Cutting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cutting device. The cutting device is sequentially provided with a feeding station and a cutting station in the first direction. The cutting device at least comprises a first conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism and a first limiting mechanism. By arranging the first conveying mechanism, the strip can be conveyed to the cutting station from the feeding station more smoothly. By arranging the cutting mechanism and the first limiting mechanism, the first limiting mechanism is arranged at the cutting station and located at the downstream of the cutting mechanism, the belt materials in the cutting process and the cut belt materials can be limited, the situation that the position of the belt materials deviates is reduced, and therefore the cutting error generated in the cutting process of the cutting mechanism is reduced, and the cutting efficiency is improved. And the cutting quality of the strip is improved, and the cutting efficiency is also improved. Therefore, the cutting device provided by the utility model not only can improve the cutting quality, but also can improve the cutting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of flow battery manufacturing technology, and in particular to a cutting device. Background Technology

[0002] Bipolar plates, as key components of flow batteries, are typically used for current collection and conduction, electrolyte isolation, and structural support. Before being installed inside the battery, the bipolar plate material needs to be cut. However, the cutting process for bipolar plate materials often suffers from poor cutting quality and low cutting efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cutting device to improve both cutting quality and cutting efficiency.

[0004] This application provides a cutting device, which is provided with a feeding station and a cutting station sequentially along a first direction;

[0005] The cutting device includes:

[0006] A first conveying mechanism is located at the loading station and is configured to convey belt material along a first direction.

[0007] A cutting mechanism, located at the cutting station, is configured for cutting strip materials; and

[0008] The first limiting mechanism is located at the cutting station and downstream of the cutting mechanism; the first limiting mechanism is configured to limit the material strip at the cutting station.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first limiting mechanism includes:

[0010] The first load-bearing component is used to carry the belt conveyed by the first conveying mechanism; and

[0011] A limiting component is located on one side of the first carrier member along the second direction; the limiting component and the first carrier member together define a first limiting space, which is used to limit the material strip located on the first carrier member;

[0012] Among them, the first direction, the second direction and the width direction of the strip intersect each other.

[0013] In one embodiment, the limiting component includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member;

[0014] The first limiting member extends along a first direction, the second limiting member extends along a third direction, and the second limiting member is connected to one side of the first limiting member along the second direction.

[0015] Among them, the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other in pairs.

[0016] In one embodiment, the limiting assembly further includes a third limiting member located upstream of the first limiting member along a first direction; the third limiting member has a first end connected to the first limiting member and a second end opposite to the first limiting member, the first end being closer to the first carrier than the second end, and the direction of the first end pointing to the second end being angled relative to the first direction; and / or

[0017] Multiple first and second limiting members are provided. All first limiting members are arranged at intervals along a third direction, and all second limiting members are arranged at intervals along a first direction. Any second limiting member connects to all first limiting members.

[0018] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes a conveying station located at the cutting station along the first direction, and the cutting device further includes a second conveying mechanism located at the conveying station.

[0019] The cutting device has a cutting state; in the cutting state, the second conveying mechanism and the first limiting mechanism jointly carry the material to be cut.

[0020] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes a second limiting mechanism disposed at the conveying station;

[0021] The second limiting mechanism is located on one side of the second conveying mechanism along the second direction. The second limiting mechanism and the second conveying mechanism together define the second limiting space, which is used to limit the material on the second conveying mechanism.

[0022] Among them, the first direction, the second direction and the width direction of the strip intersect each other.

[0023] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes a third conveying mechanism and an adsorption mechanism disposed at the conveying station;

[0024] The third conveying mechanism is located downstream of the second conveying mechanism along the first direction. The third conveying mechanism has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other along the second direction. The adsorption mechanism is located on the first side of the third conveying mechanism.

[0025] The third conveying mechanism includes multiple conveying units, which are used to receive the cut strip material conveyed by the second conveying mechanism and convey the received cut strip material along the first direction; the multiple conveying units are spaced apart along the width direction of the cut strip material to form gaps, and the adsorption mechanism is used to adsorb the material to be removed on the cut strip material located on the multiple conveying units at the gaps.

[0026] Among them, the first direction, the second direction and the width direction of the strip intersect each other.

[0027] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes a third limiting mechanism disposed at the conveying station;

[0028] The third limiting mechanism is located on the second side of the third conveying mechanism. The third limiting mechanism and the third conveying mechanism together define the third limiting space, which is used to limit the cutting strip material located on the third conveying mechanism.

[0029] In one embodiment, the cutting mechanism includes a laser cutting element and a first drive element connected to the laser cutting element, the first drive element being configured to drive the laser cutting element to move along the width direction of the strip.

[0030] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes a waste collection mechanism disposed at the cutting station, the waste collection mechanism being located on the bottom side of the cutting mechanism.

[0031] In one embodiment, the waste collection mechanism has an adsorption cavity and an adsorption surface facing the cutting mechanism. The adsorption surface has a plurality of adsorption holes for adsorbing waste, and the adsorption holes are connected to the adsorption cavity.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first conveying mechanism includes a second carrier and a plurality of rotatably arranged rollers;

[0033] Multiple rollers are spaced apart along a first direction and located on one side of a second carrier along a second direction. The multiple rollers and the second carrier define a conveying space for conveying the belt material.

