Automatic trimmer for cauldrons

Abstract

The application relates to an automatic trimming machine for pots, which comprises a machine tool, a clamping device for clamping the pot, a rotating device, a trimming device for trimming the outer round edge of the pot into a smooth circular arc and an elastic member, the machine tool is provided with a trimming area, the rotating device is arranged on the machine tool, the clamping device and the rotating device are connected, the clamping device faces the trimming area, and the rotating device drives the clamping device to rotate; the trimming area is provided with a sliding groove, the trimming device comprises a hammering cutter, a hammering cutter driving assembly, a sliding member and a trimming range limiting member, the sliding member is arranged on the machine tool in a sliding mode, the hammering cutter driving assembly is arranged on the sliding member, the hammering cutter and the hammering cutter driving assembly are connected, the hammering cutter driving assembly drives the hammering cutter to rotate, the hammering cutter extends out of the trimming area through the sliding groove, and the sliding groove limits the moving distance of the hammering cutter, so that the trimming efficiency and the trimming quality of the pot are greatly improved, the production efficiency is improved, the manufacturing period is shortened, and the manufacturing process is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of trimming machines, and particularly to an automated trimming machine for pots. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the trimming method for heat-resistant pots after molding is still in the stage of manual processing, and it is carried out in the state of wet blank or dry blank, so the efficiency and quality of trimming are not stable. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated trimming machine for a pot that is automated and has a good trimming effect.

[0004] The objective of this invention is achieved as follows:

[0005] An automated trimming machine for a pot includes a machine tool, a clamping device for clamping the pot, a rotating device, a trimming device for trimming the outer edge of the pot into a smooth arc, and an elastic element. The machine tool is provided with a trimming area, the rotating device is disposed on the machine tool, the clamping device and the rotating device are connected, the clamping device faces the trimming area, and the rotating device drives the clamping device to rotate.

[0006] The trimming area has a sliding groove. The trimming device includes a milling cutter, a milling cutter drive assembly, a sliding member, and a trimming range limiting member. The sliding member is slidably mounted on the machine tool. The milling cutter drive assembly is mounted on the sliding member. The milling cutter and the milling cutter drive assembly are connected. The milling cutter drive assembly drives the milling cutter to rotate. The milling cutter passes through the sliding groove and extends out of the trimming area. The sliding groove limits the movement distance of the milling cutter. The trimming range limiting member is mounted on the milling cutter and limits the trimming range of the milling cutter on the outer edge of the pot.

[0007] One end of the elastic element is connected to the machine tool, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the trimming device. Under the action of the elastic element, the serration cutter always remains in close contact with the outer edge of the pot.

[0008] The pot is clamped by a clamping device and positioned on the trimming area. The opening of the pot faces and is close to the top surface of the machine tool. The top surface of the machine tool can serve as a flat reference surface to ensure the uniformity of the milling wheel trimming. Moreover, the milling cutter is always in close contact with the outer edge of the pot under the action of the elastic element. The rotating device drives the pot to rotate 360 ​​degrees through the clamping device. At the same time, the milling cutter drive assembly drives the milling cutter to rotate. The milling cutter trims the outer edge of the pot. Meanwhile, the trimming range limiting element limits the trimming range of the milling cutter, thereby ensuring that the milling cutter cuts the same amount at any position on the pot, so that the outer edge of the pot is trimmed into a smooth arc. The whole process is automated, which greatly improves the trimming efficiency and quality of the pot, increases production efficiency, shortens the manufacturing cycle, and optimizes the manufacturing process.

[0009] The objective of this invention can also be achieved by the following technical measures:

[0010] Furthermore, the trimming range limiting component is a bearing, and the milling cutter includes a drive shaft and a milling wheel. The bearing and milling wheel are mounted on the drive shaft, with the bearing positioned above the milling wheel. The bearing and milling wheel are in close contact with the outer edge of the pot. During the pot's rotation, the bearing also rotates, reducing friction. Moreover, the bearing limits the depth of the milling wheel's contact with the outer edge of the pot, thereby ensuring that the milling cutter cuts the same amount at any position on the pot, greatly improving the trimming quality of the pot.

