Cutting device and production line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cutting equipment, and discloses a cutting device and a production line, and the cutting device comprises a base, an upper pressing plate, a cutting mechanism and a lower template. Wherein at least part of the bottom surface of the lower template is positioned on the inner side of the edge of the top surface of the base, so that a bearing surface is formed on the top surface of the base outside the lower template; after the cutting mechanism cuts the to-be-cut product along the to-be-cut opening, the product is suitable for falling onto the bearing face, and cutting waste is located on the top face of the lower die plate. According to the cutting device of the structure, a to-be-cut product is placed on the lower die plate, the upper pressing plate descends to be connected to the to-be-cut product in a pressed mode, the cutting mechanism cuts the product along the to-be-cut opening, the cut product falls onto the bearing face, cutting waste is reserved on the lower die plate, and the product is separated from the cutting waste. Therefore, automatic feeding mechanisms such as a follow-up robot can separately grab and convey the products and the cutting waste materials, the products can be conveyed into a follow-up production line, and the cutting waste materials can be placed into a waste material collecting box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cutting equipment, in particular to a cutting device and a production line. Background Art

[0002] Some injection molded products will have sprues left on them after injection molding. The sprue refers to the flow channel produced after injection molding. In order to ensure the integrity and good appearance of the product, the sprue needs to be removed. The traditional method is to trim the sprue manually. The manual trimming of the sprue is complicated and inefficient, and it is far from meeting the production capacity requirements. In addition, manual operation will leave sprue hairs, causing the sprue to be uneven or higher than the product surface. The sprue removal effect is poor and the labor cost is high.

[0003] The existing automatic nozzle cutting device includes a lower mold for carrying the injection molded product. After the nozzle is cut, the product and the nozzle waste are still in contact with each other, and the product and the nozzle waste are on the lower mold at the same time, which makes it inconvenient to remove the product and the nozzle waste separately. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides a cutting device and a production line to solve the problem in the prior art that it is inconvenient to separate and take away the product and the nozzle waste after cutting.

[0005] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a cutting device, comprising:

[0006] Base;

[0007] An upper pressing plate, adapted to be pressed against the top surface of the product to be cut;

[0008] A cutting mechanism, used for cutting the product to be cut;

[0009] The lower template is arranged on the top surface of the base; the top surface of the lower template is used to carry the product to be cut, and the cutting opening of the product to be cut is located on the outer side of the top surface of the lower template; the bottom surface of the lower template is at least partially located on the inner side of the edge of the top surface of the base to form a bearing surface on the top surface of the base outside the lower template; after the cutting mechanism cuts the product to be cut along the cutting opening, the product is suitable to fall onto the bearing surface, and the cutting waste is located on the top surface of the lower template.

[0010] Beneficial effect: In the cutting device of this structure, the product to be cut is placed on the lower template, the upper pressure plate is lowered and pressed onto the product to be cut, the cutting mechanism cuts the product along the cutting opening, the cut product falls onto the carrying surface, and the cutting waste remains on the lower template. The product is separated from the cutting waste, so that subsequent automatic feeding mechanisms such as robots can separately grasp and convey the product and cutting waste, so as to send the product to the subsequent production line and put the cutting waste into a waste collection box.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the bottom surface of the lower template is entirely located inside the edge of the top surface of the base, and the bearing surface is arranged around the side wall of the lower template.

[0012] Beneficial effect: The annular product can be completely carried on the carrying surface to better support the product and prevent product damage.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the cross section of the lower template is rectangular, the cross section of the base is rectangular, and the rectangular ring-shaped product is suitable for falling along the outer side wall of the lower template to the bearing surface.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The shapes of the lower template and the base are adapted to the shape of the product to better carry the product.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the four corners of the side wall of the lower template are provided with arc chamfers.

[0016] Beneficial effect: The chamfered arc surface prevents the product from colliding with the corners of the lower template when it falls along the side wall of the lower template after cutting, so as to better protect the product and prevent the corners of the side wall of the lower template from scratching the product.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, an anti-collision buffer is provided on the bearing surface. After the cutting mechanism cuts the product to be cut along the cutting opening, the product is suitable to fall onto the anti-collision buffer. The anti-collision buffer is used to protect the product falling thereon.

[0018] Beneficial effect: The anti-collision buffer is used to protect the products falling onto it, preventing the products from being abraded, scratched or damaged.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the anti-collision buffer is provided in plurality, and the plurality of anti-collision buffers are arranged at intervals along the bearing surface;

[0020] And / or, the anti-collision buffer comprises a silicone pad.

[0021] Beneficial effect: A plurality of anti-collision buffers are arranged at intervals along the bearing surface to provide multi-point support for the product after the product falls, thereby better supporting and protecting the product.