[0034] The rotation axis of the roller extends in a direction parallel to the width direction of the strip, and the first direction, the second direction, and the width direction of the strip intersect each other.

[0035] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes an unwinding mechanism, which is located at the feeding station and upstream of the first conveying mechanism.

[0036] The unwinding mechanism is configured to load and unwind the roll of tape to convey the tape to the first conveying mechanism.

[0037] In one embodiment, the cutting device is further provided with a discharge station located downstream of the cutting station along the first direction;

[0038] The cutting device also includes a moving mechanism located at the discharge station, which is configured to load the cutting strip into a loading device located at the discharge station.

[0039] In one embodiment, the cutting device further includes a conveying mechanism located at the discharge station;

[0040] The conveyor mechanism is configured for transferring loaded components.

[0041] In the aforementioned cutting device, a feeding station and a cutting station are sequentially arranged along a first direction. The cutting device includes at least a first conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a first limiting mechanism. By setting up the first conveying mechanism, the material can be conveyed more smoothly from the feeding station to the cutting station. By setting up the cutting mechanism and the first limiting mechanism, the first limiting mechanism is located at the cutting station and downstream of the cutting mechanism, which can limit the material during and after cutting, reducing the possibility of material displacement. This reduces cutting errors generated by the cutting mechanism during the cutting process, improves the cutting quality of the material, and also helps to improve cutting efficiency. Therefore, the cutting device provided in this application not only improves cutting quality but also cutting efficiency.

[0042] Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the detailed description of the embodiments described below. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings.

[0044] In the attached image:

[0045] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cutting device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of a portion of the cutting device at point I.

[0047] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the partial structure at point L of the cutting device.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a top view of the cutting device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the cutting device at RR.

[0050] The reference numerals in the detailed embodiments are as follows:

[0051] Cutting device 100;

[0052] First conveying mechanism 110, roller 111, second bearing member 112, conveying space J;

[0053] Cutting mechanism 120, laser cutting part 121, first driving part Q1;

[0054] First limiting mechanism 130, first bearing member 131, limiting component 132, first limiting member 132a, second limiting member 132b, third limiting member 132c, first end d1, second end d2;

[0055] Second conveying mechanism 140, first transmission wheel 141, second transmission wheel 142, first transmission component 143;

[0056] Second limiting mechanism 150, fourth limiting component 151, fifth limiting component 152;

[0057] First limiting space S1, second limiting space S2, third limiting space S3;

[0058] Third conveying mechanism 160, first side p1, second side p2, conveying unit 161;

[0059] Adsorption mechanism 170;

[0060] Third limiting mechanism 180;

[0061] Waste collection mechanism 190, adsorption chamber T, adsorption surface M, adsorption pore K;

[0062] Unwinding mechanism F;

[0063] Mobile agency Y;

[0064] Transmission mechanism X;

[0065] 200 with material;

[0066] Loading component 300;

[0067] Loading station A, cutting station B, conveying station C, unloading station D;

[0068] First direction F1, second direction F2, third direction F3. Detailed Implementation

[0069] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0070] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0071] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0072] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0073] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0074] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0075] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cutting device in some embodiments of this application is shown; for ease of explanation, only the content related to the embodiments of this application is shown.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 1 This application provides a cutting device 100, which is provided with a feeding station A and a cutting station B in sequence along a first direction F1. The cutting device 100 includes a first conveying mechanism 110, a cutting mechanism 120 and a first limiting mechanism 130.

[0077] Specifically, a first conveying mechanism 110 is located at the loading station A, and is configured to convey the strip material 200 along a first direction F1. A cutting mechanism 120 is located at the cutting station B, and is configured to cut the strip material 200. A first limiting mechanism 130 is located at the cutting station B, downstream of the cutting mechanism 120. The first limiting mechanism 130 is configured to limit the strip material 200 at the cutting station B.

[0078] For example, in this embodiment of the application, the strip 200 cut by the cutting device 100 is a bipolar plate in a flow battery. Of course, in other embodiments, the strip 200 cut by the cutting device 100 can also be other strips that need to be cut, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0079] It should be noted that both the first conveying mechanism 110 and the cutting mechanism 120 can be electrically connected to a control mechanism. The control mechanism controls the first conveying mechanism 110 to convey the strip 200 and controls the cutting mechanism 120 to cut the strip, thus improving the automation level of the entire cutting device. Furthermore, a detection element can also be installed on the first conveying mechanism 110. When the detection element detects that there is no strip on the first conveying mechanism 110, it can sound an alarm to remind the operator to reload the first conveying mechanism 110. This helps reduce waiting time caused by interruptions in reloading, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the cutting device.

[0080] The cutting mechanism 120 is used to cut the strip 200. It can be understood that the cutting mechanism 120 can cut the length and width of the strip 200.

[0081] For example, when the strip material 200 is placed on the first conveying mechanism 110, the first conveying mechanism 110 can convey the strip material 200 along the first direction F1. The strip material 200 placed on the first conveying mechanism 110 moves from the loading station A to the cutting station B along the first direction F1 under the drive of the first conveying mechanism 110. The cutting mechanism 120 can cut the strip material 200. At the same time, the first limiting mechanism limits the strip material at the cutting station B, reducing the positional deviation of the strip material during and after the cutting process, and improving the accuracy and stability of the cutting operation.

