Cloth bag opening device
By introducing control modules and switches into the bag opening machine, ensuring that the bag opening machine works under manual control, solving the safety risks of conventional bag opening machines and improving operation convenience and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421085041.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-17
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-17
AI Technical Summary
Conventional bag opening machines require manual placement of bag cloth or zippers in working conditions, which poses personal safety risks.
A fabric bag opening device is designed, including the bag opening machine body and control module. The control module is used to manually control the working status of the bag opening machine, and set up preparation switches and safety switches to ensure that the bag opening machine works under manual operation and avoid being autonomous. Security risks brought by operations.
By manually controlling the working status of the bag opening machine, safety risks caused by automatic operation are avoided, the convenience and safety of operation are improved, and learning costs are reduced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of sewing, and in particular relates to a cloth bag opening device. Background Art
[0002] The bag opening machine is a device that is often used in the sewing field. It is mainly used to form a bag opening at a specific position of the fabric. The bag opening of the bag opening machine mainly consists of the following steps: first, the fabric is laser cut to form a cutting line on the fabric; second, the folding mechanism is used to bend the flap formed after the laser cutting to form an opening at the laser cutting position. Figure 6 ; Third, sew the fabric with the opening formed together with the pocket cloth (referred to as bag cloth) or zipper and other parts. Conventional bag opening machines can refer to a bag opening machine for garment pocket processing disclosed in the existing patent CN202010348853.X.
[0003] The conventional bag opener has certain shortcomings. This is mainly because the conventional bag opener requires manual placement of bag cloth or zipper and other parts at the material discharge position of the bag opener. When placing the cloth, the bag opener is in working state. Therefore, manual placement of bag cloth or zipper and other parts poses a personal safety risk.
[0004] In summary, the bag opening machine in the prior art urgently needs to solve the problem of personal safety risks. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model provides a cloth bag opening device, which aims to solve the safety risks existing in conventional cloth bag opening devices.
[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a cloth bag opening device, comprising a bag opening machine body and a control module, wherein the control module is connected to the bag opening machine body, and the control module is used to manually control the bag opening machine body;
[0007] The bag opener body includes a material discharge position, and the control module is arranged corresponding to the material discharge position.
[0008] In this solution, a control module is set at the corresponding discharge position for the operator to perform manual control, so that the bag opener works under manual control, avoiding safety risks caused by the bag opener working autonomously. At the same time, the control module is set at the discharge position to facilitate the user's operation and avoid the user's inconvenience due to the distance being too far.
[0009] Preferably, in order to solve the safety risks of the bag opener body, the control module of this solution includes a preparation switch, which is connected to the bag opener body and is used to send a preparation signal to the bag opener body.
[0010] This solution sets a preparation switch for manual operation. Therefore, after the worker puts the cloth in place and ensures safety, the worker sends a signal of preparation to the bag opener body through the preparation switch. The relevant mechanism in the bag opener body will move to the material discharge position to work, thus solving the safety risk that the worker is not ready yet and the relevant mechanism in the bag opener body has moved to the material discharge position.
[0011] Preferably, in order to provide manual operation for the user, the present solution preferably configures the preparation switch to be a button or a control panel.
[0012] In this solution, the preparation switch is set as a button or a control panel, which is more convenient for users to operate and has a lower learning cost.
[0013] Preferably, in order to solve the safety risk of the bag opener body, the control module of the present solution preferably includes a safety switch, and the safety switch is connected to the bag opener body, and the safety switch can control the bag opener body to stop.
[0014] In this solution, the control module includes a safety switch, which can control the bag opener to stop working. Therefore, when personal danger may occur, the user manually operates the safety switch to stop the bag opener, thereby solving the problem of personal injury caused by the bag opener.
[0015] In order to provide manual operation for the user, in this solution, the preparation switch is preferably a button or a control panel.
[0016] In this solution, the preparation switch is set as a button or a control panel, which is more convenient for users to operate and has a lower learning cost.
[0017] Preferably, in order to ensure that the discharge position corresponds to the control module and the whole device has a higher degree of integration, the present solution preferably has the bag opener body include a frame, the discharge position is arranged on the frame, and the control module is mounted on the surface of the frame.
[0018] In this solution, the material discharging position and the control module are both located on the frame, and the integration of the entire device is high. In addition, since the material discharging position and the control module are both located on the frame, it is more convenient for users to operate.
[0019] Preferably, in order to facilitate the operator to operate the control module in a timely manner, the present solution preferably installs the control module above the discharge position.
