Aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool and fixing method thereof

Abstract

The present invention discloses an aluminum tube cutting positioning tool and a fixing method thereof, comprising a base and a buffer frame arranged on the base for placing the aluminum tube, symmetrical support plates are respectively provided at both ends of the base, positioning plates that can be adjusted according to the cutting height are installed on the support plates, clamping columns for placing the aluminum tube to be cut are provided on the positioning plates, and a limiting component for fixing the aluminum tube is provided in the clamping columns. The bearing sleeve is displaced on the screw rod and drives the movement of the first slider, so that the movable column follows the movement. When the movable column moves, the second slider moves in the second slide groove, and the support block and the movable column drive the support frame to move. The slide rod can slide in the third slide groove, driving the drive block to follow the movement. The orientation of the cutting machine is changed according to the actual cutting position, thereby improving the convenience of cutting. There is no need for manual rotation around the aluminum tube, thereby improving the work efficiency of aluminum tube cutting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention particularly relates to an aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool and a fixing method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Aluminum tube, a kind of metal product, is widely used in the production and manufacturing of various industries due to its corrosion resistance and light weight, such as automobiles, ships, aviation and household appliances. It can be said that aluminum tubes are everywhere in our lives.

[0003] Before aluminum tubes are used in production and manufacturing, they need to be cut into different lengths as needed. Currently, this is usually done manually with a cutting machine. However, due to the different sizes of the aluminum tubes to be cut, workers need to constantly rotate around the aluminum tubes, which affects cutting efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool and a fixing method thereof, so as to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool, comprising a base and a buffer rack arranged on the base for placing the aluminum tube, symmetrical support plates are respectively provided at both ends of the base, positioning plates that can be adjusted according to the cutting height are installed on the support plates, clamping columns for placing the aluminum tube to be cut are provided on the positioning plates, and a limiting assembly for fixing the aluminum tube is provided in the clamping columns, a cutting assembly is provided vertically above the aluminum tube, and the cutting assembly is arranged in a support frame, and the support frame can be moved on the connecting block through a driving assembly.

[0006] Preferably, a movable column is provided on the side of the support frame close to the connecting block, the end of the movable column is L-shaped, a first sliding groove is provided on the outside of the connecting block, and the driving assembly includes a horizontal plate provided on the side of the connecting block away from the base, a screw is provided on the horizontal plate, and a motor is connected to the side of the screw away from the horizontal plate.

[0007] Preferably, a bearing sleeve is provided on the outer side of the screw, a connecting rod is provided on the outer side of the bearing sleeve, the connecting rod is connected to a first slider, the first slider is installed at the end of the movable column, and the first slider passes through the movable column and extends into the first sliding groove.

[0008] Preferably, a second sliding groove is provided on the side of the base away from the connecting block, a support block is provided on the side of the support frame away from the movable column, a second slider slides along the length direction of the second sliding groove, and the second slider is connected to the support block.

[0009] Preferably, a cavity for inserting the aluminum tube is opened in the clamping column, and the limiting assembly includes limiting columns arranged at equal intervals around the inner wall of the cavity. The limiting columns extend into the cavity and abut against the aluminum tube, and a handle for controlling the insertion and extraction of the limiting column into the cavity is provided at one end of the limiting column away from the cavity.

[0010] Preferably, two strip grooves are provided on the surface of the support plate, the positioning plate is installed on the back side of the support plate, a threaded knob is inserted on the positioning plate, the threaded knob passes through the positioning plate and extends into the strip groove, and is connected with a limiting nut for fixation.

[0011] Preferably, the cutting assembly comprises a driving block arranged in the supporting frame, a moving rod is provided on the lower surface of the driving block, and a cutting machine is provided at the end of the moving rod.