[0011] Furthermore, the milling wheel is a diamond milling wheel with rounded corners (R). Using a diamond milling wheel with rounded corners to match the outer edge of the pot makes the outer edge of the pot smoother when polished.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a PLC controller, and the clamping device, rotating device, trimming device and distance sensing module are electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a distance sensing module, which is installed on the machine tool. The rotating device is a variable-speed motor. When the milling cutter trims the outer edge of the pot, it moves along the contour of the pot, thereby driving the trimming device to move. When the trimming device moves into the sensing range of the distance sensing module, the distance sensing module sends a deceleration signal, which is transmitted to the motor through the PLC controller, and the motor performs a deceleration action. The variable-speed motor drives the pot to rotate through the clamping device, and at the same time, the milling cutter drive assembly drives the milling cutter to rotate, so that the milling cutter trims the outer edge of the pot. If the pot has ears, when the ears of the pot pass by the milling cutter, the ears of the pot push the milling cutter to move, causing the trimming device to move. When the trimming device moves into the sensing range of the distance sensing module, the distance sensing module sends a deceleration signal, which is transmitted to the motor through the PLC controller, and the motor performs a deceleration action, thereby ensuring that the linear speed of the milling wheel is consistent during the trimming process of the outer edge of the pot and the ears of the pot, greatly improving the trimming quality of the pot.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a demolding device, which comprises a cylinder and a push block. The cylinder is mounted on the machine tool, and the push block is mounted on the cylinder's push rod, with the push block facing the trimming device. After the outer edge of the pot is trimmed into a smooth arc, the user controls the cylinder to move via the PLC controller. The cylinder drives the push block to move via the push rod, causing the push block to push the sliding part, so that the trimming device moves against the tension of the tension spring, ultimately moving the milling cutter away from the outer edge of the pot. The user then controls the clamping cylinder to move via the PLC controller, causing the left and right clamps to move away from each other so that the user can remove the pot.

[0015] Furthermore, the clamping device includes a clamping cylinder, a left jaw, and a right jaw. The left push rod of the clamping cylinder is connected to the left jaw, and the right push rod of the clamping cylinder is connected to the right jaw. The action of the clamping cylinder causes the left and right jaws to move closer together or further apart. The clamping device uses a left and right jaw, which clamp the pot in a clamping manner, allowing the clamping device to clamp pots of different shapes, greatly improving the practicality and applicability of the pot trimming machine.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a support frame and a connector. The support frame is set on the top surface of the machine tool, the rotating device is set on the support frame, one end of the connector is connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating device, and the other end of the connector is connected to the clamping cylinder. The rotating device is connected to the clamping device through the connector.

[0017] Furthermore, the machine tool is equipped with a slide rail, on which a slider is fitted. The slider and the slider are connected, and the slider slides along the slide rail via the slider, thereby adjusting the position of the trimming device.

[0018] Furthermore, the elastic element is a tension spring, with one end of the tension spring connected to the machine tool and the other end connected to a sliding element.

[0019] Furthermore, the distance sensing module is a proximity switch.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0021] In this invention, the pot is clamped by a clamping device and positioned on the trimming area. The opening of the pot faces and is close to the top surface of the machine tool. The top surface of the machine tool can serve as a flat reference surface to ensure the uniformity of the milling wheel trimming. Moreover, the milling cutter is always in close contact with the outer edge of the pot under the action of the elastic element. The rotating device drives the pot to rotate 360 ​​degrees through the clamping device, while the milling cutter drive assembly drives the milling cutter to rotate. The milling cutter trims the outer edge of the pot. At the same time, the trimming range limiting element limits the trimming range of the milling cutter, thereby ensuring that the cutting amount of the milling cutter is the same at any position of the pot, so that the outer edge of the pot is trimmed into a smooth arc. The whole process is automated, which greatly improves the trimming efficiency and quality of the pot, increases production efficiency, shortens the manufacturing cycle, and optimizes the manufacturing process.

[0022] This invention uses a diamond grinding wheel with rounded corners (R) to match the outer edge of the pot, making the outer edge of the pot smoother when polished by the grinding wheel.

