Automatic edge cutting device for bathtub production
By using an automated edge-cutting device, which utilizes clamping cylinders for fixing, lifting devices, and electric slide rails to control the edge-cutting path, the problems of low efficiency and poor precision of existing edge-cutting devices are solved, achieving efficient, safe, and stable edge-cutting results.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422629596.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-30
AI Technical Summary
In the existing bathtub production process, the edge-cutting device suffers from low working efficiency and poor edge-cutting effect. In particular, the manual hand-held edge-cutting machine is complicated to operate and is prone to edge misalignment.
The automatic edge-cutting device includes components such as an edge-cutting base, an edge-cutting motor, an edge-cutting blade wheel, a clamping cylinder, clamping parts, a lifting device, and an electric slide rail. The tub is fixed by the clamping cylinder, the lifting device drives the edge-cutting blade wheel to move, and the electric slide rail controls the edge-cutting path to achieve automated edge cutting. A protective cover prevents dust from flying, and a pressure sensor controls the edge-cutting time.
It improves the efficiency of edge cutting, ensures the stability and accuracy of edge cutting, enhances the safety and comfort of use, and extends the service life of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a trimming equipment for bathtub production, especially automatic trimming device for bathtub production. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the process of bathtub production, first need to utilize heating mechanism soften acrylic plate, utilize vacuum suction molding mode to form bathtub rudiment again, then carry out epoxy resin and glass fiber and reinforce bathtub rudiment to form the inner cylinder body or outer cylinder body of bathtub, need to carry out trimming work to the edge of the inner cylinder body or outer cylinder body radian before sticking together the inner cylinder body and outer cylinder body, the trimming device for the commonly used in the process of current bathtub production is mostly artificial handheld trimming machine, for example, the trimming machine in the patent document of the public number CN211104892U discloses that need to draw line work to the position needing trimming by artificial first in the process of trimming, then carry out trimming work along the line by artificial handheld trimming machine, such trimming process not only has more operation steps, and need to remove the scrap produced in the process of trimming constantly in the process of trimming, to guarantee that artificial can observe the position of line, and the work efficiency is lower, and the position of trimming in the whole process is controlled by artificial, once improper operation, operation failure or in the process of trimming, the position deviation between bathtub and trimming device, will appear trimming misregistration phenomenon, and the overall trimming effect is poor. SUMMARY
[0003] The utility model discloses a kind of automatic trimming device for bathtub production, which can improve work efficiency, and has the advantage of good trimming effect.
[0004] The utility model discloses a technical scheme: automatic trimming device for bathtub production, including trimming base, trimming motor and with trimming motor connection's trimming cutter, be equipped with the positioning groove for putting into the bathtub on the top surface of trimming base, be provided with pusher on the inner bottom surface of positioning groove, every inside wall of positioning groove is equipped with a plurality of clamping cylinder for fixing bathtub, every clamping cylinder is connected with clamping piece, and every clamping piece is covered with buffer pad, the top of positioning groove is provided with gantry, and be provided with lifting device on the gantry, be connected with lifting platform on lifting device, and be provided with the electric slide rail of head and tail closure on the bottom surface of lifting platform, be slidably connected with trimming mobile seat on electric slide rail, trimming motor and trimming cutter all are provided on the bottom surface of trimming mobile seat, utilize clamping piece to be able to from side to the fixation of bathtub, cooperate with the limiting effect of positioning groove itself, can keep stable in the process of trimming the position of bathtub, will not cause bathtub displacement because of the vibration or external push of trimming, and then cause the phenomenon such as trimming position deviation, guarantee trimming effect, utilize lifting device and lifting platform to drive trimming cutter to move up and down, thereby conveniently putting in and taking out the bathtub needing subsequent processing, convenient for use, simultaneously, electric slide rail can drive trimming cutter to move in a cycle, need only adjust the shape of electric slide rail, can control the moving path of trimming cutter, thereby realizes the trimming work of trimming cutter automation, relative to the trimming operation of manual holding trimming tool in the past, greatly improves work efficiency.
