A positioning device for an atomizing core hardware

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of positioning device of atomizing core hardware, including machine table, carousel and the first driving element for driving the rotation of the carousel, a plurality of fixtures are provided on the carousel, elastic clamps are provided on the fixture, detection mechanism and deviation rectification mechanism are sequentially provided along the outer periphery of the carousel, the detection mechanism is used to detect whether hardware exists, and the deviation rectification mechanism is used to correct the radial position of hardware;The deviation rectification mechanism includes bracket, second driving element and deviation rectification plate, the second driving element is used to drive the deviation rectification plate to make linear motion to insert or exit the slot on hardware.The utility model can automatically correct radial deflection of hardware when clamping, ensure the accuracy of the window of hardware and the window of shell when subsequent assembly shell, improve the product quality and consistency of atomizing core.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of atomizer core assembly technology, specifically to a positioning device for atomizer core hardware. Background Technology

[0002] An electronic cigarette is an electronic product that generates an aerosol by heating e-liquid. Its core component, the atomizer coil, consists of a coil rod, a heating element, an inner wick, an outer wick, hardware, and a casing. During assembly, the heating element and the inner wick are wrapped around the outer circumference of the coil rod and inserted into the hardware to form a semi-finished product. Then, the outer wick is wrapped around the outer circumference of the hardware, and finally, the casing is put on. To ensure e-liquid absorption and vapor evaporation, windows are provided on the outer circumference of both the hardware and the casing, and these windows need to be precisely aligned. Additionally, to facilitate identification of the window positions on the hardware, a slot is provided on the top of the hardware, with the end of the slot corresponding to the window.

[0003] However, existing atomizer coil assembly equipment often suffers from radial positional deviations of the hardware components on the fixture during the installation of the housing, making it difficult to precisely align the window of the hardware component with the window of the housing. This affects the atomization efficiency of the atomizer coil and the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a positioning device for atomizer core hardware, which can automatically correct the radial deflection of the hardware during clamping, ensure the alignment accuracy of the window of the hardware with the window of the housing during subsequent assembly, and improve the product quality and consistency of the atomizer core.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A positioning device for atomizing core hardware component includes a machine base, a turntable rotatably connected to the machine base, and a first driving member for driving the turntable to rotate. The turntable is provided with a plurality of fixtures arranged in a circular array, each fixture having an elastic clamp. A detection mechanism and a correction mechanism are sequentially arranged along the outer periphery of the turntable. The detection mechanism is used to detect the presence of the hardware component, and the correction mechanism is used to correct the radial position of the hardware component. The correction mechanism includes a bracket, a second driving member mounted on the bracket, and a correction plate mounted on the second driving member. The second driving member is used to drive the correction plate to perform linear motion to insert into or retract from a slot on the hardware component.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the second driving component is a telescopic cylinder, which is connected to the bracket via a mounting plate.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the mounting plate is provided with a connecting ear, and the connecting ear is fastened to the bracket by a first bolt and a first nut.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the bracket includes a column and a cross column. The upper end of the column is provided with a first mounting hole, the cross column is provided with a second mounting hole along the axial direction, and the connecting lug is provided with a third mounting hole. The first mounting hole, the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole are coaxially arranged and all accommodate the thread of the first bolt to pass through.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the telescopic cylinder is fastened to the mounting plate by a second bolt and a second nut. The mounting plate is provided with a plurality of oblong holes, the length direction of which extends along the length direction of the telescopic rod of the telescopic cylinder. The cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder is provided with a plurality of fourth mounting holes, and both the fourth mounting holes and the oblong holes accommodate the thread of the second bolt to pass through.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the correction plate has an L-shaped structure, and the telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder is provided with a connecting block, and the correction plate is installed on the connecting block.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the detection mechanism includes a second support and a photoelectric sensor disposed on the second support, the photoelectric sensor facing the fixture.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a cotton sliver pulling mechanism is also provided on one side of the correction mechanism. The cotton sliver pulling mechanism is used to pull the two ends of the cotton sliver outward so that the cotton sliver is close to the outer periphery of the hardware.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the cotton sliver pulling mechanism includes a straight module, a translation seat disposed on the straight module, and a clamping module disposed on the translation seat. The clamping module is used to clamp or release both ends of the cotton sliver. The straight module is horizontally arranged and one end of it faces the center of the turntable.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the clamping module includes a finger cylinder and two clamping blocks, with the two clamping blocks respectively disposed at the two output ends of the finger cylinder.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a positioning device for atomizing core hardware parts. By setting up a detection mechanism and a correction mechanism, the first driving component drives the turntable to rotate intermittently. The turntable drives the fixture to rotate around its center. The fixture, which clamps the hardware parts and cotton strips, first passes through the detection mechanism. The detection mechanism will first determine whether there is a workpiece on the current fixture. If no workpiece is detected, the equipment stops working and issues an alarm to remind the operator to check and avoid invalid operations by the subsequent assembly equipment. If a workpiece is detected on the current fixture, the first driving component continues to drive the turntable to rotate intermittently. The fixture, which clamps the hardware parts and cotton strips, rotates with the turntable to the station corresponding to the correction mechanism. At this time, the hardware parts are positioned... The slot on the metal part aligns with one end of the alignment plate. Then, the second drive unit drives the alignment plate to move linearly and approach the metal part, so that the alignment plate is inserted into the slot on the top of the metal part. At this time, the alignment plate will first contact the wall of the slot, and with the thrust provided by the second drive unit, it will force the metal part to rotate slightly under the clamping of the elastic clamp until the slot and the alignment plate are fully engaged, completing the alignment of the metal part. Finally, the second drive unit drives the alignment plate to exit from the slot and return to the initial position. In this way, the radial deflection of the metal part during clamping can be automatically corrected, ensuring the alignment accuracy of the window of the metal part and the window of the outer shell when assembling the outer shell, thus improving the product quality and consistency of the atomizing core. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram provided by an example of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the center correction mechanism;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view.

