An adjustable tool assembly and a die-cutting machine

Abstract

This invention provides an adjustable tool assembly and a die-cutting machine. The tool assembly includes a tool and a housing for mounting the tool. The tool includes a tool holder and multiple blades mounted on the tool holder. The surface of the housing is recessed downward to form a mounting portion for mounting the tool holder. The housing has multiple transverse screw holes and at least one longitudinal screw hole. The transverse screw holes extend from the upper surface of the housing to the mounting portion, and the longitudinal screw hole extends from one side of the housing to the mounting portion. Transverse shims and longitudinal shims can be installed in the mounting portion. The transverse shims are installed at the lower position of the mounting portion, and the longitudinal shims are installed at the position of the mounting portion opposite to the longitudinal screw hole. After the tool holder is installed in the mounting portion, the position of the tool within the housing is adjusted using the transverse and longitudinal shims.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mechanical design, and more particularly to an adjustable tool assembly and a die-cutting machine. Background Technology

[0002] The description in this section provides only background information related to the disclosure of this invention and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] A die-cutting machine is a machine used for cutting, embossing, punching, and other processing techniques. Existing die-cutting machines have several technical problems, one of which is the inability to adjust the cutter position. This non-adjustable cutter position can lead to the following issues: Cutting accuracy problems: Because the cutter position cannot be adjusted, the die-cutting machine may not be able to meet different accuracy requirements when cutting workpieces, which may result in inaccurate dimensions or poor edge quality; Poor adaptability to different workpieces: Due to the non-adjustable cutter position, the die-cutting machine may have difficulty adapting to workpieces of different sizes, shapes, or materials, limiting its versatility in various applications.

[0004] It should be noted that the above description of the technical background is only for the purpose of providing a clear and complete explanation of the technical solutions of the present invention and facilitating understanding by those skilled in the art. It should not be assumed that the above technical solutions are known to those skilled in the art simply because they have been described in the background section of this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an adjustable tool assembly and a die-cutting machine.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides an adjustable tool assembly. The tool assembly includes a tool and a housing for mounting the tool. The tool includes a tool holder and multiple blades mounted on the tool holder. The surface of the housing is recessed downwards to form a mounting portion for mounting the tool holder. The housing has multiple transverse threaded holes and at least one longitudinal threaded hole. The transverse threaded holes extend from the upper surface of the housing to the mounting portion, and the longitudinal threaded hole extends from one side of the housing to the mounting portion. Transverse and longitudinal shims can be installed within the mounting portion. The transverse shims are installed at the lower position of the mounting portion, and the longitudinal shims are installed at a position opposite to the longitudinal threaded hole in the mounting portion. After the tool holder is installed in the mounting portion, the transverse and longitudinal shims are used to adjust the position of the tool within the housing. Transverse screws and longitudinal screws are installed in the transverse and longitudinal threaded holes, respectively. After the transverse screw passes through the transverse threaded hole and is tightened, the end of the transverse screw abuts against the upper surface of the tool holder. After the longitudinal screw passes through the longitudinal threaded hole and is tightened, the end of the longitudinal screw abuts against the outer wall of the tool holder.

[0007] Preferably, a shim can be installed at the bottom of the mounting hole for adjusting the height of the blade.

[0008] Preferably, the transverse gasket and the longitudinal gasket are made of stainless steel.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the tool holder is provided with retaining strips at both the upper and lower ends, and the bottom of the mounting part extends upward and downward to form a retaining groove that matches the retaining strips. When the tool holder is installed into the mounting part, the retaining strips are engaged in the retaining grooves.

[0010] This application also provides a die-cutting machine, wherein the die-cutting machine has the aforementioned tool assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the die-cutting machine further includes an upper die holder and a lower die holder, and the cutting tool assembly is mounted on the lower surface of the upper die holder.

