Conductive foam cutting equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a conductive foam cutting device, including a machine base; a cutting device disposed on the machine base, the cutting device including a cutting assembly and a carrying platform, on which a strip of material can be placed, the carrying platform having a first groove perpendicular to the strip of material; the cutting assembly having a disc cutter capable of rotating to cut the strip of material and moving along the first groove; a feeding device disposed on the machine base, capable of conveying the strip of material to the carrying platform; a collecting device disposed on the machine base, capable of collecting the cut sheet material into a storage box; and a cleaning device disposed on the machine base, capable of spraying cleaning agent onto the disc cutter and cleaning impurities adhering to the disc cutter during the cutting process. By cooperating with the disc cutter and the carrying platform to cut the strip of material horizontally, wrinkles in the sheet material can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to conductive foam cutting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Conductive foam possesses excellent electrostatic protection, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance, making it widely used in electronic products such as PDP TVs, LCD monitors, LCD TVs, mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, communication cabinets, and medical instruments, as well as in military and aerospace fields. Conductive foam is available in various cross-sectional shapes, installation methods, UL ratings, and shielding effectiveness.

[0003] In related technologies, some conductive foam molding strips consist of multiple conductive foam raw materials attached parallel to a base film. To facilitate transportation and assembly, the molding strips need to be cut into sheets. The traditional method for cutting conductive foam molding strips is to cut vertically with a cutter and press down to slice the material. However, this processing method easily causes the sheets to be damaged and wrinkled, resulting in a low yield. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a conductive foam cutting device that can reduce pressure marks and wrinkles generated during the cutting of sheet materials, thereby improving the product yield.

[0005] A conductive foam cutting device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0006] Machine tool;

[0007] A cutting device is provided on the machine base. The cutting device includes a cutting component and a loading platform. The material strip can be placed on the loading platform. The loading platform is provided with a first groove. The first groove is perpendicular to the material strip. The cutting component is provided with a disc cutter. The disc cutter can rotate to cut the material strip and can move along the first groove.

[0008] A feeding device is provided on the machine base, and the feeding device is capable of conveying the material belt to the loading platform;

[0009] A receiving device is installed on the machine base, which can collect the cut sheet material into a storage box;

[0010] A cleaning device is provided on the machine base, which can spray cleaning agent onto the disc cutter and clean the impurities that adhere to the disc cutter during the cutting process.

