Aluminum can trimming machine

By designing an aluminum can trimming machine, which utilizes a vacuum suction cup and a motor-driven rotation and displacement mechanism, the machine automatically completes the cutting and polishing of aluminum can lids. This solves the problems of inconvenience and safety hazards associated with manual operation in existing technologies, and achieves efficient and safe aluminum can trimming.

CN224674298UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25CIXI AOLIJUE METAL PROD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521852010.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-29

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Technical Problem

The current aluminum can trimming process requires manual rotation and pressing, which is inconvenient and poses safety hazards.

Method used

An aluminum can trimming machine was designed, comprising a worktable, a placement seat, a trimming mechanism, a cutting machine, and a displacement mechanism. The aluminum can is fixed by a vacuum suction cup, and the vacuum suction cup is rotated and the displacement mechanism is moved by a motor, which automatically completes the cutting and polishing of the aluminum can lid, reducing manual operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of aluminum can trimming, reduces the danger of manual operation, realizes the automated aluminum can trimming process, and avoids manual rotation and pressing operations.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to aluminium pot processing technical field, and disclose a kind of aluminium pot trimming machine, including workbench, fixedly connected with placing seat on the workbench, the side of the placing seat is provided with trimming mechanism, the side of the back of the placing seat is fixedly connected with support, the cutting machine is movably connected on the support, the middle part of the placing seat is provided with displacement mechanism for aluminium pot fixed and push.This utility model can position aluminium pot in placing seat, then utilize vacuum chuck to fix aluminium pot, prevent aluminium pot to move at will, then utilize cutting machine to cut off aluminium pot cover body, in this process, the rotation of first motor can realize that vacuum chuck drives aluminium pot, i.e. aluminium pot cover body can be cut off completely, after finishing, again through displacement mechanism, aluminium pot is moved towards trimming sand disc, the cover body will automatically fall down at this time, personnel need not manually take down, finally through trimming sand disc, aluminium pot mouth is polished, to improve the trimming efficiency of aluminium pot.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of aluminum can processing technology, specifically an aluminum can trimming machine. Background Technology

[0002] Aluminum cans are commonly used in daily life to hold beverages. After use, in order to make use of waste, the lid of the can needs to be cut off, and the remaining can body can be further processed into aluminum sheets for easy recycling; or the opening of the can body can be deburred and trimmed, so that the can body can be made into handicrafts such as hanging baskets or cups, thus realizing the reuse of waste.

[0003] A search revealed that patent CN220740128U discloses an aluminum can trimming machine;

[0004] Analysis of the above technical solutions reveals that, during the cutting of the aluminum can lid, personnel still need to manually rotate the can to completely remove it. Furthermore, the cut can opening also requires manual pressing for proper polishing. Therefore, the aluminum can trimming process is inconvenient and can easily cause hand injuries. To address these issues, we provide an aluminum can trimming machine. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides an aluminum can trimming machine.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an aluminum can trimming machine, including a workbench, a placement seat fixedly connected to the workbench, a trimming mechanism provided on one side of the placement seat, a support fixedly connected to one side of the back of the placement seat, a cutting machine movably connected to the support, and a displacement mechanism for fixing and pushing aluminum cans provided in the middle of the placement seat.

[0007] Preferably, the displacement mechanism includes a second slot and a first slot. The first slot is formed on the worktable, and the second slot is formed on the bottom surface of the placement seat. An electric push rod is installed on the bottom surface of the placement seat, and the electric push rod is located in the first slot. A movable plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the electric push rod, and the movable plate is slidably disposed in the second slot. A vacuum suction cup is rotatably connected to the top of the movable plate, and a rotating mechanism for driving the vacuum suction cup to rotate is provided on the side of the movable plate.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a first motor, which is mounted on the side of the moving plate. A first gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, and a second gear is fixedly connected to the vacuum suction cup, and the second gear meshes with the first gear.

[0009] Preferably, the trimming mechanism includes a second motor, which is mounted on the workbench via a bracket. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to a trimming sanding disc, and the trimming sanding disc is adapted to the middle of the aluminum can on the placement seat.

[0010] Preferably, a discharge hopper is fixedly connected to the workbench, and the discharge hopper is located between the trimming sand disc and the placement seat.

