Reservoir assembly station
Makes reservoir assembly possible
Components
Quantity | Part Number | Supplier Link | Description |
---|---|---|---|
1x | VR09F18 | https://www.coval-inc.com/products/vr09f18-vr-series-heavy-duty-in-line-ejector-nozzle-diameter-0-9mm-1-8-gas-female-fitting-719.htm | Venturi Pump for vacuum to hold slide down during assembly |
1x | MHL-3 | https://www.brenner-fiedler.com/3-way-hand-lever-valve-mhl-3 | Smooth pneumatic valve to turn on air flow to venturi pump. |
1x | 9262K421 | McMaster Oil-Resistant Buna-N O-Ring | O-ring to provide vacuum seal to bottom of reservoir part. |
1x | 5779K652 | McMaster Push-to-Connect Tube Fitting for Air | Fitting to back of base. |
2x | 7397N18 | McMaster Universal-Thread Push-to-Connect Tube Fittings | Fittings to the venturi pump. |
Some length | 9446K241 | McMaster Firm PVC Plastic Tubing for Air and Water | Tubing to connect venturi to valve and base fitting. |
2x | 91292A192 | McMaster 18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Head Screw | Two screws to bolt down the fixture to base (front two) |
2x | 91292A193 | McMaster 18-8 Stainless Steel Socket Head Screw | Longer screws for the back two holes. |
1x | Machined part – Reservoir Assembly Jig Vacuum base | hardware | This part is machined from a suitable plastic material. |
1x | 3D printed part – Reservoir Centering Fixture | hardware | This part is 3D printed from suitable materials. |
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Vacuum base
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Centering fixture
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The assembly station is constructed on a solid heavy base to prevent movement during assembly. The design above is just a typical example and requires 4 appropriately spaced M5 tapped holes.
Procedure
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Place the Reservoir Assembly Jig Vacuum base on the heavy base and secure with two M5 screws (91292A192).
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Place the 3D printed Reservoir Centering Fixture on top of the Vacuum base and secure it with two M5 screws (91292A193).
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Screw the push-to-connect elbow fitting (5779K652) into the back port (1/8 NPT).
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Hook up the venturi pump with and appropriately valved air valve and place the O-ring in the center of the Vacuum Jig base (9262K421).
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The system is ready to be used for the assembly of the reservoirs.