TWI224529B - Method for automatically forming acupuncture needles - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for automatically forming acupuncture needles, comprising the steps of: feeding a first metal wire to a first rotary clamp by means of a first wire feeding device; clamping the first metal wire with the rotary clamp; trimming the first metal wire to a predetermined length by means of a cutter controlled by a camming shaft; pushing portions of the first metal wire located on the opposite sides of the clamp by two pushing blocks to configure the first wire metal into a V-shape; rotating the rotary clamp for one revolution to form a coiled loop in the first metal wire and leads at the opposing sides of the coiled loop; feeding a second metal wire in a manner parallel to a central axis of the rotary camp towards the coiled loop by means of a second wire feeding device; positioning the two leads by means of a positioning device; rotating the rotary clamp to twist the two leads to be clamped to the second metal wire; leveling the burrs of the two twisted leads by means of a leveling and clamping apparatus; cutting the second metal wire by means of a cutter; removing the formed acupuncture needle from the leveling and clamping apparatus, such that the twisted first metal wire serves as a grip and the second metal wires serves as a needle body.

Description

1224529 V. Description of the invention (1) [Technical field to which the invention belongs] The present invention relates to a computer numerical control (CNC) method for fully automatically manufacturing acupuncture needles. [Prior art] The needle used in general Chinese medicine acupuncture therapy is a slender metal needle whose structure includes a needle body and a needle handle; the needle system is a metal wire with a diameter of about 0.3 mm; the needle handle is a needle with a diameter larger than the needle body The purpose of the site is to facilitate hand-holding, and to combine herbs on the needle handle and burn herbs to assist acupuncture treatment. Generally, the needle handle of acupuncture needles is formed by spirally winding a metal wire around the needle body. Traditionally, the manufacturing method of such acupuncture needles is done manually. It usually includes six to seven processes, so the manufacturing efficiency is very low. The cost is also high, and the quality of acupuncture needles produced is also likely to be uneven due to the technical differences of individual technicians, and the defect rate is also high; therefore, providing a fully automated manufacturing method to manufacture acupuncture needles ensures high quality. The only choice for efficiency, high quality and low cost. [Summary of the Invention] "Technical Problems to Be Solved" The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are the traditional methods of manually manufacturing acupuncture needles with low efficiency, high defect rates, high manufacturing costs, and easy to vary quality. Is missing. "Technical means to solve problems"

1224529 V. Description of the invention (2) The first technical means of the present invention, B ^ ^. M 疋 provides the first metal wire and the second metal wire, the younger one metal wire and the -M /, year one metal wire Were separated from each other perpendicularly

After being transported to a certain position in the direction of the direction, the overcooked cook s A «^ ^ ^ ^ y and then cut off a metal wire of the brother, and then Ran's first metal wire was' folded into a shape of ^ and then you silk / ^ ® LV. After the shape, 'the center of the first metal wire is rotated to form a loop' and the shape soil and k .. s are formed on the two sides of the loop, and then the wire is wound on the second Metal wire, 4 ^ ^ bamboo clamp, and finally wound the second gold 2 ;: the thread foot uses the second metal wire as the handle of the acupuncture needle, and the second coiled wire is made of the wound two wires The second technical invention of the invention is the needle body. A metal wire is controlled by CNC temple clothing; the first set of wire feeding devices will set the first place; and the CNC servo control is used to transport the position where the two metal wires are combined with the younger one to be connected with the first metal wire &-Set up the wire device to the second metal wire of the third technical means of the present invention:? = ,: to improve the efficiency of the line.沾 # 丝 + 定 秘, f 筮 筮 L 疋 provides the function of holding and rotating & @ 八 ## 1 > ^ 笛 一 @ & ^ The wire device is transported to the position where the second metal wire, " The first metal wire is rotated by the rotation to rotate the chuck one turn so that the first article of the present record π: rule song destroy symbol ',,, and ^ Yu metal wires form a loop. The fourth of the present invention The technical means is to provide the same as 1 ^ ^ ^ ® ,,,: Μ π Φ BA & cutter, when the first metal wire is transported to a specific location, and S1 is also spin-dried by spin drying. # 秘 ^ ^ n MA , ^ After the Yantou is clamped, the first metal wire is automatically cut by using this cutter. The first technical means of the invention is to provide two groups on both sides of the rotating Yantou ^, Shuiming 51 The metal wire is conveyed to the position of the rotary chuck, and then the first metal wire that is cut is pushed and bent into a < shape, and at the same time, the first metal wire is drawn by the deduction block, so that the rotary chuck is rotated After one rotation, a circle is formed in the center of the first metal wire, and

