An automated cup-shaped mask trimming and sealing collecting machine and a working method thereof

CN117601438BActive Publication Date: 2026-10-23FUZHOU UNIV
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Application Number
CN202311821557.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-27
Publication Date
2026-10-23
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-27

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Technical Problem

但是,传统的口罩生产线大多为平面口罩生产线,杯型口罩整体产能相对于平面口罩低很多,随着杯型口罩需求量的不断提升,发明一种自动化、高效率地生产杯型口罩的机械是很有必要的

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[0015]与现有技术相比,本发明具有以下有益效果:设计合理,同时设有上料、切边、封边、收集功能,能够实现杯型口罩的自动化生产,采用凸轮分割器和转盘式工作结构有效减少了机器整体尺寸和占地面积,上料装置、切边装置、封边装置皆采用气压驱动干净可靠,收集装置采用机械式挤压,结构简单、成本低且维护方便。

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Abstract

An automatic cup-shaped mask trimming and sealing collecting machine and a working method thereof, comprising a rack, a workbench rotatably connected to the middle of the rack, a plurality of work station clamps evenly distributed on the circumference of the workbench, a feeding device, a trimming device, a sealing device and a collecting device corresponding to the work station clamps and distributed on the outer circumference of the workbench, the present application simultaneously has the functions of feeding, trimming, sealing and collecting, can realize the automatic production of cup-shaped masks, effectively reduces the overall size and floor area of the machine by adopting a cam divider and a rotary table type working structure, the feeding device, the trimming device and the sealing device are all driven by air pressure, clean and reliable, the collecting device adopts a mechanical extrusion, simple structure, low cost and convenient maintenance.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an automated cup-shaped mask cutting and sealing collection machine and its working method. Background Technology

[0002] Compared to flat masks, cup-shaped masks (such as N95 and KN95) fit the face more closely, offering better protection and being suitable for more scenarios. However, traditional mask production lines are mostly for flat masks, and the overall production capacity of cup-shaped masks is much lower. With the increasing demand for cup-shaped masks, it is essential to invent an automated and efficient machine for producing them. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automated cup-shaped mask cutting and sealing collection machine and its working method.

[0004] The solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is an automated cup-shaped mask cutting, sealing and collecting machine: including a frame, a worktable rotatably connected to the middle of the frame, a number of workstation fixtures evenly distributed around the circumference of the worktable, and a feeding device, a cutting device, a sealing device and a collecting device corresponding to the workstation fixtures distributed circumferentially around the outer circumference of the frame and the worktable.

[0005] Furthermore, the workstation fixture includes a base, on which a cup-shaped mold is rotatably connected. The upper surface of the cup-shaped mold has a cavity, and a push rod mechanism is installed at the bottom of the cavity. The base is annular, with two bearing seats evenly distributed around its circumference. Rotating shafts are installed on the left and right sides of the cup-shaped mold, and the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the corresponding bearing seats. A motor for driving the cup-shaped mold to rotate is installed on the worktable.

[0006] Furthermore, the push rod mechanism includes a push rod, and a through hole is provided on the bottom of the mold cavity to pass through the cup-shaped mold. The push rod is slidably connected in the through hole, and both ends of the push rod extend out of the through hole. A horizontal push plate is installed on one end of the push rod located in the mold cavity, and an arc-shaped slider is provided on the end of the push rod extending out of the cup-shaped mold. The arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped slider faces outward, and a compression spring is sleeved between the shaft segment of the push rod extending out of the cup-shaped mold and the bottom surface of the cup-shaped mold and the arc-shaped slider.

[0007] Furthermore, the feeding device includes a column, which is vertically fixed to the frame. A horizontal sliding mechanism is movably connected to the column, and a suction cup is vertically connected to the horizontal sliding mechanism. A fixing clamping mechanism is installed on the side of the horizontal sliding mechanism away from the suction cup. The fixing clamping mechanism includes a vertically arranged mounting plate. A fixing block is provided on one side of the mounting plate. A column mounting hole is opened in the middle of the fixing block, and the column slides into the column mounting hole. A clearance gap is opened in the middle of the side of the fixing block away from the mounting plate, which connects to the column mounting hole. The clearance gap and the column mounting hole divide the fixing block into two clamping plates, and the ends of the two clamping plates are connected by bolts.

