Laser cutting and blanking device for sheet metal parts

By designing a laser cutting blanking device that automatically separates sheet metal parts from waste materials, the automatic separation of sheet metal parts and waste materials is achieved by using a conveying mechanism and a robotic arm, which solves the problem of manual separation required in the existing technology and improves processing efficiency.

CN223932856UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24JINGZHOU TIESHOU METAL PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520367574.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-04

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Technical Problem

After laser cutting of existing sheet metal parts, the finished sheet metal parts and waste materials need to be separated manually, resulting in low processing efficiency.

Method used

Design a sheet metal laser cutting blanking device, which uses a conveying mechanism, a robot and a drive assembly to realize the automatic separation of sheet metal parts and waste. The conveying mechanism sends the sheet metal parts and waste into the sorting plate, the robot grabs the sheet metal parts and sends them into the conveyor belt, and the waste falls into the waste bin under the action of gravity.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic separation of sheet metal parts and scrap materials, improves subsequent processing efficiency, reduces manual operation, and increases production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sheet metal part processing, and discloses a sheet metal part laser cutting blanking device which comprises a rack, a conveying mechanism is arranged at one end of the rack, a material distributing plate is arranged at the end, away from the conveying mechanism, of the rack, the material distributing plate is in contact with the conveying mechanism, a door-shaped supporting frame is arranged above the material distributing plate, and the door-shaped supporting frame is in contact with the conveying mechanism. The door-shaped supporting frame is slidably connected with the rack, a sliding block is slidably connected to the door-shaped supporting frame in the horizontal direction, a mechanical arm is arranged at the bottom of the sliding block and used for grabbing cut sheet metal parts, and a first driving assembly for controlling the door-shaped supporting frame to move in the length direction of the material distributing plate is arranged on the rack. The door-shaped supporting frame is provided with a second driving assembly which controls the sliding block to move in the length direction of the door-shaped supporting frame so as to drive the mechanical arm to move. According to the utility model, the waste and the sheet metal part can be separated, and the effect of improving the subsequent processing efficiency is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sheet metal processing technology, and in particular to a sheet metal laser cutting blanking device. Background Technology

[0002] Sheet metal parts are products manufactured using sheet metal processing techniques. In the process of laser cutting and forming parts, a whole sheet metal part needs to be placed on a processing platform, and then the whole sheet metal part is cut according to the shape of the part to be cut using laser cutting technology. After the sheet metal part is cut, it needs to be processed for blanking.

[0003] Utility model patent CN216541476U discloses a sheet metal laser cutting and blanking device, including a support platform. Support columns are fixed to both sides of the bottom of the support platform. A conveying mechanism is installed on one side of the top of the support platform, and a guide structure is installed on the other side of the top of the support platform. A material collection structure is provided inside the support platform on one side. The material collection structure includes a pre-reserved groove located inside the support platform. A material collection box is installed inside the pre-reserved groove, and a pull handle is fixed to one end of the material collection box. Both sides of one end of the material collection box are provided with levers. This utility model, through the material collection structure, allows sheet metal parts to be conveyed into the material collection box, where the material collection box can collect the sheet metal parts.

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned device, after the entire sheet metal part is laser-cut, the formed sheet metal part and the waste material are discharged together and eventually fall into the collection box. It is necessary to manually separate the two from the collection box. The processing efficiency is not high when performing subsequent operations such as grinding on the sheet metal part. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a laser cutting blanking device for sheet metal parts, which can separate waste materials from sheet metal parts and improve the efficiency of subsequent processing.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a sheet metal laser cutting blanking device, including a frame, a conveying mechanism at one end of the frame, a dividing plate at the end of the frame away from the conveying mechanism, the dividing plate contacting the conveying mechanism, a portal-shaped support frame above the dividing plate, the portal-shaped support frame being slidably connected to the frame, a slider being slidably connected to the portal-shaped support frame in the horizontal direction, a robot arm being provided at the bottom of the slider, the robot arm being used to grasp the cut sheet metal part, a first driving component for controlling the movement of the portal-shaped support frame along the length direction of the dividing plate being provided on the frame, and a second driving component for controlling the movement of the slider along the length direction of the portal-shaped support frame, thereby driving the robot arm to move.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, during the unloading process, the conveying mechanism transports the cut sheet metal parts and waste materials to complete the unloading of the sheet metal parts. The conveying mechanism sends the sheet metal parts and waste materials into the sorting plate. The first drive component controls the gantry support frame to move along the length of the sorting plate, and the second drive rod component controls the slider to move along the length of the gantry support frame, so that the robot arm moves above the processed sheet metal parts. Then the robot arm descends to grab the sheet metal parts, realizing the automatic separation of sheet metal parts and waste materials, and improving the efficiency of subsequent processing.

