A flow combiner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile gluing, disclose a kind of converging parts, including converging part body and with the first elbow connector, second elbow connector and straight connector of detachable connection of converging part body, converging part body has mutually communicating glue inlet runner and glue outlet runner, straight connector is located at the end of glue outlet runner, steel ball is equipped in glue inlet runner, first elbow connector and second elbow connector are respectively equipped in the both ends of glue inlet runner and are formed with plugging part, the inside diameter of plugging part gradually increases with approaching steel ball, the diameter of steel ball is greater than the minimum inside diameter of plugging part. Compared with prior art, the structure of the present application is optimized, the movement of the steel ball in the glue material driving feed channel blocks the first elbow connector or the second elbow connector, thereby realizing the automatic switching of the glue pump, greatly improving the use experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive adhesive technology, and in particular to a merging component. Background Technology

[0002] The current common adhesive application process in the automotive industry involves a glue pump or metering machine delivering adhesive to a glue gun, which then sprays the adhesive onto the workpiece. In existing technology, one glue pump is connected to one glue gun via a discharge pipe. During operation, the pump is placed in a supply tank, continuously drawing adhesive and delivering it to the glue gun through the discharge pipe. However, the supply tank has a limited size, requiring production to stop and replace the tank when the adhesive is depleted. Pump malfunctions also necessitate maintenance, resulting in a lack of adhesive supply to the glue gun and reduced production efficiency. To ensure uninterrupted operation of automotive production lines, two glue pumps are typically used alternately as backups. The discharge pipes of both pumps are connected to the glue gun via a merging connector, which controls the connection between the discharge pipe and the glue gun, ensuring a continuous supply of adhesive. Specifically... Figure 1 As shown, the merging component body 100 has a flow channel 200. The first discharge pipe 300 of the first glue pump is connected to the merging component body 100 through the first ball valve 400. The discharge channel of the first discharge pipe 300 is connected to the flow channel 200. The second discharge pipe 500 of the second glue pump is connected to the merging component body 100 through the second ball valve 600. The discharge channel of the second discharge pipe 500 is connected to the flow channel 200. When the first glue pump needs to supply glue, the first glue pump is turned on and the second glue pump is turned off. The operator manually turns on the first ball valve 400 and manually turns off the second ball valve 600. Conversely, when the second glue pump needs to supply glue, the second glue pump is turned on and the first glue pump is turned off. The operator still needs to manually turn on the second ball valve 600 and manually turn off the first ball valve 400. The whole operation is relatively complicated and cumbersome, and the operator needs to operate manually throughout the process. It is impossible to achieve automatic switching of the discharge pipe, and it is not convenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a merging component to solve the technical problem that manual operation is required for switching the glue pump supply, resulting in low efficiency and inconvenience.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides a merging component, which includes: The merging component body has an inlet channel and an outlet channel. The two ends of the inlet channel extend to the surface of the merging component body and form a first opening and a second opening. One end of the outlet channel is connected to the inlet channel, and the other end of the outlet channel extends to the surface of the merging component body and forms a third opening. The first bend connector is detachably connected to the first opening of the merging component body; The second bend connector is detachably connected to the second opening of the merging component body; Steel balls are disposed within the glue inlet channel and can roll along the glue inlet channel; Both the first and second bent connectors have glue inlet channels. The end of the glue inlet channel of the first bent connector that is inserted into the glue inlet channel and the end of the glue inlet channel of the second bent connector that is inserted into the glue inlet channel both have a sealing part. The inner diameter of the sealing part gradually decreases from near the middle of the glue inlet channel to far away from the middle of the glue inlet channel. The diameter of the steel ball is greater than the minimum inner diameter of the sealing part.