[0005] In the foregoing automatic trimming device for bathtub production, the lifting device includes two ball screws respectively arranged on the inner side walls of the gantry, a servo motor is connected to the end of each ball screw, and a nut seat is slidably installed on each ball screw.
[0006] In the foregoing automatic trimming device for bathtub production, the pusher includes two symmetrically distributed pusher cylinders, and a pusher seat is installed between the top ends of all the pusher cylinders; a buffer pad is laid on the top surface of the pusher seat; the buffer pad can absorb the vibration of the bathtub caused by external force during trimming, and the setting of the plurality of buffer pieces can further limit the position of the bathtub, thereby ensuring the stability of work.
[0007] In the foregoing automatic trimming device for bathtub production, a containing groove is arranged on the bottom surface of the positioning groove at a position corresponding to the pusher cylinder, a supporting piece for supporting the pusher seat is arranged on the top end of the inner side wall of the containing groove; the supporting piece can support the pusher seat to some extent, thereby reducing the pressure of the bathtub on the pusher cylinder during trimming, and to some extent, the damage of the pusher cylinder can be alleviated, thereby prolonging the service life.
[0008] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model improves the existing edge-cutting device for bathtub production. By providing a positioning groove on the edge-cutting base, and installing multiple clamping cylinders and clamping components on the inner wall of the positioning groove, the bathtub can be fixed from the side using the clamping components. Combined with the limiting effect of the positioning groove itself, the position of the bathtub can be kept stable during the edge-cutting process, preventing the bathtub from shifting due to vibrations or external pushing during edge-cutting, thus ensuring the edge-cutting effect. By setting up a lifting device, lifting platform, and electric slide rail, the lifting device and lifting platform can drive the edge-cutting blade wheel to move up and down, which facilitates the subsequent placement and removal of the bathtub to be processed, making it convenient to use. At the same time, the electric slide rail can drive the edge-cutting blade wheel to move cyclically. By simply adjusting the shape of the electric slide rail, the movement path of the edge-cutting blade wheel can be controlled, thereby realizing the automated edge-cutting work of the edge-cutting blade wheel, which greatly improves work efficiency compared to the previous manual edge-cutting operation.
[0009] Furthermore, this invention also features a protective cover over the outer side of the cutting blade. This cover effectively blocks dust generated during the cutting process, preventing dust from flying everywhere and causing discomfort in the working environment. This improves work comfort and facilitates cleaning, while also preventing injury to operators from flying dust and avoiding accidents caused by direct contact between operators and the cutting blade, thus enhancing safety. Additionally, a pressure sensor is installed on the bottom surface of the protective cover to detect whether the bottom surface of the cover is in contact with the top surface of the edge to be cut on the bathtub, thereby automatically controlling the start time of the cutting motor. This design facilitates use; by framing the protective cover as a frustum (smaller at the top and larger at the bottom), it provides ample operating space for the cutting blade, ensuring operational stability; the cushioning pad on the top surface of the ejector seat absorbs vibrations from the bathtub caused by external forces during the cutting process, and the multiple cushioning elements further limit the bathtub's position, ensuring operational stability; the annular support at the opening of the receiving groove provides support for the ejector seat, reducing the pressure of the bathtub on the ejector cylinder during cutting, thus mitigating damage to the ejector cylinder and extending its service life. Therefore, this invention not only improves work efficiency but also offers advantages such as good cutting effect, ease of use, high safety, high comfort, high operational stability, and long service life. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner top surface of the gantry frame;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a top view of the beveled base;
[0013] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0014] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.