[0011] The conductive foam cutting equipment according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the feeding device conveys the material strip to the carrying platform, the disc cutter of the cutting device cuts the material strip along the first groove of the carrying platform, the receiving device collects the cut sheet into the storage box, the disc cutter will be covered with plastic during the cutting process, the cleaning device can spray cleaning agent onto the disc cutter to remove the plastic on the disc cutter, which can reduce the pressure and wrinkles generated when cutting the sheet and improve the yield of the product.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cutting assembly further includes a base, a movable support, and a cutting machine. The movable support is slidably disposed on the base, and the movement direction of the movable support is parallel to the first groove. The cutting machine is disposed on the movable support, and the disc cutter is disposed on the cutting machine.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the disc cutter is made of tungsten steel and coated with Teflon.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the material carrier platform is further provided with a plurality of second grooves arranged side by side, the second grooves being perpendicular to the first groove, the material strip including a bottom film and a plurality of conductive foams arranged side by side, the bottom film covering the material carrier platform, the conductive foams facing the machine platform and capable of being inserted into the second grooves.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a vacuum adsorption device is provided on the material carrier near the first groove. The vacuum adsorption device is capable of adsorbing the bottom film and making the material strip adhere tightly to the material carrier.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the feeding device includes a conveyor table and a drive roller assembly. The conveyor table is capable of conveying the material belt to the loading platform. The drive roller assembly includes a first mounting frame, an active guide roller, and a pressing guide roller. The active guide roller and the pressing guide roller are disposed on the first mounting frame. The active guide roller and the pressing guide roller squeeze and drive the material belt.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the active guide roller is provided with extrusion sections at both ends, the extrusion sections have a height difference with the middle part of the active guide roller, and the extrusion sections are higher than the middle part. The pressing guide roller is provided with rollers. The material strip includes a bottom film and conductive foam disposed on the bottom film. The extrusion sections cooperate with the rollers to extrude and drive the bottom film, and the conductive foam passes through the middle part.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the receiving device includes a robotic arm and an adsorption element, the adsorption element being disposed on the robotic arm, the robotic arm being capable of driving the adsorption element to move, and the adsorption element being capable of adsorbing the sheet material.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cleaning device includes a second mounting bracket, a high-pressure storage tank, and a first cylinder. The second mounting bracket is disposed on the machine base, and the high-pressure storage tank and the first cylinder are disposed on the second mounting bracket. The high-pressure storage tank is provided with a valve, and the first cylinder is capable of pushing the valve and opening the valve.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the high-pressure storage tank is further provided with a nozzle, the nozzle being connected to the valve, the nozzle being a universal nozzle, and the universal nozzle being capable of adjusting the spray angle.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a conductive foam cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of the conductive foam cutting equipment in the image;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting components;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The front view of the cut component in the image;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the loading platform;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving device;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning device.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] Machine base 100, cutting device 200, cutting assembly 210, cutting machine 211, disc cutter 2111, protective cover 2112, base 212, screw 2121, first motor 2122, guide rail ridge 2123, guide rail groove 2124, dust cover 2125, cable chain 2126, moving bracket 213, loading platform 220, first groove 221, second groove 222, pressure plate 223, second motor 230, vacuum suction hole 240, feeding device The components include: a mounting device 300, a conveyor table 310, a drive roller assembly 320, a first mounting frame 321, an active guide roller 322, an extrusion section 3221, a pressing guide roller 323, a third motor 330, a receiving device 400, a robotic arm 410, an adsorption component 420, a connecting component 421, a suction cup 422, a cleaning device 500, a second mounting frame 510, a high-pressure storage tank 520, a valve 521, a nozzle 522, a material box 600, a first cylinder 700, and a second cylinder 800. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0036] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] Conductive foam possesses excellent electrostatic protection, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance, making it widely used in electronic products such as PDP TVs, LCD monitors, LCD TVs, mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, communication cabinets, and medical instruments, as well as in military and aerospace fields. Conductive foam is available in various cross-sectional shapes, installation methods, UL ratings, and shielding effectiveness.

[0039] In related technologies, some conductive foam molding strips consist of multiple conductive foam raw materials attached parallel to a base film. To facilitate transportation and assembly, the molding strips need to be cut into sheets. The traditional method for cutting conductive foam molding strips is to cut vertically with a cutter and press down to slice the material. However, this processing method easily causes the sheets to be damaged and wrinkled, resulting in a low yield.

[0040] To address the technical deficiencies in related technologies, this invention provides a conductive foam cutting device, which includes a cutting device, a feeding device, a receiving device, and a cleaning device. The material shortage device includes a cutting component and a loading platform. The material strip is placed on the loading platform. The cutting component includes a disc cutter that rotates and cuts the material strip in a direction perpendicular to the material strip. The cleaning device can clean the impurities adhering to the disc cutter, enabling the disc cutter to cut a smoother end face and reducing burrs and debris on the cut sheet.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The conductive foam cutting equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention includes: a machine base 100; and a cutting device 200 disposed on the machine base 100. The cutting device 200 includes a cutting assembly 210 and a loading platform 220. The material strip can be placed on the loading platform 220. The loading platform 220 is provided with a first groove 221, which is perpendicular to the material strip. The cutting assembly 210 is provided with a disc cutter 2111, which can rotate to cut the material strip and can cut along the first groove. The trough 221 moves; the feeding device 300, set on the machine base 100, can convey the material belt to the loading platform 220; the receiving device 400, set on the machine base 100, can collect the cut sheet into the storage box 600; the cleaning device 500, set on the machine base 100, can spray cleaning agent onto the disc cutter 2111 and clean the impurities adhering to the disc cutter 2111 during the cutting process.

