TW201726378A

TW201726378A - Joining apparatus for joining tire components

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Publication number: TW201726378A
Application number: TW105141952A
Authority: TW
Inventors: 杰拉杜斯‧約翰內斯‧凱薩琳娜范拉爾; 格里特‧洛伊尼蘭特
Original assignee: Vmi荷蘭公司
Priority date: 2015-12-17
Filing date: 2016-12-16
Publication date: 2017-08-01
Also published as: JP2018502741A; NL2015978B1; NL2015978A; RU2648925C1; BR112017015221A2; WO2017105220A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a joining apparatus and a method for joining tire components on a support member, wherein the support member is arranged for supporting the tire components along a joining line, wherein the joining apparatus comprises a first rocking member that is movable in a rocking plane along the joining line to press the tire components in cooperation with support member, wherein the first rocking member comprises an arcuate pressing body with a convex contact surface that is arranged to face towards the support member, wherein the convex contact surface has a radius that defines a rotation center for the first rocking member, wherein said rotation center is located outside the first rocking member, wherein the first rocking member is arranged to move in a rocking motion in the rocking plane about said rotation center.

Description

連結輪胎組件用連結裝置Connecting device for connecting tire components

本發明是關於一種用於連結輪胎組件的連接裝置。The present invention relates to a coupling device for joining tire components.

WO 2012/099458 A1揭露了一種用於將橡膠材料條連接成實質連續條帶的釘接機。釘接機包括具有釘接輥子之釘接頭。條體被壓抵於彼此，且釘接輥子是於釘接部上移動，使得條體將開始形成一個整體。習知釘接器的缺點在於，條體的橡膠材料會在輥子的前方凸出，其對於釘接的一致性有不良影響。WO 2012/099458 A1 discloses a nailing machine for joining strips of rubber material into substantially continuous strips. The stapler includes a staple joint having a stapled roller. The strips are pressed against each other and the staple rollers are moved over the staples such that the strips will begin to form a unitary body. A disadvantage of the conventional stapler is that the rubber material of the strip protrudes in front of the roller, which has an adverse effect on the consistency of the staple.

US 3,933,565A揭露一種替代裝置，用於藉由氣動地將上接觸樑移動至下接觸樑上以於簾布層(ply)整個寬度上同時接觸簾布層，進以對抵連接橡膠化鋼簾面層。這種替代裝置的缺點在於，其上接觸樑會在氣動缸之間彎曲。此外，沿著接觸樑的壓力實質上是固定的。最後，簾布層中的不平整會導致簾布層的某些部分接合、而其他部分則未接合或接合程度較小。No. 3,933,565 A discloses an alternative device for pneumatically moving an upper contact beam onto a lower contact beam to simultaneously contact the ply over the entire width of the ply, thereby abutting the rubberized steel curtain layer. . A disadvantage of this alternative device is that the upper contact beam bends between the pneumatic cylinders. Furthermore, the pressure along the contact beam is substantially fixed. Finally, irregularities in the plies can cause some portions of the ply to engage while others are less engaged or less joined.

本發明之目的在於提供一種用於連結輪胎組件的連接裝置，其中輪胎組件的連結品質可被改善。It is an object of the present invention to provide a coupling device for joining tire components in which the joining quality of the tire components can be improved.

根據第一構想，本發明提供了一種用於將輪胎組件連結於支撐構件上之連接裝置，其中該支撐構件是配置以沿著連結線支撐輪胎組件，其中該連接裝置包括第一搖擺構件，第一搖擺構件可沿該連結線於搖擺平面中移動，以與支撐構件協作而將輪胎組件壓在一起，其中該第一搖擺構件包括弓形按壓本體，弓形按壓本體具有配置為面向該支撐構件之凸形接觸表面，其中該凸形接觸表面具有定義了該第一搖擺構件之旋轉中心的半徑，其中該旋轉中心是位於該第一搖擺構件外部，其中該第一搖擺構件是配置以於該搖擺平面中圍繞該旋轉中心而以一搖擺運動移動。According to a first concept, the present invention provides a connecting device for attaching a tire assembly to a support member, wherein the support member is configured to support a tire assembly along a connecting line, wherein the connecting device comprises a first rocking member, A rocking member is movable along the joining line in the rocking plane to press the tire assembly together in cooperation with the support member, wherein the first rocking member includes an arcuate pressing body having a convex configured to face the support member a contact surface, wherein the convex contact surface has a radius defining a center of rotation of the first rocking member, wherein the center of rotation is external to the first rocking member, wherein the first rocking member is configured to the rocking plane The middle movement moves around the center of rotation in a rocking motion.

當該旋轉中心位於該第一搖擺構件外部，旋轉中心的位置並不受限於第一搖擺構件的實體範圍。因此，旋轉中心可為虛擬的旋轉中心，其可被選擇為比實體限制的旋轉中心更遠。相對於習知的釘接輥子，這可使得凸形接觸表面的半徑可觀地增加。較大半徑能夠大幅地減少搖擺構件沿連結線所傳遞的力的大小。特別是，相對大的半徑能確保在連結期間被引導到輪胎組件上的接觸力會被施加於與連結線正交或實質上正交的方向。其結果是，能夠減少、或甚至避免輪胎組件材料於搖擺運動中在搖擺構件前方的凸出。此外，弓形按壓本體的弓形形狀可防止搖擺構件因連結而彎曲。最後，因為凸形接觸表面之故，接觸力會於局部接觸點中被施加於輪胎組件，其可精確控制沿著連結線施加於輪胎組件的接觸力。因具有前述優點，可提升輪胎組件的整體連結品質。When the center of rotation is outside the first rocking member, the position of the center of rotation is not limited to the physical range of the first rocking member. Thus, the center of rotation can be a virtual center of rotation that can be selected to be further than the center of rotation of the entity limit. This can result in a considerable increase in the radius of the convex contact surface relative to conventional pinning rollers. The larger radius can greatly reduce the amount of force transmitted by the rocking member along the connecting line. In particular, a relatively large radius ensures that the contact forces directed onto the tire component during the joining process are applied to a direction that is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the joining line. As a result, it is possible to reduce, or even avoid, the bulging of the tire component material in front of the rocking member during the rocking motion. Further, the arcuate shape of the arcuate pressing body prevents the rocking member from being bent by the joint. Finally, because of the convex contact surface, contact forces are applied to the tire assembly in the local contact points, which precisely control the contact force applied to the tire assembly along the tie line. Due to the aforementioned advantages, the overall joint quality of the tire component can be improved.

在一具體實施例中，凸形接觸表面具有相對於該半徑小於兩個弧度之一長度。較佳地，相對該半徑凸形接觸表面的長度小於一個弧度。凸形接觸表面相對於整體虛擬圓周之小長度可允許具有相對大半徑之緊密搖擺構件。In a specific embodiment, the convex contact surface has a length that is less than two arcs relative to the radius. Preferably, the length of the convex contact surface relative to the radius is less than one arc. The small length of the convex contact surface relative to the overall virtual circumference may allow for a tight rocking member having a relatively large radius.

在一具體實施例中，連接裝置包括一搖擺引導件，用於引導該第一搖擺構件相對於該基部之搖擺運動。該搖擺引導件可增進搖擺運動的穩定性與可再現性。搖擺引導件可進一步防止搖擺構件於搖擺平面以外的平面中移動。In a specific embodiment, the attachment means includes a rocking guide for guiding the rocking motion of the first rocking member relative to the base. The rocking guide enhances the stability and reproducibility of the rocking motion. The rocking guide can further prevent the rocking member from moving in a plane other than the rocking plane.

在其一具體實施例中，第一搖擺構件包括第一耦接元件，其中該搖擺引導件設有第一弓形引導元件，以於第一搖擺構件的搖擺運動期間接收第一耦接元件及沿著該第一耦接元件所依循的第一擺線路徑而相對於該基部引導該第一耦接元件。在其另一具體實施例中，第一搖擺構件包括第二耦接元件，其中該搖擺引導件設有第二弓形引導元件，以於該第一搖擺構件的搖擺運動期間接收第二耦接元件並沿著該第二耦接元件所依循的第二擺線路徑而相對於該基部引導該第二耦接元件。耦接元件和其各自弓形引導元件之間的互動增進了搖擺運動於擺線路徑中的一致性。此外，耦接元件和弓形引導元件之間的耦接防止搖擺構件在平行於連結線的方向偏移。In a specific embodiment, the first rocking member includes a first coupling element, wherein the rocking guide is provided with a first arcuate guiding element to receive the first coupling element and along the rocking motion of the first rocking member The first wobble path followed by the first coupling element guides the first coupling element relative to the base. In another specific embodiment thereof, the first rocking member includes a second coupling element, wherein the rocking guide is provided with a second arcuate guiding element to receive the second coupling element during the rocking motion of the first rocking member And guiding the second coupling element relative to the base along a second cycloidal path followed by the second coupling element. The interaction between the coupling elements and their respective arcuate guiding elements enhances the consistency of the rocking motion in the cycloidal path. Furthermore, the coupling between the coupling element and the arcuate guiding element prevents the rocking member from shifting in a direction parallel to the joining line.

在其另一具體實施例中，第一耦接元件與第二耦接元件互相分隔開，較佳地是在搖擺運動方向中第一搖擺構件的相對端處。耦接元件之間的間隔可進一步提升搖擺運動的穩定性。In another embodiment thereof, the first coupling element and the second coupling element are spaced apart from one another, preferably at opposite ends of the first rocking member in the direction of rocking motion. The spacing between the coupling elements further enhances the stability of the rocking motion.

較佳地，弓形按壓本體相對於第一耦接元件與第二耦接元件之間的中心呈對稱或實質上對稱。搖擺構件可因而以搖擺運動於耦接元件和其各自的弓形引導元件之間對稱地移動。Preferably, the arcuate pressing body is symmetrical or substantially symmetrical with respect to a center between the first coupling element and the second coupling element. The rocking member can thus move symmetrically between the coupling element and its respective arcuate guiding element in a rocking motion.

