A method and apparatus for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs

Abstract

This invention provides a method and apparatus for manufacturing textured artificial quartz slabs with clear textures and preventing damage. The apparatus includes a support frame, a control console located on one side of the support frame for controlling the equipment, a transfer tray fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support frame for transferring the slabs, and a cutting frame fixedly connected to the bottom end of the transfer tray for carving the slabs. The transfer tray includes a guide plate fixedly connected to the top of the support frame for guiding, a raised strip on the top surface of the guide plate, a movable tray movably connected to the raised strip for placing the slabs, and a fixing baffle disposed on the movable tray for fixing and blocking the slabs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of artificial quartz stone technology, and more specifically to a method and apparatus for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs. Background Technology

[0002] Quartz stone is a new type of artificial stone made by mixing more than 90% quartz crystals with resin and other trace elements through a synthetic process. It is pressed by manufacturing machines under certain physical and chemical conditions, and the size of the slabs can be artificially controlled. Quartz stone slabs have high hardness, strong corrosion resistance, are easy to clean, and have no radiation. It is a high-performance building decoration material and is widely used in interior decoration.

[0003] To enhance the aesthetics of artificial quartz stone slabs during production, textures are engraved on their surface. This is achieved by fixing the slab onto a sliding frame on an electric slide rail of a texture-forming device, which then slides the slab along the rail. A texture cutter positioned above engraves the surface of the slab, creating the desired texture shape. This process is fast and easy to operate.

[0004] Although the aforementioned existing technologies can solve the corresponding technical problems, they still have certain drawbacks: After the artificial quartz stone slabs are pressed, the surface is relatively flat and smooth with a low coefficient of friction. Therefore, when placed on the sliding frame of the texture forming equipment, the friction between the slab and the sliding frame is low. When the slab first moves with the sliding frame and stops, it is easily affected by inertia, which can cause the slab to shift between itself and the sliding frame. This can easily lead to inaccurate positioning and texture disorder during processing. When processing thinner and larger slabs, the slabs may even slip and be damaged. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art by providing a method and apparatus for manufacturing textured artificial quartz slabs with clear textures and preventing breakage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a device for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs, comprising a support frame, a control console located on one side of the support frame for controlling the device, a transfer tray fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support frame for transferring the slabs, and a cutting frame fixedly connected to the bottom end of the transfer tray for carving the slabs. The transfer tray includes a guide plate fixedly connected to the top surface of the support frame for guiding, a raised strip on the top surface of the guide plate, a movable tray movably connected to the raised strip for placing the slabs, and a fixed baffle disposed on the movable tray for fixing and blocking the slabs. The fixed baffle includes a blocking plate for preventing lateral movement of the slabs, and a compression plate embedded in the inner wall of the blocking plate on one side for absorbing impact. The column, on the other side of the compression column, is a fixing head for fixing the plate. The fixing head can move relative to the inner wall of the baffle plate through the compression column. The bottom of the baffle plate is interlocked with the top surface of the movable tray and can slide freely. The fixing head includes a pressure block for transmitting impact force, a side plate welded to the pressure block on one side, and a torsion spring movably engaged on the other side of the side plate and movably engaged with one side of the fixing arm through the torsion spring. The fixing arm includes a support arm for providing rigid support, a buffer contact layer on the bottom surface of the support arm, a torsion groove integrally formed with the top surface of the support arm for bending the support arm, and an attachment ring embedded in the inner wall of the contact layer for anti-slip. The contact layer and the attachment ring are both made of silicone material with roughened outer surface treatment. The attachment ring is a hollow circular ring structure.

[0007] A further improvement is that a buffer ball is embedded on the side of the baffle plate near the fixing head to absorb impact and support the plate.

[0008] A further improvement is that the bottom of the baffle plate is provided with a sliding block, and the top surface of the movable tray is provided with a slot relative to the position of the sliding block. The sliding block is engaged in the slot and can slide freely.

[0009] A further improvement is that a spring is provided on one side of the sliding block, and the spring is connected to the inner wall of the slot.

[0010] A further improvement is that a vibration-absorbing ring is provided on the side of the side plate near the torsion spring, and the vibration-absorbing ring is a hollow elliptical ring structure made of elastic rubber.

[0011] A further improvement is that two torsion springs and two fixed arms are provided, and the two torsion springs and fixed arms are distributed mirror images of each other on one side of the side plate along the transverse centerline of the side plate.

[0012] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also provides a method for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs, including ingredient mixing, stirring, spreading, pressing, curing, grinding, and polishing, characterized in that it further includes the following steps:

[0013] S1: Place the polished slab into a device for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs as described above, fix it, and then cut it to form a texture on its surface.

[0014] S2: After the texture is formed, paint is sprayed onto the texture to give the board the desired color.

