Continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt body cutting device

By designing a continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device, the continuous cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt is achieved using the transmission network chain and the cutting mechanism, which solves the problems of cutting inconvenient and position shift in the prior art, and improves processing efficiency and product quality.

CN222932946UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-03ZHEJIANG XINGHUI NEW MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421879305.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-02
Publication Date
2025-06-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-02

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Technical Problem

The existing semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting process is intermittent operation, which is inconvenient to operate and easily leads to position deviation, making it unable to adapt to the automation industrial system.

Method used

A continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device is designed, using a transmission network chain and a cutting mechanism, and the cutting saw blade is driven to move simultaneously through the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly to realize continuous cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt, and an edge cutting mechanism is arranged on the main frame for edge processing.

Benefits of technology

Continuous cutting of semiconductor carbon fiber felt body is achieved, position shifting is avoided, adapted to the automation industrial system, and improved processing efficiency and product quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt body cutting device, which relates to the technical field of carbon fiber felt body cutting equipment and comprises a main frame, a transmission network chain and a cutting mechanism, the transmission network chain is arranged on the main frame to transmit materials on the transmission network chain, and the cutting mechanism is arranged on the main frame. The cutting mechanism comprises a cutting mounting frame, a cutting sliding frame, a first transmission assembly, a second transmission assembly, a cutting motor and a cutting saw blade, the cutting mounting frame is slidably arranged on the main frame, the first transmission assembly is mounted on the main frame and is in transmission connection with the cutting mounting frame, and the cutting sliding frame is slidably arranged on the cutting mounting frame; the second transmission assembly is installed on the cutting installation frame and is in transmission connection with the cutting sliding frame, the cutting saw blade is rotationally arranged on the cutting sliding frame, and the cutting motor is arranged on the cutting sliding frame and is in transmission connection with the cutting saw blade. Therefore, it is guaranteed that the felt body is cut while moving.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cutting equipment for carbon fiber felt bodies, and particularly relates to a continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt body cutting device. Background Art

[0002] Semiconductor carbon fiber felt bodies have performance characteristics such as low density, high temperature resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion, low thermal conductivity, and mechanical properties increasing with temperature rise, and are applicable to fields such as high-temperature thermal fields, aviation, military, and automobiles.

[0003] In the prior art, the cutting process of semiconductor carbon fiber felt bodies is an intermittent operation mode, that is, after finishing one roll of semiconductor carbon fiber felt body in the previous process, it is sent to a cutting machine, a section of the felt body is moved as needed, and then cut with a guillotine knife. Therefore, it is very inconvenient during the processing process, and the position of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body is prone to shift during the cutting process, and it cannot adapt to the automated industrial system. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt body cutting device aiming at the deficiencies existing in the prior art.

[0005] A continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt body cutting device includes a main frame and a transmission mesh chain. The transmission mesh chain is arranged on the main frame to drive the materials thereon. It also includes a cutting mechanism arranged on the main frame. The cutting mechanism includes a cutting mounting frame, a cutting sliding frame, a first transmission component, a second transmission component, a cutting motor, and a cutting saw blade. The cutting mounting frame is slidably arranged on the main frame, the first transmission component is installed on the main frame and is in transmission connection with the cutting mounting frame. The cutting sliding frame is slidably arranged on the cutting mounting frame, the second transmission component is installed on the cutting mounting frame and is in transmission connection with the cutting sliding frame. The cutting saw blade is rotatably arranged on the cutting sliding frame, and the cutting motor is arranged on the cutting sliding frame and is in transmission connection with the cutting saw blade.

[0006] In some embodiments, a first transmission track along the running direction of the transmission mesh chain is arranged on the main frame, a first slider that fits with the first transmission track is arranged on the cutting mounting frame, and the cutting mounting frame slides along the first transmission track.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first transmission component includes a first transmission motor and a first transmission belt. The first transmission belt is arranged at the side end of the main frame along the linear direction of the first transmission track. The side end of the cutting mounting frame is in transmission connection with the first transmission belt, and the first transmission motor is arranged on the main frame and is in transmission connection with the first transmission belt.