在一具體實施例中，連接裝置設有一致動器，用於驅動第一搖擺構件相對基部的搖擺運動。搖擺運動可因而被主動地驅動及/或受控制，而非例如人工致動。In a specific embodiment, the attachment means is provided with an actuator for driving the rocking motion of the first rocking member relative to the base. The rocking motion can thus be actively driven and/or controlled, rather than, for example, manually actuated.

在其一具體實施例中，致動器是於與該第一搖擺構件的旋轉中心徑向分隔一距離處耦接至該第一搖擺構件。致動器可因此而置於一分散位置，例如在搖擺構件的實體邊界處或靠近實體邊界處，而旋轉中心虛擬地位於實體邊界外部。In a specific embodiment thereof, the actuator is coupled to the first rocking member at a distance radially apart from a center of rotation of the first rocking member. The actuator can thus be placed in a discrete position, such as at or near the physical boundary of the rocking member, while the center of rotation is virtually outside the physical boundary.

在其另一具體實施例中，搖擺運動包括第一搖擺構件繞旋轉中心於第一旋轉方向之旋轉、以及旋轉中心在平行於連結線的平移方向之平移，其中致動器包括可於與連結線平行之驅動方向移動的支架，其中該支架是配置以將搖擺運動施加至第一搖擺構件上。該支架可被用以驅動搖擺構件的平移、以及施加或允許搖擺構件的旋轉。In another specific embodiment thereof, the rocking motion includes a rotation of the first rocking member about the center of rotation in the first rotational direction, and a translation of the center of rotation in a translational direction parallel to the connecting line, wherein the actuator includes the linkable A bracket that moves in a parallel drive direction, wherein the bracket is configured to apply a rocking motion to the first rocking member. The bracket can be used to drive translation of the rocking member and to impart or allow rotation of the rocking member.

在其一具體實施例中，連接裝置進一步包括線性引導件，其平行於該連結線而延伸，其中該支架可沿該線性引導件移動。線性運動可例如藉由一線性致動器而被輕易控制及/或啟動。In a specific embodiment thereof, the attachment device further includes a linear guide extending parallel to the attachment line, wherein the stent is movable along the linear guide. Linear motion can be easily controlled and/or activated, for example, by a linear actuator.

在其另一具體實施例中，支架是配置以於與連結線正交之凸形接觸表面的半徑處驅動第一搖擺構件。因此，支架可在搖擺構件與輪胎組件的接觸點處、或平行於該接觸點處之接觸力而施加一力至搖擺構件上。因此，可確保在該接觸點處，搖擺構件會牢固地壓抵於輪胎組件。In another embodiment thereof, the bracket is configured to drive the first rocking member at a radius of the convex contact surface orthogonal to the joining line. Thus, the bracket can exert a force on the rocking member at the point of contact of the rocking member with the tire assembly, or at a contact force parallel to the point of contact. Therefore, it can be ensured that at this contact point, the rocking member is firmly pressed against the tire component.

在其另一具體實施例中，第一搖擺構件可於第一搖擺構件的旋轉方向相對於支架而移動。搖擺構件因此可於旋轉中心平移時轉動，以實現搖擺運動。In another specific embodiment thereof, the first rocking member is movable relative to the bracket in a rotational direction of the first rocking member. The rocking member can thus be rotated as the center of rotation translates to effect a rocking motion.

較佳地，弓形按壓本體設有在凸形接觸表面對面的凹形驅動表面，其中該支架設有一或多個驅動輪，驅動輪是配置以接觸及/或運行於凹形驅動表面上。驅動輪可於搖擺運動期間大幅降低支架和搖擺構件之間的阻力。Preferably, the arcuate pressing body is provided with a concave drive surface opposite the convex contact surface, wherein the bracket is provided with one or more drive wheels that are configured to contact and/or operate on the concave drive surface. The drive wheel can substantially reduce the resistance between the bracket and the rocking member during the rocking motion.

在一替代具體實施例中，搖擺構件設有弓形驅動軌部，弓形驅動軌部是固定至弓形按壓本體，並且是固定至凸形接觸表面且與凸形接觸表面同心，其中支架是配置以可滑動地接收及/或嚙合弓形驅動軌部。弓形驅動軌部可放置為較接近、或位於與弓形按壓本體離旋轉中心相同的徑向距離處。所產生的連接裝置可更為緊密。In an alternative embodiment, the rocking member is provided with an arcuate drive rail portion that is fixed to the arcuate pressing body and that is fixed to the convex contact surface and concentric with the convex contact surface, wherein the bracket is configured to be The arcuate drive rails are slidably received and/or engaged. The arcuate drive rails can be placed closer to, or at the same radial distance from, the arcuate pressing body from the center of rotation. The resulting connecting device can be more compact.

在其一具體實施例中，支架設有一個或多個驅動輪，其是配置以接觸及/或運行於弓形驅動軌部上方。驅動輪可於搖擺運動期間大量降低支架和弓形驅動軌部之間的阻力。In one embodiment, the bracket is provided with one or more drive wheels that are configured to contact and/or operate above the arcuate drive rails. The drive wheel can substantially reduce the resistance between the bracket and the arcuate drive rail during the rocking motion.

在一具體實施例中，連接裝置是於第一搖擺構件相對於連結線之相對側處進一步設有第一夾持器與第二夾持器，以將輪胎組件夾抵於支撐構件。夾持器可避免輪胎組件於連結操作期間偏移。In a specific embodiment, the connecting device is further provided with a first holder and a second holder at opposite sides of the first rocking member with respect to the connecting line to clamp the tire assembly against the supporting member. The holder prevents the tire assembly from shifting during the joining operation.

在一具體實施例中，凸形接觸表面形成一圓弧。因此，搖擺構件可以滾動方式移動，其中圓弧的點是依循一擺線路徑。In a specific embodiment, the convex contact surface forms an arc of a circle. Therefore, the rocking member can be moved in a rolling manner, wherein the points of the arc follow a cycloidal path.

在一例示具體實施例中，支撐構件包括一平坦或實質上平坦的支撐表面，以於與連結線平行的支撐平面中支撐輪胎組件，其中該第一搖擺構件是配置為於相對於支撐構件的支撐平面的相對側上以搖擺運動方式移動。平坦支撐表面可為任何支撐表面，只要需連結之輪胎組件可沿連結線受支撐表面支撐即可。舉例而言，支撐表面可由帶式輸送器、鍊式輸送器、平台、或拾放單元的頭部所形成。In an exemplary embodiment, the support member includes a flat or substantially flat support surface for supporting the tire assembly in a support plane that is parallel to the attachment line, wherein the first rocking member is configured to be relative to the support member The opposite side of the support plane moves in a rocking motion. The flat support surface can be any support surface as long as the tire component to be joined can be supported by the support surface along the joint line. For example, the support surface can be formed by a belt conveyor, a chain conveyor, a platform, or a head of a pick and place unit.

在其一具體實施例中，搖擺平面與支撐平面呈正交、或實質上呈正交。搖擺構件可因此以與支撐平面呈正交之搖擺運動移動。In one embodiment, the rocking plane is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the support plane. The rocking member can thus move in a rocking motion that is orthogonal to the support plane.

在其另一具體實施例中，連結平面是水平的或實質上是水平的。較佳地，第一搖擺構件在支撐構件位於該連結平面下方時是位於連結平面上方，或在支撐構件位於該連結平面上方時是位於連結平面下方。連接裝置可因此用於直立與上下翻轉或相反的方向。在上下翻轉方向中，支撐構件及/或連接裝置較佳地設有固定裝置，用於使輪胎組件固抵於支撐構件。In another embodiment thereof, the joining plane is horizontal or substantially horizontal. Preferably, the first rocking member is located above the joint plane when the support member is below the joint plane or below the joint plane when the support member is located above the joint plane. The connecting means can thus be used for upright and upside down or opposite directions. In the up-and-down direction, the support member and/or the connecting means are preferably provided with fixing means for fixing the tire component to the support member.

在一替代具體實施例中，支撐構件是由滾筒的圓周表面形成，其中該第一搖擺構件是配置為於與滾筒軸向方向平行的方向中沿著連結線而以搖擺運動方式移動。在所述軸向方向中，滾筒的直徑實質上是固定的，輪胎組件是沿著一線性或實質上線性的連結線受支撐。因此，輪胎組件可藉由第一搖擺構件、沿著所述連結線而於滾筒的圓周表面上連結，如同連結於平坦支撐表面上的相同方式。In an alternative embodiment, the support member is formed by a circumferential surface of the drum, wherein the first rocking member is configured to move in a rocking motion along the joint line in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the drum. In the axial direction, the diameter of the drum is substantially fixed and the tire assembly is supported along a linear or substantially linear connecting line. Thus, the tire assembly can be joined to the circumferential surface of the drum by the first rocking member along the joining line, as in the same manner as joining the flat support surface.

在另一替代具體實施例中，支撐構件是配置為於與搖擺平面呈正交、或實質上呈正交的連結平面中支撐所述輪胎組件，其中連接裝置包括第二搖擺構件，第二搖擺構件是位於該連結平面相對於第一搖擺構件的相對側，且是配置以關於所述連結平面而相對於第一搖擺構件鏡面對稱地運作。輪胎組件可因此從連結平面的相對側受壓，藉此增加連結品質。In another alternative embodiment, the support member is configured to support the tire assembly in a joining plane that is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the rocking plane, wherein the connecting device includes a second rocking member, the second rocking The member is located on an opposite side of the joining plane relative to the first rocking member and is configured to mirror symmetrical with respect to the first rocking member with respect to the joining plane. The tire component can thus be pressed from the opposite side of the joining plane, thereby increasing the quality of the joint.

