Initial article, cutting device and product manufacturing method

Abstract

The application discloses an initial product, a cutting device and a product manufacturing method. The initial product comprises: an integrally formed insulator having a length direction; and a plurality of terminal groups fixed on the insulator and uniformly spaced along the length direction of the insulator. The cutting device is used for cutting the initial product into a plurality of products, and each product comprises at least one terminal group. The cutting device comprises: a base on which a plurality of slots arranged side by side are formed; a cutter holder inserted into the slots and formed with a blade insertion gap; and a cutter adapted to be inserted into the blade insertion gap to cut the insulator of the initial product. First terminal positioning grooves are formed on the inner side walls of the slots of the base and used for positioning the terminals of the initial product. Insulator positioning grooves are formed on the top of the cutter holder and used for positioning the insulator of the initial product. In the application, the initial product can be cut into the required products, the manufacturing efficiency of the products is improved, and the manufacturing cost of the products is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cutting apparatus for cutting an initial article into multiple products. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, each connector is manufactured individually, which results in low production efficiency and high manufacturing costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, an initial article is provided, comprising: an integrally formed insulator having a length direction; and a plurality of terminals fixed to the insulator and uniformly spaced along the length direction of the insulator.

[0005] According to another aspect of the present invention, a cutting device is provided for cutting a aforementioned initial article into a plurality of products, each product including at least one set of terminals. The cutting device includes: a base having a plurality of slots arranged side-by-side thereon; a blade holder inserted into the slots and having blade slots formed therein; and a blade adapted to be inserted into the blade slots to cut the insulator of the initial article; a first terminal positioning groove is formed on the inner sidewall of the slots of the base for positioning the terminals of the initial article; and an insulator positioning groove is formed on the top of the blade holder for positioning the insulator of the initial article being cut.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a second terminal positioning groove corresponding to the first terminal positioning groove is formed on the outer side wall of the cutter holder, and each second terminal positioning groove cooperates with a corresponding first terminal positioning groove to jointly position a terminal on the initial product being cut.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the slot and the blade insert extend along a vertical direction and a first horizontal direction, the first terminal positioning groove extends along the vertical direction, and the insulator positioning groove penetrates the blade holder along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; the insulator of the initial article of the cut, positioned on the base and the blade holder, extends along the second horizontal direction and is supported on the top surface of the base.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the base includes a first end and a second end opposite each other in the second horizontal direction, and the plurality of slots are arranged side by side between the first end and the second end along the second horizontal direction; a terminal positioning hole is formed on the first end of the base for positioning the terminal of the end of the initial article.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the insulator of the initial cut article is positioned in the insulator positioning groove, the two inner sides of the insulator positioning groove respectively abut against the two outer sides of the insulator.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the bottom surface of the insulator positioning groove is flush with the top surface of the base to support the insulator of the cut initial article together with the top surface of the base.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the tool has a notch, the edge of which is a cutting edge for cutting the initial product, and the notch is arc-shaped or V-shaped to position the initial product being cut.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the cutting device further includes a driving device for driving the cutter to be inserted into or pulled out of the blade slot of the cutter holder along the vertical direction.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the cutting device further includes a conveying device for conveying the base and the cutter holder, such that the base and the cutter holder are movable between a loading station and a cutting station. When the base and the cutter holder are moved to the loading station, the initial product is loaded and positioned onto the base and the cutter holder; when the base and the cutter holder are moved to the cutting station, the initial product loaded onto the base and the cutter holder is cut into the desired product by the cutter.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the cutting device further includes a vacuum suction device for suctioning waste generated during the cutting of the initial article.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, multiple sets of positioning structures corresponding to multiple initial products are formed on the base and the cutter holder, so as to simultaneously position multiple initial products and simultaneously cut the positioned multiple initial products; each set of positioning structures includes the first terminal positioning groove and the insulator positioning groove.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the tool holder includes a plurality of tool holder units arranged side by side, each tool holder unit including: a fixing part; and a tool holder body connected to the top of the base, the tool holder body being inserted into the slot from the bottom side of the base and protruding from the top side of the base by a predetermined height, and the blade insertion slot and the insulator positioning groove being formed on each tool holder body.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting device further includes a fixing seat on which a first mounting groove is formed, and the fixing portions of the plurality of blade holder units are inserted into the first mounting groove of the fixing seat.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the cutting tool includes a plurality of cutting tool units arranged side by side, each cutting tool unit including: a base; and a blade connected to the base, the blade being adapted to be inserted into the blade slot to cut the insulator of the initial article.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting device further includes a tool holder on which a second mounting groove is formed, and the bases of the plurality of tool units are inserted into the second mounting groove of the tool holder.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention, a product manufacturing method is provided, comprising the following steps:

[0021] S100: Provide the aforementioned initial article; and

[0022] S200: The initial article is cut into multiple products by cutting the insulator of the initial article, the products including at least one set of terminals.