[0082] Thus, by setting up the first conveying mechanism 110, the strip material 200 can be conveyed more smoothly from the loading station A to the cutting station B. By setting up the cutting mechanism 120 and the first limiting mechanism 130, the first limiting mechanism 130 is set at the cutting station B and downstream of the cutting mechanism 120. It can limit the strip material 200 during the cutting process and after the cutting, reduce the occurrence of positional deviation of the strip material, thereby reducing the cutting error generated by the cutting mechanism 120 during the cutting process, improving the cutting quality of the strip material, and also helping to improve the cutting efficiency.

[0083] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial enlarged view of the structure at point I of the cutting device; for ease of explanation, only the content related to the embodiments of this application is shown.

[0084] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and in conjunction with references Figure 2 The first limiting mechanism 130 includes a first bearing member 131 and a limiting component 132.

[0085] Specifically, the first carrier 131 is used to carry the strip 200 conveyed by the first conveying mechanism 110. The limiting component 132 is located on one side of the first carrier 131 along the second direction F2. The limiting component 132 and the first carrier 131 together define a first limiting space S1, which is used to limit the strip 200 located on the first carrier 131. The first direction F1, the second direction F2, and the width direction of the strip 200 intersect each other.

[0086] It is understood that the limiting component 132 is a component that limits the strip material conveyed by the first conveying mechanism 110 to the cutting station. When the strip material 200 is conveyed from the loading station A to the cutting station via the first conveying mechanism 110, the first carrier 131 carries the strip material 200. It is understood that the first carrier 131 is the supporting part of the strip material 200 on the cutting station B. The first carrier 131 can be a flat plate or other carrier component, and can be configured according to actual conditions; this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0087] The limiting component 132 and the first carrier 131 together define the first limiting space S1. When the strip 200 is located on the cutting station B, at least a portion of the strip 200 can be accommodated in the first limiting space S1, so that the first limiting space S1 limits the strip 200 located on the first carrier 131, which helps to improve the cutting accuracy of the cutting mechanism 120 on the strip 200 and improve the cutting quality of the strip 200.

[0088] It should be noted that the first direction F1, the second direction F2, and the width direction of the strip 200 intersect each other. The second direction F2 can be perpendicular to both the first direction F1 and the width direction of the strip 200, or it can be at a certain angle to both the first direction F1 and the width direction of the strip 200. The width direction of the strip 200 is the direction in which the width of the strip itself extends. In the embodiment of this application, the first direction F1, the second direction F2, and the width direction of the strip 200 are perpendicular to each other.

[0089] In addition, the first limiting space S1 can limit the material 200 on the first carrier 131, and at the same time, the first limiting space S1 can also facilitate the movement of the material 200 on the first carrier 131.

[0090] In this way, by setting the first carrier 131 and the limiting component 132, the first limiting space S1 jointly defined by the limiting component 132 and the first carrier 131 can further limit the material 200, so that the cutting mechanism 120 can cut the material 200 more accurately, reducing the error in cutting size caused by the change in the position of the material 200, which is conducive to improving the cutting quality.

[0091] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The limiting component 132 includes a first limiting member 132a and a second limiting member 132b.

[0092] Specifically, the first limiting member 132a extends along the first direction F1, and the second limiting member 132b extends along the third direction F3. The second limiting member 132b is connected to one side of the first limiting member 132a along the second direction F2. The first direction F1, the second direction F2, and the third direction F3 intersect each other.

[0093] Both the first limiting member 132a and the second limiting member 132b are components that limit the strip 200 located on the first carrier member 131.

[0094] The second limiting member 132b is connected to the first limiting member 132a on one side along the second direction F2. It can be understood that the second limiting member 132b is connected to the first limiting member 132a on the side away from the first bearing member 131 along the second direction F2.

[0095] It should be noted that the third direction F3 can be a direction parallel to the width direction of the strip 200, or a direction intersecting the width direction of the strip 200. In this embodiment, the third direction F3 is a direction parallel to the width direction of the strip 200.

[0096] In this way, by setting a first limiting member 132a and a second limiting member 132b, the first limiting member 132a extends along the first direction F1 and the second limiting member 132b extends along the third direction F3. The first limiting member 132a and the second limiting member 132b are connected to each other and cooperate with the first bearing member 131 to limit the strip 200 and improve the cutting quality of the strip 200.

[0097] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The limiting component 132 also includes a third limiting component 132c located upstream of the first limiting component 132a along the first direction F1.

[0098] Specifically, the third limiting member 132c has a first end d1 connected to the first limiting member 132a and a second end d2 away from the first limiting member 132a. The first end d1 is closer to the first bearing member 131 than the second end d2. The direction of the first end d1 pointing to the second end d2 is set at an angle to the first direction F1.

[0099] The third limiting member 132c is located upstream of the first limiting member 132a along the first direction F1. That is, when the first conveying mechanism 110 conveys the strip material 200 to the cutting station, the strip material 200 first passes through the third limiting member 132c and then passes through the first limiting member 132a.