[0008] A further feature of this invention is that the first drive assembly includes a first screw rotatably connected to the frame, the first screw being arranged along the length of the material distribution plate, one end of the portal support frame being threadedly connected to the first screw, and a first motor being fixedly connected to the end of the first screw, the first motor being fixedly connected to the frame.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the first motor controls the rotation of the first screw, thereby driving the portal support frame threadedly connected to the first screw to move along the length direction of the material distribution plate.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that a guide rod is fixedly connected to the frame, the guide rod is arranged parallel to the first screw, the guide rod passes through the portal frame and is slidably connected to the portal frame, and the guide rod and the first screw are located at opposite ends of the portal frame.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide rod plays a guiding and limiting role.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that the second driving assembly includes a second screw rotatably connected to a portal frame, the second screw being horizontally positioned, the slider being threadedly connected to the second screw, a second motor being fixedly connected to the end of the second screw, a sliding groove being provided on the portal frame along its length, the second screw being positioned in the sliding groove, and the slider being embedded in the sliding groove and slidably connected to the sliding groove.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the second motor controls the rotation of the second screw, thereby controlling the slider threadedly connected to the second screw to move along the length direction of the portal support frame.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that a vertically arranged cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider, and the output end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the robotic arm.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when the robotic arm moves above the sheet metal part to be grasped, the cylinder controls the robotic arm to descend and grasp the sheet metal part.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that: a conveyor belt for transporting sheet metal parts is provided on the frame, the conveyor belt is located on one side of the material distribution plate, a third motor for driving the conveyor belt is provided on the frame, and the conveyor belt is located below the portal frame.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, after the robotic arm grasps the sheet metal part, it sends the sheet metal part into the conveyor belt for delivery.

[0018] A further feature of this invention is that the conveying mechanism includes a support platform at one end of the frame, conveying rollers are respectively provided at both ends of the support platform, a conveying belt is sleeved between the two conveying rollers, one end of the conveying belt is close to the material distribution plate, and a fourth motor is provided on the support platform to control the rotation of the conveying rollers and thus control the movement of the conveying belt.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the fourth motor controls the rotation of the conveyor roller, thereby controlling the movement of the conveyor belt to realize the unloading and transportation of sheet metal parts and waste materials.

[0020] A further feature of this invention is that: a sheet metal parts box is provided at one end of the frame, the sheet metal parts box is located at the discharge end of the conveyor belt, a plurality of springs are fixedly provided at the bottom of the sheet metal parts box, a buffer plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the springs, the buffer plate is embedded in the sheet metal parts box and slidably connected to the frame, and a rubber buffer layer is provided on the upper surface of the buffer plate.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the sheet metal parts are conveyed out by the conveyor belt and finally fall into the sheet metal parts box to complete the collection of the sheet metal parts; the spring and rubber buffer layer provide a cushioning effect to prevent the sheet metal parts from being damaged due to bumps.

[0022] A further feature of this invention is that a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the frame, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the material distribution plate, the rotating shaft is located at the end of the material distribution plate away from the conveying mechanism, a fifth motor is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft, and the fifth motor is fixedly connected to the frame.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, after the robot arm separates the sheet metal parts from the waste, the fifth motor controls the rotating shaft to drive the separating plate to flip. At this time, the waste on the separating plate slides down under the action of gravity.