在另一替代具體實施例中，支撐構件是配置以於連結平面中支撐輪胎組件，其中第一搖擺構件可於搖擺平面中移動，該搖擺平面相對於連結平面呈一傾斜角度延伸，其中該連接裝置包括第二搖擺構件，第二搖擺構件與第一搖擺構件位於連結平面的同一側、但是在與連結平面正交且平行於連結線之法平面的相對側，其中第二搖擺構件是配置以關於該法平面相對於第一搖擺構件鏡面對稱地運作。這個具體實施例在輪胎組件的相對邊緣之間存在小間隙時會特別有效果。輪胎組件可從法平面的相對側、且在相對的傾斜角度下被壓向連結線。其結果是，輪胎組件會從連結線的相對側受力而迫使朝向彼此，以使其間的小間隙封閉。這再次提升了連結品質。In another alternative embodiment, the support member is configured to support the tire assembly in the joining plane, wherein the first rocking member is movable in a rocking plane that extends at an oblique angle relative to the joint plane, wherein the joint The device includes a second rocking member that is located on the same side of the joining plane as the first rocking member, but on an opposite side orthogonal to the joining plane and parallel to the normal plane of the joining line, wherein the second rocking member is configured to The mirror plane operates symmetrically with respect to the first rocking member. This particular embodiment is particularly effective when there is a small gap between the opposite edges of the tire component. The tire assembly can be pressed against the connecting line from opposite sides of the normal plane and at a relatively oblique angle. As a result, the tire components are forced from opposite sides of the connecting line to force toward each other to close the small gap therebetween. This again improves the quality of the link.

在其一具體實施例中，第一搖擺構件與第二搖擺構件的凸形接觸表面是平行於、或實質上平行於連結平面而延伸。這可增進搖擺構件與輪胎組件的接觸，儘管搖擺構件具有傾斜取向。In a specific embodiment thereof, the convex contact surfaces of the first rocking member and the second rocking member extend parallel to, or substantially parallel to, the joining plane. This may enhance the contact of the rocking member with the tire assembly, although the rocking member has an oblique orientation.

在另一替代具體實施例中，支撐構件是配置於搖擺構件上方，且其中輪胎組件是藉由磁性吸引或真空吸引而固定至支撐構件。因此，連接裝置可以上下翻轉方式使用。In another alternative embodiment, the support member is disposed over the rocking member, and wherein the tire component is secured to the support member by magnetic attraction or vacuum attraction. Therefore, the connecting device can be used upside down.

根據第二構想，本發明提供了利用前述連接裝置來連結輪胎組件的方法，其中該方法包括步驟：將第一輪胎組件的尾端與第二輪胎組件的前導端置於該連結線的相對側；沿著該連結線以搖擺運動移動具有其凸形接觸表面之該第一搖擺構件；將該尾端與該前導端按抵於彼此，其中該凸形接觸表面是位於該第一搖擺構件與該支撐構件之間。According to a second concept, the present invention provides a method of joining a tire assembly using the aforementioned connecting device, wherein the method includes the steps of placing a trailing end of the first tire component and a leading end of the second tire component on opposite sides of the connecting line Moving the first rocking member having its convex contact surface in a rocking motion along the connecting line; pressing the trailing end and the leading end against each other, wherein the convex contact surface is located at the first rocking member Between the support members.

根據本發明第二構想之方法具有與根據本發明第一構想之連接裝置相同的優點，因此下文將不再贅述。The method according to the second concept of the present invention has the same advantages as the connecting device according to the first concept of the present invention, and therefore will not be described below.

上述及說明書中所示之各種構想與特徵可以盡可能獨自地應用。這些獨立構想（特別是如附申請專利範圍附屬項中所述之構想與特徵）是可作為分割專利申請案的標的。The various concepts and features described above and illustrated in the specification can be applied as far as possible. These independent ideas (especially those described in the accompanying claims) are available as subject matter for the division of patent applications.

第1圖與第2A圖示出了根據本發明第一例示具體實施例之連接裝置1。連接裝置1是用於連結操作以沿著連結線S而釘接、拼接及/或連結第一條體或第一輪胎組件91的尾端TE至第二條體或第二輪胎組件92的前導端LE。連接裝置1因此可被稱為釘接器或拼接器，雖然其運作完全不同於任何習知的釘接器與拼接器。輪胎組件91、92可被用以形成各種輪胎組件，例如胎體層或緩衝層，以建構生胎或未硫化輪胎。1 and 2A show a connecting device 1 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The connecting device 1 is a pre-guide for a joining operation to staple, splicing and/or joining the tail end TE of the first strip or first tire component 91 to the second strip or second tire component 92 along the connecting line S. End LE. The connecting device 1 can therefore be referred to as a stapler or splicer, although its operation is completely different from any conventional stapler and splicer. The tire components 91, 92 can be used to form various tire components, such as a carcass layer or a buffer layer, to construct a green or unvulcanized tire.

如第1圖所示，連接裝置1包括支撐構件2，用於沿著連結線S支撐輪胎組件91、92。在此一例示具體實施例中，支撐構件2具有平坦或實質上平坦的支撐表面20，像是砧座，用於在連結平面X中支撐輪胎組件91、92。支撐表面20較佳是水平或實質上水平地延伸。第一輪胎組件91和第二輪胎組件92可由拾放單元、輸送帶或另一適合的輸送裝置（未示出）放置到連接裝置1上。輪胎組件91、92位於支撐表面20上的連結位置中，其中前導端LE和尾端TE沿著連結線S而延伸於其相對側上。As shown in Fig. 1, the connecting device 1 includes a support member 2 for supporting the tire components 91, 92 along the connecting line S. In this exemplary embodiment, the support member 2 has a flat or substantially flat support surface 20, such as an anvil, for supporting the tire components 91, 92 in the joint plane X. The support surface 20 preferably extends horizontally or substantially horizontally. The first tire component 91 and the second tire component 92 can be placed onto the connection device 1 by a pick and place unit, a conveyor belt, or another suitable transport device (not shown). The tire assemblies 91, 92 are located in a joined position on the support surface 20, wherein the leading end LE and the trailing end TE extend along the joining line S on opposite sides thereof.

連接裝置1可選地設有第一夾持器31以於尾端TE處或靠近尾端TE處將第一輪胎組件91夾抵於支撐構件2，且連接裝置1可選地設有第二夾持器32以於前導端LE處或靠近前導端LE處將第二輪胎組件92夾抵於支撐構件2。夾持器31、32可防止輪胎組件91、92於連結操作期間相對於連結位置偏移。The connecting device 1 is optionally provided with a first gripper 31 for clamping the first tire component 91 against the support member 2 at or near the tail end TE, and the connecting device 1 is optionally provided with a second The holder 32 clamps the second tire component 92 against the support member 2 at or near the leading end LE. The grippers 31, 32 prevent the tire assemblies 91, 92 from being offset relative to the joint position during the joining operation.

如第2A圖、第2B圖與第2C圖所示，連接裝置1包括搖擺器或搖擺構件4、搖擺引導件5和搖擺驅動器6，搖擺引導件5是配置以於沿著連結線S之往復滾動或搖擺運動M中引導搖擺構件4，搖擺驅動器6是配置以於所述搖擺運動M中驅動搖擺構件4。搖擺構件4設有弓形按壓本體40，其具有第一端部41、第二端部42、以及延伸於兩端部41、42間之凸形按壓或接觸表面43。在此一例示具體實施例中，凸形接觸表面43的曲線或弧形成或依循一虛擬圓的片段。凸形接觸表面43在弓形按壓本體40的端部41、42之間具有固定的半徑R1、R2、以及在所述半徑R1、R2的原點處之旋轉中心C。旋轉中心C位於搖擺構件4的外部，並且因此可被視為是虛擬的。半徑R1、R2都比傳統釘接輥子的半徑大出許多，較佳為至少是5倍、或最佳為至少是10倍。As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the connecting device 1 includes a rocker or rocking member 4, a rocking guide 5, and a rocking driver 6, and the rocking guide 5 is disposed to reciprocate along the connecting line S. The rocking member 4 is guided in the rolling or rocking motion M, and the rocking driver 6 is configured to drive the rocking member 4 in the rocking motion M. The rocking member 4 is provided with an arcuate pressing body 40 having a first end portion 41, a second end portion 42, and a convex pressing or contact surface 43 extending between the end portions 41, 42. In this exemplary embodiment, the curve or arc of the convex contact surface 43 forms or follows a segment of a virtual circle. The male contact surface 43 has a fixed radius R1, R2 between the ends 41, 42 of the arcuate pressing body 40 and a center of rotation C at the origin of the radii R1, R2. The center of rotation C is located outside of the rocking member 4 and can therefore be considered to be virtual. The radii R1, R2 are much larger than the radius of a conventional stapled roller, preferably at least 5 times, or most preferably at least 10 times.

可替代地，凸形接觸表面43的曲線或弧可為幾乎為圓形的橢圓體的片段、或與圓的一段幾乎匹配之另一曲線的片段，其中凸形接觸表面具有R1、R2與旋轉中心相交的至少兩個點。橢圓體片段在片段長度上具有變化的半徑，其可用以於弓形按壓本體40沿著連結線S運行時對輪胎組件91、92施加稍微變化的接觸力。Alternatively, the curve or arc of the convex contact surface 43 may be a segment of an almost circular ellipsoid, or a segment of another curve that closely matches a segment of the circle, wherein the convex contact surface has R1, R2 and rotation At least two points where the centers intersect. The ellipsoidal segments have varying radii over the length of the segments that can be used to impart a slightly varying contact force to the tire components 91, 92 as the arcuate pressing body 40 operates along the joining line S.

在第2A圖、第2B圖與第2C圖中，半徑R1、R2是由虛線示意地縮短以節省圖面空間並於圖式邊界內顯示出旋轉中心C。實際的旋轉中心C會在圖式外部。In FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the radii R1, R2 are schematically shortened by a broken line to save the drawing space and display the center of rotation C within the boundary of the drawing. The actual center of rotation C will be outside the drawing.

如第1圖所示，搖擺構件4的弓形按壓本體40和旋轉中心C兩者都是於搖擺平面W中延伸。搖擺平面W是與連結平面X垂直或呈正交而延伸。搖擺構件4是配置為於所述搖擺平面W中以往復搖擺運動M方式移動。在此例示具體實施例中，搖擺平面W呈垂直、或實質上呈垂直。連結平面X及/或連結線S水平地或實質上呈水平地延伸。As shown in Fig. 1, both the arcuate pressing body 40 of the rocking member 4 and the center of rotation C extend in the rocking plane W. The rocking plane W is perpendicular or orthogonal to the joint plane X. The rocking member 4 is configured to move in the rocking plane W in a reciprocating rocking motion M. In this exemplary embodiment, the rocking plane W is vertical, or substantially vertical. The joining plane X and/or the joining line S extend horizontally or substantially horizontally.

