Laser cut post graphic fixture automatic cleaning device

By incorporating alternating rotating graphic fixtures and a brush cleaning system into the laser cutting device, the problem of smoke and particulate contamination caused by high temperatures in the graphic fixtures is solved, enabling continuous cutting of uncoated sections.

CN118527386BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24李癸卨
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202410113010.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-11-24
Filing Date
2024-01-26
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2044-01-26

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Technical Problem

When laser cutting aluminum and copper foil coatings, the support part of the graphic fixture generates fumes and particulate pollution due to high temperature, which prevents continuous cutting.

Method used

Design an automatic cleaning device for graphic fixtures after laser cutting. Two graphic fixtures are set on a four-sided rotating body, which rotate 90 degrees up and down alternately and are cleaned with a brush. Contaminants are discharged by vacuum suction.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous cleaning of the graphic fixture during laser cutting, eliminating smoke and particulate contamination and ensuring continuous cutting of uncoated sections.

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Abstract

The present application relates to a laser cut post-pattern jig automatic cleaning device, first and second pattern jigs are fixed on the upper surface and one side surface of a four-side rotating body, a motor is used to rotate the rotating body within a 90-degree range, first upper and lower brush fixing plates of a first brush used to clean the first pattern jig when the first pattern jig is located on the upper surface; a first brush mechanism used to move the first upper and lower brush fixing plates left and right; second upper and lower brush fixing plates of a second brush used to clean the second pattern jig when the first pattern jig is located on the lower surface; a second brush mechanism used to move the second upper and lower brush fixing plates left and right; a pattern jig mechanism used to move the first and second pattern jigs left and right. The present application rotates the rotating body alternately upwards or downwards by 90 degrees, and then uses the brushes to move left and right at the same time to clean in a cycle, so that the cutting of the non-coating part can be continuously operated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an automatic cleaning device for graphic jigs after laser cutting. Specifically, it involves coating an aluminum foil with a positive electrode coating and a copper foil with a negative electrode coating. When laser cutting the uncoated portion, in order to eliminate contaminants such as fumes and particles generated on the support portion of the graphic jig due to high temperatures, two graphic jigs are set on a four-sided rotating body. The rotating body rotates 90 degrees alternately upwards or downwards, and a brush moves left and right from above or below to perform cyclic cleaning, allowing continuous cutting of the uncoated portion. Background Technology

[0002] As fossil fuels become increasingly scarce and energy prices rise, concerns about environmental pollution intensify, making the demand for environmentally friendly alternative energy sources an indispensable factor for future living.

[0003] The electrodes used to form electrode assemblies are manufactured such that a portion of the electrode is coated with an active material, while the remaining portion is not coated with an active material, and the electrode body is exposed.

[0004] As described above, the exposed portion of the electrode body is processed to serve as an electrode terminal for connecting the positive and negative electrodes to the outside when constituting the electrode assembly. Moreover, in order to carry out the processing, the electrode is processed to be formed by coating an active material on the conductor of the foil constituting the electrode body, and thus is in a non-distinguished state.

[0005] Typically, a cutting device is a device that forms a terminal portion by cutting the exposed portion of the electrode and the coating portion with active material, and a portion of the exposed portion is formed by drilling or laser cutting.

[0006] Furthermore, the notching process is characterized by leaving a portion for tab grounding in the uncoated, unpainted portion of the electrode after the cutting process, while the other portions are cut. The required shape is cut from the edge of the material, so the contour does not form a closed curve.

[0007] Previously, cutting devices that primarily used punching were used, but nowadays, laser-based cutting devices are increasingly used because they cause less damage to electrodes than punching and enable efficient production.

[0008] In the past, when using the laser cutting of uncoated parts as described above, that is, when coating the aluminum foil with a positive electrode coating and a negative electrode coating, and cutting the uncoated parts, the uncoated parts are held by a graphic jig and then the laser is used. At this time, due to the high heat of the laser, smoke and particles adhere to the support part of the graphic jig, causing contamination. Therefore, there is a disadvantage that the uncoated parts cannot be cut continuously.

[0009] Prior technology literature

[0010] [Patent Documents]

[0011] (Patent Document 0001) Patent Application No. 10-2013-0147928;

[0012] (Patent Document 0002) Patent Application No. 10-2020-0094704;

[0013] (Patent Document 0003) Patent Application No. 10-2021-0036919. Summary of the Invention

[0014] Technical issues

[0015] To address the aforementioned deficiencies, this invention provides an automatic cleaning device for graphic fixtures after laser cutting. Its purpose is to remove fumes and particles generated on the support portion of the graphic fixture when the uncoated portion is held in place by the graphic fixture and laser-cut during the application of a positive electrode coating on aluminum foil and a negative electrode coating on copper foil, thereby enabling continuous cutting of the uncoated portion via laser. The device is configured with two graphic fixtures (first and second graphic fixtures) that can rotate at right angles. When the first graphic fixture rotates upwards by 90 degrees, a first brush moves left and right to clean it while simultaneously using the already cleaned second graphic fixture. Then, when the second graphic fixture rotates downwards by 90 degrees, a second brush moves left and right to clean it while simultaneously using the already cleaned first graphic fixture.