[0024] A further feature of this invention is that a waste bin is provided at one end of the frame, and the waste bin is located near the end of the material distribution plate close to the rotating shaft.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the waste on the sorting plate slides down into the waste bin under the action of gravity, thus completing the collection of waste.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0027] 1. This utility model, by setting up a conveying mechanism, starts a fourth motor during unloading. The fourth motor drives the conveyor roller to rotate, and the conveyor roller drives the conveyor belt to transport the sheet metal parts and waste materials, thereby completing the unloading of the sheet metal parts. The conveying mechanism sends the sheet metal parts and waste materials into the sorting plate. The first drive component controls the gantry support frame to move along the length direction of the sorting plate, and the second drive rod component controls the slider to move along the length direction of the gantry support frame, so that the robot arm moves above the processed sheet metal parts. Then the robot arm descends to grab the sheet metal parts, realizing the automatic separation of sheet metal parts and waste materials, and improving the efficiency of subsequent processing.

[0028] 2. In this utility model, the first motor controls the rotation of the first screw, thereby driving the portal support frame threadedly connected to the first screw to move along the length direction of the material distribution plate. The second motor controls the rotation of the second screw, thereby controlling the slider threadedly connected to the second screw to move along the length direction of the portal support frame. When the robot arm moves above the sheet metal part to be grasped, the cylinder controls the robot arm to descend. After the robot arm grasps the sheet metal part, it sends the sheet metal part into the conveyor belt for delivery, and finally it falls into the sheet metal part box, completing the collection of the sheet metal part. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first driving component in this utility model.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the sheet metal box in this utility model.

[0034] In the diagram, 1. Frame; 2. Conveying mechanism; 21. Support platform; 22. Conveyor belt; 23. Fourth motor; 3. Material distribution plate; 4. Portal support frame; 5. Slider; 6. Robotic arm; 7. First drive assembly; 71. First screw; 72. First motor; 73. Guide rod; 8. Second drive assembly; 81. Second screw; 82. Second motor; 83. Slide groove; 9. Cylinder; 10. Conveyor belt; 11. Sheet metal parts box; 12. Spring; 13. Buffer plate; 14. Rotating shaft; 15. Fifth motor; 16. Waste bin. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0036] Example: Please refer to Figure 1-4 A sheet metal laser cutting blanking device includes a frame 1, a conveying mechanism 2 at one end of the frame 1, and a dividing plate 3 at the end of the frame 1 away from the conveying mechanism 2. The dividing plate 3 contacts the conveying mechanism 2. A portal frame 4 is arranged above the dividing plate 3 and is slidably connected to the frame 1. A slider 5 is slidably connected to the portal frame 4 in the horizontal direction. A robot arm 6 is arranged at the bottom of the slider 5 for gripping the cut sheet metal part. A first drive assembly 7 is arranged on the frame 1 to control the movement of the portal frame 4 along the length direction of the dividing plate 3. A control assembly 7 is arranged on the portal frame 4 to control the movement of the slider 5 along the length direction of the dividing plate 3. The second drive assembly 8, which moves the portal support frame 4 along its length to drive the robot arm 6, is used during unloading. The conveying mechanism 2 transports the cut sheet metal parts and waste materials to complete the unloading of the sheet metal parts. The conveying mechanism 2 sends the sheet metal parts and waste materials into the material distribution plate 3. The first drive assembly 7 controls the portal support frame 4 to move along the length of the material distribution plate 3, and the second drive rod assembly controls the slider 5 to move along the length of the portal support frame 4, so that the robot arm 6 moves above the processed sheet metal parts. Then, the robot arm 6 descends to grab the sheet metal parts, realizing the automatic separation of the sheet metal parts and waste materials, and improving the efficiency of subsequent processing.

[0037] Furthermore, the first drive assembly 7 includes a first screw 71 rotatably connected to the frame 1. The first screw 71 is arranged along the length direction of the distribution plate 3. One end of the portal support frame 4 is threadedly connected to the first screw 71. A first motor 72 is fixedly connected to the end of the first screw 71. The first motor 72 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. The first motor 72 controls the rotation of the first screw 71, thereby driving the portal support frame 4 threadedly connected to the first screw 71 to move along the length direction of the distribution plate 3. A guide rod 73 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. The guide rod 73 is arranged parallel to the first screw 71. The guide rod 73 passes through the portal support frame 4 and is slidably connected to the portal support frame 4. The guide rod 73 and the first screw 71 are located at the two ends of the portal support frame 4, respectively. The guide rod 73 plays a guiding and limiting role.