[0015] S3: Wipe away excess paint to obtain a textured finished board.

[0016] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: After the board is fed in, the movement of the board can be restricted by the fixed baffle, and the fixing head can further enhance the fixing effect of the board, so that it will not be affected by inertia during transportation, avoid slippage and inaccurate positioning, and ensure the clarity of the texture after processing. At the same time, the impact-absorbing structure such as the buffer ball can further absorb the impact force generated by inertia, and avoid slippage and breakage when processing thinner and larger boards. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the transmission disk of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed baffle cross-section of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed head cross-section of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed arm cross-section of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: bracket-1, transfer plate-2, cutting frame-3, control console-4, guide plate-21, moving tray-23, fixed baffle-24, blocking plate-241, compression column-242, buffer ball-243, fixed head-244, sliding block-245, pressure block-A1, side plate-A2, fixed arm-A3, torsion spring-A4, vibration damping ring-A5, support arm-A31, contact layer-A33, torsion groove-A32, attachment ring-A34. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] See Figure 1-5 As shown, the technical solution adopted in this specific embodiment is: a device for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs, which is provided with a support bracket 1, a transmission plate 2 at the top of the support bracket 1, and a cutting frame 3 above the transmission plate 2. By placing the slab on the transmission plate 2, the device moves the slab through the control console 4 and guides the cutting frame 3 to perform texture cutting on the slab on the transmission plate 2.

[0026] The transfer tray 2 includes a guide plate 21 with a raised track. A movable tray 23 is engaged on the raised track of the guide plate 21. The movable tray 23 can move freely on the track of the guide plate 21 without falling off. When the material is placed on the movable tray 23, the material can be moved simultaneously by the movable tray 23 moving on the guide plate 21. A fixed baffle 24 is provided on the upper surface of the movable tray 23. The fixed baffle 24 prevents the material from moving under the action of inertia to ensure positioning accuracy. At the same time, a slot is provided at the connection between the upper surface of the movable tray 23 and the fixed baffle 24 so that the fixed baffle 24 can be engaged in the slot.

[0027] The main body of the fixed baffle 24 is a baffle plate 241. Two buffer balls 243 are embedded in the side of the baffle plate 241 facing the plate. The buffer balls 243 are made of soft material and hollow inside, so that they can provide a certain support and absorb the impact when they come into contact with the plate. At the bottom of the baffle plate 241, there is a sliding block 245 that is movably connected to the movable tray 23. The sliding block 245 is snapped into the slot and can slide in the slot. The side of the sliding block 245 is provided with a spring and is connected to the inner wall of the slot through the spring to further absorb the impact force generated when the baffle plate 241 contacts the plate. On the side of the baffle plate 241 facing the plate, there is also a compression column 242. When the compression column 242 is compressed, it can shorten and deform to absorb the impact and convert it into elastic force. The side of the compression column 242 away from the baffle plate 241 is connected to a fixing head 244. The elastic force generated by the fixing head 244 and the compression column 242 can squeeze and fix the plate.

[0028] The fixing head 244 includes a pressure block A1 located near and connected to the compression column 242. The pressure block A1 can transmit lateral extrusion force to the compression column 242. At the same time, there is an elastic sheet on the upper and lower surfaces of the pressure block A1, which can provide longitudinal support and absorb a certain longitudinal impact. A side plate A2 is connected to the other side of the pressure block A1. A vibration absorption ring A5 is provided in the middle section of the other side of the side plate A2. The vibration absorption ring A5 is a hollow elliptical structure and is made of elastic rubber material, which can effectively absorb the impact force generated during contact. At the same time, two fixing arms A3 are connected to this side of the side plate A2 through two torsion springs A4. The two torsion springs A4 and the fixing arms A3 are mirrored along the transverse center line of the side plate A2. When fixing the plate, the fixing arms A3 are opened to generate elastic force of the torsion springs A4. After the plate is placed in, the arms A4 are released to generate clamping and fixing force to press and fix the plate.

[0029] The main body of the fixed arm A3 is a long support arm A31 that provides rigid support. The support arm A31 has a V-shaped groove on the side away from the plate, which can convert excessive contact force into torsional deformation to avoid scratching the plate. At the same time, a contact layer A33 made of roughened silicone material is provided on the side close to the plate. It can effectively absorb impact force through its soft texture, further protecting the plate. In addition, there is an attachment ring A34 made of roughened silicone material in the contact layer A33. The attachment ring A34 is a hollow ring. When it comes into contact with the plate, it can deform to increase the contact area, thereby attaching the plate and enhancing friction to further prevent the plate from sliding.