[0008] Furthermore, the horizontal sliding mechanism includes a fixed bracket, on which a horizontal rodless cylinder is mounted. A vertical telescopic cylinder is mounted on the slider assembly of the rodless cylinder. The movable end of the telescopic cylinder faces downwards. An L-shaped bracket is mounted on the movable end of the telescopic cylinder. The horizontal part of the L-shaped bracket is on top, and the vertical part is on the bottom. The horizontal part of the L-shaped bracket is fixedly connected to the movable end of the telescopic cylinder. A horizontal suction cup mounting plate is mounted on the vertical end of the L-shaped bracket. A suction cup is mounted on the suction cup mounting plate, and the mounting plate is fixed to the fixed bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, the trimming device includes a support base A, on which a vertical support column A is mounted. An L-shaped support frame A is mounted on the upper part of the support column A. The vertical part of the L-shaped support frame A is fixed to the support column A. A pressing cylinder A is mounted on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame A. A cutting mold is mounted on the end of the pressing cylinder A. Cutting teeth are mounted on the lower surface of the cutting mold. Vertical auxiliary sliding rods are mounted at the four corners of the upper surface of the cutting mold. Sliding holes are provided on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame A corresponding to the auxiliary sliding rods.

[0010] Furthermore, the edge sealing device includes a support base B, on which a vertical support column B is mounted. An L-shaped support frame B is mounted on the upper part of the support column B. The vertical part of the L-shaped support frame B is fixed to the support column B. A pressing cylinder B is mounted on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame B. An edge sealing bracket is mounted on the end of the pressing cylinder B. An ultrasonic welding head is mounted on the edge sealing bracket. An auxiliary slider is provided on the side of the edge sealing bracket near the support column B. A vertical auxiliary slide rail is provided on the support column B corresponding to the auxiliary slider.

[0011] Furthermore, the workbench is provided with a clearance opening for the mask to pass through the center hole of each base. The collection device includes an ejector device and a guide device. The ejector device is installed on the frame and is located next to the edge of the workbench. The guide device is installed on the frame and is located next to the collection device and below the clearance opening.

[0012] Furthermore, the collection device includes a support base C, on which a vertical support column C is mounted. An L-shaped support frame C is mounted on the upper part of the support column C. The vertical part of the L-shaped support frame C is fixed to the support column C. A trapezoidal fixing block corresponding to the arc-shaped slider is mounted on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame C. The long base of the trapezoidal fixing block is on top and the short base is on the bottom. The long base of the trapezoidal fixing block is fixed to the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame C. The short base of the trapezoidal fixing block is a downwardly convex arc. The guiding device is a vertical guiding pipe. The input end of the guiding pipe corresponds to a clearance port. A collection bucket is provided on the output end of the guiding pipe.

[0013] The working principle of an automated cup-shaped mask cutting, sealing, and collection machine: Step 1: The worktable rotates, and one of the workstation fixtures moves to the feeding device. The suction cup of the feeding device picks up the mask fabric and then moves the mask fabric onto the workpiece fixture. Step 2: The worktable rotates again, moving the workstation fixture from Step 1 under the cutting device. The pressing cylinder A presses down, and the cutting mold applies pressure to the mask fabric to achieve initial cutting. Then, the pressing cylinder A resets. Step 3: The workbench rotates again, moving the workstation fixture from Step 1 to the edge sealing device. The edge sealing device's pressing cylinder B is guided by the slide rail slider, driving the ultrasonic welding head to press down vertically. The ultrasonic welding head vibrates to weld the edge of the mask fabric, and then the pressing cylinder B resets. Step 4: Due to the welding process, the mask will not easily detach from the cup-shaped mold. The finished mask moves away from the sealing device and enters the collection device via the rotating worktable. The cup-shaped mold of the station fixture, which is fixed on the turntable, rotates 180°. During the rotation of the cup-shaped mold, the arc-shaped slider at the outer end of the push rod gradually contacts and squeezes the trapezoidal block. The arc-shaped slider gradually presses down on the push rod. At this time, the push plate at the inner end of the push rod pushes the workpiece out of the mold and into the collection bucket. Then, the motor drives the cup-shaped mold to rotate again, the arc-shaped slider separates from the trapezoidal slider, and the push rod resets under the action of the spring. At this time, the cup-shaped mold enters the loading state, and one round of operation of this workpiece fixture is completed.