[0100] It is understood that the third limiting member 132c is a component that limits the strip 200 located on the first carrier member 131. The direction from the first end d1 to the second end d2 is set at an angle to the first direction F1. The specific angle can be set according to the actual situation, and this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations on it.

[0101] It should be noted that the first end d1 of the third limiting member 132c and the first limiting member 132a can be integrally formed and connected. Of course, in other embodiments, the first end d1 of the third limiting member 132c can also be detachably connected to the first limiting member 132a.

[0102] Thus, by setting a third limiting member 132c, which has a first end d1 connected to the first limiting member 132a and a second end d2 away from the first limiting member 132a, the direction of the first end d1 pointing to the second end d2 is set at an angle to the first direction F1, so that the material 200 can enter the first limiting space S1 jointly defined by the limiting component 132 and the first carrier 131 more smoothly.

[0103] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Multiple first limiting members 132a and second limiting members 132b are provided.

[0104] Specifically, all first limiting members 132a are arranged at intervals along the third direction F3, and all second limiting members 132b are arranged at intervals along the first direction F1, with any second limiting member 132b connecting all first limiting members 132a.

[0105] like Figure 2 As shown, there are four first limiting members 132a, which are spaced apart along a third direction F3. There are two second limiting members 132b, which are spaced apart along a first direction F1. The first limiting members 132a extend along the first direction F1, and the second limiting members 132b extend along the third direction F3. The two second limiting members 132b are connected to the four first limiting members 132a.

[0106] In some other embodiments, the first limiting member 132a and the second limiting member 132b may also be set to two, three, or other quantities, without specific limitations here.

[0107] Thus, by providing multiple first limiting members 132a and second limiting members 132b, with all first limiting members 132a arranged at intervals along the third direction F3 and all second limiting members 132b arranged at intervals along the first direction F1, the material 200 located on the first carrier 131 can be limited, while also reducing the frictional force generated by the first limiting members 132a and second limiting members 132b on the material 200, so that the material 200 can be conveyed more smoothly along the first direction.

[0108] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the partial structure at point L of the cutting device. Figure 4 The diagram shows a top view of the cutting apparatus provided in some embodiments of this application; Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the cutting device at RR; for ease of explanation, only the content relevant to the embodiments of this application is shown.

[0109] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and in conjunction with references Figures 3 to 5 The cutting device 100 is also provided with a conveying station C located downstream of the cutting station B along the first direction F1, and the cutting device 100 also includes a second conveying mechanism 140 provided at the conveying station C.

[0110] The cutting device 100 is in a cutting state. In the cutting state, the second conveying mechanism 140 and the first limiting mechanism 130 jointly carry the portion of the material 200 to be cut.

[0111] Specifically, the second conveying mechanism 140 may include a first transmission wheel 141, a second transmission wheel 142, and a first transmission member 143 wound around the first transmission wheel 141 and the second transmission wheel 142. When conveying the belt material 200, the belt material 200 is located on the side of the first transmission member 143 close to the first bearing member 131 along the second direction F2. Of course, the second conveying mechanism 140 may also be a transmission belt, which can be set according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0112] The cutting state is the state in which the cutting mechanism 120 cuts the strip 200 located on the first carrier 131. In the cutting state, the second conveying mechanism 140 and the first limiting mechanism 130 jointly carry the part of the strip 200 to be cut. It can be understood that when the first conveying mechanism 110 conveys the strip 200 to the cutting station B, the part of the strip 200 to be cut is located on the first limiting mechanism 130 and the second conveying mechanism 140, and the length of the part of the strip 200 to be cut along the first direction is the length to be cut, the cutting mechanism 120 can cut the strip 200 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction F1. At this time, the part of the strip 200 cut from the strip 200 can continue to move along the first direction F1 under the conveying of the second conveying mechanism 140.

[0113] It should be noted that during the process of the part of the strip 200 to be cut reaching the second conveying mechanism 140 and the first limiting mechanism 130 under the conveying of the first conveying mechanism 110, the cutting mechanism 120 can cut the part of the strip 200 to be cut on both sides along the width direction of the strip 200, thereby reducing the burrs on both sides along the width direction of the strip 200 and improving the cutting quality.

[0114] Thus, by setting the second conveying mechanism 140 at the conveying station C, and in the cutting state, the second conveying mechanism 140 and the first limiting mechanism 130 jointly carry the part of the material 200 to be cut, the part of the material 200 to be cut can move more smoothly along the first direction F1 after being cut by the cutting mechanism 120, so that the subsequent cutting process can be carried out more smoothly and the cutting efficiency can be improved.

[0115] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 The cutting device 100 also includes a second limiting mechanism 150 located at the conveying station C.

[0116] The second limiting mechanism 150 is located on one side of the second conveying mechanism 140 along the second direction F2. The second limiting mechanism 150 and the second conveying mechanism 140 together define the second limiting space S2, which is used to limit the strip 200 located on the second conveying mechanism 140. The first direction F1, the second direction F2 and the width direction of the strip 200 intersect each other.

