Elongated material supply and cutting system and elongated material cutting method

Abstract

The invention discloses an elongated material supplying and cutting system and an elongated material cutting method. The slender material supplying and cutting system comprises a supplying system and a cutting system. The supply system supplies the elongated material forward at a predetermined speed in a linear direction. The cutting system includes a cutting module for cutting the supplied elongate material to obtain a product having a predetermined length. When the long and thin material is cut, the cutting module moves forwards at the preset speed in the linear direction, so that the cutting module is in a relatively static state relative to the long and thin material which is continuously supplied, and the long and thin material is allowed to be cut while the long and thin material is continuously supplied. According to the long and thin material cutting device, the cutting module can cut the long and thin materials while continuously conveying the long and thin materials, conveying of the long and thin materials does not need to be stopped when the long and thin materials are cut, and therefore the cutting efficiency of the long and thin materials is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a slender material supplying and cutting system and a method for cutting slender materials by utilizing the slender material supplying and cutting system. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a pipe supply and cutting system typically includes a pipe supply system and a pipe cutting system. The pipe supply system conveys the pipe forward in a straight line to the pipe cutting system. When the pipe supply system reaches a predetermined length, the pipe supply system is stopped and the pipe is cut by the pipe cutting system to obtain a pipe product of a predetermined length. After the pipe cutting system cuts the pipe and returns to its initial state, the pipe supply system is restarted to continue conveying the pipe. In the prior art, the pipe supply system must stop conveying the pipe while the pipe cutting system is cutting the pipe, which significantly reduces pipe cutting efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials is provided. The system comprises a supply system and a cutting system. The supply system is configured to supply the elongated materials forward along a linear direction at a predetermined speed. The cutting system comprises a cutting module configured to cut the supplied elongated materials to obtain products of a predetermined length. When cutting the elongated materials, the cutting module moves forward along the linear direction at the predetermined speed, such that the cutting module remains stationary relative to the continuously supplied elongated materials, thereby allowing the elongated materials to be cut while being continuously supplied.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the supply system includes: a first frame; and a first conveying device, mounted on the first frame, for continuously conveying the elongated material forward along the linear direction at the predetermined speed.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first frame includes a horizontal mounting plate, and the first conveying device includes a pair of first conveyors mounted on the horizontal mounting plate; the slender material is clamped between the pair of first conveyors, and the pair of first conveyors convey the slender material forward by friction.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the supply system further comprises at least one first encoder mounted on the horizontal mounting plate, wherein the first encoder is configured to detect a conveying length of the elongated material conveyed forward by the first conveying device.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first conveyor includes: a pair of first rollers, which respectively rotate around a vertical axis perpendicular to the straight line direction; a first conveyor belt, which is connected between the pair of first rollers; and a plurality of first tensioning rollers, which are arranged between the pair of first rollers and are used to tension the first conveyor belt, and the slender material is clamped between the first conveyor belts of the pair of first conveyors, and the first conveyor belts use friction to continuously transport the slender material forward.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the supply system further includes: a first driving device, installed on the first frame, for driving the first rollers of the pair of first conveyors to rotate synchronously.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first drive device includes: a pair of first drive wheels, each connected to the first rollers of the pair of first conveyors; a first servo motor, on the output shaft of which a first main drive wheel is mounted; a first transmission belt connected between the first main drive wheels and the first drive wheels; and a first tensioning pulley, disposed between the first main drive wheels and the first drive wheels, for tensioning the first transmission belt. When the first servo motor drives the main drive wheels to rotate, the first transmission belt drives the pair of first drive wheels and the first rollers of the pair of first conveyors to rotate synchronously.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting system further includes: a second frame; and a movable frame movably mounted on the second frame and capable of moving along the straight line direction, the cutting module being mounted on the movable frame so as to be able to move along the straight line direction together with the movable frame.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting system further includes: a second conveying device, which is mounted on the movable frame so as to be able to move along the straight line direction with the movable frame, and the second conveying device is used to convey the slender material forward along the straight line direction at the predetermined speed when the cutting module does not move along the straight line direction.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting system further includes: a linear drive, mounted on the second frame and connected to the movable frame, for driving the movable frame to move along the linear direction.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting system further comprises: a guide rail fixed to the second frame and extending in the linear direction. The movable frame comprises: a base plate; a slider fixed to the base plate and cooperating with the guide rail for linear movement along the guide rail; and a vertical mounting plate connected to the base plate. The cutting module and the second conveying device are mounted on the vertical mounting plate of the movable frame. The linear drive is connected to the base plate.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting module includes: a pair of cutting knives capable of opening and closing for cutting the elongated material; and a driver for driving the pair of cutting knives to open or close.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second conveying device includes a pair of second conveyors installed on the vertical mounting plate; the elongated material is clamped between the pair of second conveyors, and the pair of second conveyors convey the elongated material forward by friction.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting system further includes: a second encoder mounted on the movable frame for detecting the position of the cutting module; and a position control device for controlling the movement amount of the cutting module in the linear direction according to the position detected by the second encoder to move the cutting module to a predetermined cutting position.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second conveyor includes: a pair of second rollers, which respectively rotate around a horizontal axis perpendicular to the straight line direction; a second conveyor belt, which is connected between the pair of second rollers; and a plurality of second tensioning rollers, which are arranged between the pair of second rollers and are used to tension the second conveyor belt, and the slender material is clamped between the second conveyor belts of the pair of second conveyors, and the second conveyor belts use friction to transport the slender material forward.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cutting system further includes: a second driving device, installed on the second frame, and configured to drive the second rollers of the pair of second conveyors to rotate synchronously.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second drive device includes: a pair of second drive wheels, each connected to the second rollers of the pair of second conveyors; a second servo motor, on the output shaft of which a second main drive wheel is mounted; a second transmission belt connected between the second main drive wheels and the second drive wheels; and a second tensioning pulley, disposed between the second main drive wheels and the second drive wheels, for tensioning the second transmission belt. When the second servo motor drives the main drive wheels to rotate, the second transmission belt drives the pair of second drive wheels and the second rollers of the pair of second conveyors to rotate synchronously.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elongated material is a pipe, a cable, an optical cable or an electric wire.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for cutting a slender material is provided. The method for cutting a slender material comprises the following steps:

