Assembly device for a fume collection assembly for a water heater and production system for a water heater

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of electrical appliances, and particularly relates to an assembling device of a smoke collecting assembly for a water heater and a production system of the water heater. The assembling device comprises a first feeding unit, a riveting unit, a second feeding unit, a welding unit and a conveying assembly. The first feeding unit is used for feeding the assembled smoke collecting cover and smoke outlet pipe. The riveting unit is used for riveting the smoke collecting cover and the smoke outlet pipe. The second feeding unit is used for feeding the mounting bracket to the welding unit. The welding unit is used for welding and connecting the smoke collecting cover and the mounting bracket. The conveying assembly is used for transferring the smoke collecting cover and the smoke outlet pipe from the first feeding unit to the riveting unit, or transferring the smoke collecting cover and the smoke outlet pipe to the welding unit. The assembling device of the smoke collecting assembly for the water heater does not need manual workpiece carrying or welding, riveting and other operations, which is beneficial to saving manpower required for assembling the smoke collecting assembly and improving the assembling efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electrical technology, specifically relating to an assembly equipment for a smoke collection component for a water heater and a production system for a water heater. Background Technology

[0002] The smoke collection assembly is a key component of the exhaust system of a gas water heater, optimizing exhaust efficiency and improving safety. The smoke collection assembly includes a smoke hood, a smoke outlet pipe, and a mounting bracket.

[0003] In the existing technology, when assembling the smoke collection assembly, the smoke outlet and the smoke collection hood need to be assembled manually and placed in the riveting device. After being riveted and fixed, the mounting bracket is then welded to the corresponding position of the smoke collection hood.

[0004] However, manually assembling the smoke collection components requires a large amount of manpower and has low assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides an assembly device for a smoke collection component for a water heater and a production system for a water heater, which helps to save manpower required for assembling the smoke collection component and improve assembly efficiency.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides an assembly device for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater. The assembly device includes: a first feeding unit for feeding the assembled smoke hood and smoke outlet; a riveting unit for riveting the smoke hood and the smoke outlet; a welding unit for welding the smoke hood to a mounting bracket; a second feeding unit for feeding the mounting bracket to the welding unit; and a transport component for transferring the smoke hood and the smoke outlet from the first feeding unit to the riveting unit, or transferring the smoke hood and the smoke outlet to the welding unit.

[0007] In one possible implementation, there are two mounting brackets, and two second feeding units corresponding to the mounting brackets. The two second feeding units are distributed on opposite sides of the welding unit to feed the two mounting brackets to the welding unit respectively.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the transport component includes a transfer unit disposed between the first loading unit and the riveting unit, the transfer unit being used to transfer the workpiece at the first loading unit to the riveting unit for riveting, the transfer unit including a conveyor belt.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the riveting unit includes: a riveting worktable for placing a workpiece; a mounting base located above the riveting worktable and defining a working space between the worktable and the worktable; a support column disposed between the riveting worktable and the mounting base for supporting the mounting base; a pressure head vertically disposed in the working space, the pressure head being used to apply pressure to the rivet connecting the smoke hood and the smoke outlet; and a driving member disposed on the mounting base for driving the pressure head to move up and down.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the mounting base has a movable hole extending through its own thickness; the driving component includes a driving body and a piston component, the driving body is located on the side of the mounting base facing away from the riveting worktable, the piston passes through the movable hole and is connected to the pressure head.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the transport component further includes: a handling robot, disposed between the riveting unit and the welding unit, for transferring the riveted fume hood and the fume outlet to the welding unit for welding with the mounting bracket, and for moving the welded fume collection assembly away from the welding unit. The handling robot includes: a support body; a movable arm, movably connected to the support body and having multiple degrees of freedom relative to the support body; and a gripper, disposed at the free end of the movable arm, for gripping workpieces.

[0012] In one possible implementation, it further includes: a feeding unit for receiving the smoke collection assembly moved out of the welding unit by the handling robot and transporting the smoke collection assembly to a preset position.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the welding unit includes: a welding worktable for placing a workpiece; a welding arm movably disposed on the welding worktable, the welding arm having multiple degrees of freedom of movement; and a welding head disposed at the free end of the welding arm, the welding head being used to weld the mounting bracket and the fume hood.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the assembly equipment has an assembly work area, with the first feeding unit located at one end of the assembly work area along a first direction and outside the assembly work area; a riveting unit located between the assembly work area and the first feeding unit; two second feeding units located on both sides of the assembly work area along a second direction; and a welding unit located within the assembly work area, in the area between the first feeding unit and the two second feeding units.