[0020] In this scheme, the control module is arranged above the material discharging position, and the control module is not easily blocked, so that the operator can operate the control module in time and it is not easy to be misoperated. In addition, the control module is arranged above the material discharging position, and the control module will not hinder the material discharging operation.
[0021] Preferably, in order to achieve sewing of cloth, the present solution preferably has the bag opening machine body include a sewing module, and the sewing module is arranged adjacent to the material discharge position.
[0022] In this solution, the sewing module is configured to meet the sewing needs of the cloth. And because the sewing module is arranged adjacent to the material discharge position, the time required for the cloth to move to the sewing module is short, and the efficiency is high.
[0023] Preferably, in order to avoid the sewing module interfering with the operation of other mechanisms of the bag opening machine, the present solution preferably comprises a sewing knife head assembly and a first lifting assembly, wherein the sewing knife head assembly is installed on the first lifting assembly, and the first lifting assembly is used to drive the sewing knife head assembly to move up and down.
[0024] In this solution, the sewing cutter head assembly can realize sewing of cloth. When sewing is not needed or after sewing is completed, the first lifting assembly can drive the sewing cutter head assembly to rise, so as to avoid the sewing cutter head assembly interfering with the operation of other mechanisms.
[0025] Preferably, in order to cut corresponding cutting lines on the fabric, the present solution preferably comprises that the bag opening machine body further comprises a laser cutting module, and the laser cutting module is installed on the side of the sewing module.
[0026] In this solution, a laser cutting module is configured to cut the fabric so that a cutting line is formed on the fabric. The bag opening machine body then folds the folded edge at the cutting line to form a rectangular opening.
[0027] In order to realize folding the folded edge, in this solution, the bag opening machine body preferably further includes a folding module, and the folding module is installed on the side of the sewing module.
[0028] In this solution, a folding module is configured to fold the cloth with cutting lines formed thereon, so that a rectangular opening is constructed on the cloth.
[0029] Preferably, in order to avoid the laser cutting module interfering with the operation of other mechanisms of the bag opening machine, the present solution preferably comprises a laser cutter and a second lifting assembly, wherein the laser cutter is mounted on the second lifting assembly, and the second lifting assembly is used to drive the laser cutter to move up and down.
[0030] In this solution, the laser cutting module can realize laser cutting of the fabric, so that a cutting line is formed on the fabric. When cutting is not required or after cutting is completed, the second lifting assembly can drive the laser cutting module to rise, so as to prevent the laser cutting module from interfering with the operation of other mechanisms.
[0031] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that in this scheme, a control module is set at the corresponding material discharge position for the operator to perform manual control, so that the bag opener works under manual control, avoiding safety risks caused by the bag opener working autonomously. At the same time, the control module is set at the material discharge position, which is convenient for the user to operate and avoids the user being inconvenient to use due to the distance being too far. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cloth bag opening device.
[0033] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the mobile module.
[0034] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the sewing module.
[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the laser cutting module.
[0036] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the folding module.
[0037] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of cutting fabric to form cutting lines and folding them.
[0038] The reference numerals include: bag opening machine body 1, frame 11, moving module 12, transverse movement assembly 121, first screw transmission unit 121a, first slide rail slider unit 121b, cloth fixing assembly 122, sewing module 13, sewing head assembly 131, first lifting assembly 132, telescopic cylinder 132a, first connecting plate 132b, second slide rail slider unit 132c, laser cutting module 14, laser cutter 141, second lifting assembly 142, telescopic cylinder 142a, mounting plate 142b, folding module 15, folding device 151, third lifting assembly 152, drive motor 152a, second screw transmission unit 152b, second connecting plate 152c, third slide rail slider unit 152d, control module 2, safety switch 21, preparation switch 22, folding 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the attached claims.
[0040] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the directional words used, such as "inside" and "outside", are defined according to the corresponding parts' own contours. The terms used in the present disclosure, such as "first" and "second", etc., are used to distinguish one element from another element and do not have order and importance. Example
[0041] Basically as attached Figure 1 As shown, a cloth bag opening device mainly includes a bag opening machine body 1 and a control module 2. The bag opening machine body 1 is used to perform cutting, folding and sewing steps to form pockets on the cloth. The control module 2 is installed on the bag opening machine body 1 and is used for manual control of the bag opening machine body 1 to avoid personal risks.
[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the control module 2 in the disclosed embodiment includes a safety switch 21 and a preparation switch 22. In the disclosed embodiment, the safety switch 21 and the preparation switch 22 are both electrically connected to the control device inside the bag opener body 1. The control device performs different work control procedures according to the received signals of the safety switch 21 and the preparation switch 22. The control device can be a PLC control module, an industrial computer control device, or other control devices in the prior art.
