Glass edging and polishing combined production line

Abstract

A glass edging and polishing combined production line comprises a base. An edging guide rail set and a polishing guide rail set are transversely installed on the base. Wherein the fixed edge grinding set is fixedly installed on one side of the edge grinding guide rail set, the movable edge grinding set is installed at the other end of the edge grinding guide rail set in a sliding mode through a sliding block, the fixed polishing set is fixedly installed on one side of the polishing guide rail set, and the movable polishing set is installed at the other end of the polishing guide rail set in a sliding mode through a sliding block. The fixed edge grinding set and the fixed polishing set are distributed in a front-back spaced mode, and the movable edge grinding set and the movable polishing set are distributed in a front-back spaced mode. The glass edging and polishing integrated machine has the advantages that the glass edging function and the glass polishing function are separated independently and then are in butt joint, and continuity of glass machining is achieved through the synergistic effect of the fixed edging set and the movable edging set and the synergistic effect of the fixed polishing set and the movable polishing set.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a glass processing machine, specifically a glass edging and polishing combined production line. Background Technology

[0002] In the glass processing industry, edge grinding and polishing are two indispensable processes. Edge grinding is used to remove burrs and irregularities from the glass edges to ensure the safety and processing precision of the glass edges, while polishing is used to further improve the smoothness and aesthetics of the glass edges, thereby meeting the requirements of high-end glass applications.

[0003] Existing integrated edging and polishing equipment uses a unified design to arrange the edging and polishing modules in the same processing path, allowing glass to undergo edging and polishing sequentially. However, while this design reduces the transfer and docking operations of glass between different devices to some extent, it still has significant shortcomings in practical use, especially when processing glass of different widths.

[0004] Integrated equipment typically includes a fixed edging assembly and a movable edging assembly, used to clamp the glass and complete the edging process. The position of the fixed assembly is not adjustable, while the movable assembly slides along guide rails via mechanical drive to accommodate glass of different widths.

[0005] After the edging is completed, the glass is transferred to the polishing module for further processing. Similar to the edging module, the polishing module also includes both fixed and movable sets of devices, and the position of the movable set is adjusted to adapt to the width of the glass.

[0006] The width adjustment mechanism in the integrated equipment is used to simultaneously adjust the width position of the movable edge grinding group and the movable polishing group to ensure the processing accuracy and clamping stability of the glass by both parts.

[0007] While integrated edge grinding and polishing equipment reduces the number of machines and improves space utilization in terms of structure, its design flaws severely impact production efficiency in actual processing. Especially when processing glass of varying widths, the complexity of equipment adjustments and the discontinuous processing mode expose the following significant drawbacks:

[0008] 1. In existing equipment, glass processing requires sequential processing through two modules: edge grinding and polishing. Since the working areas for edge grinding and polishing share the same width adjustment power mechanism, when the width needs to be adjusted to accommodate the next piece of glass, the equipment can only stop operating and perform width adjustment after the current piece of glass has completely finished polishing and left the equipment. This cycle-dependent adjustment mode means the equipment must stop operating during each width adjustment, making continuous processing impossible.

[0009] 2. During width adjustment, the equipment cannot continue processing new glass. This downtime design significantly reduces the overall production efficiency of the equipment. In production environments that frequently process glass of different specifications, the time wasted on downtime for adjustment accounts for a significant proportion of the entire production cycle.

[0010] 3. Width adjustment relies on the drive of the width adjustment power mechanism and manual operation. Since the edge grinding and polishing modules need to be adjusted synchronously, the accuracy and speed of adjustment are limited by the performance of the width adjustment power mechanism, and manual intervention may further prolong the adjustment time.

[0011] 4. In actual production, the demand for small-batch, multi-specification glass is increasing, and existing equipment has poor adaptability to switching processing specifications.

[0012] For example, when processing the first piece of glass with a width of 500mm, the equipment is set with the initial width, and the glass successfully completes the edge grinding and polishing process.

