Laser cutting assembly and laser cutting device

By designing a rotatable rotating seat and laser cutting module in the laser cutting assembly, multi-dimensional cutting of laser light is realized, solving the problem that laser cutting assembly can only be cut in one direction in the prior art, and significantly improving the cutting effect.

CN222660476UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25SUZHOU RUITAO PHOTOELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421321839.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-12
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-12

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Technical Problem

Existing laser cutting components can only achieve single-direction cutting, resulting in poor cutting effect.

Method used

A laser cutting assembly is designed, in which the bracket is provided with a light-transmitting port, the rotating seat is rotatably connected to the bracket, and a reflector is provided, and the laser cutting module is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the rotation directions of the rotating seat and the laser cutting module are inconsistent, thereby realizing multi-dimensional laser cutting.

Benefits of technology

Through the multi-directional rotation of the rotating seat and the laser cutting module, multi-dimensional cutting of laser light is realized, and the cutting effect of the laser cutting assembly is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a laser cutting assembly and a laser cutting device. The laser cutting assembly comprises a support, a rotating base and a laser cutting module. The rotating seat is rotatably connected to the support, the laser cutting module is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the rotating direction of the laser cutting module is not consistent with that of the rotating seat; the rotating seat is provided with a second inner cavity, a second reflecting mirror and an outlet, the second inner cavity is communicated with the first inner cavity, the laser reflected by the first reflecting mirror penetrates through the second inner cavity and is transmitted to the second reflecting mirror, the second reflecting mirror reflects the laser and emits the laser through the outlet, and the laser is used for cutting an object. According to the laser cutting assembly, the rotating base and the laser cutting module can rotate conveniently, so that the direction of the laser cutting module is adjusted, then the direction of laser is adjusted, it is guaranteed that the laser can conduct cutting in different directions, multi-dimensional cutting of the laser is achieved, and the cutting effect of the laser cutting assembly is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of laser cutting devices, in particular to a laser cutting component and a laser cutting device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, laser cutting devices are used in industry. Laser cutting technology is widely used in the cutting of metal or non-metal materials. It uses a high-power density laser beam to irradiate the material to be cut, so that the material is quickly heated to the vaporization temperature and evaporates to form holes. As the beam moves on the material, the holes continuously form a very narrow slit to complete the cutting of the material. The laser cutting component is part of the laser cutting device.

[0003] In the prior art, the existing laser cutting assembly includes a bracket and a laser cutting module. The laser cutting module is connected to a frame. The laser cutting module is in a fixed state relative to the bracket and cannot rotate. Therefore, it can only achieve cutting in one direction, resulting in poor cutting effect of the existing laser cutting assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a laser cutting assembly and a laser cutting device, wherein a bracket is provided with a light-transmitting port, and the light-transmitting port is used for passing laser light transmitted by a laser; a rotating seat is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the rotating seat is provided with a first inner cavity and a first reflector, and the first inner cavity is connected to the light-transmitting port, and the laser light passes through the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity, and is transmitted to the first reflector, and the first reflector reflects the laser light; a laser cutting module is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the rotation direction of the laser cutting module is inconsistent with the rotation direction of the rotating seat; the rotating seat is provided with a second inner cavity, a second reflector and an outlet, and the second inner cavity is connected to the first inner cavity, and the laser light reflected by the first reflector passes through the second inner cavity and is transmitted to the second reflector, and the second reflector reflects the laser light and emits the laser light through the outlet, and the laser light is used to cut an object, at this time, the rotating seat rotates relative to the bracket, and the laser cutting module rotates relative to the rotating seat, so that the rotating seat and the laser cutting module can both realize rotation, thereby realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser cutting module, and then realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser light, ensuring that the laser light can be cut in different directions, realizing the cutting of multiple dimensions of the laser light, and improving the cutting effect of the laser cutting assembly.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A laser cutting assembly is applied to a laser cutting device, and the laser cutting assembly comprises:

[0007] The bracket is provided with a light-transmitting opening, and the light-transmitting opening is used for passing the laser light transmitted by the laser;

[0008] A rotating seat, rotatably connected to the bracket, the rotating seat is provided with a first inner cavity and a first reflector, the first inner cavity is connected to the light-transmitting port, laser passes through the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity, and is transmitted to the first reflector, and the first reflector reflects the laser;

[0009] A laser cutting module is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the rotation direction of the laser cutting module is inconsistent with the rotation direction of the rotating seat; the laser cutting module is provided with a second inner cavity, a second reflector and an outlet, the second inner cavity is connected to the first inner cavity, the laser reflected by the first reflector passes through the second inner cavity and is transmitted to the second reflector, the second reflector reflects the laser and emits the laser through the outlet, and the laser is used to cut objects.

