A sponge cutting device

Abstract

The application discloses a sponge cutting device, which comprises a limiting assembly, a fixing assembly, a cutting assembly and a base, the limiting assembly and the fixing assembly are arranged on the base, the limiting assembly is arranged on the two sides of the sponge and is used for limiting the sponge left and right, the fixing assembly is arranged on the top of the sponge, the cutting assembly is slidably connected with the base, and the output end of the cutting assembly can be pressed down to complete the cutting of the sponge. When cutting, the sponge is placed on the base, the limiting assembly and the fixing assembly are used for fixing the sponge in the front-back and left-right directions, the cutting assembly is pressed down, the output end of the cutting assembly is in contact with the sponge, and the cutting is completed. The cutting assembly can slide along the base, different positions can be cut, and the size of the cut sponge can meet different requirements. The sponge is automatically cut through cooperation of the limiting assembly, the fixing assembly and the cutting assembly, the sponge is not cut broken and uneven, and even the phenomenon of skewing and deviation is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of sponge cutting technology and relates to a sponge cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] Sponges are core components for preventing condensation and noise in air conditioners, and are widely used in the indoor unit's control panel and air guide plate. During operation, the air guide plate of the indoor unit adjusts the airflow direction to prevent direct cold air from blowing. However, condensation easily forms on the air guide plate when the air is blowing cold air, affecting overall performance and user experience. Therefore, sponges are used on the air guide plate to prevent condensation.

[0003] To achieve precise installation of the sponge, it needs to be cut. Traditionally, this is done manually. However, because the sponge is relatively soft, manual cutting can easily tear the sponge, resulting in uneven cuts, or even skewed or misaligned cuts, leading to substandard materials and affecting product quality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a sponge cutting device that solves the technical problems of uneven cutting and even skewed displacement that occur in traditional manual sponge cutting.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, according to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of the present invention provides a sponge cutting device. The sponge cutting device includes a limiting component, a fixing component, a cutting component, and a base for placing the sponge. The limiting component and the fixing component are both disposed on the base, with the limiting component located on both sides of the sponge for lateral limiting, and the fixing component located on the top of the sponge for vertical fixing. The cutting component is slidably connected to the base, and its output end can be pressed down to complete the cutting of the sponge.

[0006] In some embodiments, the fixing component includes a bracket, a fixing plate, and a handle. The bracket is fixed to the base, the fixing plate is movably connected to the bracket, and the handle is connected to the fixing plate; and operating the handle can move the fixing plate up and down.

[0007] In some embodiments, the fixing component further includes a support plate fixed to the base. Two support plates and two corresponding handles are provided. One of the handles can be attached to the corresponding support plate, and the other support plate has a groove. The other handle can be located in the groove so that the fixing plate is fixed.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cutting assembly includes a guide rail, a slider, and a cutting unit. The guide rail is fixed to the base, the cutting unit is slidably connected to the guide rail via the slider, and the sponge is located below the cutting unit.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cutting unit includes a cutting bracket, a blade, and an operating component. Two operating components, one for each of the guide rail and the slider are provided. The two operating components are respectively located at both ends of the cutting bracket, and the operating component is fixed on the corresponding slider and slides along the corresponding guide rail with the slider. The blade is fixed on the cutting bracket. The operating component can drive the blade to press down through the cutting bracket to cut the sponge.

[0010] In some embodiments, the operating element includes a movable rod, a fixed rod, and a connecting rod. The movable rod and the fixed rod are disposed opposite each other and have a gap between them. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the slider, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the fixed rod. The movable rod is connected to the cutting bracket, and operating the movable rod can cause the cutting bracket to rotate.

[0011] In some embodiments, a spring is provided in the gap between the movable rod and the fixed rod, the spring being used to reset the movable rod after it is pressed down.

[0012] In some embodiments, a limiting rod is provided on the side of the fixed rod facing the movable rod, and the limiting rod is used to limit the downward pressing distance of the movable rod.