[0013] The width of the second piece of glass needs to be adjusted to 600mm. The equipment must wait until the first piece of glass has completely completed the polishing process and exited the equipment before it can stop running and make the width adjustment.

[0014] The equipment can only be restarted and the next piece of glass processed after the width adjustment is completed. This process involves long downtime, cumbersome operation, and low overall production efficiency, thus necessitating further improvements. Utility Model Content

[0015] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a simple structure that is easy to use and can quickly adjust the width during glass processing without waiting for the current glass processing to be completed.

[0016] This glass edging and polishing combined production line improves processing continuity, significantly enhances equipment production efficiency, and can flexibly meet the needs of processing glass of various specifications and in small batches.

[0017] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following means: a glass edging and polishing combined production line: it includes a base, on which edging guide rails and polishing guide rails are horizontally mounted;

[0018] The grinding guide rail assembly has a fixed grinding group fixedly installed on one side, and a movable grinding group is slidably installed on the other side of the grinding guide rail assembly via a slider. Under the drive of the width adjustment power mechanism, the movable grinding group is pushed to slide along the grinding guide rail assembly to adjust the relative distance between the movable grinding group and the fixed grinding group.

[0019] The polishing guide rail assembly has a fixed polishing group fixedly installed on one side, and a movable polishing group is slidably installed on the other side of the polishing guide rail assembly via a slider. Under the drive of the width adjustment power mechanism, the movable polishing group is pushed to slide along the polishing guide rail assembly to adjust the relative distance between the movable polishing group and the fixed polishing group.

[0020] The fixed edge grinding group and the fixed polishing group are arranged in a front-to-back interval, and the movable edge grinding group and the movable polishing group are also arranged in a front-to-back interval. After the glass to be processed is edge-ground by the edge grinding group, it enters the polishing group for polishing.

[0021] Furthermore: the width adjustment power mechanism includes a width adjustment base, on which a reducer is installed. The reducer is driven to rotate by a servo motor. Gear shafts extend from the reducer to both sides, and drive gears are installed on the gear shafts. The drive gears mesh with racks on the edge grinding guide rail group or the polishing guide rail group. When the drive gears rotate, they drive the movable edge grinding group or the movable polishing group to move.

[0022] Furthermore, the rack is disposed on the opposite surfaces of the edge grinding guide rail assembly and the polishing guide rail assembly.

[0023] Furthermore: the fixed edge grinding group and the movable edge grinding group are installed opposite to each other, each including an edge grinding base and an edge grinding fixed belt conveyor line disposed thereon; the top of the edge grinding base is also equipped with an edge grinding movable belt conveyor line through an edge grinding lifting mechanism, the edge grinding lifting mechanism drives the edge grinding movable belt conveyor line to move up and down, and further: several edge grinding motors are also installed on the edge grinding base, and edge grinding wheels are installed on the main shaft of the edge grinding motors.

[0024] Furthermore, both the fixed belt conveyor line and the movable belt conveyor line for edge grinding are driven synchronously by the edge grinding conveyor motor.

[0025] Furthermore: the fixed polishing group and the movable polishing group are installed opposite to each other, each including a polishing base and a fixed polishing belt conveyor line disposed thereon; the top of the polishing base is also equipped with a movable polishing belt conveyor line through a polishing lifting mechanism, the polishing lifting mechanism drives the movable polishing belt conveyor line to move up and down, clamping the glass between the fixed polishing belt conveyor line and the movable polishing belt conveyor line.

[0026] Furthermore, the polishing base is also equipped with several polishing motors, and polishing wheels are mounted on the main shaft of the polishing motors.

[0027] Furthermore, both the fixed polishing belt conveyor and the movable polishing belt conveyor are driven synchronously by a polishing conveyor motor.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. Simple structure, low production cost, and improved market competitiveness.