[0043] The preparation switch 22 in the embodiment of the present disclosure may specifically be a button or an operation panel, and the button or the operation panel may be manually operated by a worker.
[0044] Take an application scenario as an example: after the worker places the bag cloth or zipper at the discharge position, the worker operates the preparation switch 22, and the preparation switch 22 sends an electrical signal to the control device. Therefore, the controller can know that the bag cloth or zipper has been placed at the discharge position, and the controller can work according to the normal procedure, so that the bag cloth or zipper at the discharge position is taken away and processed. When the worker does not place the bag cloth or zipper at the discharge position, or does not place the bag cloth or zipper accurately at the discharge position, the worker does not press the preparation switch 22, and the controller executes the waiting procedure at this time, and the relevant mechanism in the bag opener body 1 does not move to the discharge position, thereby avoiding personal injury to the worker when operating at the discharge position.
[0045] The safety switch 21 of the embodiment of the present disclosure may specifically be a button or an operation panel, and the button or the operation panel may be manually operated by a worker.
[0046] Take an application scenario as an example: when a worker is operating at the material discharge position, how to find that the bag opener body 1 is working abnormally, such as: the fabric is flying, or the parts are falling, etc. The worker can directly operate the safety switch 21, and the safety switch 21 sends an electrical signal to the controller. The controller controls the entire bag opener body 1 to stop working, thereby avoiding personal injury to the worker.
[0047] It should be noted that the control module 2 in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes both the safety switch 21 and the preparation switch 22 , but in some other embodiments, the control module 2 may include only one of the safety switch 21 and the preparation switch 22 .
[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the bag opening machine body 1 in the embodiment of the present disclosure specifically includes a frame 11, a moving module 12, a sewing module 13, a laser cutting module 14, a folding module 15 and a working plane. The frame 11 is used for installing the laser cutting module 14, the sewing module 13, the folding module 15 and the moving module 12.
[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the frame 11 in the disclosed embodiment includes a workbench, a column, a crossbeam and a top cover. In the disclosed embodiment, the workbench is a rectangular table body, and the columns are arranged in two, and are respectively located on the left and right sides of the workbench. The crossbeam is arranged above the workbench, and the left and right ends of the crossbeam are respectively fixedly connected to the columns at both ends. During implementation, the connection between the crossbeam and the columns can be achieved by configuring fasteners. The top cover is a rectangular cover, which is arranged at the top, and is fixedly connected to the columns and the crossbeam at both ends, so that the top cover remains stable. During implementation, the top cover can be connected to the columns and the crossbeam by configuring fasteners or by welding.
[0050] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper surface of the workbench is a working plane, and the left end of the working plane is a material discharge position, which is used for workers to place bag cloth or zippers. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the sewing module 13, the laser cutting module 14 and the folding module 15 are all installed on the frame 11, so that the sewing module 13, the laser cutting module 14 and the folding module 15 are integrated and installed together, and the frame 11 is the installation base of the sewing module 13, the laser cutting module 14 and the folding module 15. The bag opening machine body 1 in the embodiment of the present disclosure, from left to right, is the material discharge position, the sewing module 13, the laser cutting module 14 and the folding module 15. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, it is preferred that the sewing module 13 and the material discharge position are arranged adjacent to each other.
[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, the laser cutting module 14 in the embodiment of the present disclosure is used to perform laser cutting on the cloth, so that a Y-shaped cutting line is formed on the cloth at both ends. The laser cutting module 14 specifically includes a laser cutter 141 and a second lifting assembly 142, the laser cutter 141 is detachably mounted on the second lifting assembly 142, and the second lifting module is detachably mounted on the frame 11. During implementation, the laser cutter 141 is detachably mounted on the second lifting assembly 142 by setting fasteners, and the laser cutter 141 can be disassembled, which facilitates the installation, replacement and maintenance of the laser cutter 141.
[0052] The laser cutter 141 in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be a cutting structure disclosed in CN111575926A, CN112430916A and CN113622101A in the prior art, which will not be described in detail in the embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the second lifting assembly 142 specifically includes a telescopic cylinder 142a and a mounting plate 142b, wherein the mounting plate 142b is mounted on the crossbeam or top cover of the frame 11 by setting fasteners, and the telescopic cylinder 142a is preferably arranged vertically. At the same time, the tail end of the telescopic cylinder 142a is fixedly arranged on the mounting plate 142b, and the telescopic end of the telescopic cylinder 142a is connected to the laser cutter 141. Therefore, when the telescopic cylinder 142a moves in telescopic motion, the laser cutter 141 moves in a lifting motion accordingly.