[0022] Reference numerals: 110-turntable, 120-first driving component, 130-fixture, 131-elastic clamp, 200-hardware component, 210-slot, 300-detection mechanism, 310-second bracket, 320-photoelectric sensor, 400-correction mechanism, 410-bracket, 411-column, 4111-first mounting hole, 412-horizontal column, 4121-second mounting hole, 420-telescopic cylinder, 421-fourth mounting hole, 430-correction plate, 440-mounting plate, 441-connecting ear, 4411-third mounting hole, 442-waist-shaped hole, 450-connecting block, 500-cotton sliver pulling mechanism, 510-linear module, 520-translation seat, 530-clamping module, 531-finger cylinder, 532-clamping block. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connections / linkages involved in the patent do not simply refer to direct contact between components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this utility model can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a positioning device for atomizing core hardware component, including a machine base (not shown in the attached drawings), a turntable 110 rotatably connected to the machine base, and a first driving member 120 for driving the turntable 110 to rotate. The turntable 110 is provided with a plurality of jigs 130 arranged in a circular array. Each jig 130 is provided with an elastic clamp 131 for clamping a hardware component 200 wrapped with cotton strips. A slot 210 is provided on the top of the hardware component 200, and the end of the slot 210 is connected to... Corresponding to the window, a detection mechanism 300 and a correction mechanism 400 are sequentially arranged along the outer periphery of the turntable 110. The detection mechanism 300 is used to detect whether the hardware part 200 exists, and the correction mechanism 400 is used to correct the radial position of the hardware part 200. The correction mechanism 400 includes a bracket 410, a second driving member arranged on the bracket 410, and a correction plate 430 arranged on the second driving member. The second driving member is used to drive the correction plate 430 to make linear movement to insert or withdraw from the slot 210 on the hardware part 200.