[0029] 2. This invention separates the glass edging and polishing functions, then integrates them. Through the synergistic action of the fixed and movable edging groups, and the fixed and movable polishing groups, continuous glass processing is achieved. Glass does not need to be manually or transferred between different devices, significantly simplifying the processing flow and improving production efficiency.

[0030] 3. After the glass edge grinding is completed, when the glass enters the polishing module for processing, the movable mechanism of the edge grinding module can be opened and closed by the width-adjusting power mechanism, without waiting for the polishing module to complete its processing. This design allows the equipment to perform the following two operations simultaneously:

[0031] Current glass polishing process.

[0032] The width of the edge grinding module is adjusted to accommodate the next piece of glass.

[0033] This synchronized adjustment mechanism significantly reduces equipment downtime, ensuring production continuity and efficiency.

[0034] 4. By driving the movable edging and polishing modules along the guide rails via a width-adjusting power mechanism, this invention can quickly adjust the width of the edging and polishing modules to adapt to the processing needs of glass of different specifications. It is especially suitable for small-batch, multi-specification orders that require frequent changes in glass width. The width adjustment process is fast and precise, significantly improving the equipment's response speed to order demands. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 , 2 Figures 1 and 3 show the overall assembly effect of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of the fixed edge grinding group and the fixed polishing group with the base in this utility model.

[0037] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of the movable edge grinding assembly and movable polishing assembly with the base in this utility model.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed edge grinding assembly structure in this utility model.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed polishing assembly structure in this utility model.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the width-adjusting power mechanism in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. A glass edging and polishing combined production line includes a base 1, on which an edging guide rail assembly 2 and a polishing guide rail assembly 3 are horizontally mounted;

[0042] Among them, a fixed edge grinding group 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the edge grinding guide rail group 2, and a movable edge grinding group 5 is slidably installed on the other end of the edge grinding guide rail group 2 through a slider 8. Under the drive of the width adjustment power mechanism 6, the movable edge grinding group 5 is pushed to slide along the edge grinding guide rail group 2 to adjust the relative distance between the movable edge grinding group 5 and the fixed edge grinding group 4.

[0043] Among them, a fixed polishing group 7 is fixedly installed on one side of the polishing guide rail group 3, and a movable polishing group 9 is slidably installed on the other end of the polishing guide rail group 3 via a slider 8. Under the drive of the width adjustment power mechanism 6, the movable polishing group 9 is pushed to slide along the polishing guide rail group 3 to adjust the relative distance between the movable polishing group 9 and the fixed polishing group 7.

[0044] The fixed edge grinding group 4 and the fixed polishing group 7 are arranged in a front-to-back interval, and the movable edge grinding group 5 and the movable polishing group 9 are arranged in a front-to-back interval. After the glass to be processed is edge-ground by the edge grinding group, it enters the polishing group for polishing.

[0045] In one embodiment: the width adjustment power mechanism 6 includes a width adjustment base 61, on which a reducer 62 is mounted. The reducer 62 is driven to rotate by a servo motor 63. Gear shafts 64 extend from the reducer 62 to both sides. Drive gears 65 are mounted on the gear shafts 64. The drive gears 65 mesh with racks on the edge grinding guide rail group 2 or the polishing guide rail group 3. When the drive gears 65 rotate, they drive the movable edge grinding group 5 or the movable polishing group 9 to move.

[0046] In one embodiment, the rack is disposed on the opposite surfaces of the grinding guide rail group 2 and the polishing guide rail group 3.

[0047] In one embodiment: the fixed edge grinding group 4 and the movable edge grinding group 5 are installed opposite to each other, each including an edge grinding base 41 and an edge grinding fixed belt conveyor 42 disposed thereon; the top of the edge grinding base 41 is also equipped with an edge grinding movable belt conveyor 44 through an edge grinding lifting mechanism 43, and the edge grinding lifting mechanism 43 drives the edge grinding movable belt conveyor 44 to move up and down, clamping the glass 10 between the edge grinding fixed belt conveyor 42 and the edge grinding movable belt conveyor 44.