[0008] In some embodiments, a second transmission track is provided on the cutting and mounting frame, and a second slider that fits with the second transmission track is provided on the cutting and sliding frame, and the cutting and sliding frame slides along the second transmission track.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second transmission assembly includes a second transmission motor and a second transmission belt. The second transmission belt is arranged at the side end of the cutting and mounting frame along the linear direction of the second transmission track. The side end of the cutting and sliding frame is drivingly connected to the second transmission belt, and the second transmission motor is mounted on the cutting and mounting frame and is drivingly connected to the second transmission belt.

[0010] In some embodiments, a trimming mechanism is provided on the main frame. The trimming mechanism includes a trimming cylinder, a trimming frame, and a trimming knife. The trimming frame is fixedly arranged on the main frame. The trimming cylinder is fixedly arranged on the trimming frame. The output end of the trimming cylinder is arranged downward, and the trimming knife is arranged at the lower end of the trimming cylinder.

[0011] In some embodiments, two trimming cylinders are arranged on both sides of the trimming frame, and a trimming knife is respectively arranged at the lower ends of the two trimming cylinders.

[0012] In some embodiments, a flattening assembly is further included. The flattening assembly includes a flattening pressure roller and a flattening cylinder. The flattening cylinders are arranged on both sides of the main frame, and the flattening pressure roller is rotatably mounted at the lower ends of the flattening cylinders.

[0013] In some embodiments, two flattening cylinders are provided. The two flattening cylinders are arranged on both sides of the main frame, and both sides of the flattening pressure roller are rotatably mounted on the flattening cylinders on both sides.

[0014] In some embodiments, two flattening assemblies are provided, and the two flattening assemblies are respectively located on both sides of the trimming mechanism.

[0015] The advantages of the present utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] First: In this solution, the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body is continuously input onto the main frame through the transmission chain. The semiconductor carbon fiber felt body will be conveyed through the cutting mechanism. The first transmission assembly is started to drive the cutting and mounting frame to run synchronously with the transmission chain. At this time, the cutting saw blade on the cutting and mounting frame will move synchronously with the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body. The cutting motor is started to drive the cutting saw blade to cut the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body, and then the second transmission assembly is used to drive the cutting saw blade to move horizontally, so as to realize the horizontal cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body and complete the cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body. Since the cutting saw blade moves synchronously with the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body, there will be no interference with the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body.

[0017] Second: In this solution, a trimming mechanism is provided on the main frame. The transmission mesh belt continuously inputs the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body onto the main frame. The trimming cylinder is started to push the trimming knife down to perform trimming operations on both sides of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body, so as to be able to trim the uneven burrs on the edge of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cutting device in this application;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a layout schematic diagram of the cutting device in this application;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the trimming mechanism part in the cutting device;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cutting mechanism part in the cutting device;

[0022] Figure 5 It is Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram at position A in

[0023] Figure 6 It is Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram at position B in

[0024] Reference numerals: 1, main frame; 2, transmission mesh belt; 3, cutting mechanism; 31, cutting mounting frame; 32, cutting sliding frame; 33, first transmission component; 331, first transmission motor; 332, first transmission belt; 34, second transmission component; 341, second transmission motor; 342, second transmission belt; 35, cutting motor; 36, cutting saw blade; 4, first transmission track; 5, second transmission track; 6, trimming mechanism; 61, trimming cylinder; 62, trimming frame; 63, trimming knife; 7, flattening component; 71, flattening pressure roller; 72, flattening cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0025] Combined with the attached Figures 1-6 As shown, a continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device includes a main frame 1 and a transmission mesh belt 2. The transmission mesh belt 2 is arranged on the main frame 1 to drive the materials thereon, and the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body to be processed is laid on the transmission mesh belt 2. Among them, the side where the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body is fed on the transmission mesh belt 2 is the loading side, and the side where the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body is sent out on the transmission mesh belt 2 is the unloading side. The transmission mesh belt 2 is used to transfer the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body from the loading side to the unloading side.

