A porcelain bead feeding mechanism of an automatic porcelain bead mounting device for electric heating tube

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of porcelain bead feeding mechanisms of electric heating tube porcelain bead automatic installation equipment, including vibration disc mechanism, feeding mechanism, feeding mechanism includes the positioning member connected with the vibration disc mechanism discharge passage, the upper portion of positioning member is equipped with by the limiting baffle of first air cylinder drive, the bottom of positioning member is equipped with by the ejector pin of second air cylinder drive, feeding mechanism further includes the rotating cylinder driven by transmission mechanism, rotating cylinder's rotating shaft is equipped with finger air cylinder, porcelain bead is sent into positioning member by vibration disc mechanism, after by first air cylinder drive limiting baffle and stop in the upper portion of positioning member, again by ejector pin lift, avoid porcelain bead and be bounced, by the cooperation of transmission mechanism, finger air cylinder, porcelain bead is grabbed and transported to the position of installation, when installation, transmission mechanism cooperates rotating cylinder to start, make porcelain bead rotate and move down, by the guiding effect of rotation, make it smoothly install, can promote porcelain bead feeding stability and assembly accuracy, adapt to the demand of large-scale automated production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automated ceramic bead installation device for electric heating tubes, and in particular to a ceramic bead feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component widely used in home appliances, industrial heating and other fields, electric heating tubes usually require ceramic beads to be installed at their ends to achieve insulation, positioning and protection functions. The installation accuracy and stability of the ceramic beads directly affect the insulation performance, structural strength and service life of the electric heating tube.

[0003] Currently, the installation of ceramic beads for electric heating elements still largely relies on traditional processing methods, with two main approaches: one is purely manual installation, where operators manually grab the ceramic beads and place them one by one onto the straightened heating wire, then adjust the spacing and position of the ceramic beads using auxiliary tools. This method is greatly affected by factors such as the operator's skill level and fatigue, resulting in low installation efficiency and difficulty in meeting the needs of mass production.

[0004] The second is the semi-automated installation mode, in which some companies introduce traditional feeding equipment such as vibratory feeders to achieve the initial sorting and conveying of ceramic beads, and then manual assistance is required to complete the clamping and setting operations, which fails to fundamentally solve the problem of reliance on manual labor. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a ceramic bead feeding mechanism for an automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: A ceramic bead feeding mechanism for an automated installation device for electric heating tube ceramic beads includes a vibratory feeder mechanism and a feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a positioning component connected to the discharge channel of the vibratory feeder mechanism. A limiting baffle driven by a first cylinder is installed above the positioning component, and a pin driven by a second cylinder is installed at the bottom of the positioning component. The feeding mechanism also includes a rotary cylinder driven by a conveying mechanism, and a finger cylinder for clamping ceramic tiles is installed on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder.

[0007] The feeding mechanism includes a frame, and the positioning component, the first cylinder, the second cylinder, and the conveying mechanism are fixed on the frame.

[0008] The frame is equipped with a sensor for detecting the ceramic tile on the ejector pin.

[0009] The positioning component is provided with a positioning groove that is connected to the discharge channel. The bottom of the positioning groove is through, and the upper end of the ejector pin is inserted into the positioning groove.

[0010] The conveying mechanism includes a transverse sliding seat driven by a third cylinder in the transverse direction, a vertical sliding seat driven by a fourth cylinder in the vertical direction mounted on the transverse sliding seat, and a rotary cylinder mounted on the vertical sliding seat.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The feeding mechanism of this utility model includes a positioning component connected to the discharge channel of the vibratory feeder mechanism. A limiting baffle driven by a first cylinder is installed above the positioning component, and a ejector pin driven by a second cylinder is installed at the bottom of the positioning component. The feeding mechanism also includes a rotary cylinder driven by a conveying mechanism. A finger cylinder for gripping the ceramic tile is installed on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder. After the ceramic ball is fed into the positioning component by the vibratory feeder mechanism, the limiting baffle driven by the first cylinder blocks it above the positioning component, and then the ejector pin lifts it up to prevent the ceramic ball from being bounced away. Finally, through the cooperation of the conveying mechanism and the finger cylinder, the ceramic ball is grabbed and transported to the installation position. During installation, the conveying mechanism works in conjunction with the rotary cylinder to start, causing the ceramic ball to rotate and move downward. With the guidance of the rotation, it is installed smoothly, which can improve the stability of ceramic ball feeding and assembly accuracy, and adapt to the needs of large-scale automated production. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the transmission mechanism; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the positioning component. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0015] It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0016] The following describes some embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Reference Figure 1-3A ceramic bead feeding mechanism for an automated installation device for electric heating tube ceramic beads includes a vibratory feeder mechanism 1 and a feeding mechanism 2. The vibratory feeder mechanism 1 is a currently used mechanism for feeding ceramic beads. The feeding mechanism 2 includes a positioning component 4 connected to the discharge channel 3 of the vibratory feeder mechanism 1. A limiting baffle 6 driven by a first cylinder 5 is installed above the positioning component 4, and a pin 8 driven by a second cylinder 7 is installed at the bottom of the positioning component 4. The feeding mechanism 2 also includes a rotary cylinder 10 driven by a conveying mechanism 9. A finger cylinder 11 for clamping ceramic tiles is installed on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder 10.