[0042] It should be noted that the feeding device 300 is located on the machine base 100, and the loading platform 220 is located in front of the feeding device 300. The feeding device 300 transports the material strip to the loading platform 220, where the material strip is cut. A cutting assembly 210 is located in front of the loading platform 220, and the cutting assembly 210 is equipped with a disc cutter 2111. The cutting assembly 210 can move left and right in the horizontal direction. The cutting of the material strip is achieved by the rotation of the disc cutter 2111 and its horizontal movement on the material strip. Specifically, the disc cutter 2111 can be engaged in the first groove 221 and move along the length of the first groove 221. A receiving device 400 is located to the left of the loading platform 220, and a material box 600 is located to the right of the loading platform 220. The receiving device 400 transfers the cut sheet material into the material box 600. The cleaning device 500 is located on the left side of the cutting assembly 210. The cleaning device 500 is filled with a dry release agent. Since the material strip is made of plastic, adhesive debris will stick to the blade of the disc cutter 2111 during the cutting process, which will affect the cutting quality of the disc cutter 2111. Therefore, the cleaning device 500 can effectively clean the adhesive debris on the disc cutter 2111.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The cutting assembly 210 also includes a base 212, a movable support 213, and a cutting machine 211. The movable support 213 is slidably disposed on the base 212, and the movement direction of the movable support 213 is parallel to the first groove 221. The cutting machine 211 is disposed on the movable support 213, and a disc cutter 2111 is disposed on the cutting machine 211. The disc cutter 2111 is made of tungsten steel and its surface is coated with Teflon material.

[0044] It should be noted that a screw 2121 is provided inside the base 212, and a first motor 2122 is provided at the end of the base 212, which drives the screw 2121 to rotate. A slider (not shown in the figure) is provided at the bottom of the movable bracket 213, and the slider is set on the screw 2121. When the screw 2121 rotates, the slider can move on the screw 2121. The base 212 is also provided with a guide rail ridge 2123, and the movable bracket 213 is provided with a guide rail groove 2124. The guide rail groove 2124 is slidably connected to the guide rail ridge 2123, and the movable bracket 213 can slide on the guide rail. The base 212 is also equipped with a dust cover 2125, which is used to protect the screw 2121 and the guide rail from dust. Specifically, the dust cover 2125 is an accordion-style dust cover 2125. One end of the accordion-style dust cover 2125 is connected to the movable bracket 213, and the other end is connected to the base 212. The movable bracket 213 is equipped with accordion-style dust covers 2125 on both sides in the direction of the guide rail.

[0045] It should be noted that a cutting machine 211 is mounted on the movable support 213, and the cutting machine 211 is equipped with a second motor 230. A disc cutter 2111 is also mounted on the cutting machine 211, and the second motor 230 drives the disc cutter 2111 to rotate. The cutting machine 211 is equipped with a protective cover 2112, which covers the disc cutter 2111, with a portion of the disc cutter 2111 protruding downwards from the protective cover 2112.

[0046] It should be noted that the base 212 is equipped with a cable carrier 2126, which is used to secure the cable so that it can follow the movement of the moving bracket 213. The cable carrier 2126 is made of reinforced nylon, which has high tensile load capacity, good toughness, high elasticity, wear resistance, flame retardancy, and stability at high and low temperatures.

[0047] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The loading platform 220 also has multiple second grooves 222 arranged side by side, the second grooves 222 being perpendicular to the first groove 221. The material strip includes a base film and multiple conductive foam strips arranged side by side. The base film covers the loading platform 220, and the conductive foam strips face the machine base 100 and can be inserted into the second grooves 222. A vacuum adsorption device (not shown in the figure) is provided on the loading platform 220 near the first groove 221. The vacuum adsorption device can adsorb the base film and make the material strip adhere tightly to the loading platform 220.