如第2A圖、第2B圖與第2C圖所示，凸形接觸表面43是配置以於搖擺構件4以搖擺運動M沿著搖擺中心C移動時，在沿著連結線S移行的接觸點P處接觸輪胎組件91、92。凸形接觸表面43於弓形按壓本體40的端部41、42之間具有長度L，其對於接觸點P而言是足夠長的，足以在搖擺運動M的單一衝程中沿著輪胎組件91、92的整體寬度移行。該長度L較佳地是小於相對於半徑R1、R2之兩個弧度，且較佳地是小於一個弧度。在連結運作期間，弓形按壓本體40的凸形接觸表面43是配置以於接觸點P處對輪胎組件91、92施加接觸力F。因為弓形按壓本體40有非常長的半徑R1、R2以及相對於所述非常大的半徑R1、R2之相對小的長度L，接觸力F會垂直於、正交於或實質上正交於連結平面X而被引導至輪胎組件91、92上，由此避免輪胎組件91、92的材料因搖擺運動M而凸出。As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the convex contact surface 43 is disposed at a contact point P that travels along the connecting line S when the rocking member 4 moves along the rocking center C in the rocking motion M. The tire components 91, 92 are contacted. The male contact surface 43 has a length L between the ends 41, 42 of the arcuate pressing body 40 which is sufficiently long for the contact point P to be along the tire assembly 91, 92 in a single stroke of the rocking motion M The overall width of the move. The length L is preferably less than two radians with respect to the radii R1, R2, and preferably less than one radians. During the joining operation, the convex contact surface 43 of the arcuate pressing body 40 is configured to apply a contact force F to the tire components 91, 92 at the contact point P. Since the arcuate pressing body 40 has a very long radius R1, R2 and a relatively small length L relative to the very large radii R1, R2, the contact force F will be perpendicular, orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the joining plane. X is guided onto the tire components 91, 92, thereby preventing the material of the tire components 91, 92 from protruding due to the rocking motion M.

如第2A圖所示，搖擺構件4的弓形按壓本體40並不向上延伸至凸形接觸表面43的旋轉中心C處或與其交錯。特別是，旋轉中心C是位於搖擺構件4的實體邊界外部。搖擺構件4設有凹形驅動表面44，其相對於凸形接觸表面43面向相反方向。凸形接觸表面43與凹形驅動表面44較佳地是在弓形按壓本體40的第一端部41與第二端部42之間分隔一固定間隔距離。其結果是，在第2A圖的側視圖中的搖擺構件4的輪廓會類似於環部或環件的片段。As shown in FIG. 2A, the arcuate pressing body 40 of the rocking member 4 does not extend up to or at the center of the center of rotation C of the convex contact surface 43. In particular, the center of rotation C is outside the physical boundary of the rocking member 4. The rocking member 4 is provided with a concave drive surface 44 that faces in opposite directions with respect to the convex contact surface 43. The male contact surface 43 and the concave drive surface 44 are preferably separated by a fixed separation distance between the first end 41 and the second end 42 of the arcuate pressing body 40. As a result, the profile of the rocking member 4 in the side view of Fig. 2A will be similar to the segment of the ring or ring.

如第2A圖進一步所示，搖擺構件4在弓形按壓本體40的第一端部41處設有第一耦接元件45、在弓形按壓本體40的第二端部42處設有第二耦接元件46，用於將搖擺構件4耦接至搖擺引導件5。在此例示具體實施例中，第一耦接元件45和第二耦接元件46是由引導輥子所形成，引導輥子與搖擺引導件5是以下文將更詳細說明的方式互動。耦接元件45、46限制往復的搖擺運動M的範圍。可觀察到凸形接觸表面43是相對於兩個耦接元件45、46之間的中心呈對稱或實質上對稱。因此，在耦接元件45、46的限制之間，搖擺運動M在兩個往復方向上都是相同的或實質上相同。As further shown in FIG. 2A, the rocking member 4 is provided with a first coupling element 45 at the first end 41 of the arcuate pressing body 40 and a second coupling at the second end 42 of the arcuate pressing body 40. Element 46 for coupling rocking member 4 to rocking guide 5. In the illustrated embodiment, the first coupling element 45 and the second coupling element 46 are formed by a guide roller that interacts with the rocking guide 5 in a manner that will be described in greater detail below. The coupling elements 45, 46 limit the extent of the reciprocating rocking motion M. It can be observed that the convex contact surface 43 is symmetrical or substantially symmetrical with respect to the center between the two coupling elements 45,46. Thus, between the constraints of the coupling elements 45, 46, the rocking motion M is the same or substantially the same in both reciprocating directions.

如第2A圖所示，搖擺引導件5包括一基部50，以將搖擺構件4固定在相對於支撐構件2之連結平面X的相對側處。在基部50中，搖擺引導件5設有第一引導元件51與第二引導元件52，用於相對於基部50分別引導第一耦接元件45與第二耦接元件46。在此一例示具體實施例中，第一引導元件51與第二引導元件52是由引導狹槽所形成，其是配置以分別容置、接合及/或引導第一耦接元件45和第二耦接元件46。第一引導元件51與第二引導元件52略呈弓形。特別是，第一引導元件51和第二引導元件52分別沿著第一擺線路徑A與第二擺線路徑B延伸。第一擺線路徑A與第一耦接元件45因搖擺構件4沿著旋轉中心C相對於搖擺引導件5的搖擺運動M而移行的軌跡相符；同樣地，第二擺線路徑B與第二耦接元件46因搖擺構件4沿著旋轉中心C相對於搖擺引導件5的搖擺運動M而移行的軌跡相符。As shown in FIG. 2A, the rocking guide 5 includes a base 50 to fix the rocking member 4 at the opposite side with respect to the joint plane X of the support member 2. In the base 50, the rocking guide 5 is provided with a first guiding element 51 and a second guiding element 52 for guiding the first coupling element 45 and the second coupling element 46, respectively, relative to the base 50. In this exemplary embodiment, the first guiding element 51 and the second guiding element 52 are formed by guiding slots configured to receive, engage and/or guide the first coupling element 45 and the second, respectively. Coupling element 46. The first guiding element 51 and the second guiding element 52 are slightly arcuate. In particular, the first guiding element 51 and the second guiding element 52 extend along the first cycloidal path A and the second cycloidal path B, respectively. The first cycloidal path A and the first coupling element 45 coincide with the trajectory of the yaw member 4 moving along the yaw motion M of the yaw guide 5 along the rotation center C; likewise, the second cycloidal path B and the second The coupling element 46 coincides with the trajectory of the yaw member 4 moving along the rocking motion M of the rocking guide 5 along the rotation center C.

發明所屬領域中具有通常知識者顯然可知，也可使用替代的耦接元件和引導元件來得到與搖擺引導件5和搖擺構件4之間相同的引導互動。It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that alternative coupling elements and guiding elements can be used to achieve the same guiding interaction with the rocking guide 5 and the rocking member 4.

第2A圖、第2B圖與第2C圖示出了包括致動器60之搖擺驅動器6，致動器60是配置以於驅動方向D線性移動或移行，以驅動搖擺構件4的搖擺運動M，驅動方向D平行於連結線S及/或沿著搖擺構件4的凹形驅動表面44之連結平面X。致動器60是於與搖擺構件4的旋轉中心C徑向相隔一段距離處耦接至搖擺構件4。在此例示具體實施例中，致動器60是由支架61形成。致動器60可沿著線性引導件62而移動，在此示例中，是以於驅動方向D中驅動致動器60的移動之確動皮帶(timing belt)的形式。線性引導件62延伸而平行於連結線S及/或連結平面X。線性引導件62是配置於相對於引導元件51、52的固定位置中。較佳地，致動器60包括一個或多個可自由旋轉的驅動輪63，驅動輪63是配置以接觸或鄰接凹形驅動表面44，並且在致動器60於驅動方向D移動時運行於該凹形驅動表面44上方。2A, 2B, and 2C illustrate a rocking driver 6 including an actuator 60 that is configured to linearly move or travel in the driving direction D to drive the rocking motion M of the rocking member 4, The driving direction D is parallel to the connecting line S of the connecting line S and/or along the concave driving surface 44 of the rocking member 4. The actuator 60 is coupled to the rocking member 4 at a distance radially from the center of rotation C of the rocking member 4. In the illustrated embodiment, the actuator 60 is formed by a bracket 61. The actuator 60 is movable along the linear guide 62, in this example, in the form of a timing belt that drives the movement of the actuator 60 in the drive direction D. The linear guide 62 extends parallel to the connecting line S and/or the joining plane X. The linear guide 62 is disposed in a fixed position relative to the guiding elements 51, 52. Preferably, the actuator 60 includes one or more freely rotatable drive wheels 63 that are configured to contact or abut the concave drive surface 44 and that operate when the actuator 60 is moved in the drive direction D. The concave drive surface 44 is above.

第2A圖與第2C圖示出了在搖擺運動M的兩個極端或端部位置中的搖擺構件4。第2B圖示出了位於兩個端部位置之間的中心位置處的搖擺構件4。端部位置是由耦接元件45、46在引導元件51、52的邊界內之移動自由度所定義。Figures 2A and 2C show the rocking member 4 in two extreme or end positions of the rocking motion M. Figure 2B shows the rocking member 4 at a central position between the two end positions. The end position is defined by the degree of freedom of movement of the coupling elements 45, 46 within the boundaries of the guiding elements 51, 52.