[0005] In some embodiments of this application, a straight connector is included, which is detachably connected to the third opening of the merging component body.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, a plug is included, wherein a fourth opening communicating with the glue inlet channel is provided on the surface of the merging component body, and the plug is detachably connected to the fourth opening of the merging component body.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, multiple plugs are provided, and the multiple plugs are located on the same side of the merging component body.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the merging component body is provided with a heating tube, which is used to heat the adhesive material in the adhesive inlet channel and the adhesive outlet channel.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, a temperature sensor is provided on the merging component body, and the temperature sensor is used to monitor the temperature of the merging component body.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the merging component body is provided with a connector for connecting the heating element and the temperature sensor.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, sealing rings are fitted onto the first bent connector and the second bent connector.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first bent connector and the second bent connector have the same structure. The first bent connector includes a right-angle connector and a straight connector. The right-angle connector and the straight connector are detachably connected. Both the right-angle connector and the straight connector are provided with hollow cavities. The hollow cavities of the right-angle connector and the straight connector are interconnected to form the glue inlet channel. The end of the straight connector away from the right-angle connector is detachably inserted into the first opening, and the hollow cavity of the straight connector is connected to the glue inlet channel. The sealing part is provided at the end of the straight connector away from the right-angle connector.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the end of the direct head away from the right-angle connector is provided with an external thread, and the first opening is provided with an internal thread that matches the external thread, and the direct head is threadedly connected to the merging component body.

[0014] This utility model embodiment provides a merging component, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art: This application provides a merging component, including a merging component body, a steel ball, a first bent connector, a second bent connector, and a straight connector. The merging component body has an inlet channel and an outlet channel. The two ends of the inlet channel extend to the surface of the merging component body, forming a first opening and a second opening. One end of the outlet channel is connected to the inlet channel, and the other end extends to the surface of the merging component body, forming a third opening. The steel ball is disposed in the inlet channel and can roll along the inlet channel. The first bent connector is detachably connected to the first opening of the merging component body. The second bend connector is detachably connected to the second opening of the merging component body, and the straight connector is detachably connected to the third opening of the merging component body. Furthermore, both the first bend connector and the second bend connector have glue inlet channels. The ends of the glue inlet channels of the first bend connector and the second bend connector have sealing portions. The inner diameter of the sealing portion gradually decreases from the middle of the glue inlet channel to the middle of the glue inlet channel, that is, the sealing portion is flared. The diameter of the steel ball is larger than the minimum inner diameter of the sealing portion.