[0048] In one embodiment: a plurality of grinding motors 45 are also installed on the grinding base 41, and grinding wheels are installed on the main shaft of the grinding motors 45.

[0049] In one embodiment: the fixed belt conveyor line 42 for edge grinding and the movable belt conveyor line 44 for edge grinding are both driven synchronously by the edge grinding conveyor motor 46.

[0050] In one embodiment: the fixed polishing group 7 and the movable polishing group 9 are installed opposite to each other, each including a polishing base 71 and a fixed polishing belt conveyor 72 disposed thereon; the top of the polishing base 71 is also equipped with a movable polishing belt conveyor 73 through a polishing lifting mechanism, the polishing lifting mechanism drives the movable polishing belt conveyor 73 to move up and down, clamping the glass 10 between the fixed polishing belt conveyor 72 and the movable polishing belt conveyor 73.

[0051] In one embodiment: a plurality of polishing motors 74 are also installed on the polishing base 71, and polishing wheels are installed on the main shaft of the polishing motors 74.

[0052] In one embodiment, both the fixed polishing belt conveyor 72 and the movable polishing belt conveyor 73 are driven synchronously by the polishing conveyor motor 75.

[0053] Working principle

[0054] This utility model's glass edging and polishing combined production line integrates edging and polishing processes, enabling continuous glass processing within the same production line. The production line can quickly adjust the processing width without stopping equipment operation to accommodate glass of different specifications. The specific working principle is as follows:

[0055] 1. Overall Workflow

[0056] The workflow of this equipment can be divided into two main parts: the edge grinding process and the polishing process. After the glass enters the equipment, it first passes through the edge grinding module to complete edge grinding processes such as deburring and chamfering. Then, the glass enters the polishing module to complete polishing processes such as smoothing and brightening. The entire processing is continuous, and the equipment can automatically adjust the width during processing to accommodate glass of different specifications.

[0057] 2. Working principle of the edge grinding module

[0058] The edging module consists of a fixed edging assembly and a movable edging assembly. The fixed edging assembly is fixed to one side of the equipment and is typically used to position the reference edge of the glass. The movable edging assembly is connected to the edging guide rail assembly via a slider device, allowing it to slide along the guide rail and adjust its position to accommodate glass of different widths. The width-adjusting power mechanism includes a servo motor, a reducer, and a gear drive system that drives the sliding of the movable edging assembly, thereby adjusting the relative distance between the edging assemblies to enable the grinding of glass of varying widths.

[0059] During the edge grinding process, the glass is placed between the fixed edge grinding group and the movable edge grinding group. The glass is pushed backward by the edge grinding belt conveyor line, so that the glass passes through multiple grinding wheels in sequence to grind the edge of the glass, realizing the edge grinding, chamfering and other processes of the glass.

[0060] 3. Working principle of the polishing module

[0061] The polishing module works similarly to the edge grinding module. The polishing module consists of a fixed polishing group and a movable polishing group. The fixed polishing group is positioned in a fixed location and is used to determine the reference point for the glass. The movable polishing group is connected to the polishing guide rail group via a slider and can slide along the guide rail to adjust its position to accommodate glass of different widths.

[0062] During the polishing process, after the glass has undergone edge grinding, it enters the polishing unit for further polishing. Similar to the edge grinding process, the glass moves backward on a polishing belt conveyor, passing through multiple polishing wheels sequentially to ensure uniform polishing. A width-adjusting power mechanism, through the meshing of gears and racks, allows the movable polishing unit to adjust accordingly to changes in the width of the glass.

[0063] 4. Working principle of the power mechanism

[0064] The width adjustment power mechanism is the core part of the entire equipment. Its main function is to enable rapid adjustment of the width of the edge grinding group and the polishing group to adapt to the processing of glass of different specifications.