搖擺運動M包括搖擺構件4沿著旋轉中心C以旋轉方向E旋轉、以及旋轉中心C在與連結線S平行的平移方向T平移之組合。搖擺構件4可於搖擺構件4的旋轉方向E相對於搖擺驅動器6移動。旋轉中心C的平移T是受搖擺驅動器6在驅動方向D的移動所驅動。可觀察到支架61在平移T期間仍垂直保持在旋轉中心C下方並且持續以與切割線S垂直或正交的方向按壓於搖擺構件4上。換言之，搖擺驅動器6是配置以於與連結線S垂直或正交之凸形接觸表面43的半徑處驅動搖擺構件4。有效地，當搖擺驅動器6移動至各自端部41、42時，支架61施力迫使搖擺構件4的各自端部41、42朝向連結平面X，藉此將搖擺運動M施加至搖擺構件4上。較佳地，搖擺構件4沿著旋轉中心C之旋轉E的圓周速率或速度實質上等於該旋轉中心C的平移T的速度。這可避免搖擺構件4和輪胎組件91、92之間的滑動，從而減少在搖擺構件4前方形成凸起的機會。The rocking motion M includes a combination in which the rocking member 4 is rotated in the rotation direction E along the rotation center C, and the rotation center C is translated in the translation direction T parallel to the joint line S. The rocking member 4 is movable relative to the rocking driver 6 in the rotational direction E of the rocking member 4. The translation T of the center of rotation C is driven by the movement of the rocking drive 6 in the driving direction D. It can be observed that the bracket 61 remains vertically below the center of rotation C during the translation T and continues to press against the rocking member 4 in a direction perpendicular or orthogonal to the cutting line S. In other words, the rocking drive 6 is configured to drive the rocking member 4 at a radius of the convex contact surface 43 that is perpendicular or orthogonal to the joint line S. Effectively, when the rocking drive 6 is moved to the respective end portions 41, 42, the bracket 61 urges the respective end portions 41, 42 of the rocking member 4 toward the joint plane X, thereby applying the rocking motion M to the rocking member 4. Preferably, the circumferential rate or velocity of the rotation E of the rocking member 4 along the center of rotation C is substantially equal to the speed of the translation T of the center of rotation C. This can avoid slippage between the rocking member 4 and the tire components 91, 92, thereby reducing the chance of forming a projection in front of the rocking member 4.

凸出接觸表面43的長度L使得輪胎組件91、92可於前導端LE和尾端TE的整個寬度上都完全連結、拼接或釘接。因為大半徑R1、R2之故，藉由搖擺構件4而進行的輪胎組件91、92之連結僅僅需要沿旋轉中心C有小角度的旋轉E來產生所述搖擺運動M。較佳地，旋轉E的角度小於60度，或較佳地是甚至小於30度。The length L of the protruding contact surface 43 allows the tire components 91, 92 to be fully joined, spliced or stapled over the entire width of the leading end LE and the trailing end TE. Because of the large radii R1, R2, the joining of the tire components 91, 92 by the rocking member 4 only requires a small angle of rotation E along the center of rotation C to produce the rocking motion M. Preferably, the angle of rotation E is less than 60 degrees, or preferably even less than 30 degrees.

如第2A圖、第2B圖與第2C圖之示意說明，搖擺構件4的凸形接觸表面43是於接觸點P處對輪胎組件91、92施加按壓力或接觸力F。此接觸力F的角度是與連結平面X呈正交或實質上正交。在任何情況中，該角度都比傳統釘接輥子與輪胎組件之間的接觸力角度大幅地接近垂直定向。因此在連結期間施加於輪胎組件91、92上的接觸力F主要是被引導為與連結平面X呈正交，從而避免在平行於、或實質上平行於該連結平面X的方向中有任何實質的力。因此，即可避免輪胎組件91、92之橡膠材料在接觸點P前方變形或凸出。如第2A圖、第2B圖與第2C圖所示，搖擺構件4的凸形接觸表面43與支撐構件2的支撐表面20協作，以沿著連結線S按壓與連結輪胎組件91、92。As schematically illustrated in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the convex contact surface 43 of the rocking member 4 applies a pressing force or contact force F to the tire components 91, 92 at the contact point P. The angle of the contact force F is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the joint plane X. In any case, the angle is substantially closer to the vertical orientation than the angle of contact between the conventional pinning roller and the tire assembly. Therefore, the contact force F applied to the tire components 91, 92 during the joining is mainly directed to be orthogonal to the joining plane X, thereby avoiding any substantial in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the joining plane X. Force. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the rubber material of the tire components 91, 92 from being deformed or protruded in front of the contact point P. As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the convex contact surface 43 of the rocking member 4 cooperates with the support surface 20 of the support member 2 to press and join the tire assemblies 91, 92 along the joint line S.

第3圖說明了根據本發明第二具體實施例之替代連接裝置101。該替代連接裝置101設有與先前所述具體實施例相同的搖擺構件4、搖擺引導件5及搖擺驅動器6。然而，第一具體實施例的支撐構件2被取代為、或設有另一搖擺構件104、另一搖擺引導件105以及另一搖擺驅動器106，其關於連結平面X相對於其各自對應者呈鏡面對稱地作用、移動及/或運作。基本上，該另一搖擺構件104被製為同時地及/或同步地以與先前所述搖擺構件4的搖擺運動M鏡面對稱之搖擺運動M’移動。因此，輪胎組件91、92是在接觸點P處由相對的搖擺構件4、104同時接觸。本發明第一具體實施例的夾持器31、32並不應用於此一特定具體實施例，或是由其他合適的夾持裝置所取代。Figure 3 illustrates an alternative connection device 101 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. The alternative connecting device 101 is provided with the same rocking member 4, rocking guide 5 and rocking driver 6 as the previously described specific embodiments. However, the support member 2 of the first embodiment is replaced by, or is provided with, another rocking member 104, another rocking guide 105, and another rocking drive 106 that is mirrored with respect to the respective plane of the joint plane X Act symmetrically, move and/or operate. Basically, the other rocking member 104 is made to move simultaneously and/or synchronously in a rocking motion M' that is mirror-symmetric with the rocking motion M of the rocking member 4 previously described. Therefore, the tire components 91, 92 are simultaneously contacted by the opposing rocking members 4, 104 at the contact point P. The holders 31, 32 of the first embodiment of the present invention are not intended to be used in this particular embodiment, or may be replaced by other suitable holding means.

第4圖示出了根據本發明第三具體實施例之另一替代連接裝置201。該另一替代連接裝置201與先前所述本發明第一具體實施例不同處在於設有第一搖擺構件204與第二搖擺構件304，第一搖擺構件204與第二搖擺構件304是位於連結平面X的同一側。第一搖擺構件204和第二搖擺構件304各自受第一搖擺引導件205和第二搖擺引導件305所支撐及引導。第一搖擺構件204和第二搖擺構件304是配置以相對於它們各自的搖擺引導件205、305、各自於第一搖擺平面W1及第二搖擺平面W2中以同步化之往復搖擺運動而移動，其中搖擺平面W1、W2是延伸為相對於一法平面V（其與連結平面X呈垂直或正交而延伸）而呈相對的傾斜角度。Figure 4 shows another alternative connection device 201 in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. The other alternative connecting device 201 differs from the first embodiment of the present invention described above in that a first rocking member 204 and a second rocking member 304 are provided, and the first rocking member 204 and the second rocking member 304 are located at the joint plane. The same side of X. The first rocking member 204 and the second rocking member 304 are each supported and guided by the first rocking guide 205 and the second rocking guide 305. The first rocking member 204 and the second rocking member 304 are configured to move with respect to their respective rocking guides 205, 305, respectively, in a synchronized rocking motion in the first rocking plane W1 and the second rocking plane W2, in synchronization with each other, The rocking planes W1, W2 are extended to be opposite to each other with respect to a normal plane V (which extends perpendicular or orthogonal to the joint plane X).

在所述搖擺平面W1、W2中，每一個搖擺構件204、304、每一個搖擺引導件205、305以及每一個相應的搖擺驅動器（未示出）具有與如第2A圖所示單一搖擺構件4、搖擺引導件5和搖擺驅動器6相同、或實質相同的配置。搖擺構件204、304與前述具體實施例之差異僅在於它們的凸形接觸表面243、343經倒角或相對於它們的各自搖擺平面W1、W2呈傾斜，以於接觸點P處與輪胎組件91、92接觸時與連結平面X的方向平行而延伸或與連結平面X的方向匹配。第4圖中的夾持器231、232與第1圖中的夾持器31、32相同或實質上相同，但彼此分隔以於其間容納兩個搖擺構件204、304，並且可於平行於或實質上平行於各自搖擺平面W1、W2的方向中移動及/或動作。In the rocking planes W1, W2, each of the rocking members 204, 304, each of the rocking guides 205, 305, and each of the respective rocking drivers (not shown) has a single rocking member 4 as shown in FIG. 2A. The rocking guide 5 and the rocking drive 6 are identical or substantially identical in configuration. The rocking members 204, 304 differ from the previous embodiments only in that their convex contact surfaces 243, 343 are chamfered or inclined relative to their respective rocking planes W1, W2 to contact the tire assembly 91 at the point of contact P. When the 92 contacts, it extends parallel to the direction of the connection plane X or matches the direction of the connection plane X. The holders 231, 232 in Fig. 4 are identical or substantially identical to the holders 31, 32 of Fig. 1, but are spaced apart from each other to accommodate the two rocking members 204, 304 therebetween, and may be parallel or Moving and/or moving in a direction substantially parallel to the respective rocking planes W1, W2.

搖擺平面W1、W2是於連結線S的相對側彼此呈對稱。搖擺平面W1、W2於與連結線S成平行之交錯線（未示出）處彼此交錯。因此，第一搖擺構件204和第二搖擺構件304是對稱地被置於連結線S的相對側，以沿著連結線S對輪胎組件91、92施加第一接觸力F1與第二接觸力F2。特別是，因為搖擺平面W1、W2的斜置或傾斜取向之故，第一接觸力F1和第二接觸力F2會具有被引導於搖擺平面W1、W2中或與其平行、並且垂直於連結線S之一分量。因此，輪胎組件91、92是於垂直於連結線S延伸之側向方向Y中、以及於連結平面X中或平行於連結平面X而被壓在一起。The rocking planes W1, W2 are symmetrical with each other on the opposite side of the connecting line S. The rocking planes W1, W2 are staggered with each other at a staggered line (not shown) parallel to the joining line S. Therefore, the first rocking member 204 and the second rocking member 304 are symmetrically placed on opposite sides of the joint line S to apply the first contact force F1 and the second contact force F2 to the tire components 91, 92 along the joint line S. . In particular, because of the oblique or oblique orientation of the rocking planes W1, W2, the first contact force F1 and the second contact force F2 may have been guided in or parallel to the rocking planes W1, W2 and perpendicular to the connecting line S. One component. Therefore, the tire components 91, 92 are pressed together in the lateral direction Y extending perpendicular to the connecting line S, and in the joining plane X or parallel to the joining plane X.