[0012] Preferably, a third slide groove is formed on both sides of the outer portion of the support frame, and a slide rod slides within the third slide groove. The slide rod extends into the support frame and passes through the drive block. A locking nut is provided at the end of the slide rod away from the drive block for securing the drive block in position within the support frame. Preferably, a stretcher is provided at the lower end of the support frame, and an electrical wire is provided within the stretcher for providing power to the drive block and driving the cutting machine.

[0013] A method for using an aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool comprises the following steps:

[0014] In step A, the two ends of the aluminum tube to be cut are first inserted into the cavities of the two clamping columns. The handle is turned to drive the limiting column to move into the cavity, and the limiting column is abutted against the aluminum tube in the cavity to complete the fixing of the aluminum tube.

[0015] Step B: After determining the distance between the aluminum tube and the cutting machine based on the thickness of the aluminum tube, turn the threaded knob to allow the positioning plate to move on the back side of the support plate, driving the clamping column to move, thereby allowing the aluminum tube to follow the movement and bring the aluminum tube into the cutting range of the cutting machine. Then, turn the limit nut to fix the threaded knob to secure the positioning plate;

[0016] Step C, starting the motor, the motor power output end drives the screw to rotate, and as the screw rotates, the bearing sleeve is driven to rotate, but it is connected to the first slider through the connecting rod, and the first slider slides in the first slide groove, rotationally limiting the bearing sleeve, converting the rotational motion into linear motion, allowing the bearing sleeve to move on the screw, and driving the movement of the first slider, so that the movable column moves with it. When the movable column moves, the second slider moves in the second slide groove, and the support block and the movable column drive the support frame to move, changing the orientation of the cutting machine according to the actual cutting position;

[0017] Step D, loosen the locking nut so that the slide rod can slide in the third slide groove, driving the drive block to follow the movement, and change the position of the cutter according to the required cutting position. After confirmation, tighten the locking nut again to complete the fixation of the drive block, and connect the wires to the external power supply to make the cutter rotate to complete the cutting.

[0018] The technical effects and advantages of the present invention: The present invention provides an aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool and a fixing method thereof, which drives the rotation of the bearing sleeve through the rotation of the screw, so that the bearing sleeve is displaced on the screw, and drives the movement of the first slider, so that the movable column follows the movement. When the movable column moves, the second slider moves in the second slide groove, and the support block and the movable column drive the support frame to move. The slide rod can slide in the third slide groove, driving the drive block to follow the movement, and changing the orientation of the cutting machine according to the actual cutting position, thereby improving the convenience of cutting, eliminating the need for manual rotation around the aluminum tube, and improving the work efficiency of aluminum tube cutting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the drive assembly of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the support plate of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the limiting assembly of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the third chute of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the electric wire of the present invention.

[0025] In the figure: 1. base; 2. stretcher; 3. threaded knob; 4. positioning plate; 5. support plate; 6. support frame; 7. buffer frame; 8. connecting block; 9. first slide; 10. connecting rod; 11. first slider; 12. motor; 13. bearing sleeve; 14. screw; 15. cross plate; 16. strip groove; 17. limit nut; 18. clamping column; 19. handle; 20. limit column; 21. cavity; 22. support block; 23. second slider; 24. second slide; 25. locking nut; 26. moving rod; 27. third slide; 28. cutting machine; 29. ​​movable column; 30. wire. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] In order to facilitate the adjustment of the distance between the aluminum tube and the cutting machine 28, refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, it includes a base 1 and a buffer rack 7 arranged on the base 1 for placing the aluminum tube. When the aluminum tube is cut, the buffer rack 7 can provide a certain degree of protection for the placed aluminum tube to prevent the aluminum tube from being deformed due to collision and affecting subsequent use. The base 1 is provided with symmetrical support plates 5 at both ends. The support plates 5 are mounted with positioning plates 4 that can be adjusted according to the cutting height. The threaded knob 3 is turned to allow the positioning plate 4 to move on the back side of the support plate 5, driving the clamping column 18 to move, so that the aluminum tube moves with it, so that the aluminum tube reaches the cutting range of the cutting machine 28. Then, the limit nut 17 is turned to fix the threaded knob 3, thereby fixing the positioning plate 4. The positioning plate 4 is provided with a clamping column 18 for placing the aluminum tube to be cut. The clamping column 18 is provided with a limit assembly for fixing the aluminum tube. Turning the handle 19 drives the limit column 20 to move into the cavity 21, and the limit column 20 abuts against the aluminum tube in the cavity 21 to complete the fixing of the aluminum tube. A cutting assembly is provided vertically above the aluminum tube. The cutting assembly is installed in the support frame 6, and the support frame 6 is movable on the connecting block 8 by the drive assembly.

[0028] In order to facilitate cutting at different locations on the aluminum tube, refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the support frame 6 is provided with a movable column 29 on the side close to the connecting block 8, the end of the movable column 29 is L-shaped, and a first slide groove 9 is provided on the outside of the connecting block 8. The driving assembly includes a horizontal plate 15 provided on the side of the connecting block 8 away from the base 1, and a screw 14 is provided on the horizontal plate 15. The screw 14 is connected to the motor 12 on the side away from the horizontal plate 15. A bearing sleeve 13 is provided on the outside of the screw 14, and a connecting rod 10 is provided on the outside of the bearing sleeve 13. The connecting rod 10 is connected to the first slider 11, and the first slider 11 is installed at the end of the movable column 29, and the first slider 11 passes through the movable column 29 and extends into the first slide groove 9. The base 1 is provided with a second slide groove 24 on the side away from the connecting block 8, and a support block is provided on the side of the support frame 6 away from the movable column 29. 22. A second slider 23 slides along the length direction of the second slide groove 24. The second slider 23 is connected to the support block 22. The power output end of the motor 12 drives the screw 14 to rotate. As the screw 14 rotates, the bearing sleeve 13 is driven to rotate. However, it is connected to the first slider 11 through the connecting rod 10, and the first slider 11 slides in the first slide groove 9, and the bearing sleeve 13 is rotationally limited, and the rotational motion is converted into linear motion, so that the bearing sleeve 13 is displaced on the screw 14, and drives the movement of the first slider 11, so that the movable column 29 follows the movement. When the movable column 29 moves, it moves in the second slide groove 24 through the second slider 23, and the support block 22 and the movable column 29 will drive the support frame 6 to move, and change the orientation of the cutting machine 28 according to the actual cutting position. A cavity 21 for inserting the aluminum tube is provided in the clamping column 18, and the limiting assembly includes limiting columns 20 arranged at equal intervals around the inner wall of the cavity 21. There are three limiting columns 20, and the outer side of the limiting column 20 is provided with a thread. A through hole adapted to the limiting column 20 is provided in the cavity 21, and an internal thread adapted to the outer thread of the limiting column 20 is provided in the through hole. The limiting column 20 extends into the cavity 21 and abuts against the aluminum tube, and a handle 19 for controlling the insertion and removal of the limiting column 20 from the cavity 21 is provided at the end of the limiting column 20 away from the cavity 21. When the handle 19 is rotated, the limiting column 20 can be driven to move toward or out of the cavity 21.

[0029] Furthermore, two strip grooves 16 are provided on the surface of the support plate 5, and the positioning plate 4 is installed on the back side of the support plate 5. A threaded knob 3 is inserted on the positioning plate 4, and the threaded knob 3 passes through the positioning plate 4 and extends into the strip groove 16, and is connected to a limiting nut 17 for fixing. By rotating the threaded knob 3, the positioning plate 4 can be moved on the back side of the support plate 5, driving the clamping column 18 to move, so that the aluminum tube follows the movement and reaches the range that the cutting machine 28 can cut. Then, the limiting nut 17 is rotated to fix the threaded knob 3 to fix the positioning plate 4. The cutting assembly includes a driving block arranged in the support frame 6, and a moving rod 26 is provided on the lower surface of the driving block, and a cutting machine 28 is provided at the end of the moving rod 26. A third slide groove 27 is opened on both sides of the outside of the support frame 6, and a sliding rod slides in the third slide groove 27. The sliding rod extends into the support frame 6 and passes through the driving block. A locking nut 25 is provided at the end of the sliding rod away from the driving block for fixing the position of the driving block in the support frame 6. A stretcher 2 is provided at the lower end of the support frame 6, and an electric wire 30 for providing power to the driving block and driving the cutting machine 28 to work is provided in the stretcher 2. It should be noted that a driving module is provided in the driving block, and a power supply is provided in the moving rod 26. When the electric wire 30 is energized in the driving block, the driving module signal is transmitted to the power supply, driving the rotation of the cutting machine 28. These are not specific modification points of the present invention and are all existing technologies, which will not be repeated here.

[0030] A method for using an aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool comprises the following steps:

[0031] Step A: First, insert the two ends of the aluminum tube to be cut into the cavities 21 in the two clamping columns 18 respectively, turn the handle 19 to drive the limiting column 20 to move into the cavity 21, and make the limiting column 20 abut against the aluminum tube in the cavity 21 to complete the fixing of the aluminum tube;

[0032] Step B: After determining the distance between the aluminum tube and the cutter 28 based on the thickness of the aluminum tube, rotate the threaded knob 3 so that the positioning plate 4 can move on the back side of the support plate 5, driving the clamping column 18 to move, thereby allowing the aluminum tube to move with it, so that the aluminum tube is within the cutting range of the cutter 28. Then, rotate the limit nut 17 to fix the threaded knob 3 to fix the positioning plate 4;

[0033] Step C, start the motor 12, the power output end of the motor 12 drives the screw 14 to rotate, and as the screw 14 rotates, the bearing sleeve 13 is driven to rotate, but it is connected to the first slider 11 through the connecting rod 10, and the first slider 11 slides in the first slide groove 9, and the bearing sleeve 13 is rotationally limited, the rotational motion is converted into linear motion, the bearing sleeve 13 is displaced on the screw 14, and the first slider 11 is driven to move, so that the movable column 29 moves with it. When the movable column 29 moves, the second slider 23 moves in the second slide groove 24, and the support block 22 and the movable column 29 drive the support frame 6 to move, and the orientation of the cutting machine 28 is changed according to the actual cutting position;

[0034] Step D, loosen the locking nut 25 so that the slide rod can slide in the third slide groove 27, driving the drive block to follow the movement, and change the position of the cutter 28 according to the required cutting position. After confirmation, tighten the locking nut 25 again to complete the fixation of the drive block, and energize the wire 30 with the external power supply to make the cutter 28 rotate to complete the cutting.

[0035] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the foregoing embodiments. The foregoing embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool, characterized by: The invention comprises a base (1) and a buffer frame (7) arranged on the base (1) for placing aluminum tubes, wherein symmetrical support plates (5) are respectively arranged at both ends of the base (1), a positioning plate (4) which can be adjusted according to the cutting height is installed on the support plate (5), a clamping column (18) for placing the aluminum tube to be cut is arranged on the positioning plate (4), a limiting component for fixing the aluminum tube is arranged in the clamping column (18), a cutting component is arranged vertically above the aluminum tube, and the cutting component is arranged in the support frame (6), the support frame (6) can be moved on the connecting block (8) by a driving component, and a movable column (29) is arranged on the side of the support frame (6) close to the connecting block (8). The end of the movable column (29) is L-shaped, and a first slide groove (9) is provided on the outer side of the connecting block (8). The driving component includes a transverse plate (15) arranged on the side of the connecting block (8) away from the base (1), a screw rod (14) is provided on the transverse plate (15), and the side of the screw rod (14) away from the transverse plate (15) is connected to the motor (12), and a bearing sleeve (13) is provided on the outer side of the screw rod (14), and a connecting rod (10) is provided on the outer side of the bearing sleeve (13). The connecting rod (10) is connected to a first slider (11), and the first slider (11) is installed at the end of the movable column (29), and the first slider (11) passes through the movable column (29) and extends into the first slide groove (9). The base (1) A second chute (24) is provided on the side away from the connecting block (8), a support block (22) is provided on the side of the support frame (6) away from the movable column (29), a second slider (23) slides along the length direction of the second chute (24), and the second slider (23) is connected to the support block (22), a cavity (21) for inserting the aluminum tube is provided in the clamping column (18), the limiting assembly includes limiting columns (20) arranged at equal intervals around the inner wall of the cavity (21), the limiting columns (20) extend into the cavity (21) and abut against the aluminum tube, and a handle (19) for controlling the limiting column (20) to be inserted into and out of the cavity (21) is provided at one end of the limiting column (20) away from the cavity (21). The support plate (5) has two strip grooves (16) on its surface, the positioning plate (4) is mounted on the back side of the support plate (5), a threaded knob (3) is inserted on the positioning plate (4), the threaded knob (3) passes through the positioning plate (4) and extends into the strip groove (16), and is connected to a limit nut (17) for fixing, the cutting assembly includes a driving block arranged in the support frame (6), a moving rod (26) is provided on the lower surface of the driving block, a cutting machine (28) is provided at the end of the moving rod (26), a third sliding groove (27) is provided on both sides of the outside of the support frame (6), a sliding rod slides in the third sliding groove (27), and the sliding rod extends into the support frame (6) and passes through the driving block,A locking nut (25) is provided at one end of the slide bar away from the driving block for fixing the position of the driving block in the support frame (6). A stretcher (2) is provided at the lower end of the support frame (6). An electric wire (30) is provided in the stretcher (2) for providing power to the driving block and driving the cutting machine (28) to work.

2. A method for using the aluminum tube cutting and positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are included: Step (A): first, insert the two ends of the aluminum tube to be cut into the cavities (21) in the two clamping columns (18), respectively, rotate the handle (19), drive the limiting column (20) to move toward the cavity (21), and make the limiting column (20) abut against the aluminum tube in the cavity (21), thereby completing the fixing of the aluminum tube; Step (B), after determining the distance between the aluminum tube and the cutting machine (28) according to the thickness of the aluminum tube, rotate the threaded knob (3) so that the positioning plate (4) can move on the back side of the support plate (5), driving the clamping column (18) to move, thereby allowing the aluminum tube to follow the movement and allow the aluminum tube to reach the range that the cutting machine (28) can cut, and then rotate the limit nut (17) to fix the threaded knob (3) to achieve the fixation of the positioning plate (4); Step (C), starting the motor (12), the power output end of the motor (12) drives the screw (14) to rotate, and as the screw (14) rotates, the bearing sleeve (13) is driven to rotate, but is connected to the first slider (11) through the connecting rod (10), and the first slider (11) slides in the first slide groove (9), and the bearing sleeve (13) is rotationally limited, and the rotational motion is converted into linear motion, so that the bearing sleeve (13) is displaced on the screw (14), and the first slider (11) is driven to move, so that the movable column (29) moves with it. When the movable column (29) moves, it moves in the second slide groove (24) through the second slider (23), and the support block (22) and the movable column (29) drive the support frame (6) to move, and the orientation of the cutting machine (28) is changed according to the actual cutting position; In step (D), the locking nut (25) is loosened so that the slide bar can slide in the third slide groove (27), driving the drive block to follow the movement, and the position of the cutter (28) is changed according to the required cutting position. After confirmation, the locking nut (25) is screwed again to complete the fixation of the drive block, and the wire (30) is energized with the external power supply, so that the cutter (28) can be rotated to complete the cutting.

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