[0016] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cleaning device for graphic fixtures after laser cutting. The device automatically cleans the graphic fixtures by moving the brush left and right at a time cycle, thereby alternately removing contaminants generated on the support parts of the first and second graphic fixtures. The removed contaminants are then vacuumed and discharged to the outside to achieve thorough cleaning.

[0017] Technical solution

[0018] To achieve the aforementioned objective, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is preferably as follows: In the process of cutting the uncoated portion using a laser through a graphic fixture, a first and a second graphic fixture are respectively provided on the top and one side of the four-sided rotating body, and a motor is provided to rotate the rotating body within a 90-degree range. The solution includes: a first upper brush fixing plate and a first lower brush fixing plate, each having a first brush for cleaning the first graphic fixture when it is positioned above; a first brush mechanism for moving the first upper and lower brush fixing plates left and right; a second upper brush fixing plate and a second lower brush fixing plate, each having a second brush for cleaning the second graphic fixture when it is positioned below; a second brush mechanism for moving the second upper and lower brush fixing plates left and right; and a graphic fixture mechanism for moving the first and second graphic fixtures left and right.

[0019] Beneficial effects

[0020] As described above, the beneficial effect of the present invention is that, when a positive electrode coating is applied to an aluminum foil and a negative electrode coating is applied to a copper foil, and the uncoated portion is cut with a laser, in order to eliminate particles adhering to the support portion of the graphic jig due to high temperature, the graphic jig is rotated up and down by up to 90 degrees at regular intervals, alternating between upward and downward rotation. Thus, when the graphic jig is in the upper or lower position, each brush moves left and right while removing smoke and particles adhering to the graphic jig. Moreover, by using a clean graphic jig with the particles removed, the cutting operation of the uncoated portion can be continuously performed. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the graphic clamping mechanism portion of the present invention, including the integral brush;

[0022] Figure 2 From Figure 1 A perspective view of the brush and graphic fixture mechanism viewed in the direction of the arrow;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the action of the first brush cleaning the first graphic fixture when the first graphic fixture is positioned above it due to being rotated 90 degrees upwards according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the action of the second brush cleaning the second graphic fixture when the second graphic fixture is positioned below it due to being rotated 90 degrees downwards.

[0025] Symbol Explanation

[0026] 1: Solid of revolution; 2: First graphic fixture;

[0027] 3: Second graphic fixture; 4: Motor;

[0028] 5: First upper brush fixing plate; 6: First lower brush fixing plate;

[0029] 7: First brush; 8: Second upper brush fixing plate;

[0030] 9: Second lower brush fixing plate; 10: Second brush;

[0031] 11: First brush mechanism; 12: Second brush mechanism;

[0032] 13: Graphic fixture mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the graphic clamping mechanism portion of the present invention, including the integral brush; Figure 2 From Figure 1 A perspective view of the brush and graphic fixture mechanism viewed in the direction of the arrow; Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the action of the first brush cleaning the first graphic fixture when the first graphic fixture is positioned above it due to being rotated 90 degrees upwards according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the action of the second brush cleaning the second graphic fixture when the second graphic fixture is positioned below it after rotating downwards by 90 degrees. As shown in the figure, a first and a second graphic fixture 2 and 3 are respectively provided on the top and one side of the four-sided rotating body 1. A motor 4 is provided to rotate the rotating body 1 within a 90-degree range. The device includes: a first upper brush fixing plate 5 and a first lower brush fixing plate 6, which can be used to clean the first graphic fixture 2 when the first graphic fixture 2 is positioned above; a first brush mechanism 11 for moving the upper and lower brush fixing plates 5 and 6 left and right; a second upper brush fixing plate 8 and a second lower brush fixing plate 9, which can be used to clean the second graphic fixture 3 when the second graphic fixture 3 is positioned below; a second brush mechanism 12 for moving the upper and lower brush fixing plates 8 and 9 left and right; and a graphic fixture mechanism 13 for moving the first and second graphic fixtures 2 and 3 left and right.

[0035] However, the first and second graphic fixtures 2 and 3 have the same structure and are fixed so as not to protrude into the corner 1a of the rotating body 1.

[0036] However, either the motor 4 or a rotary cylinder can be used.

[0037] The function of the present invention as described above will be explained below.