[0010] Optionally, the laser cutting assembly further comprises a machine base, a laser and a plurality of third reflectors, wherein the laser and the plurality of third reflectors are mounted on the machine base; the plurality of third reflectors are in the same horizontal direction and reflect the laser emitted by the laser to the first reflector;

[0011] The light-transmitting port, the first inner cavity, the second inner cavity and the outlet are connected in sequence;

[0012] The first reflector is mounted on the rotating seat and arranged at an angle; the second reflector is mounted on the laser cutting module and arranged at an angle;

[0013] The first reflector and the second reflector are in the same horizontal direction.

[0014] Optionally, the rotation direction of the rotating seat is a horizontal rotation direction; the rotation direction of the laser cutting module is a vertical rotation direction.

[0015] Optionally, a first rotating module is provided between the rotating seat and the bracket;

[0016] The first rotation module includes a first motor and a deceleration module;

[0017] The deceleration module is installed on the bracket; the input end of the deceleration module is connected to the output end of the first motor;

[0018] The rotating end of the deceleration module is connected to the rotating seat, and drives the rotating seat to rotate in a horizontal direction with the first motor.

[0019] Optionally, the deceleration module is provided with a via hole, and the via hole is located between the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity, and connects the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity in a vertical direction.

[0020] Optionally, the laser cutting module comprises an angle adjustment seat and a cutting nozzle; the angle adjustment seat is rotatably connected to the rotating seat and performs angle adjustment relative to the rotating seat;

[0021] The cutting nozzle is connected to the angle adjustment seat, and is adjusted in angle relative to the rotating seat as the angle adjustment seat rotates.

[0022] Optionally, the second inner cavity is provided with the angle adjustment seat and the cutting nozzle;

[0023] The angle adjustment seat is provided with the second reflector, and the cutting nozzle is provided with an outlet.

[0024] Optionally, the angle adjustment seat is rotatably mounted on the rotating seat and clamped by a clamping member, so that the angle adjustment seat is fixed relative to the rotating seat.

[0025] Optionally, the cutting nozzle is connected to an air inlet pipe, and the air inlet pipe is used to output gas, and the gas is output to the outlet through the second inner cavity.

[0026] A laser cutting device comprises the laser cutting assembly.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0028] The utility model provides a laser cutting component and a laser cutting device. A bracket is provided with a light-transmitting port, and the light-transmitting port is used for passing laser light transmitted by a laser device; a rotating seat is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the rotating seat is provided with a first inner cavity and a first reflector. The first inner cavity is connected to the light-transmitting port, and the laser light passes through the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity, and is transmitted to the first reflector, and the first reflector reflects the laser light; a laser cutting module is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the rotation direction of the laser cutting module is inconsistent with the rotation direction of the rotating seat; the rotating seat is provided with a second inner cavity, a second reflector and an outlet, and the second inner cavity is connected to the first inner cavity, and the laser light reflected by the first reflector passes through the second inner cavity and is transmitted to the second reflector, and the second reflector reflects the laser light and emits the laser light through the outlet, and the laser light is used to cut an object. At this time, the rotating seat rotates relative to the bracket, and the laser cutting module rotates relative to the rotating seat, so that the rotating seat and the laser cutting module can both realize rotation, thereby realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser cutting module, and then realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser light, ensuring that the laser light can be cut in different directions, realizing the cutting of multiple dimensions of the laser light, and improving the cutting effect of the laser cutting component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0030] In order to more completely understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals represent the same parts.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a laser cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the connection between a bracket, a rotating base and a laser cutting module of a laser cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0033] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a bracket, a rotating base, and a laser cutting module of a laser cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a rotating base of a laser cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a laser cutting module of a laser cutting assembly according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0036] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a laser cutting module of a laser cutting assembly according to one embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0037] Reference numerals

