A flow carrier for a water meter assembly line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of carrier, disclose a flow carrier for water meter assembly line, including carrier floor, both sides of carrier floor all are fixedly connected with the extension guide plate that is rectangular matrix arrangement, the top of carrier floor is fixedly connected with U shape locating block, the top of carrier floor is fixedly connected with fixed V -shaped block, the top of fixed V -shaped block is fixedly connected with fixed water meter locating block, the top of carrier floor is fixedly connected with floating V -shaped locating block. In the utility model, water meter height locating block further realizes the stable state of water meter's Z direction positioning, and U shape locating block realizes the X\Y rotary positioning function to water meter, and fixed water meter locating block and fixed V -shaped block realize water meter X\Y direction positioning function, reach the effect of water meter's automatic positioning, solve the problem that the on -the -spot manual assembly does not have fixed product positioning carrier, lead to water meter assembly production efficiency lower, improved water meter assembly line's flow carrier production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of carrier technology, and in particular to a mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of intelligent and automated urban water supply systems, water meters, as crucial metering devices, directly impact the overall supply chain's operational efficiency through their assembly and production efficiency. In water meter manufacturing, the assembly process often involves the precise positioning and installation of multiple components, thus requiring supporting mobile carriers to support and position the water meter body, enabling continuous assembly on the production line. A well-designed mobile carrier can not only improve the accuracy of water meter assembly but also effectively enhance production efficiency, meeting the automation and batch production demands of modern water meter assembly lines.

[0003] In existing technologies, water meter assembly often uses simple support plates, limiting blocks, or slot structures to support the workpiece. The technical principle mainly relies on the cooperation between the limiting surface and the slot to maintain the basic position of the workpiece on the assembly line, facilitating subsequent assembly and inspection. Some carriers also have simple fixing devices during assembly line operation to prevent significant shaking of the water meter during transport. While these mechanical structures can achieve basic load-bearing and transmission, they still have certain shortcomings in complex assembly processes, especially in precise multi-directional positioning.

[0004] However, existing mobile carriers still have significant problems in practical applications. Due to the lack of a dedicated positioning structure, water meters often rely solely on manual placement and adjustment during assembly, making it impossible to achieve stable positioning in the Z and X / Y directions. This not only leads to low operational efficiency in the water meter assembly process but also makes it prone to offset or inaccurate positioning during assembly line operation, affecting the assembly accuracy of subsequent processes and thus restricting the overall production efficiency of the water meter assembly line. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a mobile carrier for water meter assembly lines, aiming to improve the problem of low production efficiency in water meter assembly due to the lack of fixed product positioning carriers for manual on-site assembly.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line, comprising a carrier floor, with expansion guide plates arranged in a rectangular array fixedly connected to both sides of the carrier floor, a U-shaped positioning block fixedly connected to the top of the carrier floor, a fixed V-shaped block fixedly connected to the top of the carrier floor, a fixed water meter positioning block fixedly connected to the top of the fixed V-shaped block, a floating V-shaped positioning block fixedly connected to the top of the carrier floor, a water meter height positioning block fixedly connected to the top of the floating V-shaped positioning block, and a water meter positioning block fixedly connected to the top of the floating V-shaped positioning block.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The outer wall of the vehicle floor is fixedly connected to a guide post fixing plate, and a guide post is inserted inside the guide post fixing plate.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The floating V-shaped positioning block is internally connected to a ball bearing guide sleeve, which is fitted onto the outer wall of the guide post.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] One end of the guide post is fixedly connected to an adjustment ring at the end of the guide post, and a compression spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide post.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] One end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to one side of the guide post fixing plate, and the other end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to one side of the floating V-shaped positioning block.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] Both the water meter positioning block and the fixed water meter positioning block are V-shaped.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The guide post fixing plates are symmetrically arranged and fixedly connected to one side of the vehicle floor.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The U-shaped positioning block is U-shaped.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] In this invention, the water meter height positioning block firstly achieves a stable Z-direction positioning of the water meter, and the U-shaped positioning block achieves the X / Y rotation positioning function of the water meter; the fixed water meter positioning block and the fixed V-shaped block achieve the X / Y direction positioning function of the water meter, thus achieving the effect of automatic positioning of the water meter. This solves the problem of low water meter assembly production efficiency caused by the lack of fixed product positioning carriers during on-site manual assembly, and improves the production efficiency of mobile carriers on the water meter assembly line. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a floating V-shaped positioning block structure for a mobile carrier used in a water meter assembly line, as proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a fixed water meter positioning block for a mobile carrier used in a water meter assembly line, as proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Vehicle floor; 2. Extension guide plate; 3. Guide post end adjustment ring; 4. Guide post; 5. Ball bearing guide sleeve; 6. Compression spring; 7. Guide post fixing plate; 8. Floating V-shaped positioning block; 9. Water meter positioning block; 10. Water meter height positioning block; 11. U-shaped positioning block; 12. Fixed water meter positioning block; 13. Fixed V-shaped block. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Reference Figures 1-3This utility model provides an embodiment of a mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line, comprising a carrier floor 1. The carrier floor 1 serves as the supporting platform for the entire mobile carrier, undertaking the installation, support, and fixation of all functional components, and providing the basic conditions for the stable placement of the water meters during assembly and transportation. Extended guide plates 2, arranged in a rectangular array, are fixedly connected to both sides of the carrier floor 1. The extended guide plates 2 and the carrier floor 1 form an integrated fixed structure, distributed in a rectangular array. Their main function is to restrict and guide the lateral movement of the mobile carrier during the assembly line operation, ensuring that the carrier can run stably along a predetermined track and preventing instability in the water meter position or a decrease in assembly accuracy due to deviation or vibration.