[0014] Step 5: There are a total of six workpiece positions on the worktable. Perform steps 1 to 4 above in sequence to automatically process and collect cup-shaped masks. When the collection bucket is almost full, the machine can be paused, the full collection bucket can be removed from the frame and replaced with an empty collection bucket.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: it is reasonably designed and has feeding, cutting, sealing and collecting functions, which can realize the automated production of cup-shaped masks. The use of cam divider and turntable working structure effectively reduces the overall size and floor space of the machine. The feeding device, cutting device and sealing device are all pneumatically driven, clean and reliable. The collecting device adopts mechanical extrusion, which is simple in structure, low in cost and easy to maintain. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission system structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the edge-cutting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the edge-sealing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cup-shaped bottom mold workpiece fixture under two working conditions.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of the collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In the diagram: 1-Workbench; 2-Frame; 3-Transmission system; 4-Feeding device; 5-Cutting device; 6-Sealing device; 7-Collection device; 8-Station fixture; 9-Motor; 10-Base; 11-Cup mold; 12-Bearing seat; 13-Rotating shaft; 14-Push rod; 15-Arc-shaped slider; 16-Coupling; 17-Servo motor; 18-Planetary gear reducer; 19-Synchronous belt; 20-Cam divider; 21-Column; 22-Fixing block; 23-Rodless cylinder; 24-Telescopic... 25-Cylinder; 26-Suction cup; 27-Solenoid valve assembly; 28-Support column A; 29-L-shaped support frame A; 30-Pressing cylinder A; 31-Reinforcing rib A; 32-Cutting die; 33-Sliding hole; 34-Auxiliary slide rod; 35-Reinforcing rib B; 36-L-shaped support frame B; 37-Pressing cylinder B; 38-Ultrasonic welding head; 39-Auxiliary slide rail; 40-Auxiliary slider; 41-Support column C; 42-Support frame C; 43-Fixing block; 44-Reinforcing rib C; 45-Collection bucket. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-9 As shown, an automated cup-shaped mask cutting, sealing, and collection machine includes a frame 2, a worktable 1 rotatably connected to the middle of the frame, a number of workstation fixtures 8 evenly distributed around the circumference of the worktable, and a feeding device 4, a cutting device 5, a sealing device 6, and a collection device 7 corresponding to the workstation fixtures distributed circumferentially around the outer circumference of the frame on the worktable.

[0029] In this embodiment, the workstation fixture includes a base 10, on which a cup-shaped mold 11 is rotatably connected. The upper surface of the cup-shaped mold has a cavity, and a push rod mechanism is installed at the bottom of the cavity. The base is annular, and two bearing seats 12 are evenly distributed around its circumference. Rotating shafts 13 are installed on the left and right sides of the cup-shaped mold, and the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the corresponding bearing seats. A motor 9 for driving the cup-shaped mold to rotate is installed on the worktable. The bearing seats have clearance-fit rolling bearings that can simultaneously withstand axial and radial loads. The two bearing seats on the same workstation fixture are located in the diameter direction of the worktable. The motor is installed on the worktable near the center, and the motor is connected to the rotating shaft near the center of the worktable through a coupling 16 to drive the cup-shaped mold to rotate 180°.

[0030] In this embodiment, the frame is equipped with an existing transmission system 3 for driving the worktable to rotate. The transmission system includes a servo motor 17, a planetary gear reducer 18, a synchronous belt 19, and a cam divider 20. The input shaft of the planetary gear reducer is connected to the servo motor, and the output shaft shoulder is provided with a small pulley that is connected to the pulley on the input shaft of the cam divider through a synchronous belt to achieve deceleration and increase torque. The synchronous belt drives the cam divider to move intermittently. The output end of the cam divider is connected to the rotating shaft of the worktable.

[0031] In this embodiment, the push rod mechanism includes a push rod 14. A through hole is provided on the bottom of the mold cavity to pass through the cup-shaped mold. The push rod is slidably connected in the through hole, and both ends of the push rod extend out of the through hole. A horizontal push plate is installed on one end of the push rod located in the mold cavity. An arc-shaped slider 15 is provided on the end of the push rod extending out of the cup-shaped mold. The arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped slider faces outward. A compression spring is sleeved between the shaft segment of the push rod extending out of the cup-shaped mold and the bottom surface of the cup-shaped mold and the arc-shaped slider.

[0032] In this embodiment, the feeding device includes a column 21, which is vertically screwed onto the frame. A horizontal sliding mechanism is movably connected to the column, and a suction cup 25 is vertically connected to the horizontal sliding mechanism. A fixing clamping mechanism is installed on the side of the horizontal sliding mechanism away from the suction cup. The fixing clamping mechanism includes a vertically arranged mounting plate. A fixing block 22 is provided on one side of the mounting plate. A column mounting hole is opened in the middle of the fixing block, and the column slides into the column mounting hole. A clearance gap is opened in the middle of the side of the fixing block away from the mounting plate, which connects to the column mounting hole. The clearance gap and the column mounting hole divide the fixing block into two clamping plates, and the ends of the two clamping plates are connected by bolts.