[0015] On the other hand, this application also provides a water heater production system, including the assembly equipment for the smoke collection assembly for water heaters as described in any of the above claims.

[0016] The assembly equipment and production system for a water heater's smoke collection assembly provided in this application include a smoke collection hood, a smoke outlet, and a mounting bracket. During assembly, the smoke collection hood and smoke outlet need to be riveted together, and the mounting bracket needs to be welded to the smoke collection hood. The assembly equipment of this application uses a first feeding unit to feed the smoke collection hood and smoke outlet, and a transport component to transport them to a riveting unit. The riveting unit rivets the smoke collection hood and smoke outlet together, and the transport component then transports the riveted smoke collection hood and smoke outlet to a welding unit. Simultaneously, a second feeding unit feeds the mounting bracket to the welding unit, which then welds the mounting bracket to the smoke collection hood to complete the assembly of the smoke collection assembly. Compared to existing technologies, this application's smoke collection assembly eliminates the need for manual handling of workpieces or riveting and welding operations. Only sufficient raw material preparation is required for automatic assembly, which helps save manpower and improves assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly equipment for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the assembly process of the smoke collection assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 100 - Assembly equipment;

[0022] 110 - First feeding unit;

[0023] 120-Riveting unit; 121-Riveting worktable; 122-Mounting base; 123-Support column; 124-Pressure head; 125-Drive component;

[0024] 130 - Second feeding unit;

[0025] 140 - Welding Unit;

[0026] 150-transplanting unit;

[0027] 160 - Handling robot; 161 - Support body; 162 - Movable arm; 163 - Gripper;

[0028] 170 - Feeding unit;

[0029] 180 - Assembly work area;

[0030] 200 - Smoke collection assembly;

[0031] 210 - Smoke hood;

[0032] 220 - Chimney;

[0033] 230 - Mounting bracket.

[0034] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the utility model described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0037] In this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0038] As the background art demonstrates, in the prior art, when assembling the smoke collection assembly, the smoke outlet and smoke hood need to be manually assembled together and placed in a riveting device. After being riveted in place, the mounting bracket is then welded to the corresponding position on the smoke hood. That is, during the assembly process, the workpiece needs to be manually moved and welding operations need to be performed between installations. However, manual assembly of the smoke collection assembly requires a large amount of manpower and has low assembly efficiency.

[0039] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an assembly device for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater and a production system for the water heater. The smoke collection assembly includes a smoke hood, a smoke outlet, and a mounting bracket. During assembly, the smoke hood and smoke outlet need to be riveted together, and the mounting bracket needs to be welded to the smoke hood. The assembly device of this application uses a first feeding unit to feed the smoke hood and smoke outlet, and a transport component to transport them to a riveting unit. The riveting unit rivets the smoke hood and smoke outlet together, and the transport component then transports the riveted smoke hood and smoke outlet to a welding unit. Simultaneously, a second feeding unit feeds the mounting bracket to the welding unit, which welds the mounting bracket to the smoke hood to complete the assembly of the smoke collection assembly. Compared to existing technologies, this application's smoke collection assembly eliminates the need for manual handling of workpieces or riveting and welding operations. Only sufficient raw material preparation is required for automatic assembly, which helps save manpower and improves assembly efficiency.

[0040] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0041] It should be noted that the assembly equipment for the smoke collection component provided in this application embodiment can be applied to various water heater production systems.

[0042] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides an assembly device 100 for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater. The smoke collection assembly 200 includes a smoke collection hood 210, a smoke outlet 220, and a mounting bracket 230. When assembling the smoke collection assembly 200, the smoke collection hood 210 needs to be riveted to the smoke outlet 220, and the mounting bracket 230 needs to be welded to the smoke collection hood 210. The assembly equipment 100 includes a first feeding unit 110, a riveting unit 120, a second feeding unit 130, a welding unit 140, and a transport assembly. The first feeding unit 110 is used to feed the assembled smoke hood 210 and smoke outlet 220. The riveting unit 120 is used to rivet the smoke hood 210 and smoke outlet 220 together. The second feeding unit 130 is used to feed the mounting bracket 230 to the welding unit 140. The welding unit 140 is used to weld the smoke hood 210 to the mounting bracket 230. The transport assembly is used to transfer the smoke hood 210 and smoke outlet 220 from the first feeding unit 110 to the riveting unit 120, or to transfer the smoke hood 210 and smoke outlet 220 to the welding unit 140.

