Pipe cutting equipment for pipeline products

By using a cutting device with a support frame and feeding clamps in conjunction with guide components, the problem of high waste rate in the cutting process of nylon tubes has been solved, achieving efficient and automated cutting and improving the production efficiency of nylon tubes.

CN223545341UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14VOSS AUTO PARTS JINAN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423079149.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, nylon tubes require a support allowance during the cutting process, resulting in a high waste rate and making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

Method used

The system uses a support frame and feeding clamps with guide components to limit the pipe length. The pipe is then cut into fixed lengths by a cutter. Combined with a PLC control assembly, the cutting process is automated, reducing waste.

Benefits of technology

It enables cutting without reserving support allowance, improving the cutting efficiency and automation of nylon pipes and reducing waste rate.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to pipeline product pipe cutting equipment, which relates to the technical field of automobile pipelines, and comprises a support plate, a clamp and a feeding clamp are mounted on the support plate, a pipeline penetrates through the clamp and is driven by the feeding clamp to clamp and feed, the feeding clamp comprises an upper feeding clamp and a lower feeding clamp, the lower feeding clamp is fixed on a bottom support plate, and the upper feeding clamp is fixed on the support plate. The upper feeding clamp is driven by a lifting mechanism to ascend and descend, and a lower pressing block of the lower feeding clamp and an upper pressing block of the upper feeding clamp are matched to clamp a pipeline. A cutter and a guide piece are installed on the front side of the feeding clamp, the clamp is matched with the guide piece to limit a pipeline, the cutter is used for cutting the pipeline into multiple sections of fixed-length pipelines, supporting allowance does not need to be reserved, the problem that the waste rate of double-cutting pipelines is high is solved, the fed pipelines are automatically cut, and the cutting efficiency of the nylon pipelines is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automotive piping, and in particular to a pipe cutting device for piping products. Background Technology

[0002] Piping is the most important component of automotive piping systems. Among them, nylon piping is widely used in automotive piping systems such as thermal management piping, air brake piping, and low-pressure fuel piping due to its strong chemical corrosion resistance and good interface sealing properties.

[0003] During the manufacturing process of pipeline systems, employees need to cut the extruded raw materials into multiple fixed-length pipelines according to the cutting parameters. In the existing technology, double-blade pipe cutters are mainly used to cut the pipelines. When cutting, support allowance needs to be reserved at both ends to avoid the end face being cut at an angle, which results in a high waste.

[0004] With the continuous development of automotive piping systems, nylon tubing is being used more and more widely and the demand is increasing, which puts forward higher requirements for reducing waste during nylon tubing cutting. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the problems in the process of cutting pipelines in the above-mentioned background art, this utility model provides a pipeline product cutting device.

[0006] The pipe cutting equipment for pipeline products provided by this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A pipe cutting device for cutting pipes includes a support frame and a support plate fixedly mounted on the support frame. The support plate is equipped with a clamp and a feeding fixture. The pipe passes through the clamp and is fed into the pipe by being clamped by the feeding fixture. A cutter and a guide are installed on the front side of the feeding fixture. The end of the pipe is inserted into the guide groove inside the guide for positioning. The cutter is aligned with the pipe cutting position and is driven to output by a cutting motor.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding fixture includes an upper feeding fixture and a lower feeding fixture, the lower feeding fixture is fixed on the bottom support plate, and the upper feeding fixture is lifted and lowered by a lifting mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the upper feeding clamp and the lower feeding clamp are arranged opposite to each other. The upper feeding clamp includes multiple conveyor shafts and a conveyor belt surrounding the multiple conveyor shafts. The conveyor shafts are driven by a conveyor motor and feed the pipeline through the conveyor belt. An upper pressure block is arranged between the conveyor shafts, and the smooth side of the upper pressure block abuts against the back of the conveyor belt. The lower pressure block of the lower feeding clamp cooperates with the upper pressure block of the upper feeding clamp to clamp the pipeline.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a lead screw vertically mounted on a bottom support plate, a bearing is provided at the connection position between the bottom end of the lead screw and the support plate, a lifting block is rotatably sleeved on the lead screw, the lifting block is connected to a lifting plate, the lifting plate is connected to an upper feeding clamp, and the lead screw is driven to rotate by a lifting motor and driven by a synchronous belt.

[0011] Preferably, the clamp includes an upper clamp and a lower clamp, the upper clamp and the lower clamp are arranged opposite to each other and clamp the passing pipe, the lower clamp is embedded in the support plate, and the upper clamp is connected to the output end of the cylinder, and the distance between the upper clamp and the lower clamp is adjusted by the cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, a photoelectric sensor for detecting the placement of the pipeline is installed on the top of the support frame, and the photoelectric sensor is communicatively connected to a PLC control assembly located on one side of the support frame.

