Ceramic tile edge cutting equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses ceramic tile edge cutting equipment which comprises a rack. The shifting mechanism comprises a rotating frame, a rotating device and a positioning unit, the rotating frame is rotationally connected to the rack, the rotating device is arranged on the shifting mechanism, the rotating device is in driving connection with the rotating frame, the rotating device can drive the rotating frame to rotate, the positioning unit is arranged on the rotating frame, and the positioning unit is provided with a pressing space capable of being opened and closed up and down; a plurality of positioning units are arranged around the rotating frame; the edge cutting mechanism is arranged on the rack, the edge cutting mechanism is provided with a rotatable cutter, the rotating frame can drive the multiple positioning units to pass through the cutter, after the ceramic tiles are pressed, the ceramic tiles are subjected to edge cutting machining through the edge cutting mechanism in a rotating and transferring mode, the overall structure is simple, the occupied ground space is smaller, and better application and popularization can be achieved; and in the machining process, the stability of the ceramic tiles is improved in a pressing and positioning mode, and the ceramic tile trimming effect can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of cutting, in particular to a ceramic tile edge cutting device. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a widely used material in the field of building and decoration, ceramic tile is a key process in its production process, which is used to eliminate burrs, size errors or perform specific angle processing on the edge after sintering to meet the accuracy and aesthetic requirements of paving. The current common automatic edge cutting equipment mostly uses linear conveying, which realizes continuous processing by conveying the ceramic tile through multiple edge cutting devices. However, such equipment has complex overall structure, large space occupation, and increases the overall production cost. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a ceramic tile edge cutting device that occupies less space and has a simpler overall structure. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to provide a ceramic tile edge cutting device to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, at least to provide a beneficial choice or create conditions.

[0004] According to the ceramic tile edge cutting device of the first aspect of the present application, the device comprises a rack, a shifting mechanism, an edge cutting mechanism, and the shifting mechanism comprises a rotating frame, a rotating device and a positioning unit. The rotating frame is rotationally connected to the rack. The rotating device is arranged on the shifting mechanism. The rotating device is drivingly connected to the rotating frame. The rotating device can drive the rotating frame to rotate. The positioning unit is arranged on the rotating frame. The positioning unit has a compression space that can be opened and closed up and down. The rotating frame is provided with a plurality of positioning units. The edge cutting mechanism is arranged on the rack. The edge cutting mechanism has a rotating cutter. The rotating frame can drive a plurality of positioning units to pass through the cutter.