[0117] Specifically, the second limiting mechanism 150 includes a fourth limiting member 151 and a fifth limiting member 152. The fourth limiting member 151 extends along a first direction F1, and the fifth limiting member 152 extends along a third direction F3. The fifth limiting member 152 is connected to one side of the fourth limiting member 151 along the second direction F2. The fourth limiting member 151 can be integrally formed and connected to the first limiting member 132a, or it can be detachably connected to the first limiting member 132a, or it can be not connected to the first limiting member 132a. It can be set according to the actual situation, and this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations in this regard.

[0118] It should be noted that there can be multiple fourth limiting members 151 and fifth limiting members 152. All fourth limiting members 151 are arranged at intervals along the third direction F3, and all fifth limiting members 152 are arranged at intervals along the first direction F1. Any fifth limiting member 152 connects to all fourth limiting members 151.

[0119] The second limiting mechanism 150 and the second conveying mechanism 140 together define the second limiting space S2. The second limiting space S2 is used to limit the strip 200 located on the second conveying mechanism 140. It can be understood that when the strip 200 is located on the second conveying mechanism 140, the second limiting mechanism 150 and the second conveying mechanism 140 together define the second limiting space S2, which can not only limit the strip 200, but also allow the strip 200 to move along the first direction F1.

[0120] Thus, by placing the second limiting mechanism 150 on the conveying station C, with the second limiting mechanism 150 located on one side of the second conveying mechanism 140 along the second direction F2, and the second limiting space S2 defined by the second limiting mechanism 150 and the second conveying mechanism 140 used to limit the strip material 200 located on the second conveying mechanism 140, the positional deviation of the strip material 200 on the second conveying mechanism 140 can be effectively reduced. Furthermore, for longer, thinner, or softer strip materials 200, which are prone to swaying or deviation during conveying, the second limiting mechanism 150 can more firmly constrain them to a predetermined position, allowing the strip material 200 to pass through the conveying station C more smoothly along the set trajectory, reducing conveying failures caused by unstable position, such as jamming and blockage, making the conveying process smoother and more reliable.

[0121] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The cutting device 100 also includes a third conveying mechanism 160 and an adsorption mechanism 170 located at the conveying station C.

[0122] The third conveying mechanism 160 is located downstream of the second conveying mechanism 140 along the first direction F1. The third conveying mechanism 160 has a first side p1 and a second side p2 that are arranged opposite to each other along the second direction F2. The adsorption mechanism 170 is located on the first side p1 of the third conveying mechanism 160.

[0123] The third conveying mechanism 160 includes multiple conveying units 161, which receive the cut strip material conveyed by the second conveying mechanism 140 and convey the received cut strip material along the first direction F1. The multiple conveying units 161 are spaced apart along the width direction of the cut strip material to form gaps, and the adsorption mechanism 170 is used to adsorb the material to be removed from the cut strip material located on the multiple conveying units 161 at the gaps; wherein the first direction F1, the second direction F2 and the width direction of the strip material 200 intersect each other.

[0124] Specifically, the third conveying mechanism 160 is located downstream of the second conveying mechanism 140 along the first direction F1. It can be understood that the cut strip conveyed by the second conveying mechanism 140 can be conveyed to the third conveying mechanism 160 along the first direction F1.

[0125] Multiple conveying units 161 are spaced apart along the width direction of the cut strip. It can be understood that the width direction of the cut strip can be parallel to or intersect with the third direction F3. The specific setting can be made according to the actual situation.

[0126] Multiple conveying units 161 can receive the cut strip material conveyed by the second conveying mechanism 140 and convey the received cut strip material along the first direction F1. Through the coordinated work of multiple conveying units 161, the cut strip material can move more continuously and stably on the third conveying mechanism 160.

[0127] It should be noted that the conveying unit 161 can be a synchronous pulley belt structure, or it can be a gear and chain, etc., and can be set according to the actual situation. No specific limitation is made here. In the embodiment of this application, the conveying unit 161 is a synchronous pulley belt structure.

[0128] Multiple conveying units 161 are spaced apart along the third direction F3 to form a gap. This spacing facilitates the adsorption operation of the adsorption mechanism and makes the adsorption process of the adsorption mechanism 170 more efficient.

[0129] The adsorption mechanism is used to adsorb the material to be removed from the cut strip located on multiple conveying units at the intervals. It is understood that the material to be removed from the cut strip is impurities or particulate matter carried by the strip itself, or dust, debris or other impurities that the cut strip is contaminated with during the cutting process.

[0130] The adsorption mechanism 170 can use adsorption methods such as negative pressure adsorption or vacuum adsorption to remove the material to be removed from the cut strip. In this embodiment, the adsorption mechanism 170 uses negative pressure adsorption. In other embodiments, other adsorption methods may be used, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0131] like Figure 3 As shown, a support component can be provided between the third conveying mechanism 160 and the adsorption mechanism 170. The support component can have multiple holes along the second direction F2 to better support the cut strip material while also adsorbing the material to be removed from the cut strip material located on the multiple conveying units 161.

[0132] Thus, by placing the third conveying mechanism 160 downstream of the second conveying mechanism 140, multiple conveying units 161 convey the received cutting strip material along the first direction F1, achieving continuous transport of the cutting strip material at the conveying station C. The multiple conveying units 161 spaced apart along the third direction F3 can better carry and transport cutting strip materials of different sizes and shapes. Furthermore, by placing the adsorption mechanism 170 on the first side p1 of the third conveying mechanism 160, it can adsorb impurities on the cutting strip material at the intervals. These impurities may affect subsequent processing or use; the adsorption mechanism effectively removes these impurities, reducing the occurrence of poor cutting strip material quality caused by impurities and helping to improve the quality of the cutting strip material.