[0013] Preferably, a contact sensor is provided inside the guide member, and the contact sensor detection pipeline is inserted and externally connected to an indicator light.

[0014] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] 1. This equipment uses clamps and guides to limit the pipeline, and a feeding clamp to hold the pipeline and drive it to feed in. The cutter cuts the pipeline into multiple fixed-length sections, eliminating the need for pre-reserved support allowance and improving the problem of high waste rate in double-cut pipelines.

[0016] 2. This equipment is highly automated. It is integrated with a PLC control assembly, which automatically cuts the feed pipes, greatly improving the cutting efficiency of nylon pipes. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a pipe cutting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial internal structural diagram of a pipe cutting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding clamp according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Pipeline; 2. Support frame; 3. Support plate; 4. Clamp; 5. Feeding fixture; 6. Cutter; 7. Guide component; 8. Guide groove; 9. Cutting motor; 10. Upper feeding fixture; 11. Lower feeding fixture; 12. Lifting mechanism; 13. Conveyor shaft; 14. Conveyor belt; 15. Conveyor motor; 16. Upper pressure block; 17. Lower pressure block; 18. Lead screw; 19. Bearing; 20. Lifting block; 21. Lifting plate; 22. Lifting motor; 23. Synchronous belt; 24. Upper clamp; 25. Lower clamp; 26. Cylinder; 27. Photoelectric sensor; 28. PLC control assembly; 29. ​​Contact sensor; 30. Indicator light; 31. Lifting mechanism; 32. Shifting cylinder; 33. Switch. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following combination Figures 1-5 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0024] This utility model discloses a pipe cutting device for pipeline products.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 A pipe cutting device for cutting pipes 1 includes a support frame 2 and a support plate 3 fixedly mounted on the support frame 2. A PLC control assembly 28 is provided on one side of the support frame 2. A clamp 4 and a feeding clamp 5 are installed on the support plate 3. The pipe 1 passes through the clamp 4 and is clamped and fed by the feeding clamp 5. A cutter 6 and a guide 7 are installed on the front side of the feeding clamp 5. The end of the pipe 1 is inserted into the guide groove 8 inside the guide 7 for positioning. The cutter 6 is aligned with the cutting position of the pipe 1 and driven by the cutting motor 9 for output. The cutter 6 repeatedly moves to cut.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The support plate 3 on the front side of the support frame 2 serves as a switch door, and a switch 33 is installed inside the switch door. The support frame 2, together with the support plate 3, protects the entire equipment.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 The feeding clamp 5 includes an upper feeding clamp 10 and a lower feeding clamp 11. The lower feeding clamp 11 is fixed on the bottom support plate 3, and the upper feeding clamp 10 is driven to rise and fall by the lifting mechanism 12 to clamp the pipeline 1.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4The upper feeding clamp 10 and the lower feeding clamp 11 are arranged opposite to each other. The upper feeding clamp 10 includes multiple conveyor shafts 13 and a conveyor belt 14 surrounding the multiple conveyor shafts 13. The conveyor shafts 13 are driven by a conveyor motor 15 and feed the pipeline 1 through the conveyor belt 14. The conveyor motor 15 is communicatively connected to the PLC control assembly 28. An upper pressure block 16 is arranged between the conveyor shafts 13. The smooth side of the upper pressure block 16 presses against the back of the conveyor belt 14. The lower pressure block 17 of the lower feeding clamp 11 cooperates with the upper pressure block 16 of the upper feeding clamp 10 to clamp the pipeline 1.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The lifting mechanism 12 includes a lead screw 18 vertically mounted on the bottom support plate 3. A bearing 19 is provided at the bottom end of the lead screw 18 where it is connected to the support plate 3. A lifting block 20 is rotatably mounted on the lead screw 18. The lifting block 20 is connected to the lifting plate 21. The lifting plate 21 is connected to the upper feeding clamp 10. The lead screw 18 is driven to rotate by the lifting motor 22 and transmitted through the synchronous belt 23. The lifting motor 22 is communicatively connected to the PLC control assembly 28.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 The clamp 4 includes an upper clamp 24 and a lower clamp 25. The upper clamp 24 and the lower clamp 25 are positioned opposite each other and clamp the pipe 1 that passes through. The lower clamp 25 is embedded in the support plate 3. The upper clamp 24 is connected to the output end of the cylinder 26. The distance between the upper clamp 24 and the lower clamp 25 is adjusted by the cylinder 26.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 A photoelectric sensor 27 is installed on the top of the support frame 2 to detect the placement of the pipe 1. The photoelectric sensor 27 detects whether the pipe 1 is clamped in the feeding fixture 5. The photoelectric sensor 27 is communicatively connected to the PLC control assembly 28 located on one side of the support frame 2. The receiving end of the PLC control assembly 28 receives and processes the photoelectric information collected by the photoelectric sensor 27. The PLC control assembly 28 is equipped with a display to show the operating status and parameters of the equipment. It also has an operation interface, which allows the pipe cutting equipment to be operated through the PLC control assembly 28.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 The bottom of the cutter 6 is equipped with a lifting mechanism 31, which extends through the support plate 3 at the bottom of the equipment. The lifting mechanism 31 includes a displacement cylinder 32 and a motor. The motor drives the displacement cylinder 32 to output and fall back. The cutting position of the cutter 6 on the pipeline 1 is adjusted by the lifting mechanism 31.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2The guide 7 is equipped with a contact sensor 29. The contact sensor 29 detects the insertion of the tube 1 and the external connection of the indicator light 30. The indicator light 30 changes from red to green.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 Pipeline 1 is made of nylon, which has advantages such as thicker pipe walls, high wear resistance, and excellent molding.