[0012] Preferably, the die-cutting machine further includes a limiting mold frame, which includes a locking template for mounting on the lower side of the upper mold base, a middle plate for mounting on the lower side of the upper mold base, and a universal limiting template for mounting on the lower side of the middle plate. The lower surface of the middle plate has multiple inner holes, and the universal limiting template has multiple mounting holes. The mounting holes correspond one-to-one with the inner holes. The mounting holes are used to insert positioning pins. The lower surface of the universal limiting template is used to mount the tool assembly. The outer shell of the tool assembly has a limiting hole. The positioning pin passes through the limiting hole and is inserted into the mounting hole to position the tool holder on the lower surface of the universal limiting template.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting hole array is arranged on the limiting template, the inner hole array is arranged on the middle plate, the mounting hole has a square cross-section, the part of the positioning pin inserted into the mounting hole is square to match the shape of the mounting hole, a spring is provided in the inner hole, when the positioning pin is retracted into the inner hole under the action of external force, the spring applies a downward rebound force to the positioning pin, the two ends of the lower surface of the limiting template are also provided with limiting platforms, the limiting platforms protrude relative to the lower surface of the universal limiting template, a second strong magnet is provided on the universal limiting template, the tool assembly is installed on the lower surface of the universal limiting template by magnetic attraction, and the locking template and the upper mold base, the locking template and the middle plate, and the middle plate and the limiting template are locked by screws.

[0014] Preferably, the limiting mold frame further includes a lower template disposed on the upper side of the lower mold base and a relief plate mounted on the upper side of the lower template. The lower template has multiple lower relief holes, and the relief plate has multiple upper relief holes. The upper relief holes are aligned with the lower relief holes. The lower template also has multiple first strong magnetic blocks. The relief plate is mounted on the lower template by magnetic attraction. The upper surface of the lower template has multiple pins. The edge of the relief plate is recessed inward to form a groove. The position of the pins corresponds to the position of the groove. When the relief plate is mounted on the lower template, the pins are engaged in the groove. The upper surface of the lower template also has two downward recessed portions. When the relief plate is mounted on the lower template, the edge of the relief plate is located above the recessed portions and partially covers the recessed portions.

[0015] By employing the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] This invention discloses an adjustable tool assembly and die-cutting machine capable of adapting to workpieces of different sizes, shapes, and materials, as the operator can easily adjust the tool position as needed. This makes it more versatile and suitable for a variety of production needs. The adjustability of the tool position means that the operator can fine-tune the cutting parameters to achieve higher cutting accuracy. This is particularly important for applications requiring high-precision cutting, such as electronic component manufacturing or precision mechanical parts production. By adjusting the tool position, the cutting process can be controlled more accurately, reducing scrap rates. This saves material costs and labor, and improves production efficiency. Due to better control over cutting parameters and adaptation to different workpieces, die-cutting machines with adjustable tool positions generally achieve higher production efficiency. This helps reduce production costs and increase output. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting tool of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the cutting tool of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the casing of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view of the casing of this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the universal limiting mold frame of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower template of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the avoidance plate of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the avoidance plate of the present invention installed on the lower template.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the universal limiting template of the present invention.

[0026] The components are as follows: 1. Tool holder; 2. Blade; 4. Locking strip; 5. Housing; 6. Mounting part; 7. Slot; 8. Horizontal screw hole; 9. Vertical screw hole; 11. Locking template; 12. Middle plate; 13. Universal limiting template; 14. Positioning pin; 15. Alternating plate; 16. Lower template; 17. Spring; 161. Lower alternating hole; 162. First strong magnet; 163. Pin; 164. Recess; 151. Upper alternating hole; 152. Groove; 131. Mounting hole; 132. Limiting platform; 133. Threaded hole; 134. Second strong magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects; there is no order between them, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] like Figure 1-4As shown, the present invention provides an adjustable tool assembly, which includes a tool and a housing 5 for mounting the tool. The tool includes a tool holder 1 and a plurality of blades 2 mounted on the tool holder 1. The surface of the housing 5 is recessed downward to form a mounting portion 6 for mounting the tool holder 1. The housing 5 has a plurality of transverse screw holes 8 and at least one longitudinal screw hole 9. The transverse screw holes 8 penetrate from the upper surface of the housing 5 to the mounting portion 6, and the longitudinal screw hole 9 penetrates from one side of the housing 5 to the mounting portion 6. Transverse shims and longitudinal shims can be installed in the mounting portion 6. A transverse shim is installed below the mounting part 6, and a longitudinal shim is installed in the mounting part 6 opposite to the longitudinal screw hole 9. After the tool holder 1 is installed in the mounting part 6, the transverse and longitudinal shims are used to adjust the position of the tool in the housing 5. A transverse screw and a longitudinal screw are installed in the transverse screw hole 8 and the longitudinal screw hole 9, respectively. After the transverse screw passes through the transverse screw hole 8 and is tightened, the end of the transverse screw abuts against the upper surface of the tool holder 1. After the longitudinal screw passes through the longitudinal screw hole 9 and is tightened, the end of the longitudinal screw abuts against the outer wall of the tool holder 1. A shim can be installed at the bottom of the mounting hole 131 to adjust the height of the blade 2. The transverse and longitudinal shims are made of stainless steel. The bottom of the tool holder 1 has retaining strips 4 at both the top and bottom. The bottom of the mounting part 6 extends upward and downward to form a retaining groove 7 that matches the retaining strips 4. When the tool holder 1 is installed in the mounting part 6, the retaining strips 4 are engaged in the retaining groove 7.