[0133] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The cutting device 100 also includes a third limiting mechanism 180 located at the conveying station C.

[0134] The third limiting mechanism 180 is located on the second side p2 of the third conveying mechanism 160. The third limiting mechanism 180 and the third conveying mechanism 160 together define the third limiting space S3, which is used to limit the cutting strip material located on the third conveying mechanism 160.

[0135] Specifically, the structure of the third limiting mechanism 180 is similar to that of the first limiting mechanism 130 mentioned above, and can be understood with reference to the previous text, so it will not be repeated here.

[0136] In this way, by setting the third limiting mechanism 180, and the third limiting mechanism 180 and the third conveying mechanism 160 jointly defining the third limiting space S3, the third limiting space S3 limits the cutting strip material located on the third conveying mechanism. When the cutting strip material is conveyed on the third conveying mechanism 160, the third limiting space S3 can reduce the occurrence of the cutting strip material moving randomly or deviating from the predetermined position on the conveying station C, thereby improving the stability of the cutting strip material during the conveying process.

[0137] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cutting mechanism 120 includes a laser cutting component 121 and a first drive component Q1 connected to the laser cutting component 121.

[0138] The first drive component Q1 is configured to drive the laser cutting component 121 to move along the width direction of the strip 200. It is understood that the laser cutting component 121 is a component that uses a laser to cut the strip 200.

[0139] In this embodiment of the application, the width direction of the strip is perpendicular to the first direction F1.

[0140] For example, in this embodiment of the application, two laser cutting elements 121 are provided. When the two laser cutting elements 121 cut the strip 200 along both sides of the first direction F1, the two laser cutting elements 121 can be moved to the corresponding positions to be cut by the control mechanism, thereby cutting the strip 200 along both sides of the first direction F1 to cut the strip 200 to the required size. When it is necessary to cut the strip 200 along the width direction of the strip, the two laser cutting elements 121 can be moved by the control mechanism for cutting, or one of the laser cutting elements 121 can be moved by the control mechanism for cutting. It can be set according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0141] It should be noted that the first driving component Q1 can be a servo motor or other component that can drive the laser-cut part 121 to move along the width direction of the strip 200. The specific settings can be made according to the actual situation, and no specific restrictions are made here.

[0142] Thus, by setting up the laser cutting component 121 and the first driving component Q1 connected to the laser cutting component 121, the cutting efficiency can be improved compared to manual cutting. At the same time, the occurrence of problems such as burrs and molten beads in the strip 200 caused by human factors can be reduced, thereby improving the pass rate of the strip 200.

[0143] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The cutting device 100 also includes a waste collection mechanism 190 located at the cutting station B.

[0144] Specifically, the waste collection mechanism 190 is located on the bottom side of the cutting mechanism 120. The waste collection mechanism 190 is configured to collect waste generated during the cutting process.

[0145] For example, waste materials are generated during the cutting process, such as excess material from the cut edges and debris. The waste collection mechanism 190 is provided to collect these waste materials, thereby reducing the occurrence of waste accumulation that could affect the normal operation of the cutting device 100.

[0146] It should be noted that the waste collection mechanism 190 can use methods such as negative pressure adsorption or vacuum adsorption to collect the waste generated during the cutting process.

[0147] In this way, by placing the waste collection mechanism 190 at the cutting station and on the bottom side of the cutting mechanism 120, the waste generated can be collected more promptly while the material is being cut, thus improving the efficiency and timeliness of waste collection.

[0148] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The waste collection mechanism 190 has an adsorption chamber T and an adsorption surface M facing the cutting mechanism 120. The adsorption surface M has a plurality of adsorption holes K for adsorbing waste, and the adsorption holes K are connected to the adsorption chamber T.

[0149] For example, when the waste collection mechanism 190 collects waste using negative pressure adsorption, the adsorption chamber T can be connected to a component that allows a negative pressure environment to be formed inside the adsorption chamber T. Adsorption force is then generated through the adsorption holes K connected to the adsorption surface M. When a negative pressure is generated inside the adsorption chamber T, air is drawn into the adsorption chamber T through the adsorption holes K. During this process, waste near the adsorption surface M is adsorbed onto the adsorption surface M with the airflow and enters the adsorption chamber T through the adsorption holes K, thereby achieving waste collection.

[0150] In addition, the waste collection mechanism 190 may also have an adsorption channel H, which is located along the width direction of the strip material in the cutting mechanism 120 and is connected to the adsorption chamber T. When using negative pressure adsorption, the process of adsorbing waste through the adsorption channel H is similar to the process of adsorbing waste through the adsorption hole K mentioned above, and will not be described again here. The adsorption channel H can adsorb larger or more waste materials, reducing the occurrence of material jamming in the cutting device 100 due to larger or more waste materials.

