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KR-20260064777-A - Up-Down Inversion-Based Assembly System

KR20260064777AKR 20260064777 AKR20260064777 AKR 20260064777AKR-20260064777-A

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an assembly system based on vertical inversion for assembling oil guides supplied in multiple parts based on vertical inversion. One aspect of the present disclosure provides an automated assembly system based on vertical inversion that efficiently and accurately assembles a first part and a second part of an oil guide injected from an injection molding device. According to the concept of the present disclosure, by automatically transferring the first part and the second part using a supply robot and automatically transferring the assembled third part using a loading robot to a discharge box, the entire assembly process is automated. This eliminates inefficiencies that may occur in existing processes relying on manual labor and has the effect of significantly improving overall manufacturing efficiency.

Inventors

  • 전진

Assignees

  • 주식회사 브릴스

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20241029

Claims (10)

  1. A transfer conveyor that receives and transports the first part of an oil guide injected from an injection device; An assembly part comprising: a first inverter arranged to invert the first part being transported on the above-mentioned transport conveyor; a turntable arranged to allow the first part and a second part of an oil guide connectable to the first part to be seated and transported; and a second inverter arranged to invert the third part manufactured and transported on the turntable; A supply robot operable to transfer the first part to the first inverter or the turntable, and to transfer the second part to the turntable; A loading robot operable to transfer the third part from the turntable or the second inverter to a discharge box provided for receiving the third part; and An assembly system based on vertical inversion comprising: a control unit electrically connected to the above-mentioned transfer conveyor, the above-mentioned first inverter, the above-mentioned turntable, the above-mentioned second inverter, the above-mentioned supply robot, and the above-mentioned loading robot.
  2. In paragraph 2, The above assembly part is, An assembly system based on vertical inversion, further comprising: a fusion machine positioned on the upper part of the turntable on which the first part and the second part are conveyed, for fusing the first part and the second part to manufacture the third part.
  3. In paragraph 2, The above supply robot is, Transfer the first part to the first inverter or the turntable, and transfer the second part to the turntable, The above loading robot is, An assembly system based on vertical inversion that transfers the third part from the turntable or the second inverter to a discharge box provided to receive the third part.
  4. In paragraph 3, The above supply robot is, A supply robot sensing unit configured to sense the position of the first part on the above transfer conveyor, A first-1 gripper and configured to pick the above-mentioned first part and An assembly system based on vertical inversion comprising a first- and second gripper configured to pick the second part.
  5. In paragraph 4, An assembly system based on vertical inversion, wherein when the supply robot transfers the first part of the transfer conveyor to the first inverter, the first-1 gripper is configured to pick the first part by adsorbing the second surface, which is the opposite surface of the first surface.
  6. In paragraph 4, An assembly system based on vertical inversion, wherein when the supply robot transfers the first part of the first inverter to the turntable, the first-1 gripper is configured to pick the first part by adsorbing the first surface.
  7. In paragraph 5, The above second inverter is, A second inverter body disposed on one side of the above-mentioned turntable and configured to be movable in the up-and-down direction, A second inverter rotating part connected to and rotatably provided with the second inverter body and An assembly system based on vertical inversion, comprising a second inverter gripper installed in the second inverter rotating part and configured to adsorb the first surface of the first part and pick the third part being transported from the turntable.
  8. In Paragraph 7, A control unit electrically connected to the above transfer conveyor, the above first inverter, the above turntable, the above fusion welder, the above second inverter, the above supply robot, and the above loading robot; further comprising The above control unit is, Information regarding the position of the first part on the transfer conveyor is received from the supply robot sensing unit, and Based on the received information, the supply robot is controlled so that the first-1 gripper picks the first part, and The supply robot is controlled so that the first and second grippers pick the second part, and Control the supply robot to transfer the above first part to the above first inverter, and The first inverter is controlled so that the first inverter inverts the first part, and Control the supply robot to transfer the above second part to the turntable, and An assembly system based on vertical inversion that controls the supply robot to place the first part, which has been inverted, onto the second part placed on the turntable from the first inverter.
  9. In paragraph 8, The above control unit is, Control the operation of the welding machine so that the first part and the second part on the turntable are fused together to manufacture the third part, and The turntable is controlled to transfer Part 3-1, which is one of the third parts passing through the fusion welder, to the second inverter, and An assembly system based on vertical inversion, further comprising controlling the second inverter so that the second inverter adsorbs the third-1 part and inverts the third-1 part.
  10. In Paragraph 9, The above loading robot includes a 2-1 gripper configured to adsorb and pick the above 3rd part, and The above control unit is, The above 2-1 gripper controls the loading robot to pick the 3-2 part, which is the other of the 3 parts passing through the fusion machine for the first time after the 3-1 part is transferred to the inverter, and Control the loading robot to transfer the picked 3-2 part from the turntable to the discharge box, and The above 2-1 gripper controls the loading robot to pick the above 3-1 part, which has been inverted, and An assembly system based on vertical inversion, further comprising controlling the loading robot to place the picked 3-1 part onto the 3-2 part placed in the discharge box from the 2nd inverter.