[0023] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, step S200 includes:

[0024] S210: Provide a cutting device according to any one of claims; and

[0025] S220: The initial article is cut into multiple products using the cutting device.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the invention, the product is a connector.

[0027] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the initial article can be cut into the desired product by the cutting device, thereby improving the product manufacturing efficiency and reducing the product manufacturing cost.

[0028] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective view of an initial article of manufacture according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 2A schematic diagram showing a product cut from an initial article according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the product including a set of terminals;

[0031] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a product cut from an initial article according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, the product including two sets of terminals;

[0032] Figure 4 A perspective view of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein a blade has been inserted into the blade slot of a blade holder;

[0033] Figure 5 A perspective view of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the blade has not yet been inserted into the blade slot of the blade holder;

[0034] Figure 6 A perspective view showing the base and blade holder of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 A perspective view of the blade holder of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 8 A perspective view showing the blade holder and fixing base of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 9 A perspective view showing the cutting tool and tool holder of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0039] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0040] According to a general technical concept of the present invention, an initial article is provided, comprising: an integrally formed insulator having a length direction; and a plurality of terminals fixed on the insulator and evenly spaced along the length direction of the insulator.

[0041] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a cutting device is provided for cutting the aforementioned initial article into multiple products, each product including at least one set of terminals. The cutting device includes: a base having a plurality of slots arranged side-by-side; a blade holder inserted into the slots and forming blade slots; and a blade adapted to be inserted into the blade slots to cut the insulator of the initial article. A first terminal positioning groove is formed on the inner sidewall of the slots of the base for positioning the terminals of the initial article, and an insulator positioning groove is formed on the top of the blade holder for positioning the insulator of the initial article being cut.

[0042] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a product manufacturing method is provided, comprising the steps of: providing the aforementioned initial article; and cutting the initial article into a plurality of products by cutting the insulator of the initial article, the products comprising at least one set of terminals.

[0043] Figure 1 A perspective view of an initial article 40 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a product 4 cut from an initial article 40 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, the product 4 including a set of terminals 412. Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a product 4 cut from an initial article 40 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, the product 4 including two sets of terminals 412.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the initial article 40 includes an integrally molded insulator 411 and multiple sets of terminals 412. The insulator 411 has a length direction, and the multiple sets of terminals 412 are fixed to the insulator 411 and evenly spaced along the length direction of the insulator 411. In the illustrated embodiment, each set of terminals 412 includes two terminals 412 arranged side by side along the width direction of the insulator 411. However, the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and each set of terminals 412 may also include one, three, or more terminals. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the insulator 411 of the initial article 40 can be an integrally molded part made by an insert injection molding process. During manufacturing, the multiple sets of terminals 412 are first fixed into a mold, and then thermoplastic material is injected into the mold to form the integrally molded insulator 411 of the initial article 40.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the initial article 40 can be cut into multiple products 4 by cutting the insulator 411. Each product 4 may include at least one set of terminals 412. For example, a product 4 may include one set of terminals 412, two sets of terminals 412, or more sets of terminals 412.

