Heat exchanger automatic assembly apparatus and method
US11433492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2280/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a heat exchanger automatic assembly apparatus including: a fin distribution unit distributing fins; a fin transfer unit including two or more fin trays and a driving means connected to the fin trays, respectively, to selectively transfer the fin trays to a predetermined position; and a fin discharge unit discharging the fins stored in the fin trays of the fin transfer unit to the predetermined position. The fins may be continuously supplied to the fin trays without stopping the supply of the fins to the fin trays and the plurality of fins may be discharged at one time to allow the fins to be interposed between the tubes arranged to be spaced apart from each other, thereby reducing a supply time of the fin to improve productivity, and reducing discarded fins to reduce the manufacturing cost.
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