[0023] S10: Provide the aforementioned slender material supply and cutting system;

[0024] S20: Using the supply system to convey the slender material forward in a straight line at a predetermined speed;

[0025] S30: When the length of the elongated material conveyed forward by the supply system reaches a predetermined length, moving the cutting module forward along the straight line direction; and

[0026] S40: when the cutting module is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously conveyed elongated material and is in a predetermined cutting position, the cutting module is used to cut the elongated material to cut a product having the predetermined length from the continuously conveyed elongated material; and

[0027] S50: Moving the cutting module backward along the straight line direction to move the cutting module to an initial position.

[0028] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the slender material cutting method further includes the following steps:

[0029] S60: After the cutting module cuts off the elongated material, when the length of the elongated material conveyed forward by the supply system reaches the predetermined length again, the cutting module is moved forward again along the straight line direction;

[0030] S70: when the cutting module is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously conveyed elongated material and is in a predetermined cutting position, the cutting module is used to cut the elongated material to cut a product having the predetermined length from the continuously conveyed elongated material; and

[0031] S80: moving the cutting module backward along the straight line direction to move the cutting module to an initial position;

[0032] S90: Return to step S60.

[0033] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, during the process of moving the cutting module along the straight direction, the second conveying device stops conveying the slender material; when the cutting module stops at the initial position, the second conveying device conveys the slender material forward along the straight direction at the predetermined speed.

[0034] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, the cutting module can cut the slender material while continuously conveying the slender material, without stopping the conveying of the slender material when cutting the slender material. Therefore, the present invention greatly improves the cutting efficiency of the slender material.

[0035] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a system for supplying and cutting slender materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 A schematic plan view showing a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a supply system of a slender material supply and cutting system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 A schematic plan view showing a cutting system of a slender material supply and cutting system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cutting system of a slender material supply and cutting system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 6 A schematic plan view of a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module is in an initial position;

[0042] Figure 7 A schematic plan view showing a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cutting module and the elongated materials move forward at the same speed;

[0043] Figure 8 A schematic plan view showing a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein a cutting module cuts off the elongated materials;

[0044] Figure 9 A schematic plan view of a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module moves toward an initial position;

[0045] Figure 10 A schematic plan view of a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module returns to an initial position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below through examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0047] In addition, in the following detailed description, for ease of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are shown in diagrammatic form to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0048] According to one general technical concept of the present invention, a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials is provided. The system comprises a supply system and a cutting system. The supply system is configured to supply the elongated materials forward along a linear direction at a predetermined speed. The cutting system comprises a cutting module configured to cut the supplied elongated materials to obtain products of a predetermined length. When cutting the elongated materials, the cutting module moves forward along the linear direction at the predetermined speed, such that the cutting module remains stationary relative to the continuously supplied elongated materials, thereby allowing the elongated materials to be cut while being continuously supplied.

