A cutting mechanism of an automatic installation equipment for porcelain beads of an electric heating tube

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic installation equipment's moving cutting mechanism of electric heating tube porcelain bead, including the rack for being fixed on fixed automatic installation equipment, vertical sliding seat is drivenly installed on rack by vertical lead screw mechanism, transverse sliding seat is drivenly installed on vertical sliding seat by transverse lead screw mechanism, two groups of identical moving cutting mechanical hand groups are installed on transverse sliding seat, overturning mechanical hand is installed between moving cutting mechanical hand group, when using, moving cutting mechanical hand group synchronously transfers each working procedure heating tube to next working procedure, after heating tube one end assembly is completed, overturning mechanical hand overturns workpiece, cooperates another group of mechanical hand group to complete another end porcelain bead installation, realize the synchronous precision transplanting of multiple working procedure heating tube and workpiece overturning, adapt to the rhythm of automatic assembly, improve assembly efficiency and quality, applicable to heating tube porcelain bead automatic installation production line.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As a core component widely used in home appliances and industrial heating equipment, the structural stability and assembly precision of heating elements directly affect the heating efficiency, service life, and safety of the equipment. Ceramic beads, as a key supporting component of heating elements, mainly undertake insulation, positioning, and protection functions. Their assembly quality with heating elements plays a decisive role in the overall performance of heating elements. With the transformation of the manufacturing industry towards automation and efficiency, the installation process of heating element ceramic beads is gradually moving away from the traditional manual operation mode and towards automated assembly lines to meet the needs of large-scale production, improve assembly consistency, and reduce labor costs.

[0003] Existing automated heating element ceramic bead installation devices typically involve multiple continuous processes. Each process sequentially completes different assembly actions such as ceramic bead feeding, positioning, pressing, and testing, forming a complete automated assembly process. To improve production efficiency, the industry generally adopts a design approach of multi-process parallel operation, that is, each process of the automated device starts and runs synchronously at the same time. After all processes have completed their corresponding assembly actions, the heating element is transferred to the next process as a whole, realizing the connection between processes and continuous production.

[0004] Traditional transplanting methods often use a single transplanting gripper structure. A single transplanting gripper needs to transfer the heating tubes of each process one by one. This means that after each process is completed, the transplanting action must be performed one by one. This cannot adapt to the rapid flow requirements after multiple processes are completed simultaneously, resulting in a longer production cycle and restricting the efficiency advantages of parallel operation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a transfer 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 transfer mechanism for an automated installation device for electric heating tube ceramic beads includes a frame for fixing on a fixed automated installation device. A vertical sliding seat is installed on the frame via a vertical screw mechanism, and a horizontal sliding seat is installed on the vertical sliding seat via a horizontal screw mechanism. Two identical transfer robot arms are installed on the horizontal sliding seats, and a flipping robot arm is installed between the transfer robot arms.

[0007] The transfer cutting robot group consists of several transfer cutting robots, and the number of transfer cutting robots matches the number of processes in the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads.

[0008] The cutting robot is fixed to a first fixed seat on the transverse sliding seat. A first mounting seat driven by a first cylinder is installed on the first fixed seat. First finger cylinders are installed at the upper and lower ends of the first mounting seat.

[0009] The flipping manipulator includes a second fixed seat fixed on the transverse sliding seat, a third fixed seat driven by a second cylinder is mounted on the second fixed seat, a rotary cylinder is mounted on the third fixed seat, a second mounting seat is mounted on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder, and second finger cylinders are mounted at the upper and lower ends of the second mounting seat.

[0010] The vertical lead screw mechanism is driven by a first motor, and the horizontal lead screw mechanism is driven by a second motor.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A vertical sliding seat is installed on the frame via a vertical screw mechanism, and a horizontal sliding seat is installed on the vertical sliding seat via a horizontal screw mechanism. Two identical sets of transfer and cutting robot arms are installed on the horizontal sliding seats, and a flipping robot arm is installed between the transfer and cutting robot arm sets. In use, the transfer robot arm sets synchronously transfer the heating tubes of each process to the next process. After one end of the heating tube is assembled, the flipping robot arm flips the workpiece and works in coordination with another set of robot arms to complete the installation of the ceramic bead at the other end. This realizes the synchronous and precise transfer of heating tubes and workpiece flipping of multiple processes, adapts to the automated assembly rhythm, improves assembly efficiency and quality, and is suitable for automated production lines for heating tube ceramic bead installation. 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 one of the structural diagrams of this utility model; Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the flipping robotic arm; Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a transfer cutting robot. 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 are 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 1-4 A transfer mechanism for an automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads includes a frame 1 fixed to a fixed automated installation equipment. A vertical sliding seat 3 is mounted on the frame 1 via a vertical screw mechanism 2, and a horizontal sliding seat 5 is mounted on the vertical sliding seat 3 via a horizontal screw mechanism 4. Two identical sets of transfer robot arms are mounted on the horizontal sliding seat 5, and a flipping robot arm 6 is installed between the transfer robot arm sets. In use, the transfer robot arm sets synchronously transfer the heating tubes from each process to the next process. After one end of the heating tube is assembled, the flipping robot arm flips the workpiece and works in conjunction with the other set of robot arms to complete the installation of the ceramic beads at the other end. This achieves synchronous and precise transfer of heating tubes and workpiece flipping across multiple processes, adapts to the automated assembly rhythm, improves assembly efficiency and quality, and is suitable for automated production lines for heating tube ceramic beads.