[0022] Silicone material is soft and has a certain degree of elasticity, which can act as a buffer when the product falls and prevent product damage.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, it further includes a lifting drive mechanism, which is connected to the upper pressing plate and is used to drive the upper pressing plate to move up and down.

[0024] Beneficial effect: The lifting drive mechanism can adjust the descending distance of the upper pressing plate according to the top surface height of the product to be cut, so as to prevent the upper pressing plate from descending too far and damaging the product.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, a fixing frame is further included, the upper pressing plate is connected to the bottom of the fixing frame, and the fixing frame is connected to the lifting drive mechanism.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the cutting mechanism includes an ultrasonic cutter.

[0027] Beneficial effects: The ultrasonic cutter can quickly cut off the sprue through ultrasonic cutting, without leaving sprue hair or uneven cutting, with high cutting efficiency, high cutting accuracy and good cutting effect.

[0028] In the second aspect, the utility model also provides a production line, comprising a cutting device and an automatic feeding mechanism as described above, wherein the automatic feeding mechanism is used to automatically place the product to be cut on the lower template, and to automatically remove the cut product and cutting waste from the cutting device.

[0029] Beneficial effects: On the production line, the product cut by the cutting device falls onto the carrying surface, and the cutting waste remains on the lower template. The product is separated from the cutting waste so that the automatic feeding mechanism can take away the product and the cutting waste separately, which is more conducive to sending the product to the subsequent production line and putting the cutting waste into the waste collection box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cutting device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle base and lower template;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view of the middle base and lower template;

[0034] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the product to be cut.

[0035] Description of reference numerals:

[0036] 1. Base; 101. Bearing surface; 2. Upper pressure plate; 3. Lower template; 301. Arc surface chamfer; 4. Anti-collision buffer; 5. Fixed frame; 6. Connector; 7. Product to be cut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0038] Combine the following Figures 1 to 4 , describing an embodiment of the utility model.

[0039] According to an embodiment of the utility model, on the one hand, a cutting device is provided, comprising a base 1, an upper pressing plate 2, a cutting mechanism and a lower template 3. The upper pressing plate 2 is suitable for being pressed on the top surface of the product 7 to be cut; the cutting mechanism is used to cut the product 7 to be cut; the lower template 3 is arranged on the top surface of the base 1; the top surface of the lower template 3 is used to carry the product 7 to be cut, and the cutting opening of the product 7 to be cut is located on the outside of the top surface of the lower template 3; the bottom surface of the lower template 3 is at least partially located on the inner side of the edge of the top surface of the base 1, so as to form a bearing surface 101 on the top surface of the base 1 outside the lower template 3; after the cutting mechanism cuts the product 7 to be cut along the cutting opening, the product is suitable for falling onto the bearing surface 101, and the cutting waste is located on the top surface of the lower template 3.

[0040] In the cutting device of this structure, the product 7 to be cut is placed on the lower template 3, the upper pressing plate 2 is lowered and pressed onto the product 7 to be cut, the cutting mechanism cuts the product along the cutting opening, and the cut product falls onto the supporting surface 101, and the cutting waste remains on the lower template 3. The product is separated from the cutting waste so that subsequent automatic feeding mechanisms such as robots can separately grasp and convey the product and the cutting waste, so as to feed the product to the subsequent production line and put the cutting waste into a waste collection box.

[0041] Optionally, in one embodiment, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the bottom surface of the lower template 3 is entirely located on the inner side of the top edge of the base 1, so that the bearing surface 101 is arranged around the side wall of the lower template 3, so that the annular product can be completely carried on the bearing surface 101 to better support the product and prevent product damage.

[0042] In other embodiments, the bottom surface of the lower template 3 may also be at least partially located inside the edge of the top surface of the base 1 , so as to form a bearing surface 101 on at least one side of the side wall of the lower template 3 .

[0043] Alternatively, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the cross-section of the lower template 3 is rectangular, the cross-section of the base 1 is rectangular, and the rectangular ring-shaped product is suitable for falling along the outer side wall of the lower template 3 to the supporting surface 101. The shapes of the lower template 3 and the base 1 are adapted to the shape of the product to better support the product.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, the base 1 is in the shape of a rectangular block, the lower template 3 is in the shape of a rectangular block, the cross-sectional sizes of the lower template 3 at various locations in the height direction are equal, and the lower template 3 is arranged in the middle area of ​​the top surface of the base 1 to form a rectangular ring-shaped bearing surface 101 on the top surface of the base 1 outside the lower template 3, which is more conducive to bearing rectangular ring-shaped products.