[0038] 100. Laser cutting components;

[0039] 10. bracket; 10a. light-transmitting opening;

[0040] 20, rotating seat; 20a, first inner cavity; 21, first reflector; 22, first rotating module; 221, first motor; 222, speed reduction module; 222a, via hole;

[0041] 30. Laser cutting module; 30a. Second inner cavity; 30b. Exit; 31. Second reflector; 32. Angle adjustment seat; 33. Cutting nozzle; 331. Air inlet pipe;

[0042] 40. Machine base;

[0043] 50. Laser;

[0044] 60. The third reflector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0046] Please refer to the attached Figures 1 to 6 An embodiment of the present application provides a laser cutting component 100, which is applied to a laser cutting device. The laser cutting component 100 utilizes a high-power density laser beam to irradiate the material to be cut. The laser cutting component 100 includes a bracket 10, a rotating seat 20 and a laser cutting module 30. The rotating seat 20 is located at the lower side of the bracket 10, and the laser cutting module 30 is arranged on the outer side of the rotating seat 20.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present application, the bracket 10 is provided with a light-transmitting opening 10 a , and the light-transmitting opening 10 a is used for the laser light transmitted by the laser 50 to pass through, so that the laser light transmitted by the laser 50 can pass through the bracket 10 .

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, the rotating seat 20 is arranged on the lower side of the bracket 10, and the rotating seat 20 is rotatably connected to the bracket 10 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the rotating seat 20 relative to the bracket 10. The rotating seat 20 is provided with a first inner cavity 20a and a first reflector 21. The first inner cavity 20a is connected to the light-transmitting port 10a. The laser passes through the light-transmitting port 10a and the first inner cavity 20a and is transmitted to the first reflector 21. The first reflector 21 reflects the laser so that the laser passes through the light-transmitting port 10a, the first inner cavity 20a, and the first reflector 21 in sequence, thereby facilitating the laser to change the laser path through the first reflector 21.

[0049] At this time, a first rotating module 22 is provided between the rotating seat 20 and the bracket 10; the first rotating module 22 includes a first motor 221 and a deceleration module 222; the first motor 221 and the deceleration module 222 are arranged in a vertical direction, and the deceleration module 222 is installed on the bracket 10; the input end of the deceleration module 222 is connected to the output end of the first motor 221; the rotating end of the deceleration module 222 is connected to the rotating seat 20, and the rotating seat 20 is driven to rotate in a horizontal direction with the first motor 221, so that the rotating seat 20 can be rotated in a horizontal direction relative to the bracket 10 through the first motor 221 and the deceleration module 222, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the position of the rotating seat 20 relative to the bracket 10.

[0050] Among them, the deceleration module 222 is provided with a through hole 222a, which is located between the light-transmitting port 10a and the first inner cavity 20a, and connects the light-transmitting port 10a and the first inner cavity 20a in the vertical direction, so that the laser passing through the light-transmitting port 10a can pass through the through hole 222a to the first inner cavity 20a.

[0051] In the embodiment of the present application, the laser cutting module 30 is arranged on the outside of the rotating seat 20, and the laser cutting module 30 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 20 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the laser cutting module 30 relative to the rotating seat 20. The rotation direction of the laser cutting module 30 is inconsistent with the rotation direction of the rotating seat 20; the laser cutting module 30 is provided with a second inner cavity 30a, a second reflector 31 and an outlet 30b, the second inner cavity 30a is connected to the first inner cavity 20a, the laser reflected by the first reflector 21 passes through the second inner cavity 30a and is transmitted to the second reflector 31, the second reflector 31 reflects the laser and emits the laser through the outlet 30b, and the laser is used to cut objects.

[0052] At this time, the rotating seat 20 rotates relative to the bracket 10, and the laser cutting module 30 rotates relative to the rotating seat 20, so that both the rotating seat 20 and the laser cutting module 30 can rotate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser cutting module 30, and then realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser, ensuring that the laser can cut in different directions, realizing multi-dimensional cutting of the laser, and improving the cutting effect of the laser cutting assembly 100.

