A positioning device and processing method for titanium alloy pipe fittings

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of bicycle processing technology, and more particularly to a positioning device and processing method for titanium alloy tubing. The positioning device for titanium alloy tubing includes: a support platform, a first worktable, a first positioning mechanism, a plurality of first clamping mechanisms, and a laser cutting mechanism. The support platform supports the first tubing. The first worktable is disposed on one side of the support platform. The first positioning mechanism is slidably disposed on the first worktable, and one end of the first positioning mechanism can be inserted into the first tubing. The plurality of first clamping mechanisms are spaced apart along the length of the first worktable on the support platform, and are used to clamp the first tubing. The laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the first tubing. Compared to the prior art, the titanium alloy tubing is fixed by the positioning device and then cut by the laser cutting mechanism, thus realizing the processing of the titanium alloy tubing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bicycle manufacturing technology, and in particular to a positioning device and manufacturing method for titanium alloy tubular components. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the market demand is mostly for aluminum alloy and carbon fiber bicycles. To meet future market development, developing new material frames has become a top priority. Titanium alloy offers advantages such as high rigidity and light weight, making it the preferred material for the future expansion of the bicycle manufacturing industry. However, due to its high density, titanium alloy is difficult to process, and traditional milling methods are not feasible.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a titanium alloy pipe positioning device and processing method to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a positioning device and processing method for titanium alloy pipe fittings, which can process titanium alloy pipe fittings.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A titanium alloy pipe positioning device includes: a support platform, a first worktable, a first positioning mechanism, a plurality of first clamping mechanisms, and a laser cutting mechanism. The support platform is used to support a first pipe. The first worktable is disposed on one side of the support platform. The first positioning mechanism is slidably disposed on the first worktable, and one end of the first positioning mechanism can be inserted into the first pipe. The plurality of first clamping mechanisms are spaced apart on the support platform along the length direction of the first worktable. The first clamping mechanisms are used to clamp the first pipe. The laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the first pipe.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned titanium alloy pipe positioning device, the titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a plurality of first support blocks, the plurality of first support blocks being arranged one-to-one with a plurality of first clamping mechanisms, the plurality of first support blocks being spaced apart on the support table along the length direction of the first worktable, the first clamping mechanism being arranged on the first support block, and the first support block being used to support the first pipe.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned titanium alloy pipe positioning device, the first support block is provided with a first arc-shaped surface, which can fit against the outer surface of the first pipe.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned titanium alloy pipe positioning device, the first positioning mechanism includes a first positioning core and a first driving member. The first positioning core is slidably disposed on the first worktable, and the first driving member is connected to the first positioning core. The first driving member can drive the first positioning core to move along the length direction of the first worktable, and the first positioning core can be inserted into the first pipe.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned titanium alloy pipe positioning device, the titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a first mounting base, the first mounting base being disposed on the first worktable, and the first driving component being disposed on the first mounting base.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned titanium alloy pipe positioning device, the first positioning mechanism further includes a first slider, the first worktable is provided with a first slide rail, the first slider is slidably disposed on the first slide rail, and the two ends of the first slider are respectively connected to the first positioning core and the first driving member, so that the first driving member can drive the first slider to move the first positioning core along the length direction of the first slide rail.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned titanium alloy pipe positioning device, the first slider is provided with a first groove in the vertical direction, the first positioning core is slidably disposed in the first groove, and the first positioning core can slide along the length direction of the first groove.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned titanium alloy pipe positioning device, the titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a second worktable, a second positioning mechanism, and a plurality of second clamping mechanisms. The second worktable is disposed on the other side of the support platform, and the length direction of the first worktable is perpendicular to the length direction of the second worktable. The second positioning mechanism is slidably disposed on the second worktable, and one end of the second positioning mechanism can be inserted into the second pipe. The plurality of second clamping mechanisms are spaced apart on the support platform along the length direction of the second worktable. The second clamping mechanisms are used to clamp the second pipe. The laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the second pipe.

[0014] A processing method, employing the titanium alloy pipe positioning device of the above-mentioned preferred technical solution, the processing method comprising:

[0015] S1: The first workbench and the second workbench are respectively set on the two adjacent sides of the support platform. The first positioning mechanism is inserted into the first pipe and clamped and fixed by the first clamping mechanism. The second positioning mechanism is inserted into the second pipe and clamped and fixed by the second clamping mechanism.