[0046] Figure 4 This diagram shows a perspective view of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the blade 20 has been inserted into the blade slot 121 of the blade holder 10; Figure 5 This diagram shows a perspective view of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the blade 20 has not yet been inserted into the blade slot 121 of the blade holder 10; Figure 6 A perspective view showing the base 30 and the blade holder 10 of the cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 7 A perspective view of the cutter holder 10 of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device is used to cut the aforementioned initial article 40 into a plurality of products 4, each product 4 including at least one set of terminals 412.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device includes a blade holder 10, a blade 20, and a base 30. Multiple slots 31 arranged side-by-side are formed on the base 30. The blade holder 10 is inserted into the slots 31 and forms blade slots 121. The blade 20 is adapted to be inserted into the blade slots 121 to cut the insulator 411 of the initial article 40.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a first terminal positioning groove 312 is formed on the inner sidewall of the slot 31 of the base 30 for positioning the terminals 412 of the initial product 40. An insulator positioning groove 122 is formed on the top of the cutter holder 10 for positioning the insulator 411 of the initial product 40 to be cut. In this way, the initial product 40 to be cut can be positioned on the base 30 and the cutter holder 10, so that the initial product 40 will not move during cutting.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a second terminal positioning groove 123 corresponding to the first terminal positioning groove 312 is formed on the outer side wall of the cutter holder 10. Each second terminal positioning groove 123 cooperates with a corresponding first terminal positioning groove 312 to jointly position a terminal 412 on the initial product 40 being cut.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the slot 31 and the blade insertion slot 121 extend along the vertical direction Z and the first horizontal direction X, the first terminal positioning groove 312 extends along the vertical direction Z, and the insulator positioning groove 122 penetrates the blade holder 10 along the second horizontal direction Y, which is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X. The insulator 411 of the initial cut product 40, positioned on the base 30 and the blade holder 10, extends along the second horizontal direction Y and is supported on the top surface of the base 30.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the base 30 includes a first end and a second end opposite each other in the second horizontal direction Y, and a plurality of slots 31 are arranged side by side between the first end and the second end along the second horizontal direction Y; a terminal positioning hole 311 is formed on the first end of the base 30, and the terminal positioning hole 311 is used to position the terminal 412 of the end of the initial article 40.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the insulator 411 of the cut initial product 40 is positioned in the insulator positioning groove 122, the two inner sides 122a of the insulator positioning groove 122 abut against the two outer sides of the insulator 411, respectively.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the bottom surface of the insulator positioning groove 122 is flush with the top surface of the base 30, so as to support the insulator 411 of the cut initial product 40 together with the top surface of the base 30.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutter 20 has a notch 221, the edge of which is a cutting edge for cutting the initial product 40. The notch 221 is arc-shaped or V-shaped to position the initial product 40 to be cut.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device further includes a drive device (not shown), which drives the cutter 20 to insert into or withdraw from the blade slot 121 of the cutter holder 10 in the vertical direction ZZ. The drive device may include a drive motor and a force amplification mechanism. The force amplification mechanism is connected between the cutter 20 and the drive motor, and can increase the driving force output by the drive motor.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 7As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device further includes a conveying device (not shown) for conveying the base 30 and the cutter holder 10, enabling the base 30 and the cutter holder 10 to move between a loading station and a cutting station. When the base 30 and the cutter holder 10 are moved to the loading station, the initial product 40 is loaded and positioned onto the base 30 and the cutter holder 10. When the base 30 and the cutter holder 10 are moved to the cutting station, the initial product 40 loaded on the base 30 and the cutter holder 10 is cut into the desired product 4 by the cutter 20.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device further includes a vacuum suction device (not shown) for suctioning waste generated during the cutting of the initial product 40.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, multiple sets of positioning structures corresponding to the multiple initial products 40 are formed on the base 30 and the cutter holder 10, respectively, so as to simultaneously position the multiple initial products 40 and simultaneously cut the positioned multiple initial products 40. Each set of positioning structures includes a first terminal positioning groove 312 and an insulator positioning groove 122.

[0061] Figure 8 A perspective view showing the cutter holder 10 and the fixing base 1 of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 A perspective view showing the cutter 20 and cutter holder 2 of a cutting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the tool holder 10 includes a plurality of tool holder units 100 arranged side by side. Each tool holder unit 100 includes a fixing part 110 and a tool holder body 120 connected to the top of the fixing part 110. The tool holder body 120 is inserted into the slot 31 from the bottom side of the base 30 and protrudes from the top side of the base 30 by a predetermined height. Each tool holder body 120 has a blade insertion slot 121 and an insulator positioning groove 122 formed on it.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device further includes a fixing base 1, on which a first mounting groove 101 is formed, and the fixing parts 110 of the plurality of blade holder units 100 are inserted into the first mounting groove 101 of the fixing base 1.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting tool 20 includes a plurality of cutting tool units 200 arranged side by side. Each cutting tool unit 200 includes: a base 210; and a blade 220 connected to the base 210. The blade 220 is adapted to be inserted into a blade slot 121 to cut the insulator 411 of the initial article 40.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting device further includes a tool holder 2, on which a second mounting groove 201 is formed, and the bases 210 of a plurality of tool units 200 are inserted into the second mounting groove 201 of the tool holder 2.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a product manufacturing method is also disclosed, comprising the following steps:

[0067] S100: Providing the initial article 40 according to claim 1; and

[0068] S200: The initial product 40 is cut into multiple products 4 by cutting the insulator 411 of the initial product 40, and each product 4 includes at least one set of terminals 412.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the aforementioned step S200 includes:

[0070] S210: Provides the aforementioned cutting device; and

[0071] S2:20: Use a cutting device to cut the initial product 40 into multiple products 4.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned product 4 may be a connector or other electronic device.

[0073] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0074] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0075] While some embodiments of the general concept of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0076] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A cutting device for cutting an initial article (40) into multiple products (4). The initial article (40) includes: An integrally molded insulator (411) has a length direction; and Multiple sets of terminals (412) are fixed on the insulator (411) and evenly spaced along the length of the insulator (411). The product (4) includes at least one set of terminals (41). The cutting device is characterized in that it comprises: A base (30) on which multiple slots (31) are arranged side by side; The blade holder (10) is inserted into the slot (31) and forms a blade insertion slot (121); and A cutting tool (20) is adapted to be inserted into the blade slot (121) to cut the insulator (411) of the initial article (40). A first terminal positioning groove (312) is formed on the inner side wall of the slot (31) of the base (30) for positioning the terminal (412) of the initial product (40). An insulator positioning groove (122) is formed on the top of the cutter holder (10) for positioning the insulator (411) of the initial product (40) being cut. The slot (31) and the blade insertion slot (121) extend along the vertical direction (Z) and the first horizontal direction (X), the first terminal positioning groove (312) extends along the vertical direction (Z), and the insulator positioning groove (122) penetrates the blade holder (10) along the second horizontal direction (Y) perpendicular to the first horizontal direction (X). The insulator (411) of the initial cut article (40) positioned on the base (30) and the cutter holder (10) extends along the second horizontal direction (Y) and is supported on the top surface of the base (30).