[0054] Take an application scenario as an example: when cloth needs to be cut, the second lifting component 142 drives the laser cutter 141 to descend, and the laser cutter 141 cuts the cloth; when the cloth is cut, in order to prevent the laser cutter 141 from interfering with the movement of other modules, the second lifting component 142 drives the laser cutter 141 to rise.
[0055] After the cutting line is formed on the fabric, the folding module 15 is required to perform folding 3 so that a rectangular opening is formed at the place where the fabric is cut by the laser. Figure 5 As shown, the folding module 15 in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a folding device 151 and a third lifting assembly 152. The folding device 151 is used to pass through the cutting line of the fabric so that the folding edge 3 at the cutting line is folded, and finally a rectangular opening is formed on the fabric. The folding device 151 in the embodiment of the present disclosure can be detachably mounted on the third lifting assembly 152, and the third lifting module can be detachably mounted on the frame 11. During implementation, the folding device 151 is detachably mounted on the third lifting assembly 152 by setting fasteners, and the folding device 151 can be disassembled, which is convenient for the installation, replacement and maintenance of the folding device 151.
[0056] The folding device 151 in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be the folding device 3 structure disclosed in CN111575926A, CN112430916A and CN113622101A in the prior art, and will not be described in detail in the embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0057] like Figure 5As shown, the third lifting assembly 152 in the disclosed embodiment includes a driving motor 152a, a second screw transmission unit 152b, a second connecting plate 152c and a third slide rail slider unit 152d. The second connecting plate 152c is a rectangular plate body, and the second connecting plate 152c is installed on the crossbeam of the frame 11 by setting fasteners. Slide rail slider units are provided on both sides of the front of the second connecting plate 152c, and the third slide rail slider unit 152d includes a slide rail and a slider, the slide rail is fixedly installed on the surface of the second connecting plate 152c, and the slider is installed on the slide rail. The slider can move along the slide rail. In the disclosed embodiment, the slider is detachably connected to the hemming device 151 by configuring fasteners. In the disclosed embodiment, the driving motor 152a and the second screw transmission unit 152b are also installed on the front of the second connecting plate 152c by setting fasteners, and the driving motor 152a is fixedly connected to the screw in the second screw transmission unit 152b. When the driving motor 152a is working, the driving motor 152a drives the screw rod to rotate, so the screw rod slider installed on the screw rod slides along the screw rod. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the screw rod slider and the hemming device 151 are detachably connected by setting a fastener.
[0058] Take an application scenario as an example: when the cloth with a cutting line moves to the bottom of the hemming device 151, the third lifting assembly 152 drives the hemming device 151 to descend, and the hemming device 151 folds the hemming 3 at the cutting line to form a rectangular opening at the cutting line; when the hemming 3 is completed, in order to prevent the hemming device 151 from interfering with the movement of other devices, the third lifting assembly 152 drives the hemming device 151 to rise.
[0059] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the hemming module 15 needs to cooperate with the cloth moving device to complete the hemming 3. The cloth moving device is used to drive the cloth to move, and can also achieve the fixing of the cloth and the shaping of the opening. Figure 2 As shown, the cloth moving device in the embodiment of the present disclosure specifically includes a cloth fixing component 122 and a transverse moving component 121. The cloth fixing component 122 is used to fix the cloth, and to fix the cloth with the bag cloth or the zipper when sewing is required. At the same time, the cloth fixing component 122 is detachably mounted on the transverse moving component 121 through fasteners, and the transverse moving component 121 is mounted on the crossbeam of the frame 11 by configuring fasteners. The transverse moving component 121 can drive the cloth fixing component 122 to move transversely, so that the cloth or the combination of the cloth and the bag cloth or the zipper moves to different module positions.
[0060] The cloth fixing assembly 122 in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be a material setting mechanism and a shaping mechanism disclosed in CN111575926A, CN112430916A and CN113622101A in the prior art. The cloth fixing assembly 122 cooperates with the hemming assembly to complete the hemming 3 of the cloth, and the cooperation process disclosed in CN111575926A, CN112430916A and CN113622101A in the prior art may also be referred to.
[0061] like Figure 2 As shown, the transverse movement assembly 121 in the embodiment of the present disclosure may specifically include a first screw transmission unit 121a and a first slide rail slider unit 121b. The first slide rail slider unit 121b includes a slide rail and a slider. The slide rail is installed on the crossbeam of the frame 11 through fasteners, and the slider is installed on the slide rail. The slider is then connected to the fixed assembly by configuring fasteners. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first screw transmission unit 121a includes a motor, a screw and a screw slider. The screw is installed along the direction in which the crossbeam is set. Both ends of the screw are configured with a swivel support screw, and the screw can rotate on the swivel. The screw slider is installed on the screw, and the screw slider is connected to the cloth fixing assembly 122 by fasteners. At the same time, the screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the motor is fixedly installed on the crossbeam.