[0025] Understandably, the hardware 200 and cotton strips are placed in the fixture 130 on the turntable 110 by automated equipment. The elastic clamps 131 in the fixture 130 clamp the hardware 200 and cotton strips. Then, the first drive unit 120 drives the turntable 110 to rotate intermittently. The turntable 110 drives the fixture 130 to rotate around its center. The fixture 130, which holds the hardware 200 and cotton strips, first passes through the detection mechanism 300. The detection mechanism 300 first determines whether there is a workpiece on the current fixture 130. If no workpiece is detected, the equipment stops working and issues an alarm to remind the operator to check, avoiding invalid operations by the subsequent assembly equipment. If a workpiece is detected on the current fixture 130, the first drive unit 120 continues to drive the turntable 110 to rotate intermittently. The fixture 130, which holds the hardware 200 and cotton strips, rotates with the turntable 110 to the position corresponding to the correction mechanism 400. At this stage, the slot 210 on the hardware 200 corresponds to one end of the alignment plate 430. Then, the second drive unit drives the alignment plate 430 to move linearly and approach the hardware 200, so that the alignment plate 430 is inserted into the slot 210 at the top of the hardware 200. At this time, the alignment plate 430 will first contact the groove wall of the slot 210, and with the thrust provided by the second drive unit, the hardware 200 will be forced to rotate slightly under the clamping of the elastic clamp 131 until the slot 210 and the alignment plate 430 are fully engaged, completing the alignment of the hardware 200. Finally, the second drive unit drives the alignment plate 430 to exit from the slot 210 and return to the initial position. Thus, the radial deflection of the hardware 200 during clamping can be automatically corrected, ensuring the alignment accuracy of the window of the hardware 200 and the window of the outer shell during subsequent assembly, and improving the product quality and consistency of the atomizing core.

[0026] It should be noted that the radial deflection angle of the hardware 200 during clamping is small, and the slot 210 at the top of the hardware 200 has a certain width. When the second drive unit drives the correction plate 430 to approach the slot 210, the edge of the correction plate 430 will first contact the side wall of the slot 210. As the correction plate 430 continues to extend, the contact between the correction plate 430 and the side wall of the slot 210 will generate a tangential component force and form a torsional torque. At this time, this torsional torque is greater than the static friction between the cotton strip in the elastic clamp 131 and the hardware 200, causing the hardware 200 to rotate slightly and controllably within the clamp. Under the thrust of the correction plate 430, the hardware 200 is forced to rotate until its deflection is completely eliminated. At this time, the direction of the slot 210 is completely consistent with the direction of the correction plate 430.

[0027] In some preferred embodiments, the second driving component is a telescopic cylinder 420, which is connected to the bracket 410 via a mounting plate 440.

[0028] Understandably, the mounting plate 440 provides stable support, ensuring the accuracy of the correction action. Meanwhile, the telescopic cylinder 420 has a fast response speed, is easy to control, and reduces the manufacturing cost of the equipment.

[0029] Furthermore, the mounting plate 440 is provided with a connecting ear 441, which is fastened to the bracket 410 by a first bolt (not shown in the figure) and a first nut (not shown in the figure).

[0030] Understandably, during installation, the telescopic cylinder 420 and the alignment plate 430 are first installed on the mounting plate 440. Then, the connecting lug 441 of the mounting plate 440 is aligned with the preset position on the bracket 410. Next, the screw of the first bolt is passed through the hole on the connecting lug 441 and the hole on the bracket 410 in sequence. Finally, the first nut is screwed on the other end of the bolt and tightened to the set torque using a tool. On the one hand, this facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the telescopic cylinder 420. On the other hand, it also facilitates the adjustment of the orientation of the telescopic cylinder 420 and the alignment plate 430, ensuring that the end of the alignment plate 430 is aligned with the top of the hardware 200.