[0030] This invention provides an adjustable cutter assembly capable of accommodating workpieces of different sizes, shapes, and materials, as the operator can easily adjust the cutter position as needed. This makes it more versatile and suitable for a variety of production requirements. The adjustability of the cutter position means that the operator can fine-tune cutting parameters to achieve higher cutting accuracy. This is particularly important for applications requiring high-precision cutting, such as electronic component manufacturing or the production of precision mechanical parts. By adjusting the cutter position, the cutting process can be controlled more accurately, reducing scrap rates. This saves material costs and labor, and improves production efficiency. Die-cutting machines with adjustable cutter positions typically achieve higher production efficiency due to better control over cutting parameters and adaptation to different workpieces. This helps reduce production costs and increase output.

[0031] like Figure 5-9As shown, this application also provides a die-cutting machine. The die-cutting machine includes a cutting tool assembly, an upper die holder, and a lower die holder. The cutting tool assembly is installed on the lower surface of the upper die holder. The die-cutting machine also includes a limiting mold frame. The limiting mold frame includes a locking template 11 for installation on the lower side of the upper die holder, a middle plate 12 for installation on the lower side of the locking template, and a universal limiting template 13 for installation on the lower side of the middle plate 12. The lower surface of the middle plate 12 has multiple inner holes. The universal limiting template 13 has multiple mounting holes 131. The mounting holes 131 correspond one-to-one with the inner holes. The mounting holes 131 are used to insert positioning pins 14. The lower surface of the universal limiting template 13 is used to install the cutting tool assembly. The outer shell 5 of the cutting tool assembly has a limiting hole. The positioning pin 14 passes through the limiting hole and is inserted into the mounting hole 131 to position the cutting tool holder 1 on the lower surface of the universal limiting template 13. When it is necessary to replace the die-cutting blade, simply pull out the positioning pin 14, remove the die-cutting blade from the universal limiting template 13, and then attach the new die-cutting blade to the universal limiting template 13 and fix it with the positioning pin 14. Disassembly and installation are very convenient.

[0032] The mounting holes 131 are arranged in an array on the limiting template, and the inner holes are arranged in an array on the middle plate 12. The mounting holes 131 have a square cross-section, and the portion of the positioning pin 14 inserted into the mounting hole 131 is square and matches the shape of the mounting hole 131. The square hole structure prevents the positioning pin 14 from rotating, making the positioning more accurate. A spring 17 is provided in the inner hole. When the positioning pin 14 retracts into the inner hole under external force, the spring 17 applies a downward rebound force to the positioning pin 14. This structure can prevent damage to the positioning pin 14 during the pressing process when it is not aligned with the clearance hole. Limiting platforms 132 are also provided at both ends of the lower surface of the limiting template. The limiting platforms 132 protrude relative to the lower surface of the universal limiting template 13. The limiting platforms 132 are used to limit the pressing height of the upper mold base, preventing excessive pressing or insufficient pressing height of the die-cutting blade. Because of the limiting platform 132, there is no need to adjust the pressing height of the upper mold base, thus improving production efficiency. A second strong magnet 134 is provided on the universal limiting template 13. The tool assembly is installed on the lower surface of the universal limiting template 13 by magnetic attraction. The locking template 11 is locked to the upper mold base, to the middle plate 12, and to the limiting template by screws.

[0033] The limiting mold frame also includes a lower template 16 disposed on the upper side of the lower mold base and a clearance plate 15 mounted on the upper side of the lower template 16. The lower template 16 has multiple lower clearance holes 161, and the clearance plate 15 has multiple upper clearance holes 151. The upper clearance holes 151 are aligned with the lower clearance holes 161. The lower template 16 is also provided with multiple first strong magnetic blocks 162. The clearance plate 15 is mounted on the lower template 16 by magnetic attraction. The upper surface of the lower template 16 is provided with multiple pins 163. The edge of the relief plate 15 is recessed inward to form a groove 152. The position of the pin 163 corresponds to the position of the groove 152. When the relief plate 15 is installed on the lower template 16, the pin 163 is inserted into the groove 152. The upper surface of the lower template 16 is also provided with two downward recessed portions 164. When the relief plate 15 is installed on the lower template 16, the edge of the relief plate 15 is located above the recessed portions 164 and partially covers the recessed portions 164.