[0043] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 230 is small in size, so it can be placed in batches into the second feeding unit 130 so that the second feeding unit 130 can continuously feed materials without the need for manual feeding multiple times. The smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220 require manual pre-installation. Specifically, the smoke hood 210 has an installation port, and the operator can directly fit the smoke hood 210 through the installation port to complete the pre-installation. After the pre-installation is completed, the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220 are placed into the first feeding unit 110. The transport component transports the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220 from the first feeding unit 110 to the riveting unit 120. After the riveting unit 120 rivets the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220, the transport component transports the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220 to the welding unit 140. At the same time, the second feeding unit 130 feeds the mounting bracket 230 to the welding unit 140. The welding unit 140 welds the mounting bracket 230 onto the smoke hood 210 to complete the assembly of the smoke collection component 200.

[0044] Therefore, compared to the prior art, which requires manual handling of workpieces and welding operations, the present application embodiment only requires the staff to supplement sufficient mounting brackets 230 in the second feeding unit 130 in advance and install the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220. After placing the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220 into the first feeding unit 110, the automated assembly of the smoke collection component 200 can be realized. This helps to save the manpower required for assembling the smoke collection component 200, improve the assembly efficiency and production quality of the smoke collection component 200, and thus improve the production efficiency of the water heater production system.

[0045] The specific structure of the transport component is not limited in this embodiment. For example, the transport component includes a transfer unit 150 and a handling robot 160. The transfer unit 150 is located between the first loading unit 110 and the riveting unit 120. The transfer unit 150 is used to transfer the workpiece at the first loading unit 110 to the riveting unit 120 for riveting. The transfer unit 150 includes a conveyor belt. The handling robot 160 is located between the riveting unit 120 and the welding unit 140. It is used to transfer the riveted smoke hood 210 and smoke outlet 220 to the welding unit 140 for welding with the mounting bracket 230, and to move the welded smoke collection assembly 200 away from the welding unit 140.

[0046] Understandably, the smooth operation of the conveyor belt can efficiently and stably transport the assembled fume hood 210 and fume outlet 220 from the designated position of the first feeding unit 110 to the workstation of the riveting unit 120. This helps ensure the positional accuracy and posture stability of the fume hood 210 and fume outlet 220 during the transfer process, improves the automation level and production efficiency of the assembly equipment 100, and also helps reduce assembly quality problems caused by human error.

[0047] Furthermore, the continuous operation of the conveyor belt makes the workpiece transfer process smoother, which is conducive to optimizing the assembly process and provides a good foundation for the riveting operation of the subsequent riveting unit 120, ensuring the efficiency, stability and reliability of the entire assembly process.

[0048] In some embodiments, the handling robot 160 includes a support body 161, a movable arm 162, and a gripper 163. The movable arm 162 is movably connected to the support body 161 and has multiple degrees of freedom relative to the support body 161. The gripper 163 is located at the free end of the movable arm 162 and is used to grip a workpiece.

[0049] In practical implementation, the movable arm 162 has multiple degrees of freedom, enabling it to move and adjust flexibly in three-dimensional space at multiple angles and directions, thereby accurately reaching the designated positions of the riveting unit 120 and the welding unit 140. This improves the accuracy of transporting the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220, and ensures the accuracy of the relative position between the mounting bracket 230 and the smoke hood 210, which in turn helps to ensure the assembly quality of the smoke collection assembly 200.

[0050] Furthermore, the gripper 163 firmly holds the riveted smoke hood 210 and smoke outlet 220, ensuring the stability and safety of the workpiece during transfer. Simultaneously, it allows for the smooth removal of the smoke collection assembly 200 from the welding unit 140 after welding, completing the unloading process. This further saves manpower, improves the automation level and production efficiency of the entire assembly equipment 100, and helps ensure the continuity and stability of the smoke collection assembly 200 during the assembly process, providing a strong guarantee for the production of high-quality water heaters.