[0015] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1-Cutting base, 2-Cutting motor, 3-Cutting cutter wheel, 4-Positioning groove, 5-Clamping cylinder, 6-Clamping component, 7-First buffer pad, 8-Gantry frame, 9-Lifting platform, 10-Electric slide rail, 11-Cutting moving seat, 14-Ball screw, 15-Servo motor, 16-Ejection cylinder, 17-Ejection seat, 19-Second buffer pad, 20-Support component. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0017] Example. An automatic edge-cutting device for bathtub production, configured as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the bathtub includes a trimming base 1, a trimming motor 2, and a trimming cutter wheel 3 connected to the trimming motor 2. The top surface of the trimming base 1 is provided with a positioning groove 4 for placing the bathtub, and the inner bottom surface of the positioning groove 4 is provided with a push-out device. Each inner side wall of the positioning groove 4 is provided with multiple clamping cylinders 5 for fixing the bathtub. Each clamping cylinder 5 is connected to a clamping element 6, and each clamping element 6 is covered with a first buffer pad 7. A gantry frame 8 is provided directly above the positioning groove 4, and a lifting device is provided on the gantry frame 8. A lifting platform 9 is connected to the lifting device, and an electric slide rail 10 with closed ends is provided on the bottom surface of the lifting platform 9. A trimming moving seat 11 is slidably connected to the electric slide rail 10. The trimming motor 2 and the trimming cutter wheel 3 are both located on the bottom surface of the trimming moving seat 11.
[0018] The lifting device includes two ball screws 14 respectively installed on the inner sidewall of the gantry frame 8. Each ball screw 14 is connected to a servo motor 15 at its end, and a nut seat is slidably installed on each ball screw 14. The lifting platform 9 is fixedly installed on the nut seat. The pushing device includes two symmetrically distributed pushing cylinders 16. A pushing seat 17 is installed between the top ends of all pushing cylinders 16. A second buffer pad 19 is laid on the top surface of the pushing seat 17. A receiving groove is provided on the bottom surface of the positioning groove 4 at the position corresponding to the pushing cylinder 16. A support member 20 for supporting the pushing seat 17 is provided at the top end of the inner sidewall of the receiving groove.
[0019] Working principle: When performing the trimming operation, first connect the entire device to an external safe mains power supply to power and activate the pressure sensor 13 (the pressure sensor 13 used in this invention can be a PX309-200A5V, PXM600MU-350BARGV, or PXM600MU-70BARGV model, etc.); then, control the ejection cylinder 16 to start, which will push the ejection seat 17 upward until its top surface is level with the top surface of the trimming base 1; then, place the bathtub to be trimmed on the ejection seat 17. After the bathtub is in place, control the ejection cylinder 16 to stop. This will cause the ejector seat 17 to move into the positioning groove 4. During the movement of the ejector seat 17, the bathtub will move simultaneously, allowing the bathtub to enter the positioning groove 4. Until the bottom surface of the ejector seat 17 contacts the inner bottom surface of the positioning groove 4, the support member 20 at the opening of the receiving groove can also reduce the pressure of the ejector seat 17 on the ejector cylinder 16, thereby reducing damage to the ejector cylinder 16 and extending its service life. After the ejector seat 17 has moved the entire bathtub into the positioning groove 4 and stopped moving (at this time, the edge of the bathtub that needs to be trimmed is attached to the top surface of the trimming base 1 and located outside the positioning groove 4), the clamping cylinder 5 is activated. After the clamping cylinder 5 is activated, it will cause the clamping member 6 to move in the opposite direction towards the bathtub. This allows all clamping components 6 to fix the position of the bathtub's side, ensuring that the bathtub will not shift during the subsequent edge trimming process. After the clamping components 6 are in place, the servo motor 15 is started. The servo motor 15 drives the ball screw 14 to rotate, which in turn moves the nut seat towards the edge trimming base 1. During the movement of the nut seat, the lifting platform 9 moves together, which in turn moves the edge trimming motor 2 and the edge trimming cutter wheel 3. As the lifting platform 9 continues to move, the telescopic sleeve at the bottom of the protective cover 12 will first contact the top surface of the bathtub's side. At this time, the pressure sensor 13 will generate a sensing signal and send it to the external controller (this controller is located on the edge trimming base 1). On the side, a programmable controller such as FX2C-20MRD, Cortex-R8, or Cortex-M7 