[0038] The particle cleaning process of the laser pattern fixture of the present invention is as follows: First, as... Figure 3 As shown, when using the second graphic fixture 3, the first graphic fixture 2 will be positioned above 90 degrees.

[0039] Then, with the first graphic fixture 2 in the upper position, the entire mechanism moves left and right through the first brush mechanism 11. Thus, the particles on the first graphic fixture 2 can be removed by the first brush 7. At this time, interference is prevented due to the movement of the entire mechanism.

[0040] The first brush 7 is respectively located on the upper surface of the first upper brush fixing plate 5 and the lower surface of the first lower brush fixing plate 6. As the mechanism moves left and right, the first brush 7 passes through the first graphic clamp 2 and thus cleans the particles.

[0041] Here, the first brush mechanism 11 is a lower motor drive unit combined with... The guide 11b and the vertical guide 11a are integrated with the first upper and lower brush fixing plates 5 and 6 to form a mechanism.

[0042] The second brush mechanism 12 also has the same structure as the first brush mechanism 11, and is integrated into one unit through a guide or the like, thus forming a single mechanism.

[0043] As described above, after a certain period of time, while the first graphic fixture 2 is being cleaned, the particles adhering to the used second graphic fixture 3 are being removed, and the cleaned first graphic fixture 2 can be replaced.

[0044] Furthermore, at this point, such as Figure 4 As shown, driven by motor 4, rotating body 1 rotates 90 degrees downwards. Thus, the cleaned first graphic fixture 2 is positioned in the infrared usage position, while the used second graphic fixture 3 rotates 90 degrees and is positioned below.

[0045] Then, with the second graphic fixture 3 rotated 90 degrees and positioned downwards, the entire mechanism moves left and right via the second brush mechanism 12, thus removing particles from the second graphic fixture 3 via the second brush 10. At this time, interference is prevented due to the overall movement of the mechanism.

[0046] The second brush 10 is respectively located on the upper surface of the second upper brush fixing plate 8 and the lower surface of the second brush fixing plate 9. As the mechanism moves left and right, the particles are cleaned as the second brush 10 passes through the second graphic fixture 3.

[0047] On the other hand, the graphic clamping mechanism 13 of the present invention is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the mechanism is designed to be movable, thus preventing cleaning from... Figure 1The direction of the arrow in the image is what it looks like. Figure 2 Perspective view.

[0048] Furthermore, in this invention, after the graphic clamping mechanism 13 moves left and right, the rotating body 1 is driven to rotate by the motor 4, and the first and second graphic clamps 2 and 3 rotate accordingly, thereby automatically cleaning. Then, while the graphic clamping mechanism 13 is moving left and right, the positions of the first and second graphic clamps 2 and 3 are confirmed and cleaned.

[0049] The above embodiments and accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit them. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications, alterations or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments; and these modifications, alterations or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions described in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0050] The scope of protection of this invention should be interpreted through the scope of the following claims; therefore, all technical ideas within the same scope are within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning device for a graphic fixture after laser cutting, comprising a device for holding the graphic fixture and using a laser to cut the uncoated portion without a coating, characterized in that, A first and a second graphic clamp are respectively provided on the top and one side of the quadrilateral rotatable body, and a motor is provided to rotate the rotatable body within a 90-degree range, including: A first upper brush fixing plate (5) and a first lower brush fixing plate, having a first brush for cleaning the first graphic fixture when the first graphic fixture is located above; The first brush mechanism causes the first upper and lower brush fixing plates to move left and right; The second upper brush fixing plate and the second lower brush fixing plate have a second brush for cleaning the second graphic clamp when the first graphic clamp is located below; The second brush mechanism is used to move the second upper and lower brush fixing plates left and right; A graphic fixture mechanism, used to move the first and second graphic fixtures left and right; The first and second graphic fixtures rotate 90 degrees alternately up and down at regular intervals, and the used graphic fixtures are automatically cleaned while the cleaned graphic fixtures are being used.

2. The automatic cleaning device for graphic fixtures after laser cutting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movement of the graphic fixture mechanism and the first and second brush mechanisms is a whole-system movement to prevent interference.

3. The automatic cleaning device for the graphic fixture after laser cutting according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the graphic clamping mechanism moves left and right, the first and second graphic clamps rotate. Then, while the graphic clamping mechanism is moving left and right, the position of the graphic clamps is confirmed and they are cleaned.

4. The automatic cleaning device for graphic fixtures after laser cutting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first brush mechanism and the second brush mechanism are characterized by the lower motor drive unit being integrated with... The brush guide and the vertical guide are integrated with the upper and lower brush fixing plates to form a single mechanism.

5. The automatic cleaning device for the graphic fixture after laser cutting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and second graphic fixtures have the same structure and are fixed so that they do not protrude to the corners of the quadrilateral rotating body.

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