[0023] In this invention, the bearing and the gong wheel are closely attached to the outer edge of the pot. During the rotation of the pot, the bearing also rotates, reducing friction. Moreover, the bearing limits the depth of the gong wheel's contact with the outer edge of the pot, thereby ensuring that the cutting amount of the gong cutter is the same at any position of the pot, which greatly improves the trimming quality of the pot.

[0024] In this invention, the variable-speed motor drives the pot to rotate via a clamping device, while the serger drive assembly drives the serger to rotate, thereby trimming the outer edge of the pot. If the pot has handles, when the handles pass by the serger, they push the serger to move, causing the trimming device to move. When the trimming device moves into the sensing range of the distance sensing module, the distance sensing module sends a deceleration signal, which is transmitted to the motor via the PLC controller. The motor then performs a deceleration action, thereby ensuring that the linear speed of the serger wheel is consistent with that of the pot's outer edge and handles during the trimming process, greatly improving the trimming quality of the pot. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automated trimming machine for a pot.

[0026] Figure 2 This is another schematic diagram of the automated trimming machine for the pot.

[0027] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram of the automated trimming machine for the pot.

[0028] Figure 4 This is another schematic diagram of the automated trimming machine for the pot.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of an automated trimming machine for pots.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of an automated trimming machine for pots.

[0031] Figure 7 Another sectional view of the automated trimming machine for the pot.

[0032] Figure 8 Another cross-sectional view of the automated trimming machine for the pot.

[0033] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the automated trimming machine for the pot.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the trimming range limiter and the auger assembly of the automated trimming machine for potting.

[0035] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a pot with handles, used for an automated trimming machine. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0037] Implementation examples, in conjunction with Figures 1 to 11As shown, an automated trimming machine for a pot includes a machine tool 1, a clamping device 2 for clamping the pot, a rotating device 3, a trimming device 5 for trimming the outer edge 41 of the pot 4 into a smooth arc, an elastic element 6, a distance sensing module (not shown in the figure), a demolding device 7, a support frame 8, a connector 9, and a PLC controller (not shown in the figure).

[0038] The top surface of the machine tool 1 is provided with a trimming area 11, the trimming area 11 has a sliding groove 12, the machine tool 1 is provided with a slide rail 13, and a slider 14 is fitted on the slide rail 13.

[0039] The trimming device 5 includes a milling cutter 51, a milling cutter drive assembly 52, a sliding member 53, and a trimming range limiting member. The milling cutter 51 includes a drive shaft 511 and a milling wheel 512. The drive shaft 511 extends out of the slide groove 12. The milling wheel 512 is a diamond milling wheel with rounded corners. The trimming range limiting member is a bearing 54. The bearing 54 and the milling wheel 512 are arranged on the drive shaft 511 extending out of the slide groove 12, with the bearing 54 located above the milling wheel 512.

[0040] The roulette drive assembly 52 is a rotary motor, which is mounted on the sliding member 53. The transmission shaft 511 is connected to the rotating shaft of the rotary motor, and the rotary motor drives the roulette 51 to rotate.

[0041] The sliding member 53 is connected to corresponding sliders 14 on both sides. The sliding member 53 slides along the slide rail 13 through the sliders 14, thereby adjusting the position of the trimming device 5. The slide groove 12 limits the movement distance of the milling cutter 51, thereby limiting the position of the trimming device 5. The elastic member 6 is a tension spring. One end of the tension spring is connected to the machine tool 1, and the other end of the tension spring is connected to the sliding member 53.

[0042] The demolding device 7 includes a cylinder 71 and a push block 72. The cylinder 71 is mounted on the machine tool 1, and the push block 72 is mounted on the push rod of the cylinder 71, with the push block 72 facing the trimming device 5.

[0043] The clamping device 2 includes a clamping cylinder 21, a left jaw 22 and a right jaw 23. The left push rod 211 of the clamping cylinder 21 is connected to the left jaw 22, and the right push rod 212 of the clamping cylinder 21 is connected to the right jaw 23. The action of the clamping cylinder 21 causes the left jaw 22 and the right jaw 23 to move closer to each other or further away from each other.