Page 6 V. Description of the invention (3) Two wire pins on both sides of the ring. The sixth technical means of the present invention is to provide a positioning device. When the second metal wire is conveyed close to the loop, the positioning device simultaneously positions the two wire legs of the first and the metal wires, and then controls Having clamped the ring's belonging line, make two at the same time; tightly make the acupuncture needle A after cutting off the second piece of the attached line, tighten it to the younger-metal wire, and place the second gold seventh The technical means is based on a guide and # block as a positioning device. When the two positioning susceptors 鳏 ^ ^ are wound around the second rotating clip to rotate the loop, the stitch can be rolled up in the eighth aspect of the present invention. Technical means A metal wire is wound around a second metal coil for a leveling clamp. When the first moxibustion needle is used, it is used to clamp the test 2 to form a needle with a needle handle and a needle body near the end. The position i is used to control the wounded first-metal wire = the metal wire is cut to flatten the burr at the end of the #general wire, and the acupuncture needle is held and removed by the first device. ^ After the acupuncture needle, the leveling clamp, the ninth technical means of 1 Ming, the thread device, the rotating chuck, and the cut] put the f-group thread sending device, the first-white 1 timing in the computer The neutron η is mobilized to increase production efficiency. In addition, the effect of the overall operation on the prior art] Compared with the traditional method of artificially manufacturing acupuncture needles, the fifth aspect of the present invention ⑷ ------------- Further down: tif: The needle has been greatly improved The difference between production efficiency and product yield, technology, and product quality can be maintained even-'cases that do not cause uneven quality due to personal differences. Implementation mode] Step 1: Match the other purposes of the present invention with the drawings, Function and technical features: Explanation: I can understand the present invention in more detail. Set and rotate light f to Γ: the first group of wire feeding device and the second group of wire feeding device of the present invention. _ "The top view of the positional relationship between the head and the flat clamp is schematically shown in the top plane! To the quotation:" The picture shows the standing of a series of manufacturing processes for the manufacture of acupuncture needles according to the present invention: the figure 10 is based on the present invention The acupuncture needles made by this method are the ones who have consistently manufactured acupuncture needles with 2 chemical machinery. The first-picture shows the automatic machine used to make acupuncture needles, f Α area, Β area, C area, D area. : There are five broad areas, divided into other areas: the center line of the area and the c area is located on the γ-axis side; the field 'views the ί direction from a top view, and the X axis and the m system intersect with each other 5: " Line position of the area ^ The line is parallel to the X axis, that is, perpendicular to the w H area, the middle of the E area <: The second set of wire feeding device shown in the figure =. B area Υ to set: to set the eighth and ninth pictures The two related texts: Derivation: 7. The center axis of the "lost head 1" is on the γ axis side: the holder 6. In other words, the feeding direction of the rotary string device 4. The first group sends, thousands: and: should be sent in the second group, the text and device 2 are parallel to the direction of the line. Fifth, the description of the invention (5) axis direction. The first row of wire feed devices 2 provided by the present invention can be moved in a complex direction; ::: F wheel clamp wheel-the metal wire 5 is placed above the rotating chuck # # 第 第A proper set of knives between a set of reeling device 2 and the rotary chuck 1 can be on the upper two discs-the cutter 3; the cutter 3 can be controlled by a cam shaft, so that the moon-cutting dagger can be moved between the upper and lower sides. There can be Ξ Ξ :: 丄 on both sides of ί #guide block 7, the front mask of the derivation block 7 is in the groove 7 of two metal wires 5 and the diameter 7 of the deduction block 7, and the derivation block 7 is a combination of Θ The tenth principle is that when the pneumatic cylinder 71 is actuated, the derivation block 7 can be controlled to move along the γ axis toward 彺 w or backward. dry

Gear: The chuck 1 is combined with a gear mechanism (not shown in the figure). The head 1 can be driven by the feeding motor to drive the rotary inflammation head 1 to rotate. Since the rotating cool head 1 is performed: the opening and closing control structure is not the focus of this case, so the first metal 'wire 5 is not stretched to the rotating chuck P and passes through the center point of 1 for a predetermined length After that, the rotating chuck 1 is closed and 51 is cut and 77 is cut. The first metal wire is cut by the first metal wire 5 and the sub-line 5 is located in the groove of the derivation block 7: The pneumatic cylinder 71 is actuated and the two sets of derivation blocks 7 are moved forward to make silk = I The two sides of the first golden exhibition line 5 are bent to form a shape, and then the control head 1 rotates once (that is, 18 °) As a result, the portion of the first metal wire 5 held by the spin I 1 forms a loop 510, and the first 鸯 line 5 on both sides of the loop 51 〇 is used as the wire pin 5 11 (as shown in the fourth figure) . The present invention provides a second group of wire feeding device 4 corresponding to and parallel to the y-axis.