[0045] In other embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the lower template 3 can also be any shape such as a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, a pentagon, etc., and the cross-sectional shape of the lower template 3 can be flexibly adjusted according to the shape of the product. For example, when the product is in a circular ring shape, the cross-sectional shape of the lower template 3 is circular, and the cross-sectional shape of the base 1 is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the lower template 3.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, arc chamfers 301 are provided at the four corners of the side wall of the lower template 3 to prevent the product from colliding with the corners of the lower template 3 when falling along the outside of the side wall of the lower template 3 after cutting, so as to better protect the product and prevent the corners of the side wall of the lower template 3 from scratching the product.

[0047] Optionally, in one embodiment, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an anti-collision buffer 4 is provided on the bearing surface 101. After the cutting mechanism cuts the product 7 to be cut along the cutting opening, the product is suitable to fall onto the anti-collision buffer 4. The anti-collision buffer 4 is used to protect the product falling thereon and prevent the product from being abraded, scratched or damaged.

[0048] Optionally, the anti-collision buffer 4 includes a silicone pad. The silicone material is relatively soft and has a certain elasticity, which can play a buffering role when the product falls and prevent the product from being damaged.

[0049] In other embodiments, the anti-collision buffer 4 may also be made of soft materials such as sponge or cotton cloth.

[0050] Optionally, in one embodiment, a plurality of anti-collision buffer members 4 are provided, and the plurality of anti-collision buffer members 4 are arranged at intervals along the bearing surface 101 to provide multi-point support for the product after the product falls, thereby better supporting and protecting the product.

[0051] For example, in one embodiment, Figures 1 to 3As shown, four anti-collision buffer members 4 are provided, and the four anti-collision buffer members 4 are respectively arranged at the four corners of the lower template 3, and each anti-collision buffer member 4 is arranged to fit the arc chamfer 301 of the lower template 3. There is no gap between the anti-collision buffer member 4 and the side wall of the lower template 3 to prevent the product from being stuck in the gap after falling.

[0052] Optionally, in one embodiment, the cross-section of the base 1 is rectangular, the anti-collision buffer 4 is block-shaped, and one side edge of the four anti-collision buffers 4 is flush with the side edge where the long side of the base 1 is located to ensure the overall compactness and aesthetics of the cutting device.

[0053] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes a lifting drive mechanism (not shown in the figure), which is connected to the upper pressing plate 2 and is used to drive the upper pressing plate 2 to rise and fall. Before placing the product 7 to be cut, the lifting drive mechanism drives the upper pressing plate 2 to rise away from the lower template 3 so that the product 7 to be cut can be placed on the lower template 3; after the product 7 to be cut is placed on the lower template 3, the lifting drive mechanism drives the lower pressing plate to descend and presses the lower pressing plate on the top of the water outlet of the product 7 to be cut to position the product and ensure the cutting accuracy and cutting effect. After the cutting is completed, the lifting drive mechanism drives the upper pressing plate 2 to rise so that the subsequent robot can take away the product and cut the waste. The lifting drive mechanism can adjust the descending distance of the upper pressing plate 2 according to the top surface height of the product 7 to be cut to prevent the upper pressing plate 2 from descending too far and damaging the product.

[0054] Optionally, the lifting drive mechanism includes a cylinder and a support rod, the cylinder is connected to the support rod, and the support rod is connected to the lower pressure plate.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the cutting device also includes a fixing frame 5, the upper pressing plate 2 is connected to the bottom of the fixing frame 5, and the fixing frame 5 is connected to the lifting drive mechanism, and the lifting drive mechanism drives the fixing frame 5 to rise and fall to drive the upper pressing plate 2 to rise and fall.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the shape of the bottom surface of the upper pressing plate 2 is adapted to the shape of the top surface of the product 7 to be cut, and the shape of the top surface of the lower template 3 is adapted to the shape of the bottom surface of the product 7 to be cut, that is, the upper pressing plate 2 is designed to follow the top surface of the product 7 to be cut, and the top surface of the lower template 3 is designed to follow the bottom surface of the product 7 to be cut, so as to better position the product 7 to be cut.

[0057] Optionally, in one embodiment, the cutting mechanism includes an ultrasonic cutter. After the upper pressure plate 2 is pressed onto the top surface of the sprue of the product 7 to be cut, the ultrasonic cutter emits an ultrasonic wave to cut the connection between the sprue and the product to quickly remove the sprue without leaving fuzz at the sprue or uneven cutting. The cutting accuracy is high and the cutting effect is good.