[0030] A U-shaped positioning block 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the carrier floor 1. The U-shaped positioning block 11 has an overall U-shaped structure and its function is to provide initial limiting support for the assembly of the water meter, so that the water meter can quickly enter the designated area and be subject to stable three-way limiting constraints when placed, thereby ensuring that the subsequent positioning structure can act more accurately on the water meter shell or pipe interface. The U-shaped positioning block 11 is fixedly connected to the carrier floor 1 to ensure that the positioning reference will not shift, providing conditions for high repeatability positioning on the assembly line.

[0031] A fixed V-shaped block 13 is fixedly connected to the top of the carrier floor 1 near the U-shaped positioning block 11. The fixed V-shaped block 13 serves as a stable positioning component, and a fixed water meter positioning block 12 is further fixedly connected to its top. The fixed water meter positioning block 12 has a V-shaped structure that matches the cylindrical surface of the water meter housing. The two inclined surfaces of the V-shaped structure contact the water meter, thereby achieving a dual limiting effect of the water meter in both the lateral and longitudinal directions. The fixed V-shaped block 13 and the fixed water meter positioning block 12 are fixedly connected to ensure that the overall structure has high strength and high stability, avoiding a decrease in positioning accuracy due to repeated collisions or thrust during continuous operation on the assembly line.

[0032] On the opposite side of the fixed V-block 13, a floating V-shaped positioning block 8 is also fixedly connected to the top of the carrier floor 1. The floating V-shaped positioning block 8 is arranged opposite to the fixed V-block 13 to form symmetrical support. A water meter height positioning block 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the floating V-shaped positioning block 8. The water meter height positioning block 10 can control the height of the water meter in the vertical direction, preventing the water meter from floating or shifting in the vertical direction during assembly. At the same time, adjacent to the water meter height positioning block 10, a water meter positioning block 9 is also fixedly connected to the top of the floating V-shaped positioning block 8. The water meter positioning block 9 is also V-shaped and corresponds to the fixed water meter positioning block 12. When the water meter is placed between the two V-blocks, it can achieve symmetrical left-right limiting and stable support, thereby effectively improving positioning accuracy and assembly efficiency.

[0033] To ensure that the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 maintains both limiting strength and floating adjustment capability during use, a guide post fixing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the carrier floor 1. A guide post 4 passes through the guide post fixing plate 7 and is connected to the floating V-shaped positioning block 8. A ball bearing guide sleeve 5 is rotatably connected inside the floating V-shaped positioning block 8. The ball bearing guide sleeve 5 is fitted on the outer wall of the guide post 4, allowing the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 to achieve low-friction, smooth sliding or floating adjustment along the guide post 4, thus automatically adapting to water meter housings of different sizes when the water meter is placed. A guide post end adjustment ring 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the guide post 4. The adjustment ring 3 is used to finely adjust the limiting position of the guide post 4, thereby setting the stroke range of the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 according to the size differences of different models or diameter water meters.

[0034] A compression spring 6 is fitted onto the outer wall of the guide post 4. One end of the compression spring 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the guide post fixing plate 7, and the other end is fixedly connected to one side of the floating V-shaped positioning block 8. Through the action of the compression spring 6, the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 can remain in its initial position when not subjected to external force. When the water meter is placed into the positioning area, the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 floats outward under the thrust of the water meter casing, compressing and storing energy in the compression spring 6. When the water meter is fully positioned, the spring 6 releases its rebound force, causing the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 to fit tightly against the outer wall of the water meter, thus achieving automatic clamping and flexible positioning. This structure not only ensures the stability of the water meter during assembly but also improves its adaptability, enabling it to be compatible with water meter products of different sizes within a certain range, meeting the needs of mixed assembly of multiple models of water meters on the production line.