[0062] Take an application scenario as an example: when the cloth needs to be laser cut, the transverse movement component 121 drives the cloth fixing component 122 to move laterally to the bottom of the laser cutting module 14; when folding 3 is required, the transverse movement component 121 drives the cloth fixing component 122 to move laterally to the bottom of the folding module 15; when the cloth needs to be overlapped and fixed with the bag cloth or zipper, the transverse movement component 121 drives the cloth fixing component 122 to move laterally to the material discharge position, and the cloth fixing component 122 overlaps and fixes the cloth with the bag cloth or zipper; when the cloth needs to be sewn with the bag cloth or zipper, the transverse movement component 121 drives the cloth fixing component 122 to move laterally to the bottom of the sewing head assembly 131.
[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, the sewing module 13 in the embodiment of the present disclosure specifically includes a sewing cutter head assembly 131, a first lifting assembly 132 and a matching assembly. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the matching assembly is installed on the working plane, and the sewing cutter head assembly 131 is located directly above the matching assembly. The sewing cutter head assembly 131 and the matching assembly can be matched up and down to achieve sewing. The sewing cutter head assembly 131 and the matching assembly in the embodiment of the present disclosure can refer to the existing patents, and the embodiment of the present disclosure will not be repeated.
[0064] like Figure 3As shown, in the disclosed embodiment, the sewing cutter head assembly 131 is detachably mounted on the first lifting assembly 132 by setting fasteners, and the first lifting assembly 132 is mounted on the crossbeam of the frame 11 by configuring fasteners. In the disclosed embodiment, the first lifting assembly 132 preferably includes a telescopic cylinder 132a, a first connecting plate 132b and a second slide rail slider unit 132c. The first connecting plate 132b is a rectangular plate body, and the first connecting plate 132b is mounted on the crossbeam of the frame 11 by setting fasteners. Slide rail slider units are arranged on both sides of the front of the first connecting plate 132b, and the second slide rail slider unit 132c includes a slide rail and a slider, the slide rail is fixedly mounted on the surface of the first connecting plate 132b, and the slider is mounted on the slide rail, and the slider can move along the slide rail. In the disclosed embodiment, the slider is detachably connected to the sewing cutter head assembly 131 by configuring fasteners. By setting the second slide rail slider unit 132c, it is ensured that the sewing cutter head assembly 131 moves up and down more accurately.
[0065] In the disclosed embodiment, the control module 2 is also installed on the frame 11, and the control module 2 is used for workers to control the bag opening machine body 1. At the same time, when the control module 2 is installed on the frame 11, the control module 2 is located above the material discharge position.
[0066] The above is only an embodiment of the utility model, and the common knowledge such as the known specific structure and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several deformations and improvements can be made without departing from the structure of the utility model, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model, and these will not affect the effect of the implementation of the utility model and the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection required by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. A cloth bag opening device, characterized in that: It includes a bag opener body and a control module, wherein the control module is connected to the bag opener body, and the control module can be used to manually control the bag opener body; The bag opener body includes a material discharge position, and the control module is arranged corresponding to the material discharge position.
2. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module comprises a preparation switch, which is connected to the bag opener body and is used to send a preparation completion signal to the bag opener body.
3. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The preparation switch is a button or a control panel.
4. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module includes a safety switch, which is connected to the bag opener body. The safety switch can control the bag opener body to stop.
5. The cloth bag opening device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The bag opening machine body comprises a frame, the material discharge position is located on the frame, and the control module is installed on the frame.
6. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control module is installed above the material discharging position.
7. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bag opening machine body comprises a sewing module, and the sewing module is arranged adjacent to the material discharge position.
8. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sewing module includes a sewing cutter head assembly and a first lifting assembly. The sewing cutter head assembly is installed on the first lifting assembly, and the first lifting assembly is used to drive the sewing cutter head assembly to move up and down.
9. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bag opening machine body also includes a laser cutting module, which is installed on the side of the sewing module; and / or; The bag opening machine body also includes a folding module, and the folding module is installed on the side of the sewing module.
10. The cloth bag opening device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The laser cutting module includes a laser cutter and a second lifting assembly, wherein the laser cutter is mounted on the second lifting assembly, and the second lifting assembly is used to drive the laser cutter to move up and down.