[0005] The technical solution has at least the following beneficial effects: the ceramic tile to be cut is placed in the compression space of the positioning unit, then the compression space is closed, the ceramic tile is compressed and positioned, the rotating frame is rotated by the rotating device, the positioning unit loaded with the ceramic tile passes through the cutter, the cutter cuts the side edge of the ceramic tile, the ceramic tile is compressed and positioned in the positioning unit, effectively preventing the ceramic tile from slipping during cutting, improving the quality of cutting the ceramic tile, and the next positioning unit that does not rotate through the edge cutting mechanism can continue to load the ceramic tile. When the cutting of the ceramic tile is completed by passing through the cutter, the compression space is opened, the ceramic tile in the positioning unit is unloaded, and the next loaded ceramic tile passes through the edge cutting mechanism. In this way, the ceramic tile is compressed and then rotated to pass through the edge cutting mechanism for cutting. The overall structure is simple, occupies less floor space, can be better applied, and improves the stability of the ceramic tile during processing, which is beneficial to improve the cutting effect of the ceramic tile.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present application, the cutting knives are arranged at least two along the axial direction of the cutting knives, and the rotating frame is capable of passing between the two cutting knives. When the rotating frame rotates to drive the ceramic tile to pass through the edge cutting mechanism, the two cutting knives can simultaneously cut the edges of the two sides of the ceramic tile, thereby improving the edge cutting efficiency of the ceramic tile.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present application, the edge cutting mechanism comprises two edge cutting seats and two edge cutting motors. The two edge cutting seats are respectively connected to the frame, and the two edge cutting motors are respectively connected to the edge cutting seats. The two edge cutting motors respectively drive the cutting knives. The two cutting knives are respectively provided with rotating power by the two edge cutting motors to drive the two cutting knives to rotate. Thus, the rotating state of the cutting knives can be conveniently controlled according to different processing needs, and the flexibility of the edge cutting of the ceramic tile is improved.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the two edge cutting seats are respectively movable and positionable on the frame along the direction of approaching or moving away from each other. According to different ceramic tile specifications and different edge cutting needs of the ceramic tile, the distance between the two edge cutting seats can be adjusted. Specifically, the distance between the two cutting knives can be adjusted by adjusting the two edge cutting seats to approach or move away from each other and then positioning the two edge cutting seats.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the positioning unit comprises a fixed frame, an elastic member and a pressing plate. The fixed frame is connected to the rotating frame. The side of the fixed frame away from the center of the rotating frame is provided with a fixed groove. The pressing plate is located in the fixed groove. The pressing plate is connected to the top side of the fixed groove through the elastic member. The pressing plate and the bottom side of the fixed groove form the pressing space. The side of the fixed groove close to the center of the rotating frame is provided with a avoiding groove hole. The pressing plate is connected with a transmission rod. One end of the transmission rod passes through the avoiding groove hole and forms a transmission part. The displacement mechanism further comprises a pressing driving member connected to the frame. The pressing driving member is drivingly connected with a pressing member. The pressing driving member can drive the pressing member to press the transmission part to the top side of the fixed groove. In the natural state, the elastic force of the elastic member can press the pressing plate to the bottom side of the fixed groove, so that the pressing space is closed to keep the pressing and positioning state of the ceramic tile. When it is needed to open the pressing space to load or unload the ceramic tile, the pressing driving member drives the pressing member to press the transmission part to the top side of the fixed groove. At this time, the transmission part moves in the avoiding groove hole and drives the pressing plate to move away from the bottom side of the fixed groove, so that the elastic member is elastically compressed to open the pressing space. When the loading or unloading of the ceramic tile is completed, the pressing driving member removes the pressing force on the transmission part. The elastic restoring force of the elastic member can drive the pressing plate to return to the bottom side of the fixed groove, so that the pressing and positioning of the ceramic tile are kept during the rotation of the rotating frame.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the top side of the fixed groove is provided with a connecting seat at the position of the groove opening of the fixed groove, and the side of the pressing plate away from the transmission rod is rotationally connected to the connecting seat. The pressing plate is opened or closed by rotation, and when the pressing space needs to be opened, the pressing drive member drives the pressing element to press the transmission part. Because the force application position is far away from the rotation connecting point of the pressing plate, a long force application arm is formed, so that the pressing drive member can more easily lift the pressing plate, improving the convenience of operation.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the rack is provided with the pressing drive member at the position of the positioning unit on the horizontal two sides of the rotating frame. In the positioning units on the horizontal two sides of the rotating frame, one of the positioning units is used for feeding the ceramic tile, and the corresponding pressing drive member drives the pressing element to press the transmission part, so as to open the pressing space. The other positioning unit is used for discharging the ceramic tile, and the corresponding pressing drive member drives the pressing element to press the transmission part, so as to open the pressing space.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the bottom side of the pressing plate is provided with a plurality of suction cups. The pressing plate is pressed and positioned on the ceramic tile through the plurality of suction cups on the bottom side, which can improve the reliability of the pressing and positioning of the ceramic tile, and effectively prevent the ceramic tile from slipping during the pressing process.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the present application further comprises a centering mechanism, which is located on the side upstream of the rotation of the rotating frame relative to the edge cutting mechanism. The centering mechanism comprises a centering drive member and a back plate. The rack is connected with the centering drive member on the two sides of the rotating frame, and the two back plates are respectively driven by the two centering drive members. The two centering drive members can respectively drive the two back plates to approach or move away from the rotating frame. When the rotating frame drives the positioning unit to rotate through the centering mechanism, the pressing space is opened, the ceramic tile is fed into the pressing space, and then the two centering drive members respectively drive the two back plates to approach each other, so as to adjust and align the horizontal position of the ceramic tile. Then, the pressing space is closed, the ceramic tile is pressed, and the two centering drive members respectively drive the two back plates to move away from each other, so that the rotating frame drives the ceramic tile to continue to rotate through the edge cutting mechanism.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the present application further comprises a discharging conveyor, which has two spaced apart conveying belts. When the rotating frame drives the positioning unit to pass through the edge cutting mechanism, it passes between the two conveying belts. When the ceramic tile is finished with the edge cutting process and rotates through the discharging conveyor, the two sides of the ceramic tile approach the two conveying belts, the pressing space is opened, and the two conveying belts provide power from the two sides of the ceramic tile to drive the ceramic tile out of the pressing space and to the next station. Thus, the automatic discharging of the ceramic tile can be realized, and the continuity of the production and processing of the ceramic tile can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments description will be briefly described in the following. Obviously, the described drawings are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments, and the person skilled in the art can obtain other design schemes and drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0016] Figure 1 is the overall front view of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is the partial enlarged view of part A of the present application.