[0065] Drive System: The width adjustment power mechanism includes a servo motor, reducer, gear shaft, and drive gear. The servo motor drives the gear shaft to rotate via the reducer. The drive gear on the gear shaft meshes with the racks on the edge grinding guide and polishing guide. When the drive gear rotates, it drives the movable edge grinding and polishing groups to slide along the guide rails through the meshing of the racks, thereby adjusting the width of the edge grinding and polishing modules.

[0066] Synchronous Adjustment: The width-adjusting power mechanism not only precisely adjusts the positions of the movable edging and polishing groups, but also ensures synchronous adjustment of the two modules, allowing the glass to maintain a stable position throughout the edging and polishing process. This synchronous adjustment mechanism significantly improves the processing accuracy of the equipment and reduces processing errors caused by inconsistent width adjustments.

[0067] 5. Coordinated operation of the edge grinding and polishing modules

[0068] After the glass is edge-ground, the polishing module begins the smoothing process. During this process, the moving parts of the edge-ground module can be immediately adjusted in width to prepare for the processing of the next piece of glass. This design ensures a high degree of continuity in the glass processing.

[0069] When polishing a new piece of glass, the edge grinding module can be opened and closed quickly to adjust to the appropriate position for the width of the new glass, ensuring that the next piece of glass can immediately enter the edge grinding group for processing.

[0070] At this point, the polishing module continues to polish the current glass until the current glass processing is complete.

[0071] This design avoids downtime and delays caused by width adjustments in existing technologies, achieving a seamless connection between edge grinding and polishing, and ensuring that the equipment always operates at high efficiency.

[0072] 6. Continuous glass processing and efficient switching

[0073] Thanks to the independent adjustability and synchronous control of the edging and polishing modules, the equipment can automatically adjust the glass width within a single processing cycle without waiting for the current glass to be fully processed. This efficient processing mode greatly improves the efficiency of the production line, especially in production environments with multiple specifications and small batch orders, enabling rapid response to the processing needs of glass of different sizes.

[0074] During the width adjustment process, the edge grinding mechanism can be opened and closed before polishing is completed to adjust to the width suitable for the new glass, reducing equipment downtime and improving production continuity.

[0075] Whether for mass production or small-batch orders, this equipment can quickly switch processing specifications to meet the needs of different users.

[0076] Technological advantages

[0077] High-efficiency production: The equipment's edge grinding and polishing modules can be adjusted independently during glass processing and work synchronously, eliminating the need to wait for the glass processing to be completed before width adjustment. This design significantly reduces downtime and improves production efficiency.

[0078] Furthermore, in both the edging and polishing units, the conveyor belts for feeding materials are driven by independent power units. Therefore, the speed of the conveyor belts is relatively independent during the edging and polishing processes. During edging, due to the larger cutting amount, the feeding speed can be slower. Conversely, during polishing, due to the smaller cutting amount, the feeding speed can be faster, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0079] Flexibility and Adaptability: This equipment is suitable for multi-specification, small-batch production needs, especially for users with small orders. The adjustable power mechanism's ability to quickly and accurately adjust allows the equipment to flexibly meet the processing requirements of glass of different sizes, greatly improving the adaptability of the production line.

[0080] Automation and simplified operation: The automated width adjustment reduces manual intervention, making operation simpler, reducing human error, and lowering the workload of workers. At the same time, the equipment requires less maintenance, reducing overall operating costs.

[0081] Stability and Precision: The precise control of the adjustable power mechanism and the synchronous operation of the edge grinding and polishing modules ensure the stability of the glass position during processing, reduce processing errors, and guarantee high-quality glass processing results.