[0051] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment of the application, there are two mounting brackets 230 and two second feeding units 130 corresponding to the mounting brackets 230. The two second feeding units 130 are distributed on opposite sides of the welding unit 140 to feed the two mounting brackets 230 to the welding unit 140 respectively.

[0052] In some embodiments, two mounting brackets 230 need to be provided on the smoke hood 210 to ensure the stability of the connection between the smoke hood 210 and other structures of the water heater. After the two mounting brackets 230 are welded to the smoke hood 210, they are symmetrical along the center line of the smoke hood 210. Therefore, the shapes of the two mounting brackets 230 are different. Two second feeding units 130 need to be provided to feed materials from both sides of the welding unit 140, so that the welding unit 140 can perform welding separately. This helps to improve the accuracy of feeding and thus improve the welding efficiency of the welding unit 140.

[0053] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the riveting unit 120 of this application embodiment includes: a riveting worktable 121, a mounting base 122, a support column 123, a pressure head 124, and a driving member 125. The riveting worktable 121 is used to place the workpiece; the mounting base 122 is located on the upper side of the riveting worktable 121 and defines a working space between the worktable 121 and the mounting base 122; the support column 123 is disposed between the riveting worktable 121 and the mounting base 122 and is used to support the mounting base 122; the pressure head 124 is vertically and vertically disposed in the working space and is used to apply pressure to the rivet connecting the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220; the driving member 125 is disposed on the mounting base 122 and is used to drive the pressure head 124 to move up and down.

[0054] In practical implementation, the riveting workbench 121 provides a stable placement platform for the fume hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220, ensuring that the position of the workpiece is fixed and not easily moved during the riveting process. At the same time, the mounting base 122 is located on the upper side of the riveting workbench 121, forming a working space with the workbench. The working space provides sufficient space for the lifting and lowering movement of the pressure head 124, which helps to ensure the safety and independence of the riveting process and reduce the interference of external factors on the riveting accuracy.

[0055] In addition, the support column 123 is located between the riveting worktable 121 and the mounting base 122, providing a certain degree of support and helping to ensure the stability of the mounting base 122. It also ensures the overall structural strength of the riveting unit 120, allowing the mounting base 122 to withstand greater pressure during riveting without deformation or displacement. The driving component 125 drives the pressure head 124 to rise and fall, enabling the pressure head 124 to accurately align with the rivet connecting the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220 according to the preset pressure and speed, and apply sufficient pressure to complete the riveting, thus improving the riveting quality between the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220.

[0056] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 1 As shown, the mounting base 122 of this application embodiment is provided with a movable hole that extends through its own thickness direction; the driving member 125 includes a driving body and a piston member. The driving body is located on the side of the mounting base 122 facing away from the riveting worktable 121, and the piston passes through the movable hole and is connected to the pressure head 124.

[0057] Understandably, the movable hole provides a movement channel for the piston, allowing it to move smoothly up and down within the hole. The drive unit is mounted on the side of the mounting base 122 facing away from the riveting worktable 121, which helps avoid the drive unit occupying workspace and also facilitates maintenance and repair. When the drive unit is working, it transmits power to the pressure head 124 via the piston, enabling the pressure head 124 to move up and down at a preset speed and pressure. This ensures that the pressure head 124 can accurately apply pressure to the rivet during riveting, improving the riveting effect of the riveting unit 120.

[0058] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application embodiment also includes a feeding unit 170, which is used to receive the smoke collection assembly 200 moved out of the welding unit 140 by the handling robot 160, and transport the smoke collection assembly 200 to a preset position.

[0059] In some embodiments, the automatic unloading of the smoke collection assembly 200 can be achieved by setting the unloading unit 170. After the welding unit 140 welds the mounting bracket 230 onto the smoke collection hood 210, the handling robot 160 transports the obtained smoke collection assembly 200 to the unloading unit 170. The unloading unit 170 transports the smoke collection assembly 200 to a preset position for the next installation process in the water heater production system. No manual unloading and handling are required, which helps to further save manpower, improve the production efficiency of water heaters, and reduce the production cost of water heaters.

[0060] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the welding unit 140 of this application embodiment includes: a welding worktable, a welding arm, and a welding head. The welding worktable is used to place the workpiece; the welding arm is movably disposed on the welding worktable and has multiple degrees of freedom of movement; the welding head is disposed at the free end of the welding arm and is used to weld the mounting bracket 230 and the fume hood 210.