[0048] It should be noted that when the material strip is placed on the carrier platform 220, the conductive foam faces downwards, that is, the bottom film is located above the conductive foam. The bottom film is covered by the second groove 222, and the conductive foam is inserted into the second groove 222 and limited by the second groove 222, which reduces the left and right swaying of the material strip during the cutting process, makes the cut end face flatter, and reduces burrs.

[0049] It should be noted that the first groove 221 is provided in one strip, and the first groove 221 is located near the end of the loading platform 220. Specifically, the first groove 221 connects one side of the loading platform 220 with the opposite side. The second groove 222 is provided perpendicular to the first groove 221, and multiple second grooves 222 are provided. The second groove 222 has an abutment part near the loading platform 220. When the conductive foam abuts against the abutment part of the loading platform 220, the conveyor belt stops transporting. The loading platform 220 is provided with a pressure plate 223, which abuts against the bottom film of the conveyor belt.

[0050] It should be noted that the loading platform 220 is provided with multiple vacuum adsorption holes 240 near the end, and a vacuum adsorption device is provided at the bottom of the loading platform 220. The vacuum adsorption device is a small vacuum machine. The small vacuum machine is connected to the vacuum adsorption holes 240 and can form a negative pressure at the vacuum adsorption holes 240, so that the material strip is tightly attached to the loading platform 220, preventing the material strip from vibrating during the cutting process and preventing the sheet from falling off.

[0051] Reference Figure 7 The feeding device 300 includes a conveyor table 310 and a drive roller assembly 320. The conveyor table 310 can convey the material belt to the loading platform 220. The drive roller assembly 320 includes a first mounting frame 321, an active guide roller 322, and a pressing guide roller 323. The active guide roller 322 and the pressing guide roller 323 are disposed on the first mounting frame 321. The active guide roller 322 and the pressing guide roller 323 squeeze and drive the material belt. The active guide roller 322 has extrusion sections 3221 at both ends. The extrusion sections 3221 and the middle part of the active guide roller 322 have a height difference, and the extrusion sections 3221 are higher than the middle part. The pressing guide roller 323 is provided with rollers. The material belt includes a base film and conductive foam disposed on the base film. The extrusion sections 3221 cooperate with the rollers to squeeze and drive the base film, and the conductive foam passes through the middle part.

[0052] It should be noted that the pressure guide roller 323 is located above the active guide roller 322. The pressure guide roller 323 is a double-shoulder roller, meaning it has two rollers. The bottom film of the material strip is squeezed by the rollers and the active guide roller 322. The active guide roller 322 is driven by a third motor 330. The first mounting bracket 321 is also equipped with a second cylinder 800, which can drive the pressure guide roller 323 to move up and down. Locking devices are provided at both ends of the pressure guide roller 323 to fix its position.

[0053] Reference Figure 8 The receiving device 400 includes a robotic arm 410 and an adsorption component 420. The adsorption component 420 is mounted on the robotic arm 410, which drives the adsorption component 420 to move. The adsorption component 420 can adsorb sheet material. It should be noted that the adsorption component 420 includes a connector 421 and two suction cups 422, which are symmetrically arranged on the connector 421 and connected to the robotic arm 410. After the suction cups 422 adsorb the sheet material, the robotic arm 410 controls the suction cups 422 to move from the loading platform 220 to the material box 600.

[0054] Reference Figure 9 The cleaning device 500 includes a second mounting bracket 510, a high-pressure storage tank 520, and a first cylinder 700. The second mounting bracket 510 is mounted on the machine base 100, and the high-pressure storage tank 520 and the first cylinder 700 are mounted on the second mounting bracket 510. The high-pressure storage tank 520 is equipped with a valve 521, and the first cylinder 700 can push and open the valve 521. The high-pressure storage tank 520 is also equipped with a nozzle 522, which is connected to the valve 521. The nozzle 522 is a universal nozzle, and the universal nozzle can adjust the spray angle.