[0018] Figure 3 is the side view of the trimming mechanism and the blank conveying machine on the upper side of the frame of the present application.

[0019] In the drawings: 100-frame, 210-tumbler, 220-rotary device, 231-fixed frame, 232-elastic member, 233-pressing plate, 234-transmission part, 235-connection seat, 236-suction cup, 241-pressing driving member, 242-pressing member, 310-cutter, 320-trimming motor, 330-trimming seat, 410-centering driving member, 420-lean plate, 500-blank conveying machine, 510-conveying belt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The concept, specific structure and generated technical effects of the present application will be described clearly and completely in the following by combining with the embodiments and drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments, and the person skilled in the art can obtain other embodiments based on the embodiments of the present application without creative labor, which all belong to the protection scope of the present application. In addition, all the connection relations mentioned in the text are not single direct connection of components, but can be composed of more optimal connection structure by adding or reducing connecting auxiliary parts according to the specific implementation situation. The technical features in the present application can be combined interactively without mutual contradiction and conflict.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1According to a first aspect of the present invention, a tile edge-cutting device includes: a frame 100; a shifting mechanism including a rotating frame 210, a rotating device 220, and positioning units, wherein the rotating frame 210 is rotatably connected to the frame 100, the rotating device 220 is disposed on the shifting mechanism, the rotating device 220 is driven to connect to the rotating frame 210, the rotating device 220 can drive the rotating frame 210 to rotate, the rotating device 220 can be a motor, the positioning units are disposed on the rotating frame 210, the positioning units have a pressing space that can be opened and closed vertically, and multiple positioning units are arranged around the rotating frame 210; and an edge-cutting mechanism disposed on the frame 100, the edge-cutting mechanism having a rotatable cutter 310, and the rotating frame 210 can drive multiple positioning units to pass through the cutter 310.

[0022] In this tile cutting device, the tile to be cut is placed in the clamping space of the positioning unit. Then, the clamping space closes, clamping and positioning the tile. The rotating device 220 drives the rotating frame 210 to rotate, so that the positioning unit containing the tile passes through the cutter 310, which cuts the side of the tile. Because the tile is clamped and positioned in the positioning unit, it effectively prevents the tile from slipping during the cutting process, improving the quality of the tile cutting. Tiles can continue to be fed into the next positioning unit that has not yet rotated through the cutting mechanism. After the tile has completely passed through the cutter 310 and completed the cutting process, the clamping space can be opened to unload the tile in the positioning unit. The next tile that has been loaded then passes through the cutting mechanism. In this way, the tile is clamped and then rotated and transferred to the cutting mechanism for edge cutting. The overall structure is simple, occupies less floor space, and can be more widely promoted and applied. Furthermore, the clamping and positioning method during the processing improves the stability of the tile, which is beneficial to improving the tile cutting effect.

[0023] Tiles can be processed on one side only, or on both sides, such as... Figure 3 As shown, specifically, at least two cutters 310 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the cutter 310, and the rotating frame 210 can move between the two cutters 310. When the rotating frame 210 rotates and drives the tile through the edge-cutting mechanism, the two cutters 310 can simultaneously cut the two sides of the tile, thus improving the edge-cutting efficiency of the tile.

[0024] The trimming mechanism can be powered by one motor, and in the embodiment, the trimming mechanism includes two trimming seats 330 and two trimming motors 320. The two trimming seats 330 are respectively connected to the frame 100, the two trimming motors 320 are respectively connected to the trimming seats 330, and the two trimming motors 320 respectively drive the trimming cutter 310. The two trimming motors 320 respectively provide rotary power to the two trimming cutters 310 to drive the two trimming cutters 310 to rotate. In this way, the rotation state of the trimming cutter 310 can be conveniently controlled according to different processing needs, and the flexibility of the trimming cutter 310 for processing ceramic tiles is improved.

[0025] Further, the two trimming seats 330 can be respectively moved and positioned on the frame 100 in directions of approaching or moving away from each other. According to different specifications of the processed ceramic tiles and different needs of trimming the ceramic tiles, the distance between the two trimming seats 330 can be adjusted. Specifically, the distance between the two trimming cutters 310 can be adjusted by adjusting the two trimming seats 330 to approach or move away from each other and then positioning the two trimming seats 330. In actual application, the trimming seat 330 can be locked and positioned on the frame 100 by using a screw, or the trimming seat 330 can be moved and positioned by using a lead screw.