[0011] Preferably, support legs are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom surface of the workbench, and each support leg is provided with an anti-slip pad at its bottom.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] This invention, through the coordinated arrangement of a workbench, placement seat, trimming mechanism, support, cutting machine, and moving mechanism, allows the aluminum can to be positioned within the placement seat. A vacuum suction cup then secures the can, preventing it from moving freely. Next, the cutting machine removes the can lid. During this process, the operation of the first motor enables the vacuum suction cup to rotate the can, completely removing the lid. After completion, the moving mechanism moves the can towards the trimming sanding disc, where the lid automatically falls off without manual removal. Finally, the can opening is polished using the trimming sanding disc. This improves the efficiency of aluminum can trimming and reduces the need for excessive manual operation, effectively minimizing the risk to personnel. Specifically, the aluminum can is cut without manual rotation, lid removal, or pressing during polishing. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from below;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the placement seat and displacement mechanism of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Unloading hopper; 3. First slot; 4. Placement seat; 5. Moving plate; 6. Vacuum suction cup; 7. Second gear; 8. First motor; 9. First gear; 10. Support; 11. Cutting machine; 12. Trimming sand disc; 13. Second motor; 14. Second slot; 15. Electric push rod. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment proposes an aluminum can trimming machine, including a worktable 1, a placement seat 4 fixedly connected to the worktable 1, an edge trimming mechanism on one side of the placement seat 4 for grinding the opening of the cut aluminum can, a support 10 fixedly connected to one side of the back of the placement seat 4, and a cutting machine 11 movably connected to the support 10. The cutting machine 11 is a mature existing technology. When using it, the operator holds the handle on the cutting machine 11 and cuts the aluminum can downwards. A displacement mechanism for fixing and pushing the aluminum can is provided in the middle of the placement seat 4. With the above structure, the aluminum can can be positioned in the placement seat 4, and then the displacement mechanism can be used to fix the aluminum can and prevent it from moving randomly. Next, the aluminum can lid is cut off using the cutting machine 11. After the cutting is completed, the aluminum can is moved towards the trimming sanding disc 12 by the displacement mechanism. At this time, the lid will fall off automatically, and no personnel need to remove it manually. Finally, the aluminum can mouth is polished by the trimming sanding disc 12, which improves the efficiency of aluminum can trimming and reduces the need for excessive manual operation, effectively reducing the danger of the equipment to personnel. That is, the aluminum can does not need to be manually rotated, the lid does not need to be manually removed, and the aluminum can does not need to be manually pressed for polishing during cutting. The machinery, parts and equipment in this device all adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the displacement mechanism includes a second slot 14 and a first slot 3. The first slot 3 is formed on the worktable 1, and the second slot 14 is formed on the bottom surface of the placement seat 4. An electric push rod 15 is installed on the bottom surface of the placement seat 4, and the electric push rod 15 is located in the first slot 3. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 15 is fixedly connected to a moving plate 5, and the moving plate 5 is slidably disposed in the second slot 14. A vacuum suction cup 6 is rotatably connected to the top of the moving plate 5, and a rotating mechanism for driving the vacuum suction cup 6 to rotate is provided on the side of the moving plate 5. Through the above structure configuration... This design facilitates the fixing and pushing of the aluminum can on the placement seat 4. In specific operation, simply place the aluminum can directly on the placement seat 4, allowing the groove on the placement seat 4 to position the aluminum can. Then, press the right end of the aluminum can tightly against the vacuum suction cup 6, using the vacuum suction cup 6 to adhere and fix the right end of the aluminum can, thus completing the fixing of the aluminum can and preventing it from rotating randomly on the placement seat 4. If it is necessary to control the rotation of the aluminum can on the placement seat 4 later, simply use the rotation mechanism to drive the vacuum suction cup 6 to rotate, thereby achieving the rotation of the aluminum can and ensuring the normal cutting of the aluminum can.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the rotating mechanism includes a first motor 8, which is mounted on the side of the moving plate 5. A first gear 9 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 8, and a second gear 7 is fixedly connected to the vacuum suction cup 6, with the second gear 7 meshing with the first gear 9. The first motor 8 is a worm gear motor, thus having a self-locking effect, which is a mature existing technology and will not be detailed here. With the above structure, when the aluminum can on the placement seat 4 is being cut, the first motor 8 drives the first gear 9 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 7 and the vacuum suction cup 6 to rotate at the top of the moving plate 5, thereby rotating the aluminum can on the placement seat 4 so that the aluminum can lid can be completely cut off by the cutting machine 11. Therefore, there is no need for personnel to manually rotate and adjust the position of the aluminum can, avoiding danger to personnel. Once the aluminum can lid is cut off, the operation of the first motor 8 can be stopped. Because the first motor 8 has a self-locking effect, the vacuum suction cup 6 will not rotate on the moving plate 5, ensuring the subsequent grinding of the aluminum can opening.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the trimming mechanism includes a second motor 13, which is mounted on the workbench 1 via a bracket. The output end of the second motor 13 is fixedly connected to a trimming sanding disc 12, which is adapted to the middle of the aluminum can on the placement seat 4. With the above structure, after the aluminum can is cut on the placement seat 4, the aluminum can is pushed towards the trimming sanding disc 12 by the displacement mechanism. The cut lid will fall from the placement seat 4 until the aluminum can mouth contacts the trimming sanding disc 12. Then, the second motor 13 can be used to rotate the trimming sanding disc 12. Since the first motor 8 has a self-locking function, the aluminum can will not rotate on the placement seat 4, ensuring that the trimming sanding disc 12 can properly grind and deburr the cut edge of the aluminum can. After the aluminum can mouth is ground, the personnel release the vacuum suction cup 6 from the aluminum can and then remove it directly. During this process, the personnel do not need to press the aluminum can.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a discharge hopper 2 is fixedly connected to the workbench 1, and the discharge hopper 2 is located between the trimming sand disc 12 and the placement seat 4. With the discharge hopper 2 in place, after the aluminum can lid is cut, the aluminum can is pushed and moved towards the trimming sand disc 12 by the displacement mechanism, so that the lid can be pushed onto the discharge hopper 2. As it slides down into the discharge hopper 2, it is convenient for personnel to collect the lid in a unified manner.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, support legs are fixed to the four corners of the bottom surface of the workbench 1, and each support leg is equipped with an anti-slip pad at the bottom, which provides a stable support for the workbench 1, which is conducive to the unloading of the aluminum can lid after cutting, ensuring the stability of the workbench 1 during use, and also facilitates the operation of personnel on the workbench 1.