[0015] Based on the above structure, in use, the end of the first bent connector away from the merging component body is connected to the first inlet pipe of the first glue pump, the end of the second bent connector away from the merging component body is connected to the second inlet pipe of the second glue pump, and the end of the straight connector away from the merging component body is connected to the outlet pipe of the glue gun. When the first glue pump is started, the second glue pump is turned off. The glue enters the glue inlet channel through the glue inlet channel of the first bent connector and flows continuously along the glue inlet channel. The steel ball in the glue inlet channel is pushed by the glue and continuously approaches the second bent connector and eventually abuts against the second bent connector. Since the second bent connector has a sealing part, and the minimum diameter of the sealing part is smaller than the diameter of the steel ball, the steel ball can abut against the sealing part. This design forms a seal on the second bend connector, preventing adhesive from the second glue pump from entering the glue inlet channel. Similarly, when the second glue pump starts and the first glue pump stops, the adhesive enters the glue inlet channel through the glue inlet passage of the second bend connector and flows continuously along the channel. The steel balls in the glue inlet channel, propelled by the adhesive, continuously approach and abut against the first bend connector. Since the first bend connector also has a sealing portion, the steel balls abut against this portion, forming a seal and preventing adhesive from the first glue pump from entering the channel. When either the first or second bend connector is blocked, the adhesive flows normally to the glue gun through the glue outlet channel, ensuring continuous glue application. Thus, this application optimizes the structural design of the confluence component, using the adhesive to drive the movement of steel balls in the glue inlet channel to block the first or second bend connector, thereby achieving automatic switching of the glue inlet line. Furthermore, since the previous system required the simultaneous activation of the glue pump and the ball valve, the glue pump and the ball valve were positioned close together for ease of operation, which restricted the location of the glue pump. After the improvement, only the first and second glue pumps need to be activated or deactivated, and the location of the glue pumps is no longer restricted by the ball valve, which is beneficial for operators to arrange the production line more reasonably. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material supply between the discharge pipe and the merging component in the prior art; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the merging component in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the merging component in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a left view of the merging component in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the merging component body in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the merging component body in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first bent connector and / or the second bent connector in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the interaction between the first bent connector and / or the second bent connector and the steel ball in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing ring in this utility model; Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the merging component in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram, 101 is the merging component; 102 is the mounting post; 1 is the merging component body; 11 is the glue inlet channel; 12 is the glue outlet channel; 13 is the first opening; 14 is the second opening; 15 is the third opening; 16 is the fourth opening; 2 is the steel ball; 3 is the first bent connector; 31 is the right-angle connector; 32 is the straight connector; 33 is the hollow cavity; 3a is the glue inlet channel; 3b is the sealing part; 4 is the second bent connector; 5 is the straight connector; 6 is the plug; 7 is the heating element; 8 is the temperature sensor; 9 is the connector; 10 is the sealing ring; 100 is the merging component body; 200 is the flow channel; 300 is the first row of glue hoses; 400 is the first ball valve; 500 is the second row of glue hoses; 600 is the second ball valve. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0019] like Figures 2 to 10As shown, this application provides a merging component 101, which is detachably mounted on the mounting post 102 of an adhesive applicator. Specifically, the merging component 101 includes a merging component body 1, a steel ball 2, a first bent connector 3, a second bent connector 4, and a straight connector 5. The merging component body 1 has an inlet channel 11 and an outlet channel 12. Both ends of the inlet channel 11 extend to the surface of the merging component body 1 and form a first opening 13 and a second opening 14. One end of the outlet channel 12 is connected to the inlet channel 11, and the other end of the outlet channel 12 extends to the surface of the merging component body 1 and forms a third opening 15. The steel ball 2 is disposed in the inlet channel 11 and can roll along the inlet channel 11. The first bent connector 3 can... The first bend connector 3 is detachably connected to the first opening 13 of the merging component body 1, the second bend connector 4 is detachably connected to the second opening 14 of the merging component body 1, and the straight connector 5 is detachably connected to the third opening 15 of the merging component body 1. Furthermore, both the first bend connector 3 and the second bend connector 4 have glue inlet channels 3a. The glue inlet channel 3a of the first bend connector 3 is inserted into the end of the glue inlet channel 11, and the glue inlet channel 3a of the second bend connector 4 is inserted into the end of the glue inlet channel 11. Both have a sealing part 3b. The inner diameter of the sealing part 3b gradually decreases from the middle of the glue inlet channel 11 to the middle of the glue inlet channel 11, that is, the sealing part 3b is set in a funnel shape. The diameter of the steel ball 2 is larger than the minimum inner diameter of the sealing part 3b.

[0020] Based on the above structure, in use, the end of the first bent connector 3 away from the merging component body 1 is connected to the first glue inlet pipe of the first glue pump, the end of the second bent connector 4 away from the merging component body 1 is connected to the second glue inlet pipe of the second glue pump, and the end of the straight connector 5 away from the merging component body 1 is connected to the glue outlet pipe of the glue gun. When the first glue pump is started, the second glue pump is turned off. The glue enters the glue inlet channel 11 through the glue inlet channel 3a of the first bent connector 3 and flows continuously along the glue inlet channel 11. The steel ball 2 in the glue inlet channel 11 is pushed by the glue and continuously approaches the second bent connector 4 and finally abuts against the second bent connector 4. Since the second bent connector 4 has a sealing part 3b, and the minimum diameter of the sealing part 3b is smaller than the diameter of the steel ball 2, the steel ball 2 can abut against the sealing part 3b. b) This forms a seal on the second bend connector 4, preventing the adhesive from the second glue pump from entering the glue inlet channel 11. Similarly, when the second glue pump starts, the first glue pump stops. At this time, the adhesive enters the glue inlet channel 11 through the glue inlet channel 3a of the second bend connector 4 and flows continuously along the glue inlet channel 11. The steel ball 2 in the glue inlet channel 11 is pushed by the adhesive and continuously approaches and abuts against the first bend connector 3. Since the first bend connector 3 also has a sealing part 3b, the steel ball 2 can abut against the sealing part 3b and form a seal on the first bend connector 3, preventing the adhesive from the first glue pump from entering the channel. When the first bend connector 3 or the second bend connector 4 is blocked, the adhesive flows normally to the glue gun through the glue outlet channel 12, ensuring the continuous application of adhesive. In this way, this application optimizes the structural design of the confluence component, and realizes the automatic switching of the glue inlet line by using the adhesive to drive the movement of the steel ball 2 in the glue inlet channel to block the first bend connector 3 or the second bend connector 4. Furthermore, since the previous system required the simultaneous activation of the glue pump and the ball valve, the glue pump and the ball valve were positioned close together for ease of operation, which restricted the location of the glue pump. After the improvement, only the first and second glue pumps need to be activated or deactivated, and the location of the glue pumps is no longer restricted by the ball valve, which is beneficial for operators to arrange the production line more reasonably.