[0033] In this embodiment, the horizontal sliding mechanism includes a fixed bracket, on which a horizontal rodless cylinder 23 is mounted. A vertical telescopic cylinder 24 is mounted on the slider assembly of the rodless cylinder, with the movable end of the telescopic cylinder facing downwards. An L-shaped bracket is mounted on the movable end of the telescopic cylinder, with the horizontal part of the L-shaped bracket on top and the vertical part on the bottom. The horizontal part of the L-shaped bracket is fixedly connected to the movable end of the telescopic cylinder. A horizontal suction cup mounting plate is mounted on the vertical end of the L-shaped bracket, and a suction cup is mounted on the suction cup mounting plate. The mounting plate is fixed to the fixed bracket. The rodless cylinder is fixedly connected to the telescopic cylinder via the slider assembly, causing it to move laterally back and forth. The telescopic cylinder is fixedly connected to the suction cup, causing it to move longitudinally back and forth.

[0034] In this embodiment, the cutting device includes a support base A, which is fixed to the frame. A vertical support column A27 is installed on the support base A, and reinforcing ribs A30 are provided on both sides of the support column A to ensure a stable connection between the support column A and the support base A. An L-shaped support frame A28 is installed on the upper part of the support column A, and the vertical part of the L-shaped support frame A is fixed to the support column A. A pressing cylinder A29 is installed on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame A, and a cutting mold 31 is installed on the end of the pressing cylinder A. Cutting teeth are installed on the lower surface of the cutting mold, and vertical auxiliary sliding rods 33 are installed at the four corners of the upper surface of the cutting mold. Sliding holes 32 are provided on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame A corresponding to the auxiliary sliding rods, and the cutting mold is guided vertically through the auxiliary sliding rods and sliding holes.

[0035] In this embodiment, the edge sealing device includes a support base B, which is fixed to the frame. A vertical support column B34 is installed on the support base B, and a reinforcing rib B35 is also provided on the support column B to ensure a stable connection between the support column B and the support base B. An L-shaped support frame B36 is installed on the upper part of the support column B, and the vertical part of the L-shaped support frame B is fixed to the support column B. A pressing cylinder B37 is installed on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame B, and an edge sealing bracket is installed on the end of the pressing cylinder B. An ultrasonic welding head 38 is installed on the edge sealing bracket, and an auxiliary slider 40 is provided on the side of the edge sealing bracket near the support column B. A vertical auxiliary slide rail 39 is provided on the support column B corresponding to the auxiliary slider, and the ultrasonic welding head is guided vertically by the auxiliary slider and the auxiliary slide rail.

[0036] In this embodiment, the workbench is provided with a clearance opening for the mask to pass through the center hole of each base. The collection device includes an ejector device and a guide device. The ejector device is installed on the frame and is located next to the edge of the workbench. The guide device is installed on the frame and is located next to the collection device and below the clearance opening.

[0037] In this embodiment, the collecting device includes a support base C, on which a vertical support column C41 is mounted. The support column C also has reinforcing ribs C44 for a stable connection between the support column C and the support base C. An L-shaped support frame C42 is mounted on the upper part of the support column C. The vertical part of the L-shaped support frame C is fixed to the support column C. A trapezoidal fixing block 43, corresponding to an arc-shaped slider, is mounted on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame C. The long base of the trapezoidal fixing block is on top, and the short base is on the bottom. The long base of the trapezoidal fixing block is fixed to the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame C. The short base of the trapezoidal fixing block is a downwardly convex arc. The guiding device is a vertical guiding pipe for guiding the workpiece detached from the clamp into the collecting bucket. The input end of the guiding pipe corresponds to a clearance port, and the output end of the guiding pipe is equipped with a collecting bucket 45.

[0038] In this embodiment, an existing solenoid valve assembly 26 is provided on the frame to control the aforementioned cylinders.