[0025] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: First, the aluminum can is placed directly on the placement base 4, so that the groove on the placement base 4 positions the aluminum can. Then, the right end of the aluminum can is attracted and fixed by the vacuum suction cup 6, thus completing the fixation of the aluminum can. When cutting begins, the operation of the electric push rod 15 drives the moving plate 5 to move to the left, which pushes the aluminum can on the placement base 4 until the aluminum can lid is moved under the cutting machine 11. Then, the operator holds the cutting machine 11 to cut off the aluminum can lid. During this process, the operator starts the first motor 8 to drive the first gear 9 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 7 and the vacuum suction cup 6 to rotate at the top of the moving plate 5, thereby rotating the aluminum can on the placement base 4 so that the aluminum can lid can be completely cut off by the cutting machine 11. Therefore, there is no need for the operator to manually rotate and adjust the position of the aluminum can, avoiding the danger to the operator. When the aluminum can lid is cut off... After cutting, the operation of the first motor 8 can be stopped, and the operation of the electric push rod 15 can be used to push the vacuum suction cup 6 towards the trimming sanding disc 12. Since the first motor 8 has a self-locking effect, the vacuum suction cup 6 will not rotate on the moving plate 5, so as to ensure the subsequent grinding of the aluminum can opening. The cut lid will fall from the placement seat 4 and be collected by the unloading hopper 2. After the aluminum can opening comes into contact with the trimming sanding disc 12, the second motor 13 can be used to drive the trimming sanding disc 12 to rotate. Since the first motor 8 has a self-locking function, the aluminum can will not rotate on the placement seat 4, so as to ensure that the trimming sanding disc 12 can properly grind and deburr the cut edge of the aluminum can. After the aluminum can opening is ground, the personnel can release the vacuum suction cup 6 from the aluminum can and then remove it directly. During this process, the personnel do not need to press the aluminum can.

[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. Content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An aluminum can trimming machine, comprising a workbench (1), characterized in that: A placement seat (4) is fixedly connected to the workbench (1). A trimming mechanism is provided on one side of the placement seat (4). A support (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the back of the placement seat (4). A cutting machine (11) is movably connected to the support (10). A displacement mechanism for fixing and pushing aluminum cans is provided in the middle of the placement seat (4).

2. The aluminum can trimming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The displacement mechanism includes a second slot (14) and a first slot (3). The first slot (3) is opened on the workbench (1), and the second slot (14) is opened on the bottom surface of the placement seat (4). An electric push rod (15) is installed on the bottom surface of the placement seat (4), and the electric push rod (15) is located in the first slot (3). The telescopic end of the electric push rod (15) is fixedly connected to a moving plate (5), and the moving plate (5) is slidably arranged in the second slot (14). The top of the moving plate (5) is rotatably connected to a vacuum suction cup (6), and the side of the moving plate (5) is provided with a rotating mechanism for driving the vacuum suction cup (6) to rotate.

3. The aluminum can trimming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism includes a first motor (8), which is mounted on the side of the moving plate (5). A first gear (9) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (8), and a second gear (7) is fixedly connected to the vacuum suction cup (6), and the second gear (7) meshes with the first gear (9).

4. The aluminum can trimming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trimming mechanism includes a second motor (13), which is mounted on the workbench (1) via a bracket. The output end of the second motor (13) is fixedly connected to a trimming sand disc (12), and the trimming sand disc (12) is adapted to the middle of the aluminum can on the placement seat (4).

5. The aluminum can trimming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (1) is fixedly connected to a discharge hopper (2), and the discharge hopper (2) is located between the trimming sand disc (12) and the placement seat (4).

6. The aluminum can trimming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (1) has four support legs fixedly connected to its bottom surface, and each support leg has an anti-slip pad at its bottom.

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  • Aluminum can trimming machine

    CN220740128U