2 is mounted on the slider of the coupling cylinder. Since the coupling cylinder can move and stop at any position, while ensuring that the positioning component 2 can translate between the loading / unloading station and the punching station, it can also achieve multi-station positioning. This allows the atomizer housing punching equipment to adaptively position atomizer housings of different sizes or specifications, significantly improving the versatility and production efficiency of the atomizer housing punching equipment. It avoids the cumbersome process of changing special fixtures for each working condition. Simultaneously, this precise positioning capability also acts as a buffer, allowing for flexible contact with the atomizer housing to prevent impact damage, and allows for real-time position compensation during precision assembly to eliminate accumulated errors, making the atomizer housing punching equipment more responsive, more precise in control, and more reliable.

[0061] Of course, in other embodiments, the second drive mechanism 6 can be any of the linear drive mechanisms such as ordinary cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, and electric push rods.

[0062] See Figures 1-3 In one embodiment, the atomizer housing punching device further includes:

[0063] Guide rod 7 is vertically slidably mounted on support component 4;

[0064] The stripping plate 8 is connected to the lower end of the guide rod 7 and is located below the support component 4.

[0065] Reset component 9 is sleeved outside guide rod 7. One end of reset component 9 is connected to the bottom of support component 4, and the other end of reset component 9 is connected to the top of stripper plate 8.

[0066] During the punching operation, the stripping plate 8 separates from the atomizer housing and abuts against it, compressing the reset component. During the return stroke, the reset component drives the stripping plate 8 to move downwards relative to the punch 5. By adding a stripping mechanism consisting of a guide rod 7, the stripping plate 8, and the reset component 9, during the punching operation, the punch 5 moves downwards to impact the atomizer housing. At the same time, the stripping plate 8 moves downwards along with it, compressing the reset component 9 to store energy. At this time, the stripping plate 8 provides continuous pressing force to prevent the atomizer housing from deforming and shifting. During the return stroke, the output end of the first drive component drives the punch 5 upwards, and the compressed reset component 9 drives the stripping plate 8 to move rapidly downwards relative to the punch 5 along the vertical trajectory determined by the guide rod 7. This relative motion ensures that the stripping plate 8 maintains a pressing effect on the surface of the atomizer housing until the punch 5 completely exits the hole in the atomizer housing, thus effectively overcoming the limitations of traditional methods. During punching, the atomizer shell may be lifted by the punch 5 due to elastic deformation or adhesion of the material, causing displacement of the atomizer shell and resulting in burrs or scratches. The material stripping mechanism uses the guide rod 7 to ensure the vertical accuracy and stability of the stripping plate 8, avoiding lateral force interference. At the same time, the automatic compression and release of the reset component 9 realizes the precise mechanical linkage between the stripping action and the main punching motion. No additional power source or control unit is required. This not only significantly improves the punching edge quality and atomizer shell yield, but also features a compact structure, rapid response, and high reliability, greatly enhancing the automation level and production efficiency of the atomizer shell punching equipment.

[0067] See Figures 1-4 In one embodiment, the reset component 9 is a spring. Of course, in other embodiments, the reset component 9 can also be a commonly used elastic structure such as an elastic bellows.

[0068] See Figures 3-4 In one embodiment, the support member 4 has a first clearance hole (not shown in the figure), the first clearance hole extends through the support member 4 both vertically, and the guide rod 7 is vertically inserted through the first clearance hole.

[0069] Atomizer housing punching equipment also includes:

[0070] A fixing plate 10 is provided on the bottom of the support member 4, and the fixing plate 10 is used to install the punch 5;

[0071] Guide sleeve 20 is provided on fixed plate 10, and guide rod 7 and guide sleeve 20 can be vertically slidably engaged;

[0072] The limiting component 30 is located at the top of the guide rod 7. The limiting component 30 can be vertically inserted through the first clearance hole, and the limiting component 30 can be separated from the top of the stripper plate 8 to abut against it, so as to limit the downward movement distance of the stripper plate 8 and limit the guide rod 7 from disengaging from the guide sleeve 20. Thus, the guide sleeve 20, which can be vertically slidably fitted onto the fixed plate 10 with the guide rod 7, ensures the vertical accuracy of the pressing and resetting motion trajectory of the stripping plate 8, effectively preventing lateral deviation. The limiting component 30, which passes vertically through the first clearance hole along with the guide rod 7 and is separable from the top of the stripping plate 8, not only ensures the accuracy and consistency of the stripping stroke by limiting the downward movement distance of the stripping plate 8 during the punching return stroke, but also reliably prevents the guide rod 7 from accidentally dislodging from the guide sleeve 20 through mechanical limiting, thereby maintaining the long-term stability and operational safety of the stripping mechanism under complex stamping and vibration conditions. In addition, this structural design, through the synergistic effect of the first clearance hole, the guide sleeve 20, and the limiting component 30, achieves precise guidance and hard limit of the stripping motion within a limited space. This not only significantly improves the punching quality and the repeatability of the stripping action, but also enhances the rigidity, durability, and maintenance convenience of the atomizer shell punching equipment, reducing the risk of failure due to misalignment or parts dislodging.

