Liquid introduction apparatus and adhesive dispensing apparatus
A liquid introduction apparatus for introducing glue or other liquid into a product includes a platform and a housing mounted to the platform for defining a confined space. The confined space can form a sealed vacuum environment, and an introduction mechanism is arranged on the platform and is configured for introducing liquid into the product in a vacuum environment by discharging air from the confined space. The disclosure also provides an adhesive dispensing apparatus.
1 . A liquid introduction apparatus for introducing liquid into a product, comprising:
a platform;
a transfer mechanism arranged on the platform and configured for supporting the product and moving the product along a predetermined movement direction;
an introduction mechanism arranged on the platform;
a housing mounted on the platform; and
a transporting channel arranged on the housing;
wherein a confined space is defined by the housing and the platform, the introduction mechanism, the transfer mechanism and the product are received in the confined space; one end of the transporting channel extends into the confined space and is connected to the introduction mechanism, the other end of the transporting channel is located outside of the confined space and is connected to a liquid supply apparatus, and the liquid supply apparatus is configured for supplying liquid to the introduction mechanism through the transporting channel, the introduction mechanism is configured for introducing the liquid into the product in a vacuum environment by discharging air from the confined space.
2 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the introduction mechanism comprises an introduction nozzle, the liquid introduction apparatus further comprises an image acquisition device, the image acquisition device is arranged on the transfer mechanism and movable with the transfer mechanism, and the image acquisition device is configured for acquiring images of the introduction nozzle and the product to align the introduction nozzle with the product for introducing the liquid into the product.
3 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the image acquisition device comprises a first camera and a second camera each mounted in and movable with the transfer mechanism, the first camera and the second camera are arranged along different axes and configured for catching pictures of the introduction nozzle from different directions to determine whether the introduction nozzle is inclined to the product.
4 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 1 , wherein
the introduction mechanism comprises a first introduction mechanism and a second introduction mechanism;
the transfer mechanism comprises a first guiding rail;
the first introduction mechanism and the second introduction mechanism are located on opposite sides of the first guiding rail, the first introduction mechanism and the second introduction mechanism are configured for introducing liquid in the product.
5 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:
a nozzle driving mechanism arranged on the platform and received in the confined space, wherein the nozzle driving mechanism is connected to the introduction nozzle and the nozzle driving mechanism is configured for moving the introduction nozzle for connecting the introduction nozzle to the product according to the images acquired by the image acquisition device.
6 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a collecting mechanism arranged on the platform and received in the confined space, wherein the collecting mechanism is configured for collecting excess or hardened liquid discharged by the introduction mechanism.
7 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:
a wiping mechanism arranged on the platform and received in the confined space, wherein the wiping mechanism is configured for wiping up and removing liquid on an outer surface of the introduction nozzle.
8 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the wiping mechanism comprises:
a wiping driver arranged on the platform;
a first gear and a second gear, both arranged on the platform, wherein the first gear is engaged with the second gear, the wiping driver is connected to the first gear;
a first wiping member connected to the first gear and a second wiping member connected to the second gear, wherein the first gear causes the first wiping member to rotate relative to the introduction nozzle and the second gear causes the second wiping member to rotate relative to the introduction nozzle such that the introduction nozzle can be wiped up repeatedly.
9 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an opening is defined in the housing for picking up and placing the product;
the liquid introduction apparatus further comprising:
a driver mounted on the platform;
a cover connected to the driver for being driven to move for exposing or covering the opening, wherein wheels are arranged on opposite sides of the cover; and
a pair of second guiding rails arranged on the housing and located on opposite sides of the opening, wherein a guiding groove is defined in each of the pair of second guiding rails for receiving the wheels on respective side of the cover, when the cover is driven by the driver, the wheels of the cover rolls in the guiding grooves, and the cover moves along the second guiding rails to expose or cover the opening.
10 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising:
a sealing element arranged on the housing, wherein the sealing element surrounds a peripheral edge of the housing defining the opening for sealing a gap between the cover and the housing when the cover covers the housing;
one end of the guiding groove is curved towards the confined space, such that the cover presses against the sealing element when the cover covers the housing.