[0026] Optionally, the transmission network chain 2 in this solution can adopt the structure of a conveyor belt. Conveyor belt rollers are arranged on both sides of the main frame 1, and the conveyor belt of the transmission network chain 2 is sleeved on the conveyor belt rollers on both sides. A motor is set to drive the rotation of the conveyor belt rollers, thereby driving the conveyor belt sleeved thereon to operate and drive the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body thereon.

[0027] In this solution, a cutting mechanism 3 for cutting the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body is arranged on the main frame 1. The cutting mechanism 3 includes a cutting mounting frame 31, a cutting sliding frame 32, a first transmission component 33, a second transmission component 34, a cutting motor 35 and a cutting saw blade 36. The cutting mounting frame 31 is slidably arranged on the main frame 1, the first transmission component 33 is installed on the main frame 1 and is in transmission connection with the cutting mounting frame 31. The cutting sliding frame 32 is slidably arranged on the cutting mounting frame 31, the second transmission component 34 is installed on the cutting mounting frame 31 and is in transmission connection with the cutting sliding frame 32. The cutting saw blade 36 is rotatably arranged on the cutting sliding frame 32, and the cutting motor 35 is arranged on the cutting sliding frame 32 and is in transmission connection with the cutting saw blade 36. By controlling the first transmission component 33, the cutting sliding frame 32 reciprocates along the length direction of the main frame 1 on the main frame 1. By means of the arranged second transmission component 34, the cutting sliding frame 32 reciprocates along the width direction of the main frame 1 on the cutting mounting frame 31. At this time, it is possible to control the cutting saw blade 36 to follow the transmission network chain 2 to perform the cutting operation on the semiconductor carbon fiber felt body thereon.

[0028] In some embodiments, a first transmission track 4 along the running direction of the transmission network chain 2 is arranged on the main frame 1. A first slider that fits with the first transmission track 4 is arranged on the cutting mounting frame 31. The cutting mounting frame 31 slides along the first transmission track 4. Through the cooperation of the first transmission track 4 and the first slider, the moving stability of the cutting mounting frame 31 on the main frame 1 can be ensured.

[0029] In some embodiments, a second transmission track 5 is arranged on the cutting mounting frame 31. The second transmission track 5 is parallel to the transmission network chain 2 and forms a right angle with the first transmission track 4. A second slider that fits with the second transmission track 5 is arranged on the cutting sliding frame 32. The cutting sliding frame 32 slides along the second transmission track 5. Through the cooperation of the second transmission track 5 and the second slider, the moving stability of the cutting sliding frame 32 on the cutting mounting frame 31 can be ensured.

[0030] In this solution, the first transmission component 33 controls the reciprocating movement of the cutting mounting frame 31 on the main frame 1, and the second transmission component 34 controls the reciprocating movement of the cutting sliding frame 32 on the cutting mounting frame 31. Therefore, the first transmission component 33 and the second transmission component 34 can adopt a belt transmission structure, a lead screw transmission structure, or a cylinder or electric cylinder transmission structure, etc. Among them, it is preferably set as a belt transmission structure;

[0031] When the first transmission component 33 adopts a belt transmission structure, the first transmission component 33 includes a first transmission motor 331 and a first transmission belt 332. The first transmission belt 332 is arranged at the side end of the main frame 1 along the linear direction of the first transmission track 4. The side end of the cutting and installing frame 31 is drivingly connected to the first transmission belt 332. The first transmission motor 331 is arranged on the main frame 1 and is drivingly connected to the first transmission belt 332. When setting, two corresponding transmission rollers can be rotatably arranged at the side end of the main frame 1, the first transmission belt 332 is sleeved on the two transmission rollers, the first transmission motor 331 is started to drive the first transmission belt 332 to run, the cutting and installing frame 31 is driven to move on the main frame 1 through the first transmission belt 332, and the cutting and installing frame 31 is driven to move reciprocally by the forward and reverse rotation of the first transmission motor 331, so as to meet the operation requirements of the cutting mechanism 3.