[0055] It should be noted that the high-pressure storage tank 520 contains a dry mold release agent, which can release plastic materials from the mold. That is, when the dry mold release agent is sprayed onto the disc cutter 2111, the adhesive on the disc cutter 2111 can be removed from the disc cutter 2111, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning the impurities on the disc cutter 2111.

[0056] It should be noted that valve 521 is a push-button valve 521, which is controlled to open or close by the first cylinder 700. In some other embodiments, valve 521 can be other types of valves 521, which will not be described in detail here. The first cylinder 700 is equipped with a detector, which can detect the position of the push rod of the first cylinder 700. The detector can be a contact switch.

[0057] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the knowledge of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A conductive foam cutting device, characterized in that, include: Machine tool; A cutting device is provided on the machine base. The cutting device includes a cutting component and a loading platform. The material strip can be placed on the loading platform. The loading platform is provided with a first groove. The first groove is perpendicular to the material strip. The cutting component is provided with a disc cutter. The disc cutter can rotate to cut the material strip and can move along the first groove. A feeding device is provided on the machine base, and the feeding device is capable of conveying the material belt to the loading platform; A receiving device is installed on the machine base, which can collect the cut sheet material into a storage box; A cleaning device is provided on the machine base. The cleaning device is capable of spraying cleaning agent onto the disc cutter and cleaning the impurities that adhere to the disc cutter during the cutting process. The cutting assembly further includes a base, a movable support, and a cutting machine. The movable support is slidably disposed on the base, and the movement direction of the movable support is parallel to the first groove. The cutting machine is disposed on the movable support, and the disc cutter is disposed on the cutting machine. The material carrier platform is also provided with multiple second grooves arranged side by side, the second grooves being perpendicular to the first groove. The material strip includes a bottom film and multiple conductive foams arranged side by side. The bottom film covers the material carrier platform, and the conductive foams face the machine platform and can be inserted into the second grooves. The cleaning device includes a second mounting bracket, a high-pressure storage tank, and a first cylinder. The second mounting bracket is mounted on the machine base, and the high-pressure storage tank and the first cylinder are mounted on the second mounting bracket. The high-pressure storage tank is equipped with a valve, and the first cylinder is capable of pushing the valve and opening the valve.

2. The conductive foam cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disc cutter is made of tungsten steel and coated with Teflon.

3. The conductive foam cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A vacuum adsorption device is provided on the material carrier platform near the first groove. The vacuum adsorption device can adsorb the bottom film and make the material strip stick tightly to the material carrier platform.

4. The conductive foam cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device includes a conveyor table and a drive roller assembly. The conveyor table can convey the material belt to the loading platform. The drive roller assembly includes a first mounting frame, an active guide roller, and a pressing guide roller. The active guide roller and the pressing guide roller are disposed on the first mounting frame. The active guide roller and the pressing guide roller squeeze and drive the material belt.

5. The conductive foam cutting equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The active guide roller is provided with extrusion sections at both ends. The extrusion sections have a height difference from the middle of the active guide roller, and the extrusion sections are higher than the middle. The pressure guide roller is provided with rollers. The material strip includes a base film and conductive foam disposed on the base film. The extrusion sections cooperate with the rollers to extrude and drive the base film, and the conductive foam passes through the middle.

6. The conductive foam cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material receiving device includes a robotic arm and an adsorption element. The adsorption element is disposed on the robotic arm, and the robotic arm can drive the adsorption element to move. The adsorption element can adsorb the sheet material.

7. The conductive foam cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-pressure storage tank is also equipped with a nozzle, which is connected to the valve. The nozzle is a universal nozzle, and the universal nozzle can adjust the spray angle.

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