11 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a first valve arranged on the housing or the platform, the first valve being configured for allowing or preventing air in the confined space from being extracted;
a vacuum breaking port defined in the platform;
a second valve connected to the vacuum breaking port;
the second valve being configured for communicating the vacuum breaking port with external atmosphere.
12 . The liquid introduction apparatus of claim 8 , wherein both of a periphery of the first wiping member and a periphery of the second wiping member are provided with multiple protrusions, each of the multiple protrusions is made of elastic material, and the multiple protrusions is configured for wiping up the outer surface of the introduction nozzle.
13 . An adhesive dispensing apparatus for introducing adhesive into a product, comprising:
a platform;
a transfer mechanism arranged on the platform and configured for supporting the product and moving the product along a predetermined movement direction;
an adhesive dispensing mechanism arranged on the platform;
a housing mounted on the platform; and
a transporting channel arranged on the housing;
wherein a confined space is defined by the housing and the platform, the-adhesive dispensing mechanism, the transfer mechanism and the product are received in the confined space; one end of the transporting channel extends into the confined space and is connected to the introduction mechanism, the other end of the transporting channel is located outside of the confined space and is connected to a liquid supply apparatus, and the liquid supply apparatus is configured for supplying adhesive to the introduction mechanism through the transporting channel, the adhesive dispensing mechanism comprises an introduction nozzle, the introduction nozzle dispenses the adhesive into the product in a vacuum environment by discharging air from the confined space.
14 . The adhesive dispensing apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising:
a wiping mechanism arranged on the platform and received in the confined space, wherein the wiping mechanism is configured for wiping up and removing the adhesive on an outer surface of the introduction nozzle.
15 . The adhesive dispensing apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the wiping mechanism comprises:
a wiping driver arranged on the platform;
a first gear and a second gear, both arranged on the platform, wherein the first gear is engaged with the second gear, the wiping driver is connected to the first gear;
a first wiping member connected to the first gear and a second wiping member connected to the second gear, wherein the first gear causes the first wiping member to rotate relative to the introduction nozzle and the second gear causes the second wiping member to rotate relative to the introduction nozzle such that the introduction nozzle can be wiped up repeatedly.
16 . The adhesive dispensing apparatus of claim 13 , wherein
an opening is defined in the housing for picking up and placing the product;
the adhesive dispensing apparatus further comprising:
a pair of drivers mounted on the housing and arranged on opposite sides of the opening;
a cover made of light transmitting materials connected to the pair of drivers for being driven to move for exposing or covering the opening, wherein wheels are arranged on opposite sides of the cover; and
a pair of guiding rails arranged on the housing and located on opposite sides of the opening, wherein a guiding groove is defined in each of the pair of guiding rails for receiving the wheels on respective side of the cover, when the cover is driven by the pair of drivers, the wheels of the cover rolls in the guiding grooves, and the cover moves along the guiding rails to expose or cover the opening.
17 . The adhesive dispensing apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising:
a sealing element arranged on the housing, wherein the sealing element surrounds a peripheral edge of the housing defining the opening for sealing a gap between the cover and the housing when the cover covers the housing;
one end of the guiding groove is curved towards the confined space, such that the cover presses against the sealing element at the end of travel when the cover is driven to move to cover the housing.
18 . The adhesive dispensing apparatus of claim 15 , wherein both of a periphery of the first wiping member and a periphery of the second wiping member are provided with multiple protrusions, each of the multiple protrusions is made of elastic material, the multiple protrusions is configured for wiping up the outer surface of the introduction nozzle.
19 . The adhesive dispensing apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising:
a first camera and a second camera each mounted in and movable with the transfer mechanism, wherein the first camera and the second camera are arranged along different axes and configured for catching pictures of the introduction nozzle from different directions to determine whether the introduction nozzle is inclined to the product.
20 . The adhesive dispensing apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising:
an image acquisition device, wherein the image acquisition device is arranged on the transfer mechanism and movable with the transfer mechanism, and the image acquisition device is configured for acquiring images of the introduction nozzle and the product to align the introduction nozzle with the product for introducing the adhesive into the product.