[0151] In this way, by setting an adsorption cavity T and an adsorption surface M facing the cutting mechanism 120, the adsorption surface M has multiple adsorption holes K for adsorbing waste. By connecting the adsorption holes K to the adsorption cavity T, the waste collection mechanism 190 can use the adsorption principle to collect the waste generated by the cutting mechanism 120 during the cutting process more efficiently, thereby improving the cleanliness of the surrounding environment of the cutting device 100 and facilitating the normal operation of the cutting device 100.

[0152] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The first conveying mechanism 110 includes a second bearing member 112 and a plurality of rotatably arranged rollers 111.

[0153] Specifically, a plurality of rollers 111 are spaced apart along a first direction F1 and located on one side of the second support member 112 along a second direction F2. The plurality of rollers 111 and the second support member 112 define a conveying space J for conveying the belt material 200. The extension direction of the rotation axis of the rollers 111 is parallel to the width direction of the belt material 200, and the first direction F1, the second direction F2 and the width direction of the belt material 200 intersect each other.

[0154] It should be noted that the roller shaft of roller 111 can be connected to a drive unit, which is configured to drive the rotation of roller 111.

[0155] The second support member 112 refers to the component that provides support for the strip 200, which can be placed on the second support member 112 for conveying. Multiple rollers 111 are arranged at intervals along the first direction F1, which allows the rolled strip 200 to unfold more smoothly during conveying, which is beneficial for the subsequent cutting process.

[0156] Multiple rollers 111 are located on one side of the second support member 112 along the second direction F2, and the multiple rollers 111 and the second support member together define a conveying space J for conveying the strip 200. For example, the strip 200 is placed in this conveying space J, and under the rotation of the multiple rollers 111, the strip 200 can be conveyed along the first direction F1. The second support member 112 can support the strip 200, while the rollers 111 generate friction through contact with the strip 200, thereby driving the strip 200 to move along the first direction F1.

[0157] The extension direction of the rotation axis of roller 111 is parallel to the width direction of the strip 200. It can be understood that when roller 111 rotates, the extension direction of the rotation axis of roller 111 is parallel to the width direction of strip 200. This can help improve the stability of strip 200 during the conveying process, make the force on strip 200 more uniform in the width direction, and reduce the occurrence of twisting or deviation of strip 200 during the conveying process.

[0158] Thus, by setting up the second carrier 112 and multiple rotatable rollers 111, the strip material 200 can be transported more stably and accurately from the loading station A to the cutting station B.

[0159] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The cutting device 100 also includes an unwinding mechanism F.

[0160] Specifically, the unwinding mechanism F is located at the loading station A and upstream of the first conveying mechanism 110. The unwinding mechanism F is configured to load the roll of strip material and unwind the roll of strip material to convey the strip material 200 to the first conveying mechanism 110.

[0161] The unwinding mechanism F is capable of loading and unwinding the rolled strip. For example, after the rolled strip is loaded onto the unwinding mechanism F, the operator can unwind the rolled strip on the unwinding mechanism F, so that the rolled strip gradually becomes a flat strip 200, and then convey the strip 200 to the first conveying mechanism 110.

[0162] Thus, by setting up the unwinding mechanism F, the rolled strip material can be unwound and the strip material 200 can be conveyed to the first conveying mechanism 110, so that the cutting device 100 can work more continuously and improve production efficiency.

[0163] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The cutting device 100 is also provided with a discharge station D located downstream of the cutting station B along the first direction F1.

[0164] The cutting device 100 also includes a moving mechanism Y located at the discharge station D, the moving mechanism Y being configured to load the cutting strip into the loading member 300 located at the discharge station D.

[0165] It is understandable that the discharge station D is the location where the cut strip is loaded after the cutting process is completed. The moving mechanism Y is located at the discharge station D and can load the cut strip into the loading unit 300 located at the discharge station D. That is, after the cutting operation is completed, the cut strip can be conveyed to the discharge station D. At this time, the moving mechanism Y can use a robotic arm, conveyor belt, gripping device, etc., to transport the cut strip from the cutting station to the loading unit 300. In this embodiment, the moving mechanism Y moves by setting a cylinder to drive a suction cup to move along the second direction F2 to absorb the cut strip, and then load the cut strip into the loading unit 300 located at the discharge station D. Furthermore, the loading unit 300 can be a box, frame, or other storage device that can be used to collect, store, or transport the cut strip; no specific limitations are imposed here.

[0166] Thus, by setting up the moving mechanism Y, the entire process of the cutting device 100 is made more complete, realizing the automation of the material from cutting to storage or transportation, reducing manual handling, improving production efficiency, and improving the accuracy and safety of the cut material during the discharge process, reducing the occurrence of damage or misalignment that may be caused by manual operation.

[0167] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4The cutting device 100 also includes a conveying mechanism X located at the discharge station D.

[0168] Specifically, the conveying mechanism X is configured to transfer the loading component 300.

[0169] The conveying mechanism X is capable of transferring the loading unit 300. For example, the number of times the moving mechanism Y loads the cut strip into the loading unit 300 can be recorded by a control mechanism. When the number of times the cut strip is loaded into the loading unit 300 reaches a preset number—that is, the preset number is also the number of cut strips loaded into the loading unit 300—the control mechanism can control the conveying mechanism to move, thereby moving the loaded unit 300 to the next position. It should be noted that during the process of the moving mechanism Y loading the cut strip into the loading unit 300 located at the discharge station D, a fixing component can be installed on the conveying mechanism X to reduce unnecessary shaking or movement of the loading unit 300.