[0035] The implementation principle of the pipe cutting equipment of this utility model embodiment is as follows: The pipe cutting process of this utility model embodiment is as follows: First, the clamp 10 is adjusted according to the specifications of the pipe 1, and the equipment program is adjusted in the PLC control assembly 28. Then, the pipe 1 is manually fed into the pipe cutting inlet. The pipe 1 passes through the clamp 4 and is driven to be clamped and fed by the feeding clamp 5. The end of the pipe 1 is inserted into the guide groove 8 inside the guide member 7 for positioning. After positioning, the cutter 6 is aligned with the pipe 1 for cutting until the single pipe 1 is cut. The cut sections of fixed-length pipe and tail material are taken out, and the material is fed again for subsequent cutting. With the use of this equipment, the pipe cutting efficiency is increased by 20%.

[0036] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pipe cutting device for cutting pipes (1), characterized in that: It includes a support frame (2) and a support plate (3) fixedly erected on the support frame (2). The support plate (3) is equipped with a clamp (4) and a feeding clamp (5). The pipeline (1) passes through the clamp (4) and is driven to be clamped and fed by the feeding clamp (5). The front side of the feeding clamp (5) is equipped with a cutter (6) and a guide (7). The end of the pipeline (1) is inserted into the guide groove (8) inside the guide (7) for positioning. The cutter (6) is aligned with the cutting position of the pipeline (1) and driven to output by the cutting motor (9).

2. The pipe cutting equipment for pipeline products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding fixture (5) includes an upper feeding fixture (10) and a lower feeding fixture (11). The lower feeding fixture (11) is fixed on the bottom support plate (3), and the upper feeding fixture (10) is lifted by a lifting mechanism (12).

3. The pipe cutting equipment for pipeline products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper feeding clamp (10) and the lower feeding clamp (11) are arranged opposite to each other. The upper feeding clamp (10) includes multiple conveyor shafts (13) and a conveyor belt (14) surrounding the multiple conveyor shafts (13). The conveyor shafts (13) are driven by a conveyor motor (15) and the pipeline (1) is fed in by the conveyor belt (14). An upper pressure block (16) is arranged between the conveyor shafts (13). The smooth side of the upper pressure block (16) presses against the back of the conveyor belt (14). The lower pressure block (17) of the lower feeding clamp (11) cooperates with the upper pressure block (16) of the upper feeding clamp (10) to clamp the pipeline (1).

4. A pipe cutting device for pipeline products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (12) includes a lead screw (18) vertically mounted on the bottom support plate (3). A bearing (19) is provided at the connection position between the bottom end of the lead screw (18) and the support plate (3). A lifting block (20) is rotatably mounted on the lead screw (18). The lifting block (20) is connected to the lifting plate (21). The lifting plate (21) is connected to the upper feeding clamp (10). The lead screw (18) is driven to rotate by the lifting motor (22) and is transmitted by the synchronous belt (23).

5. A pipe cutting device for pipeline products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (4) includes an upper clamp (24) and a lower clamp (25). The upper clamp (24) and the lower clamp (25) are arranged opposite to each other and clamp the pipe (1) that passes through. The lower clamp (25) is embedded in the support plate (3). The upper clamp (24) is connected to the output end of the cylinder (26). The distance between the upper clamp (24) and the lower clamp (25) is adjusted by the cylinder (26).

6. The pipe cutting equipment for pipeline products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support frame (2) is equipped with a photoelectric sensor (27) placed in the detection pipeline (1), and the photoelectric sensor (27) is communicatively connected to the PLC control assembly (28) located on one side of the support frame (2).

7. A pipe cutting device for pipeline products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide (7) is equipped with a contact sensor (29), and the contact sensor (29) is inserted into the detection pipe (1) and connected to an external indicator light (30).