[0026] A driving source can be used to provide power in the positioning unit to open and close the pressing space. Since the rotating frame 210 rotates, the pipeline connected to the driving source is easy to be wound. In order to simplify the overall structure, the driving source can be connected to the rotating frame 210, and the pipeline can be arranged on the rotating frame 210. Figure 2As shown, in the embodiment, the positioning unit comprises a fixing frame 231, an elastic member 232 and a pressing plate 233, the fixing frame 231 is connected to the rotating frame 210, a fixing groove is arranged on the side of the fixing frame 231 away from the center of the rotating frame 210, the pressing plate 233 is located in the fixing groove, the pressing plate 233 is connected to the top side of the fixing groove through the elastic member 232, the elastic member 232 can be a spring, a torsion spring or rubber, etc., the pressing plate 233 and the bottom side of the fixing groove form the pressing space, an avoiding groove hole is arranged on the side of the fixing groove close to the center of the rotating frame 210, the pressing plate 233 is connected with a transmission rod, one end of the transmission rod penetrates through the avoiding groove hole and forms a transmission part 234, the displacement mechanism further comprises a top pressing driving member 241 connected to the rack 100, the top pressing driving member 241 is drivingly connected with a top pressing member 242, the top pressing driving member 241 can drive the top pressing member 242 to press the transmission part 234 to the top side of the fixing groove. In the natural state, the elastic force of the elastic member 232 can press the pressing plate 233 to the bottom side of the fixing groove, so that the pressing space is closed to keep the pressing and positioning state of the ceramic tile, when it is needed to open the pressing space to load or unload the ceramic tile, the top pressing driving member 241 drives the top pressing member 242 to press the transmission part 234 to the top side of the fixing groove, at this time, the transmission part 234 moves in the avoiding groove hole and drives the pressing plate 233 to move away from the bottom side of the fixing groove, so that the elastic member 232 is elastically compressed to open the pressing space, when the loading or unloading of the ceramic tile is completed, the top pressing driving member 241 removes the pressing force on the transmission part 234, the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 232 can drive the pressing plate 233 to return to the bottom side of the fixing groove, so that the pressing and positioning of the ceramic tile are kept during the rotation of the rotating frame 210.

[0027] The pressing plate 233 can move close to or away from the top side of the fixing groove in a straight line, and in the embodiment, a connecting seat 235 is arranged on the top side of the fixing groove at the slot opening position, and the side of the pressing plate 233 away from the transmission rod is rotationally connected to the connecting seat 235. The pressing plate 233 opens or closes the pressing space by rotating, when it is needed to open the pressing space, the top pressing driving member 241 drives the top pressing member 242 to press the transmission part 234, because the distance between the force applying position and the rotation connecting point of the pressing plate 233 is long, a long force applying arm is formed, so that the top pressing driving member 241 can more easily lift the pressing plate 233, improving the convenience of operation.

[0028] Further, the rack 100 is provided with the top pressing driving element 241 on both sides of the positioning unit corresponding to the horizontal sides of the rotating frame 210. The top pressing driving element 241 can be a pneumatic cylinder, an electric screw or a hydraulic cylinder. In the positioning unit on both sides of the rotating frame 210, one of the positioning units is used for loading the ceramic tile, and the corresponding top pressing driving element 241 drives the top pressing element 242 to press the transmission part 234, so as to open the pressing space. The other positioning unit is used for unloading the ceramic tile, and the corresponding top pressing driving element 241 drives the top pressing element 242 to press the transmission part 234, so as to open the pressing space.

[0029] In some embodiments, the bottom side of the pressing plate 233 is provided with a plurality of suction cups 236. The pressing plate 233 is pressed and positioned on the ceramic tile through the plurality of suction cups 236 on the bottom side, which can improve the reliability of the pressing and positioning of the ceramic tile and effectively prevent the ceramic tile from slipping during the pressing process.

[0030] In order to improve the accuracy of the positioning of the ceramic tile before processing, the centering mechanism is further included. The centering mechanism is located on the side upstream of the rotation of the rotating frame 210 relative to the edge cutting mechanism. The centering mechanism includes a centering driving element 410 and a back plate 420. The rack 100 is connected with the centering driving element 410 on both sides of the rotating frame 210. The two centering driving elements 410 are respectively connected with the back plate 420. The two centering driving elements 410 can respectively drive the two back plates 420 to approach or move away from the rotating frame 210. When the rotating frame 210 drives the positioning unit to rotate through the centering mechanism, the pressing space is opened, the ceramic tile is loaded into the pressing space, then the two centering driving elements 410 respectively drive the two back plates 420 to approach each other, so as to adjust and align the horizontal position of the ceramic tile. Then, the pressing space is closed, the ceramic tile is pressed, and the two centering driving elements 410 respectively drive the two back plates 420 to move away from each other, so that the rotating frame 210 drives the ceramic tile to continue to rotate through the edge cutting mechanism.