[0049] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a method for cutting elongated materials is provided. The method comprises the following steps: providing the aforementioned elongated material supply and cutting system; utilizing the supply system to convey the elongated material forward in a linear direction at a predetermined speed; when the length of the elongated material conveyed forward by the supply system reaches a predetermined length, moving the cutting module forward in the linear direction; when the cutting module is relatively stationary relative to the continuously conveyed elongated material and is in a predetermined cutting position, utilizing the cutting module to cut the elongated material to cut a product having the predetermined length from the continuously conveyed elongated material; and moving the cutting module backward in the linear direction to move the cutting module to an initial position.

[0050] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a system for supplying and cutting slender materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic plan view showing a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A perspective schematic diagram showing a supply system 1 of a slender material supply and cutting system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 4 A schematic plan view showing a cutting system 2 of a slender material supply and cutting system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cutting system 2 of a slender material supply and cutting system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A schematic plan view of a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module 21 and the elongated material 3 move forward at the same speed V; Figure 8 A schematic plan view of a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module 21 cuts off the elongated materials 3 .

[0052] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials is disclosed. The system includes a supply system 1 and a cutting system 2. The supply system 1 is configured to supply elongated materials 3 forward along a straight line at a predetermined speed V. The cutting system 2 includes a cutting module 21 configured to cut the supplied elongated materials 3 into products 30 having a predetermined length.

[0053] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when cutting the slender material 3, the cutting module 21 moves forward in a straight line direction at a predetermined speed V, so that the cutting module 21 is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously supplied slender material 3, so as to allow the slender material 3 to be cut while the slender material 3 is continuously supplied.

[0054] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the embodiment shown, the supply system 1 comprises: a first frame 13 and a first conveying device 10. The first conveying device 10 is mounted on the first frame 13 and is used to continuously convey the elongated material 3 forward at a predetermined speed V in a straight direction.

[0055] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first frame 13 includes a horizontal mounting plate 130, and the first conveying device 10 includes a pair of first conveyors 100 mounted on the horizontal mounting plate 130. The elongated material 3 is clamped between the pair of first conveyors 100, and the pair of first conveyors 100 convey the elongated material 3 forward by friction.

[0056] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the supply system 1 further comprises at least one first encoder 12 mounted on the horizontal mounting plate 130 , and the first encoder 12 is used to detect the conveying length of the elongated material 3 conveyed forward by the first conveying device 10 .

[0057] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first conveyor 100 includes a pair of first rollers 101, a first conveyor belt 102, and a plurality of first tensioning rollers 103. The pair of first rollers 101 rotate about vertical axes perpendicular to the linear direction. The first conveyor belt 102 is connected between the pair of first rollers 101. The plurality of first tensioning rollers 103 are disposed between the pair of first rollers 101 and are used to tension the first conveyor belt 102. The elongated material 3 is clamped between the pair of first conveyor belts 102 of the first conveyor 100, and the first conveyor belts 102 continuously convey the elongated material 3 forward using friction.

[0058] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the supply system 1 further comprises a first driving device 11 , which is mounted on a first frame 13 and is used to drive a pair of first rollers 101 of the first conveyor 100 to rotate synchronously.

[0059] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the first drive device 11 includes a pair of first drive wheels 111, a first servo motor 110, a first transmission belt 112, and a first tensioning pulley 114. The pair of first drive wheels 111 are respectively connected to the pair of first rollers 101 of the first conveyor 100. A first main drive wheel 113 is mounted on the output shaft of the first servo motor 110. The first transmission belt 112 is connected between the first main drive wheel 113 and the first drive wheels 111. The first tensioning pulley 114 is disposed between the first main drive wheel 113 and the first drive wheel 111 and is used to tension the first transmission belt 112. When the first servo motor 110 drives the main drive wheels to rotate, the first transmission belt 112 drives the pair of first drive wheels 111 and the pair of first rollers 101 of the first conveyor 100 to rotate synchronously.

[0060] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting system 2 further includes: a second frame 23 and a mobile frame 24. The mobile frame 24 is movably mounted on the second frame 23 and can move in a straight line. The cutting module 21 is mounted on the mobile frame 24 so as to be able to move in a straight line with the mobile frame 24.