[0013] In some embodiments, the limiting component includes a first limiting strip and a second limiting strip, both of which are disposed on the base, and the sponge is located between the first limiting strip and the second limiting strip.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first limiting bar and the second limiting bar are both made of stainless steel; and / or the guide rail is made of carbon steel profile; and / or the slider is made of cast iron.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the sponge cutting device of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The sponge cutting device provided by the present invention includes a limiting component, a fixing component, a cutting component, and a base for placing the sponge. The limiting component and the fixing component are both disposed on the base. The limiting component is located on both sides of the sponge to limit its left and right movement. The fixing component is located on the top of the sponge to fix it vertically. The cutting component is slidably connected to the base, and its output end can be pressed down to complete the cutting of the sponge.

[0017] The limiting components are located on the left and right sides of the sponge, limiting its movement in the left and right directions. The fixing component is located on the top of the sponge and presses down on the top, limiting its movement in the front and back directions. In other words, the combination of the limiting and fixing components ensures the sponge is fixed in all directions. During the cutting process, the sponge is first placed on the base, then fixed in these directions by the limiting and fixing components. Next, the cutting component is pressed down, bringing its output end into contact with the sponge to complete the cutting. Furthermore, the cutting component is slidably connected to the base, allowing it to slide along the base and thus enabling cutting at different positions, ensuring the cut sponge reaches different sizes to meet various needs.

[0018] This invention achieves automatic cutting of sponge through the cooperation of limiting components, fixing components and cutting components. It eliminates the need for manual operation of the cutting blade when cutting the sponge, thus avoiding the sponge being torn apart and the sponge being cut unevenly or even skewed.

[0019] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sponge cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of a sponge cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of a sponge cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged view of the fixing component and the cutting component in a sponge cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is another partially enlarged view of the fixing component and the cutting component in a sponge cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixing component in a sponge cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a front view of a sponge cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is another structural schematic diagram of a sponge cutting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] in:

[0030] 1. Limiting component; 11. First limiting bar; 12. Second limiting bar;

[0031] 2. Fixing component; 21. Bracket; 22. Fixing plate; 23. Handle; 24. Support plate; 25. Groove; 211. Horizontal plate; 212. Vertical plate; 221. Column rod; 222. Extension end; 241. First support plate; 242. Second support plate; 2411. First vertical plate; 2412. Second vertical plate; 2421. Third vertical plate; 2422. Fourth vertical plate;

[0032] 3. Cutting assembly; 31. Guide rail; 32. Slider; 33. Cutting unit; 331. Cutting bracket; 332. Blade; 333. Operating component; 334. Connecting block; 3331. Movable rod; 3332. Fixed rod; 3333. Connecting rod; 3334. Spring; 3335. Limiting rod;

[0033] 4. Base;

[0034] 5. Sponge. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the intended purpose, the specific embodiments, structures, features, and effects according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. In the following description, different "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics in one or more embodiments can be combined in any suitable form.

[0036] In the description of this invention, it should be clearly stated that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence; the terms "vertical," "lateral," "longitudinal," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," "down," "horizontal," etc., indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are merely for the convenience of describing this invention, and do not mean that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or position, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0037] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] This embodiment provides a sponge cutting device, such as... Figure 1-8 As shown, the sponge cutting device includes a limiting component 1, a fixing component 2, a cutting component 3, and a base 4 for placing the sponge 5. The limiting component 1 and the fixing component 2 are both disposed on the base 4. The limiting component 1 is located on both sides of the sponge 5 to limit its left and right movement. The fixing component 2 is located on the top of the sponge 5 to fix it vertically. The cutting component 3 is slidably connected to the base 4, and its output end can be pressed down to complete the cutting of the sponge 5.

[0039] Specifically, in this embodiment, the limiting component 1 is disposed on the left and right sides of the sponge 5, thereby limiting the sponge 5 in the left and right directions; the fixing component 2 is disposed on the top of the sponge 5, and it can press down on the top of the sponge 5, thereby limiting the sponge in the front and back directions; that is, the combination of the limiting component 1 and the fixing component 2 makes the sponge 5 fixed in the front, back, left and right directions.

[0040] In the specific cutting process, the sponge 5 is first placed on the base 4, and then the sponge 5 is fixed in the front-back and left-right directions by the limiting component 1 and the fixing component 2. Then, the cutting component 3 is pressed down to make its output end contact the sponge 5, thus completing the cutting of the sponge 5.

[0041] In addition, in this embodiment, the cutting component 3 is slidably connected to the base 4, and can slide along the base 4, thereby realizing cutting at different positions, so that the size of the cut sponge 5 meets different needs.