[0032] When the second transmission component 34 adopts a belt transmission structure, the second transmission component 34 includes a second transmission motor 341 and a second transmission belt 342. The second transmission belt 342 is arranged at the side end of the cutting and installing frame 31 along the linear direction of the second transmission track 5. The side end of the cutting sliding frame 32 is drivingly connected to the second transmission belt 342. The second transmission motor 341 is installed on the cutting and installing frame 31 and is drivingly connected to the second transmission belt 342. When setting, two corresponding transmission rollers can be rotatably arranged at the side end of the cutting and installing frame 31, the second transmission belt 342 is arranged on the two transmission rollers, the second transmission motor 341 is started to drive the second transmission belt 342 to run, the cutting and installing frame 31 is driven to move on the second transmission belt 342 through the second transmission belt 342, and the cutting and installing frame 31 is driven to move reciprocally by the forward and reverse rotation of the second transmission motor 341, so as to meet the operation requirements of the cutting mechanism 3.

[0033] The first transmission component 33 and the second transmission component 34 in this solution can also adopt a lead screw transmission structure, which includes a transmission lead screw, a lead screw sleeve and a transmission motor. The lead screw sleeve is rotatably installed along the required transmission direction, and then the lead screw sleeve is arranged on the cutting and installing frame 31 or the cutting sliding frame 32. By controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the transmission motor to drive the transmission lead screw to rotate, the cutting and installing frame 31 or the cutting sliding frame 32 is controlled to move reciprocally.

[0034] The first transmission component 33 and the second transmission component 34 in this solution can also adopt a cylinder or an electric cylinder transmission structure, which includes an electric cylinder or a cylinder for transmission. The output direction of the electric cylinder or the cylinder is arranged along the moving direction of the cutting and installing frame 31 or the cutting sliding frame 32. When in use, the cutting and installing frame 31 or the cutting sliding frame 32 is controlled to move reciprocally by the cylinder or the electric cylinder.

[0035] In this solution, a trimming mechanism 6 and a flattening assembly 7 are arranged on the loading side of the main frame 1. There are two flattening assemblies 7, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the trimming mechanism 6. The flattening assembly 7 is used to flatten the semiconductor carbon fiber felt on the transmission mesh chain 2, so as to facilitate the trimming mechanism 6 to trim the two sides of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt.

[0036] In some embodiments, the trimming mechanism 6 includes a trimming cylinder 61, a trimming frame 62 and a trimming knife 63. The trimming frame 62 is fixedly arranged on the main frame 1, the trimming cylinder 61 is fixedly arranged on the trimming frame 62, the output end of the trimming cylinder 61 is arranged downward, the trimming knife 63 is arranged at the lower end of the trimming cylinder 61, there are two trimming cylinders 61 arranged on both sides of the trimming frame 62, and a trimming knife 63 is respectively arranged at the lower ends of the two trimming cylinders 61.

[0037] The staff can set the interval between the two side trimming knives 63 according to the width of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt to be processed, so as to improve the adaptability of this application.

[0038] In some embodiments, a flattening assembly 7 is further included. The flattening assembly 7 includes a flattening pressure roller 71 and a flattening cylinder 72. There are two flattening cylinders 72, which are arranged on both sides of the main frame 1. The two sides of the flattening pressure roller 71 are rotatably installed on the two flattening cylinders 72, and the two flattening cylinders 72 push the flattening pressure roller 71 to move to the transmission mesh chain 2.

[0039] When this solution is used, the semiconductor carbon fiber felt is continuously input onto the main frame 1 through the transmission mesh chain 2. The flattening cylinder 72 presses down to push the flattening pressure roller 71 to flatten and press the semiconductor carbon fiber felt. At the same time, the trimming cylinder 61 is started to push the trimming knife 63 to press down to trim the two sides of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt. Then the semiconductor carbon fiber felt will be conveyed through the cutting mechanism 3. The first transmission component 33 is started to drive the cutting installation frame 31 to run synchronously with the transmission mesh chain 2. At this time, the cutting saw blade 36 on the cutting installation frame 31 will move synchronously with the semiconductor carbon fiber felt. The cutting motor 35 is started to drive the cutting saw blade 36 to cut the semiconductor carbon fiber felt, and then the second transmission component 34 is used to drive the cutting saw blade 36 to move horizontally, so as to realize the horizontal cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt and complete the cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt. Since the cutting saw blade 36 moves synchronously with the semiconductor carbon fiber felt, there will be no interference with the semiconductor carbon fiber felt. After partial cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt, the cutting installation frame 31 is controlled by the first transmission component 33 to move in the reverse direction and reset, so that the cutting installation frame 31 moves to the initial position for subsequent re-cutting of the semiconductor carbon fiber felt.