can be used. After receiving the signal from the pressure sensor 13, the controller will start the cutting motor 2 and stop the servo motor 15 after 2 seconds. The electric slide rail 10 will start after 2 seconds. After the cutting motor 2 starts, it will drive the cutting blade wheel 3 to rotate at high speed. With the ball screw 14, it will continue to drive the lifting platform 9 to move downward. The cutting blade wheel 3 will cut the bathtub in the opposite position. When the servo motor 15 stops after 2 seconds, the cutting blade wheel 3 will have just cut the edge of the bathtub. At this time, the lifting platform 9 will stop moving, and the cutting blade wheel 3 will no longer move downward.Simultaneously, the electric slide rail 10 is activated, which drives the trimming moving seat 11 to move cyclically along the electric slide rail 10. When the trimming moving seat 11 moves, it drives the trimming motor 2 and the trimming cutter wheel 3 to move together, so that the highly rotating trimming cutter wheel 3 can automatically trim the bathtub. After the trimming moving seat 11 drives the trimming cutter wheel 3 to move one revolution along the electric slide rail 10, the electric slide rail 10 and the trimming motor 2 are stopped, so that the trimming cutter wheel 3 stops rotating and moving. Then, the servo motor 15 is started in reverse. After the servo motor 15 starts in reverse, it drives the lifting platform 9 to move upward. During the upward movement of the lifting platform 9, the trimming process is carried out. The cutting wheel 3 moves upward together, separating the cutting wheel 3 and the protective cover 12 from the top side of the bathtub. After the lifting platform 9 returns to its initial position, the clamping cylinder 5 is stopped. After the clamping cylinder 5 stops, it will drive the clamping part 6 to move towards the inner wall of the positioning groove 4, thus separating the clamping part 6 from the side wall of the bathtub. Finally, the ejection cylinder 16 is started. After the ejection cylinder 16 starts, it will drive the ejection seat 17 to move upward. As the ejection seat 17 moves, the bathtub that has completed the cutting work on the ejection seat 17 will also be ejected from the positioning groove 4. After the entire bathtub is completely ejected from the positioning groove, the bathtub that has completed the cutting work can be taken out, and then a new bathtub can be placed on it for the next cutting work.
Claims
1. An automatic trimming device for bathtub production, comprising a trimming base (1), a trimming motor (2) and a trimming cutter wheel (3) connected with the trimming motor (2), characterized in that: The top surface of the trimming base (1) is provided with a positioning groove (4) for placing a bathtub, the inner bottom surface of the positioning groove (4) is provided with a pushing device, each inner side wall of the positioning groove (4) is provided with a plurality of clamping air cylinders (5) for fixing the bathtub, each clamping air cylinder (5) is connected with a clamping piece (6), and each clamping piece (6) is covered with a first buffer pad (7); a gantry (8) is arranged above the positioning groove (4), the gantry (8) is provided with a lifting device, the lifting device is connected with a lifting platform (9), the bottom surface of the lifting platform (9) is provided with an electric sliding rail (10) with a closed head and tail, and the electric sliding rail (10) is slidably connected with a trimming moving base (11); the trimming motor (2) and the trimming cutter wheel (3) are arranged on the bottom surface of the trimming moving base (11).
2. The automatic edge cutting device for bathtub production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting device comprises two ball screws (14) arranged on the inner side walls of the gantry (8), the end portions of each ball screw (14) are connected with a servo motor (15), and each ball screw (14) is slidably installed with a nut seat; and the lifting platform (9) is fixedly installed on the nut seat.
3. The automatic edge cutting device for bathtub production according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The pushing device comprises two symmetrically distributed pushing air cylinders (16), and the top end portions of all the pushing air cylinders (16) are installed with a pushing seat (17); and the top surface of the pushing seat (17) is paved with a second buffer pad (19).
4. The automatic edge cutting device for bathtub production according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the positioning groove (4) is provided with a containing groove corresponding to the position of the pushing air cylinder (16), and the top end portion of the inner side wall of the containing groove is provided with a supporting piece (20) for supporting the pushing seat (17).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Edge trimmer for bathtub production
CN211104892U