[0042] This embodiment achieves automatic cutting of sponge through the cooperation of limiting component 1, fixing component 2 and cutting component 3. It eliminates the need for manual operation of the cutting blade when cutting sponge, thus avoiding the sponge being torn and the sponge being cut unevenly or even skewed.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, the fixing component 2 includes a bracket 21, a fixing plate 22, and a handle 23. The bracket 21 is fixed on the base 4, the fixing plate 22 is movably connected to the bracket 21, and the handle 23 is connected to the fixing plate 22; and operating the handle 23 can drive the fixing plate 22 to move up and down.

[0044] Specifically, two supports 21 are provided, and the two supports 21 have the same structure. Each support 21 includes a horizontal plate 211 and a vertical plate 212, which are integrally formed. The horizontal plate 211 is fixed to the base 4 with screws, and the vertical plate 212 has a through hole. The fixing plate 22 includes a columnar rod 221. One end of the columnar rod 221 passes through the through hole of one of the supports 21, and the other end of the columnar rod 221 passes through the through hole of the other support 21. One side of the columnar rod 221 has an extension end 222, which can compress the sponge 5. Furthermore, the handle 23 is provided at the end of the columnar rod 221 that passes through the through hole.

[0045] With the above structure, after the upper handle 23 is held, the handle 23 drives the column rod 221 to rotate in the through hole, which in turn drives the extension end 222 to press down, thereby fixing the sponge 5.

[0046] In a specific embodiment, the fixing component 2 further includes a support plate 24 fixed on the base 4. Two support plates 24 and two handles 23 are provided and correspond to each other. One of the handles can be attached to the corresponding support plate 24. The other support plate 24 has a groove 25, and the other handle 23 can be located in the groove 25 so that the fixing plate 22 is fixed.

[0047] More specifically, two support plates 24 are provided, mainly for fixing the handles 23. Two handles 23 are provided, each located at the end of the columnar rod 221 that passes through the through hole. The handle 23 is a rod-shaped structure.

[0048] For better description, assume the two support plates 24 are a first support plate 241 and a second support plate 242. The first support plate 241 includes a first vertical plate 2411 and a second vertical plate 2412, which, when connected, form an L-shaped structure. The first vertical plate 2411 is lower than the second vertical plate 2412, so that when the handle 23 is in position, it fits perfectly into the gap created by the lower height of the first vertical plate 2411. The second support plate 242 includes a third vertical plate 2421 and a fourth vertical plate 2422, which, when connected, form an L-shaped structure. The fourth vertical plate 2422 has a groove 25, which, when the handle 23 is in position, engages with the groove 25.

[0049] With the above structure, when the handle 23 needs to be operated, first lift the handle on the first support plate 241, then push the handle 23 and the fixing plate 22 towards the second support plate 242 through the handle 23 on that side, so that the other handle 23, which is engaged in the groove 25 of the second support plate 242, is pushed out. Then press down the handle 23, so that the fixing plate 22 is lifted, and the sponge 5 can be placed under the fixing plate 22. When the sponge 5 needs to be fixed after being placed, push the handle 23 up to the appropriate position, first engage one of the handles 23 in the groove 25, and then place the other handle 23 on the first support plate 241.

[0050] Of course, for the same equipment, such as the air guide plate of an air conditioner, the required thickness of the sponge 5 is basically the same. Therefore, in the early stage of manufacturing, the depth of the groove 25, the height difference between the first vertical plate 2411 and the second vertical plate 2412, and the height of the extension end 222 on one side of the column rod 221 are all set in advance to match the thickness of the sponge 5.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, the cutting assembly 3 includes a guide rail 31, a slider 32, and a cutting unit 33. The guide rail 31 is fixed on the base 4, the cutting unit 33 is slidably connected to the guide rail 31 through the slider 32, and the sponge 5 is located below the cutting unit 33.

[0052] Specifically, the guide rail 31 is elongated and aligned with the placement direction of the sponge 5. The lower end of the slider 32 has a groove, which is cut to allow the slider 32 to engage with the guide rail 31. In this way, the slider 32 slides on the guide rail 31, which in turn drives the cutting unit 33 to slide, thereby enabling the cutting of the sponge 5 at different positions and allowing the size of the cut sponge 5 to meet different needs.