[0035] It is worth noting that both the water meter positioning block 9 and the fixed water meter positioning block 12 have a V-shaped structure. Their opposing arrangement forms a double V-shaped clamping area, which can limit the cylindrical surface of the water meter at multiple angles, ensuring the water meter is constrained in three directions and avoiding assembly deviations caused by positioning in only one direction. The guide post fixing plates 7 are symmetrically arranged and fixedly connected to both sides of the carrier floor 1 to ensure that the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 has symmetrical support points when subjected to force and movement, thereby improving the stability and service life of the overall structure. Finally, the U-shaped positioning block 11, in an overall U-shape, cooperates with the aforementioned V-shaped blocks to provide initial limiting and guiding functions for the water meter, further improving placement efficiency and positioning accuracy during assembly.

[0036] This type of mobile carrier for water meter assembly lines uses a carrier floor 1 as a basic support platform, and an extended guide plate 2 to ensure the stable guidance of the carrier during assembly line operation. A U-shaped positioning block 11 provides an initial limiting reference, and a fixed V-shaped block 13 and a fixed water meter positioning block 12 form a rigid support. A floating V-shaped positioning block 8, a water meter height positioning block 10, and a water meter positioning block 9 form a flexible floating support. The combination of a guide post fixing plate 7, a guide post 4, a ball bearing guide sleeve 5, and a guide post end adjustment ring 3 ensures precise floating adjustment of the floating positioning block. The elasticity of the compression spring 6 allows the floating V-shaped positioning block 8 to automatically adapt to different water meter models. The V-shaped clamping design of the water meter positioning block 9 and the fixed water meter positioning block 12, combined with the guiding and positioning function of the U-shaped positioning block 11, achieves multi-directional stable limiting and high-precision positioning of the water meter during assembly line assembly. This effectively solves the problems of poor compatibility with multiple water meter models, low positioning accuracy, and insufficient stability during assembly line operation of traditional carriers, thus improving the production efficiency and consistency of the water meter assembly line.

[0037] Working principle: When using the mobile carrier of this water meter assembly line, the guide post end adjusting ring 3, guide post 4, ball bearing guide sleeve 5, compression spring 6, and guide post fixing plate 7 first form a floating guide assembly. The floating V-shaped positioning block 8 and water meter positioning block 9 realize the clamping function of the assembled water meter in the X and Y directions and the positioning function of the Z direction through the floating guide mechanism. The water meter height positioning block 10 further realizes the stable state of the water meter's Z direction positioning. The U-shaped positioning block 11 realizes the X and Y rotation positioning function of the water meter. The fixed water meter positioning block 12 and the fixed V-shaped block 13 realize the X and Y direction positioning function of the water meter.

[0038] The water meter components, either manually fed or gripped by a robot, are pressed against the V-shaped chamfered surfaces of the water meter positioning block 9 and the fixed water meter positioning block 12 by the hemispherical or cylindrical contour below the water meter. This causes the floating mechanism to expand outward, allowing the water meter to be placed into the V-shaped cavity of the carrier. The water meter is positioned by the spring compression of the floating mechanism. The carrier moves along the assembly line, isolating the water meter from the line. Upon reaching the designated assembly station, the carrier is blocked and positioned, thus facilitating the robot's automatic gripping and achieving automated assembly.

Claims

1. A mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line, comprising a carrier floor (1), characterized in that: Both sides of the vehicle floor (1) are fixedly connected to an extension guide plate (2) arranged in a rectangular array. A U-shaped positioning block (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the vehicle floor (1). A fixed V-shaped block (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the vehicle floor (1). A fixed water meter positioning block (12) is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed V-shaped block (13). A floating V-shaped positioning block (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the vehicle floor (1). A water meter height positioning block (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the floating V-shaped positioning block (8). A water meter positioning block (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the floating V-shaped positioning block (8).

2. The mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the vehicle floor (1) is fixedly connected to a guide post fixing plate (7), and a guide post (4) is inserted inside the guide post fixing plate (7).

3. A mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The floating V-shaped positioning block (8) is rotatably connected to a ball bearing guide sleeve (5), which is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide post (4).

4. A mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the guide post (4) is fixedly connected to an adjustment ring (3) at the end of the guide post, and a compression spring (6) is sleeved on the outer wall of the guide post (4).

5. A mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the compression spring (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the guide post fixing plate (7), and the other end of the compression spring (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the floating V-shaped positioning block (8).

6. A mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the water meter positioning block (9) and the fixed water meter positioning block (12) are V-shaped.

7. A mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide post fixing plate (7) is symmetrically arranged and fixedly connected to one side of the vehicle floor (1).

8. A mobile carrier for a water meter assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped positioning block (11) is U-shaped.

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