因此，雖然大直徑R1、R2避免輪胎組件91、92的材料沿著或平行於連結線S而於搖擺構件204、304前方凸出，但所述搖擺構件204、304的傾斜取向會使輪胎組件91、92的材料在側向方向Y中加壓。在所述側向方向Y中的加壓可增進輪胎組件91、92的連結，特別是當其前導端LE與尾端TE之間存在有小間隙時。較佳地，搖擺構件204、304是置放為在連結線S的相對側上盡可能地與彼此靠近或會合，以於接觸點P處或其附近形成連續的、或實質上連續的接觸表面243、343。Thus, although the large diameters R1, R2 prevent the material of the tire components 91, 92 from projecting in front of the rocking members 204, 304 along or parallel to the joining line S, the oblique orientation of the rocking members 204, 304 causes the tire components The material of 91, 92 is pressurized in the lateral direction Y. Pressurization in the lateral direction Y enhances the joining of the tire components 91, 92, particularly when there is a small gap between the leading end LE and the trailing end TE. Preferably, the rocking members 204, 304 are placed as close to or meet as possible to each other on opposite sides of the joining line S to form a continuous, or substantially continuous, contact surface at or near the point of contact P. 243, 343.

第5圖示出具有用於支撐輪胎組件91、92之圓周表面80的滾筒8。滾筒8可形成或取代本發明第一具體實施例中的支撐構件2。第5圖示出根據本發明第一具體實施例之搖擺構件4與搖擺引導件5，其與所述滾筒8一起使用以於滾筒8的圓周表面80上連結輪胎組件91、92。夾持器331、332或其他適合的夾持裝置（例如在滾筒8的圓周表面80上之磁性元件）是設以將輪胎組件91、92固持至滾筒8的圓周表面80。搖擺構件4是配置以於與滾筒8的軸向方向平行的方向移動。因此，第2A圖、第2B圖與第2C圖中的連結線S是平行於滾筒8的軸向方向而延伸，並且連結平面X是於滾筒8的圓周表面80處或附近與連結線S相切的一虛擬平面。本發明之此一具體實施例顯示，支撐構件2的支撐表面20不一定必須要是平坦的。搖擺構件4可被用以將緩衝層的前導端LE與尾端TE連結於滾筒8的圓周表面80上。Figure 5 shows the drum 8 with a circumferential surface 80 for supporting the tire components 91,92. The drum 8 may form or replace the support member 2 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 shows a rocking member 4 and a rocking guide 5 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, which is used with the drum 8 to join the tire components 91, 92 on the circumferential surface 80 of the drum 8. Holders 331, 332 or other suitable clamping means (e.g., magnetic elements on the circumferential surface 80 of the drum 8) are provided to hold the tire assemblies 91, 92 to the circumferential surface 80 of the drum 8. The rocking member 4 is disposed to move in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the drum 8. Therefore, the joint line S in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C extends parallel to the axial direction of the drum 8, and the joint plane X is at or near the circumferential surface 80 of the drum 8 to the joint line S. Cut a virtual plane. This particular embodiment of the invention shows that the support surface 20 of the support member 2 does not necessarily have to be flat. The rocking member 4 can be used to join the leading end LE and the trailing end TE of the buffer layer to the circumferential surface 80 of the drum 8.

基本上，搖擺構件4可以搖擺運動M於任何支撐表面上方移動，只要欲連結的輪胎組件91、92是沿著連結線S受該支撐表面支撐即可。各種支撐表面都是可推知的，包括、但不限於輸送帶、鏈帶、釘接平台、輪胎建置滾筒等。Basically, the rocking member 4 can move over the rocking motion M over any of the support surfaces as long as the tire components 91, 92 to be joined are supported by the support surface along the joint line S. Various support surfaces are inferred, including, but not limited to, conveyor belts, chain belts, nailing platforms, tire building rollers, and the like.

除此之外，甚至可推知根據本發明第一具體實施例之連接裝置1、或根據本發明第三具體實施例之另一替代連接裝置201都可上下翻轉使用。在此一具體實施例中，連接裝置1、201是於連結平面X中呈現鏡面對稱，因此支撐構件2可被配置於搖擺構件4、204、304上方。輪胎組件91、92可藉由磁性吸引或真空吸引而固定至支撐構件2。支撐構件2可形成操縱器(例如拾放單元)的一部分，操縱器使輪胎組件91、92瞬間移動到搖擺構件4上方的連結線S處之連結位置，以由該搖擺構件4、204、304予以連結，並且在輪胎組件91、92已經連結之後依序使輪胎組件91、92移動遠離搖擺構件4、204、304。In addition to this, it is even inferred that the connecting device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention or the alternative connecting device 201 according to the third embodiment of the present invention can be used upside down. In this embodiment, the connecting means 1, 201 are mirror-symmetrical in the joining plane X, so that the support member 2 can be disposed above the rocking members 4, 204, 304. The tire components 91, 92 can be fixed to the support member 2 by magnetic attraction or vacuum suction. The support member 2 may form a part of a manipulator (for example, a pick-and-place unit) that instantaneously moves the tire components 91, 92 to a joint position at the joint line S above the rocking member 4 to be used by the rocking members 4, 204, 304 The tire components 91, 92 are sequentially moved away from the rocking members 4, 204, 304 after the tire components 91, 92 have been joined.

第6圖示出根據本發明第四具體實施例之另一替代連接裝置401。該另一替代連接裝置401與先前所述本發明第一具體實施例不同處在於，搖擺構件404設有弓形驅動軌部447，其依循與凸形接觸表面43相同弧度及/或與凸形接觸表面43同心。弓形驅動軌部447是位於且固定至弓形按壓本體40的後側處，並且因此於第6圖中僅以虛線顯示。Fig. 6 shows another alternative connecting device 401 in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The alternative alternate connection device 401 differs from the first embodiment of the invention described above in that the rocking member 404 is provided with an arcuate drive rail portion 447 that follows the same curvature and/or convex contact as the convex contact surface 43. Surface 43 is concentric. The arcuate drive rail portion 447 is located at and fixed to the rear side of the arcuate pressing body 40, and thus is only shown in broken lines in FIG.

該另一替代連接裝置401進一步與本發明前述第一具體實施例不同處在於，搖擺驅動器6是以一替代搖擺驅動器406所取代，替代搖擺驅動器406包括具有驅動塊或支架461之形式的致動器460。支架461設有驅動輪463，其是從相對側封閉及/或嚙合弓形驅動軌部447。支架461是固定至線性引導件462，特別是一確動皮帶，以沿著弓形驅動軌部447於驅動方向D被驅動。驅動輪463允許支架461在驅動方向D於弓形驅動軌部447上方滑動及/或運行。與本發明第一具體實施例之支架61類似，支架461是配置以於搖擺驅動器406移動至各自端部41、42時嚙合及/或迫使搖擺構件404的各自端部41、42朝向連結平面X，以對搖擺構件404施加搖擺運動M。該領域中具有通常知識者將可理解，搖擺構件404和搖擺驅動器406的此一替代配置可被應用於每一個前述具體實施例。The alternative alternate connection device 401 is further different from the foregoing first embodiment of the present invention in that the rocking drive 6 is replaced by an alternative rocking drive 406 that includes actuation in the form of a drive block or bracket 461. 460. The bracket 461 is provided with a drive wheel 463 that closes and/or engages the arcuate drive rail 447 from the opposite side. The bracket 461 is fixed to the linear guide 462, particularly an actuating belt, to be driven in the driving direction D along the arcuate drive rail 447. The drive wheel 463 allows the bracket 461 to slide and/or operate over the arcuate drive rail 447 in the drive direction D. Similar to the bracket 61 of the first embodiment of the present invention, the bracket 461 is configured to engage and/or force the respective ends 41, 42 of the rocking member 404 toward the joint plane X as the rocking drive 406 is moved to the respective ends 41, 42 To apply a rocking motion M to the rocking member 404. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that this alternative configuration of rocking member 404 and rocking driver 406 can be applied to each of the foregoing specific embodiments.

最後，第一輪胎組件91和第二輪胎組件92可各自設有尾端TE與前導端LE，其具有經最佳化的形狀以供連接裝置1進行連結。特別是，前導端LE和尾端TE可設有倒角邊緣，因此它們能被重疊放置於連結線S處。除此之外、或可替代地，前導端LE和尾端TE可沿著連結線S而具有一些過剩的橡膠材料，以於連結運作期間填充前導端LE與尾端TE之間的任何間隙。Finally, the first tire component 91 and the second tire component 92 can each be provided with a tail end TE and a leading end LE having an optimized shape for the connection device 1 to be joined. In particular, the leading end LE and the trailing end TE may be provided with chamfered edges so that they can be overlapped at the joining line S. Additionally or alternatively, the leading end LE and the trailing end TE may have some excess rubber material along the joining line S to fill any gap between the leading end LE and the trailing end TE during the joining operation.

所示之前導端LE與尾端TE於相同連結平面X中連結。可替代地，輪胎組件91、92的其中之一可被放置為稍微與輪胎組件91、92的另一個重疊配置；然而這並不會影響上述連接裝置1、101、201、401的運作。The leading end LE and the trailing end TE are connected in the same joint plane X. Alternatively, one of the tire components 91, 92 can be placed slightly overlapping with the other of the tire components 91, 92; however this does not affect the operation of the above-described connecting devices 1, 101, 201, 401.