[0053] In a specific embodiment, the cutting unit 33 includes a cutting bracket 331, a blade 332, and an operating component 333. Two operating components 333, two guide rails 31, and two sliders 32 are provided and correspond to each other. The two operating components 333 are respectively provided at both ends of the cutting bracket 331, and the operating component 333 is fixed on the corresponding slider 32 and slides with the slider on the corresponding guide rail 31. The blade 332 is fixed on the cutting bracket 331. The operating component 333 can drive the blade 332 to press down through the cutting bracket 331 to cut the sponge 5.

[0054] Specifically, the cutting support 331 is a plate-like structure with a certain thickness. Multiple blades 332 are provided on one side of the support. The blades 332 are movably connected to the cutting support 331, allowing for the addition or removal of blades 332 as needed. Both ends of the cutting support 331 have extending connecting blocks 334, which are connected to the operating element 333. Therefore, by controlling the operating element 333, the rotation of the cutting support 331 can be controlled, thereby causing the blades 332 to contact or move away from the sponge 5.

[0055] In addition, in order to achieve smooth sliding of the cutting component 3 in this embodiment, two guide rails 31 and two sliders 32 are provided and located on both sides of the cutting component 3 respectively.

[0056] In a specific embodiment, the operating component 333 includes a movable rod 3331, a fixed rod 3332, and a connecting rod 3333. The movable rod 3331 and the fixed rod 3332 are arranged opposite to each other and have a gap between them. One end of the connecting rod 3333 is fixedly connected to the slider 32, and the other end of the connecting rod 3333 is connected to the fixed rod 3332. The movable rod 3331 is connected to the cutting bracket 331, and operating the movable rod 3331 can cause the cutting bracket 331 to rotate.

[0057] Specifically, the connecting rod 3333 and the fixed rod 3332 are connected in a basic L-shaped structure. The movable rod 3331 is connected to the connecting block 334 of the cutting bracket 331, and the connecting block 334 is movably connected to the connecting rod 3333. That is to say, after the operating component 333 is assembled, its initial state is as follows: the movable rod 3331 and the fixed rod 3332 are arranged opposite each other and are in a basically parallel state, and the movable rod 3331 and the fixed rod 3332 are arranged in a basically vertical direction. The connecting rod 3333 is arranged horizontally and fixed on the slider 32. The connecting block 334 extending from the end of the cutting bracket 331 is engaged in the gap formed between the movable rod 3331 and the fixed rod 3332. The end of the connecting block 334 is connected to the connecting rod 3333, and the side is connected to the movable rod 3331.

[0058] With the above structure, pressing down the movable rod 3331 can drive the connecting block 334 to rotate. Since the connecting block 334 is part of the cutting bracket 331, the entire cutting bracket 331 can rotate, thereby causing the blade 332 on the cutting bracket 331 to rotate.

[0059] In a specific embodiment, a spring 3334 is provided in the gap between the movable rod 3331 and the fixed rod 3332. The spring 3334 is used to reset the movable rod 3331 after it is pressed down.

[0060] During the process of pressing down the movable rod 3331, the spring 3334 between the movable rod 3331 and the fixed rod 3332 is compressed; after the cutting of the sponge 5 is completed and the movable rod 3331 is sent out, the spring 3334 causes the movable rod 3331 to return to its initial state under the action of the restoring force.

[0061] In a specific embodiment, a limiting rod 3335 is provided on the side of the fixed rod 3332 facing the movable rod 3331, and the limiting rod 3335 is used to limit the downward pressing distance of the movable rod 3331.

[0062] To prevent the blade 332 from cutting the sponge too deeply due to excessive downward pressure of the movable rod 3331, a limiting rod 3335 is provided on the side of the fixed rod 3332 facing the movable rod 3331. In other words, similar to the setting position of the spring 3334, the limiting rod 3335 is also located in the gap between the movable rod 3331 and the fixed rod 3332.

[0063] In the specific implementation process, the limiting rod 3335 is a screw, and its length in the gap can be adjusted according to the tightness of the screw and the fixed rod 3332, thereby controlling the downward pressure of the movable rod 3331.