[0061] Thus, the welding workbench provides a stable platform for the workpiece, ensuring that the position of the workpiece is fixed and not easily moved during the welding process. The workbench includes at least a first installation area and a second installation area. The first installation area is used to fix the riveted fume hood 210 and the fume outlet 220, and the second installation area is used to fix two mounting brackets 230, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the relative position between the mounting brackets 230 and the fume hood 210, and thus ensuring the precision and stability of the welding.

[0062] Furthermore, the welding arm is movably mounted on the welding worktable and has multiple degrees of freedom of movement. Therefore, the welding arm can flexibly adjust its position and angle in three-dimensional space to adapt to workpieces of different shapes and sizes and meet different welding requirements. This improves the adaptability and flexibility of the welding unit 140. The assembly equipment 100 completes the assembly of different models of smoke collection components 200, expands the application range of the assembly equipment 100, and saves the production cost of water heaters.

[0063] Furthermore, the welding head, through the flexible adjustment of the welding arm, can precisely position the welding point, achieving a high-quality welded connection. This improves the welding efficiency of welding unit 140, while ensuring the stability and consistency of the welding process, thus enhancing the assembly quality and reliability of the entire smoke collection assembly 200.

[0064] See also some of the possible implementation methods. Figure 1 As shown, the assembly equipment 100 of this embodiment has an assembly work area 180. A first feeding unit 110 is located at one end of the assembly work area 180 along a first direction and outside the assembly work area 180; a riveting unit 120 is located between the assembly work area 180 and the first feeding unit 110; two second feeding units 130 are located on both sides of the assembly work area 180 along a second direction; and a welding unit 140 is located within the assembly work area 180, in the area between the first feeding unit 110 and the two second feeding units 130. Figure 1 The X direction is the first direction, and the Y direction is the second direction.

[0065] In practical implementation, since the pressure head 124 of the riveting unit 120 applies a large pressure when riveting, and the welding unit 140 generates a high temperature when welding, workers who approach the riveting unit 120 or the welding unit 140 may be injured due to operational errors, posing a certain safety risk. Therefore, a barrier can be set up to define the assembly work area 180. The riveting unit 120 and the welding unit 140 are set up in the assembly work area 180. The barrier can prevent workers from entering the assembly work area 180, thereby avoiding close contact between workers and the riveting unit 120 or the welding unit 140. This helps to reduce the safety risks of the smoke collection assembly 200 during the assembly process and protect the personal safety of workers.

[0066] In addition, by placing the first feeding unit 110 and the second feeding unit 130 outside the assembly work area 180, it is convenient for workers to replenish raw materials to the first feeding unit 110 and the second feeding unit 130 at any time without entering the assembly work area 180. This not only helps to ensure the continuity and stability of the production of the assembly equipment 100 and improve the assembly efficiency of the assembly equipment 100, but also prevents workers from entering the assembly work area 180 during the operation of the assembly equipment 100, thereby further improving the safety of the assembly equipment 100.

[0067] Of course, in addition to enclosure components, the assembly work area 180 can also be enclosed by partitions or other structures. This application embodiment does not limit this, as long as it can prevent workers from entering and exiting the assembly work area 180 at will, and can be reasonably selected according to the actual situation.

[0068] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment also provides a water heater production system, including assembly equipment 100 for any of the above-mentioned water heater smoke collection components.

[0069] The structure and working principle of the assembly equipment 100 for the smoke collection component of the water heater have been described in detail in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0070] In this embodiment of the application, by using the assembly equipment 100 for the smoke collection component of the water heater described above, the manpower required for the production of water heaters is effectively saved, the production efficiency of the water heater production system is improved, the production quality of water heaters is improved, and the production cost of water heaters is reduced.