[0061] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting system 2 further includes a second conveying device 20, which is mounted on a moving frame 24 so as to be movable in a straight line along with the moving frame 24. The second conveying device 20 is used to convey the elongated material 3 forward in a straight line at a predetermined speed V when the cutting module 21 is not moving in a straight line.

[0062] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting system 2 further comprises a linear drive 25. The linear drive 25 is mounted on the second frame 23 and connected to the moving frame 24, and is used to drive the moving frame 24 to move in a linear direction.

[0063] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting system 2 further includes a guide rail 232. The guide rail 232 is fixed to the second frame 23 and extends in a straight line. The mobile frame 24 includes a base plate 241, a slider 242, and a vertical mounting plate 243. The slider 242 is fixed to the base plate 241 and cooperates with the guide rail 232 to move linearly along the guide rail 232. The vertical mounting plate 243 is connected to the base plate 241. The cutting module 21 and the second conveying device 20 are mounted on the vertical mounting plate 243 of the mobile frame 24, and the linear drive 25 is connected to the base plate 241.

[0064] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the linear motion cutting module 21 includes a pair of cutting blades 211 and a driver 212. The pair of cutting blades 211 can be opened and closed to cut the elongated material 3. The driver 212 is used to drive the pair of cutting blades 211 to open or close.

[0065] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second conveying device 20 includes a pair of second conveyors 200 mounted on a vertical mounting plate 243. The elongated material 3 is clamped between the pair of second conveyors 200, and the pair of second conveyors 200 convey the elongated material 3 forward by friction.

[0066] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting system 2 further includes a second encoder 22 and a position control device (not shown). The second encoder 22 is mounted on the movable frame 24 and is used to detect the position of the cutting module 21. The position control device controls the linear movement of the cutting module 21 based on the position detected by the second encoder 22 to move the cutting module 21 to a predetermined cutting position.

[0067] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second conveyor 200 includes a pair of second rollers 201, a second conveyor belt 202, and a plurality of second tensioning rollers 203. The pair of second rollers 201 rotate about horizontal axes perpendicular to the linear direction. The second conveyor belt 202 is connected between the pair of second rollers 201. The plurality of second tensioning rollers 203 are disposed between the pair of second rollers 201 to tension the second conveyor belt 202. The elongated material 3 is clamped between the pair of second conveyor belts 202 of the second conveyor 200, and the second conveyor belts 202 use friction to transport the elongated material 3 forward.

[0068] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cutting system 2 also includes a second drive device (not shown, which is similar to the first drive device 10, and can refer to the first drive device 10), and the second drive device is installed on the second frame 23, and is used to drive a pair of second rollers 201 of the second conveyor 200 to rotate synchronously.

[0069] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second drive device includes: a pair of second drive wheels (not shown), a second servo motor (not shown), a second transmission belt (not shown), and a second tensioning pulley (not shown). The pair of second drive wheels are respectively connected to the second rollers 201 of the pair of second conveyors 200. A second main drive wheel is mounted on the output shaft of the second servo motor. The second transmission belt is connected between the second main drive wheel and the second drive wheel. The second tensioning pulley is disposed between the second main drive wheel and the second drive wheel for tensioning the second transmission belt. When the second servo motor drives the main drive wheels to rotate, the second transmission belt drives the pair of second drive wheels and the pair of second rollers 201 of the second conveyor 200 to rotate synchronously.

[0070] like Figure 1-5 and Figure 7-8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elongated material 3 can be a pipe, a cable, an optical cable or an electric wire.

[0071] Figure 6 A schematic plan view of a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module 21 is in an initial position; Figure 9 A schematic plan view of a system for supplying and cutting elongated materials according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module 21 moves toward an initial position; Figure 10 A schematic plan view of the elongated material supply and cutting system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the cutting module 21 returns to the initial position.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method for cutting a slender material is also disclosed. The method for cutting a slender material comprises the following steps:

[0073] S10: Provide the aforementioned slender material supply and cutting system;

[0074] S20: Using the supply system 1 to convey the elongated material 3 forward along a straight line at a predetermined speed V;

[0075] S30: When the length of the elongated material 3 conveyed forward by the supply system 1 reaches a predetermined length, the cutting module 21 is moved forward in a straight line direction;

[0076] S40: When the cutting module 21 is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously conveyed elongated material 3 and is in a predetermined cutting position, the elongated material 3 is cut by the cutting module 21 to cut a product 30 having a predetermined length from the continuously conveyed elongated material 3; and

[0077] S50: Moving the cutting module 21 backward along a straight line direction to move the cutting module 21 to an initial position.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the slender material cutting method further includes the following steps:

[0079] S60: After the cutting module 21 cuts the elongated material 3, when the length of the elongated material 3 conveyed forward by the supply system 1 reaches a predetermined length again, the cutting module 21 is moved forward again in a straight line direction;

[0080] S70: When the cutting module 21 is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously conveyed elongated material 3 and is in a predetermined cutting position, the elongated material 3 is cut by the cutting module 21 to cut a product 30 having a predetermined length from the continuously conveyed elongated material 3; and

[0081] S80: moving the cutting module 21 backward along a straight line to move the cutting module 21 to an initial position;

[0082] S90: Return to step S60.

[0083] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, during the linear movement of the cutting module 21, the second conveying device 20 stops conveying the elongated material 3. When the cutting module 21 stops at the initial position, the second conveying device 20 conveys the elongated material 3 forward at a predetermined speed V in the linear direction.

[0084] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved by those skilled in the art. The structures described in various embodiments can be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle. These changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0085] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0086] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0087] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A slender material supply and cutting system, characterized in that: include: A supply system (1) for supplying an elongated material (3) forward along a straight line at a predetermined speed (V); Cutting system (2), comprising: A cutting module (21) for cutting the supplied elongated material (3) to obtain a product (30) of a predetermined length, When cutting the elongated material (3), the cutting module (21) moves forward along the straight direction at the predetermined speed (V), so that the cutting module (21) is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously supplied elongated material (3), so as to allow the elongated material (3) to be cut while the elongated material (3) is continuously supplied.

2. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supply system (1) comprises: a first frame (13); and The first conveying device (10) is installed on the first frame (13) and is used to continuously convey the elongated material (3) forward along the straight direction at the predetermined speed (V).

3. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first frame (13) includes a horizontal mounting plate (130), and the first conveying device (10) includes a pair of first conveyors (100) mounted on the horizontal mounting plate (130); The elongated material (3) is clamped between the pair of first conveyors (100), and the pair of first conveyors (100) convey the elongated material (3) forward by friction.

4. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The supply system (1) further comprises at least one first encoder (12) mounted on the horizontal mounting plate (130), wherein the first encoder (12) is used to detect the conveying length of the elongated material (3) conveyed forward by the first conveying device (10).

5. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first conveyor (100) comprises: A pair of first rollers (101) respectively rotate around vertical axes perpendicular to the straight line direction; a first conveyor belt (102) connected between the pair of first rollers (101); and A plurality of first tensioning rollers (103) are arranged between the pair of first rollers (101) and are used to tension the first conveyor belt (102). The elongated material (3) is clamped between the first conveyor belts (102) of the pair of first conveyors (100), and the first conveyor belts (102) continuously convey the elongated material (3) forward by utilizing friction force.

6. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The supply system (1) further comprises: A first driving device (11) is mounted on the first frame (13) and is used to drive the first rollers (101) of the pair of first conveyors (100) to rotate synchronously.

7. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first driving device (11) comprises: a pair of first driving wheels (111), respectively connected to the first rollers (101) of the pair of first conveyors (100); A first servo motor (110) having a first main driving wheel (113) mounted on its output shaft; a first transmission belt (112) connected between the first main drive wheel (113) and the first drive wheel (111); and A first tensioning wheel (114) is provided between the first main driving wheel (113) and the first driving wheel (111) and is used for tensioning the first transmission belt (112). When the first servo motor (110) drives the main driving wheel to rotate, the first transmission belt (112) drives the pair of first driving wheels (111) and the first rollers (101) of the pair of first conveyors (100) to rotate synchronously.

8. The slender material supply and cutting system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The cutting system (2) further comprises: a second rack (23); and A movable frame (24) is movably mounted on the second frame (23) and is capable of moving along the linear direction. The cutting module (21) is mounted on the moving frame (24) so as to be movable along the linear direction along with the moving frame (24).

9. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cutting system (2) further comprises: The second conveying device (20) is mounted on the movable frame (24) so as to be movable along the linear direction with the movable frame (24). The second conveying device (20) is used to convey the elongated material (3) forward along the straight direction at the predetermined speed (V) when the cutting module (21) does not move along the straight direction.

10. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cutting system (2) further comprises: A linear drive (25) is mounted on the second frame (23) and connected to the moving frame (24), and is used to drive the moving frame (24) to move along the linear direction.