應理解上述說明是僅為描述較佳具體實施例的運作，其並不是表示要限制本發明之範疇。從上述說明可知，對於發明所屬領域中具有通常知識者而言，許多變化例都仍受本發明範疇所涵蓋。It is to be understood that the foregoing description is only illustrative of the operation of the preferred embodiments and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. From the above description, many variations are still encompassed by the scope of the present invention for those of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains.

1‧‧‧連接裝置
2‧‧‧支撐構件
20‧‧‧支撐表面
31‧‧‧第一夾持器
32‧‧‧第二夾持器
4‧‧‧搖擺構件
40‧‧‧弓形按壓本體
41‧‧‧第一端部
42‧‧‧第二端部
43‧‧‧凸形接觸表面
44‧‧‧凹形驅動表面
45‧‧‧第一耦接元件
46‧‧‧第二耦接元件
5‧‧‧搖擺引導件
50‧‧‧基部
51‧‧‧第一引導元件
52‧‧‧第二引導元件
6‧‧‧搖擺驅動器
60‧‧‧致動器
61‧‧‧支架
62‧‧‧線性引導件
63‧‧‧驅動輪
8‧‧‧滾筒
80‧‧‧圓周表面
91‧‧‧第一條體
92‧‧‧第二條體
101‧‧‧替代的連接裝置
104‧‧‧另一搖擺構件
105‧‧‧另一搖擺引導件
106‧‧‧另一搖擺驅動器
201‧‧‧另一替代連接裝置
231‧‧‧第一夾持器
232‧‧‧第二夾持器
204‧‧‧第一搖擺構件
304‧‧‧第二搖擺構件
205‧‧‧第一搖擺引導件
305‧‧‧第二搖擺引導件
331‧‧‧第一夾持器
332‧‧‧第二夾持器
401‧‧‧另一替代連接裝置
404‧‧‧搖擺構件
447‧‧‧弓形驅動軌部
406‧‧‧搖擺驅動器
460‧‧‧致動器
461‧‧‧支架
462‧‧‧線性引導件
463‧‧‧驅動輪
A‧‧‧第一擺線路徑
B‧‧‧第二擺線路徑
C‧‧‧旋轉中心
D‧‧‧驅動方向
E‧‧‧旋轉方向
F‧‧‧接觸力
F1‧‧‧第一接觸力
F2‧‧‧第二接觸力
L‧‧‧長度
LE‧‧‧前導端
M‧‧‧搖擺運動
M’‧‧‧鏡面對稱搖擺運動
P‧‧‧接觸點
R1‧‧‧半徑
R2‧‧‧半徑
S‧‧‧連結線
T‧‧‧平移方向
TE‧‧‧尾端
X‧‧‧連結平面
Y‧‧‧側向方向
V‧‧‧垂直平面
W‧‧‧搖擺平面
W1‧‧‧第一搖擺平面
W2‧‧‧第二搖擺平面1‧‧‧Connecting device
2‧‧‧Support members
20‧‧‧Support surface
31‧‧‧First holder
32‧‧‧Second gripper
4‧‧‧ rocking members
40‧‧‧ Bow-shaped pressing body
41‧‧‧First end
42‧‧‧second end
43‧‧‧ convex contact surface
44‧‧‧ concave drive surface
45‧‧‧First coupling element
46‧‧‧Second coupling element
5‧‧‧Swing guide
50‧‧‧ base
51‧‧‧First guiding element
52‧‧‧Second guiding element
6‧‧‧Wave drive
60‧‧‧Actuator
61‧‧‧ bracket
62‧‧‧Linear guides
63‧‧‧Drive wheel
8‧‧‧Roller
80‧‧‧circular surface
91‧‧‧ first body
92‧‧‧Second body
101‧‧‧Alternative connection device
104‧‧‧Another rocking member
105‧‧‧Another swing guide
106‧‧‧Another rocking drive
201‧‧‧Another alternative connection device
231‧‧‧First holder
232‧‧‧Second gripper
204‧‧‧First rocking member
304‧‧‧Second rocking member
205‧‧‧First swing guide
305‧‧‧Second swing guide
331‧‧‧First holder
332‧‧‧Second gripper
401‧‧‧Another alternative connection device
404‧‧‧ rocking members
447‧‧‧Bow drive rail
406‧‧‧Swing drive
460‧‧‧ actuator
461‧‧‧ bracket
462‧‧‧Linear guides
463‧‧‧ drive wheel
A‧‧‧First Cycloid Path
B‧‧‧Second cycloidal path
C‧‧‧ Rotation Center
D‧‧‧Drive direction
E‧‧‧Rotation direction
F‧‧‧Contact force
F1‧‧‧First contact force
F2‧‧‧second contact force
L‧‧‧ length
LE‧‧‧ lead
M‧‧‧ rocking movement
M'‧‧‧Mirror symmetrical rocking motion
P‧‧‧ touch points
Radius of R1‧‧
Radius of R2‧‧
S‧‧‧ connection line
T‧‧‧ translation direction
TE‧‧‧ tail
X‧‧‧Link plane
Y‧‧‧ lateral direction
V‧‧‧Vertical plane
W‧‧‧Swing plane
W1‧‧‧ first swing plane
W2‧‧‧ second swing plane

本發明將基於如附示意圖式中所示之例示具體實施例來加以說明，其中：第1圖示出根據本發明第一具體實施例之用於連結輪胎組件之連接裝置的前視圖；第2A圖示出根據第1圖之連接裝置在連結操作之前的初始位置時之側視圖；第2B圖與第2C圖示出根據第2A圖之連接裝置在連結操作的連續步驟期間之側視圖；第3圖示出根據本發明第二具體實施例之用於連結輪胎組件的替代連接裝置之側視圖；第4圖示出了根據本發明第三具體實施例之用於連結輪胎組件的另一替代連接裝置之前視圖；第5圖示出了根據第1圖與第2A圖至第2C圖之連接裝置在與滾筒的圓周表面一起使用時之前視圖；以及第6圖示出了根據本發明第四具體實施例之另一替代連接裝置之側視圖。The present invention will be described on the basis of exemplary embodiments as shown in the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows a front view of a connecting device for joining tire components according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a side view showing the initial position of the connecting device according to Fig. 1 before the joining operation; Figs. 2B and 2C are side views showing the connecting device according to Fig. 2A during successive steps of the joining operation; 3 is a side view showing an alternative connecting device for joining a tire component according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a view showing another alternative for joining a tire component according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Front view of the connecting device; Fig. 5 shows a front view of the connecting device according to Figs. 1 and 2A to 2C when used together with the circumferential surface of the drum; and Fig. 6 shows the fourth according to the present invention A side view of another alternative attachment device of a particular embodiment.

1‧‧‧連接裝置 1‧‧‧Connecting device

2‧‧‧支撐構件 2‧‧‧Support members

20‧‧‧支撐表面 20‧‧‧Support surface

31‧‧‧第一夾持器 31‧‧‧First holder

32‧‧‧第二夾持器 32‧‧‧Second gripper

4‧‧‧搖擺構件 4‧‧‧ rocking members

40‧‧‧弓形按壓本體 40‧‧‧ Bow-shaped pressing body

43‧‧‧凸形接觸表面 43‧‧‧ convex contact surface

45‧‧‧第一耦接元件 45‧‧‧First coupling element

5‧‧‧搖擺引導件 5‧‧‧Swing guide

50‧‧‧基部 50‧‧‧ base

91‧‧‧第一條體 91‧‧‧ first body

92‧‧‧第二條體 92‧‧‧Second body

C‧‧‧旋轉中心 C‧‧‧ Rotation Center

F‧‧‧接觸力 F‧‧‧Contact force

LE‧‧‧前導端 LE‧‧‧ lead

R1‧‧‧半徑 Radius of R1‧‧

R2‧‧‧半徑 Radius of R2‧‧

S‧‧‧連結線 S‧‧‧ connection line

TE‧‧‧尾端 TE‧‧‧ tail

X‧‧‧連結平面 X‧‧‧Link plane

W‧‧‧搖擺平面 W‧‧‧Swing plane

Claims

一種連接裝置，用於將多個輪胎組件連結於一支撐構件上，其中該支撐構件是配置以沿著一連結線支撐該等輪胎組件，其中該連接裝置包括一第一搖擺構件，該第一搖擺構件可沿著該連結線於一搖擺平面中移動，以與該支撐構件協作而將該等輪胎組件壓在一起，其中該第一搖擺構件包括一弓形按壓本體，該弓形按壓本體具有配置為面向該支撐構件之一凸形接觸表面，其中該凸形接觸表面具有定義了該第一搖擺構件之一旋轉中心的一半徑，其中該旋轉中心是位於該第一搖擺構件外部，其中該第一搖擺構件是配置以於該搖擺平面中圍繞該旋轉中心而以一搖擺運動移動。A connecting device for attaching a plurality of tire components to a support member, wherein the support member is configured to support the tire assemblies along a connecting line, wherein the connecting device includes a first rocking member, the first The rocking member is movable along a connecting line in a rocking plane to cooperate with the support member to press the tire components together, wherein the first rocking member includes an arcuate pressing body, the arcuate pressing body having a configuration Facing a convex contact surface of the support member, wherein the convex contact surface has a radius defining a center of rotation of the first rocking member, wherein the center of rotation is outside the first rocking member, wherein the first The rocking member is configured to move in a rocking motion about the center of rotation in the rocking plane.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該凸形接觸表面具有一長度，該長度相對於該半徑小於兩個弧度。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the convex contact surface has a length that is less than two arcs relative to the radius.

如申請專利範圍第2項所述之連接裝置，其中該凸形接觸表面之該長度相對於該半徑小於一個弧度。The connecting device of claim 2, wherein the length of the convex contact surface is less than one arc with respect to the radius.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該連接裝置包括一搖擺引導件，用以引導該第一搖擺構件相對於基部的該搖擺運動。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the connecting device includes a rocking guide for guiding the rocking motion of the first rocking member relative to the base.