[0058] Alternatively, if Figure 1 As shown, a connector 6 is provided on the top of the fixing frame 5, and the connector 6 is connected to the ultrasonic cutter. When the ultrasonic cutter emits ultrasonic waves, the fixing frame 5 and the upper pressing plate 2 receive high-frequency ultrasonic waves to cut the nozzles on the product 7 to be cut. The ultrasonic cutter includes a transducer, and the output power of the transducer is adjustable in the range of 10%-100% according to different product types. It is suitable for nozzle separation of various types of plastic decorative products. It only takes 0.5S-1S to cut off the nozzle each time, and only 1S-2S is needed to complete the comprehensive cutting of all nozzles, and the cutting efficiency is high.

[0059] Optionally, the ultrasonic cutter is fixed to the connecting member 6 by screws.

[0060] like Figure 4 As shown, the product 7 to be cut is rectangular as a whole, and the product is in a rectangular ring shape, and there is a water outlet inside the ring-shaped product.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the utility model, on the other hand, a production line is also provided, including the above-mentioned cutting device and an automatic feeding mechanism, the automatic feeding mechanism is used to automatically place the product 7 to be cut on the lower template 3, and automatically remove the cut product and cutting waste from the cutting device.

[0062] On the production line, the product cut by the cutting device falls onto the carrying surface 101, and the cutting waste remains on the lower template 3. The product is separated from the cutting waste so that the automatic feeding mechanism can take away the product and the cutting waste separately, which is more conducive to sending the product to the subsequent production line and putting the cutting waste into the waste collection box.

[0063] Optionally, a soft protective layer is provided on the gripping surface of the gripper of the automatic feeding mechanism to prevent damage to the product when gripping the product.

[0064] Optionally, the automatic feeding mechanism is a robot.

[0065] The working process of the production line is as follows:

[0066] The robot automatically transports and places the product 7 to be cut onto the lower template 3, and pushes the product 7 to be cut into the contoured structure of the lower template 3; then the lifting drive mechanism drives the upper pressing plate 2 to descend, so that the upper pressing plate 2 is pressed against the top surface of the nozzle of the product 7 to be cut; the ultrasonic cutter works to cut off the excess nozzle on the product, and the robot then grabs the product and the cutting waste separately, and sends the product and the cutting waste out of the cutting device. No manual operation is required during the entire working process, which significantly improves the nozzle cutting efficiency and cutting effect, and saves manpower.

[0067] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cutting device, characterized in that: include: Base (1); An upper pressing plate (2) adapted to be pressed against the top surface of the product to be cut (7); A cutting mechanism, used for cutting the product to be cut (7); A lower template (3) is arranged on the top surface of the base (1); the top surface of the lower template (3) is used to carry the product (7) to be cut, and the cutting opening of the product (7) to be cut is located on the outside of the top surface of the lower template (3); the bottom surface of the lower template (3) is at least partially located on the inner side of the edge of the top surface of the base (1), so as to form a carrying surface (101) on the top surface of the base (1) outside the lower template (3); after the cutting mechanism cuts the product (7) to be cut along the cutting opening, the product is suitable for falling onto the carrying surface (101), and the cutting waste is located on the top surface of the lower template (3).

2. The cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that The bottom surface of the lower template (3) is entirely located inside the edge of the top surface of the base (1), and the bearing surface (101) is arranged around the side wall of the lower template (3).

3. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the lower template (3) is rectangular, the cross section of the base (1) is rectangular, and the rectangular ring-shaped product is suitable for falling along the outside of the side wall of the lower template (3) to the bearing surface (101).

4. The cutting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Arc chamfers (301) are provided at the four corners of the side wall of the lower template (3).

5. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: An anti-collision buffer (4) is provided on the bearing surface (101); after the cutting mechanism cuts the product (7) to be cut along the cutting opening, the product is suitable for falling onto the anti-collision buffer (4); and the anti-collision buffer (4) is used to protect the product falling thereon.

6. The cutting device according to claim 5, characterized in that A plurality of the anti-collision buffer components (4) are provided, and the plurality of the anti-collision buffer components (4) are arranged at intervals along the bearing surface (101); And / or, the anti-collision buffer (4) comprises a silicone pad.

7. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also comprises a lifting drive mechanism, the lifting drive mechanism is connected to the upper pressing plate (2), and the lifting drive mechanism is used to drive the upper pressing plate (2) to move up and down.

8. The cutting device according to claim 7, characterized in that It also comprises a fixing frame (5), the upper pressing plate (2) is connected to the bottom of the fixing frame (5), and the fixing frame (5) is connected to the lifting drive mechanism.

9. The cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cutting mechanism includes an ultrasonic cutter.

10. A production line, characterized in that: It comprises the cutting device and automatic feeding mechanism described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the automatic feeding mechanism is used to automatically place the product (7) to be cut on the lower template (3), and to automatically remove the cut product and cutting waste from the cutting device.

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