[0039] The working principle of an automated cup-shaped mask cutting, sealing, and collection machine: Step 1: The worktable rotates, and one of the workstation fixtures moves to the feeding device. The suction cup of the feeding device picks up the mask fabric and then moves the mask fabric onto the workpiece fixture. Step 2: The worktable rotates again, moving the workstation fixture from Step 1 under the cutting device. The pressing cylinder A presses down, and the cutting mold applies pressure to the mask fabric to achieve initial cutting. Then, the pressing cylinder A resets. Step 3: The workbench rotates again, moving the workstation fixture from Step 1 to the edge sealing device. The edge sealing device's pressing cylinder B is guided by the slide rail slider, driving the ultrasonic welding head to press down vertically. The ultrasonic welding head vibrates to weld the edge of the mask fabric, and then the pressing cylinder B resets. Step 4: Due to the welding process, the mask will not easily detach from the cup-shaped mold. The finished mask moves away from the sealing device and enters the collection device via the rotating worktable. The cup-shaped mold of the station fixture, which is fixed on the turntable, rotates 180°. During the rotation of the cup-shaped mold, the arc-shaped slider at the outer end of the push rod gradually contacts and squeezes the trapezoidal block. The arc-shaped slider gradually presses down on the push rod. At this time, the push plate at the inner end of the push rod pushes the workpiece out of the mold and into the collection bucket. Then, the motor drives the cup-shaped mold to rotate again, the arc-shaped slider separates from the trapezoidal slider, and the push rod resets under the action of the spring. At this time, the cup-shaped mold enters the loading state, and one round of operation of this workpiece fixture is completed.

[0040] Step 5: There are a total of six workpiece positions on the worktable. Perform steps 1 to 4 above in sequence to automatically process and collect cup-shaped masks. When the collection bucket is almost full, the machine can be paused, the full collection bucket can be removed from the frame and replaced with an empty collection bucket.

[0041] If this patent discloses or relates to components or structural parts that are fixedly connected to each other, then unless otherwise stated, a fixed connection can be understood as: a fixed connection that can be detached (e.g., using bolts or screws), or a fixed connection that cannot be detached (e.g., riveting or welding). Of course, a fixed connection can also be replaced by an integral structure (e.g., manufactured by casting) (except where it is obviously impossible to use an integral molding process).

[0042] In the description of this patent, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this patent and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this patent.

[0043] The above-described preferred embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated cup-shaped mask cutting, sealing, and collection machine, characterized in that: The machine includes a frame, a worktable is rotatably connected to the middle of the frame, a number of workstation fixtures are evenly distributed around the circumference of the worktable, and a feeding device, a cutting device, a sealing device and a collecting device corresponding to the workstation fixtures are distributed circumferentially on the outer circumference of the frame and the worktable. The workstation fixture includes a base, on which a cup-shaped mold is rotatably connected. The upper surface of the cup-shaped mold has a cavity, and a push rod mechanism is installed at the bottom of the cavity. The base is annular, and two bearing seats are evenly distributed around its circumference. Rotating shafts are installed on the left and right sides of the cup-shaped mold, and the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the corresponding bearing seats. A motor for driving the cup-shaped mold to rotate is installed on the worktable. The push rod mechanism includes a push rod. A through hole is provided on the bottom of the mold cavity to pass through the cup-shaped mold. The push rod is slidably connected in the through hole. Both ends of the push rod extend out of the through hole. A horizontal push plate is installed on one end of the push rod located in the mold cavity. An arc-shaped slider is provided on the end of the push rod extending out of the cup-shaped mold. The arc-shaped surface of the arc-shaped slider faces outward. A compression spring is sleeved between the shaft segment of the push rod extending out of the cup-shaped mold and the bottom surface of the cup-shaped mold and the arc-shaped slider. The workbench is provided with a clearance opening for the mask to pass through the center hole of each base. The collection device includes an ejection device and a guiding device. The ejection device is installed on the frame and is located next to the edge of the workbench. The guiding device is installed on the frame and is located next to the collection device and below the clearance opening. The collection device includes a support base C, on which a vertical support column C is mounted. An L-shaped support frame C is mounted on the upper part of the support column C. The vertical part of the L-shaped support frame C is fixed to the support column C. A trapezoidal fixing block with a corresponding arc-shaped slider is mounted on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame C. The long base of the trapezoidal fixing block is on top and the short base is on the bottom. The long base of the trapezoidal fixing block is fixed to the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame C. The short base of the trapezoidal fixing block is a downwardly convex arc. The guiding device is a vertical guiding pipe. The input end of the guiding pipe corresponds to a clearance port. A collection bucket is provided on the output end of the guiding pipe.

