Micro-Channel Flat Tube Alignment for Heat Exchanger Assembly

The patent replaces manual mechanical assembly and inspection with an automated optical measurement system. The sampler moves along the first direction to automatically collect specific information (images) of micro-channel flat tubes, and the controller automatically compares the specific information with pre-stored information to generate feedback information. This substitution of manual mechanical operations with automated optical-electrical systems resolves the contradiction by achieving high manufacturing precision through automation while managing device complexity through integrated control.

The system enables self-inspection and self-correction capabilities. The sampler automatically collects information, the controller compares it with pre-stored data, generates feedback, and the instruction circuit automatically generates adjustment instructions. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for continuous manual intervention, improving manufacturing precision while keeping the system relatively simple through autonomous operation.

The patent divides the control system into distinct functional modules: a sampler for collecting specific information, a controller for comparing information and generating feedback, and an instruction circuit for generating adjustment instructions. Each module performs a specific function, which simplifies the overall system design and maintenance while achieving high manufacturing precision through coordinated operation of these segmented components.

The system implements a closed-loop feedback mechanism where the sampler collects specific information, the controller compares it with pre-stored information to generate feedback information, and the instruction circuit uses this feedback to generate adjustment instructions. This feedback loop ensures high manufacturing precision by continuously monitoring and correcting tube positions, while the modular feedback structure manages device complexity through systematic information flow.

The patent replaces manual visual inspection with an automated optical detection system. The sampler automatically moves along the first direction to collect specific information (images) of micro-channel flat tubes, eliminating human error in detection. The controller automatically processes the images to identify installation errors, significantly improving reliability while the automated nature of the system manages the complexity through integration.

The system creates digital copies (images) of the micro-channel flat tubes using the sampler, and then compares these copies with pre-stored reference information. This copying approach allows for precise, repeatable detection without the variability of manual inspection, improving reliability while keeping the detection process systematic and manageable in terms of complexity.