[0031] The present application further includes an unloading conveyor 500. The unloading conveyor 500 has two spaced apart conveying belts 510. The rotating frame 210 drives the positioning unit to pass between the two conveying belts 510 after passing through the edge cutting mechanism. When the ceramic tile is completed after the edge cutting process, the rotating frame 210 drives the positioning unit to pass through the unloading conveyor 500. When the two sides of the ceramic tile approach the two conveying belts 510, the pressing space is opened, and the two conveying belts 510 provide power from the two sides of the ceramic tile to drive the ceramic tile to move out of the pressing space and to the next station. Thus, the automatic unloading of the ceramic tile can be realized, and the continuity of the production and processing of the ceramic tile can be improved. Similarly, the unloading conveyor is also provided on the side of the rotating frame 210 away from the unloading conveyor 500. The unloading conveyor can adopt the same structure as the unloading conveyor 500, so as to facilitate the automatic loading.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present application have been disclosed with specific reference to a preferred embodiment, and variations thereof, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes in form and detail can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the application as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A ceramic tile edge cutting device, characterized in that: include: Rack (100); The shifting mechanism includes a rotating frame (210), a rotating device (220), and a positioning unit. The rotating frame (210) is rotatably connected to the frame (100). The rotating device (220) is disposed on the shifting mechanism and drives the rotating frame (210) to rotate. The positioning unit is disposed on the rotating frame (210) and has a pressing space that can be opened and closed vertically. Multiple positioning units are arranged around the rotating frame (210). A trimming mechanism is provided on the frame (100), the trimming mechanism has a rotatable cutter (310), and the rotating frame (210) can drive multiple positioning units through the cutter (310).

2. The tile edge-cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two cutters (310) are provided at intervals along the axial direction of the cutter (310), and the rotating frame (210) can drive the rotating frame (210) to pass between the two cutters (310).

3. The tile edge-cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The edge-cutting mechanism includes two edge-cutting seats (330) and two edge-cutting motors (320). The two edge-cutting seats (330) are respectively connected to the frame (100), and the two edge-cutting motors (320) are respectively connected to the edge-cutting seats (330). The two edge-cutting motors (320) respectively drive the cutter (310).

4. A tile edge-cutting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two cutting edge seats (330) can move and be positioned on the frame (100) in directions that are close to or far from each other.

5. A tile edge-cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning unit includes a fixing frame (231), an elastic element (232), and a pressure plate (233). The fixing frame (231) is connected to the rotating frame (210). A fixing groove is provided on the side of the fixing frame (231) away from the center of the rotating frame (210). The pressure plate (233) is located in the fixing groove. The pressure plate (233) is connected to the top side of the fixing groove through the elastic element (232). The pressing space is formed between the pressure plate (233) and the bottom side of the fixing groove. An avoidance slot is provided on one side near the center of the rotating frame (210). The pressure plate (233) is connected to a transmission rod. One end of the transmission rod passes through the avoidance slot and forms a transmission part (234). The shifting mechanism also includes a top-pressing drive (241) connected to the frame (100). The top-pressing drive (241) is connected to a top-pressing member (242). The top-pressing drive (241) can drive the top-pressing member (242) to press the transmission part (234) to the top side of the fixed slot.

6. A tile edge-cutting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A connecting seat (235) is provided on the top side of the fixed groove at the groove opening, and the pressure plate (233) is rotatably connected to the connecting seat (235) on the side away from the transmission rod.

7. A tile edge-cutting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The frame (100) is provided with the top pressure drive (241) at the positioning unit on both sides of the horizontal side of the rotating frame (210).

8. A tile edge-cutting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom side of the pressure plate (233) is provided with multiple suction cups (236).

9. A ceramic tile edge-cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a centering mechanism, which is located on the upstream side of the rotating frame (210) relative to the cutting mechanism. The centering mechanism includes a centering drive (410) and a backing plate (420). The centering drive (410) is connected to both sides of the rotating frame (210) on the frame (100). The two centering drive (410) are respectively driven to connect to the backing plate (420). The two centering drive (410) can respectively drive the two backing plates (420) to move closer to or away from the rotating frame (210).

10. A tile edge-cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding conveyor (500) having two spaced conveyor belts (510), and the rotating frame (210) drives the positioning unit through the edge cutting mechanism and then through the two conveyor belts (510).

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