[0038] Furthermore, the second drive assembly 8 includes a second screw 81 rotatably connected to the portal support frame 4. The second screw 81 is horizontally arranged, and the slider 5 is threadedly connected to the second screw 81. A second motor 82 is fixedly connected to the end of the second screw 81. The portal support frame 4 has a slide groove 83 along its length direction. The second screw 81 is disposed in the slide groove 83, and the slider 5 is embedded in the slide groove 83 and slidably connected to the slide groove 83. The second motor 82 controls the rotation of the second screw 81, thereby controlling the slider 5 threadedly connected to the second screw 81 to move along the length direction of the portal support frame 4.

[0039] Furthermore, a vertically arranged cylinder 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slider 5. The output end of the cylinder 9 is fixedly connected to the robot arm 6. When the robot arm 6 moves above the sheet metal part to be grasped, the cylinder 9 controls the robot arm 6 to descend and grasp the sheet metal part.

[0040] Furthermore, a conveyor belt 10 for transporting sheet metal parts is provided on the frame 1. The conveyor belt 10 is located on one side of the material distribution plate 3. A third motor for driving the conveyor belt 10 is provided on the frame 1. The conveyor belt 10 is located below the gantry support frame 4. After the robot arm 6 grabs the sheet metal parts, it sends the sheet metal parts into the conveyor belt 10 for delivery.

[0041] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism 2 includes a support platform 21 set at one end of the frame 1. Conveying rollers are respectively set at both ends of the support platform 21, and a conveying belt 22 is sleeved between the two conveying rollers. One end of the conveying belt 22 is close to the material distribution plate 3. A fourth motor 23 is set on the support platform 21 to control the rotation of the conveying rollers and thus control the movement of the conveying belt 22. The fourth motor 23 controls the rotation of the conveying rollers and thus controls the movement of the conveying belt 22 to realize the unloading and transportation of sheet metal parts and waste materials.

[0042] Furthermore, a sheet metal parts box 11 is provided at one end of the frame 1. The sheet metal parts box 11 is located at the discharge end of the conveyor belt 10. Several springs 12 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the sheet metal parts box 11. A buffer plate 13 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the springs 12. The buffer plate 13 is embedded in the sheet metal parts box 11 and slidably connected to the frame. A rubber buffer layer is provided on the upper surface of the buffer plate 13. The sheet metal parts are sent out by the conveyor belt 10 and finally fall into the sheet metal parts box 11, completing the collection of the sheet metal parts. The springs 12 and the rubber buffer layer provide a buffering effect to prevent the sheet metal parts from being damaged due to impact.

[0043] Furthermore, a rotating shaft 14 is rotatably connected to the frame 1, and the rotating shaft 14 is fixedly connected to the material distribution plate 3. The rotating shaft 14 is located at the end of the material distribution plate 3 away from the conveying mechanism 2. A fifth motor 15 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft 14, and the fifth motor 15 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. After the robot arm 6 separates the sheet metal parts from the waste, the fifth motor 15 controls the rotating shaft 14 to drive the material distribution plate 3 to flip and tilt. At this time, the waste on the material distribution plate 3 slides down under the action of gravity.

[0044] Furthermore, a waste bin 16 is provided at one end of the frame 1. The waste bin 16 is located at the end of the distribution plate 3 near the rotating shaft 14. The waste on the distribution plate 3 slides down into the waste bin 16 under the action of gravity, thus completing the collection of waste.

[0045] Working principle of this utility model:

[0046] During the unloading process, the fourth motor 23 is started, which drives the conveyor roller to rotate. The conveyor roller drives the conveyor belt 22, which transports the sheet metal parts and scrap materials, thus completing the unloading of the sheet metal parts. The conveying mechanism 2 feeds the sheet metal parts and scrap materials into the distribution plate 3. The first motor 72 controls the first screw 71 to rotate, thereby driving the portal support frame 4, which is threadedly connected to the first screw 71, to move along the length of the distribution plate 3. The second motor 82 controls the second screw 81 to rotate, thereby controlling the movement of the second screw 81. The slider 5, which is threadedly connected to the second screw 81, moves along the length of the portal support frame 4. When the robot arm 6 moves above the sheet metal part to be grasped, the cylinder 9 controls the robot arm 6 to descend. After the robot arm 6 grasps the sheet metal part, it sends the sheet metal part into the conveyor belt 10 for delivery and finally falls into the sheet metal part box 11, completing the collection of the sheet metal part. The fifth motor 15 controls the rotating shaft 14 to drive the material distribution plate 3 to flip and tilt. At this time, the waste on the material distribution plate 3 slides down into the waste box 16 under the action of gravity, completing the collection of waste.