[0016] S2: Extract the first positioning mechanism and the second positioning mechanism, and remove the first worktable and the second worktable;

[0017] S3: Transport the entire support platform structure to the cutting workstation and use the laser cutting mechanism to cut the first pipe and the second pipe.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution of the above processing method, in S3, the cutting speed is 200mm / s, the comprehensive laser power is 1200w, the focal position is -2mm, the working height is 1mm, the nozzle diameter is 2mm, and the air pressure is 1.3mpa.

[0019] Beneficial effects of this invention:

[0020] This invention provides a positioning device for titanium alloy pipe fittings. The positioning device includes: a support platform, a first worktable, a first positioning mechanism, a plurality of first clamping mechanisms, and a laser cutting mechanism. The support platform supports the first pipe fitting. The first worktable is disposed on one side of the support platform. The first positioning mechanism is slidably disposed on the first worktable, and one end of the first positioning mechanism can be inserted into the first pipe fitting. The plurality of first clamping mechanisms are spaced apart along the length of the first worktable on the support platform, and are used to clamp the first pipe fitting. The laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the first pipe fitting. Compared with the prior art, the titanium alloy pipe fitting is fixed by the positioning device and then cut by the laser cutting mechanism, thus realizing the processing of the titanium alloy pipe fitting. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the titanium alloy pipe positioning device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Support platform; 2. First worktable; 21. First slide rail; 3. First positioning mechanism; 31. First positioning core; 32. First driving component; 33. First slider; 4. First clamping mechanism; 5. First pipe fitting; 6. First support block; 7. First mounting base; 8. Second worktable; 81. Second slide rail; 9. Second positioning mechanism; 91. Second positioning core; 92. Second driving component; 93. Second slider; 10. Second clamping mechanism; 11. Second pipe fitting; 12. Second support block; 13. Second mounting base. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0026] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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 the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0029] like Figure 1As shown, the present invention provides a titanium alloy pipe positioning device. The titanium alloy pipe positioning device includes: a support platform 1, a first worktable 2, a first positioning mechanism 3, a plurality of first clamping mechanisms 4, and a laser cutting mechanism.

[0030] Specifically, the support platform 1 supports the first pipe fitting 5, the first worktable 2 is disposed on one side of the support platform 1, the first positioning mechanism 3 is slidably disposed on the first worktable 2, one end of the first positioning mechanism 3 can be inserted into the first pipe fitting 5, and a plurality of first clamping mechanisms 4 are spaced apart along the length of the first worktable 2 on the support platform 1. The first clamping mechanisms 4 are used to clamp the first pipe fitting 5, and the laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the first pipe fitting 5. Compared with the prior art, the titanium alloy pipe fitting is fixed by the positioning device and then cut by the laser cutting mechanism to realize the processing of the titanium alloy pipe fitting.

[0031] Optionally, the titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a second worktable 8, a second positioning mechanism 9, and several second clamping mechanisms 10. The second worktable 8 is located on the other side of the support platform 1, and the length direction of the first worktable 2 is perpendicular to the length direction of the second worktable 8. The second positioning mechanism 9 is slidably disposed on the second worktable 8, and one end of the second positioning mechanism 9 can be inserted into the second pipe 11. Several second clamping mechanisms 10 are spaced apart along the length direction of the second worktable 8 on the support platform 1. The second clamping mechanisms 10 are used to clamp the second pipe 11, and the laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the second pipe 11. Specifically, the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 11 have different dimensions. The laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 11 so that the ends of the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 11 are cut with the required overlapping arc, so that the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 11 are perfectly spliced.

[0032] Optionally, the titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a plurality of first support blocks 6, which are arranged one-to-one with a plurality of first clamping mechanisms 4. The plurality of first support blocks 6 are spaced apart on the support platform 1 along the length direction of the first worktable 2, and the first clamping mechanisms 4 are arranged on the first support blocks 6. The first support blocks 6 are used to support the first pipe fitting 5. Specifically, the titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a plurality of second support blocks 12, which are arranged one-to-one with a plurality of second clamping mechanisms 10. The plurality of second support blocks 12 are spaced apart on the support platform 1 along the length direction of the second worktable 8, and the second clamping mechanisms 10 are arranged on the second support blocks 12. The second support blocks 12 are used to support the second pipe fitting 11. The height of the first support blocks 6 is less than the height of the second support blocks 12, so that the first pipe fitting 5 and the second pipe fitting 11 are spaced apart in a vertical direction, and the length direction of the first pipe fitting 5 and the length direction of the second pipe fitting 11 are perpendicular to each other, so that the first pipe fitting 5 and the second pipe fitting 11 can be cut with the required overlapping arc.