如申請專利範圍第4項所述之連接裝置，其中該第一搖擺構件包括一第一耦接元件，其中該搖擺引導件設有一第一弓形引導元件，以於該第一搖擺構件的該搖擺運動期間接收該第一耦接元件和相對於該基部而沿著該第一耦接元件依循之一第一擺線路徑引導該第一耦接元件。The connecting device of claim 4, wherein the first rocking member comprises a first coupling member, wherein the rocking guide is provided with a first arcuate guiding member for the rocking of the first rocking member Receiving the first coupling element during movement and guiding the first coupling element along the first coupling element along the first coupling element with respect to the base.

如申請專利範圍第5項所述之連接裝置，其中該第一搖擺構件包括一第二耦接元件，其中該搖擺引導件設有一第二弓形引導元件，以於該第一搖擺構件的該搖擺運動期間接收該第二耦接元件和相對於該基部而沿著該第二耦接元件依循之一第二擺線路徑引導該第二耦接元件。The connecting device of claim 5, wherein the first rocking member comprises a second coupling member, wherein the rocking guide is provided with a second arcuate guiding member for the rocking of the first rocking member Receiving the second coupling element during movement and guiding the second coupling element along the second coupling element along the second coupling element with respect to the base.

如申請專利範圍第6項所述之連接裝置，其中該第一耦接元件與該第二耦接元件於該搖擺運動的方向中在該第一搖擺構件的相對端部處互相分隔開。The connecting device of claim 6, wherein the first coupling element and the second coupling element are spaced apart from each other at opposite ends of the first rocking member in the direction of the rocking motion.

如申請專利範圍第6項所述之連接裝置，其中該弓形按壓本體相對於該第一耦接元件和該第二耦接元件之間的中心呈對稱。The connecting device of claim 6, wherein the arcuate pressing body is symmetrical with respect to a center between the first coupling element and the second coupling element.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該連接裝置設有一致動器以驅動該第一搖擺構件相對該基部之該搖擺運動。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the connecting device is provided with an actuator to drive the rocking motion of the first rocking member relative to the base.

如申請專利範圍第9項所述之連接裝置，其中該致動器是在與該第一搖擺構件的該旋轉中心徑向相隔一距離處耦接至該第一搖擺構件。The connecting device of claim 9, wherein the actuator is coupled to the first rocking member at a distance radially from the center of rotation of the first rocking member.

如申請專利範圍第9項所述之連接裝置，其中該搖擺運動包括該第一搖擺構件繞該旋轉中心以一旋轉方向旋轉，以及該旋轉中心於平行於該連結線之一平移方向的一平移，其中該致動器包括一支架，該支架可於與該連結線平行之一驅動方向移動，其中該支架是配置以將該搖擺運動施加至該第一搖擺構件上。The connecting device of claim 9, wherein the rocking motion comprises the first rocking member rotating in a rotational direction about the center of rotation, and the pivoting center is in a translation parallel to a translation direction of the connecting line Wherein the actuator includes a bracket movable in a drive direction parallel to the attachment line, wherein the bracket is configured to apply the rocking motion to the first rocking member.

如申請專利範圍第11項所述之連接裝置，其中該連接裝置進一步包括平行於該連結線而延伸的一線性引導件，其中該支架可沿著該線性引導件移動。The connecting device of claim 11, wherein the connecting device further comprises a linear guide extending parallel to the connecting line, wherein the bracket is movable along the linear guide.

如申請專利範圍第11項所述之連接裝置，其中該支架是配置以於與該連結線正交的該凸形接觸表面之一半徑處驅動該第一搖擺構件。The connecting device of claim 11, wherein the bracket is configured to drive the first rocking member at a radius of one of the convex contact surfaces orthogonal to the connecting line.

如申請專利範圍第11項所述之連接裝置，其中該第一搖擺構件可於該第一搖擺構件的該旋轉方向相對該支架移動。The connecting device of claim 11, wherein the first rocking member is movable relative to the bracket in the direction of rotation of the first rocking member.

如申請專利範圍第14項所述之連接裝置，其中該弓形按壓本體設有與該凸形接觸表面相對之一凹形驅動表面，其中該支架設有配置以接觸及/或運行於該凹形驅動表面上方的一個或多個驅動輪。The connecting device of claim 14, wherein the arcuate pressing body is provided with a concave driving surface opposite to the convex contact surface, wherein the bracket is configured to contact and/or operate on the concave shape Drive one or more drive wheels above the surface.

如申請專利範圍第14項所述之連接裝置，其中該搖擺構件設有一弓形驅動軌部，該弓形驅動軌部是固定至該弓形按壓本體且與該凸形接觸表面同心，其中該支架是配置以可滑動地接收及/或嚙合該弓形驅動軌部。The connecting device of claim 14, wherein the rocking member is provided with an arcuate driving rail portion fixed to the arcuate pressing body and concentric with the convex contact surface, wherein the bracket is configured The arcuate drive rail portion is slidably received and/or engaged.

如申請專利範圍第16項所述之連接裝置，其中該支架設有配置以接觸及/或運行於該弓形驅動軌部上方的一個或多個驅動輪。The attachment device of claim 16, wherein the bracket is provided with one or more drive wheels configured to contact and/or operate above the arcuate drive rail.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該連接裝置是於該第一搖擺構件對於該連結線的相對側上進一步設有一第一夾持器與一第二夾持器，以將該等輪胎組件夾持至該支撐構件。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the connecting device further comprises a first holder and a second holder on the opposite side of the first rocking member for the connecting line, so as to The tire components are clamped to the support member.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該凸形接觸表面形成一圓弧。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the convex contact surface forms an arc.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該支撐構件包括一平坦支撐表面以於一支撐平面中支撐該等輪胎組件，該支撐平面平行於該連結線，其中該第一搖擺構件是配置為以一搖擺運動於該支撐平面相對於該支撐構件的相對側上移動。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the supporting member comprises a flat supporting surface for supporting the tire components in a supporting plane, the supporting plane being parallel to the connecting line, wherein the first rocking member is It is configured to move on a side of the support plane relative to the support member in a rocking motion.

如申請專利範圍第20項所述之連接裝置，其中該搖擺平面與該支撐平面正交。The connecting device of claim 20, wherein the rocking plane is orthogonal to the support plane.

如申請專利範圍第20或21項所述之連接裝置，其中該連結平面是水平的。The connecting device of claim 20 or 21, wherein the joining plane is horizontal.

如申請專利範圍第22項所述之連接裝置，其中在該支撐構件位於該連結平面下方時該第一搖擺構件是位於該連結平面上方，或在該支撐構件位於該連結平面上方時該第一搖擺構件是位於該連結平面下方。The connecting device of claim 22, wherein the first rocking member is located above the joint plane when the support member is below the joint plane, or the first when the support member is located above the joint plane The rocking member is located below the joint plane.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該支撐構件是由一滾筒的一圓周表面所形成，其中該第一搖擺構件是配置以沿著該連結線於平行於該滾筒的軸向方向以一搖擺運動移動。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the supporting member is formed by a circumferential surface of a roller, wherein the first rocking member is disposed along the connecting line in an axial direction parallel to the roller The direction moves in a rocking motion.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該支撐構件是配置以於與該搖擺平面正交的一連結平面中支撐該等輪胎組件，其中該連接裝置包括一第二搖擺構件，該第二搖擺構件是位於該連結平面相對於該第一搖擺構件之一相對側，且該第二搖擺構件是配置以關於該連結平面相對於該第一搖擺構件鏡面對稱地運作。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the supporting member is configured to support the tire components in a joint plane orthogonal to the rocking plane, wherein the connecting device comprises a second rocking member, The second rocking member is located on an opposite side of the joining plane relative to one of the first rocking members, and the second rocking member is configured to mirrorly symmetrically operate relative to the first rocking member about the joining plane.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該支撐構件是配置以於一連結平面中支撐該等輪胎組件，其中該第一搖擺構件可於一搖擺平面中移動，該搖擺平面是以相對該連結平面之一傾斜角度延伸，其中該連接裝置包括一第二搖擺構件，該第二搖擺構件與該第一搖擺構件位於該連結平面的同一側、但位於一法平面的相對側，該法平面是正交於該連結平面而延伸並且平行於該連結線，其中該第二搖擺構件是配置以關於該法平面相對於該第一搖擺構件鏡面對稱地運作。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the supporting member is configured to support the tire assemblies in a joint plane, wherein the first rocking member is movable in a rocking plane, the rocking plane is Extending at an oblique angle with respect to one of the connecting planes, wherein the connecting device comprises a second rocking member, the second rocking member and the first rocking member are located on the same side of the joint plane but on opposite sides of a normal plane, The normal plane extends orthogonal to the joint plane and is parallel to the joint line, wherein the second rocking member is configured to mirrorly symmetrically operate relative to the first rocking member about the normal plane.

如申請專利範圍第26項所述之連接裝置，其中該第一搖擺構件和該第二搖擺構件的凸形接觸表面是平行於該連結平面而延伸。The connecting device of claim 26, wherein the convex contact surfaces of the first rocking member and the second rocking member extend parallel to the joint plane.

如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置，其中該支撐構件是配置於該搖擺構件上方，且其中該等輪胎組件是由磁性吸引或真空吸引而固定至該支撐構件。The connecting device of claim 1, wherein the supporting member is disposed above the rocking member, and wherein the tire components are fixed to the support member by magnetic attraction or vacuum attraction.

一種利用如申請專利範圍第1項所述之連接裝置來連結多個輪胎組件的方法，其中該方法包括步驟：將一第一輪胎組件的一尾端與一第二輪胎組件的一前導端置於該連結線的相對側；沿著該連結線以一搖擺運動移動具有其凸形接觸表面之該第一搖擺構件；將該尾端與該前導端按抵於彼此，其中該凸形接觸表面是位於該第一搖擺構件與該支撐構件之間。A method of joining a plurality of tire components using a connecting device as described in claim 1, wherein the method comprises the steps of: placing a tail end of a first tire component and a leading end of a second tire component On the opposite side of the connecting line; moving the first rocking member having its convex contact surface in a rocking motion along the connecting line; pressing the trailing end and the leading end against each other, wherein the convex contact surface It is located between the first rocking member and the support member.