[0047] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sheet metal laser cutting blanking device, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a conveying mechanism (2) at one end and a material distribution plate (3) at the end of the frame (1) away from the conveying mechanism (2). The material distribution plate (3) is in contact with the conveying mechanism (2). A portal support frame (4) is provided above the material distribution plate (3). The portal support frame (4) is slidably connected to the frame (1). A slider (5) is slidably connected on the portal support frame (4) in the horizontal direction. A robot arm (6) is provided at the bottom of the slider (5). The robot arm (6) is used to grab the cut sheet metal parts. A first drive assembly (7) is provided on the frame (1) to control the portal support frame (4) to move along the length direction of the material distribution plate (3). A second drive assembly (8) is provided on the portal support frame (4) to control the slider (5) to move along the length direction of the portal support frame (4) and thus drive the robot arm (6) to move.

2. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drive assembly (7) includes a first screw (71) rotatably connected to the frame (1). The first screw (71) is arranged along the length direction of the material distribution plate (3). One end of the gantry support frame (4) is threadedly connected to the first screw (71). A first motor (72) is fixedly connected to the end of the first screw (71). The first motor (72) is fixedly connected to the frame (1).

3. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A guide rod (73) is fixedly connected to the frame (1). The guide rod (73) is arranged parallel to the first screw (71). The guide rod (73) passes through the portal frame (4) and is slidably connected to the portal frame (4). The guide rod (73) and the first screw (71) are located at the two ends of the portal frame (4).

4. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive assembly (8) includes a second screw (81) rotatably connected to the portal frame (4). The second screw (81) is horizontally arranged. The slider (5) is threadedly connected to the second screw (81). A second motor (82) is fixedly connected to the end of the second screw (81). The portal frame (4) has a groove (83) along its length direction. The second screw (81) is arranged in the groove (83). The slider (5) is embedded in the groove (83) and slidably connected to the groove (83).

5. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the slider (5) is fixedly connected to a vertically arranged cylinder (9), and the output end of the cylinder (9) is fixedly connected to the robot (6).

6. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a conveyor belt (10) for transporting sheet metal parts. The conveyor belt (10) is located on one side of the material distribution plate (3). The frame (1) is provided with a third motor for driving the conveyor belt (10) to move. The conveyor belt (10) is located below the portal support frame (4).

7. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (2) includes a support platform (21) set at one end of the frame (1). Conveying rollers are respectively set at both ends of the support platform (21). A conveying belt (22) is sleeved between the two conveying rollers. One end of the conveying belt (22) is close to the material distribution plate (3). A fourth motor (23) is set on the support platform (21) to control the rotation of the conveying rollers and thus control the movement of the conveying belt (22).

8. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sheet metal parts box (11) is provided at one end of the frame (1). The sheet metal parts box (11) is located at the discharge end of the conveyor belt (10). Several springs (12) are fixedly provided at the bottom of the sheet metal parts box (11). A buffer plate (13) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the spring (12). The buffer plate (13) is embedded in the frame and slidably connected to the sheet metal parts box (11). A rubber buffer layer is provided on the upper surface of the buffer plate (13).

9. The sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (14) is rotatably connected to the frame (1). The rotating shaft (14) is fixedly connected to the material distribution plate (3). The rotating shaft (14) is located at the end of the material distribution plate (3) away from the conveying mechanism (2). A fifth motor (15) is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft (14). The fifth motor (15) is fixedly connected to the frame (1).

10. A sheet metal laser cutting blanking device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a waste bin (16) at one end, and the waste bin (16) is located at the end of the material distribution plate (3) near the rotating shaft (14).

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    CN216541476U