[0040] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0041] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "coupled" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0042] In the description of the present utility model, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0043] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device, comprising a main frame (1) and a transmission network chain (2), wherein the transmission network chain (2) is arranged on the main frame (1) to transmit the material thereon, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a cutting mechanism (3) arranged on the main frame (1), wherein the cutting mechanism (3) comprises a cutting mounting frame (31), a cutting sliding frame (32), a first transmission assembly (33), a second transmission assembly (34), a cutting motor (35) and a cutting saw blade (36); the cutting mounting frame (31) is slidably arranged on the main frame (1); the first transmission assembly (33) is installed on the main frame (1) and is transmission-connected to the cutting mounting frame (31); the cutting sliding frame (32) is slidably arranged on the cutting mounting frame (31); the second transmission assembly (34) is installed on the cutting mounting frame (31) and is transmission-connected to the cutting sliding frame (32); the cutting saw blade (36) is rotationally arranged on the cutting sliding frame (32); and the cutting motor (35) is installed on the cutting sliding frame (32) and is transmission-connected to the cutting saw blade (36).

2. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame (1) is provided with a first transmission track (4) along the running direction of the transmission network chain (2), the cutting installation frame (31) is provided with a first sliding block that fits with the first transmission track (4), and the cutting installation frame (31) slides along the first transmission track (4).

3. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transmission assembly (33) comprises a first transmission motor (331) and a first transmission belt (332); the first transmission belt (332) is arranged at the side end of the main frame (1) along the linear direction of the first transmission track (4); the side end of the cutting mounting frame (31) is transmission-connected to the first transmission belt (332); the first transmission motor (331) is arranged on the main frame (1) and is transmission-connected to the first transmission belt (332).

4. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cutting mounting frame (31) is provided with a second transmission track (5), the cutting sliding frame (32) is provided with a second sliding block which fits with the second transmission track (5), and the cutting sliding frame (32) slides along the second transmission track (5).

5. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second transmission assembly (34) comprises a second transmission motor (341) and a second transmission belt (342); the second transmission belt (342) is arranged at a side end of the cutting mounting frame (31) along a linear direction of the second transmission track (5); the side end of the cutting sliding frame (32) is transmission-connected to the second transmission belt (342); the second transmission motor (341) is mounted on the cutting mounting frame (31) and is transmission-connected to the second transmission belt (342).

6. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame (1) is provided with a trimming mechanism (6), the trimming mechanism (6) comprising a trimming cylinder (61), a trimming frame (62) and a trimming knife (63), the trimming frame (62) being fixedly arranged on the main frame (1), the trimming cylinder (61) being fixedly arranged on the trimming frame (62), the output end of the trimming cylinder (61) being arranged downward, and the trimming knife (63) being arranged at the lower end of the trimming cylinder (61).

7. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two trimming cylinders (61) are arranged on both sides of the trimming frame (62), and a trimming knife (63) is respectively arranged at the lower end of the two trimming cylinders (61).

8. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a flattening assembly (7), the flattening assembly (7) includes a flattening pressure roller (71) and a flattening cylinder (72), the flattening cylinder (72) is arranged on both sides of the main frame (1), and the flattening pressure roller (71) is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the flattening cylinder (72).

9. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 8, characterized in that Two flattening cylinders (72) are provided, and the two flattening cylinders (72) are provided on both sides of the main frame (1), and the two sides of the flattening roller (71) are rotatably mounted on the flattening cylinders (72) on both sides.

10. The continuous semiconductor carbon fiber felt cutting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Two flattening assemblies (7) are provided, and the two flattening assemblies (7) are respectively located on two sides of the trimming mechanism (6).