[0030] The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs, including ingredient mixing, mixing, spreading, pressing, curing, grinding, and polishing, and further including the following steps:

[0031] S1: Place the polished slab into a device for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs as described above, fix it, and then cut it to form a texture on its surface.

[0032] S2: After the texture is formed, paint is sprayed onto the texture to give the board the desired color.

[0033] S3: Wipe away excess paint to obtain a textured finished board.

[0034] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The polished slab is placed into the equipment for manufacturing textured artificial quartz slabs, allowing it to fall onto the transfer tray 2. The fixing baffle 24 of the transfer tray 2 contacts the surface of the slab, while the fixing head 244 is aligned with the slab. The two fixing arms A3 of the fixing head 244 are pulled apart, changing the angle between them and causing the torsion spring A4 to generate an inward elastic force. The slab is placed between the two fixing arms A3, and the elastic force of the torsion spring A4 is used to attach the fixing arms A3 to the surface of the slab. The contact layer A33 and the attachment ring A34 provided under the support arm A31 provide anti-slip and cushioning, thereby fully fixing the slab. The cutting frame 3 is controlled by the control console 4 to cut the slab to form the texture and spray pigment. Then, excess pigment is wiped off to form the finished slab.

[0035] This invention protects the structure of the product; the model numbers of the components are not protected by this invention, as they are common technology. Any component on the market that can achieve the functions described above can be used as an option. Therefore, the model numbers and other parameters of the components are not described in detail in this invention. The contribution of this invention lies in the scientific combination of the various components.

[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions above are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Any aspects not detailed in the present invention are well-known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An apparatus for manufacturing textured artificial quartz slabs, comprising a support frame (1) for support, a control console (4) disposed on one side of the support frame (1) for controlling the apparatus, a transfer disk (2) fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support frame (1) for transferring slabs, and a cutting frame (3) fixedly connected to the bottom end of the transfer disk (2) for carving slabs, characterized in that: The transfer disk (2) includes a guide plate (21) fixedly connected to the top of the bracket (1) and used for guidance. A protruding strip is provided on the top surface of the guide plate (21). A movable tray (23) for placing the plate is movably connected to the protruding strip. A fixed baffle (24) for fixing and blocking the plate is provided on the movable tray (23). The fixed baffle (24) includes a baffle plate (241) for blocking the lateral movement of the plate, a compression column (242) for absorbing impact force embedded in the inner wall of the baffle plate (241) on one side, and a fixing head (244) for fixing the plate on the other side of the compression column (242). The fixing head (244) can move relative to the inner wall of the baffle plate (241) through the compression column (242). The bottom of the baffle plate (241) is engaged with the top surface of the movable tray (23) and can slide freely. The fixing head (244) includes a pressure block (A1) for transmitting impact force, a side plate (A2) welded to the pressure block (A1) on one side, a torsion spring (A4) movably engaged on the other side of the side plate (A2) and movably engaged with one side of the fixing arm (A3) through the torsion spring (A4), the fixing arm (A3) includes a support arm (A31) for providing rigid support, a buffer contact layer (A33) provided on the bottom surface of the support arm (A31), a twist groove (A32) integrally formed with the top surface of the support arm (A31) for bending the support arm (A31), and an anti-slip attachment ring (A34) embedded in the inner wall of the contact layer (A33). The contact layer (A33) and the attachment ring (A34) are both made of silicone material with roughened outer surface treatment, and the attachment ring (A34) is a hollow circular ring structure.

2. The equipment for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baffle plate (241) has a buffer ball (243) embedded on the side near the fixing head (244) for absorbing impact and supporting the plate.

3. The equipment for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the baffle plate (241) is provided with a sliding block (245), and the top surface of the movable tray (23) is provided with a slot relative to the position of the sliding block (245). The sliding block (245) is engaged in the slot and can slide freely.

4. The equipment for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sliding block (245) is provided with a spring on one side and is connected to the inner wall of the slot through the spring.

5. The equipment for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side plate (A2) is provided with a vibration-absorbing ring (A5) on the side near the torsion spring (A4). The vibration-absorbing ring (A5) is a hollow elliptical ring structure made of elastic rubber.

6. The equipment for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two torsion springs (A4) and two fixed arms (A3) are provided, and the two torsion springs (A4) and the fixed arms (A3) are distributed mirror images of the side plate (A2) along the transverse centerline.

7. A method for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs, comprising: batching, mixing, spreading, pressing, curing, grinding, and polishing, characterized in that: It also includes the following steps: S1: The polished slab is placed in a device for manufacturing textured artificial quartz stone slabs as described in any one of claims 1-6, fixed, and then cut to form a texture on its surface. S2: After the texture is formed, paint is sprayed onto the texture to give the board the desired color. S3: Wipe away excess paint to obtain a textured finished board.

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