[0034] The above-described embodiments are merely preferred embodiments provided to fully illustrate the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A die-cutting machine, characterized in that, The die-cutting machine includes an adjustable blade assembly. The tool assembly includes a tool and a housing for mounting the tool. The cutting tool includes a tool holder and multiple blades mounted on the tool holder. The surface of the outer casing is recessed downwards to form a mounting portion for mounting the tool holder. The outer casing has multiple transverse screw holes and at least one longitudinal screw hole. The lateral screw hole extends from the upper surface of the housing to the mounting portion, and the longitudinal screw hole extends from one side of the housing to the mounting portion. The mounting section can accommodate transverse and longitudinal gaskets. The transverse washer is installed below the mounting portion, and the longitudinal washer is installed on the mounting portion opposite to the longitudinal screw hole. After the tool holder is installed into the mounting part, the position of the tool inside the housing is adjusted using transverse and longitudinal shims. Transverse screws and longitudinal screws are installed in the transverse and longitudinal threaded holes respectively. After the transverse screw passes through the transverse threaded hole and is tightened, the end of the transverse screw rests against the upper surface of the tool holder. After the longitudinal screw passes through the longitudinal threaded hole and is tightened, the end of the longitudinal screw rests against the outer wall of the tool holder. The die-cutting machine further includes a limiting mold frame, which includes a locking template for mounting on the lower side of the upper mold base, a middle plate for mounting on the lower side of the upper mold base, and a universal limiting template for mounting on the lower side of the middle plate. The lower surface of the middle plate has multiple inner holes, and the universal limiting template has multiple mounting holes. The mounting holes correspond one-to-one with the inner holes. The mounting holes are used to insert positioning pins. The lower surface of the universal limiting template is used to mount the tool assembly. The outer shell of the tool assembly has a limiting hole. The positioning pin passes through the limiting hole and is inserted into the mounting hole to position the tool holder on the lower surface of the universal limiting template.

2. The die-cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A shim can be installed at the bottom of the mounting hole to adjust the height of the blade.

3. The die-cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transverse and longitudinal gaskets are made of stainless steel.

4. The die-cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the tool holder is provided with retaining strips at both the upper and lower ends. The bottom of the mounting part extends upward and downward to form a retaining groove that matches the retaining strips. When the tool holder is installed into the mounting part, the retaining strips are engaged in the retaining grooves.

5. The die-cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The die-cutting machine further includes an upper die holder and a lower die holder, and the cutting tool assembly is mounted on the lower surface of the upper die holder.

6. The die-cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting hole array is arranged on the limiting template, the inner hole array is arranged on the middle plate, the cross-section of the mounting hole is square, and the portion of the positioning pin inserted into the mounting hole is square and matches the shape of the mounting hole. A spring is installed inside the inner hole. When the positioning pin retracts into the inner hole under the action of external force, the spring applies a downward restoring force to the positioning pin. The lower surface of the limiting template is further provided with limiting platforms at both ends, and the limiting platforms protrude relative to the lower surface of the universal limiting template. The universal limiting template is provided with a second strong magnetic block, and the tool assembly is installed on the lower surface of the universal limiting template by magnetic attraction. The locking template and the upper mold base, the locking template and the middle plate, and the middle plate and the limiting template are locked together by screws.

7. The die-cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting mold frame also includes a lower template disposed on the upper side of the lower mold base and a clearance plate installed on the upper side of the lower template. The lower template has multiple lower clearance holes, and the clearance plate has multiple upper clearance holes. The positions of the upper clearance holes are aligned with the lower clearance holes. The lower template is also provided with multiple first strong magnetic blocks, and the avoidance plate is installed on the lower template by magnetic attraction. The upper surface of the lower template is provided with multiple pins, and the edge of the relief plate is recessed inward to form a groove. The positions of the pins correspond to the positions of the grooves. When the relief plate is installed on the lower template, the pins are engaged in the grooves. The upper surface of the lower template is also provided with two downward recessed portions. When the avoidance plate is installed on the lower template, the edge of the avoidance plate is located above the recessed portions and partially covers the recessed portions.

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