[0021] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the merging component further includes a plug 6. The surface of the merging component body 1 has multiple fourth openings 16 communicating with the glue inlet channel 11. Each plug 6 is detachably disposed at a fourth opening 16 of the merging component body 1. Based on the above structure, this application seals the glue inlet channel 11 with plugs 6. After use, the operator can remove the plugs 6 to flush the glue inlet channel 11 and glue outlet channel 12 inside the merging component body 1, removing any remaining glue and facilitating the next use of the merging component.

[0022] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the merging component body 1 is provided with a heating element 7 and a temperature sensor 8. Specifically, the heating element 7 and the temperature sensor 8 are both assembled on the merging component body 1 via a connector 9. During use, the heating element 7 heats the merging component body 1, thereby increasing the temperature of the adhesive in the inlet channel 11 and the outlet channel 12, thus increasing the fluidity of the adhesive and improving the conveying efficiency of the adhesive. The temperature sensor 8 is used to monitor the temperature of the merging component body 1 in real time to prevent the temperature of the merging component body 1 from being too high and affecting the normal use of the merging component body 1. The connector 9 is used to connect the heating element 7 and the temperature sensor 8, and also to connect the heating element 7 and the temperature sensor 8 to the power supply and controller.

[0023] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, sealing rings 10 are fitted onto the first bend connector 3, the second bend connector 4, the straight connector 5, and the plug 6. The sealing rings 10 seal the connections between the first bend connector 3, the second bend connector 4, the straight connector 5, and the plug 6 and the merging component body 1, preventing leakage of the adhesive. In this application, the sealing ring 10 is preferably a copper gasket, providing excellent sealing performance.

[0024] Optionally, the first bend connector 3 and the second bend connector 4 have the same structure. The description will focus on the first bend connector 3, as follows: Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first bent connector includes a right-angle connector 31 and a straight connector 32. The right-angle connector 31 and the straight connector 32 are detachably connected. Both the right-angle connector 31 and the straight connector 32 are provided with a hollow cavity 33. The hollow cavities 33 of the right-angle connector 31 and the straight connector 32 are interconnected to form a glue inlet channel 3a. The end of the straight connector 32 away from the right-angle connector 31 is detachably inserted into the first opening 13, and the hollow cavity 33 of the straight connector is connected to the glue inlet channel 11. The sealing part 3b is provided at the end of the straight connector 32 away from the right-angle connector 31. Thus, the first bent connector 3 and the second bent connector 4 of this application also adopt multiple connectors that are detachably connected as one unit. Each connector can be produced independently and then assembled, which is beneficial to improving the production efficiency of the workpiece and also facilitates the maintenance of the first bent connector 3.

[0025] Furthermore, the end of the direct head 32 away from the right-angle connector 31 is provided with an external thread (not shown in the figure), and the first opening 13 is provided with an internal thread that matches the external thread (not shown in the figure), that is, the direct head 32 of this application is threadedly connected to the merging component body 1.