[0033] Optionally, the first support block 6 is provided with a first arc-shaped surface, which can fit with the outer surface of the first pipe 5, thereby improving the stability of the first pipe 5. The second support block 12 is provided with a second arc-shaped surface, which can fit with the outer surface of the second pipe 11, thereby improving the stability of the second pipe 11.

[0034] Optionally, the first positioning mechanism 3 includes a first positioning core 31 and a first driving member 32. The first positioning core 31 is slidably disposed on the first worktable 2, and the first driving member 32 is connected to the first positioning core 31. The first driving member 32 can drive the first positioning core 31 to move along the length direction of the first worktable 2, and the first positioning core 31 can be inserted into the first tube 5 to prevent the first tube 5 from shifting. Specifically, the second positioning mechanism 9 includes a second positioning core 91 and a second driving member 92. The second positioning core 91 is slidably disposed on the second worktable 8, and the second driving member 92 is connected to the second positioning core 91. The second driving member 92 can drive the second positioning core 91 to move along the length direction of the second worktable 8, and the second positioning core 91 can be inserted into the second tube 11 to prevent the second tube 11 from shifting. Further, both the first driving member 32 and the second driving member 92 are cylinders.

[0035] Optionally, the titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a first mounting base 7, which is disposed on the first worktable 2, and a first driving component 32 is disposed on the first mounting base 7, which can improve the stability of the first driving component 32. The titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a second mounting base 13, which is disposed on the second worktable 8, and a second driving component 92 is disposed on the second mounting base 13, which can improve the stability of the second driving component 92.

[0036] Optionally, the first positioning mechanism 3 further includes a first slider 33. The first worktable 2 is provided with a first slide rail 21, and the first slider 33 is slidably disposed on the first slide rail 21. The two ends of the first slider 33 are respectively connected to the first positioning core 31 and the first driving member 32, so that the first driving member 32 can drive the first slider 33 to move the first positioning core 31 along the length direction of the first slide rail 21. Specifically, the second positioning mechanism 9 further includes a second slider 93. The second worktable 8 is provided with a second slide rail 81, and the second slider 93 is slidably disposed on the second slide rail 81. The two ends of the second slider 93 are respectively connected to the second positioning core 91 and the second driving member 92, so that the second driving member 92 can drive the second slider 93 to move the second positioning core 91 along the length direction of the second slide rail 81.

[0037] Optionally, the first slider 33 is provided with a first groove in the vertical direction, and the first positioning core 31 is slidably disposed in the first groove, and the first positioning core 31 can slide along the length direction of the first groove to adjust the height of the first positioning core 31. The second slider 93 is provided with a second groove in the vertical direction, and the second positioning core 91 is slidably disposed in the second groove, and the second positioning core 91 can slide along the length direction of the second groove to adjust the height of the second positioning core 91.

[0038] The present invention also provides a processing method, which applies the titanium alloy pipe positioning device in the above embodiments, and the processing method includes:

[0039] S1: The first workbench 2 and the second workbench 8 are respectively set on the two adjacent sides of the support platform 1. The first positioning mechanism 3 is inserted into the first pipe 5 and clamped and fixed by the first clamping mechanism 4. The second positioning mechanism 9 is inserted into the second pipe 11 and clamped and fixed by the second clamping mechanism 10.

[0040] S2: Pull out the first positioning mechanism 3 and the second positioning mechanism 9, and remove the first worktable 2 and the second worktable 8;

[0041] S3: Move the entire structure of the support platform 1 to the cutting workstation and use the laser cutting mechanism to cut the first pipe 5 and the second pipe 11.

[0042] Optionally, in S3, the cutting speed is 200mm / s, the overall laser power is 1200w, the focal position is -2mm, the working height is 1mm, the nozzle diameter is 2mm, and the air pressure is 1.3mpa.