[0064] In a specific embodiment, the limiting component 1 includes a first limiting strip 11 and a second limiting strip 12, both of which are disposed on the base 4, and the sponge 5 is located between the first limiting strip 11 and the second limiting strip 12.

[0065] Furthermore, the positions of the first limiting strip 11 and the second limiting strip 12 can be changed to accommodate sponges 5 of different widths. The first limiting strip 11 and the second limiting strip 12 are located on both sides of the sponge 5, respectively, to restrict the cutting position of the blade 332 from shifting when cutting the sponge 5, ensuring the consistency of the sponge 5 cutting and avoiding unevenness during sponge cutting.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, the first limiting bar 11 and the second limiting bar 12 are both made of stainless steel; and / or the guide rail 31 is made of carbon steel profile; and / or the slider 32 is made of cast iron.

[0067] Specifically, both the first limiting strip 11 and the second limiting strip 12 are made of 304 stainless steel, which has a beautiful and clean surface and is durable, scratch-free, and rust-free. Their application in the sponge cutting device provided in this embodiment ensures the device's service life due to their good wear resistance. The guide rail 31 is made of carbon steel profile, and the slider 32 is made of cast iron, both of which have good performance and low cost.

[0068] The sponge cutting device provided in this embodiment can be used to cut the sponge on the air conditioner air guide plate. Of course, sponges on other equipment can also be cut using the cutting device provided in this embodiment.

[0069] The sponge cutting device provided in this embodiment uses a fixture to fix the sponge. A blade is added to the fixture to ensure that the sponge cutting blade meets the drawing requirements, which completely solves the problem of unevenness in manual sponge cutting, greatly reduces the accident of material non-conforming, and ensures the quality of the corresponding products.

[0070] In summary, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that, without conflict, the aforementioned advantageous technical features can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0071] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sponge cutting device, characterized in that, The sponge cutting device includes a limiting component, a fixing component, a cutting component, and a base for placing the sponge. The limiting component and the fixing component are both disposed on the base. The limiting component is located on both sides of the sponge to limit its left and right movement. The fixing component is located on the top of the sponge to fix it vertically. The cutting component is slidably connected to the base, and its output end can be pressed down to complete the cutting of the sponge. The cutting assembly includes a guide rail, a slider, and a cutting unit. The guide rail is fixed to the base, and the cutting unit is slidably connected to the guide rail via the slider. The sponge is located below the cutting unit. The cutting unit includes a cutting bracket, a blade, and an operating component. The blade is fixed to the cutting bracket, and both ends of the cutting bracket have extending connecting blocks. The connecting blocks are connected to the operating component, and operating the operating component allows the blade to be pressed down via the cutting bracket to cut the sponge. The operating component includes a movable rod, a fixed rod, and a connecting rod. The connecting blocks are movably connected to the connecting rod. The movable rod and the fixed rod are arranged opposite each other with a gap between them. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the slider, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the fixed rod. The movable rod is connected to the cutting bracket, and operating the movable rod allows the cutting bracket to rotate.

2. The sponge cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes a bracket, a fixing plate, and a handle. The bracket is fixed to the base, the fixing plate is movably connected to the bracket, and the handle is connected to the fixing plate. Operating the handle can move the fixing plate up and down.

3. The sponge cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing component also includes a support plate fixed on the base. Two support plates and two corresponding handles are provided. One of the handles can be attached to the corresponding support plate. The other support plate has a groove, and the other handle can be located in the groove so that the fixing plate is fixed.

4. The sponge cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two of each of the operating components, the guide rail, and the slider are provided and correspond one-to-one. The two operating components are respectively located at both ends of the cutting bracket, and the operating components are fixed on the corresponding sliders and slide along the corresponding guide rails with the sliders.

5. The sponge cutting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A spring is provided in the gap between the movable rod and the fixed rod, and the spring is used to reset the movable rod after it is pressed down.

6. The sponge cutting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A limiting rod is provided on the side of the fixed rod facing the movable rod, and the limiting rod is used to limit the downward pressing distance of the movable rod.

7. The sponge cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component includes a first limiting strip and a second limiting strip, both of which are disposed on the base, and the sponge is located between the first limiting strip and the second limiting strip.

8. The sponge cutting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the first limiting bar and the second limiting bar are made of stainless steel; and / or the guide rail is made of carbon steel profile; and / or the slider is made of cast iron.

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