[0018] After the ceramic beads are fed into the positioning member 4 via the vibratory feeder mechanism 1, the first cylinder 5 drives the limiting baffle 6 to block the positioning member 4. Then, the second cylinder 7 drives the ejector pin 8 to rise, thereby lifting the ceramic beads. The limiting baffle 6 is used to prevent the ceramic beads from being bounced away, reduce material loss and process interruption, and improve the overall stability of operation. Finally, through the cooperation of the conveying mechanism 9 and the finger cylinder 11, the ceramic beads are picked up and transported to the installation position (the electric heating element is moved to the corresponding position by the automated production equipment to wait for the ceramic beads; this application only applies to the feeding mechanism of ceramic tiles). (The improvements are made to the automated production equipment, but the rest of the equipment is not the focus of this application and will not be described in detail.) During installation, the conveying mechanism 9 works in conjunction with the rotating cylinder 10 to rotate and move the ceramic bead downwards. Due to storage and other factors, the position of the ceramic bead used for the electric heating tube may be deformed. With the help of the rotational guidance, the ceramic bead can be installed smoothly, avoiding the situation of the ceramic bead getting stuck or not being installed properly. This ensures that the ceramic bead and the end of the electric heating tube are tightly fitted, which not only improves the insulation performance and structural stability of the electric heating tube, but also significantly improves the product qualification rate and meets the needs of large-scale automated production.

[0019] The feeding mechanism 2 includes a frame 12, which is fixed on the automated production equipment. The positioning component 4, the first cylinder 5, the second cylinder 7, and the conveying mechanism 9 are fixed on the frame 12, further improving the overall operational stability.

[0020] The frame 12 is equipped with a sensor for detecting the ceramic tiles on the ejector pin 8. This sensor can detect in real time whether there are ceramic beads on the ejector pin, avoiding empty clamping and preventing the ceramic beads from being installed, thus improving the product qualification rate.

[0021] The positioning component 4 is provided with a positioning groove 13 connected to the discharge channel 3. The bottom of the positioning groove 13 is through, and the upper end of the ejector pin 8 is inserted into the positioning groove 13. When the ceramic bead is inserted into the positioning groove 13, the positioning of the ceramic bead is completed. After being lifted by the ejector pin 8, it can wait for the finger cylinder to pick it up.

[0022] The conveying mechanism 9 includes a transverse sliding seat 15 driven by a third cylinder 14 in the transverse direction, and a vertical sliding seat 17 driven by a fourth cylinder 16 in the vertical direction mounted on the transverse sliding seat 15. The rotary cylinder 10 is mounted on the vertical sliding seat 17 (both the transverse sliding seat 15 and the vertical sliding seat 17 slide via slide rails, improving the stability and smoothness of the sliding). This enables precise spatial transfer of the ceramic beads after gripping them. Combined with the rotation function of the rotary cylinder, it forms an integrated automated process of "feeding-positioning-lifting-gripping-rotating assembly". The actions are smoothly connected, and no manual assistance is required to clean or adjust the angle. Compared with traditional manual and semi-automatic equipment, it greatly reduces human intervention, improves the production cycle, avoids the uncertainty of manual operation, ensures the consistency of assembly quality during mass production, and is suitable for the large-scale production needs of electric heating tubes.

[0023] In this invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more items unless otherwise expressly defined. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. The terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "linking" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "assembled on," "mounted on," "fixed to," or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0025] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ceramic bead feeding mechanism for an automated installation device for electric heating tube ceramic beads, comprising a vibratory feeder mechanism (1) and a feeding mechanism (2), characterized in that... The feeding mechanism (2) includes a positioning component (4) connected to the discharge channel (3) of the vibratory feeder mechanism (1). A limiting baffle (6) driven by a first cylinder (5) is installed above the positioning component (4). A pin (8) driven by a second cylinder (7) is installed at the bottom of the positioning component (4). The feeding mechanism (2) also includes a rotary cylinder (10) driven by a conveying mechanism (9). A finger cylinder (11) for clamping the tile is installed on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder (10).

2. The ceramic bead feeding mechanism of the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads according to claim 1, characterized in that... The feeding mechanism (2) includes a frame (12), and the positioning element (4), the first cylinder (5), the second cylinder (7) and the conveying mechanism (9) are fixed on the frame (12).

3. The ceramic bead feeding mechanism of the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads according to claim 2, characterized in that... The frame (12) is equipped with a sensor for detecting the tiles on the pin (8).

4. The ceramic bead feeding mechanism of the automated ceramic bead installation equipment for electric heating tubes according to claim 1, characterized in that... The positioning component (4) is provided with a positioning groove (13) connected to the discharge channel (3). The bottom of the positioning groove (13) is through, and the upper end of the ejector pin (8) is inserted into the positioning groove (13).

5. The ceramic bead feeding mechanism of the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads according to claim 1, characterized in that... The conveying mechanism (9) includes a transverse sliding seat (15) driven in the transverse direction by a third cylinder (14), a vertical sliding seat (17) driven in the vertical direction by a fourth cylinder (16) mounted on the transverse sliding seat (15), and a rotary cylinder (10) mounted on the vertical sliding seat (17).

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