[0043] Furthermore, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A positioning device for titanium alloy pipe fittings, characterized in that, include: The support platform (1), the first worktable (2), the first positioning mechanism (3), a plurality of first clamping mechanisms (4) and the laser cutting mechanism are provided. The support platform (1) is used to support the first pipe (5). The first worktable (2) is disposed on one side of the support platform (1). The first positioning mechanism (3) is slidably disposed on the first worktable (2). One end of the first positioning mechanism (3) can be inserted into the first pipe (5). A plurality of first clamping mechanisms (4) are spaced apart on the support platform (1) along the length direction of the first worktable (2). The first clamping mechanisms (4) are used to clamp the first pipe (5). The laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the first pipe (5). The titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a second worktable (8), a second positioning mechanism (9), and several second clamping mechanisms (10). The second worktable (8) is located on the other side of the support platform (1), and the length direction of the first worktable (2) is perpendicular to the length direction of the second worktable (8). The second positioning mechanism (9) is slidably located on the second worktable (8), and one end of the second positioning mechanism (9) can be inserted into the second pipe (11). Several second clamping mechanisms (10) are spaced apart on the support platform (1) along the length direction of the second worktable (8). The second clamping mechanisms (10) are used to clamp the second pipe (11). The laser cutting mechanism is used to cut the second pipe (11). The titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a plurality of first support blocks (6), the plurality of first support blocks (6) and the plurality of first clamping mechanisms (4) are arranged one-to-one, the plurality of first support blocks (6) are spaced apart on the support table (1) along the length direction of the first worktable (2), the first clamping mechanism (4) is arranged on the first support block (6), and the first support block (6) is used to support the first pipe (5). The titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes several second support blocks (12), which are arranged one-to-one with several second clamping mechanisms (10). The several second support blocks (12) are spaced apart on the support platform (1) along the length direction of the second worktable (8). The second clamping mechanism (10) is arranged on the second support block (12). The second support block (12) is used to support the second pipe (11). The height of the first support block (6) is less than the height of the second support block (12). The first pipe (5) and the second pipe (11) have different sizes so that the ends of the first pipe (5) and the second pipe (11) are cut with the required overlapping arc.

2. The titanium alloy pipe positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support block (6) is provided with a first arc-shaped surface, which can fit against the outer surface of the first pipe (5).

3. The titanium alloy pipe positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning mechanism (3) includes a first positioning core (31) and a first driving member (32). The first positioning core (31) is slidably disposed on the first worktable (2). The first driving member (32) is connected to the first positioning core (31). The first driving member (32) can drive the first positioning core (31) to move along the length direction of the first worktable (2). The first positioning core (31) can be inserted into the first tube (5).

4. A titanium alloy pipe positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The titanium alloy pipe positioning device further includes a first mounting base (7), which is disposed on the first workbench (2), and the first driving component (32) is disposed on the first mounting base (7).

5. A titanium alloy pipe positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first positioning mechanism (3) further includes a first slider (33). The first worktable (2) is provided with a first slide rail (21). The first slider (33) is slidably disposed on the first slide rail (21). The two ends of the first slider (33) are respectively connected to the first positioning core (31) and the first driving member (32) so that the first driving member (32) can drive the first slider (33) to move the first positioning core (31) along the length direction of the first slide rail (21).

6. A titanium alloy pipe positioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first slider (33) is provided with a first groove in the vertical direction, the first positioning core (31) is slidably disposed in the first groove, and the first positioning core (31) can slide along the length direction of the first groove.

7. A processing method, characterized in that, The processing method using the titanium alloy pipe positioning device as described in claim 1 includes: S1: The first workbench (2) and the second workbench (8) are respectively set on the adjacent sides of the support platform (1), the first positioning mechanism (3) is inserted into the first pipe (5) and clamped and fixed by the first clamping mechanism (4), and the second positioning mechanism (9) is inserted into the second pipe (11) and clamped and fixed by the second clamping mechanism (10). S2: Pull out the first positioning mechanism (3) and the second positioning mechanism (9), and remove the first worktable (2) and the second worktable (8); S3: Transport the entire structure of the support platform (1) to the cutting workstation and use the laser cutting mechanism to cut the first pipe (5) and the second pipe (11).

8. The processing method according to claim 7, characterized in that, In S3, the cutting speed is 200mm / s, the overall laser power is 1200w, the focal position is -2mm, the working height is 1mm, the nozzle diameter is 2mm, and the air pressure is 1.3mpa.

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