[0170] For example, after the loading unit 300 receives the cut strip at the discharge station D, the conveying mechanism X transfers the loading unit 300 from its current position to another position, waiting for a manual or automated guided vehicle (AGV) to move the loading unit 300 and its cut strip away.

[0171] The conveying mechanism X can be a conveyor belt, roller conveyor, or other similar method, and can be set according to the time requirements; no specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0172] Thus, by setting up the conveyor mechanism X, the cutting strip and its loading components can be transferred in a more orderly and efficient manner, improving the automation level of the entire cutting device 100.

[0173] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0174] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cutting apparatus characterized by comprising: The cutting device is sequentially provided with a feeding station and a cutting station along a first direction; The cutting device comprises: A first conveying mechanism arranged at the feeding station, configured to convey the strip material along the first direction; A cutting mechanism arranged at the cutting station, configured to cut the strip material; and A first limiting mechanism arranged at the cutting station and located downstream of the cutting mechanism, configured to limit the strip material at the cutting station.

2. The cutting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first limiting mechanism comprises: A first carrier for carrying the strip material conveyed by the first conveying mechanism; and A limiting assembly located at one side of the first carrier along a second direction, the limiting assembly and the first carrier defining a first limiting space for limiting the strip material on the first carrier; The first direction, the second direction and the width direction of the strip material intersect with each other.

3. The cutting apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The limiting assembly comprises a first limiting member and a second limiting member; The first limiting member is arranged along the first direction, and the second limiting member is arranged along a third direction, and the second limiting member is connected to one side of the first limiting member along the second direction; The first direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect with each other.

4. The cutting apparatus of claim 3, wherein The limiting assembly further comprises a third limiting member located upstream of the first limiting member along the first direction; the third limiting member has a first end connected to the first limiting member and a second end away from the first limiting member, the first end is closer to the first carrier than the second end, and the direction of the first end pointing to the second end is arranged at an angle with the first direction; and / or The first limiting member and the second limiting member are both provided with a plurality of members, all the first limiting members are arranged at intervals along the third direction, all the second limiting members are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and any second limiting member is connected to all the first limiting members.

5. The cutting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The cutting device further comprises a conveying station located downstream of the cutting station along the first direction, and a second conveying mechanism arranged at the conveying station; The cutting device has a cutting state; in the cutting state, the second conveying mechanism and the first limiting mechanism jointly carry the to-be-cut part of the strip material.

6. The cutting apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The cutting device further comprises a second limiting mechanism arranged at the conveying station; The second limiting mechanism is located at one side of the second conveying mechanism along a second direction, and the second limiting mechanism and the second conveying mechanism jointly define a second limiting space for limiting the strip material on the second conveying mechanism; The first direction, the second direction and the width direction of the strip material intersect with each other.

7. The cutting apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The cutting device further comprises a third conveying mechanism and a suction mechanism arranged at the conveying station; The third conveying mechanism is located downstream of the second conveying mechanism along the first direction, and the third conveying mechanism has a first side and a second side arranged opposite along the second direction, and the suction mechanism is located at the first side of the third conveying mechanism; The third conveying mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying units for receiving the cutting strip conveyed by the second conveying mechanism and conveying the received cutting strip in the first direction; the plurality of conveying units are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the cutting strip to form intervals, and the suction mechanism is configured to suction the to-be-removed objects on the cutting strip located on the plurality of conveying units at the intervals. The first direction, the second direction and the width direction of the cutting strip are perpendicular to each other.

8. The cutting apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The cutting device further comprises a third limiting mechanism arranged at the conveying station; The third limiting mechanism is located at the second side of the third conveying mechanism, and the third limiting mechanism and the third conveying mechanism jointly define a third limiting space for limiting the cutting strip located on the third conveying mechanism.

9. The cutting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The cutting mechanism comprises a laser cutting member and a first driving member connected to the laser cutting member, and the first driving member is configured to drive the laser cutting member to move along the width direction of the cutting strip.

10. The cutting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The cutting device further comprises a waste collecting mechanism arranged at the cutting station, and the waste collecting mechanism is located at the bottom side of the cutting mechanism; and / or The first conveying mechanism comprises a second bearing member and a plurality of rotatable rollers; the plurality of rollers are arranged at intervals along the first direction and located at one side of the second bearing member along the second direction, and the plurality of rollers and the second bearing member define a conveying space for conveying the cutting strip; the extension direction of the rotation axis of the roller is parallel to the width direction of the cutting strip, and the first direction, the second direction and the width direction of the cutting strip are perpendicular to each other; and / or The cutting device further comprises an unwinding mechanism arranged at the feeding station and located upstream of the first conveying mechanism; the unwinding mechanism is configured to load the roll-shaped cutting strip and unwind the roll-shaped cutting strip to convey the cutting strip to the first conveying mechanism; and / or The cutting device further comprises a discharging station located downstream of the cutting station along the first direction; The cutting device further comprises a moving mechanism arranged at the discharging station, and the moving mechanism is configured to load the cutting strip into the loading member located at the discharging station.

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