[0018] The cutting robot group consists of several cutting robots 7. The number of cutting robots 7 matches the number of processes in the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads. That is, if the installation of ceramic tiles includes five processes: electric heating tube positioning, guide rod straightening, glue application, ceramic bead installation, and guide rod clamping, then the number of cutting robots 7 is four. The flipping robot 6 is used as the fifth cutting robot. That is, the flipping robot 6 has both the function of cutting heating tubes and the function of flipping heating tubes.

[0019] That is, for the previous group of cutting robot arms, it is used as the fifth cutting robot arm, and for the next group of cutting robot arms, it is used as the first cutting robot arm.

[0020] The cutting robot 7 is fixed to the first fixed seat 8 on the transverse sliding seat 5. The first fixed seat 8 is equipped with a first mounting seat 10 driven by a first cylinder 9. The upper and lower ends of the first mounting seat 10 are equipped with first finger cylinders 11.

[0021] The flipping manipulator 6 includes a second fixed seat 12 fixed on the transverse sliding seat 5. A third fixed seat 14 driven by a second cylinder 13 is installed on the second fixed seat 12. A rotary cylinder 15 is installed on the third fixed seat 14. A second mounting seat 16 is installed on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder 15. Second finger cylinders 17 are installed at the upper and lower ends of the second mounting seat 16.

[0022] Furthermore, the initial positions of the first finger cylinder 11 and the second finger cylinder 17 are consistent (i.e., the distance from the heating tube is consistent before the heating tube is grasped). When the heating tube needs to be grasped, the first cylinder 9 and the second cylinder 13 are driven to extend synchronously, and the heating tube is grasped by the finger cylinder. Then the second cylinder 13 extends further to push the heating tube out again. Then the rotary cylinder 15 is activated to rotate the heating tube 180° (to avoid collision with the transfer robot group when the heating tube is rotated) and retracts, so that the positions of all heating tubes are consistent again. At this time, through the transmission of the transverse screw mechanism 4, the heating tubes of each process are transferred to the corresponding position of the next process. The first cylinder 9 and the second cylinder 13 are driven to retract synchronously to send the heating tube to the workstation. The first cylinder 9 and the second cylinder 13 are driven to retract and reset synchronously again. Finally, through the reverse transmission of the transverse screw mechanism 4, the reset is achieved, waiting for the next transfer.

[0023] The vertical lead screw mechanism 2 is driven by the first motor 18, and the horizontal lead screw mechanism 4 is driven by the second motor 19. The horizontal lead screw mechanism 4 is used as a transmission structure for transferring the heating tube, while the vertical lead screw mechanism 2 serves as an adjustment structure. According to the different lengths of the heating tubes, the position of the transfer robot group is adjusted so that the transfer robot group is located in the center of the heating tube. When the flipping robot 6 flips the heating tube 180°, the installation position of the heating tube is still in a reasonable position, reducing the posture deviation of the slender heating tube during the transfer process and ensuring the accuracy of the ceramic bead assembly position and the overall assembly quality.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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 transfer mechanism for an automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads, comprising a frame (1) for fixing on a fixed automated installation equipment, characterized in that... A vertical sliding seat (3) is installed on the frame (1) via a vertical screw mechanism (2). A horizontal sliding seat (5) is installed on the vertical sliding seat (3) via a horizontal screw mechanism (4). Two identical sets of transfer cutting robot arms are installed on the horizontal sliding seat (5). A flipping robot arm (6) is installed between the transfer cutting robot arms.

2. The transfer mechanism of the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads according to claim 1, characterized in that... The cutting robot group consists of several cutting robots (7), and the number of cutting robots (7) matches the number of processes in the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads.

3. The transfer mechanism of the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads according to claim 2, characterized in that... The cutting robot (7) is fixed on the first fixed seat (8) on the transverse sliding seat (5). The first fixed seat (8) is equipped with a first mounting seat (10) driven by a first cylinder (9). The upper and lower ends of the first mounting seat (10) are equipped with first finger cylinders (11).

4. The transfer mechanism of the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads according to claim 1, characterized in that... The flipping manipulator (6) includes a second fixed seat (12) fixed on the transverse sliding seat (5), a third fixed seat (14) driven by a second cylinder (13) is installed on the second fixed seat (12), a rotary cylinder (15) is installed on the third fixed seat (14), a second mounting seat (16) is installed on the rotating shaft of the rotary cylinder (15), and a second finger cylinder (17) is installed at the upper and lower ends of the second mounting seat (16).

5. The transfer mechanism of the automated installation equipment for electric heating tube ceramic beads according to claim 1, characterized in that... The vertical lead screw mechanism (2) is driven by the first motor (18), and the horizontal lead screw mechanism (4) is driven by the second motor (19).

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