Description

Up-Down Inversion-Based Assembly System The present disclosure relates to an assembly system based on vertical inversion for assembling oil guides supplied in a plurality of parts based on vertical inversion. Automotive fuel tanks play a pivotal role in supplying fuel to the vehicle's engine, and various technical elements are required to ensure a stable and consistent fuel supply during this process. One such element is the oil guide, which guides and controls the fuel flow within the tank. Oil guides facilitate the smooth movement of fuel along specific paths, thereby guaranteeing a uniform fuel supply to the engine. In particular, oil guides are a critical component, as inconsistent fuel flow can lead to reduced engine performance or inefficient fuel consumption. Recently, automotive fuel tank designs have become increasingly complex, and with the growing demand for eco-friendly fuels and high-performance engines, oil guide designs are required to possess higher precision and durability. Furthermore, as global regulations regarding fuel efficiency are tightening, there is a growing need for more sophisticated control over fuel flow within the tank. Consequently, the design and manufacturing processes for oil guides have become more complex than before, requiring a more precise technical approach. Conventional methods for manufacturing oil guides have primarily relied on manual labor or simple mechanical processes. Such methods make it difficult to guarantee manufacturing uniformity during mass production, and minute errors or defects occurring during the process can lead to inefficiency in the entire fuel supply system. For example, significant dimensional errors in the oil guides can cause fuel flow instability, resulting in increased fuel consumption or degraded engine performance. Consequently, existing technologies have limitations in terms of fuel supply uniformity, efficiency, and maintaining engine performance. Furthermore, while the need for mass production of fuel tank components is growing alongside the increase in automobile demand, existing manual-based manufacturing methods are insufficient to meet these requirements. It was difficult to achieve both production speed and accuracy simultaneously with conventional methods, and there was also a possibility of defective products occurring due to quality control issues, particularly during mass production. Accordingly, recent efforts have been made to minimize errors that may occur during the production process of oil guides by introducing automated manufacturing systems. Production methods utilizing automated machinery and sensors enable precise control and provide a system capable of detecting and correcting defects in real time. This technology not only significantly enhances the efficiency of the manufacturing process but also helps maintain consistent quality even during mass production. Furthermore, these automated systems play a crucial role in meeting the demands for mass production of fuel tank components by greatly improving productivity. Consequently, the precise design and manufacturing of oil guides play a crucial role in improving fuel efficiency and engine performance, and the introduction of automation technology is required to overcome the limitations of existing technologies. Furthermore, there is a continuing demand for oil guide production volumes to meet market demand. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram for explaining an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of a supply robot in an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. Figure 4 is a drawing of Figure 3 shown from a different angle. FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the supply robot sensing unit of a supply robot sensing the position of a first part in an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the first-1 gripper of the supply robot of FIG. 5 picking up the first part. Figure 7 is a drawing showing an enlarged view of a portion of Figure 6. FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating the first and second grippers of a supply robot picking a second part in an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating a supply robot picking a first part and a second part in an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the assembly part separately in an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the first inverter side of the assembly part in an assembly system based on vertical inversion according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the second inverter side of the assembly part in an assembly system based on vertical inversion a