[0053] In an embodiment of the present application, the laser cutting assembly 100 also includes a machine base 40, a laser 50 and a plurality of third reflectors 60. The laser 50 and the plurality of third reflectors 60 are installed on the machine base 40 so that the laser 50 and the plurality of third reflectors 60 can fix the machine base 40; the plurality of third reflectors 60 are in the same horizontal direction and reflect the laser emitted by the laser 50 to the first reflector 21. The laser emitted by the laser 50 changes the laser path through the plurality of third reflectors 60 and the first reflector 21 so that the laser emitted by the laser 50 passes through the plurality of third reflectors 60 and the first reflector 21 in sequence, thereby facilitating the transmission of the laser to the first reflector 21.

[0054] At this time, the light-transmitting port 10a, the first inner cavity 20a, the second inner cavity 30a and the outlet 30b are connected in sequence; the first reflector 21 is installed on the rotating seat 20 and is arranged tilted; the second reflector 31 is installed on the laser cutting module 30 and is arranged tilted; the first reflector 21 and the second reflector 31 are in the same horizontal direction, and the laser passes through the first reflector 21 and the second reflector 31 to change the laser path, so that the laser passes through the light-transmitting port 10a, the first inner cavity 20a, the first reflector 21, the second inner cavity 30a, the second reflector 31 and the outlet 30b in sequence, so as to facilitate the laser cutting of the object to be cut after the laser passes through the outlet 30b.

[0055] Among them, the rotation direction of the rotating seat 20 is a horizontal rotation direction; the rotation direction of the laser cutting module 30 is a vertical rotation direction, so that the rotation direction of the laser cutting module 30 is inconsistent with the rotation direction of the rotating seat 20, thereby realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser cutting module 30, and then realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser, ensuring that the laser can cut in different directions, realizing multi-dimensional cutting of the laser, and improving the cutting effect of the laser cutting assembly 100.

[0056] In an embodiment of the present application, the laser cutting module 30 includes an angle adjustment seat 32 and a cutting nozzle 33; the angle adjustment seat 32 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 20 and is adjusted in angle relative to the rotating seat 20, so that the laser cutting module 30 can be rotated in a vertical direction relative to the rotating seat 20 through the angle adjustment seat 32; the cutting nozzle 33 is connected to the angle adjustment seat 32, so that the cutting nozzle 33 is fixed to the angle adjustment seat 32; the cutting nozzle 33 is adjusted in angle relative to the rotating seat 20 as the angle adjustment seat 32 rotates, thereby adjusting the direction of the laser, ensuring that the laser can cut in different directions, realizing multi-dimensional cutting of the laser, and improving the cutting effect of the laser cutting assembly 100.

[0057] At this time, the second inner cavity 30a is penetrated by an angle adjustment seat 32 and a cutting nozzle 33; the angle adjustment seat 32 is provided with a second reflector 31, and the cutting nozzle 33 is provided with an outlet 30b, so that the laser is reflected to the angle adjustment seat 32 and the cutting nozzle 33 through the first reflector 21, thereby facilitating the cutting nozzle 33 to output the laser.

[0058] Among them, the angle adjustment seat 32 can be rotatably mounted on the rotating seat 20 to facilitate adjusting the position of the angle adjustment seat 32 relative to the rotating seat 20. The angle adjustment seat 32 is clamped by the clamping member so that the angle adjustment seat 32 is fixed relative to the rotating seat 20, so that the angle adjustment seat 32 can be fixed to the rotating seat 20 through the clamping member.

[0059] In addition, the cutting nozzle 33 is connected to an air inlet pipe 331 for outputting gas, and the air inlet pipe 331 is connected to the outlet 30b. The gas is output to the outlet 30b through the second inner cavity 30a, so that the gas flows to the outlet 30b through the air inlet pipe 331, so that the gas and the laser flow to the external environment through the outlet 30b at the same time, so that the gas reduces the heat in the laser cutting process, and further improves the cutting effect of the laser cutting assembly 100.

[0060] In another embodiment, a laser cutting device includes a laser cutting assembly 100, where the laser cutting assembly 100 serves as a laser cutting device for laser cutting a material to be cut.