[0073] In one embodiment, the stripper plate 8 has a second clearance hole (not shown in the figure) for the punch 5 to pass through. This second clearance hole provides the punch 5 with a precise and unambiguous movement channel and working space, ensuring the coaxiality and independence of the vertical movement of the punch 5 and the stripper plate 8. This allows the stripper plate 8 to stably press against the atomizer shell during punching, preventing it from moving or tilting. Simultaneously, it enables smooth relative downward movement during the return stroke of the punch 5 to perform the stripping action. The cooperation structure between the second clearance hole and the punch 5 not only fundamentally avoids movement interference between the punch 5 and the stripper plate 8, ensuring the continuity and reliability of the stamping operation, but also, through the wrapping and guiding effect of the stripper plate 8 on the punch 5, further enhances the bending stiffness and stability of the punch 5, especially the slender punch 5. This effectively reduces the risk of displacement or breakage of the punch 5 due to lateral forces, thereby significantly improving the punching accuracy and the operational stability of the atomizer shell punching equipment while simplifying the overall structure.

[0074] See Figures 1-3 In one embodiment, the body 1 includes:

[0075] Base 11, base 11 supports positioning component 2;

[0076] Column 12, which is erected on base 11; and

[0077] The connecting component 13 is horizontally mounted on the column 12 and supports the first drive mechanism 3. That is, the body 1 is composed of a base 11, a column 12, and a connecting component 13, forming a gantry frame structure. The base 11 provides a stable installation reference and support for the positioning component 2 below, ensuring positioning accuracy. The column 12, as the core load-bearing component, effectively transmits the vertical load and working reaction force of the first drive mechanism 3 and the supporting component 4 above to the base 11, greatly enhancing the bending and torsional stiffness of the body 1 when subjected to asymmetrical loads or overturning moments. The horizontally arranged connecting component 13 ensures the levelness and positional accuracy of the mounting plane of the first drive mechanism 3, providing an accurate guiding reference for its linear movement above. This gantry frame structure forms a stable and closed force flow path, significantly reducing the vibration and elastic deformation generated during the stamping operation, ensuring the long-term stability of the relative positions between the first drive mechanism 3 and the second drive mechanism 6, as well as between the drive mechanism (first drive mechanism 3 or second drive mechanism 6) and the positioning component 2. Thus, the dynamic stability, stamping accuracy, service life, and adaptability to high-speed and high-load conditions of the atomizer shell punching equipment are greatly improved overall.

[0078] See Figures 1-3 In one embodiment, the atomizer housing punching device further includes:

[0079] The guide component 40 is mounted on the support component 4 and can be vertically slidably fitted onto the column 12. Thus, by using the column 12 itself as a robust guiding reference, and through the large-area sliding engagement between the guide component 40 and the column 12, a precise and stable vertical motion trajectory is provided for the support component 4 and the entire stamping execution assembly it supports, including the first drive mechanism 3 and the punch 5. This ensures that the punch 5 maintains extremely high alignment accuracy with the atomizer shell on the lower positioning component 2, effectively avoiding problems such as punch 5 wear and breakage, and increased atomizer shell scrap rate caused by inaccurate guidance.

[0080] In one embodiment, the guide component 40 is a linear bearing. Thus, by fixing the inner ring of the linear bearing onto the column 12 of the machine body 1 as a sliding track, and simultaneously fixing the support component 4 to the outer ring or cage of the linear bearing, the low-friction, high-precision cyclic rolling of the precisely arranged balls or rollers inside the linear bearing between the inner and outer rings transforms the traditional surface contact sliding friction between the support component 4 and the column 12 into low-resistance rolling friction. This achieves ultra-low friction coefficient, high smoothness, and backlash-free precise guidance for the support component 4 and the stamping actuator it carries to slide vertically along the column 12.

[0081] Of course, in other embodiments, the guide component 40 can also be a slider or a sleeve structure, which can also provide precise guidance for the support component 4.

[0082] See Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, the atomizer housing punching device further includes:

[0083] The material carrier 50 is detachably mounted on the base 11 and located below the positioning component 2. The material carrier 50 is used to carry the waste material that falls off the atomizer housing, making it easy to collect the waste material.

[0084] In one embodiment, the material-carrying component 50 has a material-carrying cavity (not shown) for collecting waste material.

[0085] See Figures 1-2 In one embodiment, the material-carrying component 50 is detachably disposed in the inner cavity of the base 11. The top surface of the base 11 has a feed inlet 111, which is located directly below the punching station of the positioning component 2 and is connected to the material-carrying cavity of the material-carrying component 50.

[0086] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0087] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0088] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

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