2. The mask cutting and sealing collection machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device includes a column, which is vertically fixed to the frame. A horizontal sliding mechanism is movably connected to the column. A suction cup is vertically connected to the horizontal sliding mechanism. A fixing clamping mechanism is installed on the side of the horizontal sliding mechanism away from the suction cup. The fixing clamping mechanism includes a vertically arranged mounting plate. A fixing block is provided on one side of the mounting plate. A column mounting hole is opened in the middle of the fixing block, and the column slides into the column mounting hole. A clearance gap is opened in the middle of the side of the fixing block away from the mounting plate, which connects to the column mounting hole. The clearance gap and the column mounting hole divide the fixing block into two clamping plates. The ends of the two clamping plates are connected by bolts.

3. The mask cutting and sealing collection machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal sliding mechanism includes a fixed bracket, on which a horizontal rodless cylinder is mounted. A vertical telescopic cylinder is mounted on the slider assembly of the rodless cylinder, with the movable end of the telescopic cylinder facing downwards. An L-shaped bracket is mounted on the movable end of the telescopic cylinder, with the horizontal part of the L-shaped bracket on top and the vertical part on the bottom. The horizontal part of the L-shaped bracket is fixedly connected to the movable end of the telescopic cylinder. A horizontal suction cup mounting plate is mounted on the vertical end of the L-shaped bracket, and a suction cup is mounted on the suction cup mounting plate. The mounting plate is fixed to the fixed bracket.

4. The mask edge cutting and sealing collection machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trimming device includes a support base A, on which a vertical support column A is mounted. An L-shaped support frame A is mounted on the upper part of the support column A. The vertical part of the L-shaped support frame A is fixed to the support column A. A pressing cylinder A is mounted on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame A. A cutting mold is mounted on the end of the pressing cylinder A. Cutting teeth are mounted on the lower surface of the cutting mold. Vertical auxiliary sliding rods are mounted at the four corners of the upper surface of the cutting mold. Sliding holes are provided on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame A corresponding to the auxiliary sliding rods.

5. The mask edge cutting and sealing collection machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge sealing device includes a support base B, on which a vertical support column B is mounted. An L-shaped support frame B is mounted on the upper part of the support column B. The vertical part of the L-shaped support frame B is fixed to the support column B. A pressing cylinder B is mounted on the horizontal part of the L-shaped support frame B. An edge sealing bracket is mounted on the end of the pressing cylinder B. An ultrasonic welding head is mounted on the edge sealing bracket. An auxiliary slider is provided on the side of the edge sealing bracket near the support column B. A vertical auxiliary slide rail is provided on the support column B corresponding to the auxiliary slider.

6. A working method of an automated cup-shaped mask cutting, sealing, and collecting machine, employing the mask cutting, sealing, and collecting machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Step 1: The worktable rotates, and one of the workstation fixtures moves to the feeding device. The suction cup of the feeding device picks up the mask fabric and then moves the mask fabric onto the workpiece fixture. Step 2: The worktable rotates again, moving the workstation fixture from Step 1 under the cutting device. The pressing cylinder A presses down, and the cutting mold applies pressure to the mask fabric to achieve initial cutting. Then, the pressing cylinder A resets. Step 3: The workbench rotates again, moving the workstation fixture from Step 1 to the edge sealing device. The edge sealing device's pressing cylinder B is guided by the slide rail slider, driving the ultrasonic welding head to press down vertically. The ultrasonic welding head vibrates to weld the edge of the mask fabric, and then the pressing cylinder B resets. Step 4: Due to the welding process, the mask will not easily detach from the cup-shaped mold. The finished mask moves away from the sealing device and enters the collection device via the rotating worktable. The motor fixed on the turntable drives the cup-shaped mold of the workstation fixture to rotate 180°. During the rotation of the cup-shaped mold, the arc-shaped slider at the outer end of the push rod gradually contacts and squeezes the trapezoidal block. The arc-shaped slider gradually presses down on the push rod. At this time, the push plate at the inner end of the push rod pushes the workpiece out of the mold and into the collection bucket. Then the motor drives the cup-shaped mold to rotate again, the arc-shaped slider separates from the trapezoidal slider, and the push rod resets under the action of the spring. At this time, the cup-shaped mold enters the loading state, and one round of operation of this workpiece fixture is completed. Step 5: There are a total of six workpiece positions on the worktable. Perform steps 1 to 4 above in sequence to automatically process and collect cup-shaped masks. When the collection bucket is almost full, the machine can be paused, the full collection bucket can be removed from the frame and replaced with an empty collection bucket.

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