[0061] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0062] The utility model provides a laser cutting assembly 100 and a laser cutting device. The bracket 10 is provided with a light-transmitting port 10a, and the light-transmitting port 10a is used for the laser transmitted by the laser 50 to pass through; the rotating seat 20 is rotatably connected to the bracket 10, and the rotating seat 20 is provided with a first inner cavity 20a and a first reflector 21. The first inner cavity 20a is connected to the light-transmitting port 10a, and the laser passes through the light-transmitting port 10a and the first inner cavity 20a, and is transmitted to the first reflector 21, and the first reflector 21 reflects the laser; the laser cutting module 30 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 20, and the rotation direction of the laser cutting module 30 is inconsistent with the rotation direction of the rotating seat 20; the rotating seat 20 is provided with a second inner cavity 30a, a second reflector 31 and an output The second inner cavity 30a is connected to the first inner cavity 20a. The laser reflected by the first reflector 21 passes through the second inner cavity 30a and is transmitted to the second reflector 31. The second reflector 31 reflects the laser and emits the laser through the outlet 30b. The laser is used to cut objects. At this time, the rotating seat 20 rotates relative to the bracket 10, and the laser cutting module 30 rotates relative to the rotating seat 20, so that the rotating seat 20 and the laser cutting module 30 can both rotate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser cutting module 30, and then realizing the adjustment of the direction of the laser, ensuring that the laser can cut in different directions, realizing multi-dimensional cutting of the laser, and improving the cutting effect of the laser cutting component 100.

[0063] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0064] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0065] Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present application. At the same time, for technical personnel in this field, according to the idea of ​​the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. A laser cutting assembly, characterized in that: Applied to a laser cutting device, the laser cutting assembly comprises: The bracket is provided with a light-transmitting opening, and the light-transmitting opening is used for passing the laser light transmitted by the laser; A rotating seat, rotatably connected to the bracket, the rotating seat is provided with a first inner cavity and a first reflector, the first inner cavity is connected to the light-transmitting port, laser passes through the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity, and is transmitted to the first reflector, and the first reflector reflects the laser; A laser cutting module is rotatably connected to the rotating seat, and the rotation direction of the laser cutting module is inconsistent with the rotation direction of the rotating seat; the laser cutting module is provided with a second inner cavity, a second reflector and an outlet, the second inner cavity is connected to the first inner cavity, the laser reflected by the first reflector passes through the second inner cavity and is transmitted to the second reflector, the second reflector reflects the laser and emits the laser through the outlet, and the laser is used to cut objects.

2. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laser cutting assembly further includes a machine base, a laser and a plurality of third reflectors, wherein the laser and the plurality of third reflectors are mounted on the machine base; the plurality of third reflectors are in the same horizontal direction and reflect the laser light emitted by the laser to the first reflector; The light-transmitting port, the first inner cavity, the second inner cavity and the outlet are connected in sequence; The first reflector is mounted on the rotating seat and arranged at an angle; the second reflector is mounted on the laser cutting module and arranged at an angle; The first reflector and the second reflector are in the same horizontal direction.

3. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotation direction of the rotating seat is a horizontal rotation direction; the rotation direction of the laser cutting module is a vertical rotation direction.

4. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first rotating module is provided between the rotating seat and the bracket; The first rotation module includes a first motor and a deceleration module; The deceleration module is installed on the bracket; the input end of the deceleration module is connected to the output end of the first motor; The rotating end of the deceleration module is connected to the rotating seat, and drives the rotating seat to rotate in a horizontal direction with the first motor.

5. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The deceleration module is provided with a via hole, and the via hole is located between the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity, and connects the light-transmitting port and the first inner cavity in a vertical direction.

6. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The laser cutting module comprises an angle adjustment seat and a cutting nozzle; the angle adjustment seat is rotatably connected to the rotating seat and performs angle adjustment relative to the rotating seat; The cutting nozzle is connected to the angle adjustment seat, and is adjusted in angle relative to the rotating seat as the angle adjustment seat rotates.

7. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second inner cavity is penetrated by the angle adjustment seat and the cutting nozzle; The angle adjustment seat is provided with the second reflector, and the cutting nozzle is provided with an outlet.

8. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The angle adjustment seat is rotatably sleeved on the rotating seat and clamped by the clamping member, so that the angle adjustment seat is fixed relative to the rotating seat.

9. The laser cutting assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cutting nozzle is connected to an air inlet pipe, and the air inlet pipe is used to output gas, and the gas is output to the outlet through the second inner cavity.

10. A laser cutting device, characterized in that: Comprising a laser cutting assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.