1224529 V. Description of the invention (6) The first complex: 4 includes a wire fixture 40 and a plurality of pairs of conveying wheels. The second metal wire 52 is conveyed through the through hole 41 and passed through the wire fixture 40. : The two metal wires 51 are conveyed in the direction of the rotating chuck i. When the end of the first metal wire 51 is close to the ring 51, the second group 4 is stopped. • The present invention also provides a positioning device for positioning the two wire legs 511. As shown in the fifth figure, the positioning device is provided with a recess 401 at one end of the wire fixture 40 facing the rotating chuck 1, The opposite two inner walls of the recessed portion 401 are outwardly positioned: a positioning block 42 is protruded in a direction, and the wire fixture 40 is controlled by a driving mechanism (not shown in Fig. 2) to move back and forth along the Y axis in a straight line, or to make the wire / α has 40 rotations. At the same time that the second metal wire 5 2 is conveyed to the rotary chuck i, the wire fixture 40 is also driven to move to a position close to the rotary chuck 1 so that the two positioning blocks 42 exceed the two wire pins 5 11, and then The wire fixture 40 is driven to rotate in a small amount to ensure that the two wire pins 5 11 are in contact with the sides of the two positioning blocks 42. At this time, the two wire pins 5 11 are blocked by the positioning blocks 42 and are positioned in a horizontal position (such as the first (Not shown in the six pictures); then control the rotary chuck 1 to continuously rotate a plurality of turns, because the ring 5 1 0 is clamped by the rotary chuck 1, so when the rotary chuck 1 rotates, the positioned two wire pins 511 will be positioned The block 42 guides and continuously winds the second metal wire 52, and at the same time, the two wire pins 5 11 are tightly clamped to the second metal wire until it reaches the square chuck 1 to know: the number of turns and stop ; During the rotation of the rotary chuck 1, the wire fixture 40 is driven to move back to provide a space s when the wire pin 5 丨 丨 is wound around the second metal wire 52 (such as the first (Shown in Figure 7); when the winding and winding are completed, use it near the second set of wire feeding device 4 Another cutter (not shown) a second metal wire 52 cut off.

V. Description of the invention (7) Because the two thread pins 5 1 1 are wound and clamped on the 筮 -Qi Mc thread pin 5 " there will be a burr on the end, this hair]: = belongs to J 52 and forms a needle handle. The wounded edges caused by the user must be removed so that they will not be used. 1 is to remove the burrs ... The reason is: m months; the leveling clamp is a leveling clamp. G 6 is set in Ruhedijituo Shown in the present article "clamp 61, two clamps 61", the leveling clamp 6 has two opposite sides of the two clamping blocks 62, and is provided with protruding clamping blocks 62, two 621 respectively. The diameter after the addition is equal to the above-mentioned, one circular groove 62 and the two semi-circular grooves | the cylinder 63 can be driven when the cylinder is actuated, and the diameter of the needle handle after the feet are wound; Move back and forth parallel to the X axis, while borrowing I or spreading. When the two wires 51 are not rolled, you can control the closing of the two clamping claws 61 | After the second metal wire is also cut, it is clamped to the second metal wire 52, and the leveling clamp opened The holder 6 advances to the slanting lice press cylinder 63 to drive the two clamping jaws 61 to open the clamping block 62 position of the two clamping jaws 61, and then the two clamping jaws 61 are closed, so that | At the time of the handle 1, the burr is finished with a finished acupuncture needle. The finished product is, for example, the 3 flat holder 6 moves backwards and takes out the needle body used for puncture. ， 1 的 线 针 511 'and the second metal wire 52 is |

丨 The present invention relates to the unit of the first chuck I, the rotary chuck i, the cutting knife 3, the derivation = the setting 2, the second group of wire feeding device 4, the holder, etc. according to a predetermined action. Governance, positioning device and smoothing | After the machine is automatically set, it will always be set in the kitchen, and it will be set to reduce the cost and improve the product quality at the start. This can improve the production efficiency. It is only for explaining the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to be a page 11

I 1224529 V. Description of the invention (8) The drawing is to limit the invention in any form, so that any modification or change related to the invention made in the same spirit of the invention should still be included in the intention of the invention The scope of protection.