11. The slender material supply and cutting system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The cutting system (2) further comprises: A guide rail (232) is fixed to the second frame (23) and extends along the straight line direction, The mobile frame (24) comprises: substrate(241); a slider (242) fixed to the base plate (241) and cooperating with the guide rail (232) to move linearly along the guide rail (232); and A vertical mounting plate (243) connected to the base plate (241), The cutting module (21) and the second conveying device (20) are mounted on a vertical mounting plate (243) of the mobile frame (24), and the linear drive (25) is connected to the base plate (241).

12. The elongated material supply and cutting system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The cutting module (21) comprises: a pair of cutting knives (211), capable of opening and closing, for cutting the elongated material (3); and A driver (212) is used for driving the pair of cutting blades (211) to open or close.

13. The elongated material supply and cutting system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The second conveying device (20) includes a pair of second conveyors (200) mounted on the vertical mounting plate (243); The elongated material (3) is clamped between the pair of second conveyors (200), and the pair of second conveyors (200) convey the elongated material (3) forward by friction.

14. The elongated material supply and cutting system according to claim 13, characterized in that: The cutting system (2) further comprises: a second encoder (22), mounted on the mobile frame (24), for detecting the position of the cutting module (21); and A position control device controls the movement of the cutting module (21) in the linear direction according to the position detected by the second encoder (22), so as to move the cutting module (21) to a predetermined cutting position.

15. The elongated material supply and cutting system according to claim 13, characterized in that: The second conveyor (200) comprises: A pair of second rollers (201) respectively rotate around a horizontal axis perpendicular to the straight line direction; a second conveyor belt (202) connected between the pair of second rollers (201); and A plurality of second tensioning rollers (203) are arranged between the pair of second rollers (201) and are used to tension the second conveyor belt (202). The elongated material (3) is clamped between the second conveyor belts (202) of the pair of second conveyors (200), and the second conveyor belts (202) convey the elongated material (3) forward by utilizing friction force.

16. The elongated material supply and cutting system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The cutting system (2) further comprises: The second driving device is installed on the second frame (23) and is used to drive the second rollers (201) of the pair of second conveyors (200) to rotate synchronously.

17. The elongated material supply and cutting system according to claim 16, characterized in that: The second driving device includes: a pair of second driving wheels, respectively connected to the second rollers (201) of the pair of second conveyors (200); a second servo motor having a second main driving wheel mounted on its output shaft; a second transmission belt connected between the second main drive wheel and the second drive wheel; and A second tensioning wheel is provided between the second main driving wheel and the second driving wheel, and is used to tension the second transmission belt. When the second servo motor drives the main driving wheel to rotate, the second transmission belt drives the pair of second driving wheels and the second rollers (201) of the pair of second conveyors (200) to rotate synchronously.

18. The elongated material supply and cutting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elongated material (3) is a pipe, a cable, an optical cable or an electric wire.

19. A method for cutting slender materials, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S10: providing a slender material supply and cutting system according to any one of claims 1 to 18; S20: using the supply system (1) to convey the elongated material (3) forward along a straight line at a predetermined speed (V); S30: When the length of the elongated material (3) conveyed forward by the supply system (1) reaches a predetermined length, the cutting module (21) is moved forward along the straight line direction; S40: when the cutting module (21) is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously conveyed elongated material (3) and is in a predetermined cutting position, the cutting module (21) is used to cut the elongated material (3) so as to cut a section of product (30) having the predetermined length from the continuously conveyed elongated material (3); and S50: moving the cutting module (21) backward along the straight line direction to move the cutting module (21) to an initial position.

20. The method for cutting slender materials according to claim 19, characterized in that: The following steps are also included: S60: After the cutting module (21) cuts the elongated material (3), when the conveying length of the elongated material (3) conveyed forward by the supply system (1) reaches the predetermined length again, the cutting module (21) is moved forward again along the straight line direction; S70: when the cutting module (21) is in a relatively stationary state relative to the continuously conveyed elongated material (3) and is in a predetermined cutting position, the cutting module (21) is used to cut the elongated material (3) so as to cut a section of product (30) having the predetermined length from the continuously conveyed elongated material (3); and S80: moving the cutting module (21) backward along the straight line direction to move the cutting module (21) to an initial position; S90: Return to step S60.

21. The method for cutting elongated materials according to claim 19, wherein: During the process of moving the cutting module (21) along the straight line, the second conveying device (20) stops conveying the elongated material (3); When the cutting module (21) stops at the initial position, the second conveying device (20) conveys the elongated material (3) forward along the straight direction at the predetermined speed (V).

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