[0082] In summary, this utility model's glass edging and polishing combined production line achieves continuity and high efficiency in the glass processing process through the independent adjustment of the edging and polishing modules. After glass edging is completed, the edging module can be quickly opened and closed to accommodate the processing needs of the next piece of glass, while the polishing module continues working after the previous glass has been processed. This design significantly improves production efficiency, reduces equipment downtime, and greatly satisfies the needs of individual order customers for rapid switching between different glass specifications. It possesses significant technical advantages and is therefore widely applicable.

[0083] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A combined production line for glass edging and polishing, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), on which a grinding guide rail assembly (2) and a polishing guide rail assembly (3) are horizontally mounted. Among them, a fixed edge grinding group (4) is fixedly installed on one side of the edge grinding guide rail group (2), and a movable edge grinding group (5) is slidably installed on the other end of the edge grinding guide rail group (2) through a slider (8). Under the drive of the width adjustment power mechanism (6), the movable edge grinding group (5) is pushed to slide along the edge grinding guide rail group (2) to adjust the relative distance between the movable edge grinding group (5) and the fixed edge grinding group (4). Among them, the polishing guide rail group (3) has a fixed polishing group (7) fixedly installed on one side, and a movable polishing group (9) is slidably installed on the other end of the polishing guide rail group (3) via a slider (8). Under the drive of the width adjustment power mechanism (6), the movable polishing group (9) is pushed to slide along the polishing guide rail group (3) to adjust the relative distance between the movable polishing group (9) and the fixed polishing group (7). The fixed edge grinding group (4) and the fixed polishing group (7) are arranged in a front-to-back interval, and the movable edge grinding group (5) and the movable polishing group (9) are arranged in a front-to-back interval. After the glass to be processed is edge-ground by the edge grinding group, it enters the polishing group for polishing.

2. The glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width adjustment power mechanism (6) includes a width adjustment base (61), on which a reducer (62) is installed. The reducer (62) is driven to rotate by a servo motor (63). The reducer (62) extends gear shafts (64) to both sides. A drive gear (65) is installed on the gear shaft (64). The drive gear (65) meshes with the rack on the edge grinding guide rail group (2) or the polishing guide rail group (3). When the drive gear (65) rotates, it drives the movable edge grinding group (5) or the movable polishing group (9) to move.

3. The glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rack is set on the opposite surface of the grinding guide rail group (2) and the polishing guide rail group (3).

4. The glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed edge grinding group (4) and the movable edge grinding group (5) are installed opposite to each other, each including an edge grinding base (41) and an edge grinding fixed belt conveyor (42) mounted thereon; the top of the edge grinding base (41) is also equipped with an edge grinding movable belt conveyor (44) through an edge grinding lifting mechanism (43), the edge grinding lifting mechanism (43) drives the edge grinding movable belt conveyor (44) to move up and down, clamping the glass (10) between the edge grinding fixed belt conveyor (42) and the edge grinding movable belt conveyor (44).

5. The glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The grinding base (41) is also equipped with several grinding motors (45), and the grinding wheels are mounted on the main shaft of the grinding motors (45).

6. The glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed belt conveyor line (42) and the movable belt conveyor line (44) for edge grinding are both driven synchronously by the edge grinding conveyor motor (46).

7. The glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed polishing group (7) and the movable polishing group (9) are installed opposite to each other, each including a polishing base (71) and a fixed polishing belt conveyor (72) mounted thereon; the top of the polishing base (71) is also equipped with a movable polishing belt conveyor (73) through a polishing lifting mechanism. The polishing lifting mechanism drives the movable polishing belt conveyor (73) to move up and down, clamping the glass (10) between the fixed polishing belt conveyor (72) and the movable polishing belt conveyor (73).

8. The glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 7, characterized in that: The polishing base (71) is also equipped with several polishing motors (74), and polishing wheels are mounted on the main shaft of the polishing motors (74).

9. A glass edging and polishing combined production line according to claim 7, characterized in that: The polishing fixed belt conveyor (72) and the polishing movable belt conveyor (73) are both driven synchronously by the polishing conveyor motor (75).

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