[0071] In summary, the assembly equipment 100 for the smoke collection assembly of a water heater provided in this application embodiment, in specific application, involves workers placing the mounting bracket 230, the pre-installed smoke hood 210, and the smoke outlet 220 into the second loading unit 130 and the first loading unit 110 respectively outside the assembly work area 180. The transfer unit 150 first transfers the workpiece from the first loading unit 110 to the riveting unit 120, where the riveting unit 120 rivets the smoke hood 210 and the smoke outlet 220. After riveting, the handling robot 160 transports the workpiece to the welding unit 140. Simultaneously, the second loading unit 130 loads the mounting bracket 230 to the corresponding position in the welding unit 140, and the welding unit... The mounting bracket 230 is welded to the smoke collection hood 210 by the 140 unit, completing the assembly of the smoke collection component 200. Finally, the transport robot 160 transports the smoke collection component 200 to the unloading unit 170 to complete the unloading, so as to carry out the next water heater assembly process. Compared with the prior art, the assembly equipment 100 for the smoke collection component of the water heater in this embodiment only requires the workers to load the material in the assembly work area 180 to complete the assembly of the smoke collection component 200. There is no need for manual handling or welding, riveting and other operations. It has a high degree of automation, strong safety, and is also conducive to saving manpower, improving the assembly efficiency of the smoke collection component 200, and thus improving the overall production efficiency of the water heater production system.

[0072] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An assembly device (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater, characterized in that, The assembly equipment (100) includes: The first feeding unit (110) is used to feed the assembled smoke hood (210) and smoke outlet (220); A riveting unit (120) is used to rivet the smoke collection hood (210) and the smoke outlet (220); A welding unit (140) is used to weld the fume hood (210) to the mounting bracket (230); The second feeding unit (130) is used to feed the mounting bracket (230) to the welding unit (140); A transport assembly for transferring the smoke hood (210) and the smoke outlet (220) from the first feeding unit (110) to the riveting unit (120), or for transferring the smoke hood (210) and the smoke outlet (220) to the welding unit (140).

2. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two mounting brackets (230). The second feeding unit (130) consists of two units corresponding to the mounting bracket (230). The two second feeding units (130) are distributed on opposite sides of the welding unit (140) to feed the two mounting brackets (230) to the welding unit (140) respectively.

3. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport component includes: A transfer unit (150) is disposed between the first feeding unit (110) and the riveting unit (120). The transfer unit (150) is used to transfer the workpiece at the first feeding unit (110) to the riveting unit (120) for riveting. The transfer unit (150) includes a conveyor belt.

4. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The riveting unit (120) includes: A riveting worktable (121) is used to place workpieces; The mounting base (122) is located on the upper side of the riveting worktable (121) and defines a working space between itself and the riveting worktable (121). A support column (123) is provided between the riveting worktable (121) and the mounting base (122) for supporting the mounting base (122); A pressure head (124) is vertically mounted in the working space. The pressure head (124) is used to apply pressure to the rivet connecting the smoke hood (210) and the smoke outlet (220). A drive unit (125) is provided on the mounting base (122) for driving the pressure head (124) to move up and down.

5. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting base (122) is provided with a movable hole that extends through its own thickness direction; The drive unit (125) includes a drive body and a piston. The drive body is located on the side of the mounting base (122) facing away from the riveting worktable (121). The piston passes through the movable hole and is connected to the pressure head (124).

6. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport component also includes: A transport robot (160) is disposed between the riveting unit (120) and the welding unit (140) for transferring the riveted smoke hood (210) and the smoke outlet (220) to the welding unit (140) for welding with the mounting bracket (230), and for moving the welded smoke collection assembly (200) away from the welding unit (140). The transport robot (160) includes: Supporting structure (161); The movable arm (162) is movably connected to the support body (161) and has multiple degrees of freedom of movement relative to the support body (161); A gripper (163) is located at the free end of the movable arm (162) and is used to grip the workpiece.

7. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The unloading unit (170) is used to receive the smoke collection assembly (200) moved out of the welding unit (140) by the handling robot (160) and transport the smoke collection assembly (200) to a preset position.

8. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The welding unit (140) includes: A welding workbench is used to place workpieces. A welding arm, which is movably mounted on the welding worktable, has multiple degrees of freedom of movement; A welding head is located at the free end of the welding arm and is used to weld the mounting bracket (230) and the fume hood (210).

9. The assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that, The assembly equipment (100) has an assembly work area (180). The first feeding unit (110) is located at one end of the assembly work area (180) along the first direction and outside the assembly work area (180); The riveting unit (120) is located between the assembly work area (180) and the first feeding unit (110); Two second feeding units (130) are located on both sides of the assembly work area (180) along the second direction; The welding unit (140) is located within the assembly work area (180), in the area between the first loading unit (110) and the two second loading units (130).

10. A water heater production system, characterized in that, Assembly equipment (100) for a smoke collection assembly for a water heater, as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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