Page 12 shows the hair in the position, shows the front view of the hair, shows a flat surface of the hair, showing the plane of the hair, showing the ring of the hair, and a gold wire, showing the hair, This hair plan is not this hair [70 symbol description] (1) Rotating chuck ~ group feed plan view of flat feed device. Rotary chucks are sent in groups by the cutters. Two sets are sent down. The wire is viewed from the top. The flat chucks are a flat pinch clamp. The illustration is simple. The first picture shows the rotary chuck. The third picture shows the circle, so that the first foot is seen flat, the fourth picture is shown before the cut, and the fifth picture is a metal wire. The sixth picture is the seventh picture on both sides of the bit ring of the chuck. The two eighth figures for showing the metal wires are the partial top plan view. The ninth figure is the partial side view for display. The tenth figure is the spiral line diagram showing the obvious relationship between the wheel surface of the obvious relationship. Borrowing intentions. Mingzhi's direction wheel Mingzhi's rotation of the line and the smoothness of the line of Mingming's mingling, the wiring device of the manufacturing machine, the second group of wire feeding device and the schematic diagram of the surface. Rotate the first metal wire towards the end of rotation and rotate the first metal wire once, and the two wires on both sides of the ring will form the first metal wire device that will form the ring. First plan view. The wire jig of the wire device is shifted to the positioning block of the jig to contact the J Xiang plane. After continuously rotating the majority, the top plan view of the first belonging line is shown. A three-dimensional view of acupuncture made of a needle handle for leveling the burr.

1224529 Brief description of the diagram (2) The first group of wire feeding device (3) cutter (4) the second group of wire feeding device (40) wire fixture (401) recess (4 1) through hole (42) positioning block ( 5) Acupuncture needle (50) Needle handle (51) First metal wire (5 1 0) Loop (5 11) Threading pin (52) Second metal wire (6) Leveling clamp (61) Clamp Claw (62) Clamping block (621) Semi-circular groove (6 3) Pneumatic cylinder (7) Deduction block (70) Groove (71) Pneumatic cylinder

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Claims (1)

1224529 Scope of patent application a. Turning automatic molding manufacturing method, including:: a group of wire feeding device, the first metal wire is conveyed to the following spin head; b. Provide a rotary chuck and rotary chuck To provide all the knives to c, form the d. The two sets of derivation blocks of the derivation line into a shape; two sets of derivation blocks provided on both sides of the rotary chuck, the first metal wire is clamped; The first metal wire is cut; moving the two sides of the first metal wire to make the first gold e; and then rotating the rotary chuck one turn so that the first metal wire forms a loop; and Wire loops are formed on both sides of the loop; Long: A set of wire feeding devices is used to transport a second metal wire close to the loop in a direction corresponding to and parallel to the central axis of the rotary inflammation head; g. The position device 'positions the two wire legs; h · drives the rotary chuck to rotate to wind and clamp the two wire legs to the second metal wire; i · cuts the second metal wire ; J. Providing a leveling gripper for applying said coiled leg to Holding, while the inlet stubs burrs flattened. 2. According to the automatic forming method of acupuncture needles described in item 1 of the scope of the patent application, the rotary inflammation head described in 'wherein' is combined with a gear mechanism, and the gear mechanism is driven by the temple motor to rotate the rotary chuck. . Activator molding manufacturer 'The wire jig said rotating head 3 · According to the f method of acupuncture needles described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the positioning device includes a wire rule with two positioning blocks , The resulting wire fixture was driven straight 1224529 6. Scope of patent application When moving to a predetermined position, the wire fixture is driven again and rotates slightly, so that the two wire pins contact the two positioning blocks to complete positioning. 4. The automatic forming and manufacturing method for acupuncture needles according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the leveling clamp has symmetrical clamping jaws, and the opposite surfaces of the two clamping jaws have clamping blocks, and the two The opposite sides of the clamping block have semi-circular grooves respectively, and the diameter of the two semi-circular grooves added up is equal to the diameter of the needle shank after the thread is wound. Page 16