[0044] The support frame 8 is set on the top surface of the machine tool 1. The rotating device 3 is a variable speed motor, which is set on the support frame 8. One end of the connector 9 is connected to the motor, and the other end of the connector 9 is connected to the clamping cylinder 21. The clamping device 2 faces the trimming area 11. The motor is connected to the clamping device 2 through the connector 9, and the motor drives the clamping device 2 to rotate.

[0045] The distance sensing module is a proximity switch. The distance sensing module is installed on the machine tool 1 near the trimming device 5. The PLC controller is installed next to the machine tool 1. The variable speed motor, clamping cylinder 21, rotary motor, proximity switch and cylinder 71 are electrically connected to the PLC controller.

[0046] Working principle:

[0047] 42-inch pot without ears:

[0048] The user controls the clamping cylinder 21 via the PLC controller. The clamping cylinder 21 moves the left jaw 22 and the right jaw 23 away from each other. At this time, the user places the pot 4 in the trimming area 11, with the opening of the pot 4 facing the top surface of the machine tool 1. The top surface of the machine tool 1 can serve as a flat reference surface to ensure the uniformity of the trimming by the milling wheel 512. Then, the milling wheel 512 and the bearing 54 are pressed tightly against the outer edge 41 of the pot 4. The milling cutter 51 remains pressed tightly against the outer edge 41 of the pot 4 under the action of the tension spring. Then, the user controls the clamping cylinder 21 via the PLC controller to move the left jaw 22 and the right jaw 23 together to clamp the pot 4.

[0049] Next, the user controls the rotary motor and the electric motor to work simultaneously through the PLC controller. The rotary motor drives the pot 4 to rotate 360 ​​degrees through the clamping device 2. The motor drives the milling cutter 51 to rotate. The milling wheel 512 trims the outer circle 41 of the pot 4 into a smooth arc. At the same time, the bearing 54 limits the trimming range of the milling wheel 512, so that the trimming range of the milling wheel 512 remains consistent, thereby trimming the outer circle 41 of the pot 4 into a smooth arc.

[0050] Finally, after the outer edge 41 of the pot 4 is trimmed into a smooth arc, the user controls the cylinder 71 to move through the PLC controller. The cylinder 71 drives the push block 72 to move through the push rod, causing the push block 72 to push the milling cutter drive assembly 52, so that the trimming device 5 moves against the tension of the tension spring, and finally the milling cutter 51 moves away from the outer edge 41 of the pot 4. The user controls the clamping cylinder 21 to move through the PLC controller. The clamping cylinder 21 moves the left clamp 22 and the right clamp 23 away from each other so that the user can take out the pot 4.

[0051] Pot 4 with ears (42):

[0052] The user controls the clamping cylinder 21 via the PLC controller. The clamping cylinder 21 moves the left jaw 22 and the right jaw 23 away from each other. At this time, the user places the pot 4 in the trimming area 11, with the opening of the pot 4 facing the top surface of the machine tool 1. The top surface of the machine tool 1 can serve as a flat reference surface to ensure the uniformity of the trimming by the milling wheel 512. Then, the milling wheel 512 and the bearing 54 are pressed tightly against the outer edge 41 of the pot 4. The milling cutter 51 remains pressed tightly against the outer edge 41 of the pot 4 under the action of the tension spring. Then, the user controls the clamping cylinder 21 via the PLC controller to move the left jaw 22 and the right jaw 23 together to clamp the pot 4.

[0053] Next, the user controls the rotary motor and the electric motor to work simultaneously through the PLC controller. The rotary motor drives the pot 4 to rotate 360 ​​degrees through the clamping device 2. The motor drives the milling cutter 51 to rotate. The milling wheel 512 trims the outer circle 41 of the pot 4 into a smooth arc. At the same time, the bearing 54 limits the trimming range of the milling wheel 512, so that the trimming range of the milling wheel 512 remains consistent, thereby trimming the outer circle 41 of the pot 4 into a smooth arc.

[0054] Next, when the ear 42 of the pot 4 moves to the position of the milling cutter 51, the ear 42 of the pot 4 overcomes the tension of the tension spring and pushes the trimming device 5 to move, causing the sliding member 53 to enter the sensing area of ​​the proximity switch. The proximity switch sends a deceleration signal to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller controls the rotary motor to decelerate. The milling wheel 512 trims the ear 42 of the pot 4 into a smooth arc, thereby ensuring that the linear speed of the milling wheel 512 on the outer edge 41 of the pot 4 and the ear 42 of the pot 4 is consistent during the trimming process.