[0031] Furthermore, the bracket 410 includes a column 411 and a cross column 412. The upper end of the column 411 is provided with a first mounting hole 4111, the cross column 412 is provided with a second mounting hole 4121 along the axial direction, and the connecting lug 441 is provided with a third mounting hole 4411. The first mounting hole 4111, the second mounting hole 4121 and the third mounting hole 4411 are coaxially arranged and each accommodates the thread of the first bolt through which it passes.

[0032] Understandably, disassembling the bracket 410 into two parts, the upright column 411 and the horizontal column 412, reduces the processing difficulty and cost of the parts. The upright column 411, the horizontal column 412, and the mounting plate 440 are fixed together by a first bolt and a first nut, which simplifies the installation process and reduces the cost of fasteners.

[0033] Furthermore, the telescopic cylinder 420 is fastened to the mounting plate 440 by a second bolt (not shown in the figure) and a second nut (not shown in the figure). The mounting plate 440 is provided with a plurality of oblong holes 442, the length direction of which extends along the length direction of the telescopic rod of the telescopic cylinder 420. The cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder 420 is provided with a plurality of fourth mounting holes 421, and both the fourth mounting holes 421 and the oblong holes 442 accommodate the thread of the second bolt through which it passes.

[0034] Understandably, when installing the telescopic cylinder 420, first, place the cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder 420 against the mounting plate 440, aligning the fourth mounting hole 421 on the cylinder body with the oblong hole 442 on the mounting plate 440. Next, pass the second bolt through the fourth mounting hole 421 and the oblong hole 442 in sequence. Then, screw on the second nut on the other side. At this point, the second nut does not need to be fully tightened; maintain sufficient preload so that the telescopic cylinder 420 does not move on its own, but allows it to slide under external force. Then, start the telescopic cylinder 420. 20. Extend the drive correction plate 430 and observe the depth of the correction plate 430 inserted into the slot 210 of the hardware 200. By pushing the cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder 420 along the length of the waist-shaped hole 442, the telescopic cylinder 420 and the correction plate 430 move forward or backward a small distance as a whole until the depth of the correction plate 430 inserted into the slot 210 is in the appropriate position. Finally, tighten the second nut. This allows for fine adjustment of the position of the telescopic cylinder 420 and the correction plate 430, making it easier to adjust the depth of the correction plate 430 inserted into the slot 210, and greatly shortening the installation and debugging time of the equipment.

[0035] Furthermore, the alignment plate 430 has an L-shaped structure, and the telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder 420 is provided with a connecting block 450. The alignment plate 430 is mounted on the connecting block 450, which provides a stable mounting base for the alignment plate 430, facilitating the installation and removal of the alignment plate 430.

[0036] In some preferred embodiments, the detection mechanism 300 includes a second support 310410 and a photoelectric sensor 320 disposed on the second support 310410, the photoelectric sensor 320 facing the fixture 130.

[0037] Understandably, the detection beam of the photoelectric sensor 320 is aimed at the position on the fixture 130 where the hardware part 200 should be placed. If the elastic clamp 131 on the fixture 130 successfully clamps the hardware part 200, the hardware part 200 will block or reflect the beam. The photoelectric sensor 320 detects this change in state and sends a signal to the equipment control system indicating that there is a workpiece. The turntable 110 drives the fixture 130 to the next correction station, and the correction mechanism 400 performs the correction action normally. If the fixture 130 is empty, the beam will pass through unobstructed or be reflected by the fixture 130 body. The photoelectric sensor 320 will maintain or output another state and send a signal to the equipment control system indicating that there is no workpiece, triggering an alarm and prompting the operator to check.

[0038] In some preferred embodiments, a cotton sliver pulling mechanism 500 is also provided on one side of the correction mechanism 400. The cotton sliver pulling mechanism 500 is used to pull the two ends of the cotton sliver outward so that the cotton sliver is close to the outer periphery of the hardware 200.