[0026] In summary, this utility model provides a merging component, including a merging component body and a first bent connector, a second bent connector, and a straight connector detachably connected to the merging component body. The merging component body has an inlet channel and an outlet channel that are interconnected. The straight connector is located at the end of the outlet channel. A steel ball is provided in the inlet channel. The first bent connector and the second bent connector are respectively located at both ends of the inlet channel and form a sealing portion. The inner diameter of the sealing portion gradually increases as it approaches the steel ball, and the diameter of the steel ball is larger than the minimum inner diameter of the sealing portion. Compared with the prior art, this application optimizes the structure of the merging component. By driving the steel ball in the inlet channel through the adhesive material to seal the first bent connector or the second bent connector, the automatic switching of the adhesive pump is achieved, greatly improving the user experience.

[0027] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A merging component, characterized in that, include: The merging component body (1) is provided with an inlet channel (11) and an outlet channel (12). The two ends of the inlet channel (11) extend to the surface of the merging component body (1) and form a first opening (13) and a second opening (14). One end of the outlet channel (12) is connected to the inlet channel (11), and the other end of the outlet channel (12) extends to the surface of the merging component body (1) and forms a third opening (15). The first bend connector (3) is detachably connected to the first opening (13) of the merging component body (1); The second bend connector (4) is detachably connected to the second opening (14) of the merging component body (1); Steel ball (2) is disposed in the glue inlet channel (11) and can roll along the glue inlet channel (11); Both the first bent connector (3) and the second bent connector (4) have glue inlet channels (3a). The glue inlet channel (3a) of the first bent connector (3) is inserted into the end of the glue inlet channel (11), and the glue inlet channel (3a) of the second bent connector (4) is inserted into the end of the glue inlet channel (11). Both have a sealing part (3b). The inner diameter of the sealing part (3b) gradually decreases from near the middle of the glue inlet channel (11) to far from the middle of the glue inlet channel (11). The diameter of the steel ball (2) is greater than the minimum inner diameter of the sealing part (3b).

2. The merging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes a straight connector (5), which is detachably connected to the third opening (15) of the merging body (1).

3. The merging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Including a plug (6), the surface of the merging component body (1) is provided with a fourth opening (16) that connects to the glue inlet channel (11), and the plug (6) is detachably connected to the fourth opening (16) of the merging component body (1).

4. The merging component according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple plugs (6) are provided, and multiple plugs (6) are provided on the same side of the merging component body (1).

5. The merging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The merging component body (1) is provided with a heating tube (7), which is used to heat the adhesive material in the glue inlet channel (11) and the glue outlet channel (12).

6. The merging component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The merging component body (1) is provided with a temperature sensor (8), which is used to monitor the temperature of the merging component body (1).

7. The merging component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The merging component body (1) is provided with a connector (9), which is used to connect the heating element (7) and the temperature sensor (8).

8. The merging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Sealing rings (10) are fitted on the first bent connector (3) and the second bent connector (4).

9. The merging component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first bent connector (3) has the same structure as the second bent connector (4). The first bent connector (3) includes a right-angle connector (31) and a straight connector (32). The right-angle connector (31) and the straight connector (32) are detachably connected. Both the right-angle connector (31) and the straight connector (32) are provided with a hollow cavity (33). The hollow cavities (33) of the right-angle connector (31) and the straight connector (32) are interconnected to form the glue inlet channel (3a). The end of the straight connector (32) away from the right-angle connector (31) is detachably inserted into the first opening (13). The hollow cavity (33) of the straight connector is connected to the glue inlet channel (11). The sealing part (3b) is provided at the end of the straight connector (32) away from the right-angle connector (31).

10. The merging member according to claim 9, characterized in that, The end of the direct head (32) away from the right-angle connector (31) is provided with an external thread, and the first opening (13) is provided with an internal thread that matches the external thread. The direct head (32) is threadedly connected to the merging body (1).

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