[0055] Finally, after the outer edge 41 of the pot 4 and the ears 42 of the pot 4 are trimmed into smooth arcs, the user controls the cylinder 71 to move through the PLC controller. The cylinder 71 drives the push block 72 to move through the push rod, so that the push block 72 pushes the screed drive assembly 52, so that the trimming device 5 moves against the elastic force of the tension spring, and finally the screed 51 moves away from the outer edge 41 of the pot 4. The user controls the clamping cylinder 21 to move through the PLC controller. The clamping cylinder 21 moves the left jaw 22 and the right jaw 23 away from each other so that the user can take out the pot 4.

Claims

1. An automated trimming machine for a pot, comprising a machine tool, a clamping device for clamping the pot, a rotating device, a trimming device for trimming the outer edge of the pot into a smooth arc, and an elastic element, characterized in that: The machine tool is provided with a trimming area, the rotating device is provided on the machine tool, the clamping device is connected to the rotating device, the clamping device faces the trimming area, and the rotating device drives the clamping device to rotate. The trimming area has a sliding groove. The trimming device includes a milling cutter, a milling cutter drive assembly, a sliding member, and a trimming range limiting member. The sliding member is slidably mounted on the machine tool. The milling cutter drive assembly is mounted on the sliding member. The milling cutter and the milling cutter drive assembly are connected. The milling cutter drive assembly drives the milling cutter to rotate. The milling cutter passes through the sliding groove and extends out of the trimming area. The sliding groove limits the movement distance of the milling cutter. The trimming range limiting member is mounted on the milling cutter and limits the trimming range of the milling cutter on the outer edge of the pot. One end of the elastic element is connected to the machine tool, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the trimming device. Under the action of the elastic element, the serration cutter always remains in close contact with the outer edge of the pot. The trimming range limiting component is a bearing, and the milling cutter includes a drive shaft and a milling wheel. The bearing and the milling wheel are mounted on the drive shaft, and the bearing is located above the milling wheel. The gong wheel is a diamond gong wheel with rounded corners (R). It also includes a PLC controller, and the clamping device, rotating device, trimming device and distance sensing module are electrically connected to the PLC controller respectively; It also includes a distance sensing module, which is installed on the machine tool. The rotating device is a variable speed motor. When the serger trims the outer edge of the pot, it moves along the contour of the pot, thereby driving the trimming device to move. When the trimming device moves into the sensing range of the distance sensing module, the distance sensing module sends a deceleration signal, which is transmitted to the motor through the PLC controller, and the motor performs a deceleration action. It also includes a demolding device, which includes a cylinder and a push block. The cylinder is mounted on the machine tool, and the push block is mounted on the push rod of the cylinder, with the push block facing the trimming device. The machine tool is equipped with a slide rail, and a slider is sleeved on the slide rail. The slider and the slider are connected. The slider slides along the slide rail through the slider, thereby adjusting the position of the trimming device. The elastic element is a tension spring, with one end of the tension spring connected to the machine tool and the other end connected to a sliding element. The cylinder drives the pusher block to move via the push rod, which in turn pushes the sliding part so that the trimming device can move against the tension of the tension spring, ultimately moving the gong knife away from the outer edge of the pot; The distance sensing module is a proximity switch; This ensures that the linear speed of the gong wheel is consistent with that of the outer edge of the pot and the handles of the pot during the trimming process, greatly improving the trimming quality of the pot.

2. The automated trimming machine for the pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping device includes a clamping cylinder, a left jaw, and a right jaw. The left push rod of the clamping cylinder is connected to the left jaw, and the right push rod of the clamping cylinder is connected to the right jaw. The action of the clamping cylinder causes the left jaw and the right jaw to move closer to each other or further apart.

3. The automated trimming machine for the pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame and a connector. The support frame is set on the top surface of the machine tool, the rotating device is set on the support frame, one end of the connector is connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating device, and the other end of the connector is connected to the clamping cylinder. The rotating device is connected to the clamping device through the connector.

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