[0039] Specifically, the cotton sliver pulling mechanism 500 includes a linear module 510, a translation seat 520 disposed on the linear module 510, and a clamping module 530 disposed on the translation seat 520. The clamping module 530 is used to clamp or release both ends of the cotton sliver. The linear module 510 is horizontally arranged with one end facing the center of the turntable 110.

[0040] Understandably, after the hardware 200 is corrected, the linear module 510 drives the clamping module 530 to approach the fixture 130. The clamping module 530 clamps the two ends of the cotton strip that protrude from the jaws of the elastic clamp 131. Then, the linear module 510 drives the clamping module 530 to move a certain distance away from the fixture 130, pulling the two ends of the cotton strip out a certain distance, so that the cotton strip that is loose or wrinkled around the outer periphery of the hardware 200 is tightened, thereby making the cotton strip adhere tightly and flatly to the outer periphery of the hardware 200, which is convenient for the subsequent assembly of the outer shell.

[0041] Furthermore, the clamping module 530 includes a finger cylinder 531 and two clamping blocks 532. The two clamping blocks 532 are respectively disposed at the two output ends of the finger cylinder 531, thereby ensuring that the two clamping blocks 532 clamp or release simultaneously, and thus ensuring that the two clamping blocks 532 can simultaneously contact and clamp both sides of the cotton strip.

[0042] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component, comprising a machine base, a turntable rotatably connected to the machine base, and a first driving member for driving the turntable to rotate, characterized in that, The turntable is provided with a plurality of fixtures arranged in a ring array. Each fixture is provided with an elastic clamp. A detection mechanism and a correction mechanism are arranged sequentially along the outer periphery of the turntable. The detection mechanism is used to detect the presence of hardware parts, and the correction mechanism is used to correct the radial position of the hardware parts. The correction mechanism includes a bracket, a second drive member disposed on the bracket, and a correction plate disposed on the second drive member. The second drive member is used to drive the correction plate to make linear motion to insert or retract into the slot on the hardware.

2. The positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second driving component is a telescopic cylinder, which is connected to the bracket via a mounting plate.

3. The positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting plate is provided with connecting ears, and the connecting ears are fastened to the bracket by a first bolt and a first nut.

4. The positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket includes a vertical column and a horizontal column. The upper end of the vertical column is provided with a first mounting hole, the horizontal column is provided with a second mounting hole along the axial direction, and the connecting lug is provided with a third mounting hole. The first mounting hole, the second mounting hole and the third mounting hole are coaxially arranged and all accommodate the thread of the first bolt to pass through.

5. The positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic cylinder is fastened to the mounting plate by a second bolt and a second nut. The mounting plate is provided with a plurality of oblong holes, the length of which extends along the length of the telescopic rod of the telescopic cylinder. The cylinder body of the telescopic cylinder is provided with a plurality of fourth mounting holes, and both the fourth mounting holes and the oblong holes accommodate the thread of the second bolt through which it passes.

6. The positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The correction plate has an L-shaped structure, and the telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder is provided with a connecting block. The correction plate is installed on the connecting block.

7. The positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes a second support and a photoelectric sensor mounted on the second support, with the photoelectric sensor facing the fixture.

8. The positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 1, characterized in that, One side of the correction mechanism is also provided with a cotton sliver pulling mechanism, which is used to pull the two ends of the cotton sliver outward so that the cotton sliver is close to the outer periphery of the hardware.

9. A positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cotton sliver pulling mechanism includes a linear module, a translation seat disposed on the linear module, and a clamping module disposed on the translation seat. The clamping module is used to clamp or release both ends of the cotton sliver. The linear module is horizontally arranged with one end facing the center of the turntable.

10. A positioning device for an atomizing core hardware component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The clamping module includes a finger cylinder and two clamping blocks, with the two clamping blocks respectively disposed at the two output ends of the finger cylinder.

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