2. The cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second terminal positioning groove (123) corresponding to the first terminal positioning groove (312) is formed on the outer side wall of the cutter holder (10). Each second terminal positioning groove (123) cooperates with a corresponding first terminal positioning groove (312) to position a terminal (412) on the initial product (40) being cut.

3. The cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (30) includes a first end and a second end opposite each other in the second horizontal direction (Y), and the plurality of slots (31) are arranged side by side between the first end and the second end along the second horizontal direction (Y); A terminal positioning hole (311) is formed on the first end of the base (30), the terminal positioning hole (311) being used to position the terminal (412) at the end of the initial article (40).

4. The cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the insulator (411) of the cut initial product (40) is positioned in the insulator positioning groove (122), the two inner sides (122a) of the insulator positioning groove (122) abut against the two outer sides of the insulator (411).

5. The cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the insulator positioning groove (122) is flush with the top surface of the base (30) to support the insulator (411) of the cut initial product (40) together with the top surface of the base (30).

6. The cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cutting tool (20) has a notch (221), the edge of which is a cutting edge for cutting the initial product (40), and the notch (221) is arc-shaped or V-shaped to position the initial product (40) being cut.

7. The cutting apparatus of claim 2, wherein Also includes: A driving device for driving the cutting tool (20) to be inserted into or pulled out of the blade slot (121) of the tool holder (10) along the vertical direction (Z).

8. The cutting apparatus of claim 2, wherein, Also includes: A conveying device is provided for conveying the base (30) and the cutter holder (10) so that the base (30) and the cutter holder (10) can move between the loading station and the cutting station. When the base (30) and the tool holder (10) are moved to the loading station, the initial product (40) is loaded and positioned on the base (30) and the tool holder (10); When the base (30) and the cutter holder (10) are moved to the cutting station, the initial product (40) loaded on the base (30) and the cutter holder (10) is cut into the desired product (4) by the cutter (20).

9. The cutting apparatus of claim 2, wherein, Also includes: A vacuum suction device is used to suction out waste generated during the cutting of the initial product (40).

10. The cutting device according to any one of claims 2-9, characterized in that: Multiple sets of positioning structures corresponding to multiple initial products (40) are formed on the base (30) and the cutter holder (10) respectively, so as to simultaneously position multiple initial products (40) and simultaneously cut the positioned multiple initial products (40). Each positioning structure includes the first terminal positioning groove (312) and the insulator positioning groove (122).

11. The cutting device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The tool holder (10) includes a plurality of tool holder units (100) arranged side by side, each tool holder unit (100) including: Fixing part (110); and The tool holder body (120) is connected to the top of the fixing part (110). The tool holder (120) is inserted into the slot (31) from the bottom side of the base (30) and protrudes from the top side of the base (30) by a predetermined height. The blade insertion slot (121) and the insulator positioning groove (122) are formed on each of the blade holder bodies (120).

12. The cutting device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The cutting device also includes a fixing seat (1) on which a first mounting groove (101) is formed, and the fixing parts (110) of the plurality of blade holder units (100) are inserted into the first mounting groove (101) of the fixing seat (1).

13. The cutting device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The cutting tool (20) includes multiple cutting tool units (200) arranged side by side, each cutting tool unit (200) including: base (210); and The blade (220) is connected to the base (210). The blade (220) is adapted to be inserted into the blade slot (121) to cut the insulator (411) of the initial article (40).

14. The cutting device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The cutting device also includes a tool holder (2), on which a second mounting groove (201) is formed, and the bases (210) of the plurality of tool units (200) are inserted into the second mounting groove (201) of the tool holder (2).

15. A method for manufacturing a product, comprising the following steps: S100: Providing the initial article of article (40) as claimed in claim 1; and S200: The initial article (40) is cut into a plurality of products (4) by cutting the insulator (411) of the initial article (40), the products (4) including at least one set of terminals (412).

16. The product manufacturing method according to claim 15, characterized by, Step S200 includes: S210: Provides a cutting device according to any one of claims 1-14; and S2:20: The initial product (40) is cut into multiple products (4) using the cutting device